IN Noosa Magazine - Autumn 2021

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ISSUE 27 Autumn 2021

ISSUE 27 Autumn 2021

IN NOOSA MAGAZINE

CONNECTING COMMUNITY THROUGH STORYTELLING

AUTUMN

Bounty more than a magazine

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Editor’s Note

Noosa is certainly alive with many fantastic and INspiring events happening over the past few months - and many more in store!

IN this bumper issue, you can relive the good times and find out more about the return of the Noosa Eat & Drink and Noosa Alive Festivals and find out about the exciting new Sunshine Sounds Festival!

CONTRIBUTORS

MATT GOLINSKI

TONY COX

HELEN FLANAGAN

Matt Golinski is a highly regarded chef with a passion for simple, produce-driven cuisine based on seasonal, fresh local ingredients.

He is an active member of the Slow Food movement, a champion of artisan producers and a generous mentor to keen young chefs. When he's not cooking up stories for IN Noosa you'll find him at View

by Matt Golinski at Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas.

After 25 years of sniffing, swirling, spitting and slurping various vinous temptations our drinks writer has decided that his future lies firmly planted on the consumption and storytelling side. Tony not only still enjoys consulting about wine and other beverages but is now part of the successful Kate Cox Real Estate Team at Reed & Co. Estate Agents.

Noosa’s sophisticated charm, vibrant food culture and the magnetism of a subtropical paradise surrounded by national parks, inveigled Helen’s manic world and flipped it on its side. She pursues the good life with gusto, instinctively understanding the joys of travel, the art of story-telling, a candid review and surviving another reno whilst thriving on the motto Live Laugh Love!

LESLEY CLOUGH

KATRINA THORPE

PETE GOODLET

Presenter, mature model, public speaker and accidental reality TV star, Lesley is a multi-talented and self-confessed modern-day renaissance woman. As our Fashion Editor, she brings a passion for local labels paired perfectly with a focus on the body positive movement. You may have seen Lesley on your screen throughout her time on MKR. She relishes the role of showcasing fabulous fashion with style and energy.

With qualifications and years of experience in health, wellness, beauty, management and business, culminating in the creation of the award-winning ikatan Spa, Katrina has a passion for everything relating to the wellness world and loves to share her knowledge, experience and research. She is an active member of our community with involvement in tourism and charity work.

Artist, landscape designer and man

FOOD

DRINKS

TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE

We chat to Noosa’s first female Mayor Clare Stewart about her first year in office and share her INspirational story of resilience and overcoming adversity.

Our Eat & Drink section is jam-packed with INdulgent recipes, stories and all the details for two exciting and very different IN Noosa Magazine lunches (see pages 52 and 56).

Don’t forget to support Plastic Free Noosa and let’s all do our bit to create a plastic-free environment.

We are so excited to feature our fabulous food writer Matt Golinski, his fiancé and our fitness writer Erin Yarwood, and their adorable daughter Aluna in our fashion pages - see page 92 for all the heartwarming photos.

FASHION

WELLNESS

GARDENING /ARTS about town, Pete brings his love of gardens, design and all things green to IN Noosa. Having worked with design greats Rick Eckersley and Jamie Durie and having been featured in all the top mags, Pete finally realised his lifelong dream of moving to Noosa with Dave and Oscar Wilde (man's best friend).

Thank you for sharing your stories with us and for engaging with ours.

We are more than a magazine and we are here for you - in print, on our website, at events, on social media and through our Everyone has a Story: Conversations in Noosa and the Sunshine Coast podcast. Enjoy the cool change!

MICHAEL BRENNAN

CARLIE WACKER

and bestie, Aluna.

Director of Noosa Regional Gallery and described as an ‘accidental curator’, this prize-winning painter and sculptor has moved from creating works to curating them. It all began when he opened The Trocadero Art Space in Footscray to build an arts community in the area. Fourteen years later it is still standing. We are lucky to have him taking the arts to a whole new level in our region.

Carlie Wacker is a presenter, emcee, freelance fashion writer and stylist. and our Fashion Editor for Hello Sunshine Magazine.

Carlie recently launched her own range of World of Wacker polymer clay earrings handmade in Noosa and she keep busy managing our social media pages, not to mention churning out stories regularly.

NEKITA ROBERTS

LAURA HARKINS-SMALL

KIM MORRISON

For over a decade Laura has worked with communities and businesses across various sectors helping build stronger relationships and better outcomes for business, communities and the environment. She is the founder of social enterprise Many Small Things and President of the Interchange, a not-for-profit working goup helping to create social impact businesses.

Kim Morrison is a health and wellness educator, author, speaker, entrepreneur and mentor. She is qualified in clinical aromatherapy, homeobotanical therapy, personal training, NLP and the Four Temperament Personalities. She is a five times, award-winning author; mentor in Self-Love and Wellness; and is the founder of organic aromatherapy and skincare company, Twenty8.

ERIN YARWOOD FITNESS

Erin has been working in the fitness industry for over 15 years now, and still absolutely loves her job to bits!

She runs her unique fitness studio E Fitness in the beautiful hinterland

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township of Pomona, with stunning views of Mt Cooroora out the back doors and trains her clients under the strict supervision of her toddler

ARTS

SOCIALS & LIFESTYLE

Deb Caruso

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POETRY

Writing as The Australian Poet, Nekita’s observations of nature, the ocean, and the beauty of the Coast have captured the hearts and minds of her readers and thousands of Instagram followers. Nekita's love of the printed word has seen the release of her beautiful hardcover poetry book The Native Heart featuring stunning illustrations by her sister Jaclyn. Discover Nekita and her work at www.theaustralianpoet.com

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BUSINESS

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

MEET THE TEAM DEB CARUSO / PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

PAUL BIRD / PUBLISHER Paul is the Publisher and Director of IN Noosa Magazine. Enjoying a successful career spanning almost 40 years working in media and corporate communications industries and more recently in the profit-for-purpose charity and business sector as an Independent Director and Corporate Advisor.

JOHN CARUSO

Deb has almost 30 years’ experience providing strategic communications and brand reputation advice to clients in the government, business and not-for-profit sectors. She is passionate about Noosa and is an active member of her community. Her passion lies in working with small businesses and connecting community; as well as hanging out with her boys John and Maximus.

ALI SMITH / DESIGN & PRODUCTION MANAGER

/ WRITER, PODCASTER, MC

After 30 years in radio, John now runs the Everyone Has a Story podcast and in between being our writer, sanity checker, accounts manager, event MC, and delivery boy; he spends time with his first love, recording a daily Drive program for regional radio; and restocking the IN Noosa Magazine stands.

Ali is our go-to girl when it comes design, deadlines and digital. An experienced graphic designer with nearly 20 years’ experience in advertising, magazines and publishing, she brings creativity and efficiency to the team. When she’s not at her computer, you can find her on the water with her husband and three kids.

CARLY WADE / PROJECT MANAGER + HOMEWARES

SHONA SMITH / DESIGN, CLIENT RELATIONS

A highly-experienced events management specialist and wedding planner, Carly owns CL Weddings and Events and was the acting General Manager of Makepeace Island. She joined the team in a baptism of fire to produce The IN Noosa Guide and proved her ability to handle pressure and take control of any situation with authority and ease.

From her early days working in the art room of major publications back in the 1980s, Shona has enjoyed a long career in media. When she’s not creating the stunning pages and supporting clients of IN Noosa Magazine and Hello Sunshine Magazine, you’ll find Shona relaxing with her family at the beach.

SARAH VERCOE/ WRITER

EDWINA CATTANACH / CLIENT RELATIONS

Sarah is a writer and National Geographic award-winning photographer. Since entering the world of publishing close to a decade ago she’s penned features for some of Australia’s best-known titles. A long-time local, when she’s not whipping up words she can be found hiking the trails of the Sunshine Coast with her family.

Edwina has more than 20 years’ experience working in media, marketing, communications, event management and stakeholder engagement. She loves working with Noosa businesses and looking for collaborative ideas that will help them to achieve even greater things.

ELLIE CAPURSO/ DESIGN

CLEO LILAI/ INTERN In between starting University with a double degree in Journalism and Business, Cleo returns to the IN Publishing team to gain practical experience in research, writing and client management. As the eldest daughter of an executive chef, she loves nothing more than dining out and learning about wine - she fits right in!

After completing an Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design in 2020, Ellie is thrilled to join the IN Publishing team. She is passionate about visual design and creating a career that is both dynamic and fun. The opportunity to join the creative and clever crew at IN Noosa Magazine and Hello Sunshine Magazine and work locally in the place where she was born and bred was a natural choice.

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Citrus and Blue Stripes by Lauren Jones. See page 12.

Autumn 2021

INSIDE

MORE THAN A MAGAZINE Print | Digital | Social | Podcast | Events EDITOR-IN-CHIEF/PUBLISHER: Deb Caruso, 0428 853 224 deb@inpublishing.com.au PUBLISHER: Paul Bird ADVERTISING: advertising@inpublishing.com.au SUBSCRIPTIONS, EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS & DISTRIBUTION ENQUIRIES: hello@inpublishing.com.au Suite 1b/36 Sunshine Beach Road PO Box 542, Noosa Heads Q 4567 www.innoosamagazine.com.au DISTRIBUTION: For autumn, 13,000 printed copies available throughout Noosa and surrounds in locally-designed and handcrafted magazine stands. IN Noosa Magazine is also supplied to local businesses and visitors through its tailored distribution process.

IN Noosa Magazine is a free publication (subscriptions available) published four times per year by IN Noosa Magazine Pty Ltd (The Publisher). All rights are reserved and the contents are copyright and may not be reprinted without the express permission of The Publisher.

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Views expressed by contributions are personal views and they are not necessarily endorsed

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PROUD WINNERS OF THE 2019 SUNSHINE COAST BUSINESS AWARDS CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

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Discover the INpsirational story behind Noosa’s first female Mayor - and how she navigated the first 12 months at the helm.

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IN NOOSA Magazine is printed on 100% recyclable paper.

Made with love. Please enjoy!

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Don't miss our bumper homewares section with design INspiration and ideas for INside and out.

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39 INTHE KITCHEN Recipes, cocktails and the return of events: our Eat + Drink section is jam-packed with INspiration!

170 78 IN WELLNESS

Discover why floating is good for the body, mind and soul.

IN THE STUDIO

91 IN FASHION

Be INpsired by the latest art exhibitions and local artists.

The Golinski family share a fun-filled day of foraging and fashion!

163 INTHE GARDEN

MORE THAN A MAGAZINE Print | Digital | Social | Podcast | Events

Stacks of expert advice to help your garden grow and glow!

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Autumn 2021

IN TOWN

LOVELY LUNCH

Event: Youngcare Lunch

Venue: The Woods Noosa

When Noosa comes together for a great cause anything is possible. Noosa Eat & Drink teamed up with renowned charity Youngcare to deliver a remarkable and memorable event. $135,000 was raised towards a Youngcare facility in Noosa at this event with fundraisers being entertained by Ambassadors Karl Stefanovic, DJ Niki De Saint and special performance by Pete Murray. See p 14.

PHOTOS: PAUL SMITH

KARLA THE KOALA Event: Karla the Koala Book Launch Venue: Fairshore Noosa Resort

It was a perfect Noosa morning overlooking Noosa beach for Fizzi Reynolds, creator of Karla, the coolest koala in Noosa, to launch her 2nd book, Karla to the Rescue. The story is a tribute to all those who worked tirelessly to save habitats and homes throughout our land as the 2019-2000 bush fires raged across our communities.

PHOTOS: CARLIE WACKER Tag yourself and your friends at our events using #innoosa

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HELLO SUNSHINE Event: Hello Sunshine Magazine #2 Venue: Diablo Pop-Up Bar Savvy business owners and special guests celebrated the second edition of Hello Sunshine Magazine (our little sister) hot-off-the-press! Guests indulged in canapés from Jimmy’s Catering with Sunshine & Sons gin and bespoke cocktails created by the Diablo & Co crew using its extensive range of alcoholic ginger beer, vodka rum and liqueurs. www.hellosunshinemagazine.com.au PHOTOS: MEGAN GILL

IN NOOSA Event: Summer Edition Launch Party Venue: View by Matt Golinski at Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas

Oh what a night...late December back in 2020, the Summer edition of IN Noosa Magazine launched to another amazing group of local business owners, contributers and collaborators. Our food editor Matt Golinski was behind the incredible canapés, which was complemented by delicious cocktails provided by Diablo Ginger Beer and Black Cockatoo Rum. PHOTOS: KATJA ANTON

Send your event to hello@innoosamagazine.com.au

Want more? Visit www.innoosamagazine.com.au for more social pics and the latest events.

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Autumn 2021

IN GOODWILL

THE BUSINESS OF

e c n e l o Benev

One local business so rich with goodwill is ensuring families fleeing domestic violence find some comfort in independent living.

Carlie Wacker uncovers a collaboration that is caring for our most vulnerable.

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t is a heartbreaking thought that some people in our community find themselves in situations where they must leave their most precious belongings and memories behind as they flee danger. In most domestic violence cases the victims are forced to leave with little more than the clothes on their backs.

Thankfully local charity SunnyKids is committed to supporting vulnerable children and their families and to create a society in which everyone feels safe, belongs and has a chance to reach their full potential.

CEO of SunnyKids Kathleen Hope says that often when families engage with its Domestic Violence service, they come with little more than a few bags of clothes.

“As it is often unsafe to return to their previous property, families are frequently left with the choice to leave everything they have ever owned behind and start from scratch,” she said. “Imagine if you had to leave your home right now with only what you could carry.

“Imagine knowing you will never see your family photos again. Imagine the IN Noosa Magazine

keepsake box of children’s drawings stored in the garage, left behind; school report cards left behind; baby journals left behind.

“Imagine throwing clothes in a bag but forgetting socks and underwear. Imagine having no option but to choose safety over everything you have ever owned.”

This is a harsh reality for many people, but the benevolence of one local business is turning the transition from life in SunnyKids DV shelter to independent living a little less stressful.

Director of Blink Living, Dianne Conley and her remarkable team are the angels that appear and create comfortable and special spaces for families that are trying to rebuild after frightening experiences.

They donate their ex-display furniture to furnish homes for families moving out of the SunnyKids shelter and starting fresh with their own homes.

Blink staff donate their time and work with Dianne to personally select and install furniture, beds, bedding, rugs, and accessories to create a new home for each family.

Kathleen explains “Di does not simply furnish a house; she creates a home.

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“Thanks to the ongoing (and often last minute) support of Blink Living, we have the pleasure of seeing tears of joy from women and children exiting the safety of refuge into independent accommodation,” she said.

“So clearly overwhelmed with gratitude, these families are seeing firsthand what a difference a village can make. Di not only fills the home with furniture, but she also lays rugs, adds lamps and hangs art.

“The team know how important is to feel comfort in new surroundings. To feel that they are in a community that cares.

To show their children they are not alone. To begin a life free from violence, terror and fear.”

For a number of years Di has been the go-to person for SunnyKids when a family is in need of a fresh start.

“There is no one we trust more when it comes to maintaining confidentiality and the risk associated with the families we support,” Kathleen said.

“SunnyKids are so proud to partner with Blink Living and know that without amazing people like this in our village, our work would be much more difficult.”

IN GOODWILL

these families are seeing firsthand what a difference a village can make

What a beautiful way to give back but it requires more than extra hands to do the heavy lifting. It takes a village!

Di is so grateful to the local trucking companies that complete this team of caring community members, Combined Coastal or Noosa District Removals donate their truck and time to help deliver the items.

us to do but it makes a huge difference to the families who are just amazed and thrilled to receive our help.

“This is a huge help as transporting goods is expensive, but we are able to deliver a whole house load or whatever items are required so the families can get settled quickly and easily,” she says.

“Most families recovering from DV are moved away into a new community so having a comfortable and attractive home allows them to settle in more easily and be proud to invite new friends to their home.

“This helps families recover their self-esteem and feel positive about the

“I am so delighted to be a part of a community full of big-hearted businesses quietly doing good behindthe-scenes.”

future, knowing that people in the community are willing to help them in this way.

“We are passionate about offering this service to SunnyKids as a way of giving back to our community and helping families in need. It is an easy thing for

Let it not be a secret anymore – it’s time to recognise the people and businesses that put the kindness at the top of their priorities. Bravo Blink Living!

SunnyKids exists to support vulnerable children and their families. If you would like to help or if you need help phone 5479 0394 or visit www.sunnykids.org.au

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IN SPIRING

t n e m o M Every A SENTIMENT IN

Through a visionary eye, artist Lauren Jones captures the essence of a moment through her artwork.

Carlie Wacker looks deep into the creations of our front cover artist.

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auren Jones’ portrait and still life art could be described as an exploration of light and that fine line between figurative and abstract. I think of it almost as a voyeuristic sneak peek at what happens behind-the-scenes; I get the feeling I am viewing the reality behind the “perfect” life we like to share publicly. She captures real moments in bold brush strokes and gives a real sense of the moment in time.

Lauren grew up in Mapleton with a love and talent for art. “My mother was creative and had us doing all sorts of art projects at home,” she says.

Painting, drawing and writing came naturally to her, so she had no difficulty mapping out her tertiary path. In 2009 Lauren completed a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Literature) at the Sunshine Coast University, and in 2012 a Bachelor of Fine Art at Monash University.

The transition from the Sunshine Coast to Melbourne provided a vastly different lifestyle but also exposed her to a new art scene where she exhibited with other graduates and at artist-run spaces and galleries in Victoria.

She now works from her home studio in Noosa while raising her beautiful one-year-old daughter, Maple, who is showing signs of being creative.

“Although she will be a tidy artist,” says Lauren, “Maple doesn’t like getting her hands dirty; if we get paint on them, we have to wash them straight away.”

This year Lauren was awarded the Bentley’s ‘40 under 40’ art prize for her artwork Becoming Unfamiliar at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre for artists under the age of 40.

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Quatre Saisons “That work was about falling out with a loved one or friend and that strange sense of knowing someone but also becoming strangers,” she explains.

“It was super exciting to win.”

Lauren had been toying with the concept for this series for some time.

She wanted to create artworks with reference and commentary on memory and connectedness and it comes from a very personal experience.

“My Grandma has Dementia,” she explains. “I wanted explore that weird feeling of knowing but not knowing.”

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Last year Lauren also won the ‘Emerging Artist Award’ in the Woman of Art exhibition in Noosa.

“The win was so special, and it really allowed me more time in studio,” she said. Plus Fenton and Fenton shortlisted her this year as one to watch in their Rising Talent awards.

Lauren’s distinct use of oil on canvas creates a texture that is tactile and reveals a mood or a moment in such a captivating way. And it’s not only captured in the eyes and stance when she paints portraits but also in the still life works she shares with us.

IN SPIRING

Lauren Jones

I love the place I go to when I draw.

Lauren’s drawings are also intense and moving. Her work titled Anguish is a charcoal drawing that literally had me clutch at my chest; the copper etching Man of Matter fills me with sadness and it is Lauren’s ability to capture the essence of a moment I find intriguing. From life changing moments to common occurrences – there is sentiment in her work and a feeling that will stay with you long after.

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“I love the place I go to when I draw,” she said. “I’ve always loved life-drawing and have always done it. I love capturing the body on paper and I find it has helped with hand-eye coordination.

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“Drawing has a great relationship to my painting. I mark out a painting with the brush much like I do a drawing. It is a fundamental process as to how I paint,” she says.

Our cover is an oil on canvas called Citrus and Blue Stripes. When I view this piece, I am transported to the Greek islands, basking in the morning sunshine as I overlook the Mediterranean Sea; I smell coffee and I crave a fruit platter.

That is precisely what art should do – stimulate the senses.

Living in Noosa, water is featured in many of Lauren’s paintings.

“My paintings feature an appreciation for the human form, narrative and the materiality of paint,” adds Lauren.

Lauren refers to herself as an impatient painter and she says she really likes the alla prima technique of layering.

Lauren Jones lives and breathes art.

When she’s not getting creative in her studio you’ll find her working a couple of days each week at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. She also holds workshops sharing her expertise in the ‘impatient artists’ favourite painting technique – alla prima.

She uses the alla prima style with a wet-on-wet technique made famous by Impressionists such as Monet.

“It’s instantaneous and really shows movement and feeling,” she says. “This quick technique gives an instant feeling.”

Her stunning art is available to view and purchase online at www.laurenjones.gallery

“The ocean can go through many moods in the blink of the eye,” she says.

“It’s a consuming and atmospheric place that can make one feel a sense of belonging and yet also, at the same time, totally lost.”

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Autumn 2021

IN CARE

w e r C

A CARING U

ntil Youngcare was established some sixteen years ago, if you were born with a severe physical disability or suffered a life-changing accident between the ages of 18 and 65, you would be destined to spend the rest of your life in an aged-care institution.

Youngcare CEO Anthony Ryan said when families were thrown into an absolutely horrendous series of events they never planned for; they are lost, not knowing what to do or who to call.

“That’s where Youngcare comes in,” he said. “There are around 480,000 people in Australia needing some form of disability assistance and having suitable and appropriately-supported housing is one of the greatest areas of need.

“Youngcare deals with the high physical support area and that affects about 28,000 Australians; 12,000 of them in Queensland.

“It’s a lot to take on to care for someone with high physical needs,” he said. “The families of the people we tend to look after are often struggling financially and because of the immense toll, divorce rates are often high.

“These are some of the most vulnerable young people and families and they are in our suburbs having to make tough decisions and sacrifices.”

Youngcare tries to help them live a IN Noosa Magazine

In a second your life can be changed. Thankfully a homegrown charity that started with a personal crisis has grown to help thousands of families in need. Deb Caruso finds out more.

better life from providing advice to grant funding; and building fit-for-purpose residential facilities.

“Currently, if you can’t change your family home to retro fit it to your needs, you go to a nursing home or aged care facility. We want to change that and support young people to live in their own homes and be around their loved ones and their community,” he said. “And if they can’t get equipment through normal funding, we’ll supply it.

“We’ve seen our role as advocates and teachers and have tried to lead for others to follow. However, with the NDIS there is funding now available to help us actively fill the gaps we see.”

Youngcare is part of the national Young People in Residential Aged Care Reference Group which aims to have no young person living in residential aged care by the end of 2025.

“It’s a big goal but something to work towards,” he said. “So much needs to change first. We want to tell the truth and tell it passionately to the people that matter. The real stories about the humans who are impacted by decisions. Some of the best work we do, no one ever sees.

Anthony recalled receiving multiple requests for a Cough Assist Machine and particularly one family where the mum and dad were doing two-hour shifts to 14

ensure that their son didn’t choke on his own saliva as he struggled to breathe through the night.

“Can you imagine that?” he says.

“They had been passed between government agencies due to an oversight; we took this to Canberra and now those machines are on the public register. Think of all those individuals and families who can now sleep better.”

While the NDIS has been welcomed, Anthony says there are still a lot of gaps.

“It is our role to advocate on our clients’ behalf so the government can understand and close the gaps,” he said.

The recent launch of Youngcare Connect, a free phone service to people navigate through a very complicated system has already reached 1,100 phone calls per month.

“Through no fault of their own, families find it difficult to understand some parts of the NDIS. We’ve got therapists, social workers, support coordinators as part of the team and we can provide help over the phone or, preferably, face-to-face.

“The Theology of Presence is one of our cornerstones - it’s about being present, about people knowing that you want to be there; that you want to listen to them; that you actually care; that’s why you are there.”

Anthony said they believed that every

IN CARE

Peter Stefanovich, John Collins (JC), Karl Stefanovich, Pete Murray, Anthony Ryan and Tony Gleeson at the Youngcare Lunch in Noosa.

Australian should be living in communities that they truly believe in.

Over the next three years, Youngcare plans to build 130 residential facilities nationally.

The facilities are individually-designed by award-winning architects to fit in with the natural environment and cater for six-to-eight residents, with considerations such as including carparking within the facility.

“We aim to build the best house in the street, not just for the neighbours but for the families and residents to have that sense of pride that this is their home,” he said. “They should feel special because they are.”

The four founders of Youngcare came straight from the corporate sector and understood the importance of setting a standard that was going to stand out from the pack. Anthony says Youngcare was built on an emotional, rational and operational level.

“We are a not-for-profit and we’re very proud of that because that’s how we think, it’s not about delivering a return to shareholders.

“This started with the heart, was led by the head and then the hands came in behind them because everyone respected the heart/head approach.

“It’s quite a powerful story and such a compelling cause. No-one can argue about what Youngcare is trying to do.

You’re young, you don’t think that could happen to you, your mum, your dad, your child, yourself.

“The founders gave up their lives for years because they felt so angry about how things were being done. It was heroic but it was also infectious. People

got behind it.”

Including Noosa’s very own Mayor, Clare Stewart.

No-one understands how quickly lives can be changed more than Clare who in the year 2000 was pinned under a truck for 37 minutes and suffered life-changing injuries (see the story on page 22).

“Youngcare started in 2005 because four mates said ‘I dare to challenge the status quo’,” Clare said. “The only place that one of their wives, Shevaunne Conry, suffering from MS, could reside was in an aged care home. She wasn’t even 30.”

Clare joined Youngcare in 2006 as a volunteer working with the charity for three days a week over two years.

“By December 2007, with the support of Brisbane behind us we had raised $4 million to build and house 16 individuals with high care needs in appropriate and dignified accommodation,” she said.

Fast forward 15 years and the Mayor is now on the Board of Youngcare. The charity has gone from strength-tostrength and is nationally-recognised.

“The wall of truth which sits proudly at Youngcare states that we have given away more than 1100 grants to help families keep loved ones at home instead of being 15

forced to put them in aged care,” she said. “We’ve helped more than 40,000 people, and in this financial year, answered thousands of phone calls from people wanting help.

“Youngcare is incredibly important to me. As Mahatma Ghandi says: ‘The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others’. I truly believe that.”

Plans to build a residential facility and a holiday home in Noosa had been in progress for the past decade and is now closer than ever with the Youngcare Lunch as part of Noosa Eat & Drink providing a much-needed funding boost.

“The Lunch in Noosa wasn’t about fundraising, it was about telling the story,” Anthony said. “We thought we might raise a small amount towards the project but we were blown away.

“When those four original geniuses, my mates, dreamed this up they had no idea of the impact they would have,” Anthony said. “Two of the original founders were at the Noosa event and they were so proud. They didn’t set out to conquer the world but they are.”

The $250 per head event raised $135,000, buoyed along by ambassadors and supporters including Karl Stefanovich who emceed the event; national ambassador Sylvia Jeffreys; and special performances by Pete Murray.

“We’re so grateful to have great supporters on behalf of those vulnerable young people and their families who just don’t want to be isolated,” Anthony said.

“Mother Theresa said ‘the worst form of poverty in the world is loneliness’ – and that’s what Youngcare do; we try to solve the loneliness.”

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Never before has the case for doing business differently been more clear. If we want successful businesses we need vibrant, thriving communities and a sustainable environment. Laura Harkins-Small explores why 2021 is the year to keep doing business differently.

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crolling through my photo memories on my phone I have been reminded that we are coming up to the anniversary of the start of our ‘year of living distantly’ – and what a year it was! While Noosa, thankfully, remained largely untouched by the Coronavirus, the economic, social, and even environmental impacts reverberated loudly and are still being played out.

At a personal level we have all gone on our individual journeys with highs, lows and everything in between. As a community we are just starting to see how this disruptive force might shape our lives for the years to come as we stay local, embrace new ways of working and hold on tight as the new wave of people that want to call the region home breaks on the shore.

For business the journey has been just as challenging. If nothing else we are well exercised. We pivoted, we flexed and we zoomed. Everyone’s race was different but one of the most heartening experiences to come out of last year was to discover that we were actually playing a team sport not running our own individual race.

Words like ‘kindness’, ‘support’ and ‘giving back’ came to the forefront of our minds, words and actions. If 2020 taught us nothing else, it taught us just how connected we all are - businesses, people and the environment – and that it makes great business sense to put people and communities at the heart of what we do.

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At its heart we are talking about treating people well…

Just as we have started to see environmental sustainability become a key part of doing business, I remain hopeful that COVID might see delivering social impact through business more mainstream.

Being a social impact business can be as simple or complex as you would like to make it.

At its heart we are talking about treating people well – looking after employees, supporting suppliers, working in the best interests of customers; being a good neighbour and actively maintaining relationships throughout the community and positively contributing to making it a better place to live, work and play. Social impact businesses are caring, honest and have that most elusive characteristic trustworthiness.

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As we start to see a new generation of businesspeople, this approach has been taken to the next level and we have seen the emergence of the social enterprise – a model which has delivering positive social impact embedded in its DNA. They are there to deliver a profit for a purpose and aspire to run a thriving business that will change the world along the way.

The area is renowned for its strong connection to community and sense of place, with a passion for the natural landscapes and environment. It’s one of the reasons Noosa is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve under its global Man & the Biosphere Program. There is surely no better place that intrinsically gets the idea of doing business differently for the betterment of society and the environment, not just because it feels good, but because it also makes great business sense.

IN GOOD CONSCIENCE If 2020 broke the mould, then this is the year that we can begin to reshape our businesses and region into a better form for the future.

It is an opportunity make new behaviours a habit, continue with the kindness, compassion, and contribution we prioritised last year.

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to natural landscapes and the environment.

The proof will be in the pudding whether we are able to turn this dalliance with a better way of doing business into something more lasting.

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5 WAYS TO BECOME MORE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE 1. Buy local, buy sustainable.

Have a look at where you are spending your dollars and where possible buy local, buy ethical and buy for impact through a social benefit or Indigenous business.

2. Hire local, nurture your talent.

Our businesses will only be as good as our local talent.

Be somebody’s big break - hire local and grow and nurture your people.

3. Help your customers live better lives.

Step back and try and think beyond the transaction. How could you help make your customer’s lives better, happier, healthier and more connected.

4. Connect with your community Build new relationships with your neighbours or network. Identify a charity or community group which might need some help that you can give. This doesn’t always need to be money, it might be time, expertise or assets that you might be able to share.

5. Think about your purpose The purpose is your true north and the thing that gets you and your team out of bed every day - and why customers keep coming back. While increasing market share might do it for some people take a leaf out of Tesla’s book and centre your purpose around a higher social or environmental issue. Their purpose?

Not to sell more cars but to “accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.” www.manysmallthings.com.au Laura Harkins-Small is the founder and principal of Many Small Things, a social enterprise which specialises is building sustainable brands. She is also the president of The Interchange – a Sunshine Coast not-forprofit which seeks to be a local interchange for social enterprise, business, community and government to collaborate and evolve, by using enterprise to maximise social, environmental and economic benefit.

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Magician is guaranteed to make your child’s eyes light up.”

It’s experiences like these, where the entire family can encounter wonderment in their every-day, that make Noosa Civic more than just a shopping centre.

A destination in itself, it is a space where families can bond and the community can come together.

“We’re always looking to connect with local entertainers and businesses,” Tessa says. “Forming partnerships in the community is at the forefront of our business.”

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Sarah Vercoe affirms there’s magic in the every day at Noosa Civic, where illusions lurk and balloon art abounds these Easter holidays.

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he Easter holidays are about more than just chocolate eggs and cute white bunnies. They offer a chance to reconnect with the family and find joy in the fundamentals of life.

As a family friendly destination, Noosa Civic gets that. They provide a space where families can find magic in the rhythm of ‘ordinary’ life with their ever-expanding bag of tricks to entertain the kids during school holidays.

Spreading magic at Noosa Civic these Easter holidays are multi award-winning magician Nickleby and internationally renowned balloon artist Miss Donna, providing interactive entertainment for families while they shop.

Noosa Civic marketing manager Tessa Biddles said the entertainers would be roving the centre from 10am to 12pm and again at 1pm to 3pm.

Past events have been known to sell out fast so for the band of mini-fans these popular children’s entertainers have amassed, day-long fun throughout

the centre is foolproof.

In fact, the community as a whole is a driving force for many of the initiatives run by the centre. Operating for more than two years now, their communityled food drive, The Little Community Pantry, has fostered a steadfast commitment for locals wanting to support those in need.

“We have a very generous community,” Tessa says. “Donations continue to flood in and our partner, OzHarvest, have had to increase their collection to every 10 days.”

OzHarvest is one of Australia’s leading food rescue organisations. They deliver donated goods to partners around the Sunshine Coast who work with vulnerable community members.

Donated food is used to cook meals or is

Miss Donna is renowned for her adept hands and creative vision, twisting and shaping colourful balloons into a long list of well-loved Disney characters, animals and toys. Her bright smile and animated personality make the process of creating balloon art just as fun for children as the end product.

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“Miss Donna wandering the centre will spread lots of holiday cheer,” Tessa said. “She is incredible at what she does and the way she interacts with the children is so colourful.”

corner these Easter holidays, Noosa Civic

For children spellbound by illusion, Nickleby The Magician is a master of deception. Captivating audiences with his trickery, Nickleby is legendary for making things vanish without a trace and then re-appear out of nowhere.

“He’s well-known for leaving the audience agape, wondering how on Earth he did that,” Tessa says.

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coordinated by a variety of charities.

With the holiday period a tough time for many, it’s these small acts of kindness and community connectedness that allow joy to seep in when it’s most needed. And with magic around every is a destination every family can enjoy.

FREE HOLIDAY FUN BALLOON MODELLING WITH MISS DONNA Dates: 6th - 9th April Times: 10am - 12pm daily ROVING MAGIC WITH NICKLEBY THE MAGICIAN Dates: 6th - 9th April Times: 1pm - 3pm daily No bookings required. Find out more at www.noosacivic.com.au and follow Noosa Civic Shopping Centre on Facebook for all the latest events.

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IN THE MIND

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Breaking down the brick wall to encourage your child’s engagement in class can be as simple as boosting their confidence, as Sarah Vercoe discovers.

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was a less-than-stellar student in school. So much so, in fact, my teachers warned I wouldn’t amount to much.

My parents did their best to guide me on the path to academic excellence. They enrolled me into one of the Coast’s most prestigious private schools; sat with me night-after-night in an attempt to instill even a skerrick of interest in my schoolwork. But nothing worked.

No matter what they tried my grades just weren’t up to scratch. My interest in learning just wasn’t there and my engagement in school was very low.

The older she gets the more of me I see in her. She’s inquisitive about the world

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Firstly acknowledging that disengaged children need more support than what a classroom environment can provide.

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“We assess each child individually to identify any gaps in their learning, so we can tailor a program which will boost ability and confidence,” says Rita.

“Children can easily get lost in the overwhelming world of learning for may varied reasons, which puts them at risk of falling behind.” she says. “It’s about providing the skills and confidence to cope with classroom work independently.”

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So, armed with the anxiety of a parent who sees the inevitability of their child turning out just like them, I have a plan.

It isn’t any fault of the teachers, it is simply that some kids need one-on-one support. And so, when my mini-me heads off to school next year, it is our plan to complement her schooling with a tutor.

Now, as a parent with a child who will be starting school next year, I am terrified my daughter will follow in my lacklustre academic footsteps.

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around her and asks lots of questions, from how the clouds are made to why are ladybirds red, but if we try to teach her something she has no interest in we are met with a brick-wall of resistance.

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Like many parents, it is this selfassurance I want my daughter to have throughout her entire academic journey.

The kind of confidence where she won’t feel lost in the sea of children, too scared to ask for a life ring. But more than this, it’s our hope that complementing her education with a dedicated tutor will help enliven her curiosity and apply it to her schooling.

“A big part of sparking a child’s interest in learning is making it fun,” says Rita. She suggests parents indirectly incorporate learning into every-day activities. that it is easier to recognise whether a child is understanding a concept.

Poor engagement can also lead to a lack of interest and poor effort. Rita says one of the main reasons that children struggle to engage is confidence.

If they miss a step anywhere along the way some children just don’t have the confidence to ask for help. This can manifest into disinterest and distraction, which can result in a child being labelled as ‘trouble’.

“Kip McGrath was founded with the

premise that personalised tuition in a small-group environment is the ideal learning setting because children don’t feel as intimidated to ask for assistance,” Rita says. “It can help them build confidence and also ensures they don’t miss a step.”

Rita says this progression towards an intentional goal helps children realise their true academic ability.

“Once they understand all the puzzle pieces, they can confidently complete any task,” she says.

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“When parents include activities that naturally involve academic learning, like the weekly shop for maths; or reading before bed for english, they’ll start to notice a pattern of when their child loses interest,” she said.

“Finding these breaks in interest can help your child’s tutor work towards a dedicated goal to turn that around.”

This approach makes sense and I see it going a long way in breaking down any brick walls my daughter might build when she’s in school.

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Autumn 2021

IN SPIRING

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Noosa’s first female Mayor, Clare Stewart shares her thoughts with John Caruso on her first year in politics and the incredible story of survival and determination following a horrific accident almost twenty years ago.

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he small screen on my phone comes to life and there on the other end of the Zoom call is Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart. Journalistically, one should always address an interviewee by their professional title, however Clare insists that there should be no ‘Madam Mayor’, and this sets the tone for the interview.

“If I could use one word to describe our first twelve months it would be ‘challenging’, however I must put a disclaimer on that and say we, the council, felt supported,” she said.

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“It was unprecedented: there was COVID, four new councillors, we were coming off the back of the bushfires and we faced our first deficit budget for the first time because of COVID.” The knowledge and experience of senior members of the administrative team was invaluable as councillors (some newly elected), settled in for a new term.

“We were in a strong financial position and the teams all supplied us with great information and data in those early months,” reflects Clare.

Comparatively, Queensland has been lucky with regards to COVID-related lockdowns, infections and death rates.

“Local government is still reliant on the state regarding health directives however we must be careful that we don’t fall into the trap of saying, ‘COVID? What COVID?’” Clare says.

“We still need to practice social distancing and good hygiene. We had a bumper season over January and February which was fantastic for our tourism sector and it’s business as usual in many respects but there are still challenges for us and we’re seeing that with the IN Noosa Magazine

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shortage of affordable housing, which really came to a head with COVID.”

if we use ‘lazy assets’ to assist with this issue,” explains Clare.

According to the Mayor, tourism operators are recording solid weekend and holiday numbers, but mid-week, especially in Noosaville, business is quiet.

Noosa has always been recognised for its focus on environmental sustainability and green credentials however when it comes to investing in major green infrastructure, like the Sunshine Coast Council’s 24-hectare solar farm, projects of that size have been lacking.

“Businesses are finding it hard to get staff and then there’s the question of where would employees find affordable housing?

While I was grabbing a coffee this morning a woman was telling me about a house near where she lives: three-bedroom, one bath, at $890 per week! What family can afford that?

“These are the issues, since the inception of COVID, that are still with us. State member for Noosa Sandy Bolton is a vocal advocate when it comes to housing issues and I’m part of the Housing Action Group that Sandy instigated. Council is unanimous in its support of that Mayoral minute I raised last year to look at housing affordability and rezoning, even 22

“Supporting Tourism Noosa with their initiatives like Plastic Free Noosa is a great thing for us and council has a zero emissions target for 2026 which is very aggressive - ahead of state and federal targets; and as far as things like wind farms go, that’s certainly an option we should look at however we have to ask the question ‘are we swimming in our lane’? Is that not a federal issue?

“You might be surprised to discover that 63% of our gas emissions comes from landfill. So, for me the biggest problem we face is our waste and that’s what we should

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got a scholarship to do a law degree at Bond University and my long-term goal was to work in London, so a move to Sydney was a stepping stone for me,” she recalls. “I was working as a graduate at KPMG, living in Bondi Beach and jogging ten kilometres every morning. On that fateful day of the 18th, I left my apartment and 200 metres from where I lived there was a pedestrian crossing. I looked both ways and started to cross. A garbage truck was doing its rounds, and by the driver’s own admission, he failed to see me. I was struck and the truck came to a stop right on top of both of my legs,” Clare recalls.

...I had to learn to walk all over again. be looking at moving forward.”

The Mayoral race last March was a ‘two horse race’ between incumbent Tony Wellington and newcomer Clare.

“I was very surprised that there were only two of us. No one in Noosa knew my name when I announced I was running,” she said. “Tony had a high profile and he was coming off the back of having been a councillor and then mayor. He’d dealt with bushfires and the start of COVID and all of these things favour the incumbent, so I recognised that I had a lot of work to do. I probably worked as hard campaigning as when I was doing my barrister’s course.

“It was a very back-to-basics campaign, walking the streets and door knocking, and because of my physical implications it was challenging and painful. The message I was getting when I was campaigning was that voters wanted a more open and transparent council. They wanted to feel like council was listening to them, plus there had been some issues with two former councillors and that hadn’t sat well with the community and the general sense I got was that people wanted a change,” she said.

The election results were close and Clare feels a sense of justice to those that voted for her; and that there’s something to prove to those that didn’t with work to do to gain their trust.

But this story doesn’t end with a look back at Clare’s first twelve months in office. A big part of her story is who she has become since 18 August, 2000.

“I did a business degree at UQ and then

Trapped under the two-tonne vehicle for thirty-seven minutes and conscious the entire time, Clare’s world was beginning to change, forever.

“An ambulance arrived on the scene very quickly and the paramedics put towels over what was left of my legs because, they didn’t want me to see the mess of blood, flesh and tissue,” she said. “I felt like I was going to die.

“I underwent a thirteen-hour operation and that was the start of a six-month hospital stay and thirtyseven operations. I had to learn to walk all over again,” says Clare.

There have been many guests on our Everyone Has A Story podcast, who have experienced tragedy and loss, and the most remarkable thing is the lessons that people take away from those experiences.

“I deal with the physical every day; my knee doesn’t bend, and my two ankles don’t work, however, that accident has given me the ability to dig deep for resilience and I’ve learned to overcome adversity,” she said. “There were days when I didn’t want to continue, but the love and care from others, especially my mum, dad and the loyalty and support from my friends lifted me up.

“I don’t want to be defined by my adversity! I feel it’s put me in good stead whenever I’ve faced challenges personally, in business and in politics.”

Clare’s book Standing on my own Two Feet was released in 2013 and provides insight into the tenacity, positivity and resilience of our first female Mayor.

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when you’re falling in love with her please understand she was dirt esplanades and kombi vans she was dreamtime stories and middens in the sand uncharted land dressed up now in this glamorous playground martinis by the ocean forever sublime hill top castles and she walks through time her secret tracks these rustic shacks her trees much older than you and I untouched mangroves and hidden coves koalas sleeping high above her wild coastline blue waves rolling in under highlighted skies thunder at the headland a beautiful storm and Noosa you were never really ours but we are yours

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GIVE THE GIFT OF NOOSA

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A gift can be big; a gift can be small but a gift from Noosa is the best gift of all! Carlie Wacker meets a dynamic duo sharing the Noosa love far and wide.

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ourtney Going and Sue-Ellen Knox know that all good things come from here and the greatest gift you can give is a box full of Noosa goodies. So, the ladies set about creating a local experience for all to enjoy.

“Sue-Ellen and I were operating our own businesses at a shared worked space and we discovered we were both sourcing Noosa-based products for our clients’ gifting needs, and we wondered why has nobody has ever put Noosa in a box. So Noosa Gift Co was born,” says Courtney.

They spent the next six months meeting makers and sourcing local products and experiences with the aim of creating 8-10 gift boxes.

“We ended up with 30 in our first collection due to the amount of talented producers we found!” Sue-Ellen says.

“Everything in our range is 100% authentically sourced from a Noosa or Sunshine Coast business.”

They make no exception when curating their bespoke gift boxes ensuring every item is an authentic taste of Noosa.

“We have been stringent in keeping it local, even when clients have asked us to include French champagne, we choose to use the delightful Little Cove Sparkling or Black Cockatoo Sparkling Shiraz by Dingo Creek Wines.”

The foundation of community expands to every aspect of their business: local artist Cass Deller designed their logo, branding and packaging; photographer Tracy Naughton of Let Me Sea shot all the imagery for the website; and Chevaune Hindley snapped the product photography. Maria Baron provided product styling and a location shoot was at Noa by the Beach in Little Cove.

It is such a smart move given that Noosa is one of the world’s most coveted luxury beach holiday locations.

“We are all about supporting and promoting small business and taking Noosa to Australia and the world,” says Courtney. “We have recently had an order from Dublin so we are truly now a global business. All our boxes have iconic Noosa-themed names with one of our most popular boxes being ‘The Hastings’ Gin Box which includes Noosa Gin by Fortune Distillery, Dried Limes from Mary Valley Food Co, Wimmers Tonic Water by Noosa Beverages and Gourmet Salted Nuts by Nutworks.”

Courtney said the demand for the Noosa Celebration boxes and Noosa Vacationer food and beverage range has been phenomenal from visitors and accommodation providers.

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Courtney Going and Sue-Ellen Knox demand and we can’t wait to share our incredible food discoveries,” she said.

“We will also be adding a build-yourown box option to our website soon.”

And if the gift of giving Noosa isn’t enough, a percentage of profits goes to CampForKids, a community initiative to help ensure every child in the region has the opportunity to attend school camp.

Courtney said this was a cause close to their hearts.

“We believe it is every child’s right of passage to attend school camp and it is an essential part of growing up. School camp creates memories which can never be replaced along with gaining independence and life skills.”

With Easter and Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s a no-brainer to give the gift that gives back to the community.

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IN LUXURY

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Feel like an international tourist and experience a world-class, totally indulgent natural phenomenon with a heart-to-heart on the Barrier Reef.

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teve Jobs once said “our time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Have the courage to

follow your heart.” Hamilton Island Air’s

“And how do we protect the boat and the reef? Ultimately I commissioned an upmarket boat shed with a helicopter landing pad on top.”

Brad Graves took it literally when he ignored the naysayers and revealed ambitious, plans for Heart Reef.

“Despite innumerable requests to visit Heart Island, we still have to explain it’s not an island it’s a reef,” Brad said.

But it was never going to be easy.

“It was all about contractors, aviation crews and inspectors ensuring Heart Reef and environs, met rigorous environmental conditions to maintain this part of the Great Barrier Reef for

future generations.”

Finally, after hiccups and heartburn, millions of dollars and eight of the ten years in the making, Brad’s big dream of turning the boat shed into ‘Heart Island’ a reality - and we had to try it.

After taking off from Hamilton Island Airport it was up, up, and away, rising, dipping, and floating in his sixpassenger Airbus H125 helicopter for

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appears then slides away to the outer deck, leaving a swimming pool.

After checking out the underwater wonderland through the glass, it is time to jump into the luminescent water, snorkel around and discover a minuscule coral bommie hidden in the centre of this naturally occurring heart-shaped reef.

30-minutes over the dazzling 7km-long white sand strip of Whitehaven; the azure waters of the Whitsundays Islands and the dark blue deep-water channel between Hook Reef and Hardy Reef. Seeing the white outline of Heart Reef, floating in a blue lagoon just below was the ultimate breathtaking moment. For now.

Eyeball some of the world’s most treasured underwater creatures including 1,635 fish species, such as a two-metre giant Maori wrasse as well as parrotfish, grouper, jellyfish, reef sharks, barracuda, sea anemones, sea urchins, starfish, more than 600 different types of multicoloured coral and beautiful turtles hovering and eating algae, before shooting to the surface for a breath of air and descending again.

Brad touches down on the upper deck of the Heart Island pontoon. Solar and wind power have automatically retracted the anti-bird-spikes, and as quick as you can say ‘shazam’, a roof hatch rises to reveal stairs down to a deck with a sumptuous fit-out akin to a classy yacht.

After much ogling, ‘talking’ and gesturing whilst marvelling at the grandeur of life-aquatic, it was time to take a last snorkel around the lagoons near Heart Reef before reboarding and drying off with a celebratory glass of sparkling in hand. Of course.

A customised futuristic-looking glass-bottom boat, someone likened to a Monte Carlo plaything, seemingly

More dips and turns on our return as pilot Brad makes sure we have every postcard moment of the Whitsundays

in the can.

The Heart Island experience, which takes three hours and includes 90-minutes all to ourselves in this most isolated part of the Great Barrier Reef, has been likened to a James Bond location. Fittingly so.

Above all, it is an unrivalled world-class experience.

IF YOU GO Did you know that in 1975 pilot John Ramsden took a photograph of the tiny coral formation and it became a global romantic icon known as Heart Reef?

The Heart Island Experience is exclusive, exhilarating, intimate, unique, and only accessible by helicopter. After a glorious aerial journey over the Great Barrier Reef, land on a private pontoon moored in Hardy Lagoon for a glass-bottom boat tour and snorkel around Heart Reef.

The whole encounter takes three hours, is limited to six passengers. The water temperature even in mid-winter is a delightful 20 degrees Celsius.

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we were one of the worst hit by the pandemic. When the State government launched a smart suite of grants to help the sector recover, it was a lifeline.”

The inaugural Sunshine Sounds Festival will be held at the Eumundi Showgrounds 1-2 May 2021 with a stellar line-up celebrating the power of music to connect the community.

While Katie was fortunate to secure some performances over the period, interstate travel saw her serve out three rounds of hotel quarantine. Fortunately for us and for her fellow artists, she used that time to write arts grants to secure funding for various initiatives.

hey say that the sun always shines after the storm, well for lucky Sunshine Coast locals, out of the ruin of COVID comes a very big ray of sunshine in the form of a two-day, world-class music festival.

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The all-ages festival will feature performances from Sunshine Sounds Festival Artistic Director and Founder Katie Noonan and a bevvy of brilliance that features 100% Queensland artists; 50% First Nations; 50% Sunshine Coast and 75% female performers; something that Katie says was accidental.

“I set out to pick the best peeps for this amazing event and it just so happened that there was a large proportion of local, First Nations and female performers,” she said.

“The headline talent came first. I started by contacting the key people I wanted to perform; Kate Miller-Heidke said ‘yes’ immediately, as did everyone after that!”

“I am fiercely proud of our Queensland artists so it’s great to showcase their amazing talent in my town.

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“Coming together to connect over music is so important for the soul, for community spirit and connection. And that all contributes to wellbeing and happiness – something we all deserve to feel in this topsy-turvy time.”

Katie said the event was also about performers having a chance to engage with audiences again, earn much-needed money and remember what it feels like to play live. She said 2020 was catastrophic for the industry.

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“I have never received an Arts Qld grant in my life, so that was a new process,” she said. “It feels like I spent 2020 putting in multiple grant and job applications trying to survive. The Open Air Grant from the Queensland Government will see 100% of the money go to the artists.

“It’s going to be a kick-ass day put together by a band of amazing team of local women: Katie Harvison; Betzi Rios, who has been amazing with the Eumundi School of Rock project; and fellow musician and arts worker Sarah King.

“The producers, crew, food trucks and providers are all local so the investment stays in the community.”

Local food vendors will cater to all flavours and dietary requirements with the Imperial Hotel keeping the drinks flowing, including Eumundi Lager and the newlyreleased Folktale Gin. Katie said holding the event over two days was necessary to allow for the plethora of talent.

“There will be solo artists, duos, trios and then building up to bigger bands as the day progresses.

“It is two days, 100% Australian artists and an earful of fun!”

Katie, who was recently appointed as Artistic Director of The National Folk Festival; is a five-time ARIA award winning artist with two decades of experience as a musician, producer and

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She is no stranger to launching projects that benefit the community and the Sunshine Sounds Festival will have a decidedly local flavour. After moving to Eumundi nine years ago, she regularly put on concerts to raise money for the Eumundi Hall and six years ago she founded the Eumundi School of Rock.

“I just thought, this town needs a band and the kids need the chance to learn about the magic of music making so the School of Rock was born,” she said. “Based on the movie of the same name, we offer all kids the chance to learn how to rock out with great mentors and a whole load of fun!”

Graduates from the Eumundi School of Rock have formed their own band, called The Feral Cats of Tokyo, and they will be performing with Katie for the Sunshine Sounds

Festival. Amongst them is Katie’s 15-year-old son Dexter on drums.

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“I’ve set them a challenge to have their original pieces ready to be performed at the Festival so that will be something to look forward to.”

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While numbers are limited due to restrictions, Katie and the team have worked hard to keep it affordable.

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“We will open each day with a Welcome to Country and the final act will be the Sunshine Sounds Festival Community Choir who have just started rehearsing a very special Australian song, Sounds of Then (This is Australia)

by GANGgajang,” she said. “The Choir will be led by some of the School of Rock graduates including the truly amazing 11-year-old First Nations singer Layla Barnett, and our 14-yearold son Jonah.

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“I’m a strong believer that anyone who can talk, can sing; so the Choir will have the chance to prove that!”

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For Katie, the highlight of the Festival will be locals performing alongside some of Queensland’s most beloved and accomplished musicians.

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That and playing her fourth gig with her new band, including her son, on her birthday.

This project is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland

Sunshine Sounds Festival: 1-2 May; 11am-10pm (gates open 10am).

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TURNING THE TIDE ON

More and more people have become aware and concerned with the impact plastic has on our environment and now is not the time to be complacent. Plastic Free Noosa continues to lead the charge with a systematic approach to reduce single-use plastic with a focus on long lasting solutions, as Edwina Cattanach discovers.

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lans to rid Australia of single-use plastics are being stepped up with the Queensland Government recently

passing a law banning single-use plastic and polystyrene takeaway containers.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk recently

change will see Queensland become the

Noosa program and its commitment

second Australian state or territory to

to eliminating single-use plastics has

pass laws banning single-use plastics.

already proven extremely successful.

Premier Palaszczuk acknowledged on

We were one of the first communities

Twitter that some people will still need

in Australia to take on this battle in 2018

access to some of these products to stay

and since then Noosa has eliminated over

announced that from 1 September 2021

safe and healthy. Therefore these new

4.5 million pieces of plastic. Our success

single-use plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery

laws will include important exemptions

is empowering other communities to

and plates will join single-use plastic

that recognise the needs of people with a

follow along, as Noosa continues to lead

shopping bags on the banned list in

disability, those in aged care, schools and

the way in showing what can be achieved

Queensland. A ban on other products will

the health sector.

when a community works together

be considered at a later stage, including

towards a single goal.

Thankfully in Noosa, we are already

coffee cups, takeaway food containers

ahead of the plastic-free pack thanks to

and heavyweight plastic bags. This

Tourism Noosa’s dedicated Plastic Free

The Coronavirus pandemic saw changes in operations and directives around

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Plans to rid Australia of single-use plastics are being stepped up

things like using Keep Cups and takeaway containers but with things returning to some level of ‘normal’ it is time to recommit to the fight against single-use plastics.

Tourism Noosa is working with Noosa Council, local businesses (specifically hospitality/retailers), community organisations and schools as well as event organisers and individuals to target plastic items which represent problematic and prolific sources of the litter stream.

“We have already had great success in dramatically reducing our single use plastics and the commitment and support from locals and business owners has been great,” says Plastic Free Noosa Program Manager Anita Butler. “We have almost

There are many initiatives that have been implemented to support Plastic Free Noosa. In what was an Australian first, Tourism Noosa in partnership with Bluesky Beverages designed a NOOSA collection of aluminium water bottles.

These aluminium bottles of water are not only a smarter choice for the environment but each carton of still water comes as a collection of four bottles that are a stunning representation of the region (both in and out of the

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“This is a key step in creating a better environment for everyone, today and in the future.”

fridge). There is even a sparkling option for restaurants. Since launching, these bottles have significantly reduced the number of single-use plastic water bottles that are sold within our region each year. Sales showed that within the first five months, local businesses successfully eliminated 50,000 single-use plastic bottles!

PLASTIC FREE - DO THE THREE! 1. SAY YES to businesses that are Plastic Free (and encourage those that aren’t to join the fight) 2. SAY NO to plastic bags, straws and plastic water bottles 3. VOLUNTEER! Become a Waste Warrior Volunteer. The Plastic Free Noosa Facebook page has regular clean up days that are fun as well as important.

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JOIN US IN JUNE FOR F O U R D AY S O F F O O D I E F U N !

Whether you are looking for beachfront brunches, dinners with celebrity chefs, masterclasses and live cooking demonstrations or a party under the stars, there’s something for everyone at our Noosa Eat & Drink Festival!

INTRODUCING SOME OF OUR LINE-UP

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Looking for unforgettable experiences that will leave you hungry for more?

Helen Flanagan serves up palate pleasers, innovative locations and star turns appearing at this year’s Noosa Eat & Drink Festival.

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icture yourself on Noosa Main Beach sipping bubbles, eating freshly shucked oysters or dancing and dining with your feet in the sand.

How about enjoying fancy dinners, long lunches, big brunches and degustations with a well-known chef or two in a café, a restaurant, the Hinterland, on a train or on worldfamous Hastings Street.

Let us not forget the indulgence of eating slow, spicy, succulent servings, seafood or something sweet on a beach, river, island, golf course, farm or lining the famed Hastings Street.

… eating slow, spicy, succulent servings, seafood or something sweet on a beach, river, island, golf course, farm…

Ahh yes, all this and more as foodies discover unique aromas, fresh flavours, and moreish food, plus the inimitable beverages and thirst quenchers.

This year’s Noosa Eat & Drink, from Thursday 10 to Monday 13 June, brings together a full-bodied, locally-grown program of indulgent, albeit fun, adventures.

It is all about showcasing the best of the country alongside the home-grown heroes, be they chefs, craft beer makers and distillers, winemakers, producers or restaurateurs.

Let your foodie adventure turn into a learning experience with cooking demos from celebrated chefs and young guns to celebrated food professionals, and local artisan producers.

Saving the best till last? Who are some of the names converging in the seaside town and tempting our tastebuds for this incredible line-up of events?

delights to tickle every tastebud.

You will recognise many festival favourites. On the list thus far are the who’s who of the culinary world: Colin Fassnidge, Matt Moran, George Calombaris, Matt Preston, Anna Polyviou, Alastair McLeod, Scott Pickett, Adam D’Sylva, John Susman, Kirsten Tibballs, Massimo Mele, Matt Sinclair, Adam Wolfers; Khahn Ong, Laura Sharrad, Ollie Hansford, Diana Chan, Kerrie McCallum and Luca Ciano.

The feast-ival of fun will start with the Festival Opening Party presented by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Brisbane.

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With appetites at fever-pitch and punters hungry for food experiences, events are sure to sell out quick.

Join the savvy salivators and subscribe to the e-newsletter for the latest updates and first dibs on the hottest and most delicious tickets in town!

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There is a lavish cultural feast including a riot of colour, comedy, indulgent music, literature and of course fabulosity in-store this year for Noosa Alive, trumpets Helen Flanagan.

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fter the challenges and restrictions of the year that was 2020, a successful jam-packed minifestival weekend in March served as a precursor for this year’s return of the 10-day Noosa Alive, which will run from 15 to 24 July and celebrate 20 years since the festival’s inception.

No one knows more about the Noosa festival than David Williamson, one of Australia’s most successful playwrights who has spent a lifetime in theatre and has been the Patron since the start of Noosa Long Weekend, which morphed into Noosa Alive a few years ago.

The multi-arts festival has retained its philosophy of not being too cutting-edge and elitist, rather appealing to everyone with low-cost tickets and free open-air events and experiences attracting the best talent from interstate, abroad and of course, locally.

“The tradition continues with a vengeance and diversity from a crosssection of contemporary Australia,” says David. “It appears my son Rory, now working in property but with an acting and directing background, is reviving a play from my repertoire to celebrate my 50 years in theatre. He’s casting from local talent and whilst I cannot reveal the play, I can say it is being produced by Noosa Arts, it’s never been staged in Queensland, is a fun romp and in its sell-out London season starred one of the world’s most famous entertainers.”

The mind boggles!

Ian McKellar, who was appointed festival director in 2008, has returned after a short absence. He’s revived his passion for orchestrating a festival program with an outstanding array of world-class performers, entertainers, and special guests; all set with a IN Noosa Magazine

GANZ A Cappella. PHOTO: Alain Bouvier backdrop of some of the most beautiful locations in Noosa.

“Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the festival, the 2021 July program promises to include something for everyone,” comments Ian. “From traditional favourites to vibrant new and quirky event offerings never seen before in Noosa, expect the best of the best, including international performers and

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Alicia Todd and The Volcanic Lovers. PHOTO: Alain Bouvier

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF ARTS & CULTURE

Fire In The Sky event. PHOTO: Alain Bouvier

… it has never been staged in Queensland, is a fun romp and in its sell-out London season starred one of the world’s most famous entertainers. unique World Premiere experiences.

“But the question on everyone’s lips is ‘who is BOOFF’?”

We’ll have to wait for the answer to that one too! In the meantime, be tantalised by the Queensland premiere gala as mentioned previously; a worldclass ballet; sharp-edged comedy; an international cabaret diva; the Bellissimo Opera; Cirque Fantasy International; an

orchestral choir spectacular; a multiple Aria Award-winning artist; jazz served Smokin’ Hot; award-winning literary showcase; celebrity guest speaker; gala dinner celebration; progressive lunch favourites; visual arts; and fascinating heritage walks.

Continuing the tradition of truly offering something for everyone.

While the program is still being finalised, President for the last three years Andrew Squires reminds everyone to check the website for full program details and ticketing, including how to become a volunteer, sponsor or service provider.

NOOSA alive!

15-24 JULY 2021

BRINGING TOGETHER WORLD-CLASS PERFORMERS, ENTERTAINERS AND SPECIAL GUESTS www.noosaalive.com.au

Keep abreast of the best at: www.noosaalive.com.au on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and noosaalivetv.

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Experience the Village Vibe at the Coast’s only true village centre.

Deb Caruso previews what’s on offer.

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hanks to savvy business owners that support the Peregian Beach Business Association (PBBA), the Village Vibes Festival is back with a vengeance. First held in 2019, just weeks after bushfires threatened the community and as an evolution of the Food & Fashion Fiesta, Village Vibes celebrates the diverse range of businesses and people that make up this thriving community.

The Village Vibes Easter Festival will offer the chance to experience the best The Village has to offer with a focus on art, food, culture and wellness. From ethical fashion and design to street art, live music, wellness and a dedicated Feast and Forage trail, there will be something for everyone.

Held over a two-week period throughout the Easter school holidays, Village Vibes will offer a full immersion of all the best bits of this beachy enclave.

Peregian Beach Hotel owner, PBBA committee member and one of the event organisers, Kylie Plunkett says the Village Vibes Festival is a great chance to showcase to the community just what is on offer in The Village at Peregian Beach.

VILLAGE VIBES TOP FIVE! 1. Village Flicks Every Thursday from 6pm Great family night out! Movies include Hop! Bran Nue Dae and Oddball

2. Village Picnic Every day from 1-18 April BYO rug and enjoy tasty treats from each of the food outlets. You can even purchase a specially-designed jute bag for all your picnic purchases.

3. Feast & Forage Trail Saturday 10 + 17 April Treat yourself to a tasty tour starting at Veggie Village Community Gardens followed by a guided taste tour of favourite Peregian restaurants.

4. Taste & Sip Night and day from 1-18 April Enjoy food and drink specials at participating Village restaurants & cafes.

5. Wellness Village Wednesday 14 - Saturday 17 April Complimentary products, education on skin care and beauty from Heart of Beauty with five-minute LED tryouts and demonstrations in store

“Just like the village on a regular day, the Village Vibes festival will have a strong family-friendly focus – and fur babies are always welcome,” shared Kylie.

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With details still being finalised and more events to be announced, the key themes will be around sustainability, exploring Indigenous culture and foraging for food, fashion, homewares and art.

SUNDAY 11 APRIL - Ocean Vibes Beach Clean Up and Sandcastle building competition

Village Vibes starts Thursday 1 April and runs for two weeks until 18 April 2021.

SATURDAY 3 APRIL - Welcome to Country from Lyndon Davis at 11am in The Village Square SUNDAY 4 APRIL - Peregian Markets - live music, street performers WEDNESDAY 14 - FRIDAY 16 APRIL - Community Yoga & Fitness Classes by FliteFit in Peregian Park on Wed, Thurs & Sat 7.30am and Community Yoga on the beach at The Retreat Beach Houses 7.30am Fri PSSST! An exciting Gala Closing Party on Saturday 17 April is being planned with food, fashion, roving performers and live music! Tickets will sell fast so follow @thevillageperegianbeach or @innoosamag social media to be the first to know all the details.

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FOOD BITES What’s cooking and who’s hot GOLD MEDAL WINNERS Heads of Noosa were again Winners in this year’s Royal Queensland Beer Awards! The Japanese Lager and Lager 3.5 were awarded gold medals in their respective categories of American Style Lager and Session Beer. The Bock Lager took home bronze in the New World Lager category, alongside the Summer Dusk also claiming bronze in the American Style Amber Lager category. Adding to the 2nd birthday and award celebrations was the christening of the new smoker with Chef Callum enjoying creating smoked meats to match the beers.

EUMUNDI DISTILLERS

A new chapter be-gins with the opening of Eumundi Distillers at the Imperial Hotel Eumundi. Crafted onsite by Head Distiller Mick Reif, Folktale Gin is strongly rooted in tales of the town of Eumundi ad features Folktale Cat and Navy Strength Folktale Fox.

2020 DISTILLERY Just launched! The 20 20 Seltzers use Cooroy Mountain Spring Water and 20 2o Distillery’s signature gins to create two flavours: OMG (orange, mango and ginger) and LOL (lemon, orange and lime).

With only 88 calories and 3.8% alcohol content it will be THE drink to enjoy on a hot day, or any day for that matter.

BAO DOWN!

Enjoy three pork Bao

Buns and a Pint of Tiger Beer for $25 at Marble Bar - the ocean views are free!

CHEF Q&A

Read our Chef Q&A on page 38 to find out more about Locale Noosa’s new Head Chef Chris Hagan and his favourite ingredient and cooking utensil.

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up by Leon Johnston and Alex Mackechnie with Head Chef Mitchell Bodycote.

Due to open in early April with a conscious plantcentric menu using local and foraged ingredients; amazing cocktails and an ecelectic wine list; all served in a stylish casual bistro setting.

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Dine all day with Whisky Boy’s stunning new autumn menu. The kitchen is open all day for tapas, lunch and dinner menus.

SOMEDAY SALADS

Check out Somedays amazing new salads and pizzas - as if you need an excuse!

STREET FOOD

Exotic Tea & Tonic House’s owners Jo and Sam have introduced Asian Street Food to the Thomas Steet location. Yum!

FOMO NIGHTS Nights at Fomo is back from Thursday to Saturday. You are encouraged to book to avoid... FOMO!

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A new season means new menus and the new dishes at XO and Peregian Beach Hotel have us drooling. Plus keep an eye out for Ze Pickles new Burgers - coming soon!

WELCOME! BANG BANG

has opened on Hastings Street and is the sister to Bang Bang Byron Bay. It’s already had a huge response from locals and tourists. You could say it’s taken off with a... bang!

HERBERT Adding to the vibe of Arcadia Street in Noosa Junction, will be Herbert headed

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THEO’S SOCIAL CLUB has fast

become the new neighbourhood wine bar in Noosa Junction. Opened recently by local couple Madeleine & Sam, whom you might recognise from your morning coffee at Larder & Baked or your roti addiction at Sum Yung Guys, and/or your wine addiction at Rickys back in the day! They are focused on interesting wines, great cocktails, and small plates; think cheese, charcuterie, and plant-based board. Theo’s is open Thursdays to Mondays from 4pm to midnight (guaranteed!). Yay to another late-night food and drinks option in our otherwise sleepy town!

CÁCH SONG Australia’s first Cách Song Concept Store is set to open in Hastings Street.

Brisbane couple Amy and Brent Poulter will serve up

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Bang Bang Noosa

Vietnamese iced coffee and desserts, with the name (pronounced Cack Song), meaning ‘lifestyle’ in Vietnamese.

GO GUSTO Don’t miss the $29 weekday lunch special with a glass of wine at Gusto Noosa. Currently they are offering a beautiful Cuttlefish spaghettini with capers, anchovies, lemon, chili and freshly shaved fennel. Yum! Head Chef Michael Trask will change the menu regularly so 39

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Our next IN Noosa Magazine lunches have been announced. See pages 52 and 56 to find out more and be quick to book as they sell out fast!

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ummer gets a pretty good wrap in our Aussie minds. It’s all beaches, mangoes, backyard cricket and icy

cold beers.

But autumn is really the season we should be grateful for.

The days are still long and sunny, but we can attend an outdoor event without much chance of being struck by lightning, pummelled by hail or fried to a crisp.

The mozzies and midgies tend to go back to wherever it is they go once it cools down, and we don’t have to mow the lawn every three days.

And to top it all off, local food is much easier to acquire.

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across the coast becomes the lifeblood of all the sun-vulnerable leafy brassicas and classic autumn fruits like figs, strawberries, persimmons and feijoas.

Citrus orchards blush shades of yellow, orange and pink, and the early season varieties of avocadoes are harvested and shipped off to cafés ready for smashing.

Fishing boats enjoy calmer seas to haul in their catches and livestock thrive on grassy pastures through the more comfortable cooler days and nights.

All over Queensland every region produces its specialties that define it; apples, pears and grapes in the Granite Belt; pumpkins and watermelons from the South Burnett; macadamias in Wide Bay; or fish and shellfish out of the Fraser Coast waters.

Rolling pumpkins down Policeman’s Hill in Goomeri; melon skiing in Chinchilla; or mullet throwing in Tin Can Bay are all drawcards that bring travellers flocking to country towns for a bit of fun, but they also play a role in creating a sense of regional provenance - the ingredient we relate to a place that makes it special.

In Italy every region boasts its own pasta types, its own cheeses, smallgoods and wine styles – local food culture thousands of years in the making.

In Australia we’re just getting started in comparison, but we have all the tools to develop that same culture – thousands of different microclimates and soil types, a melting pot of different nationalities all bringing their own ideas and energy, and a public which is increasingly interested in knowing where their food comes from.

On the Sunshine Coast we tend to take for granted how lucky we are to have so

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Each has a fierce pride in what they bring to the table, many towns building cult-like food festivals (usually involving a typically-Australian quirky event) around their main food production.

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many different growing conditions, talented producers, and easy access to local food.

Bustling farmers’ markets, thoughtfully stocked fruit and vegetable shops and providores, farm gate sales, even some supermarkets on the coast recognise the importance of supporting the local industry and have whole sections dedicated to the cause.

The demand from diners to experience a sense of place from their food when they’re eating out has driven chefs and restaurants to source direct from the grower and develop strong relationships.

The result is a better end product on the plate and a good story to tell.

Everything from local dairy, meats and seafood, to tropical fruits and nuts are all available and relatively easy to find on the coast. In fact, if there was one word to describe the region and how it differs from all the others in Australia it would have to be ‘diversity’.

As we roll into a new season in this sub-tropical paradise there is so much to look forward to, and most of it involves pleasing our taste buds and filling our bellies. Eat well.

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Ingredients: • 200g Haloumi • 2 x Figs • 40ml Pomona Honey • 20g Pistachios Method: • Toast the pistachios in an oven at 160 degrees for seven minutes or until lightly toasted. Cool slightly and blitz in a food processor until roughly chopped.

• Cut the fig into four and set aside.

• Cut the haloumi into 1cm thick chunks.

Heat a thick bottom non-stick frying pan until hot, reduce to a medium heat and add little amount of cooking oil.

• Place the sliced haloumi in the pan and cook until the cheese becomes golden and flip over and cook on both sides.

Remove and place on a paper towel to drain off any excess oil and place on serving plate.

• Using the same frying pan on a medium heat place the figs in the saucepan with one of the cut sides facing down and cook until figs start to caramelize. Flip the fig on to the other cut side and repeat the process. Once caramelized turn the fig on to the skin side and drizzle some Pomona honey over them. Quickly sauté for about 30 seconds, remove and place on top of the fried haloumi. Sprinkle toasted pistachios over.

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Matt Golinski discovers a local producer who is putting the fun into fungi.

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emember when your choice of potatoes at the shops was dirty or washed?

Or lettuce was iceberg or, well, iceberg?

Mushrooms were round and white, or if you went to one of those fancy places they sometimes had the big flat ones.

The array of obscure fruit and vegetables available to us as cooks these days hasn’t changed because someone suddenly invented them, most have existed for thousands of years.

It’s our interest in food and willingness to learn and experiment that has driven small producers to grow all those unusual ingredients for us to enjoy and satisfy our culinary curiosities.

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out there who know their pomegranates from their persimmons and are prepared to give anything a go.

Specialty mushrooms are a great example of how our appetite to experience new and exciting flavours and textures is creating a demand for a product which most consumers are only just discovering.

Very clever and dedicated gourmet mushroom growers are popping up across the country, supplying chefs and the general public with vibrant, freshly cut fungi to excite their discerning palates and expand their gastronomic palettes.

Scott Andrews from Tagigan Road Produce in Goomboorian is one of those clever people.

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and gas industry about 12 months ago knowing he wanted to grow something, but not really knowing what - until he stumbled on the fascinating world of mycelium, and after months of research and arduous trial and often heartbreaking error, he now supplies some of the coast’s best restaurants and providores with Oyster, Shimeji and Lion’s Mane mushrooms on a weekly basis.

And a technical background and good practical skills are just what you need to become a successful mushroom grower.

It’s not quite as simple as throwing some sawdust and spores into a bag and waiting for harvest day.

A quality food source, pedantic sterilisation, proper airflow and consistent temperature and humidity all play a part in the month-long

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process it takes to produce a crop.

The result of all that careful preparation and constant monitoring is an alien looking fungi that appears so alive you almost expect it to breathe.

Bright pinks, shiny silver greys and fluffy, shaggy golf ball sized nuggets all cook up into different unique textures of their own.

A relatively short shelf life means these type of mushrooms are most often sold direct to the consumer or into restaurants, shops or markets where there is a high turnover and an established foodie audience.

The most common varieties you’ll see being cultivated commercially in Australia are Oyster, Shimeji, Shiitake and Lion’s Mane, with some growers having good results with Chestnut and King Mushrooms as well.

And while we don’t have the same access to wild foraged mushrooms like Porcini and Chanterelles that are a part

out of them is to do as little as possible to them.

Sauteed in butter with garlic, a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of fresh herbs is the perfect way to appreciate their flavour and texture.

Simple pasta and rice dishes are also a great way to let them shine and be the star of a meal.

Most importantly, buy them super fresh and use them quickly.

There’s a lot of research being done on the potential health benefits of mushrooms, and there are businesses producing drops and powders from different varieties which may help with all sorts of ailments.

And while it’s well documented that they lower blood pressure due to high levels of potassium and improve our immune system with their antiinflammatory properties, the overwhelming benefit that we can be guaranteed to get from mushrooms is

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Bright pinks, shiny silver greys and fluffy, shaggy golf ball sized nuggets all cook up into different unique textures of their own.

of the food culture of Europe, we do see small amounts of Pine and Slippery Jack mushrooms in the Autumn months coming from pine forests in places like the Blue Mountains in New South Wales and the Grampians in Victoria.

Australia also boasts a very successful Black Truffle industry, with farms in Western Australia, Tasmania, and the

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that they boost our happiness!

You’ll find Tagigan Road Produce mushrooms at Pomona’s Little Pantry, Tewantin Market Garden, Gingers Farm Fresh, Coolum Farm Fresh, Farmer and Sun, Ross Creek Store, Tin Can Bay Fruit and Veg, Cooloola Berries and Cooran Community Store.

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MADNESS Inspired by his story on Tagigan Road Produce Matt Golinski gets his mushroom on to create these tasty and tantalising recipes. What a fun-guy!

OYSTER MUSHROOM TAPENADE WITH GOATS CHEESE AND SOURDOUGH CROSTINI SERVES 4

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PORK AND SHIITAKE SAN CHOY BAO SERVES 4

The smooth, slippery texture of shiitake mushrooms create the perfect balance with pork mince and beansprouts served in crunchy lettuce leaves. You can use any mince - chicken, beef, fish, or even crumbled tempeh for a vegan version. Fresh shiitakes are available in most supermarkets, but oyster mushrooms would make a great substitute if you can’t get hold of any.

Ingredients:

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• Fry the mushrooms in half of the sesame oil until soft and golden.

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• 250gm beansprouts • 50ml soy sauce • 50ml ketjap manis • 2 baby cos or butter lettuce, washed • 1/2 cup coriander leaves • 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts • Lime wedges to serve

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• 100gm shiitake mushrooms, finely sliced • 50ml sesame oil • 1 clove garlic crushed • 1 tbs ginger, grated • 1/2 cup shallots, finely sliced • 1 red chilli, finely sliced • 300gm pork mince

Tapenade is a southern French paste generally made from olives, capers and anchovies. It takes its name from the Provençal word for capers – tapenas. Using sauteed oyster mushrooms in place of the olives creates an earthy, moreish spread with a similar texture and the same umami kick as the original version.

• Transfer to a mixing bowl.

• Fry the garlic, ginger, shallots and chilli in the remaining oil until soft, then add the pork mince and fry until cooked and lightly coloured.

• Add to the mushrooms and mix in the beansprouts, soy sauce and ketjap manis.

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LINGUINE WITH LION’S MANE, CHILLI, GARLIC AND PARSLEY AND PANGRATTATO SERVES 4

The texture of lion’s mane, being very similar to crab or lobster, makes it a great vegetarian substitute in this classic simple pasta dish. Leaving out the parmesan and adding some nutritional yeast instead makes it a very satisfying vegan meal.

Ingredients:

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• 400gm linguine • 1 onion, finely diced • 1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced • 1 large red chilli, seeds removed and diced • 50ml olive oil • 200gm Lion’s Mane, pulled apart into small pieces • 100ml vegetable stock • 50gm parmesan, grated

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley • 2tbs butter • Salt and pepper Pangrattato: • 100gm sourdough, torn into small pieces • 2 tbs olive oil • 1 tsp porcini powder

Method: • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the linguine for about 12 minutes or until al dente.

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Ingredients: • 200gm oyster mushrooms, roughly torn • 1 clove garlic, finely sliced • 1 tbs olive oil • 50gm baby capers • 1 tbs tarragon, chopped • 1/2 tsp lemon zest • 50ml vegetable oil

• 50ml extra virgin olive oil • Salt and pepper • 100gm goats cheese • 1 small sourdough baguette, sliced finely • 2 tbs olive oil • 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes

• Drain well, toss with a little oil and spread out on a tray to cool.

• Mix together the sourdough crumbs and porcini powder and toss with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

• Spread on a tray lined with baking paper and bake for 10 minutes at 180°C, removing from the oven after 5 minutes and mixing it around on the tray so it bakes evenly.

• In a heavy based frying pan, heat the olive oil and fry the onion, garlic, chilli and lion’s mane until all are soft and lightly coloured. Add the vegetable stock and bring to the boil.

• Stir through the linguine, parmesan, parsley, butter and salt and pepper.

• Serve the linguine with crunchy pangrattato on the side to sprinkle on top.

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• Cool the mushrooms, then pulse in a blender with the capers, tarragon, zest, oils and seasoning. Only blend it lightly so it retains some of its texture.

PRETENTIOUS

• Heat the olive oil in a heavy based frying pan and fry the mushrooms until softened and starting to colour. Add the garlic in the last 30 seconds of cooking, stirring it through the mushrooms so it releases its flavour.

PERFECT

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Method:

• Lightly brush the sourdough slices with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

• Bake for 10 minutes at 150°C or until crunchy and golden.

• Serve the tapenade at room temperature with goat cheese and crostini on the side.

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LITTLE BLACK BOOK

Want to know where to go for your next culinary delight or experience? Looking for a foodie experience or the nearest craft brewery? Edwina Cattanach discovers a local listing that puts all the answers at your fingertips.

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here are no shortages of lessons to be learned from the COVID pandemic however one thing for sure is there were some incredible initiatives that came out of it. Eat Local Noosa is a great example of how, when faced with serious challenges, industry was able to come together and create an online platform connecting locals with businesses.

Led by Michelle Mason of Social Tap with Project Manager, Alesha Gooderham and IN Noosa’s own Editor-in-Chief Deb Caruso, Eat Local Noosa is an online resource stocked with all things eat, drink, and experience!

Launching nearly one year ago with the support of industry partners and local business, the online marketplace has

connected hundreds, possibly thousands of consumers with local businesses.

‘experiences’ you can enjoy.

Michelle Mason said that initially the aim was to bring Noosa’s food and drink industry together with the digital sector to create a free online platform where locals could search and connect with Noosa businesses that were still operating during COVID.

there is an amazing community of cooks,

“It was a confusing time with business operations changing and wholesalers needing to sell direct to consumers to clear stock that normally would been used by restaurants,” she said. “One year on, the website eatlocalnoosa.com.au has grown from being a collective of all the fantastic food and drink businesses to now also include all the incredible foodie 47

“It is well known that across our region growers, chefs, farmers and food lovers and Eat Local Noosa helps you find, taste, experience and support the local food and drink industry in Noosa.”

To celebrate, Eat Local Noosa wants to reward those who support local businesses by encouraging them to nominate their favourite Eat Local Noosa business to go in the draw to win a $200 voucher.

The forever-free online ‘little black book’ full of all things eat, drink and experience is a go-to gastronomic delight that can be found on facebook, instagram and at www.eatlocalnoosa.com.au Autumn 2021

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! s d n e Leg After a shocking year, food businesses came together for the first Eat Local Noosa Industry Event.

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e get by with a little help from our friends and Eat Local Noosa is a friend indeed! The passion project of Michelle Mason, Alesha Gooderham and Deb Caruso that arose from a COVID necessity to connect consumers, venues and suppliers with each other has proved it is here for good!

The forever-free online ‘little black book’ of all things eat, drink and experience brought its favourite friends together to reconnect after what can only be described as an ‘interesting year’.

Thanks to venue hosts Heads of Noosa and partners Noosa Council and Tourism Noosa, it was great to see so many local producers, chefs and business owners reconnect and refresh for summer!

DATE CLAIMER: 17 MAY 2021 Eat Local Noosa is planning a half-day industry event featuring guests speakers to help operators charge into 2021.

To find out more, make sure your business is listed at www.eatlocalnoosa.com.au

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Asian flavours matched with wines from Adelaide Hills, this was a wine lunch that could easily have been longer! Edwina Cattanach shares how this was all about fusing the best together.

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pon arriving to the stunninglyrevamped XO Sunshine Beach, guests were greeted and treated to a glass of Howard Wines Sparkling direct from winemaker Tom Northcott.

Between courses, engaging chats with XO owner Chris Burton, Digger from Nelson Wines, winemaker Tom and Head Chef James Wu ensured everyone was INformed, INdulged and INspired!

The flavours from each dish were restrained and delicate and quite simply delicious. The Atlantic Salmon paired with the 2020 Cabernet Franc Rosé was a standout with winemaker Tom saying the pairing was a match made in heaven.

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Hervey Bay Scallop, Thai Pesto, Five Spiced Potato Cream 2020 Sparkling Pinot Noir/Chardonnay Sashimi of Atlantic Salmon, Mung Bean Noodles, Soy and Herb Relish 2020 Cabernet Franc Rose’ Hainanese Chicken, Traditional Condiments, Chicken and Lemongrass Rice Wok Greens, Oyster Sauce 2018 Amos Chardonnay Chocolate Bao, Strawberry Ice Cream 2019 Amos Pinot Noir

MC John Caruso and XO Owner Chris Burton

Diners heard all about the XO philosophy with the first course of scallops setting the tone for a tantalising lunch experience.

The menu, specially-designed by James, showcased the best of XO and paired perfectly with the Adelaide Hills wines from the family-owned estate.

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Tom Northcott from Howard Wines the key to this dish was the poaching stock which includes plenty of fresh herbs and truly is fit for the Gods; it was blessed with the 2018 Amos Chardonnay.

Chocolate Bao Bun with strawberry ice cream and a unique pairing with the 2019 Amos Pinot Noir piqued every diner’s interest and of course did not disappoint. New flavours, new wines and new friends! A great end to the week!

Don’t miss the next IN Noosa wine lunches: see page 52 and 56 for more!

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Coast

Ever heard of the Cradle Coast as Australia’s newest wine region?

Thanks to an upcoming wine lunch, Tony Cox has discovered the beauty of this emerging region - and you can too!

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host Rock Wines is teaming up with the Peregian Beach Hotel for a wine lunch showcasing wines from what winemaker Justin Arnold states is Australia’s newest wine region, the Cradle Coast.

Think low sulphur, wild ferments, small

reverse orange wine’.

batch production, no filtering and no

Now your scribe is from an era where if it wasn’t in World Book Encyclopedia then it didn’t exist so what better way to find out Ghost Rock’s story than to pick up the phone and go direct to the source.

the hipsters excited (beards and tattoos

Ghost Rock is 100% Estate-grown fruit and Estate-bottled and sits east of Devonport near Port Sorell. With the oldest plantings approaching 20 years of age, the Arnold family are developing greater knowledge of their vineyard which is situated four kilometres from Bass Strait. This acts as a moderating influence providing cooling breezes in summer and more stable temperature influences through winter. The cooling breezes in summer help maintain the acidity in the grapes and ensure the growing season is long, further assisting flavour development.

matured in “bad-ass old oak” to provide

The Ghost Rock range is more mainstream in the winemaking approach, think older vines, classic varietals with Pinot Noir at the forefront complemented

by Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris. Throw in two sparklings, Zoe Brut Rosé being Pinot Noir dominant and more powerful; and the Chardonnay-dominant Catherine Cuvee with more precision and a focused acid line, and you have fantastic drops.

fining. What you get is a range of eminently drinkable wines at great prices. Think fruit-driven and unadulterated Pinot Noir; a Pet Nat to get all welcome); the Supernatural Summer Skins blend where skin-contact Riesling and Pinot Gris blend with a Pinot Gris/ Pinot Noir co-fermentation that has been an added textural element. Finally, the Supernatural Pinot X is a white Pinot Noir which is described as a ‘sort of

The winery produces three ranges: Supernatural; Ghost Rock Range; and the Single Vineyard Series.

The Supernatural range, sourced from younger vines on the estate, is more than a nod to the natural wine movement.

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Justin’s intimate knowledge of the vineyard has seen the emergence of the Single Vineyard Series where individual

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Winemaker Justin Arnold sections of the vineyard are kept separate to showcase the unique site-specific characters.

The Oulton Vineyard Pinot Noir is the lowest section of the vineyard and is more protected from the cooling breezes and is more powerful. In contrast, the Bonadale Vineyard Pinot Noir is the most elevated and exposed section of the vineyard providing a slightly finer wine with a more prevalent acid line. The Oulton Vineyard also produced a Chardonnay in 2019, which runs a fine balance between power and finesse.

Speaking to Justin got my mouth salivating to enjoy some of his wines

GHOST ROCK WINE LUNCH Meet Winemaker Justin Arnold from Ghost Rock Winery Cradle Coast, Tasmania

from across the range at the upcoming wine lunch at Peregian Beach Hotel, where he and his wife Alicia, will be in attendance to discuss the wines in finer detail. He did let slip that Pinot Noir drinkers will be well catered to. From what I’ve tasted, the wines will pair perfectly with the fresh Asian-fusion flavours of Peregian Beach Hotel’s Head Chef Matt Holt.

The synergies between Ghost Rock and Peregian Beach Hotel both being independent and family-owned in a world full of franchises and multinationals should make for an authentic and entertaining afternoon

of fine wine, good service and great food with a distinctly coastal flavour.

If that piques your interest, join our team and contact the Peregian Beach Hotel to secure your seat.

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The Woods came alive for Noosa’s biggest and most brilliant tea party!

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t was local affair with a sprinkling of fairy floss for Noosa Eat & Drink’s Sumptuous High Tea Soirée under a grand marquee in The Woods.

Rose Petal Fizz created by The Bartenders with Pomona Distilling Company’s Pink Gin and Byron Bay’s Flossy fairy floss set the scene for an afternoon of decadent bites, local delights and of course, tea!

Ryan Fitzpatrick of The Ohana Group served up a sensational High Tea menu full of local ingredients including Mooloolaba prawns, Fraser Isle Spanner Crabs, Noosa Reds and more.

Sunshine Coast Foodie Martin Duncan showed his Sconetime prowess with scones and (in his own words) ‘betterthan-sex’ strawberry jam topped with a dollop of Maleny Dairies cream!

The local team from the Tea Shop kept topping up teacups and Noosa Black Coffee was on pour for espresso martinis!

The champers, tea and cocktails flowed; the food kept coming and the gorgeous crowd were absolutely stunning!

Now, that’s a Tea Party!

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The next IN Noosa Magazine lunch is set to be a cracking success!

Edwina Cattanach finds out why.

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n the world of crabs, the spanner crab is special with its incredibly sweet and irresistibly succulent meat.

In the world of long lunches, IN Noosa Magazine partners with only the best local venues to deliver outstanding experiences. Put the two ingredients together and the Spanner Crab Feast at Gusto Riverfront Restaurant is set to be a cracking success!!

Fraser Isle Spanner Crab will be the key ingredient for a four-course feast specially created by Gusto Head Chef Michael Trask. And what better way to

enjoy this just-plucked-from-the-ocean freshness than overlooking the Noosa River? Perfectly positioned to make the most of the breezes from its slight elevation, Gusto has been a firm favourite amongst the restaurant culture in Noosa for more than two decades.

Michael Trask “Since my wife Chloe and I took over

Last year, it was bought by Chloe and Tim Lepoutre with the French expat cleverly snapping up chef Michael Trask (ex-Thomas Corner) to lead the kitchen.

Gusto last year we have received such

For Tim, the Spanner Crab Feast will be all about giving back to the locals and celebrating local produce.

that. But we have worked hard and have

fantastic support for what we are doing,” he said. “It isn’t easy coming into a new town and filling old shoes, big ones at had a great response from the community and our amazing suppliers.

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Lucky for us, one of those suppliers is the award-winning Fraser Isle Spanner Crab so every dish will celebrate these tasty crustacean sensations!

“We have designed the menu to showcase the Spanner Crab’s unique flavour and texture. The sweetness of the meat will be complemented with a slight Asian influence which will marry with the crab to perfection,” Tim said.

We don’t want to give too much away about the menu however, Tim did share that for entrée you can expect a range of delights such as a fresh Spanner Crab salad; ceviche; and, for a French touch, Spanner Crab soufflé with crab bisque.

Spanner Crabs which go by the Latin name Ranina Ranina are found in tropical climates, predominantly off Australia’s North Eastern coast between Gladstone and Ballina. They are revered in Hawaii as Kona Crabs; the Philippines as Curachas; and in China as Tiger Crabs, to name a few.

According to Jason Simpson from Fraser Isle Spanner Crabs, Aussies like to call a spade, a spade, or ‘a spanner, a spanner’ so the crab is named after its spanner-shaped claw which allows it to get in between two shells, such as a scallop where it cuts the abductor muscle to retrieve the meat.

“The diet of Spanner Crabs is one of the reasons why the meat is so sweet,” he said. “Spanner crabs are very smart hunters with a refined palate. They live off a diet of live scallops, oysters and prawns - it eats like a king!”

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n e v i r D Name Chris Hagan Position Head Chef Restaurant Locale

How/Why did you become a chef?

Becoming a chef was something that I always wanted to do, I began working in my Aunties café bar in England and haven’t looked back since.

What has been the most rewarding moment of your career so far?

By taking this career path I’ve had the opportunity to travel and work around the world, this is something that I’ve always been grateful for.

What do you love about being a chef?

So many things: • I love the buzz of the service and working within a team.

• Building relationships with producers and suppliers is especially important.

• I want to give memorable dining experiences to guests.

• Making people happy through food!

• It is a role where you never stop learning.

What do you love about local produce?

To start with, buying local produce helps support our local community and I love working directly with local producers and farmers that are passionate about their produce. It is a privilege to be able to showcase it on the plate. Sourcing ingredients locally also helps to minimise our carbon footprint.

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Who are some of your favourite local producers?

Some of my favourites are Noosa Reds, Alba Aquaculture for their Red Claw Crayfish, Fraser Isle Spanner Crab and we’re so fortunate to have fresh produce from The Ogilvie Group’s very own Maravista Farm.

What is your approach to food?

I try to ensure menus are produceorientated, simple yet flavour-driven.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

I’ve always admired Thomas Keller, Masimo Bottura, Sat Bains and Michel Bras, these guys are all icons in the field.

For myself, I read a lot of books to try and be constantly learning about new techniques and styles. When creating dishes, I also take a lot of inspiration from the produce and the seasons.

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Do you cook at home?

I can’t say I cook at home, my wife does most of the cooking if we are having a night in. Otherwise, it’s cheese and ham toasties when we get in from work!

What is your favourite dish to eat or cook?

A traditional Sunday roast always brings back a lot of feelings growing up in the UK. What do you love about being IN Noosa?

The food hub that has been created here is sensational, there are so many good chefs, restaurants and producers for people locally and travelling to Noosa to try. Coming from the UK makes the weather here a bonus!

Any advice for young chefs?

The best advice I could give is to not run before you can walk, take the time needed to learn your craft.

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CAPRESE SALAD Ingredients 1 whole buffalo mozzarella Noosa Reds tomatoes Salt Pepper Olive oil Basil Charcoal salt Method: Cut tomatoes into large chunks quarters or eighths, depending on tomato size

What is your favourite ingredient?

I don’t really have a specific ingredient other than something which is fresh, local and tasty. Depending on the season I have different ingredients that I go to: Asparagus in spring, stone fruit during summer, heirloom tomatoes during autumn and brassicas during winter.

In a mixing bowl put tomatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper

What is your favourite kitchen tool?

It has to be a whetstone to sharpen my knives.

And I always keep on hand my little crank handled palate knife and its definitely seen better days but I love it.

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Gently toss all ingredients in bowl to coat evenly Tear up mozzarella and place in bowl Pour tomatoes on top of mozzarella Garnish with basil and Charcoal salt

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HASTINGS ST. NOOSA HEADS

THE FRENCH QUARTER Autumn 2021

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FESTIVAL OF

Every day we should celebrate the inspiring local farmers that fill our plates with the finest quality food. The first weekend in May is dedicated to shouting it from the rooftops, as Carlie Wacker discovers.

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here are two events in our region on the first weekend in May that provides us with an opportunity to meet the farmers, taste their goodies and walk in their shoes - and on their soil.

This is when the 6th annual Big Rosella Festival will be in full bloom.

Festival founder Cecilia Diaz-Petersen (CC) of CC’s Kitchen and Petersen Farm, together with Farmer Greg will open the farm gates for the public to explore all things rosella. Both days are jam-packed with celebrity chef demonstrations, rosella picking, competitions and of course, rosella jam!

On Saturday Matt Golinski of View by Matt Golinski at Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas will be popping out of the kitchen and onto the farm stage along with Glen Barrett from the botanical bistro, Wild Canary in Brookfield, Brisbane.

For the first time, Chef Dominique Rizzo will make an appearance at the Big

Rosella Festival and Jason Ford, Food Ambassador for South Burnett region, will hit the stage on Sunday.

Much-loved Hervey Bay chefs from Odyssey Bistro, Jason England and Neil Yates will also be cooking with rosellas.

“They are rockstars these guys,” says CC. “We are also excited to welcome Rick Gibson and Adrienne Jory of El Planta Mexican Restaurant in South Brisbane who create awesome plant-based Mexican food from scratch.”

CC will also appear on stage both days and she is excited to announce that for the first time this year they will also be having a farmers and producers alley.

“We have invited farmer friends to showcase seasonal produce, and to celebrate the rosella, our lovely local producers will share at least one product with rosella in it – we’re excited to showcase how versatile and fantastic rosellas are,” says CC.

Our region is famous for its quality produce It’s not hard to understand why CC is called the Queen of the Rosellas!

Petersens Farm will be open 1-2 May from 9am–3pm each day for The Big Rosella Festival at 2 Reilly Rd, Woolooga.

Entry is free for kids, $10 for adults.

BOOK NOW! Scan this QR code to book your tickets to the 6th annual Big Rosella Festival or book online: ccskitchen.com.au

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There are plenty of reasons why you should support our ‘Slow Food Community’ of farmers in the Hinterland, explains Carlie Wacker.

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ust north of Noosa and east of Gympie in the Cooloola hinterland, there is a small vibrant farming community.

Twice a year this small community showcases their farms and offerings with the Cooloola Farmers Trail, a two day self-drive tour offering an exclusive look behind-the-scenes at some of the best working farms in the Gympie region. This year, the farms will open their gates on 1 and 2 May with fresh produce, all-ages entertainment, activities, market stalls and activities.

It’s best described as a fusion of an Artisan Market Crawl, gently balanced with an educational element on community farming.

With so many farms participating, there is something for everyone. From coffee, strawberries, lemon myrtle, macadamia, coffee beans, tropical fruit

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and nursery each farm will provide a unique experience.

Starting at Kin Kin each farm is within a 5–10-minute drive of each other and will take you north to Goomborian.

This fantastic community of farmers have recently been accredited with the global Slow Food stamp of approval and are now recognised as a ‘Slow Food Community’ which aims to inspire producers, chefs, restaurant owners and food outlets to use and promote good (seasonal, local, quality, flavoursome and healthy food); clean (sustainable production with low impact on the environment); and fair (accessible prices for consumers and fair conditions and pay for producers and staff/workers) food for all!

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Guests gathered to feast on dishes from the newly-released VanillaFood Cookbook. Deb Caruso was there to catch every mouthwatering morsel.

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hen Nilla Tomkins realised her dream of producing a cookbook using the favourite dishes from her popular cafés, it seemed only fair to celebrate with a feast fresh from the pages of the 230-page tome.

Nilla’s decade-long dream to share her recipes for wholesome and real food that tastes as good as it looks came to life with the launch of the VanillaFood Cookbook in December 2020.

With more than 70 vegetarian recipes and a plethora of vegan and gluten free and dairy free options, the cookbook has been met with a hearty reception from foodies all over the globe.

Sales have been strong with thousands of books bought locally as well as shipped overseas to countries including Nilla’s home country of Denmark but also Japan, Switzerland, Spain and USA. Nilla said producing the cookbook was a fun and creative process.

“Working with the team at IN Publishing (who also produce Hello Sunshine Magazine) made the process easy and allowed me to focus on adapting the recipes for the home cook.

“Every day I am surprised with orders from around the world and customers who come into our cafés and share the favourite dish they have created at home.

“For me, that is the best bit.”

If the VanillaFood Cookbook is a project from the heart, Nilla’s next move is a project from her home, a cookbook sharing stories and dishes from her early life in Denmark.

For now, purchase the stunning cookbook online, from a local bookstore or the VanillaFood cafés.

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• Add more lemon juice or salt to taste.

• Drizzle with olive oil and sesame seeds when serving.

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iablo & Co owner and creator Dimi Limnatitis knows how to deliver an outstanding product and exceptional experiences.

The relocation of the Pop Up Bar to a shady oasis behind the Big Pineapple at Woombye is not only a stunning venue, but it’s also a nice nod to the Diablo & Co commitment to using 100% Australian produce, most of it grown locally.

The Bali-style bar cranks out the

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The relocation of the Diablo Pop Up Bar was cause for celebration! Deb Caruso was on hand to check it out (it’s called research).

cocktails from Diablo’s signature range of Alcoholic Ginger Beer, liqueurs and spirits, particulary the Eros Vodka and Black Cockatoo rum range; while guests enjoy cool breezes and shade provided by the signature Diablo & Co umbrellas and a sprawling Poinciana tree.

Live music, food trucks and surprise visits from the friendly and furry animals from neighbouring Wildlife HQ make it a fun family day out.

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If you’ve been to an outstanding event in Noosa, chances are The Bartenders were belting out the beverages. Deb Caruso discovers what makes these mixologists the secret ingredient for any occasion.

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ames Bond may have made martinis famous but a band of bartenders are redefining what makes a memorable event.

Nothing leaves a lasting impression like slick service, divine drinks and memorable moments. The Bartenders deliver this in spades, shaken and stirred.

This band of highlypassionate cocktail specialists are the best in the biz with a killer combination of knowledge, passion and a desire to exceed expectations.

The brainchild of Grant Hawthorne, The Bartenders has grown from a few mates offering cocktail party waiter service to delivering functions for hordes of thirsty revellers who might (or might not) appreciate the difference between a negroni and a Peroni.

The Bartenders was born five years ago when Grant recognised a large gap in the market due to his role at Sofitel Noosa.

“I was responsible for opening the Riviera Lounge and developing a range of signature cocktails and brand strategies,” Grant said. “I struggled to find bartenders to hire for special events and activations and the ones that I did hire were charging a lot to do very little. They lacked knowledge and passion and I knew I could do it better.”

And do better he has. Fresh from the

In addition to their signature, classic or custom-designed cocktails, they have a range of custom- designed pop-up bars and premium glassware for hire to cater for any size event and are even willing to share some of their secrets with interactive cocktail masterclasses for small groups. success of providing the fully-packaged floor and table drinks service for Noosa Eat & Drink’s sold-out Youngcare Lunch for 250 thirsty fundraisers; and 180 people revellers for the High Tea Soiree in The Woods at the end of Hastings Street, Grant and his team are preparing for a big year ahead as events emerge from the COVID-coma.

Originally The Bartenders specialised in providing bespoke bar and cocktail services for smaller events (and they still do) but he has now built a formidable team of some of the Sunshine Coast’s best hospitality workers allowing him to scale up and deliver seamless and smiling service for major corporate events and functions.

He attributes his success to strong communication, a commitment to always going the extra mile and the perfect blend of impeccable service, handcrafted drinks and a unique personal touch.

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“No matter how big or small the event is, clients are always surprised at how much effort we go to,” he said.

“Every event is unique, so the beverages should be too.

“Cocktails shouldn’t be pre-mixed, bottled or canned,” Grant said. “They’re carefully created by mixologists to give you exactly what you’ve been craving with fresh, local ingredients that make all the difference.”

Grant and the team tailor every event with a list of signature cocktails which are assured to get your mouth watering, as well as the choice of classic cocktails or custom-designed cocktails.

From cocktail masterclasses in your home with friends; celebrations and weddings to corporate functions designed to impress, The Bartenders are licensed to thrill; after all, You Only Live Twice (oh Mr Bond!).

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Edwina Cattanach meets the newest members of Australia’s first Snail of Approval program.

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ow in its fifth year we are super proud of the growing Snail of Approval recipients recognised by volunteerrun Slow Food Noosa. The locally-run food program has listed more than 50 local farmers, food artisans, chefs, restaurants and schoolchildren from across the region that adhere to the global ideals of producing or serving good, clean and fair food that is as local and seasonal as possible.

Slow Food Noosa President Jason Lewis said the program gave participants the ability to think globally but act locally and it continued to attract dedicated participants from all over Noosa and surrounds.

“Now more than ever is the time to be eating as locally and seasonally as we can.

We are so grateful to program participants for ensuring this philosophy is firmly embedded in their businesses,” Jason said.

“It’s an honour to recognise those who are taking the time and effort to create, grow and serve good, clean and fair food.”

Mr Lewis said the accredited program puts the local region on the global map with the Slow Food network reaching more than one million supporters in 160 countries.

Slow Food champion Matt Golinski said the program was particularly useful when sourcing local produce for View by Matt Golinski at Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas.

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“It’s really important to support our local farmers and producers because not only do we get to know these true champions of local food but it’s our support that puts food on the very tables of these hardworking farmers who grow it,” he said.

“Slow Food is a way of life and a very big part of my personal and professional life so I believe in educating the community and young children about the origins of their food to ensure a life of positive and healthy food choices. We hope to share our knowledge and food traditions with future generations and in particular, the ethical morals that supporting farmers and producers who nurture, grow and maintain our local food supply is the best way that they can give back to their community.” www.slowfoodnoosa.com 68

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IN CELEBRATION

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Cheers to two years of great beers! The Heads of Noosa team have won hearts, minds, tastebuds - and a few awards - along the way!

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he good times were turned up in the Heads of Noosa Taproom with live music, the smoker in all its glory and an exciting new seasonal beer - a worthy celebration for a second birthday!

And celebrate they should with two years of creating truly enjoyable and award-winning beers. The team have so much fun bringing people together; local community, sports clubs and charities and this was shown at their recent birthday party.

The Heads team don’t just talk the talk they walk the walk when it comes to respecting time-honoured techniques of brewing.

“It really is the little things that matter to us,” shares Craig and Lance Masterton, the awesome brothers who brought the power of their passion together to launch Heads of Noosa.

“It’s great, we’re brewing beer with a team of amazing people. Everyday is a laugh but the fun stops there, we’re serious about our beer” said Craig.

Cheers to many more beers!

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IN THE GLASS

SIZZLING

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Your scribe has sipped, slurped and on the odd occasion, skolled his way through another summer and is looking forward to a cooling of the weather where the constant need to rehydrate isn’t as prevalent. Tony Cox does a quick recap of summer and discovers an emerging drink delight.

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hat an explosion of fun drinks!

More local breweries, more local distilleries and the arrival of the totally refreshing seltzers. With seltzers, or more technically correct ‘hard seltzers’ predominantly having less than 100 calories per serve perhaps yours truly may wish to avert a waistline going the same way as Government debt and develop a seltzer habit instead.

So what exactly are hard seltzers? They are simply sparkling or soda water with

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alcohol added and finished with fruit and an emphasis on refreshment. Given the weighting on low calorie as a key marketing point is it any surprise hard seltzers originated in California?

Many of the seltzers in Australia are craft breweries adding another string to their bow. Fellr, which is brewed in Sydney, comes in at a comfortable 4% ABV and has a gluten-free alcohol base and is available in the refreshing flavours of watermelon; dry & lime; and lime &

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soda. With a tiny 83 calories per can |you can go easy on the alcohol and easy on the waistline.

The team from Two Birds Brewing, Australia’s first female-owned brewery located in the inner west Melbourne suburb of Spotswood, produces Chirpy Seltzer in two flavours – watermelon; and mango. Weighing in at a meagre 63 calories per can and with no added sugar just thinking about a couple of these has my belt coming in a few notches!

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With a tiny 83 calories per can you can go easy on the alcohol and easy on the waistline.

With a new category beginning to rapidly grow, it hasn’t taken long for some of the bigger players to get in on the act. Smirnoff has entered the fray with their own alcohol-spiked seltzer.

Having no added sugar, the available flavours are centred on fun and refreshment. My only real query here is why the brand extension into a spiked 8% ABV range when you are talking about an easy drinking product designed to quench a thirst in the summer sun?

Closer to home (and hot-off-thepress!) Cooroy’s 20 20 Distillery is about to release its gin-based 20 20 Seltzer with fun and fresh flavours namely, OMG (orange, mango and ginger) and LOL (lemon, orange and lime)! We love the names and at 88 calories with less than one gram of sugar and 3.8% alcohol content, it’s sure to be a winner.

Founder and Distiller Brian Bedding said the gin seltzers use Cooroy Mountain Spring Water that is carbonated with

20 20’s signature gins and in tropical flavours that reflect and capture the sunshine of the regions. Job done!

Hard seltzers are a fun new addition to warm weather drinking and are carving out a niche for the health conscious. Given Noosa’s penchant for Indian summers I will be doing my best to track down a few more of these before I pull out a pinot noir or bust out a Barolo as the cooler weather moves in.

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IN THE SCENE

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LOVING

Long before the term ‘pivot’ became part of the everyday, one local businessman adapted his vision to suit the market; and has now discovered that the market is meeting him.

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little over 5 years ago the Sunshine Coast had just one brewery, a couple of wineries, and was still somewhat under the radar as a foodie tourist destination despite the many local growers and producers based in the region. But if you looked just below the surface, things were only just beginning.

There has always been a wealth of fresh produce being grown locally, with many small artisan producers doing their thing without much fanfare or flag waving. Noosa has always had a reputation for fine dining and excellent food, but then there are the local producers behind all of this, and of course the farmers who fill the Noosa Farmer’s Markets with fresh produce every Sunday.

The idea of a tourism business that would focus on this amazing local produce in the region was first conceived

by Josh Donohoe who launched Creative Tours and Events about five years ago; but he soon realised he was just a little

too early for the concept to work.

“I could see there were so many amazing growers and producers in the region, all of them with a great story to tell and many with unique and interesting products,” he said. “The problem was they weren’t focused or even interested in tourism being part of their business at that stage.”

of The Craft Beer Capital of the country, and now we can also add to that five (soon to be six) distilleries in the region.

Food Tourism is a growing industry, mainly because people want to know to more about where the food comes from.

Add in the chance to meet the farmer and learn more about the person behind that produce and you have a powerful connection to the local region’s produce and its stories.

While some of our local produce has begun to shine on a national level; locally, the rise of breweries and distilleries has sparked interest from the domestic tourism market (as well as international, pre-covid). With our local breweries now tipping the scales at 17 in total, we have serious claims to the title

While the local food tourism scene was still finding its feet, Mr Donohoe ‘pivoted’ to create Sunshine Coast Craft Beer Tours to meet the growing demand for brewery tours in the region.

“The craft beer scene is on the rise worldwide, and Noosa is no different,” he said. “We have three breweries in very close proximity in Noosaville in what I like to call ‘The Beermuda Triangle’, all offering unique styles of beer and family friendly venues.

“Take a short drive into the hinterland towns and you will find Copperhead Brewery & Restaurant and Pomona Distilling Co, both with beautiful

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restaurants to add to their drink offerings.”

Taking things to another level with combining local produce in their product, the team at Sunshine & Sons are not only making a range of quality gins and vodkas with local botanicals, but also small batch options with even more local flavour. Try their Parfait Gin that includes pineapple and is a nod to the Parfait served many years ago at the Big Pineapple, which is located next door to

We have three breweries in very close proximity in Noosaville in what I like to call ‘The Beermuda Triangle’ their distillery and tasting room.

Similarly, Diablo & Co with its alcoholic ginger beer and range of liqueurs best enjoyed as cocktails in its outdoor pop-up bar.

After a challenging year for everyone dealing with COVID, the local region has really been put on the map once again, and this time not for its nature and beaches, but also for its local produce.

While Mr Donohoe’s first business,

Creative Tours and Events, may have been early on the scene five years ago, it has taken off recently as demand for local tours has grown significantly.

don’t realise what we have right here in our own backyard. We pride ourselves on providing genuine local experiences based on local produce and local stories.”

“Over the past half-decade we have built great relationships with farmers, producers, brewers and distillers and helped them tell their story to visitors to the region, as well as locals who often

The best way to experience the local stories of the region, and sample amazing local produce along with a few locally-crafted drinks is to join one of their tours or charter a private tour.

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If ever there was a year to truly challenge every facet of our being, every part of our lives on a global scale, then 2020 would win hands down. Kim Morrison explains why health is our greatest asset.

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here is no doubt that 2020 has humbled us all and maybe for the first time as a community it has created space for honest reflection, a chance to look in the mirror and see what we can do better and how we can support one another to be more happy and healthy.

Some would say this has been the worst year of their lives, and you don’t have to go far to hear some of the hideous challenges so many have endured.

Many say they let good routines change to their health’s detriment, they gained weight and let their health priorities go.

Others would say it has been a remarkable year, a chance to reset, regroup and rethink what truly matters.

They focused, created a home gym, lost weight even found a new love of cooking.

Whatever side of the fence, no matter how you choose to view it, life has changed for everyone this year, and it will continue to challenge us on all levels until our ‘new normal’ resides.

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of worry and anxiety.

It’s understandable. No one really knows our immediate future.

But what we do know is continued worry and anxiety, bad habits and not focusing on our health is not sustainable.

At some point, our mind and body will say enough, and it is well documented that what we think and do can indeed affect the way we all live our lives.

So, what’s the answer? How do we rise through such uncertainty? What can we do individually and as a community?

I don’t have the answers but when I think logically there seems to be a number of simple things we can do that can make a difference in our homes and therefore create a positive ripple effect into our community.

Perhaps we now have a once-in-ageneration opportunity that we can be greater than the sum of our parts.

And it starts with our health.

Our energy, mental clarity and ability to get through all challenges are deeply rooted in our daily healthy habits and rituals. Here are some things you can do: SHIFT YOUR PERCEPTION We may not feel it or indeed want to acknowledge it but here is an opportunity to look for the gifts. Every time you feel challenged, look for a new perspective and ask yourself, ‘What is a more useful 76

Our energy, mental clarity and ability to get through all challenges are deeply rooted in our daily healthy habits and rituals. thought or action I could take?’ It could be as simple as switching off the news and reading something uplifting or getting outdoors and focusing on one of the beautiful things you see, smell, hear or feel.

Be grateful for what is, not what isn’t.

MICRO-MOMENTS OF MINDFULNESS The powerful effects of meditation are renowned, but for many, making time to sit and meditate for hours on end is impossible. Instead, get really present and mindful of the moment you are in.

If chopping up vegetables for dinner, be mindful of the farmer who grew them and the nourishment they provide.

Many daily micro-moments are as effective as a longer meditation session.

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THE POWER OF BREATH Life is busy, there are many distractions to steer us away from focusing on our health and push us into fight or flight (stress) mode.

Taking long deep breaths regularly, stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system and enhances your ability to rest and digest (relax). Add the potent healing qualities of essential oils and you enhance the power of breath tenfold.

MOVE YOUR BODY Let’s be honest where we live is one of the most magical places on the planet.

Swim, jog, dance, gym, yoga, pilates, whatever you choose, just do it. No more excuses. If the only thing you commit to is to walk for 10-30 minutes a day and drink in your amazing surroundings, then you are a master mover.

TAKE INVENTORY What you place into and onto your body effects your health. Choose real whole foods as close to nature as possible and drop packaged foods. Buy from your local farmers’ markets. Place natural products on your skin, there are so many amazing local natural brands. Notice what you are purchasing and avoid

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foods and skincare with questionable ingredients and additives.

BUY LOCAL You’ve heard it already but every time you buy from a local business, that owner is doing the biggest happy dance.

Buying products that serve your health is the greatest gift. And it is a beautiful way to boost the state of health for business owners who have done everything that they can to ride out the challenges of 2020.

BE GENTLE You do not have to do everything all at once to be the healthiest version of you, do what you can, improve each day and be gentle on yourself.

TREAT YOURSELF Take some time out to you whether it’s a walk on the beach or a day spa treat. You deserve it.

BE KIND And finally, if you are still not sure what to do to get over last year, if you do not know who to be or what you can offer, then focus on being the healthiest, happiest version of you. Serve others.

Offer a helping hand where you can.

And most of all, be kind.

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hen I was in my mid-twenties I ran a PR firm that had a lot of Italian clients. Let’s just say that between the breakfast meetings, lunch meetings and late night dinner meetings I was pretty exhausted! My best friends recognised this and bought me a voucher for the local float centre to help replenish my cup.

health and wellbeing through services that treat the mind, body and gut. I had been relying on visiting my sister in Brisbane to take advantage of the City Cave services including float therapy; infrared saunas, which detoxify the body; and massage to relieve tired muscles.

The combination of all three proving a triple threat to wipe away stress.

I was immediately converted and have been floating regularly ever since. The benefits arise from sensory deprivation or the more popularly-termed REST (Restricted Environment Stimulation Therapy) which sounds weird but makes total sense. The basic premise is that if you remove external stimuli to the brain (such as gravity, body temperature regulation, sight and sound), then it can get to work on other important activities such as repairing the body, rejuvenating cells and recovering from injury.

In addition to having all these services in one location, the main difference that City Cave has is the use of float pools.

This is a big bonus for claustrophobics and with the pool being super easy to get in and out of, it’s a major improvement

Several studies reinforce the belief that floating can result in muscle relaxation, better sleep, decrease in pain and decreased stress and anxiety, amongst others. Many believe that floating takes us out of the ‘flight or fight’ stress response and into a ‘rest and recover’ phase and I can certainly attest to the difference floating makes to my life.

No matter how exhausted I am when I enter a float, I always emerge feeling more relaxed, in less pain and more ‘together’. A float is the equivalent of 4-8 hours of sleep and the benefits last for days and when paired with a massage, are amplified considerably.

My friends used to think I was stoned post-float as I was in such a zen-like state, talk about a legal and natural high!

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I understand the benefits to my mental, physical and spiritual state... on the traditional pods or tanks that have cumbersome lids.

We all know how good magnesium is for our bodies so imagine how good the 400kg of Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) is when being absorbed through your body’s largest organ, your skin.

Plus, with that level of salt, you literally pop to the surface like a cork! The pools are heated to 34.5 degrees - the average external temperature of the human body, with infrared panels above the pool to ensure it remains at this temperature.

This allows more effective relaxation, more quickly and I’ll never forget the sensation when I first floated, it was magical and totally reassuring.

So how do you float? All you need to do is book in and turn up. It’s that simple. The private float rooms have a shower for you to rinse away your cares (and chemicals) before entering the pool, everything you need is at your fingertips

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City Cave Noosa and IN Noosa Magazine are offering you the chance to win a rejuvenating Complete Wellness Package of a one-hour float, 45 minute infrared sauna and 45 minute massage valued at $175. To enter, visit the IN Noosa Magazine facebook or instagram pages to find out more!

including earplugs, a neck support ring if you need it and light controls.

Typically a float will start with ten minutes of relaxation music, followed by 40 minutes of silence; with the music returning ten minutes before your float ends to bring your awareness back to the room getting you ready to leave the pool and shower off.

From my twenty-plus years of floating, I know that no two floats are ever the same and while some floats aren’t as ‘good’ as others, I understand the benefits to my mental, physical and spiritual state are still occurring on every level during and after the float – and that’s worth so much more than giving one hour of my time to switch off.

So what does a float feel like? Well, nothing and everything. It’s hard to describe and is very unpredictable.

Sometimes the hour seems to fly by and other times it can drag on; the brain loses track of time.

Often I realise I have fallen into a deep sleep without even realising it; I have twitches and jerks which I have come to recognise as my body releasing tension or tending to pain I hadn’t realised I was carrying. Sometimes I can hear the blood flowing through my veins and other times I feel like I am slowly rotating

either around in a circle or tipping from head to toe. I understand that this is the stress leaving my body so fast that it ‘puts me in a spin’ but it’s not a sickening, dizzy spin; more of an ethereal shift in state.

I was advised early on to never compare float experiences with myself or others and I understand why. I always try to enter the float with no expectations and to trust that the all-powerful brain will direct its energy where it needs to be.

The biggest benefits come from when I take the time post-float to be still and enjoy the herbal tea in the relaxation room, before rushing back to the everyday.

The more I float, the better my entire life is. With City Cave Noosa opening, you can expect to see me literally floating around town with a zen-like smile on my face – rest assured, I’m not

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GUT BUSTING

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‘Trust your gut feeling’ - as Katrina Thorpe discovers, this cliché is far more important than we have given credit for.

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ince Covid there have been extensive research studies on gut microbiome.

The findings so far, as reported by

the Global Wellness Institute predicts we will see a change in the way our gut is analysed and how this will help us to care for our gut to improve immunity and possibly help cure diseases.

In the past few years, we have seen an

The state of gut microbiome has a

There’s an ever growing understanding

powerful impact on immunity, hormones,

of how our gut functions and we now

skin, mood, weight, brain health and

know that a balanced and well-

overall wellbeing.

maintained gut is how we can help

We are what we eat and the gut is the powerhouse of how it reflects in the way we feel and look.

Beauty from within is about supporting

address, correct and maintain our outer glow to feel and look great.

We have watched the research rise and accessibility of inner beauty grow and now

gut health with bio-fermented, probiotic-

it is becoming part of a health, wellness

immergence of ‘inner beauty’ products

rich wholefoods, elixirs, powders easily

and beauty routine to make sure we have

coming to the market. The inner beauty

mixed in water and smoothies to help us

our pre-biotics, probiotics and fermented

theory is based on helping to support and

shine brighter on the outside by balancing

foods, powders and supplements to feed

correct your microbiome gut health.

us on the inside.

the gut and keep it balanced.

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After searching for a reputable organic brand of products for ikatan Spa we chose one of the first brands of its kind in Australia. The Beauty Chef was established in 2009 by Carla Oates, author of Feeding Your Skin, a book offering natural alternatives made from plants and organic foods to improve and heal skin from the inside.

ikatan Spa and The Beauty Chef are offering you the chance to win a pack containing Glow, Adaptogen and Immune Food valued at $165. To enter, scan the QR code above or visit www.innoosamagazine.com.au

There are some other great gut health brands on the market and it really depends on personal choice but we wanted something from an established brand, easy to understand and use, vegan, organic, Australian and most importantly it had to taste delicious if we were going to drink it and offer it to our guests at ikatan Spa. We put it to the test with our staff as we were all keen to see the difference, if any, in our skin and overall wellness before we recommended it to anyone.

As expected, it took a few weeks before we started to see the changes however we have all noticed improved vitality, digestion and less bloating while enjoying the taste of each individual combination of products that has been tailored to our needs.

Three weeks in and we could see an

improved glow to our skin and many of us were sleeping better. We also noticed that by sipping away at our beauty beverages throughout the day we did not have the afternoon lull in energy and craving for chocolate.

healthy glow.

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IN HOLISTIC LIVING

n e k a Aw YOUR SOUL

Break away from the ordinary and expand your mind at the Conscious Life Festival. Sarah Vercoe reveals how you can unpack your life and put it back together over a weekend of wellness.

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elebrating holistic living, the Conscious Life Holistic Wellness Festival is for those looking to awaken their soul in the most rejuvenating way possible.

Hosting an eclectic mix of wellness workshops, seminars, natural therapies, and health practitioners the festival brings together the most inspirational change-makers in the field.

Designed to transform your thinking and replenish your cup, the two-day festival is the place to be if your 2021 goal is to slow things down and be more present.

With dedicated sessions to help you stress less, find meaning or prioritise mindfulness this is your ticket to a more IN Noosa Magazine

this is your ticket to a more conscious life with a generous sprinkling of spirituality… conscious life with a generous sprinkling of spirituality.

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also be guest speakers, fitness classes, cellular scans, readings; and everything in between.

Shop the stalls between sessions and nourish your soul with whole foods and unique artisan finds.

You’ll discover healthy, whole foods and drinks made to provide your body with the nutrients it needs, including organic coffee and chai, kombucha, cold-pressed juices, and a selection of healthful plant-based fare.

Soak up the blissful vibes and sunshine while you feast with soulful live music.

The Conscious Life Holistic Wellness Festival is a family-friendly event, with children of all ages encouraged to come and see what it means to inspire change through holistic wellbeing.

Stress less and feel better with two whole days of clean nourishing food, workshops and seminars, live music, markets, massage, intuitive readings, energy healing and heaps of other natural health modalities.

A tribe of teachers, coaches, readers and healers will be on hand as well as food demonstrations.

Whether you’re looking to slow down a frenetic lifestyle, want to untangle your mind and reconnect with yourself, or simply a safe space to unwind with likeminded people, the Conscious Life Festival is the anecdote you’re seeking.

CONSCIOUS LIFE HOLISTIC WELLNESS FESTIVAL When: Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 May from 9.30-4.30pm each day.

Where: Venue 114, 114 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina Tickets: From $10 per day or $15 for a weekend pass (plus booking fee)

Conscious Life Holistic Wellness Festival

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9.30AM 4.30PM TO

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Edwina Cattanach shares the importance of healing with tranquility and connecting with Self.

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n a world where we are often hurried, rushed, or disconnected, it’s important to take time to nurture ourselves.

Healing is enhanced when your treatment is in a tranquil and calming environment as it helps to nourish and stimulate your senses, helping you to reconnect with your ‘Self’.

Kansha has been looking after Noosa locals for the past 13 years from its practice in the heart of Noosaville and you can feel the passion and love that has gone into creating a tranquil and calm space for a range of integrated

HOLIDAY SPECIAL Everyone’s favourite special!

Start your journey with our signature warm foot ritual, floating into a tension releasing full body relaxation massage followed by an organic facial customised to your skin needs.

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Bring a friend and enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne or organic juice.

Can be upgraded to include a pregnancy massage for an extra $20 2/4 Thomas Street, Noosaville

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IN GOOD HEALTH health and wellness treatments. Kansha’s team of therapists are trained and experienced practitioners offering a range of alternative therapies, ancient and modern that will restore the balance and harmony within.

AUTUMN EQUILIBRIUM Kansha hosted the first of a new series of wellness events designed to bring clients and practitioners together as well as share information on all things health and wellness.

The focus for the Autumn Equilibrium was how to best support the mind, body and spirit with the change of season.

Interactive and topical talks by some of Kansha’s practitioners including acupuncturist Rahni Koturaj; Life Stylist and Integrative Wellness Coach Cate Young; and Kinesiologist and Herbalist Connie Page.

Guests enjoyed nourishing autumninspired food and healthful elixirs from Jungle & Co, raffle prizes for complimentary treatments and expert advice to best prepare for the cooler months.

Subscribe to Kansha’s e-newsletter for information on future events as well as helpful advice from the various practitioners who call Kansha home.

Escape to Kansha Take a Deep Breath, Relax and Reconnect

Acupuncture Chiropractic Counselling Massage Reflexology Naturopathy Kinesiology Herbal Medicine Integrative Wellness Coaching

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IN THE SALON

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HAIR STYLE

ony Beauty Bar Noosa is home to celebrity hair artist Craig Argent.

Craig has styled A-listers all over the globe, including Kylie Minogue, Hugh Jackman, Mandy Moore and Orlando Bloom. Plus, he was Lara Flynn Boyle’s stylist and has worked on award winning blockbuster movies such as Lord of The Rings, The Last Samurai and The Matrix.

Craig is a Joico Australasian Guest Artist who appears on regular live online educational forums most recently demonstrating the chameleon punk and spliced bob style (as pictured).

Based in Noosaville at a stylish salon on Thomas Street he and his wife Lara lead a team that offer a first-class salon service to locals and visitors.

Lara’s long list of accomplishments include makeup for global fashion weeks, editorials and shoots. They are the resident hair and makeup artists for IN Noosa Magazine’s fashion shoots and are the perfect pair to discuss hair and makeup trends for the year ahead.

Craig said the go-to styles are easy to achieve and manage:

“I pinch myself sometimes knowing that my hair stylist has worked on some of the biggest names in Hollywood.” Carlie Wacker steals some time with Noosa’s stylists to the stars to see what’s hot for hair in 2021.

Blunt cuts and ends - whether it be a blunt fringe, bob or straight even ends for longer hair, the aim is to achieve a thick, healthy and slick appearance.

Purposeful Roots – regrowth is so 2021! This look is also time and cost effective, low maintenance and totally on trend.

Curtain Fringes - A soft, long and swept fringe is gorgeous on mid-to-long length hair; it’s an effortless style which is the key to every trend for 2021.

Natural curls – this style is being embraced by men and women. You will find Craig actually has a full head of natural curls right now (and he wants you all to know “it’s not a perm”).

Deconstructed upstyles – the minimal fuss, loose and undone upstyle that looks effortless but is achieved with intense foundation work.

Craig adds that trends can be very seasonal and the key autumn trend is best described as ‘model off duty’.

When it comes to makeup, Lara says the most sought-after look is a healthy glow. Like the deconstructed upstyle, the healthy bronzed babe look is an art.

“It’s a relaxed organic style that comes naturally to the Noosa environment and lifestyle,” he said.

“The focus is getting the perfect complexion,” says Lara. “The key is to achieve a glow-from-within look.

Therapies for the Soul LUZ is a space designed and created with intention and purpose. An environment that supports the well-being of those in need to receive and transform through reassurance, acceptance and positive energy.

At Luz, you will experience therapies which help you to create more happiness and health in your life, body, mind and soul.

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The key Autumn trend is best described as ‘model off duty’…”

“Start with a healthy diet and hydration and any product that enhances your glow internally and topically. The youthful aesthetic starts from within.”

Key makeup tips and tricks include ‘less is more’ and only use foundations and concealers on areas that need coverage like areas of pigmentation and redness.

“Clear skin needs only a very sheer coverage. When it comes to illuminators you can use them to highlight and contour but also add a pearly illuminator to primer or moisturiser to brighten dull skin,” Lara says.

HAIR

MAKEUP

With an expert team and a salon that provides all the facilities for busy people like a spacious work lounge with desk space and power points to charge laptops and phones, you know that at Pony Beauty Bar your visit can be productive and accommodating while achieving outstanding hair, makeup and tanning.

For me it is the perfect set up – I can sit at my laptop while my colour is processing – in fact, this story was written while I had a head full of foils.

Regular local client and well-known local child carer Nanny Nina says, “It’s a

family feeling, and you know you’ll leave the salon with divine hair – it’s perfection!”

So, find your perfect style and feel like a celebrity, visit Pony Beauty Bar Noosa at 8 Thomas St, Noosaville.

2021 HAIR • Blunt cuts • Purposeful Roots • Curtain Fringes • Natural Curls • Deconstructed Upstyles

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IN FITNESS

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Erin Yarwood helps us to shake off that post summer chill that’s lingering in the air and get active.

Discover your new favourite way to workout Enjoy high energy, fun and intense 40 minute reformer classes with a killer vibe. Get set for a total body transformation with inspiring instructors who will motivate and challenge you, making it feel more like a personal training session than a group class.

Visit our studio in Noosa Junction to get started with an

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3/24 Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads, QLD 4567

0413 927 880

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o you find you struggle a little to keep momentum and motivation as the seasons change, especially when it starts getting a bit cooler?

You are not alone, most people do.

You may stay in bed and hit snooze a few extra times, then miss your moment to work out before work.

As we move into the cooler months it gets darker earlier and all you feel like doing is slipping into some trackies and getting cosy for the night. Something to be wary of as doing this a few times can become a habit and not an easy one to be rid of.

Autumn seems to be a time when people can lose that spark to keep training, however it really is the best time to keep up all the hard work you’ve been putting in or it’s a perfect time to begin a new routine. Step out of your comfort zone and push yourself to reap the rewards and notice all of your hard work when the seasons change again.

have one. Otherwise, you may lose your momentum and ruin all of the hard work you put into during the warmer months.

Same goes if you like to get your workout in later in the day. To be honest, it’s so much more motivating working out when it’s cooler! Even though it may be harder to get going initially.

Autumn seems to be a time when people can lose that spark to keep training, however it really is the best time to keep up all the hard work you’ve been putting in

It is definitely that time of the year when that beautiful early morning brightness (if you’re a crazy early riser like me) begins to lose its spark. Night time seems to stay around that little bit longer and true, it can be a whole lot harder to make that move to jump out of bed with a bounce in your step. Believe me…. I know!

Don’t lose your groove… and make sure to MOVE!

I highly recommend you try to stick with your current workout routine if you

To keep yourself in check, I highly recommend that you find some time to

sit down and write out some goals that you might have and strive to work towards them. Read them on a daily basis and reward yourself when you reach each goal. Having something sitting there in front of us can be that daily reminder that we need.

And before you know it, autumn will be gone, winter will have crept up and zoomed on by and it will be summer again! Then we’ll be complaining how hot it is and how we wished it was a bit cooler!!!

Live in the now.

Stay motivated.

And keep moving!

If you find yourself umming and arghing on where to start your fitness journey, or just need that little extra motivation, have a look at Move Noosa.

These guys are open 24/7 and offer many personalised training options, they even have a heated short course pool.

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WELCOME TO

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he halcyon days of the Summer season draw to their close and our Noosa nights become crisp and dry, the fresh sea air bringing her welcome respite- enlivening our senses, subtly influencing our mood and casting our minds to perhaps the most beautiful and reflective of seasons, autumn.

Our pace slows a little, time spent with family, cooking at home or stepping out to dine, long walks on the beach and adventures in our beautiful hinterland all serve to nourish our spirit and to remind us of where we reside, a pristine wonderland right at our front door.

We are loyal to local, close knit in community and supportive of our town, our people and our visitors, yet we remain ever cosmopolitan, sophisticated and at ease in our choice of dress.

Although well versed in trend forecasts from the catwalks, real or virtual around the world, we choose with confidence to follow our own hearts and sensibilities when dressing for the season, with only a subtle yet knowing nod to the fashion vernacular prevalent overseas.

Our sartorial selection effortlessly interprets the trends to reflect our own untouched, unique environment and to suit the rhythm of our everyday. Being blessed with both a healthy robust offering of exclusive retailers and a wealth of homegrown design talent, we are spoilt for choice. When it comes to dressing in our own inimitable way, we blend a soupçon of European flair with the gentle softness of a considered, unforced elegance.

The trusted, tried and true cool weather fabrics including velvet, smooth

supple silk, slubby linen, soft wool and finest cashmere prevail. These textiles pair ably with the perfect cut of pant, shirt and suiting. Long hem lengths in skirts and dresses provide both a feminine, flattering line and complete cosiness. Comfort is achieved through perfect fit, correct proportion and appropriate weight to suit our unique climate. A gentle allusion to the fashion forward Zeitgeist of fringing, capes, the exaggerated puff sleeve, baby soft quilting, leather employed in much more than just outerwear, and a seventies inspired modern bohemian silhouette, is well anchored in an everlasting understated aesthetic that we can call our very own.

This season we champion a blend of old school craftsmanship with modern sustainable design practice, using a strong emphasis on procuring only that which we need, of the very best quality, to last us for many seasons to come.

This autumn, as we clothe and adorn ourselves, we embrace our powerful, beautiful, natural surrounds, our freedoms, and our greatest gift- our Noosa.

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IN FASHION Matt Golinski and daughter Aluna explore the bush tucker garden at Doonan Valley Garden Centre; a touching moment as father and daughter discover the joy of growing and harvesting your own food.

The doting Dad spends time together with his eager protégée, his little love. With infinite patience he shows the budding gardener the bush tucker before them, teaching her the joys of using nature’s bounty in both kitchen and home. A true gift - that of a fun-filled education preparing for a life well, yet lightly lived , respecting Mother Earth and all that she provides.

Aluna wears corduroy skirt from Big W Noosa Civic; Penny Gumboots and Scotch and Soda shirt from Noosa Juniors, Noosa Heads.

Matt wears shorts and belt from Connor, Noosa Civic; Sperry shoe from Feet First Footwear, Noosa Heads, 5447 2211; Shirt from Soul Song, Noosa Heads, 5442 8360; Hat from Cottonworx by Mensroom, Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach and Eumundi, 0497 873 167.

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Beaded bracelets from Cottonworx by Mensroom, Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach and Eumundi, 0497 873 167

Camel cotton long sleeve shirt from Cottonworx by Mensroom, Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach and Eumundi, 0497 873 167

100% COTTON & LINEN SHIRTS & PANTS LOCALLY-DESIGNED – CASUAL & TIMELESS – CLASSIC CUTS

Cognac leather cross body bag from Cottonworx by Mensroom, Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach and Eumundi, 0497 873 167

A UNIQUE RANGE OF GIFTWARE, BAGS, BELTS & WATCHES, JEWELLERY & ACCESSORIES Blue linen pant from Cottonworx by Mensroom, Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach and Eumundi, 0497 873 167

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PEREGIAN BEACH Shop 5, 214 David Low Way (next to Periwinkle)

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IN FASHION The beautiful family enjoy a relaxing day exploring the Doonan Valley Garden Centre. Inquisitive Aluna full of questions!

Mum, dad and their tiny lass between them- stroll hand-inhand under the gentle autumn sun.

A charming vignette, a touching tableau of pure, familial harmony.

Entering a lush, abundant, beautiful garden nestled in the Noosa Hinterland, they search for plants to both nourish the body and bring verdant, fragrant beauty to the home.

Erin wears Flamenco dress from Soul Song, Noosa Heads, 5442 8360; Earrings, necklace and Juju & Co leather clutch from Galah Home, Cooroy, 5302 4044; Knit sweater from Domini Collective, Tewantin, 5470 2641; Bullbasha Raffia slide from Boom Shankar, Noosa Heads, 5474 2304.

Aluna wears May Gibbs shoe and light blue top from Big W Noosa Civic; Moon Child Pinafore from Cloth and Hide, Peregian, 5324 1433.

Matt wears cap and pant from Okanui, Noosa Heads, 5447 4054; Shirt from Boom Shankar, Noosa Heads, 5474 2304; Ecco shoes from Feet First Footwear, Noosa Heads, 5447 2211; Leather bracelet from Cottonworx by Mensroom, Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach and Eumundi, 0497 873 167.

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Bra & Briefs from Lady Bird Noosa, Noosa Heads, 5455 4070

Leather bag with chain from Ma Petite Boutique, Noosa Junction, 0412 565 382

Vintage silk dress from Ma Petite Boutique, Noosa Junction, 0412 565 382

Frankie 4 Jackie white and rose gold sneaker from Feet First Footwear, Noosa Heads, 5447 2211

INSPIRED BY A SIMPLE DESIGN APPROACH TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL CLOTHING YOU CAN WEAR EVERYDAY.

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A moment of solitary bliss for Erin as she stocks up on nature’s gifts to create the perfect green oasis at home.

Erin wears linen dress from Okanui, Noosa Heads, 5447 4054; Lace and linen jacket and light blue cross body bag from Blue Brown Bag, Cooroy, 5442 6025; Beaded necklace from Who Invited Her, Noosa Heads; Camel leather ankle boot from Urban Coyote, Cooroy, 5332 2755.

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Opal

KNOW YOUR

No two opals will ever be the same and you may have a few family treasures hidden away that you should reconnect with. Rhys Fox of Opals Down Under illuminates Carlie Wacker on how opals are valued.

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he Australian Opal knows the power of being its own kind of beautiful – no two opals are the same and they offer such a fascinating diversity in colour, clarity and pattern.

This can make it complex to value an opal. Here’s what to look for: RARITY The four main types of Opals in order of rarity: Black Opal, generally from Lightning Ridge, New South Wales; Boulder Opal, a Queensland opal from Winton, Opalton, Quilpie, Yowah, Koroit and more; Crystal Opal, generally from the South Australian fields such as Coober Pedy, Mintabie, Andamooka and Lambina, but can be from Lightning Ridge, White Cliffs (NSW); in some cases, Queensland; and finally the White (Milky) Opal of Coober Pedy, South Australia.

COLOUR Not to be confused with body tone (black/grey/ white), colour valuation looks at the unique and impressive rainbow hues.

Red is the rarest, followed by orange, green, blue, then Purple, simply speaking.

There is also a plethora of colours in between such as pink, yellow, aqua and more.

BRIGHTNESS The brighter the stone, the higher the value. Opal is a naturally-formed prism and therefore works using diffraction of light so the tighter the formation of the

opal, the more intense the brightness and value.

CLARITY The cleaner the ‘face’ of the opal, the higher the value. Natural inclusions will be potch (common opal), sandstone or with Boulder Opal, ironstone spots.

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PATTERN

as you are.

Opal is so random and unique that a combination of patterns can form in any one stone. Some patterns are rare and highly sought after such as Harlequin, Flagstone or Chinese Writing. More common patterns are Floral, Pinfire or Grass.

Released from the rough, carefully shaped, and polished to perfection.

It's rare, it's precious and utterly unique.

There will never be another one like it.

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CARAT This is a form of weight.

A carat equals one-fifth of a gram and is the key measurement for gemstones.

An opal will be given a price per carat based on the above-mentioned factors, then multiplied by the opal’s carat weight.

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Rhys agrees it is a lot to consider and we always say, you should choose the opal that ‘speaks’ to you, not just because it has a certain monetary value to it.”

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A picnic on the grass, a moment taken to eat outdoors, to enjoy the sun, the soft breeze, and the simple joy of just being together.

A delicious luncheon of local produce in this, the most bucolic of surrounds!

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Erin wears Giselle top from Ella and Sunday, Noosaville, 5455 5656; Pants from Blue Brown Bag, Cooroy, 5442 6025; Citrine necklace from Soul Quartz, Noosa Heads, 0492 887 736; Bracelets and earrings from Cloth and Hide, Peregian, 5324 1433; Frankie4 Elena sneaker from Feet First Footwear, Noosa Heads, 5447 2211; Sunglasses from Bohemian Sundays, Peregian, 5373 8063.

Aluna wears Moon Child Hunni dress from Cloth and Hide, Peregian, 5324 1433; Tan leather sandals from Noosa Juniors, Noosa Heads, 5474 5577; Aluna wears her own jewellery.

Matt wears; Linen pant, cotton long sleeve shirt and hat from Cottonworx by Mensroom, Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach and Eumundi, 0497 873 167; Sperry shoes from Feet First Footwear, Noosa Heads, 5447 2211.

Picnic setting includes: Kantha picnic rug from Soul Song, Noosa Heads, 5442 8360; Stork cushion, linen napkins and gold straw bag from Galah Home, Cooroy, 5302 4044; Water hyacinth food basket from Blue Brown Bag, Cooroy, 5442 6025; Hand crocheted man bag, from Cottonworx by Mensroom, Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach and Eumundi, 0497 873 167; Woven leather bag from Who Invited Her, Noosa Heads; Silk scarf from Flannel, Noosa Heads; Acrylic jug and wine glasses, collapsible picnic table, picnic blanket with strap, and ice cooler bag from Bohemian Sundays, Peregian, 5373 8063; Ceramic coffee mugs and candles from Soul Quartz, Noosa Heads, 0492 887 736.

Picnic cooler, Bohemian Sundays, Peregian, 5373 8063

Tassle picnic rug with carry strap from Bohemian Sundays, Peregian, 5373 8063

Amber acrylic wine glasses from Bohemian Sundays, Peregian, 5373 8063

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Girls smock, The Mumsie, Noosa Junction, themumsie.com

Kids t-shirt, Okanui, Noosa Heads, 5447 4054

Girls bloomers, Cloth and Hide, Peregian, 5324 1433 Tote bag, The Mumsie, Noosa Junction, themumsie.com

Girls rose pink top, The Mumsie, Noosa Junction, themumsie.com

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Ballerina kitten, The Mumsie, Noosa Junction, themumsie.com

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Broderie anglaise dress, Big W Noosa Civic

Girls ballerina shoe, Big W Noosa Civic

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As an active fitness instructor and mum, Erin understands the importance of being centred, balanced, aware and still in her garden of zen.

Erin wears Gum Blossom leggings and Gum Blossom Creek crop top by Flow Yoga and holds a crystal from Soul Quartz, Noosa Heads, 0492 887 736

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A LITTLE EMPORIUM OF UNIQUENESS

Pant and top, Watermelon Red, Peregian Beach, 5448 1452

FASHION LIFESTYLE GIFTS DECOR + ACCESSORIES

Crystal rings, Soul Quartz, Noosa Heads, 0492 887 736

BLUE BROWN BAG A LITTLE EMPORIUM IN COOROY

Bra and brief, Lady Bird Noosa, Noosa Heads, 5455 4070

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The elegant graceful mother takes a moment to herself in the flower garden to admire the masses of blooms. A moment of solitude, of beauty, of peace, just for her.

Erin wears cotton wrap dress from Cloth and Hide, Peregian, 5324 1433; Vintage scarf from Ma Petite Boutique, Noosa Junction, 0412 565 382; Cross body bag from EcoLuxe Australia, ecoluxeaus.com. au; Frankie 4 MOLLiE Chalk Reptile white leather heel from Feet First Footwear, Noosa Heads, 5447 2211; Bracelets, bangle, drop earrings from Blue Brown Bag, Cooroy, 5442 6025.

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IN FASHION

Cotton top, Boom Shankar, Noosa Heads, 5474 2304

Leather cross body bag, Domini Collective, Tewantin, 5470 2641

Diamante hoop earring, Urban Coyote, Cooroy, 5332 2755

Cotton twill pant, Ella and Sunday, Noosaville, 5455 5656

Roger Federer women’s On sneaker, Feet First Footwear, Noosa Heads, 5447 2211

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Leather bracelet, Cottonworx

by Mensroom, Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach and Eumundi, 0497 873 167

Striped cotton shirt, Cottonworx by Mensroom, Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach and Eumundi, 0497 873 167

Sea Captain t-shirt (back view), Okanui, Noosa Heads, 5447 4054

Roger Federer On shoe, Feet First Footwear, Noosa Heads, 5447 2211 Cotton chino, Connor, Noosa Civic, 3478 9443

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IN FASHION Winner Qld Top 10 L’Oréal Colour Salon 2018, 2019 & 2020

Men’s cap, Okanui, Noosa Heads, 5447 4054

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Light blue hibiscus short, Okanui, Noosa Heads, 5447 4054

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IN FASHION A day well spent, the family’s cheeks glow with the vitality from their day out in nature, and their treasured time together. As the sun makes her graceful curtsey behind the horizon, our little family head home, their baskets and their hearts full.

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IN FASHION Pink corduroy overalls, The Mumsie, Noosa Junction, www.themumsie.com

Yellow bow tie bunny, The Mumsie, Noosa Junction, www.themumsie.com

Erin wears skirt from Galah Home, Cooroy, 5302 4044; Shirt from Ella and Sunday, Noosaville, 5455 5656; Angora cardigan from DBA Boutique, Tewantin, 0447 614 255; Canvas shoes, woven leather belt and Flower earrings from Blue Brown Bag, Cooroy, 5442 6025; Heart locket from Urban Coyote, Cooroy, 5332 2755; Leather Handbag from Soul Song, Noosa Heads, 5442 8360.

Matt wears shirt, cargo jean, linen jacket and sunglasses from Connor, Noosa Civic, 3478 9443; Ecco shoe from Feet First Footwear, Noosa Heads, 5447 2211.

Aluna wears ballerina skirt, lemon sweater and sandshoes from Big W Noosa Civic; Hat with ears from Noosa Juniors, Noosa Heads.

Pink velvet girls hair bow, The Mumsie, Noosa Junction, www.themumsie.com

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Bra, Lady Bird Noosa, Noosa Junction, 5455 4070

Top, Ma Petite Boutique, Noosa Junction, 0412 565 382

Leather belt, Ma Petite Boutique, Noosa Junction, 0412 565 382

Cork cross body bag, EcoLuxe Australia, ecoluxeaus.com.au

Leather stiletto, Ma Petite Boutique, Noosa Junction, 0412 565 382

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Wide leg linen pant, Cloth and Hide, Peregian, 5324 1433

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Ladies cotton blouse, The Mumsie, Noosa Junction, www.themumsie.com

Straw hat from Uncle George, Hastings Street and Sunshine Plaza, 5474 5871

Cloth and Hide, Peregian, 5324 1433

18k Yellow Gold Ring featuring Lightning Ridge Black Opal and a diamond, Opals Down Under, Glenview 5494 5400

Cloth and Hide, Peregian, 5324 1433

Cloth and Hide, Peregian, 5324 1433

Ladies denim skirt, The Mumsie, Noosa Junction, www.themumsie.com

Watermelon Red BOLD FRESH VIBRANT

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t was an extremely hot and steamy Sunday at Doonan Valley Garden Centre for our autumn shoot.

It was also very much a family affair with our Food Writer and chef extraordinaire Matt Golinski, his beautiful fiancé, fitness instructor and our Fitness writer Erin Yarwood of E-Fitness Pomona; and their cute-as-a-button daughter Aluna modelling the latest looks curated

by Lesley and expertly shot by Ian. The family-owned team of Sarah, David and Teya were the perfect hosts with David trying to keep us cool with a fan and leaf blower!

Lesley’s husband Bobby, our Ed-in-Chief Deb Caruso and son Maximus assisting where they could.

Mostly with Max on the leaf blower!

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CREDITS CREATIVE DIRECTOR Lesley Clough @lesleydawnclough HAIR & MAKEUP Craig & Lara Argent @pony_beauty_bar_noosa MODELS Matt Golinski Erin Yarwood Aluna PHOTOGRAPHY Ian Waldie @ianwaldiephotography ASSISTANT CREW Bobby Taylor Deb Caruso Max Caruso SHOT AT Doonan Valley Garden Centre

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Moon Child Hunni dress, Cloth and Hide, Peregian, 5324 1433

Dancing kitten, The Mumsie, Noosa Junction, www.themumsie.com Girls cotton dress, The Mumsie, Noosa Junction, www.themumsie.com

Kids knitted shirt and shorts, The Mumsie, Noosa Junction, www.themumsie.com

Tulle skirt in ivory, The Mumsie, Noosa Junction, www.themumsie.com

www.clothandhide.com.au

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TO THE

. . . n o o M Name Moon Lane

Business Cloth & Hide

How and when was your business born?

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Cloth & Hide was born in Peregian Beach at the Peregian Beach Markets in November 2015 What is it that you love most about your business?

Our customers who support us and let us know that it does make a difference to make beautiful clothes with a conscience.

How would you describe your style?

Timeless, minimal and coastal; classic with an edge.

How would you describe your customers?

They like to buy consciously and prefer classic pieces that they can keep forever.

They are allergic to polyester and fast fashion and don’t just follow trends.

They know what they like and what suits them.

What inspires your designs?

When I’m designing I am inspired by all kinds of things. I can be inspired by a vibe, a colour or a landscape.

Sometimes I am inspired by a beautiful sleeve or back detail.

What do you love most about living and working IN Noosa?

The Peregian vibe is so unique.

It really is a beachside village. Everyone is friendly and the locals really support all of the small businesses in the area.

What advice can you share with fashion start-ups and retailers?

Start out with a clear idea and vision of your aesthetic and style, make your brand original and genuine to you.

What are you loving this season?

Our signature pared back style with interesting details such as pintucks and cutouts; matching sets which are great together or separate in soft, natural cottons and linens. Also, a lot of neutrals as usual with greens, blues and peachy colours thrown in.

What styling advice do you have?

Work out what suits you. Less is usually more. Put together a wardrobe of staple pieces that will not date and style with accessories or a pop of colour.

FAVE FIVE

What fashion item can you NOT live without?

Fave Colour: White

A good belt to bring together an outfit.

I love my Dylan Kain belt for this.

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A local boutique owner has dedicated her life to working for a cause. From community and family support services to fashion that favours the planet. Carlie Wacker meets a stylish lady leading the local sustainable fashion movement.

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iana Schwarz has had an intrinsic drive to find work in areas of life that champion change, her foray

into fashion is no different. Diana has had a diverse background in project management and preventive education for community legal centres, universities, prisons, sex workers, adolescents and many other industries. With a love for fashion Diana was a positive personal presentation role model for those she worked with. At a turning point in her career, she completed colour and design courses and quickly transitioned into a new cause – style that serves the planet.

Sustainable fashion is one of the most exciting new chapters for the clothing and textile industries as it forces us to be more discerning and unique in how we dress ourselves and decorate our homes.

After working casually with Virginie (the former owner of Ma Petite Boutique) Diana loved it so much she bought the business and has gone on to include preloved homewares.

“Since taking over Ma Petite at the beginning of the year, I have created a more modern look with fixtures and fittings and in keeping with the natural environment of Noosa,” Diana says.

Ma Petite is a preloved fashion and homewares boutique in Noosa Junction where clients can sell their used clothing and home décor and shoppers can pick up quality and brand-name goods at a fraction of what they would sell for new.

Diana goes on to share the importance of managing waste and how that affects climate change.

“The best bit about shopping preloved fashion is that you know you will be wearing something that is unique and not hanging on the rack of every second boutique,” she said. “Plus you are contributing to the reduction of the fast fashion industry that is damaging to the planet and people.”

It really is about buying quality and longevity and not participating in a throwaway society but reusing and

Reclaimed Designer Fashion & Homewares OPEN Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm & Sat 10am - 4pm 0412 565 382 29 Sunshine Beach Road Noosa Junction (next to the cinemas)

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repurposing items of quality.

discussion with you, I will seek the

The same can be said for preloved homewares, antiques, vintage home décor and furniture. That’s what we call SLOW HOME FASHION!

pieces in our shop that I think may

By seeking out quality preloved goods in every part of life, we are on the path to becoming more conscious consumers.

It is a win for the people and the planet.

encourages you to drop in with a small

The same personal and home styling service exists in a preloved designer boutique and Diana has the style and expertise to guide you through the preloved buying and selling experience.

“My advice is to dress and decorate for your own style, know what colours suit you and your home and if you are unsure ask my advice because based on

suit,” Diana adds.

If you have designer clothes taking precious space in your wardrobe, Diana number of items. Your clothes are then on consignment and payment once sold, will be made at the end of each month.

“Currently I am looking for transeasonal pieces and shoes” says Diana. “Some funky one-off pieces are also good.”

What are you waiting for? See Diana at Ma Petite and make a positive difference by choosing pre-loved homewares or fashion or offering the treasures you no longer need to be loved by someone new.

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Crystal & Boho Boutique Beautiful gifts to inspire, connect & nourish your soul Dainty jewellery designed in store Supporting local and ethical brands Located at The Pavilion Shop 7/19-21 Sunshine Beach Rd Noosa Heads QLD

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IN OUR HEARTS

The lady and her pooch - a lifelong love. IN Noosa Magazine’s fashion editor Lesley Clough shares her tale of love for her Samoyed Sourigirl.

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y Sourigirl was a quirky diva who kept me laughing regularly. The name coming from the French verb sourire “to smile” and smile she would! So beautiful, so cheeky. We used to cruise Hastings Street in my open car, she safely ensconced on a cushion up in first class (the front passenger seat), taking it all in as the undisputed fluffy centre of attention and smiling away, showing a MOST impressive set of choppers!

This was a friendship of 16 years, built on everyday companionship and a secret language shared between us. It was a true and firm friendship, solace in times of melancholy and sorrow, and endless fluffy cuddles! Oh to have those soft ears again to stroke would give such joy!

you, are quite accepting of the days when you are too busy for walkies, and don’t mind a bit of lone wolf time!

If you are wondering how a snow dog handles itself here in the subtropics, then you wouldn’t be the first person to consider this. Interestingly, as their original territory is ice cold in winter yet stinking hot and desert-like in summer, they have developed a double coat that insulates according to all seasons. They do need regular grooming with the correct brush to remove excess fur, but the upside is that they have no smell and only need to be washed once per season!

When starting the search for the perfect pooch I did an online survey and was matched with the German Shepherd.

Although I love them their sheer size put me off so I went with choice number two, the Samoyed, named after the tribe from Northern Russia.

This breed is known for their independence and confidence, it is as though they just know how gorgeous they are! My diva was a tad bossy, particularly to her fellow fur friends.

Sourigirl had a best (boy) friend Tunny, who would often cop a bit of a dressing down when visiting our place. Female Samoyeds are a lot smaller than their male counterparts, so a good choice if you’re after a medium sized dog.

Originally bred to hunt, haul sledges and herd reindeer, the Samoyed is known to be a valuable companion. As a working breed with linkages back to wolves, Samoyeds can be strong-willed at times, but above all they remain friendly, gentle and devoted family dogs. They always like being around you, but not on top of

Unlike people-pleasing, easily-trained breeds such as Labradors and Golden Retrievers, the Samoyed doesn’t respond as well to food or treat-based training; and as they are super smart, all training has to be super fun and stimulating or they WILL go on strike, toss their head and give you the classic sideeye as if to

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Oh to have those soft ears again to stroke would give such joy! say, “yeah Mum I got that sitting biz the the first time, can we play chasey?!”

My Sourigirl was a quirky, contrary little diva who kept me laughing.

Stubborn as could be but so so funny!

Once she made her mind up there was no changing it. She was also very Zen and placid. If nothing was “happening” she was quite happy to do bugger all. But every day at the witching hour, she would run around the yard barking like mad! Perhaps a throwback to the wolf’s hunting hours of dawn and dusk.

My beautiful Sourigirl gave me so many years of accepting, gentle and highly original companionship, every day with her was a joy.

Life and death, it is the same for us humans and our fur babies and for Sourigirl this was the case. Her long, love-filled life become slower and smaller. Daily walks became ever shorter, ‘sleepies’ ever longer. My girl was happy in her prime vantage point

IN OUR HEARTS

sweetly forever in our garden.

What I completely underestimated, being by nature a perfectionist, was that by planning and doing everything in the most loving, caring and proper way, I thought I would be somewhat spared the agony of bereavement, of grief, of true mourning. I was dead wrong.

The vet was to come late afternoon.

Bobby had slipped away to make a cross with Souri’s name on it.

I spent that final time just sitting with her, she as accepting and cheerful as ever. Sounds silly but I even groomed her softly so she looked beautiful for our coming goodbye, it helped so much to know she was cared for until the very moment I no longer could. I then just waited, just taking in every detail so I would never forget her utter sweetness and beauty. To me, she was perfect.

Knowing that at that moment she was with me, the next she would no longer be, an acceptance that tested me so sorely. All the logic went out the window, knowing you are doing the right thing can just be so so hard!

The vet came, the angel that is Dr Moni. Souri’s release from this world was swift, gentle, painless and yes beautiful. For a few minutes afterward I held her, wanting to help my brain comprehend that it was done. I now wish I had taken a little more time to just be with her at that moment. She looked so peaceful, so tiny and soft, and as if she was just sleeping.

beside the front door on the landing.

A stellar spot to watch all the comings and goings and to score a steady supply of pats and treats. If only she could talk there is no doubt that this beautiful pooch always knew where the good stuff was to be found!

Sadly, I was forced to make the toughest, most harrowing decision of my life last September when, although otherwise healthy and happy, my precious ‘fluffybum’ could no longer rise properly. Her back legs were failing and she was becoming distressed at night if she couldn’t get up to go to the toilet.

I don’t know about you, fellow dog lovers, but I had always had a wish that my old doggie would just fall asleep one night peacefully and never wake up; a gentle, pain-free passing. A decision that would be not of my making.

When do you know? How do you know? Believe me, you just do.

After a particularly tough night I woke to hear Souri’s frustrated cries as she struggled to get up. My best friend was on what would become her last legs and I knew I had to get my guts up and do the right thing, the toughest thing, out of pure love and respect for her, my little Blossum Possum. She deserved a dignified, painfree and gentle death at home, safe in my arms, to be laid to rest

I had spent the previous night out in the garden with my little love under the stars, the moonlight glimmering through the swaying coconut palms as she, for the first and only time allowed me to spoon her, a now frail, tiny little bundle under her still-magnificent fur. I had the great privilege of telling her all my inner thoughts, my absolute love for her, memories of our wonderful times together and all the adventures we had shared.

I thanked her from my whole breaking heart, my tears dampening her coat, her breath in my ear coming quietly, slowly, gently, helping me to calm myself. She understood completely, this I truly know.

I prepared the home grave, busying myself with digging a hole in our back garden. A pink sarong, an empty bottle of Ruinart champagne (saved from the day my beloved Bobby proposed), her collar and lead and a rare white rock were all placed within. I was so upset I didn’t notice my gorgeous husband 119

I wrapped my departed diva gently in layers of white cotton voile, carried her down the back and placed her to rest, together with her mementos. It was only when my beloved started covering her with earth that I accepted she was truly gone and I would never stroke those velvet ears again.

I think the pain of loss was heightened by not only not being blessed with human children, but also due to almost losing my husband last year. I did everything right letting my Souri go and yet it still hurts so much.

I tell myself the pain is a blessing, a true indication of our human ability to love with all our hearts! And love with all our hearts we must!

So dear reader, if you are lucky enough to have a fur baby in your life, don’t let one day pass by without taking the time to be with them, to cuddle, play, wrestle, or even just to tell them how you feel.

You’ll be glad you did.

A beautiful Lemon Myrtle tree now flourishes where Sourigirl lies. Every time I make tea from the leaves, an arrangement from the flowers or use the leaves for cooking, I think of my little diva, and often cry, but more and more these days, I just smile.”

Autumn 2021

IN THE DOG HOUSE

PAWFECT

s t e P For Sniffing out the ultimate treats, gifts and fun for your favourite fur friends.

Plasters in a tin, Chester The Cat, Outliving; Canine alphabet jigsaw puzzle, Outliving; Make your own doggy treats kit, Outliving

Pinata party dog toy, Fringe Studio

Assorted doggie biscuits, Laila and Me

Koala dog collar, and waste bag holder, Wildling Pet Co.

All products from Peticular, Peregian Beach, 5471 3418.

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Snack boxes, Outliving

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Here, we share a guide to some of Peregian Beach’s best retailers, restaurants, cafes and lifestyle services. So flip through and discover what the Peregian Village Vibe is all about.

Stay a while and you’ll soon appreciate why. Whether browsing lavish stores for unique finds or enjoying a bite to eat, you’ll be bemused by the electric ambiance that effortlessly coexists with a low-key beachy vibe. It’s a destination for lovers of luxe without the fuss or crowds where you’ll find all you need and more.

Hidden amongst the verdant Village Square is an abundance of offerings. From trendy coffee haunts and upscale restaurants to luxe homewares stores and fashion boutiques, the Village hub is bustling with retailers, cafes and restaurants run by an impassioned community with a fervent love for where they live.

Peregian Beach offers an intoxicating, laid-back ambience akin to the ‘old’ Noosa. No longer a covert destination, the word is out about this understated locale. And people are loving what they find.

short but scenic drive along the coast from Noosa’s much-loved haunts lies an unassuming southern pocket of the Noosa Shire, Peregian Beach. Described by locals as a piece of paradise, if you’re yet to fall head-over-heels with this relaxed beachside town we urge you to get acquainted.

A stunning seaside village

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While there are more roads on the map these days commercial development has remained subdued allowing the area to retain a quaint beachside village feel, despite its growing popularity.

Driving the impressive coastal road south from Noosa provides an insight into the town’s humble beginnings. When tourist development started on the Coast in the 1950s Peregian Beach was put on the map, with the road running through what would eventually become the town centre.

eregian Beach is a potent mix of salty breezes and sophistication, with visitors intoxicated by the refreshing vibe and locals proud to call this place home. It’s a town where sandy toes and a sarong are just as at home as a sleek and savvy outfit.

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Aerial View of Peregian Beach in the 1960s

As the fires grew increasingly out of control neighbours checked in with each other,

Garnering international interest and support in 2019, Peregian Beach is perhaps most well-known for the devastating bushfires that ravaged the community in September of that year. When the flames threatened the town the connection this close-knit community has forged was permanently fused rather than unravelled.

Valuing connection over commerce and banding together is what locals do best. And it’s what’s seen the town thrive over the years, even in the face of adversity.

This atmosphere has been created by virtue of the community who make it such a special place.

A COMMUNITY FORGED ON TOGETHERNESS

One year on the community came together

Thanks to the hard work of the fire crews and emergency services, incredibly only one house was lost. Everyone who witnessed this impactful moment in Peregian Beach’s history knows that if the fire crews didn’t act as fast and efficiently as they did, the outcome could have been much worse.

lending a hand where possible and providing shelter for those in need. And when cleanup began it was a collaborative effort with residents pitching in where they could to help the town get back on its feet.

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Today Peregian Beach is as united as ever.

Even a global pandemic can’t hold the vibrant community spirit back for long. Post-lockdown, the people have returned to the Village Square and businesses, new and existing, look forward to a positive future with a renewed energy and appreciation for the Village Life.

to commemorate the bushfires, holding an event at the Peregian Beach Community house. The gathering paid tribute to the amazing emergency services who saved the town while celebrating its regeneration with a photography exhibition capturing the transformation of the landscape after the fires.

...people have returned to the Village Square...

Barbora Tomikova, State of Emergency

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PHOTOGRAPHY, HAIR, MAKEUP, STYLING, GOWN & BESPOKE JEWELLERY: Richard de Chazal

HEADPIECE: Maple Flowers and Décor, Coolum Beach

MODEL: Eloise Ryan

Inspired by the Eleusinian mysteries where Greek Goddess Persephone is abducted and bound to the underworld for six months of the year, one month for each seed eaten of the pomegranate; her return signals abundance and life in a continuous cycle of a descent into death and despair followed by the ascent into rebirth and munificence on the Earth. Destruction and renaissance, the eternal triumph of light over dark and life over death.

Created by Richard de Chazal

Prosperare, “to prosper“

PERSEPHONE RETURNS!

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Laid-back luxury is synonymous with The Village at Peregian Beach with the exclusivity of locally-designed finds perfectly balanced with some of the best labels from Australia and around the world.

Staff are friendly, well-informed and can offer expert styling advice.

Quality is assured and style is abundant when you shop this delectable array of small boutiques.

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BOHEMIAN SUNDAYS | 0414 348 469 | bohemiansundays.com

Thanks to their expansive range of high-end and on-trend bohemian clothing you can embrace the relaxed coastal lifestyle with luxe labels such as Arnhem, Kivari, Rowie, Will and Bear, Wandering Folk, Indi Tribe Collective and Birkenstock, just to name a few. Bohemian Sundays also has an amazing collection of handcrafted jewellery, leather shoes and wallets as well as hats, accessories and homewares. Look around their online store or pop over to the Peregian Beach boutique to discover a world where your inner gypsy can dance.

EXPRESS YOUR TRUE BOHEMIAN SELF

CLOTH & HIDE | 5324 1433 | clothandhide.com.au

Inspired by salty sea breezes and a sun-kissed lifestyle Cloth & Hide produce the ultimate in slow fashion, made for those who favour simple yet stylish attire that’s kind to the planet. Creating their sustainable range by hand means each piece is made with purpose and the environment in mind. They choose hand-dyed and printed over mass-produced, and plant-based textiles over synthetic. Bringing the slow living concept to your wardrobe, you’ll find eternal fashion staples, statement pieces and other garments you’ll love to wear year after year.

SLOW FASHION FOR BEACHSIDE LIVING

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THE LUXE COMPANY | 0499 696 460 theluxecompany.com.au

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WATERMELON RED | 5448 1452 | watermelonred.com.au

SWEET THINGS FOR BABIES & KIDS

The Luxe Company is home to all things adorable, offering a range of clothes, accessories and toys for babies, kids and fur babies. With a focus on Australian and locally-made products, you’ll find super soft baby clothes, colourful and fun accessories for kids and gorgeous gifts to welcome sweet bundles of joy to the world.

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Watermelon Red prides itself on delivering fresh contemporary products in deliciously vibrant colours and textures that are both individual and bright! In store you will find original art from local artists, lush homewares, jewellery from local and Australian designers and unique fashion that will suit everyone’s taste and pockets!

WATERMELON RED

HARPER ST | 5471 3746 | harperst.com.au

Harper St brings a touch of cool class, laidback luxury, and comfy casual to Peregian with their selection of ladies apparel, jewellery and homewares. Uncomplicated and stylish, you will find clothes boasting natural hues, a selection of accessories to bring it all together and stunning homewares to complement your home or gift for someone special.

FIND YOUR INNER STYLE

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“In that time, my manufacturer has become very huge working with brands such as French Connection. But, because we’ve been working together since the 90s, I have stayed

“The Indian couple introduced me to a manufacturer and that is the same manufacturer I use today,” Glenda reveals.

It wasn’t long before Glenda had learnt the basics of design and manufacturing. Eager to start her own line, she set off on the journey to the creation of Cottonworx, a leading men’s fashion label designed right here in Peregian Beach.

“I had a real love for yoga and visiting India,” she said. “In fact, I still have that same love and visit India regularly.”

It was a chance meeting with a couple from India that led Glenda to discover a world of beautiful fabrics, unique designs and fashion styles that she still incorporates into her ranges.

“It was through a change of circumstances that I found myself in fashion. I would never say I set out to be in that industry,” Glenda explains. “I saw an opening in the market and followed it.”

lenda’s first foray into the world of fashion was in the 80s when she managed a women’s fashion store in Double Bay, Sydney. She never dreamed of a career within the industry but now, all these years later, Glenda’s forged a reputation as one of the region’s leading designers for men’s fashion.

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Glenda Brownlow never intended to enter the fashion industry but now, more than 20 years after selling her first designs at the local markets, Mensroom by Cottonworx is the go-to for stylish, comfortable and affordable men’s fashion.

ACCIDENTAL DESIGNER

cottonworx.com.au

MENSROOM BY COTTONWORX | 0497 873 167

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Drop by to check out the latest in casual wear and accessories with something for every age, shape and size.

Designed locally and made globally from natural fabrics, you can relish complete comfort and style at Mensroom.

Looking good has never been so easy with the Mensroom’s array of clothing by Cottonworx.

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Mensroom by Cottonworx is all about... well, the man!

To complement the fashion, Glenda also sources unique gifts and accessories from hats and bags; cufflinks, bow ties and jewellery; to antique and retro-inspired gifts or grooming products.

“Most men always come back to get some more pieces because they love them so much!”

LOCALLY-DESIGNED AND UTTERLY COMFORTABLE MENSWEAR

“Women’s fashion is always changing, whereas men’s fashion for me is all about the fabrics and the feel of the clothing.”

“I focus on good quality fabrics and classic design rather than trends,” she says. “My pieces are the kind that people wear for years. They become the wardrobe favourites.

Glenda’s designs are timeless, rarely prescribing to trends in an effort to make sure the range appeals to a wide range of buyers.

“I look at the type of person he is and the type of lifestyle that he lives,” she says.

Mensroom by Cottonworx offers men a stylish solution to comfortable dressing.

With a range of cotton and cotton/linen blend shorts, shirts and pants, it’s easy to be comfortable and look good.

“I try to get him involved by showing him some outfits and letting him try it on to see how comfortable he feels.

When it comes to dressing men, Glenda says it’s about choosing pieces that fit their lifestyle.

on with him even though my account is small in comparison. I’m lucky to work directly with him.”

Peregian Beach Hotel Cellarbrations White’s IGA Sushi Wave Peregian Beach Bakery Peregian Pantry Pitchfork

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The Village at Peregian Beach presents the best of local culinary culture with cool cafes, family-owned eateries, bars and sweet bakeries all serving exceptional fare alongside the fresh, coastal vibe of this seaside community. Choosing where to eat will be the hardest decision!

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SHOP 1, 4 GREBE STREET, PEREGIAN BEACH

PH: 0404 365 272

Beautiful, family-friendly deli specialising in gourmet food and platters.

Heavenly Gelato is made onsite daily using fresh Maleny Milk and locally-sourced ingredients.

Enjoy the Little Things

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An indulgence for your senses, a trip to Peregian Pantry is a must the next time you’re in the Village square.

Although it’s a must-have, Peregian Pantry is more than a gelateria. It’s the perfect place to gather goodies for a picnic; or order one of their stunning food platters for a selection of specially-curated meats, cheese and antipasti to entertain your special someone or a group of friends. The stylish, light-filled store is also home to a collection of stunning homewares sourced from talented local artisans.

is a learned skill. One that Monica spent a month learning how to perfect. The result is an experience for the palate, with Monica prioritising fresh, high-quality ingredients sourced locally. She churns her exquisite gelato on-site daily, creating a dessert that’s cultivated a cult-following with locals.

Peregian Pantry | 0404 365 272 | peregian-pantry.business.site

An art-form in itself, blending quality ingredients into a smooth, full-flavoured gelato

After attending an exclusive gelato University in Italy where she learned the craft of churning the perfect blend, Monica opened her doors in the heart of the Village square.

And with the shop directly opposite the square’s tree-covered park, it’s the perfect location to indulge in an impromptu treat.

Owner Monica Werner opened Peregian Pantry as a way to share her passion for gelato-making with her hometown.

eregian Pantry is where those in-the-know go for good food served with a side of happiness. Dishing up gourmet deli delights, plentiful platters and heavenly gelato made onsite, a trip to the Pantry is like a trip to Disneyland for your tastebuds.

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Their casual coastal vibe and dedication to the local community makes Peregian Beach Hotel feel like home in the most welcoming (and stylish) way possible. Considering this firm favourite is a family-owned establishment, the ambience is hardly accidental.

Head chef Matt Holt and his team focus on fresh food and simple ingredients, preparing delectable Asian-inspired dishes from a menu full of must-try meals. The wood-fired pizza oven fires up more than contemporary pizzas, with chefs using the heat to prepare an array of dishes to delivering a distinctive flame-grilled flavour. Prioritising local ingredients, everything that comes out of the kitchen is high-quality and delicious!

impressive and insta-worthy wall mural from renowned local artist Cass Deller.

Peregian Beach Hotel | 5448 3111 | peregianbeachhotel.com.au

Opening to an expansive outdoor area, diners can revel in Peregian’s intoxicating seaside vibe while marvelling at the

The space is designed to be as unique and welcoming as the community in which it sits.

Newly refurbished, the hotel exudes a modern coastal feel with soft colours, grand archways and rattan ceilings.

Flanked by pandanus trees and salty breezes, the PBH (as it’s affectionately called by the locals) emanates a heady beachside vibe. It’s a hub for surfers, families, and everyone in-between to relax, indulge in delicious food, drinks and enjoy good vibes.

eregian Beach Hotel is the kind of place you go to reaffirm your love of all things Peregian.

WHERE THE LOCALS LOVE TO EAT

A SLICE OF JAPAN RIGHT HERE IN PEREGIAN BEACH

TASTY TREATS AT PEREGIAN BEACH’S BEST BAKERY

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SUSHI WAVE | 5471 3199 | sushiwave.com.au

PEREGIAN BEACH BAKERY | 5448 1366 |

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Discover authentic Japanese cuisine at Sushi Wave. Locals have been riding the wave of fresh flavours for over 11 years enjoying a gluten-free menu of Izakaya-style hot dishes, the freshest sushi and sashimi in the region and sugar-free sushi rice. Sushi Wave sources free-range animal products and every dish is prepared by local owner and head chef Kaz Yuki and his full Japanese kitchen ensuring an authentic dining experience. Open 7 days from 11am to 2pm.

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From their mouth-watering sweet treats to the ever-popular sourdough breads, the Peregian Beach Bakery is the local’s best kept secret. Bursting with lunch ideas from salad rolls to wraps, bagels, quiches, pies and so much more, you are spoilt for choice. Locals love the 36-hour sourdough made from French imported flour with no gluten additives so those with an intolerance can also enjoy this loaf. But be quick or order in advance as the freshly-baked goodies get quickly snapped-up by in-the-know locals!

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What word comes to mind when you think of Peregian?

Community. But if I could pick three I’d say: vibrant, connected and community.

What does your ideal day in Peregian look like?

Walk to the village with my family and dog for brekky at Raw Energy or Le Bon Delice, browse the local art gallery at midmodoz, drop into Annie’s Books for a recommendation on the next best read, chat with locals I bump into. If we are talking my ideal day, I would definitely have some pampering at Heart of Beauty then meet up with friends and family at Captain’s Daughter for an early dinner while the kids play in the square or take away pizzas and salads from Peregian Beach Hotel with a nice bottle of red always a good way to end the day.

PEOPLE OF PEREGIAN Name: Kristina Farmer Business: Peregian Beach Bakery How long have you been part of Peregian Beach Village?

I’ve been living in Peregian for 15 years.

Where’s your favourite spot in Peregian?

Sitting in the park, relaxing with a coffee and watching the world go by.

What does your ideal day in Peregian look like?

The sun is shining, there are lots of people out in the village, grabbing coffees, checking out the shops, families playing in the park, BBQs are fired up and everyone is relaxed and enjoying themselves.

What word comes to mind when you think of Peregian?

Paradise.

Where’s your favourite spot in Peregian?

Sitting on a bench in Peregian Square (eating gelato from Peregian Pantry!).

How long have you been part of Peregian Beach Village?

I’ve been living in Peregian since 2005 and we opened our business, Sushi Wave, in 2009.

Business: Sushi Wave

Name: Suzi Yuki

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As a locally-owned business with a local team, this is truly the place where the locals shop, come together and support local business while also ensuring their pantries and fridges are stocked with local love!

With sustainability at the forefront, White’s IGA uses environmentally-friendly and energy efficient refrigeration, LED lighting and recycled water heating.

The onsite fromagerie boasts a mouthwatering array of fine cheeses from local producers, the delicatessen offers charcuterie meats, fresh salads and mezze dishes, and the onsite butcher handmakes sausages daily using a secret 30-year-old family recipe.

IGA Peregian Beach offers a diverse range of specialty lines catering to the needs of local shoppers. This includes free-from and plantbased eating, special orders and a large range of health and wellness goods.

White’s IGA Peregian Beach | 5373 8516 | igaperegianbeach.com.au

“When food is sourced locally, it travels less distance and stays almost as fresh and nutritious as the day it was plucked from the

“Our Locavore program is something that is totally distinctive to our five supermarkets. It helps customers to easily identify the abundant range of locally-sourced, grown, and produced grocery goodies,” she said.

It’s an initiative that White’s IGA owner, Roz White stands proudly behind.

The store’s unique Locavore program was created to help customers find locally-sourced food and to understand more about food origins.

hen White’s IGA Peregian Beach opened its doors almost five years ago, the team brought a fresh take on grocery shopping and a unique local message. Fast forward to 2021 and what you’ll find is a group of passionate grocers who are spearheading a movement that supports producers, suppliers and community throughout the Sunshine Coast and beyond.

soil, trees or plants. It also puts dollars back into our community and supports Sunshine Coast families,” says Roz.

WHERE LOCAL MEANS MORE

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CELLARBRATIONS | 5455 3941

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Cellarbrations is not your average bottle shop.

This independently-owned store has a bottle for everyone whether you’re vegan, gluten-free or simply seeking a drop free from nasties. Part of the popular Peregian Beach Hotel, they prioritise stocking local, tailoring their selection to the relaxed vibes of coastal living and the flavours locals love.

LOVING LOCAL LIQUOR

PITCHFORK RESTAURANT | 5471 3697 | pitchforkrestaurant.com.au

Owned by two chefs, Pitchfork is a culinary experience that locals and visitors crave. Their seasonal menu delivers fresh, local produce served alongside their signature rustic decor and welcoming vibe. Perfect for families, they open Monday to Saturday 4pm until late and Sunday 11am to 4pm and are located right next to the Village Green.

MODERN AUSTRALIAN AND SEASONAL MENU SHOWCASING LOCAL FLAVOURS

Memberships Coordinator Lin Martin has been a member of the community garden since it opened. “Local Bruce Molloy wanted to learn how to grow vegetables in sandy soil, so he organised a meeting at the Bowls Club and more than 60 people turned up,” explains Lin. The meeting was the catalyst for the community garden, which has been going for over 12 years now.

The beauty of the space is in more than just its fruit and veg. It’s in the sharing mentality of the people who cultivate them, the connections they make while gardening as a collective, and the sharing of knowledge to maximise their harvest.

ocated in the unassuming backstreets of Peregian Beach is the Veggie Village, a place where locals come together to grow a garden and build on community connections. Here people celebrate organic growing, producing organic fruit, vegetables, and herbs in individual and communal plots.

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It’s these connections that form over cultivating your own food and tending to a community project that builds lasting connections.

Something Peregian Beach is well-versed in.

The Veggie Village has plenty to keep members’ hands dirty. Twice per month they hold a Working Bee for members to maintain the garden and a weekly social group where they can care for individual plots then go for a coffee and catchup after.

“I love the strong sense of community the Veggie Village provides. Growing vegetables is a great excuse for people to come together and get their hands dirty.”

The Veggie Village has changed over the years, reflecting the demographic as Peregian Beach has grown and Lin says there are now a lot more families with young children.

Lin says she admires the strong sense of community, commenting “I’ve met so many wonderful people here that I wouldn’t ordinarily meet, young and old.”

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This eclectic bunch of retail stores and professional services have everything you need to live that idyllic coastal lifestyle. Find your new go-to hairdresser; wellness services for essential pampering and body maintenance; expert advice and support for your health and fitness; inspiring and unique homewares; the right people to help you sell or buy your new home; and somewhere luxurious to spend the night, or several. Get lost in the enviable beachside lifestyle and community spirit on offer at The Village Peregian Beach.

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WHAT ELSE IS POSSIBLE FOR YOU & YOUR LIFE?

Shop 5 & 6, 6 Grebe St. Peregian Beach • 5372 8838

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Antiques and Possibilities is a haven for antique enthusiasts but more than that, they offer a world of possibility to shoppers looking for something a little bit different.

That’s one of the reasons shoppers return time and again. The possibilities are endless with exquisite treasures arriving in-store regularly and ardent hunters delving into the collection with the eager sense ‘you never know what you’ll find this time’.

As a connected community who loves to entertain at home, glassware is a prominent favourite with clients acquiring a treasure trove of rare finds in-store. But it’s not just antiques they uncover. Chris curates future antiques as well, unearthing treasures from a diverse range of suppliers across the globe.

Antiques and Possibilities | 5372 8838 | antiquesandpossibilities.com

Featuring jewellery, silver, glassware, crystal and furniture some items date back as far as 250 - 300 years. Their collection embodies antiquity and rare finds, valuing craftsmanship and the integrity of the

Antiques and Possibilities pride themselves on bringing a touch of romanticism to Peregian.

They’re passionate about inspiring a love for quality pieces and antiques that are as far from mass-produced as possible, providing collectables with a unique and often fascinating history.

pening their doors in the heart of Peregian in 2020, Antiques and Possibilities joined the village community with the hopes of offering something a little different. They not only wanted to complement current offerings but enrich and diversify Peregian as well by showcasing a stunning collection of antiques and collectables from all over the world.

artisan who laboured over a piece. The store’s curator, Chris Hughes, chooses stock based on what suits the coastal lifestyle and demand from the community.

TREASURE HUNTING IN PEREGIAN

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OTILLY & LEWIS | 5448 1524 | otillyandlewis.com.au

Otilly & Lewis are home to a unique range of lifestyle goods and homewares sourced direct from Europe to deliver a world of class to your home. Fusing old-style charm with a modern edge, their extensive range includes plush sofas, intricate rugs, bedlinen, fabrics and more.

Crafted by luxe design houses and unassuming artisans selling their wares from the backstreets of Europe, you’ll discover a slew of rare pieces in-store.

Or, let Helen and her team create a space you’ll love with their interior design services that will ensure your home exudes elegance.

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ALEXANDER ROSE DIAMOND JEWELLERY | 0482 424 038 |

Uncover your eternal love at Alexander Rose Diamond Jewellery, specialising in luxury diamonds and precious coloured gemstones. Qualified Diamond Consultant and private appointments available for design with custom bespoke jewellery pieces. Full workshop on-site with qualified manufacturing jeweller, each piece is created with unique craftmanship and love. Step inside the gorgeous boutique to find your forever diamond.

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FINDERS KEEPERS | 5448 3830 | finders-keepers.com.au

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PETICULAR | 5471 3418 | peticular.com.au

EXPLORE UNIQUE HOMEWARES

NOOSA GIFT CO | 0421 515 499 | noosagiftco.com.au

Give the gift of Noosa with Noosa Gift Co’s beautifully curated collection of locally-made products. Their luxe parcels provide a gift for every occasion, whether you’re looking to spoil your special someone, welcome a new bundle of joy, or treat yourself to a selection of Noosa’s finest.

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Discover a world of hidden treasures where finders are keepers. From statement pendant lighting to unique and kooky pieces for your home, there’s a world of wonder to be found at Finders Keepers. Each piece is personally chosen by owner Sally, who loves to share an array of homewares with design and style aficionados.

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Stocking the latest ranges from local and international brands in apparel, food and toys for your pet, Peticular is the go-to for those who adore their four-legged family. Offering everything from stylish collars to luxurious bedding, bring your pup in-store to get the perfect fit! While you’re there, grab a doggie ice cream, beer, milkshake or a Barkery treat.

THE SUNSHINE COAST’S CAT AND DOG OUTFITTERS FOR PARTICULAR PET PEOPLE

What word comes to mind when you think of Peregian?

Paradise!

What does your ideal day in Peregian look like?

Start off the day with a morning swim, followed by coffee and pastries from Le Bon Delice.

Then a lazy wander around all of our beautiful, unique shops. Lunch at The Captain’s Daughter followed by a cheeky gelato at the Peregian Pantry. Pick up a loaf of the best sourdough from the Peregian Beach Bakery, then off to IGA to grab everything we need for an evening BBQ (and some G&Ts!).

Where’s your favourite spot in Peregian?

Oooh that’s a hard one! Probably watching the world go by with a cold beer out the front of the Peregian Beach Hotel.

How long have you been part of Peregian Beach?

We opened up Peticular just over four years ago.

Having visited the village a few times prior to moving here we knew it was the most dog-friendly place on the coast, so it seemed like the perfect location to open our store!

Business: Peticular

Age: In dog or cat years?

Name: Jon & Brett

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THE RETREAT BEACH HOUSES | 5448 1922 theretreat.com.au

NELLER REAL ESTATE | 5471 4000 | nellerre.com.au

Robbie and the team at Neller Real Estate offer an effortless experience from their boutique agency in the heart of Peregian Beach. Long time locals with a wealth of experience leading the market in Noosa’s eastern beaches, they aren’t your average agents. Combining city slick with coastal cool they bring a healthy dose of friendly professionalism to real estate.

Supporting the community in all their property needs, when the time is right the team at Neller Real Estate are there for you.

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Relax to the calming sounds of rolling waves breaking on beautiful Peregian Beach, the gateway to Noosa on the Sunshine Coast. Nestled in the dunes and surrounded by nature, these freestanding, self-contained, two-storey beach houses have been designed to capture the essence of a truly relaxing holiday!10% LOCALS DISCOUNT.

A HOLIDAY OF TOTAL RELAXATION

ANNIE’S BOOKS | 5448 2053 anniesbooksonperegian.com.au

LOCAL LEGENDS IN REAL ESTATE

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A self-confessed ‘book detective’, Annie seeks out the best books to stock the shelves of Annie’s Books. Whether you’re a romantic, a thrill seeker, classic literature lover or budding poet, you will find a world of wonder within Annie’s Books.

DISCOVER A WORLD OF LITERATURE

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FIRE UP 2021 Conference Where: RACV Resort Noosa When: July 22nd and 23rd

Let Mel and FIREUP Director Kathy McKenzie inspire you to find the confidence and courage to live your best life:

www.fireupcoaching.com.au or 1300 FIRE UP

Business owners do not miss the chance to FIRE UP your business Business Vibes Breakfast Event 7am-9am April 14th Peregian Beach Hotel

FIRE UP is proud to partner with our star graduate Melanie Schilling to bring you the Confidence Vibe Conference.

How do we step up when we need to?

How do overcome fear of what others think?

What is the key to confidence?

The current global challenges require an unprecedented shift in the way we think and act on an individual and organisational level.

THE KEY TO RISING ABOVE TOUGH TIMES

THE CONFIDENCE VIBE

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Whether you’re a high-end executive, leader in your organisation, a small business owner, or looking to become a coach yourself, FIRE UP Coaching can help give you the confidence and tools you need to achieve your professional and personal goals.

Kathy emphasises the need for individuals and organisations to acquire the skills they need to accomplish their goals, whatever they may be and no matter where they are on their journey.

FIRE UP Coaching | 1300 347 387 | fireupcoaching.com.au

FIRE UP Director Kathy and her team of qualified coaches are all trained to International Coaching Federation (ICF) standards, boasting more than 8,000 hours coaching experience. They recognise the need for professional and personal success to coexist in a symbiotic manner.

Their courses are about more than just professional development - although they are leaders in the field of upskilling business executives and managers in their respective roles. FIREUP Coaching also provide a variety of programs encompassing wellbeing, health, confidence for women and other personal development areas.

IRE UP Coaching is a nationallyrecognised, registered training organisation offering programs designed to help you excel at life.

With a background in both the corporate and health sectors, Kathy is adept at combining the two and is passionate about delivering a range of programs that help look after people’s wellbeing at home and at work - a notion most can appreciate as they continue to navigate the ‘new normal’.

IGNITE YOUR POTENTIAL

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The Heart of Beauty is a coastal luxe, beauty and skin clinic nestled above the village square in Peregian Beach. Our newly-designed beachside clinic is the epitome of excellence where Dermal Clinicians, advanced Beauty and Skin Therapists care for your concerns and needs. This is achieved by utilising the best in paramedical skincare and modern technology. With stunning views from the clinic treatment rooms, you are invited to experience a complementary skin assessment and begin your journey towards luminous, healthy, glowing skin.

GET YOUR GLOW ON

What does your ideal day in Peregian look like?

Getting to work early and grabbing a coffee and a croissant, or a bite at one of my favourite places. A hug and chats with my team before clients arrive. We are all booked out but not chaos, just smooth sailing and smiles all day. Luckily most days are like this!

What word comes to mind when you think of Peregian?

Community

Where’s your favourite spot in Peregian?

The deck overlooking the beach. Great for a quick look before work. Or sometimes I’m drawn there on a break, or after work with the full moon as the sun is setting.

How long have you been part of Peregian Beach Village?

I opened The Heart of Beauty here ten years ago!

I’ve been on the Sunshine Coast most of my life, since 1981.

Business: Heart of Beauty

Name: Lauren Drysdale

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FLITEFIT | 5471 2964 | flitefit.com.au

The only gym and fitness studio in Peregian Beach, Flitefit has a community which exemplifies the Village life - relaxed yet committed, friendly and welcoming. We specialise in Functional Training and have many classes to choose from. Try something new and join the movement towards smarter training and get better results through group classes, semi-private training and personal training. If you’re holidaying on the Sunshine Coast, come and visit us - holiday passes are available. Join us now.

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What word comes to mind when you think of Peregian?

Home.

What does your ideal day in Peregian look like?

My ideal day would start with a walk along the beach with my dog. My family and I love the ocean so we’d probably follow that up with a morning out on the ocean on the jet ski. Then I’d fit in a workout in the afternoon before sitting down for a glass of wine somewhere in Peregian.

We love to support local establishment and have so many favourites! The Captain’s Daughter does a fabulous negroni, Pitchfork has some fantastic wines and you can’t go past the Peregian Beach Hotel for a beer.

Where’s your favourite spot in Peregian Beach?

I love all of Peregian Beach! But if I have to pick one it would probably be the Village Square as a whole.

We spend so much time there and love the community of it all. Everyone knows everyone and it takes a long (but pleasant!) time just to walk through because we’re always chatting with someone.

How long have you been part of Peregian Beach Village?

I’ve been a part of the Village for six years now.

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Name: Nicki White

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ELANEM NUTRITION | 0438 686 726 | elanemnutrition.com

Elanem Nutrition are here to take the challenge out of healthy living. With the aim of providing expert guidance that inspires optimal health, they offer a holistic approach to assist with a range of issues including adolescent health, sports nutrition and gut health while addressing any related underlying issues. Their integrated approach will help you achieve wellness and vitality with confidence.

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3. Anything that simplifies the buying process of buying a property will provide you with a better overall experience. Once you have pre-approval, formal approval is a much easier and generally faster process. With finance clauses typically 14-days, starting an application for finance within that time frame can be a harrowing process. When you have pre-approval already in place a valuation of the property and transitioning to formal approval are the last hurdles left to be completed within the specified timeframes.

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1. Getting pre-approval allows you to know how much you can borrow before you start looking. It means you know what you can afford and what your maximum purchase price is, so you can confidently search for your dream home within a price range you’re comfortable with.

Three reasons to get pre-approval

With so many obstacles to your perfect property, a sense of certainty in the homebuying process can be a saving grace for your sanity. One of the best pieces of advice your mortgage broker will give you is to get pre-approval for your finances, providing you with the certainty you need to find your dream home.

uying a home, whether it’s your first home or your last, can be an overwhelming process. The road can get bumpy along the way and you may encounter a pothole or two. Enlisting the help of a mortgage broker can help smooth the way, turning an otherwise rough road into a paved one.

2. A house may get multiple offers from potential buyers so if you’ve got pre-approval prior to making an offer, it’s a great way to stand out from the crowd. If you advise the agent and vendor you have a fully-assessed pre-approval in place they’ll see you as a serious buyer who has done the legwork upfront.

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How and when was your business born?

Our retail shop began in 1998 in Noosa and we are the third owners having owned the business for five years.

What do you love most about your business?

Dealing with all our wonderful customers and helping them achieve the look they want for their homes.

How would you describe your personal style and how it translates to your business?

Because there are now four of us working with our customers and we all have had different experiences in styling homes this brings an interesting mix of design experience and interesting ideas to offer each other and the customers.

What is your most popular/favourite product right now?

Our beautiful jute and wool rugs have been extremely popular but also our indoor/outdoor range is fabulous and so practical, they come in many sizes.

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Business Noosa Mats And Rugs What are the current directions in mats and rugs?

Definitely easy care and responsiblysourced rugs, natural fibres and recycled materials. Our New Zealand wool rugs are extremely popular.

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and rugs we offer. From doormats, hall runners and kitchen mats; to outdoor mats and indoor rugs in wool, polypropylene, jute, cotton, bamboo and P.E.T recycled materials.

We also offer free local delivery and our Australia-wide delivery is available for a very minimal charge.

What are you loving this season?

The beautiful new textures and warm colours coming through are amazing, we have many new styles coming in and great selection of homewares and furniture to complement our rugs.

What do you love about being IN Noosa?

Our range of homewares is also proving to be very popular as what we offer is very affordable and suited to our wonderful coastal lifestyle. In terms of colours and texture, it is very much about natural colours and textures.

Our coastal lifestyle and simple way of living, we are spoilt for choice for restaurants and I love that you can take a short drive and be somewhere completely different.

What are some of the elements that set your business apart?

What is your go-to item to make any room come alive?

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A great floor rug!

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Shell chandelier, The White House Noosa, 5474 2377

Amber jar, Watermelon Red, 5448 1452

Kennedy ribbed round ottoman in velvet, Blink Living, 5455 5015

Wooden bowls, Casa Noosa, 5447 3722

Timber polkadot tray, Watermelon Red, 5448 1452

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Brass giraffe lamp with olive green linen lamp shade, Finders Keepers, 5448 3830

AURAS

Be inspired by the green hues of nature and warm, earthy tones.

Timber polkadot tray, Watermelon Red, 5448 1452

Brass canister, Finders Keepers, 5448 3830 Sketch nysse occasional chair in seaweed and light oak, Blink Living, 5455 5015

Woven grey speckle rug, Noosa Mats and Rugs, 5442 4899

Linea tri-base coffee table in black ink, Blink Living, 5455 5015

Cushions, Wabi Sabi, 0400 220 813

Womans bust statue, Finders Keepers, 5448 3830

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Kennedy ribbed round ottoman in velvet, Blink Living, 5455 5015

Concrete planter and plant, Doonan Valley Garden Centre, 5471 1590

Timber side table, Wabi Sabi, 0400 220 813

Timber tray, Casa Noosa, 5447 3722 Bronze urn, Doonan Valley Garden Centre, 5471 1590 Sanjula hand and body wash, Wabi Sabi, 0400 220 813

There’s something for every room and gifts for everyone.

Create a feeling of comfort and style in your life and home.

The White House Furniture & Homewares

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NATURAL Shell chandelier, The White House Noosa, 5474 2377

Take your cue from the environment around you with timeless, earthy textures.

Sage cushion, Weaver Green, 5231 9805

Benjamin ripple buffet in natural ash, Blink Living, 5455 5015

Linen stripe cushion, Casa Noosa, 5447 3722

Pinch pot and candle holder, River Shack, 54084377

Planters, Manawee Garden Centre, 5445 2406 Rattan dining chair, Casa Noosa, 5447 3722

Pinch pot and condiment bowl, Galah Home, 5302 4044

Timber bench seat, Wabi Sabi, 0400 220 813

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Olive green velvet cushion, Casa Noosa, 5447 3722

Smoke glass vase, Watermelon Red, 5448 1452

Wattle vase, Galah Home, 5302 4044

Brass bottle opener, The White House Noosa, 5474 2377

Rattan pendant, Wabi Sabi, 0400 220 813

Rug, Noosa Mats and Rugs, 5442 4899

Acrylic glass and jug, Bohemian Sundays, 5373 8063

Outdoor Malawi chair, Wabi Sabi, 0400 220 813 Planters, Manawee Garden Centre, 5445 2406

Brass Rhinoceros, Finders Keepers, 5448 3830

Rugs and textiles made entirely from recycled plastic bottles Perfect for indoor and outdoor use 5/33 Gateway Drive, Noosaville Ph: 07 5231 9805 Indian River Pty Ltd: Exclusive dealers of Weaver Green Australia

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Planter, Doonan Valley Garden Centre, 5471 1590

Bathroom purse, Lovely Things, 5345 5082

Loose leaf tea, Finders Keepers, 5448 3830

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Wall art, Wabi Sabi, 0400 220 813

BY COLOUR

Basket, Casa Noosa, 5447 3722

Use pops of colour to bring your rooms to life!

Rose pink glass vase, Galah Home, 5302 4044

Acrylic cups, Lovely Things, 5345 5082

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Plantation shutters, Serene Blinds and Awnings, 5473 0356

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Mauve glass water jug set, Lovely Things, 5345 5082

Hand made plate and espresso cup, Harper St, 5345 5082

Planter, Doonan Valley Garden Centre, 5471 1590

Plantation shutters, Serene Blinds and Awnings, 5473 0356 Blush linen cushion, Casa Noosa, 5447 3722

Wall hooks, River Shack, 5408 4377

Acqua Noosa eau de parfum, www.acquanoosa.com

Tote bag, Lovely Things, 5345 5082

Room sprays, Soul Quartz, 0492 887 736

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NEUTRAL &

Feel at home with natural and neutral tones that relax and inspire.

Rug, Weaver Green, 5231 9805

Day bed, Noosa Mats and Rugs, 5442 4899

Jug, The White House Noosa, 5474 2377

Speckled vase, Galah Home, 5302 4044

Bogart compass ottoman in light tan, Blink Living, 5455 5015

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Barnacle urn, Wabi Sabi, 0400 220813

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Decorative jugs, Galah Home 5302 4044 Velvet cushions, Finders Keepers, 5448 3830

Rattan mirror, Noosa Mats and Rugs, 5442 4899

Cove Cloud 3 seat sofa in shell linen, Blink Living 5455 5015

Large coral, Wabi Sabi, 0400 220 813

Rattan coffee table, Noosa Mats and Rugs, 5442 4899

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BATHROOM

Bliss

Spoil yourself with these bathroom treats! Choose tones reflecting fluffy white clouds against a blue sky and white caps on a blue-green ocean.

Plantation shutters, Serene Blinds and Awnings, 5473 0356

Alive Body, River Shack, 5408 4377 Bathroom travel bag, Lovely Things, 5345 5082

Cashmere socks, River Shack, 5408 4377

Hand and body wash, Wabi Sabi, 0400 220 813

Porcelain lady tray, Lovely Things, 5345 5082

Blue dish, River Shack, 5408 4377 Olie range, River Shack, 5408 4377

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The Aromatherapy Co. hand wash and room scent sticks, Blue Brown Bag, 5442 6025

Pom Pom slippers, Lovely Things, 5345 5082

Vanessa Megan toner, The Mumsie, themumsie.com.au

Plantation shutters, Serene Blinds and Awnings, 5473 0356

Crystal, Soul Quartz, 0492 887 736

Heat bag, Watermelon Red, 5448 1452

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GOLDEN

Glow

Autumn tones call for golden glows. These stunning pieces will add a feeling of natural luxe to any room.

Linen sofa, Casa Noosa, 5447 3722 Framed print, Noosa Mats and Rugs, 5442 4899

Pear door stop, Galah Home, 5302 4044

Planter, Manawee Garden Centre, 5445 2406

Fish vase, Watermelon Red, 5448 1452 Terracotta vase, Watermelon Red, 5448 1452

Card, Blue Brown Bag, 5442 6025

Leaf dish, Galah Home, 5302 4044

Leather stool, Casa Noosa, 5447 3722 Tea mugs, Blue Brown Bag 5442 6025

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Coconut husk side table, Casa Noosa, 5447 3722

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Sideboard Casa Noosa, 5447 3722

Throw, Soul Quartz, 0492 887 736

Palm cushion, Watermelon Red, 5448 1452

Brass palm lamp and velvet shade, Watermelon Red, 5448 1452

Linen ruffle cushion, Galah Home 5442 6025

Lantern, Casa Noosa, 5447 3722

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Salt and pepper shakers and striped napkin, The White House Noosa, 5474 2377

Amber glass, Galah Home, 5442 6025

Large speckle platter, River Shack, 5408 4377

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Amber sunsets and shades of blue bring the autumn tones to the table.

Napkins, Weaver Green, 5231 9805

Vintage timber spoons, Finders Keepers, 5448 3830

Amber jar, Watermelon Red, 5448 1452

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Blue platter and dish, Galah Home, 5442 6025

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Pebble and blue vase, River Shack, 5408 4377

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Rope napkin ring, River Shack, 5408 4377

Spoons, Manawee Garden Centre, 5445 2406

Wooden bowls, Casa Noosa, 5447 3722

Table cloth and napkins, Weaver Green, 5231 9805 Planter, Doonan Valley Garden Centre, 5471 1590

Cannister, Manawee Garden Centre, 5445 2406

Planter, Manawee Garden Centre, 5445 2406

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There is a real trend towards decluttering and home organisation and Carlie Wacker has discovered a local superstar stylist bringing the organisation closer to home.

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lodie Lyttek is the Marie Kondo of Noosa, an organisation guru with her heart set on keeping our homes stylish and tidy. With a degree from Central St Martins College of Art & Design in London, Elodie has worked in the fashion industry for many years including owning her own clothing boutique in Sydney; styling and organising was something that she always enjoyed, and it came very naturally to her.

On starting her styling business, she says, “It was one of those things that if I had a dollar for everyone who has said over the years ‘you should really do this professionally’ then I’d be a very wealthy lady already.”

The focus on a functional and aesthetically pleasing home have been bolstered by celebrity stylists and social media plus as Elodie says, the fact that so many of us were forced to spend significant amounts of time at home last year.

“We have started to look at what we really need to keep and how best to systemise the way we store things,” she says. “So often I hear people say ‘I don’t have time to be organised’ when in my mind, being organised is the very thing that creates free time.

After taking some time off to start a family, she launched Elodie Rose Styling last year.

“When things have a place and you only keep what you really need or love, then you are not aimlessly trying to find things you have misplaced and the less stuff you have, the less stuff to tidy up, fold, put away and maintain in my opinion.

“I absolutely love what I do and mostly I love seeing how happy a transformed, styled and organised space makes my clients,” she says.

“I find that people are overwhelmed with where to start in their own homes and need help creating functional orderliness.”

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She is spot on – I opened my pantry door and shut it promptly. I am well and truly overwhelmed and have no idea where to start so I have picked Elodie’s brain to share her top tips for decluttering your pantry (or any room in your home for that matter).

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Being organised is the very thing that creates free time ELODIES TOP 4 TIPS TO TIDY 1. DECLUTTER The very first step when organising any space from your garage to your pantry, is to pull absolutely everything out and to decide what you need and want to keep.

You will likely have to make a mess before you can make it better - organise on a day when you have a few solid hours to pull everything out without too many disruptions, put some music on to get you in the spirit, get some comfy clothes on and get stuck in!

4.ORGANISE The last step is my favourite part, putting the items you need and want back in a functional, planned out system - everything has its place and the next time you go to look for it, it will be right there where you left it!

2. MEASURE Measure your space. I like to think of this step as a practical challenge ‘how best will these items fit into this space?’.

I always draw my space/cupboard/ shelves out on paper and measure it so that when you buy your storage baskets, containers, canisters etc you know exactly what will fit on each shelf and you are not buying unnecessary items.

Try to maximise the space you have - if you have a large corner cupboard that you are not using efficiently, install a two-tier blind corner cupboard with a rotating shelf; use a lazy Susan in your pantry or fridge to allow you to use your space intelligently; use perspex steps in your pantry or cupboards to tier products allowing you to find them easily. Have fun and share your pics with us on INstagram for INspiration!

3.PLAN As above, plan a functional system.

Group similar items together. Categorise.

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YOUR OWN WAY Eating fresh food that’s good for you and the planet is waiting for you on your balcony or in your backyard as Edwina Cattanach discovers!

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here really is nothing quite like picking fresh herbs, fruit or veggies straight from your garden and adding to your cooking. Home-grown produce is superb in flavour, nutritional value and the best reward for all the efforts you put into growing your little patch of goodness.

For much of the day, I think with my stomach, in the mornings, I start the day imagining what I’m going to have for breakfast and my internal clock tells me when it is getting close to lunch and dinner. Having fresh herbs and other produce at my fingertips really does influence what I end up cooking. There are many reasons why you should be growing food at home. It would be easy to list all the benefits for the environment; how it’s good for your health, overall wellbeing and mindfulness; how it teaches seasonality, and in turn what to buy from the supermarket. Then of course there is the therapeutic aspect, relaxing outside in the sun and seeing your work paid off by the food supply you have ready at your fingertips.

There are no strict rules when it comes to gardening, just a little planning required when considering the space you have and the time of year for best results. So, if you love food, and want to grow some of your own, here are a few tips on how to go about setting up a veggie patch at home.

START SMALL The most economical way to grow your own food is to start digging up your backyard if you have one. If not and space is an issue, or you are renting, then the best options are planter boxes and pots. Even a few pots on the kitchen bench can add freshness to the plate.

THE GOOD SPACE Plant crops that give you fresh produce for much of the year and suit your culinary skills. ‘Cut-and-come-again’ growers like lettuce and herbs are some of the best plants to grow when getting started. They are hardy and will consistently provide you with ingredients for delicious meals. Easy to grow and compact plants are tomatoes, eggplant and capsicums. Say no to onions or parsnips as they need lots of space for long periods of time.

CHASE THE SUN Sunlight is the essence of all life.

Access to the sun’s rays is therefore the biggest factor when choosing where to grow your own food. Doonan Valley Garden says that most veggies like six to eight hours of direct sunlight so best to position your veggie patch where it’s going to soak up the maximum sunshine.

WATER IT! Too little water and your veggies will wither and die; too much water, and you may end up killing your crop with kindness. The best approach is by hand.

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Feel the topsoil and gauge the moisture level. It really is that simple. If the soil is damp, hold off on the watering. Time spent watering is one of the great pleasures of growing your own food but avoid watering in the middle of the day – stick to the early morning or late afternoon/early evening when the sun isn’t as intense.

LOVE YOUR SOIL You are growing soil first, plants second. Like the foundations of a house, plants need good soil, or they’ll eventually fall over. Invest in goodquality potting mix if you’re growing in pots and if you’re planting straight in the ground, be sure to feed the soil regularly with organic fertiliser. After all, it’s feeding your plants which will in turn feed you. Top up with compost and manures at the end of a growing season.

In winter, liquid fertilisers are preferable, as they allow the plants to absorb nutrients quicker. Liquid fertilisers are easy to make using your own compost tea or weed tea. To make a brew, put a couple of handfuls of compost in a bucket, and let seep for a few days.

Then strain the liquid into a bucket or watering can. Dilute at a ratio of 1:4 with your liquid and water, pour over the leafy green vegetables and soil and watch them grow!

GROW WHAT YOU LOVE From fresh mint for tea or cocktails; limes for your afternoon G&T; to basil and tomatoes for a quick, easy and nutritious salad. Love pumpkin soup?

Sprinkle a few seeds amongst the base of your trees. Reaping the rewards of your harvest is the best bit.

MAINTENANCE Check your garden regularly for signs of insect damage or disease and apply some natural home-made remedies.

There are plenty of recipes available online or talk to your local garden centre for off the shelf branded products.

Good gardening does involve a bit of research and planning. Understand what can grow in our climate and when you should be sowing seeds, planting seedlings and harvesting or pruning.

The best advice is from your local garden centres. Manawee Garden Centre and Doonan Valley Garden Centre both have helpful and expert staff to guide you with the ‘what, where and when’ for all your planting needs! For bigger projects, call in the experts at Earth Creation Landscapes who can help design and create the perfect plot for your patch.

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n o i s s Pa Pete Goodlet shares a lifelong passion for gardening that sprouted with childhood trips to the local garden centres.

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Dad was always on the look out for house and garden design ideas. In the afternoon, if I was lucky Dad and I would head to our local garden centre. For me this was pure bliss. I was five when I propagated my first succulent cutting, and even though I’m still passionate about my succulents, my time in garden centres was always focused on the hothouse. The lush subtropical plants stole my heart! As a Melbourne boy I always dreamed of a subtropical garden - a dream that I have loved every minute of making a reality now that I live in beautiful Noosa.

Garden centres continue to hold their magic as a place for rare moments of blissful solitude or quality family time where you can explore a spectacular range of plants and features from all over the world. You can choose from small potted plants for mass planting to fully mature plants, some already espaliered or shaped to create an instant garden statement.

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grew up with a Dad that was a builder and a very passionate gardener. On Saturday mornings the youngest members of the family would be tidied up and bundled into the station wagon and off we would go to explore display home villages.

passion for gardens and at the familyowned Doonan Valley Garden Centre and Manawee Garden Centres, the joy and passion is palpable.

There is always something new to see, a new discovery to made. Pathways lead you through the continents and gardens of the world. You can explore dry garden options, growing your own food or creating a subtropical forest full of lush foliage and rampant colour. Not that you have to choose one over the other. Most gardens have a variety of microclimates and a good design can encompass different uses and planting styles. Make sure you add a few bird and butterflyattracting plants to your trolley and your garden will come to life with flashes of colour and cheery chatter.

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EDNA WALLING, 1896-1973 Edna was Australia’s most influential garden designer of her era and the first female land developer with her Bickleigh Vale development in Mooroolbark, Victoria. Her development featured minimal roads and fences, naturalised plantings and gorgeous hand-built attic style cottages. She was a strong woman who always got about in trousers. Ultimately, Bickleigh Vale attracted many likeminded lasses and became known as “Trouser Lane”.

On a side note, my design style often breaks into flowing gardens and my old boss Rick Eckersley would often exclaim “There you go again Edna” I was immensely chuffed.

Now that I’m older, I love the peaceful solitude of exploring the local garden centres and discovering new species or finding the perfect accompaniment to my garden beds or pots. I can spend a whole day talking to the knowledgeable team on the latest additions and hand-picking new members to join the family.

My dad loved sharing his gardening knowledge with me. My nan would give me cuttings and my grandfather would

tell me to focus and mow straighter, but each in their way encouraged my passion for growing things. Garden centres are havens for creating an intergenerational love of all things green.

Kids do best when they are involved and excited about a project or idea.

There are some great books out there on gardening for children. Give them a garden bed to call their own or even a self-watering pot for them to grow a few

vegies and flowers in and watch their interest literally grow! Ownership of their own little patch of plants is an excellent way to get them started.

Bundle your children or grandchildren into the car and head to Manawee or Doonan Valley Garden Centre. Take time to wander, watch them as they explore and try to find where their interests might lie. You may just be playing a part in creating the next Edna Walling.

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HOT AUTUMN

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When it comes to putting your best foot forward, it’s important to not forget what’s in the backyard, as Pete Goodlet advises.

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utumn in Noosa might mean a slight chill in the morning, but just like our hot autumn nights the Noosa real estate market is sizzling.

Expats and southerners are still flocking northwards to claim a piece of Noosa paradise as their own. If, like me you decide to upsize, downsize or just a move to the left, you will have to get your property ready for the market.

The real-estate game is now more visual than ever. There are the photos of your listing plastered on social media and emailed to prospective buyers. To be the belle of the ball and fill your dance card with prospective buyers, you need to put your best foot forward. A good agent will point out how to get inspection and camera ready, a good landscaper will make sure that your garden does not let you down.

Your garden should look loved and cared for. First up would be a massive clean-up, prune and tidy. Stand back across the road and imagine just what sort of first impression your property will create. In this demanding age some buyers will not bother to even get out of the car if what they see does not make their heart sing. Street appeal figures

very strongly in a fast sale.

every valuable inch of it.

Ask yourself, does your garden enhance the architectural style of your home? Have you updated the plantings, edgings and peripheral items like fences and letterboxes? Simple things can make a huge difference. Most fences benefit greatly from a coat of rich dark paint.

Shrubs that may have seemed like a good idea at the time of planting, may now be hiding architectural features, or blocking much needed light from the interior of your home. It’s important to keep your bushes tidy.

Savvy buyers will look for a garden that can embrace entertaining and relaxing. A haven from the outside world where they can find peace. Maybe you can increase the privacy with a wellplaced screen or even by planting advanced screening shrubs.

Pressure washing is an economical step in freshening up paths and your house walls and even your roof. Consider freshening up the paintwork too, a splash of well-chosen colour on your facade can work wonders.

Your garden can easily add at least ten percent to the value to your property and an excellent garden can have bidders fighting over your green oasis.

Step inside and take a glance out of your now sparkly clean windows. If anything grabs your eye it will also be spotted by the buyers. Hopefully what you see is a garden that inspires you to step outside and explore.

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The past year has highlighted the need to grow some of our own food. Raised vegetable garden beds often feature strongly in the written description and photos of your property. We all love a touch of abundance.

It’s worth getting the professionals from Earth Creation Landscapes in to design and create a beautiful garden for you to enjoy now and you’ll be way ahead of the game, if you decide to make a move in the future. If you’re not selling, it’s always important to love where you live and create a garden oasis, particularly if you’re working from home more often. Love your garden and it will reward you in more ways than you can imagine.

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2021 AWARD WINNING AGENCY DOONAN & EUMUNDI

SPECIALISING IN PROPERTY SALES FROM NOOSA’S TRANQUIL HINTERLAND TO THE SPECTACULAR BEACHSIDE SUBURBS

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IN FORM

FLYING

A real estate professional once said to me that an acquisition tomorrow will always cost you more than an acquisition today! Away from the often talked about waterfront and canal homes of Noosa there’s been a frenzy of hinterland activity, especially in places like Doonan and Eumundi, as John Caruso discovers.

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bout a year ago when we first heard of COVID, no one knew what was going to happen, not even the banking sector. Then suddenly from Easter 2020 to now, the property market has done something I’ve never seen it do before and I’ve been in this business for 20 years,” explains David Berns Real Estate Principal David Berns.

Hinterland properties from around the $1.5 million mark and down, are in so much demand agents are fielding multiple offers per property with some homes selling in a week.

“The interest and market performance are greater than what I witnessed back in 2007 and 2004. People might think there’s an endless supply of land in the hinterland; there simply isn’t,” he said.

“I’m getting five-to-ten calls every day and we’ll probably move into doing more auctions because at the end of the day, auctions deliver a good price for the seller and if there’s ten potential buyers it also gives them a better opportunity to get themselves into that property.”

southern states appears to have eased?’

David delivers an emphatic response.

Agents are fielding multiple offers per property with some homes selling in a week. agents. We’re committed to our clients and we develop and train our team to a high standard when it comes to ethics.

Knowledge and data stand us apart from other agents and problem solving and negotiating are areas where we excel,” he said.

David’s belief is that you’re only as good as your last listing.

A testament that speaks volumes to the level of professionalism and expertise offered by David’s team, is the fact he has a property he has sold six times over several years!

“I’ve honed my real estate skills over the last twenty years, my approach to the business is sharper,” he said. “You have to ask the right questions of buyers and sellers; you can get a faster outcome by simply asking the right questions. You might have fifty people looking through a property, maybe only two of them are genuine buyers and if you don’t specifically ask about intention, then there’s a lot of wasted time.”

“I sold it, and then resold it again and again and again, so that tells me we’re doing the right thing as far as service goes,” he said. “All our agents are good

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“No! And I’ll give you an example. I listed a property on Blanckensee Rd, Black Mountain three days ago; and I have five inspections this afternoon, on a Monday. I’ve had one offer already with another potential buyer flying up from Sydney at the end of the week, and that property is priced around $2.4 million.

“Twenty five percent of buyers are from interstate; the rest are from South East Queensland and most properties are sold within two-to-fourteen days,” he said. “We’re seeing a percentage of people moving away from beachfront homes and buying in the hinterland primarily for peace and quiet, space for families and animals and a garden to grow your own veggies. You simply have to look at how popular Bunnings is at the moment. Have you tried to buy plants and seeds lately?” he asks.

David believes his brand and his team, which includes Heidi Woodman, George Andrews and Alexander Payne, is about legitimacy and working hard for their clients. The 2021 results on website www.ratemyagent.com.au listed three of the David Berns team in the Top Five ‘Agents of the Year’ for Doonan; with David sitting at Number One for the fourth time; Heidi was also rated as ‘Agent of the Year for Eumundi’.

I guess when you’re hot, you’re hot!

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IN GOOD HANDS

HANDS-ON Art workshops are having a moment in the sun and where better to learn a new artistic skill than at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. Sarah Vercoe discovers how you can get involved and the benefits of becoming a BFF.

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resurgence in pottery and other creative arts has seen a marked increase in workshops at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre (BFAC), with most selling out in just a couple of days and new additions being added regularly.

A welcoming and inclusive centre that helps foster artistic pursuits in a variety of mediums, BFAC offers a diverse range of hands-on arts and crafts that people can learn in an inspiring environment.

BFAC Coordinator Alicia Sharples said workshops were thriving with the community seeking out ways to get hands-on from beginners to advanced levels of skills.

“We used to hold masterclasses every six weeks, now we will do two per month,” she said. “We have really had to increase what we offer due to such strong interest. People come to the centre to learn a variety of crafts however it is our pottery workshops are in the highest demand at the moment.”

Alicia said this surge of popularity has led BFAC to appoint Michael Ciavarella as a dedicated Pottery Coordinator to facilitate workshops and masterclasses to keep up with demand.

Michael credits visual social platforms like Instagram for the revival of pottery.

“There are some great images being shared and the beauty of pottery translates well,” he says.

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Ketakii Jewson-Brown Let's Play Wild “We’ll be partnering with a variety of artists to provide a diverse range of workshops this year.”

Returning to the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre is master ceramicist Barry Tate with a large form throwing workshop.

“Barry established artistic roots here, founding the Sunshine Coast TAFE Arts Centre at the Factory back in 1995,” he says. “It will be great to welcome Barry back to the centre.

“He brings a wealth of knowledge and will guide potters through how to work with large wheel throwing forms.”

Potters also have a chance to use the firing facilities at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre with the Centre having a gas kiln, which Michael says can be hard to find these days.

IN GOOD HANDS “Most kilns in the region are electric but a gas kiln offers some great variants in glazes and the fact we offer that is pretty awesome,” he said. “We encourage people to bring their pots to the centre and we’ll fire them.

“I’ve been working with gas kilns for years and am more than happy to help fire potters’ work.”

The four-week Introduction to Wheel Throwing course begins in April with three different time slots available for those wanting to learn the art of the wheel.

In addition to pottery, other workshops on offer include oil painting

by Lauren Jones (this edition's front cover artist!), watercolour, wool felting, ephemeral art and more.

An upcoming Workshop linked to an exhibition is Let’s Play Wild with Malenybased artists Laura Vecmane and Ketakii Jewson-Brown. Exploring the theme of playfulness and wildness in its many facets; the diverse roles of the feminine, the surrounding environment, and the many sensual experiences of daily life; the workshop with place an emphasis on the bounty of plants in the region and how they can be crafted into unique art forms.

Participants will sculpt organic materials into pieces to adorn their body, from intricate accessories to one-of-a-kind headpieces. To celebrate their creation, participants can have their portrait taken with their artwork.

You can also join artist Fiona Groom to explore the world of textures, using acrylics to create a variety of animal and background swatches; or create studies of animal life rendered in charcoal, ink and watercolour in the Wild Life Art workshop with Ruth Horton.

“All of our workshops sell out and we only wish the space available wasn’t limited,” says Alicia. “The best way to get in first is to become a Butter Factory Friend (BFF) or Pottery Member or sign up to our newsletter. BFF and pottery members have first priority for booking, followed by those receiving our e-newsletters.”

DON'T MISS

Don’d despair if a workshop of interest is sold out, you can join the waitlist or visit the Butter Factory Arts Centre to

WORKSHOPS

Wild Life Art with Ruth Horton SATURDAY 10 April, 10am – 3pm $115 or $110 for BFF members

EXHIBITIONS

Let’s Play Wild with Laura Vecmane and Ketakii Jewson-Brown SATURDAY 17 April, 10am – 3pm $125 or $120 for BFF members Creating animal textures with Fiona Groom SATURDAY 1 May, 10am – 3pm $125 or $120 BFF members Intro to Watercolour with Libby Derham SATURDAY 15 May, 10am – 3pm $125 or $120 BFF members

Ketakii Jewson-Brown - Let’s Play Wild

WORKSHOPS

Nunofelting with Gail Grunske SUNDAY 29 May, 10am – 3pm $180 or $175 BFF members

POTTERY

Intro to Wheel Throwing Four-week program, $195 MONDAYS: 19 APRIL; 10, 17 & 24 MAY 9.30am - 12.30pm or 1pm-4pm THURSDAYS: 22 & 29 APRIL; 13 & 20 MAY 6-9pm

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Throwing Large Forms with Barry Tate SATURDAY 22 May, 9.30am - 3.30pm $320 or $310 for Pottery/BFF members.

Suitable for beginner and intermediate.

immerse yourself in a world of beautiful artwork and incredible talent.

Showcasing an array of creative works, the centre’s Artisan Store is an allencompassing display of handcrafted wares from local artists. Here you’ll find a wealth of talent (and gift ideas), with ceramicists, jewellers, photographers, painters and more sharing their work.

ARTISAN STORE

And don’t miss the latest exhibitions where you can marvel at unique works and find inspiration for your own creative endeavours.

“We urge people to come in and say hello,” says Michael. “Don’t be afraid to stop by and see what potters do here.

Our doors are open and we’re eager to share an appreciation for art with the public.”

Staffed & stocked by local artisans

So what are you waiting for?

Become a BFF and be the first to know. www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au

Mother's Day Pottery Market SATURDAY 2 May, 10am - 2pm Shop a huge range of pottery for a unique handmade gift for mum (or yourself!) from local artists and potters. To have a stall at the market, register for a $25 table or $20 BYO table at www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au

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10am - 3pm Tuesday to Sunday PH: 07 5442 6665 11A MAPLE ST, COOROY butterfactoryartscentre.com.au Autumn 2021

IMAGES from The Tentmakers of Old Cairo lecture, March 2021.

! s u o l u b a F & ADFAS-CINATING

Are you wishing to stay connected or become connected to the arts?

Cleo Lilai discovers a local group connecting people to the fine arts - and each other.

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f, like me, you are tired of watching videos online, are craving human interaction and love everything to do with the arts from music, acting and dancing; to writing, performing and the secrets of ancient history, then ADFAS is for you! What is ADFAS? It is short for Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Societies (ADFAS), a not-for-profit organisation with 38 societies and 6,500 members across Australia.

The Noosa society has 133 members and is run by volunteers who help deliver fascinating lectures by guest speakers who are experts on topics ranging from Oliver Wilde and Jane Austen to the Tentmakers of Old Cairo - and everything in between! The group celebrated its tenth anniversary in February and has eight fascinating lectures planned for 2021.

With international travel still a world away, the guest speakers can transport you to another place in time with captivating talks about people or moments in history; their own achievements in the world of art; or experiencing something so mesmerising, so passionate that it really ignites that spark within.

ADFAS Noosa Chair Denise Turkington said it was as much about expanding your mind and arts appreciation as IN Noosa Magazine

those working in the field of Conservation of Cultural Material.

...guest speakers can transport you to another place in time... connecting with likeminded people.

“All our talks include social time over a glass of wine and canapes; and we often host excursions to places like GOMA and we have lots of fun.”

ADFAS started more than 50 years ago in the UK and first appeared in Australia over 30 years ago. You can subscribe to an annual membership or attend any event as a visitor.

During COVID, lectures were held online however they are now returning to St Mary’s Church in Tewantin. Raffles and ticket sales contribute to the Young Artists Program which allows local artists to follow their dreams.

One such recipient is local dancer Alfie Shacklock who is 16-years-old. For the past four years, ADFAS Noosa helped Alfie follow his dream of studying dance in New York and London and this year he will perform in Covent Garden in London as part of the Royal Ballet Upper School.

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The sole sole focus of this fascinating group is to connect people to the arts and with each other, and where can you get that by sitting behind a screen?

If you’re still looking for a reason to join ADFAS, I can give you three off the top of my head: you’ll make new friends; have an amazing experience learning something new; and expand your mind.

DON’T MISS The Art Of Competition & Victory in Ancient Greece, 10 April 2021. Professor Alastair Blanshard will explore how competition in sport, politics, drama, music and war were celebrated and captured in Greek Art. Aboriginal Art from Rock Art to Today, 22 May 2021. Sally Butler will explore how modern Aboriginal art is connected to visual traditions, including rock art created thousands of years ago.

Exploring Turner, 12 June 2021. Robert Ketton will talk about the life and times of JMW Turner while Catherine Ketton will provide provide a live example of Turner’s painting style.

All lectures start at 3.45 pm at St Mary’s Church, 17 William Street, Tewantin.

Tickets start at $20. Bookings Essential. www.adfas.org.au/societies/noosa

IN THE ARTS

ARTS RADAR

HELEN PEEL GALLERY

A new season brings exciting new exhibitions and Noosa's galleries, studios and arts centres have something for everyone!

NOOSA REGIONAL GALLERY UNTIL 16 MAY 2021 UNVANISHED, KENT MORRIS Depicting the juxtaposition of traditional landscapes and urban development, Kent uses digitally-constructed photographs to tell an important cultural story.

UNDERCURRENT, PETA CLANCY A multi-faceted layer of past and present these landscape works from conceptual artist Peta Clancy use layered photography to interpret a far-reaching history.

OCHRE ENERGETIC ACTIVATION, OCHRE BEE (SARA MOORE) A fascinating cultural connection experience by installation artist Sara Moore who brings to light our connection to the Earth, energy and story.

21 MAY TO 11 JULY WOODFIRED CERAMICS: FLAME PATH Local and international ceramicists with a connection to the Sunshine Coast’s Quixotica Art Space, will examine the importance and impact of the practice of wood-fire ceramics.

9 Pelican Street, Tewantin Ph 5329 6145 noosaregionalgallery.com.au

in its many facets; the diverse roles of the feminine, the surrounding environment, and the sensual experiences of daily life.

LANDSCAPE AS MUSE, VARIOUS ARTISTS Five Fraser Coast artists, Ann Brown, Kerri Harrison, Wendy Talbot, Sheena Walsh and Jo Williams, explore the metaphor of a ‘landscape’ and bring their own distinctive view to this age-old subject.

11a Maple Street, Cooroy Ph 5442 6665 www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au

POMONA RAILWAY STATION GALLERY UNTIL 8 APRIL, BANANA SHED CELEBRATION OF WOMEN ALISON TAYLOR & DEBBIE DODD Honouring women from across the globe through contemplative photography, this display uncovers their stories in a raw and beautiful way.

3 TO 29 APRIL, CARRIAGE ROOM FELT MEMORIES, WOVEN STORIES BELLE ARNOLD Award-winning textile and Fibre Artist explores the ability of felt to capture and weave stories.

30 APRIL TO 3 JUNE, CARRIAGE ROOM

COOROY BUTTER FACTORY ARTS CENTRE UNTIL 2 MAY DID U KNOW, 30 LOCAL ARTISTS This exhibition by 30 local artists will introduce you to our South East Queensland Wildlife, the big, the small, the vulnerable, the endangered and the extinct.

THE STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES TIA CARRIGAN Told in vibrant colours, this exhibition explores the harmful and often unhealthy way we speak to ourselves and how we are all actually just trying to figure life out.

7 MAY TO 13 JUNE LET’S PLAY WILD, LAURA VECMANE & KETAKII JEWSON-BROWN Together these Maleny-based artists explore themes of playfulness and wildness

FOOTSTEPS IN THE SAND, GAIL WILLIAMS Artist Gail Williams illuminates the beauty of the ocean with her breathtaking pastel works featuring coastal landscapes.

10 Station Street, Pomona Ph 5485 2950 www.pomonartgallery.com

NOOSA ARTS AND CRAFTS ASSOCIATION 7 MAY TO 14 MAY SHIFTING SEASONS Featuring a variety of mediums including mosaic, watercolour, and knitting, this exhibition celebrates the dramatic effect that comes with a shift in season.

Wallace House 1 Wallace Drive, Noosaville Ph 5474 1211 www.noosaartsandcrafts.org.au 173

HELEN PEEL GALLERY helenpeelartist.com Phone 0411 511 533

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IN THE ARTS

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ECHOES IN THE Michael Brennan looks at the practices of three indigenous artists whose work connects us with Australia’s revered landscape.

Peta Clancy, Undercurrent 2018-19, inkjet pigment print, 150 x 106cm

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ost of us are aware that Australia’s First People have been identified as the longest living continuous culture on the planet.

Indigenous Australians have lived on this continent for tens of thousands of years, with many estimates suggesting that this continuance could be upwards of 50,000 years. If you believe that the broader Australian population that has unfolded since colonisation has a history with sites that are worth recognising and protecting (think maybe Port Arthur or even the birthplace of the Ashes), then imagine for a moment the extent and the significance of meaningful places that exist that are important to the stories and culture of First Nation’s people.

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that colonisation has created often bear little visual resemblance to what was there before a European incursion. Vast tracts of land have been cleared and concreted and the courses of waterways have been shifted. Three current exhibitions at Noosa Regional Gallery, however, remind us that the presence of First Nation’s culture in the landscape is always there. These artists ask us to look at the environments we’ve manufactured and pay attention to the echoes of First Nation’s culture and history in the landscapes we occupy today.

Peta Clancy is a Bangerang artist living on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country. In 2019 she undertook a residency through the Koorie Heritage Trust which saw her work with Dja Dja Wurrung Traditional 174

Owners to research and develop a series of photographic works which explore and document frontier violence and massacre sites that exist on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. Clancy’s sensitive yet haunting images capture sites of mass murder which are now under water as a result of rivers and creeks being re-routed and damned. These concealed, watery graves reflect the hidden nature of the violence that has been inflicted upon Indigenous Australians as a result of colonisation.

Clancy runs a physical incision through her prints before making them whole again, the scar a symbol and reminder of the trauma inflicted.

Kent Morris is a Barkindji man living on Yaluk-ut Weelam Country. His photographs look at interactions between

IN THE ARTS

Left: Kent Morris, Boon Wurrung (St Kilda) – Red Wattlebird 2017, archival print on rag paper, 120 x 80cm. Right: Kent Morris, Boon Wurrung (St Kilda) – Crow 2017, archival print on rag paper, 120 x 80cm.

These artists ask us to look at the environments we’ve manufactured... native birds and built environments, mirroring and echoing fragments of the compositions he captures to create new forms which reveal the continuing presence of Indigenous culture in the contemporary Australian landscape. Morris gives us striking graphic compositions based in documentary photography which recall patterns evocative of Aboriginal history, knowledge and culture, and its enduring presence in the land.

And closer to home, Sara Jane Moore embraces a multidisciplinary art practice.

A proud First Nation’s woman with connection to Gumbaynggirr peoples, now living on Gubbi Gubbi Country, Moore works with the stuff of

the earth itself, creating an installation in the gallery space which invites viewers to scratch their own marks into ochre applied directly to the gallery wall. The material that falls to the floor is then gathered by the artist in a Coolamon, cycling into a subsequent art work in another space, an historical connection running through the projects and those who add their mark.

These three exhibitions form part of a larger project, highlighting First Nation’s artists and practices across the broader South East Queensland North region. Connecting Stories celebrates the thriving of First Nation’s history and culture across Country. While histories and events – many of which were deplorable – might not be signposted, their latency in the landscape still deserves recognition. These artists help us see the spaces we inhabit through a First Nation’s lens and remind us of the enduring presence of Indigenous history and culture.

WHAT'S ON Peta Clancy, Undercurrent Kent Morris, Unvanished Sarah Jane Moore (aka Ochre Bee), Energetic Ochre Activation Noosa Regional Gallery, 26 March to 16 May 2021 The full Connecting Stories program can be found at www.connectingstories.net 175

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IN SPIRING

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Co-curators and collaborators Alicia Sharples, Amanda Bennetts and Pruedence Swann.

Vibrant and youthful artists set out to disrupt the arts scene.

Deb Caruso was there to catch all the action.

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he second 40 Under 40 Exhibition set out to showcase the young, vibrant and talented art scene in a high-energy exhibition opening at Butter Factory Arts Centre - job done!

Live music, dancers, poets and art demonstrations brought youthful exuberance to art lovers of all ages; food trucks and the Land & Sea and Fortune Distillery bar kept the fans sated; and the exhibition of works by 40 artists aged under 40, amazed all.

Artist, Art Student and Curator Amanda Bennetts created the exhibition and event after being disheartened by the lack of opportunity for younger artists in the region. She is an active campaigner for youth culture to be nurtured, promoted and funded for the benefit of the greater community.

Overall Winner: Becoming Unfamiliar

by Lauren Jones

Together with Butter Factory Arts Centre Coordinater Alicia Sharples and co-creator and fellow artist Pruedence Swann, The Bentley’s 40 Under 40 delivered a diverse and distinctive collection of works covering many disciplines from ceramics and jewellery to printmaking, installation art, photography and new media.

The future certainly looks bright!!

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IN SPIRED

LINDA A EVANS Linda’s ability to paint is in the family blood that emerged when she moved from Singapore to Australia. Painting in any medium, the subjects mostly based on her travel all over the world.

10 Forest Ridge Dr, Doonan Phone 0408 482 411 lindaevans4667

JULIA CARTER

GATHERED FOLK

Internationally-acclaimed artist Julia Carter paints with passion, happiness and joy, layering her works with texture, symbols and vibrant colour.

A shared studio that hosts a variety of creative and educational workshops, Gathered Folk is a stylish space to come together and be inspired.

STUDIO GALLERY 6/33 Gateway Dr, Noosaville Phone 0414 638 096 juliacarterartist.com

STUDIO HIRE & UPCOMING EVENTS 6/41 Gateway Drive, Noosaville beth@gatheredfolk.com

FIONA GROOM

LAUREN JONES

Animal Artist, Fiona Groom has facilitated group exhibitions, art related jobs, painting workshops, art group tutoring and Street Art projects. Available for commissions.

Lauren Jones’ paintings embody an appreciation for the human form, narrative and the materiality of paint.

She has developed a method of capturing the essence of her subject without being overly concerned with realism.

48 Eulinga Court Ninderry 0417447811 fmgfionagroomvisualartist.com

Phone 0439 163 419 info@laurenjones.gallery

HELEN PEEL Helen’s portraiture reveals a talent for reflecting the life in her subjects’ eyes; her paintings bring to life a world rich with colour and radiant light.

31 Shorehaven Dr, Noosa Waters Phone 0411 511 533 helenpeelartist.com

EVERYONE HAS A STORY. Conversations FROM THE SUNSHINE COAST AND NOOSA

WARREN SALTER ART Warren is an artist, painter, sculptor and family man who loves to capture the world how we would like it to look. He interprets and represents the phenomenon of nature on a grand scale.

178 Edwards Street, Sunshine Beach Phone 0437 543 193 warrensalterart.com.au

DINAH WAKEFIELD Dinah’s art is inspired by the light, the colours and the natural beauty of the Noosa region of Australia. Dinah’s paintings are enjoyed all over the world.

42 Lorilet St, Peregian Beach Phone 0419 491 323 dinahwakefield.com 177

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Autumn 2021

IN SIGHT

OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND Paul Bird believes it is time for a reset with the recession-mentality “funk” best left in the rearview mirror.

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antra for 2021: “The recession is over, opportunities abound.”

Repeat: “The recession is over, opportunities abound.”

Have you already done a reset for 2021?

Or are you still living in 2020? If it is the latter then I suggest it is time for a reset.

While I know many people in Australia continue to live with the consequences of the pandemic, the reality is that the economic recession which lockdown/s brought last year, ended last year.

Hard, economic figures indicate that Australia is currently in an economic expansion phase and that businesses are hiring. At the time of writing, this expansion looks set to continue.

That means that we can look forward with optimism and with a mindset of opportunities. Not, continuing recession.

Yes, there are many uncertainties but at this moment the mantra is true.

You might say well that is stating the bleedin’ obvious, mate. Yes, and no.

I want to stress that I am talking about the economy, not the health crisis even though both are inextricably linked.

I am confining myself to the areas which I have been schooled in (hard knocks): business and the impact of broader economic trends on business.

It is easy to create and recite a mantra which reflects life as it is. The hard part is taking that mantra into yourself, allowing it to become fused with your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual posture to influence the way you live your life and how you influence others.

That is the reset I am suggesting needs to happen now.

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abounding – then we risk limiting or cancelling the recovery of 2021.

I am not suggesting some form of positive thinking. I am suggesting that if you are still stuck in 2020 then it is time to move on and join the rest of us in 2021 where a seemingly robust recovery is underway for the majority of Australians.

I have seen economic commentators highlight over the years how Australians tend to talk our national situation down rather than up.

It has been my experience, as someone who remembers the “recession we had to have” of the early 1990s that a mistake we seem to repeat is to underestimate the speed and depth of the economic collapse when it comes but equally to underestimate the timing and strength of the recovery when it emerges.

The “green shoots” of recovery have been with us for many months now.

While the origins of the 1990s recession and the pandemic recession of 2020 are vastly different, the pain and suffering are similar.

Recent conversations have indicated a general optimism about 2021 however the language of defeat and negativity most associated with recession times can easily re-emerge if we allow it to.

It is a perverse human tendency to actually be most comfortable soaking in a bath of self-pity and negative self-talk about how hard things are “out there”.

I am suggesting that the reality of 2021, barring some unanticipated development, is in sharp contrast (in a good way), to 2020.

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jobs are aplenty? How is the national mood formed into a consensus? Is it simply a matter of talking the talk long enough that reality follows or is more concrete action required?

If you were to truly adopt the mantra what would that mean for you, your family, your job, your business, your work colleagues, your staff?

Would it energise you to tap your creative juices? Would it help you make decisions to invest in new skills, new tools, new businesses, new ways of doing things? Innovate?

Of course future certainty is impossible. We must accept that. But staying stuck in the “moment” of the 2020 recession is unhelpful for ourselves and all those we come into contact with.

It has been hard, but it is over.

In order to achieve a true reset it might require a bit of thinking, planning and the development of new habits and routines. It might require access to some people who can help. Reciting the mantra alone is unlikely to get you there.

It might require some effort.

The reality is that the pandemic recession came and went last year i.e. it is in the rearview mirror.

Truly accepting and believing this is a good way to face 2021. Our mindset can be forward-looking and opportunityseeking in nature. Let’s get on with it.

Fight, flight or freeze. It’s only natural.

Some of us might still be frozen by the shock of 2020. Others may have retreated to the cocoon of our home sanctuaries and still be stuck there.

I am suggesting it is time to fight and reset for the recovery of 2021.

“The recession is over, opportunities abound.”

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Explore the Noosa Everglades and Upper Noosa River by canoe, boat, kayak or on foot.

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The Mary Valley rewards with a landscape patch-worked with grazing cattle, macadamia farms, rainforests, endless rolling hills and quaint heritage towns.

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