IN Noosa Magazine | IN28 Winter 2021

I’M YOURS, TAKE ME! ISSUE 28 | Winter 2021

IN NOOSA MAGAZINE | ISSUE 28 Winter 2021

WINTER Awakening

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Editor’s Note

hile the cooler weather normally has me hiding under the blankets or by an open fire with a glass of red in hand, there is way too much happening to hibernate!

Noosa is literally coming ALIVE with the return of the ten-day Noosa Alive arts and culture festival (see page 14) - and we’re planning our own takeover of this event with a special Sunset Sip n’ Paint Soirée (pg 18)!

Horizon Festival is also back with an amazing line up of world-class acts in stunning environments (pg 20); the very best in Classic Cars will come to Hastings Street (pg 26); the Melbourne Cup is coming to Noosa - yes, literally - thanks to a local charity (pg 12); and the Sunshine Coast Business Awards returns to celebrate the INspiring businesses IN Noosa (pg 22)!

Closer to home, we will be busy with three exciting author events (pg 30); a lovely evening to celebrate a local business (pg 120); and Whisky Boy will fire up for a special IN Noosa wine lunch (pg 46). So, get your layers on and get amongst it!

We are more than a magazine so let’s keep in touch: like and follow us on social media, sign up for our free e-newsletter, listen to our Everyone has a Story podcast; and we hope to see you at one of our upcoming events!

Stay warm, stay safe!

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THE TEAM

DEB CARUSO

PAUL BIRD

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 started IN Publishing to connect the community through storytelling and is passionate about working with local businesses and hanging out with her boys John and Maximus.

Paul is the Publisher and co-Director of IN Publishing.

He has enjoyed a successful career spanning almost 40 years working in media and corporate communications industries and more recently in the profit-forpurpose charity and business sector as an Independent Director and Corporate Advisor.

After 30 years in radio, John now runs the Everyone Has a Story podcast and in between being our writer, sanity checker, accounts manager and event MC; he spends time with his first love, recording a daily Drive program for regional radio while also raising his son Maximus.

ALI SMITH

SHONA SMITH

EDWINA CATTANACH

Ali is our go-to girl when it comes to 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.

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.

Edwina has more than 20 years’ experience working in media, marketing, communications, event management and stakeholder engagement.

She loves working with local businesses and looking for collaborative ideas that will help them to achieve even greater things.

CARLIE WACKER

SARAH VERCOE

ELLIE CAPURSO

WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER

DESIGN

Carlie Wacker is a presenter, MC freelance fashion writer and stylist. She is our Fashion Editor for Hello Sunshine Magazine and keeps busy managing our social media pages, not to mention churning out stories regularly.

She recently launched her own range of World of Wacker handmade polymer clay earrings.

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.

Ellie is passionate about visual design and creating a career that is both dynamic and fun.

After completing an Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design in 2020, she is thrilled 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.

MATT GOLINSKI

TONY COX

LESLEY CLOUGH

FOOD

DRINKS

FASHION

A highly regarded chef with a passion for simple, producedriven 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 or as a regular at local food festivals.

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.

Presenter, model, public speaker and accidental reality TV star, Lesley is a multi-talented and self-confessed modern-day renaissance woman. She brings a passion for local labels paired perfectly with a focus on the body positive movement and relishes the role of showcasing fabulous fashion with style and energy.

You may have seen Lesley on your screen from her time in the kitchen on MKR.

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CONTRIBUTIORS HELEN FLANAGAN

JENNIFER SWAINE

TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE

BUSINESS

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!

A born storyteller and connector of people, Jennifer works with a number of SMEs looking after their branding, marketing strategy, communications, PR and events. As Chair of the Sunshine Coast Business Awards, Vice President of the Sunshine Coast Chamber Alliance and a Non-Executive Director of Visit Sunshine Coast, Jennifer proactively engages with local businesses.

KATRINA THORPE

ERIN YARWOOD

WELLNESS

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.

PETE GOODLET

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

MICHAEL BRENNAN

GARDENING

ARTS

Artist, landscape designer and man 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).

The Director of Noosa Regional Gallery has been described as an ‘accidental curator’ as a prize-winning painter and sculptor who 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. Fifteen years later it is still standing and we are lucky to now have him taking the arts to a whole new level in our region.

JACKIE HILLEGERS

NEKITA ROBERTS

MINDFULNESS

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

Jackie holds Mindfulness Workshops, teaches Mindful Photography and is a Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapist & Holistic Counsellor. Her passion is working with children and teens to help them reduce stress and anxiety and increase self-love. She loves to create art and learn about the mind and brain from her Tewantin studio. For workshops visit www.pheatherine.com

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Stay INformed with our e-newsletter: www.innoosamagazine.com.au 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

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DISTRIBUTION: For winter, 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.

Noosa is coming alive! We profile the best and brightest performances plus the full ten-day program for NOOSA alive!

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. IN Noosa Magazine Pty Ltd ATF IN Noosa Magazine, their related companies and officers hereby disclaim, to the full extent permitted by law, all liability, damages, costs and expenses whatsoever arising from or in connection with copy information or other material in this magazine, any negligence of The Publisher, or any persons actions in reliance thereon. Any dispute or complaint regarding placed advertisements must be made within seven days of publication. Inclusion of any copy must not be taken as any endorsement by The Publisher.

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

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44 INTHE KITCHEN We fire up a Chef Q&A with Geoffroy Marcq and profile the next wine IN Noosa Wine Lunch to be held at Whisky Boy.

PROUD WINNERS OF THE 2019 SUNSHINE COAST BUSINESS AWARDS CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

We would like to acknowledge and pay respects to the traditional owners, the Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi people, whose country we create on and we would like to extend our respect to their elders, both past, present and emerging.

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.

Plus discover the winners of the Australian Institute of Architects’ Regional Awards.

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170 IN THE STUDIO Be INpsired by the latest art exhibitions and meet our favourite local artists.

74 INTHE SKIN Discover what is super about serums and how to find the best one for your skin needs.

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82 IN FASHION A winter wonderland of fashion in the Noosa hinterland.

EVERYONE HAS A STORY. Conversations FROM THE SUNSHINE COAST AND NOOSA

IN THE FAMILY Meet the much-loved bench-surfing addition to the Noosa Boathouse family.

PODCAST Download the Everyone Has a Story podcast on all the best podcast platforms. More than 100 interviews with fresh content regularly!

Including: Ryhia Dank, Tony Kelly, Katie Noonan, Dimi Limnatitis, Matt Golinski, Mark Webber, Mayor Clare Stewart + more...

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FIRED UP! Event: An Evening with Malcolm Greenwood Venue: Butter Factory Arts Centre

Potters and lovers of hand-thrown creations joined renowned potter Malcolm Greenwood for an evening of conversation about his career and pottery techniques.

The event was part of an artist-inresidence program with workshops and masterclasses at the Butter Factory.

Malcolm’s wares have been commissioned by some of Australia’s leading restaurants and featured in Vogue Entertaining, Gourmet Traveller and Chef’s Table.

Ann Porcino & Malcolm Greenwood

www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au PHOTOS: ELLIE CAPURSO

AWARDS ALERT! Event: Sunshine Coast Business Awards Breakfast and Launch Venue: Maroochy RSL Savvy business owners and special guests celebrated the return of the Sunshine Coast Business Awards for 2021 with guest speakers including 2019 Business of the Year winner Peter Kuruvita from Noosa Beach House.

Nominations are now open for the prestigious awards of which IN Noosa Magazine were the proud winners of the Creative Industries category in 2019. Nominate today! www.sunshinecoastbusinessawards.com.au PHOTOS: DEB CARUSO

SURF’S UP! Event: Tourism Noosa Networking Venue: Noosa Festival of Surfing, Main Beach Noosa

Tourism Noosa members got their feet in the sand with drinks in hand for the Tourism Noosa Networking night which celebrated the return of the popular Noosa Festival of Surfing to Main Beach.

The ten-day Festival delivered a swag of events in and out of the water and on and off the beach, including the everpopular Dog Surfing. www.noosafestivalofsurfing.com PHOTOS: SHONA SMITH Tag yourself and your friends at our events using #innoosa

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HELLO SUNSHINE! Event: Hello Sunshine Magazine Winter Edition Launch Party Venue: Lisa Curry & Mark Tabone’s Mali Retreat, Crohamhurst PHOTOS: MEGAN GILL

A sunny Sunday soirée saw the launch of Hello Sunshine Magazine and the Hello Sunshine Gin collaboration with Sunshine & Sons at Mali- A Million Star Retreat.

Hosts Lisa Curry and Mark Tabone and special guests enjoyed canapés from The Ohana Group, Heads of Noosa beer and cocktails by Diablo Co. Mark even entertained the crowd with a worldclass and unforgettable performance! @mali.retreat

A GOOD GATHERING Event: The Good Space Studio launch Venue: The Good Space Studio, Noosaville

Photographers, business owners and creatives gathered together to officially open The Good Space, a purposedesigned photographic studio space for hire. Guests enjoyed the winter sunshine as well as coffee from First Batch, Rick’s Bakery pastries and long-overdue catch ups with likeminded creatives! It is indeed a very good space. www.thegoodspacestudio.com.au PHOTOS: DEB CARUSO

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A PLACE IN Noosa can mean many different things to many different people.

John Caruso explores the connection between our cover artist and the place we call home; and how it helped her through a long bleak lockdown.

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he traditional image of winter for us differs greatly from the postcardlike, snow-covered sceneries of the northern hemisphere where rugged up, beanie wearing kids pelt each other with snowballs and snow ploughs clear roads and driveways. In fact, even in our own country, a winter chill in Noosa has a completely different connotation to someone chillin’ in Melbourne.

Anna Bektash was a primary school teacher living and working in the Victorian capital.

“Every time holidays rolled around, if I had enough money saved, I’d escape the cold and head to Noosa, lugging my surfboard on the train heading north and then once I arrived, I’d carry my surfboard around on the local buses because I didn’t have a car,” she said.

“My health was good back then and I’d hike through the National Park, I was young and single and it was such a special time in my life. Those memories have always been special to me,” recalls Anna fondly.

Why have southerners, especially those in the Victorian capitol, earmarked Noosa as their preferred holiday destination?

“For Melbournians, visiting Noosa is like going to another country,” Anna says. “Well, that’s what it’s like for me anyway. The climate is different, the air is different, the water is different. It just feels completely different to Melbourne.”

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Every time holidays rolled around, if I had enough money saved, I’d escape the cold and head to Noosa, lugging my surfboard on the train heading north... unable to do lot of narrative work that required a lot of detail, so I started using a palette knife and my artistic style evolved in a new direction,” she explains.

A call from design house, Greenhouse Interiors offered Anna an opportunity to promote and sell her work online and her hobby developed into somewhat of a full-time career.

Painting had been something that Anna had always dabbled in as a hobby, selling the odd piece now and then and just before the long Melbourne lockdown of 2020 she received some news that was life-changing.

“Just before this happened, I had to quit my job as a social worker because of health reasons so this opportunity was like a gift. Working as an artist was really the only thing I could do,” she explains.

“I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease and that meant I couldn’t hold a brush for long periods of time, and I was

Lyme Disease produces chronic pain throughout Anna’s body and even using a computer can be difficult.

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Anna Bektash “I haven’t lost brain capacity as such, but it does inflame a part of your brain that makes it difficult to process things.

Being able to paint and create and sell my work; it really is a silver lining,” Anna says.

Noosa Nights is the name of the piece featured on our winter 2021 cover.

“The Melbourne lockdown last year happened during winter and my husband

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and I were stuck indoors with two kids and creating this piece really helped me mentally by taking me back to a happier time when I felt free,” Anna said.

“The work represents the end of the day. A day where I’d hiked and surfed and as the night rolled in, I would enjoy a beer or a wine on Noosa Main Beach and I’d have this feeling of contentment,” recalls Anna.

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Noosa Nights by Anna Bektash as featured on our front cover @matte_image @annabektash.art annabektashart.com

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“John was a famous surf photographer from the ‘60s and ‘70s,” she said. “I love all things retro, and John had taken a photo of Noosa, long before there was all this development, and my memory of that old photo has worked its way into Noosa Nights as well. Using the palette knife allowed me to create a lot of texture in the piece, giving the impression that the water was moving.

“I was stuck in Melbourne during that lockdown, seriously unwell, and this work simply reminds me of those carefree healthy days, holidaying in Noosa and carrying my surfboard everywhere I went,” says Anna.

Interviewing Anna for this story and hearing how special Noosa is to others makes me grateful for being able to call this place home.

A Noosa winter is my favorite kind of winter. Wouldn’t you agree?

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15 - 24 JULY, 2021 NOOSA FESTIVAL

10 DAYS OF MUSIC , THEATRE, FOOD & THOUGHT

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2021 PROGRAM DE-LOVELY DUCK ON HASTINGS

DAVID WILLIAMSON AO DINNER

Thursday 15 July - Rococo Noosa, Hastings St, 12noon-3pm, from $125 Delightfully duck-flavoured lunch with complementary wines and world-class entertainment featuring Jazz Legend George Washingmachine on violin and vocals and pianist John Reeves playing Cole Porter’s hits - de-lovely indeed!

Monday 19 July - Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas, 6pm-9pm, from $230.

QUEENSLAND BALLET Thursday 15 + Friday 16 July - The J Noosa, 7.30pm-9.30pm, from $89 Queensland Ballet will reignite your passion for dance with two exclusive performances by Choreographer Natalie Weir and the chance for an onstage conversation with Artistic Director Li Cunxin AO.

BUSINESS FORUM WITH DAVID KOCH Friday 16 July - Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort, Noon–4pm, from $135 Noosa Chamber of Commerce co-hosts a Business Forum with David Koch and Guest Panellists. This insightful event includes a two-course lunch, drinks and Q&A panel focusing on Small Business and coming out of COVID.

CONCERT SPECTACULAR!

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of David Williamson’s incredible career in Theatre, Film and Television with a three-course dinner, premium beverages and a superb string quartet featuring cellist Louise King.

After dinner, get up close and personal as David shares excerpts and insights from his highly-anticipated autobiography, Memoirs.

HIGH TEA WITH BOOFF Wednesday 21 until Saturday 24 July, Lions Park, Noosa Pde. Multiple shows, intimate 10 people per show, daily from 4.15pm, last session 8pm, from $60.

This World Premiere invites intimate groups of ten to share stories, biscuits and laughs as they pour their hearts out over tea with their new and quirky Tim Burton-esque best friend, BOOFF.

AKMAL – UNFILTERED & UNLEASHED! Wednesday 21 July - The J Noosa, 8pm, from $55 Hilarious and unfiltered stand-up comedy at its side-splitting best!

No topic is left untouched in this 18+ event.

Saturday 17 July - Tewantin State School Main Hall, 2.30pm-4.30pm, from $56 This orchestral spectacular will feature international flautist Jane Rutter, 60 musicians from the Noosa Orchestra with a 50-person choir led by Oriana Sunshine Coast Choir Conductors Antoni Bonetti AM and Fay Baker OAM.

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PICNIC IN THE PARK

HEART OF GOLD SHORT FILMS

Sunday 18 July - Noosa Woods, Hastings St, 9.30am-11.30am, from $17 BYO picnic for a fun-filled morning with Unicorn-Pony rides, Dancing, Petting Zoo, Story Telling, Hula Hoop, Circus Workshops and surprise characters!

JAZZ IN THE WOODS Sunday 18 July - Noosa Woods, Hastings St, 12.30pm-3.30pm, from $36 adults; $21 under 15 years, kids under 2 years are free.

BYO picnic and enjoy contemporary, gypsy and traditional jazz from ten of Australia’s top Jazz musicians.

Thursday 22 July - The J Noosa, 8.15pm-9.30pm, from $65 Subversive, sublime and oh-so-talented!

This Cabaret Diva has hypnotised, inspired and seduced audiences worldwide. A Noosa favourite, tickets will sell out quickly!

Friday 23 July - The J Noosa, 8pm, from $20 Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival Enjoy a heartwarming and hand-picked selection of short films covering many genres and paired with post-screening interviews with the filmmakers.

CIRQUE BON-BON Saturday 24 July - The J Noosa, two sessions, 4.15pm and 8.15pm, from $79 Astounding! Spell-Binding! Spectacular!

Be captivated and mesmerised by globally-acclaimed circus artists led by the comedic Mario Queen of the Circus.

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Evie Networks Marquee, Noosa Main Beach.

Enjoy feet-in-the-sand, under-the-stars entertainment in an all-weather, clear-roof marquee with the Boiling Pot Beach Bar featuring local beers, gins and fine wines by Nelson Wine Co and an onsite food van.

NOOSA STARLIGHT OPERA Thursday 15 July, 6pm - 8.30pm, from $59 Relax on the beach as soprano Rachelle Durkin, Tenor Kang Wang and Pianist John Woods ignite your emotions with the joy and heartache of opera classics, duets and musical theatre under the stars.

CANDICE FOX - AUTHOR EVENT Friday 16 July 12noon–2pm, from $37 Join award-winning crime writer Candice Fox as she opens up about her childhood, her journey as a crime writer and her latest book, The Chase.

SEASIDE VIBES - DAY 1 Friday 16 July, 3.30pm – 8.30pm, from $59 Good vibes roll in like high tides at the inaugural Seaside Vibes Music Festival! Get your feet-in-the-sand with sunset grooves from Tijuana Cartel, The Brains Trust, Forrest Run and Felicity Lawless!

SEASIDE VIBES - DAY 2 Saturday 17 July, 3.30pm-8.30pm, from $59 Seaside Vibes returns with more audible bliss starring Nattali Rize & The Black Sistaz, Chocolate Strings, Beauty & The Beats plus Demi Casha.

BLUE – JONI MITCHELL 50TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE WITH KATIE NOONAN AND BEN HAUPTMANN Sunday 18 July -12noon-3.30pm, from $52 Commemorate the 50th anniversary of Joni Mitchell’s landmark album, Blue, with the sublime Katie Noonan and globally-acclaimed guitarist Ben Hauptmann with special guest Jo Davies to open the show.

This is a Covid Safe event. Event details subject to change. Details correct at time of printing. Some events have been omitted as 11 Winter 2021 they are sold-out. For full event details and to purchase tickets head to www.noosaalive.com.au

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Be inspired by imaginative one-of-a-kind cultural adventures and premiere events during 10 days of comedy, theatre, music, literature, ballet, cabaret, feasts, films, beats and sand-between-your-toes, writes Helen Flanagan.

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he multi-arts NOOSA alive! Festival, now technically in its 19th year after a COVID-19-induced pause in 2020, has retained its philosophy of appealing to everyone with affordable tickets, the best talent, and stunning locations.

Expect a few favourites alongside vibrant new and quirky events, including a totally out-of-the-box world premiere.

Ian Mackellar, who was first appointed festival director in 2008, has returned after a short absence and orchestrated an outstanding festival program, assuring something for everyone and celebrating the return of beach events!

As is tradition, the Queensland premiere of David Williamson’s latest masterpiece is part of the program. Alas, Up for Grabs is no longer up for grabs as it has sold-out! Let that be a lesson for you to book your tickets now!

You can still catch David at the David Williamson AO 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner – an elegant affair at View by Matt Golinski featuring a string quartet with award-winning cellist Louise King, a lavish 3-course dinner with premium wines and then after dinner it is up close and personal with David as he shares excerpts from his highly anticipated, no-holds barred autobiography Memoirs.

Hitting the high notes and keeping audiences on the edge of their seats will be Cirque Bon Bon. Diverse technical dancers who have toured the world using comedy and acrobatic skill in a spinetingling spectacle with mind-bending contortion and death-defying feats of strength and precision for one night only!

From the beautiful mind of Clint Bolster, and sure to be the talk of the town comes the world premiere of High Tea with Booff where you can share stories and biscuits and pour out your heart over a cup of tea. This immersive IN Noosa Magazine

work of comic theatre with only 24 sessions for groups of 10 promises to be something between a visit with royalty and popping by to see your strangest and most favourite aunt. An unforgettably dark and sweet slice of Tim Burtonesque brilliance.

Queensland Ballet returns with the gifted Jette Parker Young Artists joining featured company dancers to delight in two breath-taking pieces including new work by resident choreographer Natalie Weir and the chance for an onstage conversation with Artistic Director Li Cunxin AO. The Business Forum Lunch at Noosa Springs includes 2-courses, drinks, guest speaker David Koch and Q&A panellists including Daniel Gschwind, CEO Queensland Tourism; Michael Knox, Chief Economist & Director of Strategy at Morgans Financial Limited; and Michael van Baarle, ABEL Energy.

Rococo Restaurant is hosting De-Lovely Duck on Hastings Street with two courses by executive chef Lance McKenzie and matched with superb wines and entertainment featuring jazz legend, George Washingmachine playing violin and vocals, alongside pianist John Reeves. Cole Porter is on the menu too so no doubt it will be de-lightful, de-licious, de-lovely!

A Concert Spectacular stars inimitable flautist Jane Rutter, 60 musicians from the Noosa Orchestra and a 50-person Oriana Sunshine Coast Choir led by conductors Antoni Bonetti AM and Fay Baker OAM. Performances include Beethoven’s Hallelujah and Offenbach’s Can-Can; to Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera and even Abba’s Dancing Queen.

If side-splitting, unfiltered, stand-up comedy is more your thing, get your laughing gear around Akmal’s latest 12

David Williamson Unhinged, Unfiltered & Unleashed.

No topic is left untouched as he spins comedy gold from his hilarious and unique view of the world.

International cabaret diva Meow Meow returns with her extra special brand of subversive and sublime entertainment which has hypnotised, inspired, and seduced audiences worldwide. Named “cabaret diva of the highest order” by the New York Post, this will sell-out.

Gympie’s favourite Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival brings a hand-picked selection of charming short films to make you laugh, cry and grin for less than the cost of a standard movie ticket. Stick around for interviews with filmmakers after the show with films covering many genres that are ground-breaking, edgy, inspiring, or downright hilarious; so long as they beat with a good, strong heart.

If you go down to The Woods on Sunday, you are in for a big surprise!

Picnic in the Park promises a fun-filled morning for children and heaps of photo opps for parents and friends.

Entertainment includes a petting zoo, unicorn-pony rides, face painting, storytelling, dancing, roving characters and lots more. BYO picnic brunch.

Jazz in the Woods takes care of the afternoon blues with three hours of smokin’ hot contemporary, gypsy and traditional jazz featuring ten of Australia’s top jazz musicians, in conjunction with Noosa Jazz Club.

Wanting more? The Noosa Main Beach Evie Networks Marquee is a mini-festival in itself with live music, literary events and something a bit different– read on!

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rom Opera under the stars and popular bands to literati and a splash or two of beverages to suit, it is toes-in-the-sand time under a stunning clear-roof marquee for four days only in the Noosa Main Beach Evie Networks Marquee.

Ticket prices have been kept affordable to cover entry to the beautifully-styled beach marquee and world-class entertainment. Festivalgoers can then purchase drinks at the beach bar run by Boiling Pot Brewery and featuring the best local breweries and distillers along with a selection of fine wines from Nelson Wine Co. A food van and options to pre-purchase a grazing box will ensure that good food accompanies the good vibes, which will roll in like high tide!

Opening night will host the Noosa Starlight Opera with Metropolitan Opera soprano Rachelle Durkin and tenor Kang Wang accompanied by John Woods igniting emotions of joy and heartache with opera classics, duets and musical theatre.

On a literary note, crime writer Candice Fox offers an insight into her life around prisons thanks to her parole officer father, in her eighth and latest book, The Chase.

A change of pace and it’s time to put feet-in-the-sand, drink-inhand-dancing with the inaugural Seaside Vibes Music Festival kicking off at 3.30pm Friday and Saturday for five hours of live music as the sun sets over Noosa’s Main Beach.

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Bohemian rocker Felicity Lawless will open proceedings with a journey of sound and emotion, characterised by a flashy, Spanish guitar, soaring vocal melodies and hypnotic rhythms; Forrest Run will lay down atmospheric beds with massive hip-hop beats with vocalist Ayla’s saccharine melodies providing the cherry on top; local Duo The Brains Trust will combine luscious soul, glistening vocals and hip-hop attitude into beats that punch out of any sound system with a fusion of deep bass, ambience and classic soul showmanship; and closing out the party will be one of country’s most exciting live acts, Tijuana Cartel with a concoction of multi-layered grooves, splashes of Middle Eastern vocals, lilting Moby-esque soundscapes, Flamenco and slide guitar, trumpet to fuse live and electronic world beats and percussion.

Saturday will start with acoustic folk artist Demi Casha who will combine her heartfelt writing with 70s folk and psychedelic rock; Beauty and The Beats will create an explosion of hip-hop and R&B that features original soulful songs, slam poetry, beatbox and remixed covers enriched by the quartet’s Islander heritage; Nattali Rize & The Black Sistaz is an electric global powerhouse reggae band with rich vocals, tuff rhythms and inspiring lyrics that deliver a positive, interactive, raw and powerful performance; and Chocolate Strings will bring down the house with thumping soul, funk and regge-inspired hits.

commemorations. Join five-time ARIA award-winning artist Katie Noonan and acclaimed guitarist Ben Hauptmann in a nostalgic journey to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Joni Mitchell’s landmark album Blue.

Special guest Jo Davies will deliver sweet soulful sounds to set the scene for a stunning and sublime, seaside session!

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Sunday 18 July, 5pm-8pm Imagine three hours of fun with your feet in the sand as you sip, paint and groove to the tunes of DJ Niki Dé Saint, enjoy a VIP Grazing Box curated by Matt Golinski and a drinks package including fine wines, local gin and local beers.

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SIP N’ PAINT The sun is setting over the magnificent Laguna Bay, there is laughter, banter, fine wine, live music and guests are creating a masterpiece fit for the Louvre - or the loo at home!

Carlie Wacker sets the scene for a Noosa Alive takeover you won’t want to miss.

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s the sun sets on main beach IN Noosa Magazine will take over the stunning Noosa Alive Beach Marquee for an experience you will never forget. We have teamed up with Frida’s Sip N’ Paint for a specially-curated event that is set to get the creative juices flowing and tongues wagging. Take your seat for the exclusive Sunset Sip N’ Paint.

The Frida’s Sip N’ paint experience is by far one of the most fabulous and fun nights out in Noosa (see page 138 to find our why). A guided art class featuring great music, food and wine in a most luxurious setting. For Noosa Alive we will transport the easels, paint palettesand fun to the beach to create one huge art party that surely will set some sort of record!

need to prepare you for an incredibly special and memorable evening.

On arrival, you will be escorted to your studio by the sea, sand between your toes you will indulge in a welcoming Prosecco or your choice of fine wines from the legends at Nelson Wine Co, including French Rosé. If you prefer local gin or have a fave local beer, never fear as it is all included in your drinks packagae. Yes, we have taken care of everything you

Internationally renowned DJ/vocalist and music maker Niki Dé Saint will be on the decks pumping out the art-felt tunes to stimulate our senses and help us dig deep into the right side of our brain. Having worked with some of the biggest names in the business including Groove Armada, Pnau and Vera Blue plus spinning for high end fashion houses in

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Australia and Europe, Dé Saint knows how to bring the good grooves.

Fine art requires a fine food accompaniment and chef Matt Golinski will curate a very special Grazing Box featuring his favourite local flavours and in line with the Slow Food philosophy of good, clean and fair food! Think local cheeses handmade with love; cracker creations; fresh local fruit, pastes and

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beneath this beautiful blood moon tonight you can see the glow from the old lighthouse upon the lone cliff top at the wild headland of a sweeping coastline stretching on for miles past gulfs and straits

With ears full of tunes, glasses full of fine beverages and a grazing platter by your side, the art guides will start us on our journey from blank canvas to Mona Lisa The Sunset Sip N’ Paint Noosa Alive

It is so much fun to see your creation come to life. This is going to be even more memorable to say you created your artwork on the beach at sunset with an epic DJ, amazing food and great friends.

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The qualified art tutors from Frida’s Sip N’ Paint will be on hand to carry us through the process, avoid disaster and encourage laughter!

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With ears full of tunes, glasses full of fine beverages and a grazing box by your side, Frida’s qualified art guides will start us on our journey from blank canvas to Mona Lisa (well, at the very least a finished piece of art).

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Tickets: $129 earlybird bookings by 1st July; $145 until sold out.

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Deb Caruso previews what’s on the horizon for the Sunshine Coast’s leading Arts and Cultural Festival.

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orizon Festival returns to full force in 2021 with a mind-blowing program that promises to be nothing short of spectacular!

adults, such as: Why do you have to go to

mountains of Montville will be delivered

work? How come adults drink to have fun?

by Louise King on cello and Monika

What was life like before the Internet?

Koerner on flute; and as the sun sets

In its sixth year, the Festival will build on its reputation as the premier Arts and Cultural Festival on the Sunshine Coast with a 10-day celebration of the arts, where local and national artists come together to offer vibrant, immersive and entertaining experiences for all ages, from 27 August to 5 September.

beautiful collision of music, people and

Visual art, music, theatre, dance, film and creative workshops, some worldpremieres and Sunshine Coast-firsts with a few cheeky surprises add up to a world-class Festival designed to honour and celebrate the local community with performances at existing event venues, beaches, parks and hinterland spaces.

that will blend ancient Aboriginal

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language and sublime improvisation;

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rock-goddess Sarah McLeod (of The

Final Call will present new works by six

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leading visual artists as their response to

baby-grand piano and the crashing

Climate Change. Installed in the

waves of the ocean at Dicky Beach; an

Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic

afternoon of dreamy music inspired by

Garden, an innovative digital experience

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The festival will pay deep respect to the Traditional Custodians; the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara Peoples, the original artists and storytellers of these lands; with heartfelt events to engage the community with emotive and stirring First Nations’ performances, exhibitions and more.

The Open Air music program will be a place. From sweeping hilltops to hidden lakes and spectacular ocean-scapes, some of Australia’s most loved musicians will deliver intimate concerts in spectacular natural environments.

Highlights include Yirinda at Lake Baroon

Dawn Awakening.

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Kids will delight with shows, activities and workshops to play, make, dance, sing, laugh and learn. Rehearsals are well underway for the Common People Dance Eisteddfod which will result in a storm of sequins, sweat and spandex; and I’ve Been Meaning To Ask You will be a riotous theatrical experience full of questions asked by young people, and answered by IN Noosa Magazine

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over Mount Tibrogargan, Ensemble Beyond Borders will present the World Premiere of Songs of GAIA (a twilight gathering), a poignant cross-cultural music performance that celebrates the rich cultural diversity of our people and the majesty of Gaia (Mother Earth).

The Visual Arts program will immerse

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Scan the QR Code for the full Horizon Festival program or horizonfestival.com.au How To Spell Love each work, artist interviews and insights. Don’t miss the official opening and tour and Final Call Kids program.

Keith Hamlyn’s mesmerising I SEA U ocean portraits captures people’s connection to the sea and will be appropriately installed in Happy Valley.

Celebrate the Queens of comedy with LOL: Ladies of Laughter featuring Australia’s boldest female comedians with no topic off limit. Daring and bold, these women are fierce, fabulous and hilariously funny.

How To Spell Love at Eumundi’s The Store Gallery will combine evocative poetry, dance and a powerful percussive soundtrack in a multi-screen video installation that navigates relationships, identity, culture and place. Mingle with the makers of this triumphant act of personal storytelling on opening night.

For Homegrown talent, Country is Calling curated by Jason Murphy will explore the intricate connection between people and place through the stories of emerging and established Jinibara artists. The culturally-significant Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve with views to the ancestral Glasshouse Mountains plays host for this as well as Mimburi Ninyangurra, capturing the essence of ‘Dreamtime Travellers’ with sculptural installations that explore the flow of cultural knowledge. The ceremonial opening with is not-to-be-missed.

Lungwater by Ruby Donohoe will see a

collision of theatre, dance, audio and sculpture at Maroochydore’s Chambers Island. Hold your breath for this mesmerising performance about a disappearing sea and a disappearing self; and Poetical Inhabitants is an innovative dance-theatre work that considers what makes a house a home.

The centrepiece of the Festival will no doubt be the Wonderland Spiegeltent overlooking the water at Cotton Tree Park. This Sunshine Coast-first will transport audiences to an era of cheek and charm, sass and sophistication within its decadent art-deco walls. The Spiegeltent Garden will be Live & Local with food, drinks and live music while inside another world awaits with everything from the cabaret hooligans of Club Briefs to the heart-stopping acrobatics and aerials of Circus Wonderland – A Mermaid’s Tale; comedy led by Steph Tisdell’s Black Out; the Common People Dance Eisteddfod; handson workshops; and littlies will dazzle at the Disco Rainbow Sparkle Dance Party.

Dawn Awakening at Stumers Creek, Coolum will connect us to country and culture through stories, songs, visual art projections, spoken word and dance.

Directed by Gubbi Gubbi Songman Lyndon Davis with the Gubbi Gubbi Dance Troupe and First Voices Choir, alongside guest artists Songwoman Maroochy Barambah and Joe Geia. What a fitting end to a fabulous Festival!

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CELEBRATING Celebrating Australia’s First Nations people as well as a beloved Australian character is all part of the holiday fun at Noosa Civic, as Sarah Vercoe discovers.

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elebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, NAIDOC Week is an important event for all Australians. Held in July each year and centred around a theme, this year will focus on healing country as celebrations highlight the need for greater protection for our land.

Noosa Civic Marketing Manager Aimee Dodge said it was important that NAIDOC Week be commemorated with First Nations people sharing their culture with the community at the centre.

“We’re incredibly lucky to be welcoming two talented indigenous artists to the centre for NAIDOC Week,” Aimee said.

Popular children’s book author, storyteller and musician Gregg Dreise will be in-centre, celebrating country and culture throughout the week with storytelling and music for children.

A descendant of of the Kamilaroi and Euahlayi people, Gregg is a talented storyteller with an inherent passion for sharing indigenous culture through high-energy performances that use didgeridoo, guitar and comedy.

“We’re incredibly grateful to have Gregg coming to the centre,” Aimee said.

“His approach to sharing indigenous culture with children is fun and educational and we’re delighted to have him share his stories,” she said.

Gregg will be inviting children to learn more about NAIDOC Week, indigenous culture and diversity with interactive dance sessions over three days.

“We’re also excited to welcome renowned artist Ryhia Dank of Nardurna Art for a live painting session,” Aimee said. “People will get to see Ryhia’s artistic process and how she creates her

beautiful artwork.”

You may have seen the colourful work of this talented artist gracing the cover of our sister publication, Hello Sunshine Magazine. Describing her painting as ‘storywork’ Ryhia brings the tales of her ancestors and country to life through her beautiful and provocative artworks. You can also find out more about Ryhia on our “Everyone Has A Story” podcast.

“To see such talent in progress will be a fantastic way to honour NAIDOC Week,” Aimee said.

With two very different yet equally as engaging celebrations at Noosa Civic during NAIDOC Week sharing the importance of our cultural heritage and diversity with young children will be a fun and inspiring experience.

As a hub where locals can shop but also engage in community, Noosa Civic is committed to providing more than a shopping experience. It’s a great place for children to be part of the community, whether that be via the Community Pantry, exhibits featured around the centre or via visiting entertainers.

If your little ones have spent time anywhere near ABC Kids over the last couple of years they’ve no doubt fallen in love with Bluey.

Noosa Civic will be hosting a Bluey Meet and Greet these winter school holidays, with everyone’s favourite Blue Heeler visiting the centre.

“We’re thrilled to be welcoming Bluey to Noosa Civic these school holidays,” Aimee said. “She’ll be here for lots of smiles, photos, and plenty of flossing!

We’ll also have a Bluey colouring station outside Big W.” Tickets are free but with limited numbers so registration is essential.

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ARTIST RYHIA DANK. PHOTO: MEGAN GILL

NAIDOC WEEK GREGG DREISE Storytelling, music and interactive dance sessions.

Monday 5 July, Tuesday 6 July and Friday 9 July, 10am - 11am. Free RYHIA DANK Painting live Thursday 8 July, 10am - 3pm. Free

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN Whakadoo! Bluey is coming!

Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 June.

Five sessions available each day.

Tickets are free with limited numbers.

Registration is essential.

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YOUNG ARTIST AWARD! As part of Noosa Alive!

Don’t miss your chance to win the Noosa Alive Young Artist Award. Using paints, pens or pencils create an A3 or A4 poster of what ‘Nature in Noosa’ means to you. Maybe it’s the ocean, river, parks, people or wildlife?

There are great prizes including a $100 Noosa Civic Gift Card. Entries will be displayed in Noosa Civic Shopping Centre from Monday 28 June with the winners to be announced at the free Picnic in the Park on 17 July as part of Noosa Alive! Entries close on 25 June 2021 so get creating!

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Savvy entrepreneurs know awards are good for business and the return of the Sunshine Coast Business Awards (SCBA) is an opportunity to celebrate the region’s outstanding performers, as SCBA President Jennifer Swaine discovers.

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f there is one thing that defines the Sunshine Coast, it would be our entrepreneurial spirit. From start-ups to established businesses we all understand the importance of connection, collaboration and being agile enough to adapt in order to not just survive but thrive.

The Sunshine Coast continues to be the choice of home for savvy, entrepreneurial businesses from all over the world, affirming our right to be known as the entrepreneurial capital of Australia. In addition, our region contributes $20.37 billion to the Queensland economy and that is set to grow to around $33 billion by 2033!

However, what sets us apart is the way we work together. We embrace innovation, push boundaries and are prepared to share ideas and collaborate – in fact, the Regional Innovation Benchmark Report last year noted that 34.5% of Sunshine Coast innovators collaborate, which is higher than the rest of Australia.

Perhaps that is why, year after year, so many incredible local businesses get behind the Sunshine Coast Business Awards (SCBA) as sponsors, entrants and

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participants. It’s exciting that after a year-long hiatus, the SCBA is back!

enter the Export award if they export internationally.

Delivering the SCBA at a level that is on par with any awards program in Australia is only possible because other organisations and businesses see the value in the awards and throw their support into ensuring we continue to successfully deliver the program.

A highlight of the awards evening, that will be held this year on 13 November at the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre, is inducting businesses who have won three years in a row into the Hall of Fame. In 2019 we saw innovative local company Helimods welcomed into this prestigious club as the 24th inductee.

For the first time in the history of the award’s local energy provider LPE, who also have an incredible story to tell, have thrown their support wholeheartedly behind the awards to ensure as many businesses as possible get the opportunity to be recognised and celebrated.

As the Sunshine Coast continues to grow we will refine the categories this year to ensure we cater for new and emerging industries. As such there are two important changes to the award categories for 2021: Attractions and Tours and Transfers have been combined to a simpler category, named Experiences; and Retail, Trades and Services has been split into two categories, namely Retail and Trades and Services.

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While the awards gala is a night of continuous celebration the evening culminates with the highly coveted Business of the Year. The winner of this category is selected from one of the industry category winners and in 2019 Noosa Beach House Peter Kuruvita was awarded this prestigious title.

Past winners comment that the awards are not something you sit down and complete in a weekend. Entrants can spend weeks thinking about their answers, involving their team in the process and say they are often surprised by how much they have achieved when they take the time to stop and reflect on the previous 12 months.

The awards also see strong connections and collaborations formed via the awards

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We embrace innovation, push boundaries and are prepared to share ideas and collaborate events simply because people stopped, talked and shared ideas on how they could work together for greater success.

Applications for the award are now open and will close on Friday 27 August at 5pm. I strongly recommend you start now and complete a little bit each week to ensure you have more than enough time to prepare and submit an incredible application.

Finalists will be announced on 24 September with all finalists invited to an exclusive Media Masterclass and Cocktail Reception on 14 October.

The Sunshine Coast Business Awards are open to ALL Sunshine Coast and Noosa businesses that have been operating in the region for 12 months or more.

You do not have to be nominated to enter but if you do know an outstanding local business, you can nominate them via the online portal. The impact of nominating a business is incredible and many people have told me it made them feel appreciated and recognised – and that’s before they even win an award!

I encourage everyone to spend the few minutes it takes to nominate an outstanding business – I promise you it will make their day!

The Sunshine Coast Business Awards belong to all of us and provides a platform that allows businesses from across our region to be recognised for their outstanding business efforts – but they are much more than that. The awards give so many small businesses a chance to tell their story.

They share with us the highs and the lows; their wins and losses and what they have sacrificed on their journey to success.

We hear stories that would otherwise go untold and, in telling these stories, we connect on a level that is real and meaningful.

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One local charity is giving talented kids the chance to shine and are harnessing the razzle dazzle of the Melbourne Cup to raise much-needed funds, as Carlie Wacker discovers.

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very child deserves the chance to reach their full potential but sadly there are many in our region that simply do not have the resources or support to succeed in school. That is where one local charity is stepping up to provide the necessities for talented kids in our shire.

Noosa Chances provides scholarships of up to $1,500 per year to students to assist with educational expenses, such as laptops, music lessons, textbooks and art materials. Not only does this organisation financially support the recipients but they continue to do so for the duration of their education, through their tertiary studies until they are employed, subject to an annual performance review.

CEO and founder of Noosa Chances Tara Bell said they were currently supporting 39 talented young people that live or study in Noosa.

“Talents of our inspiring recipients range from all-round academic excellence to the arts to hospitality, including two recipients that received the inaugural Noosa Chances Matt Golinski Hospitality Scholarship this year,” she said. “Both students will have the opportunity to work with Matt at the Noosa Chances Noosa Cup Day and I heard that one of them burst into tears when she heard she was nominated, let alone successful!

“She plans to buy knives - a chef’s most important tool and something she

previously could not afford.”

Recipients of these scholarships are largely high school students as well as several now in first year university including one at UNSW studying Medicine. Each has been personally selected by the school principals of Sunshine Beach and Noosa District State High Schools, who have also verified their families’ financial and personal situation.

“In this way, the means testing component is handled discreetly and sensitively by the schools and us,” adds Tara. “I’m privy to the students’ backgrounds and I can only say how much I’m in awe of their achievements, given their incredibly challenging backgrounds.

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Noosa Chances COO Georgie Cousens; Board Advisor Dr Kristen Baulch and CEO Tara Bell “It is important to emphasise our scholarships are unapologetically merit-based, with the financial hardship criteria merely a filter for selection.”

This makes my heart sing as I have personally seen the self-confidence and skill set grow of one of the recipients in the field of fashion. This human is destined for a big career in his chosen field and with the help of Noosa Chances he will realise this dream. Every kid deserves the chance to shine like this.

Tara is thrilled at the community support for Noosa Chances since its inception in late 2019, including more than $230,000 raised from just three functions.

There are more fundraising events ahead powered by a team of professionals that volunteer their time and mentorship.

Matt Golinski with students Sophie-Lee Gray and Elizabeth Wheatley

Noosa Chances have two signature annual fundraising events including a Gala Dinner and Noosa Cup Day. This year they are adding a Racing Fashion lunch to the line-up in the lead in to the Spring Racing Carnival.

In even more exciting news this innovative fundraising co-op have just announced the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) selected Noosa Chances to host the 2021 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour in our region – yes, the cup is coming to town! The Tour is scheduled to visit Noosa on Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th of October.

This is such a brilliant coup, testament to Tara’s tenacity and an awesome chance for the community to come together for the grand tour of the Melbourne Cup. Giddy up Noosa! www.noosachances.org.au

UPCOMING EVENTS Noosa Cup Racing Lunch, Friday 27 August Gusto Restaurant, $175pp Three courses, arrival champagne and wine Noosa Cup Day, Sunday 3 October Champagne Garden, Sunshine Coast Turf Club, $250pp 5-course menu by Matt Golinski, premium wines including 2x Pol Roger bottles per table, race book and free bus from Noosa.

2021 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour October 3 and 4 Gala Dinner, Saturday 27 November Noosa Waterfront Restaurant, $250pp A degustation with 5 local celebrity chefs, fine wines and Veuve Cliquot on arrival.

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Hop on a flight to one of these revered wine regions for a true wintertide where you can relish in creature comforts with a tipple in-hand. Sarah Vercoe explores the regions that you can now fly direct to from the Sunshine Coast Airport and consults our resident-Sommelier Tony Cox on the world-class wines to be discovered.

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t’s a tall tale that wine lovers need to jump a 20+ hour flight to Europe to experience a fine wine. The truth is, some of the tastiest tipples can be found south of the Equator just a few hours’ flying time from the Sunshine Coast.

From the undulating terrain of the Barossa Valley to the burgeoning wine scene of Waiheke Island, there’s a multitude of wine country to sip your way through. Here we share three resplendent wine regions where you can rug up next to the fire, sample a fine wine or two and enjoy an experience beyond the cellar door, all within a few hours flying time of the Sunshine Coast:

HUNTER VALLEY VIA NEWCASTLE “A destination to gorge on the finer things in life, this is a place to indulge the senses,” Tony says. “Wine country here is endless with seven sub-regions and plenty of wine trails. One of the oldest wine regions in Australia, there are over 100 cellar doors decanting the best in both whites and reds.

“A blend of boutique wineries and well-known drops with a focus on organic and biodynamic growing. The Hunter is renowned for crisp semillon and medium-bodied shiraz. But there’s more to explore here with an abundance of varietals to tempt you.”

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A destination to gorge on the finer things in life, the Hunter Valley is a place to indulge the senses. the best of the lot, the foodie trail is just as much a reason to visit as the wine.

Here are some of the must-visits: KRINKLEWOOD BIODYNAMIC VINEYARD Located in the Broke Fordwich subregion the cellar door, constructed in the style of Provence, features local cheeses with an assortment of condiments to complement the low intervention biodynamic wines.

AUDREY WILKINSON VINEYARD Boasting panoramic views from prime position in the Brokenback Mountain Ranges, Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard has sweeping 360-degree views across the Valley and more than 150 years of winemaking expertise are explanation enough for the fine drop that comes out of their colonial style cellar door.

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world-class wine regions to explore: Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale with the stunning Adelaide Hills wedged in between for good measure.

“Barossa is Australia’s most famed wine region with vino flowing from this revered land for over 150 years,” Tony says. “Though steeped in wine-making history, with the longest lineage of grape growing families in Australia, a new generation of winemakers are making a mark with a focus on organic and biodynamic growing.”

Over the hills and not so far away you’ll find McLaren Vale, an equally-impressive wine region with a side of coastal flair.

“McLaren Vale has a diverse range of terroirs, with continuation of the Adelaide Hills behind providing elevated sites and more perfumed wines,” according to Tony. “ The region has traditionally focussed on the same key grape varietals as the Barossa, namely shiraz, grenache and mataro. The last two decades however has seen the emergence of Italian varietals like sangiovese, fiano, barbera and nero d’avola to name a few.”

In addition to Wirra Wirra with its eponymous Church Block red, and Michael Hall Wines with great chardonnay and pinot Noir from the Adelaide Hills, be sure to drop into: YALUMBA WINES “This satisfies two passions: history and wine. Located in the postcode-pretty hamlet of Angaston, they are one of the

IN THE AIR few wineries to have their own cooperage,” Tony says. “Adept at shiraz, grenache and mataro they also make stunning Riesling from high in the Eden Valley and are the pioneers of viognier in Australia. See page 66 for more detail.

D’ARENBERG WINES “D’Arry’s Original is a stalwart wine for the region,” says Tony. “D’Arenberg has a massive array of varietals and two standout dining options: the relaxed d’Arry’s Verandah and the more modern and avant garde Cube.”

WAIHEKE ISLAND VIA AUCKLAND An easy day trip from Auckland, Waiheke Island is renowned for pristine beaches, outdoor adventures, sumptuous eats and beautiful vineyards – around 40 of them shroud the island’s centre.

“For those who enjoy classic cabernet and Bordeaux-style blends, Waiheke Island is a slice of heaven - credit to Dave Dobbin, for those of you old enough to remember,” Tony muses.

There are plenty of bays nestled into the island’s craggy crevices with boutique accommodation sitting cliff-side where you can pause to take in sweeping views.

Again, here’s the pick of the drops:

MAN O’WAR VINEYARDS Located on the eastern fringe of the island, Man O’War has a dramatic coastal backdrop with a beachfront wine tasting room, the only one in New Zealand.

Nibble on olives, cheese, charcuterie or pizza and savour syrah, chardonnay and cabernet blends to name a few.

STONYRIDGE VINEYARD Among the oldest vineyards on the island, Stonyridge specialises in Bordeaux varietals. Their top wine, Stonyridge Larose, is a classic cabernet-dominant blend and perhaps New Zealand’s most collectible wine.

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CONCOURS CULTURE

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Expect extraordinary, rare, desirable and valuable collector cars at the Noosa Beach Classica event this September, writes Helen Flanagan.

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n a three-day celebration of classic motoring, the inaugural Noosa Beach Classica, the first event of this calibre in Queensland and in the style of the famed Concours d’Elegance dating back to 17th-century France where prestigious vehicles are displayed and judged - a “competition of elegance” if you will.

Noosa’s event will certainly give

enthusiasts a chance to join aficionados and marvel at more than 100 exquisite and eye-catching automobilia from around Australia.

Hastings Street will be closed to traffic for four hours and transformed into a ‘concours-style’ evening. Taking centre stage will be the stars of the show angle-parked, under lights and with

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information boards with pertinent technical and historical facts.

Jazz bands and street performers will add to the festivities with everyone including families, encouraged to join in.

Stroll the boulevard, enjoy the ambience, wine and dine at sidewalk (also beachside) restaurants, cafés, and bars, and visit ice creameries and gelaterias

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Porsche 356 Cabriolet 1963

Noosa Beach Classica will also be celebrating 60 years of Jaguar E-Type, with a display of E-Types from every decade since its release... under a stunning spring sky.

E-Type with a display of E-Types from

Multi-marque classic and modern exotic cars making appearances so far include the who’s-who of wheeling glory: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang from the 1968 film; a Mercedes Cabriolet 1935; Ford GT40, a limited production vehicle from the Ford factory; Brabham open-wheeled race car, constructed by Sir Jack Brabham circa 1965; Fiat Dino 1967; Ferrari Dino 246GT 1972; Lotus Esprit Turbo 1989; Frazer Nash Le Mans Replica 1951; Bristol 401 Prototype 1948; Citroen SM 1973; Maserati Quattroporte 1995;and a Ford Lincoln Continental Mark 111 1970. Quite the lineup already!

every decade since its release in 1961 -

The Noosa Beach Classica event will also be celebrating 60 years of Jaguar

you can fill in an Expression of Interest

undoubtedly one of the most desirable models in the history of motoring.

Vice president of the Noosa Beach Classic Car Club and Noosa Hill Climb Bruce Anderson said the event promised to be an action-packed weekend including the Beach to Hinterland Tarmac Tour, a unique opportunity for more cars to participate in a journey of more than 100 kilometres, before stylishly arriving for lunch and an awards’ presentations.

If you would like your classic car to be part of the Noosa Beach Classica event, form at www.noosacarclub.com.au

NOOSA BEACH CLASSICA DIARY MARQUES Friday 10 September, 5pm–7pm Classica Welcome Cocktail Reception at Locale Noosa with more than 100 car owners.

Entrants-only function.

Saturday 11 September, 4pm-8pm Noosa Beach Classica on Hastings Street A rare opportunity to enjoy Hastings Street as a concours-style display with more than 100 unique and classic cars. Free event.

Sunday 12 September, 8am-4pm Noosa Hinterland Tarmac Tour From Hastings St to the Hinterland capturing the beauty of Noosa’s hinterland arriving for lunch and award presentations. Entrants-only function.

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GIVE THE GIFT OF NOOSA

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IN THE BOX

Noosa

UNBOXING

Unboxing is a social media trend – the art of filming the opening and unwrapping of a parcel. Carlie Wacker gets excited at the opening of an envelope, so we knew she was the right person to unbox a few of Noosa Gift Co’s hampers!

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t is true, the sound of a delivery driver pulling up, the doorbell ringing, the receipt of a lovely parcel is thrilling to me so settling in to unbox a world of Noosa goodies is a dream come true.

Noosa Gift Co have curated bespoke, eco luxe gift boxes full of the finest products sourced from Noosa and the Sunshine Coast. This guarantees the lucky recipient will unbox a uniquely local experience and discover incredible businesses that call our region home. I am constantly surprised to discover new businesses doing innovative and cool things in my backyard - and you know by now that I also love surprises!

This is a special experience from the get-go. The box is SO Noosa. Every element of unboxing these hampers has been carefully considered. From the opening message declaring “Paradise Has Found You”to the branded stickers delicately securing the signature ocean swell print tissue paper designed by much-loved local artist Cass Deller; what lies beneath makes my heart beat a little faster. Gosh, I love a parcel.

I can smell the salty air and hear the water lapping the shoreline at Main Beach...

Lifting the lid on The Hastings gives me immediate ‘G&Ts at First Point at Sunset’ vibes. The Noosa Gin by Fortune Distillery features bright playful Noosa icons encompassing beautiful smallbatch botanical gin that pairs perfectly with the tonic water by the original soft drink producers, Wimmers. The cherry on top is, in this case, dried limes from Mary Valley Food Co that add the zest to your zippy little sunset sip. The gourmet salted nut mix from Nutworks round out what is one of the most popular boxes in Noosa Gift Co’s range. Bottoms up!

orange peel from Buderim Brews; First Batch Coffee’s Noosa Blend and the Suzie June drinking chocolate has me awake and ready to take on the day. Add Plastic Free Noosa reusable water bottles; High Noon organic zinc cream to keep your skin safe and happy; gourmet mixed salted nuts from Nutworks to fill your belly plus little gold balls of caramelised macadamia nuts by KOKOPOD and my heart is full. Caramelised balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil from Fat Hen Farm and Little May Pantry dukkha pair perfectly and the whole box screams “hello vacation in the best place in the world”.

Next in play is the Noosa Sunrise and I feel a warm Noosa hug as I open this treasure chest of morning rituals. Put the kettle on ‘cos the scent of the Sunny Coast tea blend with calendula, cinnamon and

The Weekend Laguna is my next unboxing delight and this one is “good times and great weekend memories”.

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the centrepiece of this box. Pop the bottle it’s time to party – the beverage selection includes Land & Sea’s First Point Pale Ale and Japanese Rice Lager teamed with a Goose On The Loose salami, Woombye Cheese Triple Cream Brie, Ugly Duck Quince paste and Silver Tongue Foods’ Smokey Sea Salt sourdough crackers. KOKOPOD’s orange and fennel dark grazing chocolate finishes offer this party in a box!

I am putting my hand up to unbox anything else for Noosa Gift Co because every reveal contains the best of this place and Noosa has my heart. Noosa Gift Co – you have nailed the essence of Noosa in a gift box – I can smell the salty air and hear the water lapping the shoreline at Main Beach as soon as I open one of these precious packages!

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ALL ABOUT IT

The River Read owners Nat and Lucinda

One dynamic duo are bringing the big guns of literature to town for a series of intimate events where book lovers will revel in the chance to get up close and personal with award-winning, best-selling authors. Carlie Wacker invites you to read all about The River Read events floating our way.

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he River Read series of literary luncheons and sunset soirées are yet another way local businesswomen (and sisters) Natalie Webster and Lucinda Morley are bringing the buzz to the growing hub of Noosaville.

This dynamic duo own and run The River Read which has long been a haven for booklovers. From its origin in what was sleepy Noosaville more than 20 years ago, to a much-loved book and coffee nook in the bustling riverfront shopping and dining precinct of today.

“My sister Nat and I have realised a dream of combining our varied professional experience and passion for books and coffee to create a hub for lovers of delicious coffee, great reads and beautiful gifts and paper products,” says Noosa born and bred co-owner Lucinda who bought the business from her mother-in-law 12 years ago.

In more recent years, the sisters have been proud to bring best-selling authors to Noosa, joining forces with neighbouring restaurants and publishing industry contacts to create exciting and exclusive events for the local community.

“These events have been a fantastic way to bring together book lovers, have them engage with their favourite authors, or introduce them to authors they may not have been familiar with - all while enjoying some of the best food that Noosaville has to offer,” says Lucinda. “The response from locals has been overwhelming, with the last two book launch events selling out.

“It’s great to be part of the IN Noosa Magazine

metamorphosis of Noosaville. To be able to bring high profile authors to our town and work with our neighbouring restaurants is a true privilege.”

In the coming months there are some brilliant literary minds coming to town including Michael Robotham who returns after a sell-out luncheon in 2020 where we got to pick his brain about novel Good Girl, Bad Girl which went on to win Michael his second prestigious UK Gold Dagger Award (he is the only Australian to win this gong twice). During that lunch we found out a whole lot more about the former investigative journalist who has worked across America, Australia and Britain; and with clinical and forensic psychologists. His work has helped police investigate complex, psychologically-driven crimes.

It’s no wonder Michael’s 2004 debut thriller, The Suspect, sold more than one million copies worldwide and another book, The Secrets She Keeps, was adapted for television last year.

Michael will bring the banter and new book When You are Mine to Frenchies Brasserie. This pulse-racing standalone thriller shares the story of Philomena (Phil) McCarthy who has defied the odds to become a promising young officer with the Metropolitan Police, despite being the daughter of a notorious London gangster. Called to the scene of a domestic assault, she rescues a bloodied young woman: Tempe Brown, the mistress of a decorated detective. The incident is hushed up but Phil has unwittingly made a dangerous enemy 30

SUNSET DRINKS WITH SOPHIE GREEN

Friday 20 August, 5pm

The River Read, 3/203 Gympie Tce, Noosaville Join the delightful Sophie Green and special guest host Carlie Wacker for a glass of bubbles and a chat at the intimate Noosa launch of her latest novel Thursdays at Orange Blossom House. $25pp includes a glass of bubbles and canapés. To book, phone 5473 0483. with powerful friends. Determined to protect each other, the two women strike up a tentative friendship. Tempe is thoughtful and sweet and makes herself indispensable to Phil, but sinister things keep happening and something isn’t quite right about the stories Tempe tells.

When a journalist with links to Phil’s

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MARK BRANDI LITERARY LUNCHEON Tuesday 27 July, 12noon Whisky Boy Noosaville Best-selling author Mark Brandi is best known for his award-winning novels Wimmera and The Rip. Hear from this powerful voice in Australian fiction at the Noosa launch of his latest work of fiction The Others with guest host John Caruso. $70 pp include 2 course lunch and glass of wine. Bookings essential, call 5473 0483. father and to the detective is found floating in the Thames, Phil doesn’t know where to turn, who to blame or who she can trust. Word is that this is Michael finest page-turner yet!

Whisky Boy Noosa will host the next Literary Luncheon to launch Mark Brandi’s latest novel, The Others. Mark graduated with a criminal justice degree and worked extensively in the justice system, before changing direction and

deciding to write. His bestselling novel, Wimmera, won the coveted British Crime Writers’ Association Debut Dagger and was named Best Debut at the 2018 Australian Indie Book Awards and his second novel, The Rip, was published to critical acclaim. Originally from Italy, he grew up in rural Victoria and his latest unforgettable novel explores the darkness in our world with the light only a child can find. The Others explores the life of Jacob who, on his eleventh birthday, receives a diary from his father in which he is to write about things that happen; about what he and his father do on their farm; about the sheep, the crop, the fox and the dam. But Jacob knows some things should not be written down; some things should not be remembered. All too soon, Jacob will learn that sometimes people do the most terrible things. Another thriller from this fascinating writer.

A change of pace will see The River Read host a sunset soirée to launch Sophie Green’s latest novel Thursdays at Orange Blossom House. This intimate event will be your chance to get inside the mind of this nostalgic Australian writer who has a delightful way of bringing Australian decades to light in a wistful way. Her newest novel is set in Cairns in the 1990s and is another example of her exceptional talent to reference events, flora and fauna, and social mores of the time. This is a multi-generational saga of women united by a common desire: to overcome loneliness and find friendships that will sustain them through life’s ups and downs. You may have read Sophie’s debut novel, The Inaugural Meeting of the

Fairvale Ladies Bookclub. It was a Top Ten bestseller as was The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming Circle. We cannot wait to meet Sophie and chat about her new book praised as being “A tender, heartwarming read” with one critic claiming that “Reading this book was like snuggling beneath a warm beach towel after a bracing dip”. Indeed!

Book in for one or all of these extraordinary events brought to you by The River Read.

LUNCH WITH MICHAEL ROBOTHAM Friday 9 July, 12noon Frenchies Brasserie Noosaville Best-selling Michael Robotham and special guest Carlie Wacker will be talking all things Crime Fiction and the release of his highly anticipated latest psychological thriller When You Are Mine. $70 pp include 2 course lunch and glass of wine. Bookings essential, call 5473 0483.

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EVERYONE HAS A STORY. Conversations

FROM THE SUNSHINE COAST AND NOOSA

MORE THAN 100 CONVERSATIONS TO BE DISCOVERED — NEW STORIES WEEKLY

Including: Mark Webber • Katie Noonan • Caroline Hutchinson • Matt Golinski • Tony Kelly • Wes Carr and more...

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IN YOUR EARS

AND A GOOD, ER, POD! Have you listened to any good podcasts lately? That’s something you might be hearing more of as podcast awareness, listenership and investment continues to increase.

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ne of my great joys from working in the radio industry has always been the opportunity to meet and interview people. People from all walks of life, stars from the music industry, film and television and high achieving sport’s stars. However, the stories that stay with me long after the edits have been made and the content is produced are the stories from everyday people.

fascinating lessons and learnings revealed in Tony’s episode of Everyone Has A Story, is how he and his team navigated uncertain times and why, when the lockdown was lifting, did he jump into even more hospitality opportunities while many others were still catching their breath?

The inspiration for our podcast, Everyone Has A Story, came from a bloke called Andrew Urban who conducted a series of interviews with random people on the streets, and his program, Front Up screened on SBS many years ago.

Dimitris Limnatitis is another local who has an amazing story to tell. After serving his compulsory military duties in the Cyprian army, Dimi and his family moved to Australia where the ‘dole’ was a foreign concept. A cabinet maker by trade, Dimi picked up work where he could and his years of military service developed the resilience and instincts he utilizes in business today. There’s been many low-points and challenges, however Dimi relishes the opportunity to tell you how he turned those moments around and how his Diablo Co brand is going from strength to strength.

I wanted to do the same here with the people that call Noosa and the Sunshine Coast home and although a common reaction by potential interviewees when first approached is “I’m pretty boring” or “I don’t have much to say that’s interesting”, once you scratch the surface, amazing stories reveal themselves and in some small way, my hope is that these stories, as varied as they are, will resonate and inspire.

We’ve got about a hundred episodes of Everyone Has A Story to share and I wanted to introduce you to a handful of guests recently added to our free podcast.

Restaurateur and entrepreneur Tony Kelly is a name that many may be familiar with, starting out with the iconic Wine Bar in Maroochydore nearly 20 years ago. From there Tony grew his brand and his business, diversifying into Asian flavors, burger joints and even donuts! His businesses were riding high until COVID-19 hit last year and the

Lisa Curry and her husband Mark Andrew Tabone are the two most recent additions to our Everyone Has a Story podcast with separate but equallyincredible stories to share.

Lisa, a name we’ve grown up with, talks about seeing Shane Gould swim at the 1972 Olympics in Munich and wanting desperately to follow in her footsteps.

Lisa’s life has been a series of highs and lows, from her record-breaking achievements in the pool to the loss of her daughter Jaimi last year.

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...once you scratch the surface, amazing stories reveal themselves and in some small way... that the two of them are ‘chalk and cheese’ with her energy invested in her businesses including, Healthy, Happy, You, and Mark entertaining fans of the ‘60s and ‘70s with his shows which include tributes to Elvis, John Lennon and Tom Jones.

The latest episodes of Everyone Has A Story are free to stream wherever you get your podcasts from and the archive is there for you to explore for free as well.

If you listen via Apple Podcasts, Whooshkaa or Stitcher, please rate and review our pod and share your favourite interview discoveries on social media if you think there’s others that might enjoy an episode or two.

And if you know somone who would be good to talk to, let me know at john@inpublishing.com.au - after all, everyone really does have a story!

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he late Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen was once quoted as saying that he could gauge the state of the Queensland economy by simply looking out the window of his Brisbane office and counting the cranes that hung above the city, building the office towers and hotels that were needed to fill the demand in a fast-changing town.

The same rule could be used in Noosa, but by walking the streets and counting how many new restaurants and bars have been popping up; if we’re in an economic downturn, someone forgot to tell the people who are choosing to open these establishments, and the customers who are more than happy to spend up to eat and drink in them.

The whole town is buzzing, and I don’t think anyone takes for granted just how lucky we are to be moving freely about enjoying ourselves, or underestimates

just how quickly that could all change.

Pointing our phone at a squiggly little square everywhere we go has become a way of life, and it’s a small sacrifice to make to maintain our freedom - and potentially keep each other safe.

The iconic Noosa Eat & Drink Festival returned this year, albeit on a slightly smaller scale and sadly without some of our regular Victorian foodie friends being involved; and our annual festival of culture, Noosa Alive is back in full force this July.

Music, theatre, art, literature and food all intermingle to produce a 10-day extravaganza of some of the most creative and talented people in the country. Other events and festivals are also charging ahead with tickets selling out quickly to a public that is hungry for more and wanting to support those who are bold enough to step up and make

things happen.

Mild, sunny days lend themselves to visiting markets, picnicking on a blanket beside the river or in the National Park, or going for long country drives through the stunning Noosa hinterland.

The farm gate culture is flourishing in the region, giving visitors direct access to some of the best produce available, and a bit of an education at the same time.

And if mead, gin or craft beer are your passion you could almost make a month of it exploring all the drinking options Noosa and its surrounds has to offer.

With an average temperature range between 11 and 22 degrees Celcius during winter, there’s really no excuse to stay inside during our ‘colder’ months, whether its early morning walks, late night cocktails or a lunchtime surf that makes you happy, get amongst it!

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GOODBYE GRENNY

After 25 years owning Grenny’s on the Noosa River, Grenville & Amanda are retiring and handing the reins over to new owners. All the best and thanks!

NEW NOSH

MilkBar Grocer in Hastings Street’s Bay Village is not your average local grocer. Gourmet deli items, fresh flowers, quality produce, First Batch Coffee, perfectly flaky pastries and curated pantry staples. Love it!

Humble on Duke in Sunshine Beach is new and fresh with owners Stacey and Jade already receiving a Slow Food Noosa Snail of Approval for its menu full of local and seasonal fare.

Book early as the 14-seats are in high demand!

Also in Sunshine, O-Ren Brewhouse has moved into the former Sum Yung Guys site with the SYG team loving their new locale on Weyba Road. Herbert has seamlessly filled the plant-based foodie scene in Noosa Junction with Leon and Alex focusing on organic, foraged ingredients and next-level cocktails in Arcadia Street.

Next door, you’ll find Bird is THE word in delicious free-range charcoal chickens (see page 52) and perfect potatoes.

Hook me up!

WELCOME BACK

Noosa Boathouse’s much-loved Sunset Bar just reopened after a stunning facelift to match the spectacular sunsets and creative cocktails.

Noosa Italian Restaurant is back in business at Noosa Harbour with a fresh look and delicious , traditional Italian food river-side!

WITH GUSTO

Weekdays at Gusto Noosa include a $29 lunch special including a glass of wine; $39 dinner special including their famous duck pie with a glass of shiraz; or enjoy five courses and two hours of rosé on Saturdays for $75; or a $39 Sunday roast pork with THE best crackling and superb sides.

SUNDAY ROAST

Also dishing up a Sunday roast with the most, is Whisky Boy with a delicious take on the traditional fare with delectable dishes like Apple slow-roasted pork shoulder, Wagyufat roasted potatoes, and fennel coleslaw.

Stop by or pick up a roast for two but be quick as there are limited numbers!

NEW GIN! Dimi of Diablo Co has created a Mediterraneanflavoured gin paying homage to his homeland.

Discover it at the Diablo Oasis Bar behind the Big Pineapple in

Woombye. Name the gin and win!

See Page 64 and hear Dimi’s story on our “Everyone Has a Story” podcast!

Neighbouring Sunshine & Sons have a bigger Tasting Terrace so you can linger longer and find out about special edition labels in collaboration with the likes of Paul Kelly and Raelene Boyle

DUMPLING LOVERS Rejoice! Asian street food restaurant Exotic Tea and Tonic House are now doing dumplings!

Standout flavours include red duck curry gyoza with spicy peanut & coconut sauce; and pork & ginger gyoza with ponzu.

Paired with a clean and fresh gin cocktail and you have yourself a delicious duo!

one lucky Melbournian.

JR SUPERSTARS! Goldie and the Green Grocer in Peregian Springs are playing their part in the future of the hospitality industry with its Junior Superstars Masterclass.The first session worked on customer service and the art of carrying drinks trays with role plays, minimal pressure and lots of support. Super!

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WE’RE HOOKED! Kirk and the team at Off the Hook Takeaway have introduced Disco

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MISO GOOD

East meets West with Mamoru Kondo releasing Waran - a range of handcrafted and fermented Japanese miso dressings made here in Noosa.

LOVE LOCAL

We’ve teamed up with Noosa Gift Co to send a LOCAL NOOSA gift box packed with Dingo Creek Wine, beer from Land & Sea, gourmet goodies from Nutworks, Fat Hen Farm, Little May Espresso and KOKOPOD Chocolate; High Noon Zinc and our latest edition are also in the parcel of love going to

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Chip Rolls! You can buy them online and they are planning world domination to be the next Noosa Export! Right on!

DON’T MISS!

Our next wine lunches are coming up! Just added is the Whisky Boy wine lunch on Friday 13 August with a focus on natural and biodynamic wines, including an intriguing orange wine - all perfectly matched with superb food. Three courses with wine and a welcome Bizarro 37

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IN THE COUNTRY

TWO DAY SELF-DRIVE TOUR EVENT Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August Each farm has a unique experience!

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Salmon Lookout – Wolvi Mountain Mothar Mountain Rock Pools

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If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to get your food from paddock to plate take a drive along the Cooloola Farm Trail. Matt Golinski takes us on a Slow Food tour through the region.

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hen we pick up a punnet of strawberries at the supermarket and pop them in the trolley it’s easy to forget what it took to get them there.

We don’t generally consider who germinated the plants at the nursery; who prepared the rows at the farm and got those plants into the soil; who got up before sunrise every morning to work their way along the rows, selectively picking the ripe red fruit and sending it into the packing shed where other people gently place them into their punnets, all before they are driven to the shops for us to conveniently purchase.

It’s easy to take the food we buy for granted, that is until we have an opportunity to visit a working farm and see exactly what’s involved in getting that produce from the ‘paddock to the plate’.

For the past couple of years, a group of likeminded producers in the Cooloola region, west of Gympie, have created exactly that experience, welcoming people onto their farms over weekends in May and August to give them an insight into their businesses and their lives.

The Cooloola Farm Trail consists of six very different producers, all within 10 minute’s drive of each other, and guests are encouraged to visit any or all of the farms over the weekend and stay as long as they like at each.

All are members of a recently established Slow Food Community in the area, driven by passionate Slow Food advocates Jason and Kim Lewis of Cooloola Berries.

As well as wanting to provide a great day out for people of all ages who have an interest in food and agriculture, the members have an opportunity to

educate their visitors on what steps they are taking to follow the Slow Food principles of good, clean, fair food and encourage them to consider those principles when they are making choices about how and what they eat.

The itinerary includes a visit to the tiny Kin Kin State School in Noosa’s hinterland, a very successful example of a Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden school. Growing good chemical-free food, learning how to cook it well and enjoy the sharing and conversations around eating has become an important part of this school’s curriculum that it is widely regarded as a blueprint for other schools to follow.

From worm farms and beehives to picking and serving the vegetables they’ve grown from seeds; the kids proudly show you around with expert knowledge.

The trail also includes a family run coffee plantation where you can see the process of how those bright red beans get magically transformed into a rich dark brew.

Noosa Black is the Noosa region’s only commercial coffee farm. Walk amongst the trees with a cup in your hand and learn about what’s involved in making your 100%-local latte.

Geoff and Zelda at Purity Essential Oils grow native botanicals on their property and turn them into liquid gold to use in their skincare products and handmade soaps. See the fascinating process of turning these powerful healing trees into a pure organic essence.

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It’s food for thought in the truest sense of the phrase... roasts right there on the farm, and indulge in one of her famous macadamia biscuits, cakes or slices in a little café surrounded by the orchard.

David and Jeanette Wilson teach the fine art of grafting and propagation at Rossmount Nursery and Rural Retreat, where they tend to a range of exotic fruit trees that are an important part of the region’s food production.

And finally, Cooloola Berries offers families the chance to walk through ravishing rows and experience the joy of picking and eating a strawberry straight off the bush. They also have plenty of food and drink options, including berry ciders, cheese platters, burgers, and at lunchtime Jason brings out the big paella pans and cooks up a feast to feed the hungry masses.

All the farms involved invite other local producers to join them and showcase their wares over the weekend, so there’s plenty to keep you interested and entertained across all six locations.

Food is the thing that connects us all, and the more we understand about how it’s produced and the people behind it, the more likely we are to show it the respect it deserves and the less likely we are to waste it.

Whether you’re eight or 80, a trip through the Cooloola Farm Trail is bound to leave you relaxed, inspired, educated and very full.

It’s food for thought in the truest sense of the phrase.

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Matt Golinski explores the great duck mystery – or why cooking duck is so different to chicken.

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ost of us have roasted a chicken at some point in our lives, or grilled a chicken satay, or thrown together a chicken curry.

Nothing to it right?

So why is it that cooking a bird that doesn’t seem that much different from the humble chook, its water-loving cousin the duck, is surrounded by so much mystery and frustration?

Why is it so often the ruin of what should have been a perfectly flawless dinner party?

Although they may seem pretty similar, these two animals are built very differently because they live very different lifestyles.

The chicken is a jungle bird that scratches around in the undergrowth, and even though it sports a pair of wings, they may as well be a pair of ping pong bats for all the good they do to help it fly! Exercise is never high on their list of priorities and neither is travel.

The duck, on the other hand, is one of the elite sportspeople of the bird world.

They love to fly, in fact in nature they migrate over long distances, and they are at their happiest when they’re swimming around a pond with their mates, paddling like crazy with those big, webbed feet.

Essentially, they have both evolved to suit their way of life, and that means that when we cook them, we have to approach them as the completely different animals that they are.

Here’s my advice on getting the best out of these beautiful birds: Chicken breast and leg meat can both

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be grilled, stir fried, roasted, barbequed or practically any other cooking method as long as they’re cooked through to avoid any chance of salmonella poisoning. Leg and thigh meat is a bit more forgiving when it comes to cooking times, so it’s better to use in curries and casseroles, as breast meat tends to dry out when it’s overdone.

Duck breasts and legs need to be treated very differently from each other.

The breast should be treated more like a piece of red meat than like chicken. It needs to be cooked on its skin first to render out all the excess fat and get it super crispy. It’s at its juiciest when it’s cooked through to medium-rare or medium and allowed to rest so the meat itself is pink all the way through.

The legs of a duck have a lot of connective tissue because of all the work they do, and so they need to be cooked long and slow. Braising them in a sauce or salting them then cooking them slowly under a layer of duck fat are two common ways of getting them right.

To roast a whole duck, I like to do it much slower than a chicken, about three hours at a low temperature, around 140 degrees Celsius, and cover it with baking paper and foil for the first half of the cooking time. This gives it plenty of chance to render out its fat and keeps it from drying out.

The duck, on the other hand, is one of the elite sportspeople of the bird world.

Most importantly, whether it’s a chicken or a duck you want to impress with, remember the end product is only as good as the ingredients you begin with.

Choose quality, ethically-raised birds.

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Inspired by beautiful ducks from Bendele Farm, Matt Golinski creates a stunning duck smorgasboard.

DUCK RILLETTES WITH PICKLED BABY CUCUMBER SERVES 10-12 AS A SNACK

Rillettes is a specialty of central France a kind of pâte version of confit originally created as a method of preservation. Pork, goose, chicken, and game birds including duck can be used to make rillettes, and sometimes even fish such as tuna and salmon.

The meat is generally cooked very slowly in its own fat, and that same fat becomes an important part of the final texture of the paste.

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Traditionally served with pickles like cornichons and caperberries, these lightly pickled baby cucumbers are a fresh alternative.

Ingredients:

Method:

• 1 size 18 – 20 duck, deboned and roughly diced; or 4 duck marylands, deboned and diced • 1 brown onion, peeled and finely sliced • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced • Juice and zest of 1 orange • 1/2 cup white wine • 30 ml Grand Marnier or Cointreau (optional) • 200 gm duck fat • 1/2 tsp picked thyme • 2 bay leaves • Salt and pepper • 250 gm baby cucumbers, sliced • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar • 1/2 cup water • 20gm castor sugar • 1 tbs salt • 1 baguette • 50 gm rocket

• Put duck, onion, garlic, juice and zest, wine, duck fat, thyme and bay leaves into a small heavy based saucepan.

• Simmer on a very low heat for 2 –2.5 hrs, or until the duck pieces are very soft.

• Pour off some of the fat and break up the duck mixture with a hard whisk or a fork until smooth, pouring back a little of the fat to achieve a thick paste.

Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, spoon into ramekins and cool.

• Whisk together the vinegar, water, sugar and salt and pour over the cucumbers. Allow to sit for 2 – 3 hours or overnight before serving.

• Serve the rillettes with the drained pickled cucumbers and plenty of crusty baguette or sourdough.

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DUCK AND MANDARIN SALAD WITH HONEY AND CHILLI DRESSING Cooking a duck breast to perfection is a skill that only comes from experience and developing a good understanding of exactly how it should feel when you give the finished product a squeeze.

Good heat control is important so the skin is extra crispy and enough of the fat has rendered out of it before you turn it over to finish it on the other side.

Once you do perfect it, don’t over complicate what you serve it with, just let it be the star of the show.

Ingredients: • 2 duck breasts • 2 mandarins, peeled and sliced into circles • 1/2 cup coriander leaves • 1/2 cup mint leaves • 1 golden shallot, finely sliced • 1 long red chilli, julienned • 1 stick celery, finely sliced • 2 tbs honey • 1 tbs rice vinegar • 1 tbs soy sauce • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes

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Method: • Dry and season the duck breasts and fry skin side down in a heavy based frypan over a medium heat until the fat has rendered out and the skin becomes crisp and golden.

• Turn the breasts and fry for another 3 – 4 minutes. Allow to cool down in the pan and rest for 5 minutes.

• Whisk together the honey, vinegar, soy sauce and chilli.

• Finely slice the duck breasts and mix with the mandarin, herbs, shallot, chilli, celery and half of the dressing.

• Divide evenly between four plates and drizzle with the remaining dressing.

PAPPARDELLE WITH TOMATO BRAISED DUCK, FENNEL AND OLIVES SERVES 4

dish or deep oven proof tray.

• Pour over the tomato sauce, add the olives and cover with a tight-fitting lid or a double layer of foil.

Pappardelle is a long ribbon pasta a lot like a wide fettucine, most commonly served with some form of braised meat sauce. This combination of the richness of duck, the acidity of tomatoes, the sweetness of fennel and briny black olives is a perfect balance and one of my all-time favourite ragus.

• Bake for 2 hours at 150°C. • Remove the duck from the sauce and allow to cool. Skim off any excess fat from the top of the braising liquid with a spoon.

• Once cool, roughly break up the duck off the bones and add back to the sauce.

Ingredients:

Method:

• 2 tbs olive oil • 1 onion, sliced • 2 cloves garlic • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds • 2 bay leaves • 2 tbs tomato paste • 500gm roma tomatoes, diced • 500ml chicken stock • Pinch saffron • Salt and pepper • 4 duck marylands • 500 gm pappardelle pasta • 2 small fennel bulbs, cut into wedges • 1/2 cup pitted black olives • 75 gm grated parmesan

• In a medium saucepan, fry the onion, garlic, fennel seeds and bay leaves in the olive oil for 2 – 3 minutes.

• Add the tomato paste and stir over the heat for another 30 seconds.

• Add the diced tomatoes and chicken stock and season with salt and pepper.

Simmer gently for 15 minutes.

• Trim any excess fat from the duck marylands and fry them skin side down in a heavy based frypan over a medium heat until they are well coloured. Turn and fry on the other side for a few minutes, then transfer to a casserole 43

• Lightly oil the fennel, season with salt, and spread in a single layer on a tray lined with baking paper. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes at 180°C or until softened and slightly caramelised.

• Cook the pappardelle in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. (there are lots of different types of pappardelle that take different amounts of time to cook, so check the packet for instructions).

• Gently warm the duck sauce, and when the pasta is cooked, drain it and toss it through the sauce with the fennel.

• Serve straight from the casserole dish with freshly-grated parmesan and crusty bread.

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Why did you become a chef?

For me, it was meant to be, it was always my path. I come from a big family and food was one of the key ways we came together; to share stories, bring new people into the family, it was valuable family time.

Who is your culinary inspiration?

I was in the kitchen before I was 15 and my first restaurant job was at Alexandre Restaurant with Michel Kayser who became my spiritual advisor in a way. He was one of the greatest chefs I have met.

questioning, always learning. I have been and still am surrounded by very talented people. It’s up to me to take the best of everyone and also to inspire others.

What brought you to Noosa?

I was born in Northern France but came to Australia with my girlfriend at the time, who is now my wife. We planned to come for one year before we settled down in France. Fifteen years later we are still here with two businesses (Whisky Boy and Bean Theory) and two kids.

Michel not only showed me classical and traditional ways to cook but how to be a nice person; how to grow up as a kind man to respect people, to respect produce and as a chef to always put yourself in the customer’s shoes.

What has been the most rewarding moment of your career?

When we came to Noosa, I met Tim Montgomery at berardo’s and he opened my eyes and my mind and taught me how to use the traditional French techniques in a modern way, to think outside the square. He was a Beast of Nature – very similar to Chef Kayser, my first mentor - sharing all his knowledge, caring about the product and being very nice as a person. I was always

Sharing and creativity. I love when the service is on – it is so busy, so hot and there are so many things to think about.

You forget who you are. You come in as one person and you become someone else. Anything else that happens outside service disappears – any problems, worries – it all goes to the side. During these few hours you lose yourself. It is intense but it is something you look

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Daily feedback from customers. It’s always important to be honest with your food and put the customer first.

What do you love about being a chef?

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Name Geoffroy Marcq Age 36 Position Head Chef/ Owner Restaurant Whisky Boy Noosa forward to. It is very relaxing in a way.

When you finish service, you need time to come back into yourself.

What is your approach to food?

If I had to choose three words I would say honest; generous and rich. My inspiration comes from an idea, a combination of a product, a memory.

Who would you love to cook for?

For me it is more about the people that I want to cook with – my young nephews and nieces and my goddaughter back in France. We’ve never really met as I’ve been in Australia but cooking is one of those things you can share – there’s flour, cookie dough, it’s very manual and involves the senses – touch, sight, smell.

My nephew saw some photos of dishes I have cooked and wanted the recipe to recreate it at home so we worked on that together with Facetime. I loved that.

Do you cook at home?

Not really because I am so busy at the restaurant and I don’t really have the

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time however when I do, I use every single pan, pot and tray so I drive my wife crazy because she washes the dishes. But I’m usually doing seven or 10 different dishes, so we can portion it and freeze it for later. One of the best things for a chef after a long, hard, crazy day at work is to come home and get a big bowl of pasta, lovingly-prepared by your busy wife “thank you darling, merci cherie” – but please add more salt next time!

What is your favourite dish?

Something that brings me back to my childhood and family: Paella that my grandmother would cook for special occasions; fish soup with my dad after the markets; or the secret sauce from my mum that is still a secret now!

Any advice for young chefs?

“Toughen up Princess!” Cooking and hospitality is hard and you make a lot of sacrifices but there is a lot of good in it.

When you start it is so exciting – the heat, the smells, the pressure. You don’t see the challenges and before you know it you are doing late nights, early mornings and there’s the physical challenges.

I would do it again though. There’s no point in complaining.

Favourite ingredient?

Favourite kitchen utensil / tool?

Fire! and my palette knife that I always wear on my apron. I got it the first day I started working to look like my master. My son sees it as a sword - and me as a Ninja. I like that idea.

Fire for me is very natural and primitive. Not only for cooking but roasting, smoking, caramelising - it’s so versatile. It’s not about burning stuff, it’s about flavours and textures.

I know you want me to say “cream and butter”!

To be honest though, I’d have to say potatoes. There are hundreds of varieties and so many different ways to cook them so they offer a lot of options. What can I say, I’m a simple guy!

Give me a steak and potatoes and I’m happy! Don’t forget a good whisky and fresh beer.

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Our next wine lunch at Whisky Boy promises to be dynamic and delectable with organic and biodynamic wine selections, writes Tony Cox.

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ack in a previous life I had the pleasure of working with chefowner Geoffroy Marcq at both berardo’s and the old Noosa Food & Wine Festival and his food has always been nothing short of excellent.

Having also enjoyed a Duck and Pinot Dinner at Whisky Boy among other meals there, the next visit to the venue is set to be fantastic with the focus being on ‘natural’ wines.

According to co-owner Jimmy Talve, wine lunches offer the perfect opportunity to showcase something different and to demonstrate the powerful partnership that comes from pairing the wine with food.

“Often people are hesitant to try something new so being able to introduce new wines and perfectly matching them with food is great,” Jimmy said. “We love it as well as it gives Geoffroy the opportunity to create something different in the kitchen.”

The focus for this event will be on biodynamic and natural wines and will kick off with a ‘Bizzarro Spritz’, which is the name of the Aperitivo from Delinquente wines in South Australia.

The spritz also includes their Pet Nat wine and will be served with Ham and Semi-dried tomato bread and white anchovies.

“A nice light start to the afternoon with the spritz cutting through the salt of the anchovies,” Jimmy says.

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Jimmy Talve and Geoffroy Marcq Other wineries featured include Hochkirch, Smallfry and Jumpin Juice.

and keep things light. After all, we’re just getting started.

Let’s kick things off in service order where the 2019 Hochkirch Riesling will commence proceedings. Based in the Henty G.I. in south-west Victoria and first planted in 1990 Hochkirch has employed biodynamic farming practices in the vineyard for over 20 years. The 20 acres that comprises the vineyard is part of a larger farm of 700 acres, all of which is biodynamically certified.

Next up is Smallfry, the brainchild of two viticulturalists who chose to make wines from the fruit they grow. Based in the much warmer region of Barossa two vineyards, one on the valley floor and one in the more elevated Eden Valley, provide the fruit for their wines. Certified organic/biodynamic since 2014 the winemaking is soft touch in the cellar to allow the fruit to speak.

Henty as a region is cold by mainland standards and when combined with 250 metres of elevation produces elegant wines with a clean acid spine. To assist in maintaining vine warmth through the cooler months the vines were close planted by Australian standards, some 5000-6000 vines per hectare.

The 2021 Barossa Tangerine Dream is a blend of several white grape varietals utilising skin contact but in a more restrained way to seek the middle ground between a generous oaky chardonnay and the more in–your-face style many devotees seek out. The grapes come from very old rootstock in the Barossa with Semillon and Pedro Ximenez providing freshness and the bulk of the blend, some citrus elements as well, Riesling delivering some perfume as well as acidity, Roussanne bringing phenolics to the back palate and a small amount of muscat adding pronounced floral notes.

The 2019 Riesling features crisp acidity, with flavours in that lemon/ citrus spectrum. Given the wines are biodynamic sulphur presence is minimal.

This will be matched with a Vegetable terrine with Chorizo dip. Being a drier style Riesling with a texture that will match with the flavour of the chorizo, the fat and saltiness will pair perfectly.

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From Left: Delinquente Wine Co. Bizzarro Bitter Apertivo, Smallfry Tangerine Dream, Jumping Juice Wine Comany Grenache, Hochkirk Rieseling long beards, whilst not playing too much with the minds of the more traditional drinkers among us.

Served slightly chilled to bring out its great flavour and matched with locallycaught fish rolled in Jamon with olives and pearl tabbouleh couscous; the full and dry palate will keep both the red and white drinkers happy.

According to Jimmy, orange wines have taken off in the big cities where they can’t keep up with the demand and while relatively new to the local palette, he’s confident of having a few converts after the lunch.

The final wine in the line up is a collaboration between two Gippslandbased winemakers, Patrick Sullivan and

Xavier Goodridge. Their Jumpin Juice range sources fruit from various G.I.’s in the country. Having made their reputations on minimal intervention wines the 2020 Single Vineyard Grenache, from an elevated site in the Blewitt Springs subregion of McLaren Vale, is grown on sandy soils producing lighter, more perfumed fruit with a little more acidity due to elevation. The resultant wine is light, perfumed with a juiciness to cut through each mouthful.

It can also stand a little time in the fridge door prior to serving or, more in tune with Noosa, dangle it in the river and have with your baguettes when out in the sun in winter. Again, addition of sulphur is minimal.

A lighter style red that will be served

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slightly chilled and served with Lime & coconut pannacotta with ginger crumble.

Jimmy says the flavour and texture of the Pannacotta mixed with the hint of heat from the ginger crumble will make this a ‘smashable’ wine. Best ensure you’ve booked an Uber.

Overall, three wines from three different regions all utilising minimal intervention in the winery to produce flavour-filled wines. When combined with Geoffroy Marcq’s deft hand in the kitchen and quality ingredients that are allowed to sing, you have one helluva lunch coming up.

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Eat Local Noosa continues to be a driving force to connect the community with the best in local food and drink. Deb Caruso shares what they are cooking up next.

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hen Michelle Mason, Alesha Gooderham and I launched Eat Local Noosa during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown the aim was to provide a free online marketplace where local businesses could easily connect with customers in an environment full of change and uncertainty.

Local restaurants were scrambling to adapt, unexpectedly closing their doors, switching to takeaway and/or delivery, then reopening with a whole new set of rules. Communicating these changes to customers was extremely challenging particularly for venues without the resources or money to update customers.

Likewise, local customers keen to support local businesses from going under were struggling to find out who was open and what was on offer.

The solution? A free, online central marketplace where businesses could easily update what they were offering as soon as things changed.

Project Manager Alesha brought Michelle from Social Tap and myself together to look at how we could use our combined skills, resources, networks and passion to deliver such a project and in April 2020 www.eatlocalnoosa.com.au was launched.

For a few years, we had already been working with key industry groups including Noosa Council, Tourism Noosa, Noosa Eat & Drink, Food & Agribusiness Network (FAN) and Slow Food Noosa to use our combined network and database of more than 320,000 contacts to support the food and beverage industries. Every group mobilised to support the initiative, prompting businesses to list for free and encouraging consumers to find local businesses on one central website.

More than one year on and marking its first anniversary, the Eat Local Noosa website has grown from being a collective of all the fantastic places to satisfy your tastebuds to include all the incredible

‘experiences’ you can enjoy. More than 210 local businesses now list on the website and this continues to grow.

Likewise, visits to www.eatlocalnoosa. com.au continues to grow as locals and tourists use it as their little black book and also enter the monthly draw of $200 at their favourite venue or producer simply by sharing what they love about it. A new e-newsletter will regularly share information on new openings, specials and events and we are looking forward to launching more competitions and collaborations so stay tuned @eatlocalnoosa.

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As part of our charter to support the industry, The ELN Industry Empowerment event will bring together anyone working in food, beverage and hospitality to discuss key challenges, learnings and insights.

The event will be hosted by Matt Golinski with guest speakers including chef-turned-restaurateur Tony Kelly who currently runs eight venues with another on the way; award-winning speaker, author and marketing consultant Amanda Stephens who will deliver a high-energy, insightful and humorous session on customer experience; and Luke Butler who has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years and is now a recruitment specialist focused on the hospitality industry.

The industry event will add value to those in the food, beverage and agribusiness sectors, addressing areas of concern with a Q&A panel hosted by Matt featuring key decision makers and a series of networking events for attendees to connect, build relationships and open channels with key stakeholders.

The aim is to inform, engage and empower the industry to confidently move forward.

Now that’s something we can all get behind.

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Eat Local Noosa Founders Alesha Gooderham, Deb Caruso and Michelle Mason

INDUSTRY EVENT Monday 19 July, 9am-3pm Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas 33a Viewland Drive, Noosa Join MC Matt Golinski and experts in customer experience, hospitality, recruitment and more for an engaging, informative and insightful day including a Q&A Panel Session and the chance to catch up with old friends – and make new ones!

Tickets: $35 per person including morning tea, goodie bag, two-course lunch and welcome drink sponsored by Hastings People.

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Hungry for foodie events celebrating Australian producers and chefs? Helen Flanagan has three tantalising offerings.

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The much-loved annual food and wine festival returns to the foodie’s haven of South Bank Parklands in 2021, with a new format to celebrate the best Queensland has to offer including internationally-revered local chefs and producers.

The long-standing format has evolved into a series of three exclusive, diverse, and immersive experiences, with intimate discussions and close encounters of the demonstration kind, and of course there are discoveries tastings and dining opportunities across all areas of the program.

Best be quick and hot foot it for the first one, a celebration of Australia’s incomparable landscape, the makers and pioneering chefs at Grazed and Grown from 18 to 20 June.

Hosted by talented effervescent chefs, Alastair McLeod and Matt Kirkegaard, you’ll be captivated by skilful cooking demonstrations and talks with industry leaders; listen to their stories and become educated on the importance of seasonal produce, food philosophy and sustainability.

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culture, and carnival. With three main performance stages, roving entertainers,

… ultimate indulgence in foodie’s heaven, an openair delicatessen celebrating wine, cheese, chocolate and so much more

indigenous presentations, a colourful street party and a lively marketplace showcasing international foods and craft, it’s time to celebrate Australia’s best food experiences!

Take a spice tour through South Bank’s Epicurious Garden or dine with one of Australia’s most sought-after chefs in an exclusive, ticketed event,

innovative ingredients in The Marketplace, filled with producers and artisans within 250km of Brisbane. Revel in live music, and craft beer from local brewers or perhaps a cocktail at the Country Club bar. Why not upgrade your ticket and indulge in an exclusively catered, signature event at River Quay and treat your taste buds to world-class flavours and local, seasonal, and sustainable produce.

Missed out and famished? Not long to wait for the second event called Global Fiesta, presented by Regional Flavours South Bank from 20 to 22 August and just as delectable as the first event.

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hosted by one of South Bank’s sensational restaurants.

The Marketplace will again feature, this time with an array of cultural cuisines and flavours. With a mix of ready-to-eat food and produce stalls, you will be able to work your way through a foodie haven. Hear the producer’s stories, share their passions and sample the bountiful offerings.

Still salivating? Book ahead for Providore Park from 15 to 17 October, a ticketed event for the ultimate indulgence in foodie’s heaven, an open-air delicatessen celebrating wine, cheese, chocolate and so much more in-between. More details coming soon.

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June • August • October Savour the flavour all year round.

BE QUICK, THE FOODIES ARE HUNGRY! Shining the spotlight on outstanding food and drink across the state, Regional Flavours returns to South Bank Parklands for another year. For its 2021 showing organisers have unveiled a brand-new format running in June, August and October.

The new programs, experiences and offerings will take place across three events: Grazed and Grown (18 to 20 June), highlighting the native landscape and chefs pioneering sustainable cooking; Global Fiesta (20 to 22 August), which takes a trip around Australia’s multicultural DNA and international cuisine; and Providore Park (October 15 to 17), transforming the space into an open-air delicatessen with wine, cheese, chocolate and more on offer.

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Matt Golinski discovers his favourite flavours from around the world are now just around the corner.

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y memories of visits to France include shuffling through plenty of old churches, museums, castles and monuments, eating in quaint little bistros and drinking my way from one vineyard to the next.

But none of those experiences stick in my mind so vividly as the daily trips to the local village market to stock up on snacks and absorb a genuine feel of whatever region I happened to be passing through at the time.

I never needed to use my feeble language skills to try and ask someone where it was, I could just turn my nose to the breeze and follow the scent of the market beacon, the rotisserie stall.

After stocking up on far more charcuterie, furry white cheese and crunchy bread than any human could possibly consume in one day, the aromas coming from those glistening golden chickens spinning on their sword-like metal skewers was almost always impossible to resist.

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was an equally important phrase to go with it. Ah, international travel.

Remember that?

Not much chance of getting near a bona fide French bouillabaisse anytime soon, but Noosa now has a solution for those Franco-rotisserie blues.

‘Bird’ is one of the latest additions to the seemingly endless gastronomic offerings of Noosa Junction, a suburb which over the past few years has transformed from a mostly business and services precinct to one of the coolest collections of small restaurants and bars in Australia.

Peter and Chrissie Degotardi have created a ‘hole in the wall’ space in Arcadia Street which makes the most of every square inch of the tiny area they have to work with.

A shiny black wood-fired rotisserie which the couple imported from Spain takes pride of place in the middle of the shop, stoked carefully by Peter with mangrove and ironbark charcoal to ensure the free-range Elgin Valley chickens he has slowly turning inside get all the heat and smoke they need to cook to crispy, succulent perfection.

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A shiny black wood-fired rotisserie which the couple imported from Spain takes pride of place in the middle of the shop, stoked carefully by Peter...

Big trays of baby potatoes sizzle away in the bottom of the big oven, basted by the juices dripping from the poultry above them.

In a small prep kitchen out the back, Chrissie prepares the chickens with a home-made spice mix and trusses them ready for roasting, and makes the chicken stock that becomes rich gravy and wintery soups. She makes salads from Noosa Reds burstingly ripe tomatoes and other local produce, and fills Tanglewood Bakery baguettes with roast chicken and proper mayonnaise.

You’d imagine by this description that these are two seasoned food professionals with years of experience in the chicken roasting game, but the reality is they’ve both worked most of their lives in the fashion world, and just

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decided one day it was time to throw themselves head-first into a new life challenge.

And everything from the clean, slick fit-out to the simple but thoughtful menu speaks of the passion they have for this new adventure, and the attention to detail they have brought from their previous working lives.

To be sure you don’t miss out, it’s best to call and reserve a bird and all its

accompaniments in advance. At this stage it’s a purely takeaway venue, with plans to have a few seats available soon so customers can sit and enjoy a chicken and gravy roll in the funky atmosphere of Arcadia Street.

So it’s finally ‘adieu’ to those wretched supermarket roast chooks, and a big ‘bienvenue’ to the latest kitchen team in Noosa who are now a part of a flourishing ethical food community.

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unset celebrations launched the latest IN Noosa Magazine and the opening of City Cave Noosa. Guests savoured canapés from The Ohana Group, beers from Heads of Noosa and cocktails from The Bartenders using the best Diablo Co spirits, liqueurs and alcoholic ginger beer. DJ Roland West warmed the crowd up for a surprise song by award-winning songstress Katie Noonan and the amazing twelve-year-old Layla to promote Sunshine Sounds Festival.

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ottery for the Planet is big business in low emissions, and they have just launched an Australian first in their range of handmade travel cups.

Introducing the solar-fired travel cup.

“We are transforming our business and using our resources to inspire change,” Pottery For The Planet director Renton Bishopric said. “Achieving a lowemissions travel cup involved big changes to the way we make our products, switching out part of our production from a gas-fired kiln to a solar-fired kiln, thanks to new and exciting solar technology.”

Ninety-eight solar panels were installed on Pottery for the Planet’s

studio in Noosa, harnessing enough solar energy to power the kiln and run the operations side of the business.

The Sunshine Coast-based pottery business, renowned around the world for its beautiful hand-made travel cups has amassed a social media following that boasts over 104,000 passionate Instagram followers – many of which are ceramicists that are now inspired to find ways to use renewable energy to fire their kilns too.

Pottery For The Planet is certainly using its social influence to encourage other people and businesses to re-think their energy use.

“We are passionate about playing a

role in reducing carbon emissions, and with solar you not only fulfil your duty of care for the planet, but you’re also reducing your energy bills and enabling your business to grow,” Renton added.

“We’ve already prevented 9.3 tonnes of carbon from entering the atmosphere so far; that’s the same as planting 278 trees - and that figure is only going to grow.

“So we’re encouraging other businesses to jump on board the renewable energy train, because it’s a sure-fire winner.”

Renton knows all about the wins having grown Pottery For The Planet to the point they are now rolling out more than 500 cups a week.

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We’ve already prevented 9.3 tonnes of carbon from entering the atmosphere so far - that’s the same as planting 278 trees - and that figure is only going to grow.

The limited-edition Solar travel cup is a collaboration with The Climate Council and 50% of profit from every sale of the Sunny Day travel cup goes directly to them. You can buy yours at www.potteryfortheplanet.com.

This is just another example of how Noosa is leading the way in sustainable living and with smart planning and community take-up we are well and truly on our way to becoming Australia’s first plastic free paradise.

Plastic Free Noosa helps protect our incredibly special place by educating and

supporting our people and businesses to reduce and eventually eliminate singleuse plastics in our town.

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Matt Golinski meets the locals who are on a mission to save the lives of families affected by eating disorders.

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D looks in the mirror daily and is never happy with their reflection, no matter how many times their best friends tell them they look great.

treatment and recovery; a home-like facility with access to specialist clinical care and the counselling of others with lived experience who they could relate to.

ED can’t hear their mum sobbing in her bedroom, or their dad on the phone to the hospital pleading with them to help, because the voice telling them they must get thinner is louder than their parents’ desperate cries.

When they found the perfect 25-acre property in the Mooloolah Valley, they put their own home up for sale to finance its purchase. Thanks to the help of more than 30 local businesses; some very generous people they met along their journey, including Roy and Nola Thomson and B.A.Murphy; and with funding from local and federal governments, their dream of building a stand-alone residential facility became a reality. ‘Wandi Nerida’ is a sanctuary that will ultimately save many lives, and will hopefully be a model for many more of its kind to come.

ED reaches a point in their illness that their lack of nutrition has damaged their heart, brain, kidneys and other organs to such a degree that they reach a crossroads of either receiving the quality support and care they need in an appropriate environment, or the mental and physical battle they live with ultimately claims their life.

Sadly for many people suffering with eating disorders (ED), help can be hard to find and heartbroken family and friends can only watch on helplessly as their loved one fades away.

One Sunshine Coast couple who know ED all too well are Mark and Gay Forbes.

Over the course of 24 years, they tried every available support service to help their two daughters who live with eating disorders. In 2015, after opening up their home to other families to facilitate a local support network, they decided that rather than wait any longer for the government or the health system to come up with a solution, they’d come up with one themselves, and endED was born.

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In December 2020, endED launched the endED House of Hope, a property in Woombye where three support groups are held each week. The House of Hope will also become a transitional house for those exiting the residential facility. endED also recently opened the endED Espresso Bar at Buddina where Community, Connection and Compassion strongly underlie the endED ethos.

The profits from the espresso bar go directly back to the charity to support the employment of their recovery coaches and the space provides valuable work experience for those who have been supported by endED and are now ready to venture back into the workforce.

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recovery coaches like Millie Thomas, Laura Chamberlain and Cass Kowitz currently play a vital role in the lives of many eating disorder sufferers across the coast by ensuring that all their clients are engaged with a multidisciplinary team consisting of at least a GP, dietician and a psychologist. They also provide invaluable support to eating disorder sufferers who are in the hospital system.

At present there is no specialised psychological support provided by the hospital for these patients. The endED coaches visit the hospital providing support, guidance and most importantly, social connection. In an effort to educate the general public and dispel the many myths and stigma that unfortunately still surrounds eating disorders, endED has recently launched the End Eating Disorders podcast, which aims to do just that. The commitment and genuine empathy of everyone involved in this organisation comes from a place of understanding and a desire to do what they can to stop others suffering in the same way they have at some point in their lives.

And with the highest mortality rate of any mental illness and an annual death rate that far exceeds the National road toll, endED’s many facets lend help and hope to countless families who ED has come to live with.

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d o o F Sea Carlie Wacker was amongst the sold-out crowd savouring the sweetest seafood fare with Gusto! IN Noosa Magazine Fresh Spanner Crab Feast.

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panner Crab is the sweetest eat from the sea – they feed on the finest ocean cuisine making them the sovereign seafood. Guests at the sold-out IN Noosa Magazine Fresh Spanner Crab Feast were lucky enough to dine on the most sensational dishes prepared by Head Chef Michael Trask at Gusto Riverfront Restaurant.

It was a stunning autumn day overlooking the Noosa River as Gusto owner Timothee Lepoutre and the team welcomed guests who were eagerly awaiting a taste of the innovative and mouth-watering dishes showcasing the king of crustaceans.

The award-winning Fraser Isle Spanner Crab is one of the restaurant’s regular local suppliers and the feast of the day was nothing short of royal.

Each dish highlighted the sweet taste and texture of Spanner Crab with a slightly Asian twist that married beautifully. The amuse-bouche danced on the palate with fresh cucumber and dill in perfect harmony with the crab.

Shared starters included a delicious salad, delicately spiced marinated crab and a soufflè that rocked our worlds; main was a generous serving of saffron angel hair pasta that played flawlessly with the crab XO sauce and chilli.

MC John Caruso had a chat with Connor Simpson from Fraser Isle Spanner Crab and we learnt lots of interesting facts about this sweet sea food. Did you know they are so sweet because they only dine on the best of the best ocean goodies like oysters, scallops and prawns? It’s a seafood feast with every morsel! The Spanner Crab Feast was all it promised – we ate like kings and now keenly await the IN Noosa Magazine wine lunch: see page 46 for details. Be quick as these coveted events sell-out swiftly!

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t was indeed an enchanted evening with star tents and twinkling lights turning Peregian Beach into an Enchanted Forest to celebrate the Village Vibes Festival and put the fun into fundraising!

Tanika from Nooks & Cooks dished up a delectable selection of gourmet bush tucker canapes and the crews from Peregian Beach Hotel, Your Mates Brewing, Boiling Pot Brewing, Stone & Wood Brewing, Terrella Brewing, Accolade Wines and Diablo Co ensured noone went thirsty!

Guests dressed to theme and danced the night away to the Enchanted Band led by Aspy Jones, DJ Dé Saint and special guests.

The afterglow of the evening will power on with the money raised going towards lighting up the trees and square of Peregian Beach Village.

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Is there nothing Dimi Limnatitis of Diablo Co can’t turn his hand to and make a good fist of it? Tony Cox discovers what Dimi is distilling next.

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ot content with multiple venues in Ocean Street, Maroochydore; the now-permanent Diablo Oasis outdoor bar at the Big Pineapple; an alcoholic ginger beer that is dominating that category plus a burgeoning spirit and liqueur production business; we encounter Dimi’s next step on the way to world domination where he is setting up the Beach Bar as part of the Noosa Festival of Surfing.

Dimi, in conjunction with son, Bayley, have just turned their hand to gin. After a research tour to Tasmania the guys were ready to have a crack at this growing drink category to add to the Diable Co range.

Paying homage to his homeland, the gin has been specially-designed with a Mediterranean flavour.

Following the Diablo philosophy of utilising local ingredients wherever possible, the spirit base is Sunshine Coast sugar cane. True to form Dimi played his cards very close to his chest with regards to botanical selection and conceded that it was inspired by four countries in particular who have Mediterranean coastlines. Those being Greece, Albania, Spain and Egypt. Juniper and coriander were the only two botanicals he was comfortable revealing.

On tasting, the juniper and coriander were evident. I also managed to identify a minty element which provided a cleansing, lifted edge to the back palate,

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Yes, the Solbar owner and founder has added Solbar Events to his arsenal as well. I asked to look at Dimi’s watch just in case his runs to 15 hours instead of the usual 12 the rest of us have to put into half a day.

not in any way dominating or overpowering.

What really impressed me was the texture and purity of the gin. When asked Dimi stated that when cutting his heads and tails in the distillation process he cuts his heads late and his tails early so the ‘hearts’ are really pure with a very small chance of congeners making it into his spirit base.

Yet to be named, the first batch has finished production, utilising a copper still and having a batch size of a tiny 500 or so bottles, it is a true artisan production.

With the Beach Bar providing great exposure to a wider audience and the release of his new gin, what next is in the pipeline for Diablo Co? If history repeats itself we won’t have to wait long for an answer!

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Listen to our fascinating interview with Dimi on our Everyone has a Story: Conversations from the Sunshine Coast and Noosa podcast on all podcast platforms.

NAME THE GIN AND WIN! Sample and name Diablo Co’s new Mediterranean-inspired gin and go in the draw to win a case of the first batch of Diablo Co’s gin AND the bragging rights of having the gin named in your honour!

Visit the Diablo Oasis Bar behind the Big Pineapple, Woombye on Friday, Saturday or Sunday; or attend an in-venue tasting for the chance to win. Check the Diablo Co Facebook and Instagram for more information.

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As the weather cools, our resident sommelier Tony Cox dreams of a quick trip to the Barossa.

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For those of us who wish to experience a little more chill, what better way to do it than jump on a plane from our local airport and explore the wine regions that three new destinations offer.

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Winter for me screams Adelaide and a trip to the Barossa Valley, where the proliferation of smoked and fermented

lover’s dream. From the first plantings in

width for the return journey.

Combining my love of history and wine, a trip to Yalumba in the picturesque hamlet of Angaston is a wine

combined with an eye on the future.

A visit to their cellar door is literally a nod to history. There is the only onsite winery cooperage in the southern hemisphere, where you can experience barrels being made for wine storage.

There is also a vast selection of

1849, Yalumba has the benefit that six

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...there has never been a better time to visit our own backyard, from the convenience of our own airport.

Obviously, the focus is on Barossa reds and Eden Valley whites. It is important to differentiate between Barossa and Barossa Valley on a label. The former means the grapes can come from both the Eden and Barossa Valleys, where Eden Valley fruit brings a more perfumed and restrained component when compared to the valley floor.

Barossa Valley stipulates the grapes are from the Barossa Valley only and in the case of reds are more generous, textured and richer than their counterparts grown in the Eden Valley.

Let’s roll with a homage to history and The Signature Cabernet Shiraz blend.

First made in 1962, the 2016 release of this wine is classically rich with fine tannins. The shiraz component includes fruits from old rootstock which date back to 1925, the oak a mixture of French, Hungarian and American predominantly older of varying sizes.

For lovers of fortified wines let’s not muck around and go straight to the top of the tree, the 50-Year-Old Rare Aged Tawny. For a touch under $200 it deserves a spot in the bar at home or on

the drinks trolley. Think concentrated dried fruits, dark chocolate, toffee and caramel – vinous history.

At the other end of the spectrum Yalumba has been at the forefront of varietal and clonal procuration in Australia through its Nursery program, from which it supplies the industry with rootstock and different clones.

Yalumba was the pioneer of viognier in Australia, with The Virgilius from Eden Valley fruit being the benchmark in Australia. With the benefit of time the wine has become more elegant in style with pronounced ginger notes evident along with the atypical apricot and almond flavours. Texture derived from the use of old oak provides roundness to the mid palate – just a wonderful example of what the varietal can do.

There is also a strong commitment to responsible practices with their Sustainable Viticulture Program which commenced in the mid-1990s, their installation of the largest solar system in an Australian winery and commitment to water preservation across their business, including use of varietals which utilise less water.

All up, there has never been a better time to visit our own backyard, from the convenience of our own airport. What better way than take a flight to Adelaide, grab a hire car - or better still a driver, and make your way to the beautiful Barossa where Australia’s vinous history is on display at cellar doors like the one at Yalumba.

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hen four friends got together to establish Sunshine & Sons at Woombye they combined many years of experience in food and beverage.

As you would expect from those with a passion for quality, each step has been carefully considered, one of the most critical being the spirit base. Much research was done before settling on Barossa Valley grape spirit as the grain and gluten-free base spirit for their gin and vodka range.

The key reasons being the rounded, soft, viscosity you experience on the palate when consuming neutral grape spirit compared to other sources, especially grain-based neutral spirits.

The second reason is the exceptional quality of the spirit source.

The Original Vodka combines two ingredients only, the forementioned Barossa grape spirit and local Woombye water. The dilution is a very crucial part of the process. The water is added very slowly to preserve clarity and to achieve a true cohesion between the water and the alcohol so there is no splitting and the texture is consistent. The water source is also constant; and filtration is through volcanic rocks – currently the only distillery to do so in Australia – with rocks from Sunshine Coast headlands.

The limited-edition Barrel Aged Vodka is pale, with no artificial colouring used in the distillery; the caramel colour coming from having spent time in barrels seasoned with sherry.

Palate-wise sherry notes are evident, combined with peppery nuances and the

viscosity and texture which comes with neutral grape spirit. I immediately bought a bottle to sip over ice.

Let’s get down to gin and the first tried was the Original Dry Gin. Firstly, each gin has its own botanicals and the key botanicals that sets Sunshine & Sons apart is the high florals, derived from pink rose petals, Tasmanian lavender, Tasmanian pepperberry and pomegranate. To highlight these aromatics and flavours better, no garnish is needed as a wedge of citrus changes the chemical balance of the botanicals.

Similarly, at the Distillery Door the team insists on Schweppes Tonic as they feel that most visitors will use that mixer at home and they wish to replicate that experience. The florals really come through on the palate and was exceptional drinking. Again, I voted with my wallet and bought a bottle.

A little more fun for the team is the Pineapple Parfait Gin, an homage to the iconic Big Pineapple next door.

Coriander and juniper-forward, the addition of tropical ingredients such as pineapple, coconut, passionfruit and vanilla created a fleshy, rounded palate.

When tonic was added there was a dramatic change to aroma and flavour turning it into fruit salad in a glass, fresh and exciting rather than sweet and sickly.

Similar to the Barrel Aged Vodka, the Barrel Aged Gin sees time in French Oak barrels, seasoned with sherry. With peppery notes to the fore it also has the trademark texture and viscosity from the base grape spirit.

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Mr Barista, the molasses spirit with Segafredo Zanetti cold brewed coffee and Sunshine Coast-grown double roasted macadamia was utterly delicious with the intensity of the coffee matching the intensity of the molasses.

The team is producing the first 100% Australian organic certified rum and the first Nil Desperandum Rum release is serving out its mandatory two-year barrel ageing period before it can officially be called rum.

The countdown is on, ready for the big reveal on 22 February 2022 at 2.22pm, an auspicious date for sure. If the gin and vodka are anything to go by, the rums will also be a cracking product.

The team at Sunshine & Sons are producing some fantastic spirits adhering firmly to a quality-first ethos. Whilst the Original Dry Gin and Original Vodka are the standard bearers, the limited-edition products that are showcased at the Distillery Door will ensure a constant stream of visitors just to keep up with what the guys are doing.

Do yourself a favour, jump in your car after first deciding on a designated driver, and visit the Distillery Door for a tour and tasting. It’s a sensational spot overlooking the lush green hills of Woombye with more than enough seating, ambience and delicious cocktails to make an afternoon of it. The guys are unpretentious and the energy from the passion they all share is evident. More importantly they are great drinks that are locally-distilled by people who know what they are doing.

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y h t l a He You are hot when it’s cold and you are not alone. Carlie Wacker explores a happy healthy online community supporting hundreds of thousands of women.

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t is a ‘hot’ topic around the office and amongst my girlfriends aged 40 to 50-something (and even strangers) when

the heat is on!

I am talking about menopause, the big M, the change of life that many of our mothers rarely spoke about.

I have been hearing the stories of being fed up, tired and getting hot flushes – oh I am not looking forward to those flushes! But personally, I have been battling with weight management and my changing body as I head towards this next chapter of life.

The female body really is the gift that keeps giving and I am determined to be prepared for menopause when it comes my way, so I reached out to my friend and Triple Olympic Swimmer Lisa Curry to explore the world of Happy Hormones.

You see, every time I speak out about my concerns my friends direct me to this

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product – it must work it has got a cult following of meno-babes (yes, that is what we shall be named!).

Lisa’s business Happy Healthy You was co-created with naturopath and hormonal specialist, Jeff Butterworth who has more than 20 years’ experience specialising in the treatment of hormonal disorders and is the author of Balance Your Hormones.

Not only does Happy Healthy You have an online platform where you can purchase your Happy Hormones, but it is a go-to source for information and support for women experiencing a whole range of hormone-related conditions.

This online portal is your VIP access to naturopaths, wellness coaches and healthy recipes with the goal to empower us women to take charge of our mental and physical health naturally.

“There is no doubt that hormonal issues at any age will change a woman,” Lisa said. “It is uncomfortable, irritating, emotional and until now, has been a rather lonely battle. But menopause, something I am living through at the moment, will affect every woman at some point and more needs to be done to combat the feeling of isolation and despair.

“To date, we’ve been told to use a form of Hormone Replacement Therapy which can wreak havoc on our bodies, or simply do nothing, which can wreak havoc on our minds.”

Lisa has experienced serious hormonal imbalances since her early twenties and the lack of natural options available has made it difficult for her to manage her symptoms, so she decided something

needed to change.

100% percent over the last 12 months.

Now, at 59, Lisa, Jeff and their team are on a mission to help thousands of women manage their hormonal imbalances naturally.

I started using Happy Hormones as part of my daily health and wellness regime months ago. It is a daily supplement containing herbs and superfoods designed to take care of the reproductive system and for general wellbeing.

“PMS, peri-menopause and menopause are not illnesses. However, the symptoms and not knowing how to alleviate them can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and confused,” said Lisa.

“Through Happy Healthy You, we want to provide education to let women know

Through Happy Healthy You, we want to provide education to Australian women to let them know they aren’t alone. they aren’t alone, and to understand that these are natural milestones in life that have been occurring for centuries, and we wanted to create a natural solution to manage it,” she said.

Alongside the community and professional support, Happy Healthy You offers a range of supplements, plantbased herbs, and fermented superfoods for a whole range of women’s health issues.

The naturopath-developed and endorsed supplements are a popular choice for Australian women experiencing hormonal conditions, with sales growing

My goal is to be as healthy as I can be as I head into peri-menopause. In the short time, this product has eased my PMS symptoms - much to my husband’s delight and mine!

So to all my meno-babes I say to you – do not feel alone in this crazy journey because we have access to extensive research, highly-skilled experts in the health and wellness arena and a range of products designed especially for us with Happy Healthy You. There is a dedicated Happy Healthy You Facebook Group and also a free online health assessment that will assist with understanding where you are at.

Lisa and the team have created a welcoming community that encourages sharing. The more we know the less you fear, so join the club ladies!

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of gestures of touch in an extended hand - or albeit an elbow these days - we feel the connection between two people, and we don’t even know them.

When there’s a tragedy, one of the quickest responses we offer or accept instinctively, is touch. An embrace, holding a hand or a reassuring touch on the back, arm or leg, often between complete strangers, is taken or given instinctively to calm, nurture and reassure another person.

Stephen Gaskin said “Touch is the first language we speak”.

Katrina Thorpe explores the role of touch in massage therapy.

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et aside any thoughts that massage is only a feel-good way to indulge or pamper one’s self.

To the contrary, massage can be a powerful way to help you take charge of your health and wellbeing. It is more than the physical practice of touch as the benefits on our mental, emotional and physical state during a massage is quite amazing to experience.

Our body’s senses are connected so it makes sense that a massage can tap into and alter the state of how you feel, think and move. In its unconsciously simple form touch is instinctive, a natural

response we show to another human that can change more than we realise.

Have you ever noticed how your emotions change when watching people greeted at an airport? Without words we watch on as loved ones arrive and connect with embraces of touch, then often comes the tears, be it happy or sad.

We don’t even know these people we are watching but we feel the energy and emotion that a simple connection of touch has made.

Similarly, we can notice the indifference of greetings without touch, just a nod or smile but when the smallest

I love to study the sense of touch, it’s something I find interesting, amazing and underestimated. Touch and the absence of it in a covid-pandemic world was concerning, knowing that taking away a basic, calming, nurturing instinct of touch would have a big impact on mental and emotional wellness.

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reasons, but it works on all our senses at the same time. While it is the physical action of touching another person’s body, a massage therapist has the intention to help the person they are touching, and this is one of the most important factors in contributing to a ‘good’ massage because as humans we need and feel connections of energy.

Massage styles are numerous and varied and research has found that having a massage can do more for you than just offer relaxation and reduce muscle tension. The connection between our physical, mental and emotional body are synchronised to support each other.

People are becoming more educated with regards to massage treatment styles and the benefits of increased frequency and length as well as the general benefits a massage can offer.

Understanding that a slow, soothing massage is more suited for de-stressing and deep relaxation to address emotional and mental fatigue; while a deep tissue, sports massage is something you need on a regular basis from a therapist who’s specialised to work with your body for rehabilitation.

Just as massage helps our bodies to

release and detoxify, it can also move energy and emotional and mental blocks to balance the body for an uninterrupted flow and sense of wellbeing.

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In the quest for the best way to stay hydrated, fight the signs of ageing and address skin concerns, Katrina Thorpe shares what is super about serums.

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here is a trend towards serums at the moment and for good reason - they are seriously the best addition to any skincare routine.

A serum is usually a liquid or gel containing high concentrations of skin actives, which are able to penetrate deeper than other topical products.

Serums are added into a skincare regime as specialised and tailored

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ingredients that absorb easily to provide a boost for individual needs to improve any skin concerns.

Organic or cosmeceutical serums all have a place in the market for consumers to decide what they prefer. Price wise, organic serums that are equal in quality are similar to cosmeceutical serums depending on brand and the type of serum you need.

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The main reason behind an upward trend of skincare serums is the ability to personalise individual skincare by adding the appropriate serums to feed the skin and what it needs to improve tone, texture, hydration or correct a skin issue.

One thing we do know is the difference in skin after adding a serum is noticeable and that skincare with numerous ingredients in the one product are not as

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popular as they used to be. We have seen a big shift in interest from all-in-one products to a preference of more tailored products. Individual and personalised skincare is what customers want and therapists prefer to help clients by personalising the best options as they can add individual serums as required.

Cosmeceutical vitamin infusions are some of the most popular serums, designed to feed the skin with nutrients to help with cell rejuvenation.

Vitamin A, the most popular antiageing serum, is applied at night to improve the health of your skin by reprogramming cellular function and providing nutrients and oxygen to the cells. Vitamin A is used for wound healing, reducing pigmentation, improving skin tone and adding hydration, all of which can decrease wrinkles. There are many different forms and you should seek advice from a skin consultant as to what best suits you.

Vitamin B is the go-to serum because it is so versatile, easily absorbed deep in the layers of the skin where it does most of the work. Vitamin B helps to reduce redness, brighten the skin and correct the

Vitamin C, is said to be the key to improving dull, dark spots and pigmented skin appearance of pigmentation. Vitamin B also improves skin texture, refines pore size and improves moisture retention levels in the skin. It is safe for everyone, even sensitive skin, but always seek advice from a skin consultant if you have problematic skin.

Vitamin C is said to be the key to improving dull, dark spots and pigmented skin. A brightening serum that offers a more-even skin tone. Additional benefits of vitamin C include boosting collagen production and protection against free radical damage. Vitamin C usually breaks down when it’s exposed to light or air so make sure you buy this in packaging that supports the integrity of the product.

Again, seek advice from a skin consultant as to what best suits your skin.

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Organic serums are usually plant-based and made with derivates from nature to provide high levels of active ingredients and usually combined in a serum to offer hydration and nutrient-rich products for improved skin benefits.

Serums combining organic plant-based actives in precious oils known for their synergy with skin are popular forms of organic serum. The added actives are drawn from intense plant extracts used for providing natural forms of vitamin A, B and C. When trying a new skincare serum, introduce it slowly to your skin. For example, every second evening and if you have any reaction let your skin consultant know. Never feel bad about telling them if you have had a reaction or need to return a product as they are there to solve your skin requirements.

Adding serums to your skincare routine assists with other products, you will use less moisturiser and see improved results in your skin. Serums are addictive when you feel and see the results.

For best results, discuss your particular needs with your skin consultant.

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indfulness is being fully aware of our thoughts, feelings and emotions in the present moment without judgement. It is being aware of what is happening around you in the here-and-now, rather than living in the past or worrying about the future.

It wasn’t until I was in my forties that I finally decided that I needed to find a way to naturally reduce my anxiety and stop living so much in my head. Google led me on the path of no return, no matter where I looked or what I typed into the search bar, the word ‘Mindfulness’ kept appearing. I took this as a sign that maybe this was the answer, so I took the leap of faith and attended a Mindfulness Teachers Course.

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine how powerful mindfulness was for rewiring my anxiety-ridden, over-thinking brain. I had to teach my mind, my brain and my body to work together instead of separately - and learn the art of deep breathing, which melted away the tension and anxiety from within. I could not stop talking about how life-changing it was to others

With anxiety and stress on the increase in children as young as six-years-old, Jackie Hillegers discovers there is no better time than now to learn and teach our future generation the Art of Mindfulness.

around me and I even encouraged some of my friends to quit their jobs and head down a similar path! I now proudly get to help people every day become more mindful and I love it.

With such a fast-paced, technologydriven and unpredictable world these days, giving children the gift of calm through mindfulness allows them to step off their daily roller-coaster ride and just enjoy the small joys that make us grateful and happy.

...giving children the gift of calm through mindfulness allows them to step off their daily roller-coaster ride...

Children’s bodies and brains are still under development so adding small 10-minute bursts of mindfulness to

In a busy world our children have turned more to technology - robbing them of their need for outdoor play, creativity and human connection.

their daily schedule will strengthen the

This can be an easy fix as they need more balance in their lives. By teaching them how to be more in control of their own body and mind at a younger age, they are able to tell when they require time-out from an activity.

mental health, self-awareness and

They can feel when their anxiety is rising and they can catch their feelings and emotions earlier before they lead to anger outbursts, setting off the fight-orlight mode or just becoming frustrated.

neuropathways in their brains, which will lead to life-long habits.

Mindfulness helps with their future confidence. The best news is that we all have that internal toolbox we can use at any time to helps us regulate our emotions, yet we do not access it enough.

Schools are starting to incorporate mindful techniques throughout their day, as it improves the children’s concentration and helps them to stay more engaged with their learning, thus

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IN THE MIND MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES Deep Breathing Using your five senses Daily gratitude Meditation Being in nature Mindful colouring Daily journaling

DEEP BREATHING EXERCISE Breathe from abdomen or belly area Fill up your lungs slowly with air Pretend to smell a flower (inhale) Blow out a candle (exhale) This helps to feel relaxed and calm

WHY MINDFULNESS IS A SUPERPOWER • • • • • • • • avoiding challenging behaviours.

Mental Health issues are on the increase so it is more important than ever to put the time into our children for better self- regulation and fewer obstacles standing in the way of learning.

Being aware of when they lose focus and how to re-focus themselves is important for learning outcomes.

Children’s beliefs and values are still being formed, so as a parent we also need to be aware of our own mindful

ways and actions. Children watch and learn by example from those closest to them, so the best way to teach your child mindfulness is to allow them to follow your lead.

Just remember it can be small changes in your children’s day-to-day life that eventually make a big difference.

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This is great for their listening skills, it starts their day off on a positive note, helps lift their mood and creates a safe place for them to talk to you if they have any worries.

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IN THE SALON

time

TURN BACK Carlie Wacker has channelled her inner Cher to turn back time by reversing the skin’s ageing process thanks to a local skin expert.

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ears of carefree fun in the sun has led me to understand why my mother ALWAYS insisted on wearing sunscreen, especially on your face, decolletage and hands. These are the areas to first show the signs of ageing.

Maybe it’s just me but it is hard to accept that we get older as often we don’t feel our age. However, sometimes that skin reflecting back on us in the mirror is the brutal reminder that age has a way of showing itself - and the truth sometimes hurts.

I first started seeing Angie Lamb at About Faces Noosa when I became embarrassed about how darkly pigmented my skin had become around my neck and chest. I was constantly finding ways to cover it up with high neck lines and scarves (not always ideal in our climate). I was also covering my face, neck, and chest in foundation to disguise the damage. I wasn’t even sure there was a way to reverse that damage.

My first session of pigment and sun damage removal using this state-of-theart Cutera Laser was easy. A numbing cream is applied to the treatment area to prevent discomfort and as the laser glides across your skin zapping the pigment, the feeling is best described as a hot flick. It is slightly uncomfortable on areas with less tissue like the collar bones and nose but it was bearable.

On leaving the salon after the first treatment I felt like I had a bad sunburn on my face and chest but it soon subsided. The following few days I had to stay out of the sun as the pigment and sun damage darkened in preparation to peel off.

I still was able to leave the house with makeup that easily covered the darker patches but I made sure I covered my chest as it was pretty stripey for a few weeks; like a tiger.

The decolletage requires more work and given that my entire chest was very badly sun damaged I was not expecting

On my first consultation Angie put me in the Visia Skin Analysis machine to see what she was dealing with. This 3D technology measures skin pigmentation, wrinkles, texture, pores, vascularity and skin age. I am 44 and was honestly shocked to see my skin age was 53 on the right side and 49 on the left.

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“When we first looked at your skin I could see a fair amount of sun damage and pigmentation, this is letting down the appearance of your skin,” Skin Clincian Angie said “There was certainly some work we could do to improve texture, tone and appearance of your skin.”

The first thing we did was start me on a daily skin care regime with specific Ultraceuticals products that I have been on for four months now. I now routinely cleanse, tone, apply vitamin serums and a moisturising cream with an SPF. My skin thanks me for it and I can feel the difference already.

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Angie Lamb from About Faces Noosa any miracles. But I was pleasantly surprised once I looked at the before and after images - and even happier after my second treatment.

Round two of the laser treatments was a bit uncomfortable. Angie mentioned that because we had removed a good amount of sun damage from the first session, we were now getting deeper into the skin because the pigmentation was no longer a barrier. I did have to stop a few times during treatment to have a rest from the zapping machine, but I am so glad I powered through.

I can now see a significant improvement in my skin (refer to the photos). I am still going to have another few treatments to remove more sun damage and improve overall appearance.

The great news is that an updated skin analysis on the Visia machine, and my current skin age is 44 on the left and 48 on the right side – I am getting younger!

Angie is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about skin and she believes I need two more sessions of limelight to

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treat the residual pigmentation, but I am so bloody happy so far. Sometimes I must ask her to explain some of the technical talk in language I can understand but the bottom line is that this lady knows what she is doing.

She was so confident that she could do something to improve my skin and she delivered. Her home salon is so beautiful, and her professionalism and skill blow my mind.

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Erin Yarwood encourages you to walk your way through winter amidst our lesser known, yet wonder-filled walkable hinterland wonderland.

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The weather is pretty much always spot on, even during winter.

And everything is in close proximity, usually an easy drive from A-to-B.

I’m sure you’ve all walked our magnificent Noosa National Park or taken a stroll up Mount Coolum many times. Maybe even braved the more challenging and ever-fun Mount Cooroora?

There are so many hidden, unheard of and lesser-known gems around this beautiful place we call home.

Let’s face it, Noosa is perfect in many ways and for many reasons. But shhh let’s keep it hush-hush, our little secret!

But are there moments when you wonder “where else can I explore around the area?”

So, tie up those shoe laces, grab your plastic-free water bottle and let’s get moving!

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Here are a few ideas to help get you inspired and warm during the next couple of months!

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DOONELLA LAKE WALK 5km / allow 1.5 hours If you’re after a nice and cruisy, yet beautiful, walk without too many kms, this walk is for you.

Meander your way through the beautiful wetlands, past creeks and majestic mangroves. This lovely, shaded walk is right behind a residential area, yet extremely tranquil. This is a lovely area to explore, and pretty much flat the entire way.

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YUROL FOREST LOOP 12km / allow 3 hours

IMBIL RAIL TRAIL 9km return / allow 2 hours

If you prefer venturing a little further on foot, this shaded forest walk might be right up your alley! Starting in Lake MacDonald, follow the Noosa Trail Network Track 7 signs, taking you through some beautiful rainforests and amazing secluded creeks and streams.

You will experience some stunning views of the surrounding areas while getting in a great workout at the same time.

This trail is another not-sochallenging walk yet still beautiful, with history thrown in along the way.

Being an old railway, the entire walk is flat, but the scenery is amazing. From walking past working properties, to lush areas of rainforest to experiencing the unmistakable magical sounds of a Bellbird colony, it’s rather special.

ELANDA CIRCUIT TO KINABA INFO HUT 12km / allow 3.5 hours

You walk your way to the cute and tiny township of Brooloo before turning around to head back for a coffee or lunch in Imbil. Win-win.

Another relatively easy and flat journey, this lovely walk will take you

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Preloved suede boots, Ma Petite Boutique, Noosa Heads, 0412 565 382

Raen Sunglasses, Okanui, 1800 652 684

Mens straw hat, Cottonworx by Mensroom, Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach and Eumundi, 0497 873 167

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Gem and crystal cuff, The White House, Tewantin, 5474 2377

Earrings, The White House, Tewantin, 5474 2377

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ur mild, sunny, spectacular winter is upon us and we venture up into our stunning hinterland. Weekend drives in an open car, picnics, bushwalking and country stays eating lipsmacking local produce beckon and beguile as the days grow shorter and the air crisper.

After a breezy drive in an open car through vibrant, vivid, verdant countryside, our couple have arrived. The gentleman opens the lady’s car door and offers his hand to escort her to their halcyon hideaway.

Brad wears Cargo pant, desert boot, chilli socks and car coat, Connor Noosa Civic; Leather travel bag, Cottonworx by Mensroom, Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach and Eumundi, 0497 873 167; Raen sunglasses, Okanui, 1800 652 684; Midnight Poppies shirt from Soul Song, Noosa Junction, 0412 246 550.

Tiff wears Lemon knit sweater and Vieux sunglasses, Bohemian Sundays, Peregian, 5373 8063; Earrings, cuff and leather belt, The White House, Tewantin, 5474 2377; Wool check pant, Galah Home, Cooroy, 5302 4044; Preloved Zara cut out suede boot, Ma Petite, Noosa Heads, 0412 565 382

Being local-centric by nature, we also choose our clothing with this ethical, mindful principle in mind.

Spoiled for choice with incredible and inspiring homegrown labels and boutiques supporting same, our cool weather fashion is elegant, refined yet also reflects an unstudied, unaffected personal style.

Some trends to embrace when making those precious, considered purchases? For her, the volumous sleeve remains flattering and current, as do all shades of green, including silver sage. Light-soled footwear gives way to the grounding effect of the chunky yet chic ankle boot, and checks are a welcome addition.

Leather garments become more prevalent and are seen in shapes well

beyond that of the biker, think a supple pencil skirt or even a tailored trouser, whilst the colour chocolate comes to the fore and is anything but boring, just watch the depth of tone so as not to overwhelm! In knitwear, the softest cashmere and wool in simple shapes prevail, however the youthful preppy addition of a sweater vest is fun, great for our mild climate and super flattering.

For the gentleman? Purchases are for the long term, hence classic shapes in quality natural fibres. Soft fitted sweaters; a mid-weight, neutral jacket and sturdy shoe. A confident use of burst of brights adds fun and flair.

Winter in Noosa is a time to dress with ease, elegance and personal expression.

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Embroidered clutch, Ella and Sunday, Noosaville, 5455 5656

A woman adorns her person to both inspire herself and to express who she is. The pieces she chooses say much, revealing her stylistic verve, her passion and her inherent love for all that is beautiful in this world!

Tiff wears Resin earrings, purse and silk blouse, Ella and Sunday, Noosaville, 5455 5656; Leather jacket, Ma Petite, Noosa Heads, 0412 565 382; Check pom-pom scarf, Soul Song, Noosa Junction, 0412 246 550; Casual pant, Galah Home, Cooroy, 5302 4044; Ecco shoes, Feet First Footwear, Noosa Heads, 5447 2211.

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Handcrafted metal earrings, Las at Noosa Regional Gallery, Tewantin, 5329 6145

Check pom-pom scarf, Soul Song, Noosa Junction, 0412 246 550

100% COTTON & LINEN SHIRTS & PANTS 15ct Yellow Gold Mid Victorian large curb link bracelet with blue enamel Forget Me Nots and embossed section, Avenue J, Mooloolaba, 5444 4422

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Preloved leather bag, Ma Petite, Noosa Heads, 0412 565 382

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The lady takes a moment to wander through this wondrous place, her thoughts serene, calm and contemplative. She is lost, in reverie, at peace in these most stunning of surrounds.

Tiff wears Leather sandal and cross-body bag, Cloth & Hide, Peregian Beach, 5324 1433; Green Alpaca shawl and beaded earrings, Galah Home, Cooroy, 5302 4044; Kivari Maxi Dress, Bohemian Sundays, Peregian, 5373 8063; Woven belt, Trés Noosa, Noosa Junction, 0422 927 700; 18 ct Rose and White Gold Oval pink sapphire and diamond art deco style ring, 9ct rose gold pink tourmaline and diamond ring, 18 ct cocktail aquamarine, ruby and diamond dress ring, Avenue J, Mooloolaba, 5444 4422; Bronze Bra, Lady Bird Noosa, 5455 4070

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18 ct Rose and White Gold Oval pink sapphire and diamond art deco style ring; 9ct rose gold pink tourmaline and diamond ring; 18 ct cocktail aquamarine, ruby and diamond dress ring, Avenue J, Mooloolaba, 5444 4422

Beaded earrings, Galah Home, Cooroy, 5302 4044

Bopo Women Self Love set , Soul Quartz, Noosa Heads, 0492 887 736

Woven belt, Trés Noosa, Noosa Junction, 0422 927 700

Leather sandal, Cloth & Hide, Peregian Beach, 5324 1433

Cross-body bags, Cloth & Hide, Peregian Beach, 5324 1433

Crystal, Soul Quartz, Noosa Heads, 0492 887 736

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The fresh country air invites repose, recharge and reflection. Our couple indulge in the age old European tradition of siesta, uninterrupted quiet time just for them.

Tiff wears Cotton blouse, handbag and corduroy skirt, Ella and Sunday, Noosaville, 5455 5656; Pom Poms, Soul Song, Noosa Junction, 0412 246 550; Earrings, Galah Home, Cooroy, 5302 4044; Ochre Lane Sunglasses, Cloth & Hide, Peregian Beach, 5324 1433; Ecco boot, Feet First Footwear, Noosa Heads, 5447 2211.

Brad wears Mambo printed pant, Big W Noosa Civic; Shirt, Aubergine socks and lumberjack jacket, Connor Noosa CiviC; Josef Seibel shoe, Feet First Footwear, Noosa Heads, 5447 2211, Heads of Noosa beer Tin can and water jug, Soul Song, Noosa Junction, 0412 246 550

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Aqua Aura dainty necklace, Soul Quartz, Noosa Heads, 0492 887 736

Ochre Lane Sunglasses, Cloth & Hide, Peregian Beach, 5324 1433 Victorian Gold Compass, Avenue J, Mooloolaba, 5444 4422

Pom Poms, Soul Song, Noosa Junction, 0412 246 550 Handbag, Ella and Sunday, Noosaville, 5455 5656

Earrings, Galah Home, Cooroy, 5302 4044

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Time to unwind, to celebrate the simple joy of just being together, no distractions, no expectations. An escape from the everyday, a chance to breathe and simply be.

Tiff wears Cotton maxi dress, thread earrings, Cloth & Hide, Peregian Beach, 5324 1433; Fine polo neck sweater, Bohemian Sundays, Peregian, 5373 8063; Vintage wool sari jacket, Soul Song, Noosa Junction, 0412 246 550; Hand woven neckpiece, The Weave, Noosa Regional Gallery, Tewantin, 5329 6145; Art Deco 9ct gold crossover snake slave bangle featuring detailed engraving Birmingham circa 1920, Victorian 9ct rose gold Nellie Melba round hollow bangle, Avenue J, Mooloolaba, 5444 4422; Felt Birkenstocks, Feet First Footwear, Noosa Heads, 5447 2211; Leather cross-body bag, Trés Noosa, Noosa Junction, 0422 927 700.

Brad wears Pants and shirt, Connor Noosa Civic; Cashmere scarf, Cottonworx by Mensroom, Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach and Eumundi, 0497 873 167; Ecco leather lace up shoes, Feet First Footwear, Noosa Heads, 5447 2211 Peruvian throw on bench and velvet pumpkins, Soul Song, Noosa Junction, 0412 246 550

Beaded bracelet, Patricia Chapman, Noosa Regional Gallery, Tewantin, 5329 6145

Nautical Desire leather handcrafted earrings, Bohemian Sundays, Peregian, 5373 8063

Preloved Alexander McQueen shoes, Ma Petite, Noosa Heads, 0412 565 382

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Prima Donna Hyde Park bra and brief set, Lady Bird Noosa, Noosa Heads, 5455 4070

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Resin earrings, Ella and Sunday, Noosaville, 5455 5656

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Thread earrings, Cloth & Hide, Peregian Beach, 5324 1433 Cashmere scarf, Cottonworx by Mensroom, Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach and Eumundi, 0497 873 167

Handcrafted leather earrings, Decco Angel, Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, Cooroy, 5442 6665

Hand woven neckpiece, The Weave, Noosa Regional Gallery, Tewantin, 5329 6145

Bronze shell bowls, Cloth & Hide, Peregian Beach, 5324 1433

Tie-dyed fabric beach bag, Trés Noosa, Noosa Junction, 0422 927 700

Vintage style leather clutch, The White House, Tewantin, 5474 2377

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Tiff wears Puffer Jacket, Big W, Noosa Civic; Linen frilled skirt, Trés Noosa, Noosa Junction, 0422 927 700; Felt hat, Ma Petite, Noosa Heads, 0412 565 382; Squiggle shirt, Boom Shankar, Noosa Heads, 5474 2304; Simone Perele Dahlia bra, Lady Bird Noosa, Noosa Heads, 5455 4070; Black leather handbag, Cloth & Hide, Peregian Beach, 5324 1433; Cashmere scarf, Galah Home, Cooroy, 5302 4044; Frankie4 Lola shoes, Feet First Footwear, Noosa Heads, 5447 2211; Ayala Bar Enchanted Garden large wide earrings, Avenue J, Mooloolaba, 5444 4422.

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Ayala Bar Enchanted Garden large wide earrings, Avenue J, Mooloolaba, 5444 4422

Black leather handbag, Cloth & Hide, Peregian Beach, 5324 1433

Beaded woven earrings, Galah Home, Cooroy, 5302 4044

Simone Perele Dahlia bra, Lady Bird Noosa, Noosa Heads, 5455 4070

Grateful AF crystal candle, Soul Quartz, Noosa Heads, 0492 887 736

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Classic Hibiscus shirt red, Okanui, Noosa Heads, 1800 652 684

Long sleeve long board Tshirt, Okanui, Noosa Heads, 1800 652 684

Chino pants, Connor Noosa Civic

Swimshort Way Back When Retro Pink, Okanui, Noosa Heads, 1800 652 684

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Man bag, Cottonworx by Mensroom, Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach and Eumundi, 0497 873 167

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This incredible rural location has worked its magic on our beautiful couple. The mood is relaxed, playful and flirtatious as they bask in the warming rays of the afternoon sun whilst seated around the shimmering, sparkling plunge pool.

Tiff wears Victorian handmade 18ct yellow gold fancy design bangle, 18 ct yellow gold oval hinged bangle, 9ct yellow gold floral engraved bangle – Birmingham 1969, Avenue J, Mooloolaba, 5444 4422; Corduroy blouse, Big W, Noosa Civic; Striped dress, Boom Shankar, Noosa Heads, 5474 2304; Frankie4 Winnie II shoes, Feet First Footwear, Noosa Heads, 5447 2211; Red resin bangle, Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, Cooroy, 5442 6665; Multi-beaded arm piece, Noosa Regional Gallery, Tewantin, 5329 6145.

Victorian handmade 18ct yellow gold fancy design bangle; 18 ct yellow gold oval hinged bangle; 9ct yellow gold floral engraved bangle – Birmingham 1969, Avenue J, Mooloolaba, 5444 4422

Resin earrings, Ella and Sunday, Noosaville, 5455 5656

Brad wears; Man bag, Feather down vest, Cottonworx by Mensroom, Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach and Eumundi, 0497 873 167; Chino pants, Connor Noosa Civic; Mambo Aztec printed shirt, Big W Noosa Civic; Pikolinos Shoe, Feet First Footwear, Noosa Heads, 5447 2211.

Homewares; Vases, hand-embroidered cushion and padded blanket, Soul Song, Noosa Junction, 0412 246 550

Frankie4 Winnie II shoes, Feet First Footwear, Noosa Heads, 5447 2211

Preloved red leather bag, Ma Petite, Noosa Heads, 0412 565 382

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Australian 9ct Yellow Gold, Amethyst & Peridot Suragette necklace by Willis, Avenue J, Mooloolaba, 5444 4422

An eventful evening. Our gorgeous people have gone to the trouble to dress for the occasion, their spirits lifted and their souls inspired by both the natural, nurturing landscape around them and the warm, rustic charm of their lodgings. A convivial moment captured that will never be forgotten.

9ct Rose Gold Round Petals Dearest Flower ring, Avenue J, Mooloolaba, 5444 4422

Tiff wears Suri Jumpsuit, Ella and Sunday, Noosaville, 5455 5656; Crystal earring, The White House, Tewantin, 5474 2377; Boot, Who Invited Her, Noosa Heads.

Brad wears Jacket and pants, Connor, Noosa Civic; Cotton shirt Cottonworx by Mensroom, Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach and Eumundi, 0497 873 167; Florsheim shoes, Feet First Footwear, Noosa Heads, 5447 2211

Apatite Selene hoop earrings, Soul Quartz, Noosa Heads, 0492 887 736

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stunning winter’s day awaited the team for the latest on-location fashion shoot.

A drive through the hinterland saw the crew transported to South America and spoilt for choice for backdrops to bring the winter fashions to life in the surrounds of the Mayan Farm luxury accommodation!

Rammed earth walls, rocky retainers, repurposed timber and forged iron, the craftsmanship of Mayan Farm was evident at every turn.

Sweeping hinterland views were savoured together with delectable delights showcasing the farm-to-plate philosophy of Black Ant Gourmet at the Kin Kin General Store.

The hardest part was leaving this hinterland haven! We’ll all be booking to stay in this bespoke paradise in future.

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The INquiring fashion mind is always curious as to what lies within the closet of local style icons.

IN The Closet will take you inside the wardrobe of local fashion INspirations.

Noosaville local Carlie Wacker is a contributor with IN Noosa Magazine, the Fashion Editor for our sister publication Hello Sunshine Magazine and a well-known brand ambassador for Australian fashion.

Name Carlie Wacker

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Occupation Fashion Editor, MC and Brand Ambassador How would you describe your personal style?

Always feminine with a touch of boho luxe.

Who is your style INspiration?

I’m INspired by everyday people! I love seeing how individuals style themselves.

You just have to take a walk down Hastings Street to find lots of diverse style inspo.

What is your favourite fashion purchase?

Every person should have the pleasure of owning a designer handbag in their lifetime. They are so special and last a lifetime. I will always treasure my Louis Vuitton Hudson (a gift from hubby for my 30th). In recent years I bought a IN Noosa Magazine

Louis Vuitton tote (second hand) and that will stay with me forever also.

How do you organise your wardrobe?

By sleeve length and colour.

Right now the long sleeves are easy to access but the truth is that my closet has spread from our main bedroom to other wardrobes in the house so I have everyday wear in the main wardrobe, my beautiful dresses and summer items in another wardrobe and things that need to be sold or donated in another room - I may need an intervention!

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What is your style philosophy?

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Green – by this I mean that my closet is always a curation of quality items I have had for ages, new pieces from preferably Australian labels, and I’m always open to borrowing or hiring special occasion pieces. I also keep my commitment to supporting the slow fashion industry and reducing the impact that textile waste has on the planet so I upcycle, recycle, swap and sell items I no longer need or want. I do love op shopping as well!

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THE CAMEL COLOURED TRENCH COAT – this linen one is from Costa Vita Purolino and is perfect for a tropical winter but this go-to style is available at lots of major fashion retailers.

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PUFF SLEEVES – I love a statement sleeve – feminine and flowy and so much fun!

WINTER WARDROBE ESSENTIALS

BOOTS – Invest in a good quality pair that you LOVE and they will see you through many seasons.

These gold studded boots are my faves and are preloved from ebay and about five years old.

THE JUMPSUIT / BOILERSUIT / PANTSUIT – the garment with so many names but a style that suits all shapes and is one that is a permanent feature in my closet.

HATS – any hat will always add a bit of flavour to any outfit. I scored this genuine Akubra hat from the Cooroy Lifeline Denim and Country Sale.

Know someone with an INspiring wardrobe? Nominate them by emailing fashion@inpublishing.com.au

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Sarah Vercoe meets a local couple who are committed to helping locals step out in style.

Feet First has been a permanent fixture on Hastings Street for over 25 years. How and when did you come to the business?

We came to Feet First three years ago and have really enjoyed being part of an iconic piece of Noosa.

Name Dave & Suze Garozzo

What do you love most about working IN Noosa?

Business Feet First Footwear

What advice can you share with budding retailers?

My (Dave) background is in the footwear industry and I’ve found a real passion working in the retail side of things. Right from the start it was important for us to service the locals and look after their footwear needs.

We love helping them put their best foot forward.

What do you love most about your business?

I love the interaction with our customers, along with fitting them into the most comfortable, quality shoes of course!

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How would you describe your customers?

We enjoy a wonderful mix of customers who come to us looking for everything from comfortable shoes they can wear every day to a new pair of trainers they can hit the pavement with.

What popular brands can people find in-store?

We stock lots of great brands including Birkenstock, Ecco, Sperry, Frankie 4, Merrell, On Cloud and Asics. We look for shoes that are comfortable, exceptionally well made and stylish.

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The outstanding lifestyle and the people who live here.

Prioritise excellent customer service; you’ll build a reputation as the most enjoyable place to go shopping!

What can we expect to see on feet IN Noosa and beyond this season?

The latest styles and colours from our leading international brands! We have a new range from Birkenstock for winter featuring sheepskin lining and Ecco have released some fantastic new walking shoes with Biom Natural Motion technology.

What shoe advice do you have?

Always wear comfortable, stable shoes

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that provide arch support. It will help you avoid injuries such as plantar fasciitis and other complications.

The new sheepskin lined Birkenstocks are so cosy!

If you could only wear one pair of shoes every day which would they be?

Birkenstocks. They cater for all seasons. The new sheepskin-lined Birkenstocks are so cosy!

Step up your style with new Autumn hues

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e i u o L Weimaraners used to be known as speedy big game hunters, but after a bow-wow with Louie, Helen Flanagan found out he is more a bench-surfing kind of pup.

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However, when Noosa Boathouse owners Phil and Sarah Bradford decided it was time for fur-babies, they were polar-opposites. The beautiful looking large breed with silver grey fur, super blue puppy eyes and cuddly (read: sooky) nature, was not for Phil, whose preference was for the much smaller breed, the Cavalier King Charles.

“When we picked up Louie, Phil kept telling everyone it was ‘my’ dog,” Sarah said. “He acted totally disinterested, but now he is often the first to get his phone out and show pics to his friends. He’s besotted.”

The very elegant breed requires a lot of exercise. Louie has a walk or play every morning and thrives on pats along the way. Sarah varies the locations from Noosa River walks; Main Beach to Spit circuit; around the Noosa Waters ‘hood including ‘his’ park next door.

“His favourites are Castaways offleash beach so he can run for miles, weekends away on our boat, also the Noosa Spit sand bar and doggy beach to catch up with his fur-iends.”

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rad Pitt owns a Weimaraner named Purdy; actress Grace Kelly was given a Weimaraner when she married Prince Rainier III of Monaco; and Sarah Bradford recalls childhood memories in the car with her sisters, while best dog Harry leaned over the seat of the station wagon planting big slobbery kisses as they screamed and laughed.

Phil and Sarah Bradford with Louie Saturdays, it is training school at the Canine Classroom in Peregian Beach, Doggy Day Care and at the National Canine Academy in Verrierdale, there’s lots of fenced grassy fields.

Intelligence is another trait especially when fully trained. Louie is still in his goofy, 9-month-old adolescent stage so is inclined to be clumsy, such as running into the pool fence, chasing his tail or simply crazy running round and round.

Or falling into the pool after a midnight wee! Sure woke him as well as Sarah and Phil, who also worry about his snoring. It is so loud the neighbours must hear him.

Louie, who is on Instagram: @wei_hello_louie shares love unconditionally. He snuggles up on the lounge at night and hangs out at the Boathouse office during the day. He displays affection and over excitement to all especially four-footers, and delights in his passion for quality food. Sharing a premium piece of beef with dad at lunch time is the best, while Noosa Boathouse 104

Once I caught him running out with a large chilli in his mouth! chef Shane Bailey saves him juicy raw brisket and tomahawk bones. Drooling through the fence has its moments but sniffing out dropped fish and chips in the gazebos is also on the menu.

Hold the salad? Maybe not as Weimaraners are partial to kitchen bench surfing. “Numerous times when I’ve left food on the bench, even for a minute, he’s up there stealing salmon, bacon, chicken, tomato, apples, bread, a sandwich, whatever,” Sarah explains.

“Once I caught him running out with a large chilli in his mouth! Part of me wished he bitten into it, to put him off bench surfing for life!”

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Quirky, kitsch and warming knits to keep your home and hound looking cool this winter!

Wildling Dog collar, waste bag holder and bow tie.

Dirty Dog and Kitchen Kitten kitchen sponges

Designer pet blanket Cable Knit dog jumper

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Team a textured black and white palette with a splash of gold for a sophisticated take on monochrome style.

Large ceramic organic shaped pot, hats from Madagascar, Wabi Sabi, 0400 220 813

Addison occasional chair By GlobeWest, Blink Living, 5455 5015

Goat’s Hide milking stool, Casa Noosa, 5447 3722

Monochrome pinch bowls, Manawee Garden Centre, 5445 2406

Knight Chess piece, Finders Keepers, 5448 3830

Nigerian glass beaded ceremonial shield, Wabi Sabi, 0400 220 813

Midwinter Dream coasters, Lovely Things, 5345 5082

Wyatt Herringbone Dining Table By GlobeWest, Blink Living, 5455 5015

Gold canine door stop ornament, Finders Keepers, 5448 3830

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African hand-dyed bone necklace, Wabi Sabi, 0400 220 813

Honey Almond hand soap, Finders Keepers, 5448 3830

Gold Leaf hook, The River Shack, 5408 4377

Blackwood, cuttlefish and shell necklace on stand, The White House, 5474 2377

Under Dogs book, The River Read, 5473 0483

Polka Dot pot, Manawee Garden Centre, 5445 2406

Midwinter Dream Velvet Cushion, Lovely Things, 5345 5082

Bedouin inspired cushion, Wabi Sabi, 0400 220 813

Wooden tribal statue on marble base, Wabi Sabi, 0400 220 813

Wildfolk candle, Blink Living, 5455 5015

Suede Aztec oblong cushion, Casa Noosa, 5447 3722

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Take inspiration from nature and conscious living with tactility and versatility in design.

Inka Timber mirror, RAW Sunshine Coast, 0413 111 595

Rattan wrapped vase, Casa Noosa, 5447 3722

Granada Butterfly Chair By GlobeWest, Blink Living, 5455 5015

Teak coffee table, Casa Noosa, 5447 3722

Decorative pot, Manawee Garden Centre, 5445 2406

Zuri wooden box, The White House, 5474 2377 Wooden marble frame, The White House, 5474 2377

Decorative leaf design pots, Galah Home, 5302 404 Amalfi Clara table lamp, Galah Home, 5302 404

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Small wooden chopping board, Galah Home, 5302 404

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Nordic Timber Bedside table in American Oak, RAW Sunshine Coast, 0413 111 595

Shell serving tray, The River Shack, 5408 4377

Timber salad servers, Galah Home, 5302 404

L&M Home French Linen Duvet Cover Set in Tobacco , GlobeWest Easton Canopy Table Lamp and GlobeWest Clyde Bedside table, Blink Living, 5455 5015

Blush Placemat, Manawee Garden Centre, 5445 2406

Terrazzo cheese service board, Casa Noosa, 5447 3722 Decorative clay pots, Galah Home, 5302 404

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Globe, Finders Keepers, 5448 3830

A nod to distant shores and stories of yesteryear this style tells a tale at every turn.

Deer hook, Galah Home, 5302 404

Footstool and cushions plus Juno navy cushions from Weaver Green, 5231 9805

1950’s telephone, Finders Keepers, 5448 3830

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Zulu basket, Wabi Sabi, 0400 220 813

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Burma book, The River Read, 5473 0483

Sheryl J Burchill Teapot and cushion, Lovely Things, 5345 5082

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Sheryl J Burchill Teapot, Lovely Things, 5345 5082

Bear man ornament, Finders Keepers, 5448 3830

Vintage camera, Finders Keepers, 5448 3830

Wildfolk candle, Blink Living, 5455 5015

Wooden glass lantern, Galah Home, 5302 404

French wire ferris wheel, Finders Keepers, 5448 3830

Holy Smoke eco incense, Soul Quartz, 0492 887 736 Kasbah Ink footstool, Weaver Green, 5231 9805

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MIDWINTER Country cottage meets midwinter florals – this style is feminine and oh so pretty.

Midwinter Dream Velvet Cushions, Lovely Things, 5345 5082

Floriography book, The River Read, 5473 0483

Blue drinking glasses, Manawee Garden Centre, 5445 2406

Clay decorative pot, Manawee Garden Centre, 5445 2406

Iris Florentine hand wash, Lovely Things, 5345 5082

Floral Coasters, Galah Home, 5302 404

Positano blush cushion, Blink Living, 5455 5015

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Crystal dried floral bundle, Soul Quartz, 0492 887 736

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Annabel Trends fluffy slippers, Lovely Things, 5345 5082 Ivy & Wood candle, Galah Home, 5302 404

Iris Florentine soap, Lovely Things, 5345 5082

Midwinter Dream serving bowl, Lovely Things, 5345 5082

Midwinter Dream robe, Lovely Things, 5345 5082 South Hampton basket, Blink Living, 5455 5015

Fringed rug, Manawee Garden Centre, 5445 2406

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CALM l a t s a Co Cool and contemporary whites, blues and greens sing of coastal luxury.

Palm plate, Tres Noosa, 0422 927 700

Marmaset Found vase, Blink Living, 5455 5015 Soulfire berry bowl, The River Shack, 5408 4377

Freja single draw side table, Inka bed linen bedding and cushions RAW Sunshine Coast, 0413 111 595

Footed serving board, RAW Sunshine Coast, 0413 111 595

Wooden whale tail, The White House, 5474 2377

Coastal combi print, Tres Noosa, 0422 927 700

RAW Essential olive cushion, RAW Sunshine Coast, 0413 111 595

Olive leather bar stool, Casa Noosa, 5447 3722 Pear print cushion, Galah Home, 5302 404

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IN THE HOME Palm print napkins, Galah Home, 5302 404

Aqua shell, Tres Noosa, 0422 927 700

Sage linen napkins, Manawee Garden Centre, 5445 2406

Pear and ginger room spray, Tres Noosa, 0422 927 700

Surf and Soap, Tres Noosa, 0422 927 700

Palm coasters, Galah Home, 5302 404

Carved fish coasters, The River Shack, 5408 4377

Olive decorative pot, Manawee Garden Centre, 5445 2406

Emerald parrot, The River Shack, 5408 4377

Al.ive hand cream, Galah Home, 5302 404

Sippity doo dah reusable drinking straws, The River Shack, 5408 4377

Plant Therapy, The River Read, 5473 0483

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Solid yet uplifting – the combination of these two Pantone colours of the year (Illuminating and Ultimate Grey) make a strong interior statement

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Luxaflex® Duette® Shades and curtain layering adds softness, movement and texture to a room, Serene Blinds and Awnings, 5473 0356

Modern Mending, The River Read, 5473 0483

Hugo Bow Occasional chair by GlobeWest, Blink Living, 5455 5015

Raine & Humble grey throw, Galah Home, 5302 404

Al.ive gift set, Galah Home, 5302 404

Gold velvet cushion, Casa Noosa, 5447 3722

Charcoal jug, Manawee Garden Centre, 5445 2406 Charcoal plant pot, Manawee Garden Centre, 5445 2406

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Simply Soap, Galah Home, 5302 404

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Marmaset Found vases, Blink Living, 5455 5015

Mustard hand towel, Finders Keepers, 5448 3830 Mini vases, The River Read, 5473 0483

Ottolenghi Simple cookbook, The River Read, 5473 0483

Marmaset Found vases, Blink Living, 5455 5015

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Sarah Vercoe meets the fresh new face bringing a new sense of style to one of Noosa’s much-loved homewares destinations.

Name Lauren Rasnake Business Casa Noosa Casa Noosa has long been a favourite on the Noosa scene. How and when did you come to Casa Noosa?

When my husband Sam and I moved to Noosa we went from an apartment to a house and we needed to fill it with furniture. We found ourselves in Casa Noosa almost every day and I loved it so much I inquired about a job.

After working there for a year it was for sale and we decided to buy it; we wanted to carry on the legacy and keep this beautiful store in the community.

You’ve recently relocated to Thomas Street and will be opening a Design Hub soon.

Tell us about what motivated you to do this?

Changing things up a bit provided a great opportunity to build on the foundations of Casa Noosa to open the business up for new opportunities.

Thomas Street is a beautiful space for people to come and see what we offer, with smaller homewares on show and an intimate environment that lends itself to a lovely shopping experience.

Our Design Studio will also be opening around Spring, we’re very excited!

What do you love most about the business?

The customers. I love being able to talk with people about their lives and their dreams for their home. Just being a part of that journey is amazing!

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style and how it translates to your business?

I love to make people feel comfortable and at home in every aspect of my life and I’d really love to build that into Casa Noosa, for it to be an experience where everyone feels really comfortable.

What are some of the elements that set your business apart?

We love bringing one-of-a-kind pieces to Noosa. Our Loft and Wild Spaces ranges are very unique; we work with craftsman in Asia to create custom pieces. Wild Spaces are particularly special because our craftsman deals in fallen timber, working to create pieces inspired by the wood’s natural elements.

What makes a room come alive?

Anything that connects a room to the outside. Incorporating natural elements, even if it’s just what you can see outside the window.

What are the current trends in homewares and interior design?

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People are really paying attention to how something is created and with what materials. about creating a useable space that can be a home office, study and leisure zone.

The shift to sustainability is also impacting homewares and design. People are really paying attention to how something is created and with what materials. It’s really exciting to see that interest from our customers, that we’re all willing to invest in a process that supports people and the planet.

What are you loving this season?

Everything! I love that live plants are making a comeback and that we’re bringing the outside in.

What colours are popular right now?

Natural, more subdued colours; earthy tones of soft grey, blues and greens.

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What is your favourite product right now?

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There are so many, it changes every few minutes! I’m like a kid at Christmas with every delivery, I get so excited.

If I had to pick one it would be our Loft occasional chairs. I love how comfortable they are, the colours, and the combination of leather and antique.

Any tips for finding the perfect style?

First and foremost remember it is your home. So think about what you need to feel comfortable, to make your home a sanctuary and then consider the impression you want to make on others when they visit. These are great foundations to develop your own style.

Be confident in what you like. You can still look to trends but don’t be afraid to pull in other pieces you find even if you

don’t think it fits with current trends.

What do you love about being IN Noosa?

It connects all of my favourite things from all the places I’ve lived.

I’m originally from Tennessee where there’s lots of mountains, so I love how green it is here; Noosa has fantastic beaches, which reminds me of Florida; and there’s a wonderful sense of community just like my neighbourhood in New York.

FAVE FIVE Fave Hobby: Plant propagation Fave Drink: Old fashioned Fave Food: Degustation, to try all the things Fave Saying: Be the change you wish to see in the world Fave Accessory: Skulls! I incorporate them into almost all my rooms.

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Sarah Vercoe discovers a humble little store with a big heart where all the lovely things can be found.

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other Teresa famously said “giving is about the love we put into it”. I’m convinced it was with this ideology in mind that Rachel opened Lovely Things Gift Shop at the beginning of last year. The stunning shop is an assemblage of exquisite finds from around the country, each eliciting a sentiment all their own. An array of vibrant colours adorn the shelves with everything from homewares to eco-silk reusable bags offering the perfect something for that special someone.

Granted, Lovely Things is a gift shop but arriving is more like walking into a friend’s home than a shopfront; an uplifting scent of lemon myrtle fills the air, the soulful sounds of Etta James play in the background and the sweet furry face of Ava, a grey and white miniature schnauzer, greets you on-entry. Rachel’s warming welcome and affinity for a friendly chat is simply the icing on the very lovely cake.

This home-like feel is embedded in the experience, with a relaxed, friendly vibe that makes you want to linger longer.

I’m searching for a housewarming gift for a friend so I ask Rachel the key to finding the perfect gift.

“I say if it puts a smile on your face and fills you with joy then it’s going to do the same for them,” she says.

I consider this sage advice and select an assortment of goodies that fill me with joy resulting in a Marie Kondo style gift that includes blissful smelling essential oils from cult Australian brand Oil Garden, a pastel-pink canister of Lemongrass & Ginger tea from Monista Tea Co, and a stunning work of art from local artist Leene Aavik.

When choosing what to offer in-store Rachel selects products that are both beautiful and useful. An ardent supporter of Australian brands, Rachel fills Lovely

Lovely Things Gift Shop proudly supports Australian Brands and is full of unique eco-friendly gifts, beauty products, travel accessories and stunning stationery, when you are in need of that perfect something.

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Things with carefully sourced products from around the country.

“I’m a big believer in supporting the amazing talent we have right here in Australia,” she says. “Everything I sell is sourced from Australian companies.”

There’s also an emphasis on ecofriendly products in-store from reusable bags printed with beautiful Australian indigenous art to pretty stationery.

“Earth Greetings are a fantastic Australian company that do 100% earth friendly, recycled greeting cards,” Rachel says. “It’s really nice to be able to support the Australian brands that are doing good things.”

With a lengthy career working for prominent brands like David Lawrence and R.M. Williams, supporting Australian

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is something Rachel was doing long before she decided to channel her passion for retail into a store of her own.

Swapping a frenetic lifestyle in Melbourne for the tranquil setting of Noosa was a catalyst for fulfilling a lifelong desire to own her own store.

“I have such a huge passion for retail and have always wanted to own my own store,” Rachel says. “After 25 years working for major brands it was time for me to slow things down a bit. Opening Lovely Things in Noosa was the perfect way for me to do that.

“The community here is so welcoming and supportive. I’ve had some really

beautiful conversations with people who come into the store, it’s one of my favourite things to do. I could have named the store ‘Chat-a-lot’,” she laughs. “For me that’s one of the best things about owning Lovely Things, interacting with the community.”

Rachel will be hosting A Lovely Evening at Lovely Things in August to welcome the locals into her store to experience just how lovely gift-shopping can be; whether you’re buying that perfect something for someone else or simply looking for something special to put a smile on your own face. You’re sure to find more than lovely things!

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REGIONAL NOMINEE: Residential Architecture (Houses - New) Amethyst Cove House, Keystone Architects

When it comes to designing your dream home or making alterations and additions to your humble abode, only the best will do. Deb Caruso discovers the benefits of working with accredited architects.

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our home is your haven and the biggest investment you will probably ever make so when it comes to designing your dream home it makes sense to work with the experts.

An architect can turn your vision into reality. Highly-skilled, professionallytrained and resourceful, Architects apply impartial and creative thinking to projects large and small.

With five years of university training, mandatory practical experience and a registration exam, architects are uniquely equipped to manage your entire design project and see it through the whole construction process to ensure its success. They are more than just designers and they provide services that go far beyond drawings. They add value, whether from maximising light and space, adding functionality, or achieving the best return on your investment.

Whether you’re building a new home or renovating, architects have more experience in design and construction than any other building professional.

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Working with an architect has many benefits but here’s three you need to know about: 1. Improve your lifestyle When you hire an architect, they will get to know you and find ways to improve your lifestyle. Need more storage in your kitchen or more natural light in your bathroom?

Whatever you need, your architect can help you improve your home and life, often in ways you may never have thought of before.

2. Take the stress away Architects are professional problem solvers that know the construction industry inside-out. Their experience and expertise will be your greatest asset.

They can handle the paperwork, deal with the builders and source materials so you can get on with living your life.

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of your home. Architects will maximise the energy efficiency of your home and reduce your energy bills!

Architects are highly trained and multi-skilled with assets that go beyond housing. They are responsible for some of the most stunning and considered buildings on the on the Sunshine Coast including healthcare, education, local businesses and public spaces for everyone’s benefit.

Contact qld@architecture.com.au to find out more about practicing architects on the Sunshine Coast and receive a free Working with an Architect for your Home Guide.

“Our architects created open plan, free flowing indoor spaces that enable comfortable and homely living. Skilful use of the natural elements keeps our house comfortable in all seasons. The health benefits of the air and the breathtaking and peaceful views over the water to Fraser Island are priceless!”

- Owners, Amethyst Cove House.

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AWARD-WINNING

DESIGNS WINNER: Gabriel Poole Award for Building of the Year: Las Palmas, Tim Ditchfield Architects

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he 2021 Australian Institute of Architects’ Regional Architecture Awards 2021 saw Tim Ditchfield

Architects win The Gabriel Poole Award for Building of the Year, Sunshine Coast.

The Noosa property, Las Palmas, was inspired by a journey to Palm Springs and the spirit of mid-century modernism, to take full advantage of the beautiful location and natural surroundings. The design is modernist, with strongly pronounced horizontal planes, simple forms and honest materiality including a robust and timeless palette of in-situ concrete walls and roofs, minimalistic balustrading, feature breeze blocks, and honed concrete steps and terracing.

The homeowners said the design complemented their love of water, fresh air and natural light. “Our house frames our views and highlights an ever-changing canvas around us. It’s both functional and fictional.”

WINNER: Gabriel Poole Award for Building of the Year: Las Palmas, Tim Ditchfield Architects REGIONAL COMMENDATIONS: Residential Architecture (Houses - New): Las Palmas, Tim Ditchfield Architects

They will now compete in the Queensland Architecture Awards in June.

Other nominees included: Public Architecture: Estia Health Maroochydore, ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects Residential Architecture (Houses - New): Amethyst Cove House, Keystone Architects.

REGIONAL NOMINEE: Estia Health Maroochydore, ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects

Residential Architecture (Multiple Housing): Door42, Push Architects Residential Architecture (Multiple Housing): Cooma Terrace, Open Architecture Studio and Jasper Brown Architects in Association.

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REGIONAL COMMENDATIONS: Cooma Terrace, Open Architecture Studio and Jasper Brown Architects in association

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A Noosa Heads property recently scooped the “Poole” at the Australian Institute of Architects’ Regional Awards.

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im Ditchfield Architects impressed the judges to win The Gabriel Poole Award for Building of the Year, Sunshine Coast at the The Australian Institute of Architects’ Regional Architecture Awards for 2021.

The Noosa Heads property, Las Palmas, was also awarded a regional commendation for residential architecture (Houses - New) and will now compete at the State Awards with the hope to then compete against the nation’s best.

Inspired by a journey to Palm Springs and the spirit of mid-century modernism, the architects took full advantage of the beautiful location and natural surroundings in the property’s design.

The built form is modernist, with strongly pronounced horizontal planes, simple forms and honest materiality.

Externally the design employs a robust and timeless palette of in-situ concrete walls and roofs, minimalistic balustrading, feature breeze blocks, and honed concrete steps and terracing.

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From the moment we wake up or drive into our driveway, to the time we retire for the night, our house frames our views and highlights an ever-changing canvas around us. It’s both functional and fictional.

The homeowners said the design complemented their love of water, fresh air & natural light. “From the moment we wake up or drive into our driveway, to the time we retire for the night, our house frames our views and highlights an ever-changing canvas around us. It’s both functional and fictional.”

The judges all agreed: “The building itself seems to lap at the water beyond.”

Good luck for the State Awards to one of Noosa’s leading architects!

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Designed with nature in mind

Award winning Bark Architects design homes that are individually crafted for your natural environment

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his stunning two-bedroom studio designed by Bark Architects proves that big is not necessarily better.

Built for purpose, the new pavilion complements an original Quadropod house designed by Gabriel Poole in 1983, allowing the owner privacy as well as connection to the family home.

A central lightwell provides natural ventilation and light to enter the home and floor-to-ceiling glazing maintains a visual connection to the landscape.

The Outdoor Dining and Yoga Deck is maximised for morning meditation.

Light, lean and responsive to the environment, this home is a perfect representation of the Bark design ethos.

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Oriented to take advantage of low winter sun with filtered ocean views through mature eucalypts, the studio remains connected to its surrounds and is both light-filled and light on the earth.

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Every home has a personality and now with stylish advice from designers and a shiny new retail showroom – your house is set for stardom with Blink Living! Carlie Wacker finds out more.

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n 2008, interior styling was in its infancy on the Sunshine Coast and Interior Designer Dianne Conley and Photographer Peter Lillies had a vision.

They could see the potential and the opportunity for a styling business and Blink Living was born.

“I had previously worked as an interior designer refurbishing and furnishing holiday apartments and was looking for a change,” says Dianne. “As the business progressed, more and more vendors and real-estate agents could see the benefits of styling properties to take to market.

Once they experience the success styling creates, they are converted.”

Now, styling a home for sale is recognised as the best way to increase sale price and reduce time on the market.

The team at Blink Living have led the charge and since inception have expanded operations to include Brisbane and Geelong as well as Victoria’s surf coast.

With more than 3,500 homes decorated

by Blink Living, it is not hard to understand why they are so highly regarded and recommended.

“We are experts in curating fabulous, stylish and practical furniture packages to suit any holiday home, hotel or resort.

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Blink Living help to create spaces visitors fall in love with experienced team, our turnkey service for new or existing properties will help to create spaces visitors will fall in love with,” says Dianne.

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“We have an eclectic approach to styling. Each home has its own personality and we tap into that to carefully curate interiors that reflect the best features of the property and, if necessary, play down any shortcomings.”

For instance, imperfect floors are enhanced by using beautiful rugs; an awkward living space is made to work using pieces that fit the space perfectly; and for fabulous bedrooms, luxuriouslyappointed beds and linen make a very ordinary bedroom look fit for a queen!

shop for furniture, art and accessories with qualified interior stylists to assist with creating the perfect home environment.

In addition, Blink Living are the proud stockist of major Australian brand GlobeWest who have a wide range of distinctive, super stylish and beautifullymade furniture. From eclectic to modern and contemporary styles and trends, there is something to suit every interior.

GlobeWest furniture is coveted by both

industry professionals and fashion forward home stylists.

Go global with Blink Living for interior styling to help get top dollar when selling your house or redecorating your existing home – it’s time for your house to shine!

2021 TRENDS Interior trends for 2021 include monochromes, the relaxed comfort of soft coastal styling, pared back modern interiors and texture

Of course, all this beautiful furniture and décor needs a big warehouse and that is exactly what their team of designers need to map out and select the right products for each project. This gift of space is also the catalyst for the next exciting chapter in the Blink Living story.

Introducing Blink Living Retail located at Noosa HQ – the retail option allowing designers the opportunity to guide homeowners in selecting and buying beautiful furniture to create their own dream interiors. The new showroom in Noosaville opened in December last year to allow enthusiastic home decorators to

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creating or refreshing your holiday home

Blink can do it all; style your home for sale, furnish your forever home or holiday home from partial to complete turn key furniture packages.

We welcome you to visit the new retail showroom located at our Noosaville HQ to experience your one-on-one with a member from the skilled design team.

Open Tue to Fri 10am - 4pm or by appointment.

Call us for a complimentary property styling quotation and take up our special offer of 8 weeks for the price of 4.

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n g i s e D SPOTLIGHT

The 2021 Australian Institute of Architects’ Regional Architecture Awards saw Tim Ditchfield Architects win The Gabriel Poole Award for Building of the Year for Noosa Heads property, Las Palmas. The project was also awarded a regional commendation for residential architecture in the category of Houses - New; along with commendations for Push Architects for Door 42; and Open Architecture Studio and Jasper Brown, Architects in association for Cooma Terrace, in the Multiple Housing category.

All will now compete at the State Awards.

Guest speaker Rob Adams, Melbourne City Council Architect, provided an enlightening presentation and Q&A session to a highly-engaged audience.

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Winner and Commendation: Tim Ditchfield Architects: AIA Qld President Michael Lavery, Tim Ditchfield, Shy Tay

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Juliana Verissimo, Dr Silvia Tavares, Dr Nick Stevens

Commendation: Open Architecture Studio and Jasper Brown, Susannah Syme, Shy Tay

Liza Neil, Maddy Steel

Alex Samsonov, Travis Long

Guest Speaker Rob Adams, Rose Adams, Lindsay Clare, Michael Lavery

Commendation: Push Architects. Michael Lavery, Paul Curran, Shy Tay

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- Mark Frost & Jo Feeney, Noosa Heads

Amazing Agent What an amazing agent to work with! Alex not only sold 1 but 2 of our properties within 5 months of each other and worked hard and patiently to achieve on both occasions our asking price. I would highly recommend Alex to work with you on the sale of your home or investment as she is not only your acting agent but truly a valued associate who works towards achieving nothing less than the value of your home. As an interstate investor I put complete trust in Alex as she has always exceeded our expectations and beyond. Thank you again Alex for all your hard work, time and sound advice that you gave both myself and Mark. We look forward to working with you again in the near future.

- Belinda & Mark Nicola, Noosaville

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Alex is easy to deal with, straight up and friendly. Her ethical approach to real estate sales is refreshing, resulting in very happy vendors and buyers.

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The Noosa Expert Alex, is, without doubt, the go-to expert in Noosa Real Estate. Along with her knowledge, Alex brings a calming, friendly, and high degree of professionalism not seen in other areas of business. We had a very successful experience working with Alex and even achieved a record sale through her guidance.

- Glenn Mogford, Noosa Heads

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Described by clients as a "breath of fresh air”, Noosa4Sale will change how you feel about real estate agents.

That’s the promise from Principal Licensee and Managing Director, Alex Harris.

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quick glance at the testimonials page at www.noosa4sale.com.au confirms that this promise is not a random claim.

“We recognise you have a lot of real estate agents from which to choose when selling your property,” says Noosa4Sale Principal Alex Harris.

“That’s why we are tireless in our efforts to achieve your desired sale results. We want clients to have the best possible experience of selling, and buying and selling with Noosa4Sale again and again.”

Previously an award-winning media and public relations executive, Alex’s experience in developing the communications strategy for premium residential property and building design in Noosa together with more than 20 years’ experience in public relations, media and marketing has proved invaluable to clients, from mid-range through prestige property sales.

Winner of the RateMyAgent Award for Most Recommended Real Estate Agent in Noosa in just her second year of selling property (2015), Alex has entrenched herself as a trusted and skilled real estate agent, backed by exceptional service, honesty and integrity.

It is with this commitment to real estate results with a focus on service that she leads the hand-picked team of sales, property management and support staff.

This dedication to service is

...experience in promoting high end property is unique, and it has proved to be a key factor... particularly important in a time of uncertainty.

COVID might have slowed some agencies down, but Noosa4Sale has been as busy as ever, continuing to sell property sight-unseen at all price ranges to distant buyers.

Alex sees engaging with buyers online as critical to a successful marketing campaign.

Her knowledge of media and experience in promoting high end property is unique, and it has proved to be a key factor in her ability to engage with buyers remotely.

The fact that Noosa4Sale has a steady flow of listings at a time when listings are limited is testament to the relationship and trust Alex has with her clients.

“I like that clients come to me a year and sometimes more before they are ready to sell, to discuss what they need to do to achieve a certain price-point, or more recently, how to negotiate a sale through a pandemic where parts of the country are in lock-down.

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“Because nothing we do is transactional. It is all about relationships, and those relationships mean we are sometimes selling the same house several times over several years.”

So how do you sell property in a pandemic?

“The thing to remember is that at any given time there are always buyers in the market,” says Alex.

While many pundits predicted a drop of 30% or more in Australian property prices, Alex was upbeat about the future.

“Where would you rather be in the next pandemic?” she asked in April 2020.

“Or the second or third wave of this freak virus? When the borders open, we are going to be inundated with buyers wanting a city escape plan,” she said.

Alex reminds us that aside from a few trophy homes, our property prices are still substantially cheaper than the capital cities.

“Noosa has so much going for it in terms of lifestyle,” she says.

“That is a huge motivator for young families, retirees and expats alike.

Already we are literally taking orders from buyers who are sending us their wish lists of what they want.”

Noosa4Sale services the Noosa Shire from its centrally-located office in the heart of Noosa Heads.

Contact Alex and her friendly team today to see what they can do for you.

Winter 2021

GARDENS DESIGNED FOR LIVING

DESIGN • CONSTRUCTION • MAINTENANCE • RESTORATION

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Pete Goodlet dishes the dirt on why it’s important to make sure your outside areas look and feel as fabulous as your indoors.

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oo-hoo, it’s time to build, renovate or extend. Excitement mounts as plans develop and your architect/home designer has bedazzled you with fabulous concepts for your new abode. It is vital at this early stage to bring in your garden designer, for a stunning home is left wanting if the garden is considered an afterthought.

A quick drive around Noosa will confirm that a well-designed garden will sing the praises of a beautifully-designed home. The garden will announce itself well before the first sweeping rooflines come into view. Bold plantings, a striking fence and even a letterbox, a touch above the ordinary, will indicate that architect and garden designer have worked hand-in-hand to create a thing of beauty and cohesion.

The first impression is the front path, with the chosen surface echoing or even matching the floor surface of the home’s entry. Planting is chosen to enhance the design, ensuring that plants will not grow and block a vista or some muchneeded light. The garden must work from inside and outside the home.

While discussing plants, it’s important to consider which plants suit which architectural style. Cacti, succulents and cycads are a marriage made in heaven when used to enhance a modernist or even a brutalist design. Expertly placed in sweeps of colour or standing arrogantly, alone atop a gravel knoll, these plantings sing the praises of strong architecture. Alternately, lush plantings will set the scene for a holiday at home, a tropical paradise.

Don’t forget to light it up! A stunning façade can be completely lost at night if

the exterior lighting is less than excellent. Landscape lighting fixtures now come in a range to suit any architectural style. Aim for an ambient glow across the paths and garden beds with strategically placed spotlights to make a feature or aspect of the façade pop. It’s good to be lit!

Entering the front door of an architecturally-designed home is an exciting prospect. Your anticipation has been heightened by the stunninglylandscaped entry and it is the job of the architect, interior designer and landscape designer to reward your anticipation with a touch of wow! It is time for a spark of joy, a hint of intrigue and a desperation to explore. If entering as a guest, do try to at least pretend that you’re just as excited about seeing them, as you are their gorgeous abode.

As you flow into the home, a welldesigned garden will having you gasping to flow right on out again. As your host passes you a G&T - hopefully one that strictly follows my mother, Dame Patty’s, recipe: one very decent slug of gin, a hint of tonic and topped with gin to enhance the first sip - “one must taste the gin!”

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out is seamless. Good lighting draws your eye to focal points and to trip hazards such as steps. Not spilling a drop of your G&T while careening landward, is an art best left to the well-practised.

Aim for a touch of mystery in your garden design. People will automatically gather in your alfresco area, but secret spots will draw the intrepid guest to explore and provide the perfect nook for a bit of stargazing.

The back and side yards are the perfect places for the designers to work in harmony. Alfresco roofing, swimming pools and gathering spaces will work far better when designed by a team. Adding an outdoor shower will be simple if the plumbing is in place at the time of construction or renovation; and exterior lighting should also be a part of the initial hardwiring layout, thus becoming an integral part of daily living.

Great design is all about teamwork.

Act early and get Stuart and his team at Earth Creation Landscapes to ensure your architecturally-designed home not only sings but reaches those elusive, high notes with stunning surrounds.

A brilliant design collaboration that is perfectly executed is a symphony to savour.

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Now’s the time to plant those edibles, as Sarah Vercoe discovers.

Simon from Manawee Garden Centre shares his tips and tricks for successfully growing edibles in winter, even if you’re a self-professed plant killer.

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Is now the right time to start a vegetable garden?

Winter is actually a great time of year to start a veggie garden and it’s a lot easier to manage throughout the cooler months; there’s less pest and disease to struggle with; and insects aren’t actively breeding and it’s not as hot, so remembering to water every single day isn’t an issue.

Plants will grow a little slower in the cooler months but that’s a good thing as it enables you to watch them to see how they’re going. A plant will tell you what it needs if you interact with it every day.

Most people kill plants because they’re either growing the wrong plant at the wrong time or they’re growing the right plant in the wrong location or situation.

Which edibles grow well in winter?

Now is the time to start planting cool season crops, edibles that require a nice long cold period. These include: brassicas like broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts cauliflower, collard greens, turnips, pea varieties, silverbeet and carrots. It’s the only time of year you can grow these in the Noosa climate.

What about fruit plants?

Citrus are a great fruiting tree to start with. In Noosa, we can plant and grow citrus fruit year-round and the cooler months are an ideal time to plant. In most parts here you can also plant stone fruit; the Hinterland is a fantastic region for these varieties.

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spaces, citrus do well in a pot too.

What are the best conditions for edibles?

take time to get the soil right first.

Let the sun shine! Even edibles that require cooler temperatures still need at least 5-6 hours of direct sun each day.

Dig it over and create a rich structure with lots of organic matter and compost.

Build a raised bed to create good growing media and drainage if necessary.

But my number one tip is to prepare before you plant. The soil you grow your edibles in is very important. So before you even head to the shop to buy seeds

Similarly if you want to grow in a pot or container it’s important to use good quality potting mix so the structure is exactly what the plants need.

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And be sure to give your edible lots of food. Edibles are hungry plants and churn through nutrients fast.

can be harvested regularly so they’re some of the easiest edibles to grow.

These include lettuce, bok choy, pak choy, wombok, spinach; pretty much anything you can use on a regular basis.

How can self professed plant-killers successfully grow edibles?

Most people kill plants because they’re either growing the wrong plant at the wrong time or they’re growing the right plant in the wrong location or situation.

Leafy greens and fast growing plants

They’re also varieties that can tolerate a wide variety of conditions. My advice would be to start with these followed by herbs then move on to more complex veggies when you’re feeling confident.

• Brassicas like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, turnips, pea varieties; silverbeet; Brussels sprouts, carrots • Citrus varieties including oranges, lemons, limes, finger limes, mandarin and grapefruit • Stone fruit varieties suited to local growing conditions • Leafy greens like lettuce, bok choy, pak choy, wombok and spinach • Herbs including parsely, mint, thyme, basil

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SOPHISTICATED

Art

Indulge your inner artist get ready for a fun night out.

Sarah Vercoe paints the town red at Frida’s Sip n’ Paint studio.

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’m the kind of artist who paints a dog that looks like a bunny. So, when I’m inveigled into a girl’s night out at the new Frida’s Sip n’ Paint in Noosa Junction, it’s with some trepidation I attend. It’s not that I don’t enjoy art.

It’s just that when a paintbrush finds its way into my hand it comes with a mind of its own.

As it’s opening night, we are greeted with a glass of bubbles on arrival. The swanky studio is a picture of opulence, with stylishly dark walls, chandeliers and beautifully-painted portraits of the studio’s namesake, Frida Khalo.

Long wooden tables bedecked with blank canvases fill the room and it is abuzz with chatter and a heady vibe that can only be attributed to the anticipation of delving into a work of art.

Overall, it is intoxicating - or perhaps it’s the bubbles. Either way I’m suddenly excited to get arty just like everyone else.

Co-Founder Rebecca Green says the name ‘Frida’s Sip n’ Paint’ speaks to the concept of the business.

“The name Frida’s is very intentional,” she says. “Everyone knows Frida Khalo but my grandmother was also named Frida and she loved a good time, so that spoke to what we’re trying to create.

“If you like having a good time and being creative you’re in the right place!”

Tonight, we are painting Frida Khalo - I find myself wondering how I’m going to recreate such a picture. As if on cue Rebecca reaffirms, “We’re about fun art, not fine art.” And with that we’re in the hands of our art teacher.

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The overview of how we’re going to create our own Frida portrait involves a step-by-step guided process interspersed with great tunes and plenty of time for sipping, nibbling and checking out the progress of your painting pals.

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We’re about fun art, not fine art... sounds of Shoop by Salt-N-Pepa. With each brushstroke Frida comes to life, and to my utter surprise it’s not awful!

As our Frida recreations become more animated so do we; we paint, sip, and even throw in a few dance moves. The vibe in the room is electric and to be honest, it’s the most fun I’ve had on a night out for a long time.

Rebecca opened the sip and paint studio in Noosa Junction following the success of their founding studio in Hobart and sister studio in Paddington, Brisbane. Noosa is the third, but not final, baby in the Frida’s family.

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NEED TO KNOW What: Sip and Paint sessions run for 2.5 hours and are led by a professional artist Cost: $66 per session Where: 26 Sunshine Beach Rd When: Regular sessions throughout the week “When we moved to Noosa earlier this year, we were taken aback by the vibe in Noosa Junction,” Rebecca says. “It’s really come alive and there’s a such a fantastic community here.”

As the first high-end sip and paint studio in Noosa, Frida’s is a fantastic excuse to round up the girls, don your most sophisticated garb and enjoy a catch up with a side of flair.

Upcoming workshops include Frida Khalo, Desert Divine, Pineapple Vibes and Funky Ferns with special “Kids Day Out” creations including Greg the Giraffe or

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Tickets: $129 earlybird bookings by 1st July; $145 until sold out.

Where: Noosa ALIVE Beach Marquee, Noosa Main Beach

the Gingerbread Man. New collections are added regularly and all sessions are BYO so bring your favourite drink or food or pre-order a grazing box.

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PRECISION

g n i t n Pai Michael Brennan discovers the art of deception and depth with Noosa Regional Gallery’s latest exhibition.

Petalia Humphreys, SB #22-24 (2021), acrylic on plywood, 20cm x 20cm x 20cm each.

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t’s really difficult to make something look easy or simple in painting. A flat expanse of colour or a straight line without bleed demands as much attention and patience as capturing something’s likeness.

We forgive imperfections and blemishes in much painting as a sign of expression, or evidence of the artist’s hand. But Petalia Humphreys’ end goal isn’t to evoke an interpersonal response.

Instead, in the foreground, is a cerebral game. And I use the word ‘foreground’ quite deliberately here, because spatially, in Humphreys’ paintings, it can be kind of difficult to locate exactly where the foreground is.

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It’s also not easy to talk about Humphreys’ work in the usual way we talk and think about painting.

Her surface is flat, but it’s not twodimensional - except when it is, but then she employs trickery to convince you it’s not.

Working on hand-built timber cubes, Humphreys details her surface with simple yet exacting geometric designs, altering our reading of their threedimensional form depending on our angle of approach.

It’s difficult to explain so it’s perhaps best to take a look at the pictures.

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cube – joined at a right angle – painted with three angular shards of pink, white and grey. Viewed from above, the seam between two of these colours makes a beeline across one flat plane before taking a ninety degree turn and seemingly shooting off on another angle.

But lower your eyes a little and that same line becomes a single straight trajectory. And before you know it, the white area comes into play, assuming the role of negative space and slipping behind what is now a pink cube… or is it a wall in a room with a black floor again, look at the pictures for a better understanding.

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The illusion becomes even more engrossing when the paintwork extends off the sculptural form and across the gallery walls...

Petalia Humphreys, SB #23 (2021), acrylic on plywood, 20cm x 20cm x 20cm.

The illusion becomes even more engrossing when the paintwork extends off the sculptural form and across the gallery walls, referencing and echoing the architecture of the space it appears in.

It’s a Hard Edge Abstraction version of a snake eating its own tail and enough to set your perception into an existentialist spin.

People like pictures that look like things. I get it. There’s awe and wonder in the ability to trick our eye into believing some pigment pushed around a canvas can be a stand-in for a landscape, a bowl of fruit or someone’s face.

But don’t be too quick to walk by something because it appears simplistic or easy, because in Humphreys’ case, it invariably isn’t. Her games with shadows, forms and perspective will reward anyone who takes the time to take a closer look.

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INTERACTIVE T

he Butter Factory Arts Centre (BFAC) in Cooroy is more than just a place art-lovers can go to gaze at the works of the talented artists hidden in our midst. It’s a place that connects community and art where the lines between artist and observer are blurred.

If you’ve ever strolled the inspiring galleries of BFAC you may have noticed the unassuming stairway to the mezzanine level. Home to the Kaya Sulc Studio, named in honour of worldrenowned artist Kaya Sulc who became a Cooroy local in his later years, this is where BFAC connects community and art on a new level as a space for artists to take up residency.

A light-filled atelier that’s a blank canvas for creatives to make their own and the public to come and share in the artistic process, it naturally lends itself to interaction. Creating art of any kind is an inherently layered process and the Kaya Sulc Studio Residency is the ideal platform for artists to lay bare their inner workings and for art-lovers to witness it.

It’s an immersive experience from both perspectives, which is exactly what makes it so remarkable.

BFAC Coordinator Alicia Sharples said that having an interactive space such as this allowed them to forge creative connections with the community.”

Intrigued by the idea of delving into an artist’s workings, I scale the stairs at BFAC early one Monday morning. The studio is bathed in light, the workings of Sunshine Coast watercolourist Libby Derham adorning the walls; Libby sits at the room’s centre hunched over a table, painting a mountainous scene.

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If gazing at art fills you with intrigue about the process behind the piece step into the Kaya Sulc Studio at one of Noosa’s leading art centres where you’ll gain an in-depth insight into the creative process. Sarah Vercoe unveils what awaits at the top of the Butter Factory Arts Centre’s staircase.

Kaya Sulc Studio generations to be exact.

She tells me the piece she’s painting is part of her ‘walking whilst drawing’ series, an exploration of walking in nature via sensory mapping.

Noticing several scrolls of paper fashioned with a series of squiggly lines sitting in a box on the desk next to me, I enquire how these fit in with her work.

“When the pandemic prevented me from working plein air from the one place I started to note down the sounds I heard in nature as I walked,” Libby says.

“When I walk I’m paying particular attention to the birds,” she says. “Then when I work on a particular piece I’ll take into consideration a bird’s colours and sound. I use masking fluid to lay their sound down first as an auditory line then I’ll explore composition through colour, expanding on the bird’s vocabulary further.”

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These auditory lines were documented while exploring five diverse walks on the Sunshine Coast, namely in the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens; Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve; Maroochy Wetlands; Peregian/Coolum section of Noosa National Park; and Mt. Tibrogargan Circuit.

Browsing her works hanging in the studio I notice the bird song embedded in each piece. Just having that background story direct from the artist, the extra depth, instils the personality to each piece. It exposes the layers of her work, the why, and process of how the series came to fruition. It is incredibly impactful.

This is the power of an open art studio concept. It helps unfold an artist’s vision and provides context around the elements represented in their work.

“The beauty of our Kaya Sulc Studio is

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EXHIBITIONS

Carley Bourne

ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

P O T T E RY S T U D I O

Artist-in-residence Libby Derham our visitors being privy to the background of what an artist is doing, hearing where their inspiration comes from, what techniques have gone into creating a body of work, their history and what has influenced them in their work,” explains Alicia. “You just don’t get that depth and insight from simply viewing an exhibition.

“Our residency studio provides a beautiful opportunity for an artist to share so much more of themselves with the public.”

BFAC’s Kaya Sulc Studio regularly welcomes artists to the space with a diverse range of creatives of all disciplines making the studio their own

Our residency studio provides a beautiful opportunity for an artist to share so much more of themselves with the public.

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throughout the year.

“An artist is generally in residence for a few weeks; while they’re there they’ll showcase their work, typically engaging in a project or exploring an idea,” Alicia says.

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With the studio booked until November there’s plenty of artist interaction available to interested BFAC visitors and lots to explore in this stunning and historic building including three gallery spaces; the Artisan Store with handmade creations; workshops and the Pottery Studio, which is another story in itself!

For more information or to apply to become an Artist-in-Residence, visit butterfactoryartscentre.com.au

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ARTS RADAR

A new season brings exciting new exhibitions and Noosa's galleries, studios and arts centres have something for everyone!

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Petalia Humphreys, SB #14-18 23 JULY TO 29 AUGUST

UNTIL 11 JULY

LEGENDS FROM OBJECTS OF DESIRE

FLAME PATH

Inspired by dance and theatre, Manuel Bugallo’s exhibition Legends From Objects of Desire exposes the untellable through fables of the tables in a through-provoking display of works.

A carefully curated selection of ceramic artists with a special interest in wood firing ceramics, this exhibition features an array of national and international talent including Alix Brodeur, Angus McDiarmid, Barry Tate, Gyan Wall, and Heidi Kreitchet.

16 JULY TO 5 SEPTEMBER INHABIT Exploring geometric painting this contemporary exhibition by local artist Petalia Humphreys invites the viewer to engage with the space using all senses.

Considering location, light, movement and space these hand-made structural forms are highly thought-provoking.

FLOATING LAND: AT THE EDGE OF IDEAS

9 TO 24 OCTOBER 2021 Boreen Point and Park Road Boardwalk (Little Cove to Noosa National Park)

9 Pelican Street, Tewantin Ph 5329 6145

FLORAL COLLECTIVE A beautiful collection of abstract impressions of flora from contemporary artist Carley Bourne this exhibition is both immersive and visually hypnotic.

TRIAL NO.8 A compelling exhibition centred on the performative and laborious act of painting, this bold exhibition by Odessa DeVries delves into the unique processes of creating works of art in an irresistible manner.

HEAL COUNTRY! NAIDOC EXHIBITION A diverse display of the incredibly talented first nations artists connected to Gubbi Gubbi, Kabi Kabi Country this exhibit brings together the works of established and emerging artists and elders. Well-known artists on exhibit include Peter Mulcahy, Dr Jandamarra Cadd, and Uncle Paul Calcott.

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significance.

10 Station Street, Pomona Ph 5485 2950 Open 7 days www.pomonartgallery.com

NOOSA ARTS AND CRAFTS ASSOCIATION 20 TO 27 AUGUST WINTER EXHIBITION Featuring ceramics, botanical and porcelain

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art, oils and acrylics, beading and creative

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artists, the Winter Exhibition will be abundant with art to appreciate.

POMONA RAILWAY STATION GALLERY 24 JULY, 9AM-1PM

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sketches that speak to the beauty of this

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COOROY BUTTER FACTORY ARTS CENTRE

20cm x 20cm x 20cm.

timeless landscape and its cultural

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(2021), acrylic on plywood,

POMONA ART IN THE PADDOCK An art market in the paddock at Pomona Railway Station Gallery, there’ll be an exciting array of works from local artists to browse and purchase.

UNTIL 30 JUNE, CARRIAGE ROOM ALONG THE BANKS OF THE MURRUMBIDGEE, SNOWY AND SURROUNDS Inspired by a visit to the remote Tinderry Ranges artist Dominique Woods captured the essence of the mountains in a series of 144

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THE J NOOSA UNTIL 31 JULY WENDY CATLIN: NATURAL HABITATS, AN ENVIRONMENTAL ART STATEMENT Exhibiting a series of artworks paying homage to the treasures of our natural environment artist Wendy aims to raise awareness on the vulnerability of our natural ecosystem.

60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads Phone 5329 6560 thej.com.au

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KERRY NORMAN Kerry is an eclectic intuitive artist and Art Therapist. Also well known for her trademark sculptures “Mortal Portals”.

Creating Joy through art is one of her Mantras.

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JULIA CARTER

Warrens large scale paintings are a celebration of natures awe, beauty and design.

Internationally-acclaimed artist Julia Carter paints with passion, happiness and joy, layering her works with texture, symbols and vibrant colour.

135 Lone Hand Rd, Eumundi Phone 0409123098 kerrynorman.com.au

178 Edwards Street, Sunshine Beach Phone 0437 543 193 warrensalterart.com.au

STUDIO GALLERY 6/33 Gateway Dr, Noosaville Phone 0414 638 096 juliacarterartist.com

HELEN PEEL

NOOSA REGIONAL GALLERY

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

FRIDA’S SIP N’ PAINT Create your very own masterpiece that is yours to keep. This guided experience is for anyone who is looking to have fun.

A sophisticated night out – completely reimagined. BYO drinks and nibbles.

26 Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Heads Phone 0402 100 991 fridas.com.au/noosa

A diverse program of contemporary exhibitions featuring local, national and international artists, plus artist talks, masterclasses and workshops for all ages.

9 Pelican Street, Tewantin. Phone 5329 6145 noosaregionalgallery.com.au

COOROY BUTTER FACTORY ARTS CENTRE Is a creative hub for the arts with spaces for exhibitions, events and workshops including a separate pottery studio.

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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.

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COMPASSIONATE CAPITALISM IN THE LAND OF OZ? Paul Bird investigates whether recent crises has increased Australia’s compassionate capitalism.

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s compassionate capitalism emerging in Australia?

My intuition says ‘yes’, but is that simply my optimism bias showing?

Do I see my country through rosetinted glasses when it comes to the generosity of my fellow citizens?

If I am right and our Aussie-style capitalism is turning decidedly generous, has the evident suffering brought about

by COVID-19, perhaps counterintuitively, aided, abetted and accelerated this shift?

My understanding is that Australians have always been above average when it comes to volunteering time and skills for good community/social causes however not so much with volunteering money.

I was inspired to explore this topic by the recent publication in The Australian Financial Review of its annual list of Australia’s largest philanthropic givers who are putting their substantial financial resources where their hearts (and heads?) are, by supporting a great variety of causes.

The AFR’s Philanthropy 50 list revealed a total of $964 million was given away by the nation’s largest givers in 2019-20, an increase of 29 percent on the previous year and the largest amount since the list began in 2016.

I am also aware of Pledge 1% - a global movement in the corporate philanthropy space which asks companies to commit to giving one percent of their equity, time, product or profit to charity - as well as the high-profile efforts by the super-rich such as Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s $2 billion Mindaroo Foundation.

While some of our current crop of super-wealthy seem to be at the forefront of socio-economic change, IN Noosa Magazine

I think they might be merely reflecting an ethos of helping others which has grown in recent years.

The very rich are high-vis emblems of a movement of generously-disposed people in a cultural shift delivering real benefits to those in need. The difference is they bring more bikkies to the tin than the rest of us.

Australians giving to good, deserving causes, both here and around the world.

It has almost become a cultural norm and there is a wellspring of good intention and care across our land.

My sense that we are a generous nation is borne out by the findings of a global index.

Australians have always been enthusiastic volunteers (approximately one-third of adults) contributing in the belief a healthier and supportive community and this spirit comes to the fore at times of national or community crisis.

In 2019, the UK-based Charities Aid Foundation published aggregated data for the previous 10 years of its World Giving Index – an annual report which measures the percentage of people in a country across three categories – helping a stranger, donating money and volunteering time.

Could it be that this generosity is the outcome of rising wealth over the past three decades? Or is it derived from a pioneering spirit forged by the “tyranny of distance” in isolated communities, which needed to rely on each other when help was too far away and too slow in coming?

The report claims it is based on surveys of 1.3 million people in 125 countries.

Pre-COVID-19 Australia had emerged as one of the wealthiest countries in the world, buoyed by a record-setting run of uninterrupted economic growth.

Over the 10 years, Australia at #4, 56% of the population; and New Zealand at #3, 57%; are top performers across the three categories. Interestingly, the USA is ranked #1, 58%; and Myanmar #2, 58%.

To me this indicates our generosity of spirit is both fundamental to our notion of what it is to be Australian and that this spirit stands the test of time as well as the ups and downs of the economic cycle. My instinct tells me that the pandemic will not stop the generosity growth curve.

The Foundation’s first country-specific report on Australia in 2019 also found younger Australians were more likely to volunteer and that 74% of 25–34-year-olds had given money in the previous 12 months. Encouraging for the future!

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Having been a “corporate warrior” for many years myself, trundling through the commercial highrise canyons of the Brisbane CBD, I can also report that there is tremendous engagement with and contribution to non-profit causes by those formally known as “suits”, whose collective experience and energy are highly sought-after.

The capitalist system has underpinned the development of our nation over the past 230+ years.

We all know the hard-edged, ruthless capitalism which can drive compassion and generosity from the human spirit.

Could it be that capitalism Oz-style is presenting us with a gentler, more compassionate and caring face for the 21st century?

Let’s hope so.

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