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A MAGAZINE TO CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE AND ESSENCE OF OUR PLACE ISSUE 17 Spring 2018
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Editor’s Note Spring is a time for renewal and rejuvenation - in nature and in life. To help put a spring back in your step, Erin has some handy tips for discovering the Noosa Trail Walks; and we bring you 10 exclusive reader offers from the town's best day spas and professionals to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul from top to toe! We've had our own spring revival here with our Assistant Editor Jolene welcoming baby girl Avalon Ann; and our first ever IN Noosa baby, Aluna Benni (to food writer Matt Golinski and Fitness writer Erin Yarwood) turning one already! We also bid farewell to Edwina, our force-of-nature sales manager who will be sadly missed. We're pleased to present the official program for the 3rd annual Noosa International Film Festival and I'm even more pleased to be joining the Slow Food Noosa delegates in Italy for a few weeks. Plus we've got the usual fashion pages shot on location in Noosa with local fashions; homewares inspirations; socials and art reviews. Don't forget to download our Conversations in Noosa podcast with two fascinating new interviews every week! And register to find out more about our stunning Tastes of Noosa cookbook. Ciao for now!
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MATT GOLINSKI
TONY COX
JOHN CARUSO
Matt Golinski is a highly regarded chef with a passion for simple, produce-driven cuisine based on seasonal, fresh local ingredients. He is an active member of the Slow Food movement, a champion of artisan producers and a generous mentor to keen young chefs. He is the Food and Culinary Tourism Ambassador for the Gympie region; Ambassador and Advisory Executive Chef for Peppers Noosa; and a festival favourite.
After 25 years of sniffing, swirling, spitting and slurping various vinous temptations, our wine writer has decided that his future in the wine industry lies firmly planted on the consumption side. Being much too young to retire, Tony has embarked on a new career selling real estate with his wife Kate for Richardson & Wrench Noosa. The true test will be how he adapts to life with the same boss at home and work.
After 30 years in radio, John now runs the Conversations in Noosa podcast in between being our writer, sanity checker, accounts manager, event MC, and delivery boy. His first love is radio and his daily Drive program for six regional stations has made him a Finalist in the Australian Commerical Radio Awards. He has previously been a presenter on FoxFM Melbourne, Triple M Brisbane, SeaFM and ABC.
HELEN FLANAGAN
ERIN YARWOOD
KATRINA THORPE
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!
For over a decade, Erin has been putting people through their paces and encouraging them to be the best they can be, while keeping a healthy and active lifestyle – and having fun! She specialises in personal training and teaches a vast range of fitness classes out of E-Fitness – her vibrant, fun and welcoming personalised fitness studio in Cooroy where her one-year-old daughter, Aluna provides a welcome distraction.
With qualifications and years of experience in health, wellness, beauty, management and business, culminating in the creation of Ikatan Day Spa, Katrina has a passion for everything relating to the wellness world and loves to share her knowledge, experience and research. Katrina is an active member of our community with involvement in tourism and charity work.
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NEKITA ROBERTS
FAREWELL
POETRY
EDWINA CATTANACH
Director of Noosa Regional Gallery and described as an ‘accidental curator’, this prize-winning painter and sculptor has moved from creating works to curating them. It all began when he opened The Trocadero Art Space in Footscray in an effort to build an arts community in the area. Fourteen years later it is still standing. We are lucky to have him taking the arts to a whole new level in our region.
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
Edwina brought a force of energy and enthusiasm into the lives of the IN Noosa team and its clients over the past twelve months and it is with great sadness that we say goodbye. We wish you all the best for the future Eddie and hope to hear your signature laugh at one of the many bars around town so that we can join you for what is always guaranteed to be a good time! Let us know if you ever perfect that duck recipe. We'll bring the wine!
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PAUL SMITH
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Paul is a renowned local photographer who has spent many years aiming his lenses at a wide variety of works from Noosa’s natural beauty to capturing artists like Pearl Jam, Pink and BB King with his photos appearing in publications across the globe including Rolling Stone Magazine.
Paul of Fletcher Photography has been shooting commercial content all over the country for over 10 years full time. His images have been showcased on numerous billboards, in magazines and online. He brought his family to live in Noosa 16 years ago which makes him a true local now!
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2018 FESTIVAL PROGRAM INSIDE See page 45
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THE TEAM DEB CARUSO / PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Deb has more than 25 years' experience providing strategic communications and brand reputation advice to clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors including Earth Hour, Stockland and Big Top Market Fresh. She is an active member of her community, provides PR to Slow Food Noosa and her passion lies in working with small businesses to help them succeed.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF/PUBLISHER: Deb Caruso, 0428 853 224 deb@innoosamagazine.com.au PUBLISHER: Paul Bird ASSISTANT EDITORS: Jolene Ogle / Carlie Wacker editorial@innoosamagazine.com.au
PAUL BIRD / PUBLISHER Paul is the Publisher and Director of IN Noosa Magazine. Enjoying a successful career spanning almost 40 years, working in media and corporate communications industries and more recently in the profit-for-purpose charity and business sector as an Independent Director and Corporate Advisor. A self-confessed Noosa tragic, he has been a regular visitor and "sometimes" resident over the past 25 years.
ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES: hello@innoosamagazine.com.au GRAPHIC DESIGN: Led By Design, Paul Sheavils, 5474 2202 www.ledbydesign.studio SUBSCRIPTIONS, EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS & DISTRIBUTION ENQUIRIES: hello@innoosamagazine.com.au; PO Box 542, Noosa Heads Q 4567 www.innoosamagazine.com.au DISTRIBUTION: For spring 13,000 printed copies available throughout Noosa and surrounds in public spaces in locally-designed and handcrafted magazine stands. IN Noosa Magazine can also be found in the rooms of Sofitel Noosa Resort, Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas, Netanya Noosa, Makepeace Island, Accom Noosa and Sunshine Beach Realty prestige holiday accommodation, among others. Sunshine Coast Brochure Displays delivers the magazine to resorts from Coolum to Noosa, as well as to popular tourist attractions.
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CARLIE WACKER / FASHION EDITOR & ASSISTANT EDITOR Not only has Carlie proven that she has a passion for fashion but this edition she also stepped up to wear the role of Assistant Editor. She has worked in the media entertainment industry for over 20 years. From television to stage and radio around the country. She has styled and choreographed innovative fashion parades and talent shows that combine her love of fashion and entertainment. She is also a professional MC, voice-over artist and radio announcer.
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Jolene has worked in the local media industry for more than five years. She is now a small business owner, mother to one sassy toddler and a newborn baby (congrats!). She loves to share stories about Noosa from its glorious food scene to the inspiring people. We're looking forward to her return (and baby cuddles!).
LED BY DESIGN / DESIGN For a decade, Paul Sheavils and the team at Led by Design have been providing creative direction, marketing strategy, graphic design and web design for brands across Australia. Led Design specialises in implementing a visual language to best communicate while creating a unique creative edge. Thanks to Isabelle Steiner and Andre Eberle for their contribution to this edition. Enjoy!
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28 INTHE KITCHEN Matt Golinski show his appreciation for the 'alligator' pear and reinvents avo on toast with a sweet twist.
IN SPIRING 10 Meet our cover artist who is a singer, actor, model and artist who likes to creatively mix here genres and not let Autism hold her back.
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Make a statement this spring with bold accessories, sportsinspired streetwear and floral luxe. There's lots of fun inspiration for kids too!
Meet the local who's taking the gin world by storm and indulge with some great recipes that are just the tonic for a heavenly spring daze.
IN THE CITY 22 Enjoy a city fix that doesn't miss and discover a worldclass precinct that is abuzz with food, theatre, music, culture and creatives.
IN SIGHT 14 Improve your social media game for your business with top tips from Insight Social Media.
COVER IMAGE: The Girl with Blue Hair by Emma Tomlinson Find out more about Emma and her multi-talented skill set that rises above the challenges of being diagnosed with autism at a young age. See page 10.
INTHE HOME Take a sneak peek inside a Tiny Home to discover how to live in luxury with less and discover what you need to know before you downsize.
IN CINEMA 44 Get the lowdown on the 3rd annual Noosa International Film Festival with our 14-page guide to this cinematic celebration.
IN NOOSA Magazine is printed on 100% recyclable paper. Please dispose of responsibly.
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LUXE LAUNCH
Event: eco Luxe Australia Launch Venue: Noosa Waterfront Restaurant Slow Fashionistas celebrated the launch of eco Luxe Australia's luxury cork handbags and shared their passion for fashion over canapès and Ferrari sparkling wine on a stunning afternoon at Noosa Waterfront.
FOODIE FLICKS
Event: Slow Food Noosa's Film with Food Venue: Noosa Springs Resort Slow Food Noosa's Film with Food as part of Noosa Alive! was a sell-out success with chefs Matt Golinski, Aden Moriarty and Glen Barratt dishing up a French-inspired feast with an entertaining side of film.
ART'S BREWING
Event: Noosa Open Studios fundraiser Venue: Land & Sea Brewery Artists and art lovers gathered over local brews, wine and entertaining tales to raise funds for the Noosa Open Studios program which saw more than 60 artists open their studios to the public over two weekends.
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Event: IN Noosa Winter launch Venue: Cricks Noosa showroom The IN crowd celebrated the latest IN Noosa Magazine and the all-new Alfa Romeo as the Cricks Noosa showroom revved up with DJ Nathan and exclusive Happy Pops strawberry pops in French bubbles setting the scene for a spectacular evening.
GLORIOUS GALLERY Event: No Human Being is Illegal (In All Our Glory) launch Venue: Noosa Regional Gallery
The much-anticipated launch of Deborah Kelly's larger-than-life exhibition arrived in Noosa after originally being created for the 19th Biennale of Sydney (2104). Deborah also held hands-on workshops for lucky locals.
ITALIAN ACCOLADES
Event: Made in Italy Dinner Venue: Noosa Waterfront Restaurant Andrea Ravezzani put his best feast forward to impress guests and the Accademia Italiana della Cucina to receive global accreditation and entry into Italy's most prestigious culinary society. Bravo!
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IN SPIRING
A LIFE IN T THEATRE
here wouldn’t be many of us with a direct link back to the time when ‘talkies’ first came to town and that’s what makes recording an episode of our podcast, Conversations in Noosa with Ron West so magical. He’s a film fanatic, silent movie enthusiast, and organ player who got a taste of showbusiness early in life. “Professionally, my father was a dentist, however he was also a musician who worked for many years in the pit of the local theatre, grandly called The Opera House,” he said. “This was in New Zealand. My father was born in 1879 and he was 16 years old when the first ever films were shown. He played there until ‘talkies’ arrived, and the orchestra was disbanded.
“I kept at it for a few years and by 1973 I received a call from David early one morning who asked if I was serious about wanting the travelling film festival on the Sunshine Coast and I restated my case, suggesting that the large groups of German, French and Italian residents would support it,” Ron says. Stratts told his mate Westie that if he found a cinema he could show the films. What followed was a coast-long search from Caloundra to Noosa with theatre operators turning Ron down until he discovered a small theatre in Pomona called The Majestic.
Following a number of years working for Greater Union Cinemas in Sydney, Ron settled in Cooroy in the early 1970s. When he heard a good mate of his, David Stratton, was taking six of the best films from the Sydney Film Festival on the road as part of a travelling film festival to bring foreign cinema to parts of Australia that wouldn’t generally be exposed to that kind of experience, he suggested they tour the Sunshine Coast.
The film festival at The Majestic Theatre that year was a huge success and with Ron’s experience in operating and running cinemas he could see the potential in purchasing the Factory Street theatre in Pomona. The heritage-listed theatre has changed hands throughout the years and following a brief hiatus, Ron has returned to performing at The Majestic a couple of night a week. He’s paticularly looking forward to playing a newly-restored organ that was originally bequeathed to the Empire Theatre Toowoomba however because of its size, the organ now has a new home in Pomona.
“However, he said that Queensland was not the sort of place they wanted to visit because of Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen’s strict cinema and book censorship board,”
Hear the full INspiring conversation on our podcast series, Conversations in Noosa, available on all your favourite podcast platforms.
“When I was 16, I left school and I got a job as assistant projectionist at the very same theatre,” recalls Ron.
Nothing matches the excitement and anticipation when the lights go down and the big screen flickers to life in a theatre. John Caruso meets someone who’s had a lifetime fascination with film.
remembers Ron. Persistence paid off.
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SWEET SENSATION
On a rainy afternoon on Hastings Street, local singer songwriter Emma Bridget Tomlinson released her amazing voice above the melodic tones of Rococo’s grand white piano. Jolene Ogle sat down with our cover artist to find out more about what inspires this young powerhouse.
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mma was diagnosed with autism when she was four and it would be easy to allow this to be the focus of her story, but this young woman is so much more. With a vocal range from jazz to opera and back again and fingers that glide across the keys of the piano, it’s Emma’s music that is most captivating.
working with Maggie Noonan that Emma truly found her voice.
Rather than being defined by her diagnosis, Emma sees it as a gift allowing her to fully experience her music.
Emma says she loves to sing a range of genres (except country) but musical theatre and modern opera are her passions.
“My autism makes me who I am in my music. If I didn’t have it, I wouldn’t be who I am and I wouldn’t be doing what I am doing,” she says. “It lets me embrace the knowledge of music. It’s more so about the depth of it and helps string it together. I see my autism as having a talent.”
“I love singing opera. It brings out my voice and is such a contrast to what I usually sing,” she says. “It opens everything up and feels healthy for me. Everything is very open and it feels fresh; nothing strains and it just comes out.”
Now, her voice moves from the clean, crisp tones of pop to a goose-bump inducing crescendo taking those lucky enough to be listening on a wild musical journey. When Emma plays her own songs, it’s clear they come from a deep, emotional place with words plucked from her inner-thoughts. The eighteen-year-old began singing when she was eight, and has since thrown herself into a range of arts including calisthenics but it was when she started IN Noosa Magazine
“Maggie teaches bel canto, which means ‘beautiful singing’ and is the technique of properly singing. It’s all about opening your diaphragm and singing the correct way so you can sing in any genre you like,” she says.
An appearance on X Factor at just 14-years-old first showed Emma she has the potential to be a role model for others who have been diagnosed on the autism spectrum, by using her voice and performances to inspire others. “I don’t often bring up that I have autism. I wait until later because I don’t think it’s something I need to start with,” she says. After performing at Rococo for our photoshoot, Emma’s powerhouse mum Danielle contacted us to let us know that 10
Emma was noticed and then engaged to perform during Noosa Alive and consequently, by the Cooroy Butter Factory, who are now holding a gala event where Emma will be performing her opera and Broadway pieces. She is also in discussions with a record producer that heard her singing that day, regarding her first album as she composes her own originals! From little things bit things grow and after being bullied throughout high school, Emma says autism is not something she wants to be known for and refuses to be defined by it. “For people who have any kind of disability, I aspire to be a role model for them so they can see they can do anything,” she says. “I do feel like there are some things I can’t do, neurologically. When it comes to math and science, there are some things I just can’t do; but I accept that and I have found my place in the world of music and performance. “When it comes to music, art, language and culture, I do understand. I have found my niche and it all makes sense for me. I don’t doubt I can follow my dreams.” Indeed, the Singer, Actor, Model and Artist isn't afraid to mix her genres.
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“I have always been drawn to the notes and tempo which I consider just the surface of a layered complicated musical story,” she said. “For me this then crosses into my love of musical theatre. I then like to mix those various tempos and volume with the strength and depth of my voice to create my contemporary pop compositions. “This creates a salvation & norm for me from the ordinary world I feel like this is where I’m supposed to be.” Emma is also a budding artist as displayed on our front cover! Her acrylic pop art aims to capture a visual persepctive of her songs. It’s clear this young talent isn’t letting anything stand in her way. Emma recently performed at the Cooroy Fusion Festival, has been heard on ABC local radio, exhibited her art at the Tall Tree Art Expo and held a special Opera Funk concert and art exhibition in Cooran in July, with many more gigs on the horizon. Emma finishes our chat on an inspiring note, wanting to encourage others to achieve their wildest dreams despite any form of ability or disability. “You can follow your dreams and don’t let anyone put you down for it. Listen to what you want to do and don’t listen to anyone who says you’re not capable,” she says.
"River City" - Water colour & freehand stencil art abstract version of Brisbane. Painted by Emma when she was 15 and wa awarded a Cultural Award at Kelvin Grove State College.
TAKING IT TO THE STREETS Carol King penned some lyrics many years ago about needing some love and care. John Caruso discovers a place where they’re doing just that in spades. If you’ve never heard of Sunshine Butterflies, then chances are you haven’t heard of the work that founder Leanne Walsh has been doing in her ‘backyard’, a five-acre learning, educational and recreational facility in Cooroibah in the Noosa hinterland. Amongst the menagerie, support members and volunteers deliver animal therapy and animal care programs to individuals living with disability. Leanne’s passion and dedication towards disability education, awareness and inclusion began together with her husband and their son Curtis who was born 13 weeks premature with Cerebral Palsy. Her desire to create an inclusive, accepting community has earned Leanne numerous awards including a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow, QLD Disability Action Week Award and an Australia Day Local Legends Award The organisation itself doesn’t rely on government funding so its created its own business initiatives such as first aid training, landscaping and garden care, with all the profits going back into Sunshine Butterflies to offset program and operational costs. IN Noosa Magazine is enlisting their help this spring and employing the Sunshine Butterflies team to help distribute the latest edition of our magazine, topping up stands from Hastings Street Noosa to Poinciana Avenue Tewantin. Make sure you say 'hi' and thank them for doing a great job!
UPCOMING EVENTS “Opera Funk” Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre 11a Maple St Cooroy Saturday 6 October, 4-7pm $20 (60 seats only) The production will be in association with Mental Health Week to celebrate the lives of people living with Autism.
OPEN DAY – FIELD OF OPPORTUNITIES “Opera Funk – The Intimate Sessions” Foxy on Coolum 10 Beach Rd, Coolum. Saturday 29 September & Saturday 3 November, 4-7pm $25 (40 seats only) including bubbles on arrival and finger food.
Emma Tomlinson, Opera singer, Composer and Painter; will perform with Painter Reuben Drake, who will create art to Emma’s music.
Families and individuals living with a disability are encouraged to come along and explore the opportunities on offer at Sunshine Butterflies, as well as 25 other local NDIS and Disability Support providers from across our region. As part of National Disability Action Week Tuesday 11 September, 10am to 2pm RSVP to Lyn Stack community@sunshinebutterflies.com.au Visit www.sunshinebutterflies.com.au
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Living a plastic-free life can be fantastic and, as John Caruso discovers, IN Noosa can help you recycle most of your household plastics to create future playgrounds and save the turtles!
’ve spent many hours pondering the impact of this plastic free marketing campaign. For a while there, Mal Meninga was stalking my every move in and out of shopping centres and malls, warning me of the dire consequences retailers faced should they even contemplate the idea of offering me a plastic bag for my groceries or a plastic receptacle of some description for my sweet and sour pork and fried rice!
The fear was real. What if I genuinely forgot my reusable bags at home? How many loose oranges, cartons of eggs and tubs of ice cream could I nervously juggle from check-out to car? Just how many tins of baked beans, boxes of washing detergent and frozen hash browns could I jam into my wife’s handbag? Many, is the answer in case you’re wondering. For the uninitiated, woman’s handbags were designed by the same guy who invented Dr Who’s Tardis.
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IN THE BIN Back to plastic, though. Working towards a plastic free community is a no-brainer and while some retailers still see the need in wrapping their sweet potatoes and bananas in plastic, I’m sure common sense will prevail, sorting the fruit from the chaff - or plastic, as is the case in this example.
IN Noosa Magazine has been doing its bit with Plastic Free Noosa, although our ethos from the very beginning back in 2014, has always been to be sustainable and environmentally-friendly. What you’re holding is eco-certified recycled paper stock, the pallets from our printers have been re-purposed into
handcrafted IN Noosa Magazine stands and to minimise waste, we ensure that all copies of the magazine are distributed in a conscious manner and never wasted. We regularly champion local organisations and business that are making a positive difference to Noosa and we’re also the first media outlet to be recognised through Tourism Noosa’s soon-to-be-relaunched Eco-Check program. We are also proudly the first Plastic Free office partner…. and now we’re taking it one step further by being a Terracycle outlet! Our IN Noosa office in Noosa Junction has two small bins for recycling Beauty and Dental Hygiene products that can be repurposed into cool products like park benches and playground equipment. This means you can pop your empty cosmetic containers, hand soap, sunscreen, shampoo, mouth wash, toothbrushes, floss packaging and more into our bins and once they are full, we send them away for recycling. Even better still, the recycling generates fundraising credits for Coolum and North Shore Coast Care so they can continue with their valuable work, like saving the turtles! Visit the IN Noosa office at 1b/36 Sunshine Beach Rd Noosa Junction to drop off your recyclable plastics and help Coolum Coast Care!
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IN BUSINESS Here are some handy DIY social media tips for businesses to improve their game on social media.
OUR TOP 10 KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER Take the time to understand who your ideal customer is: geography, age, gender, likes/ dislikes, buying behaviour, what content they consume, where they spend their time.
PLAN CONTENT Create a content plan in advance. We suggest planning 2-4 weeks out and scheduling content to be published at the time your customers are most active online. A plan will ensure you create awesome content and you can always add live posts along the way.
CONNECT & ENGAGE Australians spend around 1.5 hours on social media every day – it’s the perfect playground for businesses to engage their customers! Insight Social Media share their top tips for businesses to achieve results in social media marketing.
MIX IT UP Share a variety of content styles and types to keep your audience engaged. Think photos, videos, bios and interviews, testimonials, statistics, quotes, tips and styles that are on brand.
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ocial Media has become an essential part of marketing for businesses and local agency, Insight Social Media, is paving the way in digital marketing for a suite of clients across Australia. The appeal of living in Noosa and striving to build a successful business from a regional location is well underway. Founders Glenn Fawcett and Meagan O’Grady now have a social media team of eight and have achieved sales of $40 million for clients through Facebook, Instagram and Google in the last 12 months.
BE CREATIVE In a world oversaturated in content, be creative. Think of new, exciting and engaging ways to communicate your content. We can’t stress how important creativity is in achieving results.
“We aim to keep our clients ‘social’ on social media,” Meagan said. “It’s not about pushing ads and messages, it’s about connecting and engaging in a community and building long-term brand credibility and success. “We’ve helped businesses transition to digital marketing, engaging their customers and allowing them to reach a whole new audience of buyers.”
BE CONSISTENT Have consistency with what you post and when. Your social media is a reflection of your business so make sure it represents who you are. Interested customers will want to hear from you and will come to expect to see you in their feed.
While many businesses are focused on Facebook, Instagram cannot be underestimated. Although it has more activity from a younger audience (with majority of users under 35 years) this audience is responsible for almost 30% of all online shopping. The visual platform now has over 500 million daily active users, four times more interactions than Facebook and is succeeding at keeping users engaged for longer. IN Noosa Magazine
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ENGAGE Social media is ‘social’ so have a conversation with your customers, engage with their pages and reply to their comments.
TARGET Facebook is extremely helpful when trying to target content to certain customers. Make sure you select who you want your post to reach using organic targeting on Facebook posts.
GET TAGGING Hashtags, location, page and people tagging all add to your content reaching more people, so take the time to add tags.
REVIEW Take the time to review your account regularly. Understand what posts perform the best, who is engaging the most and whether they are your ideal customer. Reviewing allows you to refine your future content to ensure you are always improving your results.
BUDGET Setting a budget for advertising is really important. If you invest in ads you’ll see much better results. Think about what you want to achieve and set a budget for it. It may be building your brand awareness, driving traffic to a website, remarketing to people who have visited your website or boosting content so people who like your page are seeing your posts.
This summer event company WONDERLAND inc., in collaboration with Corona Extra, has released the very first edition of THE B E AC H P ARTY , New Year's Eve... a sunset and beyond Beach Club of epic proportions right on the sands of Noosa Main Beach. Fresh from producing Noosa Alive’s Maze street village W ON DE RL AN D inc. directors Richard Pace and Shane Harvey are preparing to deliver the inaugural evening on Main Beach, as part of THE PARTY SERIES; a four event annual calendar in some of Noosa Shire's most breathtaking locations. T HE BEACH P AR TY , New Year's Eve, in this truly spectacular setting is a first for iconic Noosa Main Beach and will see a soon to be released line up of mega entertainment, from sunset DJ sets to the party anthem build up to the new year, light up Noosa’s foreshore like never before as Laguna bay explodes in its annual midnight fire and light show. Enjoy Coronas, Cocktails & Cuisine in a truly magical setting and experience Noosa’s final golden sunset with your feet in the sand and Corona in your hand while celebrating the last of 2018 and the beginning of 2019.
WHAT'S ON THIS SUMMER NEW YEAR's EVE
FIRST RELEASE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH www.wonderlandinc.com.au UNTIL SOLD OUT. TICKETS: FIRST RELEASE $75 TIME: SUNSET AND BEYOND 5PM - 1:30AM NEW YEAR'S EVE: 31ST DECEMBER 2018. 18+ EVENT info@wonderlandinc.com.au MORE INFO: SIMPLY SIGN UP TO THE PUNCH CLUB FOR ALL EVENT INFORMATION, RELEASES AND MEMBER SPECIALS www.wonderlandinc.com.au
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erformers and their public should never meet,” sang chanteuse Edith Piaf adding, “once the curtain comes down, the performer should fly away like a magician.” Not so during Noosa Alive! in fact the complete opposite.
Queensland Ballet. Pic by Paul Smith
INFECTIOUS EUPHORIA INEVITABLE ENCORES When the curtain went down after ten days and nights of Noosa Alive! so did many secrets and sighs, but Helen Flanagan came to the party with the inside scoop of goings-on behind the scenes.
Blake Bowden’s performance was unforgettable as was his popularity at Rococo where he mixed with the melting pot of Australian and international talent who partied post-shows, dinners and exhibitions. Rococo was also a favourite for Festival Ambassador Damien Anthony Rossi: “I have so many wonderful memories of late nights with Carlotta, the Ida Girls or the animated boys from Olé Trio. That’s one thing very special about Noosa Alive! is all performers from all corners of the globe are accessible to audiences.” The very affable Noosa Alive! President Johanne Wright had numerous treasured off-stage memories including artists Pete Goodlet, Chris McKenzie and Alison Moodie painting outside the Noosa Waterfront. “Pete was brandishing a hand-made sign about 'feeding the poor artists',” she recalled, “and a friend had three guests who couldn't come due to illness, so Pete and the artists were invited to join us - now that's feeding the artists!
Fire in the Sky. Pic by Rick Monk.
Ida Girls.Pic by Paul Smith
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“I’ve never seen an act like the zany guitar-twirling, eggthrowing Olé Trio. Those in the front row descended upon by the three amigos certainly have a story to tell - once they get out of therapy!” Damien Anthony Rossi
IN TOWN audience for smashing an egg and holding a mock funeral was sheer comic genius; the Queensland Ballet with its world-first choreography; and Livvy and Pete with Mike Griffiths was sensational!”
Ole! Pic by Paul Smith
joined her Balmain mate and local Dawn Fraser for an impromptu hilarious après show session and photo; and what about the moment when a Noosa Alive! banner dramatically dropped just as the AFR’s Phil Coorey on The Insiders’ panel spoke about a drop in a particular party’s rating. A humorous note to a serious political discussion. “Breathtaking stage moments included Kaichiro Kitamura, the Japanese vocal percussionist extraordinaire from the Idea of North with his vocalisation of a plane taking off, a vacuum cleaner and so many musical instruments. Also Olé Trio, the zany, fantastic and utterly superb musical trio berating hapless members of the
Damien concurred there were so many highlights and special moments in the diverse program: “The fantastic Fire in the Sky event in the Lions Park attracted a massive crowd; after a magnificent performance by the Queensland Ballet, the sold-out crowd were treated to Li Cunxin, the artistic director giving a fascinating insight into the ballet and inside his brilliant mind.” He loved the dishes at the Duck Waddle progressive lunch and enjoyed being the ‘Pied Piper’ leading the increasingly wobbly guests waddle to each restaurant. “The soprano quartet from the UK, Ida Girls, ‘discovered’ on a cruise ship by locals Darryl and Colleen Dent, had beautiful voices which were only eclipsed by wonderful, vibrant personalities. “I’ve never seen an act like the zany guitar-twirling, egg-throwing Olé Trio. Those in the front row descended upon by the three amigos certainly have a story to tell - once they get out of therapy!” After a week of walking along Main Beach or the Noosa National Park with his partner and children or sneaking away for a brilliant dinner at Wasabi, the huge festival hit of 2016, the immensely talented Blake Bowden returned to the stage. This time it was with a 9-piece ensemble for the world premiere of his new show, Straight From The Hart, a celebration of the legendary Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart’s life and 10 famous and brilliant numbers such as Johnny One Note, Blue Moon, The Lady is a Tramp and My Funny Valentine.
Mackenzie with interactive installations by Mic’s Lab and projection art by Möbius. It was a great opportunity for everyone to interact with the artists who all sold work during the festival with 30% of money raised going to next year’s event.” The festival’s closing performance, Katie Noonan’s Elixir with Michael Leunig and a string quartet was one of the most talked about events. It was a unique and moving combination of spoken word, poetry and amazing vocals with Leunig illustrating as Noonan sang. A magical combination.
“Needless to say the Arts-Insit-u : Interact was a stand-out. It was curated by Nina Shadforth and admirably executed by me, Alison Mooney and Chris
The closing night Carnival of Colour Street Party was nothing short of fabulous! A huge crowd filled the Maze Car Park next to Rococo which was turned into the bustling Maze Art Street Village over the previous three days featuring a huge variety of food stalls, pop-up cocktail and wine bars, street performers and an artist colony. The Martini Club on the main stage, kept the revellers dancing throughout the evening. It was such an aMAZEing electric atmosphere, no one wanted the night or the festival to end.
“The wonderful backline staff of the festival was a highlight for me, commented Blake Bowden. “Guy Harrison and his team of truly excellent people made my festival experience smooth and hassle free. World-class!”
“I am sad to be standing down as President,” said a humble Johanne Wright, “but pleased so many locals and visitors enjoyed yet another jam-packed event as we fulfil our commitment to bringing the best of culture and the performing arts to Noosa.”
“Blake was fabulous,” effervescent artist Pete Goodlet, who was part of the ArtsInsit-u : Interact program said. “How does he get such sparkly eyes? Dave and I thought the show was brilliant and very moving. Can I mention Blake’s jawline?
“There was some real magic created this year with the festival surpassing even my own expectations. I am so very proud,” said Ian Mackellar Festival Director.
Blake Bowden: Pic by Rick Monk
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TIP TOP REVIVA
They say one man’s trash is another’s treasure. A revamp of operations at the Noosa Landfill Resource Recovery Centre on Eumundi-Noosa Road proves that could indeed be the case. Carlie Wacker meets the team behind an enterprising initiative to help us all do our bit to save the planet.
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esource Recovery Australia is a social enterprise that provide recycling and re-using services to Australian community groups. This type of service offers opportunity and hope to the disadvantaged while building awareness and acting to reduce waste and promote repair and revival. Our local tip shop was transferred under the guidance of this national model to re-emerge as Reviva Noosa managed by local artisan Lucy Yule of the Trashy Artisan Collective. Lucy is a champion of reusing and recycling and has created some
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incredible wearable art for IN Noosa slow fashion events, including the Melbourne Cup fashion parade last year. Her famous gown created using discarded VHS tapes featured on our Spring 2017 cover. Venturing into an exciting new role leading the old tip shop into a new era of education, employment and training opportunities that is transforming waste and lives is a thrill for Lucy. “I have always loved the tip shop and could see the potential of it to become a community hub for education and recycling in addition to being a comprehensive retail centre for recycled goods,” says Lucy. The revived tip shop is a breath of fresh air for locals who can shop household goods, furniture, fashion and sports equipment that would otherwise have made its way into landfill. The layout and presentation is an oasis of inspiration. This is just the beginning with plans to establish community programs to teach the community how to live a more
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sustainable life and repair and upcycle rather than discard. “We intend to offer workshops in a range of skills from jewellery making to woodwork and bicycle repair and everything in between,” she said. “We are really lucky to have some incredibly experienced staff who are prepared to run classes, including Kerry Chave who is a qualified Industrial Technology teacher in manual arts; Russell Ping, who is our welding and metal work specialist; Charlie Sparks who is a potter; and me, an ex-teacher who bumbles around making clothes, jewellery and various thingimy-bobs out of recycled materials and is happy to teach anybody who will sit still long enough to listen.” Lucy said by early 2019 they hoped to have an education centre built on site to enable them to run workshops in creative upcycling. In the meantime, her top tip for living a more sustainable life is to create systems and habits. “Recycling and being sustainable can be
IN SPIRED time consuming, difficult and even expensive,” she acknowledges. “But it is all about putting the systems in place so it becomes habit. I am sure we are all starting to do that anyway with the implementation of the single use plastic bag ban - it only takes 3 or 4 times of forgetting bags when you do the groceries that you remember to take your bags with you. “Do a little bit and once that becomes habit, do another. Then it becomes so easy and before you know it you are living a way more sustainable life.” Next time you are considering what to do with unwanted items, take a trip to the tip and discover new treasures or the joy of knowing that your trash will have a whole new life as someone else’s treasure. The future is in good hands.
REVIVA SHOP (THE TIP SHOP) Opening hours: 7 days a week - 8:30am to 4pm. Closed all public holidays. For more information visit www.noosa.qld.gov.au/landfill-resourcerecovery or www.resourcerecovery.org.au or call them on 0448 276 107.
sunday session fresh in my head and it’s peak hour now in a city somewhere they’ll be stuck in traffic fixing lipstick and hair and i’ve got places to be but truth be told i’m here waiting for this bush turkey to cross the damn road and actually he’s unusual prehistoric almost mythical as a goanna lazes on a nearby rock and the travellers rise from the old white lodge to the bountiful fields in harvest and farmers blink away thankful tears as kings and queens lay sleeping and all these gorgeous creatures prepare for the next party and that turkey’s long departed and i’m grateful for my little space in this magic place on this living spinning planet in this crazy beautiful universe and they wonder why we celebrate
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IN YOUR EARS
STORIES TO
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Podcasts are easier than ever to listen to and are growing in popularity. John Caruso shines a light on some of the latest people who have shared their story for Conversations in Noosa.
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n their podcasting survey run last year, the ABC revealed who was listening to podcasts - and when they were listening. Fifty eight percent of podcast consumers were female with late afternoons and evenings the most common day parts for listening during the week, and afternoons on weekends. And here are some statistics that may surprise, especially when you consider the age of early adopters of new technology: 55 to 64-year olds make up the largest numbers when it comes to podcast consumption with the over 65s the next highest age bracket; and 45 to 54-year olds in third with a 17% share.
So, what are you waiting for? Since March this year, IN Noosa Magazine has been producing its own podcast series, Conversations IN Noosa, now reaching another milestone of 50+ free episodes available on all your favourite podcast platforms including Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts. Since our winter issue in June, we’ve spoken to chefs, ex-politicians, survivors, singers, thrivers, artists, activists, clowns, organ players and barbers! Be INformed and INspired each time you listen and celebrate the diversity of the community that surrounds us. For us, it’s a natural extension of the magazine – connecting community through storytelling. We hope you enjoy discovery someone new.
I hope you keep finding a great reason every week to seek out our podcast; bookmark the IN Noosa Magazine podcast tab or simply search for Conversations in Noosa and subscribe on your favourite podcast platform.
CAROLYN MANDERSLOOT A palliative care nurse for almost 30 years says she’s witnessed thousands of deaths during her professional nursing career. For the last few months, she’s been performing as a stand-up comedian and we talk about whether this was simply an outlet and coping mechanism away from the pressures of living a nurse’s life.
CHAD BUXTON A San Jose Californian who spent most of his childhood by the ocean. He served in the US Navy, studied marine biology, and his goal these days is to eliminate plastic in our community. Chad talks about his journey from California to Queensland, his time in the Navy, volunteering at an aquarium and Plastic Free Noosa.
TAMMY FRY The story behind the Fry Family Food business is remarkable. From modest beginnings in South Africa where Tammy’s father worked as a goat farmer, to an organisation, now based at Sunshine Beach Queensland, that supplies vegan food to outlets globally. We talk diet, fasting and the effect it has on your body, plus how her husband who was a hunter, is now a vegetarian. Tammy talks us through the night she survived a car-jacking and why she’s passionate about teaching women self-defence.
GLEN ELMES
Where you’ll find us.
A Brisbane boy who represented the state seat of Noosa as a Liberal MP. Radio was his first love, scoring a job at 4IP Brisbane half way through radio school followed by stints at Mt Isa, Warwick and Gympie before playing politics. We talk about political careers and how they only ever end in a brutal fashion, Glen’s early radio days and why sustainable growth in Noosa is good for everyone.
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IN THE CITY
It’s hard to justify needing an escape when we live in paradise however if you are after a city fix that doesn’t miss, Deb Caruso discovers that Brisbane has it in spades.
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t’s been thirty years since World Expo ’88 put Brisbane on the global stage and the transformation of the once-derelict site has finally delivered a world-class precinct buzzing with food, theatre, music, culture and creative energy. Ideally located on the banks of the Brisbane River looking directly across to the city, South Bank Parklands features numerous public spaces and barbecues, playgrounds (dry and wet), a range of dining and drinking options and a significant lagoon-style manmade beach, surrounded by walking, cycling and running trails. The perfect place to experience it all is the newly-redesigned and refurbished Rydges Hotel South Bank with direct links to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre; stunning river and city views; and walking distance to the Wheel of Brisbane and the City’s cultural heart with Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC); Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA); Queensland Museum and Sciencentre; and the Maritime Museum.
Hubby John, son Max (aged 9) and I arrived on a Friday afternoon and were immediately immersed in the city vibe with Grey Street bursting with white and blue collar workers enjoying knock-off drinks in one of the many venues along the tree-lined avenue. Heading into Rydges, we were greeted by friendly staff and a stunning 250kg custom-designed bronze, metal and crystal chandelier - a centerpiece of the threeyear $30 million redevelopment. The 304 rooms and suites were hosting several conference groups and functions with guests already starting afternoon drinks in the hotel’s buzzy CBD Bar at the street level; and groups gathering for drinks around the Podium-level Soleil Pool Bar. Our tenth- floor corner suite was luxuriously fitted out with breathtaking views across to the Wheel of Brisbane, South Bank Parklands, Brisbane River and the bright lights of the big city beyond. The urban vibe was making us hungry
Bacchus Restaurant
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and the anticipation of dinner in the award-winning Bacchus Restaurant had us salivating. The reputation of Head Chef Massimo Speroni and Head Sommelier Andrew Giblin had preceded them – and they didn’t disappoint. Widely regarded as one of the top restaurants in Brisbane, Bacchus offers an environment as warm as its staff. The menu is comprehensive with a selection of the expected protein choices, alongside exotic options including Foie Gras, Tongue, Champagne Lobster and Kangaroo. Vegetarians and Vegans are also well catered for on the a la carte menu as well as specific four-course degustation menus. Specials were enticingly presented on separate trays that showcased the ingredients – from live marron to a range of caviar tins and slabs of beautifullymarbled meat ranging from the partysized Tomahawk steak to the 400g Scotch Fillet that caught hubby’s eye. The Children’s Menu avoids the usual deep fried ‘delicacies’ to offer substantial, healthy and no-doubt tasty options. However Master Max opted for the Kangaroo Strip Loin, Crispy Tail Celeriac, Kale & Horseradish dish ($49) off the main menu – as you do when you are nine years old. The staff expertly guided us through our meal choices and paired wines according to our individual preferences with what we had ordered. The AmuseBouche prepared our palates for entrée where hubby went for freshly shucked rock oysters ($4.50 ea); and I couldn’t resist the Foie Gras with 30 Year Anniversary Balsamic Smoked Potato and Seasonal Vegetables ($36). The Rougié free range pasteurised and corn-fed Mulard duck
IN THE CITY imported from South West France was superb but the smoked vegetables delivered under a glass dome stole the show with its theatre, aroma and flavor. Max loved them too. A refreshing granita refreshed and prepared our palates for the main course which included the aforementioned Kangaroo, sourced from Paroo premium farm in New South Wales. Tender and full-of-flavour, this is a dish Max will remember for the rest of his life. My Ocean Trout with Black Turtle Bean, Parsley Gel Green Beans and Puffed Rice ($49) was perfectly served medium rare and was as superb and artful as the presentation. John, who rarely finds a steak to match his barbecue prowess at home, was extremely impressed with the Scotch Fillet with his choice of Pommery Mustard ($92). The Black Market, Pure Black Angus with a Marble Score of 5+ was declared ‘a melt-in-your-mouth sensation’.
Kangaroo Strip Loin, Crispy Tail Celeriac, Kale & Horseradish
Totally satisfied and sated, we really didn’t need anything else however I am a sucker for cheese and Bacchus has assembled a world-class cheese offering that is an unmatched combination of 35 cheeses from around the world. Expertly guided, we chose three stunning cheeses while Max returned to the Children’s menu for the amazing Nutella Biscotti! Exhausted and exhilarated we returned to our room where the room fairies had left a lovely goodnight herbal tea and some Pokémon hidden around our room with a hand-written note after Master Max had mentioned this during check-in. It’s this kind of small, attention-to-detail that makes Rydges a world class establishment! Blockout curtains, glazed windows and the most comfortable king size bed and pillows ensured a good night’s sleep. Morning was a brilliant winter’s day for a walk along the river before enjoying the breakfast buffet that saw Bacchus transform into a bright, welcoming space with a wide selection of cereals; continental; cooked and made-to-order choices complete with a range of Maleny Dairies milk for a taste of home. Well-fed (again), we hit the streets for a short riverside stroll to the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre for a few hours before returning ‘home’ to Rydges for the superb Soleil Pool Bar’s Garden Tea – a twist on the traditional high tea with fine bone china and dainty ribbon sandwiches replaced by on-trend snacks and craft beer, Pimms No.1, Veuve or a signature punch bowl or carafe. After a few poolside drinks, it was time to return to the room for the luxury of an afternoon nap to refresh us for another night on the town! Even without daylight savings, there was still plenty of time to wander around South Bank and watch Max immerse himself in Aquativity a water-play park with tipping buckets, water fountains and spouts accompanied
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by a light show and funky music. The stroll back to Rydges took a little longer as we perused the market stalls lining Little Grey Street and investigated the various dining options with flavours from around the world – Turkey, Greek, Italian and Asian restaurants all tempting us. But first, back to our room for showers and a luxurious bath before settling on an old favourite restaurant, Spaghetti House. Sundays are for sleeping in and we took advantage of room service to order breakfast in and indulged in trays laden with all the food groups, washed down with bubbles, while we watched the city and South Bank come to life. Thanks to a late check out, we had time to wander back to the Museum to see the latest touring exhibition. We were sad to leave as we had gotten quite used to the city life and the relaxed luxury of Rydges. Desperate to extract one last experience out of our stay, we drove a short distance to South Brisbane to find lunch in the funky Fish Lane. The quest for a park landed us some distance away from our destination but the street art and reinvention of old warehouses and factories in funky, new spaces made the short walk extremely worthwhile. Overall, our two-night stay was certainly enough to scratch our itch for a city fix and we certainly felt at home. For a miniescape, you can’t go past Rydges at South Brisbane. The hotel offers modern luxury with the latest technology, beautiful rooms with breathtaking views, friendly staff and a world-class restaurant all in a perfect location that offers something for everyone within walking distance.
RYDGES SOUTH BANK 9 Glenelg Street South Brisbane 4010 Phone: 3364 0800 reservations_rydgessouthbank@evt.com www.rydges.com/accommodation/ brisbane-qld/brisbane-south-bank/
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FOOD BITES HOTTEST 100
It's that time again when Gourmet Traveller releases its Australian Restaurant Guide. Wasabi Noosa was the only local establishment to be listed in the Top 100, coming in at #43 so it was no surprise that it received 2 out of a possible 3 stars. It also ranked #1 in the Regional Queensland list; Rickys came in at #8 followed by Noosa Waterfront #9 and The Long Apron #10, earning each of them one star. In the wine list stakes, Sails recieved the top ranking of 3 out 3 potential 'glasses'; Noosa Waterfront, Rickys, Wasabi and Locale were awarded two; Noosa Beach House received one.
HATS OFF
Interesting that Embassy XO missed out on the above accolades but snagged one of only two local awards of a 2-Glass Rating (Excellent) at Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards. Locale (above) was also awarded 2-Glasses.
CHEFS TABLE
enjoy watching Troy, joined by Wasabi chef Zeb Gilbert, as they create an 8-course degustation. Dinner includes matching wines hand selected by the Sommelier. Tickets are $250.
Oh SHUCKS!
What’s cooking and who’s hot (Eumundi is an old timber town after all!) of Eumundi beers.
CHRISTMAS CHEERS
Land & Sea Brewery will host the Ultimate Christmas Party offering smallmedium businesses the chance to have their party within a party for extra festive fun. The event is on 14 December and is expected to become an annual tradition.
$55 pp and 13 dishes (including dessert) for $65 pp. This includes some of the signature dishes like lamb shoulder, whole salmon, salads and side dishes. A must do food experience
HEADS UP! Buy a knock off drink at Cafe Le Monde and enjoy $1 Oyster Hour with the all NEW $2 Oysters Kilpatrick on Thursdays 5pm - 6pm. Our advice is to get there early!
Brothers Craig and Lance Masterton hope to be pouring the first beers at Heads of Noosa Brewing Co. on Rene St by the end of
BROWNIE BLISS More than a brewery, Cooroy's Copperhead Brewery is focused on beautifully matched food to complement their extensive range
DOUBLE DATE Still in Cafe le Monde, shout your beau or bestie to the $69 Dining Deal of 2 meals and 2 glasses of wine Sunday - Thursday from 5pm; or the current red hot
of craft brews. It's dishes like the Seared Scallops with crispy pork, miso mayo and watercress that saw them recently named as a State Finalist for Best New Restaurant for QLD at the Restaurant & Caterer’s Association Awards. Another sure-fire favourite is the Vegan Brownie handmade by Head Chef Gary Martin. The Double Chocolate & Walnut Brownie with chocolate fudge sauce & Orange Coconut ice-cream is a hit with more than the vegans.
The brewers at the Eumundi Brewery (at The Imperial Hotel) have celebrated 12 months since they officially opened the brewery doors with Brewers Chris Sheehan and Allan Tilden re-establishing the Brewery and creating flagship brews – Eumundi Lager and Eumundi Pale Ale along with an ever-changing range of seasonal brews. The Imperial Hotel and Eumundi Brewery have
VEGAN CRUISE With 27.2 million people set to cruise
Never one to rest on accolades, the latest in The Chef's Table Dinner Series is on at Wasabi on 27 Oct hosted by Troy Rhoades-Brown, chef/ owner of the award winning Muse Dinning in the Hunter Valley. Dinner guests at this 12 seat only event will
FEAST ON THIS The Feast is a bucket list foodie experience at Wood Fire Grill – share 10 dishes for
Head down to the Boathouse Lawn for the 7th Noosa Boathouse River Festival on Sunday 25 November from 4pm. This family (and dog) friendly event includes live music, beers by Stone & Wood, wine, prosecco, cocktails, street food, fish & chips. Free entry! VanillaFood are all about the care of our planet at their café in Belmondos Organic Market. They are proudly plastic straw free and use Pacific
Gold Straws from Clean Coast Collective. They also use eco jars for smoothies and also have a range of reusable pottery cups by local potter, Elke Lucas. They recycle everything they can, compost vegetable waste and choose products mindfully, which are all organic.
NEW VOODOO
EL SUNSET If you prefer something 'to go', sunset Pizza from El Capitano is always a good idea to take away and enjoy on the beach. Any pizza from the menu is just $20 for takeaway from 5-6pm Sunday Thursday
BOATS AND BEATS
available at Belmondos Organic Market and other select stockists.
WELL WELL Jacob’s Well Noosa Sparkling and Still Mineral Water is bottled in glass at the source in the Noosa Hinterland - all mineral content in the water is naturally present thanks to geological forces at work. This water is rich in silica, magnesium, calcium and other trace elements. Purchase at Belmondos Organic Market, Noosa Deli or www.jacobswellnoosa. com.au
ECO CHAMPIONS
October. The Taproom is set to open late November offering a small menu of food that compliments the beer. Beer will be available in bottles and on tap in local venues.
RAISE A GLASS
favourite is the Minute Steak Frites- and no wonder. The chargrilled rib eye, pickled beetroot salad, hand cut fries, red wine jus, béarnaise sauce or parsley butter with a schooner of Stone & Wood or XXXX Gold is only $26! Available between 12pm -4pm every day.
menu. The Whole Connection departs on Oct 20 with prices starting at $2601 for a twin share cabin. thewholeconnection. com.au
this year local Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Paige Renshaw has created Australia’s first vegan cruise. An innovative health retreat at sea that includes a 9-days in South Pacific on the Celebrity Solstice, where guests will enjoy a delicious vegan
also rolled out Eumundi Brewery Tasting Tours, where visitors can explore the 100 year-old hotel and new brewery, hear about the history of brewing in Eumundi, learn about the beer making process and enjoy a 'tasting log' 25
Adding to his already successful ingredients range Soul Kitchen Spices, George Francisco from Voodoo Bacon has introduced some new recipes. The latest releases include the Duck & Game Bird Rub with a rich combination of coriander, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, fennel and cumin. The Chesapeake Bay Crab & Shellfish Boil and Zydeco Gumbo Goodness. They are all
SCONE TIME Now into its 4th month Scone Time is going strong! The brainchild of Sunshine Coast Foodie Martin Duncan to bring together older people, their carers, companions and family to establish a regular outing which doesn't cost a fortune. Held at Cooroy Memorial Hall every month: Tues 11 Sep, 9 Oct, 13 Nov.
POP A BOTTLE Noosa Beach House will be launching Noosa’s first ever Champagne Lunch on 15 September. A two-hour Noosa Beach House tasting experience with cascading champagne, chilled to perfection. Moet will be perfectly paired with a four course tasting menu for $99 per person or Veuve Clicquot for just $129 per person. The lunches will be available 12-4pm Saturdays and Sundays. Spring 2018
IN SEASON
ALL HAIL THE ALLIGATOR PEAR! Matt Golinski offers surprising insight into the local gem that is the avocado.
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ot buttered toast, bubbling plates of nachos, and salmon sushi just wouldn’t be the same without their creamy companion, the avocado. And its addition to our cuisine has become as Australian as the meat pie and the sausage sandwich. Whether they’re being smashed, diced, sliced or pureed into guacamole, the Aussie obsession with the avo has created such a huge demand that producers are looking to new varieties that help span the season and allow us to have a good supply all year round. With a growing region from North Queensland to Victoria, Western Australia to New Zealand, we’re very lucky to have access to fruit 12 months of the year. And thanks to new hybrid trees coming of age in the immediate area, we have a good local supply to see us through almost every season.
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IN SEASON
BELOW ARE 4 VARIETIES YOU SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR ON THE COAST AS THE SEASONS CHANGE. SHEPARD
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The Shepard is the first of the season in our region, starting around February and finishing around May. Commonly known as a greenskin because its skin stays green when ripe, the Shepard has bright green and yellow flesh and a nutty flavour.
I call this relatively new variety on the market the pretty cousin of the Hass.
Due to its firm shiny flesh, it lends itself to being sliced or diced and tossed through a salad. It also has the advantage of not discolouring from oxidisation like other varieties.
HASS The most widely grown and consumed avocado variety in Australia, the Hass has a rough skin which turns a blackish purple when ripe. It has a light green creamy flesh which is perfect for salsas and purees. The peak season in the southeast is June to September, but because it is grown the whole length of the east coast we tend to see Hass on the supermarket shelves year-round.
It has a super shiny, pitted green skin which turns to a deep black when the fruit ripens. The flesh is quite firm with a lovely strong nutty flavour. The tree itself is quite small which means closer planting and easier picking, and it produces huge quantities of large fruit around the 300 - 400g mark.
relatively small seed and lots of creamy pale green flesh. The other surprise, and one which might take us a while to get used to, is that you can eat the thin black skin as well!
SURPRISE
Its very high fat content and some clever hybridisation means it’s also another variety which won’t oxidise once it’s cut. The trees that were planted in the area are just starting to reach maturity now, so we should see more of this fruit in the shops and at the markets over the next few years.
Another newcomer, the surprise really lives up to its name. This large shiny black fruit looks like it should have a large seed to match, but cut it open and it reveals a
Whatever you do, look for local, seasonal produce and ‘avo nice day!
A good all-rounder which can be sliced or diced and hold its shape well, or smashed, bashed, crushed or mashed if that’s your preference.
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AVO’ NICE DAY
CHICKEN, REFRIED BEAN AND CHEESE CHIMICHANGAS WITH AVOCADO AND CHILLI SALSA SERVES 4
Ingredients: � 4 chicken marylands � 1 onion, diced � 2 cloves garlic � 1 small red capsicum, finely diced � 2tsp cumin seeds � 2tbs tomato paste � 1 x 400gm tin crushed tomatoes � 1 x 400gm tin red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
It’s all about the avo this spring and Matt Golinski has created three very different ways to ‘ave and avo.
AVOCADO, CUTTLEFISH, POMELO AND CASHEW SALAD SERVES 4
�8 large tortillas � 1 50gm cheddar cheese, grated �2 00ml vegetable oil �2 avocados, diced � 1 red chilli, diced � 1 shallot, diced �½ cup coriander leaves, roughly chopped � j uice of 2 limes 50gm sour cream �2 � s alt and pepper
Method:
Ingredients: � 2 avocados, diced � 500gm cuttlefish, scored and cut into triangles � 2tbs peanut oil � 1 tsp grated ginger � 1 clove garlic, crushed � 250gm pomelo flesh (or ruby grapefruit segments)
In a hot pan, fry the chicken marylands in a small amount of oil until golden all over. Transfer to a casserole dish.
�½ cup coriander leaves � 1 golden shallot, finely sliced 5gm roasted cashew nuts �7 � 1 red chilli, finely sliced 0ml rice vinegar �3 0ml light soy sauce �3 � 1 tsp sesame oil 0gm brown sugar �2
In the same pan, quickly fry the cumin seeds, then fry the onion, garlic and capsicum and until soft. Add the tomato paste and fry for another minute. Add the tinned tomatoes and kidney beans and simmer for five minutes. Season with salt and pepper and pour over the chicken. Cover with foil and bake at 180°C for 45 minutes. Remove the chicken from the sauce, cool, remove meat from the bones and shred. Mix the shredded meat back into the sauce and cool. Divide the chicken mixture and cheese between the tortillas and wrap tightly into rectangular parcels.
Method: Mix together the cuttlefish, peanut oil, ginger and garlic.
Mix together the avocado, chilli, shallot, coriander and lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
In a hot pan, quickly sear the cuttlefish and transfer to a mixing bowl to cool.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan and shallow fry the chimichangas over a medium heat (start with the seam side down first so it seals) until golden and crispy all over. Drain on absorbent paper.
Whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and brown sugar and pour over the cuttlefish. Gently toss the cuttlefish and dressing through the avocado, pomelo, coriander, shallot, cashews and chilli.
Cut each chimichanga in half on an angle and serve warm with avocado salsa and sour cream on the side.
Divide between four bowls and serve immediately.
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PRETENDER 2017 Redbank Pinot Grigio (King Valley, VIC)
2016 Villa Antinori Toscana Bianco (Tuscany, IT)
2015 Lis Neris Pinot Grigio (Friuli, IT)
2017 La Maschera Pinot Grigio (Langhorne Creek, SA)
2016 Te Tera Pinot Gris (Martinborough, NZ)
2016 Mount Difficulty Pinot Gris (Central Otago, NZ)
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AVO ON TOAST! FRIED BRIOCHE, RICOTTA, SPICED PEARS AND AVOCADO ICE CREAM SERVES 4
Ingredients: Ice cream � 250gm avocado flesh (about 2 avocados) � 250ml cream � 250ml milk � 100gm castor sugar � 30ml lime juice � ½ tsp vanilla paste
Brioche � 4 slices brioche � 1 egg � 100ml milk � 50gm butter � 100gm castor sugar
Pears � 2 green pears, halved, cored and finely sliced � 75gm honey � a pinch each of ground ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon and white pepper
To serve � 100gm ricotta � fresh mint leaves
AVOCADO, CUTTLEFISH, POMELO AND CASHEW SALAD
Method: To make the ice cream, combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Pass through a fine sieve. If you have an ice cream machine, churn to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you don’t have an ice cream machine, pour the mixture into a tray and freeze until set. Break the frozen mixture into pieces and blend in a food processor until smooth. Refreeze until completely set. Mix together the honey and spices and pour over the pears. Allow to stand for 10 minutes. Whisk together the egg and milk and soak the brioche until the egg mixture is absorbed. Over a medium heat, fry the brioche in butter until golden all over. Remove from the pan and sprinkle with sugar. Spread each piece of brioche with ricotta and top with slices of pear.
CHICKEN, REFRIED BEAN AND CHEESE CHIMICHANGAS WITH AVOCADO AND CHILLI SALSA
Pour over any excess honey and serve with a scoop of avocado ice cream. Garnish with fresh mint and serve immediately.
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PRETENDER 2017 Pewsey Vale Prima 22GR Riesling (Eden Valley, SA)
2016 Fromm Riesling Spatlese (Marlborough, NZ)
2016 Primo Estate ‘Joseph’ La Magia Botrytis Riesling (Regional Blend, SA)
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AW SHUCKS! Name Oliver Carruthers Age 44 Position Exec chef Restaurant Café le Monde
How and why did you decide on a career as a chef? I had great exposure to food as a kid, going to Europe every year with my parents, getting to try a fantastic array of different food. But the moment I decided I wanted to be a chef wasn’t that deep - I was watching a film called Goodfellas. There’s a scene when Pauly and his crew end up in prison they turn their cell into a kitchen, cooking lobsters and steak. I couldn’t help think how cool cooking is and how much pleasure you get from preparing a meal as well as eating it! As soon as I started working in the kitchen I knew it was a job for life, I loved the intensity, the pleasure from doing something you love, and the characters you meet.
Where have your previously worked? And what are some of your career highlights? I was fortunate to start my career at Jason Atherton’s 1st restaurant (he now has over 20, many of them Michelin-starred). After moving to Australia I worked with Peter Gilmore at Quay and Guillame Brahimi at Bennelong, before taking over at Bambini Trust.
What do you love the most about being a chef? It’s great going to work every day knowing what you do gives people pleasure.
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How would you describe your approach to food? I like to cook the right food for the environment I’m in. In Noosa my aim is to cook food that’s tasty, but also with a healthy balance. Sustainability is important, this includes providing a sustainable environment for people to work in, not making them work until they burn out. Chefs have stressful jobs, it’s important to look after them.
Who is your favourite local producer/producers? Having an oyster bar, the quality and freshness is paramount. Greg from Diabla oysters on Stradbroke Island, and Andy from Q Oysters Moreton Bay have been a huge support in achieving our success. These guys go above and beyond for us. On a busy week over Christmas, we ran short of oysters so we chartered a plane, flew to Stradbroke island, pulled 300 dozen oysters out of the water and flew them back for dinner service! I love the organic bread and pastries from Tanglewood Bakery; and George at Voodoo Bacon is also amazing. Once you’ve tasted his bacon, no other will do.
Do you think it is important to use local produce and why? Noosa is such an amazing place, the more we can do to help and support local people to succeed here the better. The Snail of Approval lets people know what we stand for.
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What has been the most rewarding moment of your career so far? There’ve been so many rewarding moments in my career, although being able to cook and live in Noosa is pretty special.
Who is your inspiration when it comes to culinary creations? Georgio Locatelli is amazing for great Italian food, more recently the boys at Porteno in Sydney, and places like Firedoor and Three Blue Ducks.
Do you cook at home and if so, what do you like to cook? As often as I can! A big lump of meat cooked over coals on my BBQ with as many people to share it with as possible.
What are the highlights of your latest menu? We’ve been running a few poke bowls, which started as a Hawaiian dish, but now has a massive Japanese influence -it’s the perfect food for when you come out of the surf. The 12 hour lamb shoulder flies out the door.
What is your favourite kitchen tool? We have great fun with our hot and cold smokers and with the quantity of oysters we do, I have to love my shucker!
What is your favourite ingredient? Hard to go past a fresh oyster, shucked straight out of the water.
IN THE FIELD
Jason & Kim Lewis Cooloola Berries
The FARMERS
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he working day starts early for the Lewis family as they pick and pack fresh, juicy strawberries that will adorn the plates of some of Noosa’s best restaurants. For more than ten years Jason and Kim have worked the Cooloola Berries farm with their family, opening their farm gate to the public seven days a week.
the past 18 months. Kim attributes the growth to the Slow Food movement and visiting diners who are demanding locally-sourced produce on local menus.
“We pick all of our fruit ripe and sell it locally,” Kim says. “We are a family-run business so we’re very lucky to have great support.
“With thanks to Slow Food Noosa and the Snail of Approval recognition program, chefs are becoming more interested and are seeking out local produce and local diners are supporting that. Within the last two years we’ve had greater interest from restaurants and diners on the coast.”
“Family is a key part of what we do. Jason’s dad is up early picking the fruit and his mum helps pack. It’s an early start in the morning and basically whatever is picked that day is allocated and transported the next day direct to the restaurant or shop early in the morning.” While their Wolvi farm gate has always been popular, the demand for their sweet fruit by local chefs has only increased in
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“Interstate and international customers always ask what on the menu is from the region but local consumers haven't seemed as interested - until recently,” she says.
Since receiving the Snail of Approval from Slow Food Noosa for upholding the ‘good, clean and fair’ principles of the global Slow Food movement, Kim is excited to see awareness and value grow around local producers and the quality products they are supplying to the market.
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“The Snail of Approval has highlighted the importance of local food and shows what is available from the local region and consumers are responding well,” she says. “There are a lot of producers who are harvesting a quality product and are willing to deliver it to restaurants making it very accessible. Where restaurants may have thought in the past that’s it too much hard work, it’s really not. “Chefs like Shane Bailey from Noosa Boathouse have been big promoters of that. Matt Golinski is a passionate advocate and he holds people to account and says there’s no reason to not support local producers.”
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& the CHEF and respect the abundance of food we have available to us in the region. Shane carefully considers ‘food miles’ when planning menus. Sustainably, impact on the environment and best farming practices are top-of-mind for him. This is what led to a collaboration with Kim and Jason at Cooloola Berries.
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he ‘paddock-to-plate’ philosophy is found in every dish that Head Chef of Noosa Boathouse, Shane Bailey, serves up. Celebrating food and supporting local producers is the driver behind his creativity in the kitchen and it’s truly reflected on the plate. “I choose food that is in season, so it’s at its freshest and also food that’s regional to support local farmers and growers,” Shane says. “The simple rule is: if it’s in season, it should taste better, be readily available and should cost less which can then be passed on to the consumer.” Over the last five years at Noosa Boathouse Shane has embraced learning from local producers and refined his menus around the seasons to best reflect
“After visiting Kim and Jason at their farm, I could see they are passionate producers with great farming practices. Their strawberries come freshly picked and delivered in trays direct from the farm rather than in plastic punnets to avoid single use plastics” he says. Noosa Boathouse use Cooloola produce in their mouth-watering Cooloola Berries Panna Cotta; extensive dessert section; and in the fresh-baked muffins available in the Little Boaty Coffee Bar. Shane believes consumers are becoming more savvy about where their food comes from and the ‘food tourism’ sector demands local restaurants share and showcase food from the region. “People from interstate and overseas
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Shane Bailey Executive Chef, Noosa Boathouse
love to know what is local to Noosa and our locals are very educated and want the freshest produce they know our region is famous for,” he says. It's no wonder Noosa Boathouse are also recipients of the globally-recognised ‘Snail of Approval’. Noosa Boathouse staff are also committed to environmental care, have almost no food wastage and an impressive composting program that sees food go full circle. We all agree fresh food tastes better and it feels good knowing our chefs are fostering solid relationships with farmers and fisherman in Noosa and surrounds. We asked Shane to pick a favourite local product (besides Cooloola Berries) that he uses all the time at work and home. “It’s hard to pick one ingredient but I’ve long been using Cedar Street Cheeses, Fraser Isle Spanner Crabs and Nolan’s Meats – these products aren’t as seasonal so I’ve had them on my menu year-round for a very long time” Shane says.
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IN ITALY
OFF TO
ITALY! Six local foodies are off to Italy to take a taste of Noosa to the world’s largest fair food fair, Terra Madre Salone del Gusto. Deb Caruso is going along for the ride, slowly.
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low Food Noosa is Australia’s largest Slow Food Community, as part of the global Slow Food network that involves millions of people in more than 160 countries. Originally founded in 1989, Slow Food aims to prevent the disappearance of local food cultures and traditions, counteract the rise of fast life (and fast food) and combat people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from and how our food choices affect the world around us.
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Locally, Slow Food Noosa aims to educate and connect consumers, producers and chefs to build a stronger local food economy and increased support for local and seasonal food. Last year, the volunteer committee of which I am proudly part of, introduced Australia’s first 'Snail of Approval' program to recognise producers, chefs, restaurant owners and food outlets that produce, use and promote good, clean and fair practices and ingredients from the local area. Of the 80-plus recipients of the Snail of Approval, we received around fifteen nominations from producers, chefs and restaurant owners keen to represent their country and region at Terra Madre. It was hard to choose only six but the successful delegates include: Melinda Murnane, Rhodavale Pork; Jodie Cameron, Barenuts Macadamias; Cecilia DiazPetersen, CC’s Kitchen and Petersen’s Farm; Karen Jarling, CGL Beef; Jodie Williams, Black Ant Gourmet and Kin Kin General Store; and Zeb Gilbert, co-owner and Executive Chef, The Wasabi Group which incorporates Wasabi Restaurant, The Cooking School, Ibento Event Space and Honeysuckle Hill Farm. It is wonderful to be able to send such
IN ITALY a strong contingent to Italy and is a credit to our members and supporters who have raised funds over the past two years to enable it to happen. Previous delegates include representatives from Hinterland Feijoas, Cooloola Berries, Cedar Street Cheeserie and Matt Golinski, who continue to go from strength-to-strength as local food ambassadors. The biennial Terra Madre event brings together international producers, communities, chefs, and visitors in the celebration of good, clean and fair food and will include an international market, where producers who share the Slow Food philosophy will share their products and stories. Held over five days from 20-24 September, the event is expected to bring 5,000 delegates from 160 countries, over 800 exhibitors, 300 Slow Food Presidia, and 500 food communities from the Terra Madre network. It will bring the world’s food agrobiodiversity to the fore to discuss local and global challenges and solutions through workshops, forums, conferences, cooking schools, street food and thematic spaces focusing on: Bees and Insects; Food and Health; Seeds; Slow Meat; and Slow Fish.
Fellow committee members Rod and Karyn Lees, who have been instrumental in getting the Snail of Approval off the ground, will be self-funding their trip to Terra Madre along with myself and my family. Working with the producers to get them ready for the event and to get to know them more has been a real pleasure, particularly when many of them have never even left Queensland, let alone fly to the other side of the world! I feel exhausted just looking at the list of workshops, forums, dinners and exhibitions to experience as part of the event but will struggle through somehow! There will be a special lunch with all the delegates upon our return to Noosa so that they can share their experiences and I will be trying to share highlights on the Slow Food and IN Noosa Facebook pages during our trip so stay tuned. ABC Landline recently spent three days recording a story with the Slow Food delegates. The story offers great insight into their inspirational journeys and can be viewed on iView or via the link on the Slow Food Noosa facebook page. Until we return, ciao for now! www.slowfoodnoosa.com www.slowfood.com
UPCOMING EVENTS BREAKFAST TALKS - monthly 27 September: Ugly Duck Preserves 25 October: to be confirmed 29 November: Bush Tucker with First Food Co's Dale Chapman Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas; 7.45am. $28 Slow Food Members; $32 guests includes buffet breakfast and talk. FARM-TO-PLATE SPRING PICNIC 14 October, 10am-3.30pm Tour and talk at Mick Dan's Good Harvest Organic Farm in Nambour followed by 3-course lunch at Chris White's Hungry Feel Eating House, Buderim. Bus from The J: $75 Members, $85 guests; OR $55 self-drive members, $65 self-drive guests. BYO drinks. TERRA MADRE CELEBRATIONS 25 November, 12 noon Celebrate international Terra Madre day with our Terra Madre delegates and a 3-course lunch prepared by Jodie Williams at Kin Kin General Store. $60 Members; $70 guests. BYO drinks. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR BOOKINGS: info@slowfoodnoosa.com www.slowfoodnoosa.com Follow us on Facebook.
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THE SEASON FOR ROSÉ Seasonal produce plated up for three courses teamed with delectable rosè made for an Autumn day IN Noosa to remember.
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he sun shone on the IN Noosa Rosè Wine Lunch overlooking Main Beach at Season Restaurant!
Guests were greeted to NV Paul Louis Sparkling French Rosè to prepare them for a delectable feast prepared by Head Chef Andrew Tomlin and starting with entrèe of prosciutto, fig, burrata, crissini and vincotto. Perfectly paired with a 2016 Domain D'estienne from Cotes de Provence in France – the tart citrus flavour of this
rosè complimenting the creamy burrata and saltiness of prosciutto perfectly. The ‘wagyu of the sea’ arrived next – Petuna Ocean Trout with a butter poached scampi and beach mustard foraged for locally, sorrel veloute; and a petite leaf salad to share. Again, the cirtus notes from the matching wine, a 2017 Chateau Peyrol, were a harmonious match for the trout. This wine, from the same region as the
previous drop, was deceivingly pale in colour yet a complex and refined rosè. Sunshine Coast Strawberries with fromage blanc pannacotta and meringue were a sweet sensation for dessert and the 2017 Pizzini Brachetto from Victoria's King Valley made our hearts sing. Darren Patterson from Nelson Wine Co shared his love of Rosè and mastered the art of food and wine matching at the lunch.
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Menu ON ARRIVAL
NV Paul Louis Sparkling Rosé, Loire Valley, France
ENTRÉE Prosciutto di San Daniele, fig, burrata, grissini, vincotto
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Don't miss! SPRING LUNCH WITH MATT GOLINSKI View Restaurant Peppers Noosa Resort Friday 28 Sept, 12pm 3 courses + wines + view $89 per person viewrestaurant.com.au
2016 Domaine D’estienne, Cotes de Provence, France
MAIN Petuna ocean trout, butter poached scampi, beach mustard, sorrel veloutepetite Leaf salad (to share) 2017 Chateau Peyrol, Cotes de Provence, France
DESSERT Sunshine Coast strawberries, fromage blanc panna cotta, meringue 2017 Pizzini Brachetto, King Valley, Vic
MELBOURNE CUP Hosted by Matt Golinski | 11.30am – 3pm Cocktails and Canapes on arrival | Two course lunch Unlimited 3.5 hour beverage package including beers, wines and soft drinks • Fashion Parade by In Noosa Magazine • Big screen race coverage • Sweeps, prizes and more • Live Music in View Bar after lunch
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INGOOD FUN
jingle mingle AND
If you’re a small-medium business, it can be hard finding a Christmas party venue that helps you capture the festive spirit. IN Noosa and Land & Sea Brewery are here to save your Christmas bacon, as Deb Caruso discovers.
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s a small business owner, you can often struggle to find new ways to inject Christmas cheer into an
end-of-year function. We’ve all been there when we’ve booked a table for a work Christmas lunch only to find that the venue is full of couples wanting a nice, quiet lunch or worse still, that you’re the
only ones in the restaurant. It’s hard to get into the festive spirit and crack your Christmas bon-bons in that type of environment. So… we got together with our pals at Land & Sea to come up with a creative solution (and sampling the fine brews may have been part of the process).
Why not have your Christmas party within a Christmas party?! Imagine a venue that is pumping with Christmas cheer and a permit to party your way. Groups large and small can safely swap Secret Santas and pop bon-bons in a Christmas wonderland full of like-minded businesses who are all ready to 'raise the bar' on the boring office function. This ground-breaking concept has been brewed up to provide a fun environment where you can feel festive without the fear! Bring your crew and try the Land & Sea brew of good times
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in a great venue with some of Noosa’s best craft beers, a strong selection of quality wines and spirits and food to please all palates. Who knows, you might make some strong business connections with the other guests – or find someone (who you don’t have to face the next day) to kiss under the mistletoe! Make your Christmas (and your workmates) merrier and bring your crew to our brew for a combined Christmas party to remember. Jingle your bells and mingle with us!
Don’t dread the work Christmas Party with these tips to keep your tinsel tidy:
GET A LIFE
Don’t talk about work; try to bond with your coworkers on a more personal level. Share something exciting about yourself or discover who still sleeps with a teddy bear.
ZIP IT
Resist the temptation to tell Fiona from Finance what you really think of her onerous paperwork. That also goes for resisting your irresistible work crush.
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PASS ON THE POSTING
Don’t post embarrassing photos of co-workers, or worse, your boss – EVER. Unless they give you permission, in which case, party on!
PUT. THE. PHONE. AWAY!
If you’re spending your time posting about what a great time you’re having, then are you really?
MAKE AN EFFORT
Turn up and dress up (or down), however your company likes to roll. That also goes for turning up at work the next day, no matter how hungover you are. Go to work and bond over your bruised heads and bleary eyes.
TRY NOT TO DRINK TOO MUCH
Key words here are 'try', and 'too much'. Have a few drinks, loosen up but try to not wind up with your head in the toilet or unexplained bruises from falling over.
DO
Have a great time! Relax, unwind and enjoy the company of your colleagues, you spend more time with them than your family so take some time to get to know them and enjoy the festive spirit!
Jingle your bells and mingle with us Make your Xmas merrier and bring your crew to our brew for a combined Christmas party to remember.
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IN THE DRINK
Tony Cox strays from his usual stomping ground of vineyards to discover a refreshing alternative to quench the thirst after a day on the beach.
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here was a time when the humble G&T would consist of a London Dry Gin joined by a slice of lemon and
Schweppes tonic. Nowadays, gin is the fastest-growing spirit in the market with seemingly every man and his best friend launching a new gin label. One such pioneer is Stu Gregor, another Noosa local who is doing great things in boozeland. Stu’s sister is principal at Gregor & Lewis Bespoke
Travel in Noosa Junction and we had the pleasure of sampling Stu’s delicious gin range under the watchful eye of Noosa’s most knowledgeable spirit man, Dion at Rumba. Stu educated and entertained us, telling us that when he first looked at the market he was originally contemplating making a boutique tonic water. Given that Fever-tree had just entered the market and was gaining solid traction, Stu and co-founder Cameron MacKenzie changed tack and settled on gin. Given Fever-tree is now valued at 4.5 billion pounds and Four Pillars a little less, Stu is having too much fun to regret the bulging bank balances the founders of Fever-tree have ended up with. The Four Pillars Rare Dry is effectively their signature gin. As well as lemon myrtle and Tasmanian pepperberry providing uniquely Australian botanicals, whole organic oranges
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provide the citrus element as the sweetness of orange works better with spices such as star anise, cinnamon and cardamom than a slightly tarter citrus. For this reason Stu recommends garnishing the Rare Dry with a slice of orange and Fever-tree Mediterranean tonic (the blue label to save you reading). For those who like their gin stronger, the Navy Strength at 58.8% ALC/Vol will give you the kick you are looking for. The addition of native finger limes with the trademark organic oranges delivers a unique Asian-flavoured twist with the addition of ginger, coriander, star anise and turmeric. A slice of blood orange and Fever-tree tonic completes the picture. The Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin sees local shiraz grapes (Yarra Valley) steeped in Rare Dry Gin. Eight weeks later the grapes are pressed and the resultant liquid blended with more Rare Dry Gin creating a delicious burgundy-coloured gin. This can be used in cocktails but why not just put it over ice, sip and enjoy. For those looking at a true spiritual journey you can visit the Distillery Door in Healesville, in the Yarra Valley, about an hour out of Melbourne. A visit to their website will show events and Masterclasses being conducted throughout the nation, frequently with the High Priest himself, Stu Gregor, preaching the Four Pillars sermon. A little taste and Stu is soon preaching to the converted.
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SOUTHSIDE This classic cocktail is said to have originated in New York's prohibition era hot-spot, the Twenty One Club. A longer version was a favourite of the Southside mobsters of Chicago.
INGREDIENTS → 45mL Four Pillars Navy Strength Gin → 30mL lime juice → 15mL sugar syrup → 8 mint leaves
METHOD Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice (reserve one mint leaf to garnish) Shake vigorously, and strain into a chilled coupette Then garnish with a bruised mint leaf (to release oils)
BLOODY JASMINE An original Bloody Shiraz Gin cocktail from 'Bartender at Large' Sam Ng. A delicious balance of sweet fruit and sour lemon, with an intensely beautiful colour to boot.
INGREDIENTS → 20mL Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin → 20mL Campari →2 0mL Dry Curacao (or any other orange liqueur, such as Cointreau) → 20mL fresh lemon juice → 1 dash of Regan’s Orange Bitters → Lemon twist for garnish
METHOD Add ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled coupette glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
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IN THE GLASS
HOME COMING W hen Sunshine Coast-raised Sam Coverdale ventured into winemaking it was only natural that the region he selected to base his own label would have a maritime influence. A recent tasting with Sam at Rumba Wine Bar in Noosa showcased a range of of his Polperro Estate-grown wines from Mornington Peninsula and his Even Keel wines, sourced from premium cool regions of Australia. The wine flight showed not only the individuality of the wines but also illustrated a consistent but deft winemaking hand evident in the background. His two single vineyard chardonnays under the Polperro label are pure reflections of their respective vineyard sites. Both from the 2016 vintage the Mill Hill
A former Noosa local has adeptly turned his hand to winemaking and, as Tony Cox discovers, his drops can now be found in some of Noosa’s most fashionable outlets.
chardonnay sits in that yellow peach, riper stonefruit flavour evidence of its due north aspect. The riper Mill Hill experiences extended lees contact, creating a rich creamy mid-palate; and the elevated site of 270m altitude delivers a fine acid line to close. The ‘Talland Hill’ is more in the citrus spectrum, indicative of a vineyard which achieves less flavour ripeness as a result of its south-west aspect and being picked 2-3 weeks earlier. The Talland Hill, given that the fruit is more
subtle, receives a slightly shorter period of lees contact creating a more delicate creamy trait with a greater length than the Mill Hill, and closes with a slight saline edge. Both wines, like having the choice of a date with Sophia Loren or Audrey Hepburn, are eminently enjoyable with the choice being down to personal preference. There were three single site pinot noirs to investigate. The two pinot noirs from the
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generous and rounded on the palate held together by fantastic acid. The Pinot Noir from Mornington Peninsula is a potpourri of dark and red fruits, soft delicate tannins and bright acidity- great value. A Syrah from Canberra region has more in common with the wines from the southerly appellations of the Northern Rhone Valley in France, namely St Joseph. Beautifully perfumed, blue fruits, herbs, pepper, light to medium bodied, delicate tannins and bright acid to close. Perfect with some charred lamb cutlets, prosciutto and a
Distributor Michael Roelofs and winemaker Sam Coverdale
cheese plate. Sam is moving his vineyards across to organic
Mill Hill and Talland Hill vineyards showed powerful, rich fruit with red fruits to the fore in Mill Hill and well-integrated tannins granitederived minerality becoming evident on the back palate. The Talland Hill also featured herbal notes with earthy, mushroom notes and tannins slightly less integrated than those of Mill Hill . The Landaviddy Lane has a more delicate palate, subtle and earthy with the back palate coming more from a fine acidity as opposed to being tannin-derived. Again, personal preference would determine which wine or wines you would select.
and biodynamic farming practices, and with more people seeking low sulphur wines it appears to be a timely business move. Not only is he running a smart business but his wines are very smart as well. Keep an eye for them loccally, including at Rickys and Cafe le Monde or take home from Noosa Wine Cellar.
Cheers & good drinking!
Even Keel wines is Sam’s entry level range. The chardonnay from Tumbarumba in the snow country of NSW has citrus aromas, is
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Paradiso Sure, the festivals in Cannes and Sundance might be glamourous, however what Noosa lacks in star-power is more than compensated for with a quality arsenal of world-class films. John Caruso discovers what’s planned when the blue carpet rolls out in spring.
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reparations are well and truly underway for the third Noosa International Film Festival (NIFF) from October 25 to 28. In fact, a lot of the ‘heavy lifting’, so to speak, as far as judging the short films goes, concluded many months ago with volunteer film fanatics and lovers glued to their laptops pondering, procrastinating, and carefully considering 63 short-listed, short films that landed in the NIFF curator’s inboxes from all over the world. Scores were allocated in several categories by blearyeyed judges, including cinematography, male and female performances, direction and editing and the winning short films will screen at the NIFF 2018 Short Film Awards Show on Saturday night at The J Noosa. Official Selection shorts will screen with multiple sessions across the weekend at The J Noosa, Eumundi School of Arts and Noosa’s Land & Sea Brewery, with organisers promising themed sessions on women and film, the environment, real stories, thriller and comedy. NIFF’s Inside Cinema program of industry workshops, networking and panel discussions kick off at Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas on Thursday 25 OCtober with a ride into the dark heart of Australia with the festival’s first feature film screening, Terror Nullius, an Australian political revenge fable in three acts with panel discussion by moderator Amanda Slack-Smith, artistic director of BIFF2018 and A/curatorial manager of the Australian Cinémathèque; in discussion with Academy Award-winning cinematographer and festival patron, John Seale and Australian film director, Heath Davis. Terror Nullius is part political satire, eco-horror and road movie, featuring film samples and remixes of some of the most iconic characters, IN Noosa Magazine
Eumundi School of Rock short film by Tasha Lawton
moments and imagery from Australian cinema. Then delve into the life and work of Academy Award-nominated film editor Jill Bilcock for a Q&A and screening of Jill Bilcock: Dancing the Invisible. Friday night, or dust off the tuxedo, walk the NIFF blue carpet and mingle with industry and special guests before the lights dim for opening night, the Queensland premiere of Australian feature film Book Week. This shaggy dark comedy about a disgraced novelist turned English teacher trying Terror Nullius to find redemption sold out with rave reviews for its world premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival. Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with director Heath Davis, who based the film on his own experiences as a teacher. Don't miss local Gail Hewton's short film In a Different Space which was filmed in Noosa and captures the stories of elders aged 60 to 101 dancing their stories in places of significance to them. From Thursday evening through to Sunday, there’s sure to be something for all film
lovers with an appetite for exceptional cinema, culminating in a feature documentary on 28 October in Eumundi of a US production, Living In the Future’s Past - a beautifully photographed tour de force of original thinking on who we are, and the environmental challenges we face, presented by actor Jeff Bridges. Immerse yourself in screen stories. Be challenged, be inspired, and laugh your head off. Tickets at www.niff.com.au.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS Inside Cinema (film and Q&A): Terror Nullius Jill Bilcock: Dancing with the Invisible Thursday 25 October, Peppers Resort Opening Night: Qld Premiere of Book Week Friday 26 October, Event Cinemas Noosa NIFF Official Selection Short Films: Saturday 27 October, The J Noosa Sunday 28 October, Eumundi School of Arts Sunday 28 October, Land & Sea Brewery Documentary: Living in the Future's Past Sunday 28 October, Eumundi School of Arts
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Holly Pittman
Please join us over four days and nights of film and fun!
We hope you will take time to see the world in a different way through the eyes of the talented filmmakers who are the heart and soul of NIFF2018.
Our focus this year is particularly on our short film makers and the films they bring to the festival – an amazing collection of diverse, thoughtful, challenging and captivating short films that are sure to entertain you. In tandem with our short film screenings, the festival offers two days of master classes and workshops to inform and educate and we are proud once again to present feature films from Australia and overseas.
Here we are in our third year of the Noosa International Film Festival and a big welcome from our dedicated management committee – all of whom have been involved with the Festival since its inception.
FESTIVAL PRESIDENT
WELCOME FROM
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Holly Pittman PRESIDENT / CURATOR
Alison Cooper MARKETING
Arnold Kopff TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
Annastacia Palaszczuk MP PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND MINISTER FOR TRADE
Louise McNeich TREASURER
Please enjoy the 2018 Noosa International Film Festival.
Maree Thomson SECRETARY
Noosa is an internationally renowned destination of which I am truly proud. I am passionate about taking Queensland to the world through film. I cannot think of a better destination than Noosa.
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This year, we also launched our Advance Queensland Screen Industry 10 −Year Roadmap and Action Plan, which outlines a clear vision for the future and ensures more home−grown films will make it to festival screens for many years to come.
As Founding Patron for NIFF I am honoured to be returning this year and looking forward to again meeting filmmakers and film buffs in your fabulous Noosa festival atmosphere. Check the dates and see you there!
The 2018 Noosa International Film Festival program is shaping up to be an exciting four days in October featuring some of Australia’s finest filmmakers, a wide selection of films, panel discussions, workshops and awards.
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JOHN SEALE ACS ASC
Steve McPharlin Chairman, TOURISM NOOSA
We look forward to welcoming you to Noosa and the Noosa International Film Festival!
With over 200 entries from 25 countries, the festival will present entertaining, inspirational, educational and thought-provoking films, workshops and special guests across five venues in Noosa. There is something amazing for everyone to experience!
Tourism Noosa is again delighted to be supporting the Noosa International Film Festival with the 2018 program delivering an exciting weekend of Australian and international short films.
TOURISM NOOSA
Tony Wellington MAYOR OF NOOSA
I congratulate the Noosa International Film Festival and its band of volunteers for including this important artform as part of the Noosa events calendar. In this, NIFF’s third year celebrating the magic of the moving image, Noosa Council is again proud to be a supporter.
Film manages to combine such varied creative efforts – music, soundscapes, imagery and narrative - into one complete experience. In doing so, when successful, a good movie can be truly transcendent.
Through our $50 million Production Attraction Strategy and other funding programs, we have invested in 30 domestic and international screen productions, supporting more than 1950 local jobs, which has seen major blockbusters like Thor: Ragnarok to important Queensland content like Harrow showcased around the world.
The Queensland Government is committed to growing a diverse screen industry and supporting a vibrant screen culture in our State. Last financial year, $1 million in Screen Culture funding supported 36 film festivals and events across Queensland, from Port Douglas to Winton and the Sunshine Coast.
Since it was established in 2015, the Noosa International Film Festival has become one of the country’s most−loved regional film festivals, and the Queensland Government is proud to support the festival through Screen Queensland’s Screen Culture program.
There was a time when film was my calling. For two decades I worked in the film industry. These days, film serves a more prosaic purpose in my life – as a welcome respite from the day job. I watch movies to be transported.
Welcome to the 2018 Noosa International Film Festival.
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TERROR NULLIUS Feature film with panel discussion
JILL BILCOCK : DANCING THE INVISIBLE Feature film with Q&A
1:00-3:00pm
3:30-5:30pm
FILMMAKERS MEET-UP An exclusive networking event for filmmakers
IMMERSE YOURSELF A Virtual Reality Masterclass
OPENING NIGHT: FILM & PARTY Queensland premiere of Australian comedy, Book Week
12:00-2:00pm
2:30-4:30pm
6:30-10:00pm
SHORT FILM SESSION 2 Women & Film – Mixed Genre
SHORT FILM SESSION 3 Stories We Tell: Part I – Mixed Genre
SHORT FILM SESSION 4 Based on a true story – Mixed Genre
VIP INDUSTRY DRINKS An exclusive event for VIPs and Filmmakers
NIFF 2018 SHORT FILM AWARDS SHOW Awards ceremony and screening of winning films
12:00-1:30pm
2:00-3:30pm
4:00-5:30pm
5:30- 6.30pm
6:30-10:00pm
SHORT FILM SESSION 6 Planet Earth – Mixed Genre
LIVING IN THE FUTURE’S PAST Feature documentary narrated by Jeff Bridges
SHORT FILM SESSION 7 Laugh Out Loud – Comedy Genre
2:00-3:30pm
4:00-5.30pm
6:30-8:00pm
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SHORT FILM SESSION 5 Stories We Tell: Part II – Mixed Genre
12:00-1.30pm
SUNDAY, 28 OCTOBER
SHORT FILM SESSION 1 Wake in Fright – Mixed Genre
10:00-11.30am
SATURDAY, 27 OCTOBER
MARKETING FOR CREATIVES Film finance and pre-sales workshop
9:30-11:30am
FRIDAY, 26 OCTOBER
COLOUR GRADING WITH BLACKMAGIC DESIGN Presented by Stuart Pointon, Lemac
10:00am-12:00pm
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Saturday 27th October 6:30 to 10:00pm $25 / $20 plus booking fee The J Theatre, Noosa
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Holly Pittman
John Caruso
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Sponsored by Noosa Film Society
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EVENT DETAILS
The 10 prize category winners will be announced and receive their awards, presented in person by Academy Award-winning cinematographer and NIFF Founding Patron, John Seale ACS ASC. Then settle in for an extended screening of all 10 winning short films. This will be an evening filled to the brim with drama, comedy, good cheer (and definitely some thrillers!).
The NIFF Short Film Awards celebrates the official selection short films for 2018 with ceremony and screening of the winning films.
SHORT FILM AWARDS SHOW
niff 2018 awards: saturday
FILMMAKER
Siobhan Mulready
Louisa Weichmann
Carter Ferguson
Charles Broad
Jarred Keane
Drew Macdonald
Adam Marriott
Ren Thackham
FILMMAKER
Ashley Pollard
Mitchell McArdle
Jennifer Leonforte
Anthony Michael Webb
Greta Nash
Amie Batalibasi
Nikita DunovitsFerrier
Nic Barker
TITLE
HEATHEN
THE STARE
DEAD END
PETREL
OUT OF OUR ARMS
CREEPER
SPLINTER
THE SKYDIVER & THE SCARECROW
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THE BOOKSHOP
ABSENCE
BUT HONEY, YOU LOOK FINE
LUCKY
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Australia
Australia
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Australia
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Australia
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(Comedy)
(Documentary)
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GENRE
(Black Comedy)
(Drama)
(Thriller)
(Sci-Fi/ Thriller)
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GENRE
Sally McLean
SPEAKING DAGGERS
Samuel Hutchinson Jake Heinemann Ian Tran & Rachel Morssink
HOLT OLYMPIC NICK: A DONUTUMENTARY
Christopher Sampson Grant Jamison
Henry Thong
ANXIETY & I JONATHON FRANCOIS - THE BLACK GHOST MAKERS WHO INSPIRE: BEN BAKER
Susie Forster
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11'35
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12'12
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Australia
Australia
Australia
Ukraine
Australia
Germany
Australia
Australia
Australia
REGION
Australia
Canada
Australia
Australia
Australia
United Kingdom
Australia
Australia
REGION
(Documentary)
(Documentary)
(Drama)
(Documentary)
(Timelapse)
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(Comedy)
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(Animation)
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Short film: Saturday
Kirill Neiezhmakov
THE GRAND TOUR TO FLORENCE THE FINE ART OF BEING ZION
Henry Boffin
FOLLOW MY WAY
THE WORLD IS ROUND SO THAT NOBODY CAN HIDE IN THE CORNERS Leandro Goddinho
FILMMAKER FLIGHT OF THE LAD
Emma Blakey
TITLE
SKIN
Matt Popp
Alexander Greaves
LUMINOUS
LUCHADOR
Radheya Jegatheva
Michael Groom
Mieka Thorogood
Ibrahim Faraj
FILMMAKER
IRONY
THE MERCILESS BEAUTY
CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN
THE JOY OF PERSPECTIVE
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Gail Hewton
Keeley-Jane Kirshaw
Hamze Zarei
Amin Palangi
Tasha Lawton
Saman Hosseinpuor
Hannah Keogh
Chris Busuttil
FILMMAKER Damien Williams
Jaden Bowen Corey Baker Florian Nick Scott Palmer Numan Ayaz Matthieu Vinel Juan Carlos Cortina Martin Guido Manuilo
IN A DIFFERENT SPACE
SWEEP
SONG OF HANDS
SHELTERED
EUMUNDI SCHOOL OF ROCK
THE LAST EMBRACE
WHEELS OF FORTUNE
SUPERHEROES
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REGENERATION: LANTANAS CONSTANT GARDENERS
GODS IN THE MAKING
ANTARCTICA: THE FIRST DANCE
ALIVE
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Spain
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France
Turkey
Australia
Germany
United Kingdom
Australia
Australia
REGION
Australia
Australia
Iran
Australia
Australia
Iran
Australia
Australia
REGION
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(Time Lapse)
(Documentary)
(Animation)
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(Time Lapse)
(Music Video)
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GENRE
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(Drama)
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FEATURE FILM: SUNDAY
FILMMAKER Ren Thackham Cam Faull Brendan Toole Adam Harvey Tim Goodwin & Pearce Hoskinson Lukas Meintjes Matthew Jenkin Adam Kiers Damian Overton Emma Hutton Alicia MacDonald Anastasia Dyakova
TITLE
ROUND TRIP
PLAYING IT DIRTY
YOU CAN YOU CVNT
BLOODY LATE SHIFT
PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE DUCKS
SEAGULL
SHOT CLOCK
THE HATEFUL DATE
PAPERCUT
NOBODYS WATCHING
THE LAST SUPPER
READY FOR A BABY 5'
3'3
5'55
14'40
7'30
7'
3'41
4'56
7'43
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6'12
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Australia
United Kingdom
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
New Zealand
Australia
Australia
Australia
REGION
(Animation)
(Comedy)
(Comedy)
(Drama)
(Comedy)
(Comedy)
(Sci Fi/Comedy)
(Comedy)
(Comedy)
(Documentary)
(Comedy)
(Drama)
GENRE
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NIFF 2018 CLOSING DRINKS: SUNDAY
SUNDAY : NIFF 2018 CLOSING DRINKS
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Holly Pittman Louise McNeich Maree Thomson Alison Cooper Arnold Kopff Eliza Smith Debbie Gibson Breanna Mann Michelle Stewart Sarah Radge Tasha Lawton Barb Allen Jonty Brown Bruce Hamilton Trent Harvison David Erskine Rowena Billard Dean Chircop Rachel Dunn Michael Hole John Caruso Ian Pugh Screen Queensland Griffith University Girl Director Girl Director In Noosa Magazine
SHORT FILM JUDGES
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SHORT FILM CURATORS
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Make a spring statement in white with bold accessories
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SPRING FASHION FUN! S
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IN FASHION
Get preppy in sportsinspired streetwear
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Festive and floral, soft and billowing fabrics are key to Spring style
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Spring Street Style is a nod to the 90s with a hint of hip hop. Caps, cross body and belt bags are back!
Jason wears Afends Tshirt, Abrand denim jeans from Red Zoo, Noosa Civic; Titleist cap from Noosa Springs Golf Shop; and Bruno Soehnle Lago GMT watch from Define Watches Elisa wears preloved dress, jacket and handbag from Ma Petite Boutique and MeisterSinger Neo Q watch from Define Watches
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Preppy chic meets sport sleek – clean lines and luxe watches are winners with this look
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WATCH OUT AUSTRALIA A recent trip to Noosa has seen a heritage German watchmaker create a limited edition timepiece suited to our lifestyle and environment.
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pon a recent visit to Noosa’s Define Watches, German watch manufacturer MuehleGlashuette had their eyes and ears open to gather intel on Australian horological tastes and preferences. Apparently, when it comes to watches, Australians like function, reliability and precision as well as strong watch cases and classic designs. On the back of this info Muehle-Glashuette developed a limited edition timepiece adapted to our tastes. The resulting watch is tailored to the Australian outdoor and water lifestyle: → set in a stunning bronze case designed to patina over time in the spirit of nautical adventure → a deep marine blue dial with highly luminous hands and markers for ease of legibility → 30 bar (300m) water resistant suitable for swimming, diving and all water sports → placed on a neoprene/textile band for comfort and longevity. After his recent visit to Australia, CEO and 5th generation owner of German boutique watch manufacturer Muehle-Glashuette, Thilo Muehle said the limited edition Yacht Timer watch was purpose-built for the Australian market. “This timepiece has synergy with our company’s heritage in the field of nautical watches and ship instruments and Australians are well known for their love of water sports and being outdoors so it was only natural that we should create a timepiece to join the two,” he said. “It was a great project that produced a beautiful and precise watch we are proud of and we hope you enjoy it too.”
Sinn 836 – $2,700
Fortis Official Cosmonauts Chrono – $2,810
W AT C H S P E C I A L I S T S Define Watches is Australia’s leading independent watch store specialising in unique timepieces to suit all tastes and budgets.
Define Watches owner Mr Peter Petzold said working with Thilo and the team at Muehle provided them with a rare opportunity to create a timepiece that was perfectly suited to the needs of Australians and our water-based lifestyles. “It’s a brilliant watch in terms of design and functionality,” he said.
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The full skirt is the formal go–to for spring: a voluminous skirt needs a cinched waist
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The shadows of winter are leaving town and with a wink and a smile, a hop and a skip, spring is upon us. Joyful colours surround as we linger outside having shed some layers, a lightness in heart, freshness in mind, it is indeed a splendid time of year. Colour, colour, colour, Spring is an explosion of every hue and shade imaginable in the flower world. Nature is at her magical best, providing us with breathtakingly romantic tones, subtle and passionate pastels, vibrant and lively bursts, all exquisitely fresh and divinely beautiful. Of all the flowers representing spring, The Cherry Blossom would have to be the most revered. Darling and ornate with grandeur The Cherry Blossom or (Sakura in Japan), represents how fragile and beautiful life can be. In bloom for just a few short weeks Sakura is a gentle reminder of constant change and how precious a moment is. Share a Spring moment at The Ultimate Florist, the shop will be bursting with all the spring blooms we can get our hands on and new spring displays will be dripping from the ceiling this season. The girls have a smile ready and are happy to help with all your spring needs.
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Kiki wears Seafolly swimsuit, Ugly Fish Eyewear Havianas Footwear from Noosa Juniors. Flower by Paper Flowers Australia.
Jasper wears Rip Curl cap, Billabong shorts and Saltwater Sandals from Noosa Juniors
Dress them bright this Spring – kids style is vibrant with pops of cherry red, blue stripes and greens and oranges and funky florals. Playful hats and accessories bring the fun to children’s fashion.
Kiki wears Eves Girl dress and Fallen Broken Street cap from Noosa Juniors.
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Jasper and Oliver wear Laguna Bay Original Clothing shorts, Rip Curl and Billabong shorts, Rip Curl cap, Condura fedora hat, Ugly Fish eywear and Havianas footwear all from Noosa Juniors.
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REJUVENATE Spring is the season for rejuvenation and refreshing ourselves and the spaces we inhabit. The longer days bring more sunshine and warmth into our lives which lifts our energy and encourages the ‘spring clean’. Katrina Thorpe shares her top tips to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul.
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nce considered a luxury, self-care is now a necessity! Maintaining or improving wellbeing has to be on the top of the list for rejuvenating yourself in spring so here are some invigorating self-care strategies to implement:
REJUVENATE YOUR SKIN WITH A BODY SCRUB TO FEEL INVIGORATED There are plenty of body scrubs on the market to choose from but remember your skin is the largest organ of your body and it only takes 26 seconds to absorb what you put on it - so choose wisely. It’s easy to make your own body scrub combining organic raw sugar and coconut
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IN GOOD HEALTH oil but applying the scrub and cleaning up the mess is not as easy! Book at a Day Spa to have the work done for you - you’ll find a combined massage and body treatment is more affordable - plus your mind and body will be rejuvenated and relaxed.
REJUVENATE YOUR HOME OR WORKSPACE FOR AN INSTANT UPLIFT
Create a wellness space in the home by using pastel colours and natural fibres to calm the mind. A new look or revitalised space uplifts your mind and emotions by clearing away clutter and redecorating. Make it a techno-free space used for meditation, yoga or just a space to sit and read a book. At work, it could be as simple as a comfy chair or a breakaway area to move away from the computer. Add a pot plant for some ‘green therapy’. You will be surprised how a little greenery invigorates a space and caring for a plant can be nurturing too.
WHO NEEDS AN EXCUSE TO BUY NEW MAKEUP? One of the best ways to rejuvenate your look and feel younger is to update your makeup range and application technique. Thanks to Meghan Markle’s natural look, makeup trends have changed for the better. The must-have makeup range is organic, vegan and
made using weightless minerals. The art of makeup application requires a gentler touch. Thick layers are ageing and will draw more attention to dehydrated or wrinkled skin that one may be trying to hide. Always seek professional help to colour match and apply your makeup. Most spas and salons offer this as a complimentary service and they enjoy helping you find the ideal colour, consistency and feel before you buy.
RAISE THE BROW LINE FOR A REJUVENATING FACE-LIFT Whoever thought eyebrows would be such a statement? We have seen an increase in the size and shape of eyebrows but there’s now a trend towards a softer natural look. Take yourself to a brow bar to have your eyebrows shaped professionally. You will be amazed at how much you will learn and how rejuvenated this can make you look and feel.
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FLOAT INTO SPRING Imagine allowing yourself 55 minutes to completely disconnect from the world – it’s a sensory deprivation with a myriad health benefits and Carlie Wacker took some time out to float in space at Noosa Springs Spa.
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here is something really special about the Noosa Springs Spa that screams luxury and relaxation the moment you push past the front door and leave the crazy world behind you. On arrival you are greeted with an aromatic sensation involving essential oils – that day spa smell always takes me straight into that state of bliss! I love the vibe amongst guests arriving at a day spa – everyone is happy and ready for some self-loving; and then very zen afterwards! It feels like a different world, people are quietly sitting, smiling, anticipating a relaxing treatment – it’s like a weight off your shoulders already. I am offered a refreshing, cool lemon beverage (so beautifully presented with a hibiscus flower – so now I’m truly transported to an island holiday!) The drink ignites my taste buds and I am
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reminded again that I am doing the right thing for my body and mind taking time to treat myself to a day spa experience. The staff then guide me through to the change room where I find a locker full of all the day spa necessities – a robe, slippers and towel. Once I am out of my civilians and into my spa robe I am ready to fully relax - I am in the zone! I saunter through to the waiting area where I lounge about overlooking the pool garden and stunning water feature. I spot a celebrity or two and start to consider what my first float experience might involve.
To be honest, the thought of floating on water for 55 minutes is daunting. Will I like it? Can I make it through the entire treatment? Will the ear plugs stop the water flooding my eardrums? How beautiful is that celebrity sitting over there? I digress, I’m overthinking and pretty sure this is why I need 55 minutes of sensory deprivation. One of the warm and welcoming staff members escorts me into the Flotation Pool Room. It’s warm, the room looks like a scene from a Greek or Roman movie – it’s really pretty and I feel a bit like a goddess. The staff instruct me that I have
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three minutes to disrobe and make my way into the shallow pool. It is full of a magnesium salt solution and they guarantee me that I will float despite having a big lunch! I had the choice of complete darkness or sparkling stars – chose the stars! The lights dim, the stars are glimmering and I’m naked floating in a shallow pool of water – I am like a cork! The sensation of allowing your neck to completely relax and be supported by water is truly fascinating. I battle with my neck until I finally allow the water to pillow my head and neck. I barely move around while I settle into my float. It’s truly a sensory deprivation: no smell, no sight, no sound and you are weightless so you can barely feel a thing. I find myself exploring what my body can do in this state of weightlessness, I stretch and try a few yoga poses to experience this sensation. It feels amazing – I notice the pain in my right knee from an injury is less noticeable as there is no weight on it. I find that I am thinking about my body only and for the entire time that I am in the flotation pool I am paying attention to my physical body, its health, range of motion and feel. It’s truly unlike anything I’ve experienced. With no other
distraction I am really listening to my body – I understand now why floating assists with cognitive learning. It’s also beneficial for normalising blood pressure, reducing pain, improving psychological and emotional conditions and enhancing the immune system. My float was an epic reminder that I (we) really need to care for and listen to the body and treat ourselves to quiet time and relaxation as a part of overall health and wellbeing. I liked the experience, I easily floated through the entire session and my earplugs totally protected my eardrums – no blocked ears and a completely relaxed body. I encourage anyone with pain or discomfort from an injury or operation to try floating. Noosa Springs Spa say its equivalent to six hours rest. Everyone is talking about the benefits of magnesium too - so soak up the mag, meditate and make time for yourself in the Flotation Pool at Noosa Springs – you may even spot a celebrity!
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HEADS UP! Many people suffer from a tight scalp due to tension, stress and busy lives spent on devices and driving. So a head massage is one of the best treatments to include when booking at a day spa or hairdressers.
1. YOUR HEAD IS WIRED WITH MERIDIAN LINES AND PRESSURE POINTS
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assaging the head and scalp is helpful for a range of conditions: from stress relief, headaches and dizziness, to excessive thinking and insomnia. It’s also one of the quickest ways to help someone relax.
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Meridian lines and pressure points that run through the scalp relate to other areas of the body. Much the same as reflexology on the feet, meridian lines on the head can treat other areas of the body. It’s a little bit like electrical wiring throughout our body where, by pressing a switch in one area, a light or power goes on in another place. When massaged, the meridian lines and pressure points on the head release tension and, almost like unblocking a channel, help healing energy to flow.
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Getting a head massage does more than just feel soothing and relax you. Katrina Thorpe reveals the many reasons why massaging the scalp has a profound effect on the way we feel.
2. TAP INTO ANCIENT THERAPIES All head massages have a similar way of destressing and relaxing the mind and body through the scalp. However, Indian, Balinese, Chinese and Ayurvedic therapies all have a slightly different approach to head massage. They all involve using oil, and massaging the same areas of the scalp, but with different techniques.
3. SKILLED HANDS ARE HEALING HANDS Flow, rhythm, technique and pressure are the secrets to a good head massage. The flow should be slow and continuous with a rhythm synchronised to relaxing music, preferably without vocals so your brain does not engage with speech. The techniques should be varied and the pressure should not be too firm as this
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interrupts the rhythmical flow and can cause tender areas on the scalp after the massage.
4. SEATED HEAD MASSAGES ARE MOST BENEFICIAL Getting a head massage while lying down involves turning the head from side to side so the therapist can massage most areas of the scalp. However, it’s not as thorough as being seated for a head massage where the base of the scalp and neck can also be massaged easily. Sitting in a comfortable chair with legs elevated is the best way to have a head massage, which should include a neck and upper shoulder massage.
5. YOU CAN GIVE YOURSELF A SCALP MASSAGE It’s more relaxing for a skilled therapist, hairdresser or friend to give you are head massage. However, you can
do it yourself as part of a selfcare routine. Spend time in the shower shampooing and massaging conditioner or hair treatment into your hair and scalp, in a slow rhythmical motion. Work from the front of your head to the back of the neck, then from above the ears to the top of your head. Repeat at least ten times. Experiencing tender spots, headaches or a tightness in your scalp after a head massage is normal. Standing under a warm running shower with water flowing over your head should relieve any tenderness or headaches. It can often feel as if your head is bruised or detoxing after a head massage. I always have tender pressure point areas after a scalp massage, but flowing water and shampooing my hair help relieve that so I can enjoy the full benefits.
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IKATAN SPA Receive a complimentary Collagen Eye Recovery Treatment with any facial, massage, body treatment or package during spring* Bookings: 5471 1199
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Erin Yarwood ventures into the Noosa Trail Network that is conveniently nestled at the tips of our toes; and provides training advice for wanting to participate in the Great Noosa Trail Walk.
“…of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt”.
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down and actually take time to smell the wild flowers, absorb the amazing scenery that envelopes these tracks and to keep a little strain off the knees. So if this pace sounds a little more up your alley, then I’d highly recommend you hurry up and check to see if there are still spots left for the Great Noosa Trail Walk in September.
the year 2000, thanks to Government grants and funding. Depending which trail you are on, some mountain views you will see are Mt Ninderry, Mt Tinbeerwah, Mt Cooroy and Mt Eerwah. There are specific Bird Trails as well and the Noosa Trail Network Guide is a printable document that describes the flora and fauna found along the Trail.
This event is guaranteed to be an amazing couple of days spent in the Noosa hinterland, sharing the trails with 150 other like-minded, keen individuals.
Always make sure you check the website or brochures to view the maps of the areas before you start out.
If you have a reasonable level of walking fitness and have yet to experience the Noosa Trail Network, this event would be the perfect opportunity to navigate these tracks with the support and motivation of others around.
Spring is the perfect season to be outdoors exploring something new. So what are you waiting for? Whether you sign up for a trail run, a walk or just commit to a few leisurely walks each week, it’s all about moving, feeling good and being the best version of you.
You will experience the trail network from Cooroy to Pomona, to Cooran, and onto Kin Kin. But not in one hit! This scenic hike is broken up nicely along the way so you can enjoy it at a comfortable pace, camping out along the way too. What fun!
Get that spring back into your step along the beautiful Noosa Trails this season and don’t forget to ‘take only photos and leave only footprints’.
The three-day Great Noosa Trail Walk includes camping fees, some meals and the transportation of your luggage. There are amazing volunteers helping out on the weekend too, plus many experienced local hikers on hand to show you the ropes and help you make the most of your experience. It’s about 20kms per day for the first two days and less on the 3rd day.
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Outside of this event, there are eight different trails on the Noosa Trail Network to choose from, ranging from a cruisy 5km track to a couple of whopping 26km one-way trails with camping spots along the way. There are trails for bushwalking as well as riding a mountain bike or horse. Along these trails you will not only experience lovely peaceful dirt tracks in the bush, but you will also venture through local working farms, orchards, a horse stud and cattle stations, just to name a few. The trails pass through Cooroy, Pomona, Cooran and Kin Kin, and also go via Forest Acres and Cudgerie Estate and have been around since
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HERE’S SOME OF MY BASIC TIPS ON GETTING YOURSELF TRAIL RUN READY: → firstly, invest in a good quality pair of trail running sneakers. They are designed for the rocky, dusty and often slippery terrain offering support for your ankles and lots of grip for the unpredictable ground. → work with your podiatrist to ensure that your feet and lower limbs are in the best condition and that you have any support you may need such as orthotics. → get yourself run-fit! If you’re not yet running, don’t let that deter you. Start off basic, with short bursts of running. Begin small, say a 200m run, then walk for 100m. And keep increasing the distance (400m/100m… 600m/100m…. 1km/200m). And before you know it you will be able to keep jogging at a comfortable pace, for a longer distance in no time!
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→ t ry and do some cross training, to increase your overall fitness level. Leg and core strength are both very important for running the trails, as well as cardio activities to increase your lung capacity.
Tickets for the three-day walk are $240 and includes camping fees and some meals as well as luggage transportation. Spaces are limited and sell out quickly.
→ work on your balance, to help work your core and strengthen your stabilising muscles. This can help to avoid spraining an ankle or twisting a knee etc. and simply keep you on your feet!
www.greatnoosatrailwalk.com.au. TRAIL RUN Join the NUTRS – the Noosa Ultra & Trail Runners:
→ eat right. I’m not one for diets but fuel your body right, and it will reward you.
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→ wear comfortable, cool, breathable clothing. There is no dress code for running the trails, but comfort is very important.
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StyleC O U N S E L Spring has sprung so it’s time to add some colour back into your days. Whether you want to buy a unique handmade piece for your home or craft something yourself, the girls at Stitch Piece Loop have a little of everything you need. We chat to owners Kim and Nicole to find out what’s trending this season. YOUR STORE STOCKS LOTS OF CRAFT SUPPLIES, WHEN DID YOU FIRST FIND YOUR LOVE FOR ART AND CRAFT?
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We were taught to knit and crochet by our grandmother as kids during school holidays. We wanted to make beautiful blankets, clothing and toys that could be loved and enjoyed, and then maybe even handed on to the next generation! We still have gorgeous knitted baby garments & blankets made for us by our grandmothers – we love how these everyday, functional items have so much connection and meaning when they’ve been made by someone special to you.
YOU ALSO STOCK A GREAT RANGE OF HOMEWARES. WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT THIS LINE OF PRODUCTS? The best homes are those that are full of pieces that have a connection to the people that live in them – bits and bobs collected while travelling, special gifts, a beautifully displayed collection. It’s always exciting when a customer in store finds something that they absolutely love – a quirky trinket bowl or beautiful hand made ceramic coffee cup – something that is going to be used and loved for years to come!
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We love to support Australian and independent designers. Their products have a one-of-a-kind feel with a touch of quirkiness and individuality. We are so lucky to be able to stock so many talented designers across a range of homewares, each with a different look but that blend so easily with other home styles.
WHAT COLOURS OR STYLES ARE ON-TREND AT THE MOMENT? Natural and organic tones and fabrics definitely have a strong presence this season. We have lots of gorgeous linens in our fashion and fabric lines, and beautiful earthy tones and luxurious natural blends in our yarns. Organic cottons and muslins
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WHAT TRENDS DO YOU PREDICT FOR THE SPRING SEASON? We have lots of beautiful natural fabrics in our fashion ranges with relaxed, flowing silhouettes - organic cottons and linens with splashes of bright colours that are so nice as the weather starts to warm up. Natural, coastal inspired homewares will continue to be really popular – gorgeous woven baskets and bags, loose weave cotton textiles and textured cushions. There will also be beautiful pops of colour in our ceramic ranges.
WHAT’S YOUR BEST STYLING TIP FOR BEGINNERS? Don’t always feel that you need to follow the latest trend. Only buy products that you really love - whether that be for your home or wardrobe! Don’t be afraid to mix old with new. When in doubt – less is more. Let your personality shine! If you love what you have it will never feel out of style.
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Spring connects us with nature and earthy textures and fabrics are key to dressing the home for the season. Weaves, wood, linen bring the organic tone to your home.
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IN THE HOME
SMALL Wonders Housing: it’s causing a lot of grief for everyone whether you’re a first home buyer trying to save a deposit, a single person looking for a lowcost rental or simply wanting an easy-care lifestyle without a huge price tag. Jolene Ogle finds out how thinking small could solve the crisis.
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inding a home to live in is hard enough in major cities, but those wanting to live in paradise (aka Noosa) find it even harder with potential rental properties often pulled from the market and used as AirBNBs or landlords hiking the rents throughout peak seasons to capture cashed-up tourists.
home boasting a single loft bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and combined living and dining space luxuriously fitted out by Noosaville’s The Alfresco Room. The tiny house showed there is no need to compromise on the finer things in life if you choose to live small. The home sits on a trailer so it can be moved to different locations or towed to an eco-community.
But, thinking small may be the way to solve this housing crisis, allowing people to better afford their homes as well as create stronger communities and save the planet all at the same time.
Aussie Tiny Houses managing director Fabio Paulucci along with architect and designer Richard Smith have been working in the housing industry for more than 35 years but have delved into the world of tiny houses over the past 18-months.
Earlier this year, Coolum-based business Aussie Tiny Houses opened their factory doors to showcase their tiny homes. Hundreds of people toured the factory and inspected an 7 x 2.4 metre
When they first started working within the small living industry, Fabio recalls often having to explain and educate buyers about just what a tiny house was and its potential. Now, thanks to TV shows and
social media, tiny living has been presented to the Australian housing market. Fabio and Richard both agree tiny houses are perfect for the Australian housing market, with housing affordability and a lack of cost-effective rentals putting strain on local markets. “We have been getting interest from singles, young couples, retirees and families. They are all looking for affordability, but more than that they are looking for financial freedom and a minimalistic lifestyle where belongings and materialism is not the main focus,” he says. “They are also caring more about sustainability, how we live and trying to live a simpler life.” For Fabio and Richard, a tiny house offers more than a roof over your head; it offers a chance to enjoy the freedom of a debt-free
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IN THE HOME life. Tiny houses can start at around $50,000, offering buyers the chance to pay off their mortgage faster to allow more money for travel and experiences.
If you want to live your own tiny lifestyle, there are a few things you need to know about parking a tiny home within the Noosa Shire. We speak to Council's Development Assessment Manager Kerri Coyle to get the tiny on living small.
“I think people who choose to live small do so because it’s all about lifestyle, sustainability and freedom,” Fabio says. “By living smaller you create more opportunity. The opportunity to pay off a mortgage quicker and be debt free. The opportunity to spend less on material possessions and more on experiences as tiny houses have less space for stuff.”
→ A tiny house built on a registered trailer is treated the same as a caravan → There are no restrictions on the time period people can live in a caravan, but all waste water must be suitably disposed of via an approved effluent system
Tiny living also boasts green credentials. With most tiny homes fitted with composting toilets, solar systems and water tanks, their impact on the environment is much less damaging when compared to a traditional home.
→ If you remove your tiny house from its trailer and "fix" it to the ground, it is then subject to The Noosa Plan requirements for a secondary dwelling and the Building Code → The Noosa Plan includes a number of requirements for secondary dwellings, including a maximum area of 65sqm
More and more people are choosing to live small, parking their home on a shared block of land with edible gardens and renewable resources to help reduce their impact on the environment as well as live a low-cost life.
→ When the tiny house meets The Noosa Plan requirements for a secondary dwelling, the tiny house can be rented out and lived-in permanently
“Slowly, people are waking up to the world we are living in and choosing to live differently. They are choosing to respect nature, respect the animals and choosing to live a more sustainable life,” Fabio says.
→ For land owners wanting to lease land to tiny homes, Council allows up to 5 selfcontained RVs on larger rural properties to stay for up to 4 consecutive nights → The RV must be self-contained with its own fresh water and on-board cooking and sleeping facilities, plus be able to store greywater and backwater with no waste disposed of on-site
“Living tiny is not only about housing and how we live but it’s pretty much a lifestyle. A lifestyle where the outdoors is more important than the indoors, nature is more important than beautiful massive MacMansions, time is more important than objects and freedom is more important than possessions. Tiny houses are about communities and living in community.”
→ The RVs must be set-back from neighbours and waterways and must not be located in the water catchment area for Lake Macdonald.
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IN THE GARDEN
WHAT’S THE GARDEN BUZZ IN NOOSA? Spring brings a sense of renewal and revitalisation and Carlie Wacker explores Acres Garden Centre for inspiration and ideas for gardens indoor and out!
With all this knowledge we thought we’d get Taier and the team’s top tips for Spring gardening:
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aier Bage is the passionate local behind Acres Garden Centre, a thriving and blooming beautiful haven which houses an abundance of beautiful plants, ornamental sculptures and three active native bee hives. Located in the Acres complex and adjoining the inspirational Alfresco Room, the centre is not only a destination for shoppers but also for wanderers looking for a relaxing space to soak up nature. Gorgeous greenery envelopes you when you step inside this gardening mecca that is fast becoming a go-to destination for anyone looking for expert advice from qualified and very experienced horticulturists.
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using a local product like GROW which is 100% organic and can be used on edible plants
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The staff can advise customers on the best plants and care for the varying soil types in our region. They have the most extensive local knowledge and understanding on pests and disease and also offer small scale design and garden consultation.
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Over the past two years, Greyhounds have made headlines for all the wrong reasons. They have copped the brunt of an industry in turmoil, often found in mass graves or cruelly dumped. But Doonan dog owners Shaunagh and John Wood want these gorgeous pooches to be known for their loving nature.
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ohn and Shaunagh are the proud owners of three big, black, beautiful rescued greyhounds. Black Betty (The Velvet Queen), Lockie (Daddy Long Legs) and Squirt (Squirty) are collectively known as the 'Black Pack'. “We adopted them three years ago and our lives have never been the same,” Shaunagh says. “In true Noosa style, the hounds love to see and be seen. They are quite the socialites, and can often be spotted sashaying down Gympie Terrace, enjoying coffee at one of Noosa's dog friendly cafes, or on a hot day lapping up a dog ice cream at Peregian Beach.” Some locals may recognise the Black Pack from their monthly visit to the Eumundi Markets where they give out pats and showcase how brilliant they are as pets as part of Friends of the Hound rescue organisation's community awareness program. “Greyhounds really are the dog world's best kept secret!” Shaunagh says. “Not only are they one of the oldest breeds of dog… they are regal, elegant, sensitive creatures that are affectionate, relaxed, gentle and well-mannered. “They are the fastest dog on the planet, but are known as 70kph couch potatoes, as surprisingly they don't require large amounts of exercise. Greyhounds are quiet dogs and rarely bark. They shed little hair, and are good with kids and
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other dogs. Some even live with cats!” Shaunagh says she loves to adorn her Black Pack with colourful collars and cosy jumpers, due to their fine fur, thin skin and little body fat. While each member of the Black Pack has all the qualities of a greyhound, they each have their own unique, endearing personalities. According to Shaunagh, Black Betty is a super affectionate, feisty pocket rocket; Lockie is a gentle giant and gentleman in public, but at home he is a real showstopper with his tap dancing and twirling; and Squirt is a six-year-old puppy who entertains daily with his one hound stand-up comedy routines. Despite all their GREYT qualities, greyhounds are one of the most exploited canine breeds. Sadly thousands are destroyed each year when they are finished racing, become injured, or are not interested in chasing. “The Black Pack has raced off the track and into our hearts. People will often say to us the hounds are lucky they have been rescued but I tell them we are the lucky ones!” Shaunagh says. “They may be 90 per cent legs but they have huge hearts (literally) and lots of love to give. Their zest for life is infectious and, most importantly, they show us what it means to forgive.” So, if you see the Black Pack cruising around Noosa, stop to say g'day- -pats are compulsory, treats optional.
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Jolene Ogle shares how one special pooch limped into her family's lives and stole their hearts.
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he term 'accidental litter' is a stupid saying, if you ask me. We all know how babies are made and a pregnancy is inevitable if you leave an undesexed male dog with an undesexed female dog. They run on instinct and biology; dogs don’t have the presence of mind to wonder how they will raise these pups and who’s going to fork out for the vet bills. But nonetheless, it was through an 'accidental litter' that Jerry came to join our family. He was born in October 2015 in a concrete backyard in Caboolture, where he spent the first four weeks of his life. Jerry had many brothers and sisters, who were all snapped up by people looking for a pretty puppy but Jerry was never chosen to go to a new home. He was born with a deformed front right leg, bent at a 90-degree angle in the place we would call our wrists. The girlfriend of Jerry’s owner knew my big-hearted sister, Megan, and told her about Jerry’s plight. She thought Aaron and I might take him in. Megan was told to pick up Jerry from Caboolture and bring him to the coast to meet Aaron and I, but if we didn’t want him then there was a 12 noon appointment at the vet for him to be put down.
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Now, I would take in every single dog that looked even a little sad so it was always going to be a 'yes' from me. It was Aaron who needed to be convinced so we sent the gorgeous four-weekold Jerry to see Aaron at work and hopefully win him over. It was only a few minutes later I received a photo of Aaron cradling Jerry and a text saying “meet our newest family member”.
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Over the next few months we visited specialists to see what could be done about Jerry’s leg as we wanted to ensure he had a good life, able to run and play like other dogs. The specialist said we could either amputate Jerry’s leg for about $3000 or we could have it straightened with plates and screws for about $6000. With the help of Megan and my family, we got busy fundraising through a crowd-funding page and we held market stalls selling everything that wasn’t nailed down in our homes. Through the generosity of strangers and support of our loved ones and friends, we were able to raise enough for the amputation and some of the post-op care.
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Godwin Bradbeer, Approximate Man V, 151.5cm x 103.5cm, Chinagraph, silver oxide and pastel on paper.
DRAWING INSPIRATION Noosa Regional Gallery’s latest art prize and exhibition highlights the importance and relevance of the age-old art of drawing. Gallery Director Michael Brennan shares why.
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rawing is fundamental to most art practices. There are few other creative activities that capture the primacy of artistic expression. Whether it’s embraced as an end in itself or used as a process towards realising another work, drawing is one of the most direct and immediate ways for an artist to get their ideas down. It provides an unmediated translation of the artist’s gesture onto a working surface. Appointments of colour and texture are typically subordinate to the line left by an abrasive medium dragged across the picture plane. With drawing, there is nowhere to hide. Earlier this year, Noosa Regional Gallery called for entries for the Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Prize - the third iteration of this much-anticipated annual event. The Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Prize was established in 2015 with the generous support of Noosa Shire local, John McCrea who initially approached the Gallery with the idea of the prize as a way to honour the late Lyn McCrea’s passion for drawing. A visual artist, art educator and art collector, Lyn regarded drawing as fundamental to visual arts practice and John saw this prize as an opportunity to promote this passion while celebrating excellence in contemporary Australian drawing. This year, the prize has attracted unprecedented interest, with entries being submitted from around Australia. For artists and audiences alike, the finalist exhibition has come to be regarded as a compelling showcase of standout approaches to contemporary drawing. A new feature of Noosa Regional
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Gallery’s celebration of drawing this year is the addition of DRAW, a concurrent art prize open to year 9 to 12 students living on the Sunshine Coast and in the Gympie region. With the first prize philanthropically supported by local art enthusiast, Bruce Dahl, the exhibition of finalists’ works clearly shows that the future of drawing is in good hands. While these exhibitions give us a glimpse of a variety of approaches to drawing – many from emerging and
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mid-career artists; Noosa Regional Gallery is thrilled to also be able to present a focussed look at the work of celebrated senior artist, Godwin Bradbeer, alongside this exciting menagerie of talent. Godwin is widely recognised as a leading figure in the story of drawing in Australia. With major exhibitions both in Australia and internationally, Bradbeer’s work is represented in numerous public and private collections, while this year has seen the release of a major monograph about his practice, written by Janet
IN INK McKenzie and published by Thames & Hudson. While these credentials are reason enough to get excited about seeing this exhibition, Noosa Regional Gallery will be presenting a major multi-part drawing installation created by Bradbeer as the centrepiece to this display. Tabula Rasa consists of an archaic collection of salvaged student chalkboards, sourced from a soon-to-be-demolished public school. Many of the boards retain the traces of the students who worked on them – some scratched, some drawn – while Bradbeer adds to this assemblage with his own skilled drafting techniques. The result is stunning and serves as an impressive counterpoint to the new works in the adjacent galleries.
Tabula Rasa (2012), laid out on the studio floor of Godwin Bradbeer in preparation for its display at Noosa Regional Gallery. Photo: Godwin Bradbeer.
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It is clear to see across this collection of exhibitions that drawing today is as important and relevant as ever. While new and emerging technologies will continue to grab our attention with new ways to create, drawing continues to assert its place in the best of contemporary art. The passion, dedication and skill on show across these exhibitions are sure to provide inspiration for anyone with an interest in drawing and a passion for strong art.
Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Prize Exhibition of Finalists & Winner DRAW Student Drawing Award 2018 Godwin Bradbeer: Drawn to the Dark 18 October to 30 November 2018 Noosa Regional Gallery Tues-Fri 10am-pm; Sat-Sun 10am-3pm 9 Pelican St, Tewantin. FREE admission. www.noosaregionalgallery.com.au
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t’s time to revisit the creative hub of our region and with good reason. Cooroy Butter Factory Arts centre is where the cool cats hang! This community-based arts centre is abuzz with event and shows that are fast tracking it to becoming the most highly sought-after venue for performing and visual arts on the Sunshine Coast. Encompassing a pottery studio with ten wheels and two kilns, four gallery spaces for visual art exhibitions and a laneway and breezeway perfect for performing arts, music, theatre and fashion shows – this venue screams creativity and cool!
There have been some recent changes in management and with that has brought a new lease on life with the vibe attracting the community into this creative and collaborative space. Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre Coordinator Alicia Sharples says the centre is committed to opening up the venue to all of the arts and providing a vibrant place for the wider community to enjoy.
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The lighting and acoustic in this beautiful building make it an amazing location for events. Recently they hosted a Laneway party with food trucks, bar and entertainment and cemented their position as the go-to joint to host a party or show. Alicia is excited to host her first ticketed event with the venue on 6 Oct at 3pm. Talented local singer (and our cover artist) Emma Tomlinson is a young woman living on the spectrum with a voice that just has to be heard. She will perform in her operatic style while Cooroy Buttery Factory Arts Centre volunteer and talented acrylics artist Reuben Drake will paint live alongside Emma. This spectacular collaboration of voice and visual art is designed to create awareness around mental health and young adults and provide an opportunity to connect with community and bridge the gap between the various forms of creativity. Tickets are $20 and available at www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au.
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They will also host their second Knock Off on Friday 2 November which will include live entertainment from Flashback Band, food truck, cash bar and an Artisan Fashion Show. The Artisan Store at the venue houses wares from over 35 local artists that will be showcased at the Knock Off. Volunteers at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre have been researching local heroes in the region and these very important people will be models on the day. Expressions of interest have also gone out to enter the competition to paint a local hero. Over 35 applications have been received and at the event the winning portrait will be displayed. These events are open to the public and the regulars will vouch for the fact that this is where the cool cats hang out. With events, exhibitions, workshops and an epic sense of creative community collaboration, the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre welcomes you to the centre of FUN!
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Into the Forest by Tammy McGarry
Dance of the Rays by Chantal Desplat
Family Ties by Fiona Groom
THE COOL THE CREATIVE
When a community hub is as diverse and welcoming as the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre you just have to explore what’s going on and find a way to get involved. Carlie Wacker discovers more.
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Fresh air and fresh eyes on the arts in our region this Spring.
NOOSA REGIONAL GALLERY UNTIL 14 OCTOBER AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE Antonia Aitken, Raymond Arnold, G. W. Bot, Susanna Castleden, Jan Davis, Gary Jolley, Locust Jones, Martin King, Judith Martinez, Clyde McGill, Helen Mueller, Alice Nampitjinpa, Dorothy Napangardi, Daniel O’Shane, Janet Parker-Smith, Julie Paterson, Olga Sankey, Gary Shinfield, Rochelle Summerfield, Chris Tobin, Judy Watson and Freedom Wilson. As Far as the Eye Can See is an exhibition of works by the above prominent Australian printmakers investigating their local landscapes. A Blue Mountains Cultural Centre exhibition curated by Rilka Oakley in association with the Print Council of Australia’s 50th Anniversary celebrations.
UNTIL 14 OCTOBER RISING TO THE SURFACE Simon Finn A suite of works that draw on the artist’s experience of ocean diving. Sculptural and printed works represent volume compression of oxygen as it navigates ten-meter increments under the ocean.
6 OCTOBER LOOKDRAWPRINT A printmaking workshop for the creative curious with artist Julie Paterson of ClothFabric. Participants learn to loosen up, reconnect with their creativity and print their own original textile designs onto fabric. Prior printmaking experience not necessary. 9.30am-3pm. Cost $230 includes materials and a light lunch. Limited spaces available 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin Ph 5329 6145 www.noosaregionalgallery.com.au
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6 OCTOBER LIVE ART + OPERA FUNK: A COLLABORATION Young creatives living with autism sing and paint in an event that highlights how creative expression and exploration connects people to sense of community, well-being and self-pride. 4-7pm, $20. Seats are limited to 60.
2 NOVEMBER KNOCK OFF AT BFAC Farewell your week with an ode to the Artisans + Fashion Designers at Butter Factory Arts Centre. Local fashion designers collaborate with BFAC’s Artisan Store creatives to present a fashion show celebrating local ‘heroes’.
Pamela Mitchell ‘Shadowplay’
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Free entry. Live music. Mexican food + cash bar. All welcome! 11a Maple St, Cooroy Ph 5442 6665 www.butterfactoryartscentre.com.au
POMONA RAILWAY STATION GALLERY UNTIL 10 OCTOBER
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Alan Falls is the artist-in-residence until 13 September with his solo exhibition featured in the Carriage until 10 October.
15 SEPTEMBER - 18 OCTOBER Tanglewood Botanical Art will be exhibiting in the Banana Shed showcasing unique garden craft, botanical art and aquatic displays.
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10 Station St, Pomona Ph 5485 2950 www.pomonaartgallery.com
WALLACE HOUSE 14 - 23 SEPTEMBER
8 SEPTEMBER – 16 OCTOBER A STREET SHOWS ITS ART
An exhibition by local artists exploring oil, life drawing and ceramics.
Nine artists all live on the same hinterland road in gorgeous Tinbeerwah - ceramicists, painters, sculptors and printmakers and neighbours! ‘A Street shows its Art’ is their collaborative exhibition.
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A 4 week workshop for beginners interested in painting and drawing with Lizzie Connor.
3 exhibitions representing their Butter Factory Arts Centre Cooroy members, local high schoolers and finalists in the Local Hero Portrait Prize.
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One day pet portraits workshop with Carolyn Sheather.
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“For a seed to achieve its greatest expression, it must come completely undone. The shell cracks, its insides come out and everything changes. To someone who doesn’t understand growth, it would look like complete destruction.” – CYNTHIA OCELLI.
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rom both within and without, the process of growth can appear to be a totally disarming and negative one. However, this can mask a fundamental transformation which leads to new and exciting levels of human existence and higher-achieving organisations. The above quote from Cynthia Ocelli points to how we can be deceived, or deceive ourselves, about the nature of change and growth – at both the personal and organisational levels. Yoga teachers over the years have advised me to take poses to the 'edge', where ease gives way to tension and pain hovers just over the event horizon where balance is achieved.
The edge should bring our body and mind to a new understanding where growth and expansion are possible. Resisting and struggling at this flex point of change can be painful. Easing into it is what is actually required in order to achieve benefit. I have recently been pondering our response to change and whether we can approach changes, both internal and external, with an open heart and mind. Can we, in fact, adopt a permanent readiness to change and through proactivity turn change into a growth opportunity of some kind most of the time? Also, is pain a precursor to change and growth from which we cannot escape? Does the experience of pain ready us for new and better approaches to how to live our lives? Is pain actually necessary for growth to occur? Can we influence or manage the process of change, to make growth through adversity a real possibility? Swiss psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross developed the Change Curve to describe the grieving process felt by terminally ill patients in the 1960s. Since then the curve has been used to predict the process initiated by any major change or upheaval. It applies to both people and organisations and is often used in developing highperformance teams.
The stages are: shock and denial; anger and depression; and acceptance and integration. It would be great if we could skip the first two stages and move straight to the exciting and positive one of acceptance and integration where possibilities and opportunities for growth emerge and are actioned into a 'new normal'. However, being human it seems that in the absence of continual work on preparing for change, we are condemned to an endless cycle of all three stages, including the pain of the first two. While we instinctively understand that change is a life-long norm, we seem to have an inbuilt resistance to this process. Some changes are unforeseen, fast or slow-moving and/or shocking in nature. Some changes are thrust upon us by a crisis or rapid change in our external life situation. Others come about through a catastrophic health issue or a mental or emotional 'break' caused through shock. Other internally-emanating changes can be seeping or creeping in nature, taking many years to manifest. When these slow-moving changes ripen they can be as equally devastating as a sudden shock. Change can leave us disoriented, confused, angry, lacking in confidence and momentarily paralysed. We all need to remain alert to changes in our environment and circumstances which may require us to respond. A certain level of preparedness for change makes sense. Adopting a permanent posture of growth may be the way to maximise the impetus which change brings to life. This means harnessing our innate restlessness towards a life-long ambition of being open to, and even welcoming change.
change is coming; and then to subtly guide this process to a phase of growth, making the denial and anger phases as brief and shallow as possible. This is obviously not easy if we are clinging to a situation which clearly needs to be consigned to the past tense. Star Trek’s alien Borg seek to subdue their enemies with the phrase: “Resistance is Futile”. As some of you may be aware The Borg operate as a collective, a bit like ants or bees (on a much larger scale), and have a nasty predilection for absorbing everyone and everything they come into contact with into this collective physically and mentally i.e. you become a Borg. Like Captain Jean-Luc Picard, the instinct to resist is strong. However with change is this always the best way? Why do we resist? Why do we not learn to accept and adapt? Demographers and political pundits often say people do not like change. They fear loss through change. It’s natural. Maybe so but we are living through the most rapid period of change in the evolution of the human species. You would think we would be getting better at it. Scientists have in recent years found that animals adapt to changing environmental conditions much faster than previously thought. If the finches of the Galapagos Islands can do it why can’t we? Growth from change is not certain. Many elements, both obvious and obscured, influence whether a person will continue to grow or whether development is arrested or stunted by circumstance or mental and emotional habits.
Significant changes in direction, either at a personal or career level, are often flagged by a period when “the winds of change are a-blowin'” internally. We can feel the change or changes coming.
Growth through change seems to be the healthy option. Ongoing preparation is required. Maintaining a detached third-person awareness that growth is possible, even when change seems to be sweeping you before it, tossing you around like a tumbleweed, seems to be the key.
The key to a smooth(er) transition seems to be to firstly: have the awareness that
How can you ready yourself for change? Can you make change a growth engine?
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NISSAN PATROL THE MOST POWERFUL 4X4 IN ITS CL ASS *
Innovation that excites
For decade upon decade the Nissan Patrol has etched its way into the Australian psyche, through incredible versatility, capability, performance and an iconic ruggedness that, to this day, remains unparalleled. With such a strong foundation to build upon, the Nissan Patrol brings this off-roading juggernaut into the modern day and beyond, carrying with it not only a reputation but a refinement that has to be experienced to be understood.
CRICKS NOOSA NISSAN | 4 Lionel Donovan Dr, Noosaville QLD 4566 | Call us today on (07) 5440 3600 W W W.CRICKSNOOSANISSAN.COM.AU *Class refers to Upper Large SUV <$100k VFACTS Market Segmentation.
IN THE CAR
BIG AND BEAUTIFUL
Two Noosa locals hit the road to review the newest Nissan Patrol TI and Alfa Romeo’s gorgeous Guilia.
NISSAN PATROL TI
ALFA ROMEO GUILIA
MARK WACKER
ELISA HURTADO
Company Director
Insurance Broker and Founder/ Director of Virago
“The Patrol is Nissan’s flagship 4WD and epitomises the saying ‘bigger is better’. It is ranked the most powerful 4x4 in its class, with a mighty V8 engine. Yet its updated exterior shows a more sophisticated side. The cabin area is spacious and lush.
“With just your first glimpse of the Italian Alfa Romeo Giulia, you know you’re in for a hot ride. The sleek exterior oozes sexiness with the iconic trilobed Alfa Romeo front grille and 19-inch, 5-hole aluminium alloy wheels. It is instantly recognisable, and you can’t wait to hop inside!
The leather seats are super comfortable, plus 8 seats with 3 rows in the back makes it very versatile. Satellite Navigation System with an 8-inch colour touch screen, Bluetooth hands free, tri-zone climate control, and push button start, adds to the Patrols' new level of sophistication.
The interior is every bit as sexy as the outside. With leather race car seating that hug your body, a sports steering wheel and aluminium sports pedals, you feel like you’re in a race car. With an 8.8-inch multimedia screen and lightwood dash inserts, the cockpit is built for driver comfort and luxury.
On the road, the cabin is remarkably quiet and it has very smooth delivery with low gearing to help you leap away when needed, while the suspension and inter-linked hydraulic system shrugs off most bumps with ease.
Heated front seats are a luxury expected in this car, but the bonus heated steering wheel is such a great idea. I felt at ease using the front and rear parking sensors, as well as the reverse camera. With a 5-star ANCAP safety rating I certainly felt secure behind the wheel.
The Patrol has a mighty braked towing capacity of 3,500kg making it the perfect off-road vehicle for your boat or motorbikes! I currently own a 2001 Nissan Patrol and have always enjoyed driving it both on road and off. The Patrol certainly has come a long way since then. With Nissan's 3-year warranty and capped price servicing it certainly is a great 4WD option for your weekend adventures.”
Once on the road the drive feels delicate, with ground breaking aerodynamics, it really is gentle and light for a sports car. The engine sounds sporty, yet refined, while the steering is exceptionally quick, making it nimble around all of Noosa’s roundabouts. The award-winning Giulia, certainly deserves its praise. Overall this is a car that makes you feel like a star.”
WHAT I LIKED
WHAT I LIKED
• Beautiful sound coming out of the 5.6 litre V8 engine
• Sports car cockpit style interior
• 3,500kgs of braked towing capacity
• Great braking sensitivity
• Outstanding steering ability
• Heated front seats and steering wheel
• Smooth power delivery
• 8 speed automatic with manual shift paddles
• Very torquey
• Front and Rear cameras and lane departing sensors
• Exterior is very cool
• Comfortable 4WD
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PASSION AWAITS
ALFA ROMEO GIULIA
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ALFA ROMEO GIULIA
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