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Dolphins swim to victory THE Noosa Tigers may have been downed by Brisbane Mayne in the QFA North Grand Final at Caboolture on Saturday, but during that same day the Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union side bashed their way to victory over University. The narrow onepoint Dolphins’ win 10-9 was testament to how hard both sides strived to glory, but Noosa held on for the win. For a full rundown of the game and more photos turn to Sport.

Winners! The Noosa Dolphins have emerged victorious following a close game on Saturday.

People power By JONATHON HOWARD NOOSA residents continue to express outrage at what they are calling “exorbitant” power and water prices as the masses begin to gather. Semi-retired Noosa man Ken

Gamble appeared on page 3 of last week’s Noosa Today (11 September) demanding an explanation from the Minister for Energy and Water Mark McArdle. Mr Gamble said he was fed up with the “political spin” and he had

demanded straight and honest answers - which, he said, residents could handle. Since the article, several Noosa residents have applauded Mr Gamble’s comments and have highlighted their own power bill hikes.

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Noosa resident Jim Green said he was slugged with what he said were excessive termination charges when he moved to Noosa recently. Mr Green said the processing fees, line charges, termination charges, supply charges and finally actual

power usage charges, were ridiculous. Mr Green said he had written to both Noosa MP Glen Elmes and Minister McArdle to flag his concerns. Continued page 4

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Concerns over the long wait By JONATHON HOWARD NOOSA residents have expressed concern for hospital surgery waiting times as they continue to apply pressure on the State Government to increase healthcare services at Noosa Hospital. While many residents have called for the addition of a birthing suite at Noosa Hospital, demands for increased hip and knee replacement surgeries have also been hotly debated. Noosa Today put several questions to Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service chief executive Kevin Hegarty, to determine the current surgery wait times and future use of Noosa Hospital. “As at 1 August 2014, there are no long wait category 1 (urgent recommended admission within 30 days) orthopaedic patients, there are two long wait category patients 2 (recommended admission within 90 days) and three long wait category 3 patients (non-urgent - recommended admission within 365 days),” Mr Hegarty said.

When asked why Noosa Hospital does not offer knee and hip replacement surgeries, Mr Hegarty said the matter was in the hands of Ramsay Health Care, the current owner of Noosa Hospital. “Under the service agreement that the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS) has with Ramsay Health Care, the owners and operators of Noosa Hospital, the SCHHS as the client, has the ability to purchase the volume and range of services that helps us best meet the health care need of the community it serves,” he said. “The annual decision as to what range and volume of services that are purchased from Noosa Hospital is made with consideration of the health needs of the Sunshine Coast and Gympie communities and the changing availability of services. “The provision of orthopaedic services at Noosa Hospital to private patients is of course a matter for Ramsay Health Care.” Following Noosa Hospital’s ex-

Mum has the final word By JONATHON HOWARD NOOSA mother of two Shannon Ichikawa said she recently noticed Noosa Today running stories from local mums calling for a birthing centre to be built at Noosa Hospital. Mrs Ichikawa said she had both her children at Buderim Hospital, which she believes was too far for expectant mums to travel. “I had both my babies in Buderim, and the staff there were great, but I believe it would be fantastic to have a birthing centre in Noosa,” she said. “It’s so far to go and the 45 minute drive is quite stressful for a labouring woman. At this special time of a woman’s life she needs to choose and feel comfortable about where to have her baby.” HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you think Noosa Hospital needs a birthing suite for local mums? Send your thoughts to newsdesk@noosatoday.net.au

Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service chief executive Kevin Hegarty. piry of the current 20-year contract on 30 June 2020, Mr Hegarty said several public health assurances had already been made. “Discussions are already underway with RHC about the arrangements post this date,” he said. “As per public assurances already given, there will be continuation of funded services for public patients within the private hospital post 30 June, 2020.” Mr Hegarty also attempted to ease concerns around the closure of certain birthing services at Nambour Hospital once Kawana Hospital comes online.

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“The Sunshine Coast Public University Hospital is being developed as a tertiary level facility,” he said. “That is, it will provide services that are currently not available at public hospitals on the Sunshine Coast e.g. neurosurgery, a comprehensive cancer care service, trauma service. “This will mean about 10,000 residents of the Sunshine Coast who are currently admitted to public hospitals in Brisbane each year will be able to receive their care on the Sunshine Coast. “For some of these high level services it will mean that residents of Noosa, who are public patients, will

travel to Kawana rather than Brisbane. “The impact of this is even more significant when each inpatient admission to a Brisbane Hospital would usually entail a number of pre-admission and post-admission outpatient appointments.” “The total dollar value of funding provided to the private hospital by the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service remains relatively consistent in excess of $20 million per annum. “The development of additional services for private patients is of course the right and discretion of the owners and operators of the facility, Ramsay Health Care.”

Separating the issues MEMBER for Noosa and Multicultural Affairs Minister Glen Elmes has defended a move from the Sunshine Coast Muslim community to develop a mosque in Maroochydore. The site is located on Church Street and was formerly owned by the Uniting Church and was purchased at auction on September 4. The Muslim Organisation of the Sunshine Coast has since posted a request on its website for assistance with the additional $480,000 to develop the coast’s first mosque. While the neighbours of the Church Street property and other church groups from different faiths, have welcomed the move, a tirade of racial discrimination is taking place through

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social media. Many of the comments are unsuitable for printing and would only give oxygen to those spreading the hate; they range from “we don’t want that here” and outlandish comparisons with terrorist organisations such as IS or ISIL. Mr Elmes said the comparisons circulating through media comment pages and social media “needed to stop.” “The whole thing is being driven by, on the one hand, peace loving Muslim people who want a mosque and the joining of the people to ISIL - the two should not be joined,” he said. Mr Elmes acknowledged there could be Australianborn nationals wanting or currently fighting on the side of terrorism in Iraq or Syria.

“They are to be condemned, however there are an overwhelming number of Muslim people who are hardworking peaceful people who want to go to work and have a place to practice their religion,” he said. The Muslim Organisation of the Sunshine Coast was contacted by Noosa Today for comment, but was unable to respond before the print deadline. HAVE YOUR SAY: Have you been outraged by the backlash from Sunshine Coast residents regarding the Mosque announcement? Email your thoughts and letters to newsdesk@noosatoday. net.au

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Protest hits the heights By JONATHON HOWARD MORE than 1500 residents from Coolum and Yaroomba have sent a clear message to Sunshine Coast Council and Japanese developer Sekisui House, that they reject the idea of a major development along the fragile coastline. The residents have staged a number of protests against the early proposed Sekisui House development, which could include a 12-storey hotel and major retail space. Signs have also been posted around the streets of Yaroomba calling residents to action. Online petitions have attracted hundreds of signatures and allegations have arisen that a private firm was now investigating ways around the Sunshine Coast Council’s town plan, which was finalised recently and includes height restrictions. Noosa Today put several questions to Sekisui House senior development manager Evan Aldridge, to determine how close Sekisui House was to submitting a development application. “Sekisui House is still in the early planning stages, and does not expect to be ready to lodge a Development Application with the council until the end of 2015,” he said. Mr Aldridge was also asked whether Sekisui House was aware of height restrictions within the Sunshine Coast Council’s town plan for Yaroomba? And how does Sekisui House proposed to get around these restrictions? “It is important to note that all future plans for the site are still in the investigation stage,” he said. “Any development on the site will be in line with Sekisui House’s founding principles of community, sustainability, and harmony with the natural environment. “Once we have developed a firmer idea of what we would like to do on the site, we will need to go through the council’s planning and development assessment process, which will include an opportunity for the public to comment on the development.”

The need for speed By JONATHON HOWARD NOOSAVILLE resident Graeme Osborne may have a few years under his belt, but when he’s gripping his bike at almost 300km/h he’s in his element. Mr Osborne started riding at the age of 12, and while he did have a brief time off the bike growing up, he can still set a cracking pace to rival even the youngest competitor on the track. He’s raced such notable tracks as the Tasmanian Lightweight TT, but most of his racing has been in his home state of Victoria. Now a Noosa resident, he will be testing his nerves of steel in the Shannon’s 2014 Australian Historic Road Race Championships from 25-28 September. As you would suspect, Mr Osborne comes from a long line of family members who have raced into the history books. His father won several Australian championships in the 1930s, his brother Alan won a couple of Australian championships in the 1960s and in the 1980s Alan’s son Donnie won three Aussie championships. Mr Osborne won three Victorian State titles early in his career, stopped racing

in 1974 and returned 35 years later at the age of 70. Ironically, 2013 proved to be the best year in his racing career, netting him four wins. “I got a bit a bit of a run on,” he smiles. “For me, it’s never been a matter of fear or worry, I just look forward to the next ride and the next experience tomorrow.” You won’t find showcases full of trophies and medallions in Mr Osborne’s home, despite a long and noteworthy racing career; it’s the experience that counts for him. As well as an impressive racing history, Mr Osborne has a musical background. He played guitar and saxophone and sang in Geelong’s first rock band in the 1950s. One of his fellow members was Georgie Bracken, former Australian Middleweight champion boxer. He last played with the group in a revival in 2002, but now gives most of his leisure time to his classic motorcycles, saying that he wants to give what he can to racing before he gets too old. “When people ask me why I still race I tell them, I do it because I can,” he says.

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Her diamond dream By JONATHON HOWARD ONE woman’s goal to give all women the chance to own fine quality, beautifully designed jewellery was the success story behind Secrets Shhh. It was with this goal in mind that Secrets managing director and co-founder Jane Meredith opened her first store at Bay Village in the year 2000. Fourteen years on, Secrets Shhh has grown into a nationally recognised brand with rave reviews from happy customers all over the country and the world. The Secrets Shhh brand is now entering a new phase by closing its Bay Village outlet and re-opening on Hastings Street. The new Secrets store is located beside Aromas within the Sebel Hotel shopping precinct and was due to open on Wednesday, 17 September, with a grand opening event in November. Strangely, Ms Meredith’s first taste of the high-end diamond industry was when she had lost everything. “After selling my Donut King business and ending a 20-year relationship, a friend asked me to help out in his high-end jewellery store,” she said. “While I was there he advised me that only nine per cent of women could afford the high-end diamonds we were selling.” Ms Meredith said it was while carefully placing rings in the front window that she noticed a woman pushing a pram towards the window.

Secrets Shhh staff are excited about the new Hastings Street store opening. “She looked up at me, then down at the diamond rings and back up at me with a sense of sadness and walked away,” she said. “It was in that moment I had an epiphany - we were both one of the 91 per cent of women who couldn’t afford high end diamonds.” Ms Meredith held this experience close to her heart, as she embarked on her greatest challenge

to bring finely crafted jewellery to every woman, something she now achieves every day. From humble beginnings Secrets is now throughout Australia and online with new stores opening in 2014. With stunning designs set in solid white, yellow or rose gold, Secrets jewellery still has the symbolic meaning for love and commitment - and today many couples

are choosing their engagement and wedding rings from Secrets. Sharing her secrets of success, Ms Meredith said to surround yourself with a team who believed in your product and “never give up”. The new store will be giving away a beautiful gift with every purchase valued at $50 or over until Sunday, 21 September.

People power From Page 1 “I ran my own $12 million company and if I had the audacity to charge a processing fee, I would collect an extra supposedly $96,000, but my customers would have told me to go and jump,” he wrote. “How can a company which has a monopoly be allowed to charge what they want? “Years ago when I had a gas account, we could never get over the minimum charge of around $10 - tell me how the supply charge is more than the usage? “I believe if your government doesn’t, or prospective governments do not address this problem, it will be their undoing as there is so much disquiet in the community about the energy companies. Our average combined bill in Brisbane was around $460 a month, not long ago this was the cost of a monthly mortgage.” Meanwhile, fellow Noosa resident Peter Barrett has also entered the debate, urging people power at the ballot box. “On electricity prices, the “service charge” is massively impacted by renewable energy subsidies - especially rooftop solar - plus electrical union featherbedding, and the “profit” the government decides the power utilities will hand over each year,” Mr Barrett said. “On water bills, the ‘service charge’ includes the long-running repayment of the $8 billion plus interest the Beattie Government wasted on now disused and rusting desalination plants and water grid pipelines, the expensive new water utilities’ bureaucracies, public sector union featherbedding, and the inevitable customer-gouging government mandated ‘profit’. “Voters really should be asking why Government-owned monopoly utilities are allowed to generate profits from customers when there are no alternative providers. Surely, cost plus necessary capital investment is more equitable. “And considering the rip-offs listed above, maybe voters should really be more careful who they vote for.” GIVE US YOUR THOUGHTS: Are you concerned about the rising cost of power and water? Send your thoughts and letters to Newsdesk@noosatoday.net.au

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Woman charged the Noosa Parade roundabout on 26 May, seriously injuring two tourists. Police report one of the injured men was a German national who had one of his legs amputated as a result of the crash. The other tourist received minor injuries.

Police confirmed the German national, who is believed to have been a prominent soccer player, has returned to Germany, while the other backpacker has continued to travel around Australia. The woman will face Noosa Magistrates’ Court on 30 September.

INBRIEF High tide Police are reminding locals to “know their tides” after a four-wheel drive was swamped at Noosa North Shore on the weekend. Noosa Heads officer in charge Senior Sergeant Steve McReight said it was important for people travelling to Noosa North Shore to learn the tide times to avoid their car being swallowed by the high tide. Visit www.msq.gov.au/tides for all local tide times.

Traffic blitz Local police joined forces with the Department of Boating and Fisheries to run a traffic blitz on Noosa North Shore last weekend. The joint operation, named Noosa North Shore IX, saw a total of 185 random breath tests carried out on land and water. Over the weekend, four people were charged with failing to wear a seatbelt, two people were fined for not producing their

licence, one person was fined for speeding on the beach and one person was fined for using a mobile phone while driving. Three people will appear before court on charges including drink driving and driving without due care and attention. On the water, three people were caught operating an unregistered boat, two fines were issued to boat owners who failed to carry safety equipment and one person was caught speeding. The police will continue their traffic blitz on Noosa North Shore over the school holidays with the help of the all-terrain vehicle and four-wheel drive.

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Neighbours cry foul By JONATHON HOWARD AN APPLICATION to construct an intensive poultry farm at Ridgewood west of Cooroy could be knocked back by Noosa councillors this week, as a petition against the application gained momentum and debate rages among residents. It has been one of the most hotly debated topics in Cooroy for the past 12 months and one that has divided many residents. The material change of use application was made for 136 Top Forestry Road, Ridgewood, to construct eight 100m x 16m sheds, which would each house around 35,000 broiler chickens or a total of 240,000. The farm is currently producing avocados and wants to diversify current farm operations into the poultry industry to provide chickens to retailer Inghams Enterprises. The application was submitted by Ridgewood farmer Dave Milligan to the Sunshine Coast Council in November 2013. However, the Sunshine Coast Council decided to defer consideration of the matter pending additional information such as traffic studies and impact to neighbouring residents. The matter has since been raised again under the now Noosa Council, but early indications by council’s planning staff was to recommend refusal of the applicant due to five specific reasons including: impacts to neighbours, traffic issues, scenic impact, lack of sufficient separation from neighbours and the proposed poultry farm

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The proposed stocking density for the Ridgewood farm would be 16.75 chickens per square metre. “does not comply with the overall outcomes of the Noosa Plan’s Mary River Catchment locality”. A change.org petition has also attracted more than 430 signatures against the poultry farm, citing issues with the proposed site and impact to neighbouring properties. The petition and website (cooroybroilerfarm.com) was started by Ridgewood resident Jessica Arnold, who wrote to the Noosa Council expressing her concerns. Ms Arnold had been fighting the application since its inception. “Please consider the interests of the vast majority of Cooroy

idea is heartbreaking,” she said. Mr Milligan had previously told media sources the poultry farm would not subject the chickens to inhumane conditions nor would it use steroids or intensive use of antibiotics. Mr Milligan has almost 40 years farming experience in cattle, mangoes and avocadoes. Noosa councillors were expected to make a decision during their general committee meeting on Monday 22 September, followed by a final decision on Thursday 25 September.

residents who will have their lives serverely disrupted by this inappropriate development and reject the broiler farm application,” she wrote to Noosa Council. Ms Arnold lives near the proposed site and said she had concerns for the run-off, smell and noise, but her biggest concern was the idea of packing chickens into a confined space. “But above all else I love all animals and hate the idea of so many chickens being treated so harshly so close to where I live, and I work hard to save such animals who have been cruelly treated and the

RATES reminders will be mailed out to about 3200 property owners across the Noosa Shire this week, totalling about $5.8 million in outstanding rates, according to Noosa Council’s financial statements. Rate notices were issued on 15 July this year, with a due date of 15 August. The gross amount of the levy was $33.73 million, which included $31.02 million of council rates and charges, and $2.71 million for the State Emergency Management Levy. Between January and July 2014 the net increase in rateable properties was 72, which equates to growth of 0.25 per cent, according to council documents. In further news, Noosa Council will also be revaluing properties across the shire during the 2015/16 financial year after it did not receive new valuations for the 2014/15 financial year. Annual land values will be assessed by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines as at 1 October 2014, with notices issued to property owners before 31 March 2015. Owners then have 60 days to lodge an objection if they wish to do so, and the new valuations take effect for rating purposes from 1 July 2015. Noosa Council should receive details of the 2015 valuations prior to their release to the public (usually early March) to aid in budget preparation. Councillors were expected to vote on the rates announcements during this week’s general committee meeting followed by the ordinary meeting on 25 September.

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By JONATHON HOWARD NOOSA Council has slammed claims made by Sunshine Coast Alliance president Steve Bennett that the council “appears like a basket case� and was “on track towards financial ruin�. Mr Bennett’s claims were made on the front page of last week’s Noosa Today (11 September), with several residents expressing outrage at Mr Bennett’s comments. Mayor Noel Playford has also written a letter to Noosa Today expressing his disappointment in the article, which you can read on page 25 of this week’s edition. Mr Bennett told Noosa Today that he feared the suburbs of Eumundi, Doonan, Verrierdale and Weyba Downs should not join with Noosa Council. The current re-boundary application is with the Minister for Local Government David Crisafulli and is pending a decision next year. The Sunshine Coast Council has already made a submission against the re-boundary bid, while Noosa Council remains on the fence. Several Noosa residents have also questioned Mr Bennett’s motives and whether he aligns himself with the Sunshine Coast Council’s pro-development philosophies. Meanwhile, memberships for the Sunshine Coast Alliance have since increased with more than 100 members now signed up. Mr Bennett said if there was no support against the EDV re-boundary bid before, there is now. “We have had an absolute outpouring of support from the community, with dozens of

new members signing up every day since the article,� he said. “In particular there have been a number of residents from Doonan who are against the EDV re-boundary bid and were, until now, silent.� Mr Bennett said the EDV group had been given a free rein in the media to push their agenda and messages across many platforms, but those opposed had been ignored. “There was a need to bring some balance to this debate and we’re here to provide that balance,� he said. Several residents and Noosa Council said Mr Bennett’s claims about the Noosa Council’s financial situations were false and they have reiterated that the council is on a path towards both sustainability and prosperity. EDV Residents Group vice-president Paul Prentice also wrote to Noosa Today and said the battle-lines were now drawn. “It’s time for EDV residents to take a stand,� he wrote. “The EDV proposal to become part of the Noosa Shire has become an absolute imperative.� The EDV Residents Group said it would also be sending out a flyer to residents informing them of ways to get involved. Read more from Mr Prentice, Mayor Playford and other residents on page 25. Noosa Today contacted EDV president Johanne Wright for comment but she was overseas and will return in one month. HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you think the EDV debate has been balanced? Email your thoughts to newsdesk@noosatoday.net.au

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By JONATHON HOWARD THE Noosa Coast Guard has found another possible site for a proposed memorial wall, after Noosa Council rejected the first proposed site at Noosa spit last month. Although nothing is set in stone, Coast Guard QF5 deputy flotilla commander Alan Hall said the Noosa lookout at the end of Viewland Drive, was a possibility. “We’re considering sites at this stage and the Noosa lookout is just one of the possibilities,� he said. The memorial wall was proposed by the Noosa Coast Guard as a way for residents and visitors to remember lost loved ones. But the wall has a serious fund-raising need as Noosa Coast Guard looks for ways to raise funds for a new sea rescue vessel, which will be desperately needed in the next five years. In other Coast Guard news, Mr Hall has urged boaties to check their equipment and vessels for holes after a leaky catamaran went under on the Noosa River on Saturday 13 September. Mr Hall said the catamaran owners had put the vessel into Noosa River only to realise the vessel had a number of holes in it. For details or for assistance on the water, phone (07) 5474 3695.

Scene set for battle over the ball THE Noosa International Sevens competition is just two weeks away and the battle lines have been drawn. The Federation of Oceania Rugby Unions (FORU) has announced the draw for the 12 men’s and seven women’s national teams coming to the Sunshine Coast as part of the three-day festival. And the Australian men’s team won’t be happy - they’ve been put up against sevens specialists Samoa in the qualifying rounds. As current world champion, New Zealand has been allocated top seed status and heads Pool A which includes American Samoa, Papua New Guinea and Niue. Second seed Fiji, which finished

third in this year’s World Sevens Series, tops Pool B with the Cook Islands, Solomon Islands and Tahiti in the firing line for first day action. But it’s in Pool C where local interest will lie as tournament third seeds and current Oceania Sevens champions Samoa have been placed above Australia, with Tonga and New Caledonia also thrown into the mix. Every team will play its three pool matches on the first day of the festival. The top two teams in each group, as well as the next two best-performed teams across the three pools, will progress to the quarter-finals on day two. See: www.noosainternationalsevens.com.au.

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Cruising the challenges By JONATHON HOWARD FOR THE past 20 years, Catalina Cruises Noosa has been assisting locals and residents celebrate their special events while cruising the Noosa River, and this week they mark the anniversary. Owners Beven and Judy Inwood took over what is today Catalina Cruises Noosa and expanded the business to offer Noosa’s largest passenger vessel along with floating party cruises. While business remains a daily challenge on the river, Mr Inwood said he had built up a lot of

Catalina Cruises Noosa owner Beven Inwood has been working the Noosa River for 20 years this week... and loving it.

great memories and hoped to be serving the community for years to come. During that time, the couple has survived floods, the global financial crisis and a range of changes to the Noosa River business landscape. “We were one of the first operators to offer an eco tour on the Noosa River back in the 1990s, and that was well before ‘eco’ was considered popular,” Mr Inwood said. The couple has also invested large sums of money to ensure their boats are of the highest standards.

“We have two boats… the larger of the two, Catalina… is the largest passenger vessel on the Noosa River,” he said. Catalina is regularly booked out by loving couples wanting to tie the knot or by other party groups wanting to enjoy the river with entertainment and full bar. “We’ve had some extremely happy couples take up our services over the years and the letters we receive are a testament to our hard work,” he said. But running a business on the Noosa River is always challenging and Mr Inwood said the business landscape was suffering

from a lack of innovation. “There’s been a big shift away from innovative ideas and operators, who create new and exciting ideas for visitors and residents, instead a lot of copycat businesses are now squeezing the market,” he said. “The results mean it’s very hard to make a lot of money on the Noosa River these days and it’s only going to get worse as more operators arrive and they copy what they perceive as successful business models.” To find out more about Catalina Cruises phone (07) 5474 1005.

The new force in tourism ed to the host venue that best meets their needs. The primary venue will act as the single point of contact and prepare one proposal offering flexible and creative solutions by working with each venue operator to meet the brief. PCOs will enjoy all that Noosa has to offer without being restricted to just one venue or accommodation provider and will save time by having one contact without the need for multiple phone calls and time consuming venue research. Combined, the five resorts feature 708 rooms, 1500 beds, and meeting capacity for up to 830 delegates, and all are within walking distance of each other anlong with Noosa’s range of natural, lifestyle and entertainment attractions.

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DestinationQ: Mayor Noel Playford with Queensland Premier Campbell Newman, wife Lisa Newman and Sunshine Coast Destination Limited CEO Simon Ambrose at the forum launch, Noosa Main Beach. tender proposal that not only met the government’s criteria, but also exceeded its expectations. “This a major coup for the area which outbid some of Queensland’s most iconic tourism destinations and is a prime example of venue operators working together, for the

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By JONATHON HOWARD A JETTY dispute between Kevin Driscoll and the Noosa Council is no closer to being resolved and the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) has washed its hands of the matter. The dispute is over a publicly owned jetty at the corner of Williams Street and Gympie Terrace, which was purchased by Mr Driscoll and his wife in 1993. Mr Driscoll says he has an independent engineer’s report which confirms the jetty was impacted by the shifting of a council owned footpath and was subsequently washed away during the cyclone Oswald floods in January 2013. Mr Driscoll handed the independent engineer’s report in to council last week. The matter was handed to the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection when Mr Driscoll made a one-man protest on top of the site. But after removing the temporary structure, the department has now washed its hands of the matter referring all inquiries back to Noosa

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The previous jetty site in the 1990s, before it was impacted by the shifting of the footpath.

Kevin Driscoll may not be protesting on his jetty site, but the battle continues behind the scenes.

Council. In a statement to Noosa Today a spokesperson for EHP said the matter has been finalised from EHP’s perspective. “Matters regarding the footpath should be addressed to Noosa Shire Council,” the statement

read. Meanwhile, Noosa Council is preparing an application to repair the footpath adjacent to the jetty site, but will so far avoid repairs to the pylons. “This is blatant injustice of my rights to prop-

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NOOSA MP Glen Elmes is urging Noosa’s digital entrepreneurs to win fame and a $60,000 fortune from software giant Microsoft, if they enter this year’s Premier’s Awards for Open Data. The awards champion Queenslanders who find creative ways to use the masses of online information released by the State Government under its open data initiative. Mr Elmes said more than 1400 previously unreleased sets of raw data had been published for the public and businesses to utilise. “Open data makes government more accountable and presents a fantastic opportunity for digital innovators,” Mr Elmes said. Information released by the Queensland Government under its open data policy covers a vast range and includes real-time wave height records, details of the State’s capital works projects and a breakdown of compulsory third-party insurance claims. Open data, which is available to download free of charge at www. data.qld.gov.au, has already been used to create several new apps and

help businesses develop new services. Examples include an app to alert drivers when they enter a school zone, a one-stop online shop for farmers looking for land data and an improved way to plan bus and train travel. “Queensland is already creating half of all new jobs in Australia and open data will help more Queensland businesses start up and succeed,” Mr Elmes said. Categories in the Premier’s Awards include best use of open data, best commercial app and best community app. There will also be awards for the best submissions from Queensland students and public servants. The Queensland Government prize pool of $17,000 in cash will be awarded to entrants who demonstrate the most innovative and productive use of public data. In addition, Microsoft will award $60,000 to the entry which demonstrates the most start-up potential. Nominations close on 26 September. The winners will be announced in December. For more information on entering the awards, please visit www. data.qld.gov.au

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Changes will assist: Truss In part two of Noosa Today’s Q&A with Federal Wide Bay MP and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss, we discuss homeless concerns and whether the federal Coalition government is turning its back on those people living on benefits. Mr Truss’ responses are provided in full below. According to our local Salvation Army, there is a growing number of homeless and hungry families struggling to access limited services as they struggle to pay mounting debts and increasing bills. What is the government’s plan to address the rising cost of living? And how is the government supporting community groups and networks who are struggling to provide basic services to those in need? I understand that there are people who are struggling with the cost of living and the government has a number of programs in place to assist people in times of need. It is important to ensure that our social safety net is viable and the Coalition’s Budget has made some decisions to put government expenditure on a sustainable footing. The abolition of the carbon tax and the retention of carbon tax compensation arrangements are designed to assist households that are experiencing financial difficulties. The government is continuing to work with and support community service groups including State agencies, such as the Queensland Department of Housing, to deliver essential

services to people in need. New initiatives are being introduced, including the Families and Communities Program, Housing and Homelessness Program, and the Disability, Mental Health and Carers Program. The new programs are being delivered to streamline existing services and ensure that the best approaches are being used to address needs. The government is reducing duplication and regulation, implementing simpler financial and performance reporting, and providing a greater opportunity for innovation in the delivery of services to assist the sector. The government is also re-establishing a Community Business Partnership to promote a culture of philanthropic giving and volunteering in Australia. Is the government turning its back on those living on benefits? And how do you feel coastal towns and your electorate will benefit in the long term under proposed changes to Centrelink payments? The government is making Australia’s welfare system sustainable and help people who are able to work to find jobs.

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Show back to its best By JONATHON HOWARD THE Noosa Country Show has been hailed the biggest and best on record following a return to the traditional show formula at the weekend. The show committee has been praised for bringing back some of the quality and charm to one of Queensland’s oldest country shows. But it was not a smooth road by any means and Noosa Show Society vicepresident Perene Barker has revealed a secret struggle behind the scenes with the former show committee. “Our past two shows, in 2012 and 2013, did not meet the community expectations after too many unnecessary cutbacks and negative changes,” Ms Barker said. “But we threw out most of the old committee and brought back a lot of the old traditions and show elements that were loved by residents. “The result was one of the biggest and best shows we’ve ever had, including beating our previous records during the centenary show.” Ms Barker said the previous commit-

tee had started with the best intensions of saving money and creating a healthy bank account. “The problem was the cutbacks were so extensive the show suffered and the funds were not being re-invested,” Ms Barker said. “We were able to correct that this year and we re-invested everything we could to make it the best show ever.” She said thousands of residents and visitors converged on the iconic Pomona Show Grounds to watch the wide range of animal shows, rides and treats for the whole family. The current committee are also receiving praise from their sponsors with several already signed up for next year and ensuring the show’s coffers are maintained. Ms Barker said she wanted to thank the show’s sponsors, committee, committee members and show goers for their dedication and commitment to making the show a success. “We’re already planning for next year to be bigger and better again, which is a big ask but we’re ready for the challenge,” she said.

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Behind the scenes HOW does a community jury work? Council identifies an appropriate topic and the level of authority it wishes to give to the jury. An independent body (e.g., a university) would co-ordinate the project and issue 3000 invitations at random within the community, inviting participation. From positive responses, a random electronic draw is conducted with stratification applied to ensure demographic match to census profile by age bracket, gender, suburb and ratepayer status. Surrogate indicators are used to ensure spread of income and educational background. A panel of 24 citizens is then selected at random to form the community jury (some reserves are also selected). Participants are asked to commit to meet once per month for a period of no more than one year (most likely about six months).

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Mixed reaction to ‘citizens’ jury’ By JONATHON HOWARD NOOSA residents and business owners have expressed early support for Noosa Council’s proposed “citizens’ jury” announcement last week, while sceptics are putting their opinions on hold until the finer details are revealed. The idea would put the power of community decision making in the hands of a jury-style panel, which would include residents of mixed ages and genders. The panel or jury would then make the big decisions on issues such as the future use of house boats on the Noosa River and electric bus services. The idea has received praise from both Noosa residents and visitors, with several visitors eager to raise the idea with their own local councils. However, early sceptics have emerged and have questioned the move as a waste of ratepayers' time and money and concerns about the overall transparency of the panel. A final vote to enlist the services of newDemocracy Foundation to develop the panel was expected to be made by Noosa

councillors this week. Meanwhile, Cooroy resident Noel Bird said the jury proposal was floated at the Cooroy Residents Association meeting by mayor Noel Playford and “has much to commend in principle”. “However, it all depends on the yet-tobe-announced details,” Mr Bird wrote to Noosa Today. “In the early discussions which led to the formation of Noosa Independence Alliance, the issue of how to implement ongoing and effective community input to council policy and decision making was a key area of debate. “One suggestion was that a non-compulsory election should be held to select panel members, another was that they be nominated by major community groups and associations.” Mr Bird said before any such proposal came before the full council, he believed there needed to be wider consultation on the options available, which were not necessarily restricted to those methods mentioned. “I feel in any event that the word ‘jury’ is inappropriate - the panel’s degree of au-

thority needs to be adequately defined in the constitution of the council,” he said. “There is a lot of middle ground between a toothless public forum, authorised simply to discuss ideas and make suggestions, and a ‘jury’ empowered to make decisions at the same level as elected councillors. “My own preferred model would be a single panel, democratically selected without council influence, which would have the same level of authority to make proposals to council as the council staff do now. “Such a panel would operate at quite a different level to that of the former Biosphere Sector Boards, though interaction and joint consultation would seem to be essential. “I’m sure there are others who have different and possibly better ideas. Now is the time for them to be brought forward and evaluated.” HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you support the idea of a people’s panel or citizen’s jury to determine the big issues facing Noosa?

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prehensive schedule, including confidentiality items and an explanatory kit. The pre-reading is required prior to final acceptance so that participants understand what the commitment entails before the panel is finalised. The jury will obtain information and expert advice on the issue they have been assigned from two sources, the council and the community. The process is effectively complemented by traditional engagement techniques (such as surveys, on line platforms, forums, interviews and existing advisory committees). There is opportunity for other community groups, organisations or individuals to submit their view and provide input. Upon considering all the information the jury determines its position on the issue they have been assigned to resolve.

People's jury lauded By JONATHON HOWARD NOOSA Today hit the streets this week to ask residents and visitors whether they agree with the Noosa Council’s idea to form a people’s jury to make the tough decisions. “I’ve read a lot about this and I think it’s good. It’s a forum for the people to solve problems, which I agree with. I also think if (Cr) Bob Abbot has anything to do with it, then it will be a good thing,”Allan Smith, Beaudesert.

“I’d put my hand up for the jury. I think the more input into council decisions the better, as long as people are selected from a wide variety of people and not residents with vested interests,” Steve McLean, Marcus Beach. “If they are genuine and Mayor (Noel) Playford says the council is transparent, then decisions made by the jury also need to be transparent. I think it’s also important for the public and media to have full access to the process,” Beven Inwood, Noosa.

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LAST weekend’s Triathlon in Mooloolaba made me start to think of why the Sunshine Coast has become such a favorite with international and national tri-athletes. It didn’t take long to work out the answer and in particular why Noosa is the home away from home for the best in the business. Two-time Noosa tri winner and leading coach Nick Croft summed it up very quickly “Noosa has the full package, and becomes their home base”. Nick’s career has seen him win 35 events around the world, the 1986 Australian long distance title and teamed with Brad Beven, Greg Welch to claim the first ever world teams title in 1989. His company, Multi-Sports Consultants, had a bag full of competitors do the distance last Sunday. The package Nick is referring to includes training venues whether it be running the national park or Tewantin Forrest, cycling in the hinterland, swimming in Laguna Bay or Noosa aquatics. He added the Coast uni’s sports science department and the Coast airport both adding to the experience. Nick's not the only one who likes what the area has to offer, how’s this for a list of people who won’t argue - Olympic champions Germany’s Jan Frodeno, his partner Emma Snowsill, Canada’s Simon Whitfield, world champions England's Simon Lessing, Spain's Javier Gomez and Aussies

Melissa Hauschidt, Mirinda Carfrae and Leanda Cave. Olympians Greg and Laura Bennett have been seen training here for years and you can throw in Canadian Carol Montgomery. Six-time Noosa winner Craig Walton liked the place so much he nows lives here and has recently started his own Mexican restaurant at Kawana shopping centre. Fellow Walk of Fame inductee Emma Carney is another who has been smitten by what's on offer and is happy to call Noosa home. This love of Noosa and the Sunshine Coast isn’t going to fade especially for this mode of lifestyle. Everyone needs to brace for the influx of health conscious, sport and wellbeing enthusiasts, especially with the 2018 Commonwealth games on the horizon. Take it from me, turning 60, having lost 14 kilos and now back punching a bag, I am only one of millions who want to enjoy the rest of my time in a much healthier space. I remember running in 1980 alongside triathlon instigator Dave Power, who was in his 50s at the time. I was straining to keep up and unaware that the little bloke with the mo was the first Aussie gold medalist to win a Games marathon, the 1958 Cardiff feat not equalled until DeCastella’s fantastic victory in Brisbane 24 years later. With the coast’s great packages, as Nick Croft suggests on offer, the tradition will continue with a bang. Congratulations to the Noosa Dolphins for their hard-fought win over Uni, and more so to the entire club with its domination in the Junior Grand Finals. Noosa Surf Club deserves a pat on the back as well, holding up its hand to help the Peregian Club.

New Irish bar on tap By JONATHON HOWARD THE popular Noosa Reef Hotel is undergoing major renovations downstairs, but upstairs remains open for business. The seven-week renovation will see the downstairs bar, dance floor and seating areas converted into a Flanagan's Irish Bar which will serve up Guinness and Kilkenny on tap. Reef Hotel assistant manager Katie Stokell said it had nearly been a decade since the previous renovation. “We’re creating a new and fresh atmosphere for patrons,” she said. Ms Stokell said the new bar would in-

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Classes of spring colours shine THE Noosa Arts and Crafts Association has a stack of spring time arts classes for locals who want to try something new or hone a skill. Monday watercolour classes are on now. Lead by John Newman, beginners start at 9am until noon and intermediate classes are from 1-4pm. There are group activities on

offer, too, including crochet classes for all abilities on the second Wednesday of each month, from 9am to noon. For those who prefer to work with words, then the creative writing group meets fortnightly on Thursday, from this week, 9am to 12.30pm. Noosa Arts and Crafts also of-

fers workshops in a variety of mediums. Dianne Smith will lead students in the art of a contemporary approach to oil and acrylic painting. The course will run for four weeks from 11 November. Keeping it contemporary, Tri-

Stories of harmony for tales festival THE Kin Kin Yarn is a storytelling festival that mixes entertainment with stories about living and working in the Noosa biosphere. The Kin Kin Yarn will be held on 5 October at the Kin Kin Oval and is the first of what the community hopes will become an annual celebration of the importance of the environment. President of the Kin Kin Community Group and previous Noosa Council candidate Allan Bonsall said the festival is an opportunity to discuss what it means to live and work in a biosphere. “I’ve lost count of the number of times people have asked me what the biosphere means,” he said. “The Kin Kin Yarn is not a biosphere show, but we believe it is a great way to show people how easy and how important it is to live in harmony with their environment.”

Kin Kin Yarn is on 5 October at the Kin Kin Oval. It's a chance for the community to chat about living and working in a biosphere. Noosa Landcare, Noosa Integrated Catchment Association and SEQ Catchments will share their yarns at the festival alongside people who live and work in the region, local poets and artists. The festival will also feature Metta’s Laughter Clinic, brunch with A Pack of Bards, four local poets, from 9am on

the day, and lots of entertainment for the kids. There will also be wood chopping displays from champion axemen and a country market with local produce, plant sand crafts, plus visitors can enter the Soapbox Challenge with prizes for children and adults.

cia Bradford will teach students porcelain art in a six-week course starting on 13 October. For more information on the workshops and classes available, phone 5474 1211, email create@ noosaartsandcrafts.org.au or visit the website www.noosaartssandcrafts.org.au.

Noosa Meals on Wheels roster Monday 22 to Friday 26 September Monday drivers: Helen and John, Lieke, Anne and Phil, Moya and Allan, Carolyn and Sue, Sue, Tony. Kitchen: Verena, Len, Steven. Tuesday drivers: Graham, John Mc, Rob and Kevin, Faye and Jan, Tania and Friends, Jackie and Bill, Robyn. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Jo, Christine, George. Wednesday drivers: Bev and Tony, Denise, driver needed for Run C, Liz and Liz, Rhoda and Heather, Kerry, Evelyn and Maureen. Kitchen: Carol, Jill, Jerry, Elfie. Thursday drivers: Stewart, Geoff and Jane, Margaret and Mick, Sylvia and David, Ingrid and Bob, Jan and Wendy, Linda and Nabil. Kitchen: Lois, Christine, Robyn, John. Friday drivers: Bruce, Helen and Allan, Brian G, Rosalie and Graham, Dianne, Sam and Kevin. Joy. Kitchen: Sandy, John, Cliff, George, Trev. Those who are unavailable or can do an extra run are asked to phone the kitchen on 5449 7659.

TINBEERWAH ART GROUP ART SHOW Tinbeerwah Hall, corner of Sunrise Road and Noosa-Cooroy Road, Tinbeerwah. Official opening Friday 19 September at 6pm. Join members for drinks and canapes or pop in Saturday or Sunday 10am-4pm. Raffle and painting demonstrations throughout the weekend. Entry by gold coin donation. Proceeds from door entry and raffle will go to Katie Rose Cottage in memory of TAG founder Gwen Blair. Inquiries to Jan Cooke on 5473 0235.

ART SHOW Coolum Art Group is holding its popular Spring Art Show again, sponsored by Coolum Copy and Print, Gone Bonkers Coolum and Cool Art. There will be paintings by 20 artists and lots of good quality handmade crafts. There are painting demonstrations all weekend and there will be a display of recent “Plein Air” paintings. Visit the show at Coolum Civic Centre, Park Street, on 26, 27 and 28 September. Opens 9am until 5pm. Entry is free.

THURSDAY GIRLS The Thursday Girls are holding their next luncheon to raise funds for the Educational Support Programme at River Cottage, 301 Weyba Road, Noosaville, on Thursday 25 September at 12.30pm. Contact Di Kirby on 5474 1184 or email brian.dianne2@bigpond.com.au. Newcomers welcome.

VIEW CLUB The Noosaville VIEW Club luncheon will be held on Thursday 25 September, 11am for 11.30am start at the Tewantin/Noosa RSL. To join phone lunch co-coordinator Nanette McLay on 5455 6157 by the Sunday before the meeting date.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF NOOSA At Christian Fellowship of Noosa on Sunday 21 September, Pastor David Hobbins’s message title is The Faith of Abraham. For good teaching and very warm fellowship come to the CWA Hall, next to the Tewantin Post Office, at 9.30am. For more information visit www.christianfellowshipnoosa.com or give Tony a call on 5474 0620.

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FRIDAY FORUM Professor David Schoeman from the University of the Sunshine Coast is this week’s guest speaker at Friday Environment Forum sharing his research on the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems. Professor Schoeman believes that to avoid long-term problems everyone should take notice of the two-thirds of the planet that is covered by seawater. Come along to the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre at Wallace Drive, Noosaville, for a stimulating morning on 19 September when Prof Schoeman will explain more of his research findings. The forum starts at 10.30am with coffee and chat from 10am. For more information visit www.noosaparks.org.au.

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TRAVELS IN RAJASTHAN ADFAS Noosa presents, from the UK, Elizabeth Merry MA BA (Hon) who will take visitors travelling with Rudyard Kipling to Rajasthan during 1888 when he produced some insights into the history of the Land of the Kings on Saturday 20 September, 3.45pm for 4pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, 17 William Street, Tewantin. $20 for non members, bookings essential. Inquiries Carolyn Shannon 5455 4749.


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LETTERS Responsibility lecture AS A resident of Noosa I feel a local paper such as yours has a definite responsibility to be forever mindful of the life blood of this community, which is tourism, so I was a little surprised and disappointed to see your heading on the front page of the 11 September issue ‘Say no to Noosa’. The old trick of every big newspaper to display a shock headline to spark interest and controversy has no place in a paper such as yours, which should just report what’s happening in the community in a sensible, nonsensational way. I stress I have no issue with the content of the article - it is just the opinions of a certain group - it’s the emotive headline on the front page that irritates me. Visitors just scanning over the front page of the paper and seeing that headline will almost certainly see it as a negative comment about Noosa. I’m sure the local EDV boundary issue means nothing to them. And locals don’t need that sort of headline across the front page to be enticed to read what’s happening in their community, quite the contrary, it’s just an attention getting device that is an insult to sensible readers. We can read the locally based articles in the subsequent pages of the paper. Please be more mindful, especially coming into the busy tourist season, that as one of our local papers and the new kid on the block as well, surely you have a responsibility with tourism in mind to maintain a positive uplifting mood especially on your front pages to ensure that Noosa maintains the upbeat and unique reputation that it is famous for. I’m not saying you need to sugar-coat everything you report on, far from it. Perhaps just think a bit more about how visitors will view the headlines. Chris Hobart, Noosa Heads.

Heat, but no light THE EDV issue is generating heat but not much light. To be seriously considered by Minister Cristafulli any proposal for change needs to be financially sustainable and geographically sen-

To the organisers of the first Original Music Festival - such an epic concert and so well planned.

To the Noosa Dolphins for taking out this year’s grand final.

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sible, and to have majority community support. A new council’s boundary along Stumer’s Creek and the Yandina-Coolum Road to the Pacific Highway would bring the Peregian Springs rates base to the Noosa Council while including the rural based EDV areas in a more rational allotment of council responsibilities. It would also remove the oddity of having the conjoined Peregian Beach and Peregian Springs areas administered by different councils. The loss to Sunshine Coast would be relatively minor, while Noosa Council gains would be sustainable. Worth consideration? Peter Barrett, Peregian Springs.

What a party CONGRATULATIONS to the Noosa Jazz Club for a wonderful jazz party. Richard and Patsy Stevens and the rest of the committee and their wonderful army of volunteers at the Noosa Jazz Club organised the fantastic four nights of jazz at Bicentennial Hall. It was well supported by locals and visitors. There was standing room only on Saturday night. No wonder at just $35 a ticket each night we got six hours of top line artists performing non-stop jazz. As they are no longer part of the Noosa Jazz Festival, the Noosa Jazz Club has organised and funded this event for the past four years. Hopefully next year they will receive some funding from government and tourism organisations to make it an even bigger and better event. J. Cooke, Noosaville.

Be free RESPONDING to your newspaper’s recent letters and articles regarding A Bay - I absolutely agree that the State Government legislation to legalise A Bay as an official “free beach for QLD” is long overdue. All other states and territories now have legal, free beaches/areas where families have the choice to “bathe and/or sunbathe clad or unclad in designated areas”. This ensures families are safeguarded against persecution and prosecution. Time is long overdue for QLD to join the rest of Australia and overseas. Statements like “let sleeping dogs lie” are unhelpful and silly and show little or no respect for law-abiding families who are being left vulnerable. We live in a pluralistic and democratic society and QLD is failing many. Using the word “offend” is incorrect - the human body is not offensive. However, because the State Government of QLD cannot bring itself to legislate, set the boundaries and clearly designate/signpost A Bay as a legal “free beach”, our sunny state will remain a bit of a joke. Finally, the legitimate nudist family (ANF) would disassociate itself from remarks made recently by a Doonan businessman. M. Weston, Noosa.

and the state of its finances. Steve Bennett used your paper to push his personal agenda for Eumundi, Doonan, Verrierdale and Weyba Downs to remain part of the Sunshine Coast Council. This is an issue I’ve said many times is a matter for the residents and ultimately the Minister, but I will not remain quiet when your newspaper publishes nonsense such as “The Sunshine Coast Council is sustainable and stable, but Noosa Council appears like a basket case” and “we believe it is on track towards financial ruin.” Your paper is, or should be, aware that Noosa Council has - without a general rate rise - dramatically increased services, massively increased infrastructure spending, reined in costs and set us on a healthy, long-term financial course that meets all of the sustainability criteria set by the Queensland Government. So, when your paper runs such obvious nonsense without any attempt to question it, you let down your readers and our community. Noel Playford, Mayor of Noosa.

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REPORTS in the local press suggest that the newly-formed ‘Sunshine Coast Alliance’ aligns itself (presumably to protect the development aspirations of its members) with the “pro-development at any cost” philosophy consistently espoused by the Sunshine Coast Council. The writing for more intense development on the Sunshine Coast is clearly on the wall. Thus, residents in the EDV area now have a clear choice: Do you want to be part of a pro-development, Gold Coast Mk 2 Council with increased density and obtrusive development changing the character of your region forever; or Do you want to be part of a council with a low-density, sustainable development commitment who will protect your amenity? The battle-lines are now drawn. It’s time for EDV residents to take a stand. The EDV proposal to become part of the Noosa Shire has become an absolute imperative. Paul Prentice, Vice-President, EDV Residents Group Inc.

Say yes to Noosa

Total nonsense

YOUR front page story last week “Say no to Noosa” provided a soapbox for a series of plainly ridiculous lies about Noosa Council

STEVE Bennett commented on pages one and four (Noosa Today, 11 September) on behalf of the newly formed Sunshine Coast Alliance.

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To power and water price hikes. How can residents plan their family budgets when their bills continue to spike and there’s little incentive to purchase solar panels.

THIS week’s Lenscape contribution comes from Fishing Noosa editor Bill Watson. Bill took this snap from Munna Beach boat ramp at 3.45pm on Wednesday 10 September. Queensland Park and Wildlife were carrying out a controlled burn at Noosa North Shore in preparation for the summer months and extreme fire danger. “I was on my way to a meeting when I saw the sun penetrating the smoke haze, so I stopped off at Munna Beach and took a few snaps,” he said. “I’ve been photographing around Noosa for my website www.fishingnoosa.com.au for the last 10 years.” Bill uses a Nikon D90 with an 18-200mm Nikon DX VR lens. SEND US YOUR SNAPS: Have you taken a ripper photo and you would like to see it in print? Send your photos to newsdesk@noosatoday.net.au

IN REPLY to the article Truss Defends Maiden Budget (Noosa Today, 11 September). In point number one, Mr Truss says the increase had the potential to harm many small businesses. Well we could have said the same thing when Keating introduced the compulsory super in the first place. What has happened? Has Australia gone down the gurgler since then? No! We are all reaping the benefits of this now, that is what compulsory savings do. As for salary increases that employees would get instead, well from some of the comments from business owners, they will be waiting a long time. In point number two, Labor left some debt, that is true, but the world economy at the time dictated that the government had to take drastic action. We will never know what the Libs would have done and what the outcome would have been, but looking at what the Libs did with their huge windfall surplus, and giving the public tax breaks that wouldn’t even buy an individual a hamburger instead of putting the money into badly needed upgrades of our main highways, schools and hospitals. Now that would have been a good legacy! In point number three, I would like to see an independent audit on how the carbon tax actually penalised the Australian industries and how much it led to loss of jobs. The carbon tax was actually working in decreasing carbon emissions and raising revenue for the government - please explain that to poor penny-pinching Hockey. Les Lloyd, Noosaville.

Decision time

To the Sunshine Coast Council for even considering the Sekisui House proposal for 12-storey high buildings on the coastline.

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He included extreme, and totally untrue, words about the Noosa Shire Council such as “a failing council, unstable, like a basket case” and “can’t continue to offer the same level of service”, etc. His words are total nonsense and some of the worst “spin” which has been seen in recent times. The exact reverse is the case. Anyone may examine the council’s 2014'15 Budget on its website. Look at the substantial four-page capital works program as well as the comprehensive financial detail. This shows, among other positive things, a magnificent very low gearing ratio (borrowings compared with net community assets) and look at the projected net debt continuing to drop very substantially during the next five years and beyond. If the data is not fully understood by the reader, please talk to someone who does understand it. Residents will, both initially and long-term, be better off with Noosa than with their current Council. John Horn, Tewantin.

Noosa should be worried too OUR neighbours in the Noosa hinterland, the residents of Eumundi, Doonan, Verrierdale and Weyba Downs, weren’t lucky enough to be a part of the de-amalgamation from the Sunshine Coast Council, as we were. Among other things, they’re very worried about the SCC’s insatiable desire for development. So worried in fact, that they’re campaigning for a boundary change to bring themselves into Noosa Shire. But the latest shenanigans by SCC should have us residents of Noosa Shire extremely worried, too. ‘Consultants’ have been hired to see if SCC can weasel its way around its new planning laws that have only just been signed off in the new Town Plan. The reason? A really nice Japanese developer has come along who wants to build a mini Gold Coast just south of Point Arkwright, overlooking the beach in front of Clive Palmer’s dinosaurs. A massive resort complex - with some buildings 12 storeys high. Currently, the hinterland is the natural, unspoilt gateway to our beloved Noosa; the perfect buffer between us and a world that most of us came here to escape. It’s a long way from us, but don’t forget about the SCC’s massive new town of Caloundra South that’s going to be home to almost as many people as there are in the whole of Noosa Shire. How would you like it if Noosa was surrounded not by beautiful forested hills, but by a Caloundra North? Far-fetched? Let’s see what happens down on the coast. And in the meantime, if we seriously value our environment, we should support the EDV residents’ push for boundary change. Shirley Minns, Noosaville.


Noosa's Weekly Real Estate Guide

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Resort living at its best ON OFFER is a deluxe holiday suite located in the iconic Netanya resort on Noosa’s Hastings Street.

associated with owning such an impressive apartment in the heart of Noosa.

Suite 305 is twice the size of a standard apartment, offering luxury and space in a two- bedroom, two-bathroom floor plan.

Netanya is the resort of choice for many visiting celebrities, with the hotel reaching full capacity during the Noosa International Food and Wine Festival earlier this year.

An open-plan living and dining room looks out to the stunning ocean views, while a modern kitchen has everything holiday makers need to enjoy their time in the impressive suite.

Guests can enjoy access to the resort’s facilities including porter service, laundry service, heated swimming pool and spa, barbecue area and bottle shop, or simply step onto Hastings Street for Noosa’s best cafes, restaurants and bars.

Located on the edge of Noosa Main Beach, the doublelength terrace off the living zone offers the perfect chance to relax and take in the extensive views of Laguna Bay.

The famous Noosa Main Beach is on the back doorstep, with white sands, water activities and the Noosa National Park all within easy reach.

This holiday suite is ideal for the savvy investor looking to take advantage of strong income returns and tax benefits

Don’t miss this chance to invest in the ultimate Noosa holiday experience at Netanya resort.

home essentials ADDRESS: Apartment 305 ‘Netanya’71 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads AUCTION: In-room Sheraton Resort Noosa, 3 October, from 5pm VIEW: Tuesday 1pm-1.30pm DESCRIPTION: 2 bed, 2 bath AGENT: Frank Milat and Shane McCauley for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0438 528 148 or 0403 646 930 Thursday, 18 September, 2014 | NOOSA TODAY 27


Real People At Richardson & Wrench we strive to be remembered and we genuinely aim to please – it's true. In fact, we pride ourselves on being positive individuals and doing positive things. We're not afraid to uphold traditional values and we firmly stand by the claim that we're only as good as our word. We are driven, honest and straight to the point, and above all we know how to get things done.

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STYLISH LUXURY ENCLAVE

NOOSA HEADS 8 & 11 ‘THE ENCLAVE’ 94 NOOSA DRIVE

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View Wed & Friday 11 - 1 pm Sat 12-2.00pm Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Friday 3 October 5pm

Exclusively presented to the market for the first time, this limited release of two opulent residences will entice a variety of buyers. Suited to permanent living and finished to an impeccable standard, with suspended concrete and hardwood floors. ɒ Seamless indoor / outdoor living areas that flow onto terraces. ɒ Marble and caesarstone benches and state of the art kitchen appliances. ɒ Luxurious lifestyle enclave. ɒ Security and privacy in an exclusive gated estate.

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NOOSA’S ICONIC NETANYA

NOOSA HEADS 305 ‘NETANYA’ 17 HASTINGS STREET

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Position & Perfection

View Tuesday 1-1.30pm Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Friday 3 October 5.00pm

Every major town and city has its landmark building, in Noosa it’s Netanya! The “Diplomat Suite” has been designed for those looking for the very best in luxury, size and location. The views are simply stunning, and just seem to go on forever from the double length terrace. ɒ Strong income returns and tax benefits. ɒ Located on Hastings Street beachfront. ɒ Short stroll to the Noosa National Park. ɒ Twice the size of a standard apartment.

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NORTH FACING

NOOSA WATERS 59 THE PENINSULA

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Sunsets & Sunrises

View Saturday 11.00-11.30pm Price $2,200,000

When it comes to property, everyone agrees that it’s all about location, and it doesn’’t get much grander than the well regarded The Peninsula, Noosa Waters. There is absolutely no doubt that this home embraces the ideals of a classic Noosa lifestyle. ɒ Large North facing water view. ɒ Huge outdoor entertaining with built in BBQ and rangehood. ɒ Large open plan living with high ceilings. ɒ Large home office.

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CLASSIC WATERFRONT

NOOSA SOUND 11 KEY COURT

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Invest & Enjoy

View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Friday 3 October , 5.00pm

This family waterfront home is absolutely charming. For almost 20 years these owners have enjoyed the easy life – a flat walk to the beach and Hastings Street, launching their little boat right out in front, enjoying fabulous entertaining on their huge timber terrace on the waterfront. ɒ Lovely sandy beach, sunny pool, pretty garden. ɒ Fabulous holiday rental, weekender or home. ɒ Large kitchen, family room and large living area. ɒ Choice of master suites – upstairs or down.

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FABULOUS POSITION

NOOSA SOUND 30 WITTA CIRCLE

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Holidays & Position

View By Appointment Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort , Friday 3 October

Invest in Noosa’s closest street to the beach. You have lots of choices with this home – it is perfect for holiday renting, currently used for permanent renting but it will also work as a weekender or to live in permanently. ɒ It is a wonderful neighbourhood and you can walk to the beach within minutes. ɒ There’s a sparkling pool and the house is positioned to enjoy lots of that winter sunshine. ɒ A make-over would enhance the property but it is very liveable right now. ɒ Opportunities to buy in Witta Circle are rare! Call me now.

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FABULOUS POSITION

NOOSA SOUND 6 RAVENWOOD DRIVE

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Charming & Quite Unique

View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Price $1,275,000

Some places simply have more style. This modernised home, just a stone’s throw from Hastings Street and the beach, has colossal charm. Splashes of individuality reflect the touches of a family who have enjoyed this as their weekender for years. ɒ Delightfully remodelled and well appointed kitchen and bathrooms. ɒ Cathedral ceiling, lovely modern flooring, fireplace. ɒ Very spacious bedrooms. Covered, large and alluring outdoor terrace. ɒ Beautifully private behind a feature fence with loads of sunny, pretty gardens.

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LOVELY AND PRIVATE

LITTLE COVE 9 ‘LITTLE COVE COURT’ 2 PANDANUS ST Stylish & Chic The views are just superb. Your private terrace is very spacious with plenty of room for dining alfresco, catching some sun or enjoying the pool. Delightfully furnished, this apartment is across the road from Little Cove Beach and within five minutes walk to Hastings St. ɒ Fully and beautifully furnished inside and out. ɒ Built over split levels providing excellent separation of accomodation. ɒ Travertine tiles and superb wood floors throughout. ɒ Private, spacious and covered terrace with your own pool.

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ICONIC BEACHFRONT SUNSHINE BEACH 34 ARAKOON CRESCENT

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High & Mighty

View Sat & Wed 11.00-11.30am Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Friday 3 October

Step inside one of Noosa’s landmark properties. Striking design, East Hampton touches and prime positioning have created a home where the living is easy and the good life is tangible and is savoured and celebrated. Could this be the opportunity you have been waiting for? ɒ Be in awe of its unique design by Ian Mitchell and its daring use of timber. ɒ This trophy position is situated in one of the most desirable streets in Sunshine Beach. ɒ Restaurants, coffee shops and the Surf Club are a short stroll away. Leave the car at home. ɒ The private infinity pool synchronises and disappears into the blue horizon.

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PENTHOUSE

NOOSA HEADS 19 ‘THE RISE’ 37 NOOSA DRIVE

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Holidays & Bliss

View Fri- Mon - Wed 11.00 -11.30pm Sat 12-12.30pm Auction Onsite Saturday 27 September @ 10am

High ceilings and open plan living, with floor to ceiling glass doors welcoming the natural light. This is a breathtaking Penthouse with views of majestic hinterland sunsets, tranquil rivers and wide ocean expanse as far as the eye can see. ɒ Spectacular investment property seldom seen on the market. ɒ Main bedroom with panoramic views plus walk-in robe with plenty of storage. ɒ Fully furnished, ready for use with excellent rental returns. ɒ Hastings Street, Main Beach, plus all Noosa has on offer only 5 mins stroll away.

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TOWNHOUSE

NOOSAVILLE 1/19 LABURNUM CRESCENT

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Position & Perfection

View Fri & Sat12.00-12.30pm Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Friday 3 October 5pm

Situated only steps away from the water, this is a property that will be in high demand with investors and those looking to secure a quality property in a great location. Split over two levels, the main living and dining rooms flow onto the private rear terrace with views to the River. ɒ Private townhouse in small security gated enclave. ɒ Generous sized bedrooms with water views. ɒ Low maintenance gardens, large terrace and private pool. ɒ Low body corporates ideal for owner occupied or lock up and leave.

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RIVER LIFESTYLE

NOOSAVILLE 2/1 NOLA STREET

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Serenity & Style

View Fri & Sat 11-11.30am Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Friday 3 October 5pm

Just a moments’ walk to the shores of Noosa River this spacious town home is ideal for those looking to secure a quiet corner close to all that is on offer in his highly sort after area. Relax and enjoy the river lifestyle of parks, restaurants and cafes. ɒ Well maintained, superbly presented town home one of just two in this security gated block. ɒ Spacious master bedroom with elegant ensuite bathroom and large walk in robe. ɒ Large kitchen with breakfast bar, granite bench tops and new appliances. ɒ Low Body Corp fees make this property ideal for owner occupied, lock up and leave or rental.

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LIVE LIFE ON THE EDGE

NORTH MALENY 305 NORTH MALENY ROAD

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Escape & Relax

View Sunday 12.00-1.00pm Auction Forthcoming

Extraordinary quality, extensive infrastructure, linear form and a grandstand position capturing scene stealing northern views across the waters of Baroon Pocket reservoir and its forested shoreline; this amazing mountain top will quickly steal your heart. ɒ Inspirational architect design, landscaped grounds on 9.7 hectares set on 24 acres. ɒ Zinc interlocking cladding, honed concrete floors, aggregate block, bluestone fireplace. ɒ Solar hot water, 7x 25k litre rainwater tanks and only 3.5k’s to Maleny village. ɒ Brushed stainless/aluminium German Poggen Pol kitchen, scullery.

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MOUNTAINTOP ESCAPE

Actual View

BLACK MOUNTAIN 532 BLACK MOUNTAIN ROAD

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Acres & Income

View By appointment Price $2,990,000

Architect Designed Colonial style home nestled on a natural plateau amidst 96 acres of privacy and seclusion. This north facing property is blessed with panoramic views across the famed Noosa Hinterland with the main house positioned to take full advantage of this vista. ɒ Open plan living with views from all rooms. ɒ 3 Villas away from main home. ɒ Must see private botanic gardens and scenic walking tracks. ɒ Outstanding views of Mountains and Noosa Hinterland.

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DELIGHTFUL

DOONAN 21 GREENTREE PLACE

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Unique & Special

View By appointment Price $1,450,000

The canopy of mature palms either side of the entrance will transport you to the immaculate lawn and gardens beyond. This large property is your very own peace of tropical pardise with meandering streams and wooden bridges. ɒ Extra large shed that will fit up to 10 cars. ɒ Over-sized kitched with marble bench tops and walk-in pantry. ɒ Approximately 8.05 acres of pristinely manicured gardens and bush. ɒ Large master bedroom with walk-in robe, spa, ensuite with private sundeck.

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PERFECTLY POSITIONED

NOOSA HEADS 4 ‘THE RISE RESORT’ 37 NOOSA DRIVE

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Spacious & Stylish

View By appointment Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Friday 3 october

4 ‘The Rise’ is a gorgeous mid level, fully furnished one level apartment. Rarely available in todays market and much desired. Minimal stairs makes for perfect stress free surroundings. All rooms emanating natural light and accommodating every aspect of modern living. ɒ A good investment with exceptional on-site managers. ɒ Only 5 mins walk to all amenities, Hastings Street, Main Beach and National Park. ɒ Double fronted private balcony overlooking the resorts pool. ɒ Rare opportunity for prime position that will sell quickly.

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RIVERSIDE POSITION

NOOSAVILLE 7 ‘SONOMA’ 161 GYMPIE TERRACE Style & Sophistication Imagine living or holidaying just metres from Noosa River. This well-appointed townhouse in the tightly held “Sonoma” development, boasts a prime river side location in a small and exclusive security gated complex. ɒ Quality finishes throughout. ɒ Spacious living areas and private courtyard. ɒ Expansive master suite including outdoor spa. ɒ Views over pool and river glimpses.

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DESIGNER ACREAGE

TINBEERWAH 44 PATTERSON DRIVE

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Sustainability & Style

View Saturday 2-2.30pm Price $1,075,000

This is one of those homes that genuinely stand out, inspiring design and well thought out use of building materials to enhance the living experience while minimising costs at the same time. Situated on almost 2 acres and just 15 minutes to Noosa main beach. ɒ Entertainers kitchen with 30mm granite bench-tops. ɒ Western Red Cedar bi-fold doors. ɒ Master bedroom includes parents retreat and large ensuite. ɒ 4.5kw German made solar power.

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BREATHTAKING

SUNSHINE BEACH 28 ENTERPRISE STREET

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Beach & Trees

View Friday 5-5.30pm Sat & Wed 12-12.30pm Price Offers over $2.6Million

A sensational ridge top location bordering the Noosa National Park with extensive ocean breaking wave views up and down the coast are wonderful companions for this meticulously presented sea view residence. ɒ 511m2 allotment in Sunshine Beach’s dress circle location. ɒ Ducted air-conditioning, c-bus technology, vacuum-maid system. ɒ 15 metre pool with paved landscaped surrounds. ɒ Refreshment bars, poolside guest suite, beach shower and security gate.

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SUBLIME VIEWS

SUNSHINE BEACH 8 ‘COSTA NOVA’ 1 BELMORE TCE

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Sea & Sand

View Saturday 10.00-10.30am Price Offers over $1.285Million

Costa Nova apartments boast a proud history hosting holidaymaker’s right on the shoreline of Sunshine Beach for some two decades. Apartment eight has front row seats to ocean and breaking wave views with a two minute stroll to the village and Surf Club. ɒ Ocean view mid level apartment, staircase to beachfront terrace and direct elevator access. ɒ Beautifully presented with quality furnishings, stainless and stone kitchen. ɒ Twin bedrooms facing tropical rear gardens, air-conditioned, ceiling fans, full laundry. ɒ Single parking bay and lock up storeroom, pool/spa, superb location on the beachfront.

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THE PENTHOUSE

NOOSA HEADS 13 ‘ELANDRA’ 6 SERENITY CLOSE

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Elegance & Vista

View By Appointment Price $3,350,000

‘Elandra’ enjoys the most wonderful advantage of the perfect northern aspect and the penthouse has extensive, beautiful views across the river to the river mouth and all the way up Forty Mile Beach and the sparkling sea. This is the way life is meant to be lived. ɒ Take the lift right to your front door, the views from the moment you enter are breathtaking. ɒ The kitchen has everything you’d expect, European appliances, stone tops and butler’s pantry. ɒ The master suite eclipses six star living, ample wardrobe space and beautiful bathroom. ɒ The flooring is travertine, there are stunning quality bathrooms, a study, plus 3 large terraces.

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FABULOUSLY FRESH

NOOSA HEADS APT 316 ‘NOOSA BLUE’

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View By appointment Price $320,000

Positioned on the mid level of the newly renovated ‘Noosa Blue Resort’. Morning sun filtering through the apartment with gentle breezes. Price and positioning is inviting. Book your inspection with Kate today! ɒ Fully renovated investment apartment with income returns. ɒ The living areas and spacious well equipped kitchen offer superb entertainment options. ɒ Hastings Street, restaurants, cafes, boutiques and pristine beaches only 5 mins stroll. ɒ Resort renovated externally with well equipped gymnasium, spa & lagoon style pool.

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LITTLE COVE HIDEAWAY

NOOSA HEADS 3 ‘TENALGA’ 21 ALLAMBI RISE

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Close & Convenient

View By Appointment Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Fri 3 October 5pm

Soft sunlight filters through tall trees and lush tropical flora that is Little Cove. ‘Tenalga’ feels a million miles from anywhere but sits so close to Noosa main beach and National Park. Apartment 3 sits on the headland of First Point. ɒ Large north facing terrace. ɒ Tastefully furnished with polished timber floors. ɒ So close to Main beach and national park. ɒ Small block with low body corporate fees..

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Q& A

Property Management by Karen Seskis

Hi Karen, I want to sell my investment property but my tenant refuses to let us hold open for inspections....can they stop us? Trevor VIC

Yes Trevor, the Residential Tenancy Act states that open inspections and on-site Auctions can only be held with the tenant’s permission. This scenario can be an issue for sellers but it can usually be overcome with qualified buyers being shown the property by private inspection. This can be carried out but only if the tenant has been issued with the following notices: FORM 10... Notice of Lessor’s Intention to Sell Premises. FORM 9 Entry Notice... giving the tenant a minimum notice of 24 hours. Karen can you help?...we have just moved into a property and now the agent has told us the owner is in financial difficulty and wants to sell the property... we have only been here a month!! Sue, Sunrise Beach. Sorry to hear this Sue it is sad that the owner has to sell, but you do have an option here... the fact you have been at the property for less than two months and you were not advised when you signed the fixed term lease means that you have the option of terminating the lease giving the owner two weeks’ notice (Form 13). Perhaps speaking with the managing agent or owner and negotiating a rent reduction may be an option, as it is expensive to move and the owner may find it hard to rent the property while it is on the market so it could be a win win for you both? If you have any property management questions that you would like to clarify please feel free to contact me on karen@ripeproperty.com.au

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Priceless lifestyle: Noosa missed out on the top hot-spot but a bumper tourism season is predicted for the coming months. Picture: DARRYN SMITH

It’s heating back up TERRY Ryder, founder of Hotspotting.com.au has released the annual Top 10 Brisbane and Queensland Hotspots report for 2014-’15. MR Ryder, who has over 30 years’ experience in the industry, compiles the annual report to help identify future growth areas around Australia, as well as name the locations he believes will be future hotspots, outperforming the property market. According to the report, the Sunshine Coast market, which includes the Noosa region, has been hampered by a struggling tourism economy, over-supply of housing and poor housing affordability in recent years. But now, the report predicts the region will return to a much healthier state with data showing growth for the first time in six years thanks to a stronger tourism industry, a more balanced market, a price decline and a rise in popularity for apartment living. The report also said “serious infrastructure” was key to improving the local market. “Nothing supports property price growth like major new infrastructure, which generates jobs, economic activity and improved amenities for residents,” the report reads. The $2 billion Sunshine Coast University Hospital and $37 million engineering learning hub at the University of the Sunshine Coast are listed as major contributors. According to the report, the rental market continues to tighten, which is proving advantageous for investors but concerning for tenants.

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Hotspotting.com.au founder and report author, Terry Ryder. The latest report from RP Data reveals rental costs for Sunshine Coast homes have risen 2.3 per cent in the year to June 2014, to average $450 a week. Unit rental prices have risen 2.9 per cent to an average $360 per week throughout the region. The report found Noosa and Noosaville are performing well with strong growth in house sales and prices. In the year to June 2014, the report found 166 homes had sold in Noosa and 227 in Noosaville, with the median house price for Noosa at $685,000 and $590,000 for Noosaville, up to 56 per

cent more than the median house price in Maroochydore. Meanwhile, the price of units has risen for most suburbs; Maroochydore reported an increase of seven per cent over the year to reach a median price of $368,000, while Noosa recorded an increase of six per cent to reach a median price of $465,000. Despite the apparent growth of the Noosa region, the report labels the southern precinct of the Sunshine Coast, Kawana south to Caloundra, as the ideal region for investors, suggesting the region offers the best affordability.


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THE Noose real estate market was a whole different world in the late 1980s when Base Realtors sales agent Petrea Pradella first entered the industry. “I didn’t have a computer. We did not have mobiles, instead we used a radio to talk to the office,” she said. “And I remember one day I was walking across Hastings Street with other agents and we realised we were the largest group in the street.”

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“It was then Brendan Foley said ‘one day people will come to Noosa to watch the rich people play,’ and he was right.” Petrea said she knew when she was 15 years old she would one day be a real estate agent. “I was always into house values,” she said. “But, I grew up in a home where real estate agents were tarred with the same brush as used car sales men and so on. So, for a time I was embarrassed about being an agent. But I got over that

quickly as I gained more experience and confidence. Now, I absolutely love my job and am proud of it.”As one of the first women in the Noosa real estate industry, Petrea said she sometimes experienced the invisible barrier of sexism in the late 1980s and 1990s.

come back to work because of my age and because I was female. It makes you stronger anyway.”

“I didn’t notice it so much when I was a young woman. It was easier to slot in. But as time went by I would leave the industry to care for my family and, when I came back, I was very conspicuous,” she said.

“It is so important to have women in the industry as well as young women in the office. It’s important to know who you are and stay true to that. It was a big thing for me to overcome, but it’s important to remain humble and keep moving forward and upwards,” she said.

“I was a woman and I was older. It felt harder to

But, not one to be held back, Petrea said her age also afforded her the confidence and ability to charge back into the industry.

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Seachange home on cliff MELBOURNE-BASED design company, Modscape, has created a five-storey concept home that clings to the side of a cliff like a barnacle. Named the Cliff House, the concept was designed as a theoretical response to clients who have approached the company to design home options for extreme parcels of coastal land in Australia. Modscape said the design was inspired by the way barnacles clung to the hull of a ship and was visualised as a natural extension of the cliff, creating a connection with the ocean.

Modscape, well-known for their modular designs and prefabrication technologies, said to make the design plausible a series of stacked modules were anchored into the cliff face using engineered steel pins. The home seems upside down, with the carport and entry to the home on the top floor. A lift connects the occupants to the lower living area, where furnishings are kept to a minimum to make the most of the ocean views. In a seaside town where an ocean view is a must in any luxury home, this design certainly wins out.

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Century 21 spreads its reach Century 21 Australasia owner and chairman Charles Tarbey said the new offices would expand the reach and presence of Century 21. “The continued growth of our network is testament to the strength of the brand, the team behind it and our market-leading technologies,” he said. “Growth in itself is not the

overarching objective for Century 21; having the right franchisors join our network is.” Locally, Century 21 Conolly Hay Group principals Mike Hay and David Conolly said they were staunch supporters of the Century 21 brand and received referrals regularly due to the outstanding reputation. They said the national and international growth was reflected on the Sunshine Coast, with a new office scheduled to open in Palmwoods, which would help service the Noosa and Sunshine Coast hinterland clients. Mr Tarbey said the company

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OPEN HOMES Castaways Beach 18 Castaways Cove, 528 David Low Way

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer

Sat 10-10.30am

Doonan 61 Youngs Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Sat 10-10.45am

244 Duke Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Sat 11-11.45am

181 Valley Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald & David Berns

Sat 11am -12pm

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr

Sat 11-11.30am

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

Sun 12-1.00pm

Little Cove Apt 9 ‘Little Cove Ct’ 2 Pandanus St

Maleny 305 North Maleny Rd

Noosa Heads 38 Angler St,

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Fri 4-4.30pm

Apt 305 ‘Netanya’, 71 Hastings Street Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Frank Milat and Shane McCauley 11 Key Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa -Jennifer Carr

14 Mainsails Square

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

6 Ravenwood Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr

Tue 1-1.30pm Sat & Wed 12-12.30pm

Fri 5-5.30pm, Mon & Wed 12-12.30pm Sat 11-11.30am

Apt 4 ‘Rise Apartments’ 37 Noosa Drive Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Fri 11-11.30am, Sat 12-12.30pm

Apt 19 ‘Rise Apartments’ 37 Noosa Drive Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Fri 11-11.30am, Sat 12-12.30pm Mon & Wed 11-11.30am

Apt 114 ‘Noosa Blue’ 16 Noosa Drive Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat & Mon 2-2.30pm

Apt 115 ‘Noosa Blue’ 16 Noosa Drive Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Mon 10-10.30am

28 Enterprise Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren

Fri 5-5.30pm, Sat & Wed 12-12.30pm

7 Kiamba Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren

Sat 11-11.30am, Wed 2-2.30pm

8 Kiamba Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr

Sat 11-11.30am

Apt 8 ‘Costa Nova’ 1 Belmore Tce

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren

Sat 10-10.30am

Apt 16 ‘Sunseeker Lodge’ 2 Pilchers Gap

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren

Fri 12-12.30pm

Apt 21 ‘Sunseeker Lodge’ 2 Pilchers Gap Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren

Fri 1-1.30pm

4 Ross Crescent

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jill Goode

Sat 12 - 12.30pm

69 Seaview Terrace

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jill Goode

Sat 1 - 2pm

Parkshores’ 5/2 Park Crescent

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21 Dolphin Bay Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly & Jason Wedge

Sat 11-11.30am

3/2 Webb Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 11-11.30am

“The Penthouse” 5/53 Elanda Street Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 12-12.45pm

1/9 Nebula Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay

Sat 10-10.30am

1/25 Duke Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay

Sat 11-11.30am

13 Duke Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay

Sat 12-12.30pm

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer

Sat 12-12.30pm

Tewantin 18 Outlook Drive

Tinbeerwah 76 Patterson Drive

Base Realtors - Ron Davey

44 Patterson Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

90 Patterson Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jason Wedge

Sat & Sun 2-2.30pm

2/47 ‘Picture Point Terraces’, Picture Point Crescent Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jill Goode

Thur, Wed 12-1pm

Noosa Sound 7 Dolphin Cres

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr

Sat 1-1.30pm

59 The Peninsula

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley and Frank Milat

Sat 11-11.30am

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Luxury Villa 8 RACV, 94 Noosa Drive Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley and Frank Milat Fri 11am - 1pm Sat 12 noon - 2pm, Wed 11am - 1pm 11/2 Banksia Avenue

Sat 1-2pm

Apt 19 ”Rise Apartments” 37 Noosa Heads Drive, Noosa Heads Richardson & Wrench Noosa

Fri, October 3 - Sheraton Noosa From 5 pm

Apt 13 ‘Bella Casa’ 40 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

From 5 pm

30 Witta Circle, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

Fri & Sat 1-1.30pm

From 5 pm

Apt 206 ‘French Quarter’ 1 Halse Lane, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

33 Waterside Court

Base Realtors - Ron Davey

Fri & Sat 11am - 12noon

7 ‘Sonoma’ 161 Gympie Terrace

Richardson & Wrench Noosa- Hamish Bolderston & Shane McCauley

1/19 Laburnum Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

Fri & Sat 12-12.30pm

From 5 pm

11 Key Court, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

2/1 Nola Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

Fri & Sat 11-11.30am

From 5 pm

Apt 305 Diplomat Ste ’Netanya’ 71 Hastings St, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

Apt 46 ‘Munna Beach’ 291 Gympie Terrace

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer

Fri 11-11.30am

From 5 pm

7 ‘Sonoma’ 161 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

Apt 9 ‘Ofshore’ 287 Gympie Tce

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer

Fri 12-12.30pm

From 5 pm

Apt 4 ”Rise Apartments” 37 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

19 Attenuatta Place

Rose Callaghan Realty - Rosemary Callaghan

Sat 11-11.30am

From 5 pm

Apt 8 ‘The Enclave’ 94 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

From 5 pm

Apt 11 ‘The Enclave’ 94 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

From 5 pm

Apt 3 ‘Tenalga’ 21 Allambi Rise, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

From 5 pm

1/19 Laburnum Crescent, Noosaville

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

From 5 pm

2 ‘A La Vie’ 1 Nola Street, Noosaville

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

From 5 pm

34 Arakoon Crescent, Sunshine Beach

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

Sunrise Beach 1/29 Ventura St, Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox Apt 2 ‘Court Side’ 19 Advance Place Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Melanie Primmer

Sat & Wed 10-10.30am Sat 11-11.30am

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Organisers live blown away today NOOSA’S LIFESTYLE GUIDE

By JOLENE OGLE

Get those dancing shoes ready for another instalment of Step Up: All In screening now at bcc Noosa Cinemas.

Step up to a world of drama and excitement By JONATHON HOWARD ALL your favourite dancers from the previous Step Up films are back on the big screen for Step Up: All In and this is your chance to win a double pass to BCC Noosa Cinemas. Sean and his crew, the MOB from the previous film, are in Los Angeles trying to make a living off of dancing but every audition they go to they are turned down. The MOB decides to leave Los Angeles and return to Miami thinking there is nothing left for them. Sean together with the help of Moose form a crew consisting of all the previous Step Up characters to win a dance battle in Las Vegas, called the Vortex, for a chance of a three-year dancing contract. Later in the film it is also revealed that Andie's past relationship with Chase has broken up and also Sean and Emily's. It will also focus how Andie and Sean fall in to each other’s arms, even though the pressure of winning the competition and the rivalry of Sean’s former Dance Crew the MOB arise through Sean’s mind. The Step Up films started in 2006 and has grown from strength to strength with Step Up: All In the fifth instalment to the movie series. For your chance to win a double pass to see Step Up: All In email your full name and mobile number to competitions@noosatoday.net.au

MORE than 40,000 people packed the Weyba Road AFL grounds on Saturday for Noosa’s first major music festival. The inaugural Originals Music Festival was a sold-out event that saw local and national talent share the stage for the one-day festival, all in the name of fund-raising for the East Coast Originals. The family-friendly vibe of the Peregian Originals was amplified at the festival with children of all ages dancing alongside teens, adults and grandparents, with no major incidents reported by the police. The family-friendly festival catered for every age group, with a children’s stage showcasing young performers and ample space to bring along a rug and relax in the sunshine while enjoying the live music. Event organiser Marcus Plukhahn said he couldn’t be happier with the outcome of the festival. “It was hard work to put it on and it took two days to clean up, but it’s been worth it,” he said. “I have received nothing but great feedback from locals and people who came from as far as Cairns to enjoy the good tunes and awesome atmosphere.” Highlights of the festival included Kingswood’s rendition of Fleetwood Mac’s Go Your Own Way, which got the crowd singing, and Sticky Fingers’ Australia Street created a wave of people jumping with their arms in the air. Ash Grunwald’s closing set blew everyone away, while no-one was safe from OKA’s signature beats, which saw a surge in energetic dancing. OKA lead singer Stu Boga Fergie also took the opportunity to rally the crowd against the controversial Yaroomba high-rise development, calling locals to “stand-up” against the development. Marcus said he would love to plan another festival for 2015 but said he needed the support of the community. “We would love to do this all again. We can now better fund the free monthly Originals concerts because of everyone’s support for this festival,” he said. “But we need to let the council know how great this was for us as a community.” Marcus is urging locals to provide feedback, good or bad, to the council in the form of an email.

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Electric atmosphere at Originals THE fun, funky vibe of the monthly Peregian and Cooroy Originals concerts was amplified at the inaugural Originals Music Festival. More than 40,000 people attended the festival, held at the Weyba Road AFL grounds on Saturday, to watch local and national talent tear up the stage.

Lauren Kate, Marsi Carruthers, Isabel Oliver and Chelsea Ridley of Noosaville.

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Isaac Smith of Gayndah with Adam Horwitz and Erin Reddan of Maroochydore.

Teila Packman of Soula packed a punch in her performance at the Originals Music Festival.

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Bianca Adams, Tara Saville and Olivia Summerfield of Mooloolaba. Phillippa Stacey with Gerry and Genavieve Stacey of Noosa.

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On time for Woodstock era LATE for Woodstock is bringing the iconic tunes of the Woodstock era to the Villa Noosa Hotel, tomorrow night, (Friday) from 9pm. Inspired artists from the iconic Woodstock era were bursting with unbridled passion and creativity and left a trail of sonic musical gems in their wake that continue to re-

ceive airplay nearly 50 years on. Sharing a lifelong passion for this iconic era and inspired by the music, culture and artists from the era of its namesake, Late for Woodstock was born in 1998 and has kept the era alive with its impressive stage shows. After 16 years together,

Late for Woodstock has amassed an extensive play-list including classic hits from the era and album track favourites from Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, The Doors and much more. There is free entry to see Late for Woodstock at the Villa Noosa tomorrow night (19 September) at 9pm.

Classics in the chamber THE Noosa Music Society presents an evening of engaging, varied and versatile music when the Artico Ensemble performs at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Centre on 27 September from 7.30pm. Artico Ensemble is a chamber music quartet

made up of Shelli Hulcombe, soprano, Rianne Wilschut on clarinet, Paul Kopetz on bass clarinet and Brieley Cutting on piano. Established in 2000, the ensemble performs a diverse repertoire of music ranging from traditional chamber music pieces to

well-known classics by the likes of Mozart, Schubert and Bruch, plus lesserknown gems. Tickets are available now at $38 per person. Visit www.noosamusic. org or drop into The J, Noosa Junction, to purchase a ticket. 1154452-KM38-14

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LIVETODAY Cute place card at the Bali Pearl.

Phil with former Noosans Jennine, left, and Steve, right, Montell, Pererenan resident Sue Cummings, second from left.

The princess called JERO Asri Kerthyasa, the Princess of Ubud, invited me to come and give a talk about my new book, Bali Heaven and Hell last Saturday morning over “high breakfast”. Held at the book club that convenes at her Biku Tea House in Petitenget, I was delighted to accept. But my friend Richard Flax, Bali’s Mr Fixit for the past 30 years, warned: “They throw cupcakes at you there if they don’t like you. Better pop around here for a few drinks the night before and I’ll wise you up.” So began a wonderful weekend in Bali. Not a wave was ridden, but much was achieved, including, for the first time since we arrived, a spot of relaxation, starting with sunset drinks at

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as a buyer and valuer at Sotheby’s and was now making a name for himself in Bali organising medivacs for serious surf and motorbike accident victims, of which there were many. From that time on, when we arrived in Bali, we would rent a place nearby and I would run or cycle down jungle paths and across cow paddocks to Rich and Judy’s humble compound, just behind the Blue Ocean cafe and bar, where clothes were optional, grab my precious Fitzy and go surfing. That went on for nearly a decade, until the board died of dings and we drifted into different circles in the ‘90s and beyond. These days the area straddling Legian and Seminyak known as Double Six is one of Bali’s more hideous cases of gross over-development, but the Flaxes, alongside their immediate neighbour, Dr Lawrence Blair (whose Ring of Fire books and BBC television series have turned millions onto the mysteries of the Spice Islands), live in a beautiful oasis of tranquility, where we enjoyed some fine Sicilian reds before scarpering down the road to Hotel Bali Pearl for a very special dinner. Since discovering Jeremy Blanchet’s sensational garden French restaurant within his parents’ funky boutique guest house, I’ve written about the ambience and quality of food and service in many publications, perhaps even here, I haven’t got my files with me. It doesn’t matter. Pearl gets even better with every visit. We were seven for a dinner in honour of the birthday of old mate John Sheerin, an esteemed Aussie actor whose voice (Qantas, State Bank, you name it) is even better known than his craggy old head. Sheerin had not only agreed to put a voice-over on our Bali minidocumentary, but to “mule” another box of books up for me, so the least I owed him was a Pearl dinner. Two days later, Sheerin can’t stop raving about the beef carpaccio, the magret du canard and the smell of that fragrant garden. Saturday morning we jumped in friend Bliss’s Suzuki Splash and motored into town for the Biku bash. I’d been forewarned that there was a lot of interest in the function, but I wasn’t quite prepared for a crowd that spilled over from the allotted tables and took over the whole restaurant. Biku is another of my favourite eating holes in Bali, and Asri and book club convenor Gill Gunn had done a fantastic job of spreading the word. Since this was the first time I’d presented

Addressing the Biku crowd. my book about Westerners in Bali, and it was in front of a packed house that included many of the most eminent expat women on the island, I may have started a little nervously, but I could soon tell that these were stories that people wanted to hear. It helped that old Noosa mates Jennine and Steve Montell were there to keep me grounded. I signed books for an hour after the event and the book shop in the front of Biku sold out, as have most other book and gift stores around town, which is a promising start. One of the first to come and chat at the signing table was Majell Hind, the new Australian Consul-General for Bali, fresh from Kabul and enjoying the change of pace, who will be hosting a reception for Australian writers at the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, where my book will be officially launched in a couple of weeks. And now, as this weekend draws to a close, I’ve come from another wonderful dinner, this time with Mark Keatinge and wife Ketut, at their traditional warung in Sanur. Mark, who builds Balinese homes for the rich and famous (including Richard Branson) around the world, arrived in Bali 41 years ago skippering a leaky boat with a dubious provenance, alongside deckhand Michael White, who changed his name to Made Wijaya and became a landscape designer and social diarist of note. Neither of the above like the name of my book, but at least no-one has thrown a cupcake, yet.


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Spring brings its splash SPRING brings school holidays and Noosa Today has the top events covered with a guide to what activities are on offer to keep the little ones entertained. School holidays for public schools run from 20 September to 6 October. Noosa Aquatic Centre SPLASH into spring at the Noosa Aquatic Centre with the return of the giant inflatable fun park. Children of all ages are welcome to get along for some bouncy holiday fun with the inflatables running every day of the school holidays, including weekends, from noon to 3pm, weather permitting. For more information phone 5448 0288. Noosa Leisure Centre THERE’S fun for all ages at the Noosa Leisure Centre. The Jump Bunch Holiday Fun Class for children aged from one to five will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the holidays. Classes for one to three-year-olds are from 8.30am to 9.30am and classes for four to five-years-olds are from 10.30am. Classes are popular so bookings are essen-

Market school holiday juggling workshops to learn the basics. Juggling extraordinaire and coach Josh Bennet from Juggling Giants will teach children of all ages and skills levels, to make their own juggling balls and learn to juggle. Grown-ups are welcome, too. THOSE who prefer to watch the magic happen shouldn’t miss the incredible Nickleby and his trusty side-kick rabbit, Fluffy Bum. They will present their high-energy magic shows at 10am, 11am and noon on the days of the markets. FOR creative kids, there are the Spin Art classes hosted by artist Zoe Stevens. Don’t miss the chance to create beautiful art work in this fun and exciting paining technique for kids of all ages. DUDE, Flame and Phoenix, the dress-up ponies, will also be at the Eumundi Markets for fun, fairy themed rides. The ponies are dressed-up in costume and kids are welcome to dress up too, for some added fun. There will also be face painting, Segway rides, a jumping castle and child minding.

tial. Phone 5329 6550. NOOSA Yoga will be running extra children’s yoga classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm throughout the school holidays. Phone 0402 341 273 to book. FOR the active children there are basketball clinics for 12-17-year-olds during the second week of the holidays. Contact the Noosa District Basketball Association on 5447 1999 for more details. GROUP fitness classes will still run throughout the holidays with the creche open for all morning classes. For more details of classes and times visit www.noosa.qld.gov. au/nlc. The J, Noosa Junction THE popular Jumpin’ at The J is back for one day on Wednesday 24 September. Let your little ones loose for a one-hour jumping sessions for only $10 at either 9am, 10am, 11am. Parents and supervisors are free to come along and the cafe will be open until noon. Tewantin Noosa RSL KIDS who love love the characters on Sesame Street will love Larrikin

The Noosa Aquatic Centre is offering fun for everyone when the inflatable fun park returns these school holidays. Picture: DARRYN SMITH bers and $10 per child for non-members. Tickets are available from reception or phone 5447 1766 to book.

Puppets. Troggg (with three Gs), Frizzby and their furry friends are coming to Noosa for a special school holiday performance at Tewantin Noosa RSL on Thursday 25 September. The show starts at noon and tickets are only $5 per child for mem-

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Thursday 18 September 6.30pm: Cafe Le Monde: Gian, Alan Kelly, Tom Braby and The Master. 7pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: The Vibe. Friday 19 September 8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Disco Mania. 8pm: Cafe Le Monde: DJ Nixd. 9pm: Noosa Reef Hotel: Paris Lane. 9pm: Villa Noosa: Late For Woodstock. Saturday 20 September 8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Jag-ged Soul. 8.30pm: Cafe Le Monde: DJ Nato and The Master. 9pm: Noosa Reef Hotel: DJ Sinj. Sunday 21 September 2pm: Noosa Reef Hotel: DJ Mimi Macpherson. 3pm: Sunshine Beach Surf Club: The Vibe. 3.15pm: Cafe Le Monde: CC The Cat. 4pm: Zachary’s Peregian Beach: Alan Kelly. 4pm: Villa Noosa: Live soloist for Sunday Sesh. Monday 22 September 7.30pm: Noosa Surf Club: Spotlight Karaoke. Tuesday 23 September 7.30pm: Noosa Surf Club: Spotlight Karaoke. Wednesday 24 September 11am: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Morning Melodies with Terry Scott. 7.30pm: Noosa Heads Surf Club: Get Your Groove On. 9pm: Villa Noosa: WTF Hospitality night.

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Coast gets cooking SINCE his early days as a naked chef creating delicious meals in a rustic country kitchen, Jamie Oliver has worked his way into the hearts and kitchens of many Australians. Now, Jamie’s Ministry of Food is making its way to the Sunshine Coast, stopping at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) to offer cooking classes for students and community members. Jamie’s Ministry of Food is an innovative, community-based cooking program built on Jamie’s beliefs about cooking with fresh ingredients and the associated impact on healthy living.

The classes will be delivered by a team of food trainers and will focus on hands-on, basic cooking. The first round of classes will begin on 25 September and run through until November, with two five-week cooking courses available. The mobile kitchen will be set up at USC where participants will attend one 90-minute cooking class per week. The first course has already sold out, but the second round opens on 25 September. USC’s vice-chancellor Professor Greg Hill said the university was delighted to be housing

the Jamie’s Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen for the next three months. “This high-profile project will bring many benefits to Sunshine Coast residents and provide invaluable learning experiences for our nutrition students who will work as volunteers to assist with the facilitation of the cooking classes,” he said. The mobile kitchen is part of a 12-month program across Queensland and has already visited the Queensland University of Technology.

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Centre celebrates 20 years of care and contributions THE Noosa RSPCA Care Centre is celebrating its 20th year of rescuing, rehoming and helping animals in the local community. A celebratory lunch will be held on 8 October to mark 20 years since the centre first began operating out of a house with a simple working area. Now, the Noosa care centre is one of the most successful regional RSCPA centres in Queensland boasting quality facilities.

The lunch will be held at the RACV Noosa Resort and diners will enjoy a two-course meal and birthday cake for just $45, while a video presentation will highlight the progress and development of the centre over the past 20 years. Everyone is welcome to attend the lunch. Tickets are still available for the lunch. Phone Carol on 5442 4934 to book your table.

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Elisabeth Fekonia will present the benefits of fermented foods at the nest Slow Food Noosa buffet breakfast on 25 September.

Ripe and refreshing AWARD-WINNING permaculture teacher Elisabeth Fekonia will talk the benefits of fermented food at the Slow Food Noosa monthly breakfast buffet on 25 September. Born and raised in Amsterdam, Elisabeth now lives in idyllic countryside at Black Mountain, west of Cooroy, where she lives a self-sufficient lifestyle with the help of cows, goats, pigs, chickens, bees, worm farms and impressive fruit and vegetable gardens. More than 10 years ago Elisabeth decided to teach others the benefit of a sustainable lifestyle, as well as how to make cheese, sourdough bread and other goodies.

Elisabeth will inform and inspire at the Slow Food Noosa breakfast buffet where she will showcase fermented foods and the value of these in a daily diet. There will be samples of try and information on how to make these traditional foods. The breakfast will be held at the Outrigger Resort and Spa, 33a Viewland Drive, Noosa Heads, on 25 September, from 7.45am. Breakfast is $24 for members of Slow Food Noosa and $29 for non-members. To book, phone Erika on 5473 5758.

Facebook followers’ essential top 10 FOR many of us, coffee is the elixir of life – the fire in the engine – the only way to start the day. So, we asked our Facebook likers where they like to get their hot cup of liquid gold in Noosa and here are the top 10 responses: 1. Topping the list is The Bullitt, Mary Street, Noosaville – The retro, bullet-like, converted caravan appears to be a favourite for those who like their coffee, but we think the super friendly staff and funky furnishings help with its popularity. 2. Costa Noosa Espresso, Duke Street, Sunshine Beach – You can almost taste the passion in this coffee, made from 100 per cent A-grade, Arabica, high-altitude beans. Feel the love. 3. Shades Cafe and Wine Bar, Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Junction – Just two guys and a chef, pumping out great coffee and excellent service. 4. Wonderland Noosa Espresso Bar, Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads – The ultimate in the

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NOOSADINING

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Time for pork on the fork WITH spring in full swing, Belmondos Organic Market head chef Dmitri Simons shares his recipe for slow roasted cider and pomegranate pork belly with kale slaw and spiced apples. This dish is perfect as a modern twist on the Sunday roast. Allow about four hours to make this dish and adjust the ingredients to serve the number of guests. Poached Pork Ingredients: 500g pork belly 1 cup apple cider 1 cup pomegranate juice

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Skin care at its best SPRING has sprung and Sharon Cassidy from Riverside Beauty shares some of the essential products for your skin this season.

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Spotlight on salon LOCAL hair salon, Surrender Dorothy, is on a high having been nominated for a swag of awards at the annual Sunshine Coast Business Awards. The list of nominations include Employee of the Year for senior stylist, Karina Inversen, the Service Industry Award for the entire team and Outstanding Business Person of the Year for salon art director, Louise Starr. Louise said the team lodged their submissions, and attributed their success to great service and up-to-date training, which is greatly appreciated by clients. “We are a very qualified team of hairdressers having team training every week to keep our skill

level high. The salon is known for service, winning the Best Customer Service Award for Most Outstanding Hair Salon,” she said. Since establishing on Gympie Terrace in 2012, Surrender Dorothy has grown to a team of six that offers an extensive range of services. The team is required to attend Kevin Murphy session salon courses in Brisbane to up-skill and stay abreast with the latest fashion trends. Alya is the in-salon Kevin Murphy session stylist and along with qualified make-up artist, El, offer everything you need to look your best.

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WEIGHT loss is not just about willpower, healthy eating and exercise, according to local naturopath Yolanda Falivene. Yolanda said she often sees people who are inadvertently eating a combination of foods, often healthy foods, which slow down their metabolism by upsetting the delicate hormone balance of their body. “Symptoms of an unbalanced diet can include midriff fat, low energy, bloating, cravings, mood swings, hot flushes, difficulty sleeping and poor concentration,” she said. Yolanda, who has a special interest in helping people

with hormone imbalances and weight issues, said hormonal balance can be restored when the correct food is consumed. “Your metabolism improves, cravings disappear, energy lifts and fat is burned,” she said. “Another benefit is that only fat, not muscle, is lost so that your weight won’t rebound when you finish. What’s more, your digestion improves, memory sharpens and your skin looks younger.” Other conditions such as an underactive thyroid, menopause, Syndrome X or insulin resistance and diabetes, which

can all be attributed to hormonal imbalances, can also contribute to the building up of fat stores in the body and are influenced by the type of foods people eat, Yolanda said. “Liver dysfunction impairs fat and carbohydrate metabolism and food intolerances can cause bloating or fluid retention,” she said. “With regular monitoring, I will give you the support and motivation you may need to stay on track - you can succeed in your goals to lose weight and keep it off.”


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Enjoy the buzz at The Junction be packed into one street, with over 300 stores and businesses plus the BCC Noosa Cinemas. At the end of Sunshine Beach Road, The J houses even more events, activities and theatre productions. Home of the best children’s entertainment for the school holidays with the Jumpin’ at the J funland, The J also offers council-funded entertain-

ment as well as international comedy stars, theatre and is home to the Noosa campus of the University of the Sunshine Coast. If you haven’t been to The Junction for a while, maybe it’s time to take a casual stroll down the beautiful street to enjoy public art, specialty stores and local cafes.

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WITH a revamped streetscape and a plethora of community events, The Junction is fast becoming the entertainment hub of Noosa Shire. Located on the main esplanade, Sunshine Beach Road, The Junction is more than just a street when it comes to life with pantomimes for the children, food and wine festivals for the adults and great family fun all year round, all in a beautiful streetscape setting. Completed in November 2012, the Sunshine Coast Council’s streetscape program turned the street into a cultural and artistic environment with public art works throughout. The new clock, located outside the cinemas, is fast becoming the talk of the town with its “steam punk” theme and growling monster who pops out on the hour. Designed by artist Russell Anderson, in conjunction with primary school students, the clock is a shiny new addition to the leafy street. New light-up banksia pods, designed by Lucas Salton, are also artistic additions that feature on four pedestrian crossings down the street. The new-look Junction was formally opened with an Oscar-style street party complete with red carpet and festive celebrations. It really is amazing how much can

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Plaza is the place to be

NOOSA Junction Plaza has been opened since 1987, and is conveniently located at the corner of Sunshine Beach Road and Noosa Drive, only a 10 to 15 minute walk from the famous Hasting Street. Customers love the comfort provided, plus three-hour free undercover parking, lift and ramp access. Target Country, Prince’s SUPA IGA and Terry White Chemist together with over 15 specialties stores are awaiting for your visit. So, next time you are in The Junction drop in and visit the Noosa Junction Plaza.

Good things meet at the Centre NOOSA Fair Shopping Centre is an open-air centre with all you need for your holiday essentials or everyday living. Home to Coles and several national retailers including The Reject Shop, Brumbys, and BWS, Noosa

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JUST Keep Swimming offers more than 11 years’ experience with specialist advice in everything pool, beach and aqua. Combining fitness with fashion, Just Keep Swimming is the exclusive stockist for local label Capriosca Swimwear with its wide range of women’s swimwear up to size 26. For the more mature lady, Just Keep Swimming offers an impressive range of Red Point and Onades swimwear, which focuses on enhancing the mature figure without compromising style or comfort. Customers will be able to also find all they need in unisex, wet area footwear and reef shoes, inflatable toys, men’s swimwear including Speedo, and a large selection of swim caps for the whole family. Right: Just Keep Swimming offers everything needed for time in the pool, spa or ocean.

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Lawyers rooted in community FIRST established in 1974, Cartwright Lawyers has been a longstanding part of the Noosa Community. After a number of successful mergers and continued growth, the firm moved to their current location at Bottlebrush Avenue, in 1992. The firm continues to grow with the most recent merger in 2013 when Bone Lawyers of Cooroy joined the ever-expanding team of law specialists. The firm takes pride in combining professionalism and diligence with the personal attention necessary to ensure all their clients’ needs are met. Today, two partners, six solicitors, six conveyancers and more than 15 support staff make up the Cartwright Lawyers team.

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THE J is a council-funded community building hosting a variety of local, national and international concerts, theatre and so much more. What’s on at The J? Manhattan Short, 27 September, from 7.30pm (15+ recommended). Calling all movie lovers. The 17th annual Manhattan Short film festival brings together over 100,000 movie buffs in over 250 cities across six continents during the week-long festival. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for concession

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Pirates jolly Rogers THE Under-13C Noosa Blue played Kawana White in the grand final at Stanley Rivers in what was a hard fought match, with the Pirates never giving up. It was a strong first half with Chase McChesney scoring two tries, and at half time Kawana were in front 18-10. In the second half, Kawana proved to be too good, bringing the final score to 36-20. Toby Burton and Noah Clist crossed the line with two brilliant tries. Noosa never gave up, going toe-to-toe throughout the game. Player of the match went to Mitchell Madin whose tackling was relentless - the best he’s ever played. Manager Sandy Rogers said she was proud of the boys. “You boys can hold your heads high, making it to the grand final in an undefeated season, only losing two games in the finals,” she said “It’s been a fantastic season and you all have improved your game since the start of the season… looking forward to seeing you play next season. “Looking forward to seeing you all next year!”

Score line not the whole story By BRUCE BLAKEMORE TABLE TENNIS

The Under-13 Pirates ran out the season with a loss, but can still hold their heads high. Picture: TRACI HOZIER

Fishing treat sensational By JACK MANGROVE

Pirates building strong relationship THE sun may have just set on the 2014 season but the Noosa Pirates is already looking forward to the 2015 season. The announcement of a renewed $3000 sponsorship from the Tewantin Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank certainly helps with motivation. The announcement was made at the Pirates’ presentation night last Saturday and club president Nick Webster said the sponsorship will help with planning for the coming season. “It makes our planning so much easier and we continue to see this sponsorship as a great fit for the Pirates and for Bendigo Bank,” he said. Nick said the club has enjoyed a great relationship with Bendigo Bank over the years, which has helped the club improve facilities such as the clubhouse patio.

Women… and hear them roar Zoe Farrington with a 60cm jewie caught and released on the troll. ing well, with both snapper and sweetlip getting caught in good numbers. Soft plastics really come into their own in this shallow water, and almost nothing beats a 5” Zman JerkshadZ in the Nuked Chicken colour! Out further, the outer edge of Sunshine and out towards Chardons reef, the bigger reef fish have started to come out to play. Snapper, pearlies, big sweetlip, coral trout and maori cod are just some of the tasty critters that have been inhabiting these areas. When fishing this deeper water, octo-jigs 1154255-EG38-14

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are well worth a shot, with their seductive action often tempting the bigger fish from the school to come over and have a look. Pelagics wise, just outside the Noosa Bar has been holding some great tuna which even smaller vessels have been having fun chasing. Mixed in with these tuna are nice-sized school mackerel (or schoolies) which also make for great chewing. On behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures.

WOMEN’S SOCCER AFTER a very successful season, the Noosa Lions women’s team have added to their Minor Premiers title by winning the grand final on Friday night against a very competitive Cooroora team. Scores were locked at 1-1 at half time after Noosa striker Ursula Hughson netted a good strike late in the half. Cooroora replied quickly with an excellent shot from outside the area. Hughson found the back of the net again for Noosa early in the second half then was brought down in the box and slotted the penalty away easily. Both sides brought a great defense to the game with both goal keepers making scoring difficult. The final score 3-1. Noosa have been the team to beat all year after going undefeated for the entire season bar the first game. Along with the league champion trophy Hughson was awarded the league’s highest goal scorer trophy with a massive 51 goals for the season.

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From left; Branch manager Wayne Hoens with player Ashley Black and club president Nick Webster.

THE fishing over the past week has been nothing short of sensational, with both the Noosa River and offshore scene doing well. Starting at the mouth of the river, school jewfish have been a good option for those wanting to get up early and have a fish. Soft plastics are by far the best way to chase these elusive fish, and small offerings like Zman StreakZ in the 3.75” size work an absolute treat. Further upriver, the Woods Bays are both holding some nice tailor and trevally action, with surface poppers proving extremely effective. Further still, flathead are in good numbers around the Tewantin Ski Runs, and trolling deep diving lures like the 90mm Maria Jerkbaits will give you a great chance of tangling with a lizard or two. The offshore scene is set to fire in the coming weeks, with both reefies and pelagics starting to come on the chew. Close in, jew shoal, halls and the inner edge of Sunshine reef are really fish-

Spring Four-Person Challenge Round 4: Piranhas (A. Munro, M. Clarke, S. Campbell, J. Mikkelson) 10 d Mantis (B. Brown, O. Estraviz, L. Gore, W. Byrne) 5. The score line defies the close battle here with eight rubbers going to five sets. The Mantis unfortunately is languishing on the bottom and will watch the finals from the sidelines. Gators (R. Gore, J. Murphy, B. Muller, R. Yao) 9 d Barracudas (R. Wheller, J. Brown, J. Campbell, S. Lidden) 6. Finally the top team were beaten via a comprehensive white wash in the doubles. The individual front-runners Jordan and John eyed each other off in a vital showdown with Jordan victorious and now narrowly sits alone on top with one week to go in the qualifying rounds. Marlins (S. Ciercan, S. Gardner, P. Clive, R. Byrne) 8 d Raptors (K. McDonald, C. Barry, C. Galea, M. Duncan) 7. Another surprise win by virtue of supremacy in the doubles, completing a week highlighted by upsets leaving us questioning who will win this season? Competition night is Wednesday from 7pm with practice session on Monday evenings from 7.15 pm. Social groups meet three afternoons a week. All sessions are held at the Bicentennial centre Sunshine Beach. Please call 5474 5526 for more further information.

COOLUM TENNIS ONCE again, Patron’s Day was a perfect day of excellent tennis at Coolum. Patron’s Day is an early celebration of Laurie Bruhl’s birthday and this year Laurie turns 91 but he still plays one or two sets most Tuesdays and Thursdays. The club had 24 players trying to accumulate enough points to win the Laurie Bruhl trophy. Games were played for five periods of 25 minutes with short breaks in between and scores recorded. The winners this year were Henry Plint and Cherie Lau. Unfortunately, this year, there were no juniors entered. Laurie also donates two fruit trays to raffle and they were won by Annette Adsett and Leon Nguyen. Not only players, but other visitors wished Laurie well. Both Adam Spence and Andrew Ash came, as well as Brad Mulrooney, Lloyd and Jim Cole.

Join us for a truly wonderful lunch celebrating 20 years of the Noosa RSPCA Animal Care Centre.

Patron Laurie Bruhl (far right), presents Cherie Lau and Henry Plint with their trophies as the highest points scorers on Patron’s Day.

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If you wish to hire a court during the holidays, please ring Andrew on 0421 391 505 as the courts can get busy. You can also ring if you wish to enrol your child or yourself in a holiday program. The club welcome players of all ages at Coolum Tennis functions and visitors are welcome to join the social tennis on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7.30am, Sunday from 8am and Wednesday evenings from 7pm.

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Tigers go down fighting THE premiership just wasn’t meant to be for the Noosa Tigers going down to the undefeated Mayne on the weekend. It was an impressive fight from the Tigers who roared into action only to lose their momentum in the third quarter. Despite the narrow loss, the team put in their full effort throughout the season and certainly have a lot to be proud of.

Benji Maher with Fletch and Peter Dempsey.

The 2014 Noosa Tigers AFL team put in a stellar effort all season.

Pictures: DARRYN SMITH

Colin Young and Mark Riley.

Noosa Tigers player Ryley Buntain.

Noosa Tigers player Tom McKittrick.

Noosa Tigers player Dan Pertot in action.

Adam Mulheron and Noosa Today columnist Julian 'Pittsy' Pitts.

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NOOSA TIGERS RESULTS GRAND FINAL MAYNE 108 D NOOSA 75 GRAND FINAL GOAL KICKERS J. Gellie 3, N. Winter 2, B. Duke 2, T. Keehan 1, S. Davis 1, S. Dwyer 1

Congratulations to Vice Captain David ’Woosha’ Welch - Winner of the 2014 club Best & Fairest and Noosa Today/Airlie Beach Hotel player of the year award. Photo: Darryn Smith

FINAL GOAL KICKING TALLY J. Gellie 68, B. Duke 46, J. Reichman 18, N. Winter 17, A. Corrigan 16, S. Davis 16, S. Rogers 16

GRAND FINAL BEST PLAYERS T. McKittrick, G. Wallace, J. Gellie, D. Dempsey, D. Pertot, R. Buntain

Tigers gallant but fall short in final Tiger

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Noosa Today/Airlie Beach Hotel Player Of The Year

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In an enthralling AFL north grand final at the very impressive Moreton Bay sports ground last Saturday, the Fiona Winter/PJ Burns Noosa Tigers were over ran in the final quarter to go down by 33 points. The Noosa side led by five points at the final change having their supporters excited about the possibility of creating the biggest upset of the year on the biggest stage. However, it wasn’t to be as the fresher looking Premiers and champions simply just over ran the Tigers who had given everything. In fact missed opportunities in front of goal probably cost the Tigers a more substantial lead at both the main break and at three

quarter time. Their hardness at the footy and tackling was just outstanding over the first three quarters. As was some of the defensive efforts of Riley Buntain, whose spoiling, marking and attacking and rebounding were a treat to watch throughout the first three quarters. He was ably supported by vicecaptain and newly crowned 2014 best and fairest and Noosa Today/ Airlie Beach Hotel award winner David ‘Woosha’ Welch, who’s high-marking under pressure stopped many a Mayne onslaught. Once again Garry Wallace proved why he loves the big games, gathering plenty of the footy on the last line of defence while Jack Hendrie was also solid across half back. Captain Peter Trompf had an eye catching duel with a much taller opponent however, Trompfs attack on the footy and relentless pressure is exactly what the Tiger faithful have come to expect.

Shane ‘Dogga’ Davis was superb in the opening quarter and kept flashing in with gun like cameo the entire afternoon. Tommy McKittrick did a wonderful job on Mayne’s coach and key ball winner for three quarters. Champion rover, Cubby Isles shook off a rusty start to gather plenty of the pill and keep running till the finish. Up forward it was Coach James Gellie who was simply outstanding using his footy smarts and strength to take some brilliant contested marks and put the Tigers in with a massive chance to cause an upset. Brett Duke and Nath Winter were busy and created havoc at certain times of the afternoon also, especially in the first three quarters. Unfortunately for Noosa, the final quarter was all Maynes. Their on-ballers started to run more and get their hands on the

footy, (number 48 -who was he?) was dominating everything across centre half forward and their gun full forward Faulkner and medal winner really started to showcase his class booting four for the quarter. Hats off to Mayne as premiers and champions is an amazing feat in any competition and something our young Tigers can strive toward in the future. Speaking of youngsters, well done to teenagers Jai Fitzpatrick and Jesse Malthouse who acquitted themselves beautifully in their first senior grand final last weekend. I’m sure there is more to come boys. My best for the day were in order Welch, Gellie, Wallace, Trompf, Davis, McKittrick and Buntain and a massive congrats to Senior coach James Gellie and his support staff for the terrific job they have done in season 2014. Well done boys, you have been a pleasure to watch and support. Cheers, Pittsy

Noosa Tigers coach James Gellie celebrates a goal in the grand final against Mayne. Photo: Darryn Smith

Noosa Tigers player Dylan Dempsey in the grand final against Mayne.

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Tight tussle in French, Clarke overall winners junior touch ditch encounters By ANITA ANDERSON KEEPING IN TOUCH BRIGHT sunshine and mosquitoes were in plentiful supply as Noosa Junior Touch took to the fields again this week. Average Joe’s and GSLC (boys) had a tight tussle with Average Joe’s ahead by a couple of touchdowns on the bell. Tristan, Rueben and Scott played strongly. Sunshine Rebels proved too strong for GSLC (girls). Putting in huge efforts during the game were India, Tyla and Tahli. Inferno accounted for NDSHS 8s with Mikaela, Denyta and Eden playing well. In the matchup between STCC Pansies and NDSHS 8s (mixed), the Pansies came away with the win. Jack, John and Kate produced first-rate games. The final U14/16 game of the day saw NDSHS 9s take on SBSHS. With the score line deadlocked at the siren, the points will be shared this week. Sharlene, JerryLee and Bronte led the way for their respective teams. In the U12 division Devils came out on top in a close encounter with the Banana Split girls. Ariel, Hannah, Lily and Abbi had outstanding games. Purple Storm never stopped trying against the Saints with Tenay, Leo, Levi and Jaycey putting in mighty efforts. In another drawn result That Cool Team and GSLC put on a great display of touch footy. C-Jai, Samantha and Emma gave stellar performances.

A change of name to one of our U10 teams to the Mexican Amigos saw them back on the winners list this week over the Purple Panthers. Although the Purple Panther girls made a mid game comeback, the boys ran in a couple of late tries to seal the win. Maddie, Dan and Summer played well. Screaming Iguanas had a hard fought win over GSLC (boys) with just one touchdown being the difference in the final score. Ethan, Josh, Riley and Cohen had strong games. In a high scoring match, Blazers finished on top over the Pink Storm with Nico, Bailey, Parker and Evie showing great skill. Recently Noosa Touch had 11 players represent Sunshine Coast at the Junior State Championships held at the Gold Coast. Congratulations to Caitlin Wark, Luke Robinson, Ali Bakhach, Amelia Jayaraj, Danielle Sealey, Giverny Robinson, Taj Bakhach, Lucy White, Lily Canavan, Jaidyn Jayaraj and Jack Herriman for your outstanding performances at such a high level of our game. Jaidyn and Jack playing for the U12 boys made it all the way through to the grand final, well done boys. Lucy White playing in the U12 girls had a marvellous carnival and has been selected in the Queensland U12 Merit team, a magnificent achievement. Until the next touchdown...

Lucy White has been selected in the U12 Girls Queensland Merit Team.

SPONSORS Day this month was kindly supported by Belvedere News in Cooroy. Ben French and John Clarke were overall winners with Bevan Mahoney and Doug Allisone as runners-up. Tuesday Jackpot Pairs afternoon was successful yet again with a good roll up of players. Terence Charles and Peter Desbrow took home the prize money. The Business Bowls challenge saw 14 teams enthusiastically compete against each other on Wednesday night. Bandido’s @The Hub, Bonnells, CSR, Jacobson’s Enterprise, Pages and Thunderbirds all had a win. Treble Clefs and Mutineers drew their game. In the High Rollers challenge on Thursday night, JELS, Eumundi Boys, 101’s, BAM, Kybong Kids, TAG Team and Cormorants were winners. The final championships rounds will be played over the next couple of weekends, completing the year of fun and challenge. - JULIE AINSCOUGh POmONA Neilson’s sponsored triples day was a great success once again and won by O. Mackellar, V. O’Connor and M. Hobbins with runner-up R. Roebuck, S. Foale and D. Mallett. Twilight bowls saw J. Blackwell and P. Gray-Spence take home the big money with runner-up R. Schutt and B. Andrews.

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The men’s pennant team had a surprise win against Rainbow Beach who were lying top of the log, and had in fact, already won the Div 1. pennant. Pomona won two rinks for a final score of 68-47. - hIddEN JACk NOOSA hEAdS It was a busy final week of men's pennant competition for Noosa Heads bowlers. On Saturday the Div.1 side had a satisfying win over old rivals Tewantin, but went down to Kawana on Sunday afternoon. Div. 3 played a weather make-up match against Caloundra on Sunday but the competition leaders proved too strong, scoring on two of the three rinks. Div.6 played Pelican Waters twice on the weekend but lost both home and away encounters. Brian Ford and Andrew McCall took the Tuesday pairs prize over Geoff Lewis and Ric McDonald. LAdIES Pairs on Wednesday saw a win to Carol

Studley and Julie Boyer, with the next highest margin posted by Sophie Gale and Phyl Bolton. Friday Open Jackpot pairs again attracted a big field with the winners prize going to Steve Bowie and Mel Hobbins. Terry O’Neill and Niven Gugich were runners-up. Saturday triples winners were Margaret King, Sophie Gale and David Nimmo. More players are being sought for the annual Laguna Ladies All-Star fours, to be played on Thursday 2 October. Bowlers should have won a club championship at some time. This event is quite famous for the great array of exotic desserts provided, and consumed, by the bowlers who come from all over the coast. - ThE ChALkER

TEWANTIN NOOSA Congratulations to our Div. 2 Ladies who took on Pelican Waters in the pennant final. Pelican Waters were also minor premiers of Div 2. The final score was Tewantin Noosa 57 d Pelican Waters 36. Congratulations to other Ladies divisions with all doing well in the competition as well. Tuesday, 9 September: Noosa Discount Drug Store Nominated Triples. Winners: Jenny Lonie, Marlene

Record numbers with 174 at stableford TEWANTIN NOOSA GOLF CLUB A STABLEFORD was played on the GA Course on Tuesday, 9 September, with a total of 174 entrants. Scratch Rating (M): 72.0. A grade winners: 1, Greg Collins, score 45, daily handicap 4; 2, Michael Nassereddin, 43, 10; 3, Rory Caylor, 40, 11. B grade winners: 1, John Purdue, 43, 17; 2, John Hillis, 40, 13; 3, Paul Neate, 39 (countback), 16. C grade winners: 1, Michael Meltzer, 43 (c/b), 23; 2, Phil Griffiths, 43, 20; 3, Grant Evans, 42 (c/b), 21. Down the line (winning one ball): Terry Dale, 42, 24; Mark Buckley, 41, 23; Jim Barrass, 41, 25; Greg Moore, 40, 21; Alan Powell, 40, 23; John Morrall, 40, 22; Peter Gilligan, 39, 20; Greg Peeler, 39, 29; Marcus Edwards, 39, 20; Paul Shaw, 39, 20; Peter Turnbull, 39, 19; Gus Torney, 39, 8. Nearest the Pin (winning four balls): A

grade, 5th Chuck Dahl, 7th Michael Napier, 10th Leigh Hancock, 12th Brett Le Moy. B grade: Greg Wilson, Anthony Jedynak, Keith Howard, Geoff Cohen. C grade: Peter Wright, Barry De Lacy, William Howard, Peter Crooks. Sweepstakes: 1, Greg Collins, 2, John Purdue, 3, Michael Meltzer. Final Round Progressive saw 233 entrants play Stableford on the GA Course on Saturday, 13 September. Scratch Rating (M): 72.0. A grade winners: Wayne Raison, daily handicap 8, score 39; Rory Caylor, 11, 39; B grade: Dean McEwan, 13, 42; Adam Dehnen, 13, 40 (c/b); C grade: Rex Bernouli, 31, 43; Bob Rossetti, 25, 41. Down the Line: Gerry Kane 40; Doug McGuffog 39; Peter Wright 39; Michael Gardner 39; Bob McConnell 39; Jamie Bower 39; Joe Franz 39; Doug Carroll 39; Brian Jackson 38; Dallas Furner 39; Paul

Sanderson 38; Mark Tickle 38; Dave Tebbutt 38; Peter Crooks 38; Wim Janssen 38; John Wex 37; John Mill 37; Harry Roberts 37; Jeff Page 37; Kenneth Rogers 37; Ron McKenzie 37; Gary Colenso 37. Nearest the Pin (winning four balls) - A grade: 5th Dave Potter, 7th Alastair Kerrison, 10th David Anderson, 12th Harry Roberts. B grade: Grant Brooks, John Brodie, Lyndon Bruggy, Adam Dehnen. C grade: Doug McGuffog, Brendon Strid, Bernie Phillips, Martin Ashworth. Pros Approach - A grade, 11th (winning six balls) Shaun Dunn. B grade, (winning nine balls) John Mill. C grade, (winning 15 balls) Michael Meltzer. Birdie Box B grade (winning nine balls): John Mill. Noosa Medifirst, 18th (winning two balls): David Jones.

THE annual John Piercy Memorial Golf Day tees off tomorrow, in aid of Smile For a Child. Six local clubs have come together to help organise the charity day; Sunshine Beach Surf Club, Noosa Heads Surf Club, Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club, Tewantin Noosa Golf Club, Cooroy RSL and Te-

wantin Noosa RSL - and expect to raise more than $30,000 on the day. Funds raised will be used to support local charities such as the Starlight Foundation, Sunshine Butterflies and Sunny Kids. Smile For a Child has raised over $240,000 since the first golf day eight years ago.

Six local clubs have come together for the fund-raising day: From left, Sunshine Beach Surf Club GM, Tim Johnson, Tewantin Noosa RSL GM, Phil Stephenson, Tewantin Noosa Golf Club GM, Allan Harris, Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club manager, Ashley Little and Noosa Heads Surf Club GM, Anton Mogg.

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NOOSA PAR 3 GOLF: Stroke and round two Club Championship was played on Saturday, 13 September with 71 starters. Sponsor - Maurie and Pat Bloor. A Nett 1, David Whitehead 54 (c/b); 2, Bob Forrest 54. B Nett 1, Keith Blackmore 52 (c/b); 2, Gail Price 52. A Gross, Bob Forrest 64; B Gross Leon Turner 66 (c/b). Nearest the Pin: 1st Ladies (balls) Lyn Hancock. (Winning six packs) 3rd Dean Jeffrey, 5th Leon Turner, 23rd David Croucher, 25th Johno Gray. Drawn for Par (winning six balls): 9th Hans Van Heck NO. Ball Run Down: Jean Beasley 53, Darren Simmonds 53, Tony Ho 53. Members Draw (six pack): Neil Webb YES.

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Trembath and Mary Ross. Runners-up: Joan Pyers, Malley Jane and Marg Dunstan. Wednesday, 10 September: Noosa Discount Drug Store Men’s Bowls: Winners: Ken Johannesen and Daryl Birt (2 wins +17). Runners up: Larry Wilkinson and Bill Jones (1 win +9). Triples winners: Rick McDonald, Snow Jocelyn and Jim McDonald. Jackpot $270 was won by Chappel and Simmonds Teams. Friday, 12 September: Laguna Estate Open Triples: Winners: Rhonda McKenzie, Frank Kelly and Alby Campbell. Runnersup; Pat Whyte, Nat McAully and John Dawson. The Margin Jackpot was not won so carries over. mENS PENNANTS Div 1. Noosa Heads 61 d Tewantin Noosa 54. Div 3.1 Tewantin Noosa 2-72 d Mooloolaba 1-55. Div 5. Tewantin Noosa 1-63 d Coolum Beach 1-54 (1 rink drawn). Div 6. Tewantin Noosa 2-44 d Caloundra 0-33. There was only two results available. Div. 3.1 Pacific Paradise 1-72 d Tewantin 1-58 with one rink drawn 22 all. Div 6. Tewantin 1-42 d Headland 1-27. Div 1. also were playing Sunday, 14 September vs Caloundra. Results will be published in next week’s report. - hEATh COSTELLO

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Dolphins' Matt George attempts to evade the tackle of Mathew Macaulay.

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The golden kicking style of Dave Harrold in full flight. Photos courtesy of Graham Bluett

Dolphins' Josh Harvey reaches in the lineout.

Dolphins pip University By JONATHON HOWARD IT MAY have taken three years and a lot of pain and heartache, but the Noosa Dolphins have smashed through to claim a narrow win over University at Sunshine Coast Stadium on Saturday 13 September. The Dolphins held on throughout the close match and managed a 10-9 triumph to secure the SGQ Cup Premiership for only the second time in seven years. The Dolphins A-grade side has been considered a coastal powerhouse having won the competition 15 times in the club’s history. It was University up 6-0 early on after University winger Daniel Nethery converted a crucial field goal. Despite an early fumble by Noosa centre Dave Harrold, who missed a

penalty attempt, he regained composure and had reduced the margin to three before half time. The intensity built after University’s Daniel Gibson dropped a high ball from Noosa and winger Nathaniel Forrest who was open for the try line but was pulled up for a knock on. Nethery returned with a successful penalty kick to put University in a 9-3 half-time lead. The pressure was mounting for Noosa, who crossed after half-time but was pulled back by the ref for a forward pass. Minutes later Dolphins’ Keith Strajner crossed the line and a successful conversion gave Noosa a 10-9 lead. The remainder of the game was a battle for the Dolphins to hold on, before the final siren sounded and Noosa emerged victors.

In reserve grade, Noosa Maroon defeated Noosa White 15-13. Noosa Maroon finished the regular season as minor premier, with 10 wins and two losses. The two sides had met in a major semi-final a fortnight earlier with Maroon winning that one 14-8. Noosa Councillor Joe Jurisevic watched all the action from the sideline and said the Dolphins performed well across the board. “All up, the Dolphins contested seven of the eight grand finals being played and won five,” Cr Jurisevic said. “Quite a feat for any club. The senior club was also awarded the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union Club Championship with senior teams finishing first in 1st grade and 1st and 2nd in reserve grade.”

Dolphins' Stu Nolan breaks from the pack.

No deaths between flags Between the

flags RON LANE

THIS Saturday 20 September at 7am patrol season for our surf lifesaving clubs will once again get underway. Our three local clubs Peregian, Sunshine Beach and Noosa Heads will strive to uphold their proud record of no lives lost between the flags while lifesavers on patrol. For our club mates at Peregian, last season definitely had its ups and downs. Peregian has, at the moment, only seven patrols on roster so because of their shortage of members Noosa will this season work in conjunction by bringing Peregian in as part of their patrolling system. During winter, meetings have been held between the two clubs. Also Redcliffe and Brisbane clubs have offered their services as backups. Apart from their normal patrols, Noosa will also have on call their long-service members. This ensures that all requirements for the patrols during different seasons will be covered. Also Noosa will do any upgrading of patrol equipment that is deemed necessary. On the administration side, Peregian will have three directors working with

Noosa; one each for the senior club the Nippers and lifesaving. Regarding this, Noosa Club captain Joe Cirillo said, “This is good for lifesaving. It makes people aware that as lifesavers we all wear the Red and Yellow uniform and therefore we will always work together. From a more personal perspective by patrolling Peregian, our young members will be on a learning curve. They will be patrolling and learning on an open beach and this is the best experience they can possibly get. Also, we want to ensure that the Nipper Club keeps going. This is a great example of how our two clubs can work together.” These concepts will be subject to formal approval by Noosa members at a meeting to be held this Sunday. With regard to the Peregian Supporter Club which is the business arm of the club, it will be subject to a detailed investigation by the two clubs. Last Saturday was the second session of the Noosa Seahorse Nippers. Once again, it was a great success with 43 children in attendance and 60 carers to ensure all went well. One of the major contributions towards the success was the outstanding support given by the Noosa Shire Council. Being able to use the car park next to the surf club was great. Allied to this was the fact

that the general public, on driving into the car park were very co-operative when the attendants explained the reason for the part closure. Several parents thanked the Seahorse officials and the parking attendants for the help they received. Kelly Enever a lady who arrived with two small children, Briley and Emerson, plus a Smart Pup named Sally, said, “It makes it so much easier with this arrangement in particular for families like us. Also for families with children in wheelchairs, it is just fantastic.” The thankless job of parking attendants which was carried out by Noosa Life Savers Peter Williams, John Little and Robbie Carrett was well performed. This job starts at 5am and goes through to11am. Many of the parents went out of their way to acknowledge these three men. “I hope the people appreciate what the council does by donating the car park. If it was not for this, some families would have to walk a long way. Also some have driven from out of town to get their children here,” Little said. The involvement of the Enever family and the presence of Sally has made a lot of people more aware of the life these children lead and the problems in everyday life. So to our council and support groups many thanks.

Above: Kelly Enever with her children, Briley and Emerson plus Smart Pup, Sally. Right: The life saving season kicks off at 7am this Saturday.

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