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Lions feast on sheep brains By JONATHON HOWARD THE Brisbane Lions have wrapped up a fourday training camp in Noosa which has helped strengthen the Lions’ training regime, develop teamwork and meet with local fans. The challenges for the Lions included a beach bash obstacle course, pushing a deliberately bogged truck through soft sand and eating a variety of strange items including sheep brains. Fans and beachgoers crowded around the Lions, who were also joined by the Noosa Tigers, to meet their favourite players and snap a few photos. The Lions also helped Jetts Noosa 12-week Weight Loss Journey participants through the challenging obstacle course. Noosa Today photographer Darryn Smith captured all the action, which you can check out on page 55 of this week’s edition.

The Noosa Tigers, Brisbane Lions and Jetts Noosa 12-Week Weight Loss Participants took part in a group shot outside the Noosa Surf Life Saving Club. Pictures: DARRYN SMITH

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Christmas cash NOOSA Council is holding its breath for a big announcement from Local Government Minister David Crisafulli over the final de-amalgamation costs. Noosa Council claims it is still owed $21 million from Sunshine Coast Council in unclaimed deamalgamation costs, meanwhile Sunshine Coast Council claims that figure should be closer to $600,000. Minister Crisafulli’s senior media adviser Andrew Longmire said the minister hoped to make a comment

soon, but he could not specify any futher details. A decision in favour of Noosa would certainly hand the shire an early Christmas present and assist with infrastructure expenditure, which has stalled and is progressing slowly. There has also been speculation that the $21 million could assist with de-amalgamation costs, however Mayor Noel Playford has put the cost of de-amalgamation at $2.6 million. Meanwhile, Noosa councillors were this week busy with the final agenda items for 2014, which in-

cludes six infrastructure and services committee agenda items and 11 planning and organisation agenda items on Tuesday, 9 December. The key infrastructure and services items included a final report into the Council Cabs and Flexilink Servies review and approving the new waste management contract towards improved chemical dosing monitoring. Councillors have been discussing whether to continue or drop the current Council Cab service, which offers elderly and people with mobility issues affordable means of transport through the use of subsidised taxis.

The current recommendation before council is to discontinue the Boreen Point and Tewantin Flexilink and Council Cabs Services as of 31 January 2015 and enter into a schedule of rates contract with ComLink to provide a new transport service commencing 1 February 2015 for one year. The recommendation also outlined the need to approve a budget of $80,000 for a one-year trial of the new transport service with a service review after six months and to adopt the name “Noosa Council Transport Assist” for the new transport service. The newly proposed service

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Centre sells for $25m By JONATHON HOWARD THE Noosa Village Shopping Centre on the corner of Gibson Road and Mary Street has sold for $25.1 million this week. The centre was previously owned by Australian winemaker Wolfgang (Wolf) Blass who secured the sale through Walsh & Company on behalf of Australian Property Opportunity Funds. Blass had owned the Woolworthsanchored centre since 1996 and had been seeking a buyer for the property for several years. The fully-leased shopping centre, which covers 4400 square metres, was acquired on a yield of eight per cent per annum. The Noosa Village Shopping Centre transaction was held by Chesterton International’s Glenn Conridge. Chairman of Fund’s investment committee Stuart Nisbet, told Property Observer that the well positioned shopping centre attracted both locals and tourists. “Noosa is well positioned to benefit from the ongoing growth in the southeast Queensland region and will continue to strengthen its position as a premium destination for retirees and tourists,” Mr Nisbet said. The centre is anchored by Woolworths, which recently upgraded its selfserve registers, and the centre also offers an additional 21 specialty stores and 260 car spaces. Major tenants include BWS, The Reject Shop, Amcal Chemist, Australia

Post, Flight Centre, Optus and the Bank of Queensland. Noosa Village Shopping Centre is fully occupied by national retailers accounting for 72 per cent of total income. Director of Investments for Fort Street Real Estate Capital David Rogers said the centre will hold exceptional long-term results. “Noosa Village Shopping Centre provides good long-term income growth potential, given its strong trading performance and low occupancy costs, and provides an attractive yield to investors at a time when interest rates are at all-time lows,” Mr Roger said. The acquisition will be funded by the Fund’s debt facility with the Fund’s gearing moving to 40 per cent conservatively at the lower end of its 40 per cent to 50 per cent target.

Smooth operators: Ebony Beauty therapist Tori Neate, left, receptionist Brigette Schultz and owner Kim Susskind set the new unofficial Brazilian record on Monday.

Rough taken with the smooth EBONY Beauty salon at Quamby Place has smashed the previous record for the number of Brazilians carried out in a single day. A total of 55 ladies and two blokes queued up for the record attempt on Monday, 8 December, from dawn until dusk. Ebony Beauty owner Kim Susskind said she was overwhelmed by the response despite falling short of her original target. “We had hoped to do 60, but with the rain and storms on Monday we had a few late cancellations and made it to 55,” she said. “It was still such a great day

and the half price offer went down a treat with our clients.” She said the day started with a live radio interview at 7am before the first client at 8am. “People travelled from as far as Mooloolaba - it was a huge success and everyone thoroughly enjoyed taking part,“ she said. “We even had two token men at the end of the day, who gave us a great laugh. “Everyone left with a certificate of participation and a free gift.” Ms Susskind said her salon uses only natural waxing products

known as sugar wax, which is more comfortable for clients and chemical free. “It’s a lot less mess to work with and provides comfort and peace of mind for our clients,” she said. While not an official “Guinness” world record, Ms Susskind said the previous unofficial record was set in Launceston, Tasmania, and was 38 Brazilians. To find out more about Ebony Beauty salon visit Quamby Place Noosa Heads or phone (07) 5455 4681.

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Campers panned By JONATHON HOWARD AN ADDITIONAL waste transfer station is being considered for the Noosa North Shore by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) in an attempt to address excessive rubbish concerns. Noosa residents have echoed concerns from local councillors following the G20 long weekend in which the Noosa North Shore up to Double Island Point was left a “complete mess” by campers dumping their rubbish and human waste in the sand dunes. A QPWS spokesperson said a number of people had since been fined, but the State Government body said it would not be implementing a secondary toilet block or temporary toilets during peak holiday periods. Instead the QPWS spokesperson said the responsibility was with the individual to “do the right thing”. “QPWS offers a number of camp-

ing options from a bush camping experience with no facilities to modern camping options which have flushing toilets and hot showers,” a QPWS spokesperson said. “People need to plan their trip to ensure the camping site will meet their needs and take responsibility for appropriate hygiene practices in remote settings.” He said toilets were provided at the Freshwater campground and near Double Island Point, and visitors using other sections of the beach were advised to bring portable toilets with them and “dispose of toilet waste responsibly”. However, several clean up volunteers said loaded portable toilets were now being left behind and authorities do not know who is responsible. Several Noosa residents have backed calls for camp goers to checkin digitally or for the introduction of

registered sites in order to track offenders. QPWS provides a portable toilet waste dump facility at Freshwater as well as waste transfer stations along the Teewah Beach camping zone and at Freshwater. “An additional facility in the Noosa North Shore area is being considered,” the QPWS spokesperson said. “Infrastructure options are not a guaranteed solution in such an expansive area and people need to take responsibility for hygiene.” “While it is difficult to identify perpetrators who leave human waste behind, a large number of people have been fined for littering.” GIVE US YOUR THOUGHTS: Do you think the State Government is doing enough to address littering concerns on the Noosa North Shore? Email letters or comments to newsdesk@noosatoday.net.au.

Perfect blend of Noosa flavours PRAWNS, crab and Island spices are key ingredients in regional chef Peter Kuruvita’s summer Christmas feast, and now he will share his recipes with the world on SBS One in a special television event. In ‘A Christmas Feast’ with Peter Kuruvita, acclaimed chef, restaurateur and television presenter, Peter, will revisit his culinary adventures across the Pacific in search of the perfect blend of flavours for an Australian Christmas feast, which he creates at his idyllic Noosa home. In this one-hour special television event on 18 December, Peter embraces the spirit of summer as he guides viewers through stunning reefs in the Philippines, while also showcasing Hastings Street, Sunrise Beach and the area’s grower’s markets. Peter will travel through different locations and explore cultures, ingredients, and recipes, before heading back to Noosa to prepare a unique Christmas lunch with his family. Searching out the tastiest ingredients from the farmers’ market and combining the influence of his island adventures, Peter creates a mouth-watering feast, perfect for a summer’s day celebration. This special Christmas episode is a culinary celebration of the festive season garnished with all of the highlights from ‘Island Feast’. Peter will also feature on SBS One tonight in Destination Flavour Christmas, from 8.30pm, where he will cook a special dessert recipe on Noosa Main Beach. A Christmas Feast with Peter Kuruvita will premiere on Thursday 18 December at 8.30pm on SBS One.

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Noosa Council says the onus is on the State Government to ban smoking in all public areas. Meanwhile cigarette butts continue to litter the beach.

Just can’t ban it NOOSA Council has stamped out the idea of becoming an Australian leader in anti-smoking legislation while it considers a ban on smoking at public transport waiting points and pedestrian malls. The council has cited limitations to its legal powers and said the onus falls on the State Government to address smoking as a public health concern. Doonan resident Andrew Bell wrote an open letter to Noosa Council Mayor Noel Playford and the media recently suggesting Noosa Council make all public places smoke free. Mr Bell said the “no smoking in Noosa” campaign could take a leading role towards curbing deaths from smoking and could have featured campaign slogans such as “my children thank you for not smoking” or “there are no butts in Noosa”. Mayor Playford passed the matter on to the council’s manager of waste and environmental health Wayne Schafer, who provided a response to Mr Bell’s proposal. Mr Schafer thanked Mr Bell for his “interesting concept” but said the council “must operate within its legal capacity”. “Queensland Health (not council) are the responsible agency for the control of cigarette smoking and enforcement,” he said. However, Mr Schafer said that the State Government legislation did acknowledge council authority may ban smoking at pedestrian malls and public transport waiting points such as bus stops, taxi ranks and ferry wharves. Queensland Health Minister Lawrence Springborg has also urged councils to take up the

chance to use the local legislation to ban smoking in certain shared public areas. “The legislation limits what local government can do under the current legislation,” Mr Schafer said. “Council is reviewing its local laws over the next few months and will be considering cigarette smoking at bus stops, taxi ranks and pedestrian malls.” Mr Schafer said there were many campaigns attempting to curb smoking, “However, council’s powers to limit smoking in the additional public areas you propose are beyond council’s authority,” he said. “With this in mind, the council cannot progress your proposals further.” In response, Mr Bell said Mr Schafer and the council had missed his original point. “As you know local councils can vote any local by-law in they feel necessary, so your argument/statement does not hold much water and like most responses from political bodies, merely states a few known facts, trots out a party line and is full of diplomatic platitudes,” he said. “If you can ban drinking on the street, then I would guess you can ban smoking. Personal preferences aside, this idea was to enhance and aid the local environments.” HAVE YOUR SAY: Would you support the State Government in banning smoking at all public places in Noosa? And do you think fines should be increased for cigarette butt littering? Send your comments or letters to newsdesk@ noosatoday.net.au

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LONG-TIME Noosa fisherman Trevor Clarey has revealed a private meeting with Noosa Parks Association (NPA) committee member Michael Gloster to discuss issues and solutions for confronting the Noosa River and lakes systems. “Mr Gloster informed me that the NPA had financial backing by The Nature Conservancy and The Thomas Foundation to finance a scientific study into fish stocks with emphasis on bringing stocks back to abundant levels,” he said. “But when Mr Gloster advised me that the NPA scientists were based in Florida, USA, and Germany, I advised him that as the inaugural chairman of Noosa Integrated Catchment Association Inc (NICA) back in 1996 and all the issues and priorities associated with the Noosa catchment, it was inconceivable to do a scientific study of our

system by phone calls to scientists in faraway lands, who may not have spent one minute of their time either on or by the Noosa River and lakes system.“ Mr Clarey said he did not have concerns with private foundations investing money in environmental studies but he did take issue with the use of taxpayer funds to undertake studies which failed to engage local talent and decades of local knowledge. “Now really when it comes to private people/foundations coughing up their money it’s none of my business, but when my rate dollar is wasted this way I do have a problem,” he said. Meanwhile, Mr Clarey said he discussed and supported the idea of re-introducing oysters into the Noosa River and lakes system. He said Weyba Creek, the rock areas in front of Tewantin, Lake Doonella, Clarey’s Creek, Tomahawk Point, below the ferry, Woori Creek

and the rocks at the mouth of Lake Cooroibah, were all possible locations for oysters. “Past there you will waste your effort and money and they would still need to be protected from flooding,” he said. “I do not know Mr John Gault but he hits the nail on the head with the issues he presents in Noosa Today.” “As a Noosa ratepayer I object to my rate dollar being squandered in the belief the Noosa River and lakes system can be scientifically studied by telephoning scientists in Florida and Germany.” Mr Gloster was sought for comment in relation to the Noosa River Study, but he is currently away on a sailing expedition. HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you think local talent should be enlisted to assist Noosa Council and the Noosa Parks Association with environmental studies? Send your comments of letters to newsdesk@ noosatoday.net.au

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Island life off to court By JONATHON HOWARD THE marketing manager for Makepeace Island, which is partly owned by Sir Richard Branson, has revealed the retreat wants to attract individual room rental as opposed to hiring the whole island. The company is preparing court action against the Noosa Council in the Planning and Environment Court next year and does not believe it is in breach of its current ‘conditions of operation’. Makepeace Island marketing manager Kirsty Aitken said Makepeace Island currently has the ability to rent the island as a whole for 20 guests. “We have done so for over three years bringing guests from around the world to experience Noosa,” she said. “There will be no new development or intensification of the current infrastructure and we do not want to increase the number of overnight guests. “Our vision is to simply

rent the current rooms individually under the same conditions we currently have.” Ms Aitken said individual room rental would allow Makepeace Island to operate as an intimate boutique retreat catering for couples or families who would like to stay in a two bedroom villa or room rather than hiring the whole island. “This is the only change we are requesting and therefore we do not believe our current conditions of operation should be changed,” she said. Ms Aitken said if the move gets the green light, following the court hearing in March 2015, it could mean cheaper nightly room rates. “Yes guests wanting to experience Makepeace Island will be able to do so hiring a villa or room only which will be more affordable than hiring the entire island,” she said. Makepeace Island currently offers an exclusive sole use booking basis and only lets the entire island to one booking at a time, whether that be

INBRIEF Life saving funds flow in FOUR Wide Bay Surf Lifesaving Clubs will receive a $25,000 funding boost over the next five years, to prevent drownings at local beaches, Federal Wide Bay MP Warren Truss announced. “The funding will assist Sunshine Beach, Peregian Beach, Noosa Heads and Rainbow Beach Surf Lifesaving Clubs to purchase new rescue equipment, first aid and medical supplies so our life-savers can continue to save lives,” Mr Truss said. SLSA’s Coastal Drowning Report identified 121 coastal drowning deaths in Australia in 2013.

Culture central Makepeace Island is situated up the Noosa River past Tewantin. one up to a maximum of 20 guests. Makepeace Island was bought in 2007 and completed in 2009 as a Balinese-style private retreat for family and friends of Sir Richard and Virgin Blue Australia co-founder Brett Godfrey. It was approved as a private four-bedroom building, and three two-bedroom bungalows later opened to rent as an entire island for $3250 a night for groups up to 20.

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Banking on it SCCFSL chairman Rick Cooper, left, with Bendigo Bank's Pam Hoens and Geoff Edwards and the community committee following the announcement of Bendigo Bank opening in Pomona early next year. but now the timing is right.” Mr Cooper said the Bendigo Bank is establishing a great “track record” throughout Noosa, having already returned more than $500,000 to the Cooroy community since 2008 through the sponsorship of schools, community events and clubs. “The bank has a great history of improving the banking experience because we focus on people, and we look forward to bringing that to Pomona,” Mr Cooper said. Anticipated to open in late January or early February, the agency will be located at 3 Station Street, beside Lozza’s Rock 'n’ Roll cafe. It will have its own ATM and will start opening three days a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10am to 3pm. The agency will have full banking and lending services, able to process home loans, per-

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Drugs charges A 31-YEAR-OLD Mudjimba man will face 25 drug-related charges after sweeping raids were carried out across south-east Queensland as part of Operation Mike Crimson. The operation targeted the involvement of criminal motorcycle gangs, particularly the Lone Wolf criminal motorcycle gang, in the illegal distribution of performance and image enhancing drugs. The Mudjimba man has been arrested and charged with 13 counts of possession of dangerous drug, 11 counts of possession of a restricted drug and one count of failing to dispose of a syringe. Detectives from Taskforce Maxima and the Sunshine Coast Gangs Squad executed 12 search warrants on a number of supplement stores and the homes of a number of personal trainers throughout the Sunshine Coast and north Brisbane. Six grams of cocaine, 114 bottles of steroids and human growth hormone, one tube of steroid gel and 3008 steroid capsules and tablets were seized in the raids. Detective Inspector Smith said further arrests in relation to Operation Mike Crimson were expected.

Assault charges A MAN was charged on Monday more than 16 years after the robbery of a Coolum service station. Police will allege the 36-year-old Marcoola man entered the service station on David Low Way at about 11.45pm on 27 April, 1998, and threatened a 19-year-old male console operator before fleeing with a sum of cash. Office in Charge of the Sunshine Coast Criminal Investigation Branch,

Some of the drugs seized in sweeping raids across the Coast as part of Operation Mike Crimson. Senior Sergeant Daren Edwards said this should also serve as a warning to all criminals that there is no time limit on prosecuting offenders for a crime. “This result is a credit to the hard work police have invested into this case over a number of years.” The 36-year-old man appeared in Maroochydore Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Traffic warning LOCAL police are urging drivers to slow down and take care on the roads as storms pummel the Noosa shire. The warning comes after heavy rains on Monday caused an elderly woman to drive into a ditch on Eumarella Road, about 5.45pm. Police said the female driver couldn’t see through the rain so she pulled to the side of the road before veering into the ditch. Local police have also warned there will be a traffic blitz in operation through the Christmas period targeting traffic infringements and drink driving.

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AFTER several months without a single bank in town, Pomona can now look forward to the Bendigo Bank opening a local branch early next year. Bendigo Bank will open an agency branch in Station Street in either January or February next year, and said the success of the bank will depend on the community’s support. Earlier this year, the ANZ bank announced the closure of its Pomona branch, the only bank in Pomona, citing declining overthe-counter transactions as the reason. The closure of ANZ sparked outrage from the local community who now have to travel to Cooroy to access a banking branch. At the time, ANZ said transactions had fallen to less than half the average branch transactions in Queensland, with 70 per cent of customers in Pomona already using branches in other parts of the network. Sunshine Coast Community Financial Services Ltd (SCCFSL) owns and operates the Cooroy, Marcoola and Tewantin Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank, and will also operate the Pomona branch. Company chairman Rick Cooper said the Pomona community spoke clearly about wanting to have a say in the town’s future. “By sponsoring the Pomona King of the Mountain Festival for a number of years, we’ve been aware of Pomona’s desire to have a Bendigo Bank in town,” he said. “It’s always been a great idea,

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Court resolves body tussle By JONATHON HOWARD THE body of Edward Wayne Logan, who was shot dead by police in Tewantin last month, will be sent home to his birthplace in New Zealand for a traditional Maori burial following a Supreme Court ruling. Edward was shot dead by police in dramatic circumstances after he had gone into a rage at Outlook Drive in Tewantin on Sunday 23 November. The Coronerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s findings will not be revealed until next year. The court ruling is outside normal practice following a death in which the body is normally granted to the spouse. However, Judge Alan Wilson instead appointed Edwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother, Donald Logan, as the administrator.

The ruling will allow Donald and his family to transport the body to Otaki in New Zealand where the chairman of the Ngati Raukawa tribe is waiting alongside hundreds of tribeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people to receive him. Donaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, Jody, contested the rights to the body after Edwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spouse had originally wanted it transported to Melbourne. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We went to court and won,â&#x20AC;&#x153; Jody told media sources. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got closure now and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the result we wanted and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking him home.â&#x20AC;&#x153; The director of Caxton Legal Service Scott McDougall a not-for-profit legal firm, who represented the Logan family, said the decision was not only a pleasing outcome for the family, but also for other Indigenous communities.

The body of Edward Wayne Logan (pictured), who was shot dead by police last month, will be sent home for a traditional Maori burial in NZ.

More doing it tough this Christmas By JOLENE OGLE MORE Noosa families are asking for help to make it through this Christmas season, according to the Salvation Army Noosa. Lieutenant David Sutcliffe said for many it was their first time seeking help from the Salvation Army, with many families walking-in to the Salvation Army to ask for assistance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There has been an increase in need,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lots of people have lost their jobs or theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had to move at short notice.â&#x20AC;? Lieutenant Lara Sutcliffe said the cost of living was a major factor for those needing assistance with basics such as food, with many

Lieutenant Lara Sutcliffe and Lieutenant David Sutcliff have been busy making Christmas hampers for those doing it tough this festive season.

Thank you: Greg and Sue Storey from Jasnor Australia with just a few of the plush toys they donated to the Noosa Today Chirstmas Cheer Campaign. This is the second year they have kindly donated to the cause. single- parent families reporting rents as high as $650 per week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The rent is too high. Often, there is no money left after the rent is paid,â&#x20AC;? she said.

This year, the Salvation Army Noosa will assist over 100 families and more than 90 single people who have been nominated or listed to receive a Christmas hamper through the Salvation Army Adopt-a-Family appeal.

Lieutenant David said there had also been more single fathers asking for help than ever before. Local businesses, Noosa Council, local schools and community members have

all come on board to help those doing it tough, donating long-life food items, gifts and clothing to the Salvation Army Noosa. The Noosa Today Christmas Cheer Campaign also collected items for the Salvation Army appeal, which were donated this week. Noosa Today would like to thank the generous Noosa community for helping make a significant donation to such a worthy cause. Donations for the Noosa Today Christmas Cheer Campaign can still be accepted. Simply drop any donations into the Noosa Today office at 36 Mary Street, Noosaville, by Wednesday 17 December, for donation to United Synergies.

INBRIEF Spray park set to re-open NOOSA Council is set to re-open the Tewantin Spray Park following the removal of a unstable shade cover. The council said it had assessed the shade cover and deemed it unsafe, which meant the structure needed replacing. The park will open prior to Christmas, but was expected to close again for the re-installation of the shade cover. The project could take up to two months to complete.

Blue Christmas without decorations NOOSA identity June Colley has expressed her disappointment with several thieves who made off with Christmas decorations along Poinciana Avenue in Tewantin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously, you gave no thought to the effort the traders put into creating some Christmas spirit for our town. Maybe, with a bit of luck the stolen goods may burst, or Santa may have misplaced your address,â&#x20AC;? she said. The matter has been reported to Noosa police who are investigating.

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In terms of the overall design, council will achieve the desired 1 in 100 year flood mitigation for Daintree properties. “Clearing downstream of Golf Course Drive will occur with the least possible effect on the surrounding bush. And instead of a wide earth mound or levee around the actual estate, the design now calls for a retaining wall that will have a much smaller footprint.“ Cr Wellington said this was good news for the residents of Daintree Estate and the best possible news for native species. “Clearly some disturbance of habitat is necessary, but that will be kept to an absolute minimum. And when all the works are complete, the Daintree residents and the Tusked Frogs can look forward to a good drop of rain,” he said.

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Joint funding: the three tiers of government joined forces in July to announce the flood mitigation works. From left, Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss, Member for Noosa Glen Elmes and Noosa Mayor Noel Playford.

The council report said the Sunshine Coast Council had previously engaged consultants to design and construct a biological control basin to collect and treat nutrient-rich stormwater from entering the environment and to upgrade of the existing High Efficiency Sedimentation (HES) Basin to reduce the release of sediment to the adjacent environment. Key agenda items on the planning and organisation committee meeting agenda included an update on the Community Jury project, a development application to reconfigure three lots into 17 lots at 55 Lake Macdonald Drive in Cooroy and expansion plans from Wimmers soft

drink factory within the existing brickworks factory. Noosa Council’s community jury is progressing towards its final 24-member panel scheduled to be formed prior to 9 January 2015, by newDemocracy Foundation. Council had debated three topics to ask the jury, including: What is the best option for minimising waste sent to landfill? Should Noosa take over the management of the Noosa River from the state? Should Noosa invest in a free electric bus service? The first question around landfill is the best fit as council deemed the other two questions unsuitable.

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It’s the season of gourmet giving By JONATHON HOWARD FOR the past two years, Ipazzi Italian Restaurant on Sunshine Beach Road has been serving up a delicious free Christmas feast for those less fortunate and they’re doing it again this year. The four-course meal will be served to 50 residents on Christmas Day (25 December) to those in need of some fine food and friendly company. Ipazzi owners and married couple Ruby and Fabio Nocera said they had teamed up with St Vincent de Paul this year to make the Christmas feast special for those less fortunate. “For us, it’s a way to give something back to the community, we know what it was like when we firstly arrived in Australia, to celebrate Christmas Day without anyone,” Mrs Nocera said. “So now that we have a business, we wanted to help people in need to celebrate Christmas as a family.” Mrs Nocera said the initiative also attracted the attention of Noosaville Meat Market owner Garry Rogers, who offered the restaurant free meat for the meal. “When we heard about the

Member for Noosa Glen Elmes hands John Milland his certificate for 40 years' service as a Justice of the Peace.

John bags JP award By JOLENE OGLE THERE'S an old saying that if you want something done, ask a busy person, and that couldn’t be truer for Noosa local, John Milland. At 74 years old, John serves on the Noosa Hospital board of advice, volunteers with the Coast Guard and was just awarded a certificate for 40 years’ service as a Justice of the Peace (JP). The certificate was presented by Member for Noosa Glen Elmes who said the award represented just a “tiny part” of what John did for the community. “It’s not just being a JP for 40 years, it’s being in charge of the Coast Guard, and it’s serving on the hospital board,” he said.

Ipazzi is embracing the Christmas spirit with a free meal for those less fortunate. Pictured is Noosaville Meat Market owner Garry Rogers, St Vinnies’ Sue Stack, Ipazzi staff Kelly Lawrence, Ipazzi owners Ruby and Fabio Nocera (holding Clara and Luigi), Ipazzi staff Camilla Macedo and St Vinnies’ Justin O'Keeffe. meal planned for Christmas day at Ipazzi, I knew we had to get involved,” Mr Rogers said. “It can be tough for some people over Christmas and this is just a great way to give something back - it’s in the spirit of giving.” But the couple are still hoping some extra support will arrive by Christmas.

“We still need some more volunteers to help in the kitchen and some wine and of course a Santa (helper) would be great,” Mrs Nocera said. St Vincent de Paul family support centre manager Sue Stack said the event was by invitation only and St Vinnies had confirmed about 50 guests. “People often walk into our centres over Christmas in dire

need,” Mrs Stack said. “It’s can be a really tough time for some people and initiatives like this embody the Christmas spirit and offer people a family environment to share a meal.” To find out more about the Ipazzi Christmas dinner, or to volunteer, phone: (07) 5412 2841.

“People like John, who finish up getting one of these awards, they’re getting an award for just a tiny part of what they do. There is a whole lot of other stuff in the community that guys like John do.” For John, it’s with thanks to the support of other community members that he can achieve so much. “There is satisfaction when you do a good job,” he said. “It’s worthwhile when you can see the results in front of you and things changing because you have a hand in it. “But you don’t do it on your own. At the Coast Guard, I don’t do it on my own. I’ve got people who help me achieve it and the members achieve it.”

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TELLING the truth and displaying passion for what you believe in was the clear message I came away with from the Coast Alliance Launch last week. It was a pleasure to listen to some dead-set locals, people who are four or five generations speak as to why they don’t want to change the boundaries of their beloved area. They are happy to remain in the Sunshine Coast Council and not be part of a new-look Noosa. The EDV faithful say “the area only represents two per cent of the Coast population’’ and joining Noosa will allow the residents a much stronger say. What garbage! It’s a little like saying “come join us and you’ll be a big fish in a smaller pond’’. The EDV bangs its own drum, saying it displays community involvement and is connected to its community. Every time I see anything promoting the community, it’s always connected to the selfproclaimed Noosa Parks Association. Whether it’s Noosa’s star on the rise Tony Wellington promoting the latest must-read book ‘Noosa and Cooloola’ - the anniversary of the NPA’s 50-year reign. Or maybe the interference and meddling to change the Biosphere from being easy to use to an academic nightmare. This was a wonderful institution hijacked and now struggling to keep its head above water.

I am sure former chairman Michael Donovan would be shaking his head in disbelief, after the terrific work he and his committee did to put it on the world stage. Mr Wellington has been in council just over two years and now he’s the author of this edition reliving the pathway of the NPA. What Mr Wellington should be penning is the history of his shire and the people and events that made Noosa Heads what it is today. He could also put a book together of the generation of people who lived in the Eumundi, Doonan and Verrierdale area and include the names - Tidswell, Venning, Butler, Wust, Grey, Burton, Bowden, Dukes, Caplick, Beddington, Owen and Mitchell. These names are displayed on roads/streets throughout the area in recognition of effort in helping to build a better area to live. The Alliance doesn’t wear blinkers and, despite the two per cent tag, realises that it’s a numbers game in politics, and being part of the bigger Coast Council will allow their kids to enjoy a better place to live. It’s time to acknowledge what the Sunshine Coast needs in our lifetime, better highway to Brisbane, an entertainment centre, a new look airport, better hospitals, better infrastructure. These can be achieved but it won’t if we continue to listen to a group who have hidden agendas and puppets and certainly don’t have streets named after them. This saga is a little like the group who are banging a drum trying to stop kids sitting on Santa’s lap. Fair dinkum, in an age of blue cards, legal restraints and political correctness, here’s someone from the Green Party getting 15 minutes of fame for saying something. Even the NPA would disown her. Until next time.

Classy help to celebrate Christmas By JOLENE OGLE MORE than 300 local families will enjoy a brighter Christmas, thanks to Lorraine Kenway and her swag of Classy helpers. Classy Lady boutique owner Lorraine Kenway began Santa’s Classy Helpers more than three years ago with a dream to help local families make the most of Christmas. Together with a band of volunteers, Lorraine collected donations throughout the year to create a special Christmas “shopping” day for local families in need. This year, Santa’s Classy Helpers assisted over 300 families from the greater Noosa area, including Coolum, who were referred by social work organisations. It took volunteers an entire day to set-up the temporary store, with a large selection of products donated over the past 12 months. The shopping event was held at The J last Thursday and saw thousands of products offered to those in need, who were assisted with a personal shopping helper as they made their way through toys, clothing,

Classy Lady owner and event organiser Lorraine Kenway, right, with Santa's Classy Helper, Christine Barker. food, cleaning products and personal care products. With this year’s event over, it’s now time to start collecting donations for next year’s Christmas shopping day at The J. To find out how to donate, contact Lorraine at Classy Lady boutique on 5449 7599.

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Community centre treat for birthday By JOLENE OGLE WALLACE Park celebrated its 21st birthday on Saturday, with a free community event to showcase the precinctâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, services and workshops on offer throughout the year. Locals took advantage of the fitness and dance classes, baby animal farm, storytelling and face painting for the children, plus arts, crafts and books for sale. The Wallace Park precinct is home to a number of organisations including the Noosa Arts and Craft Association in Wallace House, the Noosa Library, Noosa Leisure Centre and the National Park Association Environment Centre.

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Noosa's Weekly Real Estate Guide

11 December, 2014

Perfect in paradise

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Stunning Peter Hull design ON OFFER is a truly beautiful Noosa Springs home designed by Noosa-based architect Peter Hull and sure to be admired by all who inspect. Set atop a commanding ridgetop position overlooking Lake Weyba, this award-winning home exudes an air of subtle sophistication amid lashings of quality finishes, such as plantation shutters and gorgeous lighting fixtures. The owners of this residence have a long association with Noosa Springs, being among the first handful of people to purchase in this stunning development and now, with a move to acreage in their sights, the time has come to sell their much-admired and fastidiously maintained home. This two-storey residence offers a functional floor plan so those who prefer single-level living can simply utilise the grand guest suite, with ensuite and walk-through robe, and reserve the upper-level of the home for their friends and family. There is ample living space on the lower-level of the home

including formal and casual dining zones, a gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar and walk-in pantry, plus numerous covered terraces for alfresco dining. A sunken formal lounge room is one of the stars of this home, with large sliding doors retracting to create an indoor/ outdoor feel as well as capture views of the sparkling pool. A fireplace creates a cosy space in the cooler months, while access to the pretty covered terrace and barbecue area can make for an entertainer's delight. A media room, laundry, powder room, drying terrace and access to the garage complete this level of the home. Upstairs, two more bedrooms are close to the main bathroom and each enjoys a walk-in robe plus access to a shared balcony, while the master suite is located at the rear of the home and features a walk-in robe, ensuite and access to a private balcony that offers views of the immaculate gardens. This property also features additional built-in storage, a wine cellar, air-conditioning, and room for a golf buggy.

home essentials ADDRESS: 748 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Palmsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads PRICE: $2,895,000 VIEW: Saturday, 11-11.30am DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 4 bath, 2 car, pool AGENT: Jon Blonk for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0412 806 252 Thursday, 11 December, 2014 | NOOSA TODAY 23

Everyone fantasises about achieving the dream sale – the perfect sale when agent, buyer and location line up precisely.

Who doesn’t dream about raking in millions or just a

5 year period with a previous agency. I got a big kick

healthy profit by mastering a clever sale or purchase?

selling the Kin Kin Post Office for $120,000 also the

Although it may sound glamorous, and far-fetched,

Wappa Falls Farm on the shores of the Wappa Falls

it doesn’t have to be a dream. To prove the point, we

dam. On the other end of the spectrum I enjoyed selling

Market confidence has returned to Noosa, as it’s known by

present the first in a series of ultra-successful real

three of the properties at First Point. And really to me,

many. And when it comes to prices, you don’t need deep

estate practitioners who have climbed their way to the

its about putting the right buyer with the right property.

pockets, just a cruisy coastal attitude.

top in Noosa.

I think real estate has changed in recent years. Agents

After floundering performances in recent years, the outlook

Richardson & Wrench’s principal Peter Butt shares his

focus on the price being a ‘bargain’ and some have

for house prices and capital growth is on the up.

strong business acumen, how he is perpetually driven

forgotten about selling the features of the property and

Median prices in Noosa are up to one-third higher than the

to new heights, and ultimately how attitude, integrity

the lifestyle benefits that go with its ownership ie the

surrounding region, according to RP Data.

and a love for the industry have helped him amass

fantastic community assets we have around us!

A four-bedroom, four-bathroom waterfront home at 25 Witta Circle remains the record-setting sale, fetching $8.25

$1 billion in sales, a first for anyone in Noosa.

Q. Explain the provenance of Richardson & Wrench.

million in 2008. It was negotiated by R&W Noosa. In July 2013, two apartments in Noosa’s Sandpiper were

Q. Initially your career was in the construction industry. When did you see the light?

SURF’S UP IN BUYERS’ MARKET

A. I knew Richardson & Wrench had a sound reputation

sold off-the-plan for a combined $14 million, and the third

and was one of the first franchises in Australia when

was recently sold for its listed price.

A. We were a close family growing up in Sydney’s I bought into the Noosa business in 1992 and soon

Richardson and Wrench principal Peter Butt who sold the

eastern suburbs and whilst my three siblings chose

discovered a number of very successful people were

apartments says tides are finally turning in the chic holiday

careers in the corporate world, I opted for the outdoors

a part of the network. One of these was Ron Pillinger,

spot.

as a rigger/crane chaser/dogman. Yes, I liked heights

the principal of R&W Double Bay, a legend and trusted

Peter is also ebullient about the Richardson & Wrench

and the pay! After holidays in Noosa in 1978, when the

adviser in Sydney society from A-listers and horse

Holidays division, a unique marketing advantage. “The large

views from the top of the hill were as beautiful as today,

trainers to famous business identities. He was also a

holiday property portfolio has approximately 250 holiday

I returned to Sydney, sold up and moved here.

leading figure in the Salvation Army.

properties with tariffs from smart budget to absolute luxury.

Michael Dunn, who like me went to Waverley College

We service close to 80,000 guests every year, some come

took over from Ron. I remember seeing Michael’s sales

back every year. I think they get bitten by the “Noosa Bug”

board for a month back in 1992. He’d racked up $60m.

and return for the antidote. Last month we sold two major

Q. What’s the magnetism of Noosa?

A. Great question. It was something that just grew and We were lucky to do that in a whole year back then!

beachfront properties to guests who’d been renting from us

grew - from the waves peeling off the point at National

Over all, being part of the R&W franchise means

for six and eight years. One paid $6m+ and the other $7m+.

Park, winter temps of 23 degrees at 10am, the north-

maintaining the best possible reputation in real estate

In November we sold properties from $320,000 all the way

facing protected beach front, the lakes, waterways,

in Australia.

up the tree. I love the fact that no matter where you buy in Noosa you also get some of the best community assets in

natural beauty and beaches, to the very personable locals.

Q. Being in the epicentre of the Noosa property

First-up I had an outdoor advertising business followed

market is exciting. Why?

the world.”

by a cleaning business servicing the holiday market, door to door sales with Electrolux, in fact any job that

A. I love that effective town planning has maintained

paid well. I cleaned most of the apartments in Little

a boutique feel to Hastings Street and Little Cove; a

Cove and Hastings Street so knew how many bedrooms

controlled supply of property supports stable prices

and bathrooms they had even the colour of the tiles. It

from a growing demand; an evolving architecture

was a natural segue to real estate.

with features such as cross-flow ventilation through

$1 BILLION IN SALES Attitude, integrity and a love for the industry have helped Peter amass $1 billion in sales, a first for anyone in Noosa

open/indoor outdoor living zones; plus the view of the

Q. What makes real estate so alluring?

waterways on Noosa Sound, the lure of the beach in Sunshine and Sunrise and sunsets from Noosa Hill;

A. All aspects of real estate thrill me. I enjoy marketing, the serenity of the hinterland; the residential zones finding the buyer for a property and wondering whether

cradled between National Parks and green zones; and

the best buyer will come from say Sydney, Melbourne

the River and North Shore.

or SE Queensland which these days is 95% of our

Currently the market is in transition from a buyers’

market. The balance comes from the rest of Australia

market to a sellers’ market, a see-saw where the

plus a few expats who are working overseas in eg;

advantage pivots between abundant supply and low

Japan, New York or London.

demand and low supply and strong demand. This

Altogether I’ve transacted well over $800m in R&W

doesn’t mean that prices are going to run away, but

property sales, with further sales transacted over a

rather steady and sustainable growth is on its way. Peter Butt on the balcony of Sandpiper's penthouse

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PERFECTLY POSITIONED

NOOSA SPRINGS 748 NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE

Sophistication & Seclusion

View 11.00-11.30am Price $2.95Million

Perfectly positioned on the highest point of the ridgeline skirting a forested shoreline of the Noosa River system, superbly detailed and intelligently designed by Peter Hull Architects, the residence offers a wonderful lifestyle amidst fragrant courtyard gardens, poolside terraces and treetop filtered view of Lake Weyba. ɒ North eastern aspect across sunny terraces, 20 metre boundary edge lap pool. ɒ Breezeway entry, private manicured courtyard gardens and feature pond. ɒ Plantation shuttered garden room, wine cellar, study, fireplace, ceiling fans, ducted air/vacuum ɒ Optional downstairs master bedroom suite, built-in BBQ with steamer & wok burner. ɒ 24hr manned security gatehouse, golf club, tennis courts, restaurant, day spa 5 mins to beach.

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GRAND MASTERPIECE

SUNSHINE BEACH 3 KIAMBA COURT

Prized & Enviable

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It’s no wonder this modern architecturally designed property by Frank Macchia, featured as Australian Home of the Year. Built by Gary Emanuel, this home provides unparalled style and is visually appealing. The design is ultra modern but timeless, leaving every aspect fascinating. ɒ Roof deck/whale watching with National Park and stunning ocean views. ɒ Very private and secluded. ɒ Floor to ceiling glass with high vaulted ceilings. ɒ Lap pool with mosaic tile water feature. ɒ Seperate lower level guest retreat.

BEACH LIFESTYLE NOOSA HEADS 517 ‘LAGUNA ON HASTINGS’

Cafes & Shopping

View By Appointment Price $875,000

Soak up the sun’s rays while sipping a quiet champagne from your luxury 5 star apartment located right on Hastings Street in Australia’s premier beach resort village. Now you can enjoy your holidays in comfort with excellent income returns to make even your accountant smile. ɒ Lots of café and dining opportunities at your door. ɒ Priced to sell in today’s competitive market. ɒ Perfect Northerly orientation. ɒ 100m2 with a double length terrace.

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View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Price $895,000

This property sits in the heart of everything Sunshine Beach has to offer. Located just metres from the patrolled Sunshine Beach and famous surf club. ɒ Stylishly renovated and fully furnished, ready for immediate income. ɒ Designer kitchen, modern appliances with built-in breakfast bench . ɒ Master bedroom with ensuite and access to large balcony. ɒ Large single level, ground floor apartment, complex of 5.

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ENDLESS SUMMERS

NOOSA HEADS 20 ‘NOOSA SHORES’ 86-88 NOOSA PDE

Riverfront & Breezes

View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Auction On-site Saturday 24 January @ 11.00am

Stunning position, open, light and airy and facing true north this apartment captures the cooling breezes and winter sunshine. With a large terrace and big light filled rooms it works very well for holidays and family get togethers. The complex has direct access to the riverfront with a jetty. ɒ Secure parking and heated in ground pool. ɒ Air conditioned with a jetty and boat access. ɒ Open plan with big bedrooms. ɒ Priceless location.

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NOOSA HEADS 20 ‘ON THE BEACH’ 49 HASTINGS STREET 1

If it is a property on Noosa’s beachfront you seek the time to act is now! 20 On The Beach is a larger beachfront apartment with separate bedroom and a huge terrace to take in the beach and ocean views of Laguna Bay. ɒ Heated pool, steam room and sauna. ɒ Stunning guest lounge with TV. ɒ Spacious terrace with spa. ɒ Undercover security parking.

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NEAR NOOSA ACREAGE

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Retreat & Relax

View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Price $1.85Million

Escape to the Noosa hinterland and indulge in acreage living at it’s best, this is a prestige rural home designed for family living. This property offers surpassed privacy and tranquility just 15 minutes to Noosa main beach. ɒ Elevated position with dramatic mountain views. ɒ Self-contained guest villa and seperate home office. ɒ Huge pool deck and covered entertaining areas. ɒ Recently renovated bathrooms and kitchen. ɒ 16 acres of cleared land, huge dam, shed and artist’s studio.

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View Saturday 12.00-12.30PM Price $790,000

If location is everything this is a must see property, newly refurbished with fresh paint and carpet throughout this townhouse offers an opportunity rarely available . ɒ Good sized bedrooms, Master with close water views. ɒ Covered entertaining areas and low maintenance gardens. ɒ Small well maintained security gated complex with shared pool. ɒ Ideal property for owner occupied, lock up and leave or investors.

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FAMILY SEASIDE HOME

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Positioned on one of Sunrise Beach’s most prestigious streets, be captivated by this outstanding family seaside home. Originally built to stand the test of time, this two storey home is ready to enjoy now or be rejuvenated to reflect the new owner’s lifestyle. ɒ Large Double Bedrooms. ɒ Study plus studio / private gym. ɒ Large 797sqm allotment with already established fruit trees. ɒ Double lock-up garage, plus off street secure parking for an additional two cars. ɒ Lovely ocean views.

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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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Prices out in the open at last QUEENSLAND realtors are rejoicing in major changes to property laws as buyers are left in the dark over prices and fees. The state’s new Property Occupations Act is designed to cut red tape and simplify transactions but now also prohibits the disclosure of auction price guides along with agent commissions. Richardson and Wrench Noosa principal Jennifer Carr said while the recent changes were a major improvement and long overdue, she did question how buyers would respond to some of the amendments. “The one thing I’m not excited about is not being able to use a price guide for auctions,” Ms Carr said.

“Buyers will give us a hiding over this change, I bet,” she said. Real Estate Institute of Queensland CEO Antonia Mercorella said auctions were the most transparent form of sale as the bidding took place in the public domain and the new laws acted to provide further improvements in the auction process. “With the rise of online portals in real estate marketing the Act goes a step further, allowing agents to load auction properties by price criteria on websites, which enables consumers to search by price ranges,” she said.

“I can’t tell you how many calls and emails from buyers come to me generally asking for an indicative price guide.”

Ms Mercorella said the Act also allowed real estate agents involved in an auction to provide a perspective buyer with a comparative market analysis (CMA), provided the vendor had consented.

Ms Carr said price guides were needed to help buyers determine whether the property was in their budget.

“Agents can also provide a written explanation showing how they decided the market value of the property,” she said.

“With auctions, we never tell the reserve, of course, but at least roughly we can say that it is likely to be between $500,000 to $600,000. Some buyers will only be in the $400,000 (range) and are happy with that information as they know immediately it is beyond their budget.”

According to Ms Mercorella, the changes are much-needed to simplify the sale process for agents and consumers.

Ms Carr said the price range was not always evident and buyers liked to have a “rough idea” of the price.

“They will also help to create a more competitive marketplace by allowing agents and their clients the contractual freedom to

“Queensland’s new real estate laws eliminate much of the costly paperwork which has burdened real estate agencies for far too long,” she said.

determine commissions which reflect the level of services being provided. “It’s a simple matter of freedom of contract between vendor and agent.” Another major change to the Act is the abolition of a separate Form 30C Warning Statement which gave prospective buyers information regarding their entitled cooling off period.

Ms Carr said these forms were cumbersome and no longer up-to-date and also lumped real estate together with a range of industries. “In the contracts prior to 1 December there were unwieldy attachments and warning statements and too many ways used by buyers to terminate contracts on minor bases or technical omissions,” Ms Carr said.

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Report's building confidence MASTER Builders have released their latest building industry outlook report and it looks like good news for the residential building industry. According to the report, the construction industry has maintained growth for over 12 months, putting building conditions for the residential sector in positive territory for the first time in the survey’s five-year history. The report also forecasts a 14 per cent rise in dwelling unit commencements for 2014/15 at an estimated 40,000 commencements. Master Builders’ deputy executive director Paul Bidwell said the report also anticipated the good news would continue into 2015 and 2016.

Mr Bidwell said the data also underlined a fundamental shift in supply, with a swing to multi-residential rather than traditional single, detached housing.

“As well as a rise of 14 per cent in 2014/15, we are estimating that dwelling unit commencements will increase a further 10 per cent to 45,000 starts in 2015/16,” Mr Bidwell said.

“Currently, approvals for multi-residential developments make up 45 per cent of the state’s total building approvals, while comprising only about one quarter of Queensland’s total housing stock,” he said.

“While this growth will be spread across much of the state, it will be particularly focused on south-east Queensland, with solid growth also expected in most regions. However, we are anticipating that Central Queensland and Mackay and Whitsunday will continue to struggle in the short term.”

“Unfortunately, affordability of new housing will remain an ongoing problem for the industry over the longer term. This is despite the fact that it has improved slightly over the last 12 months thanks to lower mortgage rates.

Mr Bidwell said recent building approvals data, which showed totally dwelling approvals increase by 20 per cent over the past 12 months, supported the report’s predictions.

“As with previous years, renovation activity will remain solid and we anticipate the high cost of buying a new home will

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continue to encourage many owners to stay put and renovate rather than sell and upgrade to a new home.” Master Builders says unfortunately this good news isn’t reflected in the non-residential sector, with the ongoing weakness in private and public sector investment the biggest issue. “There are no winners in 2015 when it comes to non-residential construction, with a number of major retail projects coming to an end and no clear pipeline of new work,” Mr Bidwell said. “The office market continues to be oversupplied and the industrial segment will remain flat. The bulk of construction activity will continue to be in the engineering sector, despite this segment falling significantly.”

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“It is this stability, in conjunction with steady population and employment growth, that will underpin consumer and business confidence and the confidence to invest in new construction,” Mr Bidwell said. Master Builders’ Building industry outlook report includes a comprehensive snapshot of the current state of the building industry and an assessment on business sentiment and outlook for the medium term. For a copy, visit www.masterbuilders.asn. au/publications-and-resources/reports-andstatistics/building-industry-outlook.

This truly is a home that invites relaxation and enjoyment. The Mediterranean theme is everywhere in this 4 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilet plus powder room home, and grandstand views of the ocean. Captains Court has some of the best million dollar plus homes in the area and most with views out to the ocean. The surrounding views will lift your spirit. The home has excellent size bedrooms and bathrooms and superb living areas where entertaining will always be a pleasure. Now for those who love cooking and want something special, then this kitchen is designed for the perfect partnership. For the romantics there is even a roof top viewing deck where you can sit up there and watch the whales go by or gaze at the stars at night. The beautiful pool is designed and set in rather a private area of the property and one in which you can do a few laps in as well. Don’t miss your opportunity to inspect this beautiful home this weekend!

15 Captains Court, Sunrise Beach Inspect: Saturday 11am to 11.45am Ron Davey 0412 206 563

Master Builders’ latest building industry outlook highlights that although different segments of the industry will continue to perform better than others, growth will slowly spread over the year ahead.

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D L O S E B L L I W This comfortable, immaculate, high set home has its own gate access to acres and acres of National Park forever. The large in ground pool is in a lovely tropical setting and has the added bonus of an attractive turfed area to kick a ball as well as covered patios for entertaining. The home comprises of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry, security screens, foyer, large lounge dining area, kitchen and a further 2 covered patios above. The double gate access at the side boundary is perfect for a trailer or boat. The subtle bonuses associated with this property provide for easy living and great value.

IMMACULATE CASTAWAYS BEACH HOME BORDERING NATIONAL PARK $750,000 3 2.5 2 1 29 Moonbeam Crescent, Castaways Beach Inspect: Saturday 1.00pm to 2pm Petrea Pradella 0412 626 536

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Must be one of the best locations in Noosaville to own a townhouse. Everything is at your finger tips! ...Plenty of jetties for fishing and boating, four beautiful topical swimming pools to enjoy, just a stroll over to the Noosa Yacht Club, Wollies, Dan Murphy’s, the sensational Noosa River and the exceptional restaurants and shopping that Noosaville is now famous for. This beautiful townhouse comprises 3 excellent size bedrooms, 2 lovely bathrooms, a very good living area with beautiful tiles and lovely outlook and undercover patio’s and courtyards to enjoy, if you love cooking you’ll love this kitchen and designed for today’s needs, lock up garage and visitors car parking, heaps of storage, 170m2 total floor area, and situated in a restful tropical garden setting. It’s a great investment property and suits the quiet home owner as well. Currently rented by “Triple A’ tenant at $450 per week. Get in quick for this one!

BOY, I COULD LIVE HERE! $485,000 ONO

Unit 44 The Entrance, 67 Gibson Road, Noosaville Inspect: Saturday 10am to 10.45am Ron Davey 0412 206 563

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Colour - the essence of life? bydesign

Just thought with the recent storms in Sydney and Brisbane that it is important to ensure that everyone is well prepared!! So a repeat of a previous question.

WE can’t survive without colour - our world is full of it. Colour is used for identification, safety, communication, emotion, emphasis - and above all, to make us feel happy.

Karen, Storm season is approaching how do we prepare? Julie.B, Tinbeerwah

Living in a black and white world would require quantum changes to our systems of life. Traffic lights? Shipping signals? Love hearts? Marking homework? Literally what would we do if we didn’t have colour?

Julie, Here is a list published by Energex and it is important to follow this. Prepare early for the storm season by following this summer checklist to give your family and property the best chance of staying safe when severe weather hits.

Even people like me who love black and white, can’t survive without colour - we need it to stimulate our senses and to energise us.

Before storm season - Trim overhanging tree branches. Do not attempt to trim trees near powerlines – if a tree is close to a powerline, call us on 13 12 53.

Colour can also calm us, enrage us, soothe us and frighten us. It is a powerful medium that in itself is a complete science. It is fascinating and also challenging.

- Secure loose items such as outdoor furniture and umbrellas, garden debris, garden tools and outdoor toys.

When it comes to putting colours together in your home it can come a close second to speaking in public - a daunting prospect that many people either shy away from or try to ignore, or worse still, stay in the safe zone for fear of stuffing it up completely.

There are many remedies for colour boredom, not all have to do with adding contrasts (total opposites on the colour wheel, eg. Blue is opposite to orange). Having said that, adding a contrast is one quick way of introducing interest, remembering to keep one colour choice dominant. A case in point, imagine an all-blue colour scheme, blue walls, blue sofas, blue rug - now throw in a bright orange cushion - you get the picture. There is nothing wrong with a completely neutral scheme (colours that don’t favour one of the primaries) but to keep things interesting, textural interest should be added to keep things

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Property Management by Karen Seskis

WITH DI HENSHALL

I recently visited a house that was beautifully furnished and appointed, but the owners had clearly been afraid of moving out of the monochromatic scheme that they had started. What happens is nothing - there is not a lot of stimulation, nor is there any room to move. If you stick with one colour and continually add things in that same colour it has almost the same effect as an all-beige on beige colour scheme - it is boring.

- Prepare a storm kit. - Charge laptops and mobile phones so you can check power outage information on our website. - Register for early severe weather warning alerts at Australian Early Warning Network, or for Brisbane residents, Brisbane City Council’s Early Warning Alert Service. During a storm A black and white colour scheme can be very hip, but maddeningly predictable. Break the monotony by throwing in the odd extra colour – this can be virtually any colour, from bright green to pale pink.

- If a power interruption occurs, turn off and unplug electrical items. - Listen to your local radio station, follow Energex on Facebook and Twitter or check the power outages page for the latest restoration updates. - Use a torch for light if you’ve lost power and avoid using candles. - Never use wet or damp electrical items. After a storm - Stay away from fallen powerlines and alert people to any danger.

Don’t be afraid to use colour. alive, with extras such as living plants or flowers, mirrors and plenty of natural light (which will change the tones of neutrals throughout the day, thereby changing the colours). Getting back to the black and white - very hip, but maddeningly predictable unless you can break the monotony by throwing in the odd extra colour - luckily this can be virtually any colour, from bright green to pale pink.

One of the hardest colours to get right, in decorating terms anyway, is yellow. Most people who have attempted to paint a room yellow will be rolling their eyes right now, nodding knowingly, and remembering the surprising, sometimes horrific results of what looked pretty darned good in the paint shop on the colour chart. Yellow, for some crazy reason is also very tricky to match up with other colours, especially

other yellows. All I can say about this is - get some professional advice. I have seen most yellow disasters and could steer you away from that Hitchcock moment of seeing the freakish result of the wrong choice. Most good professional painters have also seen everything there is to be seen in people’s colour disasters, so please, please ask for professional help - that’s why it’s called professional help.

- Report fallen powerlines on 13 19 62. - Report a loss of supply on 13 62 62 or to get the latest power restoration updates. If you have any property management questions that you would like to clarify please feel free to contact me on 5474 8811 or karen@eldersnoosa.com.au

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Owners make the big mooove THE iconic “Big Cow”, located just off the Bruce Highway in Kulangoor, has been sold after 14 years of ownership.

The Big Cow also became home to the Sunshine Coast’s first air/ sea rescue helicopter, with the old helipad still onsite.

The property was developed as the Country World tourist attraction - a working dairy farm running Ayrshire cows, where visitors could learn first-hand about the property’s daily workings.

The sellers bought the property in 2000, and ran it as The Outdoor Centre for years, before re-zoning it to become one of the Coast’s biggest training centres, capturing a niche in the market.

Sculpted by Hugh Anderson, who was also behind the Big Bulls at Rockhampton, the big cow is an exact replica, although seven times the size, of an Ayrshire cow.

Nambour Regional Training Centre has been operational for years now and they’ve hired the facilities to companies all over Australia and have training tenants in the marine,

mining and disability industries. The complex has parking for up to 70 vehicles and easy access off and on to the Bruce Highway, which are huge benefits for those seeking to hire training facilities. ONE Agency Noosa principal Grant Baker said a successful marketing campaign has led the sale, which officially settled this late last month. “The team at ONE Agency Noosa has worked diligently to create an outcome where both buyers and sellers are happy,” Grant said.

The iconic Big Cow was made by Hugh Anderson who also built the Big Bull in Rockhampton.

OPEN HOMES Castaways Beach 29 Moonbeam Crescent

Sunshine Beach Base Realtors - Petrea Pradella

Sat 1-1.45pm

Doonan 337 Sunrise Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Sat 11am-12pm

Eumundi 54 Jocelyn Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 10.15-11.15am

Little Cove Apt 9 Little Cove Court, 2 Pandanus Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr

Sat 1-1.30pm

Noosaville

Fri 1-1.30pm

Apt 9, 1 Elanda Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Cam Goode

Sat 10-10.30am

Apt 16‘Sunseeker’, 2 Pilchers Gap

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren

Apt 2, 2 Webb Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

Sat 12-12.30pm

13 Duke Street