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Ships of shame Member for Noosa Glen Elmes has pledged to clean-up Noosa River if he is re-elected.

By DARRYN SMITH MEMBER for Noosa Glen Elmes says he has had enough of the unseaworthy and hazardous boats polluting Noosa River, pledging to clean up the mess if re-elected at the coming State Election. On taking a boat ride along the Noosa River it is easy to see why thousands of tourists and locals are attracted to it. However between the million dollar catamarans and runabouts, and hidden within the mangroves, rest dozens of rusted and unloved vessels. “If an LNP government is returned to office on 31 January 2015, we will provide a sum of $2 million to be drawn down progressively in co-

operation with Noosa Council, to rid the river of this difficult problem,” Mr Elmes said. Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club sailing manager Paul Blundell has been using the river for the past 11 years and says there are dozens of deserted vessels between Woods Bay and Lake Cootharaba, some of which have not moved in years. Mr Blundell said vessels in the river should have a current marine survey to ensure they were seaworthy, as unseaworthy vessels could potentially leak contaminants into the river and could come adrift under certain tidal conditions, leading to possible collisions with other vessels. According to Mr Blundell, the owners of the deserted vessels should

be held accountable for any damage to other vessels and if necessary pay for removal from the river. But Mr Elmes said the difficulty lay in finding the owner of the rotting boats. “If you do find an owner you have to convince them they need to repair it or get it off the river or if you can be assured there is no owner, we need to get it off the river,” Mr Elmes said. “The removal of hazardous vessels from Noosa River will be a slow and expensive process that needs the inclusion of local government.” Councillor Sandy Bolton said she was behind Mr Elmes’ plan to cleanup the Noosa River and felt the removal of deserted houseboats would be a fantastic outcome for the community.

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Above: Taking home gold, the U15 patrol team: Alice Tilleard, Jonty Redwood, Tallulah Wilson and Talisa Brady.

Tallulah Wilson takes to the water in the patrol competition.

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Sunshine takes out second SUNSHINE Beach Surf Club has secured second place in the Surf Race Championships held at Alexandra Headlands over the weekend. Lifesavers brought their patrol skills into the competitive arena for the championships, demonstrating emergency response and life-saving techniques. The championships are an integral part of the surf sports calendar, focusing not only on the athleticism

of the lifesavers but also their knowledge and the vital skills needed to excel as a patrolling member. Lifesavers compete in three areas including patrol, first aid and the Champion Lifesaver competition. Competitors combine a theory paper with water events and beach sprints for the Champion Lifesaver, while those in the patrol and first aid competitions are given simulated rescue or accident scenarios and are

judged on their handling of them. Test scenarios included dealing with a jellyfish sting, anaphylactic reactions, lost children, swimmers and board riders in/out of the flags and snakebites. Sunshine Beach SLSC surf rescue coach Jo Redwood said in the Champion Lifesaver section of resuscitation, Sunshine Beach members’ lowest score was 37 out of 40. “An amazing achievement with

one competitor, Jonty Redwood, achieving a perfect 40 score,” she said. Team Sunshine Beach finished second overall in the branch and all 10 members who competed received a medal place, which is a great achievement for such a small club. Jonty Redwood took out gold in the Champion Lifesaver test for the Under 14 division, with Tallulah Wilson grabbing gold for the Under 15

division and Brock Redwood securing gold for the Under 17 division. In the patrol competition, the Under 15 and Under 17 teams both took home gold. These results ensure upcoming younger members of Sunshine Beach patrol are able to deal with many different first aid incidents, life-threatening emergencies and generally react to unknown situations in a calm manner.

The rescue helicopter was also on hand to assist with the simulated emergency situations.

Edward Tilleard in action at the Sunshine Coast Branch surf rescue competition.

Edward Tilleard of the Sunshine Beach SLSC U17 patrol competition.

The competing teams were tested on their first aid and response skills in simulated emergencies.

Gold medal winners, the U17 patrol team: Suzannah Henshaw, Brock Redwood, Edward Tilleard, and patrol captain Jaben Brady.

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Council fears planned reforms By JOLENE OGLE NOOSA Council fears new planning reforms will deny residents a say on development applications and sideline councils from decision-making. Proposals include the removal of public notification requirements, reductions to assessment timeframes and new scope for private entities to decide the fate of planning applications. Council voted at the last general meeting to write to the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning spelling out its concerns.

“Any push by the state to appoint private entities as development assessment managers, instead of councils is a huge concern,“ Council’s Planning and Organisation Committee Chair Frank Wilkie said. “So are proposals to reduce public notification periods for impact assessable developments. If enacted, there would also be no requirement for applicants to publicly advertise impact assessable developments in local newspapers. “Both of these measures reduce the capacity of residents to become

aware of, and make submissions on, developments affecting their communities.“ Cr Tony Wellington added to the staff recommendations at council’s general committee meeting, on Monday 12 January. He said proposed changes to wording around designated community infrastructure within the legislation could allow developers to circumvent planning scheme requirements and infrastructure charges. “And while we’re on the subject of infrastructure charges, how is

it that the maximum charges prescribed by legislation remain unchanged since being introduced in 2011?” Cr Wellington said. “These are the fees that developers pay as contribution towards essential public facilities that benefit the community. The great hypocrisy here is that the State Government adds 3.5 per cent annual indexation to its own fees and charges, yet we can’t index our infrastructure charges to keep up with rising costs. “In the end, it’s the community that has to make up the difference in costs.”

Cr Wilkie said the draft reforms also sought to remove the onus on a developer to prove a public benefit for a development application that conflicts with the planning scheme. “It's important residents who appreciate Noosa’s points of difference make submissions about these reforms to the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning or their local member,“ he said. The letter to the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning is expected to be sent this week.

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They’re rising up to smack it down By JOLENE OGLE NOOSAVILLE will be alive with the sound of drums on Valentine’s Day when more than 200 people rise up in dance in a bid to stop violence against women. The annual V Day “Break the Chain” dance will be held at the Lions’ Park, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, on 14 February at 5pm, and everyone is welcome to join in.

Established on Valentine’s Day 2012, the dance is part of the One Billion Rising campaign that raises awareness of violence against women. According to One Billion Rising, one in three women will be beaten or raped during their lifetime, equating to one billion women and girls affected by gender violence worldwide. In response to the staggering statistic, One Billion Rising invite

the Noosa community to come together to dance and drum. Rehearsals of the “Break the Chain” dance start on Saturday 31 January, from 9am, at the Noosa Leisure Centre, Wallace Drive, Noosaville. There is no need to book in for rehearsals. Anyone is welcome to attend and two rehearsals are recommended to learn the dance that will be performed in unison. There are five rehearsals: Sat-

urday 31 January, 9-10.30am, Thursday 5 February, 7-8.30pm, Saturday 7 February, 9-10.30am, Tuesday 10 February, 4-5pm, and Thursday 12 February, 7-8.30pm. To find out more, phone Gail on 0411 720 391 or email gailphil@optusnet.com.au. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call DV Connect on freecall 1800 811 811, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Last year's V Day dancing event took place on Noosa Main Beach with more than 200 dancers.

POLICE are appealing for public assistance to help locate a man who may be able to assist with inquiries into the armed robbery of a pharmacy at Twin Waters on Saturday. Around 12.15pm, a man entered the Ocean Drive business and threatened three female staff members with a knife, before demanding they hand over a quantity of drugs. After being handed the drugs, the man forced the women into the back of the store, sprayed them with liquid and left an item on the counter that was made to look like an explosive device. The man ran from the scene on foot, and was last seen heading towards a nearby golf course. Emergency services assisted the three women with medical treatment and a wash-down before they were transported to hospital for observation. Chemical and air tests were completed, which came back clean. Detective Inspector Dave Drinnen said police would like to speak to anybody who may have been at the Twin Waters Shopping Village at around lunchtime on Saturday 17 January. “We have spoken to a number of witnesses already and we’ve been able to establish that the man spent some time hanging around outside the pharmacy and a nearby doctor’s surgery before finally going in,” Detective Inspector Drinnen said. “We understand the man had been outside for at least 40 minutes prior to the incident, wearing a white protective suit and a hazmat mask. “He claimed to have been spraying for fire ants when questioned about his bizarre behaviour. “We’re asking anybody who may have seen a man acting suspiciously outside the shopping village to come forward. “Perhaps you saw this man spraying the trees and grass outside? Or maybe you noticed him getting out of a vehicle and putting on his elaborate costume? The man is described as being in his forties, Caucasian in appearance, of a slim build, with grey/brown hair and around 178cms tall.

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Crowd wowed by feast of fun THE J hosted one of Australia’s favourite funny men, Jimeoin, on Friday 16 January. The packed out audience was treated to a laugh a minute as the critically acclaimed comedian dished out joke after joke. Our Noosa Today photographer was there to capture all the action, and laughs, from the big night.

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Forces joined for arrest By JOLENE OGLE LOCAL police have been praised for their teamwork following the arrest of a Caboolture woman who allegedly punched another woman outside a Noosa nightclub in October. Police will allege at about 4am on 5 October 2014 outside a Noosa venue, the 27-year-old Caboolture

woman punched a 22-year-old woman from Alexandra Headlands in the head, knocking her to the ground and causing a gash to her eye. Police believe the attack, which was caught on CCTV, was unprovoked. The Caboolture woman was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and will appear at the Noosa Magistrates’ Court on 10

February. Noosa Heads officer in charge Senior Sergeant Steve McReight said the arrest was another example of good teamwork. Sen Sgt McReight said Noosa police released the details of the attack to the public late last year and were able to work with information received by Crime Stoppers to arrest the woman.

“It was great teamwork, with our officers working with the public and detectives to make the arrest,” he said. This is the fifth person charged with assault near a licensed venue on the Sunshine Coast in as many weeks. In a press statement, police reminded anyone involved in an assault in or near a venue they were likely

to be captured on CCTV, as well as have their identification scanned at most venues. Additionally, offenders risk having banning notices placed on them which will prevent them from attending various venues and precincts, and convictions may affect their employment prospects.

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POLICE are still looking for the driver of a white ute believed to have been responsible for a hit and run on Boxing Day. On 26 December, Graeme Osbourne, 75, and his wife Jann were on their way home from the Sunshine Beach Surf Club when a white ute hit the motorbike they were riding at the intersection of Ross Crescent and Hill Street, Sunshine Beach. Police are looking for a white Toyota ute with an Eagles sticker on the back that may have been removed since the incident. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit the Noosa Heads Police Station.

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Elmes in cash splash By JOLENE OGLE MEMBER for Noosa Glen Elmes has released his five-point plan for Noosa’s future, with plenty of cash promised if he is re-elected. Along with the clean-up of Noosa River announced on Tuesday, Mr Elmes pledged $2.5 million for the completion of the Eumundi Road upgrade to Dustin Road, with work proposed to start after the school holidays. Mr Elmes also made a “Noosa

Hospital service guarantee”, stating that if Queensland Health regained ownership of Noosa hospital in 2020, Minister for Health Lawrence Springborg had guaranteed public health facilities at the hospital from 2020 to 2030. The Noosa Tigers AFL grounds have also been promised $250,000 in funding, should Mr Elmes be re-elected, with the funds to be used for works to be decided by the club. And music to most ears was

Mr Elmes’ promise to reduce household costs and drive down the cost of living over a five-year period, with savings of up to $577 on power bills and an $80 rebate on water bills among the benefits listed. Since being elected to parliament in 2006, Mr Elmes said he was most proud of securing deamalgamation for Noosa. “The new Noosa Council, which we regained on 1 January 2014, would not have been pos-

sible without my effort to establish de-amalgamation as LNP policy and retain it as policy under four different LNP leaders,” he said. “This is the achievement I am most proud of, but it is one amongst a list which has made Noosa a better place in which our children can be educated, where community groups have been partnered to solve environmental issues, where our community assets have been improved and the estate added to.”

PUPs out to play By JOLENE OGLE PALMER'S PUPs were on show at the Palmer Coolum Resort on Tuesday, with the team gathered to pledge their support for a local international airport. Queensland party leader John Bjelke-Petersen said it was time to change the dismal employment situation on the Sunshine Coast with a stimulus injection in the form of an airport expansion. “The Sunshine Coast is experiencing a substantial lack of jobs, causing high unemployment and forcing large numbers of contractors and other workers to travel to Brisbane each day for work,” he said. Mr Bjelke-Petersen said the Palmer United Party would work with the party’s senate leader and Queensland senator, Glen Lazarus, to seek funding for the airport upgrade.

“We need an international airport to stimulate the region and create more jobs so families have a secure future,” he said. “Stimulus can be best achieved by building a new runway at Maroochydore Airport so the Sunshine Coast can attract thousands of visitors from Asia. “We must be able to offer Asian travellers the opportunity to fly direct to the Sunshine Coast.” PUP Maroochydore candidate James McDonald took a firm stance on the contentious issue of the Sekisui House development proposed for Yaroomba beach. “We don’t believe there should be a high-rise development on the beach at this location,” he said. “We want to have an environment that can be used by our children in the future.” Mr McDonald slammed the planning process, saying due pro-

INBRIEF Rates in the mail NOOSA Council rates notices are in the mail, with payment due by 20 November to qualify for a five per cent discount on the general rate. You can pay your rates by BPAY, by credit card over the phone, at any Australia Post Office, in person at council, by direct debit or online at www.noosa.qld.gov.au. Noosa Council corporate services director Michael Shave said residents were reminded that credit card payments now attracted a 0.05 per cent surcharge. “Ratepayers who do not wish to incur the surcharge can choose to pay via alternative methods such as BPAY from a savings account, or by direct debit," he said. A direct debit application form is available from council’s website at www.noosa. qld.gov.au. Ratepayers who have not received their rates notice by the end of January should contact council on 5329 6500.

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The Palmer United Party Sunshine Coast candidates with Queensland leader John Bjelke-Petersen are standing for local development and local jobs. cess needs to be followed to prevent secrecy and the community should be allowed to object or protest, if they wanted to. “The planning process, the way they’ve gone about things, is just not right,” he said. If the Sekisui House development is rejected, Mr McDonald said a lack of local development wouldn’t affect the expected increase of international visitors,

with surrounding towns such as Maroochydore and Noosa set to benefit. Noosa PUP candidate Ian Woods said he believed the local government should have more say when it came to large-scale developments in local areas. “We need to strengthen local government’s power to deal with such projects,” he said.

RESIDENTS are being asked how they’d best like to stay up to date with Noosa Council news and affairs and participate in council decision-making. An online communications survey, launched this week, includes questions about the types of media residents’ access, their social media use and whether council could improve the way it currently communicates. Community engagement manager Debra Bambrook said residents’ feedback will help council better understand how the community wants to access council information. Residents who are on council’s ratepayer email database will soon receive an invitation to take part in the short, fiveminute survey. Residents who don’t receive an email can fill out the survey online via the link at http://yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au

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Stars line up for Originals THE first Cooroy Originals concert for 2015 is set to go off with a bang thanks to a stellar line-up and good weather predicted. David Flower, Benjamin James Caldwell, Brothers and CKNU will take to the stage in Apex Park on Sunday 25 January, from 1pm. Concert goers are in for a real treat with an eclectic mix of performers starting with David Flower, a singer songwriter with progressive roots, blues and reggae influences. David is known for his high-energy, spontaneous and entertaining performances, along with musical talent in the form of the acoustic guitar, harmonica, and sitar, plus a stirring, dynamic voice. Up next is Benjamin James Caldwell, who blends Americana, delta blues, outlaw country and the psychedelic folk revival of the seventies, culminating in heart-breaking vocals, stomping rhythms and a poetry of songwriting to match the best.

CKNU will join David Flower, Benjamin James Caldwell and Brothers at the first Cooroy Originals for 2015 on 25 January, at 1pm. CKNU take on ‘fusion’ pull it off; thankfully they are thing from hip-hop to funk, ported by Cooroy Commumusic which can be a tricky two things CKNU have in soul, jazz and reggae, some- nity Bank Branch of Bendigo times in just one song. beast. Bands will often try abundance. Bank, Cooroy Hotel, Wimto smash together a host of This Brisbane-based five Cooroy Originals is a faninfluences but it takes a spe- piece have become nothing tastic family friendly origi- mers Softdrinks, East Coast cial combination of talent and short of thrilling to watch. nal music event powered by Originals and Cooroy Chamsheer fearlessness to actually Their music straddles every- donations and proudly sup- ber of Commerce Inc.

Wrong number on turtle help UNFORTUNATELY, last week’s story about loggerhead turtles nesting at Yaroomba carred the wrong phone number for TurtleCare. The correct numbers to phone in the case of spotting a turtle are 0409 807 110, 0400 712 079, or 0403 370 157. The numbers are for the Coolum branch of the Coolum District Coast Care.

Pretty fly for a wi-fi YOU may have noticed Telstra public phone boxes have had a makeover. Telstra has joined up with global Hotspot provider, FON, to update the old orange boxes to pink wi-fi Hotspots. Telstra is working towards creating Australia’s largest wi-fi network and has rolled out a free wi-fi trial across Australia during the summer. This service is available for both Telstra and non-Telstra customers who have a wi-fi enabled device. Free wi-fi is available for 30 minutes for up to a 50-metre radius from any of the pink public phone boxes. You can find 10 hotspots in Noosa and one hotspot in Sunshine Beach, to find your closest hotspot log onto www.Telstra. com/wifi and enter your postcode.

Celebrate it your way CELEBRATE Australia Day all weekend at the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club with family and friends activities planned for each day. Watch the Blazers compete in the Saturday afternoon regatta from the new deck, or enjoy the

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THE Noosa Chamber of Commerce is hoping for a big 2015 but, to make it happen, it will need the support of local business and sponsorship. Noosa Chamber of Commerce president Sarah Fisher said the group received no government funding and would need sponsorship to grow and provide seminars and community projects throughout the year. “At grassroots levels, chambers largely survive from the help of local businesses, sponsorship and volunteers,” she said. “The Noosa chamber is hoping to obtain some sponsorship dollar in 2015 in order to employ a full-time secretary.” Sarah said the chamber plans to grow membership this year through the CCIQ’s Chamber Advantage products as well as work closely with Noosa Council on the Noosa Plan, which will focus on parking, signage and other aspects of Noosa. The Noosa chamber also has plans to branch into local schools and work with students to help find employment on the coast. “Noosa chamber will be looking at ways to work with our local schools to encourage our youngsters to stay and work on the coast,” she said. “We will also work to encourage local businesses to put on apprentices and provide leaning experiences for students.” A list of educational events are planned for the coming year, with a strong focus on Small Business Week in September. “The focus will once again be on being town proud and buying locally,” she said. “Noosa survives on local investment with tourists travelling to the popular holiday destination and hopefully spending up big.

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Noosa Chamber of Commerce president Sarah Fisher is calling for support from local businesses to help grow the organisation in 2015.

“The Buy Locally Saturday campaign is vitally important to the region and will once again be a focal point.” Sarah said her best advice to local businesses for 2015 is to “promote tourism heavily” both in Queensland, interstate and internationally. “Noosa has an advantage over other areas on the Sunshine Coast with its natural beauty, climate and everything on offer, but it cannot sit back on its laurels and expect people to holiday here. “Noosa must remain the number one hot spot on the tourism calendar and that means 100 per cent support from all businesses.” Members of Noosa Chamber of Commerce hope to make the organisation bigger and better in 2015 and hope a diverse range of businesses in the area will join and offer their knowledge and expertise to the group to help grow local business.

BEST-SELLING cookbook author Lee Holmes is coming to Noosa to help locals supercharge their new year. Lee will host a special Green Brunch at The River Read on Sunday 8 February from 11am as well as launch her latest book Supercharged Food: Eat Clean, Green and Vegetarian. Wellness warrior Lee has a passion for vegetables and insists people don’t need to love yoga, kale or braids to enjoy vegetarian food. “Eating real, whole, unprocessed and nutrient-rich food is the best health insurance policy we have,” Lee said. Lee’s latest book is a complete guide to creating delicious, healthy and curative meals to satisfy the stomach and the soul. She has ensured each recipe can be adapted to suit individual dietary needs, with icons indication vegan, wheatfree, gluten-free or sugar-free for quick and easy reference. For each recipe in Lee’s new book, there is also nutritional information and details on how to store and prepare food for optimum health, plus a shopping guide and meal planner. River Read co-owner Lucinda Morley said staff were excited to welcome Lee to Noosa. “Her books are very popular with our customers so we thought it would be great to have her here to share her story and give us all some tips and tricks and get on track for

Best-selling cookbook author Lee Holmes is coming to Noosa for a Green Brunch on 8 February at The River Read. a fit and healthy 2015,” Lucinda said. The River Read has partnered with new neighbour Penny Green to provide juice and smoothie samples and healthy snacks for the

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COMMUNITYUPDATES Pre-Polling is oPen Pre-poll voting for the coming State Election on 31 January, is currently available at the Christian Outreach Church, Noosaville. Voting is available today until Saturday 24 January, 9am to 5pm, and then again from Monday 26 January to Thursday 29 January, from 9am to 5pm. The booths will also be open Friday 30 January from 9am to 6pm. On polling day, 31 January, the booths will be open from 8am to 6pm.

are entitled to join any of the regular activities and groups held at Wallace House. Visit www.noosaartsandcrafts.org.au or phone 5474 1211 for more information and details on class timetables.

Volunteers Wanted Endeavour Foundation - Learning and Lifestyle, in Wallace Drive, has a day service teaching people with a disability life skills. We require volunteers who have experience and flair in the following areas: Music - someone with experience in playing instruments to impart their knowledge and be part of getting jam sessions and a band up and running. Arts and craft - someone who has lots of creative ideas to expand existing activities. Literacy - someone to help individuals with writing and reading skills. Drama - someone with creative flair to help people develop their self-expression skills. If you have some spare time and would like to share your skills and knowledge, plus make

What’s on at noosa arts and Craft assoCiation? Intermediate watercolour classes, tutored by John Newman, are held every Monday from 1pm-4pm. Watercolour for advanced students will be tutored by Lyn Fraser-Roberts every Wednesday from 1pm-4pm. Creative writing classes are held the first and third Thursday of each month, along with glass painting classes. Membership to 30 June is $50. Members

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Christian felloWshiP noosa The theme for the day at Christian Fellowship of Noosa on 25 January will be “The treasure principal”, with speaker Peter Evans. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you in the CWA Hall, next to the Tewantin Post Office at 9.30am. Please feel free to call Tony on 5474 0620 if you have any questions.

Calling all Performers Enrolments for term one and two of Creating Unity’s performance program for people with a disability have opened. Term one will run from Friday 13 February to 17 April, and term two will run from 1 May to 26 June. Anyone interested in taking part in Creating Unity’s program this yer can email creatingunityqld@gmail.com.

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The beauty of a fragile coast ally and internationally. Sam Vatovey explores her interest in landscape in her paintings for this exhibition as she recalls journeys she has taken and links language and words in her work to evoke myths and stories about our relationship to our landscape. Chris Postle’s exhibition Coastal Awareness will also be open to the public. This exhibition addresses threats to the ocean such as over fishing and pollution from plastics. The Zest exhibition will open on Friday 30 January, from 6pm, at the Butter Factory Arts Centre, 10 Maple Street, Cooroy, until 14 March.

artists Kym angelique nelson and sam Vatovey will exhibit their works at the Cooroy Butter factory art Centre. Picture: serge

seWing neWs The Guilded Lilies Sewing Circle will meet Saturday 31 January from 9am to 3pm at the Masonic Hall, Moorindil Street, Tewantin. This meeting, members are asked to share ideas and give a brief demonstration. “How to make bias binding”, for example. Bring your sewing machine and any projects, accessories and UFOs. New members and visitors are always welcome. Morning tea is provided. For more information please phone Aileen on 5455 6959 or Annemarie on 0413 014 283.

Meals on call this week WEEKLY roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels for the week Monday 26 January to Friday 30 January. Monday drivers: Australia Day Holiday - no deliveries. Kitchen: No volunteers required, kitchen closed. Tuesday drivers: Graham, John Mc, Rob and Kevin, Faye and Jan, Tania and friends, Jackie and Bill, Robyn. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Christine, Jo and George. Wednesday drivers: Bev and Tony, Tony, H.W.N. Steps, Liz and Liz, Rhoda and Heather, Denise, Evelyn and Maureen.

Kitchen: Carol, Jill, Jerry, Neil and Elfie. Thursday drivers: Stewart, Robyn, Ruth Carter, Sylvia and David, Ingrid and Bob, Jan and Wendy, Linda and Nabil. Kitchen: Lois, Robyn, Christine, John and Ron. Friday drivers: Brian C., Margaret and Mick, Brian G., Brian E., John and Pet, Margaret and Ray, Rosalie and Jack. Kitchen: Sandy, Martina, Elfie and George. If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449 7659.

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TWO local artists will kick off the New Year with their “Zesty” new exhibition at the Butter Factory Arts Centre, Cooroy, from 30 January. Kym Angelique Nelson and Sam Vatovey’s exhibition Zest will showcase their diverse and vivid artworks, as well as their passion for the local biosphere. Each artists has interpreted the ocean and landscape in their own individual and unique styles. The beauty of the surrounding coast and hinterland is a constant source of inspiration for Kym, who has has exhibited widely throughout the region and has her work held in private collections both nation-

sical music appreciation group that meets in a private home in Noosa Waters every Thursday from 9.30am-11.30am. We listen to classical music on CDs or sometimes watch DVDs. We also learn a little about the music and composers and have a short coffee break. There is no charge, just a $2 donation for coffee, tea and biscuits. Phone co-ordinator Lyn on 5449 0537 for more information.

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I HOPE everyone has a terrific Australia Day weekend and please remember all the good things about being an Aussie. Next Friday night the Coast’s sporting talent gets together to celebrate their efforts for 2014. It was a great year at home and abroad with 26 athletes up for the major gongs. Locals scored success across the globe at world championships, Commonwealth Games and World Cups in 17 sporting disciplines. Here’s a quick rundown - eight woman, 11 national champions, 21 international representatives and six world champions. Noosa stars are well in the mix in the seniors with Cooroy’s national softball whiz Jocelyn McCallum, BelliPark cyclist Shara Gillow, Noosa clubbie Jordan Mercer, swim fish Brittany Elmslie and Coolum surfer Julian Wilson all having a great year. But they do have strong opposition in Commonwealth Games gold medallist pole vaulter and defending champion Alana Boyd, world record holder swimmer Melanie Wright and hockey queen of goals Jodie Kenny. Montville archery world champion Ryan Tyack could point his way into contention, so too four-time gold medal Pan Pacific winner paraswimmer Blake Cochrane. Oceania billiards hero Steve Donohoe won’t be behind the eight-ball and retiring Coolangatta Gold title holder Josh Minogue would love another crown on the way out. Noosa-ites in the junior section are all in with a chance - softball talent Luke Thomas, Noosa Aquatics’ Remy Fairweather, Hastings Street flyer Jordan Csabi are among the stars of the future. Again the opposition is terrific.

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Jordan Mercer with dad Darren. National golf champion Shae Wools-Cobb has a great future, motorbike champs Troy Guenther and Jett Lawrence are up there with the world’s best, kayak paddlers Jy Duffy and Nick Green have Olympic inspirations, surfer Reef Heazlewood continues the Coast tradition as our latest Aussie champ and soccer player Jesse Gibbs was so good at the national titles, he is now playing for the Brisbane Roar. Caloundra’s Logan Bischoff overcame family tragedy to win the national triple jump title and stamp himself a star of the future, Nambour’s quiet achiever Daniel Campbell again stood out in the national colours playing against the Kiwi schoolboy volleyballers. Montville cyclist Daniel Fitter has come a long way after winning the national road title in Noosa to go on and win two gold medals on the world

Picture: JORDAN CULLEN stage. Cooroy’s Sue Stanley is last year’s Volunteer of the Year, Noosa lifesaver Dave Glassock is a good chance after his service over the years in three different sports. All of Noosa’s brilliant events, including the triathlon festival, May’s Sport Festival, Festival of Surfing, 7's International Rugby and Annual Pro-Am are in the running for Event of the Year. More than 400 will enjoy the success and celebrate the achievements of many, on and off the field at a function that has no peer in this state. The Sports Federation has organised and hosted the event since 1968 and will join forces in three years’ time with the state’s head sporting body QSport in 50 years of service. That I am looking forward to. Until next time.

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Open Ended creator Kyle Sanderson wants to create an empowering space for local people to express themselves and come together.

Freedom is Open Ended By MEGAN WILSON FREE speech, artistic expression and political discussion will all be on the table when The J hosts the first Open Ended event on Friday 30 January, 7pm. This free monthly event is the creation of Kyle Sanderson, who wanted to create an empowering space for local people to express themselves and come together. “I believe in the potential for this idea to come alive and provide that space, fostering talent and progressive, sustainable thinking,” Kyle said. Open Ended is a social space where people can ex-

press, share or enjoy music, art and discussion, and anyone who wants to contribute to or enjoy local art and talent is welcome to come along. The event will have a setup similar to regular open mic events with a PA system, blackboard to register your performance and relaxed seating arrangements. However, Open Ended will also be open to other artistic mediums such as spoken word, performance, storytelling and discussion. “This community event will help people engage with each other and be acknowledged for what they (enjoy) doing ... while providing a great social artistic atmosphere for the whole commu-

nity to come and enjoy and be a part of,” Kyle said. The idea for this event comes from Kyle’s desire to create a greater sense of community while encouraging locals to express themselves and to support others to do the same in a relaxed setting. “A space like this will offer Noosa community the freedom to share what they love to do, or to share the experiences, ideas, knowledge and opinions they feel are important to them,” Kyle said. Open Ended is a licensed event open to all people. The first Open Ended event is on 30 January at 7pm - 11pm, The J Noosa, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads.

Green Army goes on amphibious mission TWO Green Army projects have been given the green light in the Noosa region, confirming a funding commitment that was made during the 2013 federal election, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss has announced. “A Green Army project, to be supervised by the Noosa and District Landcare Group, will be commencing soon along the Noosa River, within the Noosa National Park and the North Shore area,” Mr Truss said. “The project will include erosion mitigation, vegetation management and track maintenance works within the Noosa River catchment and nearby coastal dune areas. Work will be undertaken to rehabilitate vegetation, reduce the impact of river pollution and increase

species diversity through improved local habitat. “Noosa and District Landcare will supervise a second project to repair flood-damaged land and riverbank areas in the Upper Mary River Catchment. “This project will carry out work focused on landslip remediation revegetation, rubbish and debris removal and weed management. These works will improve the land condition, biodiversity and water quality in both private and public sites along the upper Mary River and its tributaries.“ Each project will provide paid work for a project supervisor and 10 young people, who can explore careers in environmental conservation, while participating in local projects to improve the natural environment.

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LETTERS

Post your letters to: 36 Mary St, Noosaville, 4566 or email: newsdesk@noosatoday.net.au

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I recently visited Noosa during the school holidays and I just loved the beautiful national park and beaches, this place is gorgeous! I’ve noticed so many baby turkeys at the end of Hastings Street - some say they’re a pest, I say they are cute!

If you’re feeling this heat like I am, then head to the far end of Noosa main beach, there are lots of shady spots to lay away the hot day!

I DO hope the council will replace the perfectly safe and well-built stairs that were used regularly by many locals at Weyba Creek. To deem them unsafe and a liability and to bully the person who built them is ludicrous and extremely unfair. To whoever was responsible at council, those stairs were an amenity. It is this sort of decision making that is against the community and more in tune with a nanny state that seem, unfortunately, to be becoming more regular. This sort of nonsense, like pressuring the barber in the industrial estate and not installing a cheap tap in the dog park for example, is exactly the opposite of the Noosa Council of old. There has been a lot happening and discussed at Weyba Creek recently. The deterioration of the banks seem foremost in any discussions. Might I suggest that the area become a no-wake-zone and highly visible signs be placed and enforced? The amount of boats speeding up and down this delicate area is ridiculous and is the main reason for the banks crumbling. I do remember Cr Frank Pardon saying council will be stabilising the area, something concrete stairs were doing, and let’s hope their “fishing platform” has somewhere to attach ropes to swing from. Libby Ferrell, Noosa Heads.

LENSCAPE Find out more about the local brushtail possum.

Remember this A big thumbs down to the man who threw his cigarette butt on the ground on Hastings Street. Help keep our streets beautiful, don’t make them dirty! Has anyone else noticed the increase of spiders now that it is summer? Eek!

To all those people who don’t indicate on a roundabout, please do - there are other people on the roads and indicating helps traffic flow better!

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WE HOPE that before voting and making their decision in a candidate for the forthcoming State Election, the people of Noosa remember the failures of the previous Beattie and Bligh governments. Things the people of Noosa should take a moment to remember are our forced council amalgamation, where democracy was thrown out the window, and the terrible Traveston Dam debacle, which their federal colleagues had to rule out on environmental grounds. After 20 years in government we had the health payroll debacle and unbelievable hospital waiting times that inflicted so much pain on so many Queenslanders. The present government has substantially fixed this in just one term. Some of the ALP candidates standing for election were part of the Beattie and Bligh government who were responsible for these mistakes. If they did not see they were wrong at the time, and let them proceed, what hope do we have of a future ALP Government not repeating the same fort of mistakes? As well as council amalgamations, and Traveston Dam horrors, and failure to provide a decent health system, we had; a desalination plant that qualifies as the proverbial white elephant, a big mess in the racing industry which many people depend on for their livelihood, and insufficient priority given to vital infrastructure. The list goes on and on. Further, if elected, the ALP have announced they are going to repeal the bikie laws that are working so well and that other states are thinking of copying. Your vote is very important to the future of Queensland and future generations. Use your vote well. F. and J. Ball, Noosa.

Market forces A NEW business just starting up, Acres announced they were to do Friday evening markets. Next thing, Noosa Farmers Market chose to create Tastes of Noosaville. There are some greedy people out there. I’d like to know just who is the operator behind the Noosa Farmers Market? A few issues need clearing up here. Jenna Oakley, Noosa.

Market disappoints SO DISAPPOINTED to read the Tastes of Noosaville is cancelled for this Friday. Have heard such good reports about it but have not been able to attend due to shift work. This was to be my first, along with a group of friends. Hope the issues get resolved soon. Kate Arscott, Noosa.

Narrow-minded I MUST confess I am also confused as to why Benny Pike has been given a platform to voice

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THIS week’s Lenscape contribution comes from Susan Tilley of Tewantin who snapped a close-up of a visiting brushtail possum. “This beautiful common brushtail possum was photographed one evening stealing bird seed from our bird feeder,“ she said. “The feeder is attached to an arm extending from our deck and this large possum was perched precariously enjoying an evening meal." Passionate about local wildlife, Ms Tilley has since done some research about the common brushtail possum which she said was the most familiar and abundant of the Australian possums. “It is a large possum with a bushy tail and pointy ears. Usually silvery grey in colour with a black band across the snout, they have a white to brownish-yellow belly. Adults can weigh around 1.5-4 kg. The combined head and body length is between 35 and 55 cm and tail length is 25-40 cm,“ she said. SEND US YOUR SNAPS: Have you got a cracking photo that you would like to see in print? Send it to newsdesk@noosatoday.net.au his narrow-minded opinions in this local paper. The last few pieces have really shown how out of touch he is. For someone who considers himself the voice of sport on the Coast, his wrap-up of the year in sport locally was a joke. The Tigers made it to the grand final, Benny, that’s not really stuttering. No mention of football, by far the most popular and highly participated sport in the shire. The Lions made the finals in a very competitive and easily the highest standard league, comparatively, of all local football codes. Not to mention the abundance of local representative youth players, both boys and girls. Yet this didn’t rate a mention from “Mr Sport”. Then, the next week, Benny really showed his class using the majority of his article to try and denigrate some locals and their opinions, which they had supposedly voiced to his face. For an ex-boxer, that was a cowardly, belowthe-belt act. Could you not have just told them what you though at the time and saved us all reading your nonsense? What a waste of space in the paper. Andy Anderson, Noosaville.

Simple solution IN REGARDS to “Blocking the Tide” (Noosa Today, 22 January), I simply do not understand the notion put by council that the only two options are: 1. Allowing the ‘flouting’ of the Noosa Planning Scheme, or 2. Re-construction of the new dwelling. The piers/pylons in question are supporting a wide two-storey verandah. Make them demolish and relocate the piers/pylons to the correct distance and all that will be affected is the width of their verandahs, which appear to be a generous four metres wide anyway. These works are relatively minor, rather than setting dangerous precedents in variations to our planning scheme. Now, if the well-known, professional builder who is building the house, has stuffed up and the owner won’t accept my proposed solution,

the owner will have to accept the inconvenience of their decision. Greg Steele, Noosa Waters.

Some error THE house in Noosa Waters in breach of the Noosa planning scheme should be made to comply. 900mm is not an inconsiderable number. Mistake? I don’t think so. One knows if you are (nearly) a metre wrong - pretty dumb builder/project manager. The council should get tough on this sort of “error”. Carolyn Smith, Sunshine Beach.

Room to move THE Taste of Noosaville markets is a good concept, but (to maximise profit?) it’s too cramped. Think about the Farmers Market run, I believe, by the same crowd - two rows with businesses on either side fills quite a wide carpark and even that gets crowded. I’ve been there two Fridays and both times it’s been uncomfortably cramped and when you buy something to eat, the general aim of the exercise I believe, there’s nowhere to sit or eat. Suggestion, if you must stay in that location, place the vendors/businesses on the outside or inside only. The local businesses have a right to not have their customers “scared off” by the throngs. Real suggestion, what about moving it to the car park spots on the river side of Gympie Terrace and two blocks long? That way people could visit the park to eat their meals, its closer to the toilets, and not crowding local business. I know it interrupts traffic along the Terrace but hell, if we do it for “out-of-towners” for their triathlon for most of a day, surely we could do it for the residents of Noosa. Ron James, Noosa. More letters page 20

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LETTERS Give us a taste I AM very disappointed that the (Tastes of Noosaville) has been cancelled. I found it was an excellent event where it brought the community together. Neighbours, friends, and tourists all gathered for a fun time. In today’s world, this is much-needed. I consider the majority of people, not the minority, should be heard. I understand some people may have complaints but am almost certain people I have been with and spoken to so enjoyed this gathering. Please bring it back as soon as possible. Karen O’Shae, Noosa.

Down with Fun Police WHY are we being governed by the minority (in this case) and the Fun Police? We have attended two of the Thomas Street events and found them well patronised and enjoyed by both locals and tourists, I know we did. It sounds like the Peregian Originals unjustified fiasco all over again. Parking and congestion is a way of life on the coast and the council should now consider no approvals for “Noosa Weekends”, street sport events, etc. That way, traders and locals have Noosa to themselves, but with negative economic benefit. Barry A. Smith, Noosa.

Prove it, Joanne PREVIOUSLY, the president of the EDV group Joanne Wright mentioned their latest phone survey confirmed the vast majority of the EDV population want a boundary change. So now Joanne, do you expect us to take your word for it or is it too much to ask you to actually publish the results of that survey? By the way, that survey was done by EMRS from Hobart and not a company from Sydney, as you mentioned previously (but it’s good to see you are totally in control of where your group’s money, or should I say “donations” are spent). That phone survey was done late in September, three months ago, and I just happened to be one of those surveyed. Only two questions were asked: Are you for or against boundary change? And, on a scale of one to five, how strongly do you feel about it? EMRA has informed me the EDV group has been in possession of the results of the survey for about three months now and I am wondering why it is taking so long to publish the results? My guess is we will never see the result of that survey and the reason is simple: It never reached that utopic target of 80 per cent they are claiming since the start of their campaign, since that farcical last June poll. Admitting their latest survey was anything less will be admitting they have been telling a lie all along. I am challenging the EDV group to publish the result of that survey now, to save whatever credibility they have got left. Dom Massoni, Verrierdale.

Some repair THE LNP keep telling us we should re-elect them so they can finish the job of repairing Queensland. In fact, they are gradually destroying the state. Analysis by Fabrizio Carmignani of Griffith University recently compared the Newman Government’s track record with the previous two Bligh governments. He concluded the “LNP government has delivered a significantly worse outcome than the two previous Labor governments”. Full-time seasonally adjusted unemployment rates increased from 5.5 per cent in March 2012 to 6.9 per cent in November 2014. The Queensland economy also experienced the second largest national decline in gross domestic income during the Newman Government’s term. Member for Noosa Glen Elmes has said the “the piper has to be paid”. Perhaps he is saying the LNP is the piper and they should therefore be paid out? G. Hamilton, Pomona.

Cash splashed TO CORRECT an error in your edition of Noosa Today (15 January), Palmer’s Salary Sacrifice, one of the reported recipients, Eumundi

Post your letters to: 36 Mary St, Noosaville, 4566 or email: newsdesk@noosatoday.net.au

RSL, has not been in existence for a number of years. The letter from Mr Palmer was returned to him. It may have been better for him to have considered the Coolum RSL, who conduct reportedly the largest Anzac Day dawn service on the coast without the benefit of government or council donations. Glenn Brown, Doonan.

Too much influence I WOULD like to support the sentiments of Bob Jarvis (Noosa Today, 15 January), I also believe the Noosa Parks Association has had too much influence on Noosa politics - the formation of Noosa Biosphere Reserve is a classic example. John Lobb, Peregian Springs.

Future focus IN REPLY to F. and J. Ball (Noosa Today, January 15), I agree we need to think hard about who we vote for, but not on issues that have passed; we must focus on the future for our young people. Youth unemployment in Noosa is currently around 20 per cent, the local TAFE has closed, community organisations that assisted disadvantaged youth have had their funding cut, the LNP is calling for cuts to penalty rates which will result in even lower incomes for young people, housing affordability is still an issue, funding has been cut to the Noosa Hospital, the list goes on and on. It’s time that we have a change in Noosa. Mark Denham, the Labor candidate has worked as a paramedic servicing the local community for over 25 years, his children and grandchildren have attended local schools and work in the area, he understands the issues that affect local residents and has committed to working for Noosa. Let’s consider the future in this election, not the past. Bronwyn Tasker, Eumundi.

Stop this dreadful government THE Great Barrier Reef is under threat by the LNP Abbott/Newman/Elmes government. If you vote for our local LNP member, Glen Elmes then you are voting for the LNP and the destruction of the reef and ruination of our society as we know it. You are also voting for the many billions being given to the rich mining companies at the expense of education, health, social services, jobs, and transport. The environment is seeing the hottest days in history as a result of man-made climate change. Today I had a paddle in Lake Weyba and the water was so hot, that fish will not be able survive if its gets any hotter - which means the pelicans will not survive nor the birds that rely on fish. Plants will not be able to survive. If it keeps getting hotter as 98 per cent of climate change scientists predict, we won’t have a planet to live on. Don’t vote for Glen Elmes and the LNP. The Labor Party is not much better, being a puppet for the big business. The only party worth voting for is the Greens. Our local candidate Joe Shlegeris is far superior to the other candidates in every way with his intelligence, university education, small business experience, compassion for people and the economy and his caring for the environment. He will create jobs without wrecking the environment. Number each vote with Liberal and Labor last and stop this dreadful government. Vote For Joe Shlegeris. Mary Brown, Noosa.

Joe Shlegeris - the only choice! JOE Shlegeris has drawn attention to various ‘mistruths’ of the current government. He points out the government document which states funding for the emergency department and the intensive care unit of Noosa hospital to cease in a few years. Elmes has responded with various empty promises just to get votes, but no firm commitment at all. Joe has also drawn attention to the grossly excessive pay packets for politicians with Abbott giving himself a raise which sees him earning more than Obama and Cameron. Joe points out the LNP is giving billions of

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dollars in wasteful government subsidies to the mining companies and favoured industries; the enormous waste of water used in antiquated coal-fired electricity plants at the expense of drought-ridden farmers and the development of clean energy; and the selling off of government assets for pittance to their mates and then the leasing back at a horrendous cost. Joe has also made a kind offer of donating $50,000 of his salary to a community fund when he gets in. Because the LNP thinks it has a safe seat in Noosa, they can ignore our needs, hoodwink us and stop funding wherever they choose. The LNP wants to take funds away from hospitals, Medicare, the ABC and schools and social services and increase university fees to keep people uneducated and unaware of their destructive policies. The LNP has cut funding to most of the regional ABC radio stations which will be forced to close down. Some 500 jobs have already been lost in our ABC. Hundreds of jobs have been lost in sustainable energy. The LNP want to take from the poor to give to the wealthy. Take from the pensioners and disabled, as they aren’t in a position to protest. They want to take our taxes and give them to the big mining companies in fuel subsidies to destroy the Great Barrier Reef. The LNP which has Mr Elmes as their rep in our area, is set on taking from the poor and giving to their wealthy buddies. Don’t vote for this horrible government and their reps like Elmes who are happy to accept the huge pay packets and bonuses galore to pull the wool over our eyes. Both the LNP and the ALP have shown they can’t be trusted with their shallow campaign promises. The Abbott and Newman government and all their reps, have lied over and over and are bankrupting our country, selling off our assets to overseas countries and destroying our economy and environment driving us into debt and ruining the environment forever. As Joe Shlegeris pointed out, the Greens came second in the last election which shows people are starting to wake up to the rubbish we are fed on a daily basis and want people like Joe who they can trust. The Greens are the only viable option in the next election and there is a steadily rising support for the Greens. On election day, number every square and make sure you have the LNP and the ALP last on the list. Use a pen not a pencil. Vote for the best and only choice Joe Shlegeris, who will make these politicians accountable. B. Andrews, Noosa Heads.

Go Bob! FREEDOM of the press. Freedom of speech. What a great country ours is? May I congratulate you for printing Bob Jarvis’s factual letter in last week’s edition of Noosa Today. May I also congratulate Bob Jarvis for shooting it exactly how it is. Good on you Bob. Prior to Christmas I met with Michael Gloster on two separate occasions where he stated, “The NPA’s wealthy backer didn’t mind throwing a million here and there to protect our environment and will finance a scientific study of the Noosa River to bring fish stocks to abundancy levels and the growing out of oysters”. That scientific study is not only funded to $15,000, but also by the NPA’s wealthy backer to $25,000. Paid by our rate dollar through Noosa Council. Fair dinkum, you won’t scientifically study Woori Creek for $40,000. Having met with Michael Gloster on behalf of NPA, I (and Noosa’s commercial fishing families) were accused of “getting into bed with Gloster and the NPA”. To Noosa Council, may I say “It wasn’t Noosa commercial fishing families who got suckered to cough up their hard earned”. Again, congratulations to the author and to Noosa Today for exercising “freedom of the press and freedom of speech” by accepting then printing Bob’s letter, it’s what some of my forebears have fought and died for. Thankyou. Trevor Clarey, Boreen Point.

Just a little fun THE community has been deprived of a wonderful, lively market (Thomas Street Market)

by one person (e.g. Peregian Originals). People love markets and if Ralph Rogers is going to run his own market in the “Acres” in time to come, we will flock to that one too. Let us have a bit of fun around here! Heidi Schum, Noosa.

Market rage I AM absolutely furious over the cancelling of the Friday night market. Who could have complained about one of the last family nights we have had in Noosa for ages? I have been to two of the nights and enjoyed it so much, I am in my eighties and it was lovely to see so many families, dogs and all, having a great evening. I was in Thomas Street on one of the following Saturday mornings and remarked how clean it all looked after such an evening. I hope it’s only temporary. J. Murray, Noosa.

Market my words I WAS just reading the local paper when I saw the article on Tastes of Noosaville. I was not aware of this market, I am a Pomona resident, however, had I known I may have ventured out. I find it totally unreasonable that the council would cancel such an event on so many because of two complaints? Not sure why our council would bow down to a couple of individuals or business owners as suggested in the article. I would like to know what the relationship is there? If this story is as it reads then I am extremely disappointed in Noosa Council and would like to remind them they are employed by the people for the people. C. Haslett, Pomona.

Cruel attack THE cruel and unprovoked attack by Benny Pike on the injured cricket captain, Michael Clarke made sickening reading. What a headline for this dreadful article “Time for Clarke to walk”! This for a magnificent sportsman who is a real ambassador for Australia worldwide. He has always played his heart out for Australia and in recent matches has led from the front with some superb batting and team leadership. Yes! Mr Pike, armchair critic and all sports expert, Clarke has injured his hamstring and incurred this crippling blow while leading and playing for his country. He has indeed reached the ripe old age of 33 and to infer that this is too old to play world class cricket after all he has done for Australia shows complete and insensitive ignorance. On the very eve of Australia Day this article is a shocking insult. May Clarke make a full recovery to continue his fine career. A career to be proudly remembered long after Mr Pike’s ignorant, cruel, and confused ramblings in your columns are thankfully lost forever in our waste bins! R.Smith, Peregian Springs.

Fast, furious HAVING read Jonathon Howard’s “Fast and Furious Election” story, the following became clear. Firstly, given that Joe Shlegeris will not have the parliamentary numbers to implement his four main election commitments in the unlikely event he is elected to the Queensland parliament, a vote for the Greens will be a blatantly wasted vote. Second, given Mark Denham failed to outline how a Labor Government would fund his proposed improvements, upgrades and expansions, along with the steps it would take to return the budget to surplus, a vote for Labor will simply mean a return to the type of economic mismanagement we experienced under the Beattie/Bligh governments. Third, given the present LNP government is making progress, no matter how painful, in turning around the economic mess left by its Labor predecessors, a vote for Glen Elmes would help ensure the election of an LNP government (with or without Campbell Newman) to complete that thankless but essential task in the long-term interests of all Queenslanders. E.J. Ask, Boreen Point.

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Home in the hinterland

ON offer is a superb hinterland home set on 2.5 acres of lush bushland, landscaped gardens and organic orchards where the new owners can enjoy natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s peace while overlooking Noosa River and the ocean. Feel like you are a million miles away in this rural, yet contemporary home, which features every modern convenience needed to live in comfort and style. You know this property is special as soon as you enter via the grand entrance, which sets the scene for an opulent, finely finished family home. Cathedral ceilings soar high above to greet myriad windows that invite an abundance of natural light and fresh air to fill the home. Living is spread over two levels with two guest bedrooms, bathroom and large family/rumpus room located on the lower level of the home, creating the perfect retreat for visitors. Upstairs, there are two more bedrooms, plus the main suite complete with private ensuite and walk-in-robe, and a personal gallery to display your favourite pieces of artwork. The main living and dining spaces are also located on the

upper level, where a large entrance hall and terrace offer separation from the sleeping quarters. The upper level of the home has been designed to take advantage of the stunning views on offer, with the living, casual and formal dining zones all featuring large glass window and access to the terrace to take in the uninterrupted views. The gourmet kitchen would prove the envy of any chef with separate cool storage, food pantry, island bench and all the latest features to make cooking for family, friends and guests a breeze. Outside, you can enjoy the full 2.5 acres of land, where an organic orchard and vegetable patch has already been established, or tend to the chickens in the coup and collect fresh eggs for breakfast. Private and located in a prime position, this property already has council pre-approval for six cabins to be built, plus a bed and breakfast licence and commercial kitchen already installed, home office and additional commercial kitchen. This home is a great opportunity for the avid entrepreneur who wants to create an income while living in pure luxury.

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BLUE CHIP POSITION

LITTLE COVE 2 ‘VILLA NETTE’ 56 PARK ROAD

Privacy & Position

View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Friday & Wednesday 12.00-12.30pm Price $3.6Million

From the moment you arrive at the beautiful hand carved doors to the entry foyer of Villa Nette you realize that this is a lifestyle like no other. In designing and detailing this luxurious villa style apartment, no expense has been spared. ɒ Private courtyards, balconies with plantation timber shutters designed to bring the outside in. ɒ Reverse cycle air, jet master fireplace, travatine floors, under floor heating in the bathrooms. ɒ Gaggenau appliances, granite top benches and Grohe tapware. ɒ A level of finish defining understated quality and luxury, and less than 100m to both the sea and the National Park.

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PURE ELEGANCE

NOOSA HEADS 12 ‘ILUKA’ 10 SERENITY CLOSE

Sophisticated & Secure

View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Price $1,895,000

Apartment 12 has an enviable position in the very high quality building of Iluka. Situated on the northern corner, it has the advantage of extra windows and light. The appeal of this apartment centres on serenity, security and quality. This is a place you’ll love to call ‘home’. ɒ There are two terraces – one overlooking the beautiful gardens with 25m (heated) pool. ɒ The other where you can see koalas in the trees and the sparkle of water beyond. ɒ It’s a superb and practical floor plan with separate office and media room. ɒ The kitchen and scullery offer Miele appliances and there’s an airing room off the laundry. ɒ The separation of accommodation works beautifully for families or guests.

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Prized & Enviable

View Friday 12.00-12.30pm Auction On-site 10am Saturday 24 January

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 for 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 Separate lower level guest retreat.

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STYLISH, LUXURY VILLAS

NOOSA HEADS ‘THE ENCLAVE’ 94 NOOSA DRIVE

Exclusive & Elegant

View By Appointment Price contact agent

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 with security and privacy in an exclusive gated estate ɒ Walking distance to Noosa Junction and Noosa Farmer’s Markets, which are held each Sunday. ɒ Your opportunity is now, call us for an inspection.

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FACING NORTH

NOOSA WATERS 8/4 PORTSIDE COURT

Nautical & Nice

View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Auction On-site 12noon Saturday 14 February Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Frank Milat 0438 528 148 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

Enjoy watching your kids fishing directly out the front of your own waterfront townhouse so close to the river and shops, north facing to the winter sun, this is your perfect family getaway. Delight in your own lock key and boat mooring. This is entry-level water frontage. ɒ Large ground floor timber deck extending from the living area. ɒ Immediate mooring and fishing from the waters-edge. ɒ Stylishly renovated villa, with the added bonus of a study. ɒ Private north-east, end position with only one neighbour.

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Elegance & Style

View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Price $2,195,000

This luxury residence exudes both comfort and style. It has been designed to make the most of the wide canal vistas. Featuring a modern gourmet kitchen, pure wool carpet, and ducted air-conditioning, no detail has been overlooked. Natural light drenches the interiors. ɒ Upstairs master bedroom is a retreat with luxury bathroom, with spa and dressing room. ɒ Intimate waterway outlook, launch your boat or take in a spot of fishing from the jetty. ɒ High ceilings, alarm system, intercom, sunny courtyard. ɒ The setting and feel of this truly breathtaking property is world class.

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ENDLESS SUMMERS

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Riverfront & Breezes

View By Appointment Auction On-site 12noon Saturday 24 January

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.

Frank Milat 0438 528 148 Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

BEACH, JETTY & POOL

NOOSA HEADS 59 ‘NOOSA HARBOUR RESORT’

River Views & Relaxation

View Tues & Wed 12.00-12.30pm Auction On-site 11am Saturday 14 February

This beautifully furnished apartment is right on the Noosa River and has remarkable, river vistas. Facing due north it enjoys ample winter sunshine as well as summer breezes. The complex is very popular with holiday makers. ɒ This apartment has been recently given a make-over and is truly beautifully furnished. ɒ The floor plan is practical and takes advantage of the panoramic views. ɒ Imagine balmy summer evenings here – an afternoon BBQ, golden sand and blue skies. ɒ This is really a gorgeous riverside beauty!

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VERY PRIVATE

NOOSA SPRINGS 748 ‘THE PALMS’ NOOSA SPRINGS DVE

Sophistication & Seclusion

View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Price $2,795,000

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 gardens, terraces and a 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. ɒ 24hr manned security gatehouse, golf club, tennis courts, restaurant, day spa, 5 mins to beach.

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ULTIMATE VALUE

NOOSA SPRINGS 328 ‘THE WOODS’ NOOSA SPRINGS DVE 3

Safe & Secure

View By Appointment Price $649,000

Downsize without compromising on style or quality. Designed for integrated indoor/outdoor living and entertaining, this spacious villa is an outstanding choice for buyers looking for a holiday home, or an investment in a quality estate. ɒ Generous two level layout flooded with natural light. ɒ Large sparkling in ground pool leading off entertaining areas. ɒ Easy stroll to Clubhouse and Day Spa. ɒ Peace-of-mind with gated entry and 24 hr security.

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PRESENT ALL OFFERS

NOOSA HEADS 2 ‘PICTURE POINT APARTMENTS’

Views & Value

View Saturday 2.00-2.30pm Price $429,000

This ground level apartment MUST BE SOLD! The owners have reduced the price for a quick sale. Fully furnished, boasting panoramic views with breathtaking hinterland sunsets. Dont miss this opportunity, apartments on Edgar Bennet are rarely on the market at this low price. ɒ An affordable Investment property in a great location. ɒ Small resort complex of only 12 apartments. ɒ Short 5 minute walk to Hastings Street, and the junction. ɒ Heated lagoon style pool, sauna and spa.

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TOP FLOOR APARTMENT

TEWANTIN 15 ‘NOOSA RIVER QUAYS’ BLAKESLEY STREET 3 Riverfront & Relaxation This house sized top floor apartment with high ceilings features panoramic waterfront views. If you like privacy this secure complex is designed so that you don’t have to pass other apartments: it has both stair and lift access, plus two car parks on title as well as lockup storage. ɒ Gated secure complex in peaceful street with lift access. ɒ Close to all amenities, Woolworths, boutique shops, cafes. ɒ Lagoon style share pool and fully maintained gardens and lawns. ɒ Recently painted, new carpets, window furnishings & air conditioning.

View Thursday & Saturday 3.00-3.30pm Price $940,000 Kate Cox 0438 695 505 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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NEAR NOOSA ACREAGE

TINBEERWAH 45 MACKAY COURT

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 in an elevated position with dramatic mountain views offers unsurpassed privacy and tranquility just 15 minutes to Noosa main beach. 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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RIVERSIDE POSITION

NOOSAVILLE 37 ‘NOOSA PLACE RESORT’ 272 WEYBA ROAD 2

Position & Price

View Saturday 10.00-10.30am Price $285,000

You will be delighted by this immaculate, perfectly presented apartment positioned within the popular ‘Noosa Place Resort’, just across the road from the Noosa River and a moments’ walk to cafes and restaurants. This is a lifestyle property that will suit a range of buyers. ɒ Spacious bedrooms and open plan living. ɒ Recently renovated kitchen and bathroom. ɒ Resort features heated pools, spa, tennis court and bbq facilities. ɒ Ideal property for owner occupied or investors.

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Local uni among best in Pacific A UNIVERSITY of the Sunshine Coast team has beaten competitors from across the Asia-Pacific to reach the final of the Pacific Rim Real Estate Society (PRRES) International Feasibility Competition. The competition called for mock expressions of interest to build mediumdensity residential developments in two precincts in post-earthquake devastated Christchurch, New Zealand. Cate MacMillan of Buddina and Matt Paterson of Little Mountain teamed up during the final semester of their Property Economics and Development degrees last year to submit a development proposal. The team flew to Malaysia last Sunday to present their proposal in the final against teams from the Queensland University of Technology and the University of Malaya. Matt, 32, did his degree part time over five years while working full time. His first job in property was as an assistant property manager for BWS and Woolworths after working his way up from stacking shelves and working the cash register. “I was always interested in property, but I have to give credit to my manager at Woolworths who actually offered me a promotion on the proviso that I start studying a property economics degree,” he said. “I started with Stockland last April and am now working as a development professional

USC students Cate MacMillan and Matt Paterson will fly to Malaysia this Sunday to compete in the finals of the Pacific Rim Real Estate Society (PRRES) International Feasibility Competition. on the new Oceanside master-planned community which surrounds the Sunshine Coast Public University Hospital precinct and includes commercial, residential and retail development.” Cate, 56, recently retired as principal of Noosa District State High School and turned her passion for education and learning towards a university degree in a whole new field.

“I always thought the property courses at USC looked really interesting and I must say I’ve loved doing the degree and really enjoyed learning something new,” she said.

housing for adults with a disability to live in independently,” she said. “So I did my major research project last semester on the type of housing that

Cate volunteers as the development officer for The Compass Institute, a local organisation that delivers education and training to school leavers with intellectual and physical disabilities.

enables intellectually disabled adults to live independently. “I’ve recently been accepted into the Master of Urban Planning by Research to continue that project and hopefully roll that

“One of the big issues that’s come out of working with Compass is the need for

into a PhD here at USC.”

MOUNTAINTOP ESCAPE

BLACK MOUNTAIN 532 BLACK MOUNTAIN ROAD

Acres & Income

View By Appointment Price $2,900,000

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 operated as a Bed & Breakfast away from the main home. ɒ Must see, private botanic gardens and scenic walking tracks. ɒ Outstanding views of Mountains and Noosa Hinterland.

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Location-Size-Waterfront

4A 4B 2C

D I D

• Extremely spacious property • Kitchen is a Chef’s delight, luxury appliances • Two living areas, separate dining area, study • Rear large deck overlooks the waterways • Swimming pool has northerly aspect • Stroll to Hastings Street & Quamby Place

NOOSA HEADS 10 Ravenwood Drive

Price:

P.O.A

Inspect: By Appointment Agent:

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

Priced to Sell Great Investment • Open plan air-conditioned living, dining and kitchen • Covered deck overlooks pool, view to ocean and sea breezes • Main bedroom has en-suite, built in robe and private balcony • Separate bathroom, toilet and internal laundry • Single lock-up garage • Located close to beach

SUNRISE BEACH

Price:

2/15 Sobraon Street

Inspect: By Appointment Agent:

2A 2B 1C

$385,000

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

Great Position in Sunshine Beach • Charming light filled well presented Duplex • Easy walk to Sunshine Beach Village and North Sunshine Dog Beach • North facing private deck and a courtyard perfect for entertaining • Recently painted, new carpets and curtains plus security screens thru-out • Kitchen with modern appliances opens to fully fenced low maintenance back yard • Powder room and internal entry to garage with remote access

SUNSHINE BEACH 2/17 Solway Drive

Price:

P.O.A

Inspect: Saturday 11-11.30am Agent:

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

2A 2B 1C

E: rose@rosecallaghanrealty.com.au

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e in nl O o eV id e Se Noosa Springs - 537 Noosa Springs Drive

4 bed | 3 bath | 3 car

Five Star Resort Style Golf Front • Award winning 400m2 Golf-front home with all living on one level • Tropical 1200m lot, 23 mtr lap pool, views over course and lakes • Soaring ceilings; lime-washed cedar features and voids for air-low • Moving glass and timber walls to entire length of pavilions and gardens • Individual saw-cut and sealed Italian travertine stone laid throughout • Private main suite features leafy views to golf course and lagoons

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For Sale $2,950,000 View Inspect by Appointment Web ID www.onenoosa.com/property/ details/718

Contact Craig Brumby 0417 789 765 craig@onenoosa.com

Opportunity for reform onthehome

front WITH EMILY BLACK LITTLE FISH MEDIA

WITH an election scheduled for 31 January, Queensland’s property industry bodies are using the opportunity to call for reforms. Master Builders has identified many priorities for the next government that they advised would make a demonstrable difference to the state’s building and construction industry. Master Builders’ deputy executive director Paul Bidwell said the building industry was the cornerstone of Queensland’s economy, being the number one employer of fulltime workers and contributor to gross state product. Mr Bidwell said while there was no doubt the industry was positive about the future, following an improvement in conditions over the past year, the news was not all positive and further policy reform was needed to support continued growth. “The residential sector in the southeast corner is particularly strong, however, central Queensland and Mackay and Whitsunday, which have relied heavily on the resources sector, are still languishing and the

commercial sector also continues to struggle with the lack of demand,” he said. “We have seen positive policy changes on a range of fronts in recent times that have assisted the building indoor right across the state. “However ... more needs to be done to build on the reforms of the past two years and continue the good work to bolster the industry.” Master Builders has called on all parties to commit to initiatives that would chart a course for growth in the building and construction industry. Among a long list of recommendations, Master Builders will urge the new state government to increase government infrastructure investment and reduce new housing stamp duty and ensure environmental and energy requirement benefits exceed the cost. The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has called on the complete abolition of stamp duty to promote growth in the residential property sector. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the state needed a broad legislative program to create a stronger industry, and while the state’s lawmakers showed commitment to reform through the Property Occupations Act introduction in 2014, more needed to be done.

“Queensland’s residential real estate sector is in recovery mode and it’s important to build on this momentum,” she said. “Real estate is crucial to the Queensland economy, contributing more than $8 billion towards Queensland’s gross state product and supporting almost 50,000 jobs throughout the state.” The REIQ’s proposed property transaction stamp duty abolition; reinstatement of first

home owner grants for existing housing and an allowance for first homebuyers to access their superannuation to purchase a property. Ms Mercorella said the abolition of inefficient property taxes, along with incentives to generate more transactions and turnover, would pave the way for further growth in the industry. Until next time, happy home hunting!

Noosa Waters - 129 Shorehaven Drive Rare Opportunity - North Facing Water Front • Big and beautiful: 967 sqm of prime waterfront land with ideal Northern aspect • Almost 20 per cent larger than the average site in Noosa Waters

For Sale $1,295,000 View Agent on-site Fri, Sat, Sun: 5.00 Web ID

• 5 Metre bufer zone on Western side provides privacy and shade • Exceptional long water views up and down the canal • Realistic owners have just reduced price to sell • Meet Agent on-site this weekend each day at 5.00pm

Contact

5.30pm www.onenoosa.com/property/ details/696 Lydia Kirn 0412 542 644 lydia@onenoosa.com

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home focus

With a stunning backdrop ON offer is a large, eco-friendly home set against the stunning backdrop of the Settler’s Cove nature reserve.

robe as well as an oversized terrace overlooking nature’s canopy, creating an idyllic retreat from everyday life.

Designed to save the owners money on everyday costs while offering luxury living, this property features gas hot water, solar panels, heat pads for the pool and a 20,000-litre water tank.

Three more generous-sized bedrooms are located on the upperlevel and all feature walk-in robes and are serviced by the main bathroom.

There is ample space for the whole family, with large open-plan living and dining zones, plus ample outdoor spaces for relaxing or spending time with friends.

Outside, well-stablished, low-maintenance gardens surround the heated pool complete with spa jets and heat pad, plus a large covered entertaining terrace perfect for alfresco dining on warm summer nights.

The family kitchen is well-designed with Caesarstone benches, glass splashback to invite ample natural light as well as a butler’s pantry and breakfast bar for casual dining. Upstairs, the master suite features a private ensuite and walk-in

This property also features a home office, direct access walkway from the back of the property to Settler’s Jetty, plus ample storage and garaging.

home essentials ADDRESS: 13 Banksia Avenue, Noosa Heads PRICE: $1,420,000 VIEW: By appointment DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 3 car, pool AGENT: Kate Cox for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0438 695 505

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Impressive family home ON offer is an impressive home designed to create an inspiring cosmopolitan family retreat in a coveted beachside address. A clever and practical floor plan over two light-flooded levels features multiple living spaces, wide sunlit decks and level lawns with a modern and generous pool. There is ample room for a large family, with separate living in the lower-level of the home. The self-contained apartment features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living and dining area, kitchen, and a large covered verandah with access to the pool and lawn. With so much room, you can even choose to rent out the lowerlevel apartment and enjoy separate living upstairs. The upper-level of the home is the main living area with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a beautifully appointed kitchen, and open-plan living and dining zone.

A wide verandah and covered deck as well as a built in outdoor sink and barbecue are an easy transition from the upper kitchen and overlook the pool and to the ocean vista beyond. No expense has been spared with regard to the best quality building materials and finishes which include Blackbutt timber floors, Kwila timber deck and railings, gas cooktop, Bosch electric oven and dishwasher.

home essentials ADDRESS: 17 Pacific Avenue, Sunshine Beach

LED lighting throughout the home is controlled from a central point and continues under the deck railings to transform the home after dark, coupled with an external sound system both upstairs and downstairs, you have the ultimate entertainment zone.

PRICE: On application VIEW: By appointment

This property also features a double lock-up garage with internal access, air-conditioning and gas hot water.

DESCRIPTION: 5 bed, 4 bath, 2 car AGENT: Rosemary Callaghan for Rose Callaghan Realty, 0419 236 133

This marvellous home is a short easy stroll to Sunshine Beach, cafes, restaurants, local schools and transport.

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R&W Noosa principals Peter Butt, Jennifer Carr and Shane McCauley have all reported an increase in demand for luxury homes.

Three luxury beachfront homes have sold since November last year.

Demand soaring in the high-end LOCAL real estate agents are reporting an increase in demand for high-end homes, as a list of luxury multi-million dollar Noosa properties sell.

term plans for R&W Noosa holiday guests

Richardson and Wrench Noosa (R&W Noosa) principal Peter Butt said he, and coprincipals Jennifer Carr and Shane McCauley, had recently secured the sales of numerous multi-million dollar Noosa homes in only a few months.

holiday properties of this calibre. Some of

“What we’ve seen in a progression of multi-million dollar sales,” Mr Butt said.

over $5 million, just as R&W Noosa’s summer

“It started in November when the Sandpiper Penthouse was sold for $7.15 million. Within the next week, we secured the sale of 23 Hastings Street for $6.5 million. “Shane also listed a waterfront Noosa home in The Promontory that sold the next day for over $2 million.” Mr Butt said most of the homes were

to buy a home for their family as a holiday home or to live in permanently,” he said. “Nobody has such a large portfolio of our guests pay up to $25,000 per week for a luxury holiday home.” Within the past week, Jennifer announced

This picturesque Sandpiper penthouse sold for $7.15 million.

the sale of another beachfront apartment for auction season gets underway. The last three Noosa Sound properties taken to auction by Jennifer have also sold for over $2 million, with 11 Key Court selling prior to auction, 7 Dolphin Crescent sold within moments of commencing auction and only this past weekend, 15 Cooran Court sold under auction conditions. Mr Butt said the sales of the luxury homes

sold to guests who had holidayed with R&W

was proof the local market was transitioning

Above: This La Mer apartment sold for $5.30 million.

Noosa over many years.

from a buyer’s market to one controlled by

Right: This Hastings Street apartment, located above the R&W Noosa office, sold for $6.5 million.

“We’re seeing the culmination of long-

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Some hot tips for a killer kitchen bydesign WITH DI HENSHALL THERE are many apartment buildings in the Noosa area that are well over 10 years old. Kitchens tend to show their age after this length of time and it is the one area that, if done well, can completely transform an apartment and break the carbon-dating that is so easy to pick with older buildings. Many older style kitchens in holiday-let apartments are the standard, old-fashioned U-shape, with cupboards plastered around the perimeter and all the walls much too much storage and bulk for a kitchen that does not need to be utilised like a suburban kitchen.

Before

These kitchens are clumsy and basically useless if you want to have fun on holidays. They can be full of useless items, like four saucepans and six mixing bowls and soup ladles - most things we don’t actually need on holiday. What we do need - and want in a holiday apartment is sense of fun and a sense of letting go of the daily grind that most of us have at home. A holiday kitchen should be designed to suit a whole lot of people milling around, helping to toss salads, slice crusty bread and open bottles of wine. We don’t want to make meat and three veg, stuck in a U-shaped kitchen with cupboards everywhere. When kitchens are re-designed, there is a tendency to follow the same layout as the old one. This doesn’t have to be the case. Even if the concern is matching up floor tiles, the kitchen layout can change completely. If flooring is the issue, with clever design, new flooring can be laid in such a way

After that it complements the existing, but defines the new kitchen space. Changing the layout of the kitchen can free up your approach to what the kitchen is going to be used for - it is probably used more as a bar, refreshment centre

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and serving deck, rather than the traditional washing up, food storage and cooking family meals.

accessible utensils, glasses and flatware - and most importantly, adequate rubbish bins.

Holiday apartments do not need huge food storage capacity, but they do need good refrigeration, breakfast bar room, easily

Lighten the mood - make it look more like a bar in a restaurant, use clever, indirect lighting, change the work surfaces from one run to

another, such as timber on non-wet areas, stainless steel on others. This approach to re-designing apartment kitchens will have a big impact on how the rest of the apartment works and how it is received by guests.

“We saved $11,667 on our co�ission. We showed our home 3 �mes, and �ey did every�ing else.” WALLY & JAN DENTEN 17 ELANDRA DRIVE POMONA

Herron steps up to lead builders MASTER Builders welcomes a new president, Nick Herron, following years of active contribution and representation of the state building and construction industry. Nick, managing director of Herron Coorey Building Contractors, will lead a new-look executive team that is largely made up of new members who will lead Master Builders into a time of renewal and growth for the building industry. Nick has been a Master Builders

member since 1995, has served on the construction sector and contracts committees since 2001, been a state councillor since 2004 and has been a Master Builders foundation board member since 2013. Nick, along with the entire executive team and Master Builders senior leadership team, will be instrumental in driving Master Builders’ official policy and advocacy platform in 2015. The agenda in 2015 focuses on six key areas, including stimulating

demand for new construction; providing housing at affordable price points that contain building costs; reducing the limits that industrial relations places on productivity; winding back the highly prescriptive approach to health and safety; improving the capacity of contractors to better manage construction risk; and providing relevant training to the industry. Nick replaces out-going president Derek Pingel, who finished up five terms as president.

Rod McDonald, Drew Brockhurst, Adrian Gabrielli, Ralf Dutton, Nick Herron, Peter Schriek, Kathy Seaman and Geoff Baguley.

OPEN HOMES Castaways Beach

Sunrise Beach

47 Driftwood Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

29 Moonbeam Crescent

Base Realtors - Petrea Pradella

Sat 1-1.30pm Sat 1-2pm

Doonan Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

56 Duke Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 12-1pm

41 Livistonia Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 11-11.30am

337 Sunrise Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Thurs 1-2pm, Sat 11.45am -12.45pm

273 Duke Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Sat 1-2pm

369 Duke Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Sat 9.15-10.15am

Sat 10-10.30am

Eumundi Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

Sat 10-10.45am

Little Cove Apt 2‘Villa Nette’56 Park Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 12-12.30pm

15 Captains Court

Base Realtors - Ron Davey

Sat 11am-12pm

Sunshine Beach

21 Greentree Place

54 Jocelyn Drive

37 Newield Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Peter Butt

34 Arakoon Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Peter Butt & Kate Cox

Apt 8‘Costa Nova’1 Belmore Terrace

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren

Thur & Sat 2-2.30pm

Apt 9, 1 Elanda Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Cam Goode

3 Kiamba Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

Fri 12-12.30pm

2/17 Solway Drive

Rose Callaghan Realty - Rosemary Callaghan

Sat 11-11.30am

11/20 Douglas Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 11-11.30am

8/39 Elanda Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 12-12.30pm

20 Dwyer Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly & Rachel Sellman

1/25 Duke Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

54 Ferguson Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 11-11.30am

4 Surfside Court

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat & Wed 1-1.30pm

1/27 Parkedge Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 2-2.30pm

Fri 1-1.30pm Sat 12-12.30pm

Sat 2-2.30pm Sat 10-10.30am

Fri & Wed 12-12.30pm, Sat 1-1.30pm

Tewantin

Noosaville Apt 8‘Portside’4 Portside Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat

Sat 1-1.30pm

2/17 Laburnum Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

Sat 12-12.30pm

Apt 37‘Noosa Place’272 Weyba Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

Sat 10-10.30am

Noosa Heads 2 Capri Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 1-1.30pm

Apt 2‘Picture Point’30 Edgar Bennett Ave

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 2-2.30pm

48 Nairana Rest

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 11-11.30am

Apt 313‘Noosa Blue’16 Noosa Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Thur & Fri 4-4.30pm, Sat 12-12.30pm

Apt 59‘Noosa Harbour Resort’6 Quamby Place

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr

Tue & Wed 12-12.30pm

Apt 12‘Iluka’10 Serenity Close

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr

Sat 12-12.30pm

35 The Quarterdeck

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 12-12.30pm

32 Weyba Park Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode

Sat 12-12.30pm

9-11 Ravenwood Drive

Rose Callaghan Realty - Rosemary Callaghan

Sat 12-12.30pm

Noosa Springs 128‘The Cascades’61 Noosa Springs Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jill Goode

Fri & Sat 11-11.30am

342‘The Woods’61 Noosa Springs Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

748‘The Palms’61 Noosa Springs Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jon Blonk

Sat 12-12.30pm

719 Noosa Springs Drive

One Noosa - Craig Brumby

Sat 11-11.45pm

Sat 1-1.30pm

Noosa Waters 16 The Promontory

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat

129 Shorehaven Drive

One Noosa - Lydia Kirn

Sat 11-11.30am Fri, Sat, Sun 5-5.30pm

Apt 15‘Noosa River Quays’2 Blakesley Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Thur & Sat 3-3.30pm

9 Daintree Way

Base Realtors - Paula Welsh

Sat 10-10.45am

45 Mackay Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

Sat 11-11.30am

90 Patterson Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald

555 Sunrise Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Tinbeerwah Sat 9.30-10am Sat 10.30-11.30am

Twin Waters 39/20 Anchorage Circuit

One Noosa - Lydia Kirn

Sat 11-11.45am

25/2 Seawood Lane

One Noosa - Lydia Kirn

Sat 1-1.45pm

auction diary Sat, January 24 3 Kiamba Court, Sunshine Beach

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

10am

Apt 20 Noosa Shores, 86-88 Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

12noon

Apt 59‘Noosa Harbour Resort’6 Quamby Place, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

11am

8/4 Portside Court, Noosa Waters

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

12noon

273 Duke Road, Doonan

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group

Sat, February 14

2pm

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THE power and beauty of flamenco dance and guitar will collide in a night of movement, rhythm and melody when Dale Cana comes to Noosa. Performing for one night only at the Noosa Pengari Steiner School hall on 7 February, the exhilarating show is a collaboration between renowned Australia guitarist Gerard Mapstone, flamenco singer El Brujo de Madrid, flamenco dancer Sene and Australian virtuoso violinist Shenzo Gregorio. Dale Cana is a soundscape adventure through the sounds of Spain, Cuba and India and a world of creation, improvisation and connection to the entrancing flamenco dance. Dale Cana will be performed at the Noosa Pengari Steiner School hall, 86 Nyell Road, Doonan, on 7 February, from 7pm. Tickets to the show are $25 per person and are available online at www.trybooking. com/grnz or at the door for $30.

Catch Crocodile Dundee on the big screen at the Starry Nights Eumundi drive-in this Friday night, from 5pm.

Aussie classics light up the night WHAT better way to get ready for Australian Day than with a picnic under the stars and two Aussie classics on the big screen at the Eumundi pop-up drive-in. Starry Nights Outdoor Movies will show a double Aussie classic feature this Friday night starting with Crocodile Dundee, followed by the quintessential Aussie underdog tale, The Castle. Gates open at 5pm with the screenings due to start at

6.30pm. The drive-in can fill up quickly, so book online to secure a spot on the night. Tickets can be booked online at www.ticketbo.com.au/starrynights and are $20 per car when pre-booked or $25 per car on the night and $10 for walk-ins. The pop-up drive-in is located at the Eumundi Showgrounds, Black Stump Road, Eumundi. Visit www.starrynights.com. au for more information.

With a passion Don't miss a night of Flamenco dance at the Noosa Pengari Steiner school on 7 February.

Sniper hits the target By JONATHON HOWARD ONE of the most talked about movies in 2015 is American Sniper, opening at BCC Noosa Cinemas this week. The film stars Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller and Kyle Gallner and was the brainchild of actor turned director Clint Eastwood. United State Navy SEAL Chris Kyle (played by Cooper) takes his sole mission, to protect his comrades, to heart and becomes one of the most lethal snipers in American history. His pinpoint accuracy not only saves countless lives but also makes him a prime target of insurgents. Despite grave danger and his struggle to be a good husband and father to his family back in the States, Kyle serves four tours of duty in Iraq.

The real American Sniper Chris Kyle is played by Bradley Cooper. However, when he finally returns home, he finds that he cannot leave the war behind. The film delves into the personal life and struggle of an outstanding solider who wrestles with post traumatic stress disorder and civilian life. The film has received rave reviews with on-

When the choice to fire is yours, what are the repercussions. line sources IMDB giving the movie 7.6/10 and Rotten Tomatoes scoring it 75/100. WIN A DOUBLE PASS: This is your chance to win a double pass to see American Sniper

at BCC Noosa Cinema. Simply email your full name and mobile phone number to competitions@noosatoday.net.au - first in wins.

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LIVETODAY

Singing the blues

Gig

guide JOLENE OGLE

Life of

Thursday 22 January

brine

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IF the performance photo with this column looks a little blurry, you should have been around 25 years ago, when these guys first started rocking Noosa - everything was blurry! Along with the great Barry Charles, Doc Span and Ross Williams were the live soundtrack of Noosa in the early ’90s, fun-loving dudes who could light up a room with their infectious brand of Chicago blues and down and dirty rock and roll. They brought the house down when they played at my 40th birthday party at Palmers (now Berardo’s) a year or two back. Or perhaps it was 1991. I can’t remember. I have a disease called CRAFT. Then when we started a magazine called Noosa Tatler (soon changed to Noosa Blue when the cease and desist letter came) we had a party to launch every issue and Doc and Ross usually played for our pie-eyed advertisers. Eumundi Lager used to take the back page ad and pay us in beer. Ah, those were the days. So it was old home week when Doc and Ross rocked Cafe Le Monde last Sunday afternoon, and there were a lot of familiar old party pigs in the audience loving it. Even Sean the Prestidigitator made an appearance, minus the tux. Of course neither Doc nor Ross has been idle these many years, playing together and separately at gigs and blues fests all over the country, including last year’s Noosa Jazz Festival, as well as producing a prodigious output of recordings. And when not playing, Ross teaches jazz guitar at the Queensland Conservatorium. When I first met them, Doc and Ross had just started playing together, following Doc’s arrival in Australia after many years of eventful travel. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, like Frank Sinatra, Doc got his musical start playing the accordion in his grandmother’s saloon. In the ’60s he made Chicago his home and learned the harmonica at blues clubs like the Checkerboard Lounge and Ma Bea’s on the west side, while working as a paramedic at the notorious Cook County Jail. After a stint in the US Navy, he formed his own band, Two Fisted Blues, and made Santa Fe (New Mexico) his base for touring the Rockies to Alaska, playing hundreds of gigs at Rocky Mountain ski resorts. While they have each followed different musical paths, the sheer enjoyment these two great bluesmen take in playing together would be worth the admission ticket alone, if they charged admission at Cafe Le Monde, which they don’t. If you’ve been washing your hair for the last 25 years and have failed to catch up with Doc and Ross, do yourselves a favour (as old mate Molly is wont to say) and catch their next Sunday sesh at Le Monde, coming up 1 March. China goes surf crazy The name might not mean much to you, but in Hainan Island, China, Tie Zhuang is a household name, being the Chinese national longboard champion. I’ve been in contact with TZ (as he’s known) over the past few weeks, and he emailed excitedly this week to tell me he’d been granted a visa to represent his country at the Cricks Noosa Festival of Surfing. We’re excited too, because although the Taiwanese have become regulars in Noosa, this is our first representative of the People’s Republic. China is a young surfing nation but it has gained a lot of favourable publicity in recent years with international pro tour events being held there. Australia’s Harley Ingleby just picked up his second world longboard title there late last year, and is looking forward to renewing competition with TZ. Meanwhile, in last week’s Samsung Galaxy Hainan Pro on the women’s world qualifying tour, a 12-year-old cutie named Keying Dong became the first Chinese surfer to enter a QS event. Dong was one of the event wildcards and was unfortunately eliminated in her first heat ... but with this style, she’ll be back.

7pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Fabian. 7pm: Villa Noosa: Open mic night. Friday 23 January 6.30pm: Noosa Reef Hotel: Tony Boyd. 8pm: Cafe Le Monde: DJ Wintex. 8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Late for Woodstock. 9pm: SODA: Traita. 9.30: Villa Noosa: DJ Jester. Saturday 24 January 6.30pm: Noosa Reef Hotel: Brad Buckley. 8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Simply Ozzie. Ross Williams and Doc Span rock Café Le Monde.

8.30pm: Cafe Le Monde: DJ Jasti. 9.30pm: SODA: Rob Pix. 9.30pm: Villa Noosa: DJ BNS. Sunday 25 January 2pm: Noosa Reef Hotel: DJ Mimi Macpherson. 2pm: Villa Noosa: Live bands. 3pm: Cafe Le Monde: The Cheapfakes and Future Music Party. 3pm: Sunshine Beach Surf Club: Humidors. 4pm: Zachary’s Peregian Beach: Chris Reynolds.

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Where to go for top workwear BOOTSCO Noosa has everything the handy-person could ever need, from cotton drill workwear to stubbies and hi-vis safety wear. Bootsco stocks top brands of safety and non-safety workboots such as Steel Blue, Oliver, Blundstone, King Gee and even Dunlop Steel Cap Volleys, available from size two to 13, plus large sizes can be ordered. The ever-popular 100 per cent cotton cargo and King Gee Microfibre triplestretch boardies are a must-have this summer season for anyone breaking a sweat on a worksite or impressing their friends with a bit of DIY. You can also find the latest FXD (Function by Design) shorts and pants, lightweight Taslon shorts and stretch denim pants, plus ladies corporate and casual gear and bamboo socks and underwear. The usual tough workwear, including hi-vis and reflective work shirts and pants are also available, plus everything needed for hospitality, wet weather, safety accessories and even Australia’s iconic Akubra hats. So whatever the job needs to get done, Bootsco Noosa is the place to go. Bootsco Noosa is at shop 8, 1 Gateway Drive, Noosaville.

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DAVID Campbell and his staff at Noosa to Hinterland Plumbing Group offer an extensive range of services from all plumbing and gas-fitting needs to maintenance, new homes and backflow testing. With customers who have used his services for more than 20 years, new customers can be sure they can count on the team at Noosa to Hinterland Plumbing Group. “We have a fully staffed office, computer-link GPS in all our vans and up-to-date equipment includ-

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Buying a Weber Q? Do your homework ®

We are part of the licensed Weber Specialist Dealer network in Australia and we want you to know the full story about the Weber Qs. Our experience shows the only disappointment that anyone ever has is when they buy the wrong model. It’s all because they didn’t do their homework. So we decided to do some homework for you. Just check out the differences in the models below and you’ll be able to choose the one that’s right for you.

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Spoil yourself with a peek at a great range SPOILT Noosa has recently changed hands and names from Spoilt by Senka to Spoilt Noosa. A change in owner and name has also bought along a great new range of bags, wallets and clothing to add to a summer collection. Something that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t changed is the great price, weekly specials and the fantastic customer service. Currently Spoilt Noosa has a massive jewellery sale on that includes Austrian crystal, sterling and Spanish silver as well as beaded and mother of pearl items at drastically reduced prices, some items as low as $5. There is also a new line of handbags and wallets that have just come in and been put on display this week and shoppers are invited to drop by and check them out. There is a great range of leather products still on sale as is the Spoilt Noosa summer clothing collection. Spoilt Noosa has a great range of other accessories and gift items as well. Spoilt Noosa is located in the rapidly growing shopping precinct of Gateway Drive, Noosaville, at shop 6, 37 gateway Drive, Noosaville, next door to Sunshine Coast Pet Grooming.

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SPORTSPOWER Noosaville staff are the local experts in all things sport. From running shoes to training gear, cricket to golf, the team at Sportspower can help with all sports needs. Those who want to beat the heat this summer can hire workout equipment and work out in their own

home. Sportspower offers treadmills, rowers, trainers, exercise bikes and so much more from just $490 per month for a minimum twomonth hire. Sportspower is located at shop 4, 1 Gateway Drive, Noosaville. Phone 5455 5039 or drop in to see the team.

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Music at Noosa offers an array of instruments plus one-on-one tuition for the budding musician.

Musicians in tune SINCE opening its doors in 2002, Music at Noosa has professionally tutored more than 1200 students at the Academy of Music. Owner Pip Lee said there was a lot of scepticism when he first opened Music at Noosa, but the business has grown into a dynamic store which offers much more than instruments and sheet music. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were determined to succeed and provide Noosa not only with a full

professional music outlet that rivals most city shops, but also an academy of music that can incorporate quality one-on-one tuition in four sound proof rooms,â&#x20AC;? Pip said. Known as the home of music in Noosa, Music at Noosa has grown a loyal customer base including professional musicians, many local schools and venues plus local and interstate businesses. Pip said it was with thanks to his dedicated and friendly team of staff

that Music at Noosa has been able to grow and succeed since openeing its doors. The fully qualified team include Tim, Jeff and Mel who are available to help with all musical needs. Anyone who wants to learn more about Music at Noosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s academy of music can phone Pip and the team on 5474 3033 or drop in and say hello. Music at Noosa is located at shop 2, 1 Gibson Road, Noosaville.

KEEPING kids active from a young age can have numerous health benefits later in life, leading to a more happy and healthy lifestyle as an adult. But, as children get older, they can become unmotivated and uninterested in sports and activities. Family website Kidshealth.org lists an increase in demands from school, feelings of not being good at sport, a lack of active role models and busy working families as some of the reasons children will lose interest in sports or activities. Kidshealth.org said there are three three key tips for keeping a child motivated. First, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to choose the right activity for the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s age, if not, the child may become bored and frustrated with the sport. Kidshealth.org also suggests offering children plenty of opportunities to be active, for example, provide equipment or take children to playgrounds and other active spots such as the beach. Last, but certainly not least, Kidshealth.org said it is all about keeping it fun. Choosing a fun activity can help Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do some- keep children motivated when it thing they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enjoy. comes to being active.

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It is this balance between training and practical experience, provided in a fun and supportive environment that sets SCYT apart from others in the area and continues to uplift and inspire both the youth and their families involved. For more information contact Madison on info@scyt.com.au or phone 0422 221 783.

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SUNSHINE Coast Youth Theatre is thrilled to bring two all-time family favourites to Noosa this summer, all on one fabulous night! Staging one production can be a daunting enough process for most but try telling that to the team at SCYT. “We have so many kids who wish to be involved,” SCYT’s artistic director Madison Thew-Keyworth said. “Staging just one production would mean having to say no to so many enthusiastic youngsters. “So we thought, well, why not stage two?” Sunshine Coast Youth Theatre has spent the summer singing, dancing and acting its way through the holidays with more than 70 performers. The most junior of these performers, those in grades three to six, are working to bring the classic Annie to the stage in their performance of Annie Kids. Meanwhile, senior performers have been busily rehearsing their performance of Alice in Wonderland Jr. Annie Kids and Alice in Wonderland Jr will be staged at The J Theatre, Noosa, on Saturday 24 January at 7pm. Tickets are on sale via The J website www.thej.com.au. For more information on how to get involved at SCYT contact Madison at SCYT on info@scyt.com.au or 0422 221 783.

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Hyundai cooking with gas

The ix35 Fuel Cell is one of the most advanced cars in the world, running on hydrogen and emitting nothing but water vapour from its exhaust pipe.

The new Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell has arrived in Australia.

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THE hydrogen-powered Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell has arrived in Australia, the first of its kind to be permanently imported into the country. The car emits zero emissions, running on hydrogen and emitting only water, and can be refuelled at Australia’s first and only hydrogen car refueller in Macquarie Park, Sydney. Demonstration drives are due to start within the next few weeks with the car forming the first component of Hyundai’s plans to operate a test fleet in Australia; the first step toward commercial availability of emissions-free hydrogen-powered vehicle in Australia. Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) CEO Charlie Kim said the ix35 Fuel Cell would help demonstrate the potential of hydrogen as a green transport solution for Australia. Hyundai has now begun the installation of Australia’s only hydrogen refuelling station at its headquarters in Sydney. The refuelling station is expected to be fully operational in February, following testing during December. “Ultimately, we see no reason why Australians should not enjoy the same environmental solutions as consumers in other markets,” Mr Kim said.

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Champions together By JOLENE OGLE TWO champions have united - Olympic kayak champion Clint Robinson and Jeep dealer of the year for three years in a row, Cricks Noosa. Cricks Noosa were proud to announce a two-year sponsorship agreement with Olympic kayaker Clint, who drove away on Wednesday in a brand-new Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland complete with roof-racks to help get his surf skis and kayaks to training. Clint, who has a list of impressive achievements including three Olympic medals for kayaking, said it was great to have the support of a local business. Clint has been competing in surf ski and kayaking events around the world for over 25 years and boasts a long list of honours including being awarded the Order of Australia medal (OAM), installed in the Sunshine Coast sport hall of fame and the Sport Australia hall of fame. Clint says he doesn’t plan on retiring anytime soon, with a newfound passion in helping others enjoy the sport he loves so much. “At early forties it’s a little more difficult (to paddle) and I have other priorities that are, of course, in front of that now, but it keeps me fit and healthy,” he said.

“I think I’ll paddle until I actually feel like I’ve lost the ability to do things I like to do. I’ll go and have social paddles and help guys ... who come down to the (training) sessions with me. “I actually get a real kick out of helping other people now as much as I do paddling myself.” Clint’s next challenge is to tackle the 50km Molokai surf ski race in Hawaii in May and he’s taking Cricks Noosa dealer principal Matthew Murray with him. “My 67-year-old neighbour is coming to paddle with me,” Matthew said. “Between the two of us, there is over 110 years and more than 200 kg in the boat.” While busy training for the epic paddle, Matthew and the team at Cricks Noosa have taken out the Jeep dealer of the year for the third time in a row. Matthew attributes the win to having a fantastic team. “Importantly, we have the same team. We are the same team that won it three years ago as the team that won it this year,” he said. “It’s the key to our success. We’re passionate about the product. “We know the product and we stay because we love being here and we love Jeeps.”

Cricks Noosa sales manager Grant Absolom and dealer principal Matthew Murray celebrate being named Jeep dealer of the year for three years in a row. Pictures: DARRYN SMITH

The Robinson family, from left, Charlotte, Sarah, Clint and Henry with puppy Jimmy.

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Back to bowls Tewantin Noosa bowls MEMBERS are settling back in after the holiday break, although some members are choosing to avoid the hot weather which is understandable and we look forward to their return. TNBC: Sunday Men’s Pairs were not played this week due to Men’s Championship A Singles. Tuesday Ladies: Apologies, bowls were cancelled due to rain. Noosa Discount Drug Store: Wednesday Men’s Pairs/Triples winners were Rick McDonald, Rodney Gunderson and Jim McDonald. Runners up were Len Saunderson and Ken Johansen. The jackpot $75 was won and shared by Max, Richard, Bill and Don. TNBC: Thursday Night’s Twilight (6-9) Open Pairs winners were Evelyn Coghlan (2W+5). Runners up were Valmai Lynch and Gary Moss (1W+12) with 14 teams participating. Noosa Landscape Supplies: Friday Open Triples winners were Connie Johnston, Val Reinicke and Peter Larke. Runners up were Tony Taylor, Ray Larke and Irene Land. The jackpot of $271 was not won and carries over. Superchallenge: Commenced Saturday 17 January and members wish the silver and bronze all the very best. Jack Geitl Fundraiser: The club is pleased to say that Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club raised and donated $955 towards the purchase of a vehicle for little Jack. The money for this very worthwhile cause was raised through member’s contribution to Wrong Bias Box, Dawn McQueens 100 Club, book sales and an anonymous donation. - Green Master Noosa Heads Bowls THE Bronze Section 8 Super Challenge sides got off to a good start in Saturday’s first round matches. The men won on three rinks, taking nine points from their home turf encounter with

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NOOSA GOLF CLUB A Stableford for the Monthly Mug was held on GA Course on Tuesday 13 January with 162 entrants. Scratch Rating (M): 72.0. A Grade: 1, Greg Collins, daily handicap 5, score 45; 2, Michael Napier, 7, 40; 3, Derek Connolly, 9, 39. B Grade: 1, Shaun Taylor, 14, 42; 2, Dennis Hildebrandt, 16, 41; 3, Brendon Strid, 15, 38. C Grade: 1, Andrew Aitken, 27, 41; 2, Kenneth Hiscoe, 24, 39; 3, John Loader, 25, 39. Placegetters: Ross Cunningham, 14, 38 c/b; Tony Mayhew, 13, 38 c/b; Dallas Furner, 7, 38 c/b; Martin Ashworth, 23, 38 c/b; Peter Baynes, 18, 38 c/b; Aaron Lindsey, 10, 38 c/b; Donald O’Donnell, 17, 38 c/b; Tony Giles, 16, 38; John Hillis, 11, 37 c/b; Neville Hazlett, 9, 37 c/b; John Graham, 22, 37; Joe Franz, 17, 36 c/b. Nearest to Pin (winning four balls) A Grade: 5th Bradley Juillerat, 7th Mark MacNish, 10th Ross Smith, 12th Bradley Juillerat.

Pine Rivers. The ladies also made a fine start winning both fours and triples to score the maximum 10 points. There was not much luck for Section 5, with most rinks being decided on the last couple of ends against Kandanga. Noosa’s only heroes were Bill Roberts and Bob Heir who had a good win in their pairs match, which was played in extremely hot conditions at Kandanga. There is no Super Challenge next Saturday due to the long weekend. A special afternoon has been scheduled for next Monday to celebrate Australia Day. There’ll be an Aussie barbie before the bowls. Bill Burkitt and Ron Wallish took the main prize at last Tuesday’s mens pairs, with runners-up going to Rudy Boyer and Walter Zemler. Wednesday ladies fours winners were Pat Teale, Marie McCall, Verle McComb and Gill MacDonald. The triples team of Smith, Burkitt and O’Conner were next. Numbers were down for the Friday Open Jackpot Pairs due to the hot weather. But it didn’t seem to stop Steve and Jenny Bowie, just back from a month in the deep south, from winning the day. Winners in the first-round losers section were Mal Lloyd and Ron Wallish. - The Chalker Pomona bowls IN blistering heat Pomona Men’s Super Challenge Team had a victory over rivals Tewantin-Noosa. In the singles, Mel Hobbins outplayed his opponent with a great win of 31 to 20. The doubles pair of Walter Horn and Trevor Walsh were too good for the TewantinNoosa boys with a brilliant win of 35-10. Unfortunately, the fours and triples teams both went down. With two games even, it was up to the doubles pair of Keith Muir and Nick Twining to win their game. In a very close game with all players making great shots it came down to the wire with 17 all on the last end. Keith and Nick came up trumps picking up five shots winning 20-17 ensuring a B Grade: Derek Pousette, Lyndon Bruggy, Peter Kremers, John Osmaston. C Grade: Bob Cox, Kirk Derek, 12th Peter Croasdaile. PAR 3 GOLF RESULTS 4BBB Stableford results for 17 January. Winners: Gwen Whitehead, Ken Chapple, 47; runners-up (three way countback) Ken Cladham, Jan Pattle 46. Nearest to Pin (winning six pack): 3rd Mark Prosser, 25th Richard Poutu, 26th Darren Simmons. Ladies (winning balls) 6th Fran Hansen. Eagles Nest on ninth (winning six balls) Alby Cobb. Drawn for Par: (winning six balls) ninth Duncan Chesney. Ball Rundown: Duncan Chesney, Ross Miller 46; Johnno Grey, Studley Martin 46; Lynne Hancock, Leon Turner 45; Darren Simmonds, Keith Blackmore 44, Duncan Chesney, Chris Rawlinson 44.

Pomona victory 9 points to Tewantin-Noosa's 2 points. Wednesday saw the Ladies Section back on the green. Winners of the day were Jeanne Price, Dell Hennessey and skipper Elizabeth Dewhirst who blitzed their opponents with a great win of +20. Big thanks to Olive MacKellar who always donates the prizes at the first game of the year. Thursday club selected mixed triples new format was enjoyed by all bowlers. Eventual winners were Veronis O’Connor, Charlie Dewhirst and Daryl Millar. Runners up were Rob Roebuck, Elizabeth Dewhirst and Don Mallett. Friday twilight bowls was again very popular with seven rinks of mixed pairs. Winners were Elizabeth Dewhirst and Roy Hargreaves with +15 and runners up were Jeff White and Frank Long with +13. Cooroy bowls THE Hinterland Challenge is now underway, having commenced on Saturday 17 January. The ladies triples and pairs won both games which also gave them the overall total. This gave Cooroy ladies a 3-0 win against Woombye. Pairs team - Bettina Winkler and Ann Lerch. Triples - Sandra French, Maureen Bottomley and Lynne Hateley-James. Mens Teams played Nambour losing 3.5 to Cooroy 1.5. Pairs - Brian Mitchell and David Hateley-James lost 13to 26. Pairs - Russell Butler and Bevan Mahoney won 26-to 24. Triples - Ian Robertson, Roly Hassall, Geoff Green lost 20 to 23. Fours - Bill Haack, Gary Kenzler, Kennedy Mc Grath and Merv Griffith - drew 1616. The next match will be on 31 January. The green is opening for play on 24 January at 1pm and anyone who wants a game of Jackpot Pairs can phone David Hateley James on 0414 833 509. All welcome. The Sports Hub, 5 Opal Street, is holding a big day with fun games and music and great food for Australia Day. TEWANTIN NOOSA GOLF CLUB The John Graham Cup was played for on 17 January. 1, Michael Wassereddin, Stephan Baker. 2, Allan Harris, Peter Buhk. 3, Harry Roberts, Doug Reynolds. Nearest the Pins A Grade: 5th P. Sanderson, 7th B. Peake, 10th W. Brewer, 12th A. Martin. B Grade: B. Holmes, M. Cafa, E. Rushton, M. Cantori. C Grade: G. Heath, D. Garner, Ron McKenzie, R. Lawn. Pro’s Approach (winning eight balls) A Grade: R. Milliner. B Grade: A. Coulson. Birdie Box (eight balls) A Grade: Doug Reynolds. C Grade: L. Bruggy. Ball rundown (winning one ball each): Ernest Rushton, Neil Callow, Chris Cahill, Brian Priehe, Alan Burton, John Hughes, Tom Loveridge, Aaron Carter, Neil Prideaux, John Kerr, Dennis Hildebrandt, Greg Earp, Aaron Lindsey and Brendon Strid.

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THE place was the water’s edge in Noosa’s Lion Park, the time was Sunday 7am and the occasion was yet another training session for the Noosa/Peregian Nippers interested in learning to paddle kayaks. These sessions, which commenced about three months ago, have really taken off and the words of Noosa Heads S.L.S.C. head coach Darren Mercer said it all: “Look at the kids. They have all got smiles on their faces”. Every Sunday morning at 6.45pm coaches, organisers and parents gather in the park. Kayaks are unloaded, paddles sorted out, and at 7am the coaching starts. The Nippers are broken into two groups with the first training from 7am to 8am, and the second from 8am to 9.30am. The first group then goes to Noosa’s Main beach to join in the other Nipper activities and the second are in reverse, coming from the beach to the park. Starting at under-10 the Nippers in attendance on Sunday numbered 28 with an additional 10 beginners. Also in the group were an additional five, who at ages from 17 to 19 are advanced paddlers. At the start the paddlers train in the T.K.1 craft and as they progress they move on to the K1 which is the Olympic craft. When novices commence their training they come under kayak coach Peter Pethos.

Peter, who hails from Hungary, has at the age of 66 years a wealth of experience to draw on. At present he works out of Maroochydore where he runs the Paddling Academy for Kayak, Canoe and Surf Ski competitors. During his years of competition, Peter was a highly rated, world-class competitor competing in the tough European circuit. “In a way I have a bit of regret,” he said. “Looking back now I should have kept competing. I retired at 24 and started coaching straight away.” “However,” he added with a smile and a shrug of his shoulders, “these things happen; so now, here I am.” Arriving in 1982, he lived in Adelaide for 26 years and immediately became involved in water sports. Through the years, Peter has held several positions - the most important being that of national talent and identification development officer for the Australian Sports Commission. Regarding the Nipper training program, Peter said: “It is a wonderful concept. At present I am working on developing a mini-kayak for nippers to use in the surf and do so safely”. Another who is playing a role in coaching is former Australian representative Tom Britton who takes the older age group, the 17 to 19s. Already there are one or two in this group who are starting to draw attention. In addition to the Nippers, there is also a group of ski paddlers from

Like ducks to the water, the Nippers paddle like pros. the senior club who train on Monday evenings in the Tewantin River, one of whom is Iron Woman champion Jordan Mercer. The connection between the lifesaving, ski paddlers and the kayak competition is becoming stronger every year. Names like Phil Coles, Grant Kenny and Clint Robinson just to name a few, have already set the standards. Not only did they win Australian Ski titles but have gone on to represent Australia as members of the Olympic kayak teams. Coles, who hails from the North Bondi club, went on to a distinguished career in Olympic administration at an international level. The ongoing success of these Sunday morning sessions serves to cap off what looks like becoming

The Nippers get instructions before hitting the water. one of the most successful Nipper seasons ever. The success of the Noosa/Peregian amalgamation, the Seahorse

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Get on board for where they’re biting with families - a light rod, running sinker rig, and some fresh or cured worm for bait seems to be the way to go, with kids young and old all picking up a great feed of whiting and bream. A bit further upriver, flathead and school jew are feeding on the run out tide along the ski runs and the Tewantin Stretch. Soft plastic in reds and pinks seem to be the favourite at the moment. The beaches have also been a favourite with families. The swallow tail dart are in plague proportions, with the run-in tide the ideal time to fish ... small baits like prawns and pieces of pilchard the perfect bait. There’s nothing better than seeing excit-

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WITH slight breezes and low swell, the offshore brigade have been cleaning up - from the reef off Double Island to the Coolum Reefs, anglers have seen some great fish. Starting up towards Double Island, there have been some nice knobby snapper up to the 8kg mark as well as pearl perch and sweetlip. On North Reef we have seen cobia and maori cod as well as a swag of spotties and Spanish mackerel with a nice 16kg fish boated on one of the charters. A little further south, Char-

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New blood gets the Tigers pumped up THIS year’s ALF season is set to be an exciting one for the Noosa Tigers, with the team ready to roar into top place. It was a close call for the squad last season, making it to the finals only to miss out on the top gong, but the Tigers are back for 2015. The club has signed new players including ex-Lions premiership player Robbie Copeland, ex-Lion and Demon player Brent Moloney, ex-Barwon Heads captain Nick Hill, ex-Tiger junior Cain Tickner, plus Lachie McCardy and Mark Riley, in a move to improve on-field leadership. A number of 100-plus-game veterans will also be pulling their jumpers on again this year including Brett Duke with an impressive 226 games under his belt, Gary Wallace with 176 games, Cubby Isles with 155, and Troy Duke with 112 games to his name. Unfortunately, last year’s courageous captain Peter Trompf is off to play in Geelong, Ryley Buntain is off to Morningside, Josh Reichmann is heading south and Dylan Dempsey is also off to new adventures. In an interview with Fox Sports, coach James Gellie said expectations were high for the 2015 season with the coaching staff ready to work hard with the new squad. “Bringing in some quality recruits won’t be the answer we are looking for in regards to the team’s overall improvement, but we have

2014 captain Peter Trompf is off to Geelong.

The 2015 Tigers squad will take to the field on 11 April against Mayne. to keep working hard on the areas of the game that let us down last year,” he said. In good news for the club, Fiona Winter Realty has signed on as the sole major sponsor for the 2015 season, making this the third year in a

row Fiona Winter has supported the club. Expectations are high for the Tigers team this coming season, with the first game scheduled to kick off on Saturday 11 April against rivals Mayne.

Club invites all to lob in for a shot at the title By ANNETTE ADSETT COOLUM Beach tennis is looking forward to a great start to the season with an open day scheduled for election day, Saturday 31 January, from 9am to 2 pm. Information about all levels of tennis will be available with the courts open for free use by anyone attending. Free clinics will also be run for both juniors and adults. On Sunday 1 February, at 10am, the club is holding its annual general meeting. Club officials are looking for a good attendance from members to elect the new committee. Forms are available to nominate committee members attached to the white board inside the clubhouse. Please thank the outgoing committee for their hard work and welcome the new committee and show your support. As part of the promotion of tennis by Tennis Australia, participating clubs have been allocated, according to their efforts in promoting tennis, a player. Coolum Beach has been allocated Milos Raonic. We are ranked 17 in the country for the promotion. If Milos wins, we get a package including a sign for the town. Social tennis, junior clinics, and Fit tennis have been continuing through the holidays. Thanks to the many members who have been prompt with paying their membership fees for 2015.

All hands on deck for Noosa of Jan Allen, Chris Mitchell, Rhonda Crockford, Dee Mooney, Lyn Mills and steerer Val Phillips won gold in both races. The golden master mixed team of Gary Hanlon, Craig Harris, Brian Rogers, Rhonda Crockford, Dee Mooney and steerer Wendy Mabbott won gold in both races. The team came home strongly in both races, winning comfortably ahead of the competing teams. The master women’s team of Susie Blumentals, Pascale Hegarty, Jane Coveney, Raquel Hamnett, Kathleen Gentry and steerer Stacey Phillis won silver in both races, which were closely contested. They were beaten by just one second in the final - very close racing! The novice women’s team of Lisa Phelan, Jill Bingham, Angela Pickering, Jen Fraser, Kylie Cirillo and steered by Stacey Phillis won gold in both races. In their very first

The Noosa Outriggers will take on the surf boats and skis on Australia Day. races, the nerves were abundant but the team managed to overcome these and perform better than they dared to hope. Novice team member Jill Bingham enjoyed the racing so much that she said: “If you have been thinking about giving outrigging a try we as novices, who have only been pad-

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skills with you. Many of these NOCC paddlers recently competed in the Southern Queensland Sprint titles held at Kawana Waters, bringing home a haul of gold, silver and bronze in 500m sprint races, contested in courses both straight and with a turn at 250m. The golden naster men’s white team of Ken Mitchell, Craig Harris, Brian Rogers, Bob Hobart, Glen Knoblauch and steerer Bill Ridderhof, came second in both the straight and with a turn. In both races they were narrowly beaten by a fired up team from Northcliffe. The golden master men’s blue team members, Gary Hanlon, Roger Chaffey, John Hoey, John McAlpin and steerer Bob Lennox, clinched third in both races, just held off by NOCC’s slightly stronger white team and of course Northcliffe. The golden master women’s team

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sport today NOOSA’S BEST SPORTS COVERAGE

Womp Comp action from last year, with Noosa local Matt Cuddihy.

Waterman Weekend LAUNCHING this year’s Crick’s Noosa Festival of Surfing, Waterman Weekend will celebrate all things oceanic, with three divisions of stand-up paddling joining the previouslyannounced body surfing and multi-discipline events. “We want all beach users to join in the festivities over our opening weekend,” said festival director Phil Jarratt. After a resoundingly successful first year in 2014, the Deus Womp Comp returns - an open body-surfing division that is attracting an international contingent of the world’s finest. Always fiercely contested, the SUP disciplines will include both surf and race categories. Last year’s dynamic final of the Ocean Addicts SUP Men’s Open saw Justin Holland emerge victorious in a challenging heat, which included Geoff Breen, Matt Roach, Roger Saunders, Tully St. John and the always impressive Beau Nixon. Last year’s Men’s Open semi-finalist, Paul Jones will lead a team of volunteers from Sunshine Coast SUP Club, coming on board to organise and oversee the SUP divisions. Jonesy has developed two courses for the SUP race, utilising his local knowledge to devise routes that incorporate both open ocean and surf components. The amateur race features a 3.5 kilometre, triangular course, beginning offshore and concluding on the beach at First Point, while the

pro race, a 5.7 kilometre, square route, will comprise a beach run section on each of its four laps. Part SUP, part ironman challenge, this gruelling event has attracted an international field of professional athletes. The weekend’s festivities will also include the festival’s official opening ceremony and paddle out, as well as a star-studded Legends Exhibition, with some of the world’s finest surfers of the past four decades taking to the waves in a display of their exceptional talents. Join the fun at the Cricks Noosa Festival of Surfing for “8 Days of Pure Stoke” from 7 to 14 March, and bring the family. Free live music every night on the Zinc Stage, and cold beer at the XXXX Summer Bar, all part of the PJ Burns Festival Village on the sand at First Point. Course and SUP division info will be added to the website in coming days and announced through social media, so please join in on Facebook - NoosaFestSurf - for regular updates and further announcements. A handful of places are still available for all SUP divisions. To register, visit our website now at www.noosafestivalofsurfing.com and select the Competitors option from the menu. Join the Cricks Noosa Festival of Surfing on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/NoosaFestSurf Instagram: @noosa_festival_of_surfing

Stand Up Paddle action at the Cricks Noosa Festival of Surfing.

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8 DAYS OF PURE STOKE March 7-14 2015 www.noosafestivalofsurfing.com

Body surfing guru Mark Cunningham of Hawaii with Womp competitors Cuddihy and Josh Constable. Thursday, 22 January, 2015 | NOOSA TODAY 63

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