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Stuart and Ann Ellison with Jack and Tina feel they should be able to walk their dogs at Sunshine Beach dog beach without a leash.

Pat and Neil Smith of Noosa Springs pictured with Charlie say “no” to leashes at Sunshine Beach dog beach. Pictures: DARRYN SMITH

‘Ruff’ treatment By JOLENE OGLE LOCAL dog owners are furious with Noosa Council’s proposed new law that would ban dogs from being offleash on the Sunshine Beach dog beach. Currently, dogs can run free for a 500 metre stretch of beach, but the proposed laws would require all dogs to stay on-leash in an extended area of 900 metres. Noosa Council public order and safety manager Ron Thomas said the proposed law is in response to complaints from the public about uncontrollable and aggressive dog behaviour at that end of the beach.

“There have been seven reported incidents in the past six months in which dogs have attacked other dogs at north Sunshine Beach,” he said. “Two were very serious, with one of the dogs requiring more than $1000 worth of vet treatment.” Mr Thomas said Council regularly receives complaints about uncontrolled dogs, aggressive behaviour and dogs jumping up on people. “There has also been complaints about dog owners leaving their pets unsupervised and off the leash while they go for a surf,” he said. Local dog owner and Sunrise Beach resident Kate Croghan said the proposed changes were a “knee-

jerk reaction” from Council. “There have only been a few isolated complaints and they are punishing responsible dog owners,” she said. “Most people are doing the right thing and it’s not fair to take away the off-leash area. “Turning the beach into an onleash area would be terribly frustrating for the dogs.” In the proposed law, Noosa Council has offered to extend the current 500 metre dog area by 400 metres, but Ms Croghan said she would rather just leave things as they are. Local resident and dog owner Carolyn Patiniott said she can’t understand why Council would want to

reduce the area of beach where dogs could run free off the leash. Ms Patiniott said if you don’t like the dog beach, then leave. “May I draw to (Mr Thomas’) attention this is a small area, is clearly signed, and very well used as an off-leash area and if this is not to people’s liking, many kilometres of beach adjacent is available to them,” she said. Ms Patiniott said she is “completely mystified” as to why Council would change the laws. “I walk this beach twice a week with my happy chappy, Hamish. “The interaction between not only the dogs but the walkers is always

enjoyed,” she said. “For goodness sake, we are talking about a very small part of a huge beach, please leave it alone.” Anyone who would like to make a submission in regards to the proposed Subordinate Local Laws can email mail@noosa.qld.gov.au or join the online forum at www.yoursay. noosa.qld.gov.au. Over 100 submissions have already been received. Deadline for submissions in 20 March. A copy of the proposed Subordinate Local Laws is available from Council chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Noosa Council. See Facebook Feedback, page 12.

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Butter plan is slippery CONCERNS have been raised about the review process of the Cooroy Butter Factory, causing council to delay any decisions on the new management model until the review is investigated. At council’s Infrastructure and Services Committee meeting on Tuesday, Council CEO Brett de Chastel said he had received an email from Bruce Cresswell, who had submitted a proposal for the use of the butter factory facilities. Mr de Chastel said the email raised concerns about the review process including a conflict of interest with the consultant and questioned whether the review was fair and transparent in regards to how the assessment was undertaken. The email was received on Monday prior to the meeting and Mr de Chastel said he planned to have the council executive manager review the process and provide more information to council on Monday at the general committee meeting. Mr Cresswell’s complaints were in regards to the management model recommended to council by director of community services Alan Rogers. In a report presented to council in the Tuesday meeting, authored by Mr Rogers, four options for the

use of the butter factory were outlined; U3A to use as an education facility, the Cooroy Lower Mill Board to act as manager, a centre for ceramic excellence to be established or a biosphere interpretation centre to be created. The report stated, following detailed analysis of all proposals, none of the options made optimum use of the facility and none of the proposers had the necessary resources to operate the CBF without some council support. Instead, the report suggested a “hybrid community-management model” take place where a trial period would see the Cooroy Lower Mill board, U3A and Centre for Ceramic Excellence join forces to utilise the facility. Not included in the proposed management model was the community driven interpretation centre, despite support from community members. According to the proposal, the biosphere interpretation centre would include cultural and artistic displays, plus informative displays of Noosa and the biosphere, while increasing tourism to the region and acting as an event centre. The report to council listed a number of reasons for the biosphere interpretation centre being excluded from the final recom-

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Community consultation was undertaken to develop ideas for the management of the Cooroy Butter Factory. mendation, including the “significant” cost of establishing the facility, the need for a full business plan and feasibility study, plus the ongoing costs associated with managing and maintaining the centre. “Compared with other proposals, this option is less well aligned with local community values and with community preferences for a community and arts focus for the building,” the report said.

“Other proposals are more strongly positioned for immediate implementation and demonstration of on the ground programming outcomes.” Deputy Mayor Bob Abbot described the council staff recommendation of a “hybrid community-management model” as the “obvious answer”, but Cr Pardon and Mayor Playford both said they didn’t agree with the proposed management model.

NOOSA Magistrates’ Court was once again flooded with drink drivers, following on from last week’s high numbers. Fourteen people appeared on Tuesday charged with drink driving on Noosa roads over the past month. Six had reached low range in blood alcohol content (BAC), three mid, three high and two were P-platers. While the majority of those present sought adjournments, of the three that were heard the highest BAC level was from a 54-year-old man who blew .127 at a random breath testing site on Pomona Kin Kin Road on 7 February. Taking into account the defendant’s history, Magistrate Annette Hennessy fined the man $900 and disqualified him from driving for seven months. A 43-year-old lawyer was also caught out for drink driving, having recorded a .082 per cent BAC in Noosaville at a random breath testing site on that same night. The man was fined $500 and has been disqualified from driving for six weeks with no conviction recorded. The youngest of the defendants to plead guilty was an 18-year-old P-plater who blew .070 in Tewantin on 13 February at 10.48pm. The man was fined $600 and has been disqualified from driving for five months. No conviction was recorded. Similar to last week, driving without a licence was again common, with 12 people appearing in court charged with this offence. Many said they did not receive notification that their licence had been suspended by SPER.

Community chips in for Jack's wheels added $5000 from their community benefit fund. Tewantin Noosa RSL director Peter Elmslie said the fund-raising effort just showed what a great community Noosa was. “We were really pleased to see how the community groups all came together and a big thankyou needs to go to all the organisations and the anonymous donors who made this a reality for Jack and Petra,” he said. Petra said the new car, a Toyota Noah, had been “life-changing” for Jack because he could now get out into the community with his electric wheelchair. “Now Jack’s electric wheelchair can be transported, the first thing he said was now he can go into school by himself like all the other kids,” Petra said. “It really does give him so much more independence.”

Above: Community effort: Glenda Boyce and Ruth Betts from Frangipani Dreams; Bill Kippen, Steve Drake, Peter Elmslie and John Favell from Tewantin Noosa RSL, Glenn Puckeridge from Smile for a Child, Bruce Davidson from Noosa Heads Surf Club Floral Shirt Brigade; Jack and Petra Geitl; Kim Logan and Danielle Mulherin from Noosa River and Canal Cruises and David Watts from Tewantin Noosa Lions Club. Right: Peter Elmslie from Tewantin Noosa RSL with Jack and Petra Geitl at rear of the new van.

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THE Noosa community has once again shown how generous and kind it can be to people in need, with local clubs banding together to raise $25,000 for a local family. Almost a year ago, local mum Petra Geitl launched a fund-raising campaign to buy a wheelchair friendly car for her son Jack, 9, who has cerebral palsy. Numerous community groups came together to help raise the funds needed to buy the vehicle; Smile for a Child donated $5000 from their charity golf day and art union, Frangipani Dreams donated $5000, Noosa Heads Surf Club and the Floral Shirt Brigade donated $6500, a cruise hosted by Noosa River and Canal Cruises raised $2400, and the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club donated $1500. A number of private donors also helped Petra reach the $25,000 target and the Tewantin Noosa RSL Club

Cash for young innovators By JOLENE OGLE IF YOU are young, enthusiastic and looking to take a leap into the business world then Generation Innovation wants you and they’re offering $2500 to help kickstart your business dreams. Launched in Noosa on Tuesday, Innovation Generation is a community-funded initiative designed to combat rising youth unemployment by offering enthusiastic youths aged between 15 and 25 the chance to start a business. Ted O’Brien and Associates owner Ted O’Brien helped launch the initiative and said he joined the program because he believed community leaders needed to take responsibility for issues facing youth. “Too often we’re overly reliant on government or business to solve community issues,” he said. “But it’s time for individual citizens to take responsibility." Mr O’Brien said Generation Innovation was about unleashing innovation and discovering the genius of young people in a way that empowered them. The program includes the development of entrepreneurial ideas, guidance from a business mentor and workshops to develop a business plan.

The youths who create a viable business plan will receive $2500 as seed capital to help kickstart their business. Online voting will also take place to determine the overall winner and people’s choice business. Generation Innovation board member Simon Verdouw said the seed capital was funded by local businesses and community leaders who donate $50 to the funding pool. “We need to get young people starting work,” he said. “I joined this initiative because it’s something I believe in.” Mr O’Brien said it was important to wrap youths in the tools they needed to develop the great ideas they had, like networking opportunities and business contacts.“Everyone has genius in them,” he said. “Everyone has two to three seriously life-changing ideas and we need to unlock them.” Any youths aged between 15 and 25 years are welcome to visit www. generationinnovation.com.au to register and get ready to leap into the world of business. All you need is passion, an idea and a bit of get up and go, Mr O’Brien said. “Our most important objective is to create a series of young local heroes out of everyday people,” he said.

Ted O'Brien and Simon Verdouw of Generation Innovation at the Noosa launch on Tuesday.

New leaf turned for koala policy By JOLENE OGLE NOOSA koalas are one step closer to better conservation as Noosa Council takes steps to create a koala policy for the region. A council staff report was handed to the Planning and Organisation Committee on Tuesday, outlining the need for a specific koala policy to help protect the vulnerable species. The recommendation to create a koala policy comes after calls from the community for Noosa Council to develop measures to protect koala populations in the shire. A koala policy would build on existing state regulations and guidelines and give local guidance to koala conservation efforts, including provisions and policies in planning and management procedures. National koala mapping founder and local real estate agent Alex Harris said she comNoosa Council will begin to develop a koala mended Noosa Council for inviting public policy for the region in response to calls consultation on a potential koala policy. from the community. “The koala is significant to Noosa in terms of tourism and environmental values,” she tion is an emotive subject in the community.” said. Ms Harris said it was “reassuring” to “The future of our declining koala popula- know Noosa Council had an interest in the lo-

cal koala population and was calling on local residents to keep their koala sighting reports up to date. “The mapping of local koalas is strong, proving we do have koala residents across Tewantin, Noosa Heads, Doonan, and Sunshine Beach to Peregian, with some sighting records for Cootharaba, Cooroibah, Cooroy and Noosaville,” she said. “Koala Tracker has also shown the extensive range of koalas we assume to be resident in the Noosa National Park. “These koalas, identified through photographs, are seen as often at Tea Tree Bay as they are at the lookout around Halse Lodge. And that range is clearly important to them.” Ms Harris said awareness was the first step in engaging the community in localised conservation. “I would urge everyone to map their sightings on Koala Tracker (online), to add their voice to the community consultation,” she said. Public consultation will begin at a later date, with council to also consult with experts in the fields of koala research and conservation.

Animal cruelty charges laid A MAN will face Noosa Magistrates’ Court charged with animal cruelty after an unprovoked attack on a small dog. Police will allege on Friday 27 February about 2.15pm, a man visited a food court in a local shopping centre with a white poodle cross in a backpack. Witnesses said the man put the bag with the dog on the ground before zipping it closed, lifting the bag a metre high and dropping it to the ground, causing the dog to yelp. A number of people who heard the yelp came to the dog’s aid, with one approaching the man, saying he couldn’t do that to an animal. The man allegedly left the food court with the dog still in the bag and went to the bus stop where a witness saw him throw the bag against the seat. Police detained the man when he tried to leave the shopping centre and said the man denied lifting the bag a second time. CCTV footage is believed to have captured the cruel attack on the small dog. Police said the RSPCA was contacted and the dog was released into their care. The man will face Noosa Magistrates’ Court on 31 March.

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Proud of Noosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gems This Sunday is International Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day and what a better way to celebrate than to acknowledge a few of our local gems. Each powerful, inspirational and ambitious in their own right, the following ladies are just a handful of women we are proud to have in our community, as KATIE DE VERTEUIL reports.

ABBEY FEUTRILL: SHE may only be 17 and fresh out of high school, but Abbey Feutrill is clearer than many adults on what she wants to do with her life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My dream job would be to teach in third world countries,â&#x20AC;? she said confidently. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And help those less fortunate in any way possible.â&#x20AC;? While Abbey knows that it may be a long road to achieving these ambitions, she is already well on her way. The inspiring young lady will be heading off to Cambodia for two months at the end of April this year, where she will volunteer in a local school, La Valla. The trip has been a long time in the planning; indeed it goes back 10 years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was in primary school at St Thomas More, our schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charity was Caritas and La Vella was the focus school that we donated to,â&#x20AC;? Abbey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We used to do odd jobs around the house to get pocket money which we would then put in the box in the classroom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember in Grade 5, I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to visit this school one day,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and now that the opportunity has come up, I am finally able to live out that dream.â&#x20AC;? La Vella primary school is for those affected by landmines. As all the students and teachers are disabled, Abbey wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be teaching classes directly, rather giving an extra helping hand where needed. Gardening, painting and maintenance will be the focus during the day, although

before and after school hours will be one-onone tutoring. This will however not be the first time Abbey has travelled overseas for volunteer work. In April 2014, she travelled with her schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immersion group to Sri Lanka for two weeks, where she and fellow students taught English at two local schools, working with the local Marist brother and living in the local town of Kalpitiya. It was this experience of working alongside students that did not have what we do over here, living their lifestyle which has further inspired her upcoming journey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These children may have had little, but they showed me that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need the largest assets to be happy,â&#x20AC;? Abbey said.â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arriving home I knew I had found what I wanted to do. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have always wanted to be a teacher, but now teaching English in foreign countries is the only thing I can see myself doing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seeing the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faces and knowing just how much difference you were making to their lives and how grateful they were for their education was incredible and something I want to continue to be a part of.â&#x20AC;? While Abbey has managed to raise enough money for the trip, she is hoping to raise further funds in order to provide La Vella school with educational equipment and is looking out for local businesses and individuals interested in sponsoring or donating. Visit http://www.gofundme.com/AbbeysMission if you can help out. Age: 17 Greatest passion: Helping those less fortunate in any way possible. What do you see as your greatest personal achievement to date? Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greatest Shave 2013 Who inspires you? The many women in my life, but particularly my mum and beautiful friend Moy Sweetman. What is the biggest struggle faced by women in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s society? The many expectations that we feel need to be met. What do you love most about Noosa? Our community and how we support each other, especially when things are tough. If you could change one thing about Noosa what would it be? Not a single thing! Name one thing on your bucket list: Live in a foreign country. What is something most people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about you? I love my cat (and everybody elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s)... a lot.

COUNCILLOR SANDY BOLTON: SANDY has lived in Noosa for 21 years, and became a councillor in November 2013 after de-amalgamation. In her â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;previous lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, she worked in management for community organisations and in a diverse range of business sectors. In her role as a councillor, Sandy is Chair of Infrastructure and Services, with focus areas being the diversification of the local economy including opportunities in rural Noosa, job creation and training for youth. Age: 50 Greatest passion: Noosa, its people, and their passions. Recycling everything and anything. Greatest personal achievement: Three gorgeous children and tackling obstacles, challenges and family hardships with a deep appreciation of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;kodakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; moments. Who inspires you? The community around me, the volunteers I meet every day, and those that face immense difficulties through disabilities and/or health issues. They inspire, motivate and drive me to be the best person and representative that I can be for them.

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What is the biggest struggle faced by women in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s society? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe there is a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;biggestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; it is more about â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;multipleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; issues and that is for both men and women. Lack of extended family networks, financial stress, health issues, work/family balance, unrealistic expectations on self and others are all issues that contribute to the unacceptable statistics of physical and mental abuse. Noosa has a higher than state average of male and female depression, and it is up to us as individuals and as a community to reach out and connect with those around us. A simple â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;helloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and smile can make a world of a difference to someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day. What do you love most about Noosa? The diversity, passion, endless possibilities and capabilities.

This community united can achieve anything and everything. If you could change one thing about Noosa what would it be? For conflict between neighbours, organisations and within sectors of the community to be resolved amicably and without personal attacks. Noosa is a wonderful place because of the diversity of thought, which makes for great debates. Respect and empathy for each other, an appreciation of different points of view, and the understanding that through good communication, flexibility and a willingness to accommodate different needs, solutions can always be found. Name one thing on your bucket list: To be able to synchronise my childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and their partners holidays, so we can undertake a volunteering project together in a disadvantaged community. Let me tell you it is like herding cats. What is something most people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about you? Gosh shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t I keep something secret? Okay ... I am pretty handy with tools, can whip up an NT meal for 60 without trauma and have no discipline when it comes to resisting any homemade sweets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell anyone.

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“ SUSAN EWINGTON: SUSAN has lived in Noosa for 20 years and is most known for her work with Tourism Noosa as the publicist and events consultant. She also runs her marketing and public relations business, h2 media, which she started 13 years ago. Age: 44 Greatest passion: Apart from my family (including Coco and Fred the pussycats) and friends, I think Noosa is right up there. I love its beauty, its history and its people – we live in an amazing place and I am grateful for this every day. Greatest personal achievement: Raising my beautiful boy Harrison – I am sure every parent says this about their kids, but I am truly proud to be his mum and to watch him grow up and become the incredible young man that he is. Who inspires you? I get inspired from lots of people and also seek inspiration from my surrounds. I am continually inspired by people I work with who challenge themselves to keep doing better, better, better! I am lucky that I work with a great team and have clients that are just amazing – I get inspired by their passion. My mum has always inspired me – she is strong and has shown me that you should love life, keep smiling and never give up on your dreams. I also get really inspired from natural beauty and visual images so social media is a great platform for inspiration – recently, Mister Weekender’s Life Hack series has inspired me to focus on that work/life balance. What is the biggest struggle faced by women in today’s society? Time! We are so busy racing around, I think we sometimes miss out on all the things we

We are so busy racing around, I think we sometimes miss out on all the things we have achieved over the year, a month or even day to day… Susan Ewington

have achieved over the year, a month or even day to day. Maintaining the work/life balance is often a struggle for many women I know. What do you love most about Noosa? I’ve lived in Noosa for 20 years and truly believe it is one of the most special places on earth to live. In my role as publicist for Tourism Noosa, I am regularly asked what makes Noosa so unique and while our beaches, river, hinterland and villages all make up what I love about Noosa, it’s also the people that make Noosa so special. We are so passionate about where we live and love Noosa – I am reminded of this regularly and for me, seeing our river and the ocean on a daily basis just reminds me, to be grateful for where I live. If you could change one thing about Noosa what would it be? Mmm, this is a hard one, I love Noosa as it is – I do sometimes think it would be great to have daylight savings here though. Name one thing on your bucket list: To live in Italy for several months and to be totally immersed in the Italian culture. What is something most people don’t know about you? Many, many years ago I danced with the Queensland Ballet for two seasons performing in the Nutcracker and Carmen. I’m a speed reader, and regularly have to tell myself to slow down, when reading a good book so I can enjoy it for longer.

AMBER DODS: AMBER is one of the shire’s up and coming sports stars in the sporting arena. Having started to surf aged 9, she moved up to Noosa from Phillip Island (Vic) in 2007. She is an ambitious young lady, who is not only exceptionally talented but who shows tremendous pride and great ambition in a sport which remains largely male dominated. Age: 15 Greatest passion: Surfing Greatest personal achievement: Placing 3rd in the U16 girls Australian Junior Surfing Titles At Yallingup WA (2014). Who inspires you? Surfer Bethany Hamilton and actress Jennifer Lawrence. What is the biggest struggle faced by women in today’s society? The largest struggle in my opinion for woman is they don’t get enough respect or get a big enough reputation in some sports and in the surf. What do you love most about Noosa? All the beaches, the climate, and the lifestyle. If you could change one thing about Noosa what would it be? More parking around the Noosa national park area.

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I refused to go in the water when I was little because I was afraid of the surf… Amber Dods

Name one thing on your bucket list: Travel and surf at Bali and be in a movie even if I’m an extra or a stunt woman. What is something most people don’t know about you? I refused to go in the water when I was little because I was afraid of the surf. Where to go to celebrate in Noosa? The International Women’s Day breakfast When: Sunday 8 March from 9am Where: Noosa Springs Spa and Golf Resort Cost: Tickets $35 per person and are available from Carole Tretheway Design, Arcadia Walk, Noosa Junction or phone 5447 3255.

GILLIAN TIMPANY: GILL is the current president of the Noosa Daybreak Rotary club. The retired general manager of a 4 star 16th century hotel in the UK, she now dedicates her time to serving the community through her club. Age: 70 Greatest passion: Music and art Greatest personal achievement: Going from a part-time wages clerk to successfully running the hotel. Who inspires you? Nelson Mandela. What is the biggest struggle faced by women in today’s society? The glass ceiling. What do you love most about Noosa? The weather, scenery and the friendliness of the locals. If you could change one thing about Noosa what would it be? Public transport. Name one thing on your bucket list: I would like a long visit to Japan. What is something most people don’t know about you? I managed to write-off an Alfa Romeo on Goodwood race track during a practice day.

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Greyhound and the zoo By KATIE DE VERTEUIL

Australia Zoo representatives with Jub Jub the iguana, Pablo the boa constrictor and Queto the macaw. Queto the blue and gold macaw enjoying a morning in Noosa on Monday.

Business Development Manager for Tourism at Australia Zoo Erina Kilmore with Greyhound’s Kristy Stevens, Ricki Godde and Queto. “As our hospital is funded solely through donations, the extra funds will make a huge difference to our conservation efforts here at the zoo. “The donation is also about increasing awareness.” The red Greyhound coaches now feature colourful Bindi’s Island branding, showing off Australia Zoo’s beautiful macaws and the incredible threestorey treehouse featured in the new island exhibit. With the new and improved service running daily and on the roads now, tourists and locals can be easily connected between Noosa and the iconic conservation destination and

major tourist attraction. Additions to the new coaches also include free wi-fi, USB charging points and reclining seats. The Noosa to Australia Zoo service has various stops along the way, including Peregian, Coolum, Maroochydore and Mooloolaba to ensure that visitors to Australia Zoo can enjoy a relaxing day out without the hassle of driving. To book tickets or to find out more about this service, head to www.greyhound.com.au/content/australia-zoo To find out more about Australia Zoo, and to book tickets go to: www. australiazoo.com.au

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Clearing the way for bowling along DEMOLITION work to clear the way for the Peregian Beach bowls club site’s redevelopment has been completed, with community consultation to begin soon. Noosa Council Community Services Director, Alan (Fox) Rogers said with demolition work now complete the Rufous Street site would be turfed and fenced for at least two months, to allow the ground to settle. “In purchasing the old bowls club premises Council resolved to work with the community to establish a suitable new use for the precinct and we’ve now formed a steering committee to progress that process,” Mr Rogers said. Council bought the Rufous Street property late last year, and has spent the past two months removing the old clubhouse and

The former Peregian Bowls site has been cleared. bowling greens. “We have a budget for consultation and design. “We’re certainly looking at a range of potential uses including creating a digital hub on the site and providing open space and

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Industry funds its own shake-up FOLLOWING the recent live baiting scandal, the Queensland Government has announced an independent review of the state’s greyhound racing industry. The review will determine how live baiting was allowed to go undetected in the industry. Minister for Sport and Racing Bill Byrne said the government’s priority was addressing animal cruelty in the industry. “Queenslanders were rightly disgusted at the footage screened recently of alleged animal cruelty incidents by people associated with the greyhound racing industry,” he said. Mr Byrne said he wants to ensure everything that can be done to investigate all allegations of animal cruelty be done as soon as possible. The review will be headed by Alan MacSporran SC, a respected barrister with experience in conducting inquiries. The review is expected to take three months, cost up to $3 million and be fully funded by the racing industry.

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“Nothing went to waste with that process, and now the site is ready to be repurposed to provide a precinct the whole community can enjoy,” Mr Rogers said. Council will begin discussions in the months ahead.

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ON MONDAY morning, two of Queensland’s most iconic brands, Australia Zoo and Greyhound Australia headed to Noosa’s Lions Park to launch a new and improved coach service connecting passengers in Noosa to Australia Zoo in Beerwah on the Sunshine Coast. Free egg and bacon rolls drew in a decent crowd of between 50 and 100 with holiday-makers, backpackers and locals joining in the celebrations. They were joined by 91.9 Sea FM’s BarRat, Jess and guest host Lisa Hyde, plus Australia Zoo’s exotic wildlife Jub Jub the iguana, Pablo the boa constrictor and Queto the macaw. The launch marks the continuation of a solid partnership that will not only boost tourism opportunities on the Sunshine Coast, but contribute significantly to the wildlife conservation efforts of Australia Zoo - with a $2 conservation contribution per passenger being donated to Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors with each Greyhound travel and entry package purchased. This conservation donation is expected to amount to almost $50,000 per year, generating much-needed funds to save sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife patients at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, the major project of Australia Zoo’s charity, Wildlife Warriors. “This is the best news and a huge reason for today’s celebration,” Business Development Manager for Tourism at Australia Zoo Erina Kilmore said.

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Sarah bags scholarship FORMER Noosa District State High School student Sarah Bailey just can’t wipe the smile off her face. The Cooroy local is about to head off to the University of Queensland with a scholarship in one hand and a suitcase in the other. Sarah was one of several impressive applicants of the annual Cooroy Community Bank branch scholarship program, and will now use the funds towards realising her dream of tertiary study. Sarah plans to tackle a Bachelor of Arts degree this year and then move on to a dual degree of Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours). It’s the beginning of an exciting chapter for the Cooroy teen who has already found a lot of success through her hard work in recent years. Remarkably, Sarah has still found time to give back through volunteer work with Meal on Wheels, Lifeline’s Bookfest and Noosa’s Ultimate Sports Festival. Sunshine Coast Community Financial Services Limited (SCCFSL) manages the Cooroy Community Bank branch, and its chairman, Rick Cooper, said providing support to Sarah to further her tertiary education was part of the Community Bank branch’s commitment to building a stronger community. “The idea behind the scholarship is to assist one regional or rural student per year from Noosa District High School and who planned attending university for the first time in 2015,” Mr Cooper said. “Because of the high costs associated with living away, we knew many applicants would need financial assistance to help their dreams come true. Sarah was the finest applicant in a strong list of finalists and she’s a very impressive young woman to boot. We’re proud to award her the 2015 scholarship and wish Sarah well in her first steps towards what looks like a really bright future,” Mr Cooper added. Noosa District State High School deputy principal, Stacy Wilmore said she was delighted Sarah would be financially supported to achieve her very best this year, thanks to the generosity of the bank.

There will be plenty of opportunities to snap a great Instagram picture at the Tourism Noosa Instameet this Sunday, 4.15pm. 2015 university scholarship winner Sarah Bailey is congratulated by Stacy Wilmore and Rick Cooper at Cooroy Community Bank branch. “This is the third year this scholarship has been awarded and it attracts our finest students each year. This will be such a great start for Sarah and we’re proud to have had her as a student at Noosa District. The sky’s the limit for Sarah and we wish her well. We’re also delighted to strengthen our relationship with the Cooroy Community Bank branch through this great initiative,” Ms Wilmore said. The Cooroy Community Bank Scholarship will support Sarah with study-related costs for the next two years at $5000 per year and she says she can’t wait to get started.

“It’s going to be a great adventure, and I’m so excited. I’m very thankful for our local Cooroy Community Bank branch and for giving me this opportunity. “It means so much to me, my family and my future. “I’ve been actively involved in my community for years and hope to put my study to good use by helping reduce poverty in our world. “I feel impassioned to make a change and after a lot of hard work, look forward to seeing where all this will take me,” Sarah beamed.

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THERE’S nothing better than when your role at work is a success. As most know I work at Palmer Coolum Resort. My main drive is to bring people into the resort to enjoy the facilities, and in particular the outstanding golf course. Let me assure you, despite what the grapevine says, there is only one dinosaur on the 18-hole layout. Plus it is situated between two holes and in no-way hampers your game. (“Jeff” the dinosaur was burned in an electrical fire on Tuesday night.) The greens are not overgrown and the fairways look terrific after two weeks of renovations. More so, last Friday the Sunshine Coast Cricket Association joined forces with the Bulls Masters Group to raise funds for local cricket and charity Sunny Kids. Seventy players tackled the competition with gusto and enjoyed the challenge of nearest-the-pins and longest or straightest drives. The Bulls Group has been

around for a while and is run and organised by ex-cricketers just basically wanting to put something back into the game. Our day was blessed with four former state and national players – Stuart Law, Jimmy Maher, Greg Ritchie and Caloundra’s own Ashley Noffke. Law and Maher sit proudly perched among the state's five best ever run getters. The most interesting part of the day for me was during the presentations and the speech made by former Test batsman Greg Ritchie. Fat Cat made an impassioned pledge to the crowd, that while cricket was dying in the country he and the Bulls would do all they could to take cricket back to the country. He emotionally told of his early days in Ipswich, watching and then playing with and against some of the country’s best players. He went on to say “that locals would get the chance to see Chappell, Thomson, McLean in his time” or “Miller, Lindwall, Benaud and others in earlier times”. This isn’t happening today and officials need to react and take the game back to the country. It’s a shame that some

of the present World Cup games couldn’t been played in country centres like Cairns, Townsville, Darwin, Emerald or Geelong. No doubt the crowd would be massive and the atmosphere out of this world. Sure the TV, ground safety and team comfort play a role but most country centres offer far more up-to-date facilities than the old days. Greg got his point across well, and he’s not far wrong. Sadly rugby league is also dying in the country for exactly the same reasons, too much emphasis on the big time and not on the grassroots of the code. In most country areas the once dominating winter sport was rugby league. In fact some towns lived off the back of the greatest game of all. I can remember when Gympie had four competitive A Grade clubs – Bundaberg, Marybourgh, Kingaroy the same. I suppose it all comes down to money. NRL boss Dave Smith boasted how they have $50 million in the bank. Which is great, certainly will cover his wage but as Greg Ritchie said “what about the grassroots”. Until next time.

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Greg and Debbie Waters from Maroochydore, took this red GTS based Walkinshaw 507 monster out for a spin on Saturday and were very impressed with its power and handling capability. Noosa Car Club members were invited to the release of the cars and were treated to a tour of the dealership by Garth Madill. “It was an enjoyable morning, with Garth entertaining members with stories from his family’s involvement with motor dealerships since the 1930s in Gympie,” Noosa Car Club president Malcolm King said.

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Noosa shines as helpers clean it up Isa Gruve of Germany, Stephen Trevarrow of Noosaville, Lucy Mackee, Juanita Bloomfield and Cathy Mitchell of Tourism Noosa, and Narelle Clide of Cairns at Noosaville on Clean Up Australia Day. Pictures: DARRYN SMITH

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NOOSA is looking beautiful thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who spend Sunday 1 March cleaning 30 sites throughout the shire. The official figures are yet to be released, but this year is set to be an impressive effort from the volunteers once again. Nationally, more than 526,000 volunteers donned their gloves to pick up rubbish from 6165 sites across Australia on Clean Up Australia Day. Since the event started 25 years ago, Australians have donated more than 28 million hours, removing an estimated 302,000 tonnes of rubbish from more than 151,919 sites across the country.

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College coming clean in Cooroy STAFF and students of Noosa Christian College (NCC) tackled Clean Up Australia Day on Friday afternoon, helping keep Cooroy beautiful. On Friday afternoon, the groups set off with gloves and bags to clean up their Cooroy campus, the surrounding streets and Cooroy township. Their clean-up sites included Cooroy-Belli Creek Road, Cooroy tennis club, Cooroy Skate Park and library, plus the rear of the IGA and the area surrounding the ambulance station. Primary classes were paired with secondary classes as part of a buddy system to make sure everyone was safe during the clean-up. Every student worked hard to collect as much rubbish as possible, which served as a great reminder to care for the environment and always put rubbish in a bin. The group clean-up was also a great way to end the Random Acts of Kindness week, celebrated at NCC last week.

Noosa Council’s proposed subordinate local laws include plans to turn the Sunshine Beach dog beach to an on-leash area. We asked our Facebook followers what they thought of the proposed changes. “Leave the beach as it is! Responsible dog owners and their furry friends need somewhere to run free” - Merridy Forde “It’s cruel to keep dogs on a leash at the beach. Either let them run free or ban it all together” - Ali Lillecrapp “Most people won’t let their kids swim on this beach because of the dog urine and faeces in the water. Dogs shouldn’t be allowed to foul beaches in this way. Even though people say dog owners are responsible and pick up their dog faeces, we all know there are as many who don’t do this. I say keep the beaches clean for children to swim in. Keeping dogs on-leash might help clean up the beach. There are also issues with aggressive dogs who are off-leash” - Jennifer Rindfleish “Yes, but when you and your dog have been attacked twice, even by a dog on a leash, any unleashed dog is a hazard. Not all dog owners are responsible and you don’t know what your dog will do” - Maria Dia “Leave it alone! Keep it off-leash! There are plenty of kilometres left for non-dog lovers. This is what makes Noosa” - Melinda MacDonnell

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Swing brings smiles By JOLENE OGLE

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THE swing of a golf club was all it took for five local clubs to band together and raise over $25,000 for five Sunshine Coast charities. The annual Smile for a Child John Piercy Memorial Golf Day is held at Noosa Golf Club every September, and helps raise funds for locals in need, with more than $270,000 raised since the first event in 2007. The golf day is the initiative of five local clubs: Sunshine Beach Surf Club, Noosa Heads Surf Club, Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club, Tewantin Noosa RSL and the Noosa Golf Club, who joined together once again to deliver cheques to five local community groups on Friday. This year’s recipients were the Starlight Foundation, Sunshine Butterflies, Sunny Kids, the Hear and Say Centre and locals Jack and Petra Gietl, who each received a cheque for at least $5000. Sunshine Butterflies founder Leanne Walsh said it was an honour to have such support from local clubs and the community. Tewantin Noosa Golf Club bar manager and Smile for a Child organiser Glenn “Puck“ Puckeridge said the funds raised were used to help local charities provide services to the community.

Little Jo accepts a $5000 cheque from Tony Haack and Roger Cawley on behalf of the Starlight Children's Foundation.

Tewantin Noosa Golf Club bar manager and Smile for a Child organiser Glenn "Puck" Puckeridge presents Nicole Lambert of Sunny Kids with a $5000 cheque.

Sharp Sunshine Coast's Tony Haack and NYRC's Jan Kelly present Sunshine Butterflies founder Leanne Walsh with a $6000 cheque.

Evonne Goolagong-Cawley and Noosa Heads Surf Club manager Anton Mogg present Karen von Homeyer from the Hear and Say Centre with a $5000 cheque.

Community jury keeps a weather eye on waste THE new Community Jury held its second meeting yesterday, with a continued focus on the best option for minimising organic waste sent to landfill. The Community Jury is currently busy gathering information for the deliberation of the topic, while Council and New Democracy Foundation has been busy fulfilling the jury members’ list of requests for in-

formation and expert speakers. Speakers at the meeting included a spokesperson from a local commercial enterprise, a large resort, and for a resident who had made a submission to the jury. The jury also received information about the priority of greenhouse gas reduction, the relevance of organic waste to the overall greenhouse effect, education incentives to tour-

ists and residents for using each type of bin correctly, plus the history of any trials to collect organic waste in Noosa Shire. The jury also discussed the market and demand for mulch and compost, plus the economics of the mulching and composting industry. The Noosa community has also contributed more than 20 submissions to the Community Jury, and

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Free Easter bus BE A clever bunny this Easter and hop on board a free Noosa holiday bus. Noosa Council has once again joined with TandsLink to provide the free service throughout the busy Easter period, from Friday 3 April to Sunday 12 April. The service includes routes 626, 627, 628, 629, and 632, with an additional temporary service route 064 between Peregian Beach and Noosa Heads. Timetables and more information is available at www. translink.com.au or phone 13 12 30. Hi-tech vehicle THERE will be a strange hi-tech van driving the streets of Noosa over the next couple of weeks and residents are warned not to panic. The state-of-the-art van is being used by Noosa Council to record the condition of local sealed roads. The Automatic Road Analyser (ARAN) vehicle can capture information about the pavement surface and uses military-designed systems and special equipment to log road condition data. The van will travel Noosa roads for the next two weeks and council is asking road users to be patient if they come across the ARAN vehicle as it can sometimes travel slowly.

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World poetry day NOOSA and Cooroy libraries will celebrate World Poetry Day by showcasing poetry in the modern era with events at both venues. Noosaville Library will host Spoken-Noosa - a two-hour event featuring guest and feature poets and an open-mic session, co-ordinated by local poet Hamish Danks Brown. Spoken-Noosa will be held on World Poetry Day, Saturday 21 March, from 12noon to 2pm at the Noosaville Library. Cooroy Library will host Poetry in the Digital Age on Wednesday 25 March, from 12noon to 2pm. For more information phone Noosa Library Service on 5329 6555.

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COMMUNITYUPDATES WOMEN’S AUXILIARY THE next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 6 March at 10am at the Tewantin Noosa RSL. Members and friends are welcome. Phone Kay on 5447 5042.

GARDEN CLUB THE next meeting of the Cooroy-Eumundi Garden Club will be on Monday 9 March, from 9.30am, at the home of Brian and Helen Barrow, 21 Swift Drive, Cooroy. The speakers will be Ross Farsman of Terra Firma Fertilisers. For further information contact secretary Carol on 5449 1472 or 0419 756 819.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF NOOSA

ment Centre car park at 8.30am. All welcome. Visit www.noosaparks.org.au for more information and you are invited ‘Like’ the association on Facebook.

THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY THE next Theosophical Society Sunshine Coast Lodge Noosa public meeting is on Friday 13 March, from 7pm, at the CWA Hall, Tewantin. The topic will be “Tibetan views on dying - dying Tibetan-style” with Anna Robb. All welcome. See you there. Gold coin donation. Contact Ailsa on 5470 2656 or Janet on 0416 442 962.

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ARE you overwhelmed by eating and dieting? Overeaters Anonymous can help. Meetings are held in the Cooroy Library study room on Thursdays at 1pm. Contact 0404 302 186 or 5474 3563 for more information.

CURRENT classes include: Intermediate watercolour tutored by John Newman on Mondays from 1pm-4pm, and then advanced watercolour tutored by Lyn Roberts on Wednesdays from 1pm-4pm. Beginners and intermediate acrylics class is also tutored by Lyn Roberts and is held on Saturdays from 9am to noon. Current group activities include book and paper making on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 9am to noon, quilting on Tuesdays from 9am to 1pm and oils and acrylics on Thursdays from 9am to noon. Coming classes include pottery for beginners with Jenny Blyth. Classes start from Saturday 7 March to Saturday 18 April for six weeks, omitting Easter Saturday, from 9am to noon.

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THE documentary Lizard King will be screened at Friday Environment Forum on 6 March. The film takes viewers on a journey through the remarkable life of lizards that remains largely hidden from human eyes. Come along to the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre at Wallace Drive, Noosaville, on Friday morning. The forum commences at 10.30am. Coffee and friendly chat from 10am. Those interested in bird interpretation in Wallace Park should join Valda in the Environ-

THE next meeting of the Noosa Photo Club will be held on Monday 9 March at 6.30pm for a 7pm start at the Uniting Church, 6 Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach. The guest speaker for the evening is club member Barry Beckham on how to win a camera competition followed by discussion about judging, with questions from the floor. This will be followed by the normal judge’s critique on last month’s set subject, Edges. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be served. Members are $2 and visitors are $5. Ev-

CHRISTIAN Fellowship of Noosa will be welcoming Pastor Norm Flett on Sunday 8 and 15 March. The first of his two messages is titled, Every Human Being has a Purpose for Living. Be assured of a very warm welcome, great teaching and good fellowship if you come to the CWA Hall, next to Tewantin Post, at 9.30am. Our website is currently being upgraded but Tony is always available for a chat on 5474 0620.

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TEWANTIN NOOSA RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY THE next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 6 March at 10am at the Tewantin Noosa RSL, Memorial Ave, Tewantin. Members and friends are welcome. Phone Kay on 5447 5042.

NOOSA YOGA TWENTY yoga classes are available Monday to Saturday, with meditation classes on Mondays, 5.30pm-7pm. Basic yoga classes are $11 and are held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11am to 12.30pm. Naturopathy, western herbal medicine, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are also available. Phone 0402 341 273 for more information.

PBCA MEETING THE next Peregian Beach Community Association will hold their meeting on Sunday 8 March at 10am in Victory Park, Lorikeet Drive, Peregian Beach. All are welcome.

PERMACULTURE MEETING THIS month’s meeting will be held on Thursday 19 March at the Cooroy Memorial Hall at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Presentations will include Keeping Your Seed Varieties Pure: how to prevent cross-pollination. Presented by Elisabeth Fekonia, an award-winning, accredited permaculture teacher on how to do correct seed saving to keep varieties pure. Elisabeth holds regular classes on all thing permaculture and will explain how to keep your seed varieties pure for true to type seed. Another presentation, Using Permaculture with Aid Projects in Underdeveloped Countries, will be presented by a young couple involved in overseas aid work. They were concerned with the waste involved with conventional methods and have now changed their focus to permaculture-based projects. Listen to their presentation to find out more. Permaculture Noosa meetings are free and

open to the public. Beginning at 7pm with a marketplace, where members share their surplus home-grown produce by giving, exchanging or selling it. The meeting starts at 7.30pm and supper (a gold coin donation) will be served at 9pm. Cooroy Memorial Hall, Cooroy (next to the RSL). For further information, email info@permaculturenoosa.com.au

On call this week Meals on Wheels WEEKLY roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels for week of Monday 9 to Friday 13 March. Monday drivers: Rotary Daybreak, Chris and Ken, Keetha, Brian and Marion, Anne and Phil, Anne and Colin, Tony. Kitchen: Verena, Len, Steven and Neil. Tuesday drivers: Graham, John Mc, Tania and friends, Gail and Sharon, Hazel and Liz, Jackie and Bill, Kevin and Rob. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Jo, Christine and George. Wednesday drivers: Melissa and Karsten, Mick and Marg, Ruth?, Liz and Liz, Rhoda and Heather, Barbara, Tony. Kitchen: Carol, Jill, Elfie, Gerry and Neil. Thursday drivers: Stewart, Heidi, Brian and Marion, Sylvia and David, Ingrid and Bob, Jan and Wendy, Linda and Nabil. Kitchen: Lois, Christine, Robyn, John and Ron. Friday drivers: Bruce, Robyn, Brian G., Rosalie and Graham, Council, Brian E., Paul and Brad. Kitchen: Martina, Sandy, Elfie, George and Trevor. If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, phone the kitchen on 5449 7659.

Sneak peek at Parisian chic SECRETS Shhh Noosa Heads was all things Parisian last Wednesday night for the launch of their latest autumn/winter jewellery range. Secrets VIP Secret Society members were invited to a sneak peak of the latest collection, while enjoying French champagne and delicious sweet treats and cheeses. Created to capture the style and elegance of Paris, the latest collection from Secrets Shhh is a combination of earthy, edgy and moody textures. Each design has been created to make every women feel like they are walking the streets of Paris wearing only the finest jewels. Secrets managing director Jane Meredith said the latest collection was all about the glamour and elegance of Paris, with dusty pinks, classic cognac colours, rich ruby reds and orchid greens. “This particular limited edition collection has a design for every woman, with statement bold necklets to dainty colourful stack rings and classic studs,” she said. “With a touch of glamour and gorgeous Parisian street style, the Secrets Parisian Collection reflects the artistic talents within the find and fashion jewellery industry. “We have created a collection that empowers women to be creative and feel chic for the autumn/ winter season.” Secrets Shhh is at 32 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads.

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Kate Leahy wears the Dancer Necklet $220.

Alice James wears the Artist Necklet $220.

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LETTERS

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

LENSCAPE

A BIG thankyou goes out to the lovely young lady who, on my bus ride home from the Civic to Moorindil Street, handed me a bunch of flowers. What a random act of kindness.

THUMBS up to Aaron at the Noosaville Bakery and Cafe on Swanbourne Way who makes the freshest bread in Noosa.

JULIE Hemsley captured these two playful magpies enjoying a bath in a puddle by the Peregian skate park after the rain. Julie said she was going to take a photo of the beach, but these two were more amusing. If you have a Lenscape snap you would like to share, email your photo to newsdesk@noosatoday.net.au.

Stellar result IT WAS interesting to see how well the local Greens candidate Joe Shlegeris went in the last election. I’m pleased he did not get over the line. Just imagine, we could have had a large solar farm somewhere in our electorate taking up valuable farm land or “God forbid” being built somewhere in our “biosphere” zones. Just imagine having wind farms all along our skyline on the ridges. Or would the NIMBYs come out in Noosa who voted Green screaming these solar and wind systems should be in someone else’s backyard? By the way, I costed a stand-alone solar electric system for an average home and it came in at around $22,000 and I’m not sure how long the batteries would last and how often I would have to replace the solar panels. I currently have solar panels that are about 80 per cent efficient during the best part of the day and are lousy during cloudy days and don’t work during the evening. The Greens don’t tell us the solar rebates paid to people like me are paid for by higher electricity prices so the battlers and those who rent, all pay higher electricity costs so I can have a rebate. I wonder how many Green voters think that is fair. David Wilson, Noosa Waters.

Old school IT LOOKS like Bob Jarvis wants a job on the next council and has decided knocking the community jury is his best way to appeal to those who like things done the ‘old way’. From behind the counter of his fish and chip shop, Bob should understand the person most likely to be served is the loudest, the one who forces himself to the front of the queue. Well, this is exactly what happens on complex local issues when it’s left entirely to a handful of local councillors. They get bombarded with the loudest voices from vested interests, like developers, forcing themselves to the front of the queue. Most people don’t have the time or interest to have their say. The community jury is used around the world as a way of sifting through difficult issues and getting a really good idea of what the general public would want to do if they had access to plenty of time and all the information they needed. An extra layer of local democracy is a very small price to pay to help us deal with those issues where millions of dollars and our future are at stake. Noosa, be very wary of ‘common sense’ candidates who don’t like these new-fangled ideas of democracy and who think councillors should not have their life complicated by having to listen to what a broad cross-section of the community actually thinks. Jenny Malpas, Noosaville.

Ripe for revolt THE Noosa Council had better get their act together soon as they are just about to face a real revolt from their frustrated hinterland ratepayers. In my line of work, I meet a lot of people

from every corner of the Noosa hinterland and the general consensus is they are asking why they should pay their 2015 rates when hardly anything has been done with the 2014 rates! We are almost three quarters of the way through this financial year and yet the Noosa Council has only spent a ridiculous 20 per cent of its budgeted funds on capital works projects to date. The hinterland residents are aware the Noosa Council will run out of time (and probably money) before the planned amount of capital works are completed. If the Noosa Council was a private enterprise, would you give them the benefit of the doubt and invest your money for another year? I wouldn’t. The word in the hinterland is that Noosa Council is broke and the unnecessary de-amalgamation cost is to blame for this. Kevin Fuller, Eumundi.

At long last FIRSTLY let me congratulate the Noosa Council’s CEO for finally responding to my ‘scientific studies of the Noosa River’ funding claim of 30 November (printed in Noosa Today 12 February). Nearly three months, Brett, but you must have been busy in the chambers with the juries, Christmas, the election etc. Your letter in Noosa Today (17 February) follows from a personal reply from Mayor Playford by email dated 10 February. In the mayor’s reply, he states and I quote “Dr Gloster facilitated a meeting between the Thomas Foundation, the Nature Conservancy, Noosa Council and a range of stakeholders (definitely not Noosa’s commercial fishing sector) including the NPA, NICA and Noosa District Landcare, on potential pilot projects to improve environmental outcomes for the Noosa River. At this point, NPA’s role in the process has ceased”. Sir, this is a far cry from the ‘scientific study’ proposed to me by Dr Gloster at my residence on Monday 3 November, 2014, at 1000 hours. Then a further meeting with fellow Noosa fishers Michael Massoud and Allan Burton. This meeting took place at the Burton residence on Tuesday 11 November, 2014. At no time did Dr Gloster refer to approaching the Noosa Council for funding. The funding for the ‘scientific study’ was to be paid by the NPA’s wealthy backers who didn’t mind throwing a million here and there to support environmental issues. To read shortly after 20 November that Noosa Council was funding (in part) this ‘scientific study’ (now two initial projects) is a far cry from what was proposed to me. Had there been any discussion at both meetings with Dr Gloster that ratepayers' hardearned money would be sourced I would not have proceeded for the Noosa River is well managed through the Queensland Government and Noosa Council has no/very little jurisdiction below high water mark. So why spend ratepayer dollars there? Trevor Clarey, Boreen Point.

Hard Labor IN RECENT publications, Margaret Wilkie has been very critical of the Abbott-led Coalition Government. What outstanding achievements has Labor achieved in six years besides: 18 broken promises of a surplus, a broken promise on the carbon tax, a broken promise to fix the flood of illegal migrants causing 1200 drownings at sea, destroying the live cattle trade with Indonesia and many more blunders. Ms Wilkie must be proud of the time bombs left by Gillard and her $667 billion debt. A debt that is costing each and every Australian one billion dollars a month in interest. A debt that will take more than three generations to repay. This is the same Labor Party that is in total denial a debt exists, which is contrary to almost every economist in the country and the Reserve Bank Governor. It is ironic that if the union hack who stabbed two PMs in the back wins the next election, he will inherit the very same debt he helped create and now denies exists. The truly terrifying prospect of another Labor Government will guarantee an influx of boat people, a carbon tax and a debt spiralling into trillions. Colin Bond, Tewantin.

Let dogs be dogs WHAT a funny world! Here we have a beach where dogs can be dogs, where owners who care take their dogs to shake off the stress we humans place on them. One has to ask why change something that is good, like a nude beach? If you are not into it, don’t go! For 15 months I have lived next to a ‘dog lover’ who leaves two dogs for up to four days locked in a small unit alone! Food and water? Pick up? What is that? The dogs bark and howl 24/7. Police, council, RSPCA, body corporate - all caught up in rules, so restricted by laws they can do nothing to help. Funny how when things are good people want to change, when they are bad nobody wants to know. For once, leave things alone and change nothing. Iain Maclean, Noosaville.

Leaks stop the votes THE captains of Team Australia and The Budget are very concerned about the leaks that threaten to swamp their vessels. Hot air and wind keeps both these vessels afloat for now. The crews all pledge loyalty this time and deny they have caused leaks. Captains and crews say these leaks are ‘fanciful’. Fancy that! News flash: Captain of Team Australia has been wounded, apparently stumbling over several gaffs and failing to change direction through the choppy seas. Crews now seem to be fomenting dissent and open rebellion. The captain, though weakened, vows to stay the course. Three cheers for the captain are all that could be mustered. Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.

THUMBS down to the scum who stole from us on the weekend. If the police don’t get you, karma will.

TO the man who pushed in front of everyone at the post office line. So rude!

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BEACHSIDE APARTMENT

SUNSHINE BEACH 2/2 WEBB ROAD

Sunshine & Style

View Friday 5.00-5.30pm & Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Price By Negotiation

This property sits in the heart of everything Sunshine Beach has to offer. Located just metres from the patrolled Sunshine Beach and famous surf club, in a small complex of just 5 apartments. Stylishly renovated and fully furnished, ready for immediate income. ɒ Large modern open plan single level design with lovely neutral colour pallet. ɒ Designer kitchen, modern appliances with built-in breakfast bench. ɒ Large undercover balcony overlooking the sparkling inground pool. ɒ Solar heated pool and outdoor shower, perfect to use after your daily beach visit.

Kym de Warren 0412 325 421 Jon Blonk 0412 806 252 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

OCEAN VIEWS

SUNRISE BEACH 1 ‘AQUA SUNRISE’ 38 VENTURA ST

Lock up & Leave

View Thursday 4.00-4.30pm & Saturday 10.00-10.30am Auction In-rooms Sheraton Noosa Resort, Wednesday 8 April from 5pm

This charming duplex captures the idyllic beachside lifestyle. Offering house sized proportions, this pet friendly townhouse is just perfect for young families or those looking to downsize. With small ocean views from the balcony, this is a must to inspect. ɒ Light filled open plan lounge to undercover balcony. ɒ Spa in downstairs ensuite. ɒ Double Garage with tiled Floor. ɒ Low maintenance gardens, exterior recently repainted.

Stephen Williams 0439 990 399 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa 1175292-KC10-15

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ICONIC BEACHFRONT

SUNSHINE BEACH 34 ARAKOON CRESCENT

High & Mighty

View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Price $3,800,000

You will be forgiven for thinking you’re in the Hamptons, instead of Sunshine Beach, at this heart stopping home that will make you pause and sigh at every angle. Although this is a fully functional family home, it is an ideal investment for holiday letting, given its superb views and prime location. ɒ Be in awe of its unique design by Ian Mitchell and its daring use of timber. ɒ This trophy position is situated in one of the most desirable streets in Sunshine Beach. ɒ Restaurants, coffee shops and the Surf Club are a short stroll away. Leave the car at home. ɒ The private, heated infinity pool synchronises and disappears into the blue horizon.

Kate Cox 0438 695 505 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

GREAT LOCATION

TEWANTIN 2/12 BLAKESLEY STREET

Separate & Secure

View Saturday 10.00-10.30am Price $785,000

Properties in sought-after Blakesly Street don’t come along very often, and especially not at this price. Set over four levels, with the main living on two, this north facing home is ideally suited to executive couples with regular visitors, or those with adult children who refuse to leave the nest. ɒ High gloss tiles and Australian hardwood timber floors. ɒ Split system airconditioning in living area; ceiling fans throughout. ɒ Ducted vacuum; stainless steel gas cooktop and suspended exhaust. ɒ Secure intercom entry; low body corporate fees.

Kate Cox 0438 695 505 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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Reserve steady as she goes onthehome

front WITH EMILY BLACK LITTLE FISH MEDIA

DESPITE most economists believing the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) would cut the cash rate again on Tuesday 3 March, it was going to be a tough call. Last month the RBA cut the key rate to an historic low of 2.25 per cent, but despite figures showing very weak business investment intentions, it was decided to leave the rate unchanged at 2.25 when they met on 3 March. RBA Governor: Monetary Policy Decision Glenn Stevens said in a statement that growth in the global economy continued at a moderate pace in 2014. “A similar performance is expected by most observers in 2015, with the US economy continuing to strengthen, even as China’s growth slows a little from last year’s outcome,” he said.

Rates will stay the same.

“Financial conditions are very accommodative globally, with long-term borrowing rates for several major sovereigns at all-time lows over recent months.

Glenn added information available in Australia suggested growth would continue at a below-trend pace, with domestic demand growth overall quite weak.

“Some risk spreads have widened a little, but overall financing costs for creditworthy borrowers remain remarkably low.”

“As a result, the unemployment rate has gradually moved higher over the past year,” he said.

“The economy is likely to be operating with a degree of spare capacity for some time yet.” “The board judged that, having eased monetary policy at the previous meeting, it was appropriate to hold interest rates steady for the time being.

“Further easing of policy may be appropriate over the period ahead, in order to foster sustainable growth in demand and inflation consistent with the target. “The board will further assess the case for such action at forthcoming meetings.”

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home focus

It’s picturesque, and central too ON OFFER is a stunning family home, quietly tucked away on Hilton Terrace, with uninterrupted views of the picturesque Noosa River. LOCATED directly opposite the river, this home will never be built out, so the owners can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of waterfront living for years to come.

privacy or somewhere to relax on a rainy day. Base Realtor sales agent Petrea Pradella said the enviable position of this property would see this home snapped up in no time. “The position is first class with the tranquil Noosa River at the doorstep,” she said. “There are no parks or slipways to restrict the view. Shops and restaurants are only a few minutes’ walk away. The fact that

As one half of a duplex, this property features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and ample space for a family to live comfortably and within reach of all the amenities offered by Tewantin and Noosa.

convenience is so close is surprising as this

Views of tall gums and the sandy beach can be enjoyed from the large windows in the living and dining room or from the generous-sized covered deck, where cooling breezes can be enjoyed on a warm summer’s night.

marble in the bathrooms and a double lock-

location is so tranquil and quiet.” This property also features high ceilings, ducted air-conditioning, a home office,

up garage.

The contemporary kitchen features all the modern conveniences needed when catering for a family, including ample bench and storage space, plus a dishwasher and breakfast bar. The home is a comfortable 318sqm and features an indoor pool for those preferring 32 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 5 March, 2015

home essentials ADDRESS: Apartment 2, 11 Hilton Esplanade, Tewantin PRICE: $1,495,000 VIEW: Saturday, 11am DESCRIPTION: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car AGENT: Petrea Pradella for Base Realtors, 0412 626 536

www.rosecallaghanrealty.com.au Great Buy in Noosa Waters • Two living areas, dining area and study • Modern kitchen, stone bench tops • Solar power electricity and hot water • Room for boat, caravan or 4 cars • Air-conditioning and ceiling fans • Minutes to Noosaville’s boutique precinct

NOOSAVILLE

Price:

5 Helm Court

Inspect: By Appointment Agent:

4A 2B 2C

$840,000

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

Spacious Apartment Ocean Views • East facing covered balcony ideal for entertaining • Large open living room with separate dining • Modern kitchen, stainless steel appliances • Pool in well maintained complex • Secure under cover car park, intercom, owners storage room • Located in Sunshine Beach Village, close to transport

SUNSHINE BEACH

Price:

6/5 Henderson Street

Inspect: By Appointment Agent:

2A 2B 1C

$650,000

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

Stunning Views Perfect Aspect • Practical floor plan and great natural light • Ocean panoramas from kitchen, living, dining, all terraces • Private & spacious main suite with it’s own balcony • Huge garage and storage • Large swimming pool and alfresco area • Close to Sunshine Beach precinct and all it offers

SUNSHINE BEACH 7 Kiamba Court

Price:

Inspect: By Appointment Agent:

3 A 2.5 B 2 C

Price on Application

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

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

NOOSA HEADS 10 Ravenwood Drive

Price:

Inspect: By Appointment Agent:

4A 4B 2C 1D 2I

E: rose@rosecallaghanrealty.com.au

Price on Application

Rosemary Callaghan 0419 236 133

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Storing not so boring bydesign WITH DI HENSHALL

I HAVE written many articles about storage and the need for everything in your home to have its own place or space. Storage is a massive industry in itself, there are some retail outlets that just specialise in storage goods, including Ikea, whose storage systems have helped it become a worldwide phenomenon. I know at least three multimillionaires that made their initial fortunes by renting out empty sheds - for storage. My questions are these: What is it that you are storing? And for what purpose? Do you actually need or even want what you are storing? When does something “come out” of storage? What relegates some things to storage? What is the real purpose of storing things? Some answers may lie in one’s personality rather than a need or want of the actual object. Can you

not bear to part with it because it has sentimental value? To whom? Did it cost you money that you can’t bear the thought of “losing”. My favourite, often repeated quote from William Morris is, “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful”. I’ve mentioned this one many times. That small statement sums up getting rid of most clutter in most houses. Another famous quote is “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure”. Remembering this one could help shift your opinion of some of the items carefully placed into storage boxes.

Books - yes, we all love books, or at least say we do - it makes us look intelligent. How many books do you have and how many of them will you read again, or in some cases read for the first time? I am not advocating a Fahrenheit 451 concept here, but really, do you really need all those books? Let someone else have the pleasure of them. Baby clothes/kids’ clothes/ departed partners’ clothes - there are so many people out there that would love them, genuinely get joy out of them, far more than keeping

There is a great deal of pleasure gained for many people by finding treasure in op shops (that do a brilliant job in raising funds for the needy) or second-hand junk shops, where an amateur upholsterer or restorer can find what they believe to be amazing. Most of these things were regarded as someone else’s trash, but to give these things a new lease of life to someone who will value their existence should aid the repair of heart-strings when giving them away.

them in a box until they go yellow. When we move house, sometimes furnishings/paintings/ ornaments look rather peculiar in their new environment. It doesn’t matter what is done, it feels like the ugly step-sister trying to fit the darned shoe. Give up on the idea of perfectly placing everything you own into your new circumstances. The cleansing effect of getting rid of clutter can’t be underestimated you will feel lighter, brighter, more benevolent, happier and cleaner when you finally get rid of stuff.

Everything should have a place.

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Elysium Noosa ofers a truly unique lifestyle for a discerning group of residents. An address that comes with your very own residents Rec Club and a host of onsite recreational facilities. This is the last opportunity to secure a homesite in the exclusive Elysium Noosa!

Call Sean Cary on 07 5474 8663 Corner Elysium Drive and Smoke Bush Drive, Noosa Heads www.elysiumnoosa.com.au Images are indicative only.*Average price $368,250. All descriptions have been prepared in good faith and with due care however may be subject to change without notice at any time. Purchasers should inform and assure themselves by inspection, independent advice or as otherwise necessary prior to purchase. ®Registered Trademark. QBCC Act Lic. No. 41712. ©AVJennings Properties Limited. ABN 50 004 601 503. February 2015. E21385 1174062-EG08-15

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A truly quality north facing building in a quiet, tranquil and beautiful section along the Noosa River is available for purchase. Outstanding river views, boats, jetties and sandy beach opposite and surprisingly having also the convenience of cafes shops only a walk away combines to make this a unique property. •฀Huge฀318฀m2฀duplex฀ ฀ ฀ •฀High฀soaring฀ceilings •฀Very฀large฀balconies฀ ฀ ฀ •฀Double฀lockup฀remote฀garage •฀Ducted฀air฀conditioning฀ ฀ ฀ •฀3฀bedrooms,฀2฀bathrooms,฀3฀balconies •฀Indoor฀pool,฀games฀room฀ ฀ ฀ •฀Cafes,฀shops,฀restaurants฀a฀short฀walk฀ •฀Perfect฀permanent฀home฀or฀holiday฀home. Outstanding home and location well below replacement cost.

THE BEST OF THE BEST NOOSA RIVER LOCATION! $1.495M 3 2 2 1 2/11 Hilton Esplanade, Noosaville Inspect: Saturday 11am to 12 noon Petrea Pradella 0412 626 536

E: petrea@base-realtors.com.au

Outstanding฀Property฀in฀the฀best฀cul฀de฀sac฀location฀in฀the฀area฀and฀access฀to฀beach฀via฀ tunnel.฀Don’t฀pass฀up฀your฀chance฀to฀see฀this!฀The฀surrounding฀views฀will฀lift฀your฀spirit!฀ A฀living฀design฀for฀the฀life฀you฀desire฀in฀the฀very฀popular฀Captains฀Court.฀Now฀for฀those฀ who love cooking and want something special, then this kitchen is designed for the perfect partnership. For the romantics there is even a roof top viewing deck where you can฀sit฀up฀there฀and฀watch฀the฀whales฀go฀by฀or฀gaze฀at฀the฀stars฀at฀night.฀The฀beautiful฀ pool is designed and set in rather a private area of the property and one in which you can do฀a฀few฀laps฀in฀as฀well.฀Don’t฀miss฀your฀opportunity฀to฀inspect฀this฀beautiful฀home฀this฀ weekend!

OCEAN VIEWS WITH MEDITERRANEAN INFLUENCES Price: 1.180M 4 2.5 2 1 15 Captains Court, Sunrise Beach Inspect: By Appointment Ron Davey 0412 206 563

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E: ron@base-realtors.com.au

Prestige Property Collection

5474 2442

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Boom in property market: report The report showed the median

CoreLogic RP Data researcher

THE Sunshine Coast real estate

Coast market have been rising

market is performing well,

since mid-2013 and during the

value for houses on the Sunshine

Cameron Kusher said the prospects

according to the CoreLogic RP Data

12 months to December 2014,

Coast is $501,000 and $366,000

for achieving greater value growth

quarterly Regional Property Report

both house values and unit values

for units, with the median weekly

was likely for the majority of the

released last week.

increased by at least 6 per cent.

rent for a house $450 and $360 for units.

The statistics show 10,968

The report tipped interest rate

Sunshine Coast, but said the likely

cuts, a vibrant city market and

homes were sold in the 12 months

uncertainty around the Australian

to November 2014, which is 6 per

also improved over the past year,

dollar as reasons for the increase in

cent more than one year ago and

with houses discounted by 5.9

performance throughout regional

a staggering 23 per cent above the

per cent from the initial list price,

property markets along the east

five-year average for the region.

coast of Australia. According to the report, property values on the Sunshine

regional markets, including the

Vendor discounting rates have

challenge would come from the rising levels of unemployment. “The rising levels of

of 90 days compared to 106 days

instead of 6.7 per cent the previous

unemployment can be more

When comparing houses and

for units, but houses fetch a lower

year and units were discounted

detrimental to less diversified

units, houses are enjoying a shorter

rental yield of 5 per cent compared

6.5 per cent, down from 7.2 per

regional economies than to capital

time on market with an average

to 5.7 per cent for units.

cent the previous year.

city markets,” he said.

OPEN HOMES Castaways Beach 47 Driftwood Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

29 Moonbeam Crescent

Base Realtors - Petrea Pradella

Noosa Waters Sat 12-12.30pm Sat 1-2pm

Doonan 56 Duke Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Berns

Sat 10.30-11.30am

Little Cove Apt 9‘Little Cove Court’2 Pandanus Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jill Goode

Apt 1‘The Cove’24 Little Cove Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

Apt 2‘Villa Nette’56 Park Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Peter Butt

25 Bayview Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Thur 1-1.30pm Sat 11-11.30am Sat 1-1.30pm

Apt 2, 17 Laburnum Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston & Jake Sudrajat

Apt 13‘Noosa Paciic’24 Munna Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

4/10 Robert Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

Wed 11-11.30am

Apt 37/ 272 Weyba Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston

Fri 10-10.30am

Fri & Sat 1-1.30pm

Sat 11-11.30am

Apt 7‘Aqua Nirvana’1 Margit Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

Sat 10-10.30am

Apt 6, 14 Sobraon Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox & Jake Sudrajat

Apt 1‘Aqua Sunrise’38 Ventura Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Steve Williams

22 Newield Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly & Rachel Sellman

Sunrise Beach Sat & Wed 11-11.30am Thur 4-4.30pm, Sat 10-10.30am Sat 12-12.30pm

Sunshine Beach 34 Arakoon Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox & Peter Butt

Sat 12-12.30pm

Apt 2, 2-6 Webb Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

11/20 Douglas Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

25 Paciic Avenue

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & David Conolly

Sat 2-2.30pm

1/8 Hill Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & David Conolly

Sat 1-1.30pm

2 Bowman Terrace

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Rachel Sellman

Sat 2 -2.30pm

1/25 Duke Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 12-12.30pm

48 Elanda Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 11-11.30am

Apt 15‘Noosa River Quays’2 Blakesley Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 11-11.30am

Apt 2, 12 Blakesley Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 10-10.30am

2/11 Hilton Esplanade

Base Realtors - Petrea Pradella

Sat 11am -12pm

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

Sat 10-10.30am

Noosa Heads

Tewantin

300/301‘Hotel Laguna’6 Hastings Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Frank Milat & Shane McCauley

93 Cooyar Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox & Jake Sudrajat

Apt 1, 26 Katharina Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Apt 4‘Pisces’7 Peza Court

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Frank Milat & Shane McCauley

Sat 12-12.30pm

Apt 12‘Iluka’10 Serenity Close

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr

Sat 12-12.30pm

32 Weyba Park Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode

Sat 12-12.30pm

2/23 Wyandra Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode

Sat 11-11.30am

Sat 1-1.30pm Sat 10-10.30am Sat & Wed 1-1.30pm

auction diary Wed, April 8

Noosa Sound Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr

Sat 11-11.30am

Noosa Springs Villa 159‘The Cascades’61 Noosa Springs Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat

Sat 11-11.30am

Noosaville

61 Wyuna Drive

59 The Peninsula

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kym de Warren & Jon Blonk

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Sat 11-11.30am

61 Wyuna Drive, Noosaville

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

12 noon onsite

Apt 4‘Pisces’7 Peza Court, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

TBA

9 Sunset Drive, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

TBA

Apt 1, 38 Ventura Street, Sunrise Beach

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

TBA

live today NOOSA’S LIFESTYLE GUIDE

Local brothers Bharat, Anand and Dhyan Chalmers of Sunrise Beach band will be performing at Crawdaddy’s on 13 March.

A band of blood brothers By KATIE DE VERTEUIL ANAND, Bharat and Dhyan Chalmers share a bond of blood, but the local brothers’ true unison lies within the chords of perfectly pitched guitar strokes and mesmerizing melodies. Originally from New Zealand, the talented trio who make up ‘Sunrise Beach’ have called Noosa home for the past 10 years. While the elder two, Anand, 31, and Bharat, 29, have been playing since their early teens, the band in its current form has only been together since 2010, when Dhyan, the youngest by eight years, joined the band, aged 17. The talented trio are well balanced with Anand on guitar creating drumbeats, Bharat vocals and piano and Dhyan vocals and bass. Each self-taught, the brothers’ passion for music began at an early age, their father a guitarist, having

“

It just came so naturally, and we love creating music, so it made sense to pursue it more seriously as we grew older … Bharat Chalmers

encouraged them to enter into the musical realm as teenagers. “We’ve always liked writing music and we started playing guitar around the age of 13, 14,” Bharat said. “It just came so naturally, and we love creating music, so it made sense to pursue it more seriously as we grew older.” Their work is indeed impressive, with the brothers having created each song, from the melody to the lyrics and music videos. While their music is largely influenced by ’60s and ’70s classic rock and is often described as

“indie rock” air, the musicians prefer not to limit their style to one particular genre. “We really like to write songs that people can relate too,” Bharat said. “Rather than just singing about your typical love story, we like to look at other aspects of life to make our music more accessible to a wider range of people.” Jamming together most days, the musicians admitted to the occasional brotherly biff but all agreed that the family tie was a blessing not a curse. “We are certainly more blunt,”

Bharat says looking across at his brothers, either side. “But we tend to see that as more of a positive than a negative.” “One of the hardest things for creatives, and why so many bands break up, is often due to the lack of honesty and communication,” Anand agreed. “As brothers it comes naturally to say it how it is and our music is better for it.” “It has also worked out really well that we each have found our different areas in which we are most skilled so there is no competiveness in that sense,” Dhyan said.

“It’s quite perfect really, unfortunately though, our parents forgot to have one more child to play the drums,” Bharat laughed. Playing at Crawdaddy’s late last month, the brothers drew a healthy crowd and as a result will be performing again at the same venue, upstairs at Bay Village, Hastings Street, on 13 March, from 9pm. Entry is free. “Before now our focus was online as we didn’t have a drummer so we never really got into live gigs,” Bharat said. “Now that we have put together around 20 songs that we are really proud of, we thought we’d take the next step in getting our music out there and play to a wider audience.” For more information on Sunrise Beach and to check out their latest music videos visit www.sunrisebeachband.com

Come back for seconds AFTER lighting up the big screen with wit, charm and the vibrant colours of Indian culture, the cast from The Best Marigold Hotel are back and more radiant than ever in the sequel The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. While the title and storyline, which follows the expansion of the hotel business, gives little to originality, the star-studded cast ensures for an enjoyable viewing. Sonny (Dev Patel) has his eye on a promising property now that his first venture, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for the Elderly and Beautiful, has only a single remaining vacancy – posing a rooming

predicament for fresh arrivals Guy (Richard Gere) and Lavinia (Tamsin Greig). Evelyn and Douglas (Judi Dench and Bill Nighy) have now joined the Jaipur workforce, and are wondering where their regular dates for Chilla pancakes will lead, while Norman and Carol (Ronald Pickup and Diana Hardcastle) are negotiating the tricky waters of an exclusive relationship, as Madge (Celia Imrie) juggles two eli-

gible and very wealthy suitors. Perhaps the only one who may know the answers is newly installed co-manager of the hotel, Muriel (Maggie Smith), the keeper of everyone’s secrets. As the demands of a traditional Indian wedding threaten to engulf them all, an unexpected way forward presents itself. Win a double pass: Here’s your chance to win a double pass to see The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel at BCC Noosa Cinemas. The first to email competitions@ noosatoday.net.au with your full name and phone number –- wins! Thursday, 5 March, 2015 | NOOSA TODAY 37

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Rhythm is all relative SOME times a good night out is a family affair and that is certainly the case with Romeo’s Apprentice – the band playing the Tewantin Noosa RSL this Friday night. There is something special about hitting the dance floor on a Friday night and releasing the stresses of the week. All you need is the right band or DJ to get the party started - and Romeo’s Apprentice fits that bill. This unique cover band is made up entirely of family members, with dad Paul Terry, sons Nazareh Tira and Jareau Terry and cousins Nat Pyziakos and Mareca Adams. Romeo’s Apprentice is a little bit different to your normal covers band and as a result have developed a strong fan base that burns

up the dance floor whenever they perform. Providing a combination of dance troupe, vocals and acoustic guitar with crowd participation the focus of every performance. They focus on top 40 which means they are always updating their repertoire - mind you they also bring the best of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s to the stage as well as dance, disco and groove acts. So get your dance shoes on for Romeo’s Apprentice in the Diggers Bar at Tewantin Noosa RSL, Friday 6 March, from 8pm. Tickets are free for members and $10 for non-members, available from reception or dial’n’charge on 5447 1766.

Romeo’s Apprentice will perform in the Diggers Bar at Tewantin Noosa RSL, Friday 6 March from 8pm.

Jazz with a J from swingin’ decades

Gig

guide JOLENE OGLE Thursday 5 March 6.15pm: Cafe Le Monde: Andrea Kirwin, Isaac McGovern and Hobo Magic. 8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Shotgun Duo. Friday 6 March 6pm: Cooroy RSL: Smoke 'n' Mirrors. 8pm: Cafe Le Monde: Wintex and Massroom. 8pm: Villa Noosa: James Reyne plays Australian Crawl. 8pm: Noosa Reef Hotel: Benny. 8pm: Yandina Hotel: Late for Woodstock. 8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Romeo’s Apprentice. 10.30pm: SODA: LMNOP and James Sinclair. Saturday 7 March 7pm: Cooroy RSL: Soul Men. 8pm: Cafe Le Monde: Matt Stillert and The Cheap Fakes. 8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: ABBA Live. 9pm: SODA: Funckt, LMNOP, Nukewood and San Holo. Sunday 8 March 8pm: Cafe Le Monde: Wintex and Massroom. 3pm: Sunshine Beach Surf Club: Rum Jungle.

THE jazz age was a time when popular music was born and it didn’t matter how blue you felt, jazz always had you swinging. Dan’s Hot Five plus One brings the joy and sounds of the swinging ’20s and ’30s back to life and will perform at the coming Jazz at The J event, on Saturday 14 March. Made up of Dan Quigley on cornet, Dan Cosgrove on clarinet, Chris Bancroft on banjo, Jimmy V on bass, Gary Eldershaw on traps and Paula Girvan on piano, Dan’s Hot Five plus One will take you to the streets of New Orleans with their funky jazz tunes. This is a young, but very experienced band, made up of former students of Brisbane’s Jazz Music Institute. Once your feet get tapping, you will dance the night away. Presented by the Noosa Jazz Club, Jazz at The J will be held at The J, Noosa Heads, on Saturday 14 March, from 7.30pm. Tickets are available by phoning 5447 2229 with members $20 and guests $25. Get your tickets early to secure your preferred table. There will be a budget bar available.

Dan’s Hot Five plus One will perform at The J for the Jazz at The J event on 14 March.

PUZZLES Quick Clues No. 7360 1. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 14. 18. 20. 23. 24. 25.

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DOWN 1. The French girl’s got about a hundred apes (6). 2. A safety device that’s been taken up, too (5). 3. I’m appearing in the flesh disguised as that very chap (7). 4. He and I would go inside to keep out of sight (4). 5. Oblige one to get the police? (5). 6. I, myself, storm about the clothing (7). 7. Wear for drunks? (6). 13. The boozer is the one giving the waiter money: about a pound (7). 15. Caught a veiled threat in the talk (7). 16.”Don’t be dispirited,” as one shouted down to the carriers? (4-2). 17. Do it with us. Tidy up the room (6). 19. Order ahead. Ed is leaving for somewhere in America (5). 21. Blush when attacked (5). 22. William will be the informer (4).

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Festive, gay and proud By DARRYN SMITH MORE than 2500 event goers flocked to the Eumundi Market on Saturday to take part in the annual Pride Fair Day. Held as part of the Sunshine Coast Pride Festival, the Pride Festival Fair Day highlights the LGBTIQ community and brings everyone together in a safe and fun environment. Sunshine Coast Pride Festival co-ordinator Marj Blowers summed up this year’s fair day, held in the Eumundi Market’s amphitheatre on Saturday, with three words: Love is love. “It doesn’t matter who you are or what you are, love is indispensable,” she said. “We shouldn’t discriminate against who we love.” Now in its second year, the Eumundi Market’s Pride Festival Fair Day was started after Eumundi Market’s general manager Peter Homan offered the site as a venue.

“Peter said he had heard we were looking for a venue,” Marj said. “We are so grateful we are here at Eumundi because it is such a diverse community and it is so chilled out.” Marj said people had come from far and wide to visit the Fair Day, including Sydney, Cairns, Brisbane and the Fraser Coast. The Pride Festival Fair Day also honours locals and groups who help enhance the LGBTIQ community, with local Brian Day awarded the Local Hero award and community group Dykes on Bikes awarded the Community Spirit award. Dykes on Bikes Queensland president Julz Raven said she had been attending the Sunshine Coast Pride Festival for five years and loved the Pride Fair Day at Eumundi. “This is a much better venue,” she said. “It’s nice to have the markets included. It’s a very artsy crowd and it’s a good family atmosphere.”

Brisbane-based Kristy Apps and the Shirleys perform at the annual Pride Fair Day.

Community Spirit: Dykes on Bikes club members Sam Hobson, Kerrie Thomsen, Kel Stevens, Ange Nardi, Julz Raven and Kylie Beirman.

Sarah and Chris Pye take in the festivities.

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A FEW years back Layne Beachley and I had the pleasure of attending a “waterman week” at a luxury resort in the Maldives, along with numerous representatives of all aspects of the surfing life. While the conference was primarily concerned with oceanic environmental issues, there was also a focus on surfing’s capacity for spiritual healing. Of the many inspirational people who shared their experiences that week, none was more impressive than Bethany Hamilton, the surfer from Kauai’s North Shore who lost an arm in a shark attack, taught herself to surf again onearmed at the very highest level, and became an inspiration to a generation. I’d met Bethany on a few occasions at functions and was always impressed by the way she made no apologies for her stump. It was what it was, and she made it a proud, bold statement. Surfing with her that week in the Maldives, and watching her push young Muslim girls into their

first waves with her good arm, I came to appreciate what a courageous young woman she is. Film-maker Bryan Jennings was the first to bring Bethany to worldwide attention, and in more recent times he has introduced us to another inspirational surfer who is blowing people’s minds with his courage and humility. Now 22, Brazilian Derek Rabelo was born blind. His father, a keen surfer, had prayed that his unborn son would one day become a surfing champion, and had even named him after Derek Ho, Hawaii’s first world champion. As Derek grew up around the Brazilian surfing lifestyle, he decided that against all odds, he would learn to surf. Perhaps he might not be a champion, but he would set an example for all handicapped people who felt unable to pursue their dreams. At 17 he launched into a threeyear training program that would eventually see him not only learn to ride waves, but to ride some of the most dangerous waves in the world, including Hawaii’s Banzai Pipeline, and tow in to mid-ocean monsters with big wave hero Carlos Burle. Along the way, Derek has impressed the very best surfers in the

world. After surfing with him at Pipeline, Kelly Slater said: “Many surfers with sight do not venture out there even after they see that others can do it. With no sight, you’re literally in the moment of what the feel is right at that second, and that is all Derek had as he surfed Pipeline.” Producer Bryan Jennings’ new film, Beyond Sight captures Derek’s unique surfing ability and his passion for life that inspires both surfers and non-surfers alike, and Derek’s exhibition surfs over the past month in Sydney, Newcastle and the Gold Coast have drawn huge crowds. And next week Derek will be visiting Noosa as a guest of the Cricks Noosa Festival of Surfing. Derek will paddle out for an exhibition surf at 5.30pm on Wednesday, 11 March, and later host a short video presentation and answer questions about his incredible journey. Whatever you do, don’t miss out on meeting this inspirational surfer.

Derek heads out for a surf at Trestles, California, with his friend Kelly Slater.

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2. Mix together until well combined and then chill. Once cool, shape into discs. 3. Mix the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese together. Roll the potato discs in flour, dip in the beaten egg and then roll through the breadcrumb mix. 4. Shallow fry each croquette in the peanut oil until brown on all sides. Keep warm in the oven. 5. For the mushy peas, melt the butter in a small pan and add the peas and chopped mint. 6. Put on a lid and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and season well with salt and pepper before mashing the peas. Pop into a food blender for a smooth consistency. 7. For the salmon, sprinkle with the chilli and salt then pan sear until cooked through. The salt will help crisp the skin.

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HOME cooks from all over Australia will take to the kitchen to prove they’re the best home cook as part of the Noosa International Food and Wine Festival. Queensland’s finalist for Australia’s best home cooked dish competition is Jacqui Smythe of Palmwoods. The mother of two said she had always had an immense passion for food. “My first memories of cooking was with my grandmother,” she said. “When I was six years old she said to me, ‘let me show you how to make the best scrambled eggs you have ever tasted. “It was that quote that I remember when I am striving to make the yummiest food I can for my family and friends.” Jacqui will battle it out with 17 other home cooks in the ILVE Australia’s best home

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Seniors healthier with retire today a little flab LIFE STARTS NOW

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with a bit of extra padding who fare best as they move into later life.” Ngaire said it was important to realise weight loss that didn’t also include a great exercise plan could do more harm than good. “Weight lost unintentionally, or through dieting alone will cause loss of essential muscle,” she said. “This muscle doesn’t just move you around, it supports immune function, wound repair, organ maintenance and brain function – so losing it can affect much more than your ability to get around. “I see it all too often – people over 70 who have taken on the latest diet trend and lost weight only to find themselves increasingly succumbing to more illness and not being able to do all they wish they could. “I want older people to remember that most popular health and diet advice is for people in their thirties, forties or fifties, and that advice just does not apply to those closer to 70, 80 or 90.” The answer of course is staying active and eating well, but don’t try to aspire to a BMI that is no longer for you.

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IT’S OK to be a bit “fatter” when you are older, according to dietician Ngaire Hobbins, author of Eat to Cheat Ageing. Ngaire, who specialises in the care of older Australians, said weight loss for people aged 60 years or older can do more harm than good. Ngaire’s comments come in the middle of National Healthy Weight Week where the Dietitians Association of Australia promotes ways for everyone to achieve a bodyweight that will boost their health and vitality. According to dieticians, a healthy body mass index (BMI) for older people is higher than the recommended BMI for younger adults. “A BMI between 23 and 28 is probably ideal for older adults,” she said. “That is higher/heavier than what is ideal for younger adults, where a BMI of 19-25 is advised.” Ngaire has spent years researching the unique nutritional needs of older people to write Eat To Cheat Ageing and she said that while being active remained essential to a productive and vital older life it’s those who were a bit heavier who fared best. “Being thin in older age (BMI below 22) is associated with a higher likelihood of dementia, of having a fall, of general poor health and even death,” she said. “Of course there are many people who are lean and active and that is ideal. As always, being active is the key and being very overweight or obese is a problem - but on average, it’s those people in their late sixties or beyond

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The Tewantin Noosa National Seniors club is great fun for all retirees.

That ‘senior moment’ By JOLENE OGLE WE ALL have them – moments when we forget what we were looking for or when we forget to hang the washing out. I had my own ‘senior moment’ yesterday when I almost drove to work with a bag full of doggy doo. I have two little dogs who sleep inside at night. They have a puppy training pad on which they relieve themselves during the night. In the morning I wrap the pad in paper towel, put it in a plastic shopping bag and take it to the bin on my way to the car. Yesterday, I was on my way to the car and I had some other things to take with me. My arms were full and I also had the bag of doggy doo in my hands. I got into my car with the bag and I was halfway down the driveway before I realised I still had the bag with me, sat nicely on the passenger seat of my car. Some of our readers have shared their senior moments and we would love to hear yours. “Too often I put the milk in the pantry and the cereal in the fridge. It drives my husband crazy.” – Wanda Wright “It is very frustrating when I go looking for something that I happen to have in my hand all along. I do this often with my glasses when they are on my head or my phone when it’s in my hand.” – Robert Carr “Two weeks ago, I did the shopping and must have put the dishwashing liquid in the laundry and the laundry liquid in the kitchen. That was a soapy mistake.” – Julie Bramstead Share your funny story with us for your chance to win a double movie pass to the Noosa BCC Cinemas. Email your senior moment to competitions@ newsdesk.com.au

Seniors are having a great old time IF YOU’RE looking for a local club where you can make new friends and enjoy entertaining outings, then the Tewantin Noosa National Seniors group may be for you. The club meets every month and either a guest speaker gives inspiring talks or performers provide live entertainment. Club bus driver, Norm, along with club president, Laurel, ensure there are a variety of outings to suit every taste and preference for entertainment. This month, the club will visit the Bay View Tower in Yeppoon, enjoy a sunset cruise on St Patrick’s Day,

and enjoy each other’s company while lunching at Silky Oaks, Tin Can Bay. The March meeting will feature Noosa Councillor Frank Wilkie as guest speaker, which is sure to be interesting. In April there will be no meeting as the group is heading to Asia to enjoy a cruise and the sights, but in May the Dream Team will perform for all members. If you would like to join the Tewantin Noosa National Seniors group or to find out more information, phone Norm on 5474 0919.

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Extra wins at the very end In the

ditch Pomona Bowls WEDNESDAY Ladies saw the final of the Fours Championship. What a battle it turned into with the teams neck-and-neck throughout the whole game and 15 all at 21 ends. An extra end was played and resulted in the team of Jeanne Price, Desley O’Neill, Gaye Bible and skipper Tina Camp winning by one point from Phyllis Roebuck, Elizabeth Dewhirst, Jocelyn Rabjohns and skipper Veronis O’Connor. Social Wednesday and our new format of “bowls + buffet” saw 16 bowlers take to the green playing fours and triples. Everyone enjoyed the new format and it has

been decided to hold this event on the fourth Wednesday every month at 2pm. Lucky winners on the day were Kevin Anderson’s fours team. Thursday Neilson’s Quarries Sponsored event A suggestion made on Wednesday to play singles instead of pairs proved so popular that numbers doubled! This meant that 14 bowlers played three games of singles each of nine ends. As it was some time since this format had been played and without any handicaps in place it was decided to spread the trophy money kindly donated by Neilson’s Quarries into six prizes of $15. The recipients were Charlie and Bettina on 19 points, John Davies +20, Don Mallett +24 and Elizabeth and Walter +25. Even those who were unfortunate not to be in the frame said they enjoyed the afternoon.

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Noosa Heads Bowlers Gill Macdonald, right, defended her title over Jen Bowie. Friday Twilight Bowls saw 28 bowlers on the green with some very close games and a few teams with larger margins. Winners were Jim O’Donnell and Keith Muir and runners up were Glenn Patterson and Greg Hodder. The jackpot carries over until next week. The Super Challenge was played at home on Saturday against Pacific Paradise. Coming into the match Pomona with three wins from four were desperate for another win but were short three of the top bowlers. Unfortunately Mel Hobbins, after an early lead, went down 24-31. Scratch pair of Bill Alford and Trevor Walsh also went down so it was left to the pairs, triples and fours teams. The pair of Sam Hands and Walter Horn, with both playing exceptional bowls, lead easily all the way until the third last end when the opposition made it 17 all. The boys hung on for a well deserved win 24-17. The new triples team of Don Mallett, Bob Andrews and Keith Muir were down 14-8 halfway through the game and things were looking grim. Keith took control, downed a triple rum and held the opposition on 14 points for a staggering 11 ends, Pomona winning 31-19. Last event and the fours team had never won a match. However, the new combination of Rick Goulding, Chris Wilson, Daryl Millar and skipper Charlie Dewhirst rose to the occasion for a well earned win 21-6. Even Rick played well. A three rink to two win. - Kitty and Jack Cooroy Bowls THE Cooroy bowlers were buzzing after the rains from Marcia dried. Tuesday’s winners were Col Gilmour and Terence Charles. The Business Bowls now have 16 teams and are going strong. The High Rollers have 14 teams competing against each other on a Thursday night. Winners this week were JeLS, Tag Team, Rob and Co, Night Owls, Cormorants and the Honey Pots. The Hinterland Challenge competition saw the ladies at home against Nambour. The pairs had a close one point win while the triples went down convincingly to the strong opposition. The men played at Nambour Heights and had two wins and two losses. Both the men and the ladies play at home this week. The AGM will be on Saturday 21 March at 9am. Nominations for all positions close on Tuesday 17 March at 5pm. - Julie Ainscough Tewantin Noosa Bowls Men’s Championship Pairs: Postponed, with new dates to be set. Ladies Championship Pairs: First Round winners were Kerry Wilson and Jennie Smith, Nat McAully and Pam Styles, Jennie Lonie and Robyn McAnelly, Evelyn Coghlan and Daphne Reed, Lyndal Hughes and Pauline Mohr. Men’s Sunday AM Pairs: Wangers Day on Sunday 15 March. Tuesday Ladies Nominated fours: Winners were Gary Moss, Claire Anderson, Eric Boles-

New Noosa Heads champion Cliff Hackett celebrates with opponent Ross Ward. worth and Bev Dickinson. Runners-up were Kath Simmons, Ian Brown, Ian McCallum and Maggie Brown. Wednesday Men’s Pairs: Winners were Ian Sanday and Neil Walsh (2+28). Runners up were Mike Lowe and Richard Sinclair (1+15). The Jackpot of $174 was not won and carries over. Thursday Night’s Twilight (6-9) Open Pairs: Winners were Tony McAnelly Scott Roney/ Ron Wallach (sub). Runners up were Richard and Pam Styles. Friendly Friday Open Triples: Winners were Len Saunderson, Lyndal and Gary Hughes. Superchallenge: Our Silver played Ferny Grove and Mooloolaba in a double header and the bronze played Club Maroochy. Results pending. Men’s Championship: A Singles Final ... Ramsden v Buckley, results TBA. Inter-village Competition will be held on Thursday morning 19 March. - Green Master Noosa Heads Bowls THE finals of the prestigious club championship A Singles were played on Sunday afternoon. In the ladies event defending title holder Gill Macdonald scored over Jen Bowie and there is a new men’s champion in Cliff Hackett who downed Ross Ward 25-19 in a hard-fought tussle. Our ladies sides continue to perform well in Super Challenge with Section Five taking nine points from its matches against Kenilworth, and at Beenleigh, Section Eight scored eight of the possible 10 points. The men went down on four of the five rinks in each section. Next Saturday the fives travel to Maroochy Beach and the eights are at home to Ferny Grove. Bob King and John-Paul Sengers were in the winner’s circle after Tuesday’s mens pairs with Steve Bowie and George Coules the runners-up. Wednesday ladies pairs went to Pat Teale and Sophie Gale. The old combo of Terry O’Neill and Niven Gugich scored in the Friday Open Jackpot Pairs. Next were Debbie Austin and Marie McCall. Faye Hewson and Beryl Nelson were winners of the Saturday competition. Two special meetings of Noosa Heads club members have been listed to decide details of the winding-up of the club in May and the distribution of the considerable funds. The first of these will be on 15 March. - The Chalker

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Sunshine Nippers rock By NATASHA FABULIC DICKY Beach saw a huge weekend of competition at the Sunshine Coast Youth Championships - the coast’s major Nipper carnival for the year before the Queensland State Junior Surf Life Saving Titles at Maroochydore in three weeks. Over two scorching days under-11 to under-15 Nipper competitors from thirteen clubs slogged it out in the sand and water events giving it their all and then some more. The fabulous conditions meant competitors were able to put into action all their beach, board and swim skills. After six months of training with top coaches and age managers they were reaping the rewards of success.

For the under-11 age group the pressure was well and truly on. In order for this age group to be able to compete at the State Junior Carnival they must first qualify in their events at Branch and after two very hard days of constant competition in heats, semi-finals then finals, many succeeded. The under 12s and under 15s also kicked on, achieving excellent results. Sunshine Beach again punched well above its weight division with first place on handicap and third overall on points, behind super-clubs Maroochydore and Alexandra Headland. Sunshine Nippers can now feel confident taking on the rest of the state at the Junior State Carnival on March 20 to 22.

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ACTION from last weekend’s Surf Life Saving Junior Branch Championships, Noosa Nippers had great results across all age groups. Under 12 run team. Lilly Tindall on board.

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David McLean receiving life membership. Dave McLean J.P. is a retired happily married man with two children. Both are lifesavers and teachers. It all started when Dave joined Marcoola in 1976 and gained his bronze medallion. His brother John was at that time club captain and secretary. With other brothers and a sister also joining, it became a family affair. “I have had a long association with lifesaving and Marcoola”, Dave said, adding “38yrs to be exact. At present, I hold the position of club president, a position I held some time back, for five consecutive years.” Apart from his club duties, Dave also sits on the Board of Surf Life Saving Queensland, a chair which he has held for the last six years. His dedication and leadership

has not gone unnoticed for he now holds Life Membership of not only the Marcoola club but also the Sunshine Coast branch and Surf Life Saving Queensland, his most recent award. In 1999, he was awarded the Queensland Volunteer of the Year and followed this with Queensland Life Saver of the Year in both 2007 /2010. Also in 2010, he received the highest accolade of all, the Australian Life Saver of the Year. “I have attended many tragedies” McLean said, “but the double drowning at Marcoola in 1996 is what helped drive my passion to raise our after-hours service to where it is today.” Away from lifesaving, he is also a member of the new Volunteers in Policing. It is men such as this that set the bar for others to reach. From us all – many thanks.

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NEXT week is going to be one of the biggest for our surfing fraternity in many years. Tomorrow Friday 6 March, Noosa Festival of Surfing 2015 gets underway and on Saturday the lifesavers from our local clubs will contest the Senior Sunshine Coast Branch Championships at Alexander Headlands. For our clubbies, the branch titles started last weekend when the new concept of the Youth Championships got underway at Alex. This carnival was for the u/11 to u/15. The overall points saw Sunshine Beach finishing third and Noosa fifth. Last week, the Noosa club held its first biannual sponsors’ breakfast of the year. In his welcome to guests, club president Greg Cowie thanked the sponsors for their involvement. “With our increasing number of nippers and senior members, our running costs are on the increasing and the role of the sponsors is and always will be vital. Apart from our responsibilities as lifesavers, our other role is to ensure that kids coming into our club are kept active. To do this, we must have professional training staff and programs in place. This we have achieved. Your sponsorship has played a vital role and we thank you most sincerely.” The recent cyclonic weather with its floods and devastation has once again brought to the attention of the public the incredible and sometimes dangerous work done by those people who go by the name of volunteer. The TV crews film and record their efforts, but once Mother Nature returns to normal, we tend to forget them. Till next time. But while waiting for the “next time” they are still on call, ready to move in day time or in the dead of night – on land or at sea. In surf lifesaving, we have such people. They are called the Operations Support Group for lifesaving Queensland on the Sunshine Coast. Their responsibilities are massive. This group covers duty officers, helicopters and all surf rescue craft. In addition, there is the After Hours Emergency Response Group and their duties also include the Disaster Management Area. So who is responsible for all this? Well on the Sunshine Coast, it’s a clubbie named Dave McLean of the Marcoola Surf Life Saving Club.

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The sun is back, and so are the fish As there is still a fair amount of fresh in the water the crabs are still on the move. As the water in the system clears up the bait will move back into the river and the river mouth will be a hot spot for large predators. On the beach there are some outstanding holes and gutters that are loaded with whiting, bream and dart. If you are heading up to the North Shore there are a few washaways so make sure you keep an eye out. The Southern beaches around Peregian and Marcus also have some great gutters well worth investigation. Small pillies, prawns and worms will do the trick, with larger baits at night.

By JACK MANGROVE GOT to love Noosa when the sun is shining - with the river clearing, the fishing is certainly heating up. On the river we have seen some great captures of whiting and bream around the dog beach and Gympie Terrace. Munna Point has also fished well with the odd trevally also in the mix. Noosa sound and Weyba Creek have seen some exceptional flathead with fish over the 60cm mark not uncommon. Further upriver trevally and jacks have been caught at night around the Tewantin ski run and around the boat harbour. Working hard body lures in the deeper channels should also see some good results.

Offshore the closer reefs are the go, Sunshine has been great for trout, sweetlip, and snapper, with the morning tide the optimum time. North reef has also fished well for squire, moses perch, collared sea bream, painted mowong, grassy sweetlip, Maori cod and venus tusk fish. With such a wide variety of fish the charter boys have been having some great success. As we see the water start to clear, the large pelagics will return and the small baitfish that have moved out of the river will be fair game. On behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures.

Bart Green with a 75cm flathead, which he returned after taking this picture.

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All in and feeling swell By DARRYN SMITH THE feeling of support and love was palpable at Noosa Main Beach on Saturday as participants and volunteers readied themselves to hit the water for a Sunshine Coast Disabled Surfing Association meet. Hundreds of volunteers and participants took to the water in what is the final surfing meet for the year, with previous events held at Caloundra and Maroochydore. Participants of all ages and ability levels were able to catch a wave thanks to the help of dedicated volunteers who formed a tunnel for the participants to surf through as they cheered them on. Wally Kokavec of Currimundi and daughter Laura have been involved in the Disabled Surfing Australia (DSA) events for the past three years and said they love the team spirit of the event. “It’s a very inspiring event where lots of volunteers have the opportunity to serve and help the vulnerable in our society enjoy the pleasure of what everybody else can take for granted,” Wally said.

“It’s a celebration. The volunteers line up and celebrate these guys having a go. If they get up, they celebrate. If they don’t, the still celebrate. It’s a team event. People helping each other is a positive in our society.” Wally said thanks was owed for the dedication of volunteers and the “selfless nature” of DSA Sunshine Coast president Tim Byrnes that such event could happen. Sarah Railton of Wavell Heights and her son Lewis have also been involved with DSA for three years and said DSA offered something fun for kids to do. “There is a lack of things for little kids to do that are really fun and motivating and we find this is one of the highlights of Lewis’s year,” she said. “Coming out here is like Christmas Day for him.” Club president Tim, who has been involved with DSA for seven years, said he loved to share his passion for surfing. “To see someone catch a wave is pretty amazing and reinforces why it’s such an awesome thing to be a part of,” he said.

Top: Each participant needs at least 15 volunteers to help them catch a wave. This year saw a great turnout of volunteers. Right: Disabled Surfing Australia events are for people of all ages and all abilities.

Taylor makes his point at Noosa NOOSA GOLF CLUB A SINGLE stableford played on Tuesday 24 February had 184 entrants. A Grade: Shaun Taylor (10) 44, Karl Shaw (12) 41, Doug Rogers (11) 41. B Grade: Geoffrey Wild (17) 43, Aaron Jaques (17) 43, John Osmaston (16) 43. C Grade: Martin Ashworth (21) 43, Brian Heuston (29) 43, Greg Moore (21) 42. Placegetters (winning one ball): John Morrall (24) 42, Alan Powell (24) 42, Greg Wilson (15) 42, Brendon Levenson (Peregian Springs Golf Club) (25) 42, Michael Gafa (17) 40, Greg Kane (21) 40, Bill Nock (24) 40, David Marshall (15) 40, Grant Evans (17) 40, Peter Telley (11) 40, Peter O’Brien (8) 40, Murray McMillan (12) 40. NTP: A Grade - 5th Mark MacNish, 7th Ray Egge, 10th Bradley Juillerat, 12th Peter Buhk. B Grade: John Naulty, Donald O’Donnell, Jesse Sheen, Peter Baynes. C Grade: Graeme Martin, Martin Ashworth, Brendon Levenson, Brian Heuston. Sweepstakes winners: G. Wild, A.

Jaques, K. Shaw. A single stableford was played on GA Course on 28 February. There were 246 entrants, Scratch rating (M): 71.0. A Grade: Mark Cronin (12) 41; Dallas Furner (7) 39. B Grade: Kevin Krogh (13) 40; John Naulty (18) 39. C Grade: Ted Burgess (19) 40; Richard Pearson (20) 40. Placegetters: Daniel Staples (19) 39; Robert Moore (26) 39; Alan Martin (11) 39; Adrian Ward (21) 38; Laurie James (11) 38; Tony Jones (21) 38; Gus Torney (7) 38; Warren Daniel (14) 38; Leigh Hancock (6) 38; James Deacon (8) 38; Laurie Whittles (33) 38; Keith Munday (16) 38; Peter Wright (18) 38; Phil Creek (15) 38; Bill Gardiner (24) 37; Shane Rayner (14) 37; Shane Dunn (12) 37; Greg Moore (21) 37. NTP: A Grade - 5th Mark MacNish, 7th Rob Martin, 10th Shane Dunn, 12th Thomas Loveridge. B Grade - Warren Daniel, Greg Steele, Garry Roley, Brian Roper. C Grade - Richard Pearson, Terry Farrell, Doug Pinnington, John Henry. Pro’s approach: A Grade, Mark Mac-

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Nish. B Grade, John Naulty. C Grade, Ronald Harris. Birdie Box: B Grade, Nicholas McLaren. NOOSA PAR 3 GOLF THE ambrose on 28 February had 63 starters: Chris and Cheyne Perry 48.25 came in over Merilyn Thomas and David Gerrard 48.75. NTP: Ladies - Jill Jones, Pat Bloor; 8th Rusty Milliner, 15th Darren Simmonds, 16th Ken Clapham. Eagles Nest: 9th Johno Gray. Hole-in-one: 11th David Kalbrunner. Drawn for Par: 9th Ken Clapham. Ball rundown: Jill Jones-Bob Forrest 49, Jimmy Lonie-Nathan Hodkinson 49.25, Hans Van Heck-Maurice Bloor 49.5, Ken Chapple-Ken Clapham 49.75, Rusty Milliner-Wayne Price (Bronco) 50, Duncan Chesney-Rod Cameron 50.25, Ed and Wanee Tann 50.5, Zane JesbergMichael Gooding 51; John Last-Barry Slater 51; Kim Poulsen-Leo Sorrensen 51.25, Errol Grieve-Gordon Lund 51.25, Pam Walker-Ella Angelides 51.5. Member draw: Manfred Thurow.

Axemen cut through By BRUCE BLAKEMORE NOOSA TABLE TENNIS AXEMEN'S stoush with the Gamblers in round three of the four-person challenge was a tense and exciting affair. This game could not have been any closer, with five setters common. The captains’ clash, with Bill’s 16/14 result in the fifth set over Roger, was only one example of how easily the match could have swung either way. Axemen (B. Brown, M. Clarke, C. Barry, J. Mikkelson ) defeated the Gamblers (R. Gore, T. Latimer, S. Campbell, A. Lawson ) 8/7. The Tricksters will need some magic to turn the season around as they languish on the bottom of the table. A highlight for Jonas was his impressive defeat of highflying Steve, whose trophy run may have temporarily stalled for now. Blizzard (H. Schwartz, A. Munro, J. Campbell, R.

Byrne ) defeated the Tricksters (S. Ciercan, S. Gardner, A. Topaloglu, D. Shields ) 11/4. A welcome win by Kye and co, albeit by 12/10 in a fifth-set decider in the very last doubles rubber of the night. Lucas was in top form producing attacking shots from both sides and looks certain to continue his rise up the rankings. Wizards (K. McDonald, L. Gore, K. Fagg, R. Yao ) defeated the Bandits (B. Blakemore, J. Murphy, O. Estraviz, W. Byrne) 8/7. The club is now based at the Noosa Leisure Centre at Wallace Park. Competition is on Wednesday nights from 7pm, social and practise on Sundays from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, and social play is held Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10 until noon. Please call 5474 5526 for any further information or visit the club’s Facebook page.

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Surfing festival program Don’t miss ... · Opening ceremony and paddle out, from 5pm Saturday, 7 March · Noosa Heads Surf Club Waterman Weekend 7-8 March · VetshopAustralia Surfing Dogs, 4.30pm Sunday, 8 March · Blind surfer Derek Rabelo 5.30pm Wed, 11 March (see Life of Brine) · Free bands and movies all week long Friday March 6 – National Surfing Reserve dedication – all welcome Surf exhibitions from 2.30pm, XXXX Summer Beach Bar open from 4pm, live music on the Zinc Stage from 6pm ... and don’t forget the after-party at the surf club from 8.30pm with Expand and Surrender. Day 1 – Saturday 7 March – Noosa Surf Club Waterman Weekend (High 1.91 at 0856, low 0.51 at 1509) 7am: Deus Womp Comp Rd 19am: Mass Nutrition Men’s SUPS Rd 1 10.20: Mass Nutrition Women’s SUPS Rd 1 11am: Jeep Challenge Rd 1 12.40pm: Deus Womp Comp Rd 2 2pm: Mass Nutrition SUPS 5K Race 2.40pm: Jeep Challenge Rd 2 3.30pm: Vetshop Australia Surfing Dogs workshop starts 3.40pm: Jeep Challenge Rd 2 (cont) 4.30pm: Disabled Surfers Association Open Day

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5pm: Southern Cross 10 Legends Exhibition 3pm: Bar opens 5.30pm: Noosa’s Matt Cuddihy Official will make a bold showing in the opening of Beachbeat Logger Pro Festival and and Vans Duct Tape blessing of Invitational. waters 5.45pm: Magoo Memorial Paddle Out 6.15pm: Welcome to Country with Wakka Wakka - Kabi Kabi Dance Troupe 6.30-8pm: Live music – Cheap Fakes and Matt Stillert 8pm: Bar close 9pm: After party at Back Bar, Cafe Le Monde, with Cheap Fakes Day 2 – Sunday, 8 March – Noosa Surf Club Waterman Weekend (High 1.86 at 0924, Low 0.52 at 1536) 7am: Classic Malibu Teams Challenge Rd 1 9am: Deus Womp Comp semis 9.40am: Mass Nutrition Mens SUPS semis 10.20am: Beachbeat Logger Pro Rd 12.20pm: Mass Nutrition Women’s SUPS final 2.40pm: Deus Womp Comp final 3pm: Mass Nutrition Men’s SUPS final 3.20pm: Jeep Challenge final 4.10pm: PJ Burns Tandem display

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4.30pm: VetshopAustralia Surfing Dogs Spectacular 5pm: Little Humid Costume Party 3pm: Bar opens 5.45pm: Presentations 6.15pm: Bali Heaven and Hell short film 6.45pm: Junior Surf Bands “Unearthed” 8.30pm: Bar close Day 3 – Monday, 9 March (High 1.79 at 0953, Low 0.55 at 1604) 7am: Beachbeat Logger Pro Rd 2 9.40am: Noosa Today Family Challenge Rd 1 12.40pm: Surf Life Saving Sunscreen Men’s 60s Rd 1 2pm: Beachbeat Logger Pro Rd 3 3.20pm: Kennards Hire Men’s 40s Rd 1 4pm: Noosa Today Family Challenge Rd 2 5pm: Magoo Memorial Men’s 70s final 4pm: Bar opens 5pm: DJ Greg Jackson 6pm: Expand and Surrender, live on Zinc Beach Stage

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7pm: Movie: World Premiere of 8 Days of Pure Stoke. 8pm: Bar close Day 4 – Tuesday, 10 March (High 1.70 at 1024, Low 0.60 at 1635) 7am: Surf Life Saving Sunscreen Men’s 60s Rd 2 7.40am: Almora Surf Men’s Open Amateur Rd 1 9am: Beachbeat Logger Pro Rd 4 10am: World Surfaris Old Mal Rd 1 11.20am: Seaglass Project Finless Pro Rd 1 12pm: Baby On Board Women’s 35s Rd 1 12.40pm: Beachbeat Logger Pro semis 1.20pm: IN Noosa Men’s 50s Rd 1 2.40pm: Beachbeat Logger Pro final 3pm: Cricks Men’s 55s Rd 1 4.20pm: Almora Surf Men’s Open Amateur Rd 2 5pm: IN Noosa Men’s 50s Rd 2 4pm: Bar opens 6.15pm: Live music on the Zinc Beach Stage with Provita 7.15pm: Movie: Behind the Tide 8pm: Bar close Day 5 – Wednesday, 11 March (High 1.60 at 1058, Low 0.66 at 1710) 7am: Cricks Men's 55s Rd 2 7.40am: Golden Breed Noserider Rd 1 9.40am: Salty Dog Men’s 65s Rd 1 11am: Almora Surf Men’s Open Amateur Rd 3

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Day 6 – Thursday, 12 March (High 1.50 at 1140, Low 0.72 at 1753) 7am: Maui Jim Women’s Pro Rd 1 8.20am: Classic Malibu Teams Challenge Rd 2 9.40am: Salty Dog Men’s 65s Rd 3 10.40am: IN Noosa Men’s 50s Rd 3 11.40am: Goddess Women’s Open Amateur Rd 3 12.40pm: Golden Breed Noserider Rd 2 2pm: Maui Jim Women’s Pro Rd 2 3.20pm: Salty Dog Men’s 65s Rep Final 3.40pm: Surf Life Saving Sunscreen Men’s 60s Rep final 4pm: Cricks Men’s 55s Rep final 4.20pm: IN Noosa Men’s 50s Rep final 4.40pm: Goddess Womens Open Amateur Rep final

4pm: Bar open 6.15pm: Live music on the Zinc stage – Asher Chapman 7.15pm: Vans presents movie night with Thomas Campbell and Joel Tudor 9pm: Bar close Day 7 – Friday, 13 March (Low 0.93 at 0703, High 1.42 at 1238) 7am: Pacific Longboarder Boys’ 18s Rd 1 8.20am: Lemon Wax Boys’ 15s Rd 1 9.20am: LED Design Girls’ 18s Rd 1 10.40am: Pacific Longboarder Boys’ 18s Rd 2 11.20am: Golden Breed Noserider semifinals 12.00 noon: LED Design Girls’ 18s Rd 2 12.40pm: Maui Jim Women’s Pro semi finals 13.20pm: Vans Duct Tape Invitational final *Flexible 14.00pm: IN Noosa Men’s 50s Rd 3 15.00pm: Pacific Longboarder Boys’ 18s Rd 3 16.00pm: LED Design Girls’ 18s Rd 3 17.00pm: Lemon Wax Boys’ 15s rep final 17.20pm: Little Humid Costume Party 3pm: Bar open 3-6pm: Surfboard swap meet 6.15pm: Live music on the Zinc stage, Band of Frequencies 8pm: Bar close 8.30pm: At the Back Bar, Cafe Le Monde Band of Frequencies until late. Day 8 – Saturday, 14 March (Low 0.93 at 0836, High 1.38 at 1415) 7am: Pacific Longboarder Boys’ 18s rep final

7.20am: LED Design Girls 18s rep final 7.40am: Maui Jim Women’s Pro Semi Finals 8.20am: Golden Breed Noserider Pro Semi Finals 9am: Lemon Wax Boys’ 15s final 9.20am: LED Design Girls’ 18s final 9.40am: Pacific Longboarder Boys’ 18s final 10am: Salty Dog Men’s 65s final 10.20am: Surf Life Saving Sunscreen Men’s 60s final 10.40am: Cricks Men’s 55s final 11am: IN Noosa Men’s 50s final 11.20am: Kennards Hire Men’s 40s final 11.40am: Baby On Board Women’s 35s final 12pm: Classic Malibu Teams Challenge final 12.40pm: Vans Duct Tape Final (flexible) 1.20pm: Goddess Women’s Open Amateur final 1.40pm: Almora Surf Men’s Open Amateur final 2pm: Noosa Today Family Challenge final 2.20pm: World Surfaris Old Mal final 2.40pm: Southern Cross 10 Legends Exhibition 3pm: Seaglass Project Finless Pro final 3.20pm: Golden Breed Noserider Pro final 3.40pm: Maui Jim Women’s Pro final 3pm: Bar opens 4.30-6pm: Surfing presentations 6-8pm: Live music on the Zinc Beach stage – Hi Boys and West Texas Crude 8pm: Over at the Back Bar, Cafe Le Monde – Surf Stomp with Saltwater Cowboys and Pat Capocci.

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