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Issue 165 | Thursday, 2 July, 2015
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Back: Craig McIndo, Ashley White, Peter Barnard, Andrew Vanderstein, Peter Cunningham, Victor Benjamin Middle: Tim Scott, James Cuss, Kath Wall of City Care, Tyler Boyce, Jayden Cunningham Front: Paul Clout with Dave Evans, Kai Vanderstein and Noah Benjamin.
Their bit for India LAST Saturday 15 locals including award-winning architect Paul Clout strapped on tool belts, loaded up the nail guns and got down to building a bedroom for 15-year-old India King who suffers from severe juvenile arthritis. Due to have surgery in August and currently sharing a room with her sister, India’s family were desperate for her to have a room of her own where she can recover in comfort. Read the full story on page 22 in Real Estate Lifestyle.
Protected from partners By JOLENE OGLE THIRTY-ONE women have died from domestic and intimate partner violence this year. Member for Noosa Glen Elmes has said now is the time for Noosa to act, and was pushing for new legislation to be introduced in Queensland to help protect vulnerable women. Mr Elmes is backing a call for a new law that would allow anyone worried about a loved one in an intimate relationship to access information about someone’s violent past and crimes.
Known as Clare’s Law, the legislation was trialled in the UK throughout 2012 and 2013 across four police commands and police recorded a total of 386 applications with 111 disclosures made. Between March 2014 and January 2015 there were at least 3760 applications under Clare’s Law resulting in 1335 disclosures when the law was rolled out to 40 police commands. Based on the Clare’s Law model, which was set-up after the death of a woman in the UK named Clare Wood, a person who has concerns about his or her partner would be able to make
an application to the Queensland Police Service (QPS) for information on whether their partner has a history of domestic violence or sexual offences, according to the consultation paper. The disclosure scheme is also extended to friends and family members, such as parents making an application if they have concerns about their child’s partner. The State Opposition has launched a consultation paper on the UK trial of Clare’s Law, and Mr Elmes is asking locals to have their say on whether they would like to see the legislation introduced in Queensland.
Mr Elmes said he welcomed the opportunity for locals to have their say and was urging people to get involved. “The time is right for the Noosa community to be part of a meaningful conversation about the scourge of domestic violence,” he said. “Only by working together can we develop effective policy to lead the way in stamping out this insidious crime.” Anyone who would like to provide feedback can complete an online form at www.clareslawqld.com.
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Art for all busy bodies By JOLENE OGLE THE Australian Body Art Festival is back for 2015 with event organisers taking the popular arts carnival to a whole new level with a list of surprises in store for event goers. The official community launch of the festival was held on Thursday night at the Imperial Lion Hotel, Eumundi, where guests were treated to a sneak peak of the coming October festival. Event organiser Anthony Wynne-Hoelscher said this year’s festival would have a strong focus on art in all forms including wearable art, recycled art and graffiti, plus the introduction of couture, designer hair and make-up plus a number of workshops run by celebrated artists. Anthony revealed a list of international, well-known artists who will feature at this year’s festival including Emma Hack who was responsible for the body art in Goyte’s Somebody That I Used to Know film clip. “This year we will combine fashion and art,” Anthony said. “We want to attract those creatives in the laneways of Melbourne ... and show body art in new ways.” Anthony said it was important to stay true to the essence of Eumundi and said the focus on recycling and re-using discarded pieces for fashion won’t be lost in the revamp of the festival, with the theme to be Pop-Trashion where everything that is old is new again. Another new addition to the festival is an evening program that will include a “Warhol warehouse-style arts jam” with slam poetry, graffiti displays and blue-light art. The 2015 Australian Body Art Festival will be held from 16-18 October at the Eumundi Amphitheatre and surrounds and proceeds from the sales of tickets will go directly to the Forget Me Not children’s charity. For more information about the festival or to register as a volunteer, visit www. australianbodyart.com.au.
Wade James with Imperial Lion Hotel co-owners Craig and Mel Manley.
Event organiser Anthony Wynne-Hoelscher with guest body artist and judge at this year's festival, Nina Neher.
Ella and Zara were painted with Nina Neher gems.
Matt Bryant and Johanne Wright.
Nicole Plumb, Elaine Styles and Bridget Bygott are excited to attend this year's Australian Body Art Festival. Pictures: KARINA MAY
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Tourists spending a penny By JOLENE OGLE A HOLIDAYMAKER and his family have been left distraught after three girls from a campervan pulled into the park they were relaxing in and went to the toilet in plain view. The holidaymaker from Bundaberg asked to remain anonymous, but said he and his family were disgusted by the girls’ actions on Monday 29 June when they pulled their van into the car park at Tinbeerwah School park. “There is no need to see that in
Noosa,” he said. “We didn’t know what to do or what to tell the kids.” The man was with his family including children, with the oldest being 11. “We’re here visiting family and are just completely shocked,” he said. “They just got out of the van and squatted.” Noosa Today put the story to our Facebook followers and according to locals this is a common issue throughout the shire, with some calling for more public amenities and
cheaper camping rates to help curb the problem. “Maybe some more services about the place that could be made into gathering spots,” Jennie Lovecartmill posted on Facebook. “An observation area with family picnic facilities, for example.” Chris Stallan said half-price rates at council-run caravan parks might help stem the flow of illegal camping and encourage backpackers to keep visiting Noosa. “They’re (the backpackers) here to spend money, we can’t rely on
school holidays and weekend visitors to keep the place going,” he said. Trish Radge said her sister-in-law, who lives in Sunshine Beach, had often dealt with backpackers spending days staying out the front of her home. “My sister-in-law lives in a street in Sunshine Beach ... and had backpackers parked for days outside her house,” she said. “They would toilet on the verge and even leave dirty toilet paper.” Annie Owens said it was common to see hire camper vans parked in the
Tinbeerwah park but said this most recent incident came down to a lack of respect. “There are always ways to toilet in private and respectfully,” she said. “No family should have to witness this. I think this is a respect issue and one that, as locals, needs to be addressed with the persons involved to let them know this is not acceptable behaviour in Australia.” What do you think? Has this ever happened to you or do you have a great suggestion to help solve the issue? Send your thoughts to newsdesk@noosatoday.net.au
Noosa grapples with marriage equality By JOLENE OGLE NOOSA Council held a third touring Information Night at Council Chambers, with locals last week raising an array of issues including same-sex marriage which was again thrown onto the agenda. Local architect and equal rights activist Robin Bristow along with fellow supporter and activist Alex Baker asked Noosa Councillors whether they personally supported same-sex marriage. Councillors Sandy Bolton, Frank Pardon, Frank Wilkie and Joe Jurisevic all agreed they supported equal rights across all platforms, while Cr Tony Wellington said he had previously lobbied for equal marriage rights and was a supporter of same-sex marriage. However, speaking on local radio this morning, Mr Bristow said the general response from attendees at the information night was not supportive. “I got the feeling from what the rest of the public had to say, they were very uncomfortable discussing this matter,” he said. “They were not in favour of the council looking at issues outside the scope of council. So I can see why the council is worried. We have an older, conservative community in Noosa and they generally tend to be unaccepting of these kinds of things which is even more the point why the council should act on this.”
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Last night’s community information night saw an array of issues raised by locals. Mr Bristow has previously asked the council to support a movement by local governments to petition the State and Federal governments to support same-sex marriage. To date, more than 40 councils throughout Australia have joined the movement including Byron Bay, which was the first council to do so. Until last night, the Noosa Council and councillors had remained silent on the issue, choosing to not comment. Speaking with the large group of local residents, council CEO Brett de Chastel said the council’s refusal to comment on or support the samesex movement isn’t the first or only movement the council had refused to carry. “We are approached regularly with all sorts of requests for many different issues,” he said. “This isn’t the first one we have not supported.”
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Robin Bristow is leading a campaign to have Noosa Council publicly support same-sex marriage. Mr de Chastel said the council was in a “re-building” stage and was busy focusing on issues the council had control over.
THE Noosa business market is in the midst of a revival and Global Cafe and hostel owner Danny Simmonds has created a unique way to help get local business booming. Danny has created the Buddy band; a wristband that offers the wearer great discounts and special deals throughout the shire including $11 movie tickets, free entry into nightclubs and discounts at some of the region’s most popular eateries including the recently opened Crawdaddy’s. Since launching the colour-coded Buddy band in June, Danny has sold over 400 bands at $20 per person and all local businesses have to do to take part is offer
a discount to band wearers. Danny said the program was a great way to help drive more tourists and backpackers to local businesses while they are staying in Noosa, while offering locals a budget-friendly way to get out and about in their home town. “So far, we are selling a Buddy band to one in every five people who check into Global,” he said. “The feedback we’re receiving is great from both the businesses involved and the people buying the bands.” Since meeting with Danny a week ago, he has already signed another four businesses to the Buddy system, meaning more discounts and specials for
Buddy wristband wearers. So far, Noosa Longboards, Duke’s Burgers, Tuk Tuk Thai, Noosa Jet Ski, UDrive Boat Hire plus a swag of other local businesses have jumped on board the Buddy system to take advantage of the chance to boost business. Danny said the bands were available to backpackers, tourists, long-term holiday makers, locals and anyone who wants to make the most of special deals and budget-friendly discounts throughout the region. To find out more about the Buddy bands or to buy one, drop into Global Cafe and Bar on William Street, Noosaville, or phone 5474 1844.
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IT was 4.15am on the morning of 25 April 2015, as Paul Jenkinson WO1 (retired) Australia Army, stood on the golden sands of Noosa Main Beach, he was nervous with anticipation. Basically, this was his baby; a tribute to the landing at Gallipoli, 100 years ago. Now, before an unexpected crowd of some 12,000 to 15,000 people, his dream was about to become a reality. With this being the centenary of the most famous landing in Australian Military History, Warrant Officer Paul Jenkinson, a man immensely proud of both his country and its military history, hoped that all would go well. To say that it was a success would be an understatement. From the landing of the Digger from the surf boat, through the telling of his story as the “Unknown Soldier”, the singing of “The Band Played Waltzing Matilda”, the laying of the wreaths, the Ode and the playing of the Last Post it all came together. It made all those present proud to be Australian. For the old Digger Paul Jenkinson, affectionately known to his mates as Jenko, his comrades at the Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch, the script writer, actor, director, musicians and support teams, the sweat, toil and worry had all been worthwhile. Paul Jenkinson’s journey through life started in the Blue Mountains. “I was an only child and we lived pretty rough; no phone, running water, or sewerage and when we wanted a hot bath, I cut wood for the heater. I started my education at Grose Vale Primary School and somehow later on, my family managed to get me into Scots College and at 9 years of age I was the youngest boarder in the school.” After leaving Scots, Paul joined the Army Apprentice School at Mornington Victoria, where he undertook a four-year apprenticeship as a vehicle mechanic. At the completion of his training, he was posted to Townsville and following this, to Vietnam where he served 1970/’71. “Vietnam as you can understand was quite an experience; you never knew what was going to happen next.” However, it was while in Vietnam that Paul really became interested in the martial art known as Tae Kwon-do, (TKD) Korean Karate. “I found out that a detachment of the South Korean Army was just down the road from where we were based, so I decided to join their classes. That was OK but it was a real shock because boy were they tough, real mean b ... ... s. If we could manage it, we were required to train every night for two hours on old concrete tennis courts surrounded by heavy wire
fences. If you made a mistake, you could be on the wrong end of a mid-section kick and end up hitting the wire fence.” After his tour was finished, Paul returned to Australia for a short spell, and then received a posting to Singapore; by this time he had reached the rank of Corporal. While in Singapore 1972/’73 he continued his study and training in the art of TKD, and in 1973 finally obtaining the coveted Black Belt. Returning after his tour of duty in Malaysia, Paul was posted to Sydney, then to Albury in 1975, where he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Also in this year he took the opportunity to open his own martial arts club, which he ran for the next five years. A highlight of his time as senior instructor was when he undertook to raise funds for the purchase of a mini bus to be used for local disabled children. “I organised a big night and put on demonstrations of Tae Kwon-do and self-defence scenarios. After this I broke over 100 roofing tiles in 30 seconds, using my hands and elbows. It went over so well in front of the big crowd that we raised the necessary one third of the total required and the government supplied the rest.’’ Other postings included England, Germany and Vanuatu where he was the technical Advisor to the Vanuatu Mobile Force and Police Force. Then in 1992 after 27 years of service to his country, he retired from the army with the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1. On his retirement while in Victoria he started working as a Personal Trainer (1on1 Fitness). After some time he moved to Brisbane where he worked as a project manager for Home Assist Secure, an organisation aimed at helping people over 60 or people any age with a disability. It was while in Brisbane that Paul met Robyn the lady who was to become his wife; also during this time he returned to the ranks of the military, becoming a member of the Army’s Ready Reserve, serving for a further six years. They stayed in Brisbane until 2000, and then moved to Noosa. Upon arriving in Noosa, Paul continued working for Home Assist Secure. In 2002, Paul and Robyn joined the Sunshine Beach SLSC, where they qualified for their bronze medallions. They were involved in several major after-hours rescues, receiving a Queensland Premier’s citation. They assisted in many areas including towing the competition trailer to Aussies in Perth and back (2007). However, in 2009 they transferred to the Noosa Club and very quickly became part of the training team. Paul joined the Tewantin Noosa RSL SubBranch, where he became involved in various projects such as the RSL Men’s Shed. It is in this shed where retired servicemen gather to do jobs such as framing and other jobs revolving around woodwork. “This is a great place where the retired servicemen gather to do jobs that help others; and the comradeship is great. One of my jobs
Paul Jenkinson with wife Robyn in 2006.
Paul during his service.
Paul during a Tae Kwon-do demonstration that was staged to raise funds for sick kids. is to make the morning coffee,” he said with a laugh, “and if I am late they give me heaps.” He also works as the Youth Development Officer for the sub branch. This involves promoting Queensland RSL bursaries to students and assisting their applications. “We continue to have a huge amount available annually through RSL Queensland, for all Queensland youth and our success rate in the Noosa Shire is something of which we are all very proud. Leading a local project like this is extremely rewarding.” As the Gallipoli Centenary drew close Paul discussed his dream for a commemorative ceremony at Noosa Main Beach with his wife Robyn. “We do a lot of work together and she fully supported the idea.” Then in 2014, Paul discussed the concept at a general meeting of the sub branch and after much discussion the project was approved. With both Paul and Robyn being also heavily involved in the Noosa Surf Club as patrolling members and trainers, Paul approached the
club and they agreed to help the sub branch in any way possible. “Apart from helping with the working bee the day before and the pack up the day after, the Surf Club provided three surf boats and crews, a team of ushers and safety officers to assist the large crowd and First Aid officers, who were kept busy. Several people needed help, with three being taken to hospital”, said Paul. Surf Club president Greg Cowie told Paul “We were only too happy to help as we are fully supportive of the sub branch. Like us, they work for the community.” By producing this project, Paul’s dream of the Dawn Service was great for the community for it brought not only the sub branch and the lifesavers together, but also such groups as the S.E.S, Coast Guard, Noosa Council, Sea Scouts, Police, NZ ex-Defence Force Band and others. Led by the RSL, Anzac Day 2015 became a truly commemorative occasion; one which will live in our memories forever. Another project that is very close to the heart of both Paul and Robyn is their education sponsorship of a little 11-year-old girl in an orphanage in Vietnam. “That is something that is very personal and close to our hearts,” Paul said. He went on to say, “I enjoy helping people; the respect we show to others gives a true value to life. We both think this is very important.” From the beauty of the Blue Mountains, to the hallowed halls of Scots College, to the tropical jungles of Vietnam, Malaysia and Vanuatu ... ..and finally the sands of Noosa Main Beach. Such is the road travelled by Paul Jenkinson one of our people.
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Risky business By JOLENE OGLE HIGH rent and an increase in online shopping is driving retailers to much cheaper industrial spaces in the Noosaville industrial zone, but council has warned they’re keeping an eye on business owners. Council’s infrastructure and planning director Martin Drydale said it was important to protect the Noosaville industrial area for industrial functions, and was in the process of compiling a business register to monitor businesses opening in the precinct. “Residences, community organisations, commercial and retail business, and most sport and recreational land-use activities, should not operate from industrial premises,” he said. In a statement to media, council said they were asking property owners and real estate agents to help make sure new Noosaville industrial estate businesses complied with zoning. Council said it had written to landlords and real estate agents to ask them to ensure their premises were advertised - and leased - for uses that are consistent with the planning scheme. Mr Drydale says the Noosaville industrial estate is Noosa’s principal industrial centre and the only industrial area in the coastal part of the shire. “The reason for having a town plan is so we can ensure various land-use types are appropriately located to best serve the commu-
nity,” he said. “Property owners and real estate agents play an important role in helping uphold the town plan’s integrity. “Just as the community would likely object to a factory opening up in a retail precinct such as Noosa Junction, retail shops and professional offices are not appropriate in industry-zoned areas.” Noosa Chamber of Commerce (CCIQ Noosa) president Sarah Fisher said the chamber was aware of the many challenges facing a small business owner seeking a commercial premises including affordable shopfront and online shopping, particularly in today’s challenging business climate. “The high costs of commercial retail space in Noosa results in many businesses seeking cheaper commercial spaces that are often times not in line with current zoning scheme regulations unbeknownst to the small business owner,” she said. “This issue of current zoning scheme under the Noosa Plan was raised during a recent Local Economic Plan (LEP) meeting, which is an initiative by Noosa Council to reach out for community input into the development of the LEP.” Ms Fisher said two CCIQ Noosa representatives attended a focus group for the LEP where the group discussed a desire by the business community to have a more flexible planning scheme that would reflect and support
“what is actually going on in the market, rather than continuing to enforce a now inappropriate planning scheme”. Ms Fisher said the final decision was in council’s hands, but CCIQ Noosa support a collaborative approach to the issue by council and small business owners. Noosa Junction Association president Carole Tretheway said while she could not comment on what was happening in the industrial zone, she wanted to remind local business owners that the Noosa Junction offered a wide range of office and retail space, with a new shared office space to open in the coming weeks. “There is also the opportunity for pop-up shops,” she said. “The Junction is a great precinct to have your business.” Mr Drydale said new and prospective property owners could familiarise themselves with the Noosa Plan by visiting council’s website at www.noosa.qld.gov. au/view-the-noosa-plan. “This explains the rules that apply to an area zoned as industrial, and the consequences for being in breach,” he said. Property owners or real estate agents who are unsure or require assistance in determining uses permitted in the Noosaville industrial area are asked to contact council’s planning section on (07) 5329 6245 for assistance. The Noosa Plan is available for viewing on council’s website at www.noosa.qld.gov.au/viewthe-noosa-plan.
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MARTINA Gaynor of Sunrise Beach sent in this photo of “mother nature at her best, or perhaps worst?“. The photo was captured on Saturday morning by her neighbours, Millie and Shane, who we’re sure then made a quick retreat to stay off the menu.
INBRIEF Lock it up… or lose it POLICE are growing frustrated with people who leave valuables in their unlocked cars, with a recent spate of thefts leaving car owners red-faced. Acting Officer in Charge for Noosa Heads police, Senior Sergeant Peter Feldman said there has been an increase in reports of people’s car’s
being robbed. “It’s the first week of the school holidays,” he said. “We have more people in the region travelling through and it seems people are taking the opportunity when a car is left unlocked.” Sen Sgt Feldman said most of the thefts reported involved cars that were not locked. There has also been an increase in thefts from
back patios and yards of canal homes, as well as from the front lawn and entry way of homes throughout Noosa. “People are leaving things out overnight and people are just picking it up,” Sen Sgt Feldman said. Police are urging people to remember to take their valuables from their cars, always lock the doors and make sure anything valuable is stored in a safe place overnight.
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Hearty thankyou I AM writing this letter on behalf of my mother, Patricia, to thank all the doctors, nurses, catering people and also the great volunteers at Noosa Hospital who made her stay this time and many other times in the past few years comfortable. To the doctors and nurses who cared for her in G Ward a big thanks, but to one special doctor, Dr Simon Halkins, he is one of the best doctors I have had the pleasure to be treated by, says mum. He has the best doctor-to-patient care and understanding I have ever witnessed. Patricia is now back at Carramar nursing home and getting wonderful care and good wishes from all the special staff and her friends. Peter Aglio, Sunshine Beach.
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Do the right thing WHILE I hope he will do the right thing by all the small businesses involved in the Food Festival, I noticed today Jim Berardo has listed his house for sale with the quote, “owners ready to move ... quick sale”. Now perhaps the sale proceeds will be used to pay off his debts but there is one other disturbing fact. Just two days before Berardo’s went into liquidation, Berardo’s on the Beach was transferred from being a trading name under Arakoon Enterprises Pty Ltd into Berardos on the Beach Pty Ltd. New ABN and new GST registration. It’s all on the ABN lookup webpage. Now maybe Jim did this so the money-making business can continue and he will take profits from that to pay back his debts. He did a huge amount for Noosa in both promotion and regaining our shire and should be commended for that, but everyone should know the truth about the current situation. Dozens of small businesses around town will feel the pain. Chris Johnson, Noosa Heads.
Small-mindedness DURING my 26 years here I have seen examples of parochial and extreme small-mindedness as Noosa embarrassed a mother and daughter out of town for posing nude in Playboy/Penthouse. I witnessed the disgraceful exit, without any thanks whatsoever from locals, of our elected MP Cate Molloy who lost a very well-paid job supporting the wishes of her electors on the Traveston Dam issue. Leave aside the Sunshine Beach SLSC episode as beyond comment. The ridicule of (Patricia) Peterson as she at least had a go for mayor. Waste of rates on legal (fees) as Masters’ proposed plans were opposed; it being too late to save most small businesses likely to be affected anyhow. Over the years I have endeavoured to support, within our restricted means recently exacerbated by the RBA’s two per cent interest which excepting for investors has achieved bugger-all, Berardo’s promotion and culinary efforts promoting Noosa. His remarkable 10 years in a difficult business enabled me to taste good French champagne for the first time in my now 78 years, enabled me to support a David Williamson dinner, a perceptive and pertinent writer to my mind, and the odd $39 local specials as I cut my cloth, $49 has lacked my recent support. Perhaps the Brisbane HelloHellos , the Melbourne Prue and Sues, the Noosa Loaded Lemmings decided to move on and stopped their support? I was sorry to see the demise of The Food and Wine Festival and wonder about these points; how many freeloaders cost its demise as they did for the HotChilli Festival years ago? The Noosa Film Festival? Will they refund to help out? And, while it may have been trading insolvent for three years propped up by personal capital
THANKYOU to Noosa District State High School’s Year 11 coordinator Bridge Muir for this beautiful photo of a rainbow from the top of Mount Tinbeerwah on Monday morning. Bridge is in the middle of training for the Kokoda Youth Challenge and will set off with students to compete in the gruelling 96-kilometre challenge later this month.
LAST week we asked if our readers could help us identify the “mystery lizard” in our Lenscape section. We couldn’t pull the wool over your eyes! We received numerous emails with some seriously funny names for the creature. “The mystery creature photographed by Rod of Sunshine Beach looks to my untrained eye to be the Plasticus Fantasticus, also known as the lesser spotted Komodo dragon from the outer isles of Big W.” - Rebecca B, Weyba Downs. “I think you’re dealing with the dangerous Animalus Fakeous from the far away land known as Le Shopping Centre. Be careful. They may move slowly but they pack a bite.” - Jane Tombs, Noosaville. “We suspect (it) is the same Genus Plasticae that invaded our car when our son was about four.“ - Mike Gibson, Doonan.
injections over that time as communicated by his staff to me personally over 12 months ago, how many local businesses profited from past events excluding the last? Did they apply a credit check to the establishment with whom they were dealing? It’s called business! Regrettably government employees/unions/all those ‘professions’ “sucking on the government's teats” do not have the necessity to face this discipline. And, will the mortgagor of creditors, commonly called a liquidator, reduce his exorbitant fees? Has he advised staff will or will not be paid? And finally, class action. Must our society support these legal leeches as they prop up bad business decisions of creditors, bad drivers, freeloaders, cheats? But more importantly, I personally believe Jim Berardo did much more to support the very apparent loss of morale on Noosa’s amalgamation years ago and as opposed to Ansett/Playford et al who were at amalgamation and de-amalgamation only, kept practically promoting Noosa in amalgamated times. In our normal fashion we have made no acknowledgement of his contribution, personally and no doubt financially. Rather than channelling my excessive rates to the Hinterland, Peregian, propping up expensive rectification, the stupidity of well-intentioned Landcare volunteers and slack council workmanship (under SCRC), Bullshit Biosphere with its $500,000 and trust status -hello - tourism promotion for the future disregarding past contribution, a precedent set no doubt by government to past taxpayers. How about using some of the 1.3 per cent anticipated surplus towards reducing some of the debts due and say “Thanks Jim for your past efforts which has kept us on the tourist map.” Denis Murphy, Sunshine Beach.
Parliament which attempted to undermine council’s and the community’s right to have a say on development. The LNP policy sought to override council’s jurisdiction on significant development, force opponents to pay developer costs in the Planning Court and weaken State legislation that protected communities like ours from inappropriate development. In short, despite the questionable relationship the Newman/Seeney government had with their developer mates, even in opposition the LNP have the audacity to continue their assault on the “greentape” that limits high rise, restricts development of farmland and prohibits the commercial use of environmentally sensitive areas like koala habitat and National Parks. The LNP policy may as well have been written by the Property Council of Australia and it was no surprise when introducing the bill, that Tim Nicholls quoted the PCA’s endorsement, word for word. For decades the Noosa community and its council have relied upon the right to oppose outlandish development proposals when they arise. I note that in 2007, had it not been for the right to object under council and state planning legislation, the urban developer Titanium Enterprises may have succeeded in exploiting over 1000 acres of Kin Kin farmland for unlimited urban development with their so-called ecotourism proposal. I can’t believe our state representative Mr Glen Elmes can now sit idly by while his own party attacks the very planning laws that help protect Noosa and underpin our sustainable tourism industry. Aaron White, Kin Kin.
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TODAY (25 June) in the “Noosa Today” there were two very interesting (and intelligent) let-
ters regarding bats, which, for a change, were supporting the dispersal of bats, and supporting the residents who had been putting up with this problem for over three and a half years. This makes a great change from all these animal liberationists who have absolutely no concern for our health and well-being. Kay Fielden is perfectly correct in saying that bats do cause us health problems, whether it be mental or physical. My 83-year-old neighbour has been vomiting from the terrible smell and I suffer chronic allergic rhinitis which is made intolerable from the smell of the bats. Why is it (as outlined in Ross Taylor’s letter), that “under the relevant code of practice”, council is authorised to use non-lethal methods to destroy/drive away flying foxes. As I always say “if this was happening at the big end of town” there would have been instant action. Tony Wellington constantly disputes this at all cost, insisting that any efforts to move/disperse flying foxes will only make matters worse, or cause other people to be affected, and Peter Milne has written in a recent letter to Kay Fielden that “the matter is closed and no further correspondence will be entered into”. Why did these flying foxes come here in the first place? Was it because the council was constantly undertaking burn-offs on the North Shore where the bats were living when I first came here seven years ago? As Ross Taylor said in his letter: “Council has failed - relocation should have occurred in the early stages of them setting up camp". I have to add that Councillor Sandy Bolton has shown interest and empathy and has visited us twice to discuss the issue. However, I do think she may be having issues with “the boys club". Thankyou Sandy, Ross Taylor and Andrew Hutchinson. Norah Lilley, Tewantin.
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THIS is my first column from Port Moresby, where I will be based for the next few weeks, doing media work for the Pacific Games. This colourful event was first staged in Suva Fiji in 1963 and this will be the third time here in the PNG Capital. It may not be an Olympic or Commonwealth games but it's big time for the 24 Island nations that will compete in the 28 disciplines over the next two weeks. Also similar is their mission statement ‘to host a friendly and unforgettable event, where athletes can shine and PNG can feel proud today and enriched tomorrow’. Just like the Gold Coast in three years, the
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vision of organisers is to inspire magical moments for a nation, a region and a generation. It’s expected 3000 athletes, 500 team officials and 1000 technical officials will help boost the local economy, safeguarded by 2600 security personnel. Just like Noosa, my first event Saturday morning will be the women’s and men’s triathlons. Quality fields with emerging talents in both, in fact PNG’s leading lady Rachael James has been training here since February under the guidance of Noosa Tri commentator and coach Toby Coote. Despite competing in Glasgow, the 31-yearold is fairly new to the sport, only starting three years ago. Rachael arrived back in town only yesterday, with Toby brimming in confidence after a great lead-up that’s included Caloundra, Mooloolaba and state championships, all in the effort to win gold.
My next Sport will be Outrigger Racing, called Va’a in local terms - for Samoans, Hawaiians and Tahitians it simply means boat/ canoe. This sport has grown enormously here with both Noosa and Mooloolaba clubs regularly on the victory dais at state and national events. In fact, clubs from Tahiti, PNG and New Caledonia competed at the national marathon regatta held in Mooloolaba in May. And of course the big bonus will be the world sprint championships to be conducted at Lake Kawana next year. You guessed it, my final commitment is calling the boxing which is sold out already in the 1500-seat main stadium. I am sure many of this column’s older readers will remember the great action of TV Ringside. Most of the great fights all involved opponents from the Pacific area, and I have no doubts there will be no love lost once the
bell sounds. For the first time, Australia and New Zealand will have competitors in four sports - rugby sevens, sailing, taekwondo and weightlifting. I am looking forward to Saturday’s opening ceremony with Prince Andrew the special guest. Lifesavers Lifesaving and especially Mooloolaba Surf Club has been in the papers for all the wrong reasons of late. I can assure you the club isn’t going broke but some hard decisions’ have been made to steady the ship. I am not concerned about losing the highprofile Ironman, but coach Michael King is a big loss. Most of his squad are blow-ins. Thankfully Noosa and Sunshine Beach have plenty of young talent to be proud of. Until next time. noosa.starcommunity.com.au
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Paul Harris pins at changeover THE Rotary Club of Noosa held its annual changeover at the Tewantin Riverdeck Restaurant on Saturday 29 June, completing a year of successful activities and service to the community. A highlight of the meeting was the awarding of two Paul Harris Fellow pins to Neil Sorenson and outgoing president Paul Porter. In addition, the club presented cheques to several organisations but notably the Noosa Coast Guard was awarded $6500 towards the operation of one of its fleet namely Noosa Rotary Rescue. However, a special contribution of $2000 was presented to Pioneer Valley Rotary Club in MacKay towards the freighting of stock feed to needy farmers in central Queensland. Former Noosa Rotary president Porter said the donation would firstly be used to transport hay to Longreach. The Queensland Government has allocated a grant of $150,000 to the drought relief appeal this year to assist fodder transport. After claiming the funds from the government for freight subsidy based on one-for-one donation, Rotary then use the subsidy funds for Longreach Rotary to deliver care packages to farmers including gift cards at the local stores. Mr Porter said Noosa Rotary would achieve double the value for its investment of Noosa community funds. To cap the evening off, John But-
The Switched On Electronics team were crowned champions at the 2015 Awards on 25 June.
High school in business gear NOOSA District State High School (NDSHS) has successfully hosted Australian Business Week for the 12th straight year, and their appetite for the program hasn’t waned. Australian Business Week (ABW) offered students the opportunity to acquire the skills necessary to run a company. In an exciting one-week intensive program, students experienced what it is like to run a multi-million dollar company and make decisions which have real outcomes as they worked as part of a team managing their own business. This year, students ran a consumer electronics retail store, and with the help of a business and teacher mentor discovered the variety of skills needed to be part of a successful business in the 21st century.
Above: New president John Butterworth, George Pearce and local Member for Noosa Glen Elmes. Right: Outgoing president Paul Porter presenting a cheque to John Milland from the Noosa Coast guard at the Rotary Changeover night. terworth was inducted as president for Rotary for 2015/16. On 14 and 15 August, members from Qld Rotary District 9530 and
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It made for a full week, but left each participant with some valuable skills for their careers and the courage to make a difference in their chosen field. This year, the team named Switched On Electronics were crowned Grand Champions. The winning team’s appointed CEO Finn Neville said the ABW experience had not only benefited the Switched On team, but all who took part. “We’ve learnt so many valuable lessons this week - how to work together and consider everyone’s opinions,” Finn said. “We were thrilled to have been given this opportunity to develop our skills in business management even though most of us haven’t had business studies as a course. We’re especially thankful to our mentors, John Masterman and Clifton Sim, who gave their time to guide us and advise us.”
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COMMUNITYNOTICES INNER SEA CHANGE CONNECT with others seeking deeper self-awareness at a weekly discussion group exploring ways to be the difference you want to see in the world. Share, listen, laugh, learn. Tuesdays, 1pm to 2.30pm. Cost $5. For Noosaville location, email yvette@innerseachange.com or phone 0417 718 683.
COOROY EUMUNDI GARDEN CLUB THE next meeting of the club will be held on Monday, 13 July, beginning at 9.30am, in the garden of Bronwyn Jones, 2 Brookland Road, Tinbeerwah. Guest speaker will be Paul Moriarty, a member of the Sunshine Coast Amateur Beekeepers Group. For further information please contact Secretary Carol on 5449 1472 or mob 0419 756 819.
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF NOOSA AT Christian Fellowship of Noosa we are looking forward to another inspiring message by Kevin Brewer on 5 July, this one is titled “Unsearchable Riches in Christ Jesus”. We look forward to greeting you in the CWA Hall, next to the Tewantin Post Office, at 9.30am. Details of this, traditional and non-denominational church can be found on www. christianfellowshipnoosa or by simply calling Tony on 5474 0620.
TEWANTIN NOOSA RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY THE next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa RSL Women’s Auxil-
iary will be held on Friday 3 July at the Tewantin RSL, at 10am. All members and friends are welcome. For more information, phone Kay on 5447 5042.
CROQUET COME AND TRY DAY ON the first Sunday of the month at 10am the Noosa Croquet Club holds free come and try instruction for anyone interested in seeing how this great game fits with your needs. Olympic skills are not required. You need to be able to walk (not run), have good eye/ hand co-ordination, enjoy nice people in a social setting and wear a smile. Come to the Croquet Club at 10am on the first Sunday of the month at 9 Sea Shell Place, Noosaville. Tennis or bowls footwear desirable but not essential. Either turn up or give Nevin Gugich a call on 5473 5801 beforehand.
MANTRA, MUSIC AND MEDITATION ENJOY 2.5 hours of peace and harmony every Saturday from 3-5.30pm at United Synergies, 12-14 Ernest Street, Tewantin. Live kirtan, chanting with musical instruments. Refreshments provided and children are welcome. There is no cost for this community event.
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cient geological markers, each in turn clearly visible from the one before, present themselves as signposts to the many coastal and hinterland communities, and our rivers, streams, and lakes which have their origins in their shadows. Bob Tooth will describe how this distinctive landscape has formed at Friday Environment Forum on 3 July. Everyone is welcome to attend the forum at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive Noosaville starting at 10.30am. Coffee and conversation from 10am. Interpretive birding starts at 8.30am in the Environment Centre car-park. For more information go to www. noosaparks.org.au and you are invited to ‘like’ NPA on Facebook.
CLASSICAL MUSIC APPRECIATION GROUP WE meet in a private home at Noosa Waters every Thursday at 9.30am to 11am to listen to classical music either on CDs or DVDs. The presenter often gives a little information on the music. There is no charge for attendance, but a $2 donation for morning tea coffee, tea and biscuits in appreciated. Please ring Lyn on 5449 0537 for more details.
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THE landscape of the Sunshine Coast region is unmistakeable. From almost any location on the coast, one or more of our familiar landmarks is visible. From the GlassHouse Mountains in the south, to the Woondum plateau in the north, a succession of an-
NOOSA Discussion Group meets Sunday 5 July, 2-4pm at the CWA Hall Tewantin (next to the post office). This month’s topic is “The Rites of Passage - how we negotiate change at various ages and stages of life.” This nonprofit group welcomes people of
all ages and backgrounds, to explore and share ideas in a spirit of friendship. Contribution is $5 to cover costs and refreshments. For more information please email noosadiscussiongroup@gmail. com.
MANAGING ANXIETY WORKSHOPS LEARN how to manage anxiety in your life. Over four weeks learn about why we worry, what causes our anxiety to increase, ways to manage symptoms of anxiety, and plan for future life without overwhelming worry. This free course will be held at Noosa Community Health starting 7 August. Bookings are essential as places are limited. Phone to book your place on 5449 5944.
FRIENDS OF NOOSAVILLE LIBRARY THE Friends of the Noosaville Library invite volunteers, members and friends to join them at the library at 10am today, Thursday 2 July, for a cup of tea or coffee and cake followed by a business meeting. The Friends will also host an Authors’ Evening at 6.30pm tonight at which leading Australian writer of contemporary fiction - Helene Young and Jenn J. McLeod - will speak. Bookings for the Authors’ Evening are essential and can be made through the Library’s events calendar http://www.libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/events or phone 5329 6555. Cost $8 - pay at the door. Following the talks complimentary drinks and nibbles will be served.
More art is on the way THE third instalment in the Butter Factory Arts Centre’s rolling four-month arts initiative will be unveiled on Saturday 4 July. The official opening will be conducted at 2pm by local artist Judy Barrass who works in artist books, small sculpture, environmental installation, printmaking and alternative publishing. Judy also works as a new media artist under the name ‘Juanita Deharo’. Locals and region visitors are invited to come along, enjoy complimentary wine and nibbles, enjoy the music of local trio FlashJack and view the new works including that of some who were not in Artist Rose Barry. the first two iterations. The event is an initiative of the Noosa Regional Gallery and will see four exhibitions of regional artists and artisans over four months. Innovative multi-award-winning French-born artist, Beatrice Prost’s work appeared in the second exhibition. “A group show is always a pleasure, so I couldn’t say no,” she said. “It’s an amazing opportunity to have a constant presence and to show our unique local richness to our community”. Rose Barry, another award-winning artist, added that it was a “very effective way to bring art to the wider community in an accessible venue and at affordable prices”. For more information: : www.noosa.qld.gov.au/ butter-factory-arts-centre or phone 5329 6580.
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Continence carers cut to core THE Continence Foundation of Australia recently launched a national campaign during World Continence Week (22-28 June) to better support family and friend carers dealing with the added challenge of caring for someone who is incontinent. ‘Tell someone who cares’ encourages carers to reach out for support, particularly given research shows that carers looking after people who have severe incontinence are twice as likely to report a stress-related illness than other carers. Continence Foundation of Australia chief executive Barry Cahill says many carers can feel overwhelmed by their situation and often struggle in silence, unaware of the support available to them. “Australia’s 2.7 million unpaid friend and family carers perform a vital task for society, often facing the extra challenge of assisting those with incontinence, with little or no support,” Mr Cahill said. “For carers looking after people with a disability or dementia, incontinence can become the tipping point for admitting their loved ones into a residential care facility. “If we want people to be cared for in their own homes longer, then carers need to be better supported through resources and education, preparing people for the challenges they face and reassuring them help is available.” Mr Cahill said primary carers who assisted people with severe incontinence often felt stressed and isolated and reported strained relationships with those they care for. “It is therefore vitally important that
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Prized senior moment CONGRATULATIONS to this month’s Senior Moments winner, Meryl Brady, who has won two tickets to BCC Noosa 5 Cinemas. Ms Brady shared the first senior moment she could remember.
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cal tips and information on continence management, and dedicated web pages with resources and short videos by continence experts. Carers Australia’s chief executive Ara Cresswell said she was delighted that the Continence Foundation of Australia had undertaken this important work for carers. “Providing unpaid family and friend carers with information and practical advice can be vital to ensuring the sus-
tainability of the caring relationship and to the health and well-being of both the carer, and the person they care for,” Ms Cresswell said. The National Continence Helpline (1800 33 00 66) is staffed 8am-8pm Monday to Friday by continence nurse advisors who provide advice, referrals and resources to consumers and health professionals. Further information is also available at continence.org.au.
“The first senior moment I can remember was when I was using my landline phone. I got the dial tone and proceeded to dial the required number on a calculator that was nearby. Did not connect!” For your chance to win two tickets to the movies, simply write in or email your senior moment to Noosa Today. Email competitions@ noosatoday.net.au or write to 36 Mary Street, Noosaville, 4566.
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Val Malone from Walk on Wheels is ready to help with all your mobility needs. repairs and servicing of equipment to help keep their clients on the move.
For those visiting the Noosa region, expecting visitors, or recovering from an illness or injury, Walk on Wheels offers rental equipment to make your stay or recovery as comfortable as possible. Take advantage of renting mobility aids, wheelchairs, scooters, beds, recliner chairs, walkers and so much more, plus Walk on Wheels can deliver to your home or resort. “It’s fast becoming clear, we are all encouraged to stay in our homes for longer, so by incorporating some simple mobility aids to assist at home, this will ensure quality of life is maintained for longer,” Val and Steve said. Walk on Wheels is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm, Saturday from 10am to 1pm, closed on Sundays and public holidays.
Weed expertise at workshop on the Sunshine Coast, leaders of bushcare groups in Noosa and active members of the NPA botany group Joan Heavey and Sonia Macdonald. The workshop will be facilitated and assisted by Phillip Moran, also a local weed expert especially in aquatic weeds. Get along to find out how to identify the most invasive
of weeds, how to treat them and why they need to be removed. There will be a visual presentation, including weed specimens for close viewing. If you would like to attend, RSVP to Margie at info@noosalandcare.org or call 5485 2468 by Monday 13 July. Numbers are limited to 40 people, so be quick.
Reward yourself --- discover how you will Flourish in retirement We all want to flourish when we retire. It’s a great feeling and it has social, physical and emotional benefits. Doing the things that give us enduring satisfaction not only feels good, it’s good for our health too. Researchers have shown we have better brain and heart health, we are more than twice as likely to avoid Alzheimers, and we lower our morbidity by about a third. We can even measure our progress by the changes flourishing makes to our biochemistry at a cellular level. Flourishing is easier to achieve with an objective, practical resource, the retirement compass. It reveals roles that will give you a buzz and keep that buzz going. Your Compass will be your touchstone. Use it as a filter to know the roles that keep you energized. Use it as a ‘reset button’ when life derails you for a while. Use it to discover what energisers your partner and friends so you can more readily respect and support each other. Retire & Flourish is introducing its seminars to Noosa on Friday July 3, and Saturday July 4, at 4 Bowman Terrace, Sunshine Beach for a discounted introductory price of $95 (includes a light lunch and refreshments). Topics include •OptimalRetirement–Whyhavingaresourcemakesiteasiertoachieve •YourRetirementCompass–whatitisandhowitworks •Designingyour‘buzz’withEnergisingRoles •Securingthebeneits RSVP youcan@retireandflourish.com.au 0410320404 www.retireandflourish.com.au
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NOOSA Landcare has invited all interested community members to a workshop on the identification and treatment of common weeds. The workshop will be held on Thursday 16 July from 5-7pm at the Rural Futures Centre, Pavilion Street, Pomona. The presenters will be esteemed co-authors of Weeds
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WALK on Wheels has moved to bigger and brighter premises at 50 Rene Street, Noosaville, and owners Val and Steve couldn’t be happier. The larger store will allow Val to demonstrate their range of wheelchairs, lift and recline chairs, beds and comfort products in store and the husband and wife team will continue to offer quality products and fair prices. Having been in the business for more than five years, Val and Steve have a great knowledge of the products available and their extensive list of suppliers means there is very little they don’t have access to. If you’re looking for something in particular or need to find something to suit your needs, Val and Steve can certainly help with that too, while Steve can also help with
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THE Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Limited Noosa Branch is a not for profit organisation working for the interests of self-funded and partially self-funded retirees or those about to retire. The next meeting will be held on Thursday 9 July at 10.45am for an 11am start at the South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville. The Honourable Glen Elmes MP, Member for Noosa will be guest speaker. Cost is $5 per person and includes savouries and drinks at 12noon. Visitors are very welcome. Please register by calling 0407 590 262 or email airnoosacommunications@ gmail.com.
POMONA POKER RUN THE ninth annual Pomona Poker Run is on this weekend, Sunday 5 July. This is the major fund-raiser for the Pomona King of the Mountain Festival, a project of the Cooroy-Pomona Lions Club. Registration is from 8am at Stan Topper Park, Pomona. The ride starts at 9am and finishes around 2pm at a mystery location. Bacon and egg muffins are available for breakfast while you register. Entry is $20 per rider/poker hand plus $10 per pillion passenger. Along the ride you collect playing cards from each stop and the person holding the best hand at the end of the day is declared the winner.
SANTA’S CLASSY HELPERS THE next Santa’s Classy Helpers fund-raiser will be held on Friday
10 July at 6.30pm at Noosa Springs. Tickets are $100 per person and there will be a dinner and auction with guest speaker Dr Brian Clark. The Christmas in July lunch at Rosie’s Restaurant, Gympie Terrace, will be held on Wednesday 22 July 12noon. The cost is $30 per person with guests welcome for the twocourse Christmas fare. Donations for this event will be packs of children’s underwear or boxes for ages 2-3 years through to 12-14 years, plus breakfast spreads such as cheese spread and jams. Please RSVP by Monday 20 July. Drop into Classy Lady Boutique, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.
NOOSA BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP THE next meeting of the Noosa Breast Cancer Support Group is on Tuesday 14 July at St Mary’s Hall, 17 William Street, Tewantin at 9.30am. We offer face-to-face support for anyone diagnosed with breast cancer. Phone Dawn on 5441 7231 for more information.
THEOSOHICAL SOCIETY THE Theosophical Society Sunshine Coast Lodge Noosa public meeting will be held on Friday 10 July at 7pm. Deb Myles, poet extraordinaire, will expand your awareness, deepen your understanding and enjoyment of life in this world and leave you with a smile in your step. All welcome. Gold coin donation on entry. The meeting will be held at the CWA Hall, 123 Poinciana Drive, Teewantin. Phone Ailsa on 5470 2656 or Janet on 0416 442 962 for more information.
THE Lions Club of Peregian had a wonderful changeover dinner at the new Coolum Beach Hotel. District Governor elect, Rod Somerville installed new president Peter Wright into his role - he accepted this graciously, with great pride and his usual wit. The club looks forward to another exciting year ahead contributing to community and international needs. Also, wonderful news for our club, Dave Thomas was awarded the highest honour of The Lions Club, the Melvyn Jones Award for outstanding services in the community. Dave has been with the club since its inception five and half years ago and is the ‘Barbecue Guru’. We are now priveledged to have five esteemed Paul Smith medal recipients in our club.
Ross Paine, Ray Pennay, Dave Thomas, Delwyn Hallett and John Crossley.
Meals on Wheels roster WEEKLY Roster for TewantinNoosa Meals on Wheels Beginning Monday 6 July to Friday 10 July. Monday Drivers: Rotary Daybreak, Margaret and Mick, Pat and John, Helen and John, Anne and Phil, driver needed, Run F, Patricia. Kitchen: Martina, Len, Steven, Neil. Tuesday Drivers: Driver needed
run A, G, Astrid, Tania and Friends, Margaret and Jill, Tony and Kim, Maidie and Terry. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Christine, Jo, George. Wednesday drivers: Driver needed Run A, B, Gary, Liz and Liz, Rhoda and Heather, Barbara, Michael. Kitchen: Carol, Jill, Gerry, Neil, Elfie. Thursday Drivers: Stewart,
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help reduce a possible tax bill. The legislation is yet to be approved by the senate, so make sure you chat to your tax agent before you head out on a spending spree. 3. Small purchases can be claimed, too. If you’ve bought a keyboard, mouse, wifi modem or any type of small business purchase, it can quickly add up and lead to a healthy deduction off your income. 4. Get spending for next year. Experts say prepaying for expenses related to investment properties up to 12 months in advance can be used as a deduction in the current financial year. Income protection insurance, membership fees and subscriptions can all be paid in advance and taken into consideration for this financial year. noosa.starcommunity.com.au
Noosa’s Weekly Real Estate Guide
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2 July, 2015
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It's all you could ask for ON offer is a family home set in the peaceful surroundings of the Enclave estate and just moments from the heart of the Tewantin township. This home is ideal for a large family who like to live
also make a great guest retreat or art studio. The kitchen is the heart of this home. Located between the formal living room and family lounge space, the kitchen features all the modern conveniences that make family meal
comfortably in a great location close to local shops, public
time a breeze including stainless-steel appliances such as
transport and schools.
a dishwasher, plus ample bench and storage space and a
The floorplan has been carefully considered to offer a home that is both family-friendly and private. The main suite is located at the front of the home and features a private ensuite and built-in robe, while the
breakfast bar for casual dining. The inclusion of two living areas means there is plenty of space for the whole family to relax, while two outdoor patios offer a place to enjoy a cuppa in the winter sun.
remaining three bedrooms, all with built-in robes, are located
The sparkling, north-facing lap pool runs along the side
in a separate wing of the home and are serviced by the main
of the home and will become your family’s favourite space to
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have some fun when the warmer weather returns.
There is also a home office next to the entry for those who
This home is immaculately presented and is located close
like to work from home, plus a sixth room that is currently
to schools, public transport and just moments from the heart
used as a gym but with access to the poolside patio, it could
of Tewantin, Noosa River, Gympie Terrace and Hastings Street.
home essentials ADDRESS: 5 Burgess Drive, Tewantin PRICE: $649,000 VIEW: Saturday 11am-11.30am DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool AGENT: Shane McCauley for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0403 646 930 16 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 2 July, 2015
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SUNRISE BEACH 5 WEATHERLY COURT Quiet & Secluded Hidden at the end of a beachside cul-de-sac, tropical gardens surround this three-bedroom home providing ultimate privacy. Set on a rare 935sqm elevated allotment, this property has wide appeal, for those seeking a family residence or beachside holiday home. ɒ Seamless open-plan indoor/outdoor living zones with ocean glimpses. ɒ Luxuriously large master retreat & genuinely spacious ensuite. ɒ Timber floor boards throughout with plenty of natural light. ɒ Double lock-up garage with equipped workshop; plus off-street parking for boat or caravan.
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Facing north in Noosa Water’s premier street, this one level home spreads comfortably on this impressive, 974m2 allotment. Facing due north you will enjoy plenty of winter sunshine and summer breezes which makes life ideal on your waterside terrace. ɒ Glass sliding doors welcome in light, high ceilings further enhance the vast living spaces. ɒ The timber and stone kitchen is the hub of the home and serves to the dining area. ɒ The master suite is enormous and you might enjoy the spa bath with water views. ɒ This home is the prime allotment in the prime Noosa Waters’ street.
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This home has it all! The ultra large kitchen, dining and family rooms open onto a covered alfresco area, perfect for twilight entertaining. The formal dining and lounge is ideal as an adult retreat overlooking the sparkling pool & spa. Ultimate privacy backing onto a nature reserve. ɒ Separate rooms for all the family including a gym and office. ɒ Low maintenance gardens so you can truly enjoy the tranquillity of this home. ɒ Fully fenced, with remote security gate. ɒ Close to shops, schools, public transport & walking tracks.
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This impressive home faces north for the winter sun and boasts all the superior inclusions and luxurious fittings one expects in a modern Paul Clout designed home.A seamless open plan design flowing out to the water through travertine walkways and floating timber floors. ɒ Stunning water views from the expansive water frontage. ɒ Flowing integrated indoor/outdoor living and entertaining areas. ɒ An inviting pool with stone and glass water features. ɒ True gourmet kitchen, and large study. It’s truly a gem in a beautiful setting.
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This modern home, right on the river, has been designed beautifully with a flowing floor plan, exquisite finishes and fine attention to detail. There’s plenty of room with beautifully sized bedrooms, office, two living areas plus a superb gourmet kitchen. It is a home filled with light. ɒ The sunny pool is the place for a dip with the children, after playing on the sandy beach. ɒ There is also a jetty to throw in a line and a gated side entrance for a small boat. ɒ Positioned on a wide part of the River overlooking the foliage on the bank opposite. ɒ Within walking distance to some of Noosa’s best restaurants.
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You will be delighted by this immaculate, perfectly presented apartment positioned within the popular ‘Noosa Place Resort’, just across the road from the Noosa River and a moments’ walk to cafes and restaurants. This is a lifestyle property that will suit a range of buyers. ɒ Spacious bedrooms and open plan living. ɒ Recently renovated kitchen and bathroom. ɒ Resort features heated pools, spa, tennis court and bbq facilities. ɒ Ideal property for owner occupied or investors.
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Builders back India's cause FOR most teenagers, the chance to live in the family’s converted shed is a dream come true, but for 15-year-old India King of Cooran, it’s an absolute must. India was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis when she was 12, and now suffers from swelling in 20 of her joints, severe fatigue and will need invasive spinal surgery in August to help stabilise her neck. The surgery is expected to have a oneyear recovery time and India, who currently shares a room with her sister, will need her own space to recover and sleep. Cue the generous hearts of Noosa locals. On Saturday, 15 people picked up the nail guns and hammers, joining forces to fit-out the two-bay shed at the rear of the family property. On-hand leading the project was awardwinning Noosa architect Paul Clout who said it was a pleasure to help a local family after he heard about their situation through Hill Song’s City Care group, led by Kath Wall. “I’m a builder and a designer and Kath mentioned India’s story through the chaplain at Sunshine Beach and I thought surely we can get a team together to help out the situation,” he said.
The building crew hard at work at the Cooran property.
Paul, who is no stranger to helping others with projects currently on the go in Vanuatu, said there was no problem finding willing hands to help with the build as local tradies, church members and even a police officer all jumped at the chance. “People have a heart for community projects like this,” Paul said. On Saturday, the team were busy building the framework for the bedroom and will return on 18 July to finish the fit-out before the carpets and curtains are installed the week after. “It will be a great space for India at the end,” Paul said. India’s mum, Micheala Schulze, was on hand throughout the build and said she was so excited to see the space coming together for her daughter. “India shares a very small bedroom with her sister and at the moment she’s on the floor as the bed is too high for her,” she said. “India has an unstable neck due to the
James Cuss, Peter Cunningham, Tyler Boyce and Jayden Cunningham were part of the crew who turned out to help build a bedroom for 15-year-old India King.
James Cuss of City Care hard at work. arthritis and she will need to have surgery to strengthen her neck. So, the chaplain at the school asked me if there was anything that would help India and I said I would just love a bedroom for her as she may be in a halo and neck brace (after the surgery). Now, she’ll have somewhere to go and somewhere to sleep.” Micheala, a mother of four, said India had good days and bad days but the everpositive teen did as much as she could to lead a normal life including working hard at school to maintain A grades. “At the moment, India’s routine is she goes to school, comes home, does her
homework and then sleeps because of the fatigue with arthritis,” Micheala said. “This bedroom will give her the space she needs to study and sleep in comfort.” Micheala said she would love to raise awareness of juvenile arthritis, with one in 1000 children affected by the painful disease. India’s symptoms included swelling around her joints, sore joints and tiredness and Micheala urges parents to have the symptoms checked by a doctor. “It’s not the arthritis itself, but it’s the complications from arthritis that can affect your child,” she said.
“Medication is prevention and the sooner your child can be diagnosed, the better. Prevention is so important to help prolong the muscles and joints into adulthood.” While some children can recover as they grow into their adult lives, some don’t and with India’s arthritis being so severe, she has been diagnosed with permanent arthritis. “We live one day at a time,” Micheala said. “She fights this (disease) every day, so we get India through and support her.” The City Care team along with Paul and the building volunteers will return to Micheala’s home on 18 July for the second stage of the build.
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Housing affordability is under the microscope as the government considers how current policies affect first home buyers.
Grandstanding on housing inquiry Mortgage Choice CEO John Flavell said that while his company supported any initiative that sought to address key issues affecting many Australians, such as housing affordability, he questioned the purpose of the government’s inquiry. In April, Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey asked the inquiry committee to “inquire into and report on home ownership”, with reference to current rates of home ownership, demand and supply drivers in the housing market, the proportion of investment housing, impact of current tax policy and opportunities to reform. But Mr Flavell labelled the terms of reference as “vague” and said the inquiry was another case of “political grandstanding”. “Topics the inquiry will cover ... are a constant point of discussion in the
community and covered by media most days of the week,” he said. Mr Flavell said industry had been ignored in the call for submissions to the inquiry. “While the wider public has been invited to make submissions to the inquiry, industry has not been consulted nor briefed on any specific objectives,” he said. “This is disappointing to say the least, as industry can help make recommendations that are not only realistic, but affect positive change.” Mr Flavell said that despite record low interest rates, housing affordability continued to be an enormous barrier for many Australians trying to get their foot on the property ladder. “At present, property prices are booming in many property markets,” he said. “In Sydney and Melbourne, for example, values are climbing at such a speed that first home buyers are finding it hard to keep up and are being priced out of the market.
“We believe more needs to be done to help make property ownership more achievable for young Australians.
them to do so.
“At present, government policies, like stamp duty, are inhibiting prospective buyers as they are failing to keep pace with the market. The cost of stamp duty has soared by almost 800 per cent across many of our states over the past two decades.”
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According to Mr Flavell, stamp duty costs in NSW have soared 749 per cent in the last 20 years. At the same time, the median house price has also soared, but the exemptions provided to first home buyers have not been reviewed.
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“NSW first home buyers are provided with a stamp duty exemption on properties under $550,000,” he said. “But, given the median property price in Sydney is $752,000, it is fair to assume that a lot of first home buyers are missing out on this exemption altogether. The less help first home buyers are given to get onto the property ladder, the harder it becomes for
“The time has come for reform in the housing market. At Mortgage Choice we real solutions and those must start with the government. We need our government to engage industry and have true and frank discussions about what can be done to help more Australians - particularly first ownership.” Submissions to the government’s inquiry into home ownership closed on Friday 26 June with seven submissions received from industry experts, plus the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and HomeStart Finance. The first public hearing for the inquiry was held on Friday 26 June and the chairman of the committee John Alexander said the committee would consider whether the current policy settings were optimal to ensure a fair chance at home ownership.
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THE CEO of leading mortgage company, Mortgage Choice, has slammed the government’s inquiry into home ownership labelling it “vague” and a case of political “grandstanding”.
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Unlock the wonder of walls THE continuing, amazing success of home decorating shows suggests that we all now know everything about how to transform our once-dowdy surroundings into fabulous, arty, stylish spaces for less than $5000 - and, all in a matter of days. taken into consideration before deciding on a colour.
bydesign WITH DI HENSHALL Not bloomin’ likely, I say! Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on where you sit, there is still a great need for professional interior designers in our lives, particularly when it comes to wall finishes. To take the plunge - into a tin of paint - and change the colour of a room is quite a daunting task. It takes a quantum leap of imagination and guts to decide on the colour of a room from a one-inch square of colour surrounded by hundreds of other similar offerings on a paint chart. You could be really clever, like they tell you in the shows on the tele, to buy a sample pot of paint or two and slap it on an insignificant area and see which one you like. But what if you don’t like the ones you put on, because they look nothing like your one-inch square that showed such promise? Choosing a paint colour cannot be done in isolation. The rooms adjoining, the contents of the room, the use of the room, how much natural or artificial light is available, all of these elements have to be
This is why most of the population opt for white. White is a great colour - which one, you ask? There are literally gazillions of whites out there and all of them can look very different from each other. Some flash blue, or purple, or yellow or pink, but only, infuriatingly, after you have put it on the walls. I have my personal favourite whites, which reassuringly tend to reflect the colours around them, rather than introducing their own base tones. Off-whites are even more challenging to get right, because all off-whites have a base tone that is not easily discernible at first glance. Other than an interior designer’s advice, professional painters are a great source of information, providing they have used your preferred particular colour previously - they will be able to tell you what the outcome will be. How about wallpaper? Anyone over a certain age will cringe at the thought of wallpaper because it conjures up memories of great-Aunt Betty’s lounge that had wheat sheaves climbing up the wall.
Wallpaper has come so far along from that it is impossible to describe the difference between the new wall coverings and those of earlier times. We use wallpaper on a regular basis - and yes, this is the one thing that can completely transform a room in a matter of hours for less than $5000.
To wallpaper or to not wallpaper?
There is still a leap of faith involved in using wallpaper, but the advantage is that most wallpaper companies show full images of what the applied paper will look like, plus the samples of wallpaper available are vastly bigger than those of paint colours. There are many advantages to wallpaper, over paint. One of them that is underestimated is the texture wallpaper can offer. Paint simply cannot imitate it. Wild patterns don’t have to be introduced, but subtle, soft, silk-like textures are available in wallpaper that will literally re-invent a room before your eyes. I’ve never been a big one for the feature wall, something that had its heyday in the ’80s, but if you are truly a bit too timid to go the whole deal, you could possibly just do one wall to test the water. With some of the patterns, materials and textures that are here now, including timber veneer, copper, wool and linen wallpapers you really must do yourself a favour and see what is possible.
Choosing a paint colour cannot be done in isolation. The rooms adjoining, the contents of the room, the use of the room, how much natural or artificial light is available, all of these elements have to be taken into consideration before deciding on a colour.
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COMPLETELY SATISFIED: “I engaged David Berns to sell my property on Panorama Drive Doonan. Before listing with David I stated certain criteria in relation to prospective purchases including qualification, inspection times and most importantly price. There was to be no conditioning; the price was non negotiable. David’s perseverance and professionalism resulted in the perfect conclusion to complete the sale at the asking price.” – John Boucat e: david@dbrealestate.com.au m: 0408 629 438 www.davidbernsrealestate.com.au Thursday, 2 July, 2015 | NOOSA TODAY 25
Awards are reason to celebrate CCIQ Noosa and the Noosa Council are calling on all businesses to get involved in the 21st Sunshine Coast Business Awards and make sure that as the awards celebrate a milestone birthday, local businesses are celebrating too. With the awards undergoing major changes for 2015, CCIQ Noosa president Sarah Fisher said now was the time to get involved. “As a member of the Sunshine Coast Business Awards Board, we’ve worked tirelessly to
develop a new range of awards and enhance the nomination process to make our 21st anniversary awards bigger and better than ever,” she said.“ Small business owners invest everything they have in running their business. Their time, finances, blood, sweat and tears are driving their business every day and the awards represent an opportunity to celebrate their success.” Ms Fisher said Noosa was lucky to have some iconic businesses
that employ locals, creating jobs and opportunities. “I’d encourage everyone to take part in the awards, to enter their business and let the community across the Sunshine Coast see how fantastic our local businesses are,” she said. “Whether you are a big business or small, make sure get involved.” To find out more and to nominate a business, please visitwww. sunshinecoastbusinessawards. com.au/nominate-now
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Castaways Beach 6 Carribean Court
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jon Blonk & Kym de Warren
Peregian Beach Sat 11-11.30am
Doonan 29 Whyandra Close
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald
Sat 9.30-10.30am
82 Valley Drive
David Berns Real Estate - David Berns
10.45-11.45am
11 Green Tree Place
David Berns Real Estate - David Berns
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Eumundi 351 Eumundi Range Road
David Berns Real Estate - David Berns
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Little Cove Apt 1‘The Cove’24 Little Cove Road
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Peter Butt & Hamish Bolderston
Fri & Sat 12-12.30pm
Apt 2‘Villa Nette’56 Park Road
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Peter Butt
Fri & Sat 11-11.30am
Mount Coolum
Unit 1/2199 David Low Way
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Jonathan Tomasini
73 Podargus Parade
One Noosa - Craig Brumby
Sat 11-11.45am Fri & Sat 1-1.45pm
Peregian Springs 138 The Avenue
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Nathan Ejindu
Sat 12-12.45pm
87 Ridgeview Drive
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan
Sat 11-11.30am
13 Longwood Drive
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan
Sat 11.45am-12.15pm
4/115 Sentosa Drive
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan
Sat 12.30-1pm
Sunrise Beach Villa 1‘Aqua Sunrise’38 Ventura Street
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Steve Williams
5 Weatherly Court
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox
Thur 4-4.30pm, Sat 10.10.30am Thur & Fri 11-11.30am
Sunshine Beach 34 Arakoon Crescent
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox & Peter Butt
Sat 2-2.30pm
179 Centenary Heights Road
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan
Sat 10-10.30am
Apt 1‘Colanades’23 Crank Street
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Cam Goode
Sat 10-10.30am
70 Toolga Street
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Nathan Ejindu
Sat 11-11.45am
Apt 1‘Coast’56 Ferguson Street
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jill Goode & Cam Goode
Fri & Sat 1-2pm
Apt 18‘Sunseeker Lodge’2 Pilchers Gap
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jon Blonk & Kym de Warren
Sat 10-10.30am
17 The Esplanade
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Sat 10-10.30am
Noosaville 4 Lake Entrance Boulevard
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Sat 12-12.30pm
1/10 Park Crescent
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Rachel Sellman
Sat 11-11.30am
Villa 2‘Coral Beach Resort’12 Robert Street
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston
Sat 12-12.30pm
1/8 Hill Street
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Rachel Sellman
Sat 12-12.30pm
Apt 37‘Noosa Place II’272 Weyba Road
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Hamish Bolderston
Sat 10-10.30am
14 Belmore Terrace
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay
Sat 12-12.30pm
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Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox
Sat 11-11.30am
5 Burgess Drive
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox
Sat 11-11.30am
64 Hilton Terrace
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox
9-11 Ravenwood Drive
Rose Callaghan Realty - Rosemary Callaghan
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Artis 1/8 Noosa Drive
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay
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20 Cottonwood Court
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald
17 Smoke Bush Dr - Elysium Noosa
One Noosa - Craig Brumby
Apt 407‘Netanya’71 Hastings Street
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat
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Tinbeerwah 90 Patterson Drive
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Brad McDonald
Sat 12-1pm
Wed, Fri, Sat 11-11.45am
Noosa Sound 61 Wyuna Drive
Fri 2-2.30pm
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr
Sat 11-11.30am
97 Shorehaven Drive
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat
Sat 12-12.30pm
29 The Promontory
Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Peter Butt
Sat 12-12.30pm
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Tina Turner tribute show IT'S been a year since local-based powerhouse singer Rebecca O’Connor brought her internationally acclaimed Tina Turner tribute show Simply the Best to Noosa. Last year’s performance was met with rapturous reviews, and this July Rebecca will be back with a bigger and better show. Speaking with Noosa Today, Rebecca said she had been busy touring her show internationally from sellout shows in her hometown in Ireland to guest appearances on cruise ships to live shows in Spain, Europe and Singapore. It has been a whirlwind for the down-to-earth performer. “I’m just back from Ireland,” Rebecca said. “The whole show sold out in two days.” But Rebecca’s journey to success hasn’t been easy with the performer putting in the hard yards to live her dream. “It’s been a hard slog just believing in the show,” she said. “I don’t know how many times I have just wanted to quit, but I followed it through. I’m 40 now and it’s all just happening. It’s been a hard slog.” Rebecca was first attracted to the persona of Tina Turner – all big hair, long legs and strong voice – at the age of five when she saw the singer performing on a black and white TV. “I saw her and heard the power in her voice and I said to my dad, this is what I want to do,” she said. Rebecca, who was adopted by Irish parents Anne and Michael O’Connor at the age of two and a half months old said she felt a sense of belonging and resemblance when she first saw Tina Turner. “I had grown up in such a white environment, and seeing Tina Turner, it felt like home,” she said. “I think she is the most powerful and brave woman, I have ever come across.” Rebecca said the stars were finally aligning as she was surrounded by a wonderful and supportive team from the dancers to the band, “they’re amazing” she said. “We all work together. It’s not about egos, it’s all about working together to do the best we can,” she said. “Everywhere I go, the show is just selling out. It’s a different show now, it’s spectacular. It’s expanded and it’s got bigger and grown. We’ve taken it to a whole new level.” It’s hard work performing with the energy of Tina Turner, and Rebecca said the key to keeping up was lots of exercise and homeopathy to keep her life balanced. Rebecca will perform Simply the Best at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club on Saturday 18 July. Tickets are on sale now through the club or by phoning 5447 5491.
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Home fire drills needed WITH house fires more likely in the cooler months, the school holidays are a great time to make sure the whole family is fire safe. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services acting community engagement manager Kevin Reading said it was never too early to start teaching children about fire risks and safety. “The home is full of potentially dangerous situations, and we cannot expect parents to eliminate them all; however what we are asking is that they encourage their children to gain a better understanding of recognising these hazards,� he said.
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“It’s all about fireproofing your fun. There are plenty of fire safety messages that can be incorporated into everyday activities, particularly in winter when we may be indoors more often.� With two weeks to keep the kids occupied, the school holidays are the perfect opportunity to educate children about fire risks, by appointing “junior firefighters� in the house to help look out for potential dangers. “During the holidays, junior firefighters will have lots of time to practise the ‘get down low and go, go, go’ manoeuvre as well as the ‘stop, drop and roll manoeuvres,�
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Thursday 2 July 6.30pm: Cafe Le Monde: Jazz Coogan featuring Chris Ah-Gee 7pm: Noosa Reef Hotel: Irish Night with Alan Kelly Trio 7pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Stuart Salangsang Friday 3 July 8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Jag-ged Soul 8.30pm: Cafe Le Monde: DJ Jasti and DJ Massroom 9pm: Noosa Reef Hotel: LMNOP and James Sinclair Saturday 4 July 8pm: Tewantin Noosa RSL: Don’t Lock Up Your Granny 8.30pm: Cafe Le Monde: DJ Nixd and DJ Nato 9pm: Noosa Reef Hotel: James Sinclair, LMNOP and Queen Victoria Sunday 5 July 3pm: Sunshine Beach Surf Club: Rooftop Therapy 3pm: Cafe Le Monde: Andrew Lawson, Jason Daniels, Chris Ah-Gee and DJ NuCache 4pm: Noosa Reef Hotel: RG3 noosa.starcommunity.com.au
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TIM Brent arrived from Friday prayers in his neck-to-ankle baju melayu and fez and sat down opposite me in the little beachfront cafe that forms part of the modest surf and snorkel camp that he owns with wife Izan. The day was hot and the sun was well over the yard-arm, so I was into a cold beer. It being Ramadan, Tim should have been fasting until sunset, but he called for an iced tea and said: “You know, there’s a lot of good crap in the Quran, really good lessons for life, but I guess it gets a bad rap in a lot of places.” I admitted I’d found the scriptures of Islam a bit heavy going, and hadn’t really progressed beyond, the, ah, title pages, and steered the conversation towards more pressing matters, such as the possibility of a little push on the incoming tide later in the day. But later, when I reflected on the exchange, I was struck by the cultural difficulties that must be faced every day by a surfer who grew up in Australia and had not only converted to Islam for the sake of a marriage, but had more recently actively embraced the faith. Not something most of us would take on lightly, but then Tim Brent is not your average guy. Born in Kuala Lumpur to high profile English expat parents – dad was the chief of police, mum a model and actress – Tim carried the memories of roaming the street food stands of the Malaysian capital and inhaling those intoxicating smells, when both he and KL were small and navigable, through a Sydney education that included a stint at exclusive Cranbrook. In his early teens, he learnt to surf at Bondi, but after his parents’ marriage broke up he found himself a wild child, kicked out of home and living rough on the mean streets of inner Sydney. Tim went down the usual route of alcohol and heroin that claimed so many in Bondi in the early ’70s, including his friend Brad Mayes, but he had a strong survival instinct that served him well over a couple of tough decades and failed marriages. He would hit the road to surf, find work wherever he could, and start over. This pattern took him to Byron Bay, South Stradbroke Island, Margaret River, Geraldton and Red Bluff (where he was one of the first to surf those powerful Indian Ocean waves). Eventually, he made a good career in demolition (of buildings, not himself) but a couple of business partnerships ended in tears, and in 1990 he found himself drawn to Asia again. He wanted to surf, but those memories of Malaysia drew him beyond the acknowledged wave nirvana of Indonesia to the Malay Peninsula and the uncertain but uncrowded waves of the South China Sea. He has been there ever since, more or less. About a decade ago, Tim took up with the noosa.starcommunity.com.au
high-born Tengku Azizan bindi Tengku Hussain, known as Izan, and after Tim’s conversion to Islam, the couple were married in 2007, just as an opportunity came up to take over a rundown surf camp on beautiful Tioman Island, voted one of the 10 most attractive tropical islands in the world not so long ago by people who keep tabs on such things. While waiting for a Malaysian Government development grant to come through, Tim and Izan foraged for pippies and clams every day for eight months, selling to the markets for just enough to keep them in rice and petrol for the motor bike. But when the money finally came through, they started work on restoring the Beach Shack at the better end of the island’s best surfing beach, where during the monsoon season a right-hand point break comes alive with long and hollow waves. Soon after taking over the Beach Shack, Tim was driving his outboard boat back from a surfing contest on the mainland when both engines blew up simultaneously and the stern disappeared. The boat sank in seconds, leav-
ing Tim to paddle his board for hours through treacherous currents before washing up, exhausted, on a speck of uninhabited island. He made himself a palm frond shelter and drank dew off its leaves for two days until he saw a fisherman on the horizon, drifting down the current. Again he paddled his board for his life, until he got close enough for the fisherman to hear his cries. A day later, he was home. The incident made him think more deeply about his life and where it was going, and while this wasn’t the shining light that led down the road to Islam, he knew that both he and Izan had a lot of emotional baggage to deal with from their former lives, and that this relationship might be their last chance. Tim started attending the mosque with his wife, and became more involved in village affairs. He started the Tioman Festival, a kind of mini Noosa Surf Festival, with acrobatics and rock climbing thrown in, and he nurtured young Tiomese surfers who are now starting to show potential on the Asian circuit. The Beach Shack is still a work in prog-
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Self-packaged retail revolution AUSTRALIAN shoppers are leading the way in a retail revolution. As the country becomes increasingly health conscious in its eating habits and catch onto trends such as quinoa, chia seeds, bee pollen and gluten-free products, the question that many consumers are asking is, “how can we afford them?” The Source, Noosa’s bulk food grocery retailer, has the answer. The Source founder Paul Medeiros said the reason some health foods were found with such a high price tag in supermarkets was often because the customer paid a premium for the packaging. “As a shopper, I was frustrated by the fact that my healthy eating choices seemed to be having a negative effect on my income, and also the environment,” he said. “At the end of the week, I was left with a bin-full of plastic bags and containers. I wished I could just go into a shop and fill up my own container, with the exact amount that I needed.” While many brands who want to stand out in the marketplace focus on plastering packaging with their logos and slogans, Paul said he decided to take the opposite approach. The Source is a ‘package-it-yourself’ health food store (or P.I.Y) where over 400 bulk products, including nuts, seeds, grains, muesli, honey, oil and confectionary are stored in bulk food bins. Customers can scoop produce into brown paper bags or containers they bring from home, or purchase glass jars in store to fill. “What we offer is not only more environmentally friendly, but means customers can buy exactly as much or as little as they need, rather than being restricted by the number of servings that a supermarket thinks they should purchase,” Paul said. “It seems like a new idea to some customers, but it’s really an old concept that we want to bring back into fashion. If you think about how our grandmothers used to shop, they would buy only as much as they needed,
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as shampoo and conditioner and Paul said he had plans to open more stores across Australia in the future. “I’m glad there’s such a buzz around the shopping experience we offer,” he said.
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Winter menu shines THE Sunshine Beach Surf Club restaurant is heating up with a new winter menu on the way, boasting a selection of warm, hearty meals. Head chef Darren Sandilands said the new winter menu, coming midJuly, would offer a great selection of winter favourites including soups along with the surf club classics. Pictured are the new sticky ginger glazed beef short ribs with rice flake noodles, just one of the delicious new
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IMAGINE a sunset cruise learning the finer points of one of the most elegant drinks in the world. Nesh Simic, one of Australia’s leading importers of small scale champagne producers, is to set to do just that. Nesh will conduct a champagne master class on-board the Noosa Cruiser. The sunset cruise and champagne tasting will be held on Sunday 12 July from 3.30pm. Champagne is not just Nesh’s business, it’s a passion. Every year in spring, Nesh goes to France and tastes about 400 different champagnes from small champagne houses. Their annual production is tiny in comparison to the big houses, but their products are highly prized. For instance, Emmanuel
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Putting food on their plate THE Slow Food Noosa Empty Bowl lunch raised more than $3000 for the Timor-Leste Red Cross community health and nutrition program for women. Held on Sunday 21 June at the Cooroy Butter Factory, the lunch was a unique fund-raising idea from Slow Food Noosa where attendees were served soup as part of a three-course lunch prepared by chef Michael Jenkins from View Restaurant at Outrigger Little Hastings Street in a one-of-a-kind ceramic bowl. Guests were able to take their bowl home while a selection of handmade bowls were auctioned on the day. More than 80 bowls featured on the day, and were handcrafted and donated by award-winning artists Shannon Garson, Rowley Drysdale, Megan Puls, Anne Mossman, Carol Forster, Yeats Gruin, Michael Pugh, Ellen Appleby and many more, while potters from community studios such as Noosa Ceramics Centre at Wallace House, and The Ceramics Studio at The Butter Factory Arts Centre and Quixotica, and a few potters from Sydney were also represented at the event. Well known Maleny ceramicist and president of The Australian Ceramics Association, Shannon Garson, talked about “The Ceramic Bowl“, and information about the Timor Leste Red Cross program was on display. The problem of malnutrition in Timor-Leste is widespread as Anita Pereira, a T-L volunteer explains “Malnutrition is ever-present but underreported in Timor-Leste. More than half of children are chronically malnourished. “Cruz Vermelha de Timor-Leste are sup-
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LIVING YOGA CLASSES, Cooroy & Eumundi. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday mornings. Sandy 0408 426 084. Established 1991. $12 Classes.
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UNITS Sunshine Beach 2 bedroom, new carpet, small paved courtyard. Pet Friendly. Close to schools and transport. Carport $305 PW Sunshine Beach 2 bedroom, air conditioned, small complex of 3 only, private courtyard. Short walk to beach and shops. LUG $310 PW Sunshine Beach Fully furnished 2 bed townhouse, large loft style open plan living upstairs. Waterviews. Pool in complex. Access to beach via walkway. Carport $410 PW Noosa Heads Large 3 bedroom townhouse with 2 bathrooms and 2 separate living areas. Garage + pool in complex $460 PW Sunshine Beach Fully furnished 2 beds, 2 baths, ocean views, security U/C park, pool in complex. Avail 30/4/15 $500 PW HOUSES Sunshine Beach Choice of 2 furnished 3 bed townhouse. Ultra modern ‘industrial’ design. 2 bathrooms, O/S parking, courtyard. 2 minute walk to beach. PET FRIENDLY $550 PW Sunshine Beach Stylish, modern, fully furn 2 bed duplex. 2 bath, study area, pool, spa, good sized living areas. LUG, 5 min walk to surf. PET FRIENDLY Avail 8th July $680 PW
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IVORY Palms Resort Men’s Fours Seafood Day: A top day and the results were Team Burke (50) Team Bolesworth (46) Team Ramsden (39) Teams Parton and Kirwan (37). Saturday Open Pairs: The winners were Steve Chandler and Bob Ginnaw. The runners up were Walter Zemler and Peter Hallman. Open Triples winners were Judy Watson, Fay Hewson and Frank Turton. The runners up were Neta Sondergeld, Jan Zemler and Frank Turton. The jackpots were not won and carry over. John Madill’s Toyota Ladies Fours: Winners were Terry Swane, Lyndal Hughes, Jean Saunderson and Marlene Trembath. The runners up were Liz Thomson, Noel Ruff, Jeanette Emery and Georgina Milligan. Triples winners were John Brooks, Neta Sondergeld and Cath Haddock. Laguna Estate Wednesdays Men’s Pairs: Winners were Alan Shaw and Bob Schofield (27 pts) Bruce Roder and Glen Whyte (27 pts). The runners up were Richard Hilhorst and Gary Hughes (16 pts). The jackpot of $234 was not won and carries over. Thursday Open Pairs winners were Neil Walsh and Finn McDonald. Runners up were Beryl Small and Alan Chappell. Jackpot was not won and carries over. Noosa Landscape Supplies Friendly Friday: Triples winners were Bob Grott, Marlene Trembath and Pat Becker and the runners up were Judy Lord, Liz Thomson and David Muir. The jackpot of $263 was not won and carries over. Club Championship Finals Double Header:
Congratulations to Ladies Triples winners Gill McDonald, Kerry Wilson and Jenny Smith and runners up were Bev Dickinson, Margaret Dodd and Mary Ross. The Men’s Section B Singles winner was Ron Evans and runner up was Gary Moss. The club is looking forward to hosting the Hoteliers Bowls Group on 8 July and Men’s Wednesdays bowls will be Fours in lieu of Pairs as there will only be one green available.
POMONA BOWLS CLUB LADIES Pennants - first round a bye. Second round the Ladies team played at Sunshine BC and had a good win in both morning and afternoon games against Cooloola Coast. Wednesday - second round of Skirts v Shirts. A great fun afternoon on the green with plenty of sledging and laughter. Sorry to report that at the end of the day the Shirts were 116 to Skirts 93 giving them a progressive YTD lead of 227 to 179. Friday Twilight Game once again saw plenty of bowlers on the green. Winners were Sash Adkins and Des Quinn with +11. Runners up were John Davies and Walter Horn with +6. The jackpot was not won. Farewell to Iris and Des Quinn and safe travel. Saturday Men’s Triples Championships Semi-finals saw two very close games. Col Carruthers, Daryl Millar and skip Charlie Dewhirst battled against Rick Goulding, Rob Roebuck and skip Bob Schofield resulting in 24 all on the last end. An extra end was played with Schofield’s team winning 26-24. Gary Cornell, Keith Muir (sub) and skip Greg Hodder defeated Sam Hands, Lorry Axiak and skip Trevor Walsh 24-20 in another hard fought game. Finals: Greg Hodder’s team defeated Bob Schofield’s team 28-16. Congratulations to all and particular mention of Gary Cornell
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who has joined an elite group by winning a club championship in his first year of bowling. Mountain Men against River Men at Tewantin proved a great game for all participants. However, the round went to the Mountain Men who achieved a win of 17 shots overall. This gives the Mountain Men a progressive total of 48 shots in front. The next challenge will be held on 27 September at Pomona with the final game a Christmas party at Tewantin.
COOROY COMMUNITY BOWLS CLUB THIS week's results are as follows: Tuesday Jackpot pairs - Winners Geoff and Eileen. Wednesday - Business Bowlers final results for the season is as follows. Wooden Spooners - Ball Breakers and Craft equal. Top Ladies - Chalking the Dead. Top Men - Tie between Pages and Belvedere Newsagency as Pages are the Holders of the trophy they keep it for another year. Season two starts 19 August with a practice round. Thursday evening results of the Twilight Triples: Night Owls defeated X Factor 24-7, Royal Flush drew with Apotukis 10 all, Bee Stings defeated Cormorants 14-7. Eumundi Boys defeated Rough and Revie 12-9, Galahs defeated the Bushrangers 20-15. Those who would like to come along and try barefoot bowls or get some coaching can just turn up on the greens on Friday afternoons after 2.30pm when there is sure to be someone to show them around. First round of the fours were held on Sunday, next round next Sunday at 10am. Those who are looking for a club to play bowls are most welcome to come along and try out. Phone Lynne on 0405 131 746 or email cooroycommunitybowls@gmail.com
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NOOSA GOLF CLUB THERE were 196 entrants for a single stableford on Tuesday 23 June. Scratch Rating (M): 71.0. A Grade: 1, Dwight Bandman, daily handicap 11, score 43; 2, Dallas Furner, 6, 41; 3, Ben Peake, 9, 40. B Grade: 1, David Smallbone, 18, 41; 2, Tony Giles, 14, 40; 3, Joe Franz, 15, 40. C Grade: 1, Peter Crooks, 27, 42; 2, Roland Dean, 19, 42; 3, Greg Moore, 20, 41. Placegetters: Colin White, 28, 39 c/b; Michael Storrer, 13, 39; Dean Cook, 16, 38 c/b; David Anderson, 4, 38 c/b; Kenneth Hiscoe, 20, 38; Michael Gafa, 13, 37 c/b; John Maree, 17, 37 c/b; Coman Reynolds, 8, 37 c/b; Neville Hazlett, 7, 37 c/b; Bruce W. Davidson, 16, 37; Philip Mitchell, 10, 36 c/b; Garry Foley, 11, 36 c/b. Nearest the Pin (winning four balls) A Grade: 5th John Purdue, 7th David Anderson, 10th Mark MacNish, 12th Peter Cossins. B Grade: Lloyd Pardon, Joe Franz, -, Bruno Zigliotto. C Grade: Richard Pearson, Ray Farquharson, Harvey Williams, Brett Hunter. Sweepstakes: 1, Dwight Bandman, 2, Joe Franz, 3, Michael Storrer. On Saturday 27 June a Single Stableford attracted 215 entrants. Scratch Rating (M): 71.0. A Grade: 1, John Sullivan, daily handicap 12, score 40; 2, Tony Mayhew, 9, 37; 3, William Fogg, 8, 37. B Grade: 1, Michael Cantori, 15, 40; 2, John D’Arcy, 14, 40; 3, Brian Roper, 18, 40. C Grade: 1, Tony Capsopoulos, 19, 40; 2, Peter Crooks, 26, 39; 3, Roger Hunt, 36, 38. Placegetters (winning two balls): Marc Janssen (Boomerang Farm Golf Course), 13, 40; Neil Prideaux, 16, 38; Steve Paul, 19, 38; Jerome Stuart, 22, 37 c/b; Ross Smith, 11, 37 c/b. Others: Brett Le Moy, 9, 37 c/b; Dennis Hildebrandt, 16, 37; John Mill, 10, 36 c/b; Bruce Hallett, 17, 36 c/b; Jim Schofield, 19, 36 c/; Edmond Bonnici, 12, 36 c/b; Dieter Hoffmann, 23, 36; Warren Daniel, 13, 35 c/b; David Chapman, 21, 35 c/b; Barry MacDonald, 18, 35 c/b; Michael O’Reilly, 19, 35 c/b; Robert Rossetti, 23, 35 c/b; Dave Whitehead, 17, 35 c/b; Michael O’Connor, 11, 35 c/b. Nearest the Pin: A Grade: Neville Hazlett, 7th Lee Christie, 10th Tony Mayhew, 12th Dallas Furner. B Grade: John Deem, Brian Roper, Ashish Patel, Greg Steele. C Grade: Jerome Stuart, Greg Moore, Geoff Smith, Dieter Hoffmann. Pro’s Approach: A Grade: Phil Grove. B Grade: Shane Rayner. C Grade: Peter Crooks. Birdie Box: A Grade: Tony Mayhew. COOROY GOLF CLUB MEMBERS played for the Iris Scanlan Memorial with a stableford. Winner: Louise Taylor 40, runner-up: Jan Glavin 39. Rundown: Shay Zulpo 37, Colleen Sykes 35, Maria Taurer 35, Doreen Weaver 34, Eve Hunt 34, Desley Walker 34, Fiona Buchanan 33, Anita Highland 33, Judy Kitcher 32, Carmel Clark 32, Patsy Fayne 32 c/b. Approaches: Desley Walker, Lavinia Hill, Judy Kitcher. Longest Putt: Kath Walker. NOOSA PAR 3 GOLF AMBROSE results for 27 June sponsored by Royal Mail Hotel. First, Jimmie Lonie - Nathan Hodgkinson, 46 ¼; 2, Merilyn Thomas David Gerrard, 48 ½ c/b. Nearest the Pin (winning six pack): 1st Garth Pienaar, 3rd Neil Beasley, 15th Chris Perry, 16th David Gerrard. Drawn for Par 9th (winning six balls) Cheyne Perry, YES. Ball Rundown: Cheyne and Chris Perry, 48 ½; Mark and Sally Prosser, 48 ¾; Garth Pienaar/Lyle Carlo 49 ¼; Gwen Whitehead/Gary Roper 49 ½; Tony Ho/Richard Poutu 50; Kim Poulsen/Rusty Milliner 50; Mike and Lynne Boyle 50 ½; Jill Jones/Bob Forrest 51; Gordon Lund/Errol Grieve 51 ¾; Russell Miller/Chris Rowlinson 52 ¼; John Last/Barry Slater 52 ¼; Studley Martin/Leo Sorrensen 52 ¾; Zane Jesberg/Michael Gooding 53; Keith Blackmore/Ella Angelides 53. Member draw winning six pack: Errol Grieve YES.
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Surface fishing is the way to go By JACK MANGROVE IN the Noosa River, the trevally and tailor that have been running rampant over the past couple of weeks. With plenty of bait schools holding in the lower reaches of the river, these predators have been rounding up the schools and forcing them to the surface. Surface fishing is by far the most exciting way to target these fish. Keep an eye out for activity and get that popper of surface lure in among the action, try around the Back of the Sound and Woods Bay. As the sun gets a little higher the fish will tend to head for the deeper water, so micro jigging and soft plastics are the way to go. Make sure to keep your jigs close to the bottom with short sharp lifts of your rod tip, to get the fishes attention similarly with the soft plastics. The Frying Pan flats have been a hive of activity, winter whiting have been coming
ties and jewies. On the North Shore, we have been seeing some great bream with the incoming tide the prime time, good schools of tailor are also making there northern migration at the moment so the area north of Teewah has seen some nice fish. Jewies are also on the menu with a couple of quality fish to the 10kg mark taken last week. Fresh mullet fillets or if you catch a tailor try a side on a set of ganged hooks as this is a favourite bait for jewies. Offshore things are still a little quiet. With the weather not playing the game and the wind coming up early, anglers have been a little hesitant to cross the bar. For those that did head out, the closer reefs have been the main focus. Sunshine Reef has seen the odd coral trout as well as sweetlip, and snapper. On behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures.
Jasper Endersby is pictured with a queenfish and one of two GTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (inset) which he caught and released in Woods Bay. onto the bite on the run in tide, try live sand and bloodworms or yabbies. They have been proving very successful for the bait anglers. At the mouth, there has been a great cross section of fish with luderick, bream trevally, jew and tailor all taken in the last week. Heading upriver a couple of nice flatties have been taken around the upper reaches of the river. The ski run and the entrance to the first lake have also seen some quality flat-
Coolum clubhouse on display By ANNETTE ADSETT THE Coolum Tennis Committee was pleased to welcome Sunshine Coast Councillor Steve Robinson to inspect the building that Sunshine Coast Regional Council contributed to. Project organiser Doug Bosworth along with club president Des Adsett and club secretary Noelene Cook showed off the building that has already been put to good use. It was a great chance to also show how well patronised the centre is, with all courts in use and potential hirers turned away for lack of space. Following in the wake of our recent visitors, the club welcomed Alan and Margret Hale for a fortnight. Alan is still an active member and helps in an advisory capacity dealing with our business plan, constitution and coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract. His input is invaluable. Alan was also able to meet new members and have several games of
Doug Bosworth, Des Adsett and Steve Robinson inspecting the new clubhouse. tennis during his visit. Margret is back playing after a shoulder injury and she enjoyed some hardfought social matches. The club hopes to see them regularly in the future. With such a well-used centre, the club likes to have the courts looking good. It was pleasing that the club's new court signs have finally arrived and are now installed. The club hopes to have all the boards and the gate notices up to date in the near future. Zac and Henry
are waiting for fine weather to oil our deck. There are plenty of other jobs that need doing. Check the job board. Thanks to the social girls who help with the weeding. A little bit regularly makes large working bees unnecessary and keeps the centre looking good. Holiday coaching is still available. Ring Andrew on 0421 391 505 or email him at coolum@ashtennis.com if you are interested in joining a program during the holidays. There are spaces available for all ages from three to mature adult.
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NooSA Tigers refresh against TIGERS RESUlTS RoUND 11 CALOUNDRA 86 d Maroochydore 81 ASPLEY 90 d NaMbour & hiNterlaNd 74 MAYNE 137 d MoretoN bay 46 Noosa - bye
lADDER POS TEAM P W L D B PTS 1 Mayne 11 9 1 0 1 36 2 Maroochydore 11 7 3 0 1 28 3 Noosa 11 7 2 0 2 28 4 caloundra 11 5 4 0 2 20 5 Moreton bay 11 3 6 0 2 12 6 aspley 11 1 7 1 2 6 Nambour & hinterland 11 0 9 1 1 2 7 GOAL KICKERS: s. davis 2, a. stewart 2, J. Gellie 2, Z. Mcdonald 2, c. boardman 2, b. duke 1, r. copeland 1, N. hill 1, J. brain 1, a. corrigan 1, J. Mullen 1, l. cameron 1 LEADING GOAL KICKERS: c. tickner 16, c. boardman 12, J. brain 12, s. rogers 10, N. hill 9, a. stewart 9, J. Mullen 8
Presidents lunch guest speakers 4th July - Mike Sheahan (renowned sports journalist and host of ‘open Mike’) 18th July - Mick Conlan (former Fitzroy game breaker and now ceo of aFl Queensland) 8th August - Barry Breen (1966 st. Kilda premiership player and that inal dramatic point) 15th August - John Worsfold (the ‘silent assassin’ premiership captain and then coach, West coast eagles)
Noosa Today & Sandcastles Noosa Player of the year Award ROUND 10 BEST PLAYERS: shane davis 5, Nick hill 4, lachie cameron 3, robbie copeland 2, Zach Mcdonald 1 PROGRESSIVE TOTAL: robbie copeland 21, seb rogers 17, Nick hill 13, shane davis 10, cubby isles 10
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This week the Fiona Winter Realty Noosa Tigers will come off a week’s break to face Suncoast rivals and bottom aced Nambour at Weyba Road. The hinterland team have struggled severely with injury and a lack of commitment so
far in 2015 but have always shown plenty against Noosa albeit not for the entire game. I know James Gellie and his coaching staff take nothing for granted and with game structures still needing improvement, plus a great and healthy fight for senior spots, the Tigers are in no place for complacency. The Noosa side have had the luxury with the week’s bye to rest many of their stars with
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The Noosa Tigers Reserves squad head into the business end of the 2015 season currently sitting in second position with only a small percentage separating us from our arch rivals, Mayne. The season started competitively with an improved showing against Mayne in round one, seeing us fall short by only two goals.
Cubby Isles, Mark Riley, Brent Moloney and skipper Tommy McKittrick all to come back into our best side shortly. In fact it was from around this time last year the Noosa boys started to make some serious inroads to have a crack at premiership glory. A long way to go starting with Nambour this Saturday. Of course our home game this week kicks off with another President’s Lunch as
From here we have found another gear to achieve eight wins in a row heading into the bye. Highlights from these matches include a comprehensive 38 point victory over Mayne as well as two hard fought victories over Maroochydore. So far this season we have played 45 players at reserves level, with at least 12 players stepping up from junior ranks as well as a further 17 players new to the club this season. The depth and commitment of our playing list has increased massively
Sunshine Coast AFL Hall of Fame The Sunshine Coast AFL Hall of Fame event, celebrating 45 years of AFL on the Sunshine Coast will be held on Saturday 1 August at Maroochy RSL Club. The event will pay tribute to 25 players, volunteers, coaches, umpires and administrators for their contribution to the 40 year history of AFL on the Sunshine Coast after the inaugural event in 2010 recognised over 120 people. In 2015, a further three Noosa Tigers identities will be recognised for their outstanding con-
tribution to their club, the league and the game within the region. Greg Gibbs, Julian Pitts and Frank Bates will join Noosa legends such as Len Daddow and Thelma and Bart Jaques who were named in 2010 as members of the Hall of Fame.
legendary football writer and observer Mike Sheahan entertains the crowd in what is sure to be a fantastic start to the day. Not many tickets left! And don’t forget our 2015 Tiger Ball to be held at the Villa Noosa on Saturday night just to top what should be a great footy day. Can’t wait see you at the footy. Cheers, Pittsy
compared to previous seasons, which has been proven with our results over the past few months. With only seven games to play before finals, competition for a place in the team will be increased and this healthy competition within the squad should ensure complacency does not set in. On behalf of the Reserves squad, I would like to thank the club and community for their support so far this season and we look forward to achieving success in season 2015.
AFL Special Needs Program The popular special needs AFL clinic will take a break resuming on 17 July at 4.30pm. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend the muchloved 10 week program to learn new ball skills and the art of the game. Phone Rob Purves on 0433 240 005 for more information or to register for the group.
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Northerners lay down the law By DAVID ARNOLD THE Northern Outlaws out played Caloundra Sharks to win their rugby league clash in the wet on Saturday night. The night started with a stirring tribute in memory of James Ackerman who died after a Queensland Cup Game last week. When the game began The Outlaws were quick out of the blocks and took the lead after just seven minutes thanks to some fine work by Tim Wyvill. Hayden Trask converted and the score was six-nil much to the delight of the Outlaw’s home crowd which, despite the conditions, was pleasingly large. Caloundra hit back after 22 minutes and the score was 6-4 in favour of the Outlaws. In the space of nine minutes the Outlaws took control of the game scoring three tries, largely thanks to Terry Carroll with a double four minutes apart and Shaun Wilson joining in on the scoring spree. Leading 22-4 at half-time, the Outlaws showed no signs of slowing up when Tim Wyvill scored his second and third tries early in the second half. Caloundra rebounded in the wet and greasy conditions to score twice in just three minutes and it was game on once again. Terry Carroll snuffed out the chance of a Shark comeback when he scored his third try of the game. Caloundra refused to give in and scored again. It was a case of too little too late as Mitch Brockwell scored for the Outlaws as the final siren sounded. Final scores were Northern Outlaws 42, Caloundra 22. It was an outstanding team effort by the boys with Tim Wyvill and Terry Carroll both scoring hat tricks. On a sour note, full back Brock Dalgleish suffered a fractured eye socket and will be out of action for a while. A speedy recovery to you, Brock, from team-mates and supporters.
Above: The tribute to James Ackerman.
Noosa’s Under-10 Pink and Purple.
Right: Riley McDowell on the charge. Earlier in the day I witnessed one of the best games seen at Pirate Park as the mighty Noosa Pirates played host to the unbeaten Gympie Devils in Reserve Grade. The Pirates had shown great form of late and a victory was well within their grasp. That scenario seemed to be coming true as both teams gave their all and with just under two minutes remaining the Pirates held a slender four-point lead. The football gods were against us as Gympie scored a great try and converted to steal victory from the Pirates' grasp. Although the scoreboard showed a loss, the Spirit of the Noosa Pirates was a sight for sore eyes and the crowd showed their appreciation with rousing applause for the boys. The final score read Gympie 16, Noosa 14. With both teams enjoying a break next week, all supporters of both teams can look forward to some exciting play as finals approach. Try-scorers for Noosa were Ryan Mulder, Seaton Reid and Dom Bryham. The players and staff wish Josh Quigley a speedy recovery after he suffered a leg fracture. Looking forward to seeing you all at the next game as the Outlaws and Pirates continue to do their supporters proud.
One knee for Ackers.
Matildas in the making By BRIAN STOCKWELL WITH the Matildas doing better on the international stage than any other Aussie football team in history, it was fitting that a suite of mini-Matildas faced off in the Sunshine Coast Under-10 Mini-Roo competition. Following many weeks of opposing teams dominated by boys, Noosa’s two all-girl teams had a rare encounter. Noosa has a record number of girl’s teams this year under its first-ever female President, Alinda Bryant - a goalie in the coastal women’s team who took out the premiership and grand final last year. “We are keen to raise the profile of women’s football and very proud that we have two girls teams in the Under-10 and Under-14 competitions as well as a successful Under-16 team,” Bryant said. “Already we have youth members from our Under16s gaining valuable experi-
Contesting the ball. ence as substitutes in our two coastal women’s sides.” Gel Petit, coach of the Under-10 Pink side said after the game; “Our Under-10 girls are amazing, developing so much over the course of the season, and staying positive despite week after week meeting teams made up almost entirely of boys.” “Today’s game was a chance to verse each other and
test our skills in what turned out to be a very even contest.” After the game the girls shared a hot chocolate and made a tribute to the Matildas (pictured). Who knows one of them may be a Matilda in the making for the 2027 World Cup. While Mini-Roos is all about discovering the fun of soccer there was a winner today – it was the Noosa girls.
PUZZLES Quick Clues No. 7377 1. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 15. 17. 19. 22. 23. 24. 25.
ACROSS Fragrant (8) Consumes (4) Composition (4) Fish (8) US state (5) Ordinary (6) Spice (6) Hire (6) Ham (6) Courage (5) Aggressive (8) Worry (4) Yield (4) Urbane (8)
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 12. 14. 16. 18. 20. 21.
DOWN Coin (5) Animal (7) Kind (4) Strainer (8) Anaesthetic (5) Storm (7) Sot (8) Fancy (7) Bird (7) Corn (5) Dog (5) Attempt (4)
Cryptic Clues No. 7377 ACROSS 1. Tired of the silly debate now entered into (4-4). 6. A blow that will cut (4). 8. The tot is a pest (4). 9. Bet there will be a code to break in the story (8). 10. Nose, and so on, about quietly (5). 11. Well, that means winter’s over (6). 13. If you don’t move, you’ll get very cold (6). 15. Wound the coloured fish in (6). 17. With a touch of the brush, depicting an oarsman (6). 19. After a second, walk from the room (5). 22. The bun cooked and disposed of is the best yet (8). 23. Where they fight off the attacks - of bugs? (4). 24. Having gone uneaten (4). 25. Bottle up the remains of the water (8).
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DOWN 2. She came back with Helen English (5). 3. What happend when the springer sprang in the country lane? (3-4). 4. Driven back to get cheese (4). 5. The tear shed, doubtless, is from love (8). 6. Drink and directly start to get drunk (5). 7. Great tennis-playing by the English (7). 12. Watch the traveller going to the diner (8). 14. Reunite as arranged in the train (7). 16. To allow the pom to excercise, were running about (7). 18. Clear again, the time after (5). 20. Heavens! Give half to the dogs! (5). 21. Concludes they’re the targets (4).
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Noosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shinae pitching, while Riley catches and Shinai holds first base.
Bunts were the order of the day By RICHARD MURRIHY THE Noosa teams had dry grounds and fine weather for their game at Caboolture and, as usual, the under 15s started the day first up. The coach changed tack because the team was playing the younger aged Demons team, bunting was the go in the first, but the team went three up three down. Dylan was up to pitch and the Demons were also three up three down, two strike outs to Dylan and a put out to Shinae nil all after one. The next innings saw Noosa get seven runs to the Demonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; one, started off with Rileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three base steal on a wild throw after his bunt, while Brayden West hit a home run. The third innings saw Noosa again get seven runs over the plate and players were practising their bunting and only running bases on hits. The 15s all played to the coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instructions and played to basic softball teachings. It was good to see them curb their natural abilities and do exactly as the coach asked. Josh Schloss got to pitch the third innings and did a good job for his first time in a game. The Demons got three home. Josh was the only player to take a catch while Caterina chipped in with an out to first. It was good to see left hand running bunts being used and standard bunts as the team ran another seven runs in the fourth. The 17s struggled for numbers being the school holidays and put up a good show in both games losing 5-1 and 8 -0. Both teams should bounce back. Riley and Lewis topped off their day by playing at 6.30pm in the under 17 rep team trial game against the Cavâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team. They played well but had a loss. The boys go to Toowoomba in September for the state titles.
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ON SUNDAY morning at 10am members of the Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club gathered at the club for the 87th Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers. Attended by members the annual report tabled by retiring president Greg Cowie gave a glowing indication of the season just past. In his report Cowie acknowledged work done by all sections of the club; patrolling, administration, competition and the supporter club. In doing so he also recognised those individual members whose contribution went beyond the call of normal duties. With regard to the Peregian assistance project he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has certainly been the single most demanding and exhaustive undertaken by the members and staff this season, and by all accounts, has never been attempted anywhere in Australia before. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The eyes of the lifesaving fra-
ternity are certainly watching us as we work through the logistics of this undertaking.â&#x20AC;? As Noosa Today goes to press the advances made on the matter have all been very positive indeed, and all involved are to be congratulated. Regarding the Supporter Club which has the job of providing the necessary finance required to give both our patrolling members and competitors the state-of-the-art equipment, Cowie said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have the added advantage of being underpinned by an incredibly stable and supportive Supporters Club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ian Young OAM and the Supporter Club committee, together with Anton Mogg, Les Evans and staff have continued to astound us all. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To have an organisation like that providing the fantastic financial platform that we enjoy, really sets a tone of envy amongst our competitors in the lifesaving organisation.â&#x20AC;? But perhaps one of the most important aspects of the report was the statistics which reveal all details of patrolling and beach activities.
They tell us there were 286,196 beach attendances, covered by 820 hours of patrols; with the total number of hours patrolled by volunteer members being a staggering 17,314 hours for the season. These duties were performed by a total of 479 members. During the hours of patrol they performed 54 rescues, two resuscitations and 356 first-aid responses. Also recorded were the 2772 preventable actions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; preventable action figures are vital, giving an indication as to the alertness of the patrols. These actions prevent a minor incident becoming what could easily become a dangerous rescue situation. With regards to the junior activities, (the Nippers) Dave Glassock chairman congratulated all involved with the running of the club as it had been possibly the biggest and toughest in Nipper history. He then went on to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year just ten days before the start of the Nipper season, Noosa Heads SLSC, took over the operational requirements for Nippers at Peregian Beach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This meant having to ensure two Nipper Programs running concurrently at two different
beachers 17 kilometres apart, were safe and compliant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It also meant that Noosa Nippers became the largest Nipper program in Queensland, with a staggering 642 participants.â&#x20AC;? Despite the overload it was a remarkably successful season; a big â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;well doneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to Dave, workers and parents. The election of officers saw David James elected president and the retiring president Greg Cowie elected to the office of vice president. The retirement of Peter French as director of Surf Sports saw Dan Capps elected to that office while Craig Moore was elected to the director of finance. Following the retirement of JAC Chairman Dave Glassock for health reasons, his position was taken up by Samantha Smith. We wish them all well. It is only fitting that the outstanding dedication and hard work of not only Dave Glassock, but also his entire family should be acknowledged. During the latter part of the Nipper season, with Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health failing, the family stood united to support his every need. A surf club family of the highest order.
Senior surfersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; long board bonanza By DI CUDDIHY THE Noosa Malibu Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Wrecks and Relics Over 50s longboard contest was recently staged in Noosa. First Point was the backdrop with perfect waves for only the second time in the 11-year history of the contest that is proudly supported by John Madill Toyota, Classic Malibu, Fuyu Surfboards and Golden Breed. About 120 competitors came from far and near with age divisions ranging from over-50s (the grommets) to over-70s. This year the over-70s men had a field of two heats, as did the ladies over-50s division and it was clear that age is no barrier to these surfers doing what they love most.
It was no surprise that competitors dug deep to support this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charity raffle with thanks to a kind donation from Fuyu Surfboards, the Noosa Malibu Club was able to support Peregian mum Nicole Tsesmetzis, donating $400 to her Fight for Life Fund and getting her closer to receiving overseas treatment for a rare cancer. The same amount was donated to the Mark McNamarra Fund to help Maccaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family after he passed away unexpectedly earlier in the year at the age of 54. The Wrecks regulars have become family, sharing triumphs and sadness, and stories of their grandchildren and their losses. The tales get longer, the wrinkles a little deeper and the old body, well things just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work as well as they used to. Paul Winter from Fuyu Surfboards and Noosa Malibu Club president Glen Gower present a cheque at First Point to Tammy Raine on Nicoleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf.
It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter who wins, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the smiles on the faces that count at the end of the day. They will all be back next year, a little older, but no one wanting to give up surfing, the goodnatured bantering, and the company of friends. The organisers would like to thank the surfing public for their co-operation in giving the elder statesmen and women a fair go on the Point throughout the weekend.
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THU 02 JUL 2:11 am 7:47 am
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1:48 pm 8:27 pm
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5:06 am 11:34 pm
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6:05 pm
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