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A heart of gold By Jolene Ogle A NOOSAVILLE man who died in a motorbike accident on Sunday has been remembered as one of a kind, a man with a heart of gold. Andy Meek died when his bike crashed in the Mary Valley near Imbil on 9 October about 10.30am. Police reported it appeared Mr Meek failed to make a left-hand turn at the bend and had gone over the embankment. According to Senior Constable Bill Greer Queensland Ambulance Services and the rescue flight helicopter responded to the crash, but after working on him for “a considerable amount of time”, Mr Meek died at the scene from his injuries. Members of the Forensic Crash Unit are still investigating at the scene, but friends of Mr Meek’s have remembered him as an outstanding man. Mr Meek trained at Combat Self Defence with Shihan Martin Day, who has remembered him as “one-of-akind” who will be sorely missed. “I first met Andy just over six years ago when he came along to train with us ... along with his best mate and fellow 2nd Dan Black Belt Joe Dawe,” Mr Day said. “Andy was a big man not only in physique but also in his heart. His biceps were as big as my thighs and he had to walk almost sideways to get through doors as he had a 60-inch plus chest!” Mr Day said the dentist and former competitive bodybuilder was always happy, had a heart of gold and possessed drive, determination and professionalism in everything he did. “He will be sorely missed by his fellow dental staff and all of his patients,” Mr Day said. Mr Day said Andy was an accom-
Andy Meek, second from left, has been remembered as “one-of-a-kind” after he died when his bike crashed on Sunday 9 October. Andy’s friend, Joe Dawe, second from right, was with him until the end. Picture: SUPPLIED plished martial artist and self-defence instructor. “Andy was a great instructor and role model for all of our students and he stood in for me on a number of occasions when I was abroad running our junior and senior classes,” he said. “He never missed classes or courses, and he was always polite and respectful and keen to not only further his skills but to pass the skills I taught
him to all of the students aged seven to 64 years old. Mr Day said everyone seemed to gel to Andy and often spoke of how gentle and polite he was. “We are all so sad that Andy has gone and our condolences go to his wife Gill, their families and friends,” Mr Day said. “Going to miss him a lot.”
Andy Meek has been remembered as a polite, gentle giant.
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Walkout on the protesters By Jolene Ogle THE feud between the Sunshine Hospice and its former volunteers came to a dramatic end on the weekend, with the Katie Rose Cottage committee walking out on a special meeting. There were emotional scenes outside the meeting room at the Big Pineapple, Nambour, on Saturday 8 October with the media and non-financial members excluded from the meeting called by disguntled charity volunteers who want the board to step down. Those interested chose instead to stand at the windows and watch on as the financial members held a vote of no confidence and fielded motions to install temporary board members. The Katie Rose Cottage Committee (KRC committee) called the special meeting three weeks ago to hold a vote of no confidence against the current board, calling for them to stand down - but left the meeting after what they believed was an invalid vote. Vote scrutineer Marcia Vickers, who is aligned with the KRC committee, said the group walked out of the meeting because they believed a number of “irregularities� made the vote invalid. “The numbers of the ballot were irregular based on the number of people who were present and the number of (proxy votes) filed,� she said. Ms Vickers said there were also “irregularities� with the Sunshine
Hospice membership registry. Ms Vickers said the committee was entitled to view the membership register on the day notice was given for the special meeting, and as three weeks notice was required to call an extraordinary meeting, only people who were registered as financial members 21-days before the meeting could vote in the meeting held on Saturday 8 October. Ms Vickers said the committee members who attended the Sunshine Hospice offices to view the membership register were only shown a list of names rather than the official register. “The KRC committee were not shown the register, they were shown a list of names and the people who saw the list were told there were 73 financial members as of that day,� she said. “Today we showed up and were told there were 98 financial members and then when I went into the room to scrutineer the formal voting, I was shown a formal registration list of members by the auditor that now has 99 members as of this morning. “Now, the 99th member, we admit, is someone who is voting with us, but that is an irregularity as well and we want this election to be totally accurate, correct, within the law and above board. “This board is willing to cut corners every which way, including when running an election. We have just walked out.� Sunshine Hospice chairman Frank Lewins said he believed mem-
bers could renew their membership right up until the start of the meeting, confirming a financial member was added to the registry the day of the special meeting. “We’re entitled to accept a renewal of membership of someone who is not financial, you can do it right up until the time of the meeting,� he said. Mr Lewins said this late membership also accounted for a small sum of money that was seen placed under a notebook on the desk where the board members sat during the meeting. Mr Lewins accused the KRC committee of purposely “spoiling� the meeting because they knew they would be “defeated�. “This bares out a pattern of this spoiling tactic and whether this was orchestrated, because they knew they were going to be defeated,� he said. Mr Lewins said there was an issue with the voting as there was one extra vote in the ballot box compared to the number of registered voters, but Ms Vickers was “standing on ceremony� by calling for the vote to be marked as invalid because the single extra vote made no difference to the outcome. Mr Lewins said the current board had remained intact and the motions to elect new directors were defeated. Mr Lewins said he didn’t know what the final vote count was as he “didn’t see the ballot papers� but said the auditor who conducted the count said there was a “clear difference� in the votes, meaning there
The media and the public were excluded from the special meeting for financial members of Sunshine Hospice, with supporters of the Katie Rose Cottage Committee choosing to watch the proceedings through the windows. was a significant margin between those who voted for the board to step down and those who voted against. Looking to the future, Mr Lewins said the Sunshine Hospice Board is in talks with an allied health body to help create a private health facility and the partnership is “poised right
on the edge� with a joint statement to be released as soon as the end of the month. The KRC committee said they would take their complaints to the Australian Charities and Not-ForProfits Commission (ACNC) and ASIC.
Two hospices on the horizon By Jolene Ogle IT LOOKS like the wider Sunshine Coast community will be the winner after the almost six-month feud between the Sunshine Hospice board and former volunteers ended on Saturday 8 October. The local region could now get two hospices after the Sunshine Hospice Board, who formerly operated the Doonan palliative facility, said they expected to announce a partnership to create a private hospital palliative care facility. The group of former hospice volunteers, now known as the Katie Rose Cottage Committee (KRC Committee), has also announced big plans for a community-based, volunteer-run facility. The KRC Committee appears to have been beaten in the special meeting that was called to hold a vote of
no confidence in the current board but, while the final voting outcome has not been officially released to the media or public, committee spokesperson Carol Raye said it didn't matter because “we’re all winners today�. “We still win today as an organisation. Today, I announce the start of the Katie Rose Cottage. It’s going to be a new charity and it will have nothing to do with (the Sunshine Hospice board). It will have its own money,� she said. Pledge letters have already been sent out into the community and Ms Raye said the committee will continue negotiations to buy the Doonan site where the original community hospice facility was. “What I can promise you today is that without those board members, and under a new board and a new charity called Katie Rose Cottage, we will bring this community a new
hospice,� she said. “We will bring outreach services. We will bring counselling services and we will do it as quickly as possible. We ask all of the community to come on board and support us.� Original Katie Rose Cottage co-founder Sue Story said she was pleased the legacy of the community hospice facility would continue. “We will care for the dying in our community from now,� she said. Meanwhile, in a statement to the media prior to the meeting, Sunshine Hospice chairman Frank Lewins said the board would move ahead with plans for a private hospital facility, meaning Sunshine Coast residents could have two hospices instead of none. “The Sunshine Hospice Ltd Board intends to reopen the Sunshine Hospice with the support of the whole Sunshine Coast community
The Katie Rose Cottage Committee and supporters said "we're all winners" despite the outcome of the special meeting held on Saturday 8 October, with plans to re-open a community-based, volunteer-run hospice. when sufficient funds are available to allow continuous operations without the threat of another closure,� he said. “It is the board’s intention to reopen a hospice that is loving and caring and provides out guests with
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Feud waits on a decision By Hollie Harris THE long-awaited end to the feud between multi-million dollar Acres development owner and Noosa council will have to wait for a decision on the future of the site. Owner Ralph Rogers has previously been served a show cause notice for planning breaches. The final outcome was due to be addressed at Tuesday’s council meeting but has been moved to Monday’s general meeting. Mr Rogers has criticised The Noosa Plan for being “out-ofdate” and non-reflective of changing times. Mayor Tony Wellington said on Tuesday that he was aware that the retail industry is changing. “The nature of retail demands
that council become adaptable to that changing nature. “Providing mixed services, such as Acres, is probably an early indicator of what retail is going to have to be thinking of into the future. “There are empty shopping centres across many Western cultures now, so these more holistic, lifestyle oriented centres are what we should be looking at encouraging. “We do have a planning scheme which was written 10 years ago, which does, unfortunately, make it difficult for these types of developments, however, we have a historical issue here – this property is zoned as residential,” Mr Wellington said. The current council planning scheme is due to be reviewed in 2017.
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Stars light the way for food court love Noosa MP Glen Elmes and councillor Ingrid Jackson with Noosa resident Jo Searle who has joined the Community Reference Group of the new public Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
Noosa representative joins hospital group 10,000 stars will soon become 1 million and they make their way to the Commonwealth Games in 2018. Commonwealth Games,” Maryann said. “To some people this is just a craft, but for so many people all around the world, this brings a huge healing connection,” she said. This collection of stars will go on to join many other collections from around Australia which will eventually make up a count of 1 million to be showcased at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018.
Council meeting moved NOOSA Council will hold its ordinary meeting in Cooroy in October to give local residents a chance to meet the mayor and councillors to see how the council makes its decisions. The ordinary meeting – the last meeting in each meeting cycle – will be held at Cooroy Sports Hub, 5 Opal Street, Cooroy, on 20 October. The council has held several of its ordinary meetings in different parts of the shire since 2014 to make it easier for residents in those areas to attend and see how the council works. All of the elected local government representatives will be present at the Cooroy ordinary meeting – Mayor Tony Wellington, Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie and councillors Jess Glasgow, Ingrid Jackson, Joe Jurisevic, Frank Pardon and Brian Stockwell. Senior council staff will also be in attendance. The actual meeting starts at 6pm with meet-and-greet sessions beforehand from 5pm and after the meeting from approximately 6.30pm. Contact the council for more information on 5329 6500.
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By Hollie Harris THE Noosa Civic was seeing stars last week when 10,000 woven stars were strung and hoisted up in the food court as a part of The One Million Stars to End Violence project. Project founder Maryann Talia Pau stood proudly beneath the stars which represent the countless hours the community has put in to help raise awareness about violence. Her vision to begin this project of working in communities to weave stars against violence came into reality when she was inspired by a quote by Dr Martin Luther King Jnr. “Returning hate for hate only multiplies hate and in deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that,” Maryann said. “This is about not needing a tragedy to bring people together; it is to say to somebody that your safety and your wellbeing are important. “I am so excited that the light and the love and the courage from this community here at Noosa is going to be a part of the amazing installation at the
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DISCUSSIONS between Noosa MP Glen Elmes, councillor Ingrid Jackson and Kevin Hegarty, chief executive of Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, have led to the appointment of a Noosa representative on the Community Reference Group of the new public Sunshine Coast University Hospital. The 15-member group is made up of local health users, health providers and residents from across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions. It was formed in 2010 to help plan and inform the community about the $1.97 billion public hospital which is due to open in April 2017 at Birtinya, near Kawana. “We are very pleased that Noosa resident Jo Searle has been selected to represent Noosa on
the SCUH Community Reference Group,” Mr Elmes said. Cr Jackson said Ms Searle will play a vital role for Noosa in providing community feedback on the project and making Noosa residents more aware. Ms Searle, who lives in Noosaville and is an active member of the Noosa Outrigger Canoe Club, has a background in community engagement and project management. “I’m excited about the new leading edge hospital and about this opportunity to keep the Noosa community informed and get resident feedback,” Ms Searle said. “I’ll be attending my first meeting in November.” Residents can contact Jo Searle at noosaideas.scuhospital@gmail. com.
PHOTOGRAPHS published in Noosa Today on 29 September showing graffiti on the boarded-up walls of the former Noosa Bowls Club have led to the arrest of a Cooroy teenager. Police charged the 15-year-old with graffiti offences after the tags shown in the photo were matched to the teen’s known tag. Police said a book with the teen’s work and “graffiti implements” were also found on him. Noosa Heads acting officer-in-charge Senior Sergeant Peter Feldman said the arrest was a result of excellent police work. The youth has also been charged with additional graffiti offences after more tags were found near the Noosa Heads Surf Lifesaving Club beach tower. Inquiries into other possible taggers at the former Noosa Bowls site are continuing.
Number plates nicked POLICE are warning motorists to keep an eye on their cars following a spate of number plate thefts over the past week. Police said at least three plates had been stolen over the past seven days, sparking concerns about what the stolen plates will be used for. Senior Sergeant Peter Feldman said residents who park their cars in the street should keep an eye out for suspicious behaviour and can contact their local car dealership to see if they can fit one-way anti-theft number plate screws. The thefts were from vehicles and a trailer from Tewantin to Noosa Waters.
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A woman of influence By Hollie Harris NUTRITIONIST and founder of Changing Habits, Cyndi O’Meara has been named in this year’s The Australian Financial Review and Westpac’s 100 Women of Influence Awards. The awards are in their fifth year and have a cross-section of finalists including television personality Lisa Wilkinson, mining magnate Gina Rinehart and threetime Paralympic swimmer Ellie Cole. Cyndi O’Meara is one of 12 finalists in the Business Enterprise category. “It is very humbling and a real honour to be named one of the 100 Women of Influence in Australia. It is great to be recognised for my 30 years of nutritional experience and commitment to educating people to improve their health by eating real food,” Cyndi said. Awards judge Paul Robertson said that many people tended to concentrate on negativity and problems. “Here is a bunch of women who are extremely optimistic and throwing themselves into a massive amount of work to really make a difference," Mr Robertson said. Earlier this year, Cyndi O’Meara also won the Sustainable Business Woman of the Year 2016 awarded by Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network. “As one of my tasks, I hope to spend this year making some inroads into the Sunshine Coast Council to ban the use of the herbicide glyphosate. Can a whole community, both council and private users make this happen? It
House that the community built By Jolene Ogle
Local inspiration Cyndi O'Meara has been named in this year's The Australian Financial Review and Westpac's 100 Women of Influence Awards. would be a first in Australia and we could become leaders in doing this,” Cyndi said. She recently launched a new Australian made documentary ‘What’s With Wheat?’ which spills the beans on the devastating effect wheat is having on our nation’s health. The documentary highlights how the herbicide glyphosate is now used in modern agricultural practices of wheat growing which produced a highly addictive product, making people more susceptible to disease.
TAIT Duke Cottage is on track to become the house the community built, with local businesses coming together to help support the 10 trainees restoring the 98-year-old historic home. An initiative of Noosa Council and United Synergies, the restoration of the iconic Tewantin building will see it turned it into a shared space for the whole community built by the construction trainees, aged from 15 to 55 years. Supervisor Scott McKenzie spoke highly of the trainees who are working hard to learn the skills needed to enter the construction industry and said they all possessed a passion to see the building restored for the community. “They are all very, very talented,” he said. “Most of the work you see has been done by the trainees and they’re doing an amazing job.” But the project needs the support of major business to help make the dream a reality. Coming to the aid of the restoration is major construction company Hutchinson Builders, who have come on board as one of the main supporters of the project. Michael Michell of Hutchinson Builders said since establishing on the coast 12 years ago, the team at Hutchinsons had always had a love for the community and community-based projects. Mr Michell said a lot of Hutchin-
Site manager Scott Mackenzie, Cameron McAndrew of Hutchinson Builders, Eddie White of Kennards Hire and Sean Connelly of United Synergies. son’s staff lived in Noosa so they jumped at the chance when they were asked to help with project management while giving back to local organisations such as United Synergies. “Hutchies have previously completed several projects for the Noosa Council including the Cooroy Library, Daintree flood mitigation project and Noosa Heads Visitor Centre. Hutchies will continue to make sure we have a presence in Noosa,” he said. “The perception is that Hutchies is a ‘big builder’ but we are still flexible enough in our structure to build a set of stairs on a house right up to any larger projects such as the new Youi call centre in Sippy Downs. “Hutchies are actively looking at supporting local community organisations - when Hutchies moves into a re-
gional area we set down roots.” Many of the trainees taking part in the 19-week construction program have had the chance to learn new skills from Hutchinson Builders’ team members and will take part in an industry night later this month that has been organised by Hutchinson Builders and will allow the trainees to present themselves to potential employers. Hutchinson Builders have also called on some of their suppliers to help keep the project going. Hanson Concrete, Mesh and Bar, Gowan Lea, Kennards Hire, Bunnings, Austral Masonary, Hitec Glazing and IRT Demolition, are just some of the suppliers who have generously donated to the construction and restoration of the Tait Duke Community Cottage; the cottage the community built.
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Crime-ridden beach parties By Jolene Ogle
St Teresa's Catholic College students from left: Hamish Eleison Year 7, Maverick Pettigrove Year 10, Juliette Sauvage Year 12 and Sarah Evans Year 9.
Youth tapped for plan COUNCIL is asking young people what they’d like to see included in Noosa’s next planning scheme, the new Noosa Plan. Community engagement manager Debra Bambrook is visiting the shire’s secondary schools, asking students to share their views through either photographs, feedback forms or via an online forum, now open on council’s YourSay Noosa website (yoursay. noosa.qld.gov.au). “It’s easy to take part. We’re asking the students to capture, in a photograph, or in words, the things they love
about Noosa and then submit their suggestions to council,” she said. Students who take part have a chance to win a movie screening with nine of their friends. “Young people are Noosa’s future. The decisions we make today about future planning and the look and feel of the area will directly affect them, so it’s important they be involved in the process with an opportunity to have a say,” Ms Bambrook said. “We will consider all of the photographs and comments students provide together with
all of the feedback we receive during the upcoming shirewide public consultation process.” Everybody can have a say on the New Noosa Plan online from 21 October, as well as at information pop-ups, both at Cooroy and Noosaville libraries, and staffed pop-ups at various locations across the shire. Noosa’s new planning scheme will guide future development in the shire through the next 10 years and beyond. For more information, visit yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au or email your photo to strategicplanning@noosa.qld.gov.au.
TEENAGERS as young as 14 are being punched, kicked and robbed as police warn of out-of-control beach parties throughout the Sunshine Coast, but police say Noosa’s beaches have not been affected. Officers from the Sunshine Coast Child Protection and Investigation Unit (CPIU) have investigated a number of recent assault and robbery offences that have stemmed from large-scale teen parties on beaches at Wurtulla and Mudjimba. A number of youths have been charged with offences ranging from negligent act causing harm, assault occasioning bodily harm and robbery in company using personal violence. Detective Senior Sergeant Phil Hurst, officer-in-charge of the Sunshine Coast CPIU said officers had noticed a recent increase in the popularity of beach parties for youth in the area with an increase in assault and property offences. “These parties often seem to have little or no adult supervision, and anytime this happens when you have very large numbers of teenagers
Beachside residents are urged to contact police if they notice youth parties on the beach after dark. out late at night with some consuming alcohol, problems can occur,” he said. “We’ve had teens punched, kicked and robbed, a girl injured from something thrown on a bon-fire and a boy knocked unconscious. All of these are separate and serious incidents.” Sen Sgt Hurst said the incidents were occurring between 8.30-9pm, not at 2am or 3am and some of the victims and offenders are aged as young as 14. Police have stepped up night patrols of beach areas by both uniformed and plain clothes officers, with Wurtulla Beach appearing to be the area most affected by large-scale parties and violence.
Noosa Heads acting officer-in-charge Senior Sergeant Peter Feldman said there had been no complaints of beach parties on any of Noosa’s beaches, but urged residents to remain vigilant. “I encourage residents living near the beach area that if they do see youths congregating to let the police know,” he said. “We would rather know about any issues before they occur rather than after things get out of hand.” Anyone with information that could assist in any of the matters should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24-hours a day.
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Harvesting fruits of labour By Hollie Harris NOOSA Community Gardens are about to harvest the hardearned fruits of their labour for the season and are proud of what they have been able to grow since re-locating in July. The garden is part of a community group who pay a small yearly membership and meet on Fridays to work and at the end of the day, share out the abundance of produce with each other. This is a wonderful community project where a little bit of work yields the rewards of fresh, local grown produce to take home. The group enjoys regular morning teas and they are very grateful to all of their sponsors who help keep this garden flourishing. United Synergies, Slow Food Noosa and Noosa Council play an important part in bringing this flourishing garden to life and the group also earn some extra change from plant sales and Bunnings sausage sizzles. The group meets on Fridays at 8.30am at the garden located in Earl Street, Tewantin. They garden as a group and each session is finished off with a chat, sharing of produce and morning tea for a gold coin donation. If you would like to become a member, head down to Earl Street any Friday between 8.30-11am or contact Judy Pratt on 0422 828 564.
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And the boom keeps going By Hollie Harris
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NOOSAVILLE business owners will hear first-hand why present boom times are set to continue when Tourism Noosa CEO Damien Massingham speaks at the Noosaville Business Association annual general meeting on Wednesday 19 October. With businesses enjoying an unbroken influx of visitors, Mr Massingham will detail how visitor numbers are running 15 per cent up on last year and visitor spending is up 23 per cent. He will then turn his attention to the year ahead and outline what business owners can expect from the tourism body – the main driver for the current stunning visitor numbers – as Tourism Noosa develops its next five-year plan. The meeting begins at 5.30pm at the Noosa Boathouse and will be followed by a Business After 5 meet-and-greet networking function at which the association will provide a first free drink for those who have attended the meeting. Please email contact@noosavillebusinessassociation.org.au if you would like to attend the networking function for catering purposes.
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people IT WAS in the year 2001 that a Victorian lady, like so many thousands before her relocated to our beautiful town of Noosa Heads. After settling quietly into our town, Julia Emblin, some 15 years later, has made her mark in her chosen sport of cycling (Masters Division) by winning the 2016 Gran Fondo World Championship in Perth last month. She won Japan’s Niseko Classic in July, the last of 14 qualifiers for this year’s UCI Granfondo World Championships. This event is definitely one of international renown but relatively unknown to most of our people. This reality is not surprising for Julia, like so many others who reach the top in their chosen sport. It gives one the feeling that to her personal satisfaction is more important than public acclaim. This, it seems, is a common factor among many of our great sporting achievers in Noosa shire. Julia hails from the town of Drouin in Gippsland Victoria. She was educated at Drouin High School, and as one of six kids, spent her early years living on her parents’dairy farm. “It was at this stage that the bike really entered my life for the first time, because at five years of age, I started to ride my bike to school. In those days, in country areas, this sort of thing was common.’’ Julia entered the work force at 16 years of age and worked on several jobs until the age of 19. She then moved to Melbourne and commenced working as a receptionist for an architect. “I found I enjoyed this as it gave me the opportunity to meet all types of people from all walks of life.” In later years, Julia took the big step of going into business for herself when she opened the High Street Cafe in Melbourne. This was for the next 14 years to become her life. “As you can imagine running a cafe for seven days a week for 14 years everything was full-on. Add to this, I was also a single mum raising an eight-year-old daughter from an early marriage.” However, it was during this period, that when time permitted she went on cycling and camping holidays; this was to give Julia her first real taste of cycling. “Here was something that I really enjoyed – in fact you could say I loved it.” Then in 2001 she made the big move and shifted to Noosa; and in 2002 remarried. “It was also about
Julia Enblin at her home. this time that Julia joined the Sunshine Coast Cycling Club. After having a good look at proceedings, she began to contest the road racing events in her age category. “Regarding my coaching, well that came from some wonderful and very helpful local riders.” As in all sport, when it comes to training, mental attitude and preparation is of the utmost importance. To settle into the world of competition Julia had no false illusions. “You have to be prepared to put in the hours and the hard work; a 5/6 day training week with 12 to 14 hours on the road. “When you know that you have put in the hours and done the miles, you know you will do well; to me, this is the major part, being mentally prepared. Also a lot of our road races are 100 plus kilometres, so your preparation must be balanced.” For Julie, her list of achievements in the World Ladies Masters Road Cycling Championships is indeed outstanding. “I suppose as an athlete you always remember your first major win; and for me it was winning the Australian Ladies Masters Road Race 50-55 in Adelaide in 2005.” This was to be just the start of what has become an incredible record: Austria 2007, third in the time trials; Sydney Australia 2011 won the road race and time trial; 2012 South Africa, again won both and 2015 Denmark saw her finish third in the road race.
Julia cycling through Japan with a friend. The selection criteria to contest these events are in itself an achievement. To be eligible the rider must finish in the top 25 per cent in their age group of a major event. For Julia, 2016 was truly outstanding. To qualify for the Worlds in Perth, she travelled to Japan to contest the last of the qualifiers. Not only did she win this, but made it a double by returning to Australia and winning the big one in Perth, the Ladies 60-64 World Masters Championship. Add to this, her results down through the years in the Noosa Triathlon and you have a record second to none. As Julia reflects on the many hours and miles she has spent on the roads in both training and competing, there is one point that makes this quiet achiever very angry. That is the lack of respect that an alarming num-
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ber of motorists have for cyclists. “Some motorists show a total lack of respect and caring for a fellow human being, (road cyclists) their attitude to road safety is really bad. When approaching a group of cyclists, because they are crouched over their bikes, and wearing safety helmet, you can’t identify them.’’ “Motorists should remember that one of them may be your barber, the nurse who helped you at your local hospital or even a friend – you just don’t know.” Julia summed it up beautifully when she described it as being, “A case of “Big vs Little, “the big family four wheel drive loaded with Mum, Dad and the kids versus the person on a small light road bike. To understand fully her concern regarding this matter, you only have to look at the bike accident statics for
2013. According to a report tabled in that year, 14 people were killed and many riders were seriously injured in Australia. Let’s be honest, I am sure we have at some time heard one of our friends say, “I hate those bloody bike riders.” The Aussie sport lover shows support and respect to our footballers and our surfing champions. Because the bikers don’t wear football boots or have sand between their toes does not mean they don’t deserve the same respect. Julia first became more aware of this situation after she learnt about an organisation, the A.G.F. This group, the Amy Gillett Foundation, began its work in 2006. In 2005 while cycling with the Australian Womens Road Cycle Team in Germany, Amy Gillett died as a result of injuries sustained when hit by a motorist. Ever since its foundation Julia has been a strong supporter, helping whenever she can. A special lead-up event to the A.G.F. Cycle Classic of September 13 2006, saw Julia and many others take part in a big fund-raising challenge to help the A.G.F. raise $100,000. This money was to invest in educational program initiatives to create a safer environment for riding (in Australia.) Then again in 2009, Julia showed her support for the A.G.F. by taking part in another fund-raising ride from Canberra to Melbourne. A voice that speaks strongly in support of Julia’s plea for a change of attitude regarding road safety is Russell Harrop. Father of Luke Harrop, the young tri-athlete of international standing, tragically killed by a motorist, Russell said, “I totally support Julia’s call for a better and safer passage for our cyclists. While travelling Europe some time ago, I saw the courtesy and respect shown to cyclists in the Swiss Alps. I cannot see any reason why we can’t educate our motorists to adopt the same attitude.” Russell, whose entire family features heavily in the past history of the Noosa Heads Surf Life SavingClub and the Noosa Tri added, “It was a common sight in the Alps. Motorists pulling over to the side of the road, winding down their windows and calling out, good luck, as the riders passed on the climb. If they can show that courtesy – why can’t we. It is good to hear someone with Julia’s reputation and experience speaking up about something that is so important, and above all, life-threatening.” Julia Emblin: she rides, she trains, she competes, and she wins; and still finds time to care about others. Proud to say, she’s one of Our People.
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Putting the bite on mozzies NOOSA Council is urging residents to fight back against mosquitoes in their backyard, after the recent rainfall has led to increased breeding. Noosa Council Waste and Environmental Health Manager Wayne Schafer said the wet weather and warm temperatures made for ideal breeding conditions. While council will start aerial treatments in early November to treat known local mosquito breeding sites, such as tidal areas and swamps, residents could help put the brakes on mosquitoes by removing fresh and stagnant water from their yards. “Some mosquitoes breed efficiently after rainfall, es-
pecially the common banded mosquito (Culex annulirostris), the most common in south east Queensland,” Mr Schafer said. “This mosquito breeds in shallow freshwater pools as well as in grassy drains and depressions in rural areas or suburbs with open space, which includes most of Noosa Shire. These mosquitoes are known to carry diseases which can be transmitted to humans and pets.” Mosquitoes will breed in almost any site or container holding water in most locations including in backyards. Places they breed include: unused tyres, bromeliad plants, water features, gutters,
ponds, birdbaths, neglected swimming pools, unscreened rainwater tanks, buckets and containers, blocked roof gutters, boats, pot plant bases and drains. Mr Schafer urged all residents to regularly flush out ponds and bird baths and remove areas where stagnant water could collect to eliminate breeding sites. He also urged the use of repellents, light clothing to cover arms and legs, and keeping screen doors and windows closed. For more information about mosquitoes, visit: www. qld.gov.au/health/conditions/ all/prevention/mosquitoborne Brit Drummond and Cathy Harrison are getting into the spirit for the Mexican Fiesta this weekend.
Mexican Fiesta to stop abuse Chamber's networking at speed OVER 30 Cooroy business owners attended the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce speed networking night on Thursday (6 October) to forge new relationships and support local enterprise. The regular networking nights held by the chamber help business owners to share news about their business, meet potential new business collaborators and share their products and services.
GET everyone together for the big Mexican Fiesta this Saturday as the Commerce Court carpark is turned into a party zone for the whole family. The family friendly Mexican Fiesta will be hosted by Regain Hope Charity at 20 Commerce Court in Noosaville, and will offer Mexican
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COMMUNITYUPDATES Noosa CoMMuNiTy GardeNers MEETING on Fridays at 8.30am at the garden located in Earl Street, Tewantin. We garden as a group and each session is finishes with a chat, sharing of produce and morning tea for a gold coin donation. We are located in Earl Street, Tewantin. All welcome. For more information contact Judy 0422 828 564 or 5455 5647.
Weekly roster for Meals on Wheels WEEKLY roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels for the week Monday 17 to Friday 21 October. Monday drivers: Helen and John, Geoff and Margaret, driver needed for run C, Andrew, Julie and Judy, Doug and Claudia, Margaret and Michelle. Kitchen: Martine, Neil, Len and Stephen. Tuesday drivers: Bruce, Liz, Anne, Gail and Sharon, Tania and friends, Rosemary, Diane. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Christine, Jo and Peter. Wednesday drivers: Des and Ian, Margaret and Joan, Gary, Von and Bart, Carolyn and Sue, Barbara, Dennis. Kitchen: Judi, Jill, Jerry, Elfie and Peter. Thursday drivers: Driver needed for run A, Graham, Brian E., Victor, Geoff and Jane, Jan and Wendy, Linda and Nabil. Kitchen: Lois, Christine, Robyn, John and Ron. Friday drivers: Leon, Jan and Bob, Brian G., driver needed for run D, David, Margaret and Ray, Rosalie and Jack. Kitchen: John, Sandy, Elfie, Neville and Peter. If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449 7659.
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Noosa ParKs assoCiaTioN Friday eNviroNMeNT ForuM AT Noosa Parks Association’s Friday Environment Forum this week, meet Gary Cobb, a founding member of the team. Mr Cobb will introduce the audience to the world of 'nudibranchs' and explain the attraction they have for all those who come across them. He will demonstrate their remarkable diversity on the Sunshine Coast. To learn more about these colourful and amazing sea creatures, the nudibranchs, come along to the Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville, from 10am for coffee and a chat. Coffee and chat on offer from 10am. All are welcome. Visit www.noosaparks.org.au for details. Interpretive birding in Wallace Park starts at 8.30am in the car park.
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yaNdiNa CouNTry MusiC FesTival COUNTRY Music Concert at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, Yandina, on Sunday 16 October, at 1pm. Toe tapping music with a good band, local artists and a guest artist. Walk-ups welcome. Canteen open, free afternoon tea, raffle and door prizes. Inquiries to 5446 7545 or 0437 191 004.
Classy helPers FashioN Parade SATURDAY 15 October, at 2.30pm at, “Classy Lady on Gibson", Gibson Road, Noosaville.
Cost is $25 per person, which includes an afternoon of champagne, wine, finger food and fun. Tickets available from “Classy Lady on Gibson" or the Gympie Terrace Store “Noosa’s Classy Lady". Invite your friends to come along with you and enjoy viewing the new season summer collections. We had such an enjoyable afternoon last time this event was staged so hope that you can make it this time.
ladies ProBus oF Noosa heads THE next meeting is on Thursday 13 October, in the Forum Hall at Laguna Estate, Noosaville, at 9.30am for 10am start. The guest speaker will be Jan Brown who will speak on ‘Founding a Foundling Home in the 1700s’. The outing is a bus trip to Montville followed by lunch at “Secrets on the Lake” on Thursday 20 October. Probus is a non-profit organisation under the arm of Rotary, promoting friendship and fun. For further information contact Kim on 5455 3860 or Pam on 5450 6017.
The TheosoPhiCal soCieTy FRIDAY 14 October 7pm The Wheel of Fortune - Destiny or Chance? - Russell Sturgess. In tonight’s presentation, Russell will be discussing the Wheel of Fortune’s role in ushering the Fool (you and I) into the Dark Night of the Soul. Imagine, a pre-Christian pagan goddess that still has significance for us today, at the RSL/CWA Hall 123 Poinciana Drive, Tewantin. All welcome. Gold coin donation. Call Janet 0416 442 962 or Ailsa 5470 2656.
Noosa laNdCare WorKshoP THE ‘Environmental Conservation for Landholders’ Workshop is an opportunity for you - local landholders - to hear about and discuss environmental conservation opportunities on your land with two representatives of Noosa Council, Peter Milne, Principal Environmental Officer, and Kylie Gordon, Community Partnerships Officer. At Rural Futures Centre Pavilion Street, Pomona, from 5pm-7pm, Thursday 20 October. RSVP to Margie at info@ noosalandcare.org, or call 5485 2468 by Monday 17 October. Bookings essential. We look forward to seeing you there.
ChrisTiaN FelloWshiP oF Noosa THE theme on 16 October is “The Bible is a Gift from God”. This speaker will be Chris Lancaster. You will find us each and every Sunday morning in the CWA Hall, next door to the Tewantin Post Office, at 9.30 am. Visit www. christianfellowshipnoosa.com or call Tony on 5474 0620 for more information.
QueeNslaNd JusTiCe assoCiaTioN THE Noosa Branch of the QJA wishes to invite all JPs to a refresher course at the Noosa Leisure Centre on 12 November, from 9am to noon. There will be morning tea of standard coffee, tea and cake at $5 per ahead. Other coffee and tea or eats can be purchased at the cafe. This course is offered free of charged to all JPs. RSPV by 25 October. Phone 0418 196 216 or email dawn.ray@bigpond.net.au
TeWaNTiN-Noosa NaTioNal seNiors THE next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa National Seniors will be held on Thursday 20 October, at 9.30am, for morning tea followed by our meeting. Guest speaker is Janet Keyte-Utber, who will talk about her life as a professional ballet dancer, choreographer, and teacher and author. Janet is local who is in the U3A. Please come and welcome one of our local celebrities. Everyone welcome. Phone Norm 5474 0919.
MaNTra’s, MusiC aNd MediTaTioN MANTRA’S, Music and Meditation presents a chant afternoon with live music. Come along for a healing, peaceful, uplifting experience on Saturday 15 October, 3pm-6pm at Yoga Heath and Healing Studio, 33 Podargus Parade, Peregian Beach. Refreshments. Children welcome.
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DEEPLY meditate or simply relax and enjoy the healing harmonics of seven singing crystal bowls. First Sunday of each month at Butter Factory Arts Centre, Maple Street, Cooroy, 3pm-4pm. Cost is by donation to cover cost of venue hire. Everyone welcome, no bookings necessary. Chairs provided but feel free to bring yoga mat, pillows, blankets, etc. Inquiries to David 0435 493 059 or email joyfulnesss@ gmail.com
OVERWHELMED by eating and dieting? Overeaters Anonymous can help. Meetings at the Cooroy library group study room Thursdays at 1pm and Saturday mornings. Contact on 040 4302 186 or Debbie on 5474 3563.
ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT RETIREES A.I.R. 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 13 October, at 9.45am, at South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville. Speaker: J. van Gestel, national education manager, Sunsuper. The topic is ‘An Update on Superannuation, Age Pension Assets’, plus the value of alternative investments and insights - a Sunsuper perspective. AIR meetings are conducted in a friendly and informal atmosphere and visitors are very welcome. We seek a fair outcome for retirees. $5 includes morning tea. Call 0466 449 946 for further information or email airnoosacommunications@gmail.com
COOROY CAR SHOW THE Combined Coastal Car Club will host its annual “Cooroy Car Show and Swap Meet“ on Sunday 23 October. The show is open to all makes and models and machinery. Swap meet opens at 6am with the car show opening at 9am to the public. Adults $5, children under 15 free when accompanied by an adult. Plenty of food and drink, Trade stalls, free entertainment and rides for the kids. Last year over 200 cars on display. Come and enjoy a great family day.
MEDITATION WITH LAINE HARRY DEVELOP your spirituality, meet like-minded people and bring peace of mind to yourself and others with a weekly meditation. Every Wednesday at 9.30am, at 11 Aroona Place, Cooroibah (off lake Cooroibah Road). The cost is $5 per person. Phone 5449 0937 for more information.
HEALING LOTUS GROUP LOTUS Inner Light Healing Group have a range of qualified healing professionals to help you - eg. reiki, massage and psychic readers. Mondays at Cooroy CWA Hall (next to RSL), at 9.30am for a Guided Group Meditation, then from 10am for individual healing treatments. There is a $20 donation per treatment to cover costs. Food provided. Inquiries Jenny 5442 8246.
CLASSICAL MUSIC APPRECIATION GROUP AFTER 15 years, this group is still enjoying listening to and appreciating a broad range of classical music, as well as the social interaction during the morning tea break. We meet each Thursday, from 9.30am to 11.30am, in the peaceful setting of a home in Noosa Waters. If you already enjoy classical music or would like to develop an interest in it, you are most welcome to join us. There is no obligation to present programs. For information please contact Lyn on 5449 0537.
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NOOSA BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP THE next meeting of the Noosa Breast Cancer Support Group is being held on Tuesday 11 October, at St Mary’s Hall, 17 Williams Street, Tewantin, at 9.30am. We offer face-to-face support for anyone affected by breast cancer. Call Dawn on 5441 7231.
WE meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at The Coolum Beach Hotel, for a chat at 5.30pm followed by a dinner meeting at 6pm. If you would like more information, or join us for a dinner, please call Ross on 5448 1592. Further details at www.peregian.qld.lions.org.au
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Avoiding the plastic trap By Hollie Harris BOOMERANG Bags is trialling a new angle by introducing borrow and bring back bags to self-contained holiday apartments around Noosa. While lots of locals are getting into the habit of taking their own re-usable bags with them when they go to the shops, holidaymakers tend to leave their bags at home and find it hard to avoid the plastic trap when out food shopping. Boomerang Bags Noosa volunteer Desiree said having the bags at the apartments raised awareness of their mission to rid the Noosa Shire of
single-use plastic bags and offers a sustainable alternative. “Let’s get Noosa green,” Desiree said. The bags will now be available for guests at Coco Bay Resort in Noosaville and managers Darren and Debbie are happy to support the move to green. “We see a lot of waste. With so many guests at this time of year shopping and leaving the plastic bags in the units for others to use and the next guests doing the same, we pull out drawer loads of them,” Darren said. The bags are hung up in
the self-contained units with a notice explaining how the Boomerang Bags work. “It should be very effective seeing as visitors have to take them back to the unit and not return them to the shop,” Darren said. The plan is to encourage as many Noosa resorts as possible to get on board with this plastic-free strategy. If you are interested in joining the mission to rid Noosa of plastic bags, get onto the Boomerang Bags Noosa Facebook page or find more information on www. boomerangbags.org.
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Secluded luxury NAROONIE is a master class in luxury, offering a location that is simply exceptional as just one of six homes nestled on the hillside of an exclusive, 14-acre gated community. As one would expect, every room in the home has been orientated towards the breathtaking views of the Coral Sea, including the master suite’s free-standing bathtub that boasts possibly the best views in the home. The award-winning residence features a spacious floorplan with four-bedrooms and three bathrooms, including the master suite with ensuite and balcony, plus an office and rumpus room. The designer kitchen overlooks an open-plan living and dining space that leads out to a large covered balcony perfect for entertaining guests or dining alfresco on warm summer nights.
The full-time caretakers mean the new owners can relax knowing the property will be perfectly presented every time they return to unwind, reconnect and take in those views, while an included furniture package means the home is move-in ready. With direct access to two private beaches and five-star facilities such as tennis courts, 30m lagoon-style pool and cabana with outdoor kitchen, the lucky owners of this home will want for nothing. All of this is located just five minutes from Agnes Waters; the town tipped to be the next Noosa. It’s just a five minute walk to the ocean for surfers, and only a short boat ride to Lady Musgrave Island popular for snorkeling, fishing and whale-watching.
home essentials ADDRESS: 6/569 Springs Road, Agnes Waters PRICE: Seeking expressions of interest VIEW: Contact agent DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car AGENT: David Perez for Villa Prestige Properties, 0427 378 600 16 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 13 October, 2016
home focus
Inspired living INSPIRED by the surrounding environment, The Coves is a unique development in Marcus Beach where elegant design meets natural beachside living.
quality craftsmanship, durability and easycare living resulting in a classic and timeless home presented in a clean, neutral palette that will suit most buyers.
Designed by local award-winning architect Tim Ditchfield, The Coves offers four luxury residences to the market with each home inspired by the natural contours of the pristine white sands of Marcus Beach.
Living is spread over two levels in each residence; the lower-level has two spacious bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and access to the side yard, plus a third room also with yard access that could easily be used as a home office or media room.
Each residence has been designed and built with the utmost attention paid to
The main living space is upstairs, where a contemporary kitchen overlooks the
spacious, open-plan living and dining zone with seamless glass stacker doors opening to a large covered deck with views of the beachside bushland and pockets of blue ocean. The master suite is also on this level and features a built-in wardrobe plus a private and spacious ensuite. Each residence also features lowmaintenance landscaping plus a private, deep saltwater pool with a surrounding entertainment area.
home essentials ADDRESS: The Coves, 20-22 Tristania Drive, Marcus Beach PRICE: From $1.3 million DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool VIEW: Saturday, 11am-11.30am AGENT: David Conolly and Sam Walker for Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, 0438 259 956 or 0400 730 457
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LUXURIOUS MODERN VILLA
NOOSA HEADS 2115 ‘PEPPERS RESORT’ 5 MORWONG DR 4 Lifestyle & Opulence Stunning Laguna Bay views from this superb lifestyle Villa suited to only the most discerning buyer. Villa 2115 immerses you in 3 spacious levels of beach themed opulence and boasts a master suite as big as many 1 bedroom apartments. This Villa has everything you could wish for! ɒ Fully furnished with a superb inventory. ɒ Open plan living mixed with a relaxed ambience and high quality fittings. ɒ 380m2 over 3 spacious levels, including a huge master suite which occupies one whole level. ɒ Substantial renovation completed in August 2015. ɒ 3 minute stroll to Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street.
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ABSOLUTELY STUNNING
NOOSA HEADS 19 ‘ILUKA PENTHOUSE’ 10 SERENITY CL
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View By Appointment Price Offers over $4,000,000
This extraordinary Penthouse has been designed to enhance a lifestyle that many aspire to. It is a private, secure residence that captivates the imagination. With access to Noosa’s fabulous waterways and the most amazing views, you truly are in paradise. ɒ An expansive 485m2 with media room, cellar, gourmet kitchen and butler’s pantry. ɒ Generous terrace and there’s even a roof-top terrace with absolutely stunning views. ɒ 3 secure carparks, spacious lock-up storage and lift access to your door. ɒ Enter into a world of timeless elegance and contemporary charm with this Penthouse. ɒ The common area facilities are extraordinary with resort pool, gym and BBQ areas.
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LUXURY LAKESIDE LIVING
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View Saturday 12:30 - 1pm Auction On-site 26 November 2016
‘Weycoola’ is one of the most coveted waterfront land holdings in Noosa. It’s a wonderfully private resort style retreat set on approx 3.4 acres of land with 103m of lake frontage, beautiful grounds and a lovely home. ɒ 3 hole golf course, solar power, bore, delightful gardens. ɒ Infinity pool, teppanyaki BBQ, cabana. ɒ Separate lake house with kitchenette and bathroom. ɒ Gas fireplace, ceiling fans, air-conditioning. ɒ 12 minutes’ drive to Hastings Street Noosa as well as Tewantin and Peregian.
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View Saturday 12 - 12:30pm Price $1,650,000
With spectacular water views and a sandy beach at your doorstep, this top floor apartment offers everything the serious holiday maker or investor could want. Look no further, this is a fabulous lifestyle opportunity, the one you have been waiting for. ɒ North facing, single level apartment with a spacious balcony overlooking the river. ɒ Wake to a river view each day with the main bedroom on the water side of the apartment. ɒ A substantial covered water side terrace and private stairs to the river. ɒ Beach and boat pontoon are just downstairs, right in front of you. ɒ Ducted air-conditioning, high ceilings and over 150m2 in size.
Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa
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STUDIO PENTHOUSE
NOOSA HEADS 119 ‘NOOSA BLUE’ 16 NOOSA DRIVE
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View By Appointment Price $339,000
This studio penthouse enjoys a roof top entertainment area with large spa ideal for relaxation or a quiet BBQ! This clever, open-plan design with galley kitchen is peacefully tucked away in ‘The Oasis’ section of the resort. It really is an appealing, easy care apartment and a perfect lifestyle or investment opportunity. ɒ Lovely balcony overlooking the pool. ɒ Large bathroom with spa bath. ɒ On-site gymnasium, pool side cafe and two resort pools. ɒ Only a short stroll to the world famous Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street.
Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa
ENTERTAINERS DELIGHT
NOOSA WATERS 2 HELM COURT
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View Saturday 11 - 11:30am Price $875,000
This home radiates a warm, lovely charm and it is now time for a new family to enjoy all of the benefits of living in this exceptionally well located home in a friendly neighbourhood. This lovely home has high ceilings and large open plan living, that flows nicely out to the outdoor entertaining area. This is easy living at its best, that takes full advantage of the northern sunlight. ɒ Located in a quiet cul-de-sac it is an easy walk to the river, cafes and restaurants. ɒ 2 Pac Kitchen with an abundance of cupboards. ɒ Large, tiled, undercover screened patio. ɒ Office or fourth bedroom.
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NOOSAVILLE 3 EXCLUSIVE HOME SIZE RIVERFRONT APARTMENTS • Whole loor luxury apartments designed by Stephen Kidd • Magniicent views over Noosa River to the Noosa rivermouth • State of the art inclusions & inishes • 3 spacious ensuited bedrooms • Media room, home oice, gourmet kitchen and scullery • Extensive indoor & outdoor living, secure parking for 3 cars • Each apartment averaging over 250m2
Stephen is renowned for his designers vast experience, talent, vision and expertise. He has over 45 years experience in design, multidisciplined in building, interior and furniture design. He holds a “building Services Authority” license for building design, medium rise and building design open. He studied in Australia and UK and worked in Sydney, London and the Middle East.
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Seldom is such a superb address secured in the much-coveted Sunshine Beach precinct. This event called for the design team to set a new blueprint for luxury resort-style living, resulting in the finest collection of boutique apartments with exemplary architecture and refined finishes.
The blueprint of Sunshine Beach luxury...
NOW SELLING EST. COMPLETION 2017
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EXCLUSIVE AGENTS: David Conolly 0438 259 956 Mike Hay 0417 624 059
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Coastal Living. Country Seclusion. ACREAGE LIVING FROM $255,000
Announcing the extremely rare release of 20 expansive, residential blocks in the prime green corridor at the foot of Mt Ninderry. Botanica’s prized vantage between Yandina and Coolum is the very apex of coastal living and country seclusion. Although set in its own private and tranquil pocket, the Botanica release is at the geographical heart of the coast, directly connected XS XLI ½RIWX WGLSSPW VIWXEYVERXW WLSTTMRK LSWTMXEPW ERH EQIRMXMIW Set for release by MBC Prestige, a name dedicated to offering only the very best of the Sunshine Coast, Botanica’s selection of smallacreage blocks allow room to grow and an unrivalled quality of life, rest and recreation. This rare land opportunity also combines with a rare opportunity to secure lots early at today’s market prices, for a minimal deposit, without having to settle for 6 months.
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land focus
Rare land release
LAND releases in the Noosa region are rare so it’s no surprise three of the 11 blocks available at Plantations on George are already under offer. The boutique land release is a rare chance to secure good-sized blocks on George Street, in Old Tewantin, a real
The sub-division is set in a tranquil park-like setting and offers parcels of land from 601 square metres and up to a very spacious 904 square metres, with prices starting at $350,000 for a block.
Lot 4: 603m2 priced at $355,000
The remaining blocks not currently under offer are:
Lot 11: 607m2 priced at $360,000
DESCRIPTION: 11 lots starting at 601m2
This rare land release is expected
VIEW: Site works are currently in progress so call agents to arrange a time to view development
Lot 5: 603m2 priced at $350,000
home essentials
Lot 7: 604m2 priced at $350,000 Lot 10: 601m2 priced at $355,000
hot spot known for its family-friendly
Lot 1: 603m2 priced at $360,000
to sell fast. For a full development
vibe and great location close to schools,
Lot 2: 804m2 priced at $390,000
information pack, phone Sam Walker on
shops and the Noosa River.
Lot 3: 804m2 priced at $390,000
0400 730 457.
ADDRESS: George Street, Tewantin PRICE: from $350,000
AGENT: David Conolly and Sam Walker for Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, 0438 259 956 or 0400 730 457
Single Level Free Standing Villa Private and secure is this fabulous single level Villa in a gated complex in Noosa Heads, featuring two bedrooms, separate living and dining areas a North East facing patio and a larger than normal lock up garage, use of the large swimming pool, gym and sauna is available and this property is walking distance to the beach, river, shops and restaurants, call now for more details or an inspection of this rare once in a lifetime opportunity.
FOR SALE $475,000 VIEW Thurs 1-1.45pm,
CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP 07 5447 2451
NOOSA HEADS 25/4 Serenity Close
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“Naroonie”
Bespoke Lifestyle At Rocky Point 6/569 Springs Road, Agnes Water
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Nestled into a hillside within the confines of an exclusive gated enclave of just six homes, on 14 picturesque acres is award-winning “Naroonie.” Take in the awe-inspiring views from virtually every room in the house, whale-watching from your very own veranda!
Expressions of Interest
This exceptional four bedroom, three bath home is enviably perched above the vivid waters of the Coral Sea, just down the road from where Capt. Cook first landed on the Australian coast. The property is located just 5 minutes from the town of Agnes Water, often considered the next Noosa!
David A. Perez
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r 30 metre Pool
r Poolside Pavilion
r 5 Minutes to Village
r White Water Views
r Tennis Court
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r Secure Gated Entry
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0427 378 600 david@villarealestate.com.au
Inspection by Private Appointment
villarealestate.com.au/properties/naroonie
po box 48 noosa heads
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592 Cedar Creek Road, BELLI PARK Sat 15th October 11-11:45
• Four bedroom two bathroom home on 35 Acres • Beautiful pairing of both country and modern styles • Open plan, light, bright kitchen and dining room • Master bedroom with big WIR and tasteful ensuite • An abundance of natural light, breath taking views
• Under cover out door entertaining, in-ground pool • 60x20m Dressage arena, Four Stables, tack room • 5 fully fenced paddocks, Creek and dams on site • Two sheds: 15x7m with 3m awning and a 12x6m • Cattle yards, crush and head bails, washing station
$849,000 Stacey Hitch
0411 429 499
35 Oak Street, COOROY Sat 15th October 1.00-1.45pm
32 Reserve Street, POMONA Sat 15th October 12.15-1.00pm
• 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on 600m2 • Open plan kitchen and dining area • Spacious and warm living room • Carpeted bedrooms with Built-Ins • Neat and tidy main bathroom • Master room, with WIR and ensuite • Large undercover outdoor entertaining • Beautiful private, peaceful garden • Double lockup garage, access for caravan • Perfect location, minutes walk to town
• Fully renovated 3bed/1bath Country Home • 200 metres from Pomona Town Centre • Renovated loorboards, brand new kitchen • Cupboards, breakfast area, 2 pantry spaces • Lounge features a period styled cast iron heater • Generous renovated rooms ready for you! • Renovated bathroom, separate laundry area • Rear access and a garden shed in place • Fully rewired, fenced ¼ acre town block
$439,000 Kimberlea Thwaites
1 Emerald Street, Cooroy www.countrysidenoosa.com.au
$429,000 0431 297 848 Brian George
0423 475 914
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CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE IN A UNIQUE TRANQUIL SETTING Set on the edge of the Settlers Cove Nature Reserve this home enjoys the tranquillity of being in the trees yet is only a 5 minute walk to Noosa Junction. 4 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms |open plan living | dining | kitchen and family room | indoor - outdoor room | double garage. This is home that has certainly raised the level of expectation for design and quality and will spark immediate interest from buyers who want a home in which it is easy to live. There is a high level of detail both outside and inside of this building yet overall the feeling is a balance of simplicity and calmness. Polished concrete floors | high ceilings | bespoke kitchen | maximised storage and innovative lighting design are key elements. The buildings external palette is both natural and contrasting sitting harmoniously into the surrounding native garden and adjacent reserves mature trees.
$2,200,000.00
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Prestige Property Collection
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‘Sentosa’ Peregian Springs SOLD
16/115 Peregian Springs Drive 4
Less than three weeks into our marketing campaign, we found just the right buyer for this stylish and elegant home. We achieved the highest price for a home in Sentosa since my last sale in the estate in 2013. • Thinking of selling? • Call Star on 5471 3688 • Star service, Star results
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Peregian Beach SOLD
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During the course of marketing this modern home close to the Village, we received several ofers and achieved a great result for the sellers, who are very happy with the price and details.
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‘Horizons’ Peregian Beach SOLD
12/45 Lorikeet Drive 2
Before we’d even listed this property, we had found just the right buyer for this stylish penthouse apartment. Good contacts and follow up results in a great outcome for both sellers and buyers.
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SOLD IN ONE DAY Vicki Cooper M: 0418 231 955
FOR STAR SERVICE & STAR RESULTS CALL : 07 5471 3688 starnoosa.com
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rental market
Navigating the rental storm SUMMER is just around the corner which means the storm season is also on its way.
longer required to pay rent.
Sometimes damage to a rental is unavoidable in times of natural disaster, but who’s responsible for the clean-up and repairs?
The property is partially damaged, can rent be reduced? If a property is damaged, the landlord and the tenant can come to an agreement to reduce the rent until the premises are returned to the condition prior to the disaster. The agreement should be put in writing and signed by all parties. If an agreement can’t be reached between the parties about a reduction in rent, or the amount of the decrease, then the RTA’s free dispute resolution service may be able to assist. Under the Act, tenants may ask for a rent reduction if:
The Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) has answered the top five questions for what to do when disaster strikes.
Cleaning - who’s responsible? The landlord is responsible for the maintenance and repairs needed to bring the property back to a livable condition, as well as fences, gardens and pools. These repairs need to comply with health and safety laws. The tenant is responsible for removing or cleaning their possessions. Landlords and tenants are encouraged to communicate with each other over the clean-up.
· The premises are partly unfit to live in. · If services, facilities or goods to be pro-
vided to the tenant are no longer available.
· If the amenity or standard of the premises decreases substantially, so long as the damage was not caused by the tenant.
Can the tenant stop paying rent if the property is damaged? A tenancy agreement does not automatically end as a result of flooding (or natural disaster), even if the premises are totally destroyed. A tenant or landlord must give the other party a notice formally ending the agreement because the property is not livable. This notice will end the tenancy agreement on the day the notice is served. However, notice must be given within one month of the disaster occurring. Once the correct notice has been given, the agreement is ended and the tenant is no
How do I end a tenancy agreement because the property is unlivable? A tenancy agreement is ended by either the landlord giving the tenant a Notice to Leave (Form 12), or by the tenant giving the landlord a Notice of Intention to Leave (Form 13) on the grounds of non-livability. Download these forms from the website rta. qld.gov.au or call the RTA on 1300 366 311 to request forms. The notice must be given within one month of the disaster occurring.
What is non-livability?
Ever wondered who cleans up after a natural disaster? A property is considered unlivable if it has been destroyed, or made unfit to live in, for reasons other than a breach by the tenant or landlord. The premises may be considered unlivable when the property has become unsafe for health and safety reasons. However, each situation needs to be considered on a case-by-case basis. People
should also consider what outcome they’re after, for example does a tenant wish to end the tenancy and leave, or stay but negotiate some rent relief. For further information or to access forms mentioned, visit the RTA website www.rta. qld.gov.au
Now may be the time to increase the rent of dollars per year due to missed rental increases.
YOUR investment property has been successfully tenanted for years but are you receiving the right returns?
Rental prices should only be increased if they are justified. The easiest way to tell if it’s time to raise the rent is to get your property manager to complete a CMA. A CMA or comparative market analysis is an in-depth analysis of the local market which compares like-for-like properties that are available for rent and properties that have been recently rented. It is also a good way for your property manager to justify any increases with a tenant.
Landlords often fall into the trap of renewing a tenants’ lease at the same price without reviewing the market. You could be potentially missing out on thousands
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Rental increases should generally be done in smaller increments rather than one large amount to avoid shocking the tenants. A reasonable tenant will understand small rental increases but a large increase may force them to move. A happy tenant is always the best type of tenant so raising rents and still keeping them $10 per week below the market is often a good strategy. The RTA or Residential Tenancies Authority has very strict rules around rent increases: 1. They must be at least six months since the tenancy started or the rent changed.
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Is it time to up the rent? 2. Rent cannot be increased during a fixed-term agreement unless it is stated in the agreement and even then two months notice in writing must be given. 3. Rent can be increased in a periodic agreement by giving two months notice in writing.
Rent increases (and decreases) are simply part of the real estate cycle. As property prices go up, rental prices generally go up too so it is important as an investor to maximise your returns. - Patrick Sherwood, property management expert
home focus
Space to enjoy LOCATED at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a highly sought after area of Lake MacDonald is this large family home that offers a semirural lifestyle just moments from the town centre.
bench and a servery to the rear deck that enjoys a beautiful and
Set on a 5818 square metre block with no rear neighbours, this home is perfect for anyone seeking peace, privacy and a place to call their own or for a growing family wanting space to move.
level as well as high ceilings and large windows that allow plenty of
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calming leafy outlook. Features include stunning timber floors throughout the second
Living is spread over two levels with three good-sized bedrooms upstairs, including the master suite with ensuite. There is also an extra room downstairs that could be used as a home office or media room. The modern, open-plan kitchen features a dishwasher, large island
natural light to fill the home. This property will suit a range of buyers from a growing family to those seeking a tranquil hideaway, or an investor as the property is
PRICE: Expressions of Interest VIEW: Saturday, 1pm-1.45pm DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 2 bath, 1 car
currently tenanted and is a great addition to any portfolio. All of this is located only 10 minutes from Cooroy and 20 minutes to Noosa, while being surrounded by beautiful natural bushland.
ADDRESS: 57 Kamala Drive, Lake MacDonald
AGENT: Stacey Hitch for Countryside Realty Noosa, 0411 429 499
QUALIFIED BUYERS WAITING DAVID BERNS REAL ESTATE IS THE PREMIER AGENCY REPRESENTING MANY OF NOOSA AND THE HINTERLAND’S SPECTACULAR PROPERTIES.
PREMIUM RESULTS START WITH PLANNING AND A POWERFUL SELLING STRATEGY. WE CURRENTLY HAVE A LOT OF CLIENTS LOOKING FOR PROPERTIES TO BUY.
WE NEED YOUR LISTING. heidi woodman sales consultant
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SOLD – NEW LISTINGS NEEDED – BUYERS WAITING 7 Martin Street PEREGIAN BEACH
3 Bedroom Single Level Brick Home
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Large 964m2 Block in Cul De Sac Location
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HINTERLANDHAPPENINGS
Walk leaves trail of cash THE Great Noosa Trail Walk 2016 held on the first weekend in October was a huge success, with tickets booked out months in advance. This year over a 150 walkers and volunteer guides tiptoed through the Noosa Hinterland, taking only pictures and leaving only footprints while on the trails. They experienced some of the very best of Noosa Hinterland’s nature, culture and communities. Event founder Shaun Walsh said the event was an exceptional opportunity to inject a bit of extra life into the smaller towns along the way. “Over the three days, walkers stop at Cooroy, Pomona, Cooran and Kin Kin, and we conservatively estimate that over $40,000 is injected back into the local economy to businesses and community groups,” Mr Walsh said. The Great Noosa Trail Walk prides itself on being a safe and enjoyable way for people to experience the quiet beauty of the Noosa Hinterland with volunteers and trail guides scattered along the tracks to make sure walkers didn’t lose their way. As well as guides and volunteers, the Great Noosa Trail Walk offered a shuttle service that transported walkers’ heavy luggage and camping gear to the evening’s campsite, freeing up walkers so they could really enjoy their time. The trail boasts a beautiful scenic walk with sights beyond compare, and thanks to the volunteers who worked tirelessly over the long weekend walkers of every fitness level and any profession were able to see every bit of it. Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington
Walkers setting out for the Great Noosa Trail Walk 2016. joined the walk on the first day with fellow councillors Ingrid Jackson, Jess Glassgow and Joe Jurisevic. “The Great Noosa Trail Walk is a terrific adjunct to our local events calendar, and a wonderfully inventive way to showcase the incredible offerings of our Noosa hinterland: not just the natural wonders, but our superbly friendly rural villages as well,” councillor Wellington said. “One of my favourite spots on the trail is the Cootharaba Lookout at the top of Wahpunga Range.”
“This stopping point offers a 180 degree panorama of the coast, from the Cooloola sand mass in the north, Lake Cootharaba stretching across the middle, and Noosa Heads in the south.” The planning for Great Noosa Trail Walk 2017 is already underway with many walkers eager to pre-order their tickets due to be released shortly. For more information, head to www.greatnoosatrailwalk.com.au or head to the Great Noosa Trail Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ GreatNoosaTrailWalk .
Walkers as far as the eye can see. Pictures: Leo Wiles VPO Photography
Wild women up for challenge selves instead of just being on hand as the “token female” – which can be the case in adventure racing mixed teams. Tri Adventure have now taken over the management of the event so Jan and Kim can take a step back from racing and put their years of experience to work so that the Wild Women Adventure Race continues to attract new women to the sport. Girls from as far as Canberra, the Gold Coast and Maryborough will be travelling to the event where they will get through a course only revealed to them an hour and a half before the start. They should expect between 20 to 30 km of mountain biking, eight to15 km trail running/trekking and three to five kilometres of kayaking and they will have six hours to complete the
course using just a map and compass. Pomona will be headquarters for the event and local businesses have been put on alert to expect more than 100 women in hot pink race bibs running and riding around their town looking for checkpoints and carrying out some other challenges in Stan Topper Park in the centre of town. The event is supported by Tourism Noosa and a range of local businesses such as butcher Alan Gitsham, who will be supplying some of his awardwinning sausages for the post-race barbecue to re-fuel the hungry racers. The race starts at 8am at on Saturday 15 October, and anyone who would like to be part of the fun can still enter at http://triadventure.com. au/?page_id=72.
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MORE than 100 “wild women” will be in Noosa this weekend to trek, paddle, mountain bike and navigate their way around the Hinterland. The intrepid women are taking part in the Wild Women Adventure Race which was the first of its kind, and now the largest gathering of Adventure Racing women in Australia and it all kicks off on Saturday 15 October. The event was conceived back in 2012 by Jan Leverton and Kim Beckinsale, from Noosa-based coaching business Tri Adventure, who wanted to provide women with an opportunity to participate in an adventure race in an all-female environment. This meant planning their course, doing the navigation, carrying the packs and driving the event them-
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Headlining the Originals Festival on 5 November is legend of Aussie rock, The Living End.
The Originals and the best By Hollie Harris SUMMER is fast approaching and things are hotting up fast on the Sunshine Coast as the Originals Music Festival prepares to charge into Coolum this November. Armed with six ARIA awards, six top 10 albums and the highest selling Australian single of the 1990s, Prisoner Of Society, Originals Music Festival goers can expect to be blown away by The Living End
headlining the event. The Living End is classic Aussie rock and the performance at the AFL grand final last weekend showed it is, without doubt, still one of the best live acts in Australia. The Originals Music Festival lineup is jam packed with fresh new talent too. Three acts on the Original Music Festival line-up have recently dropped new releases and each of these hot acts are getting a tonne of airplay on national broadcaster
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Triple J. Originals Music Festival coorganiser Mark Pico said the Thundamentals new track, Never Say Never, was the second most played track of the week. ‘’We couldn’t be happier with the mix of great music for this year’s line-up,” he said. “The Thundamentals' new track is on red hot high rotation on the J's and Remi and The Belligerents aren’t far behind, both landing in the top 20.
“Even locals Sahara Beck and Pop Cult have come out with killer releases which have gained good airplay on the J's.” Festival goers are in for a real treat this year as there will be free rides for all festival goers of all ages all day. “We are excited about the fun stuff like Dodgem Cars, as well as live art installations, hula hoop classes and lot’s more surprises,” Mark said.
The event has sold out two years in a row - full festival details and line-up at www.originalsmusicfestival.com.au Originals music festival is at Coolum Beach, Saturday 5 November. Tickets are available online at www.originals musicfestival.com. au. This is an all ages festival and adult tickets are currently $60, youth are $45 and 12 years and under is free. noosatoday.com.au
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A feast for the ears
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Thursday 13 October Cafe Le Monde, 6pm Ryan Delaney. Flanagan’s Irish Bar - Noosa Reef, 7pm Moocoin. Tewantin Noosa RSL, 6pm Tanya Stevens. V Room, Villa Noosa, 7pm Sunny Cowgirls.
Friday 14 October V Room, Villa Noosa, 8pm Buck Dan and the Green Lips. Cafe Le Monde, 8pm DJ NuCache. Soda Nightclub - Noosa Reef, 9pm James Sinclair. Tewantin Noosa RSL, 8pm April Suns Dragon Tribute. Peregian Hotel, 7pm Dubbaray Duo.
WHAT is Sound Feast you may ask? It’s a free regular concert at The J Theatre featuring awesome bands and an all-ages open mic section. They have fantastic high quality sound and lighting to give both performers and the audience a whole concert experience and the next Sound Feast is set to go off on Friday night 14 October. The open mic section starts at 6pm (sign on 5.30pm) followed by the live bands until 11pm. The incredible standard of the open mic performers at Sound Feast constantly amazes the crowd. Event organiser Jay Bishoff ran Peregian Originals for more than a decade.
“My vision for Sound Feast is kind of like an indoor, evening concert version of Peregian Originals. “Come enjoy these terrific acts live, at Noosa’s premier concert venue, free! And we got red bean bag couches in front of the stage, too,” he said. Australian and international solo performer Hailey Calvert shines among the line-up on Friday night. Hailey recently found new fans after performing at Woodford Folk Festival, Red Deer Festival and Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival, as well as playing to packed rooms in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
In 2013, she received a Queensland Music Awards nomination for her song ‘Take Me Home’. “Hailey had the whole room in a trance with her intricate guitar picking floating underneath her strong, Natalie Merchant-rich vocals. “This cleverly crafted song was a great opener, showcasing her strengths as a confident and intense musician,” said Matt Schrader, from the Australian Musicians Network. Come along to this awesome free event at The J, and enjoy a full bar and friendly staff this Friday night 14 October. Open mic inquiries to Jay Bishoff at jaybishoff@gmail.com
Saturday 15 October El Capitano, 7.30pm Nicky Sandover. Cafe Le Monde, 8pm DJ Mass Room/ Jasper. Soda Nightclub - Noosa reef, 8pm James Sinclair. Tewantin Noosa RSL, 8pm The Jimmy Buffet Tribute Show. The J, 7.30pm Arj Barker. V Room, 8pm James Blundell.
Sunday 16 October Cafe Le Monde, 4pm Christian Patey/ Jackson Villani/ Solafreq. Sunshine Beach Surf Club, 3pm Barry Charles. The Reef Hotel Laguna Bistro, 2pm Brad Schultz. Peregian Hotel, 3pm Zia.
Talented solo performer Hailey Calvert. Photo: Jason Cameron
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DOWN 1. Pick up again the digest (6). 2. Pronounce complete (5). 3. It’s a deadlock, since I myself hold the ticket (7). 4. Talent is something you can’t buy (4). 5. A man by the name of Bird (5). 6. Be aware of it when the lies are found out (7). 7. Appeared to be sewn up, we’re told (6). 13. Instrument used by Indians on the war-path? (7). 15. Many, always, get into the sale, reduced (7). 16. The lucky lady who’s Jock’s mother? (6). 17. Tough as ever in certain quarters (6). 19. A bonus for the bit player (5). 21. Nick will drive the new car (3,2). 22. It’s a malformation lady (4).
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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7444 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Rousing chorus. 8, Set-up (anag.) 9, For-bade. 10, M-or-ass. 11, I-nvite. 12, Us-her. 14, A-ss-es. 18, Ad-ages. 20, A-verse. 23, Cap-ital. 24, Range. 25, Tell at a glance. Down - 1, Resume. 2, Utter. 3, I-m-pass-e. 4, Gift. 5, Heron. 6, Realise (anag.) 7, Seemed (seamed). 13, Scalpel. 15, S-ever-al(e). 16, Ma-scot. 17, S-ever-e. 19, Extra. 21, Run in. 22, A-lma. QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7444 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Revolutionise. 8, Swoon. 9, Chirrup. 10, Graves. 11, Veneer. 12, Scent. 14, Maxim. 18, People. 20, Pliant. 23, Emperor. 24. Guide. 25, Perfectionist. Down - 1, Resign. 2, Viola. 3, Lantern. 4, Tact. 5, Olive. 6, Israeli. 7, Expire. 13, Chopper. 15, Allegro. 16, Upkeep. 17, Street. 19, Large. 21, Alibi. 22, Brat.
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Loving those lovely layers SPRING is here so it’s time to invite some friends over and treat them to some delicious home-cooked meals thanks to the legen-dairy team at The Dairy Kitchen, who have shared some of their most popular springtime recipes. Chicken, Kale and Ricotta Lasagne Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour Ingredients:
· 1 red onion, diced · 1 carrot, diced · 2 sticks celery, diced · 2 cloves garlic, crushed · 500g chicken mince · 200g mushrooms, sliced · Three-quarters of a cup chicken stock Kale and Ricotta Layer
· 1 bunch kale, finely sliced · 500g tub ricotta · Zest of a lemon
Bechamel Sauce
· 50g butter · One-quarter of a cup plain flour · 2.5 cups milk · 8 (375g) fresh lasagne sheets · 1 cup grated mozzarella Method 1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (160 degrees Celsius fan forced). Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic and cook for about five minutes or until softened. Add chicken and cook, stirring, to break up into pieces until cooked. Add mushrooms and cook until softened. Add stock and season to taste. Remove from heat and set aside. 2. Meanwhile, blanch chopped kale in boiling water for one minute, refresh in cold water and drain well. Mix together with ricotta, lemon zest and season to taste. 3. To make bechamel sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan, add flour and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds to a minute or until flour has
cooked slightly. Remove pan from heat. Gradually whisk in the milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Return pan to heat and stir for five minutes or until sauce boils and thickens. Remove from heat and season to taste. Set aside. 4. In a 35cm x 21cm deep baking dish, layer alternating sheets of lasagne with chicken mince, kale and ricotta mixture, finishing with a top layer of pasta. Spread bechamel over to cover and sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake for 40-45
minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Handy Tip Try using spreadable ricotta from a tub for this recipe, as it is creamier and softer in consistency, which is ideal for this lasagne. If using a wedge of ricotta, mash with a fork and mix with a little milk to form a soft spreadable consistency.
One sweet sting thing Magic Beesting Custard Cake Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 1.25 hours Ingredients: 4 eggs, separated 1.25 cups caster sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 tablespoon water 125g butter, melted Three-quarters of a cup plain flour 2 cups (500 ml) full cream milk, lukewarm
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Honey Syrup
· 1/3 cup sugar · 1/3 cup water · 2 tablespoons honey · Half a cup flaked almonds, toasted Method: 1. Preheat an oven to 160 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Celsius fan forced). Line the base and sides of a 20cm round cake pan. 2. In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until firm peaks form. Set aside. 3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks, sugar, vanilla and water with an electric mix-
er over high speed for five minutes or until mixture is light and fluffy. Gradually add in the butter until mixed through. Reduce mixer speed to low, add flour and mix in until just combined. Gradually beat in the lukewarm milk until incorporated. Gently fold in beaten egg whites with a large metal spoon. 4. Pour mixture into pan and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until the top is golden, and the centre is slightly wobbly. Cool in the pan until completely cold. 5. Combine sugar, water and honey in a small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until thickened into a syrup. Allow to cool to room temperature. 6. Sprinkle almonds over cake and drizzle with syrup, then serve. Handy Tip The easiest way to toast nuts is to place them in the oven after the cake has finished cooking. Increase oven temperature to 180 degrees Celsius and cook for five minutes or until golden brown. When adding beaten egg whites to batter, begin by stirring one spoonful of the beaten egg white into the mix. It will lighten the batter and make it more accepting of the remaining egg white when you gently fold it in.
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Be their dinner guest TO celebrate 10 years of serving high-quality food to Noosa locals and visitors, Ricky's is offering Noosa Today readers the chance to win a dinner for two. To celebrate the milestone, Rickys River Bar and Restaurant is giving away a dinner for two with drinks included to the value of $200.
Anyone can enter. To win, simply tell us in 50 words or fewer the most memorable dish you have had at Ricky's and why you loved it. If it’s a dish from the past, the chef team will even specially recreate it for the winner on the night. Ricky's has always had a strong focus on fresh, sea-
sonal and local produce and the team can’t wait to hear all about the dishes their diners have loved the most. To enter, email your answer, full name and phone number to competitions@ noosatoday.com.au Entries close on Monday 17 October with the winner chosen the same day.
From Japan, with love Here’s your chance to enjoy a free riverside dinner to celebrate Ricky’s 10-year anniversary.
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JOIN highly acclaimed international author Nancy Singleton Hachisu and Mami Kitani, the president of Yamaki Jozo, for a sevencourse degustation and an intimate 10-ticket only masterclass on the Noosa leg of their Australian tour. Nancy Singelton Hachisu intended on spending one year abroad in search of good food. During that year she met Tadaaki, an organic farmer, and they fell in love – 27 years and three sons later she’s still there, living in their Japanese farmhouse in rural Saitama, absorbing traditional Japanese farm culture and leading a movement of farm-to-table Japanese cooking. Her two highly acclaimed books, Japanese Farm Food and Preserving the Japanese Way, document her personal stories and explore the essence of Japanese country cooking. Mami Kitani is the young president of Yamaki Jozo, an organic miso, soy and pickle company located in Saitama Japan. Since 1902 the company has been producing traditional Japanese food using carefully selected organic ingredients from local farms. In October, Mami joins with Fino Foods to launch some of her premium products into the Australian market. Japanophiles will have the opportunity to experience Yamaki Jozo’s shoya, umeboshi paste, shiso and dashi powders and mirin. Together Nancy and Mami are hosting a dinner at Wasabi on Saturday October 15. The seven-course degustation with a cocktail on arrival is $155 per guest and tickets are limited. Then, the following day, 10 lucky ticket holders will get the pleasure of learning first
hand from Nancy when she further demonstrates and explains the techniques associated with Japanese preserving in an intimate masterclass at The Cooking School Noosa. She will be presenting delicious dishes inspired by her books and creating a three-course meal for the 10 guests. Masterclass tickets are $270 and include a signed copy of her latest book, Preserving the Japanese Way. This oneoff masterclass is an Australian first. To book tickets to either event, guests can call the restaurant on 5449 2443 or email wasabi.events@hotmail.com
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CHRISTMAS has a habit of rolling around much sooner than imagined bringing with it a procession of end-of-year parties. Don’t get caught out. Noosa Today’s special Christmas Party feature is a gentle reminder to get booking if you want to make sure this year’s Christmas Party is the best yet. Here are our top tips for planning a Christmas Party to remember so you can be the hero of the office. Consider your needs There’s no point booking an entire venue for a party of 15 and you can’t comfortably cram 40 people into a small restaurant. Consider the guest list and make sure the venue will comfortably suit the number of those attending. Also think about what type of event would suit the guests. A stand-up cocktail party with lots of mingling and canapes could suit the socialable group, while a classy sit down dinner at a high-end restaurant might be the perfect way to thank a small team of staff for their hard work throughout the year. The Noosa Shire has a range of different venues available for Christmas Parties - from cosy restaurants to large convention centres. Book early Waiting until the last minute will only lead to disappointment. If you haven’t started looking for a party venue, now is the time to find a
space to suit your needs and get booking. Most high-class, top-quality venues will already have limited availability so get in now to make sure you can nab the space. Booking early will also help colleagues organise themselves in regards to sitters or designated drivers and give them something exciting to look forward to as the stressful end of the year whizzes closer. Set a budget It’s likely those who hold the purse strings will set the budget, but make sure it’s realistic and decide whether party-goers are in for a no-cost treat or is there going to be a small price for everyone to pay? Will drinks be on the house or will the bar be cash-only? It’s important to make these decisions now and let partygoers know in advance so there are no surprises on the night. Get creative Consider adding things to the event that will make it unique. Maybe there are some fun games everyone can play. Or maybe small trophies for humorous awards can be given out on the night. Adding a touch of personality to the night can take it from a drab get together to something a whole lot more fun. A themed dress-up party can be fun or maybe try Secret Santa with each person buying a present for their nominated giftee. Setting a small budget for the presents can turn up some fun and interesting gifts.
Beer Bugs and Beef Lunch – Wednesday 19th October 3 courses matched with premium beers from Yenda Craft Beer. $55pp.
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Peppers gets the party started ANYONE looking for a stress-free, indulgent Christmas lunch will love Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas special Christmas Feast on Sunday 25 December. Enjoy a sumptuous traditional seafood and carvery buffet lunch, with a complimentary champagne cocktail on arrival, while nestled in the serenity of Noosa National Park. Feast on Mooloolaba prawns, Moreton bay bugs, honey glazed ham and roast turkey breast among other delights, using the very best seasonal and local produce and created by classicallytrained executive chef Andreas Nielsen. Why not stay on after lunch and enjoy a cool
cocktail, vintage wine or cold beer, and take in the magnificent views? Peppers Noosa’s renowned personal service will ensure the whole dining experience is all about you. Bookings are essential for the Christmas lunch with the price $175 per adult, $75 for children between three and 11 years, and infants under three are free. Anyone who books before 31 October will receive a five per cent discount on the advertised prices. Complimentary undercover car parking available at Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas, at 33a Viewland Drive, Noosa Heads. To book, phone 5455 2200 or email noosa.events@peppers.com.au
Book something different for your staff Christmas party this year. Golfing or spa pampering and lunch at Noosa Springs will keep your group merry.
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Let the team at Peppers Resort and Villas Noosa create a magical Christmas lunch for your family.
WHY not give your staff a Christmas celebration to remember this year by combining a morning on the golf course with a delicious twocourse festive lunch? If golf’s not the thing, maybe a one-hour session of being pampered in a world-class spa will show your staff how much they’re valued.
Why not give your work colleagues a unique Christmas celebration this year? Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort offers a variety of packages starting from $43pp that will make your Christmas function enjoyable, memorable and relaxing.
These are some of the creative Christmas party options available this year at Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort, where quality and value go hand in hand. The golf or spa party, which includes a Christmas roast with a choice of either entree or dessert (prawn cocktail or eggnog panna cotta), costs $99 a person, and can be provided for lunch or dinner. It’s available
only on weekdays. Should you prefer to pass on the golf or the Spa Thermal Suite treatment, the two-course lunch or dinner, complete with Christmas theming, is available for just $43 a person ($58 for the three-course option). For the more traditional staff gathering, Noosa Springs can provide a two-hour cocktail Christmas party, including
six canapes, a noodle box and drinks - all with themed background music in a private room - for $75 a person. Noosa Springs’ famous buffet Christmas Day Lunch is scheduled from 11.30am to 3pm, but be sure to reserve your place early. Bookings are essential. Call 5440 3333, or email functions@noosasprings.com. au
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The Noosa Tennis Club welcomes all visitors to try one of our many activities. Play as a guest or become a member it has never been easier with our pay as go membership for $6.50 p/week (Mention this Add to have your $50 joining fee waived). Once you join the Noosa Tennis Club you have unlimited access to the courts , free social tennis and discounted rates on coaching , ball machine hire and stock from our fully equipped pro shop open 7 days a week. A great way to meet others and have a regular game is to get involved in our Wednesday or Thursday night social competition. We play 3 sets and whilst it’s a competition we have a great deal of fun at the same time. If you would like to know more regarding any of our programs please contact David on 0413450207.
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Nutritionist Most people consider losing weight the number one reason for eating healthier. But should it be our top priority? Research typically shows that in most cases, healthy weight follows healthy choices, but those healthy choices have benefits that far exceed simple weight loss. For example, proper eating habits can lead to a decreased risk of some cancers, heart disease, chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. If you’re looking to make sure your body not only has a healthy appearance, but is healthy from the inside out, book with Freda Dunn today to see the changes you can make for a better you. Freda has been an accredited practitioner for 24 years is a member of ANTA in Diet & Nutrition, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine and Naturopathy.
Artwork at the Cooinda Mental Health Path To Wellness Art Exhibition on Today, 13 October at 6pm at 3 Friendship Ave, Marcoola. summits and symposiums to exhibitions and wellness walks to select from.� To support our community, council is developing a free online directory to help Sunshine Coast residents get the right services at the right time. Visit www.qldmentalhealthweek.org.au for the whole list of Mental Health Week events on the Coasts.
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With power and purpose ANYONE looking to empower their lives can get along to the free Empowered to Life Your Life Purpose workshops. The free two-day event kicks off on Saturday 19 November and runs from 9am to 3pm each day at the Noosa Convention Centre. The festival aims to help event-goers learn to heal self-doubt and negative thought patterns, discover what their body needs to be
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Code of silence BOB Jarvis posed questions in his letter last week (6 October) about Noosa Council openness, transparency, and communication to its ratepayers about plans, policies, and expenditures - well, there is little or no news of any of these. The council’s “closed door policy" may be because of the resounding silence of council meetings, or so no-one outside is disturbed by the snoring. It is not only Biosphere benefits we aren’t hearing about, it is also things which the council should be pursuing with other government bodies for the shire’s betterment like the Myall Street-railway bridge intersection, the disgusting weed infestation of Lake MacDonald, and the Katie Rose Hospice preservation to name a few. Is the council firing any rockets in the right directions to have these problems addressed? And if they are, why are not we, the ratepayers, hearing anything about any positive action in the offing? Big salaries are being paid for seemingly little return. Mark and Jan Rose, Cooroy.
Park sanctuary would clash with Branson’s scheme for Makepeace Island, even though there is no reason why we could not have two venues. We explained to council how it could be done, at minimal cost, to absolutely no avail. Now in the past three weeks two koalas have been seen, one near the hospital, and the other near the pathway. There has also been one sighted in Tewantin school. So Noosa Council, get cracking, and do something to make this area a koala sanctuary. Kay Fielden, Tewantin.
Koala focus I HAVE not written to the papers for some time due to being ill, but in my absence between the pages I note that there is now a lot of mention re the koala, our national icon, which is almost shamefully extinct. Some months ago I wrote to Noosa Council suggesting that Wallace Park be converted to a koala sanctuary, because there was now room for them given the reduction in bat numbers. Bats are protected, but are not national icons so koalas would have the priority, or so one would think. Noosa Council came up with all sorts of excuses as to why that would not be a good idea. Upon reflection it would seem that a Wallace
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We're paying at the pump SOME of our readers occasionally comment on Noosa’s rather posh petrol prices. Here’s a photo Susie Osmaston took in Toowoomba last week.
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WE MOVED up to Peregian Beach a year ago and I would like your readers to know how kind we’ve found the people here to be. As a 71-year-old who should be old enough to know better she can’t ride a bicycle very well any longer, I took a bad fall today on the hill near the Peregian shopping village. By the time I realised what had happened there were three people standing over me inquiring as to my condition. One lady (Nicky) who works at the Coolum Surf Club even ran out to the road to stop the traffic, pulled out a first aid kid from her SUV, patched me up then insisted on driving me and and my bike home. She even gave me a couple of discount coupons for the club. I’d like to formally thank all three of you, the man and two woman who came to my aid and assure them that there is no permanent damage. Trish Evans, Peregian Beach.
IS ANYBODY else’s skin crawling due to our Federal Environment Minister? To comprehend the level of inanity displayed in his statement of primarily protecting humans before others in his role as Environment Minister, well these darkest depths we cannot fathom. The Judeo-Christian zeitgeist pure fallacy of humans being the proverbial Earth that has the Sun going around it is perhaps the most disagreeable notion, the most counter-intuitive notion a human could possibly ever come up with. When will our leaders put a cost on the complexities of the biosphere? There is a cost on everything else that has intrinsic value to life, why not that (excuse me apparently not concerning the oxygen and mix of the air we breathe, certainly no cost on that!)? Does anybody who claims to be a member of the most important species on Earth really and truly believe, that the other organisms on this planet are not as worthy as them? Worthy in all the ways a human is worthy? A shark is not a fish, no sir a shark is a shark, please let’s understand the meaning of the things that come out of our mouths. Humans and their brains are indeed special, very special. Perhaps reinforcing this delicate no-
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IT IS “fossil fuels“ that gave rise to the industrial revolution and that have continued to improve our standard of living. Until something comes along that can fairly (without taxpayer subsidies) compete with coal, gas and oil, there is no reason why we shouldn’t continue to use those concentrated forms of stored energy. Particularly Victoria with some thousands of years of brown coal reserves, shouldn’t even think about wind, solar, etc. These “clean energy“ sources (apart from being an exercise in total futility for reducing “global warming“) are all so much more expensive than coal, that reliance on them will continue to drive industries out of this country. An aluminium smelter for instance, could never operate on wind/solar electricity supply; yet such industries were enticed to come to Australia with the promise of cheap electricity - we’re now sending them and the thousands of jobs, away. Case Smit, Noosaville.
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Koala concern LIZ Davison (Noosa Today, 6 October) claims that Noosa Council had choices with regards to koala offsets resulting from the Bruce Highway Cooroy to Curra upgrade. Unfortunately this is not the case. DTMR were determined to plant trees in their own road corridor. I made direct entreaties to DTMR to allow for offsets to be planted on identified land in Noosa Shire. These recommendations were met with point blank refusal. As for what else Noosa Council is doing for koalas, we have endorsed a Koala Strategy and a Koala Management Plan which council is now implementing. We have supported USC scientists in mapping our local koalas using Maya the tracking dog. We are continuing to develop koala mapping that will inform our new planning scheme. Through the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation, council is helping fund a threeyear research project studying the health of our local koalas. Furthermore, we support the additional Branson Koala Conservancy and are actively working with their scientists for the benefit of local koala populations. Tony Wellington, Noosa Mayor.
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IT SURPRISES me that blame for the mess at the old Noosa Bowls Club has been put entirely on backpackers. This is not the type of behaviour perpetrated by backpackers who are mostly decent people who do not have a lot of money but a desire to see the world. To me it looks more like the work of teenage vandals on a rampage. Unfortunately backpackers, as they do, have found a free parking spot and the mess must be theirs, sad. People seem to be very put out by anyone getting a free night and the backpackers are always the target. Noosa encourages visitors but wants to choose who is most desirable. Backpackers add to the young, happy feel of Noosa and should be encouraged to cheer the place up. They spend their money, too - it may not be in top diners but they do eat. I wonder who investigated the noise and if it was so bad why not call the police? It all sounds picky to me. I also noted that the tops were neatly on the bottles which were “strewn around.” Mae Elliott, Noosaville.
Get low I’M used to climate deniers sinking to murky depths in their twisting of the facts, but Woody Dass’s deplorable attack on Steve Hall (22 September) takes the cake. Mr Dass asserts that Steve “preaches” to his students and asks us to “imagine the distain (sic) Mr Hall would unleash if one of his students dared to raise questions”. Such attempts at character assassination do not deserve a place in a newspaper. The sad thing is that Mr Dass has completely fabricated scenarios to discredit Steve. He could easily seek out some of the thousands of students on the Sunshine Coast who have been inspired by Steve’s teaching over the years. They would tell him that nothing could be further from the truth. I’ve seen Steve teach. Noone respects his students more or stimulates their inquiry skills better. There is no way he would ever treat a student with disdain. If I were Steve, I’d be asking for an apology. It’s one thing to disagree forcefully with an opinion and quite another to contrive a damaging fictional picture of the person who proposes it. I know climate deniers are desperate for ammunition, but low acts of invective like this are not acceptable. Graham Coghill, Marcus Beach.
The cost IN THE fifth richest country in the world, Captain Minuson of The Budget, could close Australia’s secret offshore storage facilities which hoard humans. Releasing the $9.6 billion to rescue the debt and deficit, no surplus, budget emergency disaster would mean billions saved in dollar costs; incalculable savings in human cost. Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.
The real effects KEN Lynn’s reference to the teaching of climate change at university (Noosa Today, 29 September) does not validate a supposed greenhouse effect. A review of the content of these courses shows that the teaching of the greenhouse effect is based on models similar to the one used at Harvard University (Chapter 7 “The Greenhouse Effect”). To explain the observed surface temperature of the Earth the model shows that the atmosphere would have to trap 77 per cent of all of the infrared radiation emitted by the surface. However, as physicists have shown, there is a major error in the physics used to derive the energy balance equations for these greenhouse models. The error is apparent when the Harvard greenhouse model is used to explain the very high surface temperature of Venus. When this is done it is found that Venus’s atmosphere would need to trap twice as much energy as its surface is emitting, an impossible situation. Greenhouse models violate the law of conservation of energy and are not valid representations of the way energy is exchanged between the surface of a planet and the gas molecules in its atmosphere. John Turner, Noosa Heads. noosatoday.com.au
SPORTTODAY An old postcard image of Colombo’s Grand Oriental.
Notes from the “peer of paradise”
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TODAY’S column comes to you from a battered old desk in a large wood-lined and slightly musty hotel room at the Grand Oriental Hotel at Colombo Harbour, Sri Lanka. The gushing introduction to the hotel on Channel 1 of our antiquated room television promises “spectacular views over Colombo Harbour from every room at the hotel known throughout history as the peer of paradise”, but I guess at about $100 a night we fell below the price barrier for a harbour view because ours is of the external air-conditioning unit which is currently playing host to three rather worrying turds that are much larger than normal birdsize, plus the junk-filled backyard of a block of flats beyond. But that said, I love it here. Not since I found a bullet hole in the bathroom window of our similarly decrepit hotel in Havana, Cuba, have I been so excited by proximity to the glorious decay of grandeur. And, over breakfast in the Harbour Room Restaurant on the floor above us, I was able to gaze out over the panorama of a working harbour – I grew up with a distant view of the Port Kembla smoke stacks, so put my fascination down to that – while feasting on superb hoppers and curries covered with seeni sambol. From the fuzzy story on the TV, I have also learnt that Marshall Tito, Mao Tse Tung
and numerous other murderous dictators have stayed here, as well as Anton Chekhov and Indira Gandhi, to somewhat balance the ledger. Built in 1837, the Grand Oriental served as the Resident’s residence, until becoming a hotel in the latter years of the century, when it still enjoyed the most salubrious position in town, a claim since surrendered to the stately Galle Face Hotel a kilometre or so down the beach, away from the noise and the smells of the port. I remember my parents talking about stopping off in Colombo as they sailed home from their grand European adventure more than half a century ago, and my dad complaining bitterly about the smells and bustle of the “filthy docks filled with beggars and sailors”. (He was a RAAF man, through and through.) I doubt
much has changed in this part of Colombo, but just a few blocks away, alongside the clutter and craziness of the Sri Lankan capital, you can also find sedate and restful English gardens, the stern facades of Dutch churches and the most amazingly colourful Bhuddist and Hindu temples. In short, it’s a port town that still reflects its colourful cultural history, moving from one spice trade invader to the next, and even now, almost 70 years since independence, more the sum of its parts than an island nation with its own identity. I write this, mind you, from the lofty position of some 18 hours of observation of the old port town of about a million people. This is my first visit, but Sri Lanka has been on my bucket list for quite a few years, so I’ve done
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ON Monday a team of 13 children from the small island of Yorke, 80 kilometres south/west of New Guinea, arrived at the Noosa Surf Life Saving Club for a Surf Education Training Program, followed by a welcome barbecue. Under the supervision of Education Manager, Greg McLaughlin, and his training team, they were introduced to the basic fundamentals of life saving. For these children the trip down to Australia was their first trip away from their island homes. All children are Grades 5 and 6 pupils of the Tagai State College, and for this trip they are under the care of husband and wife team of Dan and Sarah Tonon. Dan is the Principal of the Tagai College and Sarah is a member of the teaching staff. For the Noosa club, the arrival of the group bought a pleasant surprise, for Sarah was a member of the Noosa Surf Club staff for six years, and as such worked under present manager Anton Mogg. “Sarah was a highly regarded staff member,” said Anton, “and while working with us she was working her way through Uni. It is really great to see how things have worked out for Sarah. In those days she was Sarah Finnemore.
All the way from the small island of Yorke, 13 children took on a Surf Education Training Program at Noosa on Monday. “This group has a bit of background,” said Dan. “The last trip for our students was back in 1988, and now some of those students are the parents of pupils here today; and with Sarah’s background in the Supporter Club it gives everything a personal touch. Describing the children Dan said, “With the children coming from an island environment, they are salt water children so they fit in nicely. At home they dive for turtles and all kinds of fish life. “The ocean is their home and this
gives them a look at another side of things. Up in the Torres Strait Islands we have what we call The Campus. There are 17 of these and they are spread throughout the 47,000 square kilometres of ocean. This covers an area from the tip of Queensland to the border of Papua New Guinea. “When they finish at Tagai, where students start pre-prep age and go through to Grade 6, they either go to Thursday Island or the Australian mainland to further their education. At present we have 56 students enrolled at Tagai College.’’
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COOROY GOLF COOROY Golf Club held the women's Monthly Medal competition on Thursday 6 October. The trophy went to Juanita Langford and medal winners were Lyn Blackmore (70 c/b), Colleen Sykes (69) and Chris Michael (69). Rundown: Lyn Blackmore (70), Patsy Fayne (70), Doone Flanagan (70), Sonja Cordwell (71), Doreen Weaver (71), Wendy Morse (72), Aileen Morton (72), Lee Williams (72). Approaches: Lyn Blackmore, Weang Brown, Lee Williams. NOOSA GOLF THERE were 200 entrants at the Monthly Medal Stableford
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We would also like to thank Tamara & Kobee and staff of all the Clubs involved that sold tickets in the raffles. We would also like to thank the Members of the Noosa Golf Club that donated the use of their motorised carts to help us curb costs of the golf day, it would be remiss of us not to thank the Committee & staff of the Noosa Golf Club for the passion they show toward this event Administration, Greens Course, Golf Professionals, Bar and Restaurant. Thank you. 46 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 13 October, 2016
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This one week educational trip comes at a cost of $36,000 and much fund-raising was required, so all community groups on the islands worked in together. This plus Government Gaming Grants made the trip possible. The training and courtesy is just another example of the success of the school programs conducted by Noosa and totally supported by the schools. This program has been operating for several years and it involves schools from Cooran to Yandina; and other invitees, such as our Tagai students.
“We have a very good team of experienced coaches and trainers on call at all times,” said Greg. “This ensures that all students are in the very best of care. We could not ask for more.” The smiles on the faces of the little visitors said it all. This Educational program plus the Seahorse Nippers would have to be two of the great success stories in the 86-year history of the Noosa Club. Sunday morning some 53 members of the Noosa Heads Club attended a club council meeting at the Peregian clubhouse. The agenda drawn up centered on the future of the premises and the steps needed to ensure a positive outcome for all aspects of the project. With regard to patrols on Peregian Beach, all in attendance were in total agreeance that patrols will continue to be conducted and fully supported. The present work agreement between the lifeguards and lifesavers has been very successful and on-going and a high standard of patrolling is being maintained; and this will be continued. The people in the community of Peregian can rest assured that their beach safety is in good hands. It was good to see the hundreds of little Nippers back on the beach for the start of yet another season. All the team at Noosa Today wish our Nippers a happy and safe summer.
POMONA BOWLS WEDNESDAY LADIES Consistency Championship - Veronis O’Connor def Bettina Winkler and in a very close game on the second last end Gaye Bible was leading Tina Camp by 98-97. Gaye pulled out all stops to take out the game 106-99. Well played ladies. Social fours was won by Elizabeth Dewhirst, Olive MacKellar, Jeanne Price and Jan Mallett. THURSDAY Evening fun game under lights - enjoyed by all who came in and played Scroungers. There sure were a lot of bowls off the rink each end! With the wind blowing and a fast green you needed to take plenty of grass with each bowl. FRIDAY Mixed Triples Championship final - It was a very close game until the last five ends when the team of Rick Goulding, Bill Alford and skip Veronis O’Connor
played some superb bowls to defeat Glenn Johnson, Sharon Foale and skip Tina Camp. Congratulations to all players on a great game of bowls. Plenty of spectators who were waiting for the final to finish so they could have their social bowls game. Friday Twilight bowls was won by Mark Keogh and Ann Lerch with runners-up Ann Carruthers and Don Mallett. SUNDAY A busload of the club's bowlers travelled to Gympie to play against QRI at Albert BC. Thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. - Kitty and Jack TEWANTIN NOOSA BOWLS SATURDAY JACKPOT Pairs - Winners: Paul Baker and John Boyle; Runners-up: Dennis Coulter and Claire McGrath. MONDAY Monthly Revolutions Pairs - Winners: J Maher and Geoff Perrie; 2nd: Steve Chandler and Jenny Smith; 3rd: Kerrie Wilson
and L Axiac. Lost first game/ Win second game - Winners: Daryl Birt and Gary Hughes; Runners-up: Peter Vignon and Van Vignon. Next Revolutions Pairs will be on Monday 7 November. TUESDAY Noosa Landscape Ladies Pairs - Winners: Val Reinicke and Fran Coules; Runners-up: Ian Brown and Heather Birt. WEDNESDAY Men’s Pairs - Winners: George Coules and Brian Ford; Runners-up: Neil Black and Keith Musgrave. THURSDAY Ivory Palms Jackpot Pairs - Winners: Steve Chandler and Jenny Smith; Runners-Up: Fran Coules and George Coules. FRIDAY Friendly Friday - Winners: Steve Keksz, Alan Curtis and Peter Renwick. Runners-up: Bill Wild, Kathy Burgess and Neil Black. - Aerodynamical noosatoday.com.au
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The Sunshine Beach Nippers are ready to learn all about what it takes to save lives. Picture: SURF SHOTS
Nippers swarm the beach By Dave Gleeson MORE than 180 Nippers took to the water last weekend to mark the start of the 2016/17 Sunshine Beach Nipper season. The Nippers hit the beach in their new sun-safe rash shirts sponsored by Bonds and Boost Juice Noosa, age group coloured caps and club
togs; it was a great spectacle. Our youngest Nippers, the Under 7s in their pink caps, were all keen to start their Nippers' experience and were loving the water games and sand fun they had with parents and new age managers helping out. From Under 7s to Under 13s, the action was non-stop with dedicated sprint track, beach flags arenas, sand
games, swim and board course all getting a good workout. For increased safety the younger Nippers connected most of their water play between the flags under the supervision of the lifesaving patrol and also age manager and water safety. Our senior Nippers, the Under 14s, who have all recently gained their Surf Rescue Certificates,
showed their great leadership skills by helping out as water safety and ensuring all younger members were safe and comfortable in the water, to ensure they enjoyed their first day of Sunshine Beach Nippers. And, not to be forgotten, the postNippers barbecue was also extremely popular after a great day on the beach with hungry Nippers and parents
Blizzard boxes up a storm By Ron Lane YOUNG Tasmanian amateur boxer Tyler Blizzard had had enough, he was going to quit. It was early 2016, and he felt he was going nowhere. Then the unexpected happened, a phone call from Queensland. It was Cooroy boxing coach Mark Evans with a message – and the message was loud and clear. “Don’t do it young fellow, you have too much talent. Pack your bags and come up here.” Heeding the advice, the young fighter moved into the Shire of Noosa and immediately settled in as a member of the Impact Boxing Academy in Cooroy. He immediately started training under his “phone caller,” coach Mark Evans, and as they say – the rest is now history. Educated at St Patricks College in Launceston, Tasmania, the young fighter has now had a total 36 fights and since arriving on the coast has never lost a bout. If present achievements are any indication, his future looks very promising. His record shows four Australian Titles and two Golden Gloves. Last month, while touring Ireland as a member of the Queensland Amateur Boxing Team, he fought in both the Munster and Celtic Cup tournaments and came home undefeated. Tyler’s wins in the Celtic Cup Tournament resulted in his being awarded the coveted Celtic Cup Championship Belt. “After the award it was all surreal,” said Tyler, “There were TV and media all over the place; and the belt – well it was something else. When I first saw it on display I never imagined myself ever getting it, but I did – it was unbelievable.” However, success in the fight game does not come easy. After making up noosatoday.com.au
Tasmanian amateur boxer Tyler Blizzard has packed his bags for Cooroy. his mind to make it his thing in life, he had discussions with his coach and as a result Mark invited him to move into the family home; and also offered him work for a few days a week in the paint contracting business. “His day starts at 5am,” said Mark. “Roadwork and then into the gym. Then after work it’s back for more gym work. Our goal for the young man is the Commonwealth Games in 2018 and if he is still on track it’s the big one, the Tokyo Olympics.’’ But for now there is a quick trip to Tasmania. The reason for this, is that he will be the major fight on the under card against Bradley Collins of NSW, for the Daniel Geale professional World Title fight. This came about
when his old coach Craig Woods rang with the offer. Tyler’s handlers quickly accepted and the date is set for 13 October. We wish this young amateur and his coach all the best. At the Israel Kani Noosa Box Office Gym in Noosaville, Bennie Slavin has chalked up a great win. Flying out to Moranbah on short notice, Slavin won a unanimous points decision when he outpointed his opponent Tysinn Vest. “Fighting the main event in the Elite division it was a very good result,’’ said coach Israel. “Our next tournament will be at the Dag Pub in Caboolture 22 October, and for that we will have a team of seven.’’
fuelling up on a Sunday morning. Sunshine Beach Nippers will still be accepting new members until the start of December, so if your kids want to get involved please call club administrator Terri on 5447 5491 or lifesaving@sunshinebeachslsc.com. au, or simply come along on Sunday mornings to see what it is all about.
Big flathead in the river By Jack Mangrove THE Noosa River has again been the saviour of most anglers. With the wind up, the river offers some great protection from the elements. The whiting have been outstanding over the last couple of weeks with some real elbow slappers coming from the river. Areas like the Frying Pan the Dog Beach and Gympie Terrace have all produced some cracker fish. We are also seeing some good schools of bigeye trevally around the turn of the tides – the low light periods have been the best and with the morning and evening tides at the moment perfect for targeting these fish. Giant trevally have also been in the mix along with big tailor. The sinking Jackson range of lures is perfect for these fish when they’re not quite feeding on the surface. There’s a fair bit of movement up river with mangrove jacks coming from the structure that lines the area of river between the lakes. These areas are perfect for throwing suspending and diving lures close to the structure. We are also seeing good flathead from the lower stretches of the river – for the bait anglers, drifting small frogmouth pilchards has been working well, and for the lure anglers slow hopping a soft plastic has been also doing the job. On the beach, the tailor have definitely started to make their way back from Fraser Island. Good quality tailor have been taken from most gutters along North Shore – the feeding fish are lean and hungry after spawning up at Fraser. Whiting, dart and flatties have also been inhabiting the same gutters. Good quality pilchards are the favoured bait, with both mullet and bonito fillets claiming some nice fish. On the freshwater scene, bass have been active on the edges of Lake McDonald on weedless soft plastics like the 3” Chasebaits from River2sea. As well as fishing the edges, bass have been active in the open water, therefore fishing vibes like the 65mm Fish Candy Paddle Vibes will get you success.
Dee Lawrence with a flathead. As the afternoons cool off the bass have been taking a liking to small surface poppers fished along the weed edges. For the offshore crew, the wind has played havoc with a lot of offshore plans so most anglers are heading out before sun up and fishing the closer reefs and making the run home before the winds get to strong. Reefs like Sunshine Reef, Halls and Jew Sholes were the targets with some nice sweetlip, and smaller snapper. Sunshine reef also gave up the odd coral trout. Some of the bigger charters did head to the outer reef with some great results including snapper, pearlies, moses perch, Maoris, tuskies and gold spot wrasse. The first Gone Fishing Day is this Sunday 16 October. This is a day when all Australians can get out on the water for a fish and celebrate our love of fishing. It doesn’t matter if you have never fished before, Gone Fishing Day is for everyone. So why not sign up for the biggest fishing event on the Australian fishing calendar. Jump on line and check it out and register at https://gonefishingday.org On behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures.
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