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Music fiesta a drawcard LOVE and respect; that’s exactly what the third annual Originals Music Festival was all about as 4000 music lovers flocked to the Coolum Soccer Grounds on Saturday 5 November. Event organiser Mark Pico said it was a great day for young and old and he was stoked the event was a sell-out for the third year in a row. Turn to page 20 for more photos from the day.

Legendary Chris Cheney leads The Living End. Photo: Paul Smith Images

Gay adoption row By Jolene Ogle MEMBER for Noosa Glen Elmes has defended his party’s attempts to vote down legislation that would allow same-sex couples to adopt children in Queensland.

The vote was held in parliament last week, with the government announcing on Wednesday (2 November) that same-sex adoption was now legal in Queensland. Mr Elmes said while the LNP did not oppose the Adoption and Other

Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 through the second reading in parliament, he said the party wanted to respect the fact there was already a long waiting list for heterosexual couples wanting to adopt. “With such a small number of

children and a large number of couples seeking to adopt, we felt the need to respect those couples currently on a long waiting list,” he said. Mr Elmes said in 2015-’16 there were only 48 adoptions finalised in Queensland, 21 of which were local

children, while hundreds of couples remain on a waiting list. But the often critised long adoption process could also be a factor in a small amount of adoptions finalising in the 2015-’16 year. Continued on page 3

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Biosphere chair breaks silence By Jolene Ogle SINCE establishing almost two years ago, the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF) has let many wonder where the $600,000 in funding has gone. Speaking exclusively with Noosa Today, NBRF chair Campbell Corfe has shared the organisation’s vision, hopes for the future and where the $600,000 from the Environment Levy has been allocated. The NBRF organisation has copped a lot of criticism over the past 18 months, including from now councillor Ingrid Jackson who, before the election, slammed the NBRF for a lack of transparency. Cr Jackson said the foundation’s governance seemed “muddled” giving the appearance of being a “closed shop” and called for a review of the NBRF operations (Noosa Today 10 March). Earlier this month, Cr Jackson said, along with other people in the community she had concerns about the operations of NBRF in March this year, but she had since learnt more about the organisation. “When elected to council, I pursued my interest in ensuring the foundation was meeting community expectations and operating in a transparent manner,” she said. Cr Jackson said Noosa Council had committed to a three-year funding deed with the NBRF and while no reports had been received from the foundation since it established, she believed the current committee in on track to deliver results and keep the community more informed on project progress. Cr Jackson said the NBRF were required to supply council with an annual report, an audited financial report and a half yearly progress report, and while these hadn't been forthcoming in the past, since becoming the chair in February this year Mr Corfe had provided a midyear update to councillors and was

due to present to council again, later this month. The new biosphere management structure was introduced by Noosa Council in 2014 after community consultation and replaces the previous council-owned structure with a more community-based operation with a board of volunteers. Unlike the Noosa Community Biosphere Association, which is also volunteer-based but carry out grassroots activism, the NBRF is a longterm, research-based foundation. “Noosa can be a living laboratory. We want to show the world what a soft footprint looks like,” he said. “But we don’t take all the credit at NBRF. Through funding, we are simply the magnet that pulls together the filings. It’s the wide range of community groups who are doing all the great work. We say we are simply standing on the shoulders of the great groups before us.” Mr Corfe said the new management structure of the NBRF meant they could receive funding from council and now, with Direct Gift Recipient (DGR) status, the foundation could receive donations and large-scale funding. “We look at long-term, financially significant projects that are deeply fundamental and beyond the politics of the day,” Mr Corfe said. A range of projects are already underway, all of which tie together in one way or another. For example, the Keep it in Kin Kin project is a research study to find out how landowners can better manage waterways and land in Kin Kin to keep silt and soil out of the rivers and creeks that make their way to Noosa River. “This project has been underway for six months and already we’re seeing some great results,” Mr Corfe said. The Bring Back the Fish program is influenced by the effectiveness of the Keep it in Kin Kin project, but also aims to establish “fish hotels” in the Noosa River to help rejuvenate

Koalas in their sights: The University of the Sunshine Coast research program "Detection Dogs for Conservation” led by Dr Celine Frere and Dr Romane Cristescu, is mapping koala distribution and health across the Noosa Biosphere Reserve to inform better koala management practices.

NBRF chair Campbell Corfe with Mayor Tony Wellington at this year's Noosa Show. the native oyster population that was once booming in the region. This work is based on a Noosa Council and Thomas Foundation jointly funded study by University of Queensland’s Dr Ruth Thurstan that found the oyster industry collapsed around 80 years ago, painting a picture of deterioration of the river’s aquatic biodiversity and reinforcing the value of an oyster reef rehabilitation trial. Following the release of the study findings, the Thomas Foundation, Noosa Parks Association and the University of the Sunshine Coast sought funding from the NBRF to establish oyster reefs in Lake Weyba and Noosa River. Council supports the trial after partly funding a study confirming the river is still spawning sufficient juvenile oysters to re-establish oyster beds. Mr Corfe said the majority of the $600,000 in funding received had been allocated to projects such as the Bring Back the Fish project, and this is a perfect example of how the

NBRF has brought together groups to create long-term projects that will help the local environment. “Bring Back the Fish won’t take six months or a year, it will be two years or three,” he said. “And then, once we get the fish back, we move on to learn how we can keep them and help them thrive.” When asked how the NBRF plan to fund projects that will operate past their three-year funding deed with council, Mr Corfe said the foundation would seek to renew funding with Noosa Council, but would also seek big-business funding. “We can move to external funding and seek expert help from organisations like the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF),” he said. The NBRF now has a website with details on current projects as well as the funds allocated to the research and information on project collaborators; www.noosabiosphere. org.au. Mr Corfe acknowledged communication with the community needs to improve and said he hoped in the

Restocking the river: A breeding program of the Mary River Cod is restocking populations in the Mary River Catchment with Geraldine its leading lady. future the NBRF would become a much-loved part of the Noosa Biosphere management. Cr Jackson said after her research into the foundation, she was now keen to see the progress of the NBRF. “I am very keen to see the NBRF continue to encourage a sustainable shire, combining environmental, economic and community values,” she said. "We too are keen to see the progress of the NBRF projects that aim to help rejuvenate and re-establish the Noosa environment as a healthy, diverse and thriving locale. We will continue to bring updates to our readers as they happen.

Gay adoption row as Elmes defends party stance From front page Mr Elmes echoed LNP Member for Mudgeeraba Rosslyn Bates statements made in parliament. Mr Bates said while the Bill was supposed to be a once-in-five-year chance to improve the adoption system, “it contains a number of unresolved issues which are a result of this Bill being rushed through the parliament”. “While supporting the passing of this Bill through the second reading, the Opposition will divide on

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specific clauses that seek to expand the eligibility criteria for adoption to single people and same-sex couples,” she said. Ms Bates said she couldn’t support the Bill because the government failed to demonstrate the need to expand or grow the number of eligible parents from only heterosexual couples to same-sex couples and single people and said Labor had not addressed the “fact that there is no demand for adoption is Queensland”.

“Because of this, any expansion of the right to adopt to single people and same-sex couples will do nothing but create an unrealistic expectation amongst these Queenslanders that they will have easy access to adoption,” she said. When announcing the legislation had passed, Minister for Communities Shannon Fentiman said it was “only fair” members of the LGBTI community have the same adoption rights as all other Queenslanders,

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Mr Bristow launched a scathing attack on Mr Elmes, saying he is “actively promoting discrimination” against the LGBTI community and “must do the decent thing and resign”. “He does not consult the community members whose interests he is supposed to represent and only listens to the right-wing religious extremists in his party who would rather Queensland remain in the 19th century than catch up with the rest of Australia,” he said.

including the right to raise a family with an adopted child. Mr Fentiman said the new laws passed despite the LNP voting against them, saying the LNP are “behind the times”. Equal rights activist Robin Bristow has slammed Mr Elmes’ “no” vote, accusing him of “teaming up with the bigots and homophobes in the LNP” to vote against the Adoption and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016.

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One costly turtle surf? By Hollie Harris A PHOTO of two men surfing on the back of a turtle on the beach at Fraser Island has been slammed across social media and could end up costing them $20,000. Originally posted on Facebook, the post with the picture read “Surfed a tortoise on zee weekend.. gnarly duddddeeeee.” The disgraceful act has been shared over 4000 times so far. One of the men, Ricky Rogers, has explained his ac-

tions claiming the turtle was already dead before he hung ten on its back. “We pulled over to help it because we thought it was stuck and as we got closer realised it was dead,” the 26-year-old said. “Not thinking, we hopped on it for five seconds and got a quick photo and left.” Mr Rogers insists he is typically a huge animal-lover who would never harm even a spider. He has slammed social media for rubbishing good people’s names without knowing

the facts. Hundreds of people have labelled the pair “idiots” and called for them to be fined for interfering with wildlife. A Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services spokesperson told AAP that rangers had begun investigations, and had acknowledged that the turtle did appear to be dead. “QPWS are taking this matter seriously and investigating further,” they said. If they are found to be interfering with a natural resource, the maximum fine is $19,995.

The image that went viral; Two men standing on a dead turtle on Fraser Island last week. Photo: Facebook.

New additions for tourism board TOURISM Noosa has announced new additions to the Tourism Noosa Board following on from their Annual General Meeting held last week. Stephen Gregg, who is the former CEO and Chairman of Tourism and Events Queensland, Mark Wilkinson who is the General Manager of Sofitel Noosa Resort and Spa and Richard Stephens who is the director of Accom Noosa, are new appointments with Drew Pearson from Halse Lodge being re-elected to the board. Stephen, Mark and Richard join continuing board directors, chairman Steve McPharlin, deputy chair Elizabeth Reynolds and Drew Pearson,

Judi Lalor, Erina Kilmore, Wade Batty, Michael Tarrant and John McCulloch. Mr McPharlin said collectively the new board directors have an incredible depth of skill and expertise in the tourism industry, particularly in Queensland, and will bring a wealth of experience to complement the existing members of the board. “All new Board Directors are industry leaders and are passionate about tourism with Stephen Gregg in particular having been a guiding force in the Queensland tourism industry for many years,” he said. “Stephen was most recent-

ly the Chairman for Tourism and Events Queensland and has held previous Chair roles with Tourism Tropical North Queensland, Queensland Rail and the Queensland Tourism Industry Council. Prior to these roles, Stephen was CEO of Tourism and Events Queensland, Dreamworld and North Queensland Airports.” Mr McPharlin said as the board looks to the future of tourism in Noosa, they, along with the management of Tourism Noosa, are developing the Noosa Sustainable Destination Action Plan 2017-2022 and are excited to embrace fresh ideas to enhance sustainable tourism in our beautiful region.

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A flying fox management plan is underway to service residents near Wallace Park. A makeshift barrier has been installed at the Target end of the bowls car park.

Bowls site gets a clean up By Jolene Ogle THE former Noosa Heads bowls site has had a much-needed cleanup after complaints that teens were vandalising the building and having parties on the greens. The gates to the carpark have been closed since at least Friday 4 November and a fresh coat of paint has been applied to many of the building’s walls to cover graffiti. A Coles spokesperson said plans were in place to maintain the site through gardening, rubbish and graffiti removal. Noosa Heads officer in charge, Senior Sergeant Steve McReight, said the police regularly patrolled the area along with Pinnaroo Park and hadn’t received any formal complaints of late-night parties. The Coles spokesperson said development plans for the site were still unknown.

Council’s plan to out-fox bats By Hollie Harris

The graffiti has been covered with a coat of paint.

There is now no entry to the former bowls car park.

NOOSA Council is focused on implementing a flying fox management plan which will include $10,000 into their budget to help residents who live within a 75-metre radius of Wallace Park service their properties. Councillor Ingrid Jackson and flying fox management officer Tyrone de Kauwe performed face-to-face interviews with residents of 54 households and surveyed their responses. They were met with an enthusiastic response from residents in the area which is most heavily affected by the foxes.

They discussed the plans to use the funds to provide covers for cars, pools, clotheslines and furniture. Roof cleaning and discounts on double glazing glass, water pressure cleaners, air fresheners and solar panel cleaning were all on the list of inclusions. The doorknock survey showed a positive outcome and most residents were happy to hear council was working hard to push the management plan through. “They were happy that something was happening. It was a great response,” Mr de Kauwe said. “There was early resistance initially, with regard to

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Pride, Integrity and Gumption Between the Ron Lane’s

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IF ONE is to be brutally honest, when someone takes on the position of president of a country or for that matter a club that is in turmoil, then there is no escaping the fact that something that can only be described as PIG virtues are an absolute necessity. What you may ask are the virtues of PIG? The answer is simple. P stands for Pride, I stands for Integrity and G stands for Gumption. Harsh, but honest words. After a quiet meeting with the newly-elected President of Pirates Rugby League Club, Greg Christensen, it became obvious that here was a man who had these virtues in abundance. Since the early age of eight, this Tewantin local has, along with several other male members of his family, been a member of Pirates Rugby League Club. Through the many years of good times and bad, his loyalty has never faltered; thus his deep-seated feeling of Pride. During his young years as a player in the various grades, and in his dealing with club mates while serving Pirates in an administration capacity, his loyalty and honesty has never been questioned; thus his Integrity. To come through the ranks of management and finally make the decision to accept the nomination for President, and knowing all too well what lays ahead, shows Gumption. For Greg, it all started in the year 1971 when he made his entrance, kicking and screaming into this world, at the old Cooroy Hospital. His education was obtained after years as a student of the Noosa District State High School, finally graduating at the end of Year 12. On entering the work force, he joined the Queensland Government Railways where he worked as a signaller based at Woombye. Now after working in various jobs such as the construction industry, he operates a delivery service for Mountain Dew Spring Water. For Greg, the year 1995 was one to remember, for it was during this time that he was to meet a lady Rugby League touch footballer named Jaye Wales; the lady who was to become his wife. Married in 2000, they are now the proud parents of a two-year-old boy named Ollie. "Some years ago my wife and her family were involved in the Noosa Nippers, so I suppose you could say that we have both been involved in community affairs,” Greg said. “My first game of league was in the Under 9, and we played on the old Reid Park Oval at Tewantin, which is now the cricket field. Then the Junior Pirates moved to Cooroy and I played there. When the game in Cooroy got going, sheds were built and our Christensen family played a major part in this project. "Regarding our club, things really got going in the early '70s. "A lot of our blokes, including my family members, were playing in Gympie for Northern Suburbs. They decided in 1974 to approach

Mick Plant, a former Sydney A Grader, who was playing for Nambour. They discussed forming a club at Noosa, with him coaching. Then in '75 it happened. Not only did they form the club, but they also entered the Sunshine Coast Competition, with two teams in A Grade and a reserve; and at the end of the season the A team finished in fourth place. "However, by 1977 we shocked the Coast Rugby League by not only winning the A Grade, but also the reserve and it was the same coaches; Mick Plant A Grade and Merv Suares Reserve Grade. When you start a new club and achieve those sort of results, it is easy to see why we have become such a proud club,” Greg said. During this era, the juniors had consolidated in Cooroy, and Greg played there until 1989; it was then that he shifted to Pirate Park and into the senior club. “For me it was great. A family tradition was starting so I was virtually playing my career surrounded by family in a great club; things couldn’t be better; but for me a year that really sticks out was 2007. We were playing under the great little Sydney half back Noel Goldthorpe. He was our player/coach and we scooped the pool, winning the Minor Premiership, Presidents Cup, Wide Bay Challenge and then the big one, the Grand Final. In the team that day was a 17-year-old named Jake Friend, who right as we speak is in the Australian team touring England. That year was an incredible experience.” Under Goldthorpe it was a golden era for Pirates. They won three premierships and were runners-up in another. For the Christensens their involvement continued, with one of the boys Ken, having three of his sons taking to the field, proudly wearing the Pirates colours, and others sitting on management. "For us this is a really great achievement. This season we now have three family members on the front table (management committee), Ben as Vice President, Gary as Treasurer and me as President; and the thing that makes me really proud, is that we are all life members. "However, without the support and encouragement of our senior veteran members we would not be here, holding the positions that we do. My thanks to them for their support.” Another thing that Greg acknowledges is the fact that they have a really great ladies group. “I look for a balanced club and the ladies have been fantastic. Just to name a few we have Sue O’Grady, Claire Robertson, Robyn Wales, Lexie Mawn, Sue Arnold and many others. With all these people plus our life members, ten of who attended our Annual General Meeting, moving around the club I can feel our pride and traditions becoming strong again.” Since his retirement as a player in 2008, Greg has worked in several areas and has served on management. It is these times that have made him fully aware of the fact that sometimes he will have to make hard decisions and he adds, “Sometimes they may not be very popular; but it has to be done.” His main goal is of course to re-establish the A Grade team and he acknowledges it won’t be easy.

President of Pirates Rugby League Club Greg Christensen. “Then I want to create an atmosphere of the senior club and the juniors all in together. This will do wonders for the family environment.” The appointment of coaches is also at the top and management has made arrangements for the advertising of these positions to commence this week. “One thing that I am grateful for is the ongoing sponsorship of our local RSL Club. Others, who have supported us through the years, also have our thanks. I am really looking forward to meeting up with them and continuing our friendship.” As we sat and talked, he spoke not of him-

self, but of the club; his playing days wearing the Pirates colours, the achievements and hard times, the players who have gone on to bigger things, and the workers who have seen it all, and are still a Pirate. From his remarks, it became apparent that here was a young man whose feet are firmly on the ground. Above all, someone who also possesses the virtues, Pride, Integrity and Gumption, required to make the sporting community acknowledge that Greg Christensen, President of Pirates Rugby League Club, is the man for the job. Above all, he is definitely, one of Our People.

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Salvos bringing Christmas cheer MORE than 130 Noosa families are expected to benefit from the Salvation Army Christmas appeal this year, with organisers calling on locals to donate now to help meet demand. Lieutenants David and Lara Sutcliff said residents could donate gifts and food items now to help create the hampers they would then hand out to families in need this Christmas season. “Families have already come to us for help,” Ms Sutcliff said. “What we need the most are presents for teenagers and Dads. We always struggle to find presents for these age groups.” Some present ideas for children aged 10 to 18 include board games, skate boards and scooters, cameras, camping equipment and body boards, but Ms Sutcliff said the easiest option was a gift card. “Gift vouchers are a great idea because of their flexibility,” she said. All donated toys can be either brand new or second hand. “Sadly, the gift donated may be the only present a child receives this Christmas, so we try our best to ensure each child receives a gift that is ‘brand new’,” Ms Sutcliff said. “We know Christmas isn’t only about receiving gifts, but this is one way we can help fam-

Lieutenants David and Lara Sutcliff of the Noosa Salvation Army with some of the donated goods. ilies feel special at Christmas and enjoy its wonders, just like everybody else.” Ms Sutcliff said second hand toys were also welcome and could be dropped off to be added to a table where parents could choose an extra special gift. Food items are also welcome and Ms Sutcliff urged residents to think of items that people might not be able to buy if they are doing it tough, such as brand

name products. Christmas puddings, Christmas cakes, bon bons, cakes mixes, sweet biscuits, tinned fish, bath towels and toiletry items are all great items to donate. All donations can be dropped to the Noosa Salvation Army centre at 6 Bartlett Street, Noosaville, with donations accepted right up until December. Phone the Salvation Army on 5442 4218 for more information.

INBRIEF New home for research AFTER more than 18 years of fund-raising, work is finally set to start on building a new home for Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical and Historical Research Group, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said today. “The Liberal Nationals Government is investing $11,352 in the project as a contribution towards bathrooms at the Cooroy Noosa Heritage Centre,” Mr O’Brien said. “The new Cooroy-Noosa Heritage Centre will enable research on local family history, so people can find out more about their relatives and their connections to the community. “The centre will also house a resource archive, as well as an extensive library of books, journals and other items of historical interest. “This is a project that has been long in the making, and I thank the Noosa Council for supplying the land and I commend the efforts of local volunteers, who worked so hard for so many years to realise this goal. “I look forward to the Cooroy-Noosa Heritage Centre becoming a much loved and well-used community asset.”

Water meters for Sunshine DURING November Unitywater will be identifying and replacing water meters nearing the end of their life cycle in Sunshine Beach. This work is part of Unitywater’s annual infrastructure maintenance program. Affected residents will receive a notification card in their letterbox at least 48 hours before any works and, if they are home on the day of the work, Unitywater’s authorised contractor will make contact with them prior to replacing the meter.

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THIS Christmas, animal lovers will be able to support rescue pets from around Australia by purchasing a 2017 PETstock calendar for family and friends from PETstock Noosa. At a price of just $3, all of the calendar proceeds will go to Australian notfor-profit organisation PetRescue, giving homeless pets the chance to find loving families. Showcasing pets that have been assisted by PetRescue, the 2017 edition features a photogenic menagerie of kittens, puppies, a horse and even guinea pigs. Most of these furry creatures have already been adopted into their forever homes, highlighting the incredible work of PetRescue. As Australia’s largest 100 per cent locally-owned and operated pet specialty retailer, the calendar will be sold at more than 100 stores nationally as well as online at petstock.com.au. A staggering 55,000 copies of the 2016 calendar were sold last year, raising more than $110,000 for PetRescue, allowing the organisation to continue to deliver life-saving services to over 1000 rescue groups, shelters and pounds across Australia. And with well over 7000 pets listed on the PetRescue website each month in 2016, the funds are proving to be more vital than ever. PetRescue co-founder Vickie Davy said for the first time the organisation has seen a demand for rescue pets that was greater than the supply in 2015 – with 77,809 pets listed on PetRescue and 89,190 adopted. “For us, that proves there’s enough love to save every life,” she said. Every year, more than 100,000 healthy pets are killed in Australia’s pounds due to homelessness, that’s roughly 25 per cent of dogs and 56 per cent of cats that enter the pound system and don’t leave alive.

AT LEAST six people have been issued with notices to appear after they were caught in the nude at Noosa’s unofficial nudist beach over the past week, but police say they are not targeting the A Bay area. A Bay beach users said police were targeting the beach on the weekend “jumping out from behind bushes” to charge people with indecent exposure. However, police said it was not a targeted approach, rather a safety issue. Senior Sergeant McReight said police have been patrolling the area but the increased patrols are in response to an incident in which a man was charged for running naked through Noosa National Park wearing nothing but a scarf and shoes. “We received numerous complaints about the elderly man running through the park, so we have steppedup patrols in response,” he said. Sen Sgt McReight said officers are not targeting the area as it is “not a hot spot” or a place of “priority”, but will continue to patrol the National Park to ensure users’ safety.

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son has responded to requests for media comment after Noosa Today learnt of graffiti at the Fairy Pools. The spokesperson said QPWS were aware of the graffiti on the rocks around the Fairy Pools in Noosa National Park and, along with members of the local community, have cleaned the site numerous times. “It is very disappointing to see natural areas such as this vandalised,” the spokesperson said. “Removing the graffiti as soon as possible can help deter others from adding to the problem. QPWS encourages anyone who witnesses vandalism to report it to police.”

Break and enters THIEVES have broken into sporting fields over the weekend and police have urged the public to come forward if they have any information. Between 10pm on Friday and 6am on Saturday thieves forced their way into the Noosa Touch Football clubhouse and stole alcohol. On the same night, vandals also broke into the Noosa Softball clubhouse but nothing was stolen. Police are calling on anyone with information or who might have witnessed suspicious activity or cars in the area to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Service station going electric By Hollie Harris

Principal Corrie Connors, front right, with fellow teachers celebrating World Teacher Day on Friday 28 October.

School captains Kalin Geromet and Hugh Brennan thanked their teachers for their hard work.

Teachers’ good word TEWANTIN State School stopped to celebrate their teachers for all they do last Friday in honour of World Teachers’ Day. School principal Corrie Connors says World Teachers’ Day is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge how great teaching can have a powerful effect on student performance. On Friday 28 October, teachers were presented with certificates of

appreciation as well as acknowledged at the school parade and treated to a morning tea. “Tewantin teachers are highly committed, dedicated and passionate for every child to succeed and enjoy their educational experience,” Ms Connors said. School captain Kalin Geromet said she enjoyed how Tewantin State School teachers taught carefully and sincerely.

Hugh said World Teachers’ Day was the day students got to thank their teachers and urged others to think of ways to acknowledge the hard work of their teacher. “My teacher makes it worthwhile for me to come to school,” he said. “I value her humour, the work, the challenges, my classmates, the surprises, how she gets my humour, the money ... fake unfortunately.”

“They teach us the importance of education in our life through their continuous efforts,” she said. “They inspire us with their experienced way of teaching and enjoyable activities that help us to go forward.” School captain Hugh Brennan said the relationship between students and teachers was critically important.

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Winners Maria Taurer and Barbara Taylor with Kym Logan from Noosa River and Canal Cruises.

Unparalleled gift for Noosacare NOOSACARE would like to extend thanks to the Rotary Club of Noosa for the generous donation of parallel walking bars to their physiotherapy departments at both Carramar and Kabara. These assets will be very valuable for many of the Noosacare residents who have impaired mobility and

will help them to regain function and potential independence. The walking rails will be a wonderful addition to the small physio gyms at Carramar and Kabara for many years to come. Noosacare Inc would also like to extend a very special thank you to long-serving vol-

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Tewantin State School principal Corrie Connors said the plants will help attract a variety of animals into the school grounds.

Prep students planted native trees with the help of a buddy from the senior classes.

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Kids will watch their trees grow MORE than 250 native trees over three years have been planted at Tewantin State School through their annual Tree Planting Day and this year, the Prep and Year 6 students added to the growing total. The students took an important step in environmental sustainability by planting the trees. School principal Corrie Connors said each Prep student got to plant their own endemic plant with the help of a buddy from the senior classes. “All of the plants will help attract a variety of animals

the school would like to thank Bunnings Noosaville – and Siobhan as their representative, for donating all of the 110 plant protector sleeves and 330 bamboo stakes to hold them in place. “The school would like to acknowledge the hard work and planning skills of Prep class teacher Ashley Keune and facilities and grounds officer Chris Penny. Tewantin State School students will now be able watch their own plant grow on a daily basis whilst at school,” Ms Connors said.

into our school grounds as well as beautifying the school grounds,” Ms Connors said. “These plants also reduce the time needed for garden maintenance.” The majority of the plants that were planted were small trees and shrubs with some groundcovers. Some species that were planted this year include Blue Tongue, Hovea, Shaggy Pea, Lemon-Scented Tea Tree, Grey Sedge, Wild May, Guinea Flower, Native Rosemary and many others. All plants used this year were purchased from the Noosa District Landcare, and

Everyone should be McHappy RONALD McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is encouraging Noosa residents to join a different kind of charity run this Saturday, by doing a ‘Macca’s run’ for McHappy Day’s 25th Anniversary. Locals can support seriously ill children and their families by heading into McDonald’s Noosaville and either buying a Big Mac, a Helping Hand for $2, a pair of Ronald Socks for $3, or making a donation. Two dollars from every Big Mac and proceeds from Helping Hands and Ronald Socks will go towards McHappy Day’s $3.8 million fund-raising target to support RMHC’s essential programs and services, which have so far helped over 120,000 Australian families. “A ‘Macca’s run’ is ingrained in Aussie culture,

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Very first pioneers and well respected bowler until his death on 15 August 1951. Jessie predeceased William having died on 28 September 1941 and both are buried in the Cooroy Cemetery. Marjorie Cambage’s ashes are also with William and Jessie. Their daughter, Eva Mary, married William Mark McGrath at West Cooroy on 26 July 1922 and later operated the farm there until the early 1940s. Together Mark and Eva raised a large family – Billie (deceased 1925), Marie Gladys, Elsie May (deceased 2014), Alan Mark, Eva Jean, Dorothy Merle, Walter Kennedy, and Errol John (deceased 1974). Both Mark and Eva died in 1979 and their ashes are now interned in Cooroy Cemetery with their son Billie. Kennedy McGrath currently lives in Cooroy, Alan in Pomona, Marie in Sydney, Jean in Brisbane, and Dorothy in Warwick. Ruth Kerr, a grand-daughter of William and Jessie Cambage, frequently visits Cooroy where she owns property. Ruth’s mother Sarah Fraser (nee Cambage), and father, Roy, are also buried in Cooroy Cemetery. Anyone who would like to honour someone – past or present – can Sponsor a Star for $200. Contact admin@cooroy.com.au or to find out more about Christmas in Cooroy visit www.christmasincooroy. com.au.

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WILLIAM and Jessie Cambage are historic figures in Cooroy having been one of the first residents to settle into what was an almost non-existent country town. Today their descendant, Kennedy McGrath, honours them by Sponsoring a Star on the Ri-Con Cooroy Christmas tree to share their story. William and Jessie (nee Kennedy) Cambage arrived in Cooroy from Milton NSW on 6 October 1911 and at first took up land at Happy Jack on the Mary River with their children Eva Mary, John Fisher, Melba Jessie, Emma Ann, William Donald, Isobel McPherson, Marjorie Daisy Fisher, Sarah Fisher, Flora Elizabeth, Edna Jane and Amy Violet. Of their children, the elder seven were born in Milton NSW and the younger four were born in Cooroy, where they had originally moved for the sake of their children’s education. William owned many farms in Cooroy from 1911 to 1949. He was a great family man who was well respected in the community. For a number of years, he was a director of the Wide Bay Dairy Association which operated butter factories in Cooroy, Gympie, Maryborough and Wondai. He also served as a councillor on the Noosa Shire Council from 1933 to 1949. William was a foundation member of the Cooroy Bowls Club and a keen

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Basket brigade packs a punch By Hollie Harris THE Sunshine Coast Basket Brigade is a 100 per cent volunteer organisation which packs and delivers Christmas hampers of food, toys, and gifts for families and individuals who are facing challenges and need a helping hand. The brigade believes it is important to support families who may not have food to eat during the holidays but may feel too proud to ask for help. While the gifts may seem simple and ordinary, the group plants seeds in the lives of the people who receive the baskets which can have an extraordinary impact. The Basket Buddies program was launched in July and has been very successful with people registering to buy one grocery item per week for 18 weeks. This generosity has been the major contributor to the annual food drive and the group is on target to pack and deliver 200 hampers. Organiser Trish Bignall said organisers have been humbled by the response. It all comes together on Packing Day where the group packs and delivers the hampers anonymously to families all over the Sunshine Coast. The donations have now closed but the brigade still needs people to drop off the remainder of the food. Drop off locations: Thursday 24 November â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noosa District High School (Cooroy and Pomona campuses), 9am to 3pm. Saturday 26 November â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Fifth Avenue, Cotton Tree, 10am to noon.

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Santa kicks off festivities By Hollie Harris SANTA'S arriving with friends in tow this weekend. Join him for an abundance of fun and festivities as the Noosa Civic kicks off the Christmas festivities. See Santa on stage along with the free live Christmas Octonauts show, have fun in the Finding Dory Interactive Zone and enjoy festive face painting and balloon modelling with gold coin donations supporting the Take 3 For The Sea initiative. Plus, your chance to win a $100 Noosa Civic Gift Card by sharing your snaps on the day simply by tagging #santasmakingwaves. This free event will commence at 10am this Saturday 12 November as Santa arrives in Centre before taking his place within the magical enchanted rainforest.

Students watched on at Shambhala Farm to learn all about growing their own produce.

Students learnt how to harvest (and consume) fresh fruit and vegetables.

Hands-on farm education More than 200 chicken eggs were collected by the students in the chicken hutches, and some students assisted with feeding the chooks. The students were surprised at the ease of manoeuvrability of the chicken hutch, with it dragged up the hill through the use of a chain attached to a quadbike. The importance of maintaining the health of the riparian zone was explained to the students, with

vegetation planted to support the soil of the slopes and banks on either side of the creek. Cattle were moved into a different paddock to reduce the stress on the land and to keep grassy areas under control as the students watched on. Year 9 student Rhys Lloyd enjoyed making friends with a cow named Forest and a black chicken that kept the soil around the farm vegetable patch aerated.

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Students visited the Shambhala Farm after lunch, and were involved in the planting, harvesting and consumption of vegetables as well as the creation of a delicious green vegan smoothie. Vegetable packing for the Noosa Farmers’ Markets was observed and the importance of composting explained by the farm owner. The Year 9 students said they had a productive, educational and fun day of hands-on learning outside of their usual classrooms.

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The official mascot for the day, along with his DJ pal, greeted event-goers as they made their way to the festival entrance.

Festival lives up to its reputation THE Living End headlined this year’s Originals Music Festival and event and co-organiser Mark Pico from the Big Pineapple Music Festivals said that organisers couldn’t have asked for a better day. “It’s still a learning curve and we look at what we can do better each year,” he said. “But we couldn’t ask for a better day this weekend.” The Originals Music Festival was first born in Noosa in 2014 when Peregian Originals organiser Marcus Pluckhahn had a dream to improve the popular ocean-side community concert. The first Originals Music Festival was held at the Noosa Tigers homeground on Weyba Road in Noosaville but last year moved to the Coolum Soccer Grounds where it still attracts 4000 people. Mark said there are no plans to get started on next year’s event yet – the organising team is going to enjoy some down time.

Pop Cult in action on the main stage.

The day was all about having fun, although the 30 degree temperature would have made this a rather uncomfortable way to celebrate local music.

Caleb, Keenan and Isabella from Red Frogs were on hand to help look after festival-goers.

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Style should never suffer for comfort and Jarnu and Steven were dressed to impress in the 30-degree heat on Saturday.

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Escape to your own paradise LOCATED on a spacious 4.8 acre block and surrounded by natural rainforest, this luxuriously modern home is a sanctuary for the soul.

is located in its own private wing. Featuring a large dressing room, gorgeous ensuite and private balcony with views of the surrounding forest; this is a true parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; retreat.

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Unlike many high-end homes, this property is perfect for families. Mum and dad will love watching the kids splash in the resort-style pool and run around the yard, while the avid entertainer will adore the large covered deck and gourmet kitchen with walk-in pantry. The floorplan has been designed to make the most of the surrounding lush rainforest such as the large bi-fold doors in the living and dining area that retract to create a seamless indoor/outdoor space that welcomes in the picture-perfect views. There are four bedrooms including the master suite, which

There is also a separate studio and bedroom with panoramic views over the treetops that is perfect for guests as an AirBNB or bed and breakfast venture or save the tranquil rooms for visiting family and friends. The new owners of this home can also enjoy year-round comfort thanks to the lofted ceilings and banks of louvres that allow natural light and summer breezes to filter through the home. On cool nights the family can gather by the fireplace in the lounge room or take advantage of the air-conditioning to create a comfortable living space. This property also includes solar hot water, an 80,000-litre water tank, garaging for up to four cars, and a large lagoon.

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This most beautiful of homes in the coveted Noosa Springs gated golf estate features winter and summer rooms, an elevator, under floor heating and unsurpassed luxury throughout. The constraint of colour and the resulting palette is very sophisticated, lending a calming air but still allowing touches of any colour if desired. ɒ Large sliding doors interweave between gardens & indoor & outdoor spaces. ɒ Stunning kitchen with top appliances and a full scullery at the rear. ɒ Spacious master suite overlooks the lake with twin ‘his & hers’ bathrooms. ɒ TV room, gas fire, pool, double garage, buggy bay & copious storage space. ɒ Large 1,042m2 property boasts tropical planting & spectacular views.

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Situated on one of Sunshine Beaches premiere addresses Belmore Terrace, this penthouse apartment is coastal living at its absolute best. Boasting extraordinary ocean views, a one minute stroll to the water’s edge and just a 2-minute walk to the award-winning restaurants and cafes at Sunshine Beach village. It really doesn’t get any better than this. ɒ Resort style entertaining, roof top deck with ocean views. ɒ Master with twin basin ensuite, 2 home offices. ɒ Designer Casa Concepts interior. ɒ 25-minutes to Airport, 7-minute drive to Hastings Street.

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‘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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NOOSA HEADS 2115 ‘PEPPERS RESORT’ 5 MORWONG DR 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 ambiance and high quality fittings. ɒ 380m2 over 3 spacious levels, including a huge master suite which occupies on whole level. ɒ Substantial renovation completed in August 2015. ɒ 3 minute stroll to Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street.

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This stunning ‘Sebel’ apartment is situated in a quiet location on the Hastings street side of the Laguna on Hastings apartments. With an open plan design and luxuriously furnished, you can sit back and relax in comfort, after a hard day at the beach. This apartment is a prudent investment in one of Noosa`s favourite holiday destinations. ɒ Luxurious apartment with recent renovations. ɒ Morning sun on your private balcony. ɒ Directly opposite Noosa`s Main Beach. ɒ Excellent income and depreciation benefits.

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Room to relax ANYONE who has ever wanted to live in a private hideaway without giving up local amenities will fall in love with number 43 Highland Drive. Located close to schools, shops and transport, yet just moments from the Noosa track and trail network and within walking distance of Lake Macdonald and the Botanical Gardens; you will feel a million miles away on this spacious property. The home is immaculately-presented and features a dual-wing floorplan. There are three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes located in one wing of the home along with a sitting room and hidden kitchenette, while the master suite complete with parents’ retreat lounge, walk-through wardrobe and beautiful ensuite is located in another wing for added privacy. Quality fittings and finishes throughout, from the solid bamboo

flooring to the nine-foot ceilings, and the modern, designer kitchen, all add an element of luxury to the home. For functionality, an open-plan living and dining space features banks of sliding doors and windows to welcome in the outdoors and allow easy access to the covered rear deck with views over the pool. The home has been positioned to overlook the shimmering dam and out to the surrounding natural bushland; simply serene and peaceful. The entire property is fenced offering the chance to have horses or other family pets, plus there is a 2.5 bay garage and a 3 bay shed with extensive shelving and a workshop for the DIY enthusiast. This property also features two 25,000l water tanks, town water, an automatic reticulation system for the gardens, an Ecosafe wastewater treatment system, solar hot water and a fireplace in the main living area. All of this is located within easy reach of the bustling Cooroy township.

home essentials ADDRESS: 43 Highland Drive, Cooroy PRICE: $960,000 VIEW: Saturday, 11am-11.45am DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car AGENT: Kimberlea Thwaites for Countryside Realty Noosa, 0431 297 848

Developers Selection- Secure your spot in the Goodwin Park Estate We are pleased to announce that we now have only one lot remaining in the Goodwin Park Estate. Act fast as enquiry has been strong, we don’t expect these lots to last too long. • 601m2 North facing level block for easy construction • Walking distance to the Noosa River, schools, sporting ields and local shopping

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182 David Low Way VIEW SAT. 12 - 12.30PM 4 Architecturally designed and custom built, this modern home has loads of potential with a 3 room space upstairs with separate access that could be rented out or used for a home business. • High ceilings and character features with exposed beams, timber loors and a modern beachy vibe • Modern kitchen and easy access to the private covered deck for year round entertaining • Extras include air conditioning, fans, solar electricity and hot water • Located steps from the Village and metres from the beach, this ideal location is in hot demand

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2253 David Low Way VIEW SAT. 1 - 1.30PM 3 Located just 500 metres from the beach and a stroll to vibrant Peregian Village, this contemporary style home has lots to ofer, with a self contained area on the ground loor and the main house on the irst level. • Living areas with high ceilings, plenty of natural light and warm wooden loors • This property shows attention to detail and makes good use of the site and location • Low maintenance, with various living options from home oice or rental unit, holiday home or guest accommodation

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A SANCTUARY FOR THE SOUL This architecturally inspired single level home is without compromise. Offering absolute privacy, this property with its open living area is an entertainers delight, integrating the exterior and interior spaces in a very natural and relaxed way. With lofted ceilings, oversized glass bi-folds and banks of louvers to catch and regulate the summer breeze whilst delivering picture perfect views of the rain forest, resort style pool and feature ponds. The main bedroom sits in a private wing with spacious ensuite and walk in robe overlooking the trees and wildlife. Complete with a vast entertainers kitchen with walk in pantry, fireplace and stone feature wall. Sit back and relax under the large protected outdoor entertainment deck overlooking the pool, stream and tranquil rain forest. 4 bedrooms plus an office, with abundant built in storage and waxed solid timber floors. Take time to enjoy the charming large picturesque lagoon. Solar hot water, 80,000-litre rainwater tank, land size 4.93acre and garaging for up to 4 cars. In addition to the main house, there is an opportunity for a self-contained tree-top accommodation. Perfect for family & friends, AirBnB, B&B accommodation, office or studio. Offering tranquil panoramic views over the treetops. Only 15 minutes to Noosa Heads, this home will impress the most discerning buyer.

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State records strong growth THE latest Queensland State Accounts show

“In little more than 18 months our

economic conditions in Queensland have

economic plan and measures undertaken

again continued to improve with economic

in two State Budgets have seen growth

growth up 1.2 per cent in real terms in the

return to our state economy, a drop in our

June quarter to be 3.8 per cent higher over

unemployment rate, a rise in business and

the year.

consumer confidence and more jobs for

The increase in Gross State Product of 1.2 per cent in the June quarter 2016 was also

Queenslanders,” Mr Pitt said. “The Queensland State Accounts show

double the rest of Australia which was up 0.6

the Queensland economy is powering and

per cent.

over recent weeks a range of reports and

Treasurer Curtis Pitt said this was

analysis have been released that highlight

Queensland’s strongest quarterly growth

the positive trends in the Queensland

in more than four years; a clear sign Labor’s

economy.

economic plan is working.

“We have recorded the strongest

economic growth in four years, since 2011/12. “Queensland recorded a Gross State Product increase of 3.2 per cent in 2015/16, up from 0.8 per cent growth in the previous year.” Mr Pitt said household consumption, the largest component of Queensland’s Gross State Product, rose 2.4 per cent in 2015/16 which shows confidence among Queenslanders is growing. “Our housing sector also remains strong with dwelling investment up 14.3 per cent in 2015/16, the highest growth in 13 years,” he said.

The future is looking bright, according to the Government. When looking ahead, Mr Pitt said a strong pipeline of units and apartments, particularly in inner Brisbane is likely to drive continued growth in dwelling investment in 2016/17.

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State of approval is Queensland QUEENSLAND’S residential building approvals rose 1.8 per cent over the 12 months to September this year and the value of new homes and units grew by five per cent to hit $13.2 billion.

The value of new homes is increasing, according to the latest data from the ABS.

Treasurer Curtis Pitt said the latest ABS data showed that in the 12 months to September 2016 a total of 49,878 new dwelling were approved in Queensland. “This compares with 49,011 approvals in the 12 months to September 2015 and is a 1.8 per cent rise,” he said. “While the latest figures show growth slowed over the past year, approvals remain at a very high level and are up by more than 25 per cent or more than 10,000 when compared with the 12 months to September 2014.” Mr Pitt said of the 49,878 approvals in the year to September there were 23,846 house approvals (up 1.2 per cent) and 26,032 unit or apartment approvals (up 2.3 per cent). Mr Pitt said the growth in housing approvals was a positive sign for the building and construction industry - one of the largest employers across Queensland. “It also highlights the value of the Queensland First Home Owners’ Grant boosted earlier this year to $20,000 for new

dwellings up to $750,000,” he said.

new home.

“We recognise there are regions that need our assistance, and that’s why I encourage first time home buyers to apply for the Queensland First Home Owners’ Grant which could see them receiving $20,000 towards a

“This higher grant is good news for home buyers in the south-east corner of the state but even better for those in regional Queensland where house prices are relatively lower.

“We are confident that this initiative will create more jobs and help more people into home ownership.” For more information about the Queensland First Home Owners’ Grant visit firsthomeowners.initiatives.qld.gov.au

rental market

Rental market remains tight as ever and finds rentals in Noosa are highly-sought after.

THE REIQ has released its quarterly vacancy rate data this month, revealing Noosa has one of the tightest rental markets in Queensland. According to the data, Noosa, along with Caloundra, has a vacancy rate of just 1.2 per cent. A search on realestate.com.au for a threebedroom rental home in Noosa offered 31 options ranging from Tewantin to Peregian Beach, while a search for a three-bedroom rental in Maroochydore returned 60 options just in the 4558 postcode. Elite Rentals Noosa property manager Leanne Spence said she agrees with the data

“It can be hard to get renters into a property,” she said. “People just love Noosa and want to make a sea-change. We have a lot of clients moving up from major cities who want to escape the hustle and bustle. Many people want to rent in the area while they find their perfect home.” Ms Spence said there was strong demand for good-quality, pet-friendly rentals throughout the Noosa Shire priced between $450 and $600 per week. “Anything that is well-maintained and of a high-quality will be rented within no time, especially homes that are pet-friendly. But, homes that are overpriced can still sit on the market for six to eight weeks,” she said. The data also revealed a shift in vacancy rates in Brisbane with Brisbane’s middle-ring experiencing a sharp rise in vacancies, while the inner-ring remained relatively consistent with the June quarter. According to the REIQ’s data, Brisbane’s inner city (0-5km) vacancy rate for the September quarter has risen from 3.4 per cent, to 3.7 per cent, while the middle-ring (5-20km) has risen from 2.3 per cent to 4.5 per cent.

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REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the surprising result in Brisbane’s middle-ring was likely due to a combination of factors. “Inner-city property managers and landlords are particularly sensitive to the oversupply question at the moment and

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rents have become extremely competitive, luring tenants from the middle-ring into the inner-ring,” she said. “Also, a significant level of development has come online in the middle-ring and some agents have reported that without being able sell, many of those properties have been put into the rental pool. “Another contributing factor is that interest rates are very low and with the State Government’s recent boost to the first-home buyer grant from $15,000 to $20,000, that is influencing people’s decision to own rather than rent.” Regional Queensland yielded positive news, with consistent falls in vacancy rates for Bundaberg, Gladstone, Mackay and Rockhampton. “It’s encouraging to see the September falls are the start of a consistent trend, with small vacancy rate falls reported over the past few quarters in all of these regional

centres,” Ms Mercorella said. “This is a sign that these markets are attracting workers who need rental accommodation. It is also a sign that rents have reached a level that the market feels is fair value, which is also good news for landlords and tenants.” Only Townsville recorded a rise in vacancy rate data, lifting from 5.7 per cent to a record high of 7.1 per cent. “This is surprising because Townsville’s property market, overall, is reasonably steady. Local agents tell us, anecdotally, there have been a few break-lease situations where people are leaving to become owneroccupiers, but how widespread this is, it’s hard to say,” Ms Mercorella said. “This is always a risk when interest rates are at historic lows. However, it’s too early to draw any concrete conclusions about the Townsville market; next quarter may reveal the September result to be anomalous.”

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Peregian Beach Countryside Realty Noosa - Stacey Hitch

Sat 12-12.45pm

Cooroy 25 Swift Drive

Countryside Realty Noosa - Kimberlea Thwaites

Sat 10-10.45am

43 Highland Drive

Countryside Realty Noosa - Kimberlea Thwaites

Sat 11-11.45am

Doonan 118 Duke Road

David Berns Real Estate - David Berns

David Berns Real Estate- David Berns

Sat 12-1pm

18 Pelican Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Rory Williamson

25 Currawong Crescent

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Sam Walker & Mike Hay

Sat 11-11.45am

2/28 Pelican Street

Star Noosa - Vicki Cooper

Sat 11-11.30am

182 David Low Way

Star Noosa - Vicki Cooper

Sat 12-12.30pm

2253 David Low Way

Star Noosa - Vicki Cooper

Sat 1-1.30pm

Sat 1.30-2pm

10 Peachtree Crescent

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan

Sat 10-10.30am

11 Doral Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan

Sat 10.45-11.15am

42 Glen Abby Avenue

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan

Sat 11.30am-12pm

42 Lakeside Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan

Sat 12.15-1pm

Pomona Countryside Realty Noosa - Brian George

Sat 10.45-11.30am

Marcus Beach ‘The Coves’20-22 Tristania Drive

Sat 10-10.30am

Sat 10.45-11.45am

Federal 56 Northmount Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Brendan Weatherill & Rory Williamson

Peregian Springs

Eumundi 50 Jocelyn Drive

2/20 Kingisher Drive

21 Conolly Hay Group - Sam Walker

Sat 12-12.30pm

Noosaville

64 Orana Avenue

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32 Reserve Street

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Sat 1-1.45pm Sat 12.15-1pm

Sunshine Beach Apt 3‘Spirit on Sunshine’17 Belmore Terrace

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Rory Williamson

Sat 10-10.30am

16 Ross Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Rory Williamson

Sat 11-11.30am

Apt 8, 7 Edward Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jill Goode & Cam Goode

Sat 12-12.30pm

1/3 Parkedge Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 1-2pm

5/2 Swan Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 12-12.30pm

12 Maher Terrace

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Mike Hay & Rachel Sellman

Sat 12-1pm

6 Sands Avenue

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Sam Walker

Sat 1-1.30pm

3/2-6 Webb Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Lance Bussell

Sat 11-11.45am

Unit 2/ 9 Pilchers Gap

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Lance Bussell

Sat 1-1.45pm

16 Ross Crescent

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Lance Bussell

Sat 2-2.45pm

Noosa Heads 11 Grosvenor Terrace

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 2-2.30pm

25 Honey Myrtle Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Fri 11-11.30am, Sat 1-1.30pm

Apt 32‘Rise Apartments’37 Noosa Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Fri 12-12.30pm, Sat 3-3.30pm

35 The Quarterdeck

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Fri 10-10.30am

3/21 Viewland Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 10-10.30am

2/27 Viewland Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Sat 11-11.30am

25/4 Serenity Close

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Trevor Mangels

Thurs 1-1.45pm

16/53 Banksia Avenue North

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Trevor Mangels

Fri 12-12.45pm

7/53 Banksia Avenue North

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Trevor Mangels

Fri 1-1.45pm

5 Banksia Avenue

Base Realtors - Ron Davey

Sat 11-12pm

Tinbeerwah 261 Dath Henderson Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jill Goode & Cam Goode

Sat 10-10.30am

1 Wendoma Court

David Berns Real Estate - David Berns

Sat 1.30-2.30pm

Weyba Downs 1a Lake Weyba Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr & Rory Williamson

Sat 12.30-1pm

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Noosa Springs 107‘Cascades’61 Noosa Springs Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jon Blonk & Kym de Warren

Sat 11-11.30am

312‘The Woods’61 Noosa Springs Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jon Blonk & Kym de Warren

Sat 10-10.30am

750‘The Palms’61 Noosa Springs Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jill Goode & Cam Goode

544‘The Ridge’61 Noosa Springs Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jon Blonk & Kym de Warren

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

Sat, 26th November 1a‘Weycoola’LakeWeyba Drive,Weyba Downs

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Apt 2115‘Peppers Resort’5 Morwong Drive, Noosa Heads

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Onsite 12pm

750‘The Palms’61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Springs

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LETTERS

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

Wow - just wow I’VE read some pretty confusing letters to the editor in my day, but Dylan White (Noosa Today, 3 November), what on earth is your point? Barbara Vines, A Confused Liberal, Noosaville.

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Hard evidence WHAT is used as the hard evidence that justifies sending thousands of Victorian workers into the unemployment ranks? The fear of anthropogenic climate change on which these actions are based is no more than a hypothesis based on computer modelling. Surely such evidence does not justify sacrificing even more workers onto the altar of the global warming religion. Case Smit, Noosaville.

Gone to water THE LNP are actively opposing the introduction of a “Water Bill” in the Queensland Parliament that would go some way to stopping coal miners like Adani from draining the Great Artesian Basin. Should the LNP and the Katter Party succeed in scuttling the legislation, farming communities all across Queensland are at risk of having the ground water stolen from under their feet. Miners are demanding unrestricted access to aquifers so they can suck them dry, pollute the water and dump the resulting waste into our waterways. The LNP are placing mining magnate profits ahead of their community’s interests and by hanging the farmers out to dry, they’ll be gifting regional seats to One Nation at the next state election. Unlike resource industry lobbyists, farmers may not be in a position to bankroll political parties, but at least the rural sector pays tax, creates employment and puts food on the table. All of which helps to keep our heads above water ... Aaron White, Kin Kin.

Not fair dinkum I MUST respond to “Eye on the Biosphere” (Noosa Today 27 October). John Wood and I were on the original NCBA - I was there to keep the bastards fair dinkum - I was voted off the committee at a stacked NPA instigated meeting some months later - obviously because openness and being fair dinkum was not part of their agenda. In my letter “Benefits remain elusive” (Noosa Today, 6 October) I asked “What happened to the $10k given to the NCBA and their hare-brained street parties?" In John Wood's letter it turns out the NCBA secured at least three grants in excess of $40k plus $20k for operational costs (you can get a knee replacement operation and a stay in Noosa hospital for less) and an additional $20k for their community engagement “hare-brained” street parties that “woopy-do” have been delayed. Maybe council should reinvent the fairytale “jury” system and hand this one over to them. I asked again “Can anyone brag about one single solitary benefit we get from the Biosphere and added please don’t come back with a green and fuzzy fairytale answer?” John’s comeback bragging answer - “NCBA objectives include community engagement and developing and collaborating on projects (what projects?) in line with the UNESCO Biosphere principles (what principles?).” Readers, you be the judge - does that tell me the benefit I receive as a ratepayer, resident or businessman - or is that not a fairytale answer? John continues on confirming my concerns by quoting the $180k, I referred to is for more operational costs and expense for dedicated personal to handle the Biosphere. Funny thing I notice their rent-free “Doon Ella House” seems to have been abandoned (what's the go?) and how much more do they want for operational costs? Not surprising both the NBRF and the NCBA are struggling to maintain full committees - they are nothing committees - a waste of space, not to mention the hundreds of thousands of our hard-earned rates dollars that has been wasted. Come on councillors, stop throwing good money after bad. Get real! I look forward to the progress report due in November, or will it be another report given behind closed doors? Bob Jarvis, Tewantin.

KEVIN Long sent this photo of his kayak fishing mate Diesel, encountering a seasonal visitor to our waters with Noosa headland and portion of Main Beach in the background. We were out in Laguna Bay about two kilometres from the beach when this mother and her out-of-shot (submerged) calf popped up nearby. If you have a high resoloution wildlife or landscape photo you would like to submit for Lenscape, please email Noosa Today at newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au.

Rock on AFTER just returning from overseas I was horrified to read the headline news. Oh my God, people are stacking rocks at Tea Tree Bay. What next, they might start building sand castles on the beach? One week away and the place has gone to wrack and ruin. I hate graffiti and totally agree it should be removed from the fairy pools immediately. But as far as stacking rocks goes, I think the local fun police need to find something more serious to concern themselves over. Woody Dass, Noosaville.

Beyond the pale COUNCIL'S Capital Works Report as presented to the November Planning and Infrastructure Committee Meeting shows an actual YTD expenditure of $3.68 million (should be $7 million plus). Many projects are well behind schedule and this failure highlights a lack of resources. I believe the ridiculously underfunded deamalgamation submission coupled with the ruthless policy of the former mayor - he immediately sacked 80-plus workers and didn’t appoint all designated senior positions - contributed to this council’s failures. However I consider a lack of management by present councillors and department heads has exacerbated these limitations. Poor planning predisposes poor delivery. Financial mismanagement causes strategic failures. I think this council’s priorities are wrong. A sound economic plan has to be budgeted within capabilities and as an under-resourced council with tourism pressure, basic infrastructure has to maintained and improved. Residents cannot afford to pay for Biosphere projects, bus trials, ZEN and other aspirations that are beyond an underfunded council (I could mention New Democracy’s Community Jury, Dr Pages Road and many consultant surveys for unviable projects). If this council continues with current policy then residents might have to pay higher rates and/or suffer reduced services. John Lobb, Peregian Springs.

Land of confusion I THANK Phillip Rutherford for his letter supporting the denier case for global warming. Were I to have constructed a parody of the denier case, I couldn’t have done better. Mr Rutherford’s grasp of facts is as good as

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the people who say there is no evidence that the Earth is spherical or that there is no evidence that evolution is responsible for the diversity of life on Earth or that there is no evidence that smoking causes lung cancer, each of which is an opinion held strongly by some people today. Rather than repeatedly refuting each of Mr Rutherford’s often-used statements, as has been done in these pages, ad nauseam, I will be asking my Grade 8 science students to Google each of his claims to see where they originated and to then verify or challenge them by finding other sources. That should keep them busy for half an hour or so, something Mr Rutherford should do himself. As far as having “blind faith” in science is concerned, it is worth saying that scientists and activists would love to change their minds on this one, if there was just some evidence that it wasn’t all true. Mr Rutherford certainly hasn’t offered any. Steve Hall, Cooroy.

Time to emigrate DYLAN White should go to live in in a cooperative communist country where everything is fair and equal. Unfortunately it has failed worldwide. Money runs a successful democracy. Don’t forget the excessive, outrageous demands of our trade unions that have pushed much of our manufacturing overseas. Ask our Labor leaders to spread their wealth among the “poor" and await their response. There are excesses everywhere but I’ll have capitalism please. Allan Humphries, Noosaville.

Joe paid the price LET'S spare a thought for our own Joe Hockey who came up with a budget that maybe possibly cost him his job as Treasurer. I think he has now paid his penance by surviving as Australia’s ambassador to America through what most would agree was one of the ugliest attempts by two people to become president of the country the rest of the world looks to as an example of democracy and peace. The mudslinging from both camps just proves how low some people will go to attain power, which then also became a second-rate circus which I have never witnessed before as it was in your face in every aspect of the media, day in and day out. It's Joe's job now to sit down and smoke the

peace pipe so that we can still feel safe with America on our side. Luckily for Joe, tensions with Cuba have been relaxed and he’s had the opportunity to get in plenty of training with their Havana cigars. It’s not going to be easy but Joe, like the previous ambassador Kim Beasley, is more than capable. E. Wright, Sunrise Beach.

Simply predictable IT WAS sadly predictable that Steve Hall’s well-written and argued letter a couple of weeks ago would flush out a flimsy. Phillip Rutherford’s claims last week were vague or demonstrably incorrect. Even Josh Frydenberg, Federal Energy Minister, conceded the toppling of over 20 HT pylons was the main cause of the SA blackout. While rebuttal of other flimsy facts is not going to change their minds, it is worth noting the deniers of anthropogenic climate change love the word “empirical”. It allows them to deny science while sounding scientific. In this context, empirical means the available body of measured data with no selection besides ensuring its accuracy. This does not preclude modelling. In fact, there is now such an amount of sea, air and surface temperature data it would be impossible to derive conclusions without some form of computer manipulation. A lifetime on the dunny reading the numbers is not going to work. The assertion that there has been no significant warming since 1997 is based on two, satellite-gathered, data sets. Only two. It ignores an avalanche of additional surface and sea-gathered data. This is not empiricism. Meanwhile the glaciers are melting at an ever-increasing rate. Luckily, there is no need to squabble about what is and what is not science, or how many scientists said this or said that. We just need to look at the consequences of our actions. Choice one, reject the deniers and embrace more sustainable methods. The potential downside is, at worst, minor transitional disruption if this choice turns out to be unnecessary. But you now have new industries and a cleaner, quieter and more sustainable home. Choice two, reject the alarmists, carry on burning coal, oil and gas as if nothing was amiss. Discover a catastrophic downside if this choice turns out to be wrong. Chris Hindmarsh, Tinbeerwah. noosatoday.com.au

COMMUNITYUPDATES

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CAMINO GROUP IF you have walked or are planning to walk the Camino or perhaps you have never heard of it and want to find out more, come along and meet a vibrant group of like-minded people who can share experiences, stories and information. The group includes people who have walked the ancient pilgrim trails of Europe, Japan and our new Australian Camino and all are happy to support others undertaking their own pilgrimages. To find out more join our informal meeting at 2pm on Sunday 20 November, at the North Shore Community Centre, 701 David Low Way, Mudjimba. Access is from David Low Way or 128 Mudjimba Beach Road. Contact Valerie Gygar on 0415 748 005.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF NOOSA KEVIN Brewer will be bringing the message titles “The Just will Live by Faith” at Christian Fellowship of Noosa on Sunday 13 November. A warm welcome awaits at our venue, the CWA Hall next door to the Tewantin Post Office at 9.30am. Feel free to browse our website www.christioafellowshipnoosa.com or, for a more personal chat, please contact Tony on 5474 0620.

NOOSA PROBUS CLUB VISITORS and potential new members are cordially invited to attend the Tewantin Noosa Probus Club meeting on the fourth Monday of each month (except December), at 9.30am for 10am. Please join our friendly group at the Tewantin Noosa RSL, 1 Memorial Avenue, Tewantin, for an entertaining morning including a guest speaker, tea, coffee, and muffins for a small entry fee. We also participate in a wonderful range of outings and get-togethers. For more information contact Geoff on 0418 145 034.

U3A NOOSA FRIDAY TALKS PROGRAM FRIDAY 11 November: Tom Hewitt: Inside the World of Museums And Art Galleries. Friday 18 November: Dr Ken Lynn - Venice: A history. Friday 25 November: Sue Story and Clytie Glass - Katie Rose Cottage - What Next! Full details available on U3A website www. u3anoosa.org.au or contact reception on 5440 5500.

GREENING NOOSA GREENING Noosa is the weeding and planting arm of Noosa Parks Association and will hold their next working day on Sunday 13 November. Greening Noosa will be back weeding at the NPA Park at the Noosa Spit, Claude Batten Drive, Noosa Heads (UBD Map Ref: 9 E11), starting at 7.30am and finishing at 10am for morning tea. Look out for the Greening Noosa signs at the end of Hastings Street and through Noosa Woods. This will be our last working bee at the NPA Park for 2016, so please come along for a short working bee followed by a celebratory morning tea. We will still be assisting at Doggie Beach and at Noosa National Park with weeding during November and December. Everyone is most welcome to join in - a hat, gardening gloves and protective footwear are recommended. For more information ring Annette 5449 1547.

ALP BARBECUE THE ALP Noosa Branch will hold their annual Christmas barbecue on Saturday 3 December, at 17 Annie Drive, Peregian Beach, from 4pm to 7pm. Deputy Premier Jackie Trad, Mark Ryan MP and Senator Claire Moore will attend to celebrate the festive season with members of the community. Tickets are $25 per person and can be bought by phoning Lex McCarthy on 5448 3578 or emailing alpnoosa@gmail.com

TEWANTIN NOOSA GARDEN CLUB THE next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa Garden Club will be on Monday 14 November. The club meets on the second Monday of each month (except December and January), at 12.30pm for 1pm start, in the Catholic Church Hall, 5 Moorindil Street, Tewantin. Regular guest speakers, plant sales and prizes. November speaker is Carmel Brown. Visitors welcome. Contact Susan Lancaster 0403 958 806 or tewantinnoosagardenclub.com

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Looking to retire? Visit Noosa Domain's open day on Wednesday 16 November to find out more about their retirement community.

The lifestyle of choice NOOSA Domain is holding an open day this Wednesday 16 November to showcase their resortstyle retirement living options to the public. Noosa Domain offers independent-living homes with an abundance of lifestyle choices combine to provide a quality of life, independence and great

company in a secure community. The village offers a range of activities to appeal to wide and varied interests. Those who like to keep active will love the outdoor and indoor bowls, gymnasium, heated pool and tennis court, plus plenty of external excursions including cycling, fishing, boat trips and walking groups.

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.

NPA FRIDAY FORUM FRIDAY Environment Forum at Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre this week will screen a multi-award winning documentary. A powerful and appealing film, “Oil and Water,” tells the story of two teenagers - one American, one Ecuadorian - fighting to restore the country’s rainforests and seeking justice for the indigenous peoples damaged by the effects of oil exploration and drilling in one of the world’s most biodiverse places on the planet, the Ecuadorian Amazon. All are welcome to the Australian premiere of this inspiring film at Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville, on Friday 11 November. A gold coin donation will be appreciated. Arrive at 10am when coffee is on offer then grab a good seat for this enthralling film which starts at 10.30am. To learn more about the birds of Wallace Park, meet Valda in the carpark at 8.30am for bird interpretation.

INSIDE/OUTSIDE GROUP A great opportunity for social connection and learning presents itself on Saturday 26 November, 10am-1.30pm, at the Cooroy CWA Hall when Inside/Outside Feeling Great hosts a morning tea, as well as workshops on Discovering Happiness Now and Finding Joy in Your Wardrobe. Both Deb, a Louise Hay Heal Your Life teacher and Cat, a personal stylist, will ensure the morning is welcoming and supportive. For bookings and inquiries phone 0439 708 142 or email insideoutsidegreat@gmail.com

Those who like to socialise will get great joy from the frequent social events, such as billiards, dining and theatre events, plus many more. Anyone seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle in a quality environment with security, social companionship, freedom and lifestyle choices, Country Club

STORY DOGS AT NOOSA CIVIC STORY Dogs will be at Noosa Civic Shopping Centre (near Ella Bache) on Sunday 20 November. Come visit the pups and their owners or go to www.storydogs.org.au to find out how you can be involved in raising literacy rates in children.

PERMACULTURE NOOSA MEETING THE next Permaculture Noosa monthly meeting will be held on Thursday 17 November, at 6.30pm, but doors open at 5.30pm, at the Cooroy State Primary School Hall, 59 Elm Street, Cooroy. November’s presentation is about social permaculture and community living with Robin Clayfield, Joan McVilly and Ian Trew. Doors open at 5.30pm when meals will be available before the meeting. A market takes place where we share surplus home grown produce and plants by giving, exchanging or selling. Entry is a gold coin donation for non-members. The meeting begins at 6.30pm and the night is complete with a “bring a plate” shared supper at 8pm. All welcome.

SEED SAVERS MEETING THE next Seed Savers meeting will be held on Thursday 10 November at That Place in Pomona, 18 Reserve Street, Pomona, from 2pm4pm. There will be lots of talking about seeds and plants; the how-to’s, the why’s and why nots. There are always questions and answers and optional tea and cake. If need be contact Seed Saver lady Sripati Rowe at seedsavers@ permaculturenoosa.com.au or call 5485 3856.

REWRITING ANXIETY WORKSHOP BELIEVE it or not, you’re not the only one facing the challenge of chronic anxiety. We offer group support and practical tools for moving forward - Rewriting Anxiety Group. Meet the first and third Wednesday of the month from

Villages is a must-see. Noosa Domain’s living for over-55s open day will be held on Wednesday 16 November, from 10am to 2pm. Anyone who would like to attend can register their interest with Brian Williams on 1800 461 505. Visit www. noosadomain.com.au for more information.

7pm-9pm at the Life balance Yoga Centre, 17 Edward Street, Noosaville. Modest cost to contribute to the venue hire only. Phone Damian on 0418 591 549 or Rupert on 0432 386 357.

Weekly roster for Meals on Wheels WEEKLY roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels for the week Monday 14 to Friday 18 November. Monday drivers: Rotary Daybreak, Chris and Ken, Keetha, Andrew, Jackie, Anne and Colin, Patricia. Kitchen: Martina, Neil, Stephen and Len. Tuesday drivers: Bruce, Liz, Anne, Gail and Sharon, Tania and friends, Rosemary, Diane. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Christine and Jo. Wednesday drivers: Des and Ian, Lin and Dot, driver needed for run C, Victor, Carolyn and Sue, Barbara, Dennis. Kitchen: Judi, volunteers needed for kitchen service. Thursday drivers: Drivers needed for runs A, G, Graham, Brian E., Victor, Geoff and Jane, Jan and Wendy. Kitchen: Lois, Christine, Robyn, John and Ron. Friday drivers: Drivers needed for runs A, C, Jan and Bob, Les and Vicki, David, Margaret and Ray, Rosalie and Jack. Kitchen: John, Sandy, Ron and John G. If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449 7659.

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Smart start to uni career FOR one Year 12 student from Noosa District State High, it’s going to be a fabulous start to 2017 thanks to a grant from the Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank. Well-known for its support of the annual Australian Business Week (ABW) activities, the Cooroy Bendigo Bank has once again pledged its support to one local student when their annual university scholarship program application period opens in December. Branch manager Geoff Edwards said providing support to a local student to further their tertiary education was part of the Community Bank branch’s commitment to the school and building a stronger community. “The high cost associated with tertiary study can have a significant impact on a young person’s ability to further their education. Because of this, some may not get the chance to achieve their academic dreams without some help. The scholarship is designed to assist regional and rural students planning to attend university for the first time in 2017,” Mr Edwards said. “Our Cooroy Community Bank branch is proud to support local youth by furthering their education and easing some of the financial pressure on the recipient and their family.” The scholarship will support a local student with tertiary and study related costs. The successful applicant will receive funding of $5000 for one year and depending on academic performance, the scholarship will be renewed for a second $5000

Geoff Edwards and Bridge Muir surrounded by the Year 12s at Noosa District State High School. instalment to assist the second year of their study. Noosa District State High School Year 12 co-ordinator Bridge Muir said she was delighted with the news that another NDSHS student will attend university next year, thanks to the generosity of the bank. “This will be the fifth year this scholarship will be awarded and

we’re delighted to be chosen as the school who will give a student the opportunity to take their dreams to the next level,” she said. “Last year, the winner was Chloe Bare and she’s doing very well in her chosen field, which is great news. This year’s winner will be a very lucky and worthy recipient. We’re also very happy to further strengthen our relationship with the Cooroy

Community Bank branch - it’s a wonderful initiative.” Eligible students are invited to apply at www.bendigoadelaide.com. au/scholarships from 1 December until 27 January and will then be assessed. The lucky recipient will be announced in time to put the funds towards set up costs for university study in early February.

In the meantime, brochures are available from NDSHS reception, visiting the Cooroy Community Bank branch at 36 Maple Street or by calling 1300 304 541. The Cooroy Community Bank Scholarship is part of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Scholarship Program, which now has more than 200 recipients across Australia.

INBRIEF Lettuce shredded after storm A FREAK hail storm last Tuesday 1 November wiped out two weeks worth of lettuce production at a farm near Pomona. The Jetfresh Hydroponics site at Ringtail Creek copped golf-ball sized hail during the storm with owners only managing to salvage a fraction of their crop. Their other site in Pomona was left unscathed by the storm.

Art openings at the Station THE Pomona Railway Station Gallery will have two new exhibitions throughout November. Music, Modrian and Me is an exhibition by Pomona artist Dan Truscott and will be opening in the Carriage on 19 November, at 11am, and will run until 22 December. Dan Truscott has been a life-long practitioner in the visual arts. Bar Graham described herself as a totally unrealistic artist and will present her works in an exhibition titled Unusual from 26 November in the newly renovated Banana Shed. Author Zane Hacker will be at Berkelouw Books Eumundi this Friday 11 November.

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RESIDENTS are being reminded to be on the look-out for snakes as the weather warms up after a Doonan man was bitten on the head last Saturday 5 November. Marshall Styles was coming home from dinner when he was bitten on the head by a two-metre python that was digesting a meal above his door. Mr Styles received a minor bite wound to the head, but was otherwise uninjured. Residents are being urged to call a local snake catcher if they have an unwanted guest throughout the snake season.

THE author of Antarctic Sundays Zade Hacker will be at Berkelouw Books in Eumundi this Friday, at 11am, to share his inspiring snapshot of where the world can take you in the space of a year with an abundance of natural wildlife wonders along the way. Antarctic Sundays is a book of

adventure, food and photography in a place that can only be described as remarkable, Antarctica. Zane Hacker spent 14 months living at Mawson Station, this book follows his journey and is memoir, travel and cookery rolled into a visual wonder.

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Antarctic Sundays takes you from the breathtaking highs of the Antarctic environment and scenery to the challenges of a young adult/chef living in a remote and isolated community. It is an honest and frank account of life few of us get to experience. Through brilliant photos,

and a weekly email, Zane takes readers to places most only dream about. Throw in some delicious food and this account will delight all your senses. The recipes are easy to follow with plenty of tips. Don’t miss this inspiring storyteller at Berkelouw Books this Friday.

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Lively look at village life By Hollie Harris IN A flowing production directed by Liza Park, Dylan Thomas’ masterpiece Under Milk Wood, comes to life at Noosa Arts Theatre from 18 November. Both a play and a poem written from the heart, Under Milk Wood which first aired on BBC radio in 1954, offers an unforgettable journey into the roots of language and the soul of Wales.

This lyrically written, riotously funny and deeply moving portrait of the circle of a spring day in the small Welsh seaside village begins with ghosts and dreams before dawn, the brilliance and noise of day, to the rain of dusk and the bawdy night. The sleepy fishing village is inhabited by a cast of charming, eccentric locals where people sit and wait while pining for lost, unrequited or unconsummated love. Their

world is small, but they are all connected to one another. During the production, a small ensemble cast of nine actors master a total of sixty-four characters, along with two narrators playing 1st and 2nd Voice. Noosa Arts Theatre’s production features a daringly innovative use of lighting, space, props and sets, skilfully bringing the story to life. Director Liza Park said audiences

have loved Under Milk Wood for decades because it’s about humanity. “It is sad and beautiful and inspiring and funny,” Liza said. “We look at the characters and, in the words of the play, from where we are, we can hear their dreams. And they might just be our dreams. “It is a magnificent piece of work by a man considered the greatest poet of the 20th century,” she said. Don’t miss this uniquely capti-

vating piece of physical theatre at Noosa Arts Theatre beginning with a cut-price preview November 17 at 7.30pm; evenings on 18, 24 and 25 November at 7.30pm; or matinees 19, 20, 26 and 27 November at 2pm. Book online www.noosaartstheatre.org.au or phone 5449 9343 or at the theatre, Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 2pm, 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville.

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THE sixth annual Conscious Life Festival is here and brings with it educational and inspirational workshops to help event-goers live a more holistic life. Presented by Conscious Life Events, the Conscious Life Festival will be held at the Lake Kawana Community Centre on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 November, from 9.30am to 5pm daily. Event organisers said the festival is both an educational and inspirational event celebrating all aspects of conscious living including physical health, fitness, and nutrition; organic, ecological and sustainable products; alternative healing therapies; spiritual music and art; and holistic wellbeing. Visitors of all ages can take advantage of the two days to attend a wide range of workshops, seminars, demonstrations, and performances. There will also be plenty of healthy food options to refuel and nourish the body with food vendors selling delicious organic, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free meals onsite. For the kids, there is the Kids Culture Program, a range of free creative workshops and activities that include singing, dancing, yoga, storytelling and much more. Event-goers will also have the opportunity to purchase from a variety of unusual and rare items including vegan cosmetics, organic products, healing crystals and unique jewellery. Festival organiser and founder

Thursday 10 November Flanagan’s Irish Bar - Noosa Reef 7pm Mooncoin. Tewantin Noosa RSL 6pm Annie Jeffs. The J 6pm Hamburger Productions.

Friday 11 November Peregian Hotel 7pm John Malcolm. The J 6pm Grease. Cooroy RSL 6pm Tanya Stevens. Soda Nightclub - Noosa Reef 9pm James Sinclair. Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Retrospect.

Saturday 12 November Cooroy RSL 6pm The Claptomaniacs. Soda Nightclub - Noosa reef 10pm James Sinclair/ Mushdon Kutcher. Tewantin Noosa RSL 6pm Craig Martin Swing Band. The sixth annual Conscious Living Festival is back from Saturday 12 November at the Lake Kawana Community Centre. Laura Di Mambro said the conscious living is all about living responsibly. “It means questioning your thoughts, inherited values and beliefs, and taking responsibility for your decisions instead of doing things out of habit,” she said.

“The Conscious Life Festival is therefore the perfect vehicle for those seeking alternative products, services, and information to help them make conscious life choices.” Anyone who wants to learn about maintaining a healthy, conscious, and sustainable way of liv-

Sunday 13 November Peregian Originals 1pm Dubarray/ Hailey Calvert/ Jimmy Watts/ Dan Horn. The Reef Hotel, Laguna Bistro 2pm Taylor Moss. Peregian Hotel 3pm Hailey Calvert Trio. Sunshine Beach Surf Club 3pm Backroom Vegas.

ing can get along to the Conscious Living Festival on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 November, from 9.30am to 5pm daily. Adult tickets are $10 for a oneday pass and $15 for a two-day pass. More information is available at www.consciouslifefestival. com.au

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Smoothie is in the swing IF A bit of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, Andy Williams and Michael Buble is whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s called for then the Craig Martin Swing Band is the Saturday night entertainment thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needed. This incredibly talented crooner takes all the favourites and gives them a beautiful modern twist keeping the beautiful and familiar but also making it a little bit new and exciting. Originally from Liverpool, England, this swing king has travelled all over the world igniting hearts and minds with his astounding vocal talents. Currently, he is performing throughout the Sunshine Coast with a magnificent six-piece band. Just as impressive as Craig Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voice is the talent these musicians possess. Those who want to catch the Craig Martin Swing Band can head over to the Tewantin Noosa RSL on Saturday 12 November at 8pm. Entry is free so visitors are urged to get in early to grab a spot. Bookings for dinner or the courtesy bus can be made at the RSL reception on 5447 1766.

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2. Combine the berries, sugar and cornflour in a bowl. Spoon the berry mixture among the centres of the pastry squares. 3. Bake in oven for 8 minutes or until pastry is puffed and golden. Set aside to cool slightly. Divide among serving plates and dust with icing sugar. Serve with honey yoghurt.

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NOOSA Council is offering free exercise and nutrition advice for mums and dads who want to learn more about feeding their kids. The two-hour workshop will explain the importance of exercise and good nutrition for parents and kids as an extension of the council’s successful Active Mums Noosa program. Guest speakers are nutritionist Tara Leong, pregnancy and post-natal exercise expert Edwina Griffin, and child, youth and family health nurse Julie Fynmore. Tara Leong is the founder of Baby Guru Nutrition and The Nutrition Guru and The Chef blogs. The university lecturer and radio personality has 62,000 social media followers looking for downto-earth, fad-free, nutrition advice. Ms Leong aims to help mums navigate the maze of diets and conflicting information on the web. “It’s really important to get the right nutrition advice from those who are qualified in nutrition, so that you don’t go around in circles trying diets that don’t work, or following nutrition advice that could be very dangerous,” she said. Council community development officer Amanda Tie said parents looking to start exercise after a long break would benefit from Edwina Griffin’s advice. Ms Griffin has over 20 years of experience in personal training. As the founder of

Want to learn more about feeding bub? Noosa Council is holding a nutrition workshop on Tuesday 15 November from 9.30am-11.30am at the Noosa Leisure Centre. Fitmum and Fitwomen fitness programs she knows the needs of mums and the exercises they should tackle. “Edwina has plenty of good advice for mums who are either keen to get back into exercise after childbirth, or start exercising with their children, which is a great way to set a healthy example for them,” Ms Tie said. Julie Fynmore from Sunshine Coast Community Health Service will talk about children’s development, and offer parents important selfcare tips. The council has teamed up

with the Department of National Parks Sport and Racing to host the Active Mums and Kids - Exercise and Nutrition workshop. “We’ll provide a morning tea, plus the event is child friendly with a free creche available so we hope to see lots of mums come along and make the most of the event,” Ms Tie said. The workshop will take place Tuesday 15 November from 9.30am to 11.30am at the Noosa Leisure Centre. Register online at www.noosa.qld.gov.au/active-mums or phone 5459 6176.

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WHEN most people think of a tropical holiday they picture white beaches, cocktails and blue oceans, but a growing number of people are starting to find the benefits of mixing travel with medical. My Body and Spirit are Noosa’s very own medical holiday specialists and they have been sending people to Thailand for medical treatment since 2005. My Body and Spirit director Barbara Sheriff said staff travelled to Thailand up to four times a year to keep upto-date with any changes to the local medical system. “The hospitals we use are all international accredited hospitals, so this guarantees high quality of treatment for our clients,” she said. “We have first-hand experience in dental treatment, plastic surgery and eye vision surgery, so we can pass on our experiences to you.” With the cost of medical treatment in Australia on the rise, My Body and Spirit offers a more cost effective option by having treatment in Thailand. There are great opportunities to save up to 70 per cent off Australian prices, on dental treatment and plastic surgery. You not only save on the medical treatment, but you have a holiday in Thailand at

More and more people are mixing travel with medical as they seek out the perfect smile ... in Thailand. the same time. My Body and Spirit is very excited with the news that two Thai doctors are making their way to Noosa to be guest speakers for a free information night to explain why Australians should be travelling to Phuket for medical treatment. There will be the Head of Dental and a plastic surgeon attending. My Body and Spirit will provide a free assessment for any medical procedure that residents may be considering with no obligation. The information night will be held on Thursday 17 November from 6pm at Noosa

Before and after treatment at a Thai hospital through My Body and Spirit tours. Convention and Exhibition Centre. Seats are limited and attendees need to pre-book by phoning 5449 7000.

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HELLOWORLD Noosa is thrilled to announce that it won the 2016 National Retailer of the Year Award. The 2016 helloworld Owner Managers Conference was hosted in Singapore with the Gala Awards Event Dinner, hosted by Qantas. The attendees donned their finery and were wowed by entertainment throughout the night including water drummers, ribbon dancers, light up entertainers and a band that played well into the wee hours. Owner Clare Leak said the National Award was a complete surprise. “We knew we were state finalists. It was amazing to win the QLD award. We didn’t realise that we were automatically going to be national finalists too and so we were absolutely blown away to win. “It just goes to show that a small shop which focuses on customer excellence can be up there with the bug guys. “We were up against city stores and much bigger stores. It really was a team effort and we are all very proud,” Clare said. “I am very proud of my team. We have all worked very hard and constantly strive to give our clients the very best service that we can. “We are a small dedicated team and are proud to bring home a National award to Noosa and the Sunshine Coast,” she said. The awards were held recently in Singapore where Clare was treated to an incredible show, complete with Singaporean ribbon dancers and water drummers. The Retailer of the Year Award category recognises the most outstanding helloworld locations that have achieved excellence in best practice, customer focus and service delivery and sales. Performance criteria include assessment of sales, percentage of preferred sales, store presentation, reporting, training and more. Under the guidance of Clare, the helloworld Noosa team have implemented streamlined strategies to ensure their clients are closely managed and tended to and by hard work and a dedicated team, they have been recognised nationally as the very best.

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Free mulch from garden waste BRANCH out during National Recycling Week and get a garden waste bin from council. Waste education officer Emma Menzies says garden waste bins are a cheap and easy way to discard backyard lawn clippings, palm fronds and tree branches. “With summer just around the corner, there is no better time to get one,” she said. “For a small annual cost, garden waste bins save you money on tip fees and room in your general rubbish bin, which means less organic waste ending up in landfill where it produces harmful greenhouse gas. “If you do one thing during National Recycling Week, phone council on (07) 5329 6500 and request a garden waste bin,” Ms Menzies says. Council recycles garden waste and offers it back to the community, free of charge, as mulch. “All houses in urban parts of the shire will receive one late next year, so get in early. “These sessions explain what can and can’t go into the garden waste bin and the yellow recycle bin that every home already has. For example, people wrongly think aerosol cans and tin foil can’t be recycled, but that’s not true. These sessions are a great way to sort fact from fiction. Come armed with your questions,” Ms Menzies said. Attend one of council’s National Recycling Week workshops to learn what a difference recycling makes to the planet. You’ll also have the chance to win a garden waste bin service and a basket of environmental goodies valued at $160. Sessions times for workshops are 10 November, 10.30am-noon at

Noosaville Library, 12 November, 9am-1pm at Bunnings, Noosaville or 13 November, 7am-noon at Noosa Farmers' Market. To see how plastic, paper, cardboard, tin and aluminium are recycled, join a tour of the Nambour Re-

cycling Centre which can be booked on 5329 6500. Council’s Recycling Week program also includes a free e-waste drop-off between 9am and 4pm at Bunnings Noosaville on 12 and 13 November.

“Join us at Noosa Library from 10am, 10 November to make a reusable bag,” Ms Menzies said. “We’re also screening Disney’s Wall E from 6.30pm, 11 November at Noosaville Lions Park. This will be a great night, and you and your

family will learn more about recycling,” she said. National Recycling Week is 7-13 November. Visit www.recyclingweek.planetark.org for more information.

The week to learn to turn on waste RECYCLING Week is here and Councillor Joe Jurisevic said the national week was a great chance to learn more about recycling. “This is a great opportunity to stop creating more landfill,” he said. “It’s time to learn more about recycling and look at recycling opportunities.” Cr Jurisevic said getting a green bin was a great start to reducing green waste that

would usually end up in landfill. Council collects the green waste and it is then turned into mulch, which residents can use on their gardens. Cr Jurisevic said investigations into turning food waste into compost were still underway, but simply adding a green bin to your home was a step in the right direction towards an environmentallyfriendly residence. When it comes to recycling

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It’s time for an e-cleansing “E-waste also contains hazardous material such as lead, mercury, phosphorous, chromium and cadmium. All of this may be released into the environment if e-waste ends up in landfill.” Plastic from old electronic equipment is recycled into new outdoor furniture, plant pots, even car dashboards. Australia recycled more than 44,000 tonnes of e-waste under the national television and computer recycling scheme in 2014'15. In the same year Australians retired an estimated 121,866 tonnes of televisions and computers. National Recycling Week is a well-established and highlyregarded annual education and behaviour change campaign by Planet Ark. Help us keep old and unwanted electronics out of landfill. Recycle them this weekend at Bunnings Warehouse Noosaville, corner Eumundi-Noosa Road and Gateway Drive. Outside of Recycling Week, residents can drop off e-waste for free at the Noosa Resource and Recovery Centre, Eumundi Rd, 7am-5pm, 7 days a week. It can also be dropped off at the transfer stations at Cooroy (7am-1pm SatMon), and Pomona (7am -1pm Fri-Sun). For more information about e-waste and recycling, visit council’s website at www.noosa. qld.gov.au/waste-recyclingcling.

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St Andrew’s Anglican College were recently announced as the Sunshine Coast Water Polo Champion School of 2016.

It's four in a row for the St Andrew's water polo team.

Four in a row for St Andrew’s ST ANDREW'S Anglican College was recently announced as the Sunshine Coast Water Polo Champion School of 2016, with six of eight grand final teams coming away as champions. St Andrew’s Director of Sport, Steve Robson, said this title was the fourth in a row for the college. “It has been great to see so many schools and students from all over the coast embracing the great sport of water polo,” Robson said. “The success is deserved for our students, but full credit to the many

other schools and teams who also enjoyed a wonderful season. The finals night was a terrific way to celebrate a great year. "Importantly the officials, volunteers and supporters from every school have been outstanding and this is what makes water polo so special.” St Andrew’s Water Polo Co-ordinator, Cameron Piper, said he was thrilled for all teams. “Our Junior B Girls enjoyed a super win, with the Open A Girls team winning their division for the third year in a row after a victory over a

very strong Sunshine Beach team - it was a wonderful reward for so many St Andrew’s girls who have contributed so much to water polo at the college for many years. “Our Open A Boys had a thrilling match against Matthew Flinders Anglican College. It got to the 18th penalty shot to separate the two teams with St Andrew’s retaining last year’s trophy,” Piper said. “Full credit to the Flinders boys as it really could have gone either way - importantly, whenever we play Flinders, it is always an outstanding match played with fantastic spirit

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TEWANTIN NOOSA BOWLS SATURDAY JACKPOT Pairs - Winners: Paul Reick and John Boyle; Runnersup: Steve Chandler and Ron Evans. WEDNESDAY Men’s Bowls - Winners: Sno Jocelyn and Jim McDonald (2 wins +18); Runners-up: Andre Stossel and Ivan Ivanic (1 win +14); Jackpot: Dennis Burgess, Alan Laird and Richard Sinclair. THURSDAY Ivory Palms Jackpot Pairs Winners: David Hawksford and Scot Roney; Runners-up: George Manera and Rick Dickson. Mens Division 5 Pennant - Division 5 Men went to Nerang Bowls Club for the South East Queensland Finals on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 November. Tewantin finished second overall, a full report on games and results will be published in next week's report.

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Robson said he wanted to thank Cameron Piper for his incredible leadership of St Andrew’s water polo, as well as Water Polo Queensland CEO Rob Donaghue for travelling from Brisbane to present trophies. “It was also an honour to welcome triple Olympian and Australian Women’s Water Polo Captain, Bronwen Knox, for the evening,” he said. St Andrew’s Year 12 students, Jacqui Sjogren and Rheece Powell, will now go on to represent Australia against New Zealand and South Africa in December.

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from both teams.” In other matches - the Intermediate A Boys got up against Flinders, while Flinders got up over St Andrew’s in the Intermediate Girls. “Our Intermediate B Girls put up a brave fight against eventual winners Grace Lutheran,” Piper said. “The future of St Andrew’s water polo looks great as our Junior Girls won both the A and B Divisions against a very strong Good Shepherd team and Siena side respectively and our Junior A Boys got up against Grammar.”

NOOSA LADIES GOLF THURSDAY MEDAL of medals - field of 96. A Grade - winner: Diana Stagg 71, runner-up: Connie Gordon 72 on countback, third: Sally Simmons 72 on countback. B Grade - winner: Allana Moore 66, runner-up: Cynthia Jackson 68, third: Pat Law 69 countback. C Grade - winner: Sandy Kiely 67, runner-up Margaret Rickard 71 on countback, Julie Fiegl 71. NTP on 7 - A Grade: Shania Herzog-Smith; B Grade: Barbara Daly; C Grade: Margaret Rickard. NTP on 12 - A Grade: Judy Buss; B Grade: Di Godson. Second shot on 10 - A Grade: Denise Wheeler; B Grade: Maureen Burgess; C Grade: Carolanne Bowden.

Birdie box on 5 - Judy Lord, Karen Turnbull, Elaine Smales, Norma Beard. Ball Rundown - Elaine Lyon 69, Maggie Ross 70, Mary Siener 70, Marilyn Cliff 70, Sheila Peters 71, Bettina Hammant 71, Maureen Burgess 72, Robin McKenzie 72, Sandra Fortington 72, Dorothy Heaslip 72, Denise Wheeler 72, Bindy Naus 72, Ann Tummon 73c/b. NOOSA GOLF THERE were 235 entrants in the monthly medal played on Saturday 5 November. Scratch Rating (M): 70.0. Winners - A Grade: Coman Reynolds 11, 67; Wayne Raison 9, 69; Alan Coey 10, 69. B Grade: Derek Pousette 17, 67; Robert Upham 18, 67; Clark Plasier 17, 69. C Grade: Chris Horan 21, 65;

Christopher Cumming 27, 66; Jack Carver 24, 66. Place Getters: Peter Gilligan 21, 67; Bronson White 27, 67; Peter Blyth 27, 67; Peter Hagan 29, 68; William Howard 25, 68; David Chapman 21, 69; R Kennerley 16, 69; Glenn Puckeridge 17, 69; Alf Lang 20, 69; Shane Dunn 13, 69; Trevor Payne 17, 69; Denis Doyle 24, 69; Leon Jordan 16, 70; Gary Dolton 19, 70; Alan Martin 10, 70; Neville Hazlett 8, 70; Robert MacKenzie 21, 70; Peter Telley 14, 70; Chris Misios 14, 70. Nearest to Pin - A Grade: 5th Rodney Vaughan; 7th Harry Hanson; 10th John Sullivan; 12th Sam Boulden. B Grade: 5th Travis Meltzer; 7th David Murray; 10th David Garner; 12th Ron Turner. C Grade: 5th Glenn Heath; 7th Andrew Broad; 10th Peter Hagan; 12th Christopher Cumming.

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OKAY, I promise this will be the last one from Sri Lanka – at least for this time around. But coming home as the cricket season kicks off with a Test series, I guess this is slightly relevant. Having been a cricket tragic since about the age of 10, watching a game in the Caribbean and the sub-continent from the excitement of the music-filled bleachers is high on my bucket list, so I first planned to coincide our Sri Lanka trip with the Australian tour last August. Work got in the way of that, so when I rescheduled, I was delighted to discover (after a lot of Googling) that we would be in Colombo to catch our flight out on the Sunday of the last one-day fixture between Sri Lanka A and West Indies A. Okay, not quite us versus them at the highest level, but it would do. All I had to do was get tickets to what, in cricketmad Sri Lanka, would surely be a sell-out. Wherever we went on the island we saw evidence of this cricket madness – tiny tots in full whites playing with serious intent on full sized grounds, whole families joining in beach cricket of a standard you never see in Australia, tuk-tuk drivers pointing out the homes of district cricketers you never heard of as we pass by. Then in the evenings, I’d get on-line and try to buy tickets, without success. Eventually I phoned Cricket Sri Lanka, and after being passed from pillar to post, I found someone who knew something about this international fixture. “I’m sorry sir, you cannot buy a ticket.” Bummer, sold out. But she continued: “It is free entry, just go to the ground.” This was good news and bad news. The good was that I wouldn’t have to buy a scalper a new car. The bad was that we would probably be killed in the crush to get in. So we rose at dawn and tuktukked to the International Cricket Stadium two hours before the start of play. Two policemen were guarding the entrance. They looked puzzled as to why we would want to come in, and asked to see our passports. Finally admitted, we looked out over an entirely empty stadium. It stayed that way until five minutes before scheduled start, when half a dozen local boys ambled in. About

Nat and Sam in full flight, Oceanside 1966. Picture courtesy: RON STONER ESTATE Nat Young celebrates 50 years since his world title. Peter Townend, right, and David Nuuhiwa, foreground. Picture courtesy: OCEANSIDE SURF MUSEUM an hour into the West Indies innings, we were joined by a mixed race family and a bunch of locals with conga drums and colourful hats. Now we were getting somewhere! But that was it, for the entire match! Okay, the drummer boys and the chorus got a bit excited when the home team took a wicket or two, but mainly the crowd just watched in stony silence as Andre McCarthy hit a brilliant hundred off 75 balls. As much as we enjoyed the cricket, we’d come for the hoop-la too, and inexplicably, there was none. Guess we’ll have to wait for Kingstown, Jamaica. Nat is still tops now CAN it really be a half century since Australia’s Nat Young claimed the world title in San Diego on “Sam”, the thin-railed nine-foot-four-inch Gordon Woods board, designed over the winter in Noosa, that was the fore-runner of the shortboard revolution? I’m catching up a bit late on this because the anniversary didn’t make the headlines in Sri Lanka, but Life of Brine’s man on the spot, Peter “PT” Townend, reports that the city of Oceanside really turned it on for the champ on a night honouring all of the big names from that momentous event in October 1966. At the time, Californian surfing

was fixated on nose-riding, and there was a huge expectation that David Nuuhiwa, unquestionably the best nose-rider in the world at that time, would make mince-meat of the Aussies and claim the crown by a country mile. But Nat was the stand-out from the start, flipping Sam around in tight turns the others had no hope of matching, and power-stancing through soupy sections to utilise the reforms inside the mushy beach breaks on offer. Paul Witzig’s footage of Nat’s performance still stands up today as brilliant longboard surfing, and at just 18, Nat walked away with the world title and a brand new Chevy Camarro. Nuuhiwa didn’t even make the final. Nat and his Aussie media mates were pretty brash back in those days, and John Witzig’s breast-beating article in Surfer Magazine, “We’re Tops Now”, didn’t win them many friends. But Nat mellowed over time, becoming a revered elder statesman of our tribe, and he tried, as much as he could, to put his decades-long rift with the late Midget Farrelly to bed. When I interviewed him at his Angourie home earlier this year (before Midget’s death) for our film, Men of Wood and Foam, he was nothing but

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SPORTTODAY Jayde Kane with his first Jack at 38cm.

Summer is on the way in Noosa By Jack Mangrove

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Medals for the best Between the

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NOOSA’S recent results in Round 1 of the Fastest Man on Sand held at Kurrawa on the Gold Coast was indeed very good. The final medal tally was three gold, two silver and one bronze. Once again the club has benefited from the expert coaching of Omar Bakhach, a man whose reputation grows bigger each season. The events in which Noosa won medals were as follows: Gold in the Female Under 14 and Under 13 Beach Relays and Under 13 Beach Flags. Silver came in the Boy’s Under 14 Beach Sprint and Under 12 Beach Flags. The bronze came in the 13 age Female Beach Sprint. As a result of their achievements, Under 14 Kai Thompson and Under 13 Amy Kibble were selected in the Sunshine Coast Branch Team to compete in the Inter Branch Championships. Next weekend, Round 2 of the Fastest Man on Sand will be held at Mooloolaba and Noosa is hoping their present form will continue. But perhaps the best news is that the Noosa Coach has been appointed Beach Coach of the Branch Team for other major carnivals. This is the second year that Omar has achieved this honour.

The Sunshine Coast Representative Beach team at last Sunday’s training session. Pictures: SURFSHOTS This appointment was well received by many clubs apart from Noosa. Down through the years this man has not only made his mark as a coach on sand but also as a clubman who won’t hesitate to help other competitors; regardless of which club they represent. Too often we see clubs start to win at Branch, State and National level, and then isolate themselves from the helping factor, regarding others. This is definitely not in the tradition of surf club life. On Sunday, Omar conducted a coaching clinic for 15-year-old beach flag competitors from Kurrawa and Kawana. This was held on the beach at

Alexandra Headland and their club kindly offered to help if needed. The gesture has not gone unnoticed at Noosa. It was only recently that coaches and officials from Alex extended a helping hand to the Noosa March Past Team when they were in the process of reforming, after a lapse of several seasons. No cost involved. Imagine their surprise when they arrived on the beach to find legendary national coach and official Ron ‘’Bopper’’ Tallon waiting to help. “I don’t care where they are from,’’ said Omar. “If these young kids want to compete and need help with coaching, I am only too happy to

do so. Let’s face it, they may not be from Noosa but they are still all our kids and they are asking for help.’’ It is because of this attitude that also, during the Noosa Gift Track and Field Annual Carnival, which is contested by athletes from all over the East Coast, that Omar Bakhach is greeted and treated with the utmost respect by all concerned. Be it on the sand or on the grass he has earned our respect. They always say that you can’t keep a good man down. If this so, then Noosa veteran member Neil Connelly will soon be back on his feet and working on club gear. Neilo, as he is affectionately known, is responsible for keeping Noosa rescue boards in good repair and with a big Christmas season about to start, his work is vital. Neilo, who has proudly earned his long service badge, is recovering from ankle surgery following a bad fall at home. His coffee drinking mates in the Grom Squad (Grumpy Old Men) are eagerly awaiting his return. When it’s all said and done, it is these types of members who form the backbone of every successful club. We wish him well and a quick recovery.

WITH summer only a month away, the fishing has been great and with the promise of better to come as we move into the main part of the mackerel season, we will see the much larger spanish mackerel start to arrive. Last season we saw quite a number of big mackerel with some fish tipping the scales at over 20kg. Look for the bird activity and you will find the fish, try using small chrome slugs cast into the bait schools with a fast retrieve, also trolling has turned up some great fish. Samaki Pace Makers are a fast moving, diving lure in a great range of colours that have been doing the job. While you are trolling you may also pick up a juvenile marlin, they also start to turn up at this time of the year with a lot of fish taken around the Chardon’s and Sunshine Reef areas as we move into summer. Smaller trout, snapper and sweetlip have been caught on both bait and micro jigs and soft plastics around the closer reefs like Sunshine. If you’re after the bigger sizes, head out to the deeper reefs around the Barwon Banks, Hards and Double Island. Good sized whiting have been prowling around the river mouth and the frying pan during low light hours. Using live bait - like worms and yabbies has produced some nice table fish, surface poppers like the river2sea bubble pops have also been doing the job. Trevally and tailor have been feeding off the surface in the low light hours of the morning in and around Woods Bay and have responded well to poppers and walk the dog type lures. Fishing those drop offs near sand and mud banks has resulted in some quality flathead. Small fish baits like small pilchards, hardy heads and white bait cast up and worked over those edges have been the most productive technique. The upper reach of the river has been producing with some nice sized mangrove jack, jewfish and trevally using live baits like poddy mullet and herring has been best for those large fish. On the beaches, the stretch between Teewah to Double Island on Noosa’s North Shore have been holding a good number of tailor, morning and night on the incoming tide is the best. Whiting, flathead, dart and the odd nice size trevally have all been taken off the beaches.

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Have no doubt - the heat is on! There was a huge turnout on Sunday for the first round of the Noosa Nippers Club Championships. The day was hot and the kids really pushed themselves to their limits. They should all be incredibly proud of their efforts, not just the place getters, but all Nippers for the sportsmanship and camaraderie that they displayed. Noosa is certainly producing fine, fit future lifesavers for our community!

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Tennis champs head for the state finals

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Great night in boxing ring By Ron Lane

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SUSHINE Beach State School Junior Tennis Team have won the chance to compete in the state finals - which are to be held at the Brisbane International in January - by remaining undefeated at the recent regional tennis trials. The regional trials were held at Noosa Tennis Club, where schools from all over the Sunshine Coast were able to compete for the chance to rub shoulders with the world’s sporting elite at the Brisbane International, including the legendary Rafael Nadal, Stan “The Man“ Wawrinka (US Open and French Open champion), Kei Nishikori, Milos Raonic and world number one women’s player Angelique Kerber (current Austrtalian Open and US Open champion). The red ball event is for students in Years 2 and 3 and

features modified rules, court dimensions and equipment. The Sunshine Slammers team of Tom, Alistair, Saskia, Jet, Harry, Ernesto and Max, played consistently well all day and managed to remain undefeated by winning six matches in a row. It was an amazing show of concentration from each member of the team, a perfect example of competition, fun and sportsmanship. Sunshine Beach State School has recently joined forces with the Noosa Tennis Academy to provide extra guidance and coaching in order to provide students at the school with these exciting opportunities. Amazingly, this is the third team fro the school to have made it through to the state finals in the last two years,

which is testament to the relationship between the school and the coaching staff at the academy. The school teams are coached and managed by Nick Caldwell, who holds the position of Junior Development Manager at the academy. The Sunshine Beach State School Tennis Program has been so successful that a new tennis court will be included in the upgraded facilities at the school which are due for completion in 2017. The new facility will provide extra opportunities at the school so more students can participate in this excellent program. Players are looking forward to this event becoming a regular fixture in the Noosa District School Sport calendar.

CONTENDER OF THE CODES 2016 Ben Cameron-Hands pictured with his father David. counter-punching and level of fitness was indeed a credit to coach Israel Kani. After leaving the ring, such was his performance and display of courage that King was mobbed by supporters and well-wishers; praise and congratulations well deserved. Among other locals to perform well was Ella Booth from Impact Gym. This young lady, boxing in the 60kg division, kept her record clean - seven wins from seven fights. Let's not forget her sixth fight saw her win the National Golden Gloves. Another local from Impact Sam CameronHands, also a Golden Gloves champion, continued on his winning way with another outstanding performance. However, his younger brother Ben - also a National Glove Champion - was involved in an incident that can only be described as strange. In his fight, he lost on a split decision, a verdict that was not well received. Then later in the evening when certificates for outstanding performances were awarded by a panel of adjudicators, he was named as the Best Junior Boxer of the Evening. In the words of his father, David, a true gentleman, “Yes it was certainly a bit strange; however that’s boxing.” Another good win came from Luke Martin also from Impact Gym. Martin’s aggressive style

saw him stop his opponent for two standing eight counts. When fighting in close, his use of the uppercut was damaging. Someone to watch closely is Vegas Larfield from the All Star Boxing Club. Boxing in the Junior Division, 44-46kg, this 14-year-old with a record of 14 wins in 20 fights, showed moves beyond his years. It is not every tournament that you will see a truly outstanding performance; however on Saturday we were witness to just that. The fighter, whose name was on everyone's lips, was 20-year-old Golden Gloves champion Tyler Blizzard from the Impact Gym. From the moment he stepped into the ring it was obvious that here was someone different. His body language and his fixed gaze spoke of a full-on professional attitude, and despite giving away a massive height and reach advantage the fight was one-sided. His hand speed when body punching was unbelievable and his fitness was that of a professional. At the end of round one it was all over. No one was surprised when he was named the Fighter of the Tournament. To represent our country at the 2018 Commonwealth Games is not beyond his reach.

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