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Moo-d for justice By Jolene Ogle STILL looking for the perfect Christmas present for a loved one? Why not surprise friends or family with an udderly unique gift and sponsor a cow. Over 50 cows, calves, bulls and steers are waiting to be sponsored through the Sunshine Coast Save A Cow Foundation, with 35 bovines recently moving to the Noosa Hinterland just in time for Christmas. The Cooroy sanctuary is the third of its kind in the Sunshine Coast and Noosa hinterlands, with other sanctuaries located in Maleny and Conondale.

Anthony Walsgott (pictured), who grew up on farms, is the driving force behind the cruelty-free charity which has saved over 220 cows, calves, steers and bulls from the slaughterhouse and dairy industries since 2010. “I founded the Save A Cow Foundation in 2010 because of my compassion for my fellow living beings who are equally as important as humans in regards to their ability to live a rich family, social and individual life,” he said. “I grew up on a cow and dairy farm and have lived with and cared for cows 24/7 for the past seven years caring for over 250 cows and each and every cow

has an individual personality, voice and way of expressing themselves. “I, like countless other humans, have observed how cows are treated by the agricultural industry as property and objects and this is ethically wrong and a great injustice is being done to cows. “Cows cause no harm to other living beings therefore in terms of justice they should be given first priority as compared to humans and carnivore animals who cause great harm to other living beings. Saving and caring for cows and other peaceful beings is the most important job in the world and is the way in which humans will learn how to become

peaceful and compassionate.” Through donations and sponsorships, Anthony purchases bovines direct from farmers and saleyards and provides sanctuary for them for the duration of their natural lives. “Empathy and compassion for cows and other peaceful beings is my reason for rescuing cows, calves, steers and bulls from human cruelty and exploitation,” Anthony said. Many cow residents at the sanctuaries have been rehabilitated and nursed back to health after being rescued. Anthony said Save A Cow valued all beings as individuals and the cow residents were treated with respect.

“Save A Cow is helping create a fairer, healthier and more compassionate world,” he said. Anthony said he welcomed anyone who would like to be involved in the cow-friendly charity from visiting the residents on open days, to organising fund-raising events or sponsoring one of the many residents. Animal lovers can sponsor their choice of bovine for $250 which covers rent, food and health care for a year or alternatively, supporters can also get behind the cause by purchasing merchandise including Save A Cow Foundation’s 2017 calendar or one of many Save A Cow Foundation’s T-shirts. Head to www.saveacow.com.au for more information.

Visitor’s Guide Look out for a special 8-page Visitor’s Guide – outlining all the holiday happenings across the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland – in next week’s Noosa Today.

Chrissy gift of golf By Jolene Ogle THE Peregian Springs community is rejoicing as the much-loved golf course opens after a tumultuous year of closures, fighting and development applications. The Peregian Springs Golf Club closed earlier this year but has now re-opened as the Peregian Golf Club and Driving Range. The first golfers teed-off on Thursday (15 December) and Peregian Springs residents have since been signing up for player passes. Property developer AVEO

came under fire when they closed the course, but have since awarded Golf Services Management a fiveyear lease to run the facility. Peregian Springs Residents Association president Bob Joubert said he was “thrilled” to have the golf club open again and said he believed the new management was highly skilled, experienced and sure to do a “terrific job”. “The association is absolutely delighted,” he said. “The closure was such a wrench for the whole community. So all in all, this is very exciting.” Mr Joubert said he and his wife

signed up for a player’s pass on the weekend and that the club was looking to be popular once again. “Indications from the club management is they are very excited by the number of people signing up for player passes,” he said. Mr Joubert said he and his wife were also looking forward to dining at the club once the food and beverage services opened. “I know there will be a keen interest in the club when the clubhouse opens,” he said. “I’m sure the non-golfing community will be keen to patronise the venue once it opens in the new year.”

The once angry Peregian Springs community can now rejoice as the golf course re-opens in time for Christmas.

Council calls for more time points. The first is that the timeframes for council to deal with a development application would be significantly reduced, and in many cases halved, under the new rules. “The other point is that the proposed timeframes will make it very difficult for council where the development application is large and complex. Such examples from recent history would include the Noosa on Weyba proposal or the Noosa Civic expansion application.” Additionally, the proposed changes will also allow applicants to opt out of responding to council requests for further information. “This means councils could be forced to decide major development applications without access to all the facts,” Councillor Wellington said. The new rules also prevent a council asking for additional time to properly assess an application.

“As well as paving the way for poor planning outcomes, the proposed changes may reduce the time residents have to make inquiries about a development application,” Cr Wellington said. Cr Wellington said council would need to recruit extra planning staff to meet the tighter timeframes - a cost that will have to be passed on to developers through higher fees and charges. Planning and Environment Manager Kerri Coyle said the State Government was amending the development assessment rules following changes to the Planning Act, passed in May. Council will prepare a formal submission as part of the consultation process for the new rules by the 19 December deadline. To view the new Development Assessment Rules visit www.dilgp.qld.gov.au/planning-reform.html.

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COUNCIL is calling on the State Government to scrap proposed new planning rules that will halve the time councils have to assess development applications. Mayor Tony Wellington has slammed the proposed changes, saying they will lead to increased fees for applicants and less time to consider applications. “For an information request, council currently has up to 20 business days, whereas under the proposed new DA rules, this would change to 10 business days,” he said. “For an assessment and decision, council currently has 45 business days to both assess the development and issue a decision notice. Under the proposed rules, council has just 35 business days to assess, yet this would also include the time taken to issue an information request (which thus comes off the total time). “There are two pertinent

Mayor Tony Wellington has slammed proposed new planning rules that will halve the time councils have to assess development applications.

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QPWS Ranger Andy White inspects the graffiti at Noosa National Park’s Fairy Pools. Picture: Queensland Government

Fairy pools vandalised THE Fairy Pools at Noosa National Park have been defaced again, and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) rangers and Queensland Police Service are calling on the community to help catch the culprits. QPWS Senior Ranger Omar

Bakhach said the site’s natural beauty was tarnished and rangers were now trying to remove the bright pink paint using environmentally friendly products. “It’s the second time in six weeks that rocks at Fairy Pools have been defaced,” Mr Bakhach said.

Senior Constable Jason Pinnell, left, and QPWS Ranger Andy White inspect the graffiti at Noosa National Park’s Fairy Pools. Pictures: Queensland Government “The latest damage was done around 7 December. This type of activity is not acceptable to the local community, nor most visitors who come for the area’s natural beauty.” Mr Bakhach said some may see spraying paint around as a bit of fun, but it was vandalism, and a serious of-

fence in a national park. Perpetrators can face an on-the-spot fine of $487 or a maximum court-imposed penalty of $365,700 or two years’ jail. “Don’t destroy what you’ve come to enjoy. The rule with national parks is ‘Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but photographs’,” he said.

“QPWS encourages anyone who witnesses vandalism on a park to report it to police.” Anyone who can help with information about the vandalism at Fairy Pools is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or go to https:// www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Legends in league of their own Noosa Pirates All Stars players such as Greg Christensen, Noel Goldthorpe, Darren Knowles, Anthony Zipf, Dean Jeffery, Matt Black, Nick Webster, Russell Britten and many more. The team will be coached by firstever Premiership captain coach in 1977, Mick Plant. This event will see the Noosa Pirates Junior and Senior Rugby League teams join at the one event that will be the club’s major fundraiser for the year. The format for the day will start with the School Boys’ game at noon and finish with the All Stars game at 7.30pm.

Mayor Tony Wellington, Councillor Frank Pardon, as well as Chris Allen from Hangloosa Noosa, Ron Edwards of Aaction Traffic, Greg Christensen Seniors president and Paul Dwyer Juniors president were all on hand to launch the event. Troy said the day wouldn’t be possible without the support of the Noosa Council, Aaction Traffic, Hangloosa Noosa and Roys Excavation and Plant Hire, who are all major sponsors. Tickets are on sale now at Bendigo Bank Branches at Cooroy and Tewantin.

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SPORT lovers, councillors and event organisers gathered at Pirate Park on Friday 16 December to officially launch the Legends of League event for 2017. Event organiser Troy Byers was on hand to launch the coming event where former NRL stars will play against each other and local rugby All Stars at the 4 February event. Among the list of league legends are players such as Petero Civieonciva, John Hopoate, Cliff Lyons, Robbie O’Davis, Nathan Blacklock, Scott Prince, Dale Shearer and Scott Hill who will line-up against former

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Tourists are flocking to Noosa; statistics show record numbers of overseas visitors.

More visitors spending time and cash in Noosa By Hollie Harris IN the latest international visitor survey data for the year ending September 2016, Noosa continued its positive tourism growth with visitation and spend both at unprecedented highs. Tourism Noosa CEO Damien Massingham said that the international results revealed not only a record number of visitors but more importantly, a continued significant increase in international visitor expenditure. “Noosa’s international visitor spend was up 73 per cent to reach

$105.9 million, with annual increases in spend across all of Noosa’s major inbound markets,” Mr Massingham said. “New Zealand spend increased by 104.6 per cent to $31.5 million, the USA up 31 per cent to $4.3 million, the UK up 13.1 per cent to $16.2 million and Germany up 7.2 per cent to $5.5 million. “A record number of overseas visitors chose Noosa this year with total visitation up seven per cent to 147,000. “Tourism Noosa has been working with their international partners for

some years and this growth highlights Noosa’s strengthening appeal to an overseas market. “It’s also a clear indication that the Noosa Global Market Strategy, which we launched just over a year ago, is delivering outcomes. While Noosa is benefiting like many other destinations from a national lift in inbound visitation, the increases that have been achieved for Noosa across key markets are exceeding many comparative results at the regional and state levels and that’s a great accolade for our local tourism businesses,” Mr Massingham said.

NBN connection on the near horizon NBN works have finally started in Noosa with the company building fixed-line technology for 8400 premises in parts of Noosa, Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach and Castaways Beach. Residents can expect to see NBN contractors boring and digging trenches, installing new pits, constructing Fibre to the Node cabinets, hauling, splicing and testing fibre cables, copper jointing and interfacing the copper network with the fibre network. NBN Queensland corporate affairs manager for Kylie Lindsay said the works were exciting news for local residents and businesses in parts of Noosa as the region moved closer to being able to connect to the NBN and access fast broadband services. “Access to fast broadband is designed to provide a range of benefits for homes and businesses such as improved opportunities to work from home, better access to

online education and health tools and more options for on-demand entertainment,” she said. “Whole families will be able to be online at the same time, using multiple devices and all enjoying the same fast speeds.” For businesses, be it e-commerce, sending and receiving files, accessing online services, internet and data security, cloud-based sharing or communicating with staff and customers, all aspects are expected to be faster and more efficient with the NBN network. “The NBN network will become critical for health, education, business development and the overall long-term sustainable growth of the region,” Ms Lindsay said. The NBN is expected to start offering active services to the region next year. More information on the NBN and rollout areas is available at www.nbnco.com.au/ maps

NBN works have finally started in Noosa with services expected to be available in 2017. Picture: NBNCo

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INBRIEF Shifting electoral boundaries THE Electoral Commission is expected to redistribute the state electoral boundaries next year to ensure a fair distribution of residents in each seat. The last redistribution of the boundaries was done in December 2009 – seven years ago – and the closure of mines and changing town populations means it is again time for the boundaries to be reconsidered. The Electoral Commission said the redistribution process will not alter Queensland’s number of federal electoral divisions and Queensland’s entitlement to members of the House of Representatives, as determined in November 2014, will remain at 30. It is unclear if the changes will impact Noosa, but more information on the possible changes to boundaries will be announced once the Electoral Commission directs the commencement of the redistribution.

Switch to paperless RATEPAYERS who’d prefer to receive their January rates notice via email have until 5 January to switch to paperless billing. Just go to www.noosa.qld.gov.au/ratenotice-via-email to make the switch. Fill out the online form, specifying the property or properties you own and your preferred email address. Ratepayers who make the switch by 5 January will receive their January rates notice by email. For those who sign-up after this date, their rates notices will go paperless mid-year.

Cathy Castellaro, left, and Rachel Lyons from Wildcare Australia with Councillor Brian Stockwell at the Pomona launch of the new Mobile Release Aviary.

come of this $4778 project, funded by Council’s Community Projects Grants program. “Wildcare volunteers provide a 24hour service, seven days per week, rescuing injured wildlife, and rehabilitating thousands of native birds and animals each year, across South East Queensland,” he said. “The Release Aviary will significantly increase the chance of success when transitioning recovered wildlife back into their native, preferred habitat.” The purpose-designed aviary is attached to the top of a

box trailer. It’s used to transport rehabilitated birds and animals into bushland areas, where the aviary is set up and parked to enable the rehabilitated animal to adjust to its new surroundings. The Aviary will be used by Wildcare Australia, local Wilvos carers, local private carers and it will also assist in the release of animals cared for at the RSPCA Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. For more information about volunteering with Wildcare Australia please visit www.wildcare.org.au or call 5527 2444.

WORK has just finished on a new shade sail at Pomona Skate Park. Larger than the one it replaced, it now covers more of this popular park. And, Christmas has come early for the children who use Noosaville’s Wyuna Park with Council putting the finishing touches on new play equipment. The upgrade includes two new slides – both a tunnel slide and a spiral one – plus monkey bars, see-saw, double swing, and a track glide, or flying fox.

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BIRDS, possums, gliders and other animals that have been nursed back to health following injury now stand a better chance of survival when released back into the local environment thanks to Wildcare Australia’s new Noosa-based Mobile Release Aviary. Wildcare Australia’s Rachel Lyons and Councillor Brian Stockwell launched the mobile aviary in Pomona recently. Voluntary wildlife rehabilitators will use the aviary throughout Noosa Shire. Cr Stockwell said Council is delighted to see the out-

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Queensland which will see convicted killers being refused parole if they fail to tell authorities where the victim’s body is located. If a murderer is convicted in the Noosa Electorate they will be refused parole under this tough new LNP policy aimed at empowering victims not offenders. Noosa MP Glen Elmes said the new laws would apply to those offenders who are serving a jail sentence for murder or for conspiracy to murder. “For far too long the scales of justice in Queensland have put the rights of criminals ahead of the expectations of the Noosa community and victims’ families and loved ones,“ Mr Elmes said. “We will do this in consultation with victims groups, the parole board and other key agencies involved in the justice system in the Noosa region. “This is all about criminals showing genuine remorse and helping to give families, friends and loved ones closure. The LNP’s policy would put Queensland in line with South Australia, while New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia were considering implementing similar laws.

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Holster’s indelible global footprint NOOSA-BASED footwear company Holster has reached international success with an appearance at a Milan show fair helping the iconic sandals reach even more feet worldwide. Holster representatives met with several key retailers in Milan at the world’s largest annual shoe fair, theMICAM, and has since signed distributorships in Vietnam, Korea, Philippines, Malaysia and United Arab Emirates. Holster CEO and co-founder Ben Nothling, the great-great-great grandson of department store pioneer, David Jones, said the deal was a clear indication the Asian and Middle Eastern retail sectors are continuing to strengthen. “They are eager to embrace innovative products with signature branding and high availability,” he said. “Holster presents at exactly the right price

point, too, meaning potential exists for us to expand quickly throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Isetan Singapore and Japan also placed substantial 2017 summer orders, and we hope to feature in their Phnom Penh, Bangkok, Jinan, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Shanghai department stores.” Mr Nothling said the brand had become a cult hit with consumers of all ages in Thailand, particularly the youth market; most notably Thai university students adopting several of the iconic sandals as their uniform. The iconic brand is based in Noosa and started with ladies and children jelly footwear before adding bags, espadrilles and glam sneakers to their collection. Now, Holster is stocked in over 2500 stores worldwide and can be found in 65 countries globally. Mr Nothling said buyers continually mentioned Holster shoes “stand out from our com-

petitors” in terms of innovation, quality, comfort and on-trend, popular colours. “When we develop new ranges, we steer clear of what our competitors are doing, focusing only on our concepts and customer research to continually improve the product,” he said. “Of all Australian fashion footwear brands selling globally, Holster has the largest footprint in terms of countries stocking the brand. Considering Holster is not based in a capital city, it defines the footwear brand as a trailblazer that has found its niche through signature designs; is in touch with its target market; and has quickly identified the best method of attracting distributors to develop and expand into key locations.” Mr Nothling said the company’s aim was to be on every continent as the chosen summer footwear for ladies and children.

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NOOSA Regional Gallery is looking for local craft enthusiasts to help make soft toys for children in need these holidays, as part of a travelling toy-making workshop. This workshop is coming to the Gallery on 8 January and will be the first family day event for 2017. The ‘If Toys Could Talk’ workshop is open to both children and adults and toys made on the day will go to children in refugee camps across the world. Gallery co-ordinator Nicole Maggs said the team feel privileged to host the unique workshop which encourages giving at this special time of the year. ‘If Toys Could Talk’ is a not-for-profit project, created by a group of Melbourne university students who are travelling the east coast creating toys along the way. “There are millions of children in international refugee camps who often have very little that they can call their own. This project aims to provide these children with a soft toy to give them a sense of comfort and security,” Ms Maggs said. Locals can also help out by donating old stuffed toys, pillows, sewing needles, thread, buttons, stuffing and other useful toy-making items. “If you’ve got some old material or even stuffed toys that could do with a spruce up, don’t throw them out - we’d be delighted to accept them at

’Tis the season for giving and creating with a travelling toy-making workshop coming to Noosa. the Gallery for the workshop,” Ms Maggs said. Noosa Regional Gallery will accept donations during its business hours, which are Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 4pm; and Saturday to Sunday from 10am to 3pm. The

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Reserve on a solid footing By Jolene Ogle

Mateship and teamwork in the Cooroora Woodworkers Club workshop as teams busily assemble, sand, paint and oil more than 100 wooden toys.

Workers’ gifts a cut above NOOSA Community Support (NCS) has teamed up with Cooroora Woodworkers Club and the Salvation Army to brighten the lives of local children this Christmas. For the past five months NCS clients have been busy assembling, sanding, painting and oiling more than 100 wooden toys, produced by Cooroora Woodworkers Club. Many NCS clients have even produced toys from scratch. The Salvation Army will distribute the toys to local children who are doing it tough this Christmas. NCS supervisor Geoff Brittain said

the weekly workshops had proven incredibly popular, so much so that NCS hoped to continue the initiative in 2017 with an additional weekly workshop. “Our plan is to open the program up to the wider community, in addition to our NCS clients, as it has been so popular and so rewarding for those involved. No doubt the toys will bring a little joy to the children who receive them,” he said. Mr Brittain paid tribute to volunteer Steve McEwan who helped facilitate the workshop, bringing to the table a wealth of experience in the building industry.

“Steve is responsible for all the design and cutting out of the items we’ve produced,” he said. “We have also made wheelbarrows and cradles and restored two rocking horses for Noosa Aquatic Centre’s creche area. “This initiative has been three years in the making. It would not have been possible without the support of Cooroora Woodworkers Club and their association with the Salvation Army. We’re delighted that it has been such a success.” For more information please contact NCS on 5329 6175.

THE Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation has released their first quarterly report to the Noosa Council, outlining their mission statement, money spent on projects and the plans for the future of the foundation. The report covers the three months to 30 September 2016 and is the first “all-encompassing financial and descriptive account of (the foundation’s) activities”. Foundation chairman Campbell Corfe described the report as a “notable foundation milestone”. In his introduction, Mr Corfe explained the foundation had entered the world of policy debate and advocacy by “registering its views” on the State Government’s Green Paper on fisheries policy and an expert panel seeking views on koala conservation. The report also stated the foundation’s mission statement was to “support projects and ideas that enhance biodiversity conservation and promote sustainable living in Noosa”. Councillor Ingrid Jackson said

she was delighted the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation had overcome the difficulties experienced in its first year and was now proceeding well as an organisation. “During my election campaign, I was critical of certain aspects of the foundation’s operations, especially about its governance and lack of transparency,” she said. “I’m pleased that, under this year’s chairmanship by Campbell Corfe, these matters are being addressed.” Cr Jackson said she believed the community could look forward to 2017 being a year of “significant achievement” for the foundation. “I also believe the community can feel that the Biosphere Reserve - this important component of Noosa’s environment, economy and community - is in good hands,” she said. The full report is available for anyone who would like to access it on Noosa Council’s website. Visit www.noosa.qld.gov.au and search meeting minutes for the attachment.

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More cash to handle flood COUNCIL has won a $250,000 grant from the Queensland Government to expand its Six Mile Creek Flood Study and equip the catchment with a flood monitoring system. Welcoming the news, Mayor Tony Wellington said Council would commission a more comprehensive study with the additional funding. “This will vastly improve our understanding of the Six Mile Creek catchment, guide future planning and land use decisions, and help us better predict and manage flooding,” he said. The monitoring system will feed real-time data to Noosa’s Local Disaster Coordination Centre during emergencies, as well as provide information for the study. The Natural Disaster Resilience Program grant includes $83,996 toward the study and $165,600 toward the flood monitoring system. “Combined, these projects will help us better understand the behaviour, extent, velocity and depth of flood water in various parts of the Six Mile Creek catchment,” Cr Wellington said. Council’s project manager

The Fat Boy - super cool and glides along. Kyan was keen to take this one home with him. All bikes are able to be purchased as well. Council hopes an in-depth study of the Six Mile Creek catchment will help with better flood management and prevention in the future. Adam Britton said the additional funding would also allow Council to fill gaps in flood data for the catchment, which takes in areas of Cooroy, Pomona, Cooran, Kin Kin, Pinbarren and Lake Macdonald. The Six Mile Creek study will be the most detailed undertaken in the catchment. “There have been some smaller studies carried out but they’re limited and need updating. This broader Six Mile Creek Flood Study will cover a much larger area,” Mr Britton said. The project will follow on from the soon to be completed Noosa River Flood Study upgrade for the Noosa River

Catchment which extends from Kin Kin to Cooroibah, Noosaville and down to the river mouth. The Six Mile Creek Catchment projects are now out to tender. “I am delighted we are able to deliver this project in partnership with the Queensland Government to help boost Noosa’s flood preparedness,” Cr Wellington said. The Six Mile Creek Catchment Flood Monitoring System and Six Mile Creek Flood Study Upgrade are joint initiatives of Noosa Shire Council and the Queensland Government and follow Council’s recent flood mitigation projects at Pomona and Tewantin.

So easy - even adults can do it! By Hollie Harris ELECTRIC bikes are fast becoming a common sight around Noosa and Ecotekk on Noosa River believes the fun and ease of travel on the electric bikes is something all locals and visitors will enjoy experiencing. Noosa Today was invited to try these Fat Boys out and surprisingly, it was so easy, the kids were riding circles around the adults! Ecotekk have 17 electric bikes in the fleet, including seven of the very cool ‘fatboys’ as well as seven other styles – a bike to suit everybody. With the use of pedal-as-

sist each bike will reach approximately 27km/h and has a battery capacity of between 40-80km/h. No matter what your fitness level, the bikes are surprisingly simple to use without much effort. With Noosa Electric Bikes, visitors can have an environmentally friendly, stress free travel alternative to beat annoying traffic and parking issues. It can also enhance their experience and local knowledge by the different tours available. Bowie Harris, 9, said it felt like he was riding a smooth motorbike when he turned the throttle on.

Riders can cover some huge kilometres on these bikes as they really do just effortlessly glide along and with traffic gridlock in many of our favourite areas at this time of year, these bikes can fly around the cars and straight into a bike rack. Noosa Today recommends the small wheeler for kids, probably over 10 and welcomes the greener and easier option for getting around Noosa as a clever and easy alternative to tackling traffic and parking. Jump online to www. ecotekk.com.au and book one or head down to Malu os Eco Boat Hire, 172 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville (near the big pelican).

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A cost-conscious Christmas season TRADITIONALLY in years past, Peppers Noosa has spent thousands of dollars on Christmas theming but this year (and in keeping with the eco-ethics of the Noosa National Park oriented resort) the team has banded together and hand made every piece of theming from recycled resources – and donated the cash saved to the Luke Batty Foundation. The centrepieces are plywood Christmas trees made by the resort maintenance team, and are simply decorated in the Luke Batty Foundation’s signature yellow with hundreds of handcut and strung stars, each one featuring a dollar value raised by the resort this year in the fight against domestic violence. The front desk team have hand-made over 50 metres of bunting from Ecocern recycled paper and twine to add a little highlight to the various desks and bars in the resort. Guests arriving this week have already told the team how much they love the idea and recognise the efforts the team have put into styling. Food and beverage team members are already directing donations from the public wanting to show their appreciation to the collection boxes located around the resort.

Above: Staff at Peppers Resort Noosa have donated the money saved by handmaking Christmas decorations to the Luke Batty Foundation. Left: The Luke Batty Foundation's signature yellow has been used throughout the decorations.

Early Christmas as council cash flows CHRISTMAS has come early for 33 community groups as Noosa Council dishes out more than $197,000 in funding. The funds are part of the second round of the Community Project Grants and this round provides a cash boost of between $900 and $30,000 for a wide range of social, arts, cultural, sporting and environment activities. Mayor Tony Wellington said this round of grant funding was extremely competitive. “Council received 57 applications requesting nearly $600,000 in funding. Of course council can’t fund all of the applications in each round,” he said. “We had just under $200,000 to allocate. Nevertheless, more than half of the applications in this round have received funding. They include a wide range of worthwhile initiatives from the hinterland to the coast.” Among the funds awarded was $30,000 for Noosa District Junior Rugby League to upgrade its field lights, more than $5000 for Kin Kin Community Group to rejuvenate the Kin Kin arboretum, $7000 for the Cooroy Fusion Festival event and $2000 toward the United Synergies Celebrating Safe Families event to raise awareness of domestic abuse. Noosa Triathletes secured

$3000 from council for a program to encourage more women into triathlon by providing female-only training groups, programs and education. Australian Skateboarding Federation received $8000 to hold workshops, coaching clinics and a skateboarding league plus competitions across Noosa’s seven skate parks. Orange Sky Laundry will receive $15,000 to upgrade its Sunshine Coast Mobile Laundry - a free service to people sleeping rough. Plus, council has negotiated an agreement that will see this service delivered to Noosa residents in need. Noosa Heads Jazz Club has secured $2000 to hold a free jazz concert on the Noosa River Stage in September 2017. More than $16,000 is going toward the Cooroy Gymnastics Club’s landing pit refurbishment and this will also complement the State Government grant the club recently secured to upgrade its facility. Council staff are available to assist those not-for-profit community organisations that were unsuccessful in this round of community grants to help them seek other grant opportunities. For a full list of grant recipients visit www.noosa.qld. gov.au/council-grants.

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An artist impression of the new digital hub. “The hub will include meeting rooms, shared work and event spaces, plus space for anchor tenants. More than 10 companies have already shown interest in being a part of the facility. “The State’s support means we

can offer the co-working space to the community at a significantly reduced cost.” Cr Wellington said the council was always hopeful other levels of government would see merit in the project.

“The fact the State has come to the table so soon, and with such a significant contribution, is a resounding endorsement of the Digital Hub’s concept and potential,” he said. The project is part of the broader Rufous Street Precinct at Peregian Beach involving more public open

space and parking, which has been developed and designed in consultation with the community. The Peregian Beach Digital Hub is a joint initiative of the Noosa Council and the Queensland Government.

Awards for research excellence SEVEN University of the Sunshine Coast staff and two specialist teams have received prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence for their commitment to research, learning and teaching, and engagement. USC Vice-Chancellor Professor Greg Hill, who presented the annual awards to staff members at the Chancellery, acknowledged their efforts in fields such as aquaculture, occupational therapy and languages. The recipients each received $5000 towards professional development

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Furry friends for the long haul By Hollie Harris WITH Christmas just around the corner, many Noosa Shire families will be welcoming a new furry friend into the family. A puppy or a kitten has long been a favourite gift to give for Christmas and RSPCA Noosa urges new pet owners to remember their saying 'It’s not just for Christmas, it’s for life’. A great deal of responsibility and often hard work comes with buying a new pet, so what does it mean to be a responsible pet owner? Noosa Shire's Community Programs portfolio councillor Jenny McKay said having a pet was one of the most rewarding experiences you could have, but it came with a lot of hidden work. “Coming from a family of dog lovers I have known a dog as a family pet all my life,” Cr McKay said. “Owning a pet can be a big financial and time commitment because they rely on us for everything, from food, health care and shelter, to love, interaction and training, so, if you are thinking about getting a pet, it’s important to make sure you’re prepared,” she said. Exercise is a big part of being a responsible dog owner. To let your dog run free for a while, try out one of council’s fully-fenced dog off-leash parks or visit a designated off-leash park or beach area, but make sure you check the signs for specific off-leash times and areas. Penalties apply if dogs are off-leash outside of these times and locations and it’s important to remember that sporting fields are not an offleash zone. Although it is tempting to use these large open spaces to let our pooches run free, there are sporting games scheduled most days on the fields and dog droppings are a common frustration, so always clean up after your pet. Cr McKay said local sports fields were managed and maintained by dedicated volunteers in our community. “Before games and training, the volunteers

Owning a pet is a big responsibility. often have to pick up mess from dogs that has been left behind by irresponsible dog owners. “If the volunteers accidentally miss some, children and players end up stepping in it, or worse, getting tackled in it,” Cr McKay said. In off-leash areas it is your responsibility to ensure your dog is close by, always under supervision, responsive to your commands and not harassing other people or animals. While a majority of dog owners do the right thing by picking up and disposing of their dog’s waste correctly, council officers regularly patrol off-leash dog beaches and are constantly finding waste left behind.

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Chandler’s deep commitment NOOSA District State High School 2017 student council leader Chandler Kamradt has not stopped for a break since school broke up for the holidays, as he has kept very busy working towards completing a number of very worthwhile goals. Chandler is currently undertaking a Certificate II course in sport, recreation and diving as well as a Level 3 Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) Leadership Course. Chandler, with 15 other Sunshine Coast students, including two others from the Noosa school, are all completing the Certificate II in sports and recreation at Mooloolaba. Most training was completed in a swimming pool, before the students were afforded the opportunity to experience an open water dive around the HMAS Brisbane wreck off Mooloolaba. “Diving is the best experience ever," Chandler said. Chandler finishes his PCYC leadership training this Friday, which includes a week-long camp at Bornhoffen, New South Wales, and a solo camp tonight. Chandler will be a qualified PCYC coach with the

Pineapple Crush will bring their special blend of ukulele tunes to local airwaves on Christmas Eve when they perform on 101.3 Noosa FM’s Magic Bus show from 11am.

Plenty of pluck Student council leader Chandler Kamradt with his Certificate II sport, recreation and diving class. successful completion of the course and will be required to start a youth program for the PCYC next year. An undertaking Chandler took on with the PCYC during the September school holidays this year involved Chandler, along with other volunteers, assisting a rural Cambodian village with building houses and teaching English. “I hope to do the same thing in Cambodia again next year,“ Chandler said. Chandler also plans to

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Noosa Civic win for council THE Planning and Environment Court has upheld Noosa Council’s 2015 decision to refuse QIC’s Noosa Civic expansion plans to double the existing retail space. Mayor Tony Wellington welcomed the news saying this was the “best Christmas present Noosa Council could receive”, despite the $750,000 price tag to defend the planning scheme. “The court’s verdict is a resounding endorsement of the integrity of our planning scheme,” he said. “The proposed development did not aim to add significantly to the current retail mix in Noosa Shire. It was predominantly just more of the same.” In a unanimous decision, the council refused the application in September last year citing major planning scheme conflicts, unacceptable impacts for other retail centres and costly implications for the road network. The Planning and Environment Court judgement supported these reasons for refusal, noting that there were not sufficient grounds to overturn the planning scheme provisions. In his judgement, Judge Jones explained he was “not satisfied there is a genuine community need for two more supermarkets (Coles and Aldi) nor for the number of specialty shops proposed”.

An artist's impression of the Noosa Civic expansion plans. The judgement also pointed to the “likely negative impacts on the Noosa Junction Centre”. Cr Wellington said the decision would come as a relief to retailers in other local precincts, particularly Noosa Junction. “The judge noted that it is important to ensure that Noosa Junction remains a viable and vibrant commercial centre,” he said. The court also recognised the

Noosa town plan had a long history of “well-planned development”. Cr Wellington said QIC’s proposal ignored the planning scheme’s long-term intent for the Shire Business Centre site. “The site is zoned for business and industry to diversity our local economy. Simply adding more retail does not serve this function,” he said. “What we need at our Business Centre are real employment and busi-

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“Thus the long-term cost to our community, should this development have proceeded, would far outweigh the $750,000 it cost us to defend our planning scheme in court.” Cr Wellington said the next step would be to work with the landowner to find a way forward. “I hope to see QIC come back to the table with a proposal that better serves our community’s long-term needs,” he said.

Police all out to promote safety on the streets POLICE were out in force at the weekend to help everyone get off to a safe start these holidays. Police hit the region’s night spots on Hastings Street and Reef Street on Friday and Saturday as part of a liquor and public order operation. As a result, two venues were charged with liquor licence offences including failing to comply with the conditions of a liquor licence for one venue, while the other venue was charged with allowing consumption of alcohol after hours. In the streets, six people were charged with public nuisance, two for urinating in public, one person was charged with obstructing police, two adults were charged for drinking alcohol in a public place and one minor was charged for drinking alcohol. There was also a swag of drug offences including producing, supplying and possessing dangerous drugs, plus two people were charged with obstructing police and one person for disobeying a move-on order. Police conducted 150 random breath tests over the two nights with one person caught drink-driving and one person caught driving while under the influence of drugs. The Tactical Crime Branch from Kawana and the Road Traffic Unit from Nambour joined with the Noosa police on Friday 16 December, from 2pm to 7pm, for a special road operation targeting drink-driving and traffic offences. As a result, 845 random breath tests were performed with five people caught drink-driving. There was a list of other offences including 17 drivers caught speeding, one drive was fined for driving an unregistered vehicle, another driver was caught driving without a licence and one learner driver was caught driving unaccompanied. Noosa Heads officer in charge Senior Sergeant Steve McReight said one “pleasing” result from the weekend was a significant decline in reported domestic violence incidents. noosatoday.com.au

Police were out in force at the weekend to target drink and drug driving. Last weekend police received eight call-outs for domestic violence, but this weekend they received one. “I would prefer for there to be none,” Sen Sgt McReight said. “But, I live in the real world and this was definitely pleasing.”

Sen Sgt McReight said residents and visitors could rest assured knowing police would be on local roads throughout the festive season. “We wish all your readers a very merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year,” he said.

“Have fun, but make sure your fun doesn’t impact or impede others. A perfect New Year for us is when we have no jobs to go to.” The Noosa Heads Police Station will remain manned throughout the festive season, but the front deck will

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Students have a world of fun SOME 34 international exchange students were welcomed to the Noosa Botanic Gardens earlier this month as part of the Rotary’s Youth Exchange program. The Rotary Club of Cooroy hosted the group of young students, who are among 8000 program participants who live and study abroad, learning a new language and experiencing a new culture. Rotary Club of Cooroy president Andrew Aves said the group of students were wonderful, enthusiastic and charming. “They are a credit to Australia and great ambassadors for their home countries,” he said. “As part of the Rotary Youth Exchange program, students spend up to 12 months living and studying in another country. During their exchange they will learn a lot about themselves, the culture of their adopted host families and the diversity of their host country. It is an amazing, life-changing experience.” Mr Aves said the exchange provides a unique opportunity for young Australians to experience first-hand the many cultures of a different country, a new way of life and in some instances another language. “Often, the friendships they make will be life-long and important in achieving the aims of the exchange - the building of goodwill and understanding between countries,” he said. Exchange students are between the ages of 15 and 18 and will be attending a secondary school in the area of the host club. Host families voluntarily open their homes to the students for periods of about three to four months each. This time provides an opportunity for everyone to develop a lifetime of friendships, to learn a different culture and to gain many other rewarding experiences.

Thirty-four international exchange students came to Noosa earlier this month. Swedish exchange student Morgan Biggar said the exchange to Sweden was one of the “best years of my life so far”. “It’s been filled with challenges, growth and adventure. I’ve done things I’ve never thought possible - visiting a hotel made solely out of ice, hiking in the Alps, watching the northern lights dance and going to a lunch with the Australian ambassador. All of this was organised by Rotary. I’ve come a long way from my suburban house in Brisbane,” Morgan said. “To live away from home for the 50 weeks duration of the exchange is a demanding yet

rewarding experience. It is not always smooth sailing and requires a great strength of character, tolerance and an understanding of the acceptance of personal responsibility. “All students have received training which prepares them for their year of exchange. This training is provided in areas of public speaking, understanding cultural differences and getting on with people from different persuasions.” Cooroy Rotary’s youth director Carol Johnston said the students’ safety was a top priority. “We believe our structure, system and pro-

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cedures provide the best framework to protect our students, so that they may grow and develop into the outstanding young men and women that they will become,” she said. “Rotary International is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for all participants in Rotary activities. It is the duty of all Rotarians, Rotarians’ spouses, partners, and other volunteers to safeguard to the best of their ability the welfare of and to prevent abuse of children and young people with whom they come into contact.“

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Modern magnificence ENTRY to this magnificent home is past the sparkling pool and sunny deck, which sets the tone for a relaxed yet luxurious family home. Living is spread over two levels. Downstairs you will find three bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes and one with access to the covered balcony. There is a family room that also opens out to the balcony, while a study for those who work from home, plus a laundry and the main bathroom with bath complete the lower-level. A statement staircase crafted from glass and timber leads to the upper-level where you will find the main living spaces that feature blackbutt timber flooring that add an element of warmth to this modern and stylish home. The designer kitchen with large island bench and granite bench tops looks out over an open-plan dining and living space and from here, large sliding doors open out to a covered balcony where you can enjoy beautiful ocean views.

The master suite is also located on the upper-level and features a beautiful ensuite, walk-in wardrobe and banks of louvres to allow natural light and fresh breezes to fill the space. This home will suit a range of buyers from a large family to investors who want to take advantage of the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location, the popularity of the region and a potential holiday rental return of $3000 per week in the low season. Alternatively, if you need more space and want to maximise the potential of the 826 square metre block, you can develop the lower garden into a granny flat. For added security there is an intercom system and a pedestrian entry, plus air-conditioning, a double car garage, 6kW solar system, and 16,000-litre rainwater storage. All of this is located just a short stroll from Sunrise Beach and a 10-minute walk from the Sunshine Beach village with a range of bars, cafes and restaurants and the local surf club.

home essentials ADDRESS: 19 Captains Court, Sunrise Beach PRICE: By informal tender, closes 31 January 2017 VIEW: Thursday, Friday, Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12-12.30pm DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool AGENT: David Conolly for Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, 0438 259 956 20 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 22 December, 2016

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NOOSA HEADS 2115 ‘PEPPERS’ 5 MORWONG DR

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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! • Fully furnished with a superb inventory. • Open plan living mixed with a relaxed ambience and high quality fittings. • 380m2 over 3 spacious levels, including a huge master suite which occupies one whole level. • Substantial renovation completed in August 2015.

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View Friday 12-12.30pm Price $480,000

This stunning apartment is situated in a quiet location on Hastings Street. With an open plan design and luxuriourly 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. • Morning sun on your private balcony. • Directly opposite Noosa’s Main Beach. • Excellent income and depreciation benefits. • Luxurious apartment with recent renovations.

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Sip a quiet champagne from your balcony in a 5-star apartment located right in the heart of Hastings Street. Now you can enjoy your holidays in comfort with excellent income returns and tax breaks to make even your accountant smile! This is a spacious fully furnished apartment right in the heart of Hastings Street offering excellent capital growth and endless holidays in Noosa. ɒ 100 sqm2 apartment and private carpark on title. ɒ Excellent yield and depreciation benefits. ɒ Large open plan living and master bedroom. ɒ Extra large 20m2 balcony.

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View Friday 11-11.30am Price $6.5Million

An early surf, a walk on the glorious open beach before a coffee or fresh juice from the nearby village shops. This is Sunshine.Exceptional coastal views from an outstanding home. Built over 3 levels with substantial living areas, gourmet kitchen, study, spacious bedroom accommodation and generous family entertainment room. ɒ Finest quality construction, finish & furnishings. ɒ Impressive Kidd & Co creation. ɒ Easy walk to Surf Club, restaurants & shops. ɒ Situated in one of the most splendid positions on the Eastern Seaboard.

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NOOSA HEADS 750 ‘THE PALMS’ 61 NOOSA SPRINGS DR

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View Friday 1-1.30pm Price $3.75Million

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. • Large sliding doors interweave between gardens & outdoor spaces. • Stunning kitchen with top appliances and a full scullery at the rear. • Spacious master suite overlooks the lake with twin ‘his & hers’ bathroom. • TV room, gas fire, pool, double garage, buggy bay & copious storage space.

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CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP WISH EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. Our new Peregian office opened proudly raising close to $6,000 from our Charity Auction, with funds being donated to the Oncology Ward at the Noosa Hospital. Thank you to everyone who generously donated. We will continue to support our local community in 2017 by sponsoring the Noosa Professional Dance Academy, Sunshine Beach Surf Club, the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club, local cyclists and the Peregian girls division 3 netball team. Our 3 offices will be open over the Christmas period except for the public holidays to assist with your sales, permanent and holiday rental enquiries.

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The Terraces – Luxury & Style The Terraces by the Sunland Group is a stunning architecturally designed community where you are surrounded by natural beauty and relaxing coastal environment but only minutes from everything you need. The Terraces offers stylish single level and two-storey designs with high quality finishes and expert designed floorplans to capture natural light, breezes and aspect. • Affordable Body Corporate Fees in a fully maintained community • Access to The Recreation Club just minutes walk from your residence • Only minutes from the spectacular surf beaches of Coolum and Peregian • Located in an established community, with leading schools and shopping only a stone’s throw away

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Three levels of living DESIGNED by Gabriel Poole, this international award-winning home is new to the market and sure to impress even the most astute buyer. Set on a 700m2 block and surrounded by natural bushlands, this three-level home is reminiscent of a luxurious Byron Bay beach house where you can hear the waves crashing to the shore and smell the sea salt in the air. A warming and modern mix of timber and glass has been used throughout the home to extend the beach house vibe, while a neutral colour scheme and quality fittings and finishes means you can simply move in and start enjoying the coastal lifestyle. Living is spread over three levels to make the most of the space available and offer a large, family friendly floorplan. The lower-level is home to two bedrooms with built-in robes and views over the pool. The rooms have been centered around a casual living space that leads out to a sunny courtyard. The entire upper level of the home is dedicated to the master suite, making for an idyllic parents' retreat. Walk up the stairs and you are greeted by large windows that allow natural

light and fresh breezes to flow through the space and also frame the beautiful leafy outlook. The oversized room leads to a generous dressing room and through to the beautifully appointed ensuite and out to a sunny balcony. The middle-level of the home features the main living spaces including the designer kitchen with gas cooking, server window and large island bench that looks over the dining area where an oversized window perfectly frames the natural bushland surrounds, almost like a piece of art. There is an open-plan living room with fireplace and banks of timber sliding doors that open out to the impressive wrap-around timber deck. Walk onto the balcony and look out over the pool or wander around to the central deck that leads down to an area that has been perfectly designed for entertaining friends. This home also features timber flooring throughout, airconditioning and a double car garage. All of this is located just a short stroll from the vibrant Sunshine Beach village and just a short drive from the Noosa Junction business centre and Noosa Heads.

home essentials ADDRESS: 1/3 Parkedge Road, Sunshine Beach PRICE: By negotiation VIEW: Saturday 24 December and Saturday 31 December 1-1.30pm DESCRIPTION: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool AGENT: Mike Hay and David Conolly for Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, 0417 624 059 or 0438 259 956

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Price extremes in suburbs A JOINT study by Aussie Home Loans and CoreLogic shows the staggering diversity of the Australian housing market, with homes in Tasmania still the most affordable and Sydney the least. The three most affordable suburbs in Australia have a median valuation of less than $100,000 and all are located along Tasmania’s West Coast. The regions are all located at least 150km from the nearest capital city and they show little in the way of economic diversity, with local industries generally being dominated by agriculture, mining or tourism. Aussie CEO James Symond said he wasn’t surprised to learn the most affordable housing markets with the lowest dwelling values and lowest mortgages are located in regions where jobs are scarce, land is plentiful and buyer demand is generally low. “However, they are located in regions rich in history, with close-knit communities and low prices offering housing opportunities with price tags and mortgages similar to the deposit required on a house in the large capital cities,” he said. CoreLogic research director Tim Lawless said many of the most affordable areas are located in coastal locations, which are within comfortable driving distances from the capital cities along the eastern seaboard of Australia, such as Queensland’s Gold Coast.

Adelaide remains the most affordable

Hobart has five suburbs with a median house value that is less than $200,000, making it one of the country's most affordable cities. mainland capital city in Australia, with a median house value of $442,081, while, in contrast, Sydney’s median house value is now just under $1 million and the cheapest entry point is Tregear with a median value of $432,282.

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David branched out into his own agency just over 12 months ago, and since then has sold over 15 properties with prices reaching over $1.3 million. David and the David Berns Real Estate agency can now add the Home Sellers Award to his list of achievements.

David said the award was a great achievement, and the team would work hard to satisfy their clients’ needs and goals in selling their homes. “Thank you to our existing clients of whom we sold their homes,” David said.

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Unit prices steady on coast THE quarterly median house price and median unit price in Brisbane Local Government Area slipped fractionally in the September quarter, according to REIQ, but Noosa and the Sunshine Coast have remained steady.

a reality, we are optimistic that our

The report found the Sunshine Coast LGA held relatively steady this quarter, with the median house price of $515,000 just one per cent below last quarter.

as hubs for the Adani workforce,

“Looking at annual figures, the median house price of $515,000 has grown 5.1 per cent since this time last year and 17 per cent from this time five years ago,” Ms Mercorella said. The larger area of the Sunshine Coast SD, which includes Noosa, has grown four per cent on this time last year, with an annual median house price of $520,000. This represents 15.6 per cent growth on five years ago. “With a broad range of infrastructure projects either under way or proposed for this part of Queensland, underpinned by a strong tourism economy, we feel the outlook continues to look

state’s real estate market will get a boost,” she said. “Jobs mean growth and the regional communities of Townsville, Mackay and Rockhampton have been declared which is great news for those real estate markets. “Workers need housing, both rental and owner-occupied, and for every base job created by the mine, another six indirect jobs are created in related industries.” Standard and Poor’s released its Brisbane median house price and median unit price has slipped, while Noosa and the Sunshine Coast remain steady. down on the previous quarter.

rosy for the Sunshine Coast,” Ms Mercorella said. REIQ said the slip in Brisbane’s prices was a consequence of strong supply flowing to the unit market and easing demand impacting the housing market. The Brisbane LGA September median house price of $635,000 was just 1.6 per cent below June quarter and the unit price of $430,000 was just 2.7 per cent

However, while there were small quarterly falls, the annual figures show a house market continuing to hold its own - Brisbane’s annual median of $635,000 is 4.1 per cent higher than September 2015 and 22.7 per cent higher than five years ago, when the median house price was $517,500. Similarly, the annual median unit price of $440,000, while it is

report into mortgage defaults and out of the top 10 worst-performing

1.1 per cent below 12 months ago, is still an encouraging 8.5 per cent higher than five years ago when it was $405,500.

postcodes Queensland was home

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said it was encouraging that the markets were holding onto the gains that have been made over the past five years.

suffering enormously since the

“With the news released last week that the Adani Carmichael coal mine is very close to becoming

to 4000 jobs in the first year, the

to seven of them, with three of them in the Mackay region. “Our regions have been mining downturn, with rising vacancy rates and falling median house prices, so with the news that the Adani mine will create up outlook in these areas is brighter,” Ms Mercorella said.

OPEN HOMES Marcus Beach 1/28 Tristania Drive

Sunshine Beach Zinc Properties Noosa - Karen Harman

Sat 12-12.30pm

Apt 1‘Golden Keys’19 Solway Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

17 The Esplanade

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jennifer Carr & Shane McCauley

Fri 11-11.30am

2/21 Nebula Street

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Rachel Sellman

Sat 10-10.30am

9 Swan Avenue

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Rachel Sellman

Sat 11-11.30am

Fri 1-1.30pm

10 Swan Avenue

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Rachel Sellman Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Diana Pound

Sat & Wed 11-11.30am

Noosa Heads 27 Macquarie Lodge, 53 Banksia Avenue North 11 Grosvenor Terrace

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Tue 10-10.30am

Fri 10-10.30am

Sat 12-1pm

Apt 115‘Sebel Noosa’ 32 Hastings Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat

Fri & Wed 12-12.30pm

10 Dwyer Street

25 Honey Myrtle Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Fri & Tue 12-12.30pm

16 Ross Crescent

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Diana Pound

Sat & Wed 12-12.30pm

26 Nairana Rest

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Tue 11-11.30am

1/3 Parkedge Road

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

Sat 1-1.30pm

Apt 4‘Noosa Crest’2 Noosa Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Wed 11-11.30am

Apt 26‘Rise Apartments’37 Noosa Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

Apt 3‘Benwerrin’31 Picture Point Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox & Jennifer Carr

35 The Quarterdeck

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

2/21 Viewland Drive

Richardson &Wrench Noosa - Shane McCauley & Frank Milat

3/21 Viewland Drive

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Kate Cox

U149 Noosa International Resort, 1 Edgar Bennett Ave

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Diana Pound

Sat 1-1.30pm

26 Attunga Heights

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Diana Pound

Sat & Wed 2-2.45pm

Fri & Tue 3-3.30pm Tue 1-1.30pm

261 Dath Henderson Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jill Goode & Cam Goode

Fri 11-11.30am

Fri 10-10.30am, Wed 11-11.30am

auction diary

Wed 12-12.30pm

Noosa Springs 750‘The Palms’61 Noosa Springs Drive

Tinbeerwah

Thur 4-4.30pm, Fri 11-11.30am

Fri, 20th January Richardson & Wrench Noosa - Jill Goode & Cam Goode

Fri 1-1.30pm

Peregian Springs 19 Balgownie Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan

Sat 10-10.30am

68 The Avenue

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan

Sat 10.45-11.15am

42 Lakeside Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Gavin Ryan

Sat 11.30am-12pm

Apt 117‘Sebel Noosa’32 Hastings St, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

Onsite 10am

48 Nairana Rest, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

Onsite 6pm

Fri, 3rd February Apt 3‘Lazy River’271 GympieTerrace, Noosaville

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

Onsite 3pm

Sat, 4th February

Sunrise Beach 5 Mylar Court

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - Trevor Mangels

19 Captains Court

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - David Conolly

10 Sobraon Street

Zinc Properties Noosa - Karen Harman

Fri 2-2.45pm, Sat 11-11.45am Thur, Fri, Sat 12-12.30pm Sat 1-1.30pm

4 Barra Crescent, Coolum Beach

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

Onsite 9am

Apt 3‘Kalmina’35 Picture Point Crescent, Noosa Heads

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

Onsite 10am

49 Doonella Street, Tewantin

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

Onsite 11am

New brews tickle the tastebuds A SMALL contingent of beer lovers gathered at the Imperial Hotel on Wednesday 14 December to taste test two new brews from Lion brewmaster Dr Chuck Hahn. Since announcing the

re-opening of the brewery earlier this year, Chuck has been fine-tuning samples and preparing test brews that will evolve into the beers to be served at the Eumundi Brewery, due to open at the

Imperial Hotel next year. The invitation-only event showcased two new brews and Chuck chatted to locals to find out what they thought about the new tastes.

Eumundi locals sampling the new brews. Eumundi locals Mike Long, Sacha Hamilton-Maclaren, Steve Beardsley and Matt Fox at the Imperial Hotel sampling the new brews.

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Pouring the test samples.

Dr Chuck Hahn with sample brews at the Imperial Hotel.

Preparing to taste test the new brews.

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LETTERS

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

Stop the shenanigans I WOULDN’T normally bother responding to serial letter writer John Lobb, but as a Christmas treat I thought I’d acknowledge his mischievousness. In a letter (Noosa Today, 15 December), Mr Lobb yet again makes a series of misleading statements regarding council operations. Not for the first time, Mr Lobb refers to money spent on capital works as though it indicated actual works completed or underway. Of course, like any good business, council doesn’t pay for works before they are finished. Therefore a more accurate account of where we are at in our capital works program can be found in actual and committed funds of $11.3 million, which amounts to 45 per cent of this financial year’s program. Mr Lobb lives in the Sunshine Coast Council region, not in Noosa Shire. Comparing the capital works delivery for each of the councils reveals that in the last financial year the Sunshine Coast Council achieved 76 per cent of their physical completion of capital works as reported in their recent annual report. Noosa Council has previously reported a completion rate of 88 per cent, which we calculate by referencing our actual and committed expenditure. Both councils set the same target each year, aiming for a 90 per cent completion rate. I wonder whether we will ever see a letter to the editor from Mr Lobb criticising his own council? In his letter, Mr Lobb also claims that the two councillors who sit on the Capital Works Project Committee can choose to amend or defer budgeted work. This is simply untrue. Tony Wellington, Mayor, Noosa Council.

Bags not bagged STAN Krasnoff’s concern that we are rushing pell-mell to a decision to ban plastic bags (Noosa Today December) is unfounded - in fact, minutes from a Noosa Biosphere Limited Environment Board meeting in 2009 calling for a ban on plastic bags was unanimously accepted by all board members. Seven years later the Queensland Government proposes a ban from mid-2018. Perhaps we should ponder why it’s taking so long! Stan unashamedly states he uses one and a half plastic shopping bags per day to dispose of waste. If each household in the Noosa shire discarded that much waste, our landfill would receive more than 11 million bags of rubbish per year. Now consider that same equation for the 7.5 billion people on the planet, and you can see why such wasteful habits are just no longer sustainable. My family of four fill one small bin per week. How do we do it? The first and most important step is to divert your food waste from other waste. I wasn’t born with a green thumb and don’t do much gardening, but having a composter or worm farm is really easy to do, even if you live in an apartment. You can find amazing resources to help you set up on council’s website or check out some Youtube videos for ideas and inspiration. Once the wet yucky stuff is no longer taking up space in your bin, you’ll find the only things left could either be recycled, or you’re left with mainly soft plastics. If you do have bones or other bits that can’t go in your composter, then there are still a myriad of plastic bags left that you can

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MARIE Robins sent in this colourful photo taken by her daughter, Kathy Walker of Carter’s Ridge. If you would like to send us an image for Lenscape, please email newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au

Art out in the open EVENT organisers have announced the return of the Noosa Open Studios following the success of the inaugural three-day event this year. The event attracted hundreds of art lovers from the around the country, plus plenty of locals who wanted to get to know more about Noosa artists. Noosa Open Studios will

return in August 2017 and organisers are calling for visual and creative artists in the Noosa Shire, plus Eumundi and Doonan, to submit their expression of interest to take part in the 2017 event. Expression of interest forms are available by emailing noosaopenstudios@gmail.com or phone Noosa Open Studio secre-

use even when the ban comes into play - bread bags, produce bags etc are not currently included in the ban. The ban is only proposed for lightweight plastic carrier bags with handles. It’s worth reading more about the proposed ban - or even better, have your say at http://www. ehp.qld.gov.au/waste/. We all love the beautiful environment we live in, so making a few changes to lighten our impact is really not too much to ask. This ban has been a long time coming, Stan - a little less pondering and a lot more action is needed. Desiree Gralton, Sunrise Beach.

Exciting times LIVING In exciting times, Sir Mal Content, Captain of the hot air balloon, ‘Innovation’, stated that ‘the implementation of the manifesto would align with his navigation of the vessel’. However, the recalcitrance of his elite crew of flat earthers has prevented this.

Michele Knightley’s Studio. Local artists can apply now to take part in the 2017 Noosa Open Studio event. tary Trish Bradford on 0411 244 304. Applications close 31 December.

Displaying agile and nimble leadership, he adopted an innovative approach. Donning red budgie smugglers and a blue tie, the uniform of his predecessor, has ensured that his crew now recognise his authority. Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.

One Earth, one air IT IS incomprehensible to me that our politicians can promote the export of increasing quantities of coal, but continue to throttle our economy by shutting down our coal-fired power stations and condemning us to higher electricity prices, unreliable supply, fewer jobs and less capital investment. Is it not blatantly obvious that whether coal is burnt in Australia or overseas, the resultant carbon dioxide finishes up in the same global atmosphere? What is the mental deficiency that afflicts our politicians? Case Smit, Noosaville.

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VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED FOR BIRD SANCTUARY PARROTS in Paradise urgently needs to fill multiple volunteer positions at their bird park in the Glasshouse Mountains. These volunteers will be helping this not-for-profit organisation to maintain their commitment to conservation and preservation through education and entertainment. Available positions include office staff, maintenance man, gardener and three volunteers to help in the aviaries. For more information, contact Volunteering Sunshine Coast at admin@volunteeringsc.org. au or call 5443 8256.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF NOOSA THE Christmas Day Service at Christian Fellowship of Noosa will be a celebration of the birth of Jesus in scripture and carol, and of His earthly life. Our meeting place is the CWA

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NO-ONE has ever had to tell me to not play chicken when driving a car. Even as an immature adolescent, driving my first car, I could see that the risks were way more than the satisfaction of the adrenaline rush, and, believe me, I was into adrenaline rushes then. So, I have a hard time understanding why our particular LNP federal and ALP state governments are so happy to play chicken with the environment. The risks associated with opening the world’s largest coal mine, itself a monstrous degrading of the landscape, shipping the coal overseas, a huge threat to the Barrier Reef, and then allowing it to be burned somewhere here on Earth, the ultimate insult to the biosphere, all suggest that there are enormous rewards for the decision makers to be risking life on the planet. Oh, so that’s the answer. Our decision makers are benefiting from these dangerous actions. How? Instead of the fossil fuel industry spending money to research global warming and the impact of climate change, they are spending their billions sponsoring miss-information and corrupting our decision makers. Can there be any other explanation for this lack of wisdom other than gross ignorance or ideological blindness? Steve Hall, Cooroy.

What it all means THE festive season is a time of peace and goodwill, and I would like to extend my best wishes to everyone in the Wide Bay for a very merry Christmas. This is an opportunity for us to celebrate with our loved ones, reflect on the year gone by, and think ahead to the coming year. We also reflect on the meaning of Christmas - the birth of Jesus Christ, who brought love, salvation and the message of peace to all. In the true spirit of the season, it is important that we are willing to extend a helping hand and offer a caring heart to those who are less fortunate than ourselves - the homeless, the jobless, the sick, and those spending Christmas alone. We must ask ourselves what we can do to make their festive season a little brighter. We remember also those who work this Christmas to keep our communities healthy, safe and secure - nurses, doctors, carers for the aged and disabled, emergency workers and police who keep our services running and roads open. Throughout my policing career, road safety has been something I care deeply about. It is particularly important to take care on the roads at Christmas time when there is more traffic than usual. The roads will be hazardous, especially if the weather is wet. Please stay sober if driving, pay special attention and be cautious and courteous on the roads to ensure everyone has a safe and happy Christmas. While there is far more to Christmas than the gifts, we should also be mindful of where our presents come from. One of the best ways we can support our producers in these difficult times is to buy locally wherever possible. May everyone stay safe, and enjoy this time of giving and sharing with their loved ones, family and friends. Llew O’Brien, Member for Wide Bay.

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Hall, next door to the Tewantin Post Office but at the special time of 8.30am. www.christianfellowshipnoosa.com is our website or, if you prefer, you can always ring Tony on 5474 0620. On Sunday 1 January at Christian Fellowship of Noosa the speaker, Chris Lancaster, has chosen the message title of “Living for Jesus in 2017”. There is always the warmest of greeting, for local residents and visitors, awaiting at 9.30am in the CWA Hall, next door to the Tewantin Post Office. You can read all about us on www.christianfellowshipnoosa.com or have a voice on voice chat with Tony on 5474 0620. At Christian Fellowship of Noosa on 8 January Chris Lancaster will be talking to us on “The Deliverance of Faith - Daniel”. Please feel free to come to the CWA Hall, next door to the Tewantin Post Office, at 9.30am and enjoy a time of fellowship with us. Feel free to call Tony on 5474 0620 for a chat about the fellowship or, if you prefer, visit our website at www. christianfellowshipnoosa.com

Shared with a friend CHRISTMAS is a time for sharing and giving. It’s a time to open your home to friends and loved ones to come in and eat, drink and give thanks for all that you have. This feather and fur family are getting into the Christmas spirit and splitting a good meal together in the Noosa parklands. Bob Carr sent this one in and titled it ’Best Mates’. Merry Christmas readers! May your day be filled with laughter and cheer. noosatoday.com.au

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Don't miss a true Joe Cocker experience at its best at Tewantin Noosa RSL.

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Take in the Cocker experience By Hollie Harris IF you want to make sure you’ve had a great night when the countdown begins on New Year’s Eve, the place to be is Tewantin-Noosa RSL as they have twice the entertainment to keep you in the party mood, with the acclaimed “Cocker Experience” show in the Diggers Bar and “The Beatlegs” in the South Bar. The Cocker Experience band pays their respect to idol, Joe Cocker

by giving everything they’ve got to the crowd. The seven-piece band consists of diverse and talented musicians from across the local blues and rock scene including Bruce Bird, Paul Rea, Steve Turner, Ian Lock, Simon Spencer, Gillian Kristensen, and Ellie Jane Gibbs. Each one of these artists have experience playing cover and original works throughout Australia and overseas in their chosen style, but despite varying talents, all these mu-

sicians share a love for what they do. “Everyone in the band grew up as huge fans of Joe Cocker’s gritty sound and passion, and we view him as one of the most iconic musicians in rock history, with a voice like no other. We’ve worked very hard to create a show that celebrates this passion and honours Cocker’s legacy. Paul Rea, who plays keyboards in the tribute show, even had the experience of playing with the man himself when Cocker toured Brisbane in

1981,” Bruce Bird said. In the South Bar, The Beatlegs will recreate the magical sound of The Beatles using authentic instruments, superb vocal harmonies, wonderful costumes and precise attention to detail. They’ll keep you entertained with their antics on stage and keep your feet firmly planted on the dance floor. As if two fantastic entertainment acts were not enough, the club hands out special party packs just before

midnight. Plus, there is all the other offerings of the club including three bars, a 270-seat bistro, 80-seat coffee shop, 180 poker machines, Keno, TAB terminals and three courtesy buses to get you to the club and home again. Tickets to the Cocker Experience are $10 for members and $25 for non-members and the Beatlegs is a free show. Bookings for dinner are recommended.

Goodbye 2016: dance your cares away IF you are looking for something funky and easy to do this New Year’s Eve, why not book a seat on the courtesy bus to the Sunshine Beach Surf Club and party your night away with friendly faces. Funkzilla will showcase the best in funk and disco tunes to keep you dancing well into the wee hours of the morning. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members, which include your choice of a XXXX Summer Bright product. Jump online at www.sunshinebeachslsc. com.au or phone 5447 5491 to book the cournoosatoday.com.au

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Food and floral displays shine By Hollie Harris AT THE Ginger Flower and Food Festival in January, there will be more than just ginger, flowers and food with bees and their precious life story taking to the stage at the Ginger Factory. Their head bee keeper Gayle Currie will be sharing her lifetime knowledge of honey and native bees and how important they are in society. Gayle is as passionate as you can be about her ‘girls’, the bees, and can talk all day about them, especially how we need to care for them. “Without bees, we wouldn’t have our beautiful heliconias and mental gingers, let alone the edible ones, or coffee, pineapples, or chocolate,” Gayle said. Another very interesting presenter at the Ginger Flower and Food Festival will be sustainable farmer Gary Hands from Kookaburra Organics who will be demonstrating how to successfully grow root crops including turmeric, galangal and yams. On the foodie front, due to popular demand, Chris White

Garden demonstrations at the Ginger Flower and Food Festival.

This album is an enjoyable and clever fusion of rockabilly and Aussie folk and blues. Lots of fun for a road trip!

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‘Who’s Who of Australian Rock’ and the album is receiving great airplay on ABC and Community Radio. Now it’s time to launch the fun and wilful disobedience of The Hillbilly Fishermen to an even greater audience. Some of the tracks on this unique album are titled Fishing Town, The Legend of Curly’s Bend and Fishermen Never Lie and are all available to download through their website. The songs are loads of fun and the band demonstrates a laid back rockabilly style which is perfect for those long

drives out to those secret fishing spots. The album would make a great gift to the keen fisherman in the family or those who love the sound of a quick banjo and music with an Aussie theme. The lyrics are simple and playful but make no mistake, this isn't a parody band - these guys can really play! This album has Australia Day or Christmas present for dad written all over it. Check it out on www.hillbillyfishermen.com.au and get your toes tappin’.

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A good case of the blues

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By Hollie Harris

HOLLIE HARRIS

BEST-SELLING blues artist Owen Campbell has had a busy year, touring seven countries in Europe, USA and then back home in Australia where his new album ‘Breathing Bullets’ debuted at number two on the ARIA jazz/ blues charts. When Campbell’s bluesy vocals cut loose on his CD, The Pilgrim, his smoky delivery serves up images of a veteran blues guitarist and singer, with a touch of The Band’s Robbie Robertson mixed in. Campbell defies easy categorisation. He’s a slide guitarist, a songwriter, banjo player, blues singer, busker and more. The sort of performer found in New Orleans blues joints, right? In fact, Campbell’s roots are in Canberra, Australia, not NOLA. While he’s performed and toured internationally for more than seven years, his 2012 run on ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ helped capture the hearts of a wider audience. But it almost didn’t happen. “When I was on ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ two years ago, I had a bit of a run-in with the judges during the audition, and I almost missed my chance. “But it worked in my favor. They had me back for another audition, and I concentrated on my music, and not being cheeky. People in the audience – and the judges – really loved it,” he said. Campbell earned honours as a

Thursday 22 December Cafe Le Monde 6pm Touch. Flanagan’s Irish Bar - Noosa Reef 7pm Mooncoin. Tewantin Noosa RSL 6pm Tanya Stevens.

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Friday 23 December Cafe Le Monde 8pm DJ Troy. Soda Nightclub - Noosa Reef 9pm James Sinclair. Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Meridian. Cooroy RSL 6pm Stuie Unplugged.

finalist on ‘Australia’s Got Talent,’ and audiences responded enthusiastically for his 2013 album, The Pilgrim, which debuted atop the iTunes blues charts in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. The CD yielded three top 10 hits on the Australian blues singles chart, including Wreckin’ Ball, the CD’s first track. The Pilgrim – set for a US release on Reckless Grace Music in June – followed the strong debut of his 2011 recording, Sunshine Road, which also topped iTunes’ Australia charts.

Tomorrow night, he plays the V Room at Villa Noosa and is sure to impress. Argus News in Ireland touted the artist as ’possibly one of the best performers to come out of Australia for quite sometime, amazing lap steel slide guitar and a songwriting ability that belies his years. He’s now working on tracks for a next CD but he never strays far from his songwriter roots - or his personal back catalogue. “There’s nothing like songwriting,” he said.

“This next album gives me a chance to grow, and to revisit a song I began writing at age 19 and shelved. Now I can come at it with a fresh set of eyes and ears, and have it mean something new.” Come and join Campbell for an acoustic rocker of a night in Noosa on Friday December 23 (also his birthday!) at The V Room, Villa Noosa. Tickets are $15 pre-sale or $20 at the door, show begins at 8pm and the event is 18-plus.

Saturday 24 December Soda Nightclub - Noosa reef 9pm James Sinclair. Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Howlin Time. Sunshine Beach Surf Club 3pm Backroom Vegas. Sunday 25 December Merry Christmas! Monday 26 December Sunshine Beach Surf Club 4pm Late for Woodstock/Retrospect.

Tewantin Noosa RSL will host Meridian tomorrow night.

Meridian mixes it live By Hollie Harris WHEN you’re sick and tired of regular bands that play a few tired songs and escape out the back, Meridian is the band to restore your faith in live music. Meridian formed in 1999 and have been thrilling the Sunshine Coast ever since. Their repertoire includes world-wide hits from Pearl Jam, Nirvana, AC/DC, Greenday, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Guns n Roses, Grinspoon, Metallica and John Butler Trio. This would indicate their music leans towards the heavier end of the rock scale until you throw in the last one and then you realise this band is pretty diverse. This collection of talented musicians electrified crowds separately for more than five years before joining together noosatoday.com.au

to become the musical force they are today. Jason “Stoney” Stone leads the charge with his dominant vocals and commanding stage presence. Jason may have started his vocal career later than most at the age 23 but he rocketed to success after busking for only weeks, he landed his first paid gig and played in venues in Bundaberg for a year before moving to the Sunshine Coast and joining Eternal Fury which was later to become Meridian. Mal Zego’s incredible lead guitar talent coupled with amazing shredding solos add depth to the line-up. Mal hailed from Sydney where he cut his teeth playing support for bands like Midnight Oil, The Radiators and The Black Sorrows. Upon moving to Queensland, he

played in The Australian Guns 'n’ Roses Show and The Australian Tribute Spectacular. On bass and vocals, Marty Ellis provides strength and power to this rock outfit and together with Jason Stone has been instrumental in transforming Meridian from garage band to the popular professional act it is today. Dan Rickard brings some heavy beats to the group with over 15 years of drumming experience. Starting out in a Rockabilly band, Dan has played alongside bands such as The Living End and The Cadillacs. He has a wide variety of styles having played in a number of bands and supporting various artists and groups before joining Meridian. You can catch Meridian at Tewantin Noosa RSL on Friday 23 December, from 8pm, in the Diggers Bar.

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NOOSAFOOD

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Munch on a mini-marvel NILLA Tompkins from Vanilla Food knows a thing or two about cooking delicious and healthy treats. Here she shares with us her gluten-free Christmas chocolate mini cakes with fudge frosting. Ingredients: For the cake batter 2 cups good quality gluten-free flour 1.5 tsp xanthan gum (omit if using a flour blend that contains xanthan) 2 cups coconut sugar 1 tsp baking soda One-quarter tsp. salt 1 cup salted butter One-third cup cocoa powder 1 cup water Half a cup buttermilk 2 organic eggs 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

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A feast for the senses NOOSA residents and visitors can now enjoy the authentic taste of Churrasco (pronounced Shoo-HasCo) cuisine for dinner at Samba Grill on Noosa River. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rodizioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; style is where diners pay a fixed, all-you-can-eat price and waiters bring food to their table several times throughout the evening. In the tradition of the South American, Guarani indigenous people, and then later the Brazilian Gauchos (or cowboys), prime cuts of marinated beef, pork, lamb, chicken are skewered then grilled over organic charcoal before being carved at the table. Specialty vegetarian dishes are also available and Brazilian side dishes such as beans, rice, salad and potatoes are served alongside traditional condiments such as Piri Piri and Malagueta Pepper Oil. The delectable grills keep on coming when you display the green symbol on your table or if you have indulged on the incredible dishes enough, display the red symbol. Owner and head chef, Steve Beak has perfected his tender, marinated rack of ribs which are char grilled over coals until they are melt in your mouth perfect and then basted with a rich plum sauce.

If you love ribs, this dish will really hit the spot, but if you fancy a steak, a Brazilian sizzling steak on lava rock served with black beans, Brazilian rice and toasted cassava makes an impressive option to the Rodizio. Follow your meal, if you have room, with bananas, pears or pineapples dusted in cinnamon sugar and wash it all down with a Brazillian cocktail. Steve first became acquainted with Churrasco cuisine as a child when his grandfather and then father operated cattle ranches in Argentina and Brazil. In 1995 Steve moved to Broome, Western Australia where he and his wife, Lenice operated a mobile Brazilian catering company for over six years from their specially designed commercial food trailer. After seeing how popular his Brazilian cuisine was in Broome, Steve said that he felt that the cosmopolitan dining scene of Noosa was ready for a bit of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Latin food loveâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although Brazilian cuisine has been enjoyed for thousands of years, it is really only emerging here in the Southern Hemisphere. I believe we are only the second Brazilian restaurant to open in Queensland and one of only a handful operating in Australia,â&#x20AC;? Steve said.

Is your mouth watering? If the wafting, succulent aromas of meat grilling over charcoal isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite enough to lure you in to Samba, the pure theatre of the Churrasquerios (barbecue chefs) circulating the restaurant, brandishing skewers of slow cooked, melt in your mouth charred meats will seal the deal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a feast for the eyes, nose and belly,â&#x20AC;? Steve said. Samba Grill serves traditional Brazilian cuisine five nights a week. Samba Grill is fully licensed with BYO wine also permitted. Reserve your seat by calling 5449 957 or pop in to Samba Grill at 251 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville.

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NOOSADINING

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Above: Sip and Share at Bistro C with friends. Left: Karaage chicken tastes as good as it looks at Peregian Beach Hotel.

So good to share the taste By Hollie Harris

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SUMMER-TIME is always best when shared with friends and family, surrounded by good food, a cool drink and a great vibe. A tasty share meal menu and afternoon specials are something we love to stumble upon and share with our readers, so here are a couple of unbeatable summer options to try out.

A local favorite and now becoming a real go-to place on the Sunshine Coast for dining, the Peregian Beach Hotel just keeps getting better. They have an impressive share menu which includes some of regions very best seafood’s and new zesty summer flavours. With the share plates, diners can enjoy tastings of a wide range of menu items, shared among friends. They serve up wood-fired pizza share options for only $9, Coffin Bay

oysters, salt and pepper squid and a must-try karaage chicken. Rare seared kangaroo loin, fire roasted Mooloolaba tandoori king prawns and fresh Tasmanian mussels are just a few of the dishes to try for a Sip and Share afternoon with friends. Monday is Night Parmy and Pot night. Enjoy our free range chicken parmigiana with garden salad, chips and a pot of house beer or soft drink for just $16.

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Sunday is Sunset Woodfire Pizza and Pot night. From 3pm on Sundays, enjoy live music, a delicious wood-fired pizza and your choice of a pot of house beer, glass of house wine or a glass of soft drink for only $16 at Peregian Beach Hotel. If you crave a hit of salty air, then Bistro C offer a spectacular view of Laguna Bay and a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy some nibbles and drinks. Every afternoon between 3pm

and 5pm, they serve up a sensational array of tapas and drinks by the sea with chilled beats playing in the background for ‘Spanish flavours by the sea’. No bookings are required for these Sip and Share afternoons, so grab some friends and chill as the sun goes down. You can find Bistro C at 49 Hastings Street or wander along the beach and follow the waft of Spanish goodies.

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Toys, books bring the festive cheer UNIVERSITY of the Sunshine Coast staff have pitched in to help local families have a happier Christmas by donating 15 baskets of books and toys – plus a bicycle – to charity organisation The Smith Family. USC Human Resources adviser Tim Spratling this week presented the gifts, along with $500 cash, to Nancy McCam and Marion Allan of The

Smith Family for distribution to their clients. Mr Spratling said the money was raised at the recent annual USC staff swimming carnival, while gifts for The Smith Family’s Toy and Book Appeal had been collected in offices around campus throughout November. The Smith Family is Australia’s largest national education-oriented

charity. It supports disadvantaged Australian children to participate fully in their education, giving them the best chance at breaking the cycle of disadvantage. The organisation’s learning support and mentoring programs help children in need to fit in at school, keep up with their peers, and build aspirations for a better future for themselves.

USC Human Resources Adviser Tim Spratling presented 15 baskets of gifts, along with $500 cash, to Nancy McCam and Marion Allan of The Smith Family.

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

Wishing all our readers and advertisers a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.

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All the staff at Dusk Till Dawn Sleep Centre would like to thank everyone who has supported us this year and wish you the timeless treasures of Christmas, the warmth of home, the love of family, and the company of good friends. Have a blessed and meaningful Christmas.

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Lighting the way for Noosa’s clubs Locals can now enjoy he newly upgraded Munna Park basketball court.

Munna Park court ready for action

More than $65,000 will be spent on upgraded lighting for the Noosa Tigers’ home ground in Noosaville.

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“As well as the new slab, the upgrade also features new green treatment, white line-marking, height adjustment of the existing back board support post and new turf. “Locals eagerly awaited the upgrade, with one happy resident reporting that the children who regularly use the court were there at the removal of the safety fencing so they could be the first to use it.”

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Christmas Day We invite both local residents and visitors to come and join with us in the celebration of the birth of

Carols on the River Sunday 18th at 7:00pm – Lions Park, Gympie Tce, Noosaville

Jesus in Scripture and Carol

Christmas Day Family Service Sunday 25th at 8:00am

“The Word became lesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth” Our meeting place is in the CWA Hall next door to the Tewantin Post Ofice at 8.30 am Contact 5474 0620 or 0448 505 404

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LOCALS are already enjoying the newly upgraded Munna Park basketball court after Council recently completed a major upgrade. Council infrastructure and planning project officer, Dallas Bickley, said the work was needed because of major tree root damage. “Council was able to save on demolition costs and lost time by engineering a new concrete slab over the old tree-root-damaged court,” Mr Bickley said.

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sic Car Club, Noosa Lions Football Club, Noosa Masters Swimming Club, Noosa Triathletes, the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club and Noosa Parkrun. Mr Elmes said participation in sport and recreation delivers many skills to individuals whether they are active players, or if they help run their local club. “It means more involvement in their community and that means stronger, more active, and healthier local communities right across Queensland,” he said. Applications for a Community Benefit Fund are now open and close 13 January 2017, which offers grants of $500 to $35,000 to eligible projects. This program redistributes revenue from gaming taxes to various not-for-profit groups. Visit http://www.justice. qld.gov.au/corporate/sponsorships-and-grants/grants/ community-benefit-fundingprograms.

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MEMBER for Noosa, Glen Elmes, has announced $307,187 worth of State Government grants were given to Noosa sport and recreation clubs for new facilities and equipment in the latest funding round. The Get Playing Places and Spaces funding program, provides grants of up to $100,000 to develop new, upgraded or replacement sport and recreation infrastructure. The Noosa recipients were the Noosa District Junior Rugby League Football Club who get $100,000 to upgrade lighting, the Noosa Tennis Club, who will also receive $100,000 to construct a permanent roof over one outdoor court, and the Noosa Tigers home ground will shine bright thanks to $67,917 to upgrade lights and cabling. The Get Going Clubs program also provides grants up to $7500 to encourage greater participation in sport and recreation in local communities. Recipients from this round include Noosa Beach Clas-

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Bigger not always better at Christmas By Hollie Harris THE essence of Christmas is often thought to be the spread of incredible foods and drinks we tend to indulge ourselves in. While it is definitely a time to indulge and give thanks for all that we have, we would enjoy the season so much more if we could find the line between indulging and piling on those few kilos. The traditional table fare on Christmas day coupled with a few of our favourite cool beverages is a part of the pleasure, agreed, but many of us indulge in the days or weeks leading up to Christmas and continue into the New year. The result? Giving Santas belly a run for its money more than once throughout the season. Here are some tips to help keep the indulgences from piling on the kilos. Conscious eating â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the simple act of recognising what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re putting in your mouth, how it smells, tastes and feels will enhance your senses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not only will you enjoy the food more, but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also begin tuning into your bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s internal â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;full gaugeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201C; then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to you to act accordingly. Enjoy the treats, just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t unbutton to fit more than you need in! Exercise before a gut-busting meal. High intensity exercise before a big family feast depletes muscle glycogen stores (stored fuel in your muscles) as well as creating an oxygen debt which increases metabolism. The combination of these two factors (combined hopefully with the tip above) will not only mean youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have increased

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dition. The lack of exercise over Christmas can make you feel lethargic. Simple acts of movement like standing, walking and stretching help to energise cells and assist the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s detoxification. As a bare minimum you want to break up sitting at least once every hour but why not make a new Christmas day tradition of going for a long walk after your gut-busting dinner?

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McGill team hams it up TEWANTIN NOOSA BOWLS SATURDAY TEWANTIN Noosa Pork Day - 1st: A McGill Team; 2nd: R Perry Team; 3rd: K Bruce Team; 4th: D Austin Team; 5th: G Macdonald Team; 6th: Y Ambrey Team; Lucky Draw: Non Winners v Stone Team. Thank you to people who donated the raffle prizes and also sponsor of the day Laguna Estate. SUNDAY Men’s Ham Day - This is an annual event organised by Bob Schofield. Prizes are hams with results for first ten places. Second to tenth receive a half leg ham per player and the winners recieve a full leg ham per player. Congratulations must go to the organisers and the Ladies club

members who assisted on the day. The problem-solving of organisers was put to the test when a team shortage forced changes to be made. What ended up happening in the three rounds a team had to sit out. Great weather ensured a successful weekend for the club. Unfortunately the results of the ham day were mislaid and couldn’t be published. TUESDAY Nominated Triples - Winners: Troy Rowley, Fran Coules and Valmai Lynch. Runners-up: Gill Macdonald, Deborah Austin and Carol Studley. This was the last Ladies bowls day for year with a break until Tuesday 10 January, 2017. WEDNESDAY

Men’s Bowls - Winners: David Carrett and Darcy O’Neil. Runners-up: Kev Manthey and Alan Clamp. Jackpot winners: Trevor Crosby, Greg Halloway, Tony Howard and Simon Wood. THURSDAY Jackpot Pairs - Winners: Yvonne Ambrey and Ralphe Rickman. Runnersup: George Manera and Rick McDonald. FRIDAY Friendly Friday - Winners: Philip Waugh, Arnold Ping and Ian McCallum. Runners-up: Hein Heinrich, Harry Shaw and Gary Bond. On behalf of Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club, Merry Chrismas and have a great 2017. - Aerodynamical

Newman wins at Noosa NOOSA GOLF THERE were 230 entrants in the single stableford played on Saturday 17 December. Scratch rating (M): 70.0. Winners - A Grade: Michael Newman 12, 43; Alec O’Brien 7, 42; Richard Van Den Heuvel 11, 40. B Grade: Brian Holmes 18, 43; Alan Meredith 15, 40; Robert Upham 17, 40. C Grade: David Young 19, 41; Bronson

White 24, 40; Gary Colenso 29, 39. Place Getters: Keith Howard 16, 39; Michael Nassereddin 9, 39; Alan Coey 10, 39; Clark Plasier 17, 39; Gary Wood 11, 39; Ray Egge 10, 38; Dale Officer 17, 38; Jerome Stuart 17, 38; John Wex 19, 38; Neville Hazlett 8, 38; John Welch 26, 38; Dieter Hoffmann 21, 38; Paul Porter 24, 38; Grahame Warren 15, 38; Ross Cunningham 15, 38; Graeme Rickard 18, 38; Damon Rankin 7, 38;

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state finals of the Brisbane International Schools Tennis Challenge which gives tennis players a chance to test their skills against players from state and to play alongside the stars at the Brisbane International Tournament. "The ANZ Hot Shots tennis program is designed specifically to meet the needs of children. With the inclusion of smaller courts, lighter racquets and low compression balls it makes tennis fun and easy to learn,” Sunshine Beach Physical Education teacher, Cameron Porter, explained. He added that in addition to the skill improvement, students also benefit from such programs in terms of the child gaining a sense of achieve-

ment, self-worth and confidence. “It helps their social skills and develops a sense of sportsmanship and fair play. Evidence also suggests a positive correlation between children’s physical activity participation and academic achievement,” he said. School Development Coordinator for Tennis Qld, Jenni Hakl, said Tennis Australia, along with sponsor ANZ, is proud of the free Prep racquet program available to all partner schools. “Tennis is a game for life and our aim is that all schools will have equipment so that students will have the opportunity to play tennis whenever they want,” she said.

Newcomers are club champions By Margaret Mourik COOLUM CROQUET CLUB CONGRATULATIONS to Wade Hart and Calista Roeder – Wade is the 2016 Coolum Croquet Club Golf Croquet Champion and Calista is runner-up. Not bad for two players who only started playing croquet in June this year. Wade also won the Association Division 4 Championship Medal. A fantastic effort by both players. Anyone interested is welcome to come along and try croquet free of charge both for the initial sessions and for coaching. For details phone Adrian Prince on 5448 2985 or e-mail: coolum_ croquet@yahoo.com.au or find them on Facebook.

Wade Hart and Calista Roeder after their win. noosatoday.com.au

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Last-minute shopping list Life of

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I know, I know. You’ve probably already bought me something fantastic and I look forward to drinking it, but just in case there are some tardy readers, friends or family out there waiting for those last couple of shopping days, here are a few things I’d really appreciate. 1. A little Vespa and somewhere to park it. As Councillor Brian Stockwell has noted, Noosa could become the “scooter capital of Queensland” with just a little encouragement. But come on, Brian, why stop there? I reckon it could become the scooter capital of the world, rather like Rome in the 1960s. Not only is it a super-cool look to be tootling around town on a brightly coloured putt-putt, but you can avoid those ugly holiday traffic snarls and be all self-righteous while you enjoy your low emission mode of transport. But Houston, there is a problem. There aren’t enough bike parking spots on Hastings Street, and now there are none at First Point. I’m not saying that once I get my Vespa, I won’t be poncing around the coffee shops like the rest of them, but my primary reason for wanting one is that I’m getting too old to trundle the couple of flat kilometres from home to surf on my Robert August cruiser bike with my longboard on the side rack. Oh, I can still do it, but I want to have enough energy to surf when I get there. At the moment, if you park a scooter at First Point, you have to use up a whole car space or get booked for sticking it on the footpath. That’s just silly. So come on Tony, and the Franks, and Brian and Joe and all the other blokes who wield the power and secretly want to be cool and ride a Vespa just as much as I do, DO SOMETHING! 2. A really noisy leaf blower. I don’t actually need or want one, but I have to get the bastards back. I work at home and very often the incessant noise of other people’s leaf blowers

drives me to such a point of distraction that I can’t write anything that makes sense. But you probably already knew that. 3. A waterproof stun gun with a range of about half the width of the Noosa River. I promise I will use it responsibly and only when stink boat drivers are doing more than double the holiday season speed limit when I’m trying to paddle my SUP, which is most of the time. I did see a few wake warriors getting booked the other day, and there should be more of it. No one needs to be in a hurry on a beautiful day on our waterways, and everyone deserves the right to be able to enjoy them. 4. A set of beautiful leather binders in which I can store, and protect for posterity, every issue of Noosa Today that I rescue from the driveway. (I don’t really need this, I’m just trying to suck up a bit and make sure I don’t lose my highly paid columnist job in the next round of belt-tightening. 5. And that reminds me, a decent all-plastic belt. I’m totally sick of my big metal buckle setting off the scanner every time I walk through airport security. 6. World peace, which is silly, because you can’t buy it at Aldi or even Dan Murphy, although the latter gets you closer to some sense of wellbeing. Maybe not even world peace – just peace where kids are starving or being blown up over some ridiculous matter of ideology. We can put up with another year of Malcolm and Bill and bloody Barnaby and the other farmyard animals. Trump might be harder, but since it’s Christmas I’ll leave that alone. So that’s it. I know six is a funny number, but that’s how many things there are on the wish list of a young man of my close acquaintance – let’s call him Bozza – and I kind of used his as my guideline. Except that when he’d run through some incredibly expensive pieces of sporting equipment, at number six he just cut straight to the chase – “money”. I won’t be so crass, but if you must, just pop it in the letter box. And a very merry and wavefilled festive season to my readers – both of you.

Okay, it’s not a Vespa…yet. Easy Rider hits the road in Bali.

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’Tis the season to be fishy By Jack Mangrove WITH this typical summer weather we have been having, there have been some outstanding fish taken. Fishing the area between the lakes has seen some extraordinary large jacks taken. Live bait has been the key so make sure you get yourself a quality cast net and learn to cast the thing. There are plenty of tutorials on YouTube with the over-wrist method probably the easiest to learn. A net between 6 and 8 feet is perfect for the learner and for those with a little more experience up to 10 feet. The best part about it is, not only do you get great bait, but a work out as well. Another fish we are seeing great numbers of at the moment is the humble whiting. These fish have been prolific around the Dog Beach, Frying Pan and Gympie Terrace. Freshly pumped yabbies have worked a treat as well as live worms and pealed prawns. With the summer holiday crowds that are around at the moment best to make an early start, and if you can time that with an incoming tide all the better. Trevally are also in great numbers with most fish coming from the deeper sections of the Sound and Woods bays. Soft plastic in a prawn profile have been working extremely well. Flathead are also on the chew and will also eat anything that is on offer. Noosa is blessed with some of the best reef fishing on the coast, with reef like Sunshine, North and Chardons reefs all within easy striking distance from the mouth.

Neome Butler with a 46cm jack.

These reefs have had some great results over the past few week with big trout, snapper, sweet lip, pearl perch, cobia and jew just to name a few. Livies are always a great way to go and rigged with a small sinker on the nose will let it make its way to the bottom at a slow pace. Make sure you keep an eye on the rod as these tasty little fish are also favourites of those

pelagic species like spanish and spotted mackerel, tuna, and wahoo. For those of you heading to those outer reefs the Barwon Banks, the Hards and the Reefs off Double are all famous for larger models of those reef species. At this time of the year Noosa’s North Shore is abuzz with holiday campers all looking to take advantage of the great fishing on offer.

The area north of Teewah is very popular and that stretch of beach up to Double Island seem to produce the better fish. Whiting, flathead, dart in plague proportions as well as tailor and jew are all on offer. Fishing the tide is all important as well as looking for those deeper gutters. Good fresh baits will also see you have some great success.

Well it’s that time of the year when the big fella in the red suit squeezes down the chimney – now I have left many a hint for Mrs Mangrove to fill my stocking with all thing fishing so hopefully she will take the hint. Stay safe enjoy the season and may all your rods be bent. On behalf of Jack Mangrove, Happy Christmas and best of luck on your fishing adventures.

Surfers on board to switch it up THE Laguna Real Estate Noosa Festival of Surfing 2017 is fast approaching and organisers are stoked to be hosting the first ever Gordon and Smith ‘Switch’ event as part of its 8 Days of Pure Stoke. Founded way back in 1959 by Larry Gordon and Floyd Smith in San Diego, California, Gordon and Smith soon became an iconic brand, reflecting design and material innovation, craftsmanship, and inspirational surfing under the feet of such icons as Skip Frye, Mike Hynson and Midget Farrelly. In 1966, G&S found a home in Australia, always pioneering and remaining at the forefront of surfboard design, more recently represented by leading contemporary longboarders Jye Byrnes and former Australian champion, Dane Wilson. Pioneering still, Gordon and Smith Australia will present the inaugural G&S ‘Switch’, an invitational event with a difference. Swathed in secrecy, the mysterious G&S ‘Switch’ will bring 12 invitees and four carefully selected wildcards together for a brand new experience. Each 20-minute heat will cast four competitors into the waves of Noosa’s famed First Point on identical Gordon and Smith model boards. But, unlike other similar events, surfers won’t have just one model to ride, but two; one long and one short.

With one board of 9-foot or over, and one of 7-foot or under, surfers will have to bring a diversity of skills to the division, proving their consummate surfing abilities. Each surfer may ride their pair of boards in whichever order they choose and for however much of the 20-minute heat they wish to devote to each model, but their final score will be the tally of their best single ride on each board. To add to the trickiness of their task, their fellow competitors will not be announced until only a few weeks before the event, the boards to be ridden remaining a secret until mere days before they paddle out, leaving no time to familiarise themselves with their craft. Surfers today are blurring the lines between the boards they choose to ride, selecting boards appropriate to conditions, regardless of dimension and design. These skills will be perfectly showcased by the G&S ‘Switch’, competitors required to ride the same two boards as their peers, offering no advantage in equipment choice, and in the same conditions for both designs. The G&S ‘Switch’ will be a true showdown of waterman (or woman) talents and a spectacular display of the abilities of some of the world’s leading proponents of surf. Names will be revealed and what they will ride will be revealed 4-11 March during the 8 Days of Pure Stoke. Who will be chosen?

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Under-18 coach Michael Duff, club president Greg Christensen and head coach Ron Greentree.

Former Pirates winger, now fireman, Darren Knowles.

Pirates are primed By Ron Lane IF the Saturday afternoon ’meet the new coach’ barbecue, held at Pirates Rugby League Club, is any indication then this club is indeed headed for a great season. Combining the meet-and-greet with a visit from Santa escorted by a big red fire engine was a massive step forward in establishing once again the Pirates as a solid family club. Add to this the attendance of several life-members and past players and the feeling was definitely all positive. And moving among players and family members was newly appointed head coach Ron Greentree. Ron, who is a member of the teaching staff at the Noosa District High School, started his involvement

in rugby league when as a nine year old he commenced his career playing as either a centre or lock in the Brisbane and Innesvale districts. His involvement with the Pirates started in 1995 when he coached the under-18s. Then in 1997 as coach of the under-19s he won the premiership. Since then he has remained involved with the Pirates. Speaking as head coach he said: “I want to get us into a position whereby, we will in one or two years, again have a team back in A Grade. In the meantime I will be coaching our reserves but running them as though they are our A’s. The other thing is, that I will be pushing for a good brand of open attractive football; and to do this I am hoping to attract some of the past players back to the fold.”

With a busy season ahead, he will have his first training runs the first week in January, starting with two nights per week; these being Tuesdays and Thursdays. “The other thing I am looking forward to is meeting with our sponsors. This, to me is very important.” As the afternoon progressed he moved around talking with the young players and it was easy to note that there was a very keen and positive attitude within the club. Also present from the coaching panel were Michael Duff under-18s and Barry Goldthorpe under-11s. Michael, who is 34, started his career as a coach in 2006 after having played league in such areas as Newcastle, NSW, and Easts in Brisbane, and is keen to impress the virtues of team work and self discipline.

“I am very interested in the possibility of spreading rugby league in the schools; this I think is very important.” Regarding Barry’s under-11s, they have been together since playing under-7; and last year as under10s they were undefeated. “I have been with these kids a long time now, and they are really something else. Love the game, easy to coach; you couldn’t ask for more,” he said. Seated on a high stool next to the Honor Board, five-year-old Maddox McGregor was getting his face painted by professional face painter Lauren Ripper; and in the corner stage, good old Santa, surrounded by children was passing out presents; while young mothers kept an eye on children in prams.

Parked next to the clubhouse the big red fire engine, under the supervision of fireman and former Pirates winger Darren Knowles, was swamped by children who, having unwrapped their pressie, headed for the fire engine; and moving around in the background was the president Greg Christensen and committee members, talking to their players and families. With an atmosphere such as this, there can be no doubt that first major step back into the A league for this great club, has well and truly been taken. To the head coach Ron Greentree, his coaching staff, players, families, life-members and supporters we wish them all the very best for the season ahead.

Friendly rivalry in good hands By Ron Lane ON a Thursday evening in early November, Cooroys Impact Boxing Academy coach and president of Queensland Amateur Boxing, Mark Evans boarded a flight to New Caledonia. The reason for the trip was Mark's acceptance of an invitation from Nico Marto, president of Boxing New Caledonia, to visit the island, attend two tournaments and most important of all, hold discussions to establish a firm relationship between Queensland and New Caledonia. As the invitation also covered two tournaments, Mark was accompanied by a team of seven boxers; from the novice division of various districts and one referee and judge (R & J) official Seru Whippy of Fiji. For the boxers it was not only their first trip away, but also first time they had ever met as a team. Regarding the meeting with Nico Marto, Mark said it was all very positive. “He emphasised his desire to create a good relationship with us, and everything about him was very definite. noosatoday.com.au

“Among the points of discussion was the possibility of having two visits a year by us to New Caledonia and one visit by them to Queensland. To achieve this would create two major benefits. First it would do wonders for the sport on the island and second it would be a major step forward in promoting the sport of amateur boxing throughout the Pacific regions; places such as Fiji, Tahiti and the Solomon Islands.” One of the major problems facing amateur boxing in the Australia/Pacific region is our location. For those in the English/European area this is not of major concern, as international tournaments, are in many cases just a short distance away. Compare this to our situation and the problem is obvious. Distance and finance can, and often does make international competition virtually impossible. The two tournaments attended by our Queenslanders were to say the least different. Held in the capital Noumea, they were well attended. However some of the officials were somewhat overawed by the occasion, and some of the decisions handed out at the first tournament were strange.

The Queensland novice squad (top) and the New Caledonia team. At the first, our fighters won only three bouts of the seven contested; the second tournament saw our athletes winning five of the seven. “However the morning following the first event our R & J representative held a session with local officials and covered several points that needed attention. This was in fact a good thing as it was big steps forward for the locals – in fact a great learning curve for all concerned including us,” said Mark.

Boxing Queensland president Mark Evans and New Caledonia boxing president Nico Marto. “Our meeting with their boxing president to establish good relations, plus the talks between our R & J official with their personal, has made the visit a great success.” The hospitality of the local people was incredible, with them providing a bus, (driving on the right side of the road caused some problems) to and from the tournaments, plus some

brief sightseeing and also extending invitations to banquets. Interesting to note, that major delegates in these discussions, represented three different regions; Nico Marto New Caledonia, Seru Whippy Fiji and Mark Evans (Noosa Shire) Queensland; definitely a step in the right direction.

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