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2016 PERSON OF THE YEAR “Puck“ (centre) pictured with Ashley White, Josh Constable, Allan Harris, Michael O’Connor , Evonne Goolagong-Crawley and Roger Crawley at the annual Smile for a Child Charity Golf Day for 2016.

Glenn Puckeridge is Noosa Today’s Person of the Year.

Puck and Nicole Lambert of Sunny Kids in 2015 presenting $5000.

Puck’s a charitable soul By Hollie Harris THIS friendly face is known to many in our community as the face of ‘Puck’. Each year we celebrate a local who has done outstanding work to help make our Noosa community a better place and this year, we have named Glenn ’Puck’ Puckeridge as Noosa Today’s Person of the Year. This quiet, humble man works

tirelessly behind the scenes of many fundraisers throughout the year and dedicated countless hours to those in need. He has been a valued and respected employee with Noosa Golf Club for over 10 years, and during this time Glenn has given a great deal of personal time to contribute to the community. Over the years, Glenn has not only been involved in, but also been

the sole organiser of many fundraising events, in particular the annual Smile for a Child Combined Clubs Charity Golf Day held in September. He is well known by so many members of our community for his outstanding efforts to support other businesses and charities and as a very selfless and giving person. The Smile for a Child Charity Golf Day, an initiative of five clubs in the Noosa area (Sunshine Beach

SLSC, Noosa Heads SLSC, Noosa yacht and Rowing Club, Tewantin Noosa RSL and Noosa Golf Club) was first held in 2007 and has grown to be a successful event. The golf day helps several charities such as the Starlight Foundation, Sunshine Butterflies, Sunny Kids, Hear and Say Centre, KIDS Foundation and The Leukaemia Foundation to name a few. To date, Glenn has helped raise

$323,000 for local children’s charities. It goes without saying that Glenn is a very humble and valued team member of Noosa Golf Club and all staff, members and the community can’t thank him enough for his continued efforts. There isn’t a more deserving person to receive the honour of this award as a small token of appreciation.

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What a year it was... FOR Noosa, 2016 is sure to go down as the year of protest and action. The year has seen a demand for better environmental practices, a call for love and acceptance, bare bums on Hastings Street and huge community gatherings to call for the re-opening of a much-loved golf course. The year also saw the election of Noosa’s second council since the successful de-amalgamation, plus plenty of news from hospice protests to calls to save the Cooroy Memorial Hall. Containers for cash ON Sunday 24 January, the Noosa Community Biosphere Association (NCBA) joined fellow environmental groups, Surfrider Association, Boomerang Alliance, Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland and Sunshine Coast Environment Council on Noosa Main beach to highlight the need for both a cash-for-containers scheme and also a ban on plastic bags. Since their protest, community members have sewn Boomerang Bags and installed them in shops throughout the shire to help reduce the use of single-use plastic bags, and both the State Government and Opposition have begun talks to ban plastic bags throughout the state, as well as introduce cashfor- container schemes. Golf course call for action THE closure of the Peregian Springs Golf Course was shocking, leaving many in the community furious and sparking the formation of a residents association. As a united front, the locals took on property developer giant AVEO and called for the much-loved golf course to re-open as soon as possible. Their prayers were answered, and just last month the golf course reopened to the public with plans for the clubhouse to also re-open this year. Golf Management Services have been given a five-year lease for the facility, with many locals returning to the greens.

Close council elections RESIDENTS went to the polls on Saturday 19 March to elect the second Noosa Council since de-amalgamation was won, but the results of the election were long-awaited. Often too close to call, the result was finally called on 30 March with Tony Wellington the new Mayor of Noosa. Former councillor Sandy Bolton was defeated, but previous candidate Jess Glasgow finally found a place on the council, along with Brian Stockwell and first time politician Ingrid Jackson. Frank Pardon, Frank Wilkie and Joe Jurisevic all returned for another term. Rainbow flag flown by council THE Noosa community celebrated International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT) on Tuesday 17 May with a colourful picnic and the raising of a rainbow flag. Councillor Ingrid Jackson took to Facebook with a message of support for the day. “Councillors agreed Noosa is a place where everyone, regardless of ethnic and cultural differences, age, gender, ability or sexuality can feel included and valued,” Cr Jackson said. “Noosa joins Brisbane City Council and places around the world in embracing diversity in this way.” Hospice protest VOLUNTEERS of the Sunshine Hospice walked-out of the Cooroy and Tewantin op-shops in June 2016, protesting a lack of communication from the

Councillors Ingrid Jackson and Frank Wilkie with the rainbow flag flown by Noosa Council on 17 May.

board since the Doonan hospice was closed in December 2015. A public meeting was held by the former-volunteers to inform the community on the progress of the protest and an extraordinary meeting was called and held at the Big Pineapple in Nambour. Emotional scenes and accusations of dishonesty marred the meeting with no real outcome achieved. Since then, the volunteers have cut ties with the Sunshine Hospice Board, have found a property and established a new Katie Rose Cottage charity and hospice and opened two op-shops to raise funds for operations. Bums on Hastings A look back at 2016 wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the nude protests on Hastings Street just last month. Local activist Robin Bristow, along with supporters, took to the street to call for leniency when it comes to nudity at A-Bay. The furore started when 11 men were fined or charged with wilful exposure at Noosa’s unofficial nudist beach, A-Bay. Witnesses claimed police were hiding in the bushes before jumping out to confront nudists. The protest was called to demand police offer warnings rather than fines or charges for those who visit A-Bay, as well as call for changes to legislation to allow local councils to designate nudist beaches within their shire. Noosa Council has remained silent on the issue.

Member for Noosa Glen Elmes and original co-founder of the Katie Rose Cottage, Sue Story, with a photo of Katie Rose at the new hospice in Black Mountain.

Mayor Tony Wellington with supporters at the March 2016 local government elections.

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On Sunday 27 November, the Zonta Noosa group and supporters including Inpector John Lewis, Councillor Ingrid Jackson and former councillor Sandy Bolton walked along the Noosa Main Beach boardwalk to raise awareness of violence against women. In Noosa, police are called to at least one domestic violence incident per day, with the number spiking during peak holiday periods such as Christmas.

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2016 – THE YEAR THAT WAS

MAYOR'S MESSAGE

Noosa Shire is sitting pretty AS the CEO said to me the other day, “This council has more projects on the go than almost any other council of comparable size”. One reason for that is our proactive councillors, forever driving the organisation to deliver the best for their community. We are also blessed with many dedicated and hardworking staff. I keep getting wonderful feedback from residents about their interactions with our council workers. Many of the current council projects, like the zero emissions strategy and the new planning scheme, won’t bear fruit for a few years. There’s also the transport strategy, the new corporate plan and work on our overarching environment policy. The long-term capital works program is finally coming to fruition, with staff concluding their detailed assessment of the one billion dollars of public assets council must maintain on behalf of the Noosa community. Noosa Shire is sitting pretty at the end of 2016. Financially, council is on target, with another good assessment from the Queensland Audit Office. The economy is bubbling along, and tourism has hit another high. Figures from Tourism Research Australia show an increased tourism spend in 2015-16 of nearly 25 per cent on the previous financial year, with international visitors spending almost 50 per cent more. Latest official figures also show Noosa Shire’s growth in GDP to be above the state average and unemployment below the state average. So what will 2017 bring? From council’s point of view, a new Noosa River plan, the start of a new waste service, roll out of the electric bus trial, shire-wide signage

audit, Noosaville foreshore master plan, design of an iconic hinterland playground, revamp of the North Shore Beachfront Campground and the Peregian Digital Hub taking shape. Much of this work will require consultation with our community, so expect more forums and more opportunities to contribute through our Your Say Noosa website portal. Our better resourced economic development section will also be consulting with industry sectors and providing a one-stop shop for business advice. At the same time, our arts, culture and heritage plan is being developed. As you can probably guess, there is a wonderful forward momentum in council at the moment. The new corporate plan lays out the many objectives we have set for ourselves, as well as our new vision statement: “Noosa Shire - different by nature”. Those essential differences both attract visitors and make the shire a great place to live. And it’s not just the lack of big city symbols, village atmosphere, protected natural areas and raw beauty of Noosa Shire that delivers its magic, it’s also the community itself. We are blessed to live amongst an active and highly engaged community: one that not only keeps council on its toes, but consistently adds to our social capital. If I am starting to sound smitten, then I make no apology for it. Noosa is one of the best places on this planet, and I am deeply honoured to help bear responsibility to keep it that way. Have a great year everyone. Tony Wellington, Noosa Mayor.

"Noosa is one of the best places on this planet" - Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington. Right: It's been a busy year for Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington but he always takes the time to support local groups such as Noosa Christian College's annual Billy Cart Grand Prix where he raced Peter Wellington MP.

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MP'S MESSAGE

The pleasure and the pain STATE Noosa MP Glen Elmes has described 2016 as a year of mixed emotion. Mr Elmes has expressed a frustration at a lack of action on major issues from State Government, but praised Noosa Council for its proactive approach to local issues. Mr Elmes said regaining financial subsidies for students who are forced to move to the Pomona campus of Noosa Distrcict State School was among his current fights with the State Government. Mr Elmes said he had sent letters to Transport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe on 13 June, 27 July and 11 August and met with the minister on 31 August, but to no avail. Another letter on 7 November also failed to get a result. He has asked for the minister to look into the Bus Travel Assistance program after several local students lost the financial subsidy when they were forced to move to the Pomona campus. “It’s not their fault the school is too small and they had to move. All I want is for the minister to find a solution for these students,” Mr Elmes said. “This is getting frustrating.” Mr Elmes said he was also losing patience with the State Government’s review into TAFE, saying the campus is sitting idle, wasting away while the Government reviews the TAFE industry. Mr Elmes also wrote to the

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on 8 December to ask for a meeting to discuss the management of Noosa River. In the letter Mr Elmes writes he is concerned about the future of the river, the unauthorised use of the river foreshore by lease holders, and abandoned vessels and calls for the Government’s urgent attention. On a more positive note, Mr Elmes said some great news for 2016 was the outcome of the council election, with former Councillor Tony Wellington elected as Noosa’s second mayor since the successful de-amalgamation. “The elections saw the retirement of (former Mayor) Noel Playford, who played a very active role in the community ... There were a lot of changes with the new council as they came in with Tony (Wellington) as mayor,” he said. “But one of the highlights has been the friendly, proactive association that has continued on with (Mr Wellington) and (council CEO) Brett de Chastel since the election. "We’ve been able to work very closely together. I know places where that is not the case between the mayor and the state member, where communication breaks down and when that happens the electorate suffers. I’m very pleased with what we’re able to do here.”

Mr Elmes said over $400,000 in state funding for local organisations had been delivered to the region, and policy announcements such as the introduction of a cash for containers scheme, a ban on plastic bags and a 30-year lease for the Noosa Hospital were among the best policy announcements from his party. “The Noosa Hospital policy announcement was very significant because for the first time one of the two major political parties has put their foot on the sticky paper and said on the 30 June 2020 when the lease finishes, here is the way forward,” he said. “The extension of the lease for 30 years means Ramsay Health can plan for the future. Because they have certainty of tenure, they can spend a lot of cash and bring the hospital up to scratch. “They can invest to expand and increase services, which means more people can be looked after at their local hospital. This will also help create at least 100 local jobs.” Mr Elmes also ranked the inaugural Queensland Day celebrations on 6 June among the highlights of the year. He said the best part of the awards was how the nominees were put forward by members of local clubs and associations. “It’s a great way to recognise local heroes,” he said.

Mr Elmes with the Tourism Noosa ambassadors on Hastings Street. The ambassadors help visitors find their way around Noosa and was the brainchild of Mr Elmes.

Member for Noosa Glen Elmes with Noosa Tigers president Scott McKenzie when the club was successful in their application for a State Government grant worth $22,727 to fund the installation of solar panels at their Noosaville clubhouse.

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Kudos for tourism TOURISM is one of Noosa’s major industries, bringing over $800 million into the economy and employing nearly 16,000 locals. Throughout the year, the peak tourism body, Tourism Noosa, works to entice national and international visitors to the region through their annual marketing plan. It’s been a very busy and very successful 2016 for the Tourism Noosa team and the bussiness they support. Throughout 2016, the team included a diverse range of digital, social media, print and video activity in their marketing plan resulting in one of the region’s most successful tourism seasons. One of the organisation’s most successful campaigns was the 2016 Winter Campaign designed to remind Sydney and Melbourne residents that Noosa’s beautiful beaches and national parks are the best place to be throughout winter. The campaign joined with Virgin Australia, and also features a comprehensive print and digital partnership with Australian Traveller, digital ads with Fairfax and Facebook, the Melbourne tram and a Noosa activation in central Sydney, supported by branded buses and a radio campaign with NOVA. To bolster international interest in the region, Tourism Noosa represented Noosa, Sunshine Coast and Gympie Cooloola at the World Youth and Student Travel Conference in Serbia, meeting buyers and presenting as a guest speaker on Noosa Eco Check. The Tourism Noosa staff also enriched relationships with national and international media outlets such as the Great Walks Magazine and Australian Mountain Bike Magazine by hosting their writers, which resulted in a front cover for Noosa, a feature article and an online gallery.

Tourism Noosa also co-hosted four of China’s most influential golf group wholesalers and travel agents and offered co-operative marketing opportunities for members in golfing magazines. They also hosted six senior UK trade partners during Noosa’s first stand-alone trade familiarisation, visiting Australia Zoo, Noosa Everglades, Fraser Island and Lady Elliot Island, with flight support provided by Thai Airways. Through such famils, the team reached over $40 million in media value and hosted over 60 targeted media famils of Queensland, national and international media. Locally, Tourism Noosa supported 18 major and emerging festivals and boosted engagement with events via social media and developed the Sustainable Events Guidelines to help ensure event sustainability. Some of the region’s major events included the Noosa Summer Swim, Noosa Festival of Surfing, the inaugural Noosa Food and Wine Festival, Pomona King of the Mountain, the inaugural Noosa International Film Festival and the Noosa International Rugby Sevens, just to name a few. Tourism Noosa also supports local tourism operators through workshops, training and networking nights and this year membership reached a record 604 businesses. Tourism Noosa CEO Damien Massingham said while it had been a great 2016 for local tourism operators and the organisation, it was important to think about the future. “It’s about planning for the future, and we have commenced a detailed refresh of the Noosa Sustainable Destination Action Plan which will chart our activity and strategic priorities through to 2022,” Mr Massingham said.

Today Show host Lisa Wilkinson helped launch the refreshed Holiday Guide earlier this year. Our Visitor Information Centre (VIC) supported State Member for Noosa Glen Elmes’s Noosa Youth Ambassadors program, with Sunshine Beach High School students offering visitors help and directing them to the Visitor Information Centre.

Tourism Noosa hosted a full live outdoor broadcast of The Today Show featuring all the hosts, as well as numerous weather crosses from both 7 and 9 network morning programs throughout the year.

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Visit Noosa’s Instagram platform reached over 56,000 followers and Facebook has 42,000 followers with each enjoying strong engagement. Social media imagery has regularly been re-shared by Tourism and Events Queensland, Tourism Australia and other high-profile pages.

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By Hollie Harris A POLICE officer had his leg crushed between two getaway cars after trying to stop a robbery at the Cooroy Mitre 10 early Monday morning. Sergeant Mal Scott was off-duty when he responded to reports of the 2 January robbery. When he arrived he caught a gang of men, wearing balaclavas and carrying sledgehammers, attempting to flee the scene. Sgt Scott was wrestling one of thieves when he was hit by a vehicle driven by another one of the offenders and pinned against another car. Superintendent Darryl Johnson said the sergeant received non-life-threatening injuries and was rushed to Nambour Hospital for treatment. “He’s in pretty good spirits. He’s sore, being treated in hospital and hopefully he’ll be released later today,“ Supt Johnson said on Tuesday. He said the local officer-in-

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charge was a well-known local figure, who was responding to a call to him personally by a member of the public. “The actions of the officer were very courageous," he said. “He was alone, and that’s the nature of country policing on occasion is that you attend these incidents by yourself. “A number of these incidents where vehicles were used, and we’re assuming they were stolen, have been linked to a number of related crimes such as petrol drive-offs and we’ve seen a common thread across the Sunshine Coast and south east Queensland over

recent times,“ Supt Johnson said. The thieves fled the scene in a northerly direction. Police believe the offenders may be responsible for a recent string of robberies at a bottle shop and petrol station in the Pomona region. Police are calling on anyone who saw two white Isuzu utes in the Cooroy township early on Monday morning to come forward. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Noosa Criminal Investigation Branch on 5440 8167.

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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.

AFTER 15 years, this group is still enjoying listening to and appreciating a broad range of classical music, as well as the social interaction during the morning tea break. Members meet each Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am in the peaceful setting of a home in Noosa Waters. If you already enjoy classical music or would like to develop an interest in it, you are most welcome to join us. There is no obligation to present programs. For information, contact Lyn on 5449 0537.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF NOOSA 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.

SOCIAL DANCING POMONA EVERY Tuesday evening from 7pm to 9.30pm, Pat and Norm Young organise a social ballroom dancing evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. The cost is $4, which includes supper. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing. Come and be a Spectator and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. Phone 5485 2007 for more information or come and visit.

FOOD AND WINE CLUB WANT to know how to identify good wines and food? Want to know how to match wine and food and enjoy good company in the process? Then come along to a dining experience conducted by the Noosa Beefsteak and Burgundy Club. The club invites you to join at one of its monthly dinners at a local Noosa restaurant. The club meets on the third Wednesday of the month. If you would like to attend, phone secretary Max Bourne on 0412 728 911.

Meals on Wheels THE weekly roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels - beginning Monday 9 January to Friday 13 January 2017. Monday drivers: Rotary Daybreak, Chris and Ken, Keetha, Brian and Marion, Driver needed run E, Anne and Colin, Patricia. Kitchen: Martina, Len, Neil. Tuesday drivers: Graham, John Mc, Tania and friends, Gail and Sharon, Hazel and Liz, Fiona, Kevin and Rob. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Christine, Jo. Wednesday drivers: Hugh and Randal, Bunnings, Driver needed run C, Liz and Liz, Rhoda and Heather, Barbara, Warren. Kitchen: Jill, Judi, Elfie, Jerry. Thursday drivers: Stewart, Heidi, Brian and Marion, Sylvia and David, Ingrid and Bob, Jan and Wendy, Driver Needed Run G. Kitchen: Christine, Lois, Robyn, John. Friday drivers: Bruce, Robyn/Dean, Brian G, Bob, Theresa, Brian E, Paul, Driver needed Run F. Kitchen: Sandy, Elfie, John, Neville. Tewantin Noosa Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers in the kitchen. It requires an extra person each day Monday to Friday to help with general kitchen Duties from 7.30am to 11.30am. If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449 7659.

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VISITOR’SGUIDECOOROY

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Hinterland of hospitality VISIT Cooroy to meet the friendly people that make our town special and enjoy some good old fashioned hinterland hospitality. Cooroy is a bustling town in the heart of Noosa Hinterland, ideally located amongst rolling green hills and mountains near Lake Macdonald and The Noosa Botanical Gardens. Cooroy has a rich heritage and the people are very proud of their town. There are families that have lived in Cooroy for generations, contributing to its rich history, and with many new families as well that are setting up their lives there. Cooroy is home to a great range of cafes, restaurants and watering holes to fill your bellies with gourmet delights and quench your thirst. Whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner you are after, there is a good selection of restaurants, cafes, clubs and pubs to choose from. Shopping in Cooroy is a pleasure with plenty of parking, loads of choices and good old fashioned country service.

A drive through the Hinterland is a must-see when in the Noosa Shire, with Cooroy the perfect place to start.

Lake Macdonald is home to the Noosa Botanical Gardens and is the perfect place to pop into while on the way Cooroy.

Lake Macdonald is situated six kilometres out of Cooroy. It has a surface area of 260 ha an average depth of six meters and holds some 15,600ml of water at full supply level. Lake Macdonald is home to the Noosa Botanical Gardens. It is also a great fishing spot for catching a variety of fish, birdwatching and canoeing.

Things to do: Live music and entertainment, events, nature experiences, outdoor activities, exploring, history, crafts, art, cafes, shopping and

dining, and friendly people - heaps of things to do and see in and around our region. Visit the Butter Factory Arts Centre or hit the shops - Cooroy shopping is interesting and diverse with something here for everyone

Local tips for keen bushwalkers: There are several mountains close to the township of Cooory that have walking tracks. Mount Tinbeerwah is nearby with a driving track that takes you to almost the top and just an easy stroll to the lookout. And Cooroora Mountain (home to King of the Mountain in July) is at the nearby township

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Or hit the Noosa Trails: Trail Eight: Cooroy Wanderer is 11 kilometres one way and is a flat easy walking trail. For safety, horse riders are asked not to ride in the town of Cooroy but to start/finish at the parking area on Mary River Road. Trail Seven: Mak ’n’ Back is 15 kilometres one way and crosses Six Mile Creek and can easily be completed as a day walk. Trail Six: Cudgerie Countryside Loop is a five

kilometre circuit. This is an easy circuit that winds its way around the rural residential subdivision of Cudgerie Estate. Parking is provided at the Community Hut located on Blueberry Drive. Trail Four: Kin Kin to Lake Macdonald is 25 kilometres one way. This trail traverses a variety of terrain from open grassy paddocks to woodland forest. You will experience spectacular lookouts and also traverse through rural residential developments at Lake Macdonald.

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VISITOR’SGUIDENOOSA

ADVERTISING FEATURE

Noosa - it’s a holiday gem BEST known for its beaches, dining and national park, Noosa is a truly beautiful holiday destination for anyone and any budget. Explore the unique biosphere, spot koalas throughout the Noosa National Park and swim off the world famous Noosa Main Beach as you spend your days in one of Queensland’s most popular tourist destinations. Must see:

Local tip:

Noosa National Park - The National Park encompasses and area of more than 40,000 hectares and is home to several rare and threatened species. Follow the coastal path stopping at the “Boiling Pot” where you will enjoy great views back towards Noosa. Proceed along the coastal track to Tea Tree Bay and do a bit of koala spotting in the trees behind the beach. Noosa Junction - If you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of Hastings Street, but want to eat, drink and be merry, then pop over Noosa Hill to the Noosa Junction and enjoy the quieter side of life. Noosa Junction offers a range of dining options from cafes to restaurants, as well as creative pop-up shops, funky homewares stores and a cinema for hot days.

If you want to avoid the busy holiday traffic, take advantage of the Noosa Council’s many free buses over the Christmas period. From Boxing Day through to 4 January, the Noosa Sunbus service will offer a free shuttle operating between Noosa Heads and Peregian Beach. Park at the Noosa Junction transit centre to jump on a free bus to Hastings Street.

The world famous Noosa Main Beach.

Information: The Noosa Visitor Information Centre has all the information you need to make the most of your stay in the Noosa Shire. The Centre is located at 61 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, next to the Noosa Heads Surf Club. Phone 5430 5000 for more information.

Take a walk through the Noosa National Park and say hello to the locals.

WTF Pizza is one of the many great dining options in Hastings Street.

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Master class

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Breath-taking and functional THIS gem at 24 Mossman Court in Noosa Heads is a master class in luxury. A modern mix of timber and glass come together to create a sleek, designer home that is breath-takingly beautiful, functional and comfortable all at the same time. The mood is set from the moment you enter the grand foyer, where a stunning floating timber staircase and glass balustrade create a spectacular statement. The home chef will want for nothing in the gourmet kitchen that features Miele appliances such as a pyrolytic oven, steam oven and induction cooktop. There are also three fridge/freezers, a waste disposal system, a butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry, plus plenty of bench and storage space. The kitchen looks out to the covered deck and into the sitting room at the rear of the home. The expansive floorplan also includes a large open-plan living space with a fireplace plus a dining area with bi-fold doors that open out to a covered courtyard area. There are five bedrooms including the master suite with luxurious inclusions like heated flooring in the ensuite, a large walk-through robe, ensuite with twin vanities and water views

from the bed. There is another room with built-in robe on the lower-level next to the master suite that is currently used as an office but could easily be another bedroom. There are four more bedrooms upstairs. Each bedroom upstairs has a built-in robe, access to one of two bathrooms and is set around a shared living space with bar, kitchenette with dishwasher and fridge and access to a deck. When it comes time to relax, there are endless options: entertain friends on the covered deck with water views; relax by the heated pool in the poolside cabana; canoe down the canal; or fish from the private jetty. For peace of mind top-of-the-line security features have been installed throughout the home. Entrance through the front gate is via a key-pad with pin code, there is a video camera to record visitors, electronic locks on the front door, plus remote door and gate opening facilities. This north-facing property is located close to Hastings Street and also features parking for three cars, storage shed, C-bus lighting control downstairs, outdoor shower, a Bose sound system, ceiling fans throughout and air-conditioning.

home essentials ADDRESS: 24 Mossman Court, Noosa Heads PRICE: Informal tender closes 1 March, 2017 VIEW: By Appointment DESCRIPTION: 5 bed, 4 bath, 3 car, pool AGENT: David Conolly for Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, 0438 259 956 20 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 5 January, 2017

home focus

Relaxed coastal living ANYONE seeking a permanent holiday lifestyle will love number 48 Nairana Rest.

space as well as capture the stunning sunsets.

Located on the highly sought-after Noosa Hill, this luxurious coastal home with breathtaking views is the epitome of relaxed, coastal living.

suite.

The functional floorplan offers four-bedrooms, three-bathrooms and multiple living spaces over the home’s three levels. When it’s time to relax or entertain friends you can choose from the open-plan living and dining space, a large rumpus room, rear deck or enjoy the expansive outdoor area with swimming pool and built-in barbecue area where you can take in one of Noosa’s famous sunsets. The upper-level of the home is dedicated to the master suite, where banks of louvers allow fresh breezes to filter through the

A beautifully-appointed ensuite and Juliet balcony complete the

Move-in ready, this home comes fully-furnished with a designerstandard furniture package. Additional features include airconditioning and ceiling fans, an alarm system, fully-fenced property and original hardwood timber floors throughout. All of this is located within easy reach of both the Noosa Junction

home essentials ADDRESS: 48 Nairana Rest, Noosa Heads AUCTION: On-site Friday 20 January, 6pm

business centre and all the entertainment and dining delights of

VIEW: By Appointment

Noosa Heads and Hastings Street.

DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, pool

Noosa Main Beach and the main entrance to the Noosa National Park are only moments away, while the Sunshine Coast Airport is just

AGENT: Kate Cox for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0438 695 505

a 20 minute drive south.

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SUNSHINE BEACH 10 ARAKOON CRESCENT Secure & Build

View By Appointment Price $4.6Million

This stunning absolute beachfront presents the opportunity to own in one of the most sought after locations in Sunshine Beach. Arakoon Crescent is located just a short stroll from the village centre with easy access to coffee shops, restaurants and local provisions. Positioned in a quiet cul-desaq a little north of the Surf Club offering elevated views of the headland and Lions Rock. • Superb, elevated absolute beachfront. • Sensational beach and headland views. • 607m2 allotment. • One of the last vacant sites on Sunshine Beach. • Long term exclusivity and capital appreciation.

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CENTRAL HASTINGS ST

NOOSA HEADS 117 ‘THE SEBEL’ 32 HASTINGS STREET

Close & Convenient

View By Appointment Auction Friday 20th January 2017

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 with an extra large 20m2 balcony. • 100 sqm2 apartment and private carpark on title. • Excellent yield and depreciation benefits. • Large open plan living and master bedroom. • Directly opposite Noosa’s Main Beach.

Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Frank Milat 0438 528 148 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

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HOLIDAY & INVESTMENT

NOOSA HEADS 115 ‘THE SEBEL’ 32 HASTINGS STREET

Deluxe Hastings Street Apartment

View By Appointment Price $480,000

This stunning apartment is situated in a quiet location on Hastings Street. With an open plan design and luxuriosly 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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RELAXED LAKESIDE LIVING

TEWANTIN 49 DOONELLA STREET

Unique & Special

View Saturday 12-12.30pm Price Auction On-site 4th February at 11am

Situated just metres from the heart of Tewantin, overlooking the shores of Lake Doonella, this property sits in an enviable position. There are two residences built on this waterfront land. There is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom house at the front of the property and the second home is on the waterfront, with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a double lock up garage. • Short stroll to Noosa Marina, restaurants and Markets. • Timber floors, high ceilings and room for a pool. • Dual income opportunity. • Only metres from Tewantin shopping precinct.

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SPACIOUS LIVING

NOOSA HEADS 18 BANKSIA AVENUE

5.5

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

View By Appointment Price $1.26Million

Packed full of character this light and spacious, two-storey home provides an impeccable opening to live in or enjoy as a holiday home. The property is built on a 809m2 block with views to Noosa Hill from the top level roof terrace. • Multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. • Two studies - work from home. • Three separate living areas. • Move in or continue excellent income.

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ALL ABOUT THE VIEW

NOOSA HEADS 3 ‘BENWERRIN’ 31 PICTURE POINT TCE

Vistas & Style

View Saturday 11-11.30am Price $1.85Million

This is one of Noosa’s truly stunning views: captivating by day and romantic by night. The view glistens over the Noosa River all the way from Tewantin to where the river meets the sea at the heads, up Forty Miles beach and beyond to the hinterland. Built over two levels with a delightful separation of accommodation, this property oozes style. ɒ Magnificent views, air conditoning and alarm system. ɒ Easy walk to Hastings Street, restaurants, cafes and Noosa main beach. ɒ This property is being sold fully and delightfully furnished. ɒ Penthouse apartment in a small complex of three.

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LARGE FAMILY HOME

NOOSA HEADS 544 ‘THE RIDGE’ 61 NOOSA SPRINGS DR

Views & Privacy

View Saturday 10-10.30am Price $1.595Million

This well-appointed property is located in an elevated position overlooking the 7th fairway, taking advantage of generous golf course views. As you enter the home, you are met with a fantastic sense of space and light, facilitated by high soraing ceilings, atrium windows and bi-fold doors which showcase the sparkling in ground pool and outdoor entertaining areas. ɒ Alternate spacious downstairs master bedroom including ensuite. ɒ Separate media room & fully contained office plus study nook. ɒ Generous size gourmet kitchen with quality appliances. ɒ 24 Hour gated security, world class 18 golf course, club house, restaurant, spa & gym.

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If you’re on holiday... …and you’re starting to think that where we live is quite a bit nicer than where you live it might be a good time to have a chat with me “I could have just the property you’re looking for… GZY J[JS NK . ITSèY YMJWJèX F LTTI HMFSHJ . HFS MJQU ^TZ ąSI NY *[JW^ ^JFW . XJQQ IT_JSX TK MTRJX GJY\JJS 5JWJLNFS FSI 3TTXF . PST\ UWTUJWYNJX YMFY \NQQ SJ[JW GJ FI[JWYNXJI . PST\ T\SJWX \MT ITSèY J[JS PST\ YMJ^ \FSY YT XJQQ ^JY &SI . PST\ UQFHJX ^TZ UWTGFGQ^ \TZQISèY YMNSP TK QTTPNSL So if you like the idea of becoming a local give me a call FSI .èQQ XJJ NK . HFS MJQU Believe me the best thing about living around here is not MF[NSL YT LT GFHP YT XTRJ\MJWJ JQXJ ë

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Immaculate design Conceived by award-winning architect, Tim Ditchfield, ‘The Coves’ embodies the marriage of luxury with beachside living. The result is a home with light-filled, generous open spaces, high ceilings and easy flowing layouts, delivered with immaculate detail and finishing. With the beach on the doorstep the focus is on bringing the outdoors in, with easy access to generous outdoor spaces, a private courtyard and a wealth of entertaining areas and deck space.

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Peregian Beach

11 Paldao Rise

VIEW SAT. 11 - 11.30AM Unassuming from the front, but WOW, this home opens up and there are fabulous decks and views from the back.

• Over 3 levels on a large 903m2 block with ocean views! • Wide decks to both loors and lots of outdoor entertaining space

• Private and with established gardens, a solid home that only needs a little tinkering

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Peregian Beach

11 Pavonia Street

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Beautifully positioned on a 1,200sqm block and just a short stroll to the beach, this recently renovated home has style and space.

• Large covered deck at the rear, fantastic space to enjoy and relax

• With timber loors, new stylish kitchen, two living areas and

garden room

• In an excellent location and so private

PEREGIAN PARADISE

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An aerial view of 41 Pelican Street today.

High Tewantin Land Lots 13 & 14 Jubilee Court, Tewantin Two only 609m2 allotments a stone’s throw to the Noosa Golf Course. These allotments will gain widespread views from a highset design. The easy-build allotments are situated in a safe cul-de-sac amongst quality homes. Building plan illustrations available.

$370,000 & $380,000 ono

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A special piece of history AS everyone takes a moment to look back at the year that was 2016, Real Estate Lifestyle has taken this chance to reflect on one of the most interesting homes to be featured in the publication throughout the year.

renovate the 40-year-old lowset besser block

In July, number 41 Pelican Street in Peregian Beach was featured in Noosa Today. Built in 1959, this iconic home was the second home to be built in the now highly sought-after Peregian Beach - beaten to the title of the first home by just a roof.

the back,” he said.

A very special piece of Sunshine Coast history lies under what is now a luxurious home with ocean views. The home went to auction, but the then-owner Derek Finley reflected on a very different beachside lifestyle when he embarked on a mission to

peaceful refuge from the First World War

home. “It was all sandy roads back then. Red foxes walking up the street, kangaroos on the roundabouts and koalas in the trees out Derek said there wasn’t a single light to be seen in the Hinterland and emus frequented the beaches back then. This little old house, which was once a for a Romanian couple, was ready for a makeover and now the rare 1067 square metre block is one of the street’s most prestigious homes and one of Real Estate Lifestyle’s favourite homes of 2016.

WELL - DESIGNED WITH LOTS OF SPACE Located on major high school bus routes, including St Andrews Anglican College and Noosa District State High School’s Pomona Campus, making this home ideal for the growing family. Consisting of: •฀Five฀bedrooms,฀all฀with฀built-in฀robes •฀Double฀garage฀with฀internal฀access,฀plus฀extra฀off-street฀parking for the boat •฀Two฀living฀areas฀ •฀Two฀and฀a฀half฀bathrooms •฀A฀big฀outdoor฀living฀area •฀Solar •฀in-ground฀concrete฀saltwater฀pool This฀home฀was฀built฀by฀award-winning฀builder,฀and฀is฀nice฀and฀high฀to฀ catch the cooling breezes. Inspect now and be in and settled for the start of the 2017 school year.

$659,000

157 Outlook Drive, TEWANTIN Inspect: Saturday 10-10.45am Tony Watson 0403 180 828

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Peregian Beach 1959: Number 41 Pelican Street when it was just one of two homes.

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Beaten to the title of Peregian's first home by a roof. The original owner of number 41 looks across to his neighbour.

SUNSHINE BEACH TOWNHOUSE 2/12 DUKE STREET SUNSHINE BEACH 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Study Private Courtyard Garden & Alfresco Area Fully Furnished, Dog Friendly, Share Pool Viewings By Appointment $740,000

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OPEN HOMES Marcus Beach 5 Mahogany Drive

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Noosa Heads 27 Macquarie Lodge, 53 Banksia Avenue North 11 Grosvenor Terrace 25 Honey Myrtle Road 48 Nairana Rest Apt 4‘Noosa Crest Two’2 Noosa Drive Apt 26‘Rise Apartments’37 Noosa Drive Apt 3‘Benwerrin’31 Picture Point Crescent 35 The Quarterdeck Apt 2, 21 Viewland Drive Unit 149 Noosa International Resort, 1 Edgar Bennett Ave 26 Attunga Heights 100/1 Edgar Bennett Avenue

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Noosa Springs 544‘The Ridge’61 Noosa Springs Drive

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Peregian Beach 2/20 Kingisher Drive 11 Paldao Rise 2253 David Low Way 11 Pavonia Street 2/28 Pelican Street

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Peregian Springs 19 Balgownie Drive 68 The Avenue 42 Lakeside Drive

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Fri, 3rd February Apt 3‘Lazy River’271 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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VISITOR’SGUIDENOOSAVILLE

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All down by the riverside NOOSAVILLE is a lively centre for holiday accommodation, aquatic activities, bars and restaurants and is located around the sparkling waters of the Noosa River. A popular retreat for locals and repeat visitors, Noosaville is an ideal spot for families with safe swimming and a laid back, friendly atmosphere. It is also the entrance to the picturesque canal estate of Noosa Waters. Sample the diverse cuisine served at cafes and eateries along the riverfront. Gympie Terrace and Thomas Street are award-winning eat streets, with restaurants serving up tastes from around the world as well as contemporary Australian fare. Choose from relaxed, budget eateries and award winning restaurants or enjoy a seafood platter with stunning water views. Shopping is also well catered for in Noosaville, with an excellent range of boutiques retailing everything from shoes and beachwear to surfboards and clothes for any occasion. A large range of water craft can be hired from locations along the Noosa River. The Noosa Ferry stops at numerous places in the Noosaville area on its journey between Hastings Street and Noosa Marina. Must See: Hastings Street - Catch the ferry in, hop on a local bus or Uber a few minutes into world famous Hastings Street. Lined with award winning restaurants and boutique shopping, there is something for everyone. Hastings Street is located right on Noosa’s Main Beach, which is one of the only northfacing beaches on the east coast of Australia and is calm on most days, which makes it a great spot for families and those learning to surf.

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Eat - Start by exploring the charms of Thomas Street, Gympie Terrace and the riverfront, perhaps beginning your holiday with a picnic or a barbecue of freshly caught seafood by the river to get your bearings. Indulge your tastebuds by booking at a table at the superb Japanese Wasabi Bar and Restaurant, which made it into Gourmet Traveller’s Top 100 list, or dine at any number of top restaurants in the Noosaville region.

Local Tip: You’ll find plenty of boat hire and fishing charter outlets along the riverfront at Noosaville. When it comes time to fishing, there are many spots to try - just duck into one of the boat hire outlets and either hire some fishing gear or take a boat out to some the secret spots. They will set you up with everything you need and a map to get you there. You can cook up your catch on one of the many waterfront barbecues and soak up the spectacular sunsets over the river. Information: The Noosa Information Centre is located in the heart of Hastings Street, next to the Surf Club. Phone 5430 5000 for more information. 12331991-LB52-16

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Catch a ferry right into Hastings Street in Noosa, marvelling at some of the lavish waterfront homes along the way, or slide a couple of kayaks into the river and paddle down to Tewantin. There you can browse the stores and galleries of Noosa Marina, followed by a visit to the excellent Noosa Regional Gallery.

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Ivory Palms Resort is accommodations spread over 7.5 acres of tropical gardens and ponds. A perfect holiday for families, groups and couples who are looking for a peaceful few days away. Just 90 minutes from Brisbane, 20 minutes from Sunshine Coast Airport and we are close to Beautiful Noosa River and 5 minutes’ drive to Hastings Street and Noosa Beach.

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Must see: The Beach Buskers of Mooloolaba is about to take off for the first time in January 2017. Approximately 20 buskers will take part in performing and competing - going head to head to find the best busker that the coast has to offer. The event will take place every Friday throughout the month of January at various locations throughout Mooloolaba. There are fantastic prizes up for grabs for the winners, great exposure for all of the entrants and great live music for everyone to enjoy. Local businesses throughout Mooloolaba will sponsor the buskers and host them outside their venue. They will also be offering a ‘Beach Buskers Special’ each Friday night to be enjoyed with the sounds of the buskers.

Things to do: New Year’s Eve - Mooloolaba is just as well known for its beach as it is for the annual community New Year’s Eve party held along Mooloolaba Esplanade. The event attracts over 40,000 locals and visitors who come to take in the feast of entertainment on offer from live music to food stalls and everything in between; not to mention the magnificent fireworks display at 8:30pm and midnight. The party kicks off on Saturday 31 December from 4pm. Family Fun - Entertain the whole family at the Top Shots fun park located on the corner of Allora Drive and Maroochydore Road, Maroochydore. There are loads of activities from indoor rock climbing, mini golf, a battle dome and cannon blasters noosatoday.com.au

sure to keep the kids entertained for hours. Kayak - Swan Boat Hire’s pink and purple building has become an icon of Maroochydore. Located on Bradman Avenue, you can hire party pontoons and kayaks from the store. Take a trip around Chambers Island or head down the canals and enjoy a glimpse of hose the rich and famous live. Cruise - A sunset cruise on one of Mooloolaba’s boat operators is a must do while in the region. Making the most of the Mooloolaba canal system, local operators offer magical sunset cruises with dinner, drinks and beautiful views, plus live music. The Warf, located on the corner of River Esplanade and Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba, is home to many cruise operators.

Local tip: Maroochydore is a convenient and central hub on the Sunshine Coast. Here you will find major transport links, the Sunshine Plaza, which is home to all the major department stores, as well as the local swimming pool and library.

Information: The Maroochydore Tourist Information Centre is located on the corner of Sixth Avenue and Melrose Parade, Maroochydore, and is open most days from 9am to 4pm. Phone 5458 8842 for more information and Christmas opening hours. The Mooloolaba Tourist Information Centre is located on Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba, and is open most days from 9am to 5pm. Phone 5478 2233 for more information and Christmas opening hours.

LIKE most coastal towns, Maroochydore’s main attraction is the beautiful, patrolled beach located just in front of the Maroochydore Surf Club. There are also a host of smaller suburbs located throughout this region such as Cotton Tree, where shoppers can enjoy the Sunday markets and charming cafes, including the must-see Silva Spoon tea emporium. Further south you will find tourist hotspot, Mooloolaba, popular for its wide variety of coastal playgrounds surrounded by a bustling shopping precinct and family-friendly activities. Catch some waves off Mooloolaba’s main beach, or enjoy calmer waters and delicious fish and chips at The Spit located on Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba. The Best

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VISITOR’SGUIDETEWANTIN

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Historical river port shines TEWANTIN is the launching point for adventure seekers making their way to Noosa North Shore, the Great Sandy National Park and Fraser Island. The historic Tewantin was originally a timber town and the river port for the Noosa area. Today Tewantin is a bustling township home to interesting shops, funky cafes, and the popular Noosa Marina. Discover Tewantin’s history by visiting the friendly volunteers at Parkyn’s Hut information centre on Poinciana Avenue who will help you make the most of your stay. Things to do: Ride - Riding a horse on Noosa’s North Shore is a must-do while in Noosa. There are a range of operators available who can take you to the beach for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Feel the wind in your hair as you gallop along the pristine foreshore of one of Noosa’s most beautiful beaches. Views - For some great views of the Noosa River, relax and enjoy a picnic at Memorial Park or head to Noosa Marina, a bustling complex on the river where you can enjoy coffee, a cool drink, alfresco lunch or evening meal with river views. The 40-berth marina also has specialty shops and each Sunday, the Noosa Marina Markets set up craft and produce stalls on the boardwalk. Fishing - Deep sea and river fishing charters, cruise and tour boats, selfdrive hire boats, the Noosa Ferry and houseboats all dock at the marina and can be booked on location at the Visitor Information Centre in the marina. Hike - Just a few minutes out of town is Tewantin National Park, with picnic areas, walking and bike-

riding tracks, horse-riding trails and an easily accessible track to the top of Mt Tinbeerwah, with magnificent ocean, lake and hinterland views.

Local tip: Hidden within the Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park, and just outside of Tewantin, is one of Noosa’s best kept secrets, the Noosa Everglades. Best explored by canoe or kayak, the upper reaches of the Noosa River and the Everglades represent an ancient waterway that has existed unchanged for thousands of years. A must-do experience for any thrill seeker or lover of the outdoors, the Noosa Everglades offer an opportunity to explore one of only two everglades in the world. Local tour operators offer a wide variety of options from self-guided tours to three day guided tours to suit any budget.

Take a picnic and enjoy the views of Noosa River while in Tewantin.

Information: The Tewantin Heritage and Tourist Information Centre is located on Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin, and is open most days. Phone 5449 7353 for more information and Christmas opening hours.

Dining and shopping combine to make Noosa Marina a must-see destination when in Tewantin.

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Noosa Marina is all about creating a special experience from shopping, relaxing to dining whatever your tastes, you’ll find it at Noosa Marina’s great cafés, wine bar, restaurants, beauty spas and unique retail shops along with boat hire & charter.

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An adventure playground STUNNING Rainbow Beach is nestled between Fraser Island, Great Sandy National Park and the expansive Pacific Ocean. An adventure playground with striking natural beauty, including Carlo Sand Blow, the coloured sands and Double Island Point, this stretch of coastline is among the most beautiful and unspoilt in the world. This vibrant coastal town offers an idyllic getaway for beach-goers, eco-tourists, fishermen, campers and those wishing to step back and truly relax. The Inskip Peninsula 10 minutes north of is the closest access point to World Heritage listed Fraser Island (K’gari) when travelling north from Brisbane. The proximity to ‘Fraser’ makes Rainbow Beach the perfect base for exploring everything the region has to offer, and with plenty of activities and one of the best beaches in Australia at your door step there is no excuse not to visit Rainbow Beach.

Camp in paradise near Rainbow Beach. Four wheels drive to beach camping is a great way to explore this un-spoilt region.

Must See: Carlo Sand Blow - Carlo Sand Blow is a unique “moonscape“ sand mass covers over 15 hectares and overlooks the towering coloured sand and the coastline from Double Island Point to Inskip Point and the southern tip of Fraser Island. Locals and visitors take the easy 600m nature walk from Cooloola Drive in the afternoon to take in the sun setting over Tin Can Bay and the Great Sandy Strait. This track is also the entrance to the Cooloola Great Walk.

Things to do: Four Wheel Drive - Escape the boring bitumen and try a unique driving experience on the Great Beach Drive. This connects the Sunshine Coast and the Gympie region with Fraser Island (K’gari). With wide stretches of beach as your road, you’ll be driving in a rare natural environment where you will witness whales, dolphins, turtles and rare bird species. This tourist drive is steeped in Australian indigenous and pioneering history and encompasses two UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, a World Heritage Area, national parks and the largest sand island in the world. The ferry across from Noosa will connect you to the Noosa North Shore where you can stop for a picnic at the coloured sands at Teewah. Continue north to Double Island Point where you can climb the hill to the lighthouse for a magnificent view from Noosa to Fraser Island (K’gari). Take the short Leisha Track and cross from the exposed Teewah coast to the sheltered bay of Rainbow Beach.

Camp - Massive dunes, towering cliffs of coloured sands and wide ocean beaches have been etched by wind and water. Tall forests, fragrant wildflower heaths and paperbark swamps decorate the sands. Water features abound, including surf, freshwater lakes and the undisturbed upper Noosa River. Walk one of the scenic tracks to highlights such as the historic Double Island Point lighthouse. Pack a tent for the two to four day Cooloola Wilderness Trail. Drive along the beach or take the Cooloola Way and Freshwater Road through tall open forests and heathlands. You will need a four wheel drive vehicle with high clearance to enjoy driving the sand tracks or the beach at low tide. Canoe the Noosa River. Camp in a variety of areas: from formal campgrounds with facilities to wilderness camps. Just remember to take all your rubbish home and leave the unspoilt wilderness as it was when you go.

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Local Tip: Surf Double Island Point - Four wheel driving across the short Leisha Track and cross from the exposed Teewah coast to the sheltered bay of Rainbow Beach, you will find one of the best waves in Australia. Some days the ride can be over 40 metres! You can also kayak with dolphin pods and migrating whales in these calm waters. Information: Visit information centres for camping and permits at Tewantin in the Noosa Marina, 2 Parkyn Court, Tewantin (open 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) or phoner 5430 5000 and at Rainbow Beach at 8 Rainbow Beach Rd Open 7 Days, 7am until 5pm or phone 5486 3227.

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LETTERS Moved to sponsor KUDOS to Noosa Today for their uplifting and inspiring front page story ’Moo-d for Justice’. Congratulations and thank you to Anthony Walsgott for establishing the new Cooroy sanctuary. We welcome you to Noosa’s hinterland! We often turn a blind eye to the widespread unethical treatment of livestock in the factory farming industry merely for the cheap consumer costs of a daily meat and dairy diet. Not only is this intense farming practice unethical, it is also unsustainable. We often hear about global warming equating to increased carbon emissions, but we seem to be oblivious to the adverse impact an estimated 70 billion livestock have on our environment. That’s right - 70 billion! A less intense meat and dairy diet by humans would significantly decrease the effects of global warming. Methane gas released into our atmosphere, compacted soils increasing run off and erosion,

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

ground water contamination and polluted waterways are some of the negative effects factory farming is having on our natural world. Australian farmers should be able to make a decent living without being pressured by the big business agricultural industry to increase production, and at the same time, squeeze farmers out of profits. Thanks to Noosa Today’s story, our family is sponsoring a Save a Cow Foundation cow. The Wood Family, Doonan.

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Faith restored I JUST want to thank everyone involved in the Noosa Chorale Wassail. It was a beautiful evening the choir was fantastic and truly captured the magic of Christmas, something I’ve been struggling to find since leaving Scotland. So thank you, because this will now be part of our Christmas every year. Wendy Wilson, Noosaville.

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MY faith in humanity has been sorely dashed. I actually thought that after my last letter, Steve Hall would take the hint and stop boring the readers with his verbal diarrhoea on manmade global warming, but, alas, you cannot keep a good propagandist down! Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on your outlook) the new year does not look favourable for him and all those other alarmists, and they may as well bend over, put their head between their knees and kiss their derrieres goodbye, because they are about to be trumped. At last, a world leader prepared to call “climate change” for what it is - a scam! Phillip Rutherford, Cooroibah.

Credit where it's due I THINK Tony Wellington's idea of encouraging more scooters and Vespa in Noosa is a great idea. Unfortunately it is not his idea, but excouncillor Lew Brennan, who in 2006 introduced the first motorcycle Scooter Strategy for local government in Australia and has been

MICHAEL Petty took this underwater shot at Jew Shoal in Laguna Bay. These colourful orange corals can be found at the Pinnacle in about 17m of water. To submit an image for Lenscape, please email newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au copied by other councils since. It not only deals with parking on roads but also makes allowance in the planning scheme for relief of car spaces in lieu of motorcycle spaces saving developers lots of money. So Mr Wellington, give Mr Brennan credit for this great idea, and do your best to implementing it. Dom Massoni, Verrierdale.

Fossil finance NOOSA Council has adopted a Zero Emissions Strategy, with a target of zero net carbon emissions by 2026. Thirty local councils in Australia have divested from fossil fuels, but I understand our council still uses the Commonwealth Bank,

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which has handed $2.2 billion to the fossil fuel industry. If our governments won’t be accountable on climate, we can force financial institutions to take note. NAB has ruled out funding Adani’s mega coal mine, and Australia’s largest super fund is now offering a fossil-free option. Perhaps it is time for our council to park our money more ethically, and jump on the world wide fossil fuel divestment movement. As this trend accelerates, there is an ever-increasing risk of fossil fuels becoming stranded assets. Bruce Hallett, Tewantin.

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Get set to laugh all night long as Strassman and friends some to The J in May.

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Bare hilarity of Strassman STRASSMAN returns with a brand new show filled with an evening of hilarious comedy and side-splitting antics from Ted E. Bare, Chuck Wood, and their crazy friends. He is coming to The J this May. David Strassman is the darkedged, avant-garde artist who lifted ventriloquism into the 21st century,

acquiring a multitude of fans and critical acclaim along the way. Led by the evil Chuck Wood and delightfully cute Ted E Bare, Strassman’s “renegade band of puppets“ (as The Scotsman called them) create a multi-layered stage performance. Audiences forget that its actually a one-man show!

As a concert act, Strassman tours mostly Australia and New Zealand, filling theatres for weeks at a time. As one of the top theatrical acts, he combines a unique perspective with jaw-achingly funny material. And he’s not only popular in Australia. Strassman’s radically original theatrical productions have played

London’s West End, New York’s Off Broadway and the Edinburgh Fringe. Yet he’s most proud that he gets as many laughs in a theatre in Outback Australia - without all the tech wizardry -- as he does in LA or New York. His latest show is sure to be hilarious, clever and above all, a great

night out. Prices are $79.90 for premium seat, $59.90 for A-Reserve and $49.90 for B-Reserve, so grab your tickets online at www.thej.com.au before they sell out and lock in a night with Strassman on Thursday 18 May at 7pm.

Front up to a killer Queen tribute By Hollie Harris JOHNNY Blunt has the best problem in the world - he’s got the spirit of Freddie Mercury sitting on his shoulder. This has resulted in Killer Queen, Australia’s premier Queen tribute band. Killer Queen was conceived in 2003 by the actor and musician. Already an experienced and versatile performer, Blunt decided to pay homage to the greatest rock act of all time. Add a hot band of Queensland’s noosatoday.com.au

best session musicians, a wardrobe of detailed and exactly replicated costumes, a stage presence second to none and you have The Killer Queen Show. Johnny Blunt’s eerie resemblance to Freddie Mercury is the final icing on an incredible, melodic cake. Layers include an astounding band that uses no backing tracks, a guitarist using a Brian May signature guitar and authentic costumes. The Killer Queen Show starts with the hits of the 1970s - the decade of leather and long hair and goes right through to the 80s and

90s when Queen was the hottest act in music. This show will not disappoint, with such immortal rock hits as Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Will Rock You, We Are The Champions and of course, Bohemian Rhapsody. Killer Queen has developed its own fan base throughout Australia and overseas as it has toured extensively. The act has been featured on Channel 9, played unplugged sessions on 4KQ and 4BC, featured in a two page spread in Woman’s Day and appeared at the Big Gay

Day and in the third season of Australia’s Got Talent. And they call Queensland home, being the only Queen Tribute show in the Sunshine State. If you’d like to catch this amazing show, tickets are only $20 for non-members and $10 for members for their Friday 6 January show at 8pm in the Diggers Bar of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL. Tickets are available from reception or dial’n’charge on 5447 1766. Make sure you grab your tickets soon as this show will sell out!

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LIVETODAY

A killing field By Jenny Carter

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FOR fans of Philip Kerr, there is no Bernie Gunther and no famous Nazis in this novel. January Window feels like a different world altogether. Being set in London, with the reader drawn into the life and death business of running a premier soccer club with all its illusions of glamour and corruption, and the overnight fall of star players. I became completely engrossed, despite being so very not interested in football of any kind. It is no surprise to learn that the club is owned by a Ukrainian oligarch, and that the management and players are a mix of different nationalities and temperaments. The January Window is the four week period when the FIFA allows a new player to be registered by a European Club, and during which time players are bought and sold while millions change hands. Scott Manson is team coach for London City club. His job is to keep the training at top level, keep the lads out of trouble, keep the press on his side and smooth over all of the many problems which arise in a business such as this. He is admired and trusted by players, management, and the owner. But now a grave has been discovered dug in the middle of the pristine pitch, and shortly after the body of the much loved Portuguese manager, Joao Zarcois, is found dead and battered at the club’s stadium. This is an apparent murder and Scott is taken aside by his boss, Viktor Sokonikov, and asked to look into the circumstances surrounding the death.

Scott is aware that Viktor’s background is dubious and that he does not wish the police to get too close to his affairs or the source of his wealth, and so amid outpourings of grief, Scott and the police pursue their separate enquiries. The end is unexpected. It is a treat to read an author who unfailingly delivers a story a little out of the ordinary, with believable complex characters, an intriguing mystery, and a background with substance. I very much enjoyed this book from the Noosa Library.

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ACROSS 1. Is it the foremost killer? (4,9). 8, There’s a light on the side (5). 9, Obvious there was something taking place when I’d gone in (7). 10. Not liking to put the money in an old bag (6). 11. Tell you later about the note (6). 12. Reversing it spoils the seat (5). 14. A bad-tempered man? (5). 18. Long for a new T shirt (6). 20. Two fifty and the car is outside (6). 23. Romance Daffy Hunt’s written about the depression (7). 24. Music that’s a souvenir of one’s holiday leave (5). 25. Be unsocialable, but don’t let anyone know (4,2,7). DOWN 1. Can’t stand to see and hate to work with (6). 2. Say the time has come to use evasive tactics. 3. Shut up, love. I’m going in for something to eat (7). 4. Thought the English woman had got captured (4). 5. It would be very wrong to hole up with her (5). 6. I go ashore again in the country (7). 7. Are collectors, you understand (6). 13. The one I have let out has to be handled carefully (7). 15. After taking a drink out to the follower (7). 16. How the idea came to one that wouldn’t work? (6). 17. Dismount and manage to remove (3,3). 19. By a trick, make to look small? (5). 21. The double P in “coppers”! (5). 22. The love of a man (4).

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Chopper a man on a mission By Hollie Harris AUSTRALIA'S most wanted comedian is heading back to town with his sell-out smash hit show from this year’s comedy festival, Chopper’s Republic of Anzakistan. Chopper’s on a mission. He’s told us how to harden up. He’s taken on Bunnings, Subway, craft beer, the Olympics, cat people, activated almonds - you name it! And now he’s decided to take his message to the world with a new country,

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NOOSA Today has, during the past year, taken the opportunity to meet and introduce many incredible organisations and everyday people. They come from all walks of life and in most cases are content to accept self-satisfaction as their major reward. They seek neither public acclaim, nor limelight; and as a result many have passed our way, relatively unnoticed. In some cases their achievement may not have occurred in the last calendar year, but because of their reserved nature and their contentment to live quietly (with their reward of selfsatisfaction), it was only during this year, that we were able to proudly bring their achievements to your attention. Be they from the world of hospitality, essential services, sport or humanitarian work; let us pause for a moment to acknowledge these organisations and people. In the humanitarian field, along with many others, we acknowledged Peter and Judy McDonald of Noosa for their work amongst the poor of Cambodia; then there were our people who provide Meals on Wheels for the needy, and of course the ever present RSL. Amongst those who work in the field of charity, the little known but highly respected group The Thursday Girls (now in their fifth year) and the Contender of the Codes Charity Boxing Night (eight years) run by Damien “Butch” Smith, have continued to succeed. A new group known as the The Support of the Codes threw the biggest beach party of the year to wrap up the annual Surf Festival. Its aim was to raise funds for sporting clubs and in facilities made available by the Surf Festival, and hosted and organised by the Noosa Surf Club, it was one of the success stories of the year. It is interesting to note that apart from the charity aspect of the two Code organisations, (boxing and beach party) they not only assist with funding, but also create an occasion that brings hundreds of athletes from all sports together. In the words of one young teenager, “These (events) are the only times we get a chance to meet each other and this makes Noosa a better community.” In the world of essential services our three surf clubs, Noosa Heads, Sunshine Beach and Peregian, have continued to maintain their record of no lives lost between the flags, while lifesavers on patrol. In supporting our lifesavers the 24 hour Emergency Response Group has also performed well, as have our lifeguards. Working as a fire officer Noosa's Rob Frey was this year acknowledged by Noosa Today for his outstanding work in support of firemen and women in the USA, as well as Australia. Despite being involved in a series of incidents which started back in 2010 (along with other Aussie fireman) Rob and all our firies have continued to go quietly about their duties. We respect Rob’s privacy but took the opportunity this year to acknowledge his work. Coast Guard Commander Alan Hall and his team were recognised for services rendered, regardless of weather and sea conditions. An interview with Senior Sargent Stephen McReight of the Noosa Police gave us a good opportunity to express our appreciation regarding the life and responsibilities that go with the duty of protecting our community. In the sporting arena of Noosa Shire, once again our athletes and their teams have been very successful. To review them is indeed matter of pride; but to name all, impossibility.

Possibly our top three clubs would have to be Dolphins Rugby Union team; premiers and undefeated for the season; Impact Armature Boxing Academy whose fighters won medals on the international and national level and the Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club whose male and female Taplin relay teams, for the first time in its sporting history made the finals at the National Titles; in this the blue ribbon event. In the individual listings it was definitely the year of the ladies; perhaps the most outstanding being Noosa Heads Surf Club's Jordan Mercer. This young lady not only won the Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Series, but also for an incredible sixth time in a row, the International Molokia 2 Oahu Board Paddle in Hawaii. Taylah Robertson of the Impact Armature Boxing Academy won the Australian Golden Gloves, and then topped it by winning the Celtic Championship Belt, at the International Celtic Cup Tournament in Ireland. She then went on to win three gold medals at international tournaments in Poland In Masters International Competition, Julia Emblin put in an incredible performance to win the World Ladies Road Race (Cycling) Championship. To qualify she travelled to Japan to contest the Grand Fondo Classic which she won. Winning both gave Julia two of the biggest titles in World Road Race Cycling. With regard to the man and women on the street we have people such as Stephen Freckelton, paramedic, fire-service and lifesaving, Donald McKill, Rugby Union, lifesaving and charity (K.I.D.S.), Warick Redwood (Sunshine Beach S.L.S.C) Queensland Volunteer Lifesaver of the Year, Desiree Phillips Meals on Wheels, Val Hooper Little Athletics and Olive Donaldson R.S.L. worker. All are our people who have made a difference serving our community; and during the year have been proudly mentioned in the pages of our publication. In 1983 Noosa hosted the first ever NoosaTri. Now in 2016 we can proudly say that this event is the biggest of its kind in the world; starting with 180 competitors it has now topped 9000. Amongst the group of men who started it all were Garth Proud, Dave Power and Joe Gilbert; all our people. So big has it became, that Asics, the second biggest manufacturer of running shoes in the world, has produced a pair known as the Noosa Tri Athletic Shoe. These have been on the market for some 11 years and have sold millions throughout the world. But the point is that this year the event was the biggest ever and along with many others, we at Noosa Today, are proud to have been involved; and do what we could to ensure that it maintains its international reputation. Many of the paramedics, lifesavers, men and women that we have interviewed, played their part in the success of this event, and by doing so, have helped to promote our community to the world at large. To give you some indication as to the importance of this event promoting the Noosa name worldwide, on the walls of a shop in Andorra in the Pyrenees, you will see on display (for sale) the Noosa Tri Athletic Foot-ware. Who could ask for more? To all these people and their organisations, we at Noosa Today say thank you for the year and above all say - well done! noosatoday.com.au

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JANUARY FORMER billionaire and alleged politician Clive Palmer announces that he has sold the former Palmer Coolum Resort to a consortium of Chinese companies for more than $100 billion, thereby solving his immediate financial problems. “I’m back,” he declared to a sparsely attended press conference. “Bigger and wider than ever.” Quizzed by Noosa Today’s crime and corruption correspondent as to how he was able to command such an enormous price for a rundown resort with virtually no garden dinosaurs, Mr Palmer said: “Well, of course, I had to throw in a few sweeteners, like Mount Coolum and the airport, but it’s all for the greater good of the Sunshine Coast.” FEBRUARY FOLLOWING more than 400,000 inquiries at the Hastings Street Information Centre over the holiday season about directions to the allegedly nudist beach at Alexandria Bay, Tourism Noosa puts its considerable weight behind the Sex Party and forces Noosa Council to reconsider its position on legalising the kitoptional cove. While Mayor Tony Wellington, who confessed privately to occasionally dropping the kit on a warm day while taking photos at A-Bay, promised to expedite new legislation, the Sex Party’s Robin Bristow said he didn’t wish to be left dangling. MARCH PICKING up on the momentum, Laguna Real Estate Noosa Festival of Surfing adds a nude surfing division for the first time, and is swamped with entries, particularly from the over 60s. “It’s not pretty, but it’s very popular,” says Festival spokesperson E Carrot. Unfortunately, the Nudies Nude Surf-Off has to be abandoned before the final when public outcry results in a police raid. APRIL NOOSA moves one step closer to becoming the motor scooter capital of the world when four-wheeled vehicles are banned from Hastings Street and surroundings. “This is a huge leap forward for a greener, trendier planet,” says scooter booster Cr Brian Stockwell in his farewell speech before resigning from council to open a Vespa dealership in the Junction.

Celebrity guests for the A-Bay opening, Gabby Reece and Laird Hamilton paddle back to Main Beach. MAY WORLD’S richest man Clive Palmer denies reports that parts of Noosa National Park were included in his sale of the Palmer Coolum Resort to Chinese interests. “I have no idea where that nonsensical story came from,” he tells a packed media conference. “Yes, there is a two-kilometre breakwater under construction from the tip of the Boiling Pot, but this is merely to create a safe anchorage for the floating casino in Laguna Bay. In no way will Queensland’s most popular park be affected.” JUNE THE first legally nude beach in Queensland is officially declared open at A-Bay. Chinese construction barges are used to ferry naked officials from a celebratory lunch at Sails out to the ribbon cutting and speech-making at the Bay. “This is an historic day for freedom and for Noosa,” says Sex Party supremo Robin Bristow. “It’s just a pity that the first chilly day of winter, when it’s harder to look your best, was chosen for the celebration.” JULY WITH less than a year to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, it is

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Adding new meaning to the term “bottom turn”, surfers at A-Bay. after a street brawl between Vespa and Honda riders gets out of control. As ambulances ferry the bruised and battered to hospital emergency wards, a police spokesperson says: “Apparently a group of Vespa riders walked into a cafe and ordered de-caf lattes, which was a bridge too far for the Honda boys, and who can blame them?” NOVEMBER THE Noosa Triathlon is called off due to lack of interest. “We’ve only received two million entries this year,” says a spokesperson for the

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organisers. “We can’t be expected to pull this thing off with less than a billion dollars in the bank, so we’ll just head back to our headquarters in the Cayman Islands and try again next year.” DECEMBER IN a tip of the hat to the new, greener Noosa, the Hastings Street Christmas lights go on powered by pedal. Mayor Wellington takes the first 12-hour shift pedalling the generator set up on the nature strip, and reveals that councillors will each do six shifts a week until the holidays are over.

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The swell gods shine on Noosa By Hollie Harris IT seemed every man and his dog was out for a New Year's Eve surf at Noosa. There were over 100 surfers looking for a wave from Main Beach Noosa to Little Cove. With such a thick crowd in the water there were plenty of collisions and, of course, the usual bevvy of talent. The swell gods shined on the Noosa Points throughout the Christmas period and surfers took on the car park mission day after day. Even at 4.30am the line up and car parks were getting full with many of our locals catching a few before work and others just trying to get in early before the crowds.

Surfers enjoyed a week of south easterlies and some decent swell throughout the week leading up to Christmas. Professional surfers Dimity Stoyle and Georgia Fish were spotted at Main Beach Noosa sharing waves at sunset on Christmas Eve. Thomas ‘Doc’ Bexon and his son Arkie shared some quality father/son time together last week at First Point. Thomas, who owns Thomas Surfboards at Noosa, paddled on to some beauties with Arkie catching a free ride. Although the S’ly change has just hit the coast, there isn’t much to get excited about yet, however, he short range E/SE swell should bring some

Thomas Bexon and son Arkie. Photo: Surfshots. 46 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 5 January, 2017

two to three foot sets on the exposed beaches and some smaller sets around the points. The Coral Sea ridge is predicted to strengthen over the next few days, which may bring a little more swell for SE Queensland on Saturday and Sunday. The coast is looking like it will peak by Sunday with sets around 4 foot. The mornings will be the go to take advantage of the lighter winds and its looking like a fun weekend of waves. Fingers crossed! May the car parks be a-plenty, the good vibes contagious and 2017 bring consistent swells to Noosa!

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Jacks and macks aplenty By Jack Mangrove SUMMER is the time for jacks and macks! With the start of the New Year and plenty of holidaymakers enjoying their annual holidays there has never been a better time to fish the beautiful Noosa area. With quality mangrove jack, threadfin and jewfish all present in the Noosa River, anglers are spoilt for choice. Trolling hard body lures is a great way to tangle with a mangrove jack, there are some great lures on the market that will dive to two metres; perfect for trolling over the top of the rock bars from Johns Landing to the mouth of Lake Cootharaba, try casting the new Zman Shrimpz into snags as you work your way up and down the river this has also claimed some trophy fish. From the ski run up to the mouth of lake Cooroibah, soft plastic have been working a treat, good-sized flathead and school jew have been cruising the bottom, so make sure you have a heavy enough jig head to keep you on the bottom, set yourself up on the outgoing tide and start from up near the lake and simply drift your way back on the tide. Also while you are up there, try dropping in a few crab pots, make sure you have your details on your floats and on your pots, if you are tying off to a tree make sure your details are above the water line, remember to only keep the bucks and only four crab pots per person. Woods bays has been a go to area for most anglers early in the morning, with surface poppers

bagging some nice giant trevally and large tailor. The stretch of the river from Gympie Terrace, Munna Point and up into the Frying Pan has been producing good numbers of whiting, live worms pealed prawn and yabbies’ have been a some of the favoured baits. On the beach, we are seeing some nice flathead, fishing the gutters and deeper holes have seen quality-sized dart and whiting using live beach worms. Big strip baits has been working well for jewies, we have seen some sensational fish landed over the past couple of weeks. Fishing around the headlands, you can pretty much expect anything at this time of the year, from jewfish, small squire, sweetlip and maybe the odd spotted mackerel. On the offshore scene; the Pelagics are really starting to fire. These ferocious feeders taking a liking to trolled pilchards, as well as metal slugs and diving lures trolled at speed. Casting into the erupting bait schools is another exciting way to bag a Mackerel or tuna, with wahoo also crashing into lures and baits. Make sure you get out at first light with the action starting as soon as the sun comes up over the horizon. Even though the pelagic are on the chew the bottom is also very rewarding. Trout and nice-sized sweetlip have been on the bit in and around Sunshine reef, while quality cobia seem to be on most of the closer reefs. So on behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures! noosatoday.com.au

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