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Kin Kin in the pink By Jolene Ogle

The Pink Stumps cricket day players before the deluge of rain. local principal Trent Shaw, the Kin Kin community team came in to bat, with Kin Kin local and council staffer Conor Neville crossing the field to play for his home team. During the break, the heavens opened and a long-awaited storm rolled over the oval drenching the players and spectators, but the second innings offered council a chance to show-off their bowling and fielding skills. The rain might be to blame for councillor Frank “Banana Farmer” Pardon dropping a few sitters, but not why councillor Jess Glasgow bowled his first over in his underwear.

Councillor Wellington said the enthusiasm of the teams wasn’t drowned out by the heavy rain. “The thunderstorm failed to either stop play or dent the overall enthusiasm. Working with very wet equipment saw many a dropped ball as well as bats being accidentally flung into the air,” he said. “All-in-all, it was terrific event, thanks in large part to the efforts of organiser, and dubious bowler, Anita Poteri. Great fun for a great cause.” Ms Poteri said the day was a great success with over $3000 raised by the community.

“The highlight of the day was Chris Lynn making the effort to come to Kin Kin,” she said. “He gave the local kids some pointers, and while umpiring he made live links on Facebook, with some of the videos getting up to 25,000 views. It’s great for Kin Kin.” Ms Poteri said she wanted to thank council for taking part in the game and taking a “good ribbing” from commentators about the Kin Kin Aquatic Centre. “It was great to bring the community together with council to raise money for McGrath Foundation,” she said.

Big Bash League star Chris Lynn was on hand to umpire, pose for selfies and sign autographs at the fundraising day.

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A warm day and a pitch with plenty of bounce met the 28 cricketers who donned the baggy pink tutu for the annual Pink Stumps Day game at Kin Kin oval on Sunday. A strong community crowd turned out to support the players from the Kin Kin community who took on Noosa councillors and council staff at the second Kin Kin Pink Stumps Day. Big Bash League star Chris Lynn was on hand to umpire the game, as well as pose for selfies and sign autographs, and it is without doubt he would have been impressed with the top-quality batting and fielding on show throughout the afternoon. The Kin Kin community team won the toss and elected to field first, sending in council to bat. The first innings provided spectators with plenty of laughs, some big hits and a lot of excellent bowling, particularly from young James Auckland who bowled-out the mayor twice. Mayor Tony Wellington said council fielded a team with an “extraordinary range of abilities” such as captain Joe Jurisevic and Tyrone, as well as “chumps” such as himself. “This was my second ever game of cricket, the first being last year’s Pink Stumps Day,” he said. “Having disgraced myself by being clean bowled on the first two balls, I did manage to eke out a few runs. This was thanks to the Pink Stumps Day rule of leniency ensuring you can’t get out before making a run!” Lynn had to leave at the half time break but said he was impressed with the talent he had seen on the pitch so far and the community’s support for the McGrath Foundation’s Pink Stumps Day. After 25 overs, a streaker and some interesting dance moves from

‘Before I Die’ dream

Car crash A 21-year-old man was taken to Nambour Hospital at the weekend after rolling his car at the Reef Street roundabout in Noosaville. According to police, the male driver appeared to have lost control on the roundabout on Sunday 19 February, about 11pm, after the heavy rain throughout the day. Police said they believed the man was speeding and he allegedly blew over the limit at the scene. The man was not injured but was transported to hospital where a blood sample was taken.

Noosa Junction Traders Association member Gary Swan with Councillor Jess Glasgow at the unveiling of the "Before I Die" wall in the Noosa Junction.

Cr Glasgow launched the Noosa Junction "Before I Die" wall on Friday 17 February.

tic job in setting up Noosa to stand on its own two feet, and now we’re in a time where we’re transitioning into what Noosa can become,” he said. “This is a great way to start that conversation about what our dreams and aspirations are, why we live here and what we want to do while we’re alive. Council has been fantastic in taking the initiative in doing this. I hope it’s the

start of a lot more initiatives.” Cr Glasgow said the wall was a perfect example that Noosa Council “isn’t just about rates, roads and rubbish”. “Next time you’re in Cooroy or Noosa Junction, take a minute to think about that one thing, above all others, you long to do in your lifetime and share it on the wall,” Cr Glasgow said. “In turn, you may just inspire others!”

Police are still investigating the cause of a fatal car crash on Walter Hay Drive in Noosaville, but have ruled out texting as a reason for the collision. Initial investigations suggest on Wednesday 15 February a sedan travelling south collided with a truck, about 3.30pm. The sedan was extensively damaged and the sole occupant, a 19-year-old woman, died at the scene..

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Random assault Police are hunting for an alleged offender after a 17-year-old girl was randomly attacked while walking in Tewantin. According to police, the girl was walking along Butler Street on Sunday 12 February, about 7.15pm, when an unknown male ran up behind her, pulled her hair and punched her in the side of the face. Police said the girl didn’t know the offender but was able to run for help when the man tried to grab her singlet and it tore. Police are still investigating the issue and have increased patrols in the area as they search for the alleged offender, who could face a charge of assault occasioning bodily harm.

By Jolene Ogle Noosa has joined the global public art movement by unveiling two Before I Die walls in the shire with the hope of inspiring the community to chase their biggest dreams. Speaking at the unveiling of the Noosa Junction board, Councillor Jess Glasgow said the feel-good project was a great asset for the shire, and encouraged residents to share the things they hoped to accomplish during their lifetime. “These walls have been incredibly wellreceived all over the world. Publicly declaring your most cherished aspirations and the things on your bucket list can be both motivating and rewarding,” Cr Glasgow said. “The wall also offers an insight as to our community’s collective desires, fears and challenges, at the same time encouraging us to empathise with those around us and explore our own motivations. The first Before I Die wall was unveiled in 2011 in New Orleans and the concept quickly became a global phenomenon. Today there are more than 2000 Before I Die walls in 35 languages across more than 70 countries. The first Before I Die wall was unveiled in Cooroy on Wednesday 15 February, and is already full of the community’s dreams and wishes. The second board was unveiled in Arcadia Street at Noosa Junction on Friday 17 February. Inspired by the Before I Die wall, the Noosa Junction wall will use a variation of the traditional wording, ‘While I’m alive, I want to ... ’, which will also provide an opportunity for the Noosa community to stop, reflect and share their dreams and aspirations. Noosa Junction Traders Association board member Gary Swan was at the launch of the Noosa Junction board, and said the wall was a good way of looking at Noosa’s identity. “Former mayor Noel Playford did a fantas-

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Noosa Alive and kicking By Hollie Harris The Noosa Long Weekend Festival launch took place at The J on Tuesday, complete with a surprise announcment that the company was changing the name of the event. After many successful years and sell out events, organisers felt the festival needed to share the vibrant spirit of the event and unveiled the new name -Noosa Alive! This year's Noosa Alive festival will be nothing short of spectacular as the events will all take place in the stunning surrounds of our region and takes place from 21-30 July. The aim is to showcase the beauty of Noosa and the Hinterland with performances making use of the endless backdrops. A large portion of the festival will take place on the beachfront this year and a mystery event, to be announced later, will be held at the majestic Marvista Farm. Festival director Ian MacKellar was inspired by the sight. “When I spent some time at Marvista, which really is just a spectacular place, so much creativity came to me, and it felt like we just had to do something very special out here," he said. The announcements kept rolling

at Tuesday's launch, with Naomi Price being named this year's festival ambassador. Naomi Price is one of Australia’s leading cabaret and music theatre performers, best known for her performances on The Voice Australia, and as Adele in Rumour Has It and Miley in Wrecking Ball; both awardwinning shows written together with Adam Brunes for their production house The Little Red Company touring nationally and internationally since 2012. Their third pop-culture cabaret, Lady Beatle, will debut at La Boite Theatre Company in 2017. Naomi’s music theatre credits include iconic roles in Jesus Christ Superstar, The Last Five Years, Songs for a New World, Into the Woods, Rent, and Tell Me on a Sunday. Naomi has performed with artists such as Ricky Martin, Tim Finn, Guy Sebastian, James Morrison, Kate MillerHeidke, Troy Cassar-Daley and Max Pellicano, and Broadway composer Scott Alan. The endless list of talented performances by Naomi meant she was an absolute must for the role of this year's Noosa Alive ambassador. The 10-day Noosa Long Weekend Festival, is considered as Australia’s most exciting regional arts festival with much of their long-term success attributed to a diverse program offer-

Festival president Johanne Wright and festival director Ian MacKellar were proud to unveil the festival's brand new name. ing something for everyone. Crowds flock to Noosa from interstate and overseas to celebrate music, theatre, and world-class food. There will be plenty of family friendly activities and workshops to attend, visual arts to feast the eyes on and a mind boggling list of dance, film, literature and the very best of everything our culture has to offer throughout the 10-day event. Book tickets early or become a sponsor buy jumping online at / www.noosalongweekend.com.

The beautiful and talented Naomi Price has been announced as this year's festival ambassador.

The audience was treated to a sneak peak of things to come as dancers created a spellbinding energy on stage at The J.

From eyesore to appealing art By Jolene Ogle

Cr Glasgow has been inspired by the Sydney street art.

The first public artworks will be privately funded and located next to Junction 2 coworking space. Business owners hope more works will be made possible through council funding and private donations.

The Noosa Junction could soon be rid of unsightly graffiti, with plans for council and business owners to dedicate blank walls to street art. Councillor Jess Glasgow recently visited Sydney where he was inspired by the plethora of street art murals and said it was time Noosa harnessed the talent of local youths in the form of public works. “We’re spending about $4000 a month removing graffiti at the Giraween sports centre,” he said. “That’s $4000 of ratepayer money just gone. Why don’t we harness this and give them (artists) somewhere to express themselves.” Cr Glasgow said he imagined the project would start with privately owned walls before moving onto council assets such as the Burgess Street underpass. “Council is completely on board. We need the community to get on board, too,” he said. Noosa Junction Traders Asso-

Cr Glasgow and Mr Swan said the Village Bicycle wall art was the perfect example of how local talent could be harnessed to create beautiful works of art throughout the Noosa Junction. This piece was painted through a collective effort from artists Drapl, Treaty and Leans. ciation member and Junction 2 coowner Gary Swan said there had been an increase in graffiti in the Junction. “It starts at the former bowls club and once one tagger starts, they all start. The wall in front of

our business has been done about four times and each time it has to be painted over. That’s a cost to the community,” he said. “We need to look at other avenues,” he added. Mr Swan said the idea for more street art in the Junction was about

directing local artistic talent into a more productive activity. “It’s about giving young people a way to express their work,” he said. “At the moment, young local artists can only express their work through graffiti, and we want to offer them something else. We want to give them legal spaces where they can explore their creativity and connect with other creatives. They can learn how creative industries can be a career.” Mr Swan said public art wasn't a bad thing, and it was about providing a positive avenue for young artists to express themselves. The first street art piece will be privately funded with the works to be located near Mr Swan’s business Junction 2. Mr Swan said any local business owners and landlords who had blank walls or current issues with graffiti in the Junction were encouraged to get in touch and donate their space for public art work, gary@junction2.co.

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A growing move-ment By Jolene Ogle The message of empowerment was clear as more than 60 dancers took part in the Noosa One Billion Rising Event at Noosa Main Beach. The dancers, dressed in red, white and black, gathered out the front of the Noosa Surf Club on Friday (17 February) as spectators stopped to watch the annual One Billion Rising dance (OBR). Now a worldwide movement, the OBR dance represents women and girls who are impacted by violence and sees millions of men and woman dance to the Break the Chain anthem. The powerful and empowering lyrics share a message of strength and unity, with the aim of stopping violence against women. Dancers, including Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie and Councillor Ingrid Jackson, had been practicing for the past few weeks in the lead-up to the event that saw hundreds of spectators stop to watch the two, four-minute dance routines.

Medals for little athletes Dancers delighted in the four-minute routine.

Beachgoers joined in the dance in front of Noosa Surf Club.

Event organiser and dance artist Peppie Simpson and Little Jo Power after the dance.

Everyone was welcome to join the dance, which was performed twice.

Fifty-three athletes from Little Athletics Noosa descended on the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Athletics Track for the annual Suncoast Regional Little Athletics Championships. Ranging in age from Under 7 to Under 17, these athletes embodied the Little Athletics’ motto of Family, Fun and Fitness by running, jumping and throwing their way to numerous PBs and medals. A total of 32 Noosa athletes have qualified for the State Championships in Brisbane, including Under 11 boys Thomas van Bruggen, Hayden Small and Flynn Roberts, who thrilled the crowd with a clean sweep of medals in the 800m finals. The two-day championships proved to be a new and exciting experience for Under 7 and Under 8 athletes, who had their participation medals presented to them by graduating Under 17 club captains, Taylor and Zane.

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Protecting Noosa’s surfing reserve The Noosa National Surfing Reserve has launched a new campaign to become the tenth World Surfing Reserve, starting with a sustainability partnership with the coming Laguna Real Estate Noosa Festival of Surfing. With sustainability of surfing resources being a major plank in the World Surfing Reserve's agenda, the festival partnership will range from “Sustainability Friday” workshops on sustainable surfboards led by wooden board guru Tom Wegener to eco initiatives such as provision of drinking water and re-usable bottles. A panel discussion will address Noosa’s parking and traffic issues during major swell events, and special guest Nick Mucha from World Surfing Reserves and Save The Waves Coalition in California

will talk about how World Reserve status is helping preserve beach environments around the world. Noosa National Surfing Reserve chairman and Noosa Today columnist Phil Jarratt said the partnership would give the public an opportunity to understand how Noosa would benefit from World Surfing Reserve status, with an information station in place throughout the festival. Australia currently has two World Surfing Reserves - Manly/ Freshwater, dedicated in 2012, and Gold Coast, dedicated in 2015. World Surfing Reserves are places of intrinsic environmental, heritage, sporting and cultural value. The concept is for all people to be able to enjoy, understand and

At the Halse Lodge Noosa National Surfing Reserve launch, from left: Tourism Noosa CEO Damien Massingham, Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington, NNSR chair Phil Jarratt and NNSR secretary Juanita Bloomfield. protect special coastal environments of universal value to the surfing world.

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Sex Party bounty to track down boys in blue THE Australian Sex Party is offering a $1000 reward to anyone who can catch police “hiding in the bushes” at Noosa’s unofficial nude beach. In a statement to the media, activist Robin Bristow said the Queensland Branch of the Australian Sex Party was now offering the reward to anyone who can provide them with a broadcast quality video of “police hiding in the bushes at A-Bay and fining nudists”. The offer comes after the

announcement Noosa lost the long-running Nude Olympics to Byron Bay. “Noosa has lost its oldest event to a current wave of right wing moral and religious fervour that is sweeping through some of the institutions that govern this town,” Mr Bristow said. Mr Bristow blamed the actions of the police for the loss of the event, pointing to recent allegations of police targeting nude swimmers at

Alexandria Bay, also known as A Bay. The Australian Sex Party is currently pushing for the State Government to give local councils the power to allocate clothing optional beaches within their shire. “Queensland is 40 years behind the rest of Australia in legalising clothing optional beaches. It’s time for us to become the “Smart State” we so desperately want to be,” Mr Bristow said.

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Concern over dog exercise By Jolene Ogle Pet owners are being urged to carefully exercise their pets in the heat, with one Noosa Today reader shocked to see a dog being dragged behind a bike by its owner on a hot day. In a letter to the editor, Tewantin resident Erica Bartlett said she was distressed to see a dog that appeared to be tired, being “dragged” behind a bike. Ms Bartlett said she often see people riding their bikes with their dogs running along behind them and has called the practice “upsetting at the best of times, but in the extreme heat we have been experiencing, it is plain outright cruelty”. “Recently I watched a young cattle dog, about six months old, being dragged along with rope around its neck. The poor animal was obviously struggling to keep up and at one stage tried to get to the footpath but was yanked back onto the hot bitumen road,” she said. “Can’t the owners of these animals realise they could die from exhaustion and heat stress?” Ms Bartlett called on own-

Vets are warning owners not to let their pooch become a hot dog this summer. ers to show compassion and common sense when exercising pets, especially during the hot weather. “A dog with a rope around its neck being dragged along behind a bike cannot let you know when it is exhausted and stressed,” she said. Noosa Village Vet owner and veterinary surgeon Pieter Serfontein said he understood Ms Bartlett’s concerns but said exercising a dog while riding could be good for pets, if they’re well and fit. “We have several clients who exercise their dogs by letting them run along while cycling. This can be a great way to exercise as long as the dog is fit and healthy as well as able for the exercise,” he said.

“I think it is extremely important to know the limits of what your dog is capable of. Certain breeds (like Kelpies and Border Collies) are more athletic than others, and actually need more exercise than breeds like French Bulldogs and Pugs.” Dr Serfontein said there were a few points to consider when exercising dogs: - Exercise early in the morning or late afternoon when it is cooler. Avoid exercising in the middle of the day, especially when we experience heat waves. - Make sure your dog is hydrated and is kept hydrated. Take water with you and have frequent rest and water stops. - Use shaded areas or exercise on the beach or in water. - Make sure the surface you exercise your pet on is not too hot. Even the sand can get extremely hot during the middle of the day. Avoid roads as these get extremely hot and can cause severe damage to your dog’s paws. “If you are unsure about the type of exercise your dog needs contact your vet to discuss what would be appropriate for the specific age and breed,” Dr Serfontein said.

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Meritorious Medal for Bridges By Jolene Ogle Tewantin Noosa Sub-Branch member Ken Bridges has been awarded the Return Services League’s highest honour, The Meritorious Medal. The 91-year-old was made a Life Member of RSL Queensland in 2006 and was recognised for his outstanding contribution to the League

since joining in 1944, both in NSW and QLD, at special dinner on Saturday 11 February. Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub-Branch president Mick Reid said since joining the Tewantin Noosa Sub-Branch in 1983, Mr Bridges had been a vital component of the welfare team looking after local veterans. “Travelling to visit, give

comfort and advice to the older veterans, whether in their home or hospital, Ken covers over 10,000kms a year,” he said. “Ken is often called upon to give the eulogy at funerals which is much appreciated by the veteran's family. His energy and compassion have endeared him to the veteran and wider community of the Noosa District.”

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The sky is the limit for Alfie AT just 12 years old, Alfie Shacklock has had the doors of the international ballet world opened to him due to a string of successes in 2016. Alfie, a student of The Dance Centre Peregian Springs, won one of only 12 junior places awarded in Australia to take part in the Youth America Grand Prix finals to be held in New York in 2017. The Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) is one the world’s largest international student dance competitions, awarding scholarships each year around the world. Alfie won his place in the YAGP finals at the Australian semi-finals held in Brisbane in October 2016. He was also awarded a scholarship by the YAGP to the Royal Ballet summer school in London, considered one of the world’s leading ballet schools. “It is all amazing and I am really excited. I follow the advice, teaching and training of Miss Deborah and Mr Leader at The Dance Centre

and try to work hard,“ Alfie said. He has secured one of only seven places offered by the Royal Ballet School from a field of approximately 450 ballet dancers, who all vied for selection at competitions held in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Nationally, Alfie won a scholarship to the Australian Ballet School in Melbourne by placing equal runner-up in the 11/12 years age group in the inaugural Australian Ballet School awards in June 2016. In Queensland, he won a scholarship to Queensland Ballet (QB) summer school 2017, as a finalist at the Jacqueline Morland Royal Academy of Dance Awards. He then won a further two week scholarship to the Australian Ballet School by winning the 11/12 year age group in a Brisbane Performing Arts Company competition. This young man has enormous choices in 2017. He has already completed the

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Alfie Shacklock has won one of only 12 junior ballet places awarded in Australia. Queensland Ballet summer school which he loved and gained huge benefit from. In April, Alfie will fly to New Zealand to compete in an Australasian ballet competition, the Alaina Haines Awards, along with four other students from the incredibly successful Dance Centre Peregian Springs. He will attend the Aus-

tralian Ballet School in Melbourne in early July as a part of its Interstate Training Programme, and then travel to London to take up his Royal Ballet summer school place in late July. Everyone can follow Alfie’s progress by checking The Dance Centre Peregian Springs on Facebook, visiting www.dancecentreperegiansprings.com.

Four-lane project underway for safer roadway Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has announced work is well underway on building a safer road for motorists and freight transport operators driving the Bruce Highway south of Gympie. Mr O’Brien visited the site on Monday 20 February to view current works and get an update on progress being made on the ‘Section C’ project.

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Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said the Cooroy to Curra Section C project would link with sections A and B to create a duplicated Bruce Highway from Brisbane to just south of Gympie. “The Coalition Government’s massive investment in the Bruce Highway will improve safety and travel times for heavy vehicles and other drivers, as well

as providing savings on infrastructure operating costs,” Mr Chester said. “The Section C works south of Gympie are being funded by $307.4 million from the Australian Government, and $76.8 million from the State Government - dollars which will drive safety and efficiency for everyone travelling on this stretch of highway.”

A refusal to release an “explosive” letter has left activist nude beach activist Robin Bristow with his knickers in a knot as he slams Noosa MP Glen Elmes for a lack of transparency. Mr Bristow called on Mr Elmes to release to the media a letter he wrote to Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath on 9 December 2015 in which Mr Elmes states he is “strenuously” opposed to a nude beach in Noosa and that there is little support for the legalisation of a nudist beach in Noosa. Mr Bristow said Mr Elmes’s refusal to release the letter showed a lack of transparency. Noosa Today phoned Mr Elmes to ask if he would release the letter but Mr Elmes said he “didn’t want to make it too easy for” Mr Bristow. The letter was released by Mr Bristow. In the letter, Mr Elmes listed a series of reasons why he didn’t support A Bay as a nudist beach including the beach being difficult to access in an emergency, the extra cost of patrolling the stretch of beach and the

cost of maintaining the track to and from the beach. Mr Elmes also said “issues with individuals who hide in the sand dunes and bush behind the beach and whose conduct is considered vulgar and disturbing” in another reason he opposed the creation of a legal clothing optional beach. In response to the letter, Mr Bristow said Mr Elmes “has the matter terribly confused” if he thinks the Australian Sex Party are asking for A-Bay to be allocated as a nudist beach. “Either he is thoughtless or he is deliberately trying to muddy the water,” he said. Mr Bristow has long been vocal about gaining a nude beach for Noosa as well as opposing the fining of nudists at A-Bay, staging a nude protest on Hastings Street earlier this year and attempting to hand himself in to police. Mr Elmes said he was tired of the push for a clothing optional beach in Noosa and said he is still opposed to the idea. “We should be talking about bringing down Queensland’s debt, not someone’s togs,” Mr Elmes said.

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Set for PNG book launch Councillor Ingrid Jackson will travel privately to Papua New Guinea for International Women’s Day on Wednesday 8 March to launch My Walk to Equality, the first ever collection of writing by Papua New Guinean women. The book’s editor Rashmii Amoah Bell asked Cr Jackson to represent her at the launch, as she cannot be there herself. “I was honoured to be invited to perform this function, as My Walk to Equality, a book of nearly 300 pages, is a landmark anthology in a country where the lot of women has been particularly difficult,” Councillor Jackson said. “In published reviews, it has been described as ‘outstanding, inspiring and ground-breaking’ and ‘a remarkable achievement’. “The celebrated PNG politician Dame Carol Kidu, who has a close association with the Sunshine Coast, says it ‘embraces and challenges traditional perspectives of equality’ - a considerable compliment from a woman who has not always found political life easy in PNG.” The launch will be attended by more than 80 people, including 15 of the book’s authors, 20 journalists and

Councillor Ingrid Jackson has been asked to launch My Walk to Equality in Papua New Guinea on International Women's Day on Wednesday 8 March. a number of VIPs including Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner to PNG. The book has been released for sale and has so far sold more than 3500 copies, but there are plans to make the book available for PNG schools, women’s groups, churches and libraries at no cost. Cr Jackson said the book is a “very public pushback” to the high levels of violence

against women in PNG. “The women writers who have contributed do not attack the men for their behaviour,” she said. “It’s not about complaint, revenge or anger. They have a much more positive approach, saying we need to work together to do this.” Cr Jackson’s husband Keith has a long association with PNG and over the last five years has been working with Papua New Guinean writers to revive local written literature, a project which has resulted in the publication of nearly 40 books. “My Walk to Equality is an anthology of more than 80 poems, essays and short stories by 45 authors,” Cr Jackson said. “The book celebrates the contribution of women to Papua New Guinean society and also articulates the struggles confronting women in their daily lives. It shines a light on their courage, wisdom and focus on building a better society.” My Walk to Equality is published by Pukpuk Publications and available in Australia online from Amazon Books.

Former Noosa District State High School student, Ruby Tucker, just can’t wipe the smile off her face as she is about to head off to the University of Sunshine Coast (USC) with a scholarship in one hand and a load of her text books in the other. The 2016 school captain and Cooroy local was one of several impressive applicants of the annual Bendigo Bank university scholarship program and will now use the funds towards realising her dream of tertiary study. Ruby said she planned to tackle a dual degree of Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Journalism at USC starting next week. It’s the beginning of an exciting chapter for the teen who has enjoyed success through a lot of hard work in recent years. Remarkably, Ruby still found time to give back through her volunteer work with Amnesty International and fund-raisers including World’s Greatest Shave and Clean Up Australia Day. Sunshine Coast Community Financial Services Limited (SCCFSL) manages the Cooroy, Pomona, Tewantin and Marcoola Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank, and Tewantin branch manager Wayne Hoens said providing support to Ruby to further her tertiary education was part of the commitment of the Community Bank branches to building a stronger community. “The idea behind the scholarship is to assist one regional or rural student per year from Noosa District High School and who is attending university for the first time in 2017,” Mr Hoens said. “Because of the high costs associated with study, we knew many applicants would need financial assistance to help their dreams come true. Ruby was the strongest applicant in an excellent short list of finalists, and she’s a very impressive young woman to boot. “We’re proud to award her the 2017 scholarship and wish Ruby well in her first steps towards what looks like a really bright future.” Noosa District State High School principal Chris Roff said he was delighted Ruby would be financially supported to achieve her very

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best this year. “This is the fifth year this scholarship has been awarded, and it attracts our finest students each year. This will be such a great start for Ruby, and we’re proud to have had her as a student and our school captain at Noosa District,” he said. “The sky’s the limit for Ruby, and we wish her well. We’re also delighted to strengthen our relationship with Bendigo Bank through this great initiative.” The Community Bank Scholarship will support Ruby with study related costs for the next two years at $5000 per year and she says she can’t wait to get started. “It’s going to a great adventure and I’m so excited. I’m very thankful for our local Community Bank branches and for giving me this opportunity. It means so much to me, my family and my future. I’ve been actively involved in my community for years and hope to put my study to good use,” she said. “I feel impassioned to make a change, and after a lot of hard work, look forward to seeing where all this will take me.”

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Noosa mayor Tony Wellington has thanked local SES controller Stan Ryan for more than three decades of service to the local community. Mr Ryan will soon step down, ending a 35-year chapter with the local SES, and Cr Wellington said the veteran’s contribution to the safety, amenity and wellbeing of the community had been “an enduring one”. “Stan himself has been named Regional Member of the Year and been awarded the Minister’s Cup, denoting outstanding service and commitment to the SES. He has also been awarded the Emergency Services Medal,” Cr Wellington said. Mr Ryan has been both Deputy Local Controller and Local Controller during his

Noosa mayor Tony Wellington congratulates Stan Ryan on 35 years of service with the local SES. time with the SES. It was under his leadership the Noosa SES was awarded Operational Unit of the Year, and Unit of the Year at the SES Week Awards. “Stan has trained many

SES and other emergency services personnel, and participated in a great many SES operations. He’s given countless hours of his time in the service of that organisation,” Cr Wellington said. Besides his commitment to the SES, Mr Ryan has dedicated much of his time and skills to community groups such as The Camphor Laurel Initiative and Cooroy Future Group. “Stan’s selfless and heartfelt willingness to give his time for the betterment of our community makes him an exemplar for us all. Noosa Council congratulates Stan for his dedicated service to the SES,” Cr Wellington said. “I wish him all the very best for the future.”

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INBRIEF Noosa Council has introduced a new mapping tool to help protect Noosa’s turtles. Noosa’s beach cleaning contractors will be issued with new GPS mapping technology to help them steer clear of turtle nests on the eastern beaches. The new technology will better protect the turtles and their nests during daily beach combing activities. Contractors access the mapping tool using dash-mounted iOS, Android or Windows tablets. The app alerts the drivers to nest locations. Wildlife volunteers document the turtle nest locations and submit the details to the council using handheld GPS devices. Council staff then add this information to the digital mapping system used by the cleaning contractors. “It is easy to implement and it’s helping protect turtles and their nests, which are often hidden in the dunes,” Mr Smit said. He said injury to turtles on the beach due to beach combing was uncommon.

Grants open Noosa Council is seeking applications for the next round of Community Project Grants. Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie said the grant program was designed to help notfor-profit community groups continue their important work. “This grant program is a great example

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Body on line for great shot Noosa District State High School Year 12 student Josh Baldry is literally diving into his art, with the budding photographer capturing a magnificent sunrise at Noosa Dog Beach, while up to his neck in water. Josh waded into the water, holding his camera above his head to capture a series of sunrise shots, which he will use in Sunshine Coast photography competitions, as well as posting them on his personal Instagram page. “I love taking photos and capturing moments in time. It’s a passion of mine,” Josh said. Photographs that capture a moment in an unusual light or those taken from an interesting angle are Josh’s personal preference for his snaps. “I don’t mind putting my body on the line, like getting myself into pretty uncomfortable positions where I have to stare at the sun or get wet, if I can capture a great shot,” Josh said. Josh has had his photographs featured on websites, with Cricket Australia using a photograph he took of a cricket ball on their Facebook page.

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Aspiring to leadership Some of the photos snapped by budding photographer Josh Baldry.

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Copyright was a topic Josh found fascinating to learn about in his Year 12 Social and Community Studies class, which has a legal studies focus this term. “It’s good to know that I am due some credit for my photos. Some websites don’t acknowledge me when they use my shots, but I don’t really mind that much,” Josh said. Professional cricket playing and photography are Josh’s two great loves, and he hopes to hone his skills in both areas, turning his passions into paid employment after he completes Year 12.

The Noosaville State School Year 6 students recently completed a full day course in A.S.P.I.R.E. Leadership to unlock and promote their leadership potential. The course was run by “Unleashing Personal Potential” and it was the first time that all Year 6 students received the opportunity to participate. It was organised around the theme of “leading with or without a badge.” The course was offered to Year 6s in recognition of the role they play in schools as leaders, role models and support networks for other children. Students took part in a variety of activities and challenges, designed to help them reflect on themselves and their peers as leaders and team players. They encouraged students to contribute their own individual skills and abilities to achieve a goal together. One activity required each individual in a class to pass themselves through a hoop. They used planning time and could tackle the problem using different approaches. Their first effort was timed. They could then adapt and change their approach to better their time. The children were then asked to reflect on their interaction, communication and planning.

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The Year 6 students learned to unlock and promote their leadership potential. They also participated in the “Epic Race,” a fast-paced team event which involved a number of challenges requiring teamwork and cooperation to succeed. Bonus points could be earned when supervisors saw elements of the A.S.P.I.R.E process being applied. Feedback from the students was positive. Many saw themselves as leaders for the first time and hadn’t considered that they could make a positive impact on the school community without having a leadership badge. The school is looking forward to their students using their new found skills to grow and influence others positively, contributing to a collaborative, team environment at Noosaville State School.

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LETTERS

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Police procedure In response to Joy Ringrose’s letter (Noosa Today, 16 February). During an investigation the Queensland Police cannot disclose what the complaint is or who is the complainant. It is in the best interest of the accused to protect from the alleged corrupt activities and also to protect the complainant from any possible retaliation. The CCC determines whether a complaint has credibility and if it does the case goes further; that is, to QPS. Serving as a public official, the community should know if a complaint has been reported and especially when it is forwarded to QPS. Mayor Tony Wellington has said he has an idea who made the complaint. Maybe he knows what is about but has failed thus far to tell the community. He could make us feel at a bit more at ease if he said he wholeheartedly is innocent of any wrongdoing while serving in a public office. Riley Moore, Black Mountain.

Alternative facts The letter from David Wilson (Noosa Today, 16 February) contains more “alternative facts“ than a Donald Trump tweet! He is warning people about the evils of renewable energy, the Greens, Joe Schlegeris and Labor, at the same time praising the virtues of coal. We all know that the phrase 'clean’ coal is an oxymoron, but having received $14 million in donations from fossil fuel companies, it is no wonder that the LNP is pushing for more coal-fired power stations, rather than clean renewable energy. Unfortunately, the Prime Minister’s new climate and energy advisor used to work for the Minerals Council of Australia (a coal industry lobby group) so I can’t see the Federal Government making too many changes away from this ancient technology of burning polluting rocks. The Nyngan solar plant in NSW is providing enough power for two cities the size of Dubbo, so it would seem that the states have to do the heavy lifting on reducing Australia’s carbon emissions. The coal industry employs only 0.4 per cent of the Australian workforce, our mining industry is 80 per cent foreign owned, and most of the heavy equipment they use is imported. Many studies have been done which show that renewable energy industries would provide many more jobs than coal. As far as subsidies are concerned, they come in the form of governments building railways, ports and other infrastructure on the miner’s behalf, as well as the billions of dollars from diesel fuel excise exemptions. Most Australians (and more than half of Liberal voters) oppose the plan to loan the Indian company Adani $1 billion to build a rail line between the proposed Carmichael coal mine and Abbot Point. Bruce Hallett, Tewantin.

Hardly working Trust you will excuse the imposition but thought you might be interested in the latest council news. The CEO’s report to the services and organisation committee meeting (7 February) lists nine of 21 'initiatives’ that are behind schedule - the transport strategy, asset management roadmap and capital works (50 per cent behind schedule; at end of December they’ve only completed 25 per cent of actual work should be 50 per cent). At the general committee meeting (13 February) staff admitted delays and blamed a lack

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Michael Rosing sent in this photo of Noosa’s newest sporting team, the Kookas. “Starting a new home basketball team called the ‘Kookas’ we have a captain (obvious!) just need a couple more reserves!” he said. If you have a photo of Noosa’s wildlife or landscape, send it to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au.

be a lot better if the Noosa Council would permit it. Noosa Civic could expand to include another supermarket, or two, educational facilities, and a greater variety of retail outlets. One of the Noosa councillors recently said “Noosa (is) great just as it is", and everyone is entitled to an opinion, but not when the opinion is used as an excuse to not do what the shire residents want to have done by the local government people they have elected to do so. Noosa is not great the way it is. Beckmans Road is a congested laneway at times, with both ends of it a bad joke - one a deteriorating road surface and the other a congested roundabout. The crumbling Tewantin TAFE, the ever-shrinking Lake MacDonald, the hazardous hulk-filled Noosa River, and dangerous Cooroy railway roundabout have had Noosa Council blind eye turned to them. These, we are told by Noosa Council are a state issue, but they are located in Noosa, so I see them as a priority to be seen to by the Noosa Council. No, Noosa is not great the way it is! And the Noosa Council has been elected to make it great, not to ignore what should be done! Mark and Jan Rose, Cooroy.

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Noosa Camera House photo competition The Noosa Camera House is offering a fantastic opportunity for all the budding photographers in our community to win some great prizes. Each month, a winner will be selected to recieve their winning photograph blown up onto an 18x12 canvas to keep. Each winner will be up for the grand prize in July, where the best image will be chosen to win a full camera kit worth over $600! of key personnel, saying the capital works budget review committee would be amending the program - some works would be deferred. Perhaps there needs to be a wider LGAQ investigation into NSC operations. John Lobb, Peregian Springs.

Carry on In response to letters from Dom Massoni and Trevor Clarey (Noosa Today, 16 February), it’s worth remembering that other mayors - Mark Jamieson, Allan Sutherland, Paul Pisasale, Steve Jones etc - have carried on with their duties following CCC complaints. None of those complaints resulted in criminal prosecution. It’s par for the course for mayors to be subject to vexatious accusations and unverifiable rumours that attempt to undermine their reputations and credibility. So, let’s show our support for Mayor Wellington and reject these smear campaigns. If the past is any indication, the accusations will be shown to be vexatious and hopefully that will be the last we hear of them! Julia Walkden, Cooroy.

Getting hot In the face of temperature records being smashed, the LNP government still denies climate change, and pushes outdated energy technology, while pretending that there is such a thing as ‘clean coal’. In supporting this backward thinking, David Wilson’s recent anti-renewable energy diatribe looks like satire. While direct funding to the coal industry is $1.8 billion, the cost of subsidising and giving tax breaks for exploration blows the total cost of this industry out to $4 billion annually (Overseas Development Institute and Oil Change International figures). This is for an industry that pollutes the atmosphere, exacerbates climate change, demands fly-in-fly-out workers, and is a finite resource. The advantages of subsidising renewable energy industries is that this is a clean, infinite energy source. It also localises energy production, lowering energy costs because it

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So head outdoors and get clicking! Email your very best photo at high resolution to The Camera House Comp at newsdesk@ noosatoday.com.au This month’s winner will be announced and printed in our NEXT issue inside the front cover, so make sure you submit your image by Monday! Only amateur snappers please. lowers the need for more poles and wires, the construction of which adds 51 per cent to electricity bills! Because of solar uptake, the $500 million electricity corridor, of poles and wires, to Toowoomba was cancelled in 2013, as it was no longer needed. The other major advantage is that the renewable industry favours Australian-owned companies, and creates regional jobs. In 2013 Australia’s renewable energy sector had a revenue of $29 billion, and employed 53,000 people. Like China and Europe, Australia was, at that time, embracing renewable energy. Since the LNP took power, sadly, these numbers have declined, as this Federal Government has been enthusiastically driving the nation’s energy future backwards. The election of well-informed Greens candidate, Joe Shlegeris, will send a strong message to both Queensland and Canberra governments, that we take our energy future seriously, and want to see the back of the dirty, expensive, 83 per cent foreign-owned, coal industry. Joy Ringrose, Pomona.

Hard to decide Like many more voters I will find it very hard to decide where my vote goes to for any of the two major parties in the next state and federal elections as they appear to all want to make sure they are on The Wheel Of Fortune and will jump ship for a better deal if the opportunity arises. Especially after being elected and no longer representing mine and the countries welfare (and still get paid for the next three to four years.) They should not be allowed to hold a position where they can decide and vote for the opposition if it’s different to what I voted them in for. Unless of course it’s for the good of the electorate and country. It’s all becoming a fiasco and the saying re the sinking ship and its deserters is becoming all too apparent. E. Wright, Sunrise Beach.

Could be better Retail shopping facilities in Noosa Shire could

Isn’t it great to wake in Noosa every day, in the knowledge that not only do we live in one of the few genuinely great parts of the world, but that it is overseen by our own chosen mayor and council. The knowledge that our council and mayor have Noosa’s best interests in their hearts every day is what allows me to drift off to sleep at night. We know there are no sleazy deals being done with developers which will undermine the brilliant work done over decades to protect our little oasis. To those saying our capital works program is behind, I say two things; 1. I doubt it; and 2. If it is, I don’t care. I never run in to issues of unmaintained infrastructure, and I don’t know anyone who does. To those saying we need more of the same hideous franchised shops you will find in Hobart and Darwin and every soul-less town in between, I say enjoy your drive to Maroochydore. To those of you who want to know why the CCC is interested in our mayor I say, so does the mayor. I further say, nearly every sitting and most retired mayors in Queensland had similar baseless allegations made against them. This is because the making of such allegations is laughably easy. Once made, the allegations are looked in to see if there is anything substantial, and if not they are left as an open file for troublemakers, to make trouble. To those of you who need to criticise our council and mayor to feel relevant, I say find something worth criticising. Maybe look south of the border where rates are rising exponentially as is the population, traffic and other big city afflictions. Finally, I remind Noosa’s critics that 79.37 per cent of voters voted for Noosa to have its own council. As one of those voters, I am ecstatic at the results of the two councils since. Greg Reddaway, Noosa Heads.

The resurrection There seems to have been a co-ordinated effort last week to resurrect allegations against our democratically elected mayor, Tony Wellington. Dom Massoni, for one, questions Mayor Wellington’s morals in standing for the mayorship at the last election. Careful, Dom, people might start asking if the allegations were vexatious, made on behalf of a candidate whose war chest at that election was largely donated by property developers. As far as I know, the so-called police investigations are dead as a dodo and there has been no evidence to the contrary. Perhaps candidates with vexatious supporters might be barred instead? To Andrew Bell of Shopping Fail fame: really mate? You have had nine months to prepare for baby goods. I have to assume they were something not in high demand for infants, instead of disposable nappies. Can I suggest you go online before jumping in your car? That way you would not waste a trip. I suspect you actually enjoy going to Sunshine Plaza, so why not move closer? I hear Sunshine Coast Council are doing wonders for the environment. You’ll love it. Chris Hindmarsh, Tinbeerwah. noosatoday.com.au

Noosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weekly Real Estate Guide

Heavenly horizons

23 February 2017

On The Cover page 16

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on the cover

Hideaway haven This charming Queenslander-style home offers privacy, luxury and a functional family home on 14.2 beautiful acres just minutes from Tewantin, Cooroy or Eumundi.

Upstairs, there is an open-plan living and dining space with a full kitchen, a professional office and laundry, plus the master suite with a walk-in wardrobe and generous dressing

Named Alhambra, this hinterland resort-style home is a true private hideaway where the new owners can enjoy amazing views of Mt Cooroy from almost every room.

room off the en suite.

Entry to the property is along a hedge-lined driveway past the manicured lawns and established gardens, which sets the scene for the well-maintained and perfectly presented hardwood home.

with kitchen and purpose-built bar, plus a flexi-space that

The floorplan offers space, flexibility and functionality for a range of buyers from retired couples to a growing family or those who might like to take advantage of the dual living opportunity.

Downstairs, there are three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, one with an en suite, an open-plan rumpus room could easily be used as a home gym or fifth bedroom. This level also features a second bathroom/laundry, making for true dual living. Both levels feature covered balconies where the stunning sunsets can best be enjoyed, plus ceilings fans throughout and air-conditioning for year round comfort.

The lower-level deck looks out over the sparkling 20m lap pool and poolside cabana where the new owners will be able to take in the breathtaking panoramic vista. This property also features a two-car garage and a workshop for the DIY enthusiast, plus stables and flat fields for horse lovers. Many established palms from a former life as a plant nursery could be a continuing source of income. Nature lovers will relish the quiet, peaceful surrounds and the property also comes with rare council approval for a second home. Water is abundant on this land, with a tank, three dams, creek frontage and a bore that gives the same water that is bottled as Cooroy Mountain Water.

home essentials ADDRESS: 176 Dath Henderson Road, Lake Macdonald VIEW: Saturday 10-10.30am PRICE: $1.85 million DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 4 bath, 2 car, pool AGENT: Jill Goode and Cam Goode for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0418 714 653 or 0400 904 678 16 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 23 February, 2017

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BE A PART OF OUR ‘EASTER AUCTION SHOWCASE’ R&W has sold more properties by auction than any other Noosa agency. Get the price your property deserves. Places are filling fast so ACT NOW!

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UNSURPaSSeD VIeWS

lake McDONalD 176 DATH HENDERSON

4 A 4 B 2 C

Peace & Perfection

View Saturday 10-10.30am Price $1.895Million

Self contained top and bottom, “Alhambra” is a property presenting infinite possibilities. With permission from council for a second home on the land, this valuable 14.2 acres close to Tewantin and Cooroy is very special. The home overlooks the acreage and the winding creek, with Mt Cooroy completing a superb rural view including sunsets from the terrace, available daily. • 20m lap pool with cabana. • 3 dams, bore full of Cooroy Mountain water, creek frontage & stable. • 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, gymnasium, ofice, master bedroom suite with dressing room. • Perfect for elderly parents or extended family living, or Air BnB.

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Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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View Friday 11-11.30am Saturday 11-11.30am Price $890,000

Look no further ... we present the ultimate dream family home complete with all the creature comforts plus the hidden extras you have always desired.

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• Inground saltwater pool with tropical landscaped gardens. • Multiple family living areas and covered alfresco area. • Deluxe master suite with luxury ensuite and walk-in robe. • Positioned walking distance to schools, parks and cycle trails. Richardson & Wrench Noosa 18 NOOSA TODAY | Thursday, 23 February, 2017

Tradie jobs in the works Local tradies and apprentices are set to receive a jobs boost when work begins on a $4.2 million government-led project in Caloundra later this month. The housing development on Osterley Avenue will employ around 80 tradies including carpenters, blocklayers, concreters, plumbers, painters, landscapers and electricians, and will provide work for 10 apprentices. Turning the first sod on the project today, Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni said the Queensland Government was focused on supporting jobs while building homes for Queenslanders that meet their needs. “The Palaszczuk government is delivering a pipeline of construction projects across Queensland,” Mr de Brenni said. “These jobs, big and small, create real jobs for local workers and support their families.

The future is looking bright for the building industry. Local tradies and apprentices are set to receive a jobs boost when work begins on a $4.2 million government-led project in Caloundra later this month. “Government-led construction means small businesses can put on apprentices or buy equipment they need to expand their businesses, which is great news for the local economy but especially good news for young people who are looking for trade jobs.” Mr de Brenni said the 16 one-bedroom unit development led by Building Legal and Development will be serviced by a lift and built in line with the national liveable housing design guidelines. “This means seniors and people with a disability will

benefit from design features including wider hallways, level thresholds, grab rails and extra clearance spaces,” Mr de Brenni said. “They will also give people with a disability greater choice on where they live and who they live with, complementing the upcoming rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.” The construction, due for completion in December, is one of $9.9 million in new social housing projects currently underway or recently completed across the Sunshine Coast region.

Confident outlook from businesses Business confidence in the Queensland economy and building industry has strengthened during the December 2016 quarter, according to the latest Master Builders survey.

shift in mood was coming

The Master Builders Survey of Industry Conditions for the OctoberDecember quarter 2016 shows the majority of respondents (45 per cent) now regard the year’s outlook as stronger, despite 90 per cent of all home construction being in the south-east corner.

Queensland.

Master Builders deputy CEO Paul Bidwell said the

across Queensland.

from both the residential and commercial sectors and was obvious in the resource regions of central Queensland, Mackay, Whitsunday and north “This is despite the recent concentration of work in Brisbane and surrounding coastal cities,” Mr Bidwell said. The survey aims to gauge specific industry expectations and business performance in all regions The report also found

business activity had increased, with more respondents (37 per cent) reporting stronger levels of work in progress. Businesses are also confident in the future, with nearly all respondents (89 per cent) expecting the situation to improve or at least stabilise in the coming three months. While confidence improved across all regions, the Gold Coast remained the stand out performer, while the Sunshine Coast recorded improvements, although these were more modest than their Glitter Strip neighbours.

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A rare opportunity exists to purchase in the sought after Sandcastles Resort on Noosa beachfront. This top floor apartment with a loft style second bedroom for the kids, boasts the perfect location with strong holiday income and proven capital gain. This is a property that will be in demand, both now and in the future. • North facing ocean front location. • Sleeps 4 with loft style second bedroom. • Smaller complex with lower overheads. • Excellent income and well established management.

Price Offers over $1.3Million Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Frank Milat 0438 528 148 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

Luxury Awaits at Noosa Dunes Nestled in the natural bushlands of Castaways Beach and just moments from the sparkling ocean, this stunning home offers the ultimate in beachside living. • Meticulously presented luxury home with two living areas, is both modern and functional with a spacious floorplan, making entertaining guests a pleasure. • Living is spread over two levels offering three private guest retreats which access the courtyard and balcony to enjoy Noosa’s glorious weather. • The gourmet kitchen overlooks the covered deck where bi-fold doors retract to create a truly seamless indoor/outdoor space. • Sparkling plunge pool will surely be a favourite place for summer days, or enjoy a walk along the beach thanks to the home’s direct beach access.

FOR SALE Informal tender closes

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP 07 5447 2451

CASTAWAYS BEACH 31/512 David Low Way

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Friday 24th Feb, 2017

VIEW

Saturday 11 - 11:45am

AGENT

Mike Hay Rachel Sellman

4 b

2 c

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SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER.

COOLUM BEACH $498k

1207/1808 David Low Way VIEW SAT: 10.00-10.00AM 2 • Complete with lift access, secure parking, pool and just across the road from the beach • Open plan living area with a cross low of summer breezes • The living and dining area low out to the main terrace • Many restaurants at your door • A lifestyle just waiting to be yours

A 2

B 2

C 1

ENJOY COOLUM BEACH EVERY DAY Vicki Cooper M: 0418 231 955

PEREGIAN BEACH $1mill +

49 Lorilet Street VIEW SAT: 12.00-12.30PM 4 • The spacious kitchen and seamless low to the dining and living area makes this home comfortable for the family and entertainers. • 4th bedroom, kitchenette and recreation room downstairs • Fabulous wrap round, under cover balcony that provides 180 degree views • A 1004sqm allotment on top of the hill with a ire place and air conditioning • Fabulous established garden, large lock up double garage and plenty of room for a pool.

A 2

B 2

C D

OCEAN VIEWS! GREAT LOCATION Vicki Cooper M: 0418 231 955

PEREGIAN BEACH $949k

18 Gweneth Road VIEW SAT: 1.00-1.30PM 4 In a rural setting on a 5214sqm block this home gives you plenty of land and space to enjoy the great outdoors

A 2

• Large outdoor living area with a sparkling resort style in ground pool and landscaped surroundings • Generous living spaces and a brand new kitchen and bathrooms • 9x7m shed for use as an oice or studio plus separate 2 car shed • Repainted, new loors, excellent presentation

B 4

C 1

PEREGIAn BEACh ACREAGE Vicki Cooper M: 0418 231 955

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Have your home say

behind the Gavel

Auction action is riding high the majority the buyers in the country - sub-$500,000!

By Gordon Macdonald, Auctioneer and Founder Of The Auction Group

At a recent in-room auction event in Marcoola two properties were purchased at the event sight unseen in this price range showing the high demand for homes in this range.

The announcement of the $605 million dollar Sunshine Coast international airport upgrade adds to the broadening list of reasons as to why the confidence of the Sunshine Coast real estate market remains mile high. Following on from the announcement, the confidence in the market was clear throughout the week with some impressive auction action across the Coast. Auction clearance held firm at 60 per cent on or before auction day this week, with the $1 millionplus price range yielding two sales on Saturday at $1,856,000 in Noosa and $1,575,000 in Buddina.

The $500,000 to $600,000 price range was the clear winner in terms of bidding in competition. Properties remain tight in this price bracket and the pro-active purchasers are bidding confidently begging the question - where are the property auctions in the lower tier? The perfect storm for auctions is bidding in competition and where are

Investors, first home buyers, down-sizers, family homes - affordability casts the net wide hence the saying 'go fishing where the fish are’. With seven Saturdays until the Easter break it’s a perfect time to consider the method of sale that is yielding wonderful results. Auction clearance rates throughout the region: Brisbane (APM), 56 per cent. Sunshine Coast (TAG), 60 per cent. Melbourne (APM), 78 per cent. Sydney (APM), 79 per cent.

The Queensland Government has called for public submissions on an independent report setting out 29 recommendations on body corporate bylaws, debt recovery and community titles scheme terminations. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath said Queenslanders had until 5 May to have their say on the Government Property Law Review report, prepared by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). “Before considering any changes to the current laws, the Palaszczuk government wants to hear people’s views on QUT’s recommendations,” Ms D’Ath said. “These include improving the ability of bodies corporate to make and enforce by-laws dealing with vehicle towing, pets and second-hand cigarette smoke drift between units. “The report also recommends changes to improve the ability of

The State Government wants to know what the community thinks about an independent report setting out 29 recommendations on body corporate by-laws, debt recovery and community titles scheme terminations. bodies corporate to recover unpaid body corporate contributions from lot owners.”

community’s views.”

Other recommendations address the redevelopment of ageing and uneconomic community titles schemes.

report’s findings and

“Some stakeholders have expressed concern that the current thresholds and processes for terminating community titles schemes are too onerous,” she said. “QUT have provided recommendations on this issue. Before considering them further, the government is seeking the

Mrs D’Ath said the community could provide feedback on the recommendations, and on the costs and benefits of the recommendations. The report is part of a broad review of property law being conducted by QUT’s Commercial and Property Law Research Centre on behalf of the government. The report can be found at www.justice.qld.gov.au and search for 'review of property law in Queensland'.

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home essentials ADDRESS: 19 Captains Court, Sunrise Beach PRICE: By negotiation VIEW: Saturday, 10am-10.45am DESCRIPTION: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool AGENT: David Conolly and Lance Bussell for Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, 0438 259 956 or 0403 134 420

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OPEN HOMES Time

Address

A B C

Price Guide

Agent Time

Castaways Beach

Address

A B C

Price Guide

Agent

Noosaville

Saturday 25th February

Friday 24th February

11.00am - 11.45am

31/512 David Low Way

4 4 2

Informal Tender 24th Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0417 624 059 11.00am - 11.30am

15 Jacksonia Place

5 2.5 2

$890,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

11.00am - 11.45am

1/512 David Low Way

3 3 2

$1,350,000

17/152-158 Noosa Parade

2 2 1

$495,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420 2.00pm - 2.45pm

Coolum Beach

Saturday 25th February

Saturday 25th February 10.00am - 10.30am

1207/1808 David Low Way

2 2 2

$498,000

13 Templeton Way

4 2 2

O/o $1,245,000

10.45am - 11.45am

276 Beddington Road,

4 3 2

31 Days Express Sale

10.45am - 11.45am

13 Templeton Way

4 2 2

O/o $1,245,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 194 628

11.00am - 11.30am

15 Jacksonia Place

5 2.5 2

$890,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

3 3 2

O/o $1,575,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0423 465 464

11.00am - 11.30am David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438 11.00am - 11.30am David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438 12.00pm - 12.30pm David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Lake MacDonald

18 Pelican Street 11 Pavonia Street

3 2 2

$800,000

Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955

49 Lorilet Street

4 2 2

$1,050,000

Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955

18 Gweneth Road

4 2 4

$949,000

Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955

Peregian Springs

Saturday 25th February

Saturday 25th February 4 4 2

$1,850,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0418 714 653

Mount Coolum Saturday 25th February 24- 23/29 Lumeah Drive

$495,000

Saturday 25th February

9.30am - 10.30am

12.00pm - 12.30pm

2 2 21

Peregian Beach

Saturday 25th February

176 Dath Henderson Road

17/512-158 Noosa Parade

Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955

Doonan

10.00am - 10.30am

11.00am - 11.45am

3 2 2

$535,000

9.00am - 9.30am

25 Parkview Parade

3 2 2

$579,000

Star Noosa Real Estate - 0435 405 656

10.00am - 10.30am

19 Balgownie Drive

4 2.5 2

$725,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

10.45am - 11.30am

36/115 Peregian Springs D

3 3 2

$779,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

11.00am - 11.45am Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911 11.00am - 11.30am

Noosa Heads

25 Bunya Grove

3 2.5 1

$519,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697

68 The Avenue

4 2 2

$695,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 579 789

3 2 2

Contact Agent

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 194 628

3 2 2

Contact Agent

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 194 628

4 2 6

$780,000

Pomona

Thursday 23rd February

Friday 24th February

2.00pm - 2.30pm

Apt 10/30 Edgar Bennett

3 3 2

$885,000

2.30pm - 3.00pm

3/31 Picture Point Cres

4 3 1

$1,850,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 11.00am - 12.00pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

3.00pm - 3.30pm

26 'The Rise' 37 Noosa Dr

3 2.5 2

$1,008,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

4.00pm - 4.30pm

2/29 Viewland Drive

3 3 2

$1,200,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

12 Whistler Way

Saturday 25th February 11.00am - 12.00pm

12 Whistler Way

Sunrise Beach

Friday 24th February 11.00am - 11.30am

6 Moonare Cres

4 2 2

$1.1million range

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466 248 345

1.30pm - 2.00pm

48 Nairana Rest

4 3 2

Contact Agent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

2.00pm - 2.30pm

6 Nairana Rest

4 2 2

Contact Agent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

4.00pm - 4.30pm

2/29 Viewland Drive

3 3 2

$1,200,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 Saturday 25th February

2/21 Viewland Drive

2 1 1

$445,000

11.00am - 11.30am

6 Moonare Cres

4 2 2

$1.1million range

11.00am - 11.30am

26 Attunga Height

2 2 1

$1,400,000

12.00pm - 12.30pm

20 Dame Patti Dr

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

10.00am - 10.45am

19 Captains Court

4 2 2

By Negotiation

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403 646 930 12.00pm - 12.30pm

20 Dame Patti Dr

4 2 6

$780,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

3 3 2

$785,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

3 2.5 2

$1,795,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065

Saturday 25th February 10.00am - 10.30am

Friday 24th February

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466 248 345 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065

11.00am - 11.30am

3/35 Picture Point Cres

2 1 1

Contact Agent

12.00pm - 12.30pm

117/32 Hastings St

2 2 1

O/o $900,000

12.00pm - 12.30pm

U149/ 1 Edgar Bennett Ave

2 2 1

$430,000

12.00pm - 12.30pm

26 'The Rise' 37 Noosa Dr

3 2.5 2

$1,008,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

1.00pm - 1.30pm

14/19 Katharina St

2 1 1

$485,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

1.00pm - 1.30pm

2/29 Viewland Drive

3 3 2

$1,200,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

Sunshine Beach

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403 646 930 Friday 24th February Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 528 148 1.00pm - 1.30pm Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065

2.00pm - 2.30pm

6 Nairana Rest

4 2 2

Contact Agent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

2.30pm - 3.00pm

26 Nairana Rest

4 2.5 0

$980,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

1/19 Solway Drive

Saturday 25th February 10.00am - 10.30am

16 Ross Crescent

10.00am - 10.30am

16 Ross Cres

3 2.5 2

O/o $1.795million

12.00pm - 12.45pm

15 Depper Street

3 2 1

Auction

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

1.00pm - 1.45pm

2/16 Hill Street

2 2 2

Offers Invited

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

2.00pm - 2.45pm

2/1 Park Crescent

2 2 1

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

6 4 3

Contact Agent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403 646 930

3 2.5 2

$1,550,000 neg

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0423 465 464

Monday 27th February 1.00pm - 1.30pm

26 Nairana Rest

4 2.5 0

$980,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

2.00pm - 2.30pm

48 Nairana Rest

4 3 2

Contact Agent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

3.00pm - 3.30pm

3/31 Picture Point Cres

4 3 1

$1,850,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

4.00pm - 4.30pm

26 'The Rise' 37 Noosa Dr

3 2.5 2

$1,008,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

Tewantin Saturday 25th February 11.00am - 11.30am

49 Doonella St

Noosa Springs

Yandina Creek

Friday 24th February

Saturday 25th February

10.00am - 10.30am

144/61 Noosa Springs Dr

3 2.5 2

$760,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 2.30pm - 3.00pm

12.30pm - 1.30pm

510/61 Noosa Springs Dr

4 5 5

$2,950,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0418 714 653

3 2.5 2

$760,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

59 Musgrave Drive

auction diary

Saturday 25th February 10.00am - 10.30am

144/61 Noosa Springs Dr

10.00am - 10.30am

508/61 Noosa Springs Dr`

4 3 2

O/o $2.795million

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0412 806 252

11.00am - 11.30am

750/61 Noosa Springs Dr

4 4 2

$3,300,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0418 714 653

11.00am - 11.30am

544/61 Noosa Springs Dr

4 4 2

$1.595 million

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0412 806 252

12.00pm - 12.30pm

754/61 Noosa Springs Dr

4 4 2

$2,100,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0412 806 252

12.30pm - 1.30pm

510/61 Noosa Springs Dr

4 5 5

$2,950,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0418 714 653 10.00am Onsite

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3 2 1

Auction

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

COMMUNITYUPDATES

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Volunteers needed Tewantin Noosa Meals on Wheels is currently looking for kitchen volunteers. One extra person each day is required for Monday through to Friday. General kitchen duties from 7.30am to 11.30am. Food safety training will be given as part of volunteer training. Drivers and codrivers also required for monthly roster, 11am to 1pm.

social dancing 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. Visitors welcome to see if they would enjoy it. Phone 5485 2007 for more information.

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 at one of the monthly dinners at a Noosa restaurant. The club meets on the third Wednesday of the month. Phone secretary Max Bourne on 0412 728 911.

inner selF-exploration Visitors will be able to open the door to their inner-self by reclaiming stillness of an unhurried life. Meet like-minded people sharing spiritual possibilities in directed conversation and meditation by exploring the spiritual wisdom of modern-day teachers and ancient traditions. Weekly meetings in Noosaville on Thursdays from 1-2.30pm. For more information email consciouspotential6@gmail.com or leave details on 0400 642 865. continued page 26

learn more about fire safety at the eumundi rural Fire brigade's information night on Monday 27 February from 7-10pm.

Get ready for the worst The Public Safety and Preservation Act (PSPA) was invoked at the recent Coolum Beach fire to require residents of properties at risk of being impacted by an approaching bushfire to evacuate the area. Leaving their homes and possessions at the mercy of the approaching fire is extremely stressful for residents. The Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade will be running a workshop

on how to best prepare properties for such an eventuality. Residents wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have adequate time for last-minute preparations. So what can residents do well in advance to make their property defendable from bushfire and to give firefighting crews remaining on scene the best chance to protect a home? Learn the fundamentals of how bushfire behaves and how this

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might influence how to manage a property. The workshop will discuss the findings by Justin Leonard of the CSIRO on how bushfire impacted the community of Wye River in the 2015 Christmas Day fire in Victoria. These findings are extremely pertinent to the local situation despite the geographic differences. Learn about the current bush-

fire planning regulations. Residents can meet members of the brigade to discuss any concerns they may have regarding bushfire risk. For further details see the Facebook page Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade. The workshop will be on Monday 27 February at 7-10pm at Eumundi Rural Fire Brigade, Napier Road, Eumundi.

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Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels roster Beginning Monday 27 February to Friday 3 March. Monday drivers: Helen and John, Marie, Anne and Phil, Andrew, Julie and Judy, Doug and Claudia, Margaret and Michelle. kitchen: Martina, Stephen, Len and Neil. tuesday drivers: Graham, John Mc, driver needed for Run C, Jan and Bob, Tania and friends, Fiona and Robyn. kitchen: Christine, Jo and Mark. Wednesday drivers: Des and Ian, Bob and Sandra, Gary, Victor, Jan and Bryan, Lee and Stuart, driver needed for Run G. kitchen: Judi, Jill, Jerry and Elfie. Thursday drivers: Stewart, Geoff and Margaret, Anne, Victor, Bev and Tony, Nina, Jan and Wendy. kitchen: Christine, Lois, Robyn and John. Friday drivers: Driver needed Runa A and F, Therese, Brian G, Brian E, Kay, Rosalie and Jack. kitchen: Mark, Sandy, Elfie and Neville. Tewantin Noosa Meals on Wheels is currently looking for kitchen volunteers. One extra person each day is required for Monday through to Friday. General kitchen duties from 7.30am to 11.30am. Food safety training will be given as part of volunteer training. Drivers and co-drivers also required for monthly roster, 11am to 1pm. Anyone who is unavailable or can do an extra run is asked to phone the kitchen on 5449 7659.

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Sunday 5 March 2017 0830 for 0900 Bill King Room Tewantin Noosa RSL Memorial Club.

Everyone is invited to share breakfast and listen to inspirational refugee advocate Frederika Steen at the Zonta Noosa International Women’s Day Breakfast on Wednesday 8 March at the River Deck Restaurant, Noosa Marina, from 7am. There are no door sales. Tickets for the event must be purchased prior to the day. They are just $35 per person and available online only at www.trybooking.com.

nPa FriDay Forum Guest speaker is Cecily Fearnley who visited Christmas Island last December to explore this unique environment, often referred to as the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean. Despite 100 years of occupation, Christmas Island has remained an almost intact ecosystem. It has more endemic species and sub-species than any other protected area in Australia, and about half of Christmas Island’s unique plant life is not found anywhere else in this country. Owing to the isolation, native animals and plants have developed characteristics or behaviours specific to the island. Come along to Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville, to hear about Cecily’s adventures and enjoy Celia Baker’s stunning wildlife photography. Arrive early on Friday 24 February to enjoy coffee and be seated by 10.30am as the morning will start with a video from the Noosa Biosphere Community Association. Those wanting to learn more about the birds of Wallace Park are invited to join Valda at 8.30am at the Environment Centre car park. Visit www. noosaparks.org.au for more information.

theosoPhical society Sunshine Coast Lodge Theosophical Society will meet at the RSL/CWA Hall, 123 Poinciana Drive, Tewantin, on Friday 24 February at 7pm. What is Zen Buddhist meditation? - Barry Farrin. All welcome. Gold coin donation. Sunshine Coast Lodge Theosophy or phone Janet on 0416 442 962 or Ailsa on 5477 1107.

christian FelloWshiP oF noosa On Sunday 26 February at Christian Fellowship of Noosa, Norm Flett will speak on Recipients of New Life. Service time is 9.30am at the CWA Hall, next door to the Tewantin Post Office. There are two ways to learn about the Fellowship - either visit christionfellowshipnoosa. com or have a chat with Tony on 5474 0620.

call For choir sinGers This year Spiritsong a cappella choir will be singing Tomas Luis de Victoria’s O Magnum Mysterium Mass and Motet. Those who would like to join Spiritsong should email andrewjemmet@gmail.com or phone 5474 1498 for more details. All parts needed. Spiritsong sings in Tewantin on Wednesday evenings.

cooroy noosa history GrouP Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group will start the year with a workshop ‘Basics’ on Monday 27 February from 9-11.30am. Win Wynn an experienced researcher of family history will hold the class. This a great opportunity for new members and anyone interested in joining the group at the Heritage Centre, 17 Emerald Street, Cooroy. On Saturday 25 February from 1pm a talk by Madeline Ide on the Australian web archive Pandora. Inquiries to 5442 5570 or visit www.genealogy-noosa.org. au.

teWantin noosa rsl Women’s auxiliary The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 3 March at 10am at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL. All members and friends welcome. Phone Kay on 5447 5042.

teWantin noosa GarDen club The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa Garden Club will be on Monday 13 March. The

club meets on the second Monday of each month, except December and January, at 12.30pm for 1pm start, in the Catholic Church Hall, 5 Moorindil Street, Tewantin. Regular guest speakers, plant sales and prizes. March speaker is John Green who will talk on orchids. Visitors welcome. Contact Susan Lancaster on 0403 958 806 or at tewantinnoosagardenclub. com.

social neW voGue Dancers Visitors will be able to expand their repertoire and join to learn a more diverse range of social new vogue and Latin dance. On the first Friday and third Saturday of the month they can attend the social dance to practise their new skills, though there are many other venues to go dancing. Classes at Woombye Hall on Thursday 9.30am-1.15pm and Tewantin Masonic Hall, Moorindil Street, Sunday, 12.30am-5pm. For more information phone Andrew on 0429 829 328.

u3a noosa talks Friday 24 February: Joe Shlegeris on the evolution of the motor vehicle, it’s happening way faster people think; Friday 3 March: Dr Ken Lynn, a short history of climate change; Friday 10 March: Alan Roberts on armchair travel to Spain; Friday 17 March: Tom Hewitt on education and entertainment, museums and their exhibitions. Full details available on U3A website www.u3anoosa.org.au or contact reception on 5440 5500.

FriDay niGht meet-uP Those who are interested in topics of a spiritual, philosophical or scientific nature should come along to the CWA Hall in Tewantin from 7-8.30pm for guest speakers, visual presentations and discussions, followed by a cuppa. It is a great opportunity to expand the mind and social network and all for a gold-coin donation. This weekly event is on every Friday and is hosted by the Theosophical Society which is not a religion and does not require membership. www.sunshinecoast.theosophyqld.org.au or contact Joanna on 0422 944 075.

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The Ripple Effect Women’s Summit On International Women’s Day – Wednesday 8th March @ Welcome to The Big House, 40-50 Bazzo Rd, Pinbarren Join WINDO Women Initiating New Directions Organisation this International Womens Day, share your views and help shape collaborative responses for a thriving and vibrant community for women in the Noosa Shire.

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By Hollie Harris The hottest show to hit the Coast is set to get pulses, and tongues, racing when Chicago the Musical takes to The J stage in March. This professional production, packed with sex, murder, and all that jazz, is set to be a not-to-bemissed show for local audiences. Some 16 professional performers will razzle-dazzle Coast’s audiences, supported by an 11-piece band. Chicago is being staged by none other than the Coast’s own professional theatre company, Mad About Theatre, who brought My Brilliant Divorce to audiences in 2016. It’s a big leap for the team at Mad About Theatre, with cast and crew coming from across Australia and New Zealand.

With a cast straight from Matilda, Hairspray and Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Chicago is sure to dazzle at The J. “It’s a huge venture for us to undertake,” said Chicago Director Madison Thew-Keyworth, “but it’s incredibly exciting. We are so thrilled to be able to bring such

a phenomenal cast and crew together. To have 16 professionals on our local stages will be a real treat for Coast audiences. A QPAC quality show, right here on our

doorstep, and for only $40.” The cast will feature a host of local professionals, as well as graduates from the prestigious WAPPA and the Queensland Conservatorium. “We are thrilled to have cast members who have just come off the recent run of Matilda, Hairspray and Priscilla Queen of the Desert, to name a few. It’s a real treat as a director to be able to work with such an incredible cast,” Madison said. Chicago The Musical comes to town on Thursday, 30 March Saturday 1 April with 7.30pm and 2pm matinee sessions on Saturday at The J Noosa. Tickets are $55 adult, $40 concession and youth (Under 30s) or $45 groups 10+ and can be booked online at www.thej.com. au.

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Bosch is back, with new mysteries to be resolved By Jenny Carter The Wrong Side of Goodbye, by Michael Connelly

Two of the finest in the business: former world champions, Harley Ingleby, pictured right, and defending division champ Taylor Jensen, clocking up tiptime in the 2016 Golden Breed Noserider Pro. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Surf's up - time for some fun! It’s nearly upon us! Without a doubt Noosa's biggest festival event and eight days of fun in the sun the Noosa Festival of Surfing - kicks off next week. NFOS 2017 will be the most-attended festival in its 26-year history, with around 850 surfers gathering on the beach at First Point Noosa, but all is not lost for those still wishing to surf. A handful of spots remain in the senior men’s divisions,

and both Teams and Noosa Civic Family Challenge divisions are still open. After a summer of shortlived and sporadic swells, climatic shifts are now bringing some superb waves, just in time for the festival’s start. The competitors have signed up, the contest schedule is mapped out and it looks like even Huey the Wave God has received his invitation. Most of the divisions are now filled with many hav-

ing extensive waiting lists of hopefuls looking for a last minute drop out place to fill. If you are still desperate to take part, grab a family member or three stoked buddies for the Noosa Civic Family Challenge or Teams Challenge; both have a few spots remaining. Visit the Noosa Festival of Surfing website at www. noosafestivalofsurfing.com for more information and stay tuned in the next issue for a timetable of events.

Harry Bosch is back. He just has to be my favourite detective protagonist, and the author writes in a down-to-earth style that has the reader feeling that they are walking beside Harry and are at one with his thoughts, emotions and dedication. After 30 years of working for the Los Angeles Police Department, Harry has been reluctantly forced into retirement. Retirement does not suit him at all, and he has taken on unpaid, part-time detective work with the budget constricted San Fernando Police Department in a small independent town within the borders of Los Angeles. This gives him the freedom to take on any private cases which come his way, and one does. Unexpectedly, Harry is invited to meet with an ageing aviation billionaire, Whitney Vance. With his life drawing to a close, the unmarried Vance tells Harry in strict confidence that at the age of 18 he had an affair with a Mexican girl called Vibiana, and that there might have been a child. He wants to know what happened to Vibiana, and if he has an heir to his vast fortune. He trusts Harry, but Harry is aware that he has been given a dangerous mission, as others with ruthless intentions have an interest in Vance’s billions. Then Vance is found dead. Is this a suspicious death? Harry is determined to complete the investigation, and in doing so finds links to his own past during the time of the Vietnam War. He also uncovers a surprising twist to Vance’s death. Overlapping Harry’s private investigation is an official one into a series of

rapes in San Fernando. Harry is the lead detective on these cases, and soon realises that they are dealing with a cunning and dangerous serial rapist whose profile suggests that he is close to taking rape a step further by murdering any future victims. As the case closes in on a possible suspect Harry’s female police colleague disappears, and a desperate hunt is on to find both the suspect and the missing policewoman. I loved this book. This is crime fiction at its very best, and so enthralling that one finds it very hard to put down. This latest book in the Harry Bosch series is a “hot read” at the Noosa Library.

2017 Concert Series Firebird Trio Sunday 26 March - 7.30 pm Benjamin Martin – piano, Curt Thompson– violin Josephine Vains – cello “an ensemble of immense energy and focus” The Australian www.firebirdtrio.net

Seraphim Trio Sunday 7 May - 4.30pm Helen Ayres (violin), Anna Goldsworthy (piano), Tim Nankervis (cello), “a masterclass in chamber music technique and ensemble.” www.seraphimtrio.com

Karin Schaupp (guitar) Umberto Clerici (cello)

2017 Concert Series Subscribe to 3 concerts @ $36 ea Subscriptions available until 24 March 2017 at www.theJ.com.au Or The J Box Office Noosa Junction Ph 5329 6560 (a surcharge applies to phone bookings) Tickets for a single concert Adult $40 Students $10 available now until “at the door”each concert performance Good Shepherd Lutheran Centre cnr Goodchap Street and Eumundi Rd Noosaville

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Rainbow festival fun-filled Talking By Hollie Harris

Get Live Wired at Tewantin Noosa RSL tomorrow night 8pm.

Dizzy night By Hollie Harris Friday nights just scream, party band and Live Wired fronted by the crazy “Dizzy Ness” is one that will play all your favourite party hits from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. They rock it up to songs like Ant Music, Like a Virgin, You Spin Me Round, Highway to Hell, Vertigo, Hard Act to Follow, and heaps more from artists like John Cougar, INXS, The Angels, The Radiators, Kim Wilde, The Black Crowes, and dozens more. Lead singer Dizzy cut her teeth in the 80’s playing in touring cover bands “Sitting Pretty” and “No Standing” on the Graham Hutchinson circuit throughout Queensland. Her unbridled passion for music is reflected in her high energy performances and entertaining stage presence. Pete on drums and vocals is the driving force behind the band, having worked alongside tour-

ing bands such as Noiseworks, Dragon,The Party Boys and The Radiators just to name a few. The charismatic stage appeal and ability to pump up the crowd is the domain of Paul on bass who has worked with bands such as Mondo Rock, Boom Crash Opera and Uncanny Xmen. Brett’s gutsy performance on guitar is the icing on the cake for this talented and experienced group. Live Wired put on a full show utilising highly professional stage equipment to give the best sound possible and a professional light show provides a real rock tour atmosphere reminiscent of the classic touring bands of the 80’s. You can get Live Wired at Tewantin Noosa RSL on Friday 24 February from 8pm in the Diggers Bar. It’s a free show so book your free courtesy bus on 5447 1766 and get ready for a fantastic party night!

Come and join the LGBTI community for a fun-filled few days of events at the 2017 Noosa Rainbow River Festival from 17-19 March. Melony Brest’s Drag Bingo, a Sunday afternoon river parade, rent your own boat or join our party Rainbow Boat, a family friendly morning of bring your own picnic alongside the Noosa river before the River Parade. This is the highlight of the Noosa Rainbow River Festival. The parade starts at Malu Os and proceeds to the turnaround point at Noosa Woods where there will be entertainment from Melony Brests. Tickets for the BYO Party Boat are only $15, and can be booked by calling Kirsty at 5474 4240. The afternoon’s activities will finish at Red on Thomas (4 Thomas Street) for farewell drinks. Friday 17 March Welcome cocktails at the Noosa Yacht Club: 4.30 - 6pm. (no cover charge) Melony’s Drag Queen Bingo at Villa Noosa. Doors open at 6pm, dinner starts at 6.30pm Balls Drop (show time) at 8pm. Costs: Show only: $15, Dinner and show: $45. Bingo books $5 each (Bingo books and raffle ticket

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Get ready for the fun of the 2017 Noosa Rainbow River Festival. A LGBTI event open to everyone on 17,19 March. monies go towards the RRF). Booking essential - call 07 54305555. Saturday 18 March Melony’s Rally starting at Villa Noosa 11am - 1 pm. The Rainbow River Festival Spectacular at Villa Noosa 8pm until late. Booking essential - call 5430 5555 Sunday 19 March BYO Riverside picnic outside Malu Os 172 Gympie Terrace near the Big Pelican 10pm - mid-

night. (Free event) Look for the rainbow flags. MAIN event - River Parade - starts from the Malu Os pier 172, Gympie Terrace, near the Big Pelican noon - 2pm (turnaround at Noosa Woods). This year’s theme: Pink Flamingos. This is a free event open to all. A limited number of tickets for the official Rainbow Party Boat are available at $15 each and can be booked by calling Kirsty on 5474 4240.

An episodic production that is inspired by more than 200 women worldwide takes the stage tomorrow night proudly presented by 4 Stage Productions in its second performance; The Vagina Monologues. Come and see an amazing comedy performance with plenty of hilarious banter. Concession tickets are $25 and adult $30 at www.noosaartstheatre.org.au. Evening performances are on Friday 24 February at 7.30pm and an evening performance on Saturday 25 February at 7.30pm The theatre is a licensed venue and allows beverages to be taken into the auditorium. The bar is open 30 minutes before each event and stocks a limited range of wine, beers, pre-mixed spirits, soft drinks, tea, coffee and snacks. Please, no BYO. The theatre is also equipped with an audio induction loop for the hearing-impaired and is a wheelchair accessible venue. For a fun night out and something different, The Vagina Monologues production should not be missed.

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Proud pooches on parade By Hollie Harris Attention proud dog owners with a sense of fun - It’s time to hit your dress-up box and get creative in preparation for the Pride Paws Parade on Saturday 25 February. The event brings together beautiful best-dressed pooches from across the community for a day of laughs and belly scratches - with some great prizes up for grabs. The Pride Fair Day is a flagship event of the Sunshine Coast Pride Festival and celebrates the Sunshine Coast’s diversity by bringing together the LGBTIQ community, and their friends and family, in a fun and supportive environment. Event co-ordinator Marj Blowers says all dogs and their parents (owners) from across the whole Sunshine Coast community are invited to take part in the Pride Paws Parade, and registration is free. “Dressed-up dogs are invited to take part in a parade at 11am through the markets, and during this time, we’ll be judging winners in three categories - Most Glamorous Pride Pooch, Best Pride Parent Look-alike, and Best Rainbow Pride Pooch,” Marj says. The winner of each prize category will receive a huge prize pack that includes a $100 gift voucher from Pet Stock, a personalised pooch portrait by artist Lorelle Murray; a $50 voucher from Original Eumundi Markets, as well as a $30 voucher from Smart Pet Treats, NeemPet dog wash products from Naturapetics, prize packs from Lemon Myrtle Products, herbal products from The Medicineroom, a Pride Pack, a Rainbow dog lead and a whole lot more. “And we have a little something for every dressed-up dog that takes part on the day, with all participants receiving a $10 voucher from Pet Stock Noosa,” Marj says.

Left: Dress up your pooches for Pride Fair Day in Eumundi this Saturday.

If you and your hound would like to take part, visit www.eumundimarkets.com.au for all the details. The underlying 2017 Festival theme is 'Under The Rainbow’ - acknowledging that we are all born under the same sky and we are all equal. The festivities will be held across two stages - the Eumundi Amphitheatre Stage (hosted by renowned Sunshine Coast drag queen Melony Brests) and the Rainbow Stage (hosted by the ever fabulous drag queen diva Sal Monalla). The line-up of entertainment includes a Welcome to Country with Lyndon Davis; a ride-through by the infamous Dykes on Bikes; special appearances by drag queen supremos Holly Wood and Candy Surprise; Mettaphor; Lea Sanson; Darren Adler; The Ukulele Sisters; Annie J and Fusion; Lizzy Maynes; Burlesque L’amour; and Kristy Apps and the Shotgun Shirleys. There will also be balloon artistry fun and face painting for families at the ‘Kids Zone’ (in the Amphitheatre area of the markets) and following the fun at the markets, Solar will be playing at the Imperial Hotel’s Green Room from 3pm.

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Long lunch launches The Rotary Club of Eumundi is again proud to take the lead on one of the most significant fundraisers for hospices serving the region. This year’s Eumundi Rotary Long Lunch will be held on Sunday 12 March with funds raised going to support the Katie Rose Cottage, Cittamani Hospice and Hummingbird House. The lunch will commence at 11.30am under the fig trees and in the recently rainproofed venue at the famous Original Eumundi Markets with doors open at 11am. With a theme of Carnivale running, the venue will be brightly decorated with food to match. Prepared by Eumundi international chefs Andy Dundas from The Figtree and Ned Nolan from The Bohemian Bungalow, the meal will be three classy courses of gourmet sharing plates and platters based on local regional products. BYO soft drinks and alcohol will allow guests their own choices for refreshment. A bar of wine, beer, soft drinks and waters will also be available. Wine glasses will be present on tables. Organisers have also announced that celebrity chef and Sunshine Coast boy Matt Golinski will be giving a cooking demonstration - a must see! Executive chef at Ricky Ricardos, TV shows such as Ready Steady Cook and work with other celebrity chefs in the Plates for Mates initiative are some of Matt’s achievements. Music will be provided by The Doo Wop Dolls and Associates based on a unique harmony group whose arrangements of popular songs include their very own take on Carnivale. All Eumundi favourites, an absolute delight.

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Above: A fabulous fundraiser in Eumundi. Right: Lunch and entertainment at the Long Lunch in 2015. Now it's time to do it all again! Door and raffle prizes, auctions and a best Carnivale mask prize will keep everybody hopping and further support this fundraising event. Tickets are $60 per person of which $30 is tax deductible and will be supported by a tax receipt. The funds raised will help continue the outstanding work of providing nursing care and support to the terminally ill. Tables may be booked for six or more people but singles and couples are very welcome and will be seated with new friends.

President of The Rotary Club of Eumundi Greg Molyneux is so pleased to again be a part of this important community event. “Previous long lunches have been a great success, raising well over $30,000 to support this valuable work,” he said. “The event this year promises interest and fun in the wonderful Eumundi Markets venue under the trees. “It will be great to see everyone, new lunchers and old munchers, to make this year’s event even more successful.

“Based on previous success, supporters should make their bookings quickly as we have to limit numbers to 300. “Ticket sales are planned to close on Thursday 2 March,” Greg said. Lunch bookings are at Ticketebo www.ticketebo.com.au/eumundirotary. Further information and assistance with ticketing from Rotary’s Les Godwin on 0411 877 346 or 5471 1155 or les@davidsondem. com.au.

The Cooroy Dolphins swam their way to a recent state swim meet, boasting their largest team of swimmers in attendance with 14 swimmers competing in 34 events. It shows that the Noosa hinterland is providing a healthy calibre of swimmers. The team travelled to the 2017 Ronald McDonald House state swim meet in Brisbane at the weekend competing at the two-day event along with 1900 competitors from across the state, as well as international swimmers. For eight of the 14 swimmers it was their first time competing at state level. The club had two swimmers in the Top 10, with Tomas Wright placing 9th in the Boys 11 Years 50 metre breaststroke and coach Andrew Cowan placing 7th in the Men’s Open 50 metre butterfly and 8th in the Men’s Open 50 metre freestyle. It was also the first time in five years a swimmer has qualified for the club in an Open event. Ethan Druce made the qualifying time for Open Men’s 50 metre breaststroke and finished in overall position in the state at 29th with a personal best. All of the 14 swimmers received personal best times. Coach Andrew Cowan said in 12 months the club had more than doubled its state team representatives, “which is a massive effort from all the swimmers”.

Tub up choice for homeless The region’s homeless have been given a helping hand, with Unitywater providing a mobile hot shower to the Pomona Community House to help improve health, dignity and quality of life. The shower was originally taken to the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre but as the centre already has a shower at its Cotton Tree base, the shower was taken to the Pomona Community House where there is an identified need. Unitywater community relations specialist Kate Cash said unfortunately homelessness was a real issue throughout the region. “We know this won’t eradicate the problem, but it will go some way to improving the health and comfort of people experiencing homelessness,” she said. “This is part of our broader commitment to support our community.” Pomona Community House community engagement co-ordinator Kathryn Shewring said a warm shower made a real difference to those doing it tough. “Not having access to facilities for washing and showering is one of the toughest things for people experiencing homelessness to deal with,” Ms Shewring said. noosatoday.com.au

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Unitywater's Cameron Blair, Pomona Community House Community Co-ordinator Kathryn Shewring and Maroochydore Neighbourhood Centre's Michael Henning. “Just being able to have somewhere to go where you can freshen up at no cost makes a huge difference. Pomona is a great little community and we’d like to thank Unitywater and Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre for making the shower available in our community.” Ms Shewring said those looking to use the shower simply had to ask.

“Just come in and ask we have towels and toiletries available,” she said. The mobile shower will be available from Monday to Friday between 9-4pm at the Community House at 1 Memorial Avenue, Pomona and again on Saturday from 9-12noon at the Options 4 U Op Shop, located below the Community House.

Inspired by their local natural environment at Boreen Point, artists Michele Knightley and Margaret Moon have been tuning in to the beauty that nature provides. Their latest artworks combine the mediums of printmaking, bookbinding and eco-dyeing; the practice of contact printing with plants to draw pigments directly from the leaves to make a print on either fabric or paper. Michele’s love of native plants has inspired lots of experimental printmaking with leaves she collects locally at Boreen Point. A retired teacher, Margaret brings her passion for learning and teaching to the eco-dye workshops and a lifelong love of drawing, printing and watercolour. A collection of their works will be on show at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery from 24 February to 29 March, and will include a workshop where art lovers can learn the eco-dye method on 4 March. Anyone who loves gardening, bushwalking or is a nature enthusiast will enjoy the workshop. No previous artistic experience is required, and all material will be supplied through the $100 cost of the workshop. For information on the upcoming workshop, email margaret.jane.moon@gmail.com.

Two Kin Kin dads, Chris Fuller and Scott Cairns, went on a recruitment drive finding 10 keen boys to play for the Noosa Dolphins.

Little Dolphins By Lucy Whitehill The Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union talent scouts have travelled north of the shire to find 10 of Kin Kin’s finest to start their rugby career at the Dolphins. The Kin Kin 10 signed up with old and new players from all age groups at the Noosa Dolphins first of two sign on days. Local Kin Kin residents and Dolphin coaches Scott Cairns and Chris Fuller combined resources and went on the hunt to recruit eight new players to join their two boys, Levi and Fin, to enjoy a fun-filled season with the Noosa Dolphins. The boys enjoyed putting on the new season’s uniform and throwing around their new Gilbert football before getting photos taken with A Grade premiership-winning players holding the trophy. The Dolphins would like to invite everyone to come along to the club this Friday 24 February from 4-6pm to sign on, have some fun and be part of the 2017 Dolphins rugby season.

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Carole wins on countback COOROY GOLF LADIES THURSDAY Event: Stableford. Trophy: Muriel Willett. Winner: Carole Clancy (40 c/b). Runner-up: Judy Kitcher (40). Rundown: Bronwyn Woolbank (39), Chris Michael (38), Patsy Fayne (37), Deborah Nelson (37), Helen Coogan (37) Terri Cairns (36), Eve Hunt (35), Wendy O’Hare (34), Fiona Buchanan (34), Lynne Dawson (34). Approaches: Fiona Buchanan, Helen Coogan. Longest Putt: Deborah Nelson. NOOSA PAR 3 GOLF SATURDAY Stroke and Putt event - A Grade Nett 1st: Studley Martin 52; Runner-up: Ken Clapham 54 (2 way countback); B Grade Nett 1st: Wanee Tann 47; Runner-up: Gwen Whitehead 48; A Grade Gross: Studley Martin 60; B Grade Gross: Wanee Tann 63. Best Putts - A Grade: Laurie Moore 25; B Grade: Wanee Tann 26 (countback) NTP: 1st Merilyn Thomas, 3rd Errol Grieve, 9th Neil Beasley (Eagles Nest), 13th Bill Nock, 16th Peter Hall. Ball Run Down: Russell Miller 51; Pam Walker 52; Peter Hall 53; Gary Roper 54; Maurie Bloor

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Unconventional surfing life Life of

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We certainly hit the ground running last week! Within 36 hours of landing home from Los Angeles our Noosa National Surfing Reserve committee was hosting the launch of our 2017 campaign to become the tenth World Surfing Reserve at Halse Lodge - a fun gathering of the local surfing tribe, with wonderful hospitality provided by Drew Pearson and his staff. The launch is covered elsewhere, so I won’t go into details here. Then it was back on a plane and down to Newcastle for the Australian Surfing Awards, this year held in conjunction with the Nudie Australian Clubs Championship. I travelled down with my filming partner Shaun Cairns from Panga Productions and former Surfing Australia chairman Norm Innis and made directly for the contest on a stormy afternoon at City Beach. Practically the first thing we saw was 11-year-old pocket rocket Sabre Norris take off on a howler and milk it all the way to the beach. As the global television talk show sensation (Today, Ellen etc) ran up the beach to tag the next surfer and put the Merewether club in the lead, she was joined by a throng of adoring fans pounding along the sand with her, while the big crowd in the stands cheered her on. A complete unknown a year ago, the little schoolkid who rips in the surf and tells it like it is in front of the camera has become a bona fide superstar. Shaun and I were in Newcastle to pick up the Surf Culture Award for our film, Men of Wood and Foam, but the main business of the night was the long overdue posthumous induction into the Australian Surfing Hall of Fame of that great surfer, photographer and character, Peter Crawford. “PC”, who was my friend and colleague for many years, passed away in Bali in 1999, apparently from the effects of a spider bite. His death, like his life, was shrouded in mystery, but whenever I think about our adventures together, it brings a smile to my lips. PC’s sons Justin and Scotty asked me to join a group of luminaries on stage, including former world champions Peter Townend and Rabbit Bartholomew and the legendary Simon Anderson, to tell a few stories about our wonderfully eccentric friend. I recalled the time when we were designing the cover of my very first book, The Wave Game, which documented the birth of professional surfing. We wanted to use a sun-sparkled photo of Simon turning off the top at Dee Why Point, but somehow it seemed a little lonely by itself. PC had the great idea of getting a vast pile of bank notes from somewhere and scattering them around the floor for a background picture. We didn’t have a vast pile of bank notes, of course, but somehow I talked the manager of the Avalon Commonwealth Bank into allowing

Winners are grinners. With Matt Wilkinson and Garage Entertainment’s Mick Lawrence at the Australian Surfing Awards.

At the Awards: Shaun Cairns, Peter Townend, Barry Bennett.

The money on the floor shot. “There’s gotta be a back way out!” Photos PC.

PC in the barrel at his beloved Dee Why Point. us to throw $50,000 around in an empty office at the rear of the bank. PC got the shot from halfway up a ladder, then, as we scooped the notes up and started putting them in a canvas cash bag, he looked at me furtively and said: “There’s gotta be a back way out of here!” A multiple Australian kneeboard champion, PC’s major focus in photography was the

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surf, but he could turn his hand to anything, so when I left Tracks to pursue my journalistic career elsewhere, I hired him as my photographer whenever I could. On one memorable occasion, Australian Playboy hired us a Kombi campervan and sent us up the coast to report on hippie communes. We loaded up with cameras, a typewriter (yes, this was a while ago) and of course, surf-

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boards. On the first day out I managed to slam the sliding door shut across PC’s shutter fingers, preventing him from using a camera for almost two weeks. Fortunately he could still surf, so we chased a swell up the coast, finishing with a few days of perfect Agnes Water surf to ourselves while we camped in a two dollars a night fishing shack on the lawn above the beach, surrounded by strutting peacocks. Because of his unconventional lifestyle, PC was probably a controversial choice for the Hall of Fame, but I think a good one. His competitive record as a kneeboarder is unsurpassed, his body of photographic work stands the test of time, and the way he lived his short life is a reminder of what the true surfing spirit is all about. Surf festival coming up! Oh my god, it’s getting very close. The team at Laguna Real Estate Noosa Festival of Surfing is working around the clock as this year’s “8 days of pure stoke” draws near. The site building will be getting underway as you read this, and last minute entries are pouring in for the few remaining divisions with vacancies. Sam Smith’s team has done a fantastic job this year in creating a full week of great free entertainment on the sand as well as in the water. All we need now is surf! After a lacklustre season so far, the good news is that there appears to be some motion in the ocean from the beginning of March, with the possibility of a solid east swell over the first days. I’ll run through the entire program in this space next week, but for now visit noosafestivalofsurfing.com for information. noosatoday.com.au

Writing the history sport today

Between the

flags RON LANE

Well it’s that time of the year again when lovers of a good wave - accompanied by a week of renewed friendship and festivities - merge on Noosa hoping for the type of wave that our surfing guru, Phil Jarratt, so famously promotes as having, A Cup of Tea with God. To Phil and all his team, we in the lifesaving movement wish the Noosa Festival of Surfing (4-11 March) all the very best. Our support is yours for the asking. On Saturday, fourteen Life Members of Noosa Heads SLSC gathered for their all-important annual discussion group and luncheon, held at the Surf Club and chaired by President and Life Member Ross Fisher with senior club Vice President Rob Harney as a guest. The members were addressed on all aspects of the club's situation and activities and plans for the year ahead. There were several things on the agenda that were of significance. First was the report regarding the progress of the Peregian project and all aspects were of a positive nature. Also it was bought to notice that this year the Noosa Nippers will celebrate their 50th anniversary and functions are already being discussed. Another group who this year will also be acknowledged for their arrival 50 years ago, was a large group of country lads known as the Murgon Mob. These, some 20 in number, played a major role in keeping the club afloat because at that time the club was suffering from a major lack of members. In 2003 the club launched their history book entitled Bush to Beach.

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The "Grum Sqaud" (Grumpy Old Men) otherwise known as the Life Members. This document, written by Robert Longhurst and organised by Kerry (Pencil) Sorensen, was well received. Now fourteen years on, it has been agreed that a group be formed to research all aspects of the club with the goal of writing the next chapter that will see the book bought up to date. Regarding the refurbishment of the Supporters Club, Chairman Ian Young, OAM, tabled a full report and this was followed by a statement from finance officer Wally Schaller. At the completion of the meeting, members

assembled for a group photo then all adjourned to the restaurant where they were joined by wives and friends for a luncheon provided as a gesture by the senior club. For the first time in many years, the Noosa Life Members have consolidated and with their vast experiences in all aspects of surf club life, their presence can only be helpful in the years ahead. A week ago we wrote of the life and times of the lifesaving teams known as the Waverunners.

These jetski rescue teams cover the Sunshine Coast and are on a 24-hour call-out roster. When needed, they are backed by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter crews; another very highly trained team that we also tend to take for granted. This week we acknowledge such men; crewmen such as Chris Lander, Ben McCauley and Brett Dorrington. Your presence, your courage and dedication is, amongst veteran clubbies, something that we both cherish and respect. Last weekend the Queensland Youth (Nippers) Championships were held at Hervey Bay and officials and parents were all impressed by the way the carnival was run. With 45 clubs in attendance the competition was sure to be of high standard. The final tally was 1 - Maroochydore, 2 Alexander Headlands and 3 Northcliffe. Maroochydore's win has created something of a record as it was the third time in a row that they have won the title; the first time ever that a club has achieved such results. Well done to the Black Swans - definitely something to be proud of. So close was the competition that only three points separated the two top teams. Our two local clubs performed well with Sunshine finishing fifth and Noosa seventh. Well done to all.

Academy punching on By Ron Lane Following the success of the Cooroy Impact Boxing Academy team being named as the Sunshine Coast's Junior Team of the Year, five of their members were selected in the Australian team of 19 to travel to the Philippines. The reason for this trip was to attend a two weeks advanced training camp with the Philippines National Boxing Team. Those selected were Sam Cameron- Hands, Tyler Blizzard, Taylah Robertson, Chloe Halley and Ella Boot. A very proud coach Mark Evans said with a laugh, “For a team of fighters who train in a little gym nestled amongst the trees in a country town called Cooroy, we haven’t done too badly. Their camp is situated in Baguio, and it’s an old army barracks; and believe me, from what our members are saying conditions are pretty tough. Their training day is full-on and consists of three two-hour sessions per day. However, having said that, and most important of all-- the hospitality has been great.” For the young Filipino, these barracks become their home while boxing on the National Team. Their day starts with an hour gym session 5-6am, breakfast then school. On returning to the camp it’s an hour of homework, train for two hours, have dinner-- then sleep. With Australia being so far away it makes the European international tournaments very hard to attend, so opportunities such as this must be grabbed with both hands. The Commonwealth Games are the immediate goal for our fighters; the first big step in achieving the ultimate-the Tokyo Olympic. For the Impact members, there is a busy time ahead with a tournament in Brisbane then a trip to New Zealand followed by the Queensland selection trials: the winners of which will contest the Australian titles to be held in Adelaide in April. The recent visit of the Scottish National team to Queensland for training camps and tournaments was indeed very successful and was well accepted. On Friday night the Impact team was guests of the Mooloolaba Surf Club. As sponsors of the Sunshine Coast Junior noosatoday.com.au

The Under 11-Under 15 competitors with the Qld State Handicap Trophy. Chloe Halley, Taylah Robertson and Ella Boot. Team of the Year Trophy, which was won by Impact, the club was keen to meet the members and convey their personal well done. ‘’It was a great idea,” said coach Evans, “it not only gave us the opportunity to publicly acknowledge them, but also a chance for our young fighters to actually meet these important people.” The major problem regarding the impact of retirement following a highly successful and sometimes international career has again raised some concern. However, regarding this, Boxing Australia (Amateur) is certainly moving in the right direction. At recent training camps at the AIS, in Canberra, amateur boxers attended seminars where they were addressed by sports psychologists regarding the mental aspects of their sport; for example the lead-up to and after time of major high pressure events. It is good to know that at our local Impact Academy, coach Mark Evans has taken the necessary steps to ensure that all avenues of training are being fully covered and studied. “We consider that the mental welfare combined with a solid fitness program is absolutely imperative for the well-being of our athletes; and we will accept nothing else,” Evans said.

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Medal haul for Nippers By Dave Gleeson SUNSHINE BEACH NIPPERS Over the weekend just gone, 17-19 February, the Queensland Junior State Life Saving titles were held in the calm waters of Hervey Bay. With 150-plus clubs from all over Queensland competing at these three day championships, the action and competition was fierce. This event is the ’Grand Final’ of the Nippers calendar, and with Queensland such a strong lifesaving state it is justifiably considered the best of the best in Australia. Sunshine Beach SLSC took a team of 50 competitors from the Under 11-Under 15 age groups to the championships and after their recent success at the Sunshine Coast Championships, where they won the overall point-score in

the water arena, there was big expectations from the team for another strong result. And they didn’t fail to deliver with an amazing fifth place overall, behind mega clubs Maroochydore, Alex Headlands, Northcliffe and Currumbin. However, as Sunshine Beach is one of the smaller clubs, their effort at the championships earned them first place overall in the Handicap Division, this is determined by their overall points as measured against the number of Nippers competing. This is an incredible result for this small local club. Standout performances over the weekend were in the Under 13 girls' arena with Abbie Tolano winning gold in the prestigious ironwoman event and Lulu Korac winning the Under 13 individual surf swim.

The Under 13 female team also took out Gold AND Silver medals in the surf teams event. The Under 14 girls beach sprint relay team won Gold as well as did the Under 13 girls board relay team of Abbie Tolano and Freya Wilson. There were also a significant number of silver and bronze medals and with points being awarded down to sixth place in all events which contributed to the team tally. These results cap off an incredible year for the Sunshine Beach Surf Club's surf sports competitors, and are the stepping stone for these youngsters to become volunteer lifeguards on the beaches in future, and use the skills they have learnt on the beach in competition to one day, maybe saving a life.

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