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Not too many things polarise public opinion more than politics and politicians. Take a look at what’s happening on the national stage at present. Locally, our Noosa councillors are not immune from the scrutiny that comes with public office. Mayor Tony Wellington is well known and largely well liked in the Noosa community, but he does have his detractors. Those critics were a topic of discussion when Noosa Today sat down with the mayor this week to talk about his first year in office. He accepts that as part of the job and knows he needs to grow a thicker skin. But at what cost? “If I have a fear, it is that in developing a necessary protective coating - the old tough skin - then I may lose some of my inherent compassion,” he says. So - how do you lead, and still stay grounded? To read about the mayor’s thoughts on his first year, turn to pages 4-5. ● Jolene Ogle

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OFF-LEASH LAW IN OPERATION Dog owners have been dealt a blow with council now warning owners to keep their dogs on a leash at Chaplin Park or cop a $243 fine. Council said for the past three months, Local Laws Officers have been gently reminding people that Noosaville’s Chaplin Park is not a dog off-leash area now local laws co-ordinator Phil Amson says enough is enough. From Tuesday 7 March, dog owners walking their pooch off-leash can expect a formal caution followed by a $243 fine if they do it again. “We have decided on this course of action following numerous complaints about dog attacks and dogs being aggressive toward other park users, as well as reports about people being knocked over by dogs,” Mr Amson said. Mr Amson said Chaplin Park has never been an offleash area and because it is popular with community events and sporting groups, “adding off-leash dogs to this mix is not safe”. “In recent months we’ve spent a lot of time reminding Chaplin Park users of this. As of 7 March, the amnesty on dog owners using this park as an off-leash area ends and officers will start issuing formal cautions and fines,” he said. Mr Amson said despite council officers’ best efforts to educate dog owners about the rules, dog attacks and other complaints about dogs in Chaplin Park had spiked with four official reports about dog attacks at Chaplin Park since November, all of which involve dogs that were off-leash and not under effective control. For a full list of off-leash dog areas, visit council website at www.noosa.qld.gov.au/dog-ownership. ● Jolene Ogle

Noosa cleaned up its act on Sunday 5 March with hundreds of locals turning out to pick up rubbish for Clean Up Australia Day. The unofficial mayor of rubbish councillor Joe Jurisevic said the number of residents who turned out to help clear bushlands, the beach and streets of rubbish exceeded expectations. “It was great to see so many volunteers, especially after the rain the night before. We thought we would be rained out, but when the sun came out, so did the volunteers,” he said. Cr Jurisevic said once again there was far too much rubbish with bins at the sites being filled to the brim and more than 25 volunteers pulling two skip bins worth of rubbish from Yurol State Forest. “People need to acknowledge the amount of rubbish they create and take responsibility for it,” he said. The clean-up weekend started with a Unitywater sponsored beach clean-up in a bid to keep Noosa Main Beach free from plastic waste ahead of the Noosa Festival of Surfing. The clean-up was hosted by the Noosa Community Biosphere Association (NCBA), and saw volunteers collect more than 12,000 cigarette butts, 150 straws and piles of plastic rubbish from the beach. Turn to page 12 for more photos from Clean Up Australia Day throughout Noosa Shire. ●

A Noosa Today letter writer has gone to the police after he received a threatening phonecall when his letter was published. Dom Massoni has long been a letter writer to the local newspapers and said he was shocked when his wife received a threatening phonecall at 6.20am last Thursday (2 March). Mr Massoni said the “very croaky and angry voice” went on an expletive-laden rant demanding Mr Massoni stop writing to the paper before threatening to “get him” if he ignored the threat. Mr Massoni believes the caller was responding to a letter published in Noosa Today that same morning. “As you can imagine my wife was pretty upset at the time and implored me to stop writing any more letters,” Mr Massoni said. “The phone threat came from a payphone and therefore was not traceable. I’m assuming that this man must know of me, mentioning the fact I was French as my surname Massoni is from the French island of Corsica, originally belonging to Italy. “I’m also assuming that this person would have just read his freshly delivered Noosa Today, read my letter, and then walked to the closest public phonebox to make his threat.” Mr Massoni has made a complaint to the local police, has installed security cameras and said despite the threat, he would not stop writing to the paper. “I have been writing letters to the local media for a long time now, on all different issues and subjects, and there have been times when readers will strongly disagree with me, which is fair enough. We live in a democracy and everyone is entitled to have their own opinion,” he said. “I respect and cherish that as I believe freedom of speech is the last bastion of civilisation, but never, ever have I had such an appalling threat.” Mr Massoni said his last letter published in Noosa Today on 2 March didn’t make any allegations, accusations or contain rumours. Mr Massoni said it was important to him to stand up to the anonymous bully, but for the safety of his children he had said he wouldn’t write another letter about the same topic. ● Jolene Ogle

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oosa Mayor Tony Wellington is an art lover; he’s passionate about music, has run folk clubs, recorded an album and even been a radio announcer for an avant-garde music program. But it’s this enduring connection with creativity and the soul that has proved to be the most at risk during his first 12 months in the top job. “If I have a fear, it is that in developing a necessary protective coating - the old tough skin - then I may lose some of my inherent compassion,” councillor Wellington said. “I hope that doesn’t turn out to be the case. My wife tells me she’ll certainly let me know if that starts to happen.” Cr Wellington’s entry into the top job came with its own share of polling-booth-related controversy and he has since had his fair share of public attention. On dealing with the slings and arrows all aimed fairly at him, Cr Wellington simply said: “You can’t please everyone.” “Those that you don’t please will sometimes believe they represent some hidden silent majority or even that they are the custodians of common sense. “But we each create our own reality and there is no absolute truth. No one holds the key to outright wisdom,” he said. Cr Wellington said being judged is to be expected for those entering a political position. “On entering the public domain, many people will formulate strong views about you as a person even though they may never have met you.

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ON ENTERING THE PUBLIC DOMAIN, MANY PEOPLE WILL FORMULATE STRONG VIEWS ABOUT YOU AS A PERSON EVEN THOUGH THEY MAY NEVER HAVE MET YOU… “Those views are often impossible to shift,” he said. “That’s because of what’s called ‘confirmation bias’, whereby we tend to search out information - or misinformation - that reinforces our existing viewpoint. Social media has taken this to extremes. “There will always be people who convince themselves that, as a public official, I must automatically be corrupt or self-serving. “And there are those who will hold a life-long grudge because I beat them in an election or because I made a decision that they strongly disagree with. “I can’t do anything about that. Nor can I stop people from making bogus claims about me or writing poison pen letters. “Unfortunately, I think that the sort of treatment that politicians receive does deter people from standing for election. “If politics didn’t get so ugly, we’d likely have more choice about who to vote for. Arguably more women would stand too. But hating politicians is a sort of national pastime these days.” Cr Wellington admits dodging arrows can be tiring and makes sure he takes the time to reenergise and there’s no better - or more “Noosa” - way to stay connected to the mind, body and soul than by reconnecting with Noosa’s best asset. “I still enjoy an early morning surf. It’s my meditation, if you like,” he said. “I’ve not found anything else like surfing to take my mind off the day-to-day issues. I guess it’s what some psychologists call a ‘flow’ experience, where you are so involved in the task at hand that you lose your sense of self.” Cr Wellington also takes comfort from his family and his “home patch”, holding dear the importance of family time. “I am simply the sort of person who cares deeply about home. I’ve always been that way. For me, home is more than just the house where I live, it’s the whole area: the hinterland, river, and beach. That’s my home patch, and it’s where I feel most comfortable,” he said. “Like many residents, we chose to live in Noosa because of the lifestyle. That includes the incredible natural wonders that we are immersed in. It’s also very much about Noosa’s singular approach to development.” When it comes to being Mayor of Noosa, Cr Wellington himself admits he is an “unlikely politician” saying he drew the “short straw” when sitting on the amalgamated Sunshine Coast Council.

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“I was caught up in the whole anti-amalgamation and then de-amalgamation movements, but I never imagined that might result in a career in politics,” he said. “When I stood for election to the Sunshine Coast Council in 2012, it was with considerable reluctance but we knew we needed a strong advocate for an independent Noosa - someone to carry that banner into the heart of the amalgamated council. I guess I drew the short straw. “Five years later, I can now appreciate what a momentous privilege it is to serve your community. “There are not many jobs where you so readily get to see the difference you make to people’s lives.” The past 12 months have brought with it a chance for Cr Wellington to achieve a number of goals with the support of and with thanks to his fellow councillors. “I believe the current group of councillors are unanimously protective of the key features that define Noosa. As a result, it’s been a good first year for the new council,” he said. “I am truly blessed with regards to my fellow councillors. Everyone is respectful of the opinions of their colleagues and any disagreements are left behind when the discussion ends. No one takes disputes personally. “In that regard you could call it a very mature council.

Hey, can I thank the residents for their excellent choice in selecting my colleagues?” Among the highlights of his first year in the job, Cr Wellington rates instigating the council’s zero emissions initiative, achieving State grand funding for a range of projects and the positioning of Noosa within the South East Queensland Regional Plan as some of the highlights. “We have also been making good headway with the State Government on a number of fronts. We are at last progressing river issues and state road matters. We are negotiating over some exciting conservation opportunities. But the State moves at a frustratingly glacial pace much of the time,” he said. The Mayor also holds dear many achievements that will remain behind closed doors. “You know, a lot of the biggest victories remain invisible to residents because they are out-of-sight political wins rather than the more obvious capital works projects, for example. “When I have those political achievements, it would be indiscrete to crow about them publicly,” he said. “They are more to do with how Noosa is viewed and treated by higher levels of government. That eventually pays off in matters like regional planning and grant funding. “My job is to maintain the best possible relations with both State and Federal politicians. So far that is going as well as I could hope.” Looking to the future, Cr Wellington said he will focus on helping Noosa adapt to global and national demands, whether that be climate change, new economic and business needs, or advancements that will help protect the environment. “The trick is to achieve this without undermining the very elements that make Noosa both a world-class tourism destination and a great place to live,” he said. “I seriously believe that Noosa is well positioned to show the world how we can live sustainably without ruining the planet. In 10 or 20 years’ time, I would like to imagine that people will come here to marvel at how Noosa managed to be so enlightened, innovative and shrewd.” ●

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Police have charged a man over two fires in Coolum and Yaroomba last year. Sometime after 8pm on 20 October commercial bins at the rear of a business on Suncoast Beach Drive, Coolum, were set alight causing damage to the bins and a nearby fence. And about 12.30am on 6 November a grass fire was lit at the end of Tanah Street, Yaroomba, which burned out five square metres of scrub. Maroochydore police arrested a 31-year-old Mount Coolum man at Alexandra Headland on 25 February. He has been charged with two counts of lighting unauthorised fires and is due to appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates’ Court on 22 March. Investigations are continuing into the fire that burned 900 hectares of National Park near Peregian Springs and threatened a gas plant earlier this year. ●

Lara Porter and Lily Tindall perform CPR on ‘Andy’, Noosa Surf Life Saving Club’s new electronic CPR training dummy at the autumn sponsors’ breakfast at the club on Friday 3 March. The new device will allow trainers and trainees to see the depth and speed of compression and the amount of air supplied to a patient through a computer tablet that connects into the dummy. The training device will help life savers and nippers learn to accurately deliver CPR to patients. ●

BOUNDARY RIDER groups to grow and prosper,” he said. The biggest shock for Mr Elmes was the allocation of Rainbow Beach into the seat of Noosa, which will split the region from Tin Can Bay and the rest of the Gympie Regional Council area. “While I understand the commission may have imagined travel between Noosa and Rainbow Beach to be simple, travel between the two is actually very difficult, be it via the beach at low tide or the unsealed road of Cooloola Way,” he said. “The alternative U-shaped journey through Gympie would take at least an hour and a half to Noosa with light traffic.” The draft boundary changes are now open for public consultation and residents can view the proposed redistribution at http://boundaries.ecq.

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Noosa MP Glen Elmes has responded to the suggested electorate boundary changes saying he is “saddened” by the Queensland Redistribution Commission’s proposal. Mr Elmes said he has proudly represented the electorate of Noosa for more than 10 years and is disappointed to potentially lose several communities as part of this major redistribution, the first of its kind in decades. The proposed boundary changes would see Eumundi, Doonan, Verrierdale, Weyba Downs, Peregian Springs and parts of Peregian moved to a new Sunshine Coast electoral district called Ninderry. “I have looked after these wonderful neighbourhoods for a long time and have many friends and associations with residents who work very hard to look after community and environmental groups, sporting groups, service clubs, business and school

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NEWS HIRING INITIATIVE A new Federal Government incentive is now available to help Sunshine Coast businesses hire additional staff. Wage subsidies are a key component of the Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Jobactive Path program which will be fully rolled out in April and will help up to 120,000 vulnerable young Australians through pre-employment training and internships. Fairfax MP Ted Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien said the initiative would help local businesses hire young people from within the local community with financial incentives of up to $10,000 available to encourage businesses to employ new staff and create more jobs. The first stage of the Jobactive Path program is now searching for suitable employers and Mr Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien is urging Noosa businesses to get behind the initiative. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The program is flexible and can be adapted to meet the needs of any business,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As well as significant financial incentives, the program effectively gives employers a chance to trial a prospective employee in the workplace before hiring them.â&#x20AC;? For more information contact the office of Ted Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien or visit www.jobsearch.gov.au/path. â&#x2014;?

NEW USC CHANCELLOR Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK, AFC will become the University of the Sunshine Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Chancellor on 1 April 2017. Following his election as Chancellor by the USC Council this week, Sir Angus said he nominated for the role because he was impressed by USCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s positive culture and performance. Sir Angus said he was humbled to have been selected for the role and looks forward to playing his part in a university that â&#x20AC;&#x153;demonstrates high academic and research standards internationally and nationally and contributes substantially to its broader regional communityâ&#x20AC;?.

LOVING THY NEIGHBOUR Local food businesses could soon find themselves in an island paradise as Noosa-based social enterprise Loving Islands connects them directly with organic farmers from the Pacific islands. Loving Islands has recently launched the Protect Our Paradise campaign to raise the $30,000 development costs needed for the prototype of an innovative technology platform that will connect local business with Pacific island organic grower groups which supply processed goods such as coconut oil, tapioca flour and raw cacao. Loving Islands has been working with organic farmers in Fiji since August 2016 and communities are looking to build organic island kitchens to enable the organic farmers to work collectively in producing and selling their organic goods to generate sustainable income. The Protect Our Paradise campaign is currently raising funds through the sale of its locally designed and hand-printed organic cotton T-shirts that are available at its online store for $39.99, inclusive of free Australian shipping. Visit www.lovingislands.com for more information. â&#x2014;?

Sir Angus will be the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth chancellor and has worked closely with USC for the past five years as chairman of the board that established USCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunshine Coast Mind and Neuroscience Thompson Institute, and has been a strong advocate for the universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capacity as a leader in community mental health. Sir Angus retired as Chief of the Australian Defence

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Force in July 2011 after 41 years of service in the military. He was awarded the Knight of the Order of Australia in 2015 for extraordinary and pre-eminent achievement and merit in service to Australia, through distinguished service in the Australian Defence Force and continued commitment to serve the nation in leadership roles, particularly the responses to the MH370 and MH17 aircraft disasters. â&#x2014;?

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NEWS FRUITY WASTE Raw fruit and vegetable scraps are likely to be included in the council’s new garden waste service that is due to be rolled out to the majority of urban homes from September. The recommendation comes as a result of a trial of adding fruit and vegetable scraps to the garden waste bin, involving 1000 homes that already receive the garden waste bin service. The trial, held from October to December 2016, showed 98 per cent of residents interviewed supported the move, 92 per cent of people said they thought it was important to get fruit and vegetable waste out of general waste, and many said they wrapped their fruit and vegetable scraps in newspaper before putting it in the garden waste bin. Noosa Council’s waste and environmental health manager Wayne Schafer said including fruit and vegetable scraps in the garden waste bin adds no cost to the council and it is sanctioned by the Department of Environment. For more information about the new garden waste bin service visit www.noosa.qld.gov.au/garden-greenwaste-services. ●

REAP NOW OZHARVEST OzHarvest Sunshine Coast has reasons to celebrate because the food rescue program has just passed a significant milestone by rescuing and redistributing more than 60,000kg of excess quality food to 18 local schools, charities and community groups. This amounts to about 180,000 meals and organisation members working at the frontline said this has made a real impact to local community members in need. In addition to this milestone, the program has had a name change due to the successful implementation of its regional model REAP.

NEW RESIDENT Meet Jimmy James, the newest resident of Sunshine Butterflies’ Our Backyard hobby farm. Jimmy will form part of the animal therapy program along with goats, sheep, cows, chickens, budgies and ducks on the five-acre Cooroibah property. Jimmy has made his way to Our Backyard with thanks to generous sponsorship from founder and managing director of the Dalwood-Wylie Charitable Foundation Helena Wylie. “Helena didn’t hesitate to make our dream of owning a miniature donkey a reality and purchased Jimmy for us,” Sunshine Butterflies founder Leanne Walsh said. “We invited her out to Our Backyard to meet him and she instantly fell in love with his affectionate nature as we all have.” Helena said she always knew

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donkeys were magical animals and is proud to support the exceptional work of Leanne and her team. Sunshine Butterflies is still hoping to find sponsors for a

As such, all local chapters of OzHarvest have been rebranded as of 1 February, so REAP Sunshine Coast has officially changed its name to OzHarvest Sunshine Coast. An OzHarvest spokesperson said the rebranding will only enhance the chapter’s efforts to help feed those in need while at the same time reducing the amount of food that finds its way to landfill.

range of projects including the laying of a slab for a shed. Anyone who would like to help is urged to phone Leanne on 5470 2830 or visit www. sunshinebutterflies.com.au. ●

To help OzHarvest Sunshine Coast celebrate, owner and executive chef of Noosa Waterfront Restaurant and Bar Andrea Ravezzani will be hosting a five-course degustation dinner with matching wines on Friday 24 March. Tickets for the fundraising dinner can be purchased by calling Noosa Waterfront Restaurant and Bar on 5474 4444. ●

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Some of the rubbish collected from Noosa Main Beach on Friday afternoon.

Councillor Joe Jurisevic and Member for Noosa Glen Elmes with community members and a bench seat made from recycled plastic at the Unitywater beach clean-up on Friday 3 March.

Unitywater’s Alex Tan and Envirocom’s Mandy Botterell with some of the rubbish collected from Noosa Main Beach.

Cr Jurisevic said Yurol State Forest was one of the worst areas for rubbish with 25 volunteers clearing out two skip bins worth of junk at the official Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 5 March. Pictured is the 4WD club at Yurol Forest. Picture: MARK HARVEY

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Politicians, councillors, community members and even scuba divers all turned out for the Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 5 March. The weekend of cleaning started with a beach clean on Noosa Main Beach ahead of the launch of the Noosa Festival of Surfing on Friday 3 March. The clean-up was sponsored by Unitywater. Unitywater community relations specialist Kate Cash said the clean-up was a huge success and it was great to see the community involvement from so many groups and individuals. “Their passion for protecting our waterways and beaches from waste is inspiring,” she said. “This event was a timely reminder to avoid single-use plastic water bottles and get back to tap!” The beach clean-up was the first in a series of monthly Noosa Beach clean- ups that will report data to the Australian Marine Debris Initiative (AMDI) to create Source Reduction Plans to address the major causes of Noosa beach pollution. The official statistics from the Clean Up Australia Day are due to be collated and released next week. ●

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IT’S NONE OF OUR BUSINESS BUT … JOHNS LANDING CLOSURE Noosa Council has confirmed long-time camping site Johns’ Landing could soon close, leaving almost 100 residents homeless. Johns Landing is a Cooroibah campsite that has been owned by the Johns family for more than 120 years and is the unofficial home to many Noosa residents who would otherwise be homeless. The council’s community services director Alan ‘Fox’ Rogers said officers were in discussions with the owners of Johns Landing who are looking to retire. “These discussions are canvassing a range of issues with regard to the long-term future of the site,” he said. Mr Rogers said the council is also working with the State Government and various community service organisations to address the needs and concerns of the residents at the camping ground. “This includes helping to find them alternative accommodation closer to town and other services,” he said. “Council’s objective in these discussions is to achieve the best possible outcome for Johns Landing residents and the owners.” Mr Rogers said any changes to the current situation are likely to be gradual and the council will discuss them with all parties. ●

NBN NOOSA An NBN branded truck was seen driving down Lake Cooroibah Road on Monday 6 March and NBN construction barriers were seen on Hastings Street last week indicating fast internet is on its way to Noosa. Small business owners have long struggled with slow or no internet connection but the frustrating days on the internet may soon be over. According to Noosa Council’s website, the NBN is on a three-year construction plan and Noosa Shire residents can expect NBN works to be completed in the first quarter of 2017. Pomona and Cooran should already be connected with Castaways Beach, Cooroibah, Doonan, Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Sunrise Beach, Sunshine Beach, Tewantin and Tinbeerwah to soon follow. ● Spotted on Hastings Street: Has the NBN finally arrived in Noosa?

BUSINESS MEETINGS A select group of local business owners have met with the Federal Minister for Small Business Michael McCormack for a round table discussion. Mr McCormack was in Noosa on Tuesday 7 March to attend a sit-down in the Noosa Boardroom’s new function room. The small discussion group included representatives from the local business community, Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell and representatives from the ATO and

ACCC. There is no word yet on what was discussed at the meeting. ●

FUNDS FOR PETS The Noosa community has contributed $4752 towards the Pet Foundation’s annual Tree of Hope Appeal, which raised much needed funds for animals in need. All funds raised through the appeal will go directly to helping local animal shelters continue to do the

great work they do, including helping to provide care and treatment for sick, injured, lost and abandoned animals, rescuing animals in crisis and educating people on responsible pet ownership. The appeal, which kicked off in November, ran across Petbarn stores nationally for six weeks and encouraged Aussie to dig deep by dropping into their local Petbarn Noosa store and purchasing a $3, $5 or $10 Christmas decoration. ●

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“My team and I are heading down to Brisbane for a Knowledge Talk. “All the big names in coffee will be there and we will learn about sustainability and where the coffee industry is headed.”

“I’m off to Japan for three weeks. “I’ve been a few times and done Tokyo so I’m keen to get out of the cities and go off the beaten track on this trip.“

“From the age of eight I started training dolphins in Coffs Harbour at Dolphin Marine Magic and was there on and off for 30 years working in marine mammal husbandry.“

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Bowling Challenge the family to a game of bowling at Noosa Tenpin Bowling. This is a fun night out with hot food, Lazer Tag and licensed bar to make a full night of it. Bowling lanes should be booked in advance.

Cinema thrills Kids love going to the movies and during school holidays. Don’t forget RACQ member tickets are worth the extra planning. Also look for the $6 family movie sessions at Noosa Five Cinemas which often show at the weekends at 10am.

BETH NEWMAN part of it until I was in it!” What brings you the most happiness in your life? “Sharing love, being around happiness and dancing like no-one is watching.” How long have you been a midwife? “I’ve been a practising midwife of 11 years, with experience in public health and private practice. I have assisted, facilitated and supported many women and families.” What makes you unique in this area? “For me, it’s about coming back to basics. Whilst I believe no two women will birth the same, I do believe that all women require love, support, empowerment and trust, and as a midwife I am happy to facilitate this process.” How do you like to unwind? “Long days at the beach that stretch into sunset.” Visit www.holdingtime.weebly.com to learn more about upcoming working workshops.

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MICK’S GREAT LOVE OF THE SPORTING LIFE It was late morning and as we sat and chatted over a coffee, one thing became became quite obvious; here was a man who was dedicated to his job and above all was very sincere in his approach to the young athletes under his care. His name is Mick Hooper, and at 50-years-of-age this ex-military man has indeed became very successful in his job of choice - coaching the senior elite athletes of the Noosa Little Athletics. Here again is yet another local sporting achiever, who despite his success not only at local level, but also state and national - is relatively unknown. For two consecutive years in 2011 and 2012, he was voted Queensland’s Junior Coach of the Year for Little Athletics - awards well deserved. Now working as the coach of the 15 years and up high performance squad he has set his goal. “My aim is to see one or more of our seniors make the Australian Senior Team; this would be great for our club. To achieve this, it is important that we provide good training and education,” Mick said. For Mick, his love of the sporting life started immediately on leaving Bass High School in Sydney at the completion of Year 10. “I started working at a local restaurant, but after playing for Bulldogs Junior Rugby League, I decided that football was the way I wanted to go. I gave it all I had and made the NSW Under 18 team for two years, playing second row. I then played Under 23. I was in good company in the rep team with such team mates as Andrew Ettinghausen and Greg Alexander. But as you can imagine there were a lot of young blokes with the same idea, so in ’86, I headed off to England and played for a time with Halifax and then Mansfield.” During his work at the restaurant he met up with a young lady named Val and a relationship started.

“IT WAS GREAT … WE WERE ALL INVOLVED - WITH VAL GIVING IT HER TOTAL SUPPORT AS A WORKER … SHE SAW IT AS A FAMILY SPORT WITH THE EMPHASIS BEING ON FAMILY, FUN AND FITNESS…” After a time she also moved to England, and following his football commitments, they back-packed through Europe. On their return to Australia, Mick again took up with Bulldogs. It was about this time that Mick decided to catch up with his brother Alan, who was working at Mooloolaba. They liked the life and stayed for 12 months and during this time Mick took the opportunity to invest in a block of land at Coolum. This was to be the start of his love affair with the Sunshine Coast. Also while on the coast he followed on with his football career playing with the Maroochydore Swans and gaining selection with the Falcons. It was about this time Mick began to think of a career in the services. He obtained the address of a recruiting base that was run by the RAAF. He was loaded up with the necessary papers to fill out, but on returning found that the base was then run by the army. After a chat, he was happy with what they had to offer, so for Mick it was the army. “Next thing I knew I was at Wagga doing basic training in aircraft maintaince. All went well, I did advanced courses finished as dux of the class and as a result was posted to Sydney for two years; then it was on to Darwin.’’ It was while in Sydney that Mick and Val were married.

During their time in Darwin, Val and Mick also invested in a business which resulted in Mick doing two jobs, army during the day and working the family business in later hours. Also during this time this happily married couple became the proud parents of four children, three boys and a girl. Then in 2004, after serving fourteen years, Mick’s army career finished. Mick’s army service saw him do two deployments on active service in East Timor. “We were based at Suai on the border and we worked as the maintenance crews on the helicopters.” Starting his military long service, the family returned to the Sunshine Coast looking for a home base. They finally settled on a block of land in a new development known as Noosa Banks. For the family living in the Banks was a busy life. The kids joined the Noosa Nippers in the summer months and Pirates rugby league in winter. With his football background Mick also stepped into Pirates Junior League which saw him accepting a coaching role, a role which he held for nine years; this was done under the auspices of Australian Rugby League Development Program. It was during this period that he also started doing Friday afternoon coaching with Little Athletics.

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The Friday sessions became a family affair with wife Val and the kids being involved. “It was great.” said Mick. “We were all involved - with Val giving it her total support as a worker. She saw it as a family sport with the emphasis being on family, fun and fitness.” Such has been Val’s commitment to the Noosa Little Athletics, that in 2016 she received the high honour of being elected to the Board of Directors for Queensland Little Athletics. Her dedication has seen her hold various positions, amongst these being Regional Coordinator Sunshine Coast Centre Management. Val is currently employed as a teacher’s aide at the Sunshine Beach Primary School. Having been in the club for many years and with the children also being involved, one could say it has definitely been a family affair.

“In 2009,” said Mick, “Ian Smith, an administrator with Little Athletics and chief organiser for the Annual Noosa Gift, had commenced planning for a scholarship that would enable us to formulate coaching of elite athletes.” Then in 2012 the move to establish a senior club, that would give the Little Athletics athletes a chance to continue their career without having to move away, was successfully undertaken. This was done with the full backing of Queensland Athletics. Little Athletics, senior club and elite coaching everything was happening. Regarding coaching, there were three sessions per week and those who moved into the elite level, trained with Mick - he was then the head coach with Level 4 certificate and was ably supported by Rebecca Brice and Ash Brice. “With our goal being selection in the senior team, from

15 up, the fun is over and things become serious - with good training and education we hope to hold them and head them in the right direction.” Regarding results, in the last eight years, twelve athletes have won medals at national level, they have produced seven Australian champions and five have represented Australia at junior level. “There have been two occasions that really stand out,” Mick said. “One was getting Jordan Csabi our Under 18, 200 metre Australian champion to China for the 2014 Youth Olympics; and the second was last year’s Noosa Gift. “Jordan was somewhat unique. “He didn’t take things seriously until he was 15, but with his natural talent and hard work he achieved success at state level, then at 17 years he won the Under 18 200 at the Nationals; he was on his way to China - and the Youth Olympics. “Regarding the Noosa Gift, this was won by our 15-yearold school girl, Samantha Stanley, and it was the first time in the history of the Gift that it was won by a female. But that wasn’t the only thing; she was also the youngest ever winner. Add to this, another of our elite Zane Branco finished third. “Down through the years at National level, twelve of Noosa’s elite have between them won some 60 medals. Sad to say that in our community the achievements of not only these athletes, but all involved in this club, are relatively unknown. “Yet again at this season’s recent State Titles, the senior club returned home with seven medals - four gold, two silver and one bronze - and three of their elite, were unable to attend.“ But to Mick and Val Hooper and all in the club, we say, those in the know, take pride because when all is said and done - you are all Our People. ●

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HOG HEAVEN ON THIS STEED OF STEEL BY HOLLIE HARRIS Many may not know that I love adventure and have a huge appreciation of beautiful bikes. While I am a scooter rider on weekends, it’s not practical for me, as a mum of two, to invest big dollars into a motorbike and get my money’s worth out of one, but now I’ve found a great option right here in Noosa. Aussie Biker Tours and Rental offers an exciting soloution to those who are looking for an adventure with an edge. If you are craving a biking experience but can’t commit to owning one, then Tim Brujes can set you up on a rental that will get your heart started or help you plan a trip to take your bike far beyond Noosa. My cheeks are still sore from the grin plastered across my face when riding the Harley Davidson FLD Switchback. Not a seasoned rider, I wasn’t sure how a longhaul sit down would fare on my tuckus, but this big bike is built for comfort. There is something exhilerating about seeing the sights I drive past every day from the open air of a bike with a 96-cubicinches 1650cc motor. I was surprised that I could smell everything and I imagine riding through rainforest or countryside would be truly something. The rumble of the Harley was more of a purr, and actually quiet enough to still hold a conversation, so probably a great couples’ adventure. Aussie Biker Tours and Rental offers self-guided or guided tours from eight days to 21 days, where you can explore

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PLEASE EXPLAIN It’s “class warfare” when tax hikes for $30,000 salary earners or complaints about CEOs’ million dollar salaries are mentioned. Yet cuts in penalty rates and welfare payments to low-income earners are claimed as “good economic management”? Please explain. Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.

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WON’T LOWER OURSELVES In response to Sally Hepworth’s letter (Noosa Today, 2 March), my wife and I have lived in Noosa for decades and since de-amalgamation have seen little positive change, but much idleness on the part of Noosa Council. To say more in regards to her rude comments would degrade ourselves to her level. Mark and Jan Rose, Cooroy.

PAPER GIANTS At a time when major newspapers are giving away incentives to get their readers to acquire news through digital access and I assume for the majority of readers it’s probably a good deal, Noosa Today this week came up with one of the best local rags I have seen in my time as a newspaper daily reader and supporter. Always being one who enjoys reading the early news and crosswords with breakfast, then turning the pages to find out what’s happened, about to happen and what’s available in our community is my idea of starting the day. My smartphone would give me the same, but also would use a couple or more hours of battery life. I found Wendy Wilson’s story along with Ingrid Jackson, Sandy Bolton and Aimee Sheriff ’s on women’s roles in today’s world most enjoyable. (You could have added your own in there too, Jolene.) I must add the pairing of socks in our home is never a problem and always done in a jiff. I wear the same colours unless for special occasions and even mark which is the left one. (Joking of course.) Just a quick question: where have all those 48 families moved to from the R&W auction sales? Then reading the list of open homes over 2, 3 and 4 March is an eye-opener. I suppose the occupants could lose themselves and be out of the way at the Surf Festival for those days. I hope it’s not an exodus from Noosa and the Sunshine Coast. E. Wright, Sunrise Beach.

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Peekaboo! Alan Hughes from Tewantin, where there’s an abundance of birdlife including many visiting rainbow lorikeets. “They never cease to amuse me with their antics which offer many photo opportunities - I call them the colourful clowns” Alan said. If you have a wildlife, landscape or lifestyle photo you would like to submit for Lenscape, please email newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au

NEED FOR RENEWABLES Colin Bond’s parody on the faults of renewable energy (2 March) might get a laugh but the Coalition’s philosophy seems not far wide of this. The concern is that if our government continues to be bought by the fossil fuel lobby, Australia, with the notable exception of SA, may well be left far behind as the world moves rapidly towards renewable energy. Some will recall how Kodak film, Remington typewriters, and Nokia phones were rapidly replaced by technology, the significance of which was not appreciated. Cars completely replaced the horse and buggy in just 13 years from1900. We currently have decision-makers that cannot see that all fossil fuel energy investments will be stranded assets within a decade. China has already passed its peak coal consumption and has become the world’s largest investor in renewables. India has adopted the world’s most ambitious goals to reduce its greenhouse gases. Electric vehicles will be cheaper to purchase and run than conventional vehicles within five years. They will soon all be powered by solar electricity. If our elected representatives at both the state and federal level really want to create jobs, reinvigorate manufacturing, establish energy security, lower energy costs and stimulate enterprise, embracing the coming use of renewable energies, and ditching coal, is the most obvious way to do it. If we don’t we will definitely be the last cab, I mean Uber, off the rank. Steve Hall, Cooroy.

GREEN PROPAGANDA Joy Ringrose’s promotion note for Joe Shlegeris’s Greens Noosa election (Noosa Today, 23 February) typifies the Greens propaganda which continually distorts facts to mislead innocent readers. They use dodgy values from fellow travellers to just ‘make stuff up’ to suit their story; if this Green in-

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sanity was applied, it would be economic suicide in slow motion for Australia. The now commercially mature renewable (wind and solar) energy industry remains cost uncompetitive; requiring unjustifiable subsidies to be viable, cannot provide ‘baseload’ power, lacks operating reliability and as a substantial proportion of the network capacity introduces potential distribution grid instability and ‘blackouts’. Wind and solar are now failed electricity supply experiments - with unacceptable cost penalties for zero environmental benefit - even ‘levelised’ Productivity Commission data shows the production cost for ‘wind’ being over double that for ‘coal’ with MCA aggregate subsidies for ‘wind’ being almost 20 times greater than for ‘coal’ electrical generation. Accepted European statistics show that for every renewable energy job created, three other jobs are lost; contributing to increased unemployment. Therefore, beware of the Greens - take the trouble to read their manifesto and be shocked. John Smeed, Noosaville.

GIVEN THE BOOT Currently in England, elderly who have only a $10,000 mortgage yet can’t pay it, are being kicked out of their homes and their homes being rented by the banks to imported workers who work for $4 an hour. This is a fact. In the USA, if the elderly won’t take up the real estate’s offer to sell, they send in the clowns. Grafitti artists, drug addicts, and bad renters run amok through the region scaring the daylights out of the elderly who then have no choice but to leave. The suburb becomes derelict, property valuations understated and the developers walk in compensated. Australia, with Turnbull who paid millions to secure his position, is no different. Many years ago I was contested for writing against voting. Everything I stated in that one letter is now happening. You don’t have to be a genius to see what is occurring in our

nation, let alone the world. Someone said to me the other day - ‘It’s changing, the good people are being heard’. Sadly, many have lost small businesses, longterm residencies and their health all due to a corrupted system. Who will be held accountable? Not the corrupted, not the pollies nor the professionals who back them. The professionals have learnt how to corrupt the system, they think the worker should pay for their extravagance. Bad luck. Jen Oakley, Noosaville. ● MORE LETTERS PAGE 43

NOOSA CAMERA HOUSE PHOTO COMP 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 receive 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. So head outdoors and get clicking. Email your very best photo at high resolution to The Camera House Comp at anna. quirke@noosatoday.com.au. This month’s winner is announced inside the cover of this issue. Send in for the new month’s competition now! Only amateur snappers please.

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9 MARCH 2017

SIMPLY STUNNING INSIDE ❯ ON THE COVER ❯ UNDER THE GAVEL ❯ HOME FOCUS noosatoday.com.au

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ON THE COVER

SIMPLY STUNNING IN THE LAP OF LUXURY THIS luxurious property is part of Richardson and Wrench Noosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest auction campaign and will be one of the stunning properties offered to the market at their in-room auctions on Thursday 13 April. Architecturally-designed and set on a substantial 870m2 allotment with a floor area of approximately 453m2, this home offers space, privacy and opulence. Situated on an elevated block adjacent to Lake Weyba, taking in a stunning leafy private back drop, this property has been fastidiously maintained and will appeal to the fussiest of buyers. With a stylish interior, high quality fittings and luxury appliances, this superb home is fit for those who deserve only the best in life. Consisting of three spacious bedrooms plus a home office or fourth bedroom, it presents a beautiful large open plan design, built to capture cooling breezes. Lovely earthy tones throughout create a warm homely environment. There is a separate studio apartment perfect for guests, which is located at the front of the property, allowing great separation and privacy. In this abode, the kitchen really is the heart of the home. Overlooking the sparkling pool and offering a great functional space, the kitchen has been designed to be functional while offering plenty of opportunity to interact with the rest of the home. There is a fantastic central courtyard and pool with a northeasterly aspect and a serene cascading sandstone water feature. In addition, there is a large undercover entertaining area with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and bar all set against a lovely bush back drop. This is an easy-living, single level home with low maintenance landscaped gardens perfect for the professional couple, family, or simply the keen golfer, who would love to take advantage of the lifestyle that Noosa Springs offers, together with 24-hour security. Noosa Springs is located only five minutes from Hastings Street, which offers an abundance of eclectic cafes, famous restaurants and boutique shops.

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 754/61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Springs Auction: In-room Sofitel Noosa on Thursday 13 April Description: 3 bed, 3 bath, 2 car, pool View: Saturday 12noon Agent: Jon Blonk and Kym de Warren for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0412 806 252 or 0412 325 421 22 NOOSA TODAY

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BEACH HOUSE BEAUTY

SUNRISE BEACH 4 NETHERBY RISE

4 A 2 B 4 C

Waves & Whales

View Saturday 12-12.30pm Auction On-site 8th April 12noon

This light filled timber beach house is perfect for a family or couple wishing to be close to the beach. Watch the waves and the migrating whales throughout the year from your living room and verandah. • Extra car parking space for visitors, 3 min walk to dog friendly beach. • Lovely outdoor area overlooking the in ground pool. • Large stacker doors bring the outdoors in to allow sea breezes and views inside. • Timeless white shutters, timber loorboards complete the beachy look.

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BEHIND THE GAVEL

GORDON MACDONALD

BIG WEEK FOR AUCTION RESULTS JUST like this latest heatwave, the local auction market is red hot and there are no signs of it slowing down anytime soon. In fact, this is one of the heathier weeks in terms of overall activity we have seen on the Sunshine Coast and Noosa. Throughout the week, we have seen an increase across all areas of auctions including an influx in registered bidders leading to an increase of under the hammer results, other factors including crowd sizes were larger and sold-prior rates were all up when compared with the same month last year. Southern purchasers migrating to the Sunshine Coast always gravitate towards our auctions because it’s the method of sale they are accustomed to and find this method of purchasing both familiar and reassuring. On auction day, a crowd gathers.

The auctioneer builds momentum as the bidding starts and negotiates with the parties. Bidders battle it out to see who is prepared to pay the most and if the top price exceeds the vendor’s reserve, the hammer falls and the sale is made unconditionally. Even where a sale doesn’t happen on the day, expectations on both sides are publicly clarified and a sale will normally be finalised in the following days or weeks. Auction is good for everyone, particularly in today’s market - it brings sellers together with every possible interested buyer in a transparent way, where everyone can see what everyone else is prepared to pay or accept. Everyone gets to make a personal decision with all the information. I can’t think of a fairer way in the modern world to conduct a property sale. ●

REWARDS FOR GOOD EFFORT THE Century 21 Conolly Hay Group team have returned winners from the Century 21 annual awards, held in Brisbane on Saturday 25 February. The C21 Conolly Hay Group won fourth top office across Australasia for 2016, which C21 Conolly Hay Group has labelled a huge achievement considering there are over 350 offices in the C21 network. Principals David Conolly and Mike Hay both walked away as Centurion Producers again in 2016, putting them in the top two per cent of salespeople throughout Australasia. They both also walked away with the Diamond Award for achieving $180,000 and above settled commission for the quarter. Permanent property manager Maaike Hillegers-Peters won the award for Property Manager of the Quarter in the under 250 managements category, while a number of sales agents walked away with Masters Entry and Ruby awards. Rachel Sellman joined the ranks of Centurion Producer, while Leon Butt took the Platinum Award ($100,000 settled commission or 40 units) and a Masters Entry. ●

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group principal David Conolly, Rachel Sellman, Jonathan Tomasini and principal Mike Hay at the awards night.

The Century 21 Conolly Hay Group team took the chance to dress up for the awards night.

LUXURIOUSLY MODERN

NOOSA HEADS 2115 ‘PePPerS’ 5 MOrwONg Dr

4 A 2.5 B 1 C

Lifestyle & Opulence

View By Appointment Price Offers Over $1.7Million

Stunning Laguna Bay views from this superb lifestyle Villa suited to only the most discerning buyer. Villa 2115 immerses you in 3 spacious levels of beach themed opulence and boasts a master suite as big as many 1 bedroom apartments. This Villa has everything you could wish for! • 3 minute stroll to Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street. • Substantial renovation completed in August 2015. • Open plan living mixed with a relaxed ambience and high quality ittings. • Fully furnished with a superb inventory.

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

Richardson & Wrench Noosa

PEREGIAN SPRINGS $579k

25 Parkview Parade VIEW SAT: 10.00 - 10.30AM 3

Excellent home on a corner block in a quiet street with a leafy park outlook. Designer features throughout the home create stylish and easy living in the Springs.

• This 3 bedroom home has a delightful indoor, outdoor low • A covered outdoor entertaining space poolside that opens out from the open plan living, dining and kitchen area • Upstairs has a master bedroom and ensuite • Easy living in the Springs

C 1

PARK VIEW Vicki Cooper M: 0418 231 955

Peregian Beach $790k

11 Pavonia Street VIEW SAT: 11.00 - 11.30AM 3 Beautifully positioned on a 1,200sqm block and just a short stroll to the beach, this recently renovated home has style and space.

A 2

• Unassuming from the street, this recently renovated home has style and space • Timber loors, new stylish kitchen, direct internal access from the double garage • A bore, automatic water system, water tanks and solar panels • A 1,200sqm private block and a short stroll to the beach

B 2

C 1

PEREGIAN PARADISE Vicki Cooper M: 0418 231 955

Coolum Beach $355k

2/23 Beach Road VIEW SAT: 12.00 - 12.30PM 2 Modern, open plan apartment with ground floor entry and only 300m from Coolum beach precinct. A great location with lots on ofer.

A 2

• Fully furnished apartment ofering security and privacy • Large balcony with ample room for entertaining • Secure car parking with lift access • Enjoy the resort pools, spa, tennis court, gym and BBQ areas

B 1

C 3

PERFECT LOCATION Vicki Cooper M: 0418 231 955

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PRICES ARE STILL OUR BARBECUE-STOPPER HOUSING affordability is the latest hot topic among the real estate industry, with leading data and analytics company CoreLogic creating a report specifically focusing on the issue. On releasing the report, CoreLogic director of research Tim Lawless said housing affordability was shaping up as one of the most talked about topics for 2017. “Conversations around this topic are taking place daily - from political debates, to media reports and interviews, industry narratives, social media conversations and more,” he said. “Generally, there’s real concern within Australia’s social and economic circles on how best to deal with the housing affordability phenomenon and who from government may assume the role of Housing Minister to lead and tackle this issue. “As Australia’s largest data and analytics company, CoreLogic assigned its frontline research analysts and expert commentators to delve deep and report on the current status of Australia’s housing.” Mr Lawless’s comments come as CoreLogic’s Cameron Kusher reveals there are now more Sydney suburbs with a median house value of $2 million than under $600,000, creating a tough housing market with low stock. “If you are earning a relatively low income in Sydney and are looking to buy a house or unit, you are competing for a

Housing affordablity is a hot topic this year - and it’s all bad news for Sydneysiders. Picture: CoreLogic RP Data rapidly declining pool of housing stock across the city,” he said. Mr Kusher warned the pool was also declining across the remaining capitals, but not at the same pace of decline as in Sydney. “At the end of 2016, looking at both houses and units, 20.5 per cent of Sydney suburbs had a median value of less than $600,000 compared to 38.5 per cent of suburbs having a median value of at least $1 million,” he said. “To further highlight deteriorating housing affordability in Sydney, 34.6 per cent of suburbs had a median unit value of less than $600,000 at the end of

2016. In each other capital city, a higher proportion of suburbs had a median house value of less than $600,000 than the proportion of suburbs with a median unit value of less than $600,000.” Mr Kusher said a retrospective look at median dwelling values across the suburbs of Australia showed the bracket creep that had occurred over the current growth cycle, highlighting the deterioration of more affordable capital city housing over the past five years. “At the end of 2016, 7.6 per cent of suburbs nationally had a median house value under $200,000 and 5.9 per cent

of suburbs had a median unit value below $200,000,” he said. “To put these figures into some perspective, 11.4 per cent of suburbs had a median house value of at least $1 million and three per cent of suburbs had a median unit value of at least $1 million.” Mr Kusher said there had been a substantial decline in the proportion of suburbs with a median value below $400,000 over the five years to the end of 2016. According to data, at the end of 2011, 53.5 per cent of suburbs had a median house value of less than $400,000 and 69.8 per cent of suburbs had a median unit value of less than $400,000. By the end of 2016, the proportion of suburbs with a median value of less than $400,000 had fallen to 41 per cent for houses and 55.3 per cent for units. “A five-year retrospective look at the individual capital cities highlights the significant shift in the proportion of suburbs with a median value under $400,000, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne,” Mr Kusher said. According to CoreLogic’s data, the Noosa Shire has a median house price of $550,000 when considering housing activity over the past 12 months. The Sunshine Coast Shire returned a slightly lower median house price of $490,000 throughout the same period. The housing affordability report can be found at www.corelogic.com.au.

Premium Sunshine Beach Position, Totally Renovated It’s all done, just move in and enjoy, freshly and meticulously renovated, all on one level, this solid home is all about easy living by the beach. • Stylish up to the minute kitchen, stone bench tops, plenty of storage, Smeg appliances • Bi fold doors open to the front patio and private court yard creating a seamless indoor outdoor low • Contemporary concrete look tiles low through the kitchen and living area and into the ofice • Low maintenance, ideal lock up and leave, perfect for holiday letting, pet friendly unit alternative • Sensational position, just minutes stroll to the village and pristine, patrolled Sunshine Beach

AUCTION On Site - 10:00 am March 25th VIEW Saturday 12 - 12:45pm AGENT Lance Bussell 0403 134 420

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in their own wing of the home along with a casual lounge space with access to the pool where guests can relax in comfort. For the movie lover there is a purpose-built media room offering an authentic cinema experience, plus a home office with built-in desk and stunning mountain views that are sure to inspire. This home has been built to offer year-round comfort with an open fireplace in the lounge room, plus plenty of louvered windows and high-ceilings to encourage air flow throughout the warm months. Perfectly presented and near-new, this property also includes a four-car garage, ducted vacuum system and ducted air-conditioning and is located just 10 minutes from Noosa Heads and 20 minutes from the Sunshine Coast Airport.

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 26 Mindi Road, Doonan Price: $2.2 million Description: 4 bed, 4 bath, 4 car, pool View: By appointment Agent: David Berns for David Berns Real Estate, 0408 629 438 noosatoday.com.au

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SET on 2.7 acres and surrounded by natural bushland, this award-winning modern home is simply breath-taking. With a swag of awards such as top honours for Individual House over $2 million, House of the Year and Best Kitchen, there is plenty to love about this home. As you would expect, all rooms have been orientated to make the most of the hinterland views including the kitchen and main living space where banks of louvered and floor-to-ceiling windows capture Noosa’s many stunning sunsets. The modern kitchen with butler’s pantry overlooks an open-plan living and dining space where large bi-fold doors open out to a covered entertaining area with access to the sparkling pool and poolside deck. There is a second outdoor area located off the kitchen where the new owners can relax on a warm afternoon and enjoy the views. Anyone who loves luxury will adore the sleeping quarters, with the master suite reminiscent of a high-end hotel. Boasting plush carpeting and soft, floating curtains plus a dressing room, spa-style ensuite with bath and a private deck where you can take in the stunning hinterland views; this is the ultimate parents’ retreat. For added privacy there are three more bedrooms, all with their own private ensuite and walk-in robe, located

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OPEN HOMES Time

Address

A B C

Price Guide

Agent Time

Castaways Beach 1/512 David Low Way

3 3 2

$1,350,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

11.00am - 11.45am

31/512 David Low Way

4 4 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041

12.00pm - 12.30pm

11 Seafarer Court

4 2 2

$1,065,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697

Saturday 11th March 2/23 Beach Road

2 2 1

$355,000

Doonan

11.00am - 11.30am 1.00pm - 1.30pm

11 Pavonia Street 11 Paldao Rise

$790,000 $895,000

Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466 248 345

25 Parkview Parade 22 Augusta Cct 68 The Avenue 25 Bunya Grove 18 Augusta Cct

3 4 4 3 4

1 2 2 1 3

$579,000 $785,000 $685,000 O/o $500,000 Low $900,000's

Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 712 600 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 712 600

3 2 2

High $600,000's

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 712 600

4 2 6 4 2 2 4 2 4

$780,000 By Negotiation AUCTION

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0400 904 678

4 2 6

$780,000

2 3 3 3 4 5 2

$525,000 AUCTION $1,795,000 O/o $1.795million By Negotiation By Negotiation Offers Invited

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466 248 345 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0417 624 059 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

3 2 1 3 2 2

$850,000 $1,795,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065

3 2 1

$850,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065

6 4 3 4 2 2

Contact Agent Tender

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403 646 930 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457

2 2 2 2 2

Pomona

9.30am - 10.30am

13 Templeton Way

4 2 2

Offers $1,249,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438

10.45am - 11.45am

13 Templeton Way

4 2 2

Offers $1,249,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0419 818 418

12.00pm - 1.00pm

105 Panorama Drive

4 3 2

31 Day express sale

David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438

Saturday 11th March 1.00pm - 2.00pm

12 Whistler Way

Sunrise Beach Saturday 11th March

Marcus Beach

10.00am - 10.30am 10.00am - 10.45am 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Saturday 11th March 11.00am - 11.30am

1/28 Tristania Drive

3 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457

11.00am - 11.30am

1/20 Tristania Drive

4 2 2

$1,300,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457 11.00am - 11.30am

Mount Coolum

20 Dame Patti Dr 19 Captains Court 4 Netherby Rise

Sunday 12th March 20 Dame Patti Dr

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

Sunshine Beach Saturday 11th March

Saturday 11th March 24/23-29 Lumeah Drive

3 2 2

By Negotiation

Noosa Heads Friday 10th March 11.00am - 11.30am

6 Moonare Cres

4 2 2

$1.1 million range

12.00pm - 12.30pm

3/21 Viewland Drive

3 1 1

$510,000

2.00pm - 2.30pm

2/29 Viewland Drive

3 3 2

$1,200,000

3.00pm - 3.30pm

26 'The Rise' 37 Noosa Dr

3 2.5 2

$1,008,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911 10.00am - 10.30am 12.00pm - 12.30pm 12.00pm - 12.30pm 12.00pm - 12.30pm 12.00pm - 12.30pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466248345 1.00pm - 1.30pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438695505 1.00pm - 1.45pm

2/21 Nebula Street 15 Depper Street 16 Ross Crescent 16 Ross Cres 20 Depper Street 9 Swan Avenue 2/16 Hill Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438695505 Monday 13th March 11.00am - 11.45am 3/2 Webb Road 12.00pm - 12.30pm 16 Ross Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438695505

Saturday 11th March

1 2 2 2.5 3 3 2

1 1 2 2 2 1 2

Wednesday 15th March

11.00am - 11.30am

6 Moonare Cres

4 2 2

$1.1 million range

11.00am - 11.30am

2/21 Viewland Drive

2 1 1

O/O $435,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466 248 345 11.00am - 11.45am Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403 646 930

12.00pm - 12.30pm

308/309, 6 Hastings St

2 2 1

O/o $800,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 528 148

1.00pm - 1.30pm

2/29 Viewland Drive

3 3 2

$1,200,000

1.00pm - 1.30pm

26 'The Rise' 37 Noosa Dr

3 2.5 2

$1.008,000

2.00pm - 2.30pm

6 Nairana Rest

4 2 2

Contact Agent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 12.00pm - 12.30pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 1.00pm - 1.30pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

3.00pm - 3.30pm

14/19 Katharina St

2 1 1

$485,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

3.00pm - 3.30pm

Apt 9 Macquarie Lodge

2 2 1

$560,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

2 2 1

$560,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

2 1 1

$1,400,000

Apt 9 Macquarie Lodge

Wednesday 15th March 26 Attunga Heights

3/2 Webb Road

Tewantin

Sunday 12th March

Saturday 11th March 49 Doonella St 7 Livingstone Street

auction diary

Noosa Heads Thursday 13th April

4.00pm - 5.00pm Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065 4.00pm - 5.00pm

8301 'Peppers Resort' 17 'On The Beach'

Noosa Springs

Friday 10th March

Thursday 13th April

10.00am - 10.30am

3 2 2 4 2 2

Peregian Springs

10.00am - 10.30am 10.00am - 10.30am 10.00am - 10.45am Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955 11.00am - 11.45am 11.00am - 11.30am

Saturday 11th March

1.00pm - 1.45pm

Agent

Saturday 11th March

Coolum Beach

12.00pm - 12.30pm

Price Guide

Saturday 11th March

11.00am - 11.45am

11.00am - 11.30am

A B C

Peregian Beach

Saturday 11th March

12.00pm - 12.30pm

Address

144/61 Noosa Springs Dr

3 2.5 2

$760,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 4.00pm - 5.00pm

754/61 Noosa Springs Dr

2 2 1 1 1 1

AUCTION AUCTION

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403 646 930 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 528 148

3 3 2

AUCTION

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0412806252

3 2 2

AUCTION

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466 248 345

4 2 4

AUCTION

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0400904678

3 2 1

AUCTION

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

4 2 2

AUCTION

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403646930

Peregian Beach

Saturday 11th March 10.00am - 10.30am

508/61 Noosa Springs Dr`

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O/o $2.795million

11.00am - 11.30am

544/61 Noosa Springs Dr

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Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0412 806 252 Thursday 13th April 335 David Low Way Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0412 806 252 4.00pm - 5.00pm

11.00am - 11.30am

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$760,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

12.00pm - 12.30pm

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Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0412 806 252

Sunrise Beach Saturday 8th April

Noosaville

12.00pm - 12.00pm

Friday 10th March

Sunshine Beach

11.00am - 11.30am

15 Jacksonia Place

5 2.5 2

$890,000

2.00pm - 2.45pm

17/152-158 Noosa Parade

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$495,000

4 Netherby Rise

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 Saturday 25th March 15 Depper Street Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254 10.00am - 10.30am

Tewantin

Saturday 11th March 11.00am - 11.45am

17/152-158 Noosa Parade

2 2 1

$495,000

12.00pm - 12.30pm

15 Jacksonia Place

5 2.5 2

$890,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254 Thursday 13th April 5 Burgess Drv Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 4.00pm - 5.00pm

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OF WORK BY HOLLIE HARRIS The Australian Body Art Festival has been embraced by its new Noosa Hinterland home in Cooroy, with event organisers overwhelmed by the generosity of people keen to see this unique event get back on its feet. Cooroy Chamber of Commerce President, Danielle Taylor said the support had been jaw-dropping. “It was a bit of a risk for the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce to take on this event to keep it alive because we were basically starting from scratch and there was a huge amount of work to do. But the support for the festival has been overwhelming, proving it was the right decision to make. It’s quite possible this will be the best event ever,” Danielle said. Support has come in from individuals who have donated money, as well as a host of support from local businesses and community groups. “We’ve got community groups like Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre, Cooroora Woodworkers, Pomona Pixies, AFABA Inc and Rotary Club of Cooroy all helping out with the festival. “Hinternoosa Real Estate are sponsoring volunteer shirts and we’ve also had cash sponsorships come in from Tourism Noosa, Gelignite Jacks, CCTV Specialists and The Blacksmiths. “The in-kind sponsorships are overwhelming also with support from Equip4Hire, Cooroy App, Firefly Solutions, Hire a Loo, Noosa Today, Mix FM, QMP and Bunnings Noosaville and prizes from Bold as Love Jewellery, Always Wicked Art, Derivan, 1300Facepaint, Studio Republic and Funtopia,” she said. “The crowdfunding campaign set up for the event has already reached 80 per cent but if anyone has a few dollars to spare, this is a pretty good event to donate to. We are holding the event regardless of whether we reach the funding target but every extra dollar we raise will make the festival an even more spectacular experience for everyone. “We’ve got artists coming from as far away as Tasmania and South Korea. It is such a good response that registrations are closing at the end of February because we have nearly run out of space to fit them all,” Danielle said. One thing is for sure, put 8 and 9 April into your diary and plan to be in Cooroy because this is one event that should be a mustsee on your calendar. More information about the festival and the crowdfunding campaign can be found online at www.australianbodyart.com.au. ●

2017 Concert Series Firebird Trio

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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

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Karin Schaupp (guitar) Umberto Clerici (cello)

Sunday 26 March - 7.30 pm Benjamin Martin – piano, Curt Thompson– violin Josephine Vains – cello Corelli: Sonate da chiesa Op 3 Nos 3 & 9 arr. Benjamin Martin Beethoven’s late E flat piano trio, Op 70 No 2 Piazzolla: Four Seasons of Buenos Aires

Seraphim Trio

Sunday 15 October - 4.30pm Bringing together two of Australia’s finest and most expressive instrumentalists.

“an ensemble of immense energy and focus” The Australian www.firebirdtrio.net

Subscribe to 3 concerts @ $36 ea Subscriptions available until 24 March 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 www.noosamusic.org

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GIG GUIDE

HOLLLIE HARRIS

Thursday 9 March

Cafe Le Monde, 8.30pm Black Rabbit George Tewantin Noosa RSL, 6pm Mal Clarke Friday 10 March

Tewantin Bowls Club, 6pm Custard Apple Cafe Le Monde, 8.30pm Bearfoot/DJ Kurt.Is Peregian Beach Hotel, 6pm Adam Harpaz Tewantin Noosa RSL, 6pm Chris Webbe and The Sweaty Palms V Room, 7pm Screamfeeder Cooroy RSL, 6pm Custard Apples Saturday 11 March

Cafe Le Monde, 8.30pm Pat Capocci/ DJ Kasti Peregian Beach Hotel, 3pm Alan Kelly Tewantin Noosa RSL, 8pm Elephant Rock Sunday 12 March

Cafe Le Monde, 4pm Chris Flaskas Peregian Beach Hotel, 5pm Tom Dib Sunshine Beach Surf Club, 3pm Sharon Brooks Duo

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The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen The multi-talented Nguyen knows what it means to inhabit a life radically shaped by history. In 1975 he and his family went to The United States as refugees in the wake of the Vietnam War. His debut novel, The Sympathizer, winner of last year’s Pulitzer Prize, revisited the conflict that changed the trajectory of his life and inserted a much-needed Vietnamese perspective to the largely American-driven narrative. In The Refugees, a collection of stories 20 years in the making, he gives voice to the Vietnamese communities in southern California where he grew up and to those living in the country he fled, acknowledging that the ghosts of war live on for generations. ●

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds Skeleton Tree Skeleton Tree is meant to be a record for everyone, a naked, honest depiction of true grief in musical form. As Nick Cave’s latest triumph, this stands as possibly his greatest achievement, as much a sorrowful exploration as a loving send-off not only for his fans but, more importantly, for himself. Cave and the Bad Seeds have been responsible for a lot of great albums, but nothing they’ve ever released matches Skeleton Tree. Nick Cave is stripped to the bone and robbed of a future. This album sounds like grief in its purest musical form. Behind the heartbreak is some of the best song writing of this year. Skeleton Tree is a record for those who are unable to fully express their grief. ●

Black Top Stranger Noosa Cinema has a very special viewing of Blacktop Stranger. A travelling accountant picks up a mysterious stranger on an Outback highway which triggers a game of life and death. This Friday, 10 March at 7pm, head in the Noosa Cinema and experience this independent road/thriller film set along the beautiful Warrego Highway. Shot on a bare bones budget with a skeleton crew, local Noosa film up-and-comers have captured high quality visual and audio in this exciting Australian feature film. Writer/ director/ producer Joel Champ brings his film to life with the help of Noosa co-producer Mat Hoff. Head along and support local talent. You can purchase tickets by contacting blacktopstranger@gmail.com. ●

PUZZLES Quick Clues

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lieved when it’s over (6,4). DOWN 1. Attack at work and you ask questions (6). 2. Run to the second chap in the tent (7). 3. Retreat from a war many are caught in (6). 4. Fire at random on the street and there’s fighting (6). 5. Tell one to get business for the firm (5). 7. Shattered at being poverty-stricken (5). 13. Have about a quarter working (3). 14. Plans and isn’t wrong about the goal (7). 15. Does it take a very good comedian to make it? (5). 17. Intending to have really good China (6). 18. Holding up the net, turn again (6). 19. Hates packing, to go to hospital, the case (6). 21. Urge the newspapers to (5).

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ACROSS Car (10) Herb (4) Cut (4) Plenty (5) Converse (4) Sight (9) Doctor (9) So (4) Danger (5) Peruse (4) Story (4) Animal (10)

QUICK PUZZLE NO.7463 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Automobile. 8, Sage. 9, Snip. 10, Ample. 11, Talk. 12, Spectacle. 16, Physician. 20, Thus. 22, Peril. 23, Read. 24, Saga. 25, Rhinoceros. Down - 1, Turnip. 2, Compact. 3, Sonata. 4, Dispel. 5, Beset. 7, Agile. 13, Cry. 14, Scarlet. 15, Wheat. 17, Heroic. 18, Salmon. 19, Amazon. 21, Spare.

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WHAT’S ON ‘JAZZ AGE’ COMES ALIVE Experience the joy and sounds of the ’20s and ’30s ‘Jazz Age’. It was a time when popular music was born and infectiously swinging, when it didn’t matter how down you were the music would always bring you back to life. Dan’s Hot Five are bringing the street sounds of New Orleans this Saturday 11 March at The J from 7.30pm. Members $20, guests $25 dancing, budget bar, no BYO alcohol. For club information call 5447 2229. Early ticket purchase secures your preferred table.

STUNNING BEAUTY OF OBOE Noosa Orchestra is proud to present their first concert series for the year, showcasing the stunning beauty of the oboe with guest artist Frances Brodie and Marcello’s Oboe Concerto in D Minor. With music to interest everyone, conductor Antoni Bonetti has selected another wonderful program. The concert continues with Beethoven’s 1st Symphony and the hauntingly beautiful Gabrielle’s Oboe from the movie “The Mission.” The Noosa String Ensemble and the Mini Strings will also be making guest appearances.

‘OLD SCHOOL’ ROCK Chris Webbe and the Sweaty Palms have been rocking the Sunny Coast for many years and continue to tour Australia extensively with their own brand of original and classic rock and roll. On this tour, they are serving up “old school” party rock playing original songs from their past releases as well as classic Australian rock, country and blues and selected international hits from the ’60s to the ’80s. Head to the Tewantin Noosa RSL on Friday 10 March and catch The Sweaty Palms for a fun, entertaining night.

Sunday 26 March - 2.30pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Noosaville. Sunday 2 April - 2.30pm at Cooran Hall, Cooran. Adults are $20, concession is $15 and children are free. Tickets are available at the door or alternatively phone 5485 3648.

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Food Specials, Drink Specials, Bottle shop Latest in Gaming Machines Members Draw and Rafles every Wed and Friday Flash Jack Bowls - Friday 6pm

Trivia 3rd Tuesday of the Month

Roots/reggae/dub outfit Bearfoot has been making waves up and down the coast for the last few years. Inspired by activism, equality and a ’one love’ philosophy, ther upbeat vibe is catching. There’s no way you can sit still with Bearfoot’s pumping jams, so get in to Cafe Le Monde tomorrow 10 March at 8.30pm for some classic surf stoke vibes.

Sunday Session 3rd Sunday of the Month music with Al Cooper

TEWANTIN NOOSA BOWLS CLUB 65 Hilton Terrace, 5449 7155 Noosaville office@tewantinbowlsclub.com.au

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ELITE CELEBRATION OF PRODUCE BY HOLLIE HARRIS Josh Smallwood, head chef of Rickys, joins Zeb Gilbert, coowner and executive chef of Wasabi, in a celebration of the produce grown at their restaurant farms. This incredible 15 guests only event will be held at Wasabi’s new private dining room Ibento, on 24 March. Maravista Farm is a culinary garden of organic, locally grown produce for the Ogilvie Group venues which include Rickys, Locale Noosa, Wood Fire Grill and aromas noosa. A stunning 250 hectare working macadamia farm in the Noosa Hinterland, the property boasts beautiful fertile land, rolling hills, more than 20,000 macadamia trees, vegetable, citrus, micro herb and honey production. Three vegetable plots are currently in production as well as macadamia and a substantial citrus grove with over 60 fruiting trees. Maravista Farm’s newest residents are a small herd of Ultra Black cattle that enjoy life on the farm. Honeysuckle Hill was established in 2012 to grow Japanese ingredients for Wasabi Restaurant and Bar. In Japan, many restaurants specialised in specific local cuisines that have evolved over generations based only on the ingredients that can be found in their local area. Wasabi tries to stay true to that concept, and while maintaining an entirely Japanese aesthetic, use as many locally grown elements as possible. In 2015, they extended the number of garden beds to incorporate herbs and vegetables for use in The Cooking School Noosa and Ibento, their new private dining room. At Honeysuckle Hill, they gravity irrigate with water from their natural spring and compost the vegetable peelings and off cuts from the restaurant using the Japanese Bokashi method, which retains all the nutrients, organic materials and microbes.

An exclusive and intimate dinner highlighting the produce of our region will be held at Wasabi later this month.

The two chefs and two farms are coming together for one night only. The intimate dinner is held at Wasabi’s new private dining room Ibento, on 24 March and commences at 6.30pm.

Tickets are $180 per guest, and can be purchased by calling Wasabi on 07 5449 2443. With only 15 seats on offer, should you want to attend this exclusive event, call soon to avoid disappointment. ●

Takeaway Seafood Platter Eat More Seafood. Maisies is the place! Seafood Platters

Weekends from 7.30am Closed Tuesday 301฀Weyba฀Road,฀Noosaville฀•฀Ph:฀5474฀1394

247 Gympie Tce, Noosaville Ph 5449 7497 www.maisies.com.au

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$150 (with lobster) $120 (without)

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THE RODIZIO 11 different meats cooked over charcoal on skewers and carved at your table. Side dishes are also included All you can eat for $42.50

NEW FROM THE MENU Taste of Samba 3 BBQ’d Meats $28.50 Beef, Pork & Lamb served with Samba Salad, Roast Potatoes and Brazillian Rice

St. Louis Style Ribs Half Rack $26 Full Rack $40

Whole menu gluten free Open 5pm till Late Tues-Sat Bookings are advised

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Zac’s Burger Bar Hastings Street Now serving Seafood as well Including Fish and Chips, Calamari and a great Seafood Share Plate

5449 2604 (Burgers)

www.sambagrill.com.au

5473 0011 (Pizza)

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MELANZANE Roasted eggplant, pistachio crust, goats cheese, eggplant puree, beetroot relish, beetroot salad and Maravista Farm honey Eggplant: 3 large eggplants - peeled and cut in half 1 tbls rosemary 1 tbls thyme 1 clove of garlic 150ml olive oil Salt and pepper Blend herbs, garlic and olive oil, add the seasoning and then toss with eggplant. Place on a tray and roast at 200c for 15 minutes, turning once while in oven until golden brown. Set aside to cool. Crust: 3 tbls chopped rosemary 3 tbls chopped parsley 3 tbls chopped chives 2 tbls chopped schallots 100gm ground roasted pistachios 100gm puffed farro (boil farro for 15 minutes, then place in a de-hydrator over night until dry. Then fry in vegetable oil until it floats, drain off and place on paper towel. Store in an air tight container) 100gm butter 100gm breadcrumbs Salt and pepper Combine ingredients, place between two sheets of baking paper and roll with rolling pin until about 3mm thickness. Cut pieces big enough to cover the top of your eggplant, then set aside in fridge until ready to use. Puree: 1 large eggplant 1 brown onion 1 clove garlic 50ml olive oil Juice of 1/2; lemon Salt and pepper Prick eggplant and cook over open flame until skin has blistered and eggplant has become soft (about 8 minutes), let cool and peel skin. Keep the flesh. Peel onion, slice finely and cook with garlic and olive oil until soft. Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth - set aside. Relish: 1 large eggplant, diced into 2cm cubes (skin on) 10 basil leaves 10 parsley leaves 1 red onion diced 2 tomatoes chopped 1 clove garlic chopped Pinch saffron threads 1 tbls toasted fennel seeds 2 tbls sherry vinegar 2 tbls brown sugar 50ml olive oil Salt and pepper Fry eggplant in a deep fryer until golden brown, place on absorbent paper Fry basil and parsley for about 10 seconds until crisp. Place on absorbent paper. Heat oil in a fry pan and add garlic, onion and sweat until soft. Add all other ingredients and simmer on a low heat for 10 minutes - set aside to cool. Relish: 2 large beetroots (poach in water with salt, sugar, white vinegar, bay leaf and thyme until soft, about 1 hour) peeled and chopped 12 baby beets (cook with the large beets, just take out after about 30 mins) peel and quarter and then set aside for plating 1 tbls chopped capers 1 tbls chopped cornichons 1 tbls chopped mint 1 tbls chopped dill 1 tbls chopped eschallots 1 lebanese cucumber (peeled, de-seeded and chopped) 1 tbls Maravista Farm honey 2 tbls sherry vinegar 50ml olive oil Salt and pepper Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend until a smooth paste, set aside in fridge. Take each piece of roasted eggplant and make a small hole in the top with a spoon. Place a little goats cheese and eggplant relish inside, and cover each one with a disc of pistachio crust. Finish in oven at 180c for five minutes until crust has softened and started to colour. In a large bowl, smear some smoked eggplant puree across the bottom and place roasted eggplant on top. Add a quenelle of beetroot relish, two baby beetroots cut into quarters, some more eggplant relish around the edges and garnish with some baby salad leaves and edible flowers. Finish with a drizzle of Maravista Farm honey.

ULTIMATE FOOD AND WINE EXPERIENCE BY HOLLIE HARRIS Noosa Food and Wine Festival 2017 has answered every food and wine loversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dream with an exciting program of events. Seventy events will take place across the four-day event, which will run from 18 21 May. A total of 45 visiting chefs from Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best restaurants will flock to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival, which will have a presence across two festival villages - Noosa Main Beach and The Woods. Noosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top restaurants will also enjoy local collaborations as they play host to a number of visiting chefs. With more than 50 wineries and 100 food producers taking part in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival, there really is something to suit every tastebud and budget - 13,000 tickets will go on sale across a range of events, with more than 40 per cent of the tickets priced at less than $40. Festival director, Maria Crews, says this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival is shaping up to be the best one yet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are thrilled to announce our jampacked program of events for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festival, which showcases the breadth and depth of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best chefs, winemakers and producers. The festival is a mixture of fun, relaxation and pure enjoyment as well

All-time favourite, Noosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iconic Hasting Street will become a bustling lunch-loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dream. Visitors can dine on food from all of the restaurants at the famous Hastings Street long lunch, with matching wines. For a truly exclusive experience, make memories at Make Peace with Wine. A private island off the coast of Noosa, Makepeace Island is Richard Bransonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s haven in Australia. Presented by The Drinks List and hosted by Matt Skinner, guests will be introduced to the world of wine and shown that everyone can enjoy drinking wine. Complemented with food by Matt Stone and Jo Barrett from Oakridge Estate Winery, this will be culinary paradise. Visit The Woods presented by Infiniti, which will be transformed into an expansive wine and produce village, home to more than 50 of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; best wineries where tastings will be in abundance. The regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best producers, cheese makers and saluministi will also be present, making sure no one goes home feeling hungry. End the day by chilling out in the Sticks Wine Bar and watch the sun go down over the Noosa river. The full festival program can be viewed at www.noosafoodandwine. com.au. â&#x2014;?

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as good food and wine - all in one iconic destination, Noosa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Visitors will be spoilt for choice with each event we have on offer - there is something for everyone, every tastebud will be tantalised,â&#x20AC;? Maria said. A handful of signature events will be hosted across the four-day event, each one offering something completely different and special, for the ultimate food and wine experience. Located on Noosa Main Beach, the Beach Tipis will play host to the opening and closing cocktail parties, as well as a plethora of other events, including early morning yoga, brunch and lunch in the tipis. There will also be a pop-up Stokehouse on the Beach, with the teams from both Melbourne and Brisbane heading north to whip up a culinary dining experience under the stars. Sound of White presents The French Saloon on the beach will encompass the perfect evening of fine dining, with a fun and lively ambience. Ian Curley and his team will create a pop-up of their 1 hat restaurant in Melbourne, French Saloon. Dinner will be elegantly matched with wines from the Sound of White Vineyard in Marlborough, New Zealand.

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BUSINESS NETWORKS, LUNCH AT SIROCCO

Noosa Boardroom founder Steve Lawrence with Noosa Boardroom general manager Brendan Cass at the launch of their new office and meeting spaces on Friday 3 March. The Boardroom opened its doors to welcome the community into their new spaces for morning tea.

Andrea Stokje and Jacqueline Wardle at the Noosaville Business Association networking night held at Pelican Boat Hire, Gympie Terrace, on Thursday 2 March.

Louise McGovern, Linda Boyes, Mal Favager, Kirsty Patten and Craig McGovern at the Noosaville Business Association networking night.

From left, Angie Fowler with Tourism Noosa’s Louise Terry and Lucy Mackee at the Sirocco Ladies Lunch on Friday 3 March.

The Sirocco Ladies Lunch is a great chance to get the girls together for a glass of bubbles and some great food.

All the “Susies”: Suzy Hall, Suzy Hatfield, Susie Ewington and Susie Olopai enjoy a long overdue catch up at the Sirocco Ladies Lunch.

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1. Uniden WaterProof VHF Radio - compact unit with rechargeable batteries and cradle, floating and fully waterproof, $119 from Ray Scholes Marine. 2. Panasonic rechargeable shaver, nose and ear hair trimmer, $88, from Harvey Norman Noosaville. 3.Southern Man soothing shave cream $24.95 and Southern Man hydrating moisturiser SPF 15+ $29.95 from Watermelon Red. 4. Motor Bike Helmet X-Lite X-802UC Pure Sport, Carbon Red, $749.95 from Aussie Biker. 5. Troika Construction Pen, German Designed, multi functional $49.95, from Uncle George. 6. God Jocks, made in New Zealand $44.95 from Uncle George. 7. UE BOOM 2, 360-degree wireless bluetooth speaker with up to 15 hours of battery life, $194, from Harvey Norman Noosaville. noosatoday.com.au

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Best Value Natural and Organic Skincare Products in Australia

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We are Natural Health practitioners with over 40 years of clinical experience. We have been encouraged to release our own range of Organic and Natural skincare products in response to numerous requests from our patients, many of whom have been treated for Cancer and other degenerative diseases, and who wish to reduce their level of exposure to potential toxic substances. Our products use Certified Organic and Natural ingredients as a first choice. They are FREE FROM PARABENS, which have been implicated in hormone driven Cancers such as Breast, Ovarian, Prostate Cancer. FREE FROM SODIUM LAURYL/LAURETH SULPHATES. FREE FROM MINERAL PRODUCTS. AND ALSO FREE FROM ARTIFICIAL PRESERVATIVES, COLOURS AND FRAGRANCES. Our formulations also embrace the latest discoveries in skin care science. Such as AHA’s Heptapeptide-8 and Hyaluronic Acid, usually found in exclusive high end skin care products. Our products are available from our Website and selected stockists, Noosa Holistic Health and Bubs Boutique Noosa.

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KEEP YOUR BODY

Jetts Noosa just keeps evolving into the greatest gym in Noosa Heads. We offer a 24 hour solution for all your training needs with an amazing and very experienced team of Personal trainers, covering a wide range of training techniques.

Here is the best news.. Group training classes! Yep, you asked for it and we are bringing it to you. We will launch our new class format in April, see in club for details! Bring this advert in to receive “No Joining Fee, No Card Fee” saving a massive $148! T&C’s apply see in club for details

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These include Functional training, Boxing, Weight Loss, Power & Olympic Lifting, Suspension, Sports Specific, Rehabilitation, Body Transformation plus many other options that will cover all your training needs.

It pays to be fit, of course. But it pays doubly when you get a discount on the cost of improving your health and fitness levels. Noosa Springs is offering three months’ membership of its Fitness Centre for the price of two. You will then be welcome to join 23 group fitness classes,

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There are 10 Noosa Yoga teachers sharing the benefits of yoga indoors at Noosa Leisure Centre and outdoors at Noosa Marina. With a wide range of yoga styles, equipment and settings, these teachers strive to nurture self-discipline and creativity in yoga classes, so you can experience the joy and inner peace that yoga brings into daily life. While we are dedicated to your success in yoga classes, we’re also devoted to a strong yoga community in Noosa. We provide public and private classes and workshops for adults, teens and children over 4 years old. We encourage conversation and meet regularly outside the studio. On Sundays between 8-9am on the boardwalk at Noosa Marina, we teach a free yoga class. See noosayoga.net and noosayogaclasses.com.au for timetable and fees. See Facebook for photos @ NOOSA YOGA at Noosa Leisure Centre. Massage (0491 153 130) and myotherapy (0421 285 858) are available upstairs by appointment in Noosa Yoga Clinic.

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What if your declining and poor memory is not an ageing problem? Forgetting a name or word is common, though when you’re forgetting recent conversations and not recognising faces easily, it’s time to deal with it, as it really can be quickly resolved. When your fading memory begins to affect your work, it’s often coupled with distraction, poor focus and feeling disorganised. Not only does this put your work at risk, stress then impacts the problem further, being the main contributor to memory loss, not necessarily ageing. Starving the brain of sleep, missing key nutrients from the diet such as calcium, magnesium, B complex and proteins, hormonal imbalances, and brain inflammation are all causes of memory loss that will occur at any age when you’re not living a balanced healthy life. Short term, we accept it as part of life, though it shouldn’t be. Long term depression, Alzheimer’s or dementia are risks we take if we ignore it. Start by increasing sleep, reduce stress with exercise or downtime, resolve conflicts and spend time with friends, eat healthy, treat your body like you love it, and ask for help if it’s beyond your ability. Choose to live the life you deserve. ●

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COMMUNITY UPDATES 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 co-drivers also required for monthly roster, 11am to 1pm.

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

FOOD AND WINE CLUB Those who want to know how to identify good wines and food and how to match wine and food and enjoy good company in the process are invited along to a dining experience conducted by the Noosa Beefsteak and Burgundy Club at one of its monthly dinners at a local Noosa restaurant. The club meets on the third Wednesday of the month. Phone secretary Max Bourne on 0412 728 911.

WOMEN’S DAY BREAKFAST Everyone is invited to share breakfast and listen to 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.

WEEKLY ROSTER FOR MEALS ON WHEELS Beginning Monday 13th March to Friday 17th March 2017. Monday Drivers: Rotary Daybreak, Chris and Ken, Keetha, Brian and Marion, Anne and Phil, Anne and Colin, Driver needed run G. Kitchen: Martina, Stephen, Len, Neil. Tuesday Drivers: Graham, Cheryl, Tania and Friends, Gail and Sharon, Hazel and Liz, Fiona, Kevin and Rob. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Jo, Christine, Mark. Wednesday Drivers: Des and Ian, Liz and Patricia, Driver needed run C, Victor, Carolyn and Sue, Cheryl, Barbara and Gerard. Kitchen: Sandy, Judi, Elfie, Jerry. Thursday Drivers: Stewart, Graham, Brian E, Victor, Lesley, Jan, Nina. Kitchen: Christine, Elfie, Lois, John. 16 March at the Tewantin Noosa RSL starting with morning tea at 9.30am. The guest speaker is Everald Compton, the retired chairman of National Seniors Australia, an author, parliamentary and business consultant and an inspired speaker. Everyone welcome. Phone Norm on 5474 0919.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are needed for the Nambour Red Cross Wellbeing Centre. The Wellbeing Centre is a 20 room facility offering support and accommodation to family and carers travelling to medical treatments. Compassionate and caring Volunteers are required to support the centre operations which include administration, customer service and wellbeing support. Shifts cover various week days from 8am to 4pm. If interested please contact Chris Ashton on 5441 1049 or email cashton@redcross.org.au.

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The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa LIBRARY TRIVIA NIGHT 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 visit tewantinnoosagardenclub.com.

TEWANTIN NOOSA NATIONAL SENIORS The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa National Seniors will be held on Thursday

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Join the Friends of the Noosaville Library in an entertaining relaxed trivia night. Meet new people and learn fun facts. The night will be held on Wednesday 29 March from 6pm. Entry is $10 and payable at the door. The cost includes a night of trivia, a glass of wine or juice and some nibbles. Coffee and tea will be available. Visitors are free to bring their own nibbles. Bookings are required and can be made through the Noosa Library Service Events Calendar at www.libraries.noosa. qld.gov.au/events or by phoning the library on 5329 6555.

LAND WORKSHOP Hear from local landholders who have rejuvenated their properties who will be an inspiration for anyone who wants to start their own project. Presenters are landholders Steve Pooley, Nina Saxton, Stephen Ogbourne, Mel Hobbins and Melanie Hassall. The workshop will be held on Thursday 16 March from 5-7pm. Book by Monday 13 March to Margie at info@noosalandcare. org or call 5485 2468. Places are limited and bookings are essential.

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Guest speaker at Noosa Parks Association’s Friday Environment Forum on 10 March will be local environmentalist Diane Goodwillie. Having spent her working life involved in projects that improve both the world’s environment and the lives of Pacific Island women, Ms Goodwillie will share those experiences using artefacts and anecdotes to enhance her presentation. Come along to Noosa Parks Association’s Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive,

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Friday Drivers: John and Pet, Jan and Bob, Brian G, Les and Vicki, David G, Margaret and Ray, Rosalie and Jack. Kitchen: Sandy, Mark, Elfie, Lindsay, 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. If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449 7659. Noosaville, to celebrate the achievements of women working to protect the environment as well as the United Nations declared International Women’s Day from 10am. Those wishing to join Valda and the Interpretive Birders should meet in the car park at 8.30am. All welcome. Visit www.noosaparks. org.au for more information.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP At Christian Fellowship of Noosa on Sunday the 12 March, Peter Evans will conclude his two part message on God’s Love, Light and Life. The theme is ‘True Love and Life are found in Jesus’. The venue is the CWA Hall alongside the Tewantin Post Office commencing at 9.30am. Anyone can feel free to walk in, call Tony for a chat on 5474 0620 or visit www.christianfellowshipnoosa.com.

FEELING STUCK? School leavers or university graduates who are unsure of the future, empty nesters or newly retired who are wondering what to do now can come along to the New Direction/ New You workshop event for women hosted by Inside/ Outside Feeling Great. The first session presented by Deb, a Louise Hay Heal Your Life coach will help them work out a plan to ensure they are living an inspired and fulfilling life. Then after a delicious morning tea, Cat, a trained personal stylist will advise how to feel positive and confident through style and a good wardrobe. The event runs from 10am-1.45pm on Saturday 25 March at the Cooroy Library. A supportive and friendly environment is promised. Bookings and inquires to 0439 708 142 or email insideoutsidegreat@gmail. com.

FAMILY AND LOCAL HISTORY Geocaching is a treasure hunt for all ages, John Sparrow will tell us about this pastime at the next meeting of Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group on Saturday 11 March from 1pm at the Heritage Centre, 17 Emerald Street, Cooroy. Visitors and new members are welcome to join the invaluable beginners’ talks on Monday 13 March from 9-11.30am given by Bev Warner on the LDS Family Search website. On Saturday 18 March from 1-3.30pm a talk by Win Wynn on Basics of Family History Research, this will be followed by Pitfalls of Family History Research on Monday 27 March from 9-11.30am. All group activities are now held at the new Heritage Centre. Check www.genealogy-noosa.org.au or phone 5442 5570 to find out more.

U3A NOOSA FRIDAY TALKS Friday 10 March: Alan Roberts - Armchair Travel, Spain; 17 March: Tom Hewitt - Education and entertainment, museums and their exhibitions; 24 March: Alan Roberts - Armchair Travel, Portugal; 31 March: University of the Sunshine Coast Monthly Talk - Dr Uwe Terton, Games for Change, Make a game and change the world! Full details available on U3A website www.u3anoosa.org.au or contact reception on 5440 5500.

MUSICIANS WANTED The Noosa Concert Band is looking for new members and scholarship recipients. The Noosa Concert Band is a local community band that gets together to practise at the Cooroy State School on Tuesday nights at 7pm. Members play a wide variety of music including popular, classical and jazz which they perform at a variety of events. The band is also currently looking for promising young students to benefit from its scholarship program. Opportunities include free loan of an instrument, regular practice and performances, mentoring from experienced players and paid professional lessons. Phone Paul Ritchie on 0412 737 147 or Pamela Wright on 0438 739 844 for details.

All funds raised from the 1 April Cooroy IGA sausage sizzle will go to the Keison Wheelchair Appeal.

SAUSAGE SIZZLE Charity starts at home and the Rotary Club of Cooroy is donating the net proceeds of its April and May IGA sausage sizzles to the Keison Wheelchair Appeal. Keison has been diagnosed with SMA type two, a spinal muscular atrophy condition that affects the muscles. It is characterised primarily by progressive muscle weakness that develops in children aged between seven and 18 months. The Rotary Club of Cooroy is urging the community to support its next barbecue outside the Cooroy IGA on 1 April to help support Keison. Rotary Club of Cooroy president Andrew Aves said: “Many hands make light work” with club members working in conjunction with other Rotary cluster clubs of Noosa, Noosa Heads and Eumundi to raise funds. “Children affected by SMA type two can sit without support; however they cannot stand or walk making a wheelchair a necessity,” he said. “Over the years our team have been working hard fundraising for projects in both our local community and internationally and we try to focus on youth projects. For more information call Linda on 0403 172 534 or come along to one of the club meetings and follow the club’s progress at www.cooroyrotary. org.au. noosatoday.com.au

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ANGLERS HAVE A FIELD DAY With the good conditions last weekend, reef anglers did extremely well with most anglers reporting success from either the bottom or pelagics on the surface. Good numbers of trout are still coming from Sunshine Reef. Well-presented pilchards or live baits right on the bottom has been the best approach, and good-sized sweetlip have been feeding on most reef systems. Pearl perch and cod have also been common captures from North Reef, Chardons and around the Double Island Point area. Boats that made the trip to the Barwon Banks were well rewarded with a good mix of reef fish including pearl perch, cod, jew and cobia all landed, while good numbers of Spanish mackeral have been hanging around North Reef, Chardons Reef and Sunshine Reef. Live baits, gar, and pilchards have been good bait options, however trolling baits and deep diving lures have also been nailing some big fish. Yellowfin, long tail and mac tuna schools were again in the bay earlier last week, with

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evening the better fishing, surface poppers just on dusk has seen plenty of big eye trevally taken. Prawn profile soft plastics have been accounting for good numbers of giant and big eye trevally, tailor are also being hooked on plastics, while mangrove jack are still on the chew right throughout the system. The flathead population seems to be improving every year with more and larger females being caught and released. The stretch between Tewantin and the first lake and Weyba Creek seems to be hot spots. Whiting have still been in good numbers right throughout the lower part of the system, the Dog Beach, Gympie Terrace and the Frying Pan have all fished well on the incoming tide, with live worms, yabbies and peeled prawns have been the baits of choice. Bream are also about in Woods Bay on prawns, pillies and strips of bonito and small soft plastics in prawn and crab profiles have worked well. So on behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures! ●

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OPINION NOTE OF CONCERN As a Noosa Shire ratepayer and descendant of Noosa’s earliest of pioneering families, I am like many others now voicing their concerns regarding the CCC referred Queensland Police Service investigation. The excellent letter from your writers Ken Coleman and Dom Massoni (Noosa Today, 2 March) has helped settle this restless soul by being branded as being part of a smear campaign against our Noosa Mayor for simply demanding honesty, accountability and transparency of our elected mayor and councillors. Those excellent letters show others share my concerns as well. What really surprises me is no public statement from Mayor Wellington to deny such allegations. Let me put it this way - should allegations of such seriousness be levelled at honest me and I knew there was no substance to those allegations, I would be in the media, on local radio all-out defending my reputation. Sadly, we are yet to hear or see anything from Mayor Wellington. May I point out as a ratepayer, where our local press releases this relevant information it cannot be said that a smear campaign exists because I and others demand honesty, transparency and accountability of those trusted to administer our rate dollar. Trevor Clarey, Boreen Point.

HARDLY WORKING Council’s Service and Organisation Meeting held on 7 February provided an update on Capital Works. Contrary to their expectations there’s been no improvement - at the end of January they had only completed 27.82 per cent of actual work (should be twice that figure - 50 per cent plus). The full report showing deficiencies is listed online - basic infrastructure like roads, bridges, drainage, boardwalks and pathways is not being maintained or improved. As stated, I believe these failures are symptomatic of an operational failure. John Lobb, Peregian Springs.

CULT OF PERSONALITY It draws a long bow to call One Nation a cult, however, a look at this party’s policies reveals serious oversights. The two biggest government budget items are health and education. There are no overall policies in these important areas. Likewise defence, which does not rate a mention. Perhaps they are in the ‘too hard’ basket for a party that has gained popularity through social division and fear campaigns. The One Nation policy on climate change is one of complete denial, with a slap at the CSIRO, and a desire to defund renewable energy. The environment is also neglected. What is emphasised is ending the disadvantage that various trade deals have placed Australia in, and disapproval of the offshoring of jobs. And it is high time that these issues, causing the decline of much Australian manufacturing, were brought to the forefront. Donald Trump was elected on a very similar raft of policy platforms. However, as we have seen in his presidency, lack of a deep understanding of the complexity of government is causing his presidency to become an international joke. Queensland needs intelligent, capable people at its helm, not a grab bag of popular causes with no understanding of the really big issues. We have already seen, in Campbell Newman, what damage a shallow ideologue can do to our state. Let us not repeat that mistake. Joy Ringrose, Pomona. noosatoday.com.au

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SQUAD MAKES AN IMPACT BY RON LANE At the end of the trials one of the officials was overheard saying to Impact Boxing Academy coach Mark Evans, “Why don’t you just charter your own plane?“ All within hearing laughed. The reason behind this remark was that Evans had arrived at Acacia Ridge in Brisbane for the Queensland Selection Trials Boxing tournament, with a team of eleven boxers; and at the end of the tournament all had been selected for the trip to Adelaide to contest the Australian Titles in April. A win at the Australian Titles will guarantee them selection in one of two major international up-coming amateur boxing tournaments. One will be the Youth Commonwealth Games to be held in the Bahamas in July; the other the Elite World Championships to be contested in Hamburg, Germany later in the year. The selection of all eleven gives Cooroy’s Impact Club the most representation in the team. Some were also named as winners of Major Standout Trophies in their divisions: there can be no doubt that this club is now the most successful of its type in Queensland. Those chosen to represent Queensland in their various divisions are: Coen Allman and Riley Whitestyles - School Boys, Cameron Little and Chloe Halley - Juniors, and Ben Cameron-Hands, Abbie Slavin, Ella

Riley Whitestyles and Abbie Slavin were both awarded stand out boxers of the tournament. Picture: MARK EVANS Boot and Sam Cameron-Hands - Youth. Tyler Blizzard, Luke Martin and Bryce Hegartey were named in the Elite Men’s. The draws at the tournament did not favour Impact in any way, with noone receiving byes. “As a result all team members had to fight their way through to the finals. However all said they were happy to do so because then there would be no doubt as to

who were the best,” Evans said. At the end of March a coaching seminar will be held at the AIS in Canberra for 20/20 Vision Combat Coaches. Added to this, Evans has been invited as the Queensland High Performance Coaching Representative to attend a conference, the purpose of which is to plan a strategic pathway for athletics towards the Tokyo Olympics. ●

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As of Wednesday 1 March, club green fees have risen to $12.

Tewantin Noosa Jackpot Pairs - Winners: Tony Howard and Danny Crameri; Runners-up: Gill McDonald and John Boyle. Tewantin Noosa Twilight Pairs - Winners: Jenny Lonie and Mary Ross; Runners-up: Pat Boltong and Matt Boltong. - Aerodynamical

FRIDAY Noosa Landscape Supplies Friendly Friday - Winners: Arnie Ping, Len Saunderson and Ian McCallum: Runners-up: Noel Giles, Carolyn Pulham, Ivan Ivanusec and Ray Larke. Flash Jack Twilight Barefoot Bowls - Winners: Tony Lambert and Tony McAnelly.

SATURDAY Premier 7 Division1 Section 5, Away v Windsor lost 1/60-2/72. Premier 7 Division 1 Section 6, Away v Darra Cementco lost 1/57-2/67. Gr8 Men Open Red, Home v Rainbow Beach lost 1/57-2/57. Gr8 Men Division 3 Red, Home v Club Kawana won 2/72-1/44. Gr8 Men Division 5 White, Home v Club Kawana won 3/77-0/35. Gr8 Ladies Open Emerald, Away v Club Maroochy lost 1/41-2/59. Gr8 Ladies Restricted Ruby, Away v Buderim won 0/50-3/78. Gr8 Ladies Restricted Pearl, Home v Club Kawana won 2/66-1/55.

SUNDAY Gr8 Men Division 5 Yellow, Away v Coolum Beach D 1.5/63-1.5/59

TUESDAY Madill 4s - Winners: Kath Burgess, Kel Wade, Sue Mould and Carole Jones; Runners-up: Mary Williams, Maria McCall, Valmai Lynch and Yvonne Ambrey.

WEDNESDAY Laguna Retirement Estate Mens Pairs - Paul Baker and Mal Lloyd on count back (2 wins +10); Runners-up: Peter Horton and Nev Jones (1win +13). Business/Corporate Bowls Competition - report by Kerry Donoghue. The inaugural Competition for Businesses and Corporations in Tewantin Noosa Area started with a win to the Hang-Loosa Real Estate team. Close placings also went to Colour-Tech Qld and Noosa Blue Resort. Any other companies who wish to join this fun Networking Night Competition, please contact the Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club.

POMONA BOWLS WEDNESDAY Ladies Championship Fours - D Debus, J Rabjohns, L MacDougall and V O’Connor def F Beadnell, P Roebuck, N Homer and S Foale 24-20; J Price, D O’Neill, G Bible and T Camp def K McInnes, M Robertson, A Lerch and B Winker 24-18. The finals will be held on Wednesday 8 March between team O’Connor and team Camp.

THURSDAY Thursday evening social bowls had plenty of keen bowlers on the green. Two teams tied for a win +12 however on a countback for highest end score Sharon Foale and Rick Goulding took the top prize with runners-up going to Denise Debus and Glenn Patterson.

FRIDAY TWILIGHT The team of Bettina Winkler and Frank Long took first place with +10 and runners-up were Gail Alford and Sheena Millar with +9. Well done to the girls’ team. Jackpot was not won and carries over.

SATURDAY Hinterland League Results - the men’s team were again on fire against Cooroy and took out the match 109 to 60 gaining them a five point win. Pairs of Charlie Dewhirst/Bill Alford 27-13; Rick Goulding/ Keith Muir 22-18; Don Mallett/Glenn Johnson/ Patrick Gray-Spence 31-12; Mark Edwards/Jim MacDougall/Greg Hodder/Bob Schofield 29/17. Well done guys! Unfortunately the Ladies did not score too well going down in both the pairs and triples to Cooroy - J Rabjohns/B Winkler 17-25 and D Debus/F Beadnell/D O’Neill down 33-16. Better luck for next week’s game. Final of the Men’s Pairs Championship - with the winners being Rick Goulding/Bill Alford who def Don Mallett/Greg Hodder in a convincing win of 24-9. The game was played in good spirit and the score did not justify the good play exhibited by both teams. Sunday 12 March - First round of Men’s Fours Championship at 1pm. - Kitty and Jack

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NOOSA GOLF TUESDAY There were 198 entrants in the club stableford. Scratch Rating(M): 71.0. Winners - A Grade: Bradly Graham 10, 42; Coman Reynolds 10, 42; George Bell 8, 41; Dallas Furner 9, 39. B Grade: Ken Morrow 13, 42; Michael Storrer 16, 40; Andrew Amos 14, 39; Dwight Bandman 14, 38. C Grade: Peter Gilligan 21, 43; Graeme Fowler 20, 42; Philip Richardson 19, 40; Bruno Zigliotto 19, 39. Place Getters: Tim Butterworth 0, 39; Terry Farrell 20, 39; Alex officer 6, 39; Robin Versluys 17, 38; Brendon Strid 11, 38; Brian Holmes 15, 38; Dave Tebbutt 15, 38; Garry Foley 11, 38; David Mills 6, 38; Barry De Lacy 28, 37; Jim Scholes 10, 37; Michael Gardner 15, 37; Roderick McLaurin 18, 37; Glenn Heath 20, 37; Derek Pousette 17, 37; Chris Misios 13, 37; Joe Franz 16, 37; Shane Healey -3, 37; Harvey Williams 24, 37; Stephen Thorn 11, 37. Nearest to Pin - A Grade: 5th Neville Hazlett; 7th Doug Rogers; 10th Brett Clarke; 12th Garry Foley. B Grade: 5th Peter Telley; 7th Ross Cunningham; 10th Gary Tye; 12th Phil Griffiths. C Grade: 5th John Wex; 7th Doug McGuffog; 10th Martin Ashworth; 12th Chris Wright.

NOOSA PAR 3 Single Stableford sponsored by Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club. A Grade: Errol Grieve 37, Laurie Moore 36. B Grade: Phil Townsend 35 (four-way countback), David Kalbrunner 35. NTP: 3rd Ryan Mulder, 5th Jean Beasley, 10th Laurie Moore, 16th Leon Turner, 17th Duncan Chesney. Ball run down: Duncan Chesney 35, Tony Ho 35, Wally Hulbert 35, Ed Tann 34, Studley Martin 34, Rayce Dunlop 34, Albert Cobb 34, Wanee Tann 33, Ray Edgar 33, Gwen Whitehead 33. Members Draw - Sandy Webb. Draw for Par - Norm Barnes (unsuccessful).

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HUNDREDS PAID THEIR RESPECT It was respect; there is no other word for it. At 3pm on Saturday 900 plus people gathered at the St Thomas More Catholic School to bid farewell to David (Dave) John Glassock who left us after a long illness. People from all levels of our community, education, water polo, rugby and lifesaving were in attendance - the young and the old. Definitely a man for all ages and all seasons, and proud to say - One of Our People. Another weekend in paradise, Noosa at its best. To say the beaches were busy is an under-statement. Lifesavers on patrol and the Festival of Surfing heading into yet another successful week. Sunshine Beach Surf Club was busy performing several rescues using both rescue boards and tubes. Happy to relate all ended well. “It certainly was a weekend with a difference,” club captain Scott Summers said. “We had rescue work Saturday and Sunday but Sunday was Melbourne weather with almost four seasons in one day. “But one area of concern for us Alexandria Bay had plenty of visitors but happy to say there was no trouble.” For Noosa the weekend started on Friday with the by-annual Sponsors’ Breakfast. With 62 people, sponsors and club representatives in attendance, club President Ross Fisher thanked sponsors for their ongoing support.

Maggie Glassock and Ben Grandison who placed first in U17 First Aid and second in U19 First Aid.

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two gold, two silver and one bronze. Interesting to note that the gold and silver medals were all won in First Aid section Competition and the bronze in Champion Lifesaver. Sunshine’s success was along similar lines with four medals being won in Champion Lifesaver section and two being for Patrol Competition. These results are something to be proud of because all the medals won were for competition in events that are, basically, what lifesaving is all about - individual lifesaving, patrolling and first aid. Unfortunately, not being glamour events

little is heard of these teams and their efforts often go unrecognized. With both clubs continually achieving good results it is only right we should pause for a moment and go behind the scenes and take a look at the unsung heroes of this success. At Sunshine there can be no doubt that a major influence is the long serving Jo Redwood; now ably assisted by her son and former top competitor, Brock Redwood. For Jo it has been some eight years since she took the big step into coaching. “Our coach at the time was Glyn Jones and he had decided to retire, so I said I would step in to help and that was the start. “Down through the years I have had a lot of help and some has come from retired competitors who stayed on to assist. “Now my son Brock has started a coaching career and last year he was named the Queensland Life Saving Rookie Coach of the Year.” At Noosa there are also several people involved with coaching but one in particular has become something of a legend. It’s another lady and her name is Lenore Grice and she has the distinction of being not only a Life Member of Noosa but also a member of the Australian Surf Life Savings Hall of Fame, a result of her outstanding success as a medal winning coach in the areas of First Aid Competition. Well done to both ladies - a credit to their clubs. ●

HOLLLIE HARRIS

GOOD NEWS FOR SURF FEST FINALS There has been great surf over the last week across the coast and some world-class waves rolling through Noosa points just in time for the start of the festival. A little messy over the last couple of days, especially on the opens due to a cross-shore breeze and slow swells as the South-facing beaches in northern NSW copped all the size. The southerly swell direction has limited wave height but it is due to swing around anti-clockwise which should bring more size over the next couple of days. South swell magnets will be biggest but wind affected. Large swell is predicted for south of the border over the next couple of days with some pretty intense conditions predicted and a lot of water moving around, so take an extra leggie if you’re planning a roadtrip and get ready to paddle! With the Quicksilver and Roxy Pro kicking off early next week down at the Gold Coast, it will be interesting to see if the banks can hold up from getting washed away. There should be some nice waves across Noosa easing from 4ft to 2ft-3ft Saturday, then down to 1ft or 2ft Sunday, so good news for the finals of the surf fest and those able to get to Noosa for a paddle. Overall, it has been a super fun week of waves up here but the pick of the weekend will be to head south as far as possible. ● 44 NOOSA TODAY

Thursday, 9 March, 2017

There was plenty of clowning around this week in Noosa. The Laguna Realty Noosa Festival of Surfing was blessed with some beautiful waves at First Point. Picture: SURFSHOTS

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