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Noosa is well-known for its many community groups who are always happy to hold a protest, sign a petition or conduct a public meeting. If you look back, so far we’ve seen Robin Bristow’s booty on Hastings Street, gay pride along Main Beach, a march to prevent violence against women and a march for Indigenous rights that brought traffic to a standstill. Protests are so often hostile. So it was refreshing that participants at the Protect Elanda protest at Boreen Point of Sunday were encouraged to paint in protest. The community gathered to be creative in their rebellion against planned development works, and it was a beautiful sight. A harpist played soothing music, children painted and the community talked. If only we could all come together in this way more often without the reason of a protest. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and I think we saw a little of that in action on Sunday. ● Jolene Ogle

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THIS WEEK WE’RE TALKING ABOUT… BROILER FARM APPEAL FIZZLES A Cooroy farmer has withdrawn his appeal against council’s decision to refuse his application for a large-scale poultry farm on his family’s land. The fight for the broiler farm started more than four years ago when David Milligan applied to council to build a broiler farm. When council rejected Mr Milligan’s application, he lodged an appeal with the Planning and Environment Court. On Friday 7 April, Noosa Council CEO Brett de Chastel confirmed Mr Milligan’s appeal has been withdrawn. No Broiler Farm Cooroy co-convenor Rod Ritchie was vocal throughout the fight, and said the residents of west Cooroy were “pleased” Mr Milligan had withdrawn his appeal against Noosa Council’s decision to reject his intensive chicken meat complex. “This operation had the potential to affect local air quality, be a noise nuisance, and the heavy vehicles servicing the farm would have taxed already inadequate local roads,” he said. Mr Ritchie said the group of residents were not against farming, but believed “the economic benefits to the community of the provision of a couple of jobs, was far outweighed by the disruption to Cooroy’s

future as an education, retail, and medical services centre, and an inhibition to its growing tourism industry”. The Planning and Environment Court appeal had sought to overturn council’s decision after council refused the large-scale poultry farm proposal in November 2015, citing conflicts with the Noosa Plan, insufficient distance from surrounding residences, and traffic and amenity issues. Mr de Chastel said the application attracted significant community interest and was the subject of several petitions both for and against the proposed poultry farm. It included eight sheds capable of housing 26,800 to 34,840 chickens, and with the potential to carry up to 230,000 birds at any one time. “While the Noosa Plan supports rural farming activity in the hinterland, council determined that this proposal was, in the end, too great a scale, for the wrong site, and it had the potential to significantly impact on residents’ amenity for years to come,” Mr de Chastel said. Powerlink Queensland joined council in the appeal given high voltage powerlines cross the site close to the proposed sheds, along with three local residents. Broiler farm applicant David Milligan was contacted for comment. ●

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Regional Australia’s richest opera award, the Dame Joan Sutherland Vocal Competition Award (DJSA), has taken its final breath as the Noosa Federation of Arts (NFA) closes its doors. For nearly three decades, the NFA has hosted the finals of the prestigious national opera award held in Noosa. The federation also aimed to promote the arts within the local community and elevate Noosa as a cultural destination, but will this month stop operations for good. NFA founding chairman Meg Lawrence OAM said it was with deep regret the federation had to shut down due to a continuing lack of funding and a lack of interest by a younger generation. “As a champion of the arts, we really were unique in Australia,” Meg said. “We were a museum, art gallery, film club, dance organisation, music, theatre and more, all rolled into one. Anthony was instrumental in our being able to present, here in Noosa, the entire Queensland Philharmonic orchestra, conducted by Nicholas Braithwaite, and featuring Xong Dong Kong, the winner of the 5th Sydney International Piano Competition.” Noosa high schools were enriched by the annual Year 12 graduate incentives,

More than 50 residents and environmentalists gathered on the banks of Lake Cootharabah on Sunday 9 April as part of a peaceful and artistic protest against the planned construction of a jetty at Elanda Point. The protesters paddled out into the river with a poster reading Protect Elanda before raising their oars in solidarity. Protesters said they were shocked by The Discovery Group’s plans to build a 70m jetty out into the water at Elanda Point, and were worried the downgrading of the fish habitat from a management A to a B would open the “floodgates” for more development within the national park and other pristine environments. Residents and kayakers said they were worried the construction of a jetty would disturb the natural environment, as well as result in large boats coming into the pristine and shallow lake environment. The Discovery Group managing director Wade Batty said that wasn’t the case and no channels would need to be dug to allow for passage. “There will no dredging. There is no need for dredging. The extent of the jetty and the design of new vessels will provide safe and equitable access,” he said. Mr Batty also defended the request to downgrade 2.6 hectares of fish habitat

NFA founding members Hilary Roots, Albert Thoma and Meg Lawrence. each receiving an award valued at $300; the $600 Rick Farbach jazz scholarship (awarded to an Immanuel College student for the past 14 years); and the Schools’ Instrument Bank, which loaned three cellos, a violin and the Hofmann pearl flute for talented school children to use. Meg said she would like to express her heartfelt thanks to the Coast community because without their moral and financial support over the years NFA wouldn’t have existed. “The most important people in the world are an audience, because without them there is no point in staging a performance,” she said. ●

More than 50 residents and environmentalists joined forces for an artistic protest at Boreen Point on Sunday 9 April. Picture: TIRION LUFF-WHITE rather than just the jetty footprint. “The area of 2.6ha incorporates 100m seaward and (about) 200m along the length of the adjoining private leased land of Elanda Point campground,” he said. Protesters said they were nervous to speak out against the development as they had heard business owners and leaders of environmental groups had received letters from solicitors. Mr Batty confirmed the group had started legal action. “In order to protect our reputation, we have initiated legal action against a company and its directors for publishing defamatory, misleading and confidential information about the proposal. I do not wish to comment any further on this,” he said. ●

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t was an impromptu singalong at a family barbecue that started Tewantin sisters Briannah, 17, and Tiana, 16, on their musical journey. While the family was relaxing Tiana was coaxed into singing a song and as soon as the first note danced across the summer air it was clear the young girl had a gift. Tiana started gigging, learning the guitar and exploring different genres of music and while many siblings often can’t stand each other or need their own hobbies, it’s simply not the case for the Dennis sisters. The love between these two sisters is palpable. They support one another, laugh together and genuinely enjoy each other’s company, bouncing off each other like old friends. It is this love and support for each other that has seen them conquer the often terrifying world of live performances at the Gympie Music Muster twice and the Tamworth Country Music Festival, which led to an appearance on reality TV show, the X Factor. The girls started training at the Australian Institute of Country Music under the talented and watchful eye of Dr Geoff Walden who encouraged Briannah to pick up the bass guitar and helped the girls find their unique country, pop, folk sound. “He’s a great mentor for us. He is the one who formed us,” Tiana said. “I was a soloist before and then Bri joined and he said you can pick up the bass and you can sing too. “At first it was overwhelming. I hadn’t sung in public before and I hadn’t ever played an instrument,” Briannah said. In 2016, and just six months after forming as a duo and

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not much longer after Briannah first picked up a bass guitar, the sisters won the Junior Aristocrats Entertainer of the Year award at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. This win was not only a dream come true, but also the start of a journey into the often volatile world of reality TV. “After we won we got a call from the X Factor,” Tiana said. “We were invited to a private pre-audition in Tamworth during the festival and then we were invited to audition for the show in Sydney, which was on TV.” After two days of filming, the girls took to the stage faced by a panel of international judges, TV cameras, bright lights and the intense pressure to perform, but for these seasoned singers it was no big deal. Tiana and Briannah took to the stage and blew the judges away. “We had each other and that was a big thing. We were able to bounce off each other. There were soloists there packing it, but we had each other,” Tiana said. “We were really lucky to have big stage experience before the X Factor performance, so we were really comfortable. “But we hadn’t really done filming like that before so there were lots of cameras.” For the girls, the key to getting through the performance without stumbling was to simply ignore the judges. “We just ignored them, honestly,” she said. “If you looked at them, they make faces on purpose to put you off. It’s reality TV, but I didn’t want to look at that.” “Out of sight, out of mind. So we just focussed on our performance,” Briannah added. After making it to the X Factor top 30 and bringing a tear to Guy Sebastian’s eye with their rendition of Vance Joy’s Fire and the Flood, the girls remain open-minded to the possibility of more reality TV appearances. “We’re all about keeping doors open and not closing off options,” Tiana said. “If the opportunity presented itself and we think well it’s there, it’s opened a door, we could walk through it.” But while they await a possible call-up, the Dennis sisters are busy working on their first EP due to be released this year. All the funds from gigs are being directed straight into the production of their first release, with the girls busy writing songs. So what can fans expect from their first EP? What all teenage girls are into - love, friendship and life. “We keep it pretty real,” they said. “We have some nice love songs because we are 16 and 17, we have crushes. At the same time, our friendship is a strong thing. We prioritise our relationship together as sisters. “We’re very close and we do a lot of things together. “And life, we write a lot about life and experiences we have had.” While the Dennis Sisters are quickly reaching the dizzying heights of stardom, they are still aware of those who want to try and cut them down and when they made the decision to leave school and study through distance education, they were not immune to criticism. “We get told by so many people that we’re too young, we need to grow up, live our childhood and why are we working all the time and being home schooled, you’re supposed to be in a real school,” Tiana said. “We’re not doing anything negative. We’re having fun and we’re not hurting anybody. We do it because we love it, it’s our passion. We’ve found home school to be really good.” So the girls did what any artist would do, they wrote a song

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about it with help from Sunshine Coast-based Sony writer Mishelle Bradford-Jones. “The song is called Won’t Leave The World For Later and it’s about us just doing our thing and what we want,” Briannah said. When the darlings of the Tamworth Country Music Festival look to the future they see tours, headlining festivals and more album releases, and with such determination, grit and a genuine love for their art, it won’t take long for this dream to come true. “A big goal is to support ourselves through our music,” Tianna said. “We’re very lucky. We’ve played Tamworth Country Music Festival and the Gympie Muster and we’re applying for more festivals, but it’s exciting when you see every year that your name gets bigger on the line-up. That is something that’s really cool to watch.” “We’ve gone from being fillers on the line-up to now, we’re creeping up there with the rest.” ● 12344372-LD13-17

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NEWS NO BIOSPHERE INTERFERENCE Noosa Council has confirmed it won’t intervene with the management of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation, despite allegations of bullying. Acting Mayor Frank Wilkie said communitybased organisations were responsible for their own internal governance. “Many community groups that receive council funding face internal challenges,” Councillor Wilkie said. “While Council seeks to offer financial or other support where appropriate, it does not seek to manage the internal affairs of any organisation other than its own. This includes those with council representatives or those the council established with volunteer boards like Tourism Noosa or NBRF.” Cr Wilkie said the claims of bullying were an “internal matter for NBRF which has its own volunteer board and management structure”. ●

MP SLAMS HOSPITAL TRANSPORT Member for Noosa Glen Elmes said the Labor Government had deceived local residents with claims they listened to the community about public transport access to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH). Mr Elmes has called a $116,000 Translink survey “dodgy” and said the transport company allegedly didn’t collect or consider information from anyone north of the Maroochy River. “Without any knowledge of the needs of my community, the Deputy Premier and Minister for Transport Jackie Trad MP has the audacity to claim a ‘lack of demand’ as the reason for why communities north of the Maroochy River did not get one of the 401 additional services added to the network following the review. The Noosa region has been penalised and it is just not good enough,” he said. ●

NBN AT NOOSA CONNECTS EVENT NBN Co will be in Noosa this month to take part in council’s Noosa Connects digital event on Wednesday 19 April at The J. Businesses and residents wondering when they can connect into faster internet speeds will find out all they need to know at the information night as 20 exhibitors offer information on holistic internet solutions and innovative practices. Local and national Telcos will provide information on how to access high speed internet and how to equip business for the new services made possible with the introduction of the NBN. According to NBN Co, almost 3000 premises are

ready for an NBN service in the Noosa Shire Council area, with a further 32,000 under construction right now. Noosa Council Economic Development advisor Carolyn Bullen said local businesses were vital to the local economy and council wanted to support them. “We are bringing everyone together, so that businesses can access all the information they need in the one location,” she said. The information and networking night will be held on Wednesday 19 April from 5-7.30pm at The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction. Anyone interested in attending can book through www.noosa.qld.gov.au/ noosa-connects. ●

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NEWS TAX BREAK FOR BUSINESS The 17,574 small businesses in the Wide Bay electorate will pay less tax under the Coalition Government’s Ten Year Enterprise Tax Plan passed in parliament last week, according to Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien. Mr O’Brien said reducing the tax burden on small businesses would give business owners the opportunity to grow, employ more staff, and provide better pay and conditions. Under the Coalition Government plan, Wide Bay businesses with turnovers up to $10 million are now defined as small businesses and will pay a lower company tax rate of 27.5 per cent from this financial year, before eventually falling to 25 per cent. Small Business Minister Michael McCormack said the small business tax cut, simpler paperwork and greater support for small business were designed to take the pressure off small business, to help the sector grow and create local jobs. ●

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NEW NOOSA WATER METERS During April, Unitywater will be identifying and replacing water meters nearing the end of their life cycle in Noosa Heads, Castaways Beach and Peregian Beach. Affected residents will receive a notification card in their letterbox at least 48 hours before any works and, if they are home on the day of the work, Unitywater’s authorised contractor will make contact with them prior to replacing the meter. The contractors will be in Unitywater-branded vehicles and carry ID cards. Following meter replacement, the contractor will leave a Works Completed card in the resident’s letterbox which records the water consumption measured by the old meter. Customers are advised to keep this reading for reference, and to cross check when they receive their next Unitywater account. ●

BOOKFEST PROCEEDS FOR COMMUNITY The Rotary Noosa Daybreak annual Bookfest Noosa is back again, with three days of bargains at the Noosa Leisure Centre. The event is the group’s largest fund-raising event for the year, with all proceeds from the sale donated back to the community. This year’s event will support Sunshine Butterflies and the Hear and Say Sunshine Coast Centre, as well as reward students for their creative writing and artwork. Books are all at low prices, including thousands of children’s books from just $1. There are also

lots of prizes to win throughout the weekend, a barbecue and drink stall, plus thousands of books to browse through and restock the library. Also throughout the event, on display will be the entries of the Finalists and the Winners of the Noosa Primary Schools Writing Competition along with posters by their schools, for everyone to view. The fund-raising event will run from Friday 5 May to Sunday 7 May from 9am-5pm each day at the Leisure Centre, Wallace Drive, Noosaville. For more information, phone Rotary Noosa Daybreak on 1300 791 226. Book donations to the Bookfest Noosa may be dropped off at the main entrance of Noosa Leisure Centre, in Wallace Drive, Noosaville. ●

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NEWS BEACH PERMIT CALL OUT Noosa Council is calling for expressions of interest from businesses that are keen to operate on, and adjacent to, Main Beach. Council will award 10 Commercial High Use Permits for a range of specific commercial activities on public land. These currently include learn-to-surf lessons, beach equipment hire, kayak hire and tours, surf dancing, kite surfing, ice cream sales, massage and water taxi services. Council’s property manager Clint Irwin said the new permits would commence 1 July 2017, for a three-year term. “Allowing some commercial activity at the beach adds to the experience for both locals and visitors, but it’s important we strike a balance between commercial activity and the community’s right to access and enjoy public space,” Mr Irwin said. Expression of Interest documents, as well as details about submission requirements, will be available via tenders, from the Quick Links menu on council’s website, from 9am 7 April 2017. ●

FATAL TRAFFIC CRASH A 31-year-old man has died following a single vehicle crash at Coolum Beach on Sunday night 9 April. Around 11.15pm, a vehicle travelling south along the Sunshine Motorway lost control and crashed into trees, causing the vehicle to roll a number of times. The 31-year-old man from Palmview, who was a passenger in the vehicle, died at the scene. The driver, a 23-year-old man, sustained minor injuries, and was transported to the Kawana Hospital for treatment. The Sunshine Motorway was closed between Coolum-Yandina Road and the Peregian Springs roundabout for two hours while the Forensic Crash Unit investigated the accident. Investigations are continuing. ●

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CANCER BUSTERS ON TREACHOROUS JOURNEY Sunshine Beach resident Mark Panitz, co-driver Rod Gramenz and their $1000 rally car are ready to hit the track to raise funds for cancer research. Mark, who was diagnosed and successfully treated for bowel cancer, knows all too well about the devastation the disease can cause. Mark’s sister died from the disease 10 years ago and his sister-in-law died in March, and now Mark is facing a different challenge by taking part in a 3800km rally, driving a car worth less than $1000

USC FOR THE YOUTH The University of the Sunshine Coast has been ranked for the first time on a prestigious global list of the top 200 young universities, including a place in the top 50 ‘Gen Y’ institutions. USC Vice-Chancellor Professor Greg Hill said “this is a watershed moment” in USC’s 21-year history. “Our first inclusion in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, in the 101-150 category

from Adelaide to Cairns via the Oodnadatta Track and the Plenty Highway, to raise cancer research funds for the Cancer Council. With his trusty co-driver Rod, the two men have named their team “Cancer Busters.” They have given an old Falcon a facelift and turned it into a cancer busting machine to tackle some of the most arduous roads through central Australia when the rally starts on 27 May. Anyone who would like to support Mark and Rod in their rally can donate to the Cancer Busters through https://shitboxrallyau-2017.everydayhero. com/au/cancerbusters. ●

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GREG’S LOVE OF SPORT AND COMMUNITY was introduced into the sporting world of cricket and rugby league. “Our teams were based in Tewantin. In the cricket season I played a lot of matches in Nambour and to get to the games I would hitch-hike to the games. I remember one game in particular when we had to play at Maleny and I had to hitch-hike; it took me seven lifts to get there.” Greg’s highlight came when as an Under 19 he was selected as an allrounder to play for Queensland Country in Rockhampton. “I bombed out but I remember we played against an up and coming kid named Greg Ritchie who went on to play for Australia and on retirement became somewhat famous as a TV comedian and after dinner speaker.” Regarding the cricket when Greg started things were hard, it was tough to settle a permanent team; but they persevered and, despite players coming and going, Greg played in Nambour in the Sunshine Coast Competition winning two grand finals in A Grade. Then in 1978 the big one - in their first year in A Grade, Tewantin won the premiership and the whole town celebrated. “Everyone wanted to buy us a drink. After about a whole week of celebrating, we

had to do something so we shot through to Kauri Creek in Tin Can Bay to gradually slow down and dry out.” In rugby league Greg played his football for Pirates in Tewantin. “I had several years in the league but eventually, I suffered from knee injuries and gave the game away. “During these years, the early ‘70s, I was doing my time as an apprentice with a local builder. In those days there were no trade schools so all study was done by correspondence. Because of this, on completion all assignments had to be sent to the relevant government offices in Brisbane. “Unfortunately when the big floods hit Brisbane a lot of government offices were swept away and all my first year files, along with a lot of those belonging to other apprentices, were lost. As a result, because there was no proof of that year’s study, I had to repeat my first year. Sounds crazy, but that’s what happened. “Being in the construction industry in those days and watching the growth of our community was very interesting. “For example the Noosa Sound was being developed and in ‘78/79 and the going price for a dry block was in the vicinity of $13,000. When building was going on they had trouble selling. There was a belief that the area was always

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going to be in danger of flooding, so it took some for the buyers to gain confidence. Don’t forget that those were the days when Noosa was still a little two pub town; the Royal Mail at Tewantin and the Reef at Noosa and sometimes things took a while to change.” It was about this time that the council introduced a very stringent set of rules regarding the construction of multi-storey buildings and Greg said “it was something that we all supported. Keep them low; we didn’t want another Gold Coast.” With his interest in the game of rugby league still running strong, Greg was asked in the late 1980s to put his hand up for a seat on the management committee of the Pirates. This he did, and in the process spent several years as treasurer; and his commitment and loyalty since then has never wavered. Times were tough and money and sponsors were hard to come by. The club had not long shifted down from Cooroy and financially was in a bit of a tight spot. With the eventual building of a modern clubhouse and a lot of hard work by some great people, things began to progress.

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He is a man of many seasons and like a lot of our good people who now reside permanently in Tewantin, Greg Furner was in 1957, born in Gympie. “At that time my family lived on a farm at Ridgewood and I guess you could say that in 1966 they saw the light and shifted to Tewantin,” Gregg said. “On arrival they built a house in Werin Street and my Dad got a job working for the local council; and we settled into a happy family life. These were the good old days when land didn’t cost a fortune. “Our family bought two blocks for 500 pounds, roughly the equivalent of $1000. The street wasn’t sealed, it was just a dirt road. This did not worry us kids - we just went ahead built a billy cart and raced up and down the road.” Greg started his education at the Tewantin State School in 1966 Grade 5. In those days it consisted of just two small buildings. “One thing that really impressed me as a kid,” Greg said, “was one of our neighbours. His name was Reg Hempsall and he was a wood turner by trade. A real genius with wood - he could make anything one of his masterpieces was making boomerangs. He made hundreds and he really had us kids fascinated.’’ After his time at Tewantin State, Greg moved to Noosa High and during this time

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“Down through the years there have been lots of good people such as our Life Member group and others, simply too many to mention. “For me to name names would not be right, for during my years with the club we have had management, coaches, players, supporters and sponsors whose contribution has been outstanding; great people doing a great job. “On the playing field our first ever grand final win in ‘78 under coach Mick Plant and then golden era in the early 2000 when, under coach Noel Goldthorpe we won three in a row. Achievements that make our hard work all worthwhile.” As the Pirates’ delegate, for 20 years of service on the Board of the Tewantin Sports Complex, which includes the Pirates facilities, the Council awarded Greg a Certificate of Appreciation for his services; an award well-deserved. Prior to this in 1998, Greg received his highest award - Life Membership of the Pirates Rugby League Club, the honour which for him takes pride of place. “For me it has been my pleasure to live and work within this town, sharing the good times and the bad plus the sporting life and everything that goes with it - and in particular watching my daughter Stella grow up.” In every community there are many Greg Furners; quiet, dedicated, dependable and supportive; and for this we should all be grateful; for they are proudly - Our People. ●

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Free Easter Entertainment at Noosa Fair! Get creative with Easter Craft Workshops today (Thursday) and Saturday 15 April 10am-1pm and meet the Easter Bunny Saturday 15 April 10am-2pm. There will be free chocolate eggs for the kids!

Hop over to Quamby Place on Easter Sunday for an Easter Egg Hunt and activities in the park! Wood Fire Grill and Rickys Restaurant are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt and activities in the park on Easter Sunday, so book in for lunch and let the kids enjoy some Easter fun outside.

The Original Eumundi Markets holds their annual Easter Treasure Hunt this Saturday 15 April. It’s open to the first 300 kids to register at the market office (the pink building in the centre) from 8am.

HOW IS PERSONAL TRAINER AND BODY SCULPTOR DAVINA MAREE SPENDING HER EASTER BREAK?

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Mum-of-two and internationally-trained beauty therapist at Sheer Bliss at Noosa Marina, Paula Kelly, takes five to share a little more about how she loves to unwind, how she maintains a good work life balance and what she and the family are up to for Easter. How do you keep a good work/home life balance being a busy working woman? Like most professional woman, I’m faced with so much to do in so little time. But I remind myself constantly to never get so busy making a living that I forget to make a life. And to always make precious family time. How do you love to unwind at the end of the work week? We always make time as a family every Friday night to go out for dinner, it might be something simple like fish and chips on the beach or a nice restaurant but we always make the effort to catch up and reflect on the week. What are you up to this Easter long weekend?

We plan to make a family picnic and just head out for the day, maybe the Mary Valley along the river, a lazy day on the beach, and another spent chilling round the pool. Do you have a favourite place to eat out around Noosa? Mooshka at Sunrise Beach - with a funky eclectic mix of retro and vintage furniture, delicious drinks and dishes What’s your favourite movie and why? It would have to be The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. An absolutely steller cast living life to the full. An intelligent witty script with some killer one-liners that guarantee a laugh. Working in the beauty industry, how do you love to pamper yourself? Like most beauty therapists, I very rarely get chance. Luckily though, being the owner, I do get given lots of samples to try, so I do manage to treat myself at home occasionally.

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JOE MIA? The often outspoken Greens candidate Joe Shlegeris has gone very, very quiet. A check of Facebook shows his page has been removed, the Noosa Greens twitter feed has been silent since September last year, calls to Mr Shlegeris’s home and mobile have gone unanswered, we haven’t seen Mr Shlegeris’s ads in the media for two weeks and his website, Joe for Noosa, is no longer available. We hope the Greens candidate is well and simply enjoying a well-deserved holiday. ●

HEY, NEW BREW We heard on the hop-vine that former James Squire and Malt Shovel head brewer Chis Sheehan will join Lion Brewmaster Dr Chuck Hahn as the new head brewer for Eumundi. Apparently the pair shared two of the new brews planned for the Eumundi Brewery, Eumundi Ginger Pale and Eumundi Summer Ale, with a number of proprietors of businesses in the village of Eumundi on Tuesday 11 April. ●

MAYOR’S BACK IN TOWN Another man enjoying a well-deserved break was Noosa’s mayor, who returned to his office this Monday after three weeks away. If you haven’t seen him yet, don’t worry. We think he might still be going through the hundreds of emails, calls and request for comments from the media that were likely awaiting his return. ●

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HARD TO IGNORE It was great to see so many people at Boreen Point last Sunday who participated in a peaceful protest against the proposal by the Discovery Group to downgrade an area of Fish Habitat ’A’ and build a jetty in Lake Cootharaba. There were people painting, singing, paddling in kayaks and generally making their feelings known. Let’s hope that the State Goverment listens to the Noosa Council, NICA, The Biosphere, The Greens and all those locals who have sent emails and petitions to the relevant minister, and refuses this application. Bruce Hallett, Tewantin.

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A TIGHT SQUEEZE “Little boxes made of ticky-tacky and they all look just the same” - all 58 of them squeezed onto the extension of the IGA supermarket site at Peregian Beach. Try to imagine the traffic jams when guests from this city of 32 motel units and residents from 26 townhouses, all try to enter and exit this overcrowded site. Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.

FIRST-RESPONDER THANKS I would like to publicly thank the many volunteers and service personnel who worked to keep our community safe in the lead up to, during and following the aftermath of exTropical Cyclone Debbie. Members of the local Disaster Management Group and Noosa Council did an excellent job at co-ordinating and disseminating information and working with emergency crews to ensure personnel were deployed where they were needed most. Queensland Police, Queensland Ambulance and Queensland Fire and Rescue are required to cover their day-to-day operations as well as manage the impacts of a severe weather event, such as the one we have just experienced. I know they all have invested many long gruelling hours and personal angst to perform all that was required of them and more. I would also like to acknowledge all of those families who opened their homes to people affected during the event and who lent a helping hand to neighbours and friends facing the big clean up or were living without power. I will however single out one special individual Mr Stan Ryan, also known as ‘Stan the SES man’ as he announced his intention last week to hand over the leadership baton and take on the important role of training future SES stars.

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fact that these same scientists forecast the dawning of a new Ice Age in 1972. * Joy Ringrose continues to deny that the 40 per cent wind generation in SA had absolutely nothing to do with the recent blackouts and blames it on Chinese steel of all things. When are The Greens going to stop using electricity from fossil-fuel-fired power stations and give up their petrol-guzzling 4WDs or is it a case of “do as I say not do as I do”. In respect to battery storage, the proposed solar and battery storage project in SA’s Riverland is purported to be the largest in the world but will only have an effective generating and storage capacity of 100 megawatts at a cost of over $1 billion. Hazelwood had a capacity of 1600 megawatts which is now lost to the grid with no replacement generation as a direct result of the machinations of the loony left and climate alarmists. Phillip Rutherford, Cooroibah.

POWER POLITICS Nobody in their right mind would believe that solar power could provide cheap, reliable electricity to power our homes and our industries 24/7. Yet in his letter (Noosa Today, 6 April), Steve Hall finally dispels all doubt that he deserves some modicum of credibility. He obviously believes that the sun shines 24 hours every day, uninterrupted by clouds. Furthermore, he does not seem to realise that the expensive and extremely variable solar power available to the grid is heavily subsidised by governments (us taxpayers), nor that a great deal of CO2 and variety of genuine pollutants are emitted in the manufacture of these fragile panels. He denigrates that most concentrated form of stored solar energy, coal. By wishing to condemn Australia to a “solar energy” future, he and his fellow greenies would have us become a third-world nation while others thrive by continuing to use increasing quantities his evil fossil fuels (e.g. “black gold”) for instance there are 1500 coal-fired power stations in various stages of construction in the world. In fact, India and China are commissioning a new Hazelwood-equivalent every week. Case Smit, Noosaville.

NEED FOR REVIEW I object to Noosa Council funding the NBRFNoosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation. Being a single dad of a child of bullying, I find it extremely troubling council’s response is that it is a completely separate entity continuing with its funding. Bad message to our kids. What is council’s code of conduct and corporate social responsibility? A search on the website lists the mayor as a director. I agree an independent review of this organisation is fitting and necessary. Marty Blackford, Sunrise Beach.

SHARE THE BENEFITS The recent announcement that our local tourism sector has achieved $900m annually is great news. Someone said this is a 31 per cent increase - outstanding. Well done all. So, is it time again to ask, “How is this translated into renewing infrastructure, creating new facilities and services and importantly growth in council’s budget to improve the ‘liveability’ of Noosa for Noosans? Council is squeezed for funds by it maintaining an unrealistically low rate-base, yet Noosa now generates nearly 10 per cent of Queensland’s tourism turnover. Almost exclusively the announced increase in visitor spend goes into the hands of tourism providers. The cascade effect and multiplier effect distributes a portion of this largesse further. The direct and indirect impact is hopefully felt in the jobs market, new investment in things and security of business risk. And, of course, profits. But just how does our council and we residents benefit? What does the council get of this huge growth to maintain, repair, renew and create services, facilities and general improve council’s bottom line across all areas of expenditure? Tourism is, after all, our number one industry according to Tourism Noosa. What is Noosa Council’s and Tourism Noosa’s strategy to distribute the new wealth in the shire through improved services, new facilities and renewal and maintenance of shared built infrastructure? After all, this maintains the attractiveness of this place for visitors and residents. Michael Donovan, Former chair Tourism Noosa and community rep for the Noosa Economic Plan. noosatoday.com.au

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AN OPEN DOOR TO SERENITY On offer is a beautiful family home set in the peaceful Enclave estate just moments from the heart of the Tewantin township. This home is perfect for a large family who are looking for a comfortable home in a great location close to local shops, funky cafes, public transport and schools. The floorplan has been carefully considered to offer a home that is both family-friendly and private. The main suite is located at the front of the home and features a private ensuite and built-in wardrobe, while the remaining three bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes, are located in a separate wing of the home for added privacy. There is also a home office for those who like to work from the comfort of their own home, plus a sixth room that is currently used as a gym but with access to the poolside patio, it would also make for a great guest retreat or art studio. The kitchen is the heart of the home, located between the formal living room and family lounge. Here, the home chef can enjoy all the modern conveniences that make home cooking a breeze including stainless-steel appliances, ample bench and storage space and a breakfast bar for casual dining. The inclusion of two living areas means there is plenty of space for the whole family to relax, while two outdoor patios offer a place to enjoy a cuppa in the morning sunshine. The sparkling north-facing lap pool runs along the side of the home and will become your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite space to have some fun when the warmer weather returns. This home is immaculately presented and is located close to schools, public transport and just moments from the heart of Tewantin, Noosa River, Gympie Terrace and Hastings Street. â&#x2014;?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 5 Burgess Drive, Tewantin Description: 5 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool View: Thursday, noon-12.30pm Auction: In-room at Sofitel Noosa, Thursday 13 April Agent: Gillian McCauley and Frank Milat for Richardson and Wrench Noosa, 0467 600 009 or 0438 528 148 22 NOOSA TODAY

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FAMILY ENTERTAINER

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Immaculately presented with peaceful surroundings, all elements of this one level home are in total harmony with one another. This enticing residence epitomises modern family living with indulgent levels of entertainment and privacy. • Fully fenced with remote gate access. • Located in the highly sought after ‘Enclave Estate’. • Large spacious kitchen and plenty of storage. • Move in with nothing to do. • Covered outdoor entertaining area overlooking the pool. 24 NOOSA TODAY

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Auction In-rooms 4pm, Thursday 13 April Sofitel Noosa Pacific Gillian McCauley 0467 600 009 Frank Milat 0438 528 148 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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Situated on Lake Doonella at the edge of the Noosa River this property is in a highly sought after position. This residence offers one of the most ideal lifestyles imaginable. Walk to the shops and Noosa Marina, or just kayak on the lake to the Noosa River. It is ideal for entertaining, with a large living area and terrace with huge water views. • Lake front with Noosa River access. • Short stroll to shops, restaurants & Noosa Marina. • Timber loors, high ceilings, and air conditioning. • Dual income opportunity. • Large living area and terrace. noosatoday.com.au

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View Tuesday 11-11.30am Wednesday 11-11.30am For sale $975,000

Soak up the sun’s rays while sipping a quiet champagne from your luxury north facing apartment located right on Hastings Street in Australia’s premier beach resort village. Now you can enjoy your holidays in comfort with excellent income returns and tax breaks to make even your accountant smile! • 100m2 with a double length terrace. • Perfect Northerly orientation. • Recently renovated overlooking the pool. • Strong holiday income and depreciation beneits.

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View By Appointment auction in-rooms 4pm, Thursday 13 april Soitel Noosa Paciic

Apartment 123 Laguna on Hastings located on fashionable Hastings Street looks true north for your winter sun, across the road from the beach and only steps to cosmopolitan cafe’s and boutiques. Recently refurbished this apartment looks very stylish for your next Noosa holiday, also boasts solid net income and strong depreciation beneits. • True north aspect over Hastings Street. • 5 Star Hastings Street resort in a central location. • Directly opposite Noosa’s main beach with easy access. • Recently refurbished sleeps 4 in comfort with 2-way bathroom.

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View Saturday 1-2.00pm Wednesday 1-2.00pm For sale $1.97Million

Villa 745 ‘The Palms’ in Noosa Springs gated golf estate is a little bit of Europe in Noosa Heads and is elevated to catch breezes and Lake Weyba glimpses through stately trees. The gorgeous gardens frame every aspect of this charming home. • Galley style kitchen gives easy access to any of the 3 dining areas. • Spacious layout, high vaulted entry with white timber shutters. • All bedrooms ensuited with decking or terrace & water glimpses. • Sunny north facing in-ground pool with established pretty gardens.

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View Saturday 10-11.00am Wednesday 10-11.00am For sale $1.35Million

There’s a lovely symmetry to this Federation inspired home located in an elegant little cul-de-sac of select homes, just 5 minutes from Eumundi and 25 minutes from Noosa. Low maintenance acreage makes this an attractive alternative to town living. • One level home situated on 10 acres with superb views of the hinterland. • Spacious & comfortable with high ceilings, 2 living spaces & gas ire. • Entertainers kitchen with timber benches , butler’s pantry & bay window. • Period features include ornate ceiling roses, mouldings & French doors.

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Lake McdONaLd 176 DATH HENDERSON

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View Saturday 11.30am- 12noon Wednesday 11.30am- 12noon Price $1.75Million

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

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View Thursday 11-11.30am auction In-rooms 4pm, Thursday 13 April Soitel Noosa Paciic

This fabulous open plan family home has great character and style. The location is also highly sought after as it is one of the few lat blocks on Noosa Hill bordering Noosa National Park . A short ten minute walk to Hastings Street & Noosa Beach. • Extensively renovated with quality ittings and ixtures throughout. • Impressive 12 metre saltwater pool with slate wall water feature. • Open plan living area with bifold doors to the covered Alfresco area. • Separate beach style guest house/studio with kitchenette and ensuite.

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DOONAN 198 SunriSe rOad

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View By appointment For Sale $3.4Million

Situated in one of Noosa Hinterlands premier locations Sunrise Road, this luxurious private 2-acre estate will capture your imagination with its unrivalled panoramic ocean and hinterland views. The main residence has been meticulously redesigned and renovated with no expense spared to suit the most astute buyer. This is the finest our hinterland has to offer. • Oversized pool and tennis court. • 270-degree ocean and hinterland views. • Wrap around verandahs and French doors. • Private gated residence.

rory Williamson 0423 465 464 Brendan Weatherill 0466 248 345 5447 4499 | rwnoosa.com.au Richardson & Wrench Noosa

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TAKE A CHANCE ON DREAM HOME WIN THE Endeavour Foundation has launched its latest lottery prize home and, in a nod to the charity’s historic roots, it is a stunning $1.1 million Queenslander in the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Set amid lush, rolling hills and with views to inspire, the house is a perfect fit for its spectacular location. For just $10, the lucky winner will realise their dreams in a modern home bursting with classic Queenslander charm. Four luxurious bedrooms, a study and three full bathrooms are just the tip of the iceberg for this rustic property, as its generous verandah leads out to a breathtaking, fully-furnished gazebo complete with outdoor fireplace. Characterised by cool, contemporary colours, sophisticated finishes, and open-plan living, the property combines the best of modern design, in tandem with classically elegant features. Executive general manager of Supporter Enterprises with Endeavour Foundation Andrew Thomas said that the charity’s supporters wait with baited breath for the release of the anniversary prize homes, and offered assurances that “this property will not disappoint”. “As we create these beautiful homes our teams are, in parallel, partnering with people with a disability to build independence, confidence and self-esteem. It’s a winning formula,” he said. Closing 14 June, this exceptional property, located at 5 Brookhaven Court, Maleny, is destined to change the lives of many more people. Just a short drive from the Sunshine Coast’s CBD, Maleny’s quiet charm and scenic views are hard to resist. Buy your tickets now at www. endeavourlotteries.com.au or freecall 1800 63 40 40. ●

This gourmet kitchen has been designed to make catering for friends and family an absolute delight.

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Oh! The Luxury! You will never want to leave this stunning ensuite.

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PURE NOOSA LUXURY

NOW SELLING! 3 EXCLUSIVE HOME SIZE RIVERFRONT APARTMENTS

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Welcome to luxury living at 279 Gympie Terrace A once-in-a lifetime Noosa prestige property where worldfamous natural beauty is complemented and matched by spacious award-winning design. There are only 3 apartments on ofer – each of them being the very embodiment of Noosa luxury and located in one of the last riverfront blocks on Gympie Terrace, Noosaville

• Whole loor luxury apartments designed by Stephen Kidd • Magniicent views over Noosa River to the Noosa rivermouth • State of the art inclusions & inishes • Restaurants, cafes and retail shopping at your door • 3 spacious ensuited bedrooms • Media room, home oice, gourmet kitchen • Extensive indoor & outdoor living, secure parking for 3 cars • Each apartment averaging over 250m2

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BY INFORMAL TENDER CLOSING FRIDAY 12TH MAY 5PM

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Massive ocean views, premium location Real estate really is all about location and this locale is something quite special. • Peaceful and private this property offers a chance for you to immerse yourself in the idyllic coastal lifestyle. • Living is spread over three levels and as one would expect, all rooms have been orientated towards the stunning ocean views. • There are three bedrooms, including the oversized master suite equipped with ensuite. Two guest bedrooms with built in robes, one with ensuite plus an extra main bathroom and powder room. • Conveniently located so close to the popular Sunshine Beach village, wander down to the beach or simply spend your day by the private plunge pool.

FOR SALE By Negotiation

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP 07 5447 2451

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AU CT IO N Modern beach house in an enviable location to be Auctioned! • • • • • •

Keep as an oceanside weekender or enjoy as your permanent family home. Follow the sandy track at the end of the cul-de-sac to the pristine sands of Sunshine Beach. Open-plan living and dining space with louvred windows and bi-folds allowing plenty of breezes. Kitchen complete with a breakfast bar for casual dining and plenty of storage space. Large master retreat on the upper level with a leafy outlook, private balcony and en suite. Walk to the vibrant village with an eclectic mix of cafes, restaurants and the popular Surf Club.

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP 07 5447 2451

AUCTION Saturday 29th April 1:00pm VIEW AGENT

Saturday 15th April 1 - 1:30pm Rachel Sellman 0422 719 041

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Stunning Designer Home in the Heart of Old Tewantin This home has been thoughtfully designed with downsizer’s in mind and has a floor plan that offers perfect indoor outdoor flow for the ideal QLD lifestyle that we all love. • 2.55 m square set ceilings and Daikin ducted air conditioning throughout. • 600 x 600 Travertine tiles throughout including loor to ceiling in the bathroom’s. • 80 ml ceaser stone bench tops and satin inish custom cabinetry. • LED down light’s throughout, ceiling fans in all room’s, lot’s of glass louvres for natural cross breeze. • Stunning surrey blend wool carpet’s in all bedrooms, European style appliances.

FOR SALE By Negotiation Saturday 15th 12 - 12:30pm VIEW Sam Walker 0400 730 457 AGENT

CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP 07 5447 2451

TEWANTIN 7 Livingstone Street

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TOWNHOUSE LIVING AT ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEST Noosaville townhouse buyers have been waiting for these. Already the talk of the town, both three bedroom townhouses are beautifully finished with spectacular tiling in both living areas and bathrooms, standout spacious kitchens with room for central work station bench as well as servery by fold windows to outside decking and pool entertaining area, massive cupboard areas, stone bench tops compliment the beautiful tiled floor areas. High ceilings and fully ducted 8 zoned air-conditioning throughout, powder room, big laundry and the massive super size double garage has direct entry to the townhouse. Sliding doors from the living areas gets you out to a lovely pool and superb entertaining deck. Walk to all your favourite restaurants and the famous Noosa River Esplanade in just 5 minutes. 3

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PEREGIAN SPRINGS

35 Peachtree Crescent

VIEW SAT. 11:00-11:30AM

If you’ve been looking for a luxury golf front home that ofers size, quality and multiple living zones - your search is now complete.

• Huge kitchen with an incredible amount of storage & high quality appliances

• Separate private parents retreat upstairs with balcony, media room and study

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Appreciate amazing views to the north and south with just a short stroll to the beach.

• Beautifully renovated, this generous home sized duplex is sure to impress with the luxury it out

• Upstairs living has been designed to capture maximum breeze and ocean views

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ENJOY EASY-CARE LIVING Located in one of the best streets in Sunshine Beach is this great family home. The current owners have just finished a complete make-over so it is now ready for its new owners to simply move in and enjoy. The floorplan offers three bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes, plus two bathrooms. For the home chef there is a designer modern kitchen with Smeg appliances, stone bench tops and plenty of bench and storage space. The kitchen overlooks an open-plan living and dining zone with bi-fold doors that open out to a covered patio. Here, you can entertain friends and family while the kids play on the grassed area within the fully-fenced yard. A separate laundry with study nook and a single car garage completes the floorplan. Additional features include beautiful concrete look tiles throughout the living spaces, air-conditioning and ceiling fans. This home would suit a range of buyers from anyone seeking a low-maintenance holiday home to investors who want to make the most of the homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location and enter it into the holiday rental pool. Families seeking a permanent home will also love the easy-care lifestyle this home offers. All of this is located in the heart of Sunshine Beach, just moments from the vibrant village with an eclectic mix of restaurants, bars and cafes. Local schools, the Noosa Junction business centre and popular surf club are also within easy reach. â&#x2014;?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 15 Depper Street, Sunshine Beach Price: $1.3 million-plus Description: 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 car View: Saturday, noon-12.45pm Agent: Lance Bussell or Mike Hay for Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, 0403 134 420 or 0417 624 059 38 NOOSA TODAY

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FOXLEIGH - PRIVATE 16-ACRE HILLTOP SANCTUARY OFFERS COMPLETE LIFESTYLE PACKAGE

A fresh and charming home set on a level, commanding hill-top position. Seamless indoor/outdoor living and entertaining spaces enjoy a northerly orientation that captures generous views of Eumundi Range and the tree-lined hills to Cooroy Mountain. A large open-plan kitchen with stone bench tops, Miele appliances and butler’s pantry adjoins a light-filled lounge, which opens up to a fresh outdoor entertaining area. The tastefully-designed large dining room is a perfect retreat for snug winter entertaining with its two-way fireplace.

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Tucked away on ground level is a private two bedroom and second living area which opens out to lawns, tranquil views and an undercover terrace. Walk upstairs to the splendid master bedroom with feature Juliet balcony. Take a relaxing bath in the well-sized ensuite, soaking up commanding views in absolute privacy. This property offers the ultimate lifestyle with a full size tennis court and sparkling pool for the family to enjoy. For flexibility-plus, this home boasts separate studio with two bedrooms, living area and toilet, connected to the home via an undercover breezeway, offering multiple business options. Features include: Alarm, study, workshop, air-conditioning, 3 bay fully insulated garage, generous covered outdoor BBQ/entertaining, secure parking, carport 1 linked to home, open car spaces 10, 500,000 litre dam, sealed driveway, two artist studio/workshops, garden shed, sealed driveway.

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Resort for sale The four-star Novotel Twin Waters Resort and all of its 361-rooms are officially on the market and it’s expected to snag an exceptional price. Reports suggest China’s Hainan Airlines have previously pulled out of a $130 million to buy the resort. The hunt is now on for a buyer with expressions of interest welcome until 11 May.

How much? Noosa is well-known for its prestigious real estate market, but it’s never seen anything like this. Located at 1 Rodgerson Road in Victoria’s Box Hill, the owners of this home set on a centrally located 762 square metre block are asking for offers over $7 million. The site is located right next to a hospital and is pinned for development.

THEY say that what’s old is new again, so it’s no surprise breezeblocks are making a comeback. Once the design staple of the modern mid-century, breezeblocks were used in warm climates to allow breezes to flow, as well other regions for visual interest and architectural detail. A drive down one of Buderim’s streets will showcase the way the blocks were originally used as a privacy screen at the front of homes built in the 1970s. Now, the visually appealing bricks are making a comeback with many sunny inner-city courtyards boasting a breezeblock feature wall or two. They’ve become a staple in hipster cafes and with some of the patterns almost lace-like, they’re now also being used to create attractive facades on designer homes. ●

Make a change to Elite Rentals today, it’s easier than you think. Ask us how. • Experienced rental specialists • Personalised service • Locally owned and operated

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OPEN HOMES Time

Address

A B C

Price Guide

Agent Time 12.00pm - 12.30pm 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Castaways Beach Saturday 15th April 10.00am - 10.45am 12.00pm - 12.45pm 12.00pm - 12.45pm 1.00pm - 1.45pm

1/512 David Low Way 31/512 David Low Way 11 Seafarer Court 2 Driftwood Drive

3 4 4 4

3 4 2 3

2 2 2 2

$1,350,000 By Negotiation By Negotiation Over $1,395,000

Cooroy 5 5 4

AUCTION

Noosa4Sale - 0412 635 274

4 2 3

$1,350,000

4 4 2

$1,750,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0418714653 11.00am - 11.45am 19 Captains Court 11.00am - 11.30am 1/6 Sobraon Street Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0418714653 12.00pm - 12.30pm 4 Netherby Rise 12.00pm - 12.30pm 20 Dame Patti Dr 1.00pm - 1.45pm 60 Orient Drive Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0418714653 Monday 17th April

2 Monomeet Close

176 Dath Henderson Road 176 Dath Henderson Road

4 4 2

$1,750,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0418714653

24/23-29 Lumeah Drive

3 2 2

Make an Offer

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

Noosa Heads 31 The Quarterdeck 6 Moonare Cres

AUCTION $1.1m offers invited

4 2 2 3 2.5 2 2 2 1

$1,650,000 $988,000 By Negotiation

11.00pm - 12.00pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438695505 12.00pm - 12.45pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466248345 12.00pm - 12.30pm 1.00pm - 1.30pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438695505 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438695505 2.00pm - 2.30pm Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

6 Nairana Rest 26 'The Rise' 37 Noosa Dr 5/2 Banksia Avenue

2 2 1

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

5/2 Banksia Avenue

4 2 2 2 2 2 3 2.5 2

$1,650,000 $975,000 $988,000

6 Nairana Rest 211 Sebel, 32 Hastings St 26 'The Rise' 37 Noosa Dr

2 2 2 2 1 1

$975,000 O/o $1.3million

Wednesday 19th April

19 Captains Court 20 Dame Patti Dr

211 Sebel, 32 Hastings St 16 Sandcastles 1 Hastings

12 Adams Street 15 Depper Street 31 Parkedge Road 9 Swan Avenue 2/25 Elanda Street

12.00pm - 12.45pm

15 Depper Street

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438695505 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438528148 Thursday 13th April Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438695505 11.00am - 11.30am 49 Doonella St 12.00pm - 12.30pm 5 Burgess Drv Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438528148 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438528148 Saturday 15th April 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Noosa Springs

7 Livingstone Street

Saturday 15th April 745 Palms, Noosa Springs 745 Palms, Noosa Springs

4 4 2 4 4 2

$1,970,000 $1,970,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0418714653 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0418714653

4 4 2

$1,970,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0418714653

745 Palms, Noosa Springs

24 Ann Street 15 Jacksonia Place 24 Ann Street

$780,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438695505

4 3 4 5 5

3 2 2 3 4

2 1 1 1 1

$1.6m Over $1,300,000 By Negotiation By Negotiation Overs Over $1m

Garwoods Estate Agents - 0412 626 536 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041

3 2 1

Over $1,300,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

6 4 3 4 2 2

AUCTION AUCTION

4 2 2

Tender

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403646930 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403646930 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457

AUCTION AUCTION

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0412806252 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0412806252

3 2 2

AUCTION

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466 248 345

1 1 1 4 2 2

AUCTION AUCTION

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 579 789

9 Swan Avenue

5 3 1

AUCTION

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 712 600 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911 Thursday 13th April 5 Burgess Drv Star Noosa Real Estate - 5471 3688 4.00pm - 5.00pm 49 Doonella St Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0433118575 4.00pm - 5.00pm

4 2 2 6 4 3

AUCTION AUCTION

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403646930 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403646930

3 2 2

POA

Base Realtors - 0412 206 563

3 2 2

POA

Base Realtors - 0412 206 563

24 Ann Street

3 2 2

POA

Base Realtors - 0412 206 563

24 Ann Street

3 2 2

POA

Base Realtors - 0412 206 563 Thursday 13th April 4.00pm - 5.00pm 335 David Low Way

1 1 4 2 1

1 1 3 2 1

Noosa Springs Thursday 13th April 4.00pm - 5.00pm 4.00pm - 5.00pm

754/61 Noosa Springs Dr 544/61 Noosa Springs Dr

Peregian Beach Saturday 22nd April

Saturday 15th April 2 Ibis Street 11 Paldao Rise 16 Plover Street 8 Egret Street 1/22 Avocet Parade

4 4 1 5 3

2 2 1 3 3

2 2 1 3 2

AUCTION $895,000 AUCTION Informal Tender $1.25m

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041 12.00pm - 12.30pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0423465464 1.45pm - 2.15pm Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 259 956 Star Noosa Real Estate - 5471 3688

Saturday 29th April 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Saturday 15th April

Tewantin

22 Augusta Cct 12 Balgownie Drive 35 Peachtree Crescent 69/11-15 Dunes Court

4 4 4 3

2 2 3 2

2 2 2 2

$785,000 $785,000 $1.1m $449,000

16 Plover Street 2 Ibis Street

Sunshine Beach

Peregian Springs 10.00am - 10.30am 11.00am - 11.30am 11.00am - 11.30am 11.00am - 11.30am

4 2 6

3 3 2 4 4 2

$890,000 POA

Peregian Beach 10.00am - 10.30am 11.00am - 11.30am 11.00am - 11.45am 11.00am - 11.45am 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 528 148 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438528148 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438695505 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403 646 930 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438528148

5 2.5 2 3 2 2

Wednesday 19th April 11.00am - 12.00pm

By Negotiation

AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION AUCTION

Tuesday 18th April 11.00am - 12.00pm

4 3 2

1 2 1 1

Monday 17th April 24 Ann Street

17 ‘On The Beach’ 302 Netanya, 71 Hastings 31 The Quarterdeck 8301 ‘Peppers Resort’ 123/32 Hastings St

POA

Sunday 16th April 24 ann Street

Base Realtors - 0412 206 563 4.00pm - 5.00pm 4.00pm - 5.00pm 4.00pm - 5.00pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438695505 Base Realtors - 0412 206 563 4.00pm - 5.00pm 4.00pm - 5.00pm

3 2 2

Saturday 15th April

11.00am - 12.00pm

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0400904678 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438695505 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

Thursday 13th April

11.00am - 12.00pm

By Negotiation By Negotiation $1,400,000 $780,000 $1,690,000

3 2 2 2 2

Noosa Heads

Noosaville 11.00am - 11.30am 11.00am - 12.00pm

2 1 4 6 2

4 2 4 4 3

Auction diary

Wednesday 19th April

11.00am - 12.00pm

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 194 628

Tewantin

Tuesday 18th April

1.00pm - 2.00pm

High $600,000's

Monday 17th April

11.00am - 11.30am 1.00pm - 2.00pm

3 2 2

Sunshine Beach

4 3 2 4 2 2

Saturday 15th April

11.00am - 11.30am 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 194 628

Saturday 15th April

Thursday 13th April

11.00am - 11.30am 11.00am - 11.30am 12.00pm - 12.30pm

11.00am - 11.45am 3.00pm - 3.30pm

Saturday 15th April

2.00pm - 2.45pm

High $600,000's

Tuesday 18th April

Mount Coolum

1.00pm - 1.30pm 2.00pm - 2.30pm 2.00pm - 2.45pm

12 Whistler Way

$1,350,000

Wednesday 19th April

11.00am - 11.30am 11.00am - 11.30am

11.00am - 12.00pm

4 2 3

Saturday 15th April

10.00am - 10.30am

3 2 2

Saturday 15th April

2 Monomeet Close

Lake MacDonald 11.30am - 12.00pm

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

Sunrise Beach

Wednesday 19th April

11.30am - 12.00pm

Agent

By Negotiation $485,000

Sunday 16th April

20 Grevillea Lane

Saturday 15th April 10.00am - 11.00am

Price Guide

3 2 2 3 2.5 1

Pomona

Eumundi 10.00am - 11.00am

A B C

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0417 624 059 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697 Saturday 15th April 11.00am - 12.00pm 12 Whistler Way

Tuesday 18th April 12.00pm - 1.00pm

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LIVE Don’t miss this hilarious show at The J on 18 May.

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GOES HIGH-TECH BY HOLLIE HARRIS

International comedy star, David Strassman, will have audiences in stitches with his hilarious brand new show “iTedE”. iTedE is an uproarious take on our technology-laden lives. The sharp-tongued Chuck Wood and loveable Ted E. Bare have been noosatoday.com.au

thrust into the world of social media, constantly on their iPads and iPhones, not interacting with the real world. With everyone connected to the internet 24/7, will Strassman get them back under control? Strassman’s most technically advanced stage production yet, iTedE introduces new technology that brings

the world’s most advanced puppetronics to the stage. Combined with cutting edge lighting and jaw-dropping production, Strassman and his well-known puppet characters will bring mayhem and theatrics to a set designed by one of New York’s most renowned stage designers, Luke Cantarella.

Since his early performances in the 1990s, Strassman has been embraced in Australia and completed numerous television appearances as well as his own show on Channel Nine called ‘Strassman’, with subsequent series on ITV England and TV3 New Zealand. iTedE will be sure to delight audiences with side-splitting comedy, jaw dropping puppetronics and a visual feast on stage. It’s the ultimate great night out. Strassman will deliver iTedE to stages across regional Queensland and Brisbane from May heading north to Noosa for a performance sure to sell out at The J on 18 May. Don’t miss you chance to grab tickets for a hilarious night out with Strassman, jump online at www.thej.com.au for times and ticketing info. ●

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THIS WEEK

GIG GUIDE

HOLLLIE HARRIS

Thursday 13 April Cafe Le Monde, 6pm Shannon Sol Carroll Tewantin Noosa RSL, 6pm Taylor Payne Friday 14 April Cafe Le Monde, 8pm D-Troyt Saturday 15 April Peregian Beach Hotel, 3pm David Flower and Caroline Trengove Tewantin Noosa RSL, 8pm The Vegas Legends Show Cafe Le Monde, 8pm Jasti Nato Sunday 16 April Sunshine Beach Surf Club, 3pm, Sexual Chocolate Peregian Beach Hotel, 3pm Jay Bishoff Duo Cafe Le Monde, 4pm Salt Tree (duo)

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Dance Academy

Who’s Afraid Too

Beauty and The Beast - the soundtrack

The much-loved ABC show Dance Academy has made it to the big screen. Gold Coast screenwriter Samantha Strauss translates her multi-award winning show about a group of teenagers at the Australian Dance Academy to the big screen. Set with a backdrop of the Sydney Opera House and New York City, the movie picks up 18 months after the end of the television series. All the students have left the academy and are now trying to make their way in the world with varying degrees of success. Featuring many of the original cast as well as some of Australia’s most well-known actors, this is perfect holiday fare particularly for fans of the show. ●

Former SBS Feed presenter and Gold Coast journalist Maria Lewis is back with the sequel to her highly original tale of a young half Maori woman who discovers her inner Werewolf. Her sassy-feisty heroine Tommi Grayson is back learning more about her heritage (both Maori and furred) and about the world she now lives in and taking on the big, big bads of the world without smudging her lipstick or getting a brightly coloured hair out of place (well maybe). This second outing neatly builds on her debut and sees Tommi further developing into a strong female protagonist. ●

The nice thing about the recent Disney live-action remake of Beauty and The Beast was that it not only combined most things that were good about the original movie and the subsequent stage musical, but it also brought us some new Alan Menkin tunes. And of course unlike the other smashhit musical movie of recent times, there has been very little criticism of the vocal talent used. The soundtrack features all the favourites from the cast of the movie (including probably one of the best Gaston’s ever by Welsh actor Luke Evans), new tracks and the vocal talents of Celine Dion, Ariana Grande and John Legend and Josh Groban. ●

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WHAT’S ON BE SEEN AT THE PICKLED POSSUM The annual Cooroy Fusion Festival on 14 May is a showcase of everything wonderful about the Noosa Hinterland. Pickled Possum is one of the firm favourites with festival goers but it isn’t a local delicacy, it’s the name of the festival bar! “The Pickled Possum Bar is situated in an ideal location with a great view of the entertainment on the Bendigo Bank stage and all the surrounding crowds throughout the markets,” said Cooroy Fusion Festival committee chair Chris Bell. “This year, thanks again to the sponsorship of Cooroy RSL, we’ll also be hosting a special sponsors’ and volunteers’ hospitality event in the Pickled Possum Bar, so it really will be the place to be and be seen.” Cooroy RSL manager Tina Mayfield said the sub-branch was thrilled to again be involved. “We couldn’t resist sponsoring something as iconic as the Pickled Possum Bar at a fantastic community event like Cooroy Fusion Festival,” Ms Mayfield said. “This event is all about the community and what the wonderful Noosa hinterland has to offer which is something we feel passionate about at Club Cooroy RSL. “The volunteers that run this event should be applauded, as it’s a great free day out and we hope to see you there!” ●

Two Pickled Possums - Chris Bell and Tina Mayfield from the Cooroy RSL.

TURNING UP THE HEAT Don’t forget tonight’s steamy performance at The Villa Noosa is sure to be a night to remember when The Sydney Hotshots come to town! Undeniably Australia’s hottest male stage show, the guys are recruited from all over the world and trained at Hotshots Headquarters, The Vegas Lounge. Fresh from a run of sell-out shows across the country, the men of The Sydney Hotshots are ready to turn up the heat with their 2017 “Secret Fantasies” tour. With drop dead gorgeous physiques and warm personalities, The Hotshots have been favoured as guests for television appearances including the Midday Show, Sunrise, Good Morning New Zealand and countless radio programmes all over Australia and New Zealand.

It’s time to grab your friends and get ready for one hell of a night, because ladies...The Sydney Hotshots are coming!

The Starry Nights Outdoor Movies presents the classic 80s flick The Goonies at the Eumundi Drive-in on Saturday 15 April. To guarantee a spot on the night, prebook your tickets at www.ticketebo.com. au/starrynights. Cost: $25 per car and $10 per person for walk-ins. Venue: Eumundi Showgrounds, Black Stump Road - off Memorial Drive, Eumundi, near the northern Eumundi entrance to the Bruce Highway. Gates open: 5.30pm Screening: 7pm (ish) Big thanks to the major supporters for this event: Imperial Hotel Eumundi, Sala Thai, Rb family law, Mortgage Choice in

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Tonight (13 April) at Villa Noosa, 8pm, tickets only $30 by calling 5430 5555. This is an 18+ only event. ●

Catch the 1980s classic The Goonies at the next Starry Night drive-in on Saturday night. Coolum Beach, Noosa Hinterland Realty and Eumundi Green. The candy bar is open with freshly cooked pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, lollies and cool drinks. ●

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Thursday 13th April Music with Al Cooper Tuesday 18th April - Trivia

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THE FEED

MENU REALLY SETS THE SCENE

EAT

BY HOLLIE HARRIS

LET’S DO … Dessert Why not just go out for desert? Indulge in this exquisite selection of deserts from Mr Jones and Me on Mary Street in Noosaville which pairs perfectly with a pot of tea or coffee. Fact: The Toffee pudding is A-MAZing. Sticky date pudding: A classic dessert of sticky date pudding with a butterscotch sauce. Creme brulee: Rich custard base topped with a contrasting layer of melted sugar. Slice of Summer: Honeycomb ice-cream between layers of meringue with a berry coulis. Wicked chocolate mud cake: Smothered in chocolate ganache with vanilla ice-cream. Toffee pudding: Toffee pudding and vanilla bean ice-cream wrapped in filo pastry and deep-fried until golden. Trio of gelato: Ask the friendly staff for the day’s flavours.

A three-level bistro, bar and events destination in an absolute waterfront location, Noosa Boathouse offers a relaxed dining experience, panoramic water and sunset views and a modern Australian menu that lets seasonal produce shine. With succulent seafood platters brimming with fresh Mooloolaba prawns, Moreton Bay bugs, oysters, spanner crab and papaya salad, salt and pepper calamari, Queensland barramundi, chips, ciabatta and melon, you can enjoy the very best celebration of our local and Australian seafood. Sit over the water and watch an exquisite sunset while sharing a selection of cured, smoked meats, charred garlic ciabatta, dukka nuts, goats cheese or lemon and dill fishcakes off the Sunset Bar menu. Take in the tranquil orange skies with a glass of shiraz as the birds flying home up the river for the night. They will be serving up a special Easter four-course seafood feast for $59 per person over the Easter long weekend for lunch or dinner. Also available is their daily fresh fish selection and a variety of other favourites including baked scallops with sea urchin butter, sweet and sour apples or the everpopular salt and pepper calamari. For those ditching tradition, they will still have the normal a-la-carte menu available however they will be closed for Easter Monday.

Thinking ahead, why not keep mum out of the kitchen this Mother’s Day, Sunday 14 May, and spoil her with a waterfront lunch or dinner at Noosa Boathouse. Their special offerings for mums include: Mother’s Day four-course family feast for $59 per person - the shared feast options are a great way to try a variety of our best dishes. All the food goes into the middle of the table and is passed around family-feaststyle to eat, drink, laugh and share. Three-tiered seafood tower plus shared chocolate dessert plate for $64.50 per person

(minimum of two, please) - their famous seafood tower is a wonderful way to spoil mum if she’s a seafood lover. Three tiers of fresh, local and Australian seafood plus a shared chocolate dessert plate to finish. A reduced a-la-carte menu also available. Bookings essential. So if you haven’t spent some time on the water at Noosa Boathouse lately, why not gather some loved ones and experience world-class food in a world-class setting. Jump online to book at www. noosaboathouse.com.au or call 5440 5070 ●

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THE FEED

PEPPERED WITH PASSION

COOK

BY HOLLIE HARRIS

This simple recipe which is sure to become a favourite has been supplied by Zeb Gilbert, co-owner and executive chef at The Cooking School Noosa + Wasabi Restaurant and Bar+ Ibento Boutique Event Space. Barbecued Local Squid Salad with Lemongrass Dressing 500 grams cleaned local squid or cuttlefish tubes. 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Salad Âˇ Mix 2 cups washed and picked herbs (coriander, basil ,Thai basil, mint). Âˇ 1/2 continental cucumber, sliced. Âˇ 1 cup bean sprouts. Âˇ 2 long red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced. Âˇ 2 tbsp eshallots, thinly sliced. Âˇ 1/2 cup pomelo or grapefruit segments Crispy shallots (optional) Dressing Âˇ 2 tbsp fish sauce. Âˇ 2 tbsp lime juice. Âˇ 2 tbsp water. Âˇ 2 tbsp palm sugar or caster sugar. Âˇ 5 cm piece lemon grass (use the white part of the lemongrass) grated on a microplane. Method Place cleaned squid in a bowl and pour oil over it to coat. This will help it not stick to the barbecue. In a separate bowl place all the salad ingredients, except the crispy shallots, and mix. Barbecue cuttlefish in small batches on a high heat. When cooked, place on a serving platter. Place salad mix on top and drizzle over dressing. Top with the crispy shallots.

Barbecued Local Squid Salad with Lemongrass Dressing.

The new BYO Italian restaurant on Memorial Drive in Eumundi is an Italian experience like no other. If your flavour is tomato, cheese, basil and all things Italian, then you need to try Il Mio Posto restaurant. The exciting new venture for husband and wife Renee and Bryce Kilo offers alfresco dining under the stars from Tuesdays to Saturdays. Renee grew up in Eumundi with her family so it was a natural progression for her to try a new venture with chef husband Bryce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bryce has a great passion for Italian food,â&#x20AC;? said Renee. And it shows, with every morsel of food coming out of the kitchen. The restaurant has been receiving incredible feedback on Facebook with diners touting Il Mio Posto as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The food there was without doubt the best Italian food I have hadâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most beautiful authentic Italian food and atmosphere. Friendly and efficient service made our experience perfect. The new place on the coast to goâ&#x20AC;?. With choices like baked prosciutto wrapped buffalo mozzarella and vinnocotto and The Paddock Wood-fired Pizza with mushroom, fontina, pecorino and truffle oil, you will find it hard to choose. Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that what we want from a menu? Tip: Try the Sfinci! Italian-style little

doughnuts, saffron and orange syrup, vanilla whipped ricotta - YUM! Get in and grab a school holiday Italian feast to take home or dine in and dial up the romance with a table under the stars. Call 5442 7026 for take-away or bookings.

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11 different meats cooked over charcoal on skewers and carved at your table. Side dishes are also included

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

Taste of Samba 3 BBQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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Beginning Monday 17 April to Friday 21 April 2017. Monday Drivers: Easter Monday no volunteers required, no deliveries. Kitchen: No volunteers required, kitchen closed. Tuesday Drivers: Driver needed run A, G, Liz, Anne, Gail and Sharon, Tania and Friends, Maidie and Terry. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Jo, Christine. Wednesday Drivers: Ian and Des, Liz and Pat, Gary, Victor, Carolyn and Sue, Barbara, Barbara and Gerard. Kitchen: Judi, Sandy, Elfie. Thursday Drivers: Drivers needed runs A, G, Graham, Brian E, Victor, Lesley, Jan. Kitchen: Christine, Lois, Elfie, John.

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

third Wednesday of the month. If you would like to attend, phone secretary Max Bourne on 0412 728 911.

INNER SELF-EXPLORATION Open the door to your inner-self by reclaiming stillness of an unhurried life. Meet likeminded people sharing spiritual possibilities in directed conversation and meditation by exploring the spiritual wisdom of modern-

Friday Drivers: Kathleen, Jan and Bob, Peter, Les and Vicki, David, Margaret and Ray, Rosalie and Jack. Kitchen: Sandy, Elfie, Mark, Neville. Tewantin Noosa Meals on Wheels is currently looking for Kitchen Volunteers. One extra person each day is required for Monday through to Friday. Dishwashing and 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.

NPA FRIDAY FORUM Friday Environment Forum will not be held on Good Friday 14 April. The forum will be back on 21 April with a presentation on Albert Lyrebirds on the Scenic Rim. All welcome at 10.30am at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, Wallace Drive Noosaville.

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day teachers and ancient traditions. Weekly meetings in Noosaville on Thursdays from 1-2.30pm. For more information email consciouspotential6@gmail.com or leave you details on 0400 642 865 and we will return your call.

BAT DAY IN COORAN The Noosa Landcare group will hold a free family day on Tuesday 11 April from 1-6pm

The 25m pool at the Coolum Aquatic Centre will be undergoing planned refurbishment works and will be closed from close of business on Sunday 16 April until Saturday 1 July (dependent on weather) to allow for retiling and resealing of expansion joints. Please note the centre will remain open during this time for Swim Fit learn to swim classes and general access to the heated hydrotherapy pool. Sunshine Coast Council and Swim Fit apologise for any inconvenience and thank the community for their patience while the refurbishment works are being carried out.

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Want to know how to identify good wines and food? Want to know how to match wine and food and enjoy good company in the process? Then come along to a dining experience conducted by the Noosa Beefsteak and Burgundy Club. We invite you to join us at one of our monthly dinners at a local Noosa restaurant. The club meets on the

at Straker Park in Cooran, opposite the football field, in honour of Bat Day. Great for kids and the whole family, among other things this event includes fun activities for kids, stalls from Noosa Landcare and Bat Rescue Inc, the chance to meet Dr Les Hall, zoologist and bat researcher, and to finish the afternoon by watching the fly out of the nearby flying fox colony.

WEEKLY ROSTER FOR MEALS ON WHEELS

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.

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All welcome at Easter Services

Maundy Thursday 7pm with Holy Communion

Evening Easter Sunday 7pm St Andrews Presbyterian Church Tewantin/Noosa

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Good Friday 9:30am

8am Good Friday Service

Easter Sunrise 5:30am with Holy Communion at Mount Tinbeerwah Easter Celebration 8:00 am with Holy Communion. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 115 Eumundi Road Noosaville Qld 4566 Ph: 07 5449 8856

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Come Celebrate this Easter with us at the Salvation Army Noosa, 6 Bartlett St Noosaville Good Friday 9.00am at Noosa Corps at the Salvaion Army Noosa, Good Friday 5.30pm Traditional Passover Meal at 6 Bartlet Noosaville Coolum Beach Salvos St 3/127 Greenoaks Drive, Coolum Beach Good Friday 9.00am at Noosa Corps Sunrise Sunday 5.30am – at Coolum Good Friday 5.30pmEaster Tradiional Passover Meal at the far Greenoaks end of Main Beach Beach Salvos 3/127 Drive, Coolum Beach *joining with Noosa Anglicans Sunrise Easter Sunday 5.30am at the far end of Main Beach Resurrection Sunday at Noosa Corps *joining with10.00am Noosa Anglicans Resurrecion Sunday 10.00am at Noosa Corps

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EASTER SERVICE TIMES NOOSA DISTRICT CATHOLIC PARISH Holy Thursday 13th April Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Easter Services

Good Friday 14th April Stations of the Cross 8.00 am 9.00 am 10:00 am Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Cnr Moorindil & Doonella Streets. St Thomas More, Ben Lexcen Drive.

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Sacred Heart, 63 Maple Street. St Patrick’s, 1 Church Street.

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Veneration of the Cross with Holy Communion 3.00 pm

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Holy Saturday 15th April Easter Vigil Mass & Blessing of the Easter Fire 7.00 pm

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Easter Sunday Mass 16th April 7.00 am 8.00 am 8.30 am 10.00 am 10.30 am 5.30 pm

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Maundy Thursday 13th April 6.30pm - Tewantin, Poinciana Ave @ Werin Street Good Friday 14th April 7.30am - Tewantin, Poinciana Ave @ Werin Street 9.00am - Sunrise Beach, 6 Grasstree Court Easter Sunday 16th April 8.00am - Sunrise Beach, 6 Grasstree Court 9.45am - Tewantin, Poinciana Ave @ Werin Street

Minister: Rev. Leonie Gaffel Ph: 5474 3051

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7.00 pm Tewantin (Prayer at the Altar of Repose until 10.00pm)

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PERMACULTURE MEETING

Friday 12 May: Dale Jacobsen: Why Antarctica? Friday 26 May: USC Monthly Talk: Ms. Kylie Readman - Massive Open Online courses (MOOCS). Full details available on U3A website www.u3anoosa.org.au or contact Reception on 5440 5500.

The next Permaculture Noosa meeting will be held on Thursday 20 April from 6.30pm at the Cooroy State Primary School hall in Cooroy. Permaculture Noosa monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. Doors open at 5.30pm when meals will be available before the meeting. A market takes place where we share surplus home grown produce and plants by giving, exchanging or selling. Entry is a gold coin donation for non-members. The meeting begins at 6.30pm and the night is complete with a “bring a plate” shared supper at 8pm. All welcome.

A YAPPING GOOD YARN After placing a community notice in Noosa Today, the Story Dogs group has grown to now include over 10 volunteers with seven pooches helping local students read. The program takes dogs into schools so young students have a nonjudgemental friend to read to. Thanks to the interest gathered from

TEWANTIN-NOOSA NATIONAL SENIORS Tewantin-Noosa National Seniors next meeting will be held on Thursday 20 April at the Tewantin RSL, at 9.30am for morning tea, start 10am. Guest speaker is Michele Lipner, U.N. Emergency relief worker, in Afghanistan, Indonesia, Acheh Prov and now OzHarvest. A National food rescue project for the needy - a humanitarian - you want to miss. Everyone welcome. Phone Norm on 5474 0919.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF NOOSA For the real warmth of fellowship and straightforward Bible teaching Christian Fellowship of Noosa invites local residents, and visitors alike, to come to the CWA Hall, next door to the Tewantin Post Office, at 9.30am. On Easter Sunday 16 April, the speaker will be Tony Lake with a message titled “God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense”. Browse through our website www.christianfellowshipnoosa. com or call Tony on 5474 0620.

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GROW YOURSELF A FOREST Noosa Land Care presented Carol Neal, Chair, Specialty Timber Growers and a range of other positions, Steve Husband, Projects Manager, Noosa and District Landcare for a workshop on how to grow a forest. The event will be held on Thursday 20 April from 5-7pm. RSVP by Monday 17 April to Margie at info@noosalandcare.org or call 5485 2468.

COOLUM ART SHOW Coolum Art Group is holding its popular Easter Art Show again, sponsored by Coolum Copy and Print, Gone Bonkers Coolum and Deck the Walls Framing. There will be paintings by local artists, and lots of

Cancer Council Queensland is reaching out to locals affected by cancer by hosting a free morning tea on Friday, May 5 from 10-11.30am at Kawana Library, 30 Nanyima Street, Buddina. Cancer patients, survivors and carers are invited to the Sunshine Coast Cancer Support Group for a morning of support and information. For more information or to advise of dietary requirements call Cancer Council’s 13 11 20 or email maroochydore@cancerqld.org.au.

the notice, the program can now operate in St Thomas More, Sunshine Beach State School and Noosa Pengari Steiner, plus Buderim State School, Pacific Paradise, Caloundra State School and Yandina State School. Last Wednesday 5 April, the new volunteers and their pups had a get-together along Gympie Terrace to celebrate the growth of the program. good quality handmade crafts. This show will include a craft table by the artists featuring hand painted greeting cards, “fence pailing art“ and artist’s books. Visit the show at Coolum Civic Centre, Park St., from Friday 14, Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 April. Opens at 9:00am till 5:00pm. Entry is free.

U3A NOOSA TALKS PROGRAM Friday 14 April: Good Friday: U3A Noosa Closed Friday 21 April: Michele Lipner: From Providing Aid and Assistance in Conflict Zones to the Sunshine Coast: A Personal Story. Saturday 29 April: USC Monthly Talk: Dr Jane Fynes-Clinton - Ethical Journalism; not an oxymoron!

AIR MEETING The Association of Independent Retirees (AIR Limited) Noosa Branch is a not-forprofit organisation working for the interests of self-funded and partially self-funded retirees or those about to retire. The next meeting will be held on Thursday 13 April at 9.45am for a 10am start at the South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville. Speaker will be State Member for Noosa Glen Elmes on election issues including soaring electricity costs and transport. AIR meetings are conducted in a friendly and informal atmosphere and visitors are very welcome. We seek a fair outcome for retirees. $5 pp includes morning tea. Call 0424 615 083 for further information or email airnoosacommunications@gmail.com.

Beyond the driving lessons, RYDA gives students the tools to make smart choices and stay safe on the Roads. Too many young people are killed in vehicle crashes.

A Youth Driver Awareness program made available by the Rotary Clubs of A Youth Driver Awareness program made available by the Rotary Clubs of Noosa, Noosa Heads, Noosa Daybreak and Cooroy.

We do not teach your child how to drive. You arrange this. We make them aware of their responsibiliies and hopefully they will become beter and safer drivers. The RYDA Program is delivered each year to over 50,000 senior high school students from more than 650 paricipaing schools.

RYDA is an all day out-of-school excursion. In small groups, students take part in six RYDA is anworkshops all day out-of-school excursion. In small groups, students take part in six interacive conducted by trained facilitators, expert in devising strategies conducted trained tointeractive stay safe workshops on the roads. Sessions by cover ….. facilitators, expert in devising strategies to stay safe on the roads. Sessions cover ….. SPEED & STOPPING. How to master the art of avoiding a crash. SPEED & STOPPING. How to improve skills tohazard avoid apercepion crash. HAZARDS & DISTRACTIONS. Designedyour to improve skills. RIGHTS &&RESPONSIBILITIES. Deals withtorisk areas hazard for young drivers. skills. HAZARDS DISTRACTIONS. Designed improve perception RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES. DealsPLUS with risk areas for young drivers. The Personality Test, Ater The Crash and Genevieve’s Story The Personality Test, After The Crash and Genevieve’s Story The greatest impact at RYDA oten comes from the personal stories of loss and surThe greatest impact at RYDA often comes from the personal stories of loss and survival where students come to realise how one poor choice can change a life forever. vival where students come to realise how one poor choice can change a life forever.

Contact School Year 11/12 or call 5447 and 6458 - 5472 0114 - 5474 The RYDA program is now freeCoordinator for all paricipaing students schools. Made possible by 4053 the generous assistance given by our sponsors and the Queensland Government Rotary - www.rotarynoosaheads.org.au/RYDA Safety Education - www.rse.org.au

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The RYDA program is now FREE for all participating students and schools. Made possible by the generous assistance given by our sponsors and the Queensland Government.

“RYDA can help save your child’s life” ‘s This iniiaive is funded by the Queensland Government Community Road Safety Grants Program

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SIX STEPS TO RECLAIM DIET Looking to improve your diet? If you consider the kitchen as the heart of your home, you may want to think about how it affects your waistline. Kitchens are often rooms with multiple hats - not only are they a place to enjoy good food, it is often a family gathering spot, an entertainment centre, and even sometimes a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art museum. With so many hours spent in kitchens, it makes sense to reflect on how this one room may be affecting our health. Here are six points to consider: One, how stocked is your fridge? Having a giant refrigerator and buying in bulk may sound like a great idea, but too much space and produce can have inadvertent costs. When your kitchen is stockpiled with treat food healthy eating can more easily be replaced with a binge. Also, buying too much food at once can result in spoiled fruit and vegetables - causing you to grab a takeaway. Instead, try buying less food, but shopping more frequently. Two, take a look at your dishes. People tend to pile on more food when their plate or bowl has extra room. If you are trying control your portion sizes, you may want to use a smaller dish. This way there wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be an issue if you habitually finish what is on your plate. Three, what colour are your walls? While cool colours like blue, purple and green seem to have a calming effect and are considered appetite-suppressing, research suggests warm colours such as red and yellow make us more excited and stimulate appetite. Four, think out of sight - out of mind. Foods kept on main shelves, at eye-level are

THREE â&#x20AC;Ś Health tips

Healthy eating is a first step in reducing cancer risk, according to Cancer Council Australia. Poor eating habits increase your risk of cancer at many sites in the body. Poor eating habits can also contribute to weight gain and being overweight or obese increases your risk of cancer. The good news is that a healthy diet, combined with regular physical activity and a healthy body weight can reduce cancer risk.

While there is no one food that can protect against cancer, there are steps you can take to lower your overall risk. A healthy diet, including two serves of fruit and five of vegetable each day may protect against cancers including cancer of the bowel, liver, oesophagus (food pipe), lung and stomach.

Tips to eat more fruit and vegetables. Double your serving of vegetables. Try a new fruit each week. Use frozen vegies for convenience. Include vegies with your lunch. Add extra vegies to all recipes. Have fruit instead of sweets

Changing simple habits at home can dramatically change your health. most likely to be eaten first. To help you stick to your health goals, simply rearrange your cupboard, with treats kept on high or low shelves. Also, try to avoid buying food for entertaining when you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have plans, or skip the treat foods altogether and serve your guests fresh veggies, fruit or nuts. Five, avoid clutter. A messy space can make healthy eating harder, if unearthing a counter top seems too difficult compared to grabbing a pre-packaged snack or takeaway. Plus, clutter leads to stress, which can push people to emotional eating. Have one spot for mail or similar, if need be, and keep the

majority of your counter space clear for meal prep. By keeping the kitchen for its main purpose, you may find that you focus more on your food and listen to fullness cues. Six, stop serving family style. When you lay out an all-you-can-eat buffet on the dining table you are more likely to overeat. Instead, opt for a per-person single service and limit options for second-helpings by removing leftovers from sight. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re concerned about empty stomachs, serve a colourful healthy salad as a centrepiece on the dining table. â&#x2014;?

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STAR KEEPING IT LOCAL When Vicki and Bryan Cooper opened Star Noosa real estate in Peregian over seven years ago, they initially took a fairly traditional approach. “We thought we had to have holiday and permanent rentals as well as sales”, says Vicki. “But after a couple of years we began to realise that model was becoming outdated,” Vicki said. Vicki believes the industry today is much more specialised and her agency now only handles property sales, servicing clients and customers from their modern, high-tech office in Grebe Street. “Last century was the era of the big franchise groups whose goal was to employ lots of agents and grow into many different areas such as finance, insurance etc.” she said. “At the time, that one-stop-shop approach made sense, because only large companies could afford specialist research and marketing services. “Today, we live in a different world and with the help of the internet and Bryan’s international advertising and marketing experience, Star Noosa has been able to compete with and outperform our bigger competitors,” she said.

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ENDEAVOURING TO RENEW Endeavour is Peregian Beach’s recycled clothing store offering the chance to discover exciting new fashion labels and pre-loved items at great prices, while raising funds to create opportunities for people with a disability. To supplement items kindly donated, Endeavour purchases brand new products - including well-known fashion labels from Australia and overseas - to offer for sale. Store manager Fiona Davis said all funds raised through the recycled clothing stores enable the team at Endeavour to work with people with a disability to make the most of their individual skills and interests, and aspire for more. “We’re absolutely blessed by the support we receive from the local community. It’s what enables us to keep making a difference for people with a disability,” she said.

“Endeavour Foundation is a diverse community organisation dedicated to helping people with a disability to live fulfilling lives - turning possibilities into reality. That might mean moving into a new home, gaining qualifications, building daily life skills and independence, or finding a job. “Our focus is on supporting people along their journey through accommodation, employment, learning, or social and community participation.” Fiona said volunteers are a vital part of the Endeavour Foundation family, with the Peregian Beach store having over 20 highlyvalued volunteers that are all so passionate about supporting Endeavour Foundation and have seen so many new friendships blossom in the process. ●

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MORE THAN JUST A WATERING HOLE Located in the heart of Peregian Beach is one of the Sunshine Coast's favourite watering holes. Far from just a pub, this hotel offers an exceptional dining experience in a relaxing and laid back coastal atmosphere. With a world-class menu and entertainment to rival anywhere on the Coast, those cruisy Sunday afternoons with friends under the Pandanus trees will become a regular pastime. Their autumn menu features seasonal flavours full of fresh, local and seasonal produce and the talented head chef Matt Holt’s signature Asian fusion style influences many of the dishes in particular the seafood dishes. The menu is great for sharing with more share plates and tapas on this menu along with our wood fire pizzas with authentic sour dough pizza dough made fresh inhouse with a 48-hour fermentation. The double lamb shank pot pie is already becoming a favourite winter warmer, and vegetarians are really well catered for too.

Be spoilt for choice with fresh local yellowfin tuna and wakame, wasabi cress and fried shallot, Mooloolaba king prawn linguine with chilli and basil, or a mouthwatering 350g Hinterland rib-eye with a red wine jus, then finish off your meal with a house-made dessert. Perhaps just sit up at the bar and sample the range of local craft beer; 10 Toes Rye Amber Ale, Stone and Wood Pacific Ale, Balter XPA, Balter Pilsner or a Young Henry’s Cloudy Apple, The Drifter Summer Ale (Fortitude Brewing) and look out for some new seasonal releases from our local brewers soon! Weekly specials are: Monday night $14 parmie night, Tuesday night $16 rump steak, Wednesday night $16 laksa (chicken or veg) and the happy hour is every day between 3 and 5pm, $5 house wine, $5 classic beer, $6 craft beer. Let the hours roll by as you munch on sensational share dishes and boutique beers while taking in best live music our coast

Coastlife Chiropractic are a team of experienced health professionals providing holistic one-on-one care, from the heart for your health, happiness and life. The team includes chiropractor, Dr Jessica Owen and Bowen therapist, Nicola Chaffey. They have been in the Village for over nine years and love being part of the community. The team is committed to getting the best results for their clients in a relaxed and supportive family environment. They provide holistic care that looks at your physical, chemical and emotional wellbeing to get you feeling well and staying well. They have found the combined benefits of chiropractic care and Bowen therapy are great for acute pain, chronic pain and overall health and wellbeing.

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has to offer every weekend - Friday 6pm, Saturday 3pm, Sunday 3pm and the Sunday Songfest coming up on Sunday 23 April. Peregian Beach Hotel is a little piece of paradise with a welcoming and friendly vibe and of course the seven day a week drivethrough service which has just enjoyed a spruce up. The refurbished and air-conditioned gaming room, sports bar with TAB facilities and private function space complete the full package. ●

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Both chiropractic care and Bowen therapy, even though they have a very different approach, work on balancing your nervous system. If your nervous system is free from interference, your body has the opportunity to feel and be at its optimal state. This means your body can heal and repair injuries, move more freely, think more clearly, be better balanced and function at its best.

This approach helps get to the cause of the changes in your body, as well as relieving your symptoms. The Coastlife Chiropractic team strive not only to make you feel great, they want to give you the tools to empower you to live the healthiest, happiest, best life possible. So if you are in pain, have a re-occurring problem, are seeking maintenance care or simply want to feel good, Coastlife Chiropractic would love to see you! ●

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FOCUS ON … Peregian Beach TEETH CARE FOR ALL THE FAMILY Home wares, gifts and lifestyle products to inspire you at Watermelon Red.

UNIQUE STYLING Opened in May 2005, Watermelon Red quickly established themselves as an interiors concept store bringing the latest in Australian and international design to a retail space in central Coolum Beach. Watermelon Red offers a unique shopping experience with speciality wares for the home and lifestyle. Now located in the eclectic village of Peregian Beach, eye-popping colour and fresh contemporary products are the signature look at the emporium; Watermelon Red’s retail, colour consultancy and styling headquarters. Creative Director, Briana Forster, has always had a strong connection to the creative industries. Briana took over Watermelon Red in 2008 and has since created a proven track record of providing unique, high quality and vibrant homes and investment properties

working on middle to high end projects in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and across the Sunshine Coast. She believes you can never have too much ’gorgeous’ and chooses to surround herself with all things beautiful which is evident in the emporium. Delicious homewares, gifts and lifestyle products - all in eye-popping colour - is what makes Watermelon Red lush and unique. A local brand with global ideas, Watermelon Red sources furniture and home wares from the best Australian and international designers to offer mid to high end, turn-key furniture packages for their clients. The online boutique delivers oodles of gorgeous home and giftware Australia wide so check it out on www.watermelonred.com. au. ●

Dental Centre Peregian Beach is your local affordable family dentistry, caring for people of all ages, supporting the community with all their dental needs for the last three years. Their state-of-the-art practice empowers the skilled staff in providing the best possible oral care treatments, while helping you relax and remain comfortable during your appointment. All their staff are highly proficient and are continually learning new techniques and equipment to further enhance the treatments and oral care available to you. Dental Centre Peregian Beach offers a personalised service for each patient with dentists and hygienists working together towards rehabilitation, optimisation and then maintaining the highest standard of oral wellbeing. They offer many dental services including X-rays, crowns, bridges, implants, extractions, gum treatments, hygiene, mouthguards, root canal therapy and wisdom teeth removal. Your oral health is important and the Dental Centre Peregian Beach do not want you to avoid or feel any apprehension about your next visit. For this reason, they now offer sedation for patients who require extra comfort during procedures. Dental Centre Peregian Beach understands that you are busy so they have extended their opening hours to suit your needs. Now you can conveniently have an appointment before or after work and even

Dental Centre Peregian Beach, supporting the local community for three years. on a Saturday. They also rebate all major health funds including Medibank, HCF, TUH, CBHS and many more. Medicare’s child dental benefit scheme is available to eligible patients as well. Their goal is to provide the local community the best oral health care possible, and staff look forward to helping you with all your dental care needs. You can find Dental Centre Peregian Beach at 2/247 David Low Way, Peregian Beach, or give them a call on 5471 2455. For more information go to www. dentalcentreperegianbeach.com.au ●

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THE WARMEST WELCOME Michael and Roz White have been delighted with the response from the local community since opening the doors to their brand new IGA Peregian Beach store last September. “The key from our point of view is to be local, fresh and convenient, and that’s really resonated with the local community,” Roz said. The state-of-the-art 1200m2 store features a fresh food hall filled with local and international delicacies inspired by a collection of ideas researched by the Whites during their travels across the globe while still maintaining a local Peregian Beach influence. “The store has a huge focus on offering local goods and produce including Pioneer Coffee sourced from Yandina and brewed fresh from the in-store barista, to a large array of gourmet food as well as a wide selection of local and international cheese, smallgoods, vegan/ vegetarian options, organics and a special dietary section,” Roz added. A team of food retailing professionals is led by store manager, Leanne Blyde and includes on-site butchers offering an exclusive brand of ‘Father and Son’ gourmet sausages, which are made on site, the in-store baker offers fresh ciabatta bread, French sticks, sweet and savoury lines as well as freshly prepared meals. The delicatessen offers freshly-sourced local seafood from Mooloolaba, local hams and a fantastic array of condiments, sauces and dressings. The store also has a strong focus on wellness with accredited dietician, Kristie Pieters, visiting each month to offer free advice on healthy eating, understanding nutritional labels and general advice. Local food innovator, Tania Hubbard of Whisk and Bowl, also showcases her ‘free from’ foods complete with cookbooks. The Peregian Beach IGA is located at David Low Way and is open seven days a week. ●

THREE … reasons to love Peregian Beach

Hundreds of people turned out for the official opening of the IGA Peregian Beach store last year. Noosa MP Glen Elmes, deputy mayor Frank Wilkie and Federal Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien, were among those present at the grand opening ceremony.

The relaxed vibe Once simply a town passed through on the way to Noosa Heads, Peregian Beach has become a township in its own right with a great range of shops and services ... and that vibe.

Community concerts Peregian Beach is home to the first ever free community concerts, Peregian Originals. Visitors now travel from around the world to attend the popular community concerts.

Walk around town Peregian Beach is centrally located so those who like to walk or ride can take one of the many coastal tracks through the National Park up to Sunshine Beach down to Coolum Beach.

Proud owners of IGA Peregian Beach store Michael and Roz White.

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JENNY AND ROBYN SCORE TEWANTIN NOOSA BOWLS Ladies Pairs Club Championship - A muchanticipated final which was postponed with the extreme weather from tropical cyclone Debbie was finally played on Wednesday 5 April. This game was very high quality and did experience several rain delays. A really close and competitive final saw winners Jenny Lonie and Robyn McAnelly win over Mary Williams and Marie McCall. This game could have gone either way in result. FRIDAY Noosa Domain Friendly Friday - Winners: Rhonda McKenzie, Frank Kelly and Alby Campbell; Runners-up: John Oppy, Kerry Donoghue and Graeme Winskill. $29 Jackpot won by Bryn Whitcombe, Don Gull, Harry Shaw and Hein Heinrich with a margin of 12. SATURDAY Tewantin Noosa Jackpot Pairs - Winners: Sharon Briggs and Ralphe Rickman; Runners-up: Van Vignon and Peter Vignon.

MONDAY Tewantin Noosa Revolution Pairs - Winners: Troy Rowley and Greg Dale; Bruno Zigliotto and Paul Rieck; Billy Roberts and Sharon Briggs. Runners-up: B Wilson and M Silva; M Wynn and John Dobson. Next Revolution Pairs to be played on 1 May. TUESDAY Noosa Landscape Supplies Nominated Pairs - Winners: Jeanette Emery and Debbie Austin; Runners-up: Wendy Jarrett and Mary Ross. WEDNESDAY Noosa Landscape Supplies Mens Pairs - Winners: David Hawksford and Scott Roney (2 wins + 8); Runners-up: Don Gull and Paul Rieck (1win + 21). THURSDAY Ivory Palms Jackpot Pairs - Winners: Steve Chandler and Jenny Smith; Runners-up: Margaret Dunstan and Bruno Zigliotto. - Aerodynamical POMONA BOWLS Men’s Fours Championship Final - the

team of M Edwards, J Davies, R Goulding and P Gray-Spence def D Mallett, G Johnson, C Dewhirst and K Muir. Team Muir on the 15th end was ahead 16-8, however Team Gray-Spence picked up their game and progressed by ones and twos to win the match 18-16. Congratulations to all players on a great game. Ladies Championship Pairs - First round results: D O’Neill/L McDougall def J Muir/T Camp; D Debus/B Winkler def S Foale/G Bible; J Rabjohns/V O’Connor def K McInnes/J Price. Due to rain on 5 April washing out the game between D O’Neill/L McDougall and D Debus/B Winkler it was completed on Friday morning with Denise and Bettina winning 22-13. Unfortunately M Robertson/F Beadnell due to injury had to withdraw from their match and J Rabjohns/V O’Connor won on a forfeit. The final of the Ladies Pairs will be held on Wednesday 12 April between Jocelyn/Veronis and Denise/Bettina.

Thursday Men’s A Singles First round: G Hodder def C Dewhirst 25-21; J O’Donnell won on a forfeit; R Goulding def D Mallett 25-17; B Alford def G Johnson 25-11. Second round D Millar def P Read 2611; P Gray-Spence def B Alford 26-23; K Muir def T Walsh 25-18. Next round to be played on or before 22 April. Friday Twilight - winners were J O’Donnell and R Goulding with +14; runners-up W Williams and D Millar with +7. The jackpot was not won and carries over. On Sunday afternoon Pomona played host to the visiting QRI Team and all who participated had a great afternoon of bowling. Big vote of thanks to Keith and Judy Muir for all their efforts in ensuring the game ran smoothly. Winners were Bob Hehir, Ken Colley and Bob Andrews with runners-up Jim O’Donnell, Rick Wadrop and Jim Walsh. - Kitty and Jack

Tewantin Noosa Bowls ladies Championship winners Jenny Lonie and Robyn McAnelly. Picture: Van Vignon

WITH SOLID CARDS LADY GOLFERS ARE ON THE RIGHT COURSE NOOSA LADIES GOLF MONDAY Single Stableford - Total Entrants 37. A Grade winners: Sue Smalley 38, Trish Eldridge 37. Place getters: Diane Jones 32 c/b, Tracy Whitbread 32, Joy Lewis 31 c/b, Joy Esden 31 c/b, Evelyn Allan 31 c/b, Merle Shaw 31 c/b. NTP - A Grade: 10th Gwen Brindisi, 12th Gail Stokes. THURSDAY Monthly Medal Stroke - Total Entrants 75. A Grade winners: Sally Simmons 72, Cheryl Sutherland 75. B Grade winners: Maureen Burgess 72, Diane Jones 76 C Grade Winners: Sandra Dover 79, Julie Fiegl 80 Place getters - Sheila Peters 77, Colleen Riley 78 c/b, Linda Laws 78, Linda Jedynak 79 c/b, Geraldine Howard 79, Valerie Stevens 79 c/b, Cynthia Jackson 79 c/b, Gail Stokes 79, Joy Lewis 80 c/b, Karen Turnbull 80 c/b.

NTP - 7th A Grade: Connie Gordon; B Grade: Lindy Owen; 10th A Grade: Bindy Naus; B Grade: Barbara Dally. 12th A Grade: Valerie Stevens; B Grade: Gay Thompson. Putting: Linda Jedynak, Maureen Burgess, Sandra Kiely. NOOSA GOLF TUESDAY There were 201 entrants in the President’s Cup Round 1 (of 3) played on Tuesday 4 April. Scratch Rating (M): 72.0. Winners - A Grade: Jimmy Douris 0,38; Gary Wood 10,37; Terry Fitzgerald 12,37; Michael Nassereddin 10,37. B Grade: Tony Giles 15,40; Clark Plasier 14,39; Geoff Cohen 16,36; Michael Storrer 17,36. C Grade: Geoff Smith 28,48; John Loader 24,41; Robert Upham 19,37; Tim Dolan 19,37. Place Getters: Jim Booth 23,37; Robbert Willink 23,37; Jim Harpley 26,36; Michael Donnelly 21,36; Da-

vid Mills 4,36; Brendon Strid 9,36; Mal Condon 10,35; John Morton 27,35; Neil Cole 12,35; David Marshall 19,35; Michael Napier 9,35; Andrew Amos 14,35; John Favelle 29,35; Leigh Hancock 6,35; Michael Harker 24,35; Michael Newman 10,35; Steve Little 16,35; Dorcen Walters 17,35; Gary Shaw 20,35; Wayne Mallett 12,35. Nearest to Pin - A Grade: 5th Robert Tasker; 7th Brett Le Moy; 10th Wayne Raison; 12th Kent Officer. B Grade: 5th Geoff Cohen; 7th Steve Little; 10th Dom Dziurzynski; 12th Clark Plasier. C Grade: 5th David Wilson; 7th Robert Upham; 10th Robert Willink; 12th Robert Upham. SATURDAY There were 229 entrants in the fifth round of the progressive stableford played on Saturday 8 April. Scratch Rating (M): 71.0. Winners - A Grade: Michael Nassereddin 9,44; Tony Carabetta 12,40; Stephen McCaul.

B Grade: Peter Butcher 14,43; Graeme Rickard 17,42; David O’Connor 18,41. C Grade: James Pittendrigh 21,40; Bronson White 21,40; Muchael O’Reilly 20, 39. Place Getters: Dean Jeffrey 18,40; Gary Shaw 18,39; Grant Brooks 16,39; Graham Hillan 18,39; Dale Cody 15,39; Barry De Lacy 28,38; Alan Coey 10,38; Ken Morrow 11,38; Joachim Edling 11,38; Greg Wilson 16,38; Jim Schofield 19,38; Gary Elliott 17,38; Cameron Matthews 10,38; Greg Cole 22,37; Dean Smallman 6,37; David Ainscough 13,37; Peter Cossins 13,37; Alec O’Brien 3,37; John D’Arcy 10,37. Nearest to Pin - A Grade: 5th Tony Carabetta; 7th Brendon Strid; 10th Michael Newman; 12th Alex Officer. B Grade: 5th Bruce Hallett; 7th Kevin Anschau; 10th Michael Cantori; 12th David O’Connor. C Grade: 5th Alan Hocking; 7th Guy Williams; 10th David Draper; 12th Barry De Lacy.

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NOOSA IS THE PLACE TO BE Noosa is looking great for the Easter break and if the weather plays the game, we should see some sensational catches. If this week is anything to go by, the fishing will be exceptional both offshore and on. The reefs have been firing with Sunshine Reef producing some fantastic Longtail tuna, Mack tuna and Spanish mackerel, while from the bottom we saw squire, moses perch, coral trout, and sweetlip. Small metal slugs and micro jigs have been working well for the tuna, with the odd fish being caught on floaters. Mackerel have been taking live baits, floaters and trolled pillies and hard body lures. If the weather plays the game, a trip to the Barwon Banks should be worthwhile, with great snapper on the high tide, sweetlip, pearl perch and some big jew all on offer. By all reports, there has been a fair bit of run so the bigger sinkers are a must. North Reef should also fire with good numbers of spotted and spanish mackerel. A good berley trail will help to keep the fish around the boat, cut up pillies are your best bet. Reefies should also been on the chew with pearl perch, tusk fish, squire, cod, teraglin jewfish, all hitting the decks. In the river we have seen some great fishing with the bread and butter species like whiting, bream and flathead all taken along the Gympie Terrace stretch. Woods Bay has had some great mixed schools of trevally (GT, big eye, tea leaf and goldens) responding well to micro jigs, blades and prawns profile soft plastics. There have also been good sized bream on small pillies and strips of bonito along with the odd mangrove jack. Around the Frying Pan, whiting have been the main target with good numbers and quality fish being caught on live worms, yabbies, surface lures and even crab profile soft plastics. Flathead have been in great numbers in the river with some great fish taken down towards the mouth, these fish lay in wait for passing bait fish as they make their way in and out of the river. Working prawn profile soft plastics and small bait fish profiles

NOOSA WEATHER FORECAST THURSDAY Possible shower Max. 26°C

Min. 18°C

Chance of rain 70%

FRIDAY Mostly Sunny Max. 26°C

Min. 18°C

Chance of rain 80%

SATURDAY Possible shower Max. 27°C

Min. 17°C

Chance of rain 60%

SUNDAY Stan Anderson with a nice tuna from offshore.

Mostly Sunny has seen some great sized fish landed. On the beach there have been some great sized swallow tail dart with the area north of Teewah on Noosa’s North Shore really firing, if the wind plays the game the early morning tides will be the best bite. For the night anglers the time from sunset to moonrise will be your best bet for a large tailor or jew. Bait to tempt that elusive jewie is fresh mullet, bonito fillet, local squid or large clump of beach worms. Don’t forget your permits if you are heading up to the Noosa North Shore. On Noosa’s southern beaches, the area around Peregian and Marcus Beaches has been good for whiting and the locals tell me the run-out tide is the best bite. On behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures! ●

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7468 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Friend at court. 8, A-bet-s. 9, I-m-ag-ine. 10, Ca-sh in. 11, Be-for-e. 12, Score. 14, Stamp. 18, A-board. 20, Matter. 23, Ex-tract. 24, Start. 25, Press fastener. Down - 1, Fias-co. 2, Id-e-as. 3, Na-s’ti-er. 4, Avid (rev.) 5, Chase. 6, Uni-form. 7, T-he-me-s. 13, Chort-l(ittl)e. 15, Trans-it. 16, Make up. 17, Or-a-tor. 19, R-o-ams. 21, Train. 22, Etna (rev.)

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DOWN 1.It’s as if, somehow, the company were a failure (6). 2. Said otherwise about the Eastern theories (5). 3. Less pleasant when it’s whipped into a near mousse (7). 4. Keen to raise to be an opera singer (4). 5. Take up engraving as a pursuit? (5). 6. All the same, it is one-way (7). 7. What we talked about when he met me in a back-street (6). 13. Laugh when the torch goes out, a little heartlessly (7). 15. Passage across, it is (7). 16. To compensate for, become a compiler (4,2). 17, He may be on a platform, or on a hill (6). 19, Thrusts the ball through, but doesn’t know where one’s going (5). 21. Teach, when you get back the knack in (5). 22, As before, will raise, or mount (4).

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Cryptic Clues ACROSS 1. Linesman who never gives a ball of yours out? (6,2,5). 8. Because the stake inside is helpful (5). 9. Picture for which I have my own frame (silver) (7). 10. Realise the murderer has got hold of mum (4,2). 11. Because the insect got trapped earlier (6). 12. What a golfer goes round in, being scratch (5). 14. Show anger, to impress (5). 18. On a piece of wood (6). 20. Be of consequence in the affair (6). 23. One passage, from a lot (7). 24. Open and seem alarmed by (5). 25. What keeps the cupboard door shut? (5,8).

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DOWN Crazy (6) Build (5) Tool (7) Capital city (4) Tedium (5) Wine (7) Nationality (6) Momentum (7) Cavil (7) Rotten (6) Stand (6) Buffoon (5) Screw (5) Formerly (4)

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ACROSS Callow (13) Gloss (5) House (7) Lower (6) Food (6) Prime (5) Calamari (5) Portray (6) Season (6) Disappointment (3-4) Airship (5) Impartial (13)

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7468 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Inexperienced. 8, Sheen. 9, Mansion. 10, Nether. 11, Viands. 12, First. 14, Squid. 18, Depict. 20, Winter. 23, Let-down. 24, Blimp. 25, Disinterested. Down - 1, Insane. 2, Erect. 3, Pincers. 4, Rome. 5, Ennui. 6, Chianti. 7, Danish. 13, Impetus. 15, Quibble. 16, Addled. 17, Tripod. 19, Clown. 21, Twist. 22, Once.

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BETWEEN THE FLAGS

RON LANE

SEAHORSES CELEBRATE FIFTH BIRTHDAY It was the perfect day to celebrate the fifth birthday of the Noosa Seahorse Nippers. Bright and sunny and with a safe gentle one metre wave rolling onto the beach and out beyond the small break, calm clear waters. With the support of the Noosa Shire Council, car park attendants Ken Edwards and Peter Williams - members of the Noosa Surf Club - conducted a bus shuttle from the Lions Park to Noosa’s Main Beach car park. This council gesture has been greatly appreciated as getting the families and the Nippers to the beaches, in particular when some are in wheelchairs, had indeed created a problem. Now it is all done - safely and quickly. For the opening day, enrolment was good with 38 Nippers registered and 65 lifesavers signing on to work as minders and water safety officers. This was backed up by the duty patrol and the patrol captain could be seen moving around. Water safety at its best. “This has been a good start to our season. On the first day we usually hold our breath and pray for good weather, good attendance and a big support group. Happy to say we have all,” chief organiser Steve Mawby said. Standing on the water’s edge, I spotted a familiar face. As I approached, he turned and extended his hand, and with a happy smile announced, “We are back for another season.” We shook hands and on behalf of the Noosa Surf club I extended a warm and sincere welcome.

The Seahorse Nippers program is back for 2017.

Noosa Heads Surf Club president Ross Fisher and Seahorse Nippers program organiser Steve Mawby with Tina Logan from the United States. Pictures: SANDRA KIBBLE His name is Justin McDonald, and along with his son Rohan who is combating a major leg problem, they have been with the Seahorses right from the start. “My young bloke and I have been members from day one and I can tell you he would not miss a day. If anything happens that I am running a bit late he lets me know in no uncertain terms. His change in attitude has been fantastic and as his dad I am very grateful. Many thanks to everybody involved.’’ As the morning progressed, one couldn’t help but notice familiar faces, such as

Winners: Jonas Campbell, Paul Newall, Wendy Byrne, Bruce Blakemore, John G-Freeman and Roger Wheller.

TOP TABLE-TOP BATTLES BY BRUCE BLAKEMORE There were fiercely fought battle in both grades of Noosa table tennis. Grade 1 had the season’s frontrunners Blizzard (B. Blakemore, R. Wheller and J. Campbell) edge out a determined Tornadoes ( R. Gore, A. Munro, M. Clarke ) in a match that produced multiple five setters and with only a reversal of two of those rubbers there would have been a different outcome. Best individual went to B. Blakemore in a close countback over R. Gore and S. Gardner. Grade 2 Flood ( P. Newall, J, GFreeman, W. Byrne ) were throughout 60 NOOSA TODAY

the season the dominant team and despite a gallant attempt by Mudslide ( A. Lawson, D. Brown , R. Yao ) they could not hold out the favourites. Indicative of the Flood’s strength was the fact that their top two players were vying for the individual trophy ultimately won by J. G- Freeman. Noosa table tennis is now based at the Noosa Leisure Centre at Wallace Park next to the library. Competition is on Wednesday nights from 7 p.m, and social/senior play is held Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10 till noon. Please call 54745526 for any further information or see us on Facebook. ●

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Nikki Mawby, along with husband Steve an original co-organiser, Donald McKill, Little Joe, Steve “Precious” Hatton and the young “Locke” Landsdown the list goes on and on. I think the words, uttered by senior veteran member John Little some two seasons ago are still relevant today,when he said, “To hear the laughter and see the smiles on the faces of these young kids, it makes all the hardships and difficulties that we have been through over the years, all worthwhile.” Also giving support by mixing and talking to parents was surf club President

Ross Fisher. While mingling he took the opportunity to welcome a special guest. Her name was Tina Logan and she hails from San Diego, USA. “Back home I work for an organisation known as The National Ability Center and we do a similar thing. We also work for children, adults and wounded veterans with special needs. We help by supplying certified instructors and amongst the many things we are involved with are skiing and tandem bike riding for the blind. In this one we provide a person with no disabilities on the front and the blind riding behind. This is just one of the many events that prove very popular.” During the morning she took the opportunity to take photographs and ask questions of the work team. “This is a great concept and I can’t wait to show folks back home what you Aussies are doing. This is very, very interesting - really outstanding.” ●

Noosa Tigers President Rob Purves, Jason Akermanis and Noosa Tigers General Manager Mitch Woods.

‘AKER’ DINES WITH THE TIGERS The Noosa Tigers hosted their first President’s Lunch for the 2017 season on Saturday 8 April, welcoming three-time premiership player and Brownlow Medallist Jason Akermanis as their guest speaker. The nest President’s Lunch will be held at the Tigers’ Weyba Road home ground on Saturday 29 April with head of sports for Seven News Brisbane and award-winning journalist Pat Welsh attending as guest speaker. The President’s Lunch is at 11.30am for a noon start and is $60 per person. Bookings are essential and can be made by phoning Mitch Woods on 0411 235 798 or emailing noosaafc@bigpond.com. ●

Ashley Trompf, AFL great Jason Akermanis and John Fitzpatrick. noosatoday.com.au

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TIGER TALK

JULIAN PITTS

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RESULTS ROUND 2 Springwood 83 d Noosa 65 Coorparoo 87 d Caloundra 50 Maroochydore 122 d University of QLD 44 Mayne 114 d Bond University 69 Yeronga 131 d Burleigh 91

LADDER POS TEAM 1 Maroochydore 2 Coorparoo 3 Mayne 4 Yeronga 5 Springwood 6 Noosa 7 Burleigh 8 Bond University 9 Caloundra 10 University of Queensland

Tigers players tussle for the ball in their Round 2 clash with Springwood.

Photo: Craig Slaney

TIGERS OVERRAN BY YOUNG PUMAS While this writer is not in the inner sanctum of the Tiger coaching and playing group, I’m sure coach Sammy Faure and team were expecting a better Infact for the majority of the and in favour result. Losing our first game, pargame it was an arm wrestle with either side able to conjure up ticularly at home, is not the any decisive type lead. The lo- way the Tigers wanted to start cal lads always looked to be the however several individual perteam more likely to break the formances must be mentioned. shackles but to the strong home Gun recruit Tommy Templeton town crowd, it wasn’t to be as the was in everything the entire day younger and quicker Springwood willing himself into the contest and showing off his depth of finran away in the final quarter. The scoring end was defi- ishing skills both in front of goal nitely the one that the pumas and around the ground. A more were kicking with at the end but than deserved best on ground as we all know wind doesn’t win for the Tigers. The Rococos Bar and Bistro Noosa Tigers were last Saturday overrun by a young and inexperienced Springwood at Weyba Road to the tune of 20 points.

strong performer for the home side amassing 37 possessions as the other main Noosa standout. Ex-captain and dual senior premiership player Peter Trompf was reliable and solid down back with back to club recruits Laskey and big Rizza Jeffrey’s (3 goals) also among the best for the Tigers.

Plenty to like about the ressies ten goal victory with names such as Fuller, Johnston, Gaffa, Friend and Clift all impressing what this writer saw. Not to mention Harry Mahers’ (52 touches) performance in the colts which should have him in the mix for senior selection in you footy games harder work and Dual best and fairest winner two weeks time. No games this week due to Nick Hill was as usual another finishing does.

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GOAL KICKERS: R. Jefery 3, T. Templeton 2, S. Faure 2, N. Hill 1, A. Curry 1 LEADING GOAL KICKERS: R. Jefery 3, T. Templeton 2, S. Faure 2, N. Hill 1, A. Curry 1

NEXT PRESIDENTS LUNCH

the Easter break then a massive game for Noosa v Maroochydore Saturday 22 April at Fishermans Road. On another positive, what a breath of fresh air former Lion legend Jason Akermanis was at our first President’s Lunch for 2017. A very real and terrific insight in to the life of one of our games most gifted footballers was, I’m sure, enjoyed by all. A big thanks once again to Jason and also to Mitch Woods and Rob Purvis and crew on making the event possible. See you down at the club this Thursday and have a great Easter. Cheers, Pittsy. Go Tigers.

DANNY O’BRIEN

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PRESIDENTS LUNCH GUESTS Round 4 - 29th April – Pat Welsh – Head of Sports for Seven News Brisbane and award winning journalist Round 6 - 13th May – Sponsors Day Round 8 - 27th May – Rita Panahi – Iranian Australian & Herald Sun columnist. Controversial views on society and religion Round 11 - 24th June – Gary Wilkie – Part Owner of Black Caviar – the best sprinter of all time. Round 14 – 15th July – Ladies Day – Sophie Cachia – Social media star and Founder of theyoungmummy.com.au

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I was very happy with our first hit out as all of the hard work preseason definitely paid off in comparison to last year. Our transition play from back to forward was great. Logan in the ruck was rock solid like always, Lebler was a clear

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stand out and best on ground by far. His speed and willingness to stick to our team structure was outstanding. Benny Fuller was brilliant across half back flank rebounding everything and having shots on goal. Our back six were fantastic only allowing a few goals for the day. Young ‘Gus Bus’ in the backline showed everyone exactly what’s required to play in my all-star reserves team.

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Down to the forwards - woweee the fire power we have down there will be very hard to stop this season! Patty, Seb, Gaff and Friendy were very exciting to watch. A little scratchy at times though, hence why we kicked so poorly in front of goal. There’s a few more players to come back in so there should be plenty of smiles this season.

ROUND 2 BEST PLAYERS: T. Templeton 5, A. Laskey 4, J. Fitzpatrick 3, J. Coleman 2, T. McKittrick 1 PROGRESSIVE TOTAL: T. Templeton 5, A. Laskey 4, J. Fitzpatrick 3, J. Coleman 2, T. McKittrick 1

Go Tigers! Danny

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After a delayed start to the season because of the storms round one, all my boys were super excited to get out on the field on Saturday.

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LIFE OF BRINE

PHIL JARRATT

John John changes direction. Photo WSL.

JOHN JOHN LEADS WORLD TITLE RACE Wow! John Florence take a bow. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone raise the bar so high in a single event since, well, Kelly. It was funny, I started out watching the Drug Awareness Margaret River Pro from the VIP Lounge at Surfers Point and finished it watching on my phone from a park in Avalon Beach in Sydney, but no matter how you viewed it, John John’s performance throughout was next level. My old surf photographer mate Peter “Joli” Wilson has shot more ASP and WSL heats than anyone over the last 40 years, and he blogged: “John’s performance redefined the way to surf Margaret River. Long time observers were saying that they had never seen anyone surf Margaret River like John did over the past few days. His surfing was sublime with positioning and timing; his boards seemed to be cutting through sections and getting more speed than anyone else.” On that field in Avalon, another old mate, former pro surfer and Quiksilver executive Bruce Raymond took time out from his new restaurant venture to come

and say hi between the semis and the final. Bruce, who was one of Kelly Slater’s mentors in the early days, said: “In my lifetime I never thought I’d see anyone surf better than Kelly, but I just have.” It’s hard to define exactly what John John (sorry, I still can’t think of him by other than his baby name) is doing that puts him in a class of his own, but my best guess is that he casually links big moves that other surfers are capable of doing, but he adds 20 or 30 per cent to them. The wow factor comes into play virtually every time he changes direction. There was no better example of this than Big Saturday. When the greats were faltering on 15-foot faces held up by stiff offshore winds - even Kelly tried too hard - John John just paddled his six-two into the lineup and casually picked off the bombs like it was a two-foot shorebreak. He made no concessions to the power of the ocean, just stood and delivered. When the Margaret River Pro went into hiatus for a long week of small swell and onshore winds, there was a lot of speculation about whether John John could

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Mick Dooley, Matt Chojnacki and Denny Keogh at the Avalon screening.

keep the momentum going, but in the second quarter final he came straight out of the boxes with a nine plus to get the ball rolling against Michel Bourez. His heat scores from this point on were composed entirely of nine-plus waves. He combo-ed Gold Coaster Jack Freestone in the semis and did the same to old foe Kolohe Andino in the final. His performances were career-shattering for his rivals. As Kolohe said at the presentations: “I’m just thankful I was on the other side of the draw.” John John now goes into Bells Beach in the ratings leader’s yellow jersey, seeming unstoppable in his campaign for a second world title. But there are nine events to come and anything could happen. Like the kid who was born to rule could break a leg!

A DAY ON THE GREEN A few years back a surfboard-collecting tragic named Damion Fuller contacted me about a surfboard swap meet he was organising in the car park of the Deus Ex Machina headquarters in inner Sydney.

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0.58 m 1.74 m

3:06 pm 9:33 pm

0.49 m 1.92 m

3:33 pm 10:05 pm

0.53 m 1.90 m

4:03 pm 10:39 pm

0.60 m 1.86 m

4:38 pm 11:20 pm

0.68 m 1.80 m

5:19 pm

0.78 m

12:24 pm 6:09 pm

1.36 m 0.87 m

1:50 pm 7:17 pm

1.34 m 0.92 m

FRI 14 APR 3:43 am 9:34 am

0.64 m 1.67 m

SAT 15 APR 4:18 am 10:06 am

0.70 m 1.59 m

SUN 16 APR 4:58 am 10:43 am

0.77 m 1.51 m

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(16 Mary St Noosaville Tues-Sat)

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NoosaÕs only nature reserve with a championship golf course attached. For details call 54471407 or go to noosagolf.com.au 46 Cooroy Noosa Rd Tewantin 1205130-HM45-15

Thursday, 13 April, 2017

0.85 m 1.43 m

TUE 18 APR 12:09 am 6:47 am

1.73 m 0.91 m

WED 19 APR 1:14 am 8:09 am

1.68 m 0.92 m

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www.backbeach.net.au Available at Classic Malibu

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John John triumphant at Margaret River. Photo WSL. He’d heard I had a large collection of vintage magazines and surf memorabilia and offered me a stall. We flew down with two large suitcases full of surf history and came back with very little. The Deus swap meet was a huge success. Damo has had an interesting career path since then but his interest in collectible surfboards has never faltered, and when he phoned me about his new swap meet in Avalon, I didn’t hesitate. This time we drove down with a truckload of books and old mags, set up alongside surfing tinkers Dick Hoole, Mexican Sumpter and Jack McCoy and enjoyed another great day in the warm autumn sun. In the late afternoon I screened Men of Wood and Foam in the bar of the adjacent Avalon Bowls Club, followed by a chat show with surfboard pioneers Denny Keogh and Mick Dooley. Avalon is such a magnet for creative talent that the small room was soon packed with people like photographer and filmmaker John “Oggy” Ogden, Tony “Captain Goodvibes” Edwards, Swellnet editor Stu Nettle, vodka baron Vitek, and Bali surf shop pioneers John and Val Hames. It was an older demographic, to be sure, but fortunately surfer mates Rob Bain and Matty Chojnacki turned up and helped push the average age down into merely middle. Another success for the Board Collector, and we head north with a much lighter load. ● noosatoday.com.au

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