Noosa Today - 20th April 2017

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The Noosa Council gallery is often empty (save for a few die-hard regulars), but this week it was a delight to see it bursting at the seams.

More chairs had to be brought in to accommodate the residents and ratepayers who came along to watch the proceedings on Tuesday, 18 April.

It was such a refreshing sight. Big decisions and big statements are made in council meetings, so it was great to see so many taking an interest in issues that related to their lives.

The media often cops the brunt of angry residents who think we don’t report enough about council’s happenings (I’m looking at you, Mr Lobb) or all the arguments made in council meetings, but we do what we can. One way to keep your finger on the pulse and, like Don Chipp said, keep the “politicians” honest is to come to these meetings.

They’re open to the public and there’s a gallery where interested people can sit and watch the discussions take place. Sure, it’s not always riveting but the decisions made are pertinent. We should all take an interest. ●

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ANZAC DAY For many in Noosa, Diggers past and present hold a special place in our hearts and each year we make a special effort to let them know we appreciate their sacrifice. Our Anzac Day lead-up coverage is on pages 13-16.

IT’S NONE OF OUR BUSINESS BUT… The chilly weather down south has chased one of the Real Housewives of Sydney up to Noosa for a bit of sun, surf and sand.

LIFESTYLE Agent David Conolly from Century 21 Conolly Hay Group has listed an awardwinning beachside home designed for comfortable oceanside living in one of the region’s most enviable locations.

SPORT This could be you ... today is your chance to grab one of a few family passes (two adults, two kids) we are giving away to the expo.

Gifted athlete Samantha Stanley has just returned from a successful trip to Sydney. Ron Lane takes a look at the promising career of this 15-year-old Noosa High School student.

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THIS WEEK WE’RE TALKING ABOUT… EARS WIDE OPEN There is a feeling of excitement in the air at Noosa Community Radio this week as a new management committee prepares to run the show following a special general meeting.

The meeting was held on 1 April after the community radio station was placed in caretaker mode earlier this year, following internal issues that have not been revealed.

The new president is Steve Casely and he said he was looking forward to making a few changes to how the station was managed, stressing that the new committee would be open and transparent.

“We have such a depth of talented members here at the station and I want to make sure everyone has

the opportunity to put those talents to work,” he said.

The new committee is a combination of seasoned presenters and newer members who bring experience from business, teaching, radio and training.

Rob Baillie is the elected vice-president and has been with the station for 19 of its 22 years. Rob has filled many roles during his tenure, including training new presenters for 18 years.

Anyone interested in the new management committee can view their CVs by visiting www. noosafm.org.

Noosa FM radio is run out of studios at The J in Noosa Junction and can be listened to via 101.3 FM or live streamed online on a computer or smartphone through their website. ●

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Boreen Point residents took their fight to save their local environment from the water to council this week, turning out to listen to councillors discuss the request to downgrade 2.6ha at fish management area at Elanda Point from an A to a B. “In essence, a highly successful commercial operator is requesting the downgrade of environmental protections in return for better environmental outcomes,” he said. “To remove a high level of protection in law to return a high level of protection in practice,” he said.

Fourth generation fisherman Trevor Clarey was among the many residents in the council

gallery and said Cr Wellington “hit it right on the head” when he said the downgrading of the fish habitat would “set a dangerous precedent”.

Mr Clarey said he believed council had made the “right decision” by voting to write a submission opposing the downgrading of the habitat area from an A to a B. ●

Community power appears to have triumphed again with the Noosa Council expected to allow the Cooroy Memorial Hall Association (CMHA) to upgrade and maintain the much-loved hall.

In a report presented to the general committee meeting on Tuesday 18 April, staff recommended the council agree to a lease to allow the CMHA to undertake the “schedule of maintenance and upgrade works”.

The report also recommended the council enter into a five year lease for the CMHA to manage and operate the hall with terms and conditions similar to other community hall lease arrangements within the shire, as well as allocate $192,000 from the Heritage Levy funds to the group for the works.

The report said the allocation of the funds was on the proviso that the CMHA match the funding

dollar-for-dollar either in cash, donations of goods or the provision of in-kind services. Councillor Frank Pardon said the decision by councillors, which is expected to be ratified at tonight’s (20 April) ordinary meeting, was a “fantastic” example of the council and the community working together and a rare chance for the council to partner with the community.

Cr Pardon praised the skill set of the CMHA committee and said he believed “all the halls belonged to all the people”.

Mayor Tony Wellington said working with the community was a great way to guarantee a better outcome and ownership of the project.

“I look forward to a hall that is not only upgraded from where it was but is better utilised than it has been in past years,” he said.

The CMHA has already started fund-raising efforts and their progress can be followed through their Facebook page, Cooroy Memorial Hall Association. ● The Cooroy Memorial Hall is a step closer to being repaired and opened to the public once again after council staff recommended the CMHA take on the repair works.

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Noosa councillors voted on Tuesday 18 April to make a submission to the Marine Resource Management section of the Department of National Parks in opposition to The Discovery Group’s request to downgrade a fish habitat.

Council is expected to ratify the decision at the 20 April ordinary meeting after councillors were vocal in their opposition to the proposed downgrading of 2.6ha of declared fish habitat area at Elanda Point from an A management to a B. Mayor Tony Wellington said the downgrading of the habitat area rating could have “repercussions” and set a “dangerous precedent”, particularly if it’s done with “council compliance”.

Councillor Wellington said arguing the jetty at Elanda Point would lead to the use of more environmentally friendly flatbottom boats “didn’t wash”.

“The applicant admits that some of their current activities are not entirely environmentally friendly, thus arguing that a transition to flat bottom boats will improve their environmental impact ... however, it remains that the applicant could have been running flat-bottom boats, electric boats for many years from Noosaville,” Cr Wellington said.

Deputy mayor Frank Wilkie said the application was a“paradoxical proposition”.

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ARMY GAVE HIM WINGS

BY RON LANE

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t was Sunday afternoon and as I sat on the deck of the Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club, the gentle breeze, quite conversation and occasional laughter made it a very relaxing afternoon.

What could be a better setting to discuss the Spirit of Anzac with a retired Digger than the verandah of an Australian Surf Club?

Sitting across from me was my guest 46-year-old Scott Summers, who also happened to be the club captain; and the reason for our meeting and discussion was his life as a Digger. Before starting his career in 2011 as a lifesaver his life had been in the army.

It is now 28 years since Scott first had the honor of wearing the old slouch hat. This came about in 1989 when he joined the Army Reserve in Adelaide.

Scott, who was a pupil at Willunga High School, had on completion of his education started an apprenticeship as a toolmaker and at the same time made the decision to join the Army Reserve.

Then on completion of his trade training he resigned and on 13 August 1991 joined the Regular Army; and after basic training was posted to the 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment as an infantry paratrooper.

“As you can imagine our training was tough,” Scott said.

“On our first few jumps we were very young and a bit scared so,” he added with a laugh, “we jumped with our eyes shut - so we called them our night jumps.”

This was the start of what was to become his life for the next 20 years.

And that career has been quite an achievement. Starting in the military as a private and on leaving holding the rank of major, he had achieved something unique.

As we talked I jokingly pointed out that had he been a United States Marine, instead of an Aussie Digger, he would have been referred to as “a maverick - someone who came up through the ranks the hard way.”

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“Coming up as I did and starting as a rifleman in the paratroopers was sometimes a help as it made some Diggers realise what I had been through. In 1993 things really started to move when I spent five months as part of the Australian rifle company presence in Malaysia.

However by ’95, as I was good with my hands and wanted to learn more, I transferred to RAEME as an aircraft technician working on engines and airframes of the Blackhawk helicopter.”

Following this Scott passed selection in ’98 to commence training as an SSO (Specialist Service Officer) army helicopter pilot; of the 22 enrolled only nine graduated. An eight-week intensive training course at the Royal Military College Duntroon was also part of the agenda.

Then came six months of fixed wing training at Tamworth; followed by a further six for basic helicopter training at Canberra.

“Canberra was really good as this was where, in 1999 I met my future wife Kathryn, a public servant - and we married in 2001.

Another six months, this time for operational conversion to the Blackhawk. As you can imagine the training was very full-on; all-up, we completed 18 months - that’s the way it had to be.”

Then after a time in Townsville he was deployed in February 2000, for his first tour of duty in East Timor.

This was to be the first of multiple deployments (2000-’05) to East Timor and also PNG for peacekeeping as well as advanced altitude training. Then finally in late 2005 Scott was posted to Oakey for helicopter instructor training.

“My first tour of East Timor was a real eye-opener but it was good. We were flying Blackhawks and our job was to help protect the local indigenous people.”

“The year 2006 was to be probably his most important, for in August that year he was posted to Afghanistan.

“My tour of Afghanistan was an awesome experience.

There we were working for five months in our base camp at Kandahar, with a multi-national force of Americans, Dutch, Canadians and others - all working together, planning special operations for a common goal.

“One mission, involving Australian Chinooks, American Blackhawks and Apache helicopters plus multiple fixed winged air support, was given to me to plan.

“The purpose of the mission was the removal of a person of high value. As a result of the success I was presented with an American flag which was attached to the dash of a Chinook during the mission. I still have it in my possession; teamwork at its best.”

By 2007 he was back in Australia and stationed in Sydney with the rank of captain.

There his posting was to the 6th Aviation Regiment, working within the 171st Special Operations Squadron as First Response (Aviation) Support, Special Forces - with their major role being counter-terrorism operations; both domestic and international.

In this line of work there was and still is a high level of compliance and readiness; and understandably all is highly confidential.

Then as 2011 dawned, his desire for a closer family bond and more quality time with his two children, Liam and Sophie really took hold. As a result of this on the morning of 15 August 2011 Major Scott Summers stepped forward and handed in his papers. His career in the Australian Army was at an end.

‘IN THE ARMY YOU SERVE YOUR COUNTRY BUT HERE YOU SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY; IT STILL BOILS DOWN TO THREE BASIC VIRTUES LOYALTY, SERVICE AND MATESHIP’

“Looking back,” Scott said, “Afghanistan was definitely the highlight of my career, with its high level of training and a deep sense of service; and being multi-national it left us an intense feeling of pride. Australians should be proud of what their Diggers have achieved in Afghanistan.”

Prior to his discharge Scott had finalised a position as head of training operations with Becker Helicopters based on the Sunshine Coast; an organisation that is known as the largest helicopter school in the Southern Hemisphere.

“In a period of 72 hectic hours I had obtained a job, signed an employment contract, enrolled the kids in St Thomas More and bought a house - then we returned to base and I resigned.”

After the family settled on the coast Scott looked for a way to become involved in the community - and what better than a surf club.

He joined Sunshine Beach in October 2011, and after completing his bronze training at Marcoola started patrolling at Sunshine - and quickly became involved in the wave runner jet rescue ski patrolling. Such has been his dedication to this department that he has now raised to the position of Sunshine Coast Wave Runner Training Officer.

In this capacity during the last six months as night operations co-coordinator he has been responsible for running night training exercises for our elite 24-hour response group; the last being Wednesday evening two weeks ago at Mooloolaba Beach.

By 2014 he was elected to the office of club captain at Sunshine Beach. This has been followed over the years by three major Sunshine Coast awards; on two occasions he has received Club Captain of the Year and one award as Life Saver of the Year.

With regard to his surf club Scott said: “I really love the club life. In our club there are some similarities to the army; the advanced training, the self-discipline, service and above all the mateship. In the army you serve your country but here you serve your community; it still boils down to three basic virtues - loyalty, service and mateship.”

On Anzac Day there will be many old Diggers similar to Major Scott Summers. Full-on service to their country, retired but still serving their people - the people of Australia.

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NEWS Tourism Noosa will host the inaugural Tourism Summit bringing together some of Australia’s most innovative thinkers and achievers from within the tourism industry, on 21 April.

Tourism Noosa CEO Damien Massingham said the Tourism Summit was a first for the region, with Tourism Noosa bringing together nine of Australia’s industry leaders to Noosa for the summit, titled The Next Big Wave.

“The summit was developed for our tourism members, and is about bringing together national industry leaders to interact and engage with delegates, providing industry with ideas, skills, insights and understanding to help businesses ride the wave of the fast-developing tourism environment while stimulating stronger tourism growth”.

The main themes of the Tourism Summit

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will cover two key areas; empowering product development and engaging marketing which dovetail into Tourism Noosa’s new Tourism Strategy 2017-’22 which we will launch at the summit.

Tourism Summit speakers include Federal Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Steven Ciobo, KPMG partner, futurist and leading social commentator Bernard Salt, head of travel industry, Google Australia Dougal McKenzie, entrepreneur and co-founder of Virgin Australia Brett Godfrey, Tourism Australia chief marketing officer Lisa Ronson, plus many more.

“The Tourism Summit will really put the spotlight on the future of tourism and with tourism being the number one industry in Noosa ... it is great to see that the summit has been a sell-out success with operators from across industries attending,” Mr Massingham said. ●

Tourism Noosa will host a summit to help operators attract more visitors such as Martin, Samantha and Caleb Eagle who are visiting from Darwin, NT.

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Families are the focus of Mr O’Brien’s third tour and he said he wanted to hear first-hand what mattered to parents.

Mr O’Brien said recent childcare reforms would save families a lot of money on childcare fees and enable more parents to return to work.

The next stop on Mr O’Brien’s roadtrip is Eumundi State School today (20 April) from 2.15-3.30pm followed by Coolum State School tomorrow (21 April) from 2.15-3.30pm. ●

This week marked the return to school for hundreds of local children, as well as the start of Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien’s next roadtrip.

The federal MP has set up his mobile office outside local primary schools for his autumn road trip of the electorate starting with Yandina and Mountain Creek state schools.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) is urging employees to take annual leave and turn Anzac Day into a long weekend.

The CCIQ, which has a branch in Noosa, said by taking an annual leave day on Monday 24 April,

The Queensland Police Service has confirmed it has finished investigations into alleged corrupt conduct in Noosa. A QPS spokesperson said the findings of the investigation had been handed to the CCC this week.

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With the State Government introducing an extra public holiday this year for Easter Sunday, small business owners had to endure four public holidays in a row followed by two public holidays in the following fortnight.

The CCIQ said many small businesses closed completely over the four-day Easter break at a cost of $32 million in gross revenue and $12 million in lost wages.

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PUSHING FOR A ’RIGHT’ TO DIE

BY JOLENE OGLE A single word served-up on a recent episode of the ABC's Q&A has lit up social media and national newspapers with discussions of voluntary euthanasia - and the outcry has flowed all the way to Noosaville.

The panel was discussing euthanasia when audience member Ron Fellows, 90, and his wife Patricia, 81, said they had decided to not enter an aged care facility and will instead end their own

lives “when the time comes”.

The Fellowses went head-to-head with panel member and ethicist Margaret Somerville, who argued that death affects family members and the community.

Mrs Fellow responded with a single loaded word - “bullshit” - and Dying with Dignity Queensland president and Noosaville resident Sharon Tregoning couldn’t agree more.

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“There are two main things they tell me. Firstly, just having the legislation in place has a real palliative affect because they know there is something there just in case they need it. It’s about comfort. With a ’plan b’ in place, they can live more fully,” she said.

“Secondly, in the end by having the Act in place, they don’t have to worry that if they want to have their loved ones around that they’re going to be subject to police investigation.”

In 2015, Noosa MP Glen Elmes conducted a shire-wide survey on many issues including voluntary euthanasia.

The survey found 79 per cent of participants would support voluntary euthanasia.

In light of these results, Mr Elmes has previously said he would support a Bill that had been “carefully considered with stringent guards in place”, but a Bill is yet to be presented to Parliament for consideration.

Nicklin MP and Speaker of the House Peter Wellington’s call for an End of Life Choices inquiry failed earlier this year when the Queensland Parliamentary Health Committee couldn’t reach an agreement on whether or not to proceed with the discussion.

Patricia and Ron Fellows appeared on Monday’s Q&A to discuss voluntary euthanasia. Their comments have since sparked discussions around the impacts of voluntary death. Picture: ABC Ms Tregoning said Queensland continued to lag behind other states by refusing to even discuss voluntary euthanasia.

“It’s important we talk about it,” she said. “We’ve always lagged behind, but we’re getting there if we can talk about it.”

Ms Tregoning is also an advocate for the campaign Death Over Dinner, which encourages families and friends to discuss their end of life plans and wishes over a casual dinner.

“It doesn’t have to be doom and gloom,” she said. “Grab a beer, make some dinner and have a chat.”

Ms Tregoning said Mr Elmes’ survey results show the majority of the community support voluntary euthanasia and need to share their views with their local MP. ●

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NEWS More than 1200 Queenslanders, including Noosa residents, are participating in a $6 million four-year expanded PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) trial as part of efforts to prevent the transmission of HIV. Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Cameron Dick said the strong uptake demonstrated the high demand for the trial, which has filled more than half of its 2000 places, less than five months after its launch.

“The research shows PrEP can dramatically reduce the risk of contracting HIV, so this trial really has the potential to positively impact the lives of Queenslanders at high risk of contracting the virus,” Mr Dick said.

Mr Dick said that 20 Q-PrEP trial sites from the Gold Coast to Cairns and west to Mt Isa and Toowoomba were now operational, including sexual health services, general practices, and communitybased organisations across Queensland. The medication is free to trial participants.

Data to 2 April 2017 shows that there have been 48 notifications compared with 57 in 2016 - a reduction of almost 16 per cent.

“This is an encouraging sign but the challenge now is to sustain this reduction which will require a strong response from the community,” Mr Dick said.

The Gay Periodic Survey is available at https:// csrh.arts.unsw.edu.au/media/CSRHFile/GCPS_ Queensland_2016.pdf. ●

SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS Queensland Small Business Week (2017 QSBW) will celebrate the importance of the Sunshine Coast’s small business operators and the sector’s $100 billion economic contribution to the state.

In partnership with Vodafone Australia and Australia Post, the statewide event (15 to 20 May) will highlight the importance of technology, promote a culture of

DAY OF THE KOALA Visitors and residents are invited to get up close and personal with Noosa’s koala population in celebration of Wild Koala Day on 3 May. Anyone wanting to spot a koala can join wildlife photographer Bernard Jean, who knows every koala in the region and is always on the lookout for new arrivals, for an informative walk through the Noosa National Park.

Bernard will be joined by president of the Queensland Koala Crusaders Meghan Halverson for this informative walk which begins at 3pm on Wednesday 3 May, starting from the Noosa Parks Association Informative Centre at the entrance to Noosa National Park, Hastings Street, Noosa.

The walk follows the track to Tea Tree Bay and walkers will return with information along the way highlighting the challenges, hopes for solutions and how to behave when spotting a koala.

The walk should finish about 6pm with a spectacular Noosa sunset. Bernard advises walkers to bring cameras, binoculars, sensible shoes and water bottles.

The Queensland Koala Crusaders will also launch a Schools Koala Art Competition on Wild Koala Day, with the top 25 entries being published in a book. entrepreneurship and reinforce to small business owners it’s their time to thrive.

One of the week’s highlights will be a $10,000 social media challenge sponsored by Australia Post and open to Queenslanders, small business owners and current small business operators aged 16 years and above.

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SURFERS KEEP IT CLEAN The Surfrider Foundation’s annual Double Island Clean-up and camping weekend is back from 5 May, with a staggering two tonnes of rubbish expected to be collected.

The event will run for three days with hundreds of people expected in order to help clean up over 60 kilometres of beach from Noosa North Shore to Double Island Point and beyond.

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Council is carrying out work on David Low Way at Peregian Beach to make it safer for pedestrians. Work will start on 18 April and will take at least a week.

Councillor Brian Stockwell said council would do the work at night to minimise traffic delays.

of rubbish and marine debris collected by the volunteers. The rubbish is then sorted for recycling and the data is entered into a database to track the impact of debris on the coastline.

The weekend finishes with a free barbecue for volunteers, educational presentations, prizes, games and live music by the campfire.

Participants can enjoy free camping and four-wheel drive access for the event. Details at www.surfrider.org.au/ double_island_may2017. ● “We’ll divert traffic along Peregian Esplanade on nights when construction work is underway,” he said.

Council will raise the pedestrian crossing north of the Heron Street roundabout, to improve safety by slowing down vehicle traffic, and install a pedestrian refuge to the north of the Heron Street roundabout. ●

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ANZAC DAY

HEARTFELT THANKS FOR SACRIFICE

BY JOLENE OGLE Noosa is a bustling tourism town, but every year its residents don’t fail to stop and respectfully remember the fallen soldiers and nurses who gave their today for our tomorrow.

For many in Noosa, Diggers past and present hold a very special place in our hearts and each year we make a special effort to let them know we appreciate their sacrifice.

This year, we have taken stopped to learn more about what it is like to be a modern war veteran (see pages 4 and 5) and now

we will look back at some of the important ways Noosa residents have given thanks to the many bakers, clerks, coach drivers, farmers and loved ones who left their Noosa homes and set sail for a bloody war all those years ago.

From heartfelt commemorations such as the memorial trees that line the streets of Eumundi to the special Noosa Main Beach dawn service that attracted 12,000 viewers, the people of Noosa always find an important way to say thank you to the men and women who secured a bright future for generations to come. ●

Left: The young memorial trees in Eumundi circa 1920.

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Cooroy RSL will present a special Anzac event on Monday 24 April when nursing students from the Central Queensland University read aloud letters from WWI soldiers.

The reading theatre is a way to creatively share narratives and is part of the students’ studies as they learn about the role of nursing during the Great War. Event organisers expect the production will be a rewarding and enlightening experience for both the students and the audience. Nurses and student nurses participating in the project have deepened their professional self-understanding and it is hoped the audience will gain a valuable insight into nursing, women’s history and another side of national Anzac history.

The free event is open to the community as well as RSL members and will be held at the Cooroy RSL on Monday 24 April, from 11am. ●

DAWN SERVICES

Today, a flame tree stands proud on Memorial Drive in Eumundi to remember local WWI soldier Walter “Ted” Joseph Edward Gridley. Ted’s grandfather and his father played a major role in the establishment of Eumundi.

Cooroy RSL The Cooroy RSL will host a memorial service from 4.55am at the Memorial Triangle (Cenotaph) on Diamond Street before a gunfire breakfast from 6am at the RSL. There will also be a march from 9.45am along Pearl Lane, into Elm Street and on to Diamond Street. There will be a memorial service at 10.30am at the cenotaph.

The Cooroy RSL club will close at 6pm.

Tewantin Noosa RSL The Tewantin Noosa RSL will host a dawn service at 5.30am at the Tewantin cenotaph.

There will be a cemetery service at 6.30am with buses leaving from the RSL. From 9am there will be an Anzac Day parade and service of commemoration. Two-up will be played from 10am and lunch is available from 11.30am. ●

In a tribute to modern war veterans, musician Fred Smith is bringing the Afghanistan experience to Noosa in Dust of Uruzgan.

The J will be transported to the frontline in Afghanistan, when Australian diplomat turned singer-songwriter and author Fred Smith comes to Noosa on Saturday 29 April.

Fred will bring the dust, heat, frustration, fighting and camaraderie captured in his poignant and witty album Dust of Uruzgan and a number of lectures and book talks.

Fred Smith was the first Australian diplomat sent to work in Uruzgan Province, southern Afghanistan, and the last to leave.

In the words of Colonel Jason Blain speaking in an Australian Story feature about Fred: “He’s actually walked in the same footsteps of those soldiers ... he ate, he slept, he bathed, he worked, he lived with them and when soldiers died, he mourned with them.”

His Dust of Uruzgan performances, which combine storytelling, song and projected images by military photographers, has moved audiences to tears and laughter.

Fred’s performances will also give audience members a chance to understand the experiences of the 20,000 Australians who served in Afghanistan, many of whom live in Queensland, so they don’t have to walk the land as strangers like a generation of Vietnam veterans did.

The two-hour performance is recommended for audiences over 12-yearsold, with parental guidance due to themes of war. As part of the tour, Mates4Mates liaison officers will be in attendance at Dust Of Uruzgan performance.

Don’t miss the unique and powerful experience of Dust of Uruzgan on Saturday 29 April, from 7.30pm, at The J. Check out ticket information at www. thej.com.au. ●

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Noosa Shire is home to many past and present heroes with daring stories and heartbreaking tales of their astounding and courageous lives. It is with great pride we remember award-winning Anzacs and revisit some of the amazing stories as told to Noosa Today journalists over the past years.

TALES OF COURAGE Every year Noosa local Jack Millican travels to Sydney to march down the city’s main street on Anzac Day. While the day has always been one of significance for the 91-year-old World War II veteran due to his participation in the war efforts, 25 April also marks his birthday.

“I remember having my 21st birthday in the field, there wasn’t much celebration then,” Jack said reminiscing.

Jack was part of the 9th Division, 20th Brigade Headquarters where he joined the 2/118 infantry workshops and was classified as a craftsman. He worked as a wireless mechanic with the Second Australian Imperial Force. Jack has

World War II Veteran and Tewantin local Robert (Bob) Ballingall welcomed Noosa Today journalist Megan Ogle into his home in 2016 to share stories about his time serving in the Royal Australian Air Force.

“We were on the front twin Brownings (machine-guns) and hot shells were falling so fast they were burning our legs and we had to do a tap dance to stop the shells burning us,” he said.

Bob’s eyes lit up as he recounted one daring mission after another fought from the bow of the famous flying boat, the Catalina.

Flying boats provided a vital service for Australia during World War II as Australian airmen, like Bob, would carry out daring missions in Asia and the Pacific and Indian oceans.

Born 26 July, 1922, Bob enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force’s 3rd Division Militia on 30 August, 1940, in South

been marching in Sydney since his CEO organised for everyone to meet under the 20th Brigade banner in 1959.

“For years it was a reunion really,” Jack continued. “I really enjoyed catching up with old faces, most have dwindled now.”

Although Jack’s comrades have since passed, he continues to make the journey to Sydney where he marches each year.

“I’ve made it a mission to continue marching for as long as I can,” Jack said.

Jack and his family had been holidaying in Noosa since 1971, but 17 years ago, he and his late wife Lois, finally moved to live in the shire and Jack as been here since. Jack is pictured with his family at an Anzac march in Sydney. ●

Melbourne at just 18 years old. Bob said he was shipped up to Sale to learn gunnery and after topping his grade chose the Catalina.

Bob is currently one of five airmen of his division to complete 160 missions and was awarded a Mentioned in Despatches in 1945 by the GovernorGeneral for services rendered in the First Tactical Air Force. ●

It was a long wait for Tewantin resident David Morland, but in June 2015, the local war hero was finally recognised by the French Ambassador for his brave service in World War II. Mr Morland was presented with the top honour of the Croix de Guerre medal

by French Ambassador to Australia Christophe Lecourtie at the Coorparoo RSL Club on 12 June, 2015.

Mr Morland has previously featured in Noosa Today as one of the local war heroes commemorated in the Anzac edition on 23 April, 2015, where journalist Katie de Verteuil recorded Mr Morland’s extensive service with the RAAF. Mr Morland was based on Five Group (Special Duties) Bomber Command at Waddington, UK, where the squadron was awarded five distinguished service orders, 146 Distinguished Flying Crosses, two Conspicuous Gallantry Medals and 36 Distinguished Flying Medals during its operations from 2 January, 1943, to 26 April, 1945.

Mr Morland returned from war and moved to Tewantin in 1989. Now a longstanding member of the Tewantin Noosa

RSL, Mr Morland has loaned WWII art to the club including a painting by R. Taylor called Band of Brothers that captures the moment Mr Morland’s plane S for Sugar lands on the runway after its 97th operation.

S for Sugar completed 137 operations by the end of the war and is now in the RAF museum at Hendon, UK. ●

William Grant stood tall with pride as he talked about the battle of Beersheba and the many stories behind his grandfather’s medals and artefacts now on permanent loan to the Tewantin Noosa RSL Subbranch since 19 April, 2016.

Mr Grant’s grandfather was BrigadierGeneral William Grant, commander of the 4th Light Horse Brigade, famous for their successful role in the battle of Beersheba.

“The battle is world famous for being the last successful cavalry charge, where they charged the Turks and Germans at Beersheba and over-ran them,” Mr Grant said.

The battle of Beersheba took place on 31 October, 1917, as part of a wider British offensive collectively known as the third Battle of Gaza.

The final phase of this all-day battle was the famous mounted charge of the 4th Light Horse Brigade. The capture of Beersheba enabled British forces to break the Ottoman line near Gaza and advance into Palestine.

General William Grant served his country for over 27 years until he retired in Australia, with many medals and

accolades for his outstanding service, in 1928.

Mr Grant said he wanted to display his grandfather’s medals and artefacts at the Tewantin Noosa RSL as his family lived in the area.

“As my two daughters are in Noosa and my wife is at Carramar, I decided a number of years ago that instead of sitting in a cupboard at home, it should be on public display,” Mr Grant said.

“A relative suggested Tewantin Noosa RSL and I agreed and they’ve done a wonderful job in setting it up as a permanent display where all the public can see it.

“It gives me great joy to come here and see it.” ●

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ANZAC DAY The Anzac spirit has always lived on in Noosa Shire with large crowds gathering each year to honour and remember those who so bravely gave so much for their country. Each year, community members pay their respects to the fallen and the returned through various community events and projects. In the lead up to Anzac Day, Noosa Today looks back on the special ways the Noosa community has joined together to honour those who have fallen in the fight for the freedoms we enjoy today.

TROOPS WHO WENT THE DISTANCE More than 230 passengers on board the Troop Train were welcomed to the township of Cooroy on Friday 24 April 2015, in true rock star style.

Noosa District State High School students were among those who crowded the station platform to welcome the Troop Train to Cooroy on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing.

Noosa District State High School captains Daniel Nunns and Georgia Edwards met and carried the Anzac Flame for the Cooroy memorial service before the remainder of the students boarded the Troop Train and travelled to Nambour station.

The train, with nine refurbished carriages, left Winton on Monday 20

April stopping at townships on its way to Brisbane, including Longreach, Emerald, Rockhampton, Maryborough and Cooroy, before ending the journey in Brisbane on the night of 24 April.

Felix Mitchell of Redbank Plains said he had travelled to Winton to board the train in honour of his grandfather and great uncle who walked to Brisbane to enlist in WWI. “When they got to Brisbane, the medical said they had flat feet and wouldn’t last 25 miles in a march,” he said.

“So, you know what they did? They walked to Sydney and enlisted there.”

Felix’s father also served in the Australian Army in WWII and Felix himself served in Vietnam. ●

Ben McDonald and Sue Murray were instant stars when they stepped off the Troop Train at Cooroy station. Ben, from Maryborough, said the trip had been “absolutely amazing”.

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ARTS IN TRIBUTE TO DIGGERS In commemoration of the Anzac centenary, members of Tinbeerwah Art Group compiled a special exhibition paying tribute to those who put their lives on the line during World War I. The collection of around 30 artworks includes a variety of media, styles and subjects each which not only captures one’s attention but tells a story that comes from the heart.

Co-ordinator Lyn Fraser-Roberts said the

group, most of whom had some connection with WWI, wished to do something to show their respects for the 100-year anniversary of the Great War. The idea for an exhibition came from local Joy Anderson, whose father is an original Anzac, and the works were shown in 2015.

Joy said that the painting of these works was something that had quite an emotional impact on the group. ●

On Saturday 25 April 2015, 12,000 people lined the shores of Noosa Main Beach in an Anzac Day service like no other to commemorate 100 years of Anzac.

Organised by the Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub-Branch, the dawn service drew double the amount of people than expected, making it the biggest dawn service in Noosa’s history.

Beginning with the march of local veterans and those still serving, the ceremony was then lit up by the powerful voices of Noosa Chorale.

Attention was then drawn to the centre of the beach where a special tribute was performed by ‘the unknown soldier’ in honour of the centenary of the landing of Gallipoli.

A moving rendition of The Band Played Waltzing Matilda by Mic Travers followed bringing many to tears while wreaths were solemnly laid.

As the Ode and Last Post sounded a beautiful sunrise made for the perfect backdrop, concluding the commemoration.

A little later in the morning, a further 5000 headed to Tewantin Noosa RSL for the 9am Anzac service and parade.

Representatives from each of the local schools participated in the event along with four members of the Light Horse Brigade. ●

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ANZAC DAY Unveiling of the Tewantin War Memorial in 1922.

MEMORIALS A MATTER OF RECORD Noosa Library Service is launching a new project, Noosa Remembers, as part of the ongoing state, national and worldwide World War I centenary commemorations.

The Noosa Remembers project will produce a book that documents the history of Noosa’s World War I memorials, a project funded through a $20,000 Spirit of Service grant from the Queensland Anzac Centenary Grants Program.

The book, Noosa Remembers, will pay tribute to the Noosa community’s efforts to fund-raise and erect these memorials. It will also look at the roles the memorials have played in our community.

Noosa Library Service heritage librarian Jane Harding said creating memorials to the locals who served in World War I was very important to the community in the aftermath of the war.

“Many of these memorials remain an enduring legacy in our towns,” she said.

The library is calling on local residents to donate stories or memorabilia for possible inclusion in the book.

“We are looking for anything people have - photos, flyers, programs, or memories - that will help us tell the story of these memorials,” Ms Harding said.

The major memorials - the Cooroy

and Pomona Memorial Halls, Tewantin and Cooroy cenotaphs, the Tewantin memorial baths, the Pomona rotunda and the Noosa Shire WWI honour board - will be showcased along with details of smaller memorials such as the German mine and other honour boards across the shire.

“We are interested in material marking all stages of the memorials’ history - from the initial openings and dedications, through to the range of activities for which many of them have been used over the ensuing years. From meetings to dances, balls, festivals, commemorations, competitions, markets, and Anzac Day

services, some of them have played host to all sorts of community events and functions,” Ms Harding said.

The Noosa Remembers project will culminate in a public book launch on 8 September as this date marks the 100-year anniversary of the dedication of the Noosa Shire WWI honour board.

The project is proudly supported by the Queensland Government.

Anyone interested in donating material or sharing their memories, or who is seeking more information on the project, can contact Noosa Library Service on 5329 6534. ●

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Multiple media outlets were left mystified on Tuesday morning (18 April) when they turned up at Noosa Magistrates’ Court for the hearing of a 67-year-old Noosa man charged with six counts of indecent treatment of a child under 16.

The media representatives were told the man had appeared in a closed court the week before. It is not known when he is next expected to appear in court. ●

The chilly Sydney weather has chased one of the Real Housewives of Sydney up here to Noosa to bask in the sunshine and spend some time with her family. Real Housewife Krissy Marsh has been spotted in Noosa National Park enjoying our pristine coastline with her daughter Milana.

Originally from Queensland this reality television personality will head home to 12 degree temps in Sydney today.

With 27 degree days here in Noosa for most of the week, who can blame her?

Being a Queenslander I love nothing more than to escape the Sydney chill with my family and head to the beautiful beaches and national parks of Noosa. It s so refreshing to just take time out in this idyllic spot and have fun as a family,” Krissy said.

You can follow Krissy and all the drama of The Real Housewives of Sydney on Sunday nights at 8.30pm on Arena. ●

VERTIGO-A-GO-GO Councillor Frank Pardon was back in council this week (Tuesday 18 April) after missing the last general committee meeting when he was said to be suffering a case of vertigo. It’s great to see him back at it. We also heard he hasn’t missed any time selling bananas at the Noosa Farmers’ Market on a Sunday. ●

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Speaking of councillors, it’s none of our business but we heard the councillors have been told to keep quiet while Noosa Council works through a number of “sensitive issues”. What a shame. We always enjoy valuable insights from the councillors on a range of subjects.

We hope the shroud of secrecy soon lifts. ●

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LETTERS

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

MOST RELIABLE Memo to our ad hominem climate denier Phil R (Noosa Today, 13 April) - cherry-picking people’s arguments will not do. The SA electricity blackout was continually illustrated in the media with crumpled pylons, hence my reference to why they could not withstand the forces of nature. More importantly, and to the topic, the Australian Energy Regulator found that South Australia had the “most reliable grid in 2015.” In the official report on the 2016 blackout, the AER found that it was caused by “overly sensitive protection mechanisms.”

Hence, the amount of renewables feeding the grid played no part in the blackout.

In the meantime, instead of funding cleaner, renewable energy, the Federal Government is wanting to give Indian company, Adani, $1 billion of taxpayer money, and the State Government to give them access to 12.5 billion litres of groundwater per year, for the Carmichael mine. In our drought-prone state, this is madness. The Great Barrier reef is already severely climate stressed. This mega mine will be the death knell for our reef and the 69,000 tourist jobs that depend on it.

We need better governance at both state and federal level. Bad ecological decision-making is really starting to hit home. Remember, without the environment, there is no economy!

Joy Ringrose, Pomona.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Michael Donovan’s “Share the Benefits” letter (Noosa Today 13 April) was very interesting and thought-provoking. A definitive answer to Michael’s question from both the Noosa Council and Tourism Australia about revenue sharing to benefit Noosa residents’ liveability would be appreciated, or should ratepayers just be happy with the privilege of living in an environment with high biodiversity significance (parrots, frogs, etc), as per the Noosa mayor’s article in the Noosa News on 14 April, 2017?

Mark Rose, Cooroy.

BEHIND THE TIMES Case Smit, Phillip Rutherford et al have been pushing their anti-solar, anti-Greens, anti-environmental messages in the local papers for years. The USA, India, Spain, Germany and Portugal are investing in huge solar plants, so perhaps they should write to those governments and give them the benefit of their vast knowledge about the evils of renewable energy.

Bruce Hallett, Tewantin.

RIGHT-MINDED I was so surprised to learn that I previously had some modicum of credibility in the mind

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of Galileo Movement founder, Case Smit (Noosa Today 13 April). He quips, “Nobody in their right mind would believe that solar power could provide cheap, reliable electricity to power our homes and industries 24/7.” Well, right, or left, mind (I wonder if the pun was intended), that is exactly the situation. Five years ago, I might have agreed with Mr Smit about solar and wind’s intermittent availability, but, unlike Mr Smit and Mr Rutherford, I keep up with world events. The information flooding the energy industry is that for the first time, this year, the combination of PV panels and lithium ion batteries makes solar and wind power cheaper and more reliable, and generate more jobs than any fossil fuel, and without government subsidies. Why do you think that South Australia is diving head-first into the technology with full confidence that they will be leaving the rest of us behind? They can even abandon the gas option.

The predictions are that within 10 years, it will be cheaper to generate and store your own power than to pay for its transmission from any large centralised source. There is a certainty that coal and oil and gas will be stranded assets within 13 years. There is even now a chance that any centralised power station, even solar or hydro, could be a stranded asset by 2030. The term “a Kodak moment” no longer applies to a photo opportunity. It does apply to Case Smit’s letter which should be kept by this paper and exhibited in 10 years as evidence of blindness to disruptive innovations. The world is leaving Mr Smit and Mr Rutherford far behind.

Steve Hall, Cooroy.

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SHOW ME THE BENEFITS Well said Michael Donovan. I recently had a brief conversation on the ABC with Frank Wilkie and Annie Gafney who were extolling the virtues and successes of Tourism Noosa.

My question was based on the benefits, or lack of, being passed on to the locals that live here. I guess it’s inevitable that the tourism game will totally ruin the lifestyle that we, as locals, came here to embrace all those years ago. For me and my family, it’s only been 23.

But in those two decades, the ‘landscape’ of this beaut place has been sacrificed to developers, tourism that has created a ‘beast’ whose appetite knows no bounds, and, sadly, the exit of individuals and families who settled here in the ‘50s and ‘60s who can no longer endure the congestion and disrespect. Will the new Noosa Council benefit from the huge influx of holiday dollars? Will this money provide a solution to parking woes for long-time locals who refuse to compete with both ‘day trippers’ and high-end punters for a spot to enjoy a view of Laguna Bay ... dare I say, a chance to paddle out and have a few waves to surf with your mates?

Nah ... that really is too much to ask for.

Frank Wilkie’s offering for a solution was parking permits/spaces for locals only. I had to agree. But how many? I’m sure Michael has other aspects of improvement in mind. Is it really too late to hope for a ‘balance’ between outright greed versus a line drawn in our sand?

What’s your answer, Noosa?

Mark Griffin, Tewantin.

SHAMEFULLY BEHIND Because council is still 50 per cent behind schedule with its capital works budget (general committee meeting 18 April shows only $9 million of actual work completed instead of $18 million YTD) perhaps it’s time to assess their viability. Council via its budget review committee has made four separate lots of deferments and is struggling to prioritise its revised $25 million target.

Queensland Treasury Corporation did a credit review in 2015 (see council website) when they made favourable predictions based on NSC’s forecasts for 2016-’19. Unfortunately these predictions did not eventuate - capital works have increased by approximately 25 per cent (allowable stress test is 10 per cent) while increased costs (eg $321,000 for additional depreciation) have to be offset by additional revenue (forecast 3.1 per cent rate increase for 2016 did not eventuate).

Exasperating the issue is the lack of a promised asset management plan. All things considered - operational failures plus council-

Now daylight saving has finished, NSW, Victoria are all on the same time, but nothing seems to have changed here on the Sunshine Coast, or Queensland because nothing did. The sun comes up, and the sun goes down. People from Victoria and NSW however have survived.

Daylight saving has always been a problem here, and that extra hour of sunlight each day ... where does it come from, and why do we need it? Could Queenslanders survive daylight saving? I think they could. Let’s look at a few statistics: So, how many people are out and about in the summer months (a few but not many) at 4am each morning (or any morning for that matter)?

Well for every person out that early, there’s probably 100 more out there enjoying the beach, sport, restaurants and lifestyle here in Noosa during the evening.

Kids won’t go to school in the dark, and will catch the same bus to school and home as they always have. Parents will be there to drop them off and pick them up at the usual time.

Now, my solar system provides me with 50c per kilowatt. Daylight saving, and the extra hour each night (?) doesn’t make any difference to my solar rebate or amount of sun I get. We only get so many hours of sunlight each day.

So how does daylight saving work? Do cows find it a problem (who has cows around here anyway), will the kids ever sleep in the daylight (of course they do) carpets fade, too hot to sleep at night? Well, I was born in Lancashire in England. Midsummer it was daylight until 10.30 at night, I went to bed when told, 7.30 or 8pm and slept. Daylight at 3 or 4am too! Cows never had a problem (only farmers). Imagine coming out of the cinema (I was 16) at 10pm and it’s still light? In winter I did go to school in the dark and came home in the dark. I survived.

So no, there’s no problems with daylight saving. It’s all in the mind.

The worst thing (if any) about daylight saving is the first night when you have to wind the clocks forward (at 2am or) when you go to bed, you lose an hour’s sleep! But you still wake up the same time. Work starts at the same time, school starts the same time, so what’s the problem? Of course the best thing is when daylight saving finishes as you get an extra hour’s sleep-in.

Of course, in NSW and Victoria, they love it. Why? Because daylight saving also saves them money, heaps of it, and gives everybody time to do things after work.

These savings are because they turn their lights on at 8.30pm. Here in Queensland we turn our lights on at 7.30pm. That’s an hour earlier! So imagine the savings if a millionplus houses turned their lights on an hour later every night for six months of the year! It’s like Earth Hour (which I think is a lot of rubbish) every night. That’s how daylight (electrical bills) saving works.

So why isn’t the Federal Government, Queensland Government, local councils Margaret Wilkie or other groups, and for that matter everybody who wants to save a quid and enjoy longer nights, pushing daylight saving here? Please, all you people against daylight saving, it’s costing you money. Tell me if I’m wrong, and give me reasons as to why you don’t like daylight saving? If you have travelled to NSW or Victoria during daylight saving times you must know the benefits. If you’ve never been out of Queensland, please don’t comment as you might have no idea.

Eddy Crook, Marcus Beach. noosatoday.com.au

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ENJOY LOCATION AND ENVIABLE VIEW BUILT by Altum Constructions, this award-winning beachside home is one of a kind. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac just metres from the beach, this luxurious home has been designed to offer comfortable oceanside living in one of the region’s most enviable locations.

The entire home has been designed to create a seamless connection with nature. Banks of sliding doors retract to offer an unbroken connection with the panoramic ocean views and leafy outlook, while free-flowing living spaces have all been carefully positioned to inspire a serene, peaceful home with views that will take your breath away.

To make the most of the elevated block and the views, living has been spread over three levels.

The expansive and modern floorplan offers five bedrooms, three bathrooms and multiple living areas including the impressive alfresco area where you can watch the sun rise through the native pines and take in bluewater views from Noosa to Mooloolaba.

The entire abode is sleek, modern and perfectly designed to allow comfortable living year-round. The bedrooms are spacious, the bathrooms stunning and the gourmet kitchen with gas cooking and servery is simply exceptional.

This home is every bit modern, luxurious and breathtaking as it is green. Careful consideration has gone into choosing the materials used in construction, with the owners wanting long-lasting, hard-wearing and sustainable materials to ensure the longevity of the property.

Outside there is a flat grassed area for the children, plus a unique industrial-style pool. A triple garage and lots of internal storage throughout the entire residence complete the floorplan. â—?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 8 Egret Street, Peregian Beach Price: Informal tender Description: 5 bed, 3 bath, 3 car, pool View: By appointment Agent: David Conolly for Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, 0438 259 956 20 NOOSA TODAY

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Coolum 47/12 PERRY STREET

5 A 5 B 3 C

Elegant, lifestyle penthouse so close to the surf!

view By Appointment for sale Offers over $1.95Million

An early surf, a walk on the glorious open beach before a coffee or fresh juice from the nearby village shops, this is Coolum’s most outstanding, lavishly appointed Penthouse. Close enough and far enough away from the crowded shops and traffic with over 480m2 of luxury living with direct lift access to each level including a roof top terrace.

• Ocean views and a lift to the roof terrace.

• Gourmet kitchen with multiple living areas.

• Access to Gym, 3 pools and a full-size tennis court.

• Home theatre, huge wine cellar and secure parking for 3 cars.

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

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teWantin 49 DOONELLA STREET

6 A 4 B 3 C

Unique & Special

view By Appointment auction

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. The front cottage has 3 bedrooms, as does the main house. With everyting at your doorstep, leave the car at home.

• Lake front with Noosa River access.

• Short stroll to shops, restaurants and Noosa Marina.

• Timber loors, high ceilings, and air conditioning.

• Dual income opportunity. noosatoday.com.au

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SunShine Beach 10 ArAkOOn CreSCent

Secure & Build This stunning absolute beachfront presents the opportunity to own in one of the most sought after locations in Sunshine Beach. Arakoon Crescent is located just a short stroll from the village centre with easy access to coffee shops, restaurants and local provisions.

• Superb, elevated absolute beachfront.

• Sensational beach and Headland views.

• 607m2 allotment.

• One of the last vacant sites on Sunshine Beach.

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Doonan 198 SunriSe rOad

5 A 5 B 3 C

Location & Lifestyle

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 inest 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.

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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.

31 DAY EXPRESS SALE prime property. premier service. noosatoday.com.au

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BEACH FRONT WITH STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS This Saturday 16 Plover Street will go under the hammer at Auction, offering one of the last ocean view beachfront blocks just 300m from the popular Peregian Beach Village.

Anyone who has ever dreamed of a home perched on the highest beach front land in Peregian Beach will love the potential of building a custom-designed home where you can enjoy stunning ocean views and direct beach access.

Currently, there is a retro beach shack on the property to enjoy as a weekender while you plan the dream home.

Jonathan Tomasini 0401 807 697

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AUCTION Onsite - Saturday 22nd 12:00pm Saturday 22nd 11:30am - 12:00pm VIEW Mike Hay 0417 624 059 AGENT

Modern beach house in an enviable location to be Auctioned!

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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

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AUCTION Saturday 29th April 1:00pm VIEW AGENT

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Saturday 22nd April 11-11:30am Rachel Sellman 0422 719 041

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SUNSHINE BEACH 9 Swan Avenue

SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER. noosatoday.com.au

$1.95m

Noosa Heads

3 Viewland Drive

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This brand new luxury development has been designed with ultra modern features and finishes.

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• Only 2 exclusive whole-loor apartments available • Each apartment has private lift access and expansive outdoor terraces

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Vicki Cooper M: 0418 231 955

$1.25m

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

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HOUSE VALUES MATCHED BY RISING DEBT DATA recently released by the ABS shows that household net worth has increased substantially over recent years - however, household debt is also climbing to new record highs.

Acccording to a report by CoreLogic’s Cameron Kusher, the recent statistics on finance and wealth for the December 2016 quarter show the net worth of Australian households was $9.405 trillion.

“This comprised $11.710 trillion in assets minus $2.306 trillion in liabilities (including share capital). Over the 12 months to December 2016, net worth has increased by 8.3 per cent with asset values increasing by 7.9 per cent and liabilities increasing by 6.4 per cent,” he said.

“The data breaks out the value of residential land and dwellings which as at the end of 2016 was valued at $6.114 trillion having increased by 8.3 per cent over the year. Residential land and dwellings account for 52.2 per cent of total household assets.”

Using the data that the ABS publishes on wealth, the Reserve Bank (RBA) publishes a number of finance ratios for households comparing debt and assets to disposable incomes.

At the end of 2016, the ratio of household debt to disposable income was recorded at 188.7 per cent, the highest on record and rising by 1.6 percentage points over the quarter and 3.1 percentage points over the year.

According to Mr Kusher, the ratio of housing debt to disposable income was recorded at 133.8 per cent, which was also a record high.

Household debt is climbing to new record highs, according to the latest data from the ABS. Based on this data, 70.9 per cent of total household debt was housing debt. Over the quarter, housing debt increased by 1.5 percentage points and was 4.5 percentage points higher over the year.

Mr Kusher said the data within CoreLogic’s report should be viewed with some caution because it was not a “granular analysis”.

“So while the national figures may show a strong financial position, at smaller geographies, particularly where dwelling values are falling, the position is likely to be dramatically different,” he said.

“With regard to debt, the figure is measured as a national measure and includes those households that are renting and those that own a home

but carry no housing debt. Some households have held their homes for many years and paid down a substantial amount of the debt on the home.

“For those that have either recently purchased, bought at the peak of a market which has since declined or those using interest-only mortgages they are unlikely to be in such a strong position as the national figures indicate.

Those that don’t own a property asset are also likely to have substantially less household assets than those that do own a home.”

Mr Kusher said overall, household debt was higher than it had ever been and although asset values were also at a record high, there remained concerns about how healthy it was to have such high levels of private debt.

“High debt, particularly for recent purchasers of residential properties, creates risks in the event of a housing market downturn which could see home owners enter into a period of negative equity,” he said.

“Especially with the heightened level of investor purchasing recently, investors have demonstrated a greater willingness to sell at a loss because that loss can be offset against future gains. Those that own owner occupied property do not enjoy a similar ability to offset these losses and are potentially much more financially vulnerable in the event of a housing market downturn.

“The high level of household debt is also expected to limit the ability for the RBA to lift interest rates, suggesting that a neutral cash rate setting will be lower than it has been in the past.”

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STUNNING DESIGNER HOME STANDS OUT Brand new designer homes in Tewantin are a rare find, but 7 Livingstone Street offers the chance to secure the dream home in an enviable location.

Number 7 Livingstone Street is part of the exclusive boutique Goodwin Park Estate in the heart of Old Tewantin, and has been handcrafted by MBC Prestige to offer a stunning home featuring quality of design, fixtures and finishes.

From the extra high ceilings throughout, fully ducted air-conditioning, beautiful 600x600 travertine tiles, thick Caesarstone benchtops and satinfinish custom cabinetry, it’s clear to see no expense has been spared in the creation of this home.

The floorplan is set around a central courtyard with sparkling pool, and has been carefully designed to suit those who love the idyllic sub-tropical lifestyle and seamless indoor/outdoor living.

Banks of louvres have been installed to create exceptional air-flow, while ceiling fans and ducted air-conditioning guarantee comfortable living year-round.

There are four bedrooms, including the master with access to a poolside patio, two bathrooms and multiple indoor and outdoor living spaces, plus a designer kitchen with gas cooktop and a large island bench. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 7 Livingstone Street, Tewantin Description: 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 car, pool View: By Appointment Price: By Negotiation Agent: Sam Walker and David Conolly for Century 21 Conolly Hay Group, 0400 730 457 or 0438 259 956

TOWNHOUSE LIVING AT IT’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.

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24 Ann Street, Noosaville Inspect: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday 11am to 12noon Ron Davey 0412 206 563

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Castaways Beach

Agent Time Address Monday 24th April 11.00am - 12.00pm

Saturday 22nd April

A B C

24 Ann Street

Price Guide

Agent

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POA

Base Realtors - 0412 206 563

3 2 2

POA

Base Realtors - 0412 206 563

Wednesday 26th April

10.00am - 10.45am

1/512 David Low Way

3 3 2

$1,350,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420 11.00am - 12.00pm

1.00pm - 1.30pm

11 Seafarer Court

4 2 2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697

1.00pm - 1.30pm

2 Driftwood Drive

4 3 2

Over $1,395,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0417 624 059

24 ann Street

Peregian Beach Saturday 22nd April

Doonan Saturday 22nd April 10.45am - 11.45am

32 Trafalgar Court

4 2 5

Offer Over $870,000

12.00pm - 12.30pm

343-347 Sunrise Rd

4 3 4

$1,395,000

11.00am - 11.45am 11.00am - 11.30am 11.00am - 11.30am 11.30am - 12.00pm David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438 12.45pm - 1.45pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466248345 11.00am - 11.45am

3 3 2 1 2

3 2 2 1 2

Informal Tender $1.25m $895,000 AUCTION AUCTION

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 259 956 Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0423465464 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0417 624 059 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041

8 Egret Street

5 3 3

Informal Tender

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 259 956

3 2 1 4 2 2 3 2.5 1

Over $499,000 $785,000 $485,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

3 2 2

High $600,000’s

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 194 628

4 2 6

$780,000

4 3 2 3 2 2 4 2 6

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

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438695505

Peregian Springs

Saturday 22nd April 1335 Eumundi Noosa Road

5 2 4

31 Days Express Sale

Mount Coolum

David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438 Saturday 22nd April 10.00am - 10.45am 25 Bunya Grove 11.00am - 11.30am 12 Balgownie Drive 1.00pm - 3.00pm 20 Curlew Way

Saturday 22nd April 10.00am - 10.30am

5 3 4 1 4

Wednesday 26th April

Eumundi 2.00pm - 4.00pm

8 Egret Street 1/22 Avocet Parade 11 Paldao Rise 16 Plover Street 2 Ibis Street

24/23-29 Lumeah Drive

3 2 2

Make an Offer

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

Pomona Saturday 22nd April

Noosa Heads

11.00am - 12.00pm

Thursday 20th April

Sunrise Beach

2.00pm - 2.45pm

10 Mirabrook Court

3 2 2

$945,000

Friday 21st April 12.00pm - 12.30pm

26 ‘The Rise’ 37 Noosa Dr

3 2.5 2

$988,000

1.00pm - 1.30pm

4/34 Edgar Bennett Ave

3 2 2

Contact Agent

1.00pm - 1.45pm

26 Attunga Heights

2 1 1

By Negotiation

$1.1m offers invited

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254 Friday 21st April 11.00am - 11.30am 20 Dame Patti Dr Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438695505

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438695505

Saturday 22nd April

11.00am - 11.45am Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 1.00pm - 1.45pm Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065 2.00pm - 2.30pm

19 Captains Court 60 Orient Drive 20 Dame Patti Dr

Sunshine Beach

Saturday 22nd April 10.00am - 10.30am

6 Moonare Cres

4 2 2

10.00am - 10.30am

3/31 Picture Point Cres

4 3 1

$1,850,000

11.00am - 11.30am

8 St Tropez, 89 Noosa Pde

2 2 1

O/o $800,000

11.00am - 11.45am

10 Mirabrook Court

3 2 1

$945,000

12.00pm - 12.30pm

211 Sebel, 32 Hastings St

2 2 2

$975,000

1.00pm - 1.30pm

6 Nairana Rest

4 2 2

$1,650,000

1.00pm - 1.45pm

26 Attunga Heights

2 1 1

2.00pm - 2.45pm

5/2 Banksia Avenue

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466248345 Friday 21st April 3/2 Webb Road Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438695505 2.00pm - 3.00pm

3 2 1

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 426 065

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438528148 Saturday 22nd April 12 Adams Street Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254 11.00am - 12.00pm 12.00pm - 12.45pm 15 Depper Street Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438528148 2.00pm - 3.00pm 3/2 Webb Road Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438695505

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Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

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POA

Base Realtors - 0412 206 563 Saturday 22nd April

24 Ann Street

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12.00pm - 12.30pm

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5 2.5 2

$890,000

1.00pm - 1.30pm

41 Dolphin Cres

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16 Plover Street

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AUCTION

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2 Ibis Street

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NEWS FRESH TEAM MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE Graduates from USC now make up the entire occupational therapy (OT) team at Cooroy’s major rehabilitation hospital.

2016 graduates Catherine Moyes, Alanah Davies and Elise Wright recently joined 2012 graduate Samantha Storey as OT staff at Cooroy’s Eden Rehabilitation Hospital, where they assist patients recovering from serious accidents and injuries to regain independence.

The foursome works within a wider team of doctors, nurses and allied health specialists at the dedicated rehabilitation facility, which runs both an inpatient service and a day therapy program.

Samantha, who is employed as a senior occupational therapist at the hospital, said the USC graduates were all motivated by the opportunity to make practical differences to their patients’ lives.

“We work with a huge variety of patients here at Eden, including people

Former USC students Alanah Davies, Samantha Storey, Catherine Moyes and Elise Wright at Cooroy’s Eden Rehabilitation Hospital. recovering from neurological conditions like a stroke, Parkinson’s Disease or acquired brain injury,” she said.

“There’s also a focus on orthopaedic conditions, including recovery from spinal surgery and hip and knee replacements.

COUNCIL CALLING FOR INPUT Council is preparing a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Plan (CHAP) to help Noosa plan for long-term climate change impacts and is asking for community input.

A statement from council said climate change was already affecting Australian communities, and would likely have long-term implications for Noosa Shire and

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its residents and businesses and so council is inviting the community to help shape the plan.

The CHAP will detail how Noosa Council and the community will look to adapt to potential impacts such as rising sea levels, coastal erosion, increased frequency and intensity of severe storm events and flooding.

Project Officer Grant Hinner said the CHAP was a crucial part of council’s long-term planning as it provided

council with an informed view of any potential climaterelated risks before they were most likely to occur.

For more information, visit yoursay.noosa.qld.gov. au, where you can express your interest in the project via the online survey. You can also email your ideas to mail@noosa.qld.gov.au or post them to PO Box 141, Tewantin, QLD 4565. ●

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“Working with other USC graduates is great, because I’m aware of the skills and experience they’ve developed. Eden is a great place for us to progress as clinicians.”

Eden Rehabilitation Hospital general manager Warren Street said the USC

graduates had been keen to develop their skills as clinicians from their first days working at the hospital.

“They’re performing extremely well,” he said.

“They’ve built up their core skills very quickly and have achieved every goal they have set for themselves.

“It’s fantastic to have this core group of OTs who support each other to learn and grow.”

USC occupational therapist practice education co-ordinator Penny Taylor said the four graduates had made the most of every opportunity throughout their time at university.

“They were all extremely engaged students and I’m sure that will carry over to how they care for their patients,” she said. “As graduates, I believe they could have gone anywhere, so it’s very satisfying that they’ve chosen to build their careers on the Sunshine Coast.

“We’ve got great local relationships that provide a really diverse range of placement opportunities, so graduates are well prepared to apply for local jobs.” ●

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THE LOWDOWN FACES OF … Noosa

THREE … things to do in autumn

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Check out the night skies Autumn brings some of the clearest skies of the year, perfect for checking out the night sky at the Mapleton Observatory.

The Mapleton Observatory group comprises seven amateur astronomers. Five of the group will gladly show you the night sky, while two of our members run a Cosmic Kids Club. They are situated at the Mapleton School and an open night will be held on 4 May, from 6pm.

For bookings phone 54761183.

2

Noosa Trail Network The Noosa Trail Network is made up of eight scenic hinterland trails suitable for walking, horse riding or mountain biking. Details on the Noosa Council website.

3

Cruising on the river Explore the beautiful Noosa River and its bird and marine life - hire a pontoon or quiet electric boat, take a fishing or crabbing tour, a Noosa Ferry.

Phone 1 3000 NOOSA.

WHAT DOES REAL HOUSEWIFE STAR KRISSY MARSH LOVE MOST ABOUT VISITING NOOSA? “We love nothing more than watching the surfers and enjoying the local food and restaurants. Bistro C is my go-to spot for breakfast.” ●

Q&A

DOES GARY VAN STRATEN HOLD ANY WORLD RECORDS?

KIM LEE FROM NOOSA IS KEEN FOR UNI TO START BACK.

“I hold the world record for fastest motorcycle ride around Australia - in October 1987 on a Kawasaki 1100cc. I went 15,508km in six days, 17 hours and six minutes.” (still the current world record). ●

“It’s my first year at Sunshine Coast Uni and I really love it. It’s so different to highschool and I really like my subjects. My communications degree has been super interesting so far.” ●

SARAH WALSH

We asked new mum Sarah Walsh from Eumundi what are you...

Looking forward to most at the moment?

Sleep! With a new baby the last few months have been a complete blur. It’s been both an incredible and beautiful time while also leaving me more exhausted than I could ever imagine!

Enjoying most about the cool weather coming?

Again, sleep! Being pregnant through the hot summer was full on. The weather at the moment is perfect; warm sunny days and chilly nights to snuggle.

Watching?

I am a little bit addicted to Netflix. Having access

to all the great series whenever I want has been a godsend while feeding a baby through the night.

I can stop and continue as I need, which is super handy right now.

Eating?

I’ve just broken out the slow cooker. I’ll be eating lots of yummy warming soups and casseroles. Lamb shanks are a favourite.

Drinking?

I’m a bit of a health nut, so I make a lot of smoothies and juices in my Nutribullet. I’m still avoiding alcohol as I’m breastfeeding, so I enjoyed a couple of mocktails for Easter with lots of beautiful fruit from the markets. ●

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BY HOLLIE HARRIS Two of Australia’s most iconic bands are teaming up for a full national tour celebrating their place in Aussie music history!

Pseudo Echo and 1927 are coming to the Villa, so if you haven’t got tickets yet, jump online now and secure your place in the front row of these iconic Australian bands.

When 1927 debuted with the album ISH, it went on to become the highest selling debut release by an Australian artist. The band will perform ISH in its entirety, as well their follow up hit songs.

Known for enduring hits such as ‘That’s When I Think of You’, ‘Compulsory Hero’, ‘To Love Me’, ‘Scars’, ‘Don’t Forget Me’, and of course, ‘If I Could’, 1927 made a devastating entry into the ears of its listeners with the Quintuple Platinum selling album ‘ ... ish’ in 1988, which earned the band a number of ARIA awards as well as a lot of fans along the way.

Having followed up ‘ ... ish’ with the multi-platinum second album, ‘The Otherside’, a self-titled third album, and countless live shows at home and abroad, the last couple of decades have noosatoday.com.au

earned 1927 legendary status.

Now after more than 10 years, 1927 have released a new studio album “Generation i”.

It may just be the bands finest album yet...

Pseudo Echo will celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Funky Town", which held the number 1 spot in Australia for a record 12 weeks. Their first album Autumnal Park was an electronic/new romantic influenced album that yielded the Australian singles “Listening”, “Stranger in Me”, “Dancing Till Midnight”, and “A Beat for You”.

Their climb to success in the summer of 1984 was rapid, and they quickly became the second biggest band in Australia after INXS. “His Eyes”, a track from their first album, received exposure overseas as it was used in the movie Friday the 13th: A New Beginning.

The band will perform a set packed with hits including “Listening”, “A Beat For You”, “Don’t Go”, “Love an Adventure”, “Living in a Dream” and many more.

This incredible opportunity to catch two of our iconic Aussie bands perform on the same night is on Friday, 28 April at 8pm. Tickets are only $40, so grab yours at www.moshtix.com.au ●

Aussie icons Pseudo Echo are back and heading to the V Room, Villa Noosa, next Friday night alongside 1927.

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THIS WEEK

GIG GUIDE

HOLLLIE HARRIS

Thursday 20 April Cafe Le Monde, 6pm Archer.

Tewantin Noosa RSL, 6pm Custard Apples.

Friday 21 April Tewantin Noosa RSL, 8pm The Unknowns.

Peregian Beach Hotel, 6pm Hayden Hack.

Cooroy RSL, 6pm Rhonnie.

The J Noosa, 6pm Sound Feast.

Saturday 22 April Cafe Le Monde, 8pm Sola Freq / Kurt.Is. Tewantin Noosa RSL, 8pm ‘70s vs ‘80s Classic Rock Show.

Peregian Beach Hotel, 3pm Jay Bishoff Duo. Sunday 23 April Peregian Beach Hotel, 1pm Sunday Songfest.

Sunshine Beach Surf Club, 3pm The Vibe.

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Seven Types of Ambiguity In the early 2000s Australian author and barrister Elliott Perlman released his second novel - a psychological thriller that captured the readers with an enthralling modern story. Now more than a decade later that book - Seven Types of Ambiguity has been made into a six-part television series for the ABC (ABC TV, Thursday’s, 9.30pm) starring Hugo Weaving. Of course all the interest surrounding the series has seen the rerelease of the book - a book introduced by a psychiatrist, and then told from the perspective of each of the main characters which tells of the intrigue that follows the brief abduction of a young boy. ●

George Michael - Twenty Five The death of George Michael at Christmas time shocked the world and left a generation in tears. Of course it also brought renewed interest in George’s music and saw his best of Album, Twenty Five, soar up the charts around the world where it remains months later.

First released in 2006, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his music career.

It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and number 23 on the Billboard 200, The double album features tracks from his days with Wham as well as tracking through his extensive solo career. ●

The Fate of the Furious The eighth movie in the franchise The Fate of the Furious comes two years after 2015’s Fast and Furious 7, one of the fastest movies to reach $1 billion worldwide in box-office history. Now that Dom and Letty are on their honeymoon and Brian and Mia have retired from the game - and the rest of the crew has been exonerated - the globetrotting team has found a semblance of a normal life. But when a mysterious woman (Charlize Theron) seduces Dom into the world of crime he can’t seem to escape and that’s a betrayal of those closest to him, they will face trials that will test them as never before. ●

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SUDOKU How to solve Sudoku!

ACROSS Perfect (10) Thoroughfare (4) Image (4) Extreme (5) Final (4) Former (9) Communist (9) Shellfish (4) Snake (5) Augur (4) Bird (4) Synthetic (10)

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Down - 1, S-all-ow. 2, Al-mo-ner. 3, Tessi-e. 4, P-i-rate.

5, A-d-der. 7, E-me-nd. 13, Nut. 14, D’i-ag-ram. 15, Strip.

17, Un-ti-ed. 18, Gen-try. 19, Grants. 21, Posse.

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girl! (4). 25. Land that’s too precipitous to be used? (5,5).

DOWN 1. It’s not the ruddy pig that’s swallowed everything! (6).

2. The doctor goes into the renal intricacies with someone from the hospital (7). 3. The set is lost by a point to her (6). 4. Talk of trapping one thief (6). 5. Are wrong about doubleday being a source of danger (5). 7. Going in last myself, to make a change (5). 13. The head of the lunatic asylum! (3). 14. The drawing I’d returned and the silver animal (7). 15. Remove something that amuses you from the newspaper? (5). 17. Opened up, it has a strange nude on the cover (6). 18. The low-down attempt to be the elite (6). 19. Admits they are hand-outs (6). 21. An American band! (5).

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23, Bode. 24, Swan. 25, Artificial.

Down - 1, Border. 2, Isolate. 3, Ambush. 4, Pastel. 5, Feral. 7, Cause. 13, Ill. 14, Setback. 15, Crawl. 17, Oddity.

18, Scruff. 19, Indian. 21, Banal.

ACROSS 6. Lag, with winter here (4,6). 8. “Blast!” mother said (4).

9. She gave a cold to the man (4). 10. Disconcert, for a moment (5). 11. Don’t knock the band! (4). 12. Possibly resent a little the enclosure of a bribe (9). 16. Expenses stay-at-homes don’t have? (9). 20. Pack it in jars to take back (4). 22. Repeatedly wiggles one foot inside (5). 23.

Billy has an unlaoded gun (4). 24. Stay away from that girl! (4). 25. Land that’s too precipitous to be used? (5,5).

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WHAT’S ON SOUND

and flowers picked from a hinterland garden or the unexpected discoveries made during adventures in India, Africa and Cuba.

The exhibition is at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery. It opens at 11am on Saturday 22 April and runs until 23 May. Find out more at www.pomonartgallery. com. ●

Sound Feast is an incredible free monthly concert held at The J Theatre, featuring awesome bands and performers. The high-quality sound and lighting give both performers and the audience a concert experience right here in Noosa.

Beginning in January 2016, Sound Feast has quickly become popular thanks to a strong community following and a long list of the hottest local and Brisbanebased acts. The next concert will be held on Friday 21 April and the not-to-bemissed line-up will have you dancing and singing all night long.

Join Brisbane’s Captain Dreamboat as well as crowd favourite The Lyrical with Luke Vasella and Luke May also set to rock the stage. The family-friendly event boasts comfortable seating, a jumping dance floor, full bar and friendly venue staff.

Enjoy this awesome free event on Friday 21 April from 6pm at The J, Noosa.

Check out www.thej.com.au for further information. ●

ART The works of artist Ann White will go on public display for the first time at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery from 22 April.

Ann has been painting, drawing and sketching for 10 years and has mostly honed her considerable skills either in her home studio in Pomona or travelling to various exotic locations around the world.

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ART

The works of artist Ann White will go on public display for the first time at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery from 22 April.

Her very first public exhibition features a range of figurative works in acrylic, oil, pen and ink and mixed media. The subjects are often still life, with the occasional surprise. The exhibition is called “The Common Thread of Beauty”,

a reference to the one element these works have common.

Ann has been inspired by the patterns and shapes of subjects as diverse as vintage china, the colours in an Indian scarf, the symmetry of a building, fruit

You better prepare for the unknown as Sunshine Coast’s most mysterious band, The Unknowns, get ready to bring their energetic act to Noosa for one night only.

With musical influences such as Iggy Pop and The Rolling Stones, The Unknowns are sure to take you back in time with their modern twist on rock ‘n’ roll.

The four young Sunshine Coast locals, Josh, Dexter, Caleb and Natho, are breathing new life into the modern rockabilly scene with their raw rock ‘n’ roll sound mixed with a punk attitude.

Appealing to all generations The Unknowns strive to bring back good honest rock-n-roll, and to harness their combined talents into greater things through original song-writing, recording and live performances.

Catch the mysterious Unknowns when they head to the Tewantin Noosa RSL, 5 Memorial Avenue, Tewantin, on Friday 21 April from 8pm. For more information, contact Tewantin Noosa RSL on (07) 5447 1766. ●

MAKE THE MOST OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS The South Queensland Caravan, Camping, Boating and Fishing Expo is one of the region’s largest events, showcasing the latest in caravans, camper trailers, motorhomes, boating, vehicles, auto and 4x4 accessories, camping gear and outdoor accessories.

If you are looking at upgrading or purchasing a new caravan, camper trailer, motorhome or boat, or you’re just keen to take a look at all the new products, you just can’t go past this event. Plus browse through the dozens of auto, 4x4 and camping accessory companies. There will be

fantastic show only specials and great deals, plus you get to view all the suppliers in one place.

The South Queensland Caravan, Camping, Boating and Fishing Expo is one of the region’s largest events held annually at the Nambour Showgrounds. It kicks off tomorrow for three days of outdoor fun.

Talk one-on-one with dealers and see the products first hand before you buy.

Check out page two for how to win a family pass today. ●

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KEEPIN’ IT WARM IN NOOSA Autumn may have officially started in the Southern Hemisphere, but it looks like someone forgot to tell Noosa.

Take advantage of the lingering warm days and revel in the stunning autumn sunsets at one of Noosa’s most beautiful beach front restaurants, Bistro C. Located on absolute beachfront, you can enjoy the uninterrupted view of Noosa’s Laguna Bay and then simply step out onto the sand for a walk in the lasting summer sun.

The unique, eclectic Noosa style is captured in Bistro C’s decor and creates an atmosphere that oozes both sophistication and fun.

The restaurant caters for a variety of dining experiences including an intimate dinner for two served alfresco or a family affair served at the long, wooden table.

The evolving menu means fresh, seasonal produce is always on order including freshly-shucked oysters, locally caught fish and succulent steak.

Signature dishes include the Atlantic salmon fillet and caramalised pork belly. For dessert, the goats curd and white chocolate

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cheesecake with clementine sorbet, freeze dried mandarin and amber caramel sauce is too good to miss.

All meals can be complemented with wine from a carefully selected menu or finish off with one of Bistro C’s espresso martinis.

Bistro C is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, from 7.30am to late.

Located on Hastings Street, Bistro C is the perfect addition to a summer’s day in Noosa.

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BISCUITS TO HONOUR THE ANZACS Anzac biscuits Anzac biscuits have long been associated with the soldiers of the First World War. They are similar to the hard tack biscuits provided to the soldiers, though one theory has it that wives and mother’s left at home made them as a treat and for their nutritional value for their boys fighting “over the there�.

Whatever the reason, these biscuits have become part of the Australian culture, something we have all made or attempted to cook - even if it’s just at school. Early recipes like this one did not include coconut but if you search the internet or go through old Australian cookbooks, there are variations.

Ingredients: ¡ 2 cups rolled oats ¡ 1/2 cup sugar ¡ 1 cup plain flour ¡ 1/2 cup melted butter ¡ 1 tbls golden syrup ¡ 2 tbls boiling water ¡ 1 tsp bicarbonate soda (add a little more water if mixture is too dry) Method: 1. Combine dry ingredients.

2. Mix golden syprup, boiling water and bicarbonate of soda until they froth. Add melted butter.

3. Combine butter mixture and dry ingredients.

4. Drop teaspoons of mixture onto floured tray, allowing room for spreading.

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TAKIN’ BACON TO THE NEXT LEVEL It’s hard to believe bacon could possibly taste any better, but one local producer has mastered the art of turning pork belly into quite possibly the most delicious bacon in the country.

George Francisco from Voodoo Bacon has taken the humble, but much-loved, breakfast meat and turned it into an artisanal delight that will make mouths water.

George hails from the home of “bacon love”, Mississippi, deep in the southern states of the US and after moving to Australia in 2001 noticed there was just one thing he missed.

“As I talked to Australians it seemed unanimous that the one thing North Americans had that Australians didn’t was this different and extremely different bacon,” George said.

“That was how the concept of Voodoo Bacon was born; deep in the heart of a man from the deep south.

“Some people say there must be some voodoo on this bacon. How can pork belly taste this good? It’s because Voodoo Bacon contains the magic of the South.”

George and his range of Voodoo Bacon are the newest additions to the iconic Belmondos Organic Market in Noosaville where locals can finally taste the magic that is Voodoo Bacon.

Voodoo Bacon can be enjoyed many ways, including Australia’s favourite sandwich; the BLT, with George’s very own recipe. ●

Ingredients · 300 grams Voodoo Bacon · 12 slices sourdough bread · 12 slices heirloom tomato · green leaf lettuce · butter · salt · cracked black pepper Directions Preheat oven to 165 degrees.

Line a baking tray with baking paper, lay the Voodoo Bacon slices on the paper. Cover these slices with another piece of baking paper and put another baking tray on top of this.

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George’s Voodoo Bacon is made from 100 per cent Australian pork, is nitrate and chemical free, is cured using organic ingredients, smoked using pure applewood and is made with “love and magic” in Noosa.

Voodoo Bacon is now available at Belmondos Organic Market, 59 Rene Street, Noosaville.

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ALL IN GOOD TASTE Beer Tasting Eumundi business owners joined Lion masterbrewer Chuck Hahn and new head brewer Chris Sheehan at the Imperial Hotel on Tuesday 11 April for a sample of the new brews.

Chris will be based on-site at the iconic Imperial Hotel in Eumundi overseeing the installation of the brewing “kit”, and most importantly, fine-tuning the recipes and roll-out of the much anticipated beers.

Clare Botfield and Renton Bishopric from Cinnabar Soul.

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Brett Grimley from Ecolibrium and Angela Palmer from Ochre Medical Centre enjoying the new brews.

Cheers! Eumundi Brewery’s new head brewer Chris Sheehan with Lion brewmaster Chuck Hahn.

Eumundi beer connoisseurs Cleve Holloway and Bob Miller.

Booin Gari Booin Gari, meaning ‘Come this way’ in Gubbi Gubbi language, is an opportunity to build positive relationships and celebrate local Indigenous culture.

This year the annual Booin Gari festival was held at the Noosaville Lions Park on Tuesday 11 April with hundreds of community members turning out for a range of cultural performances.

Photographer Janet Ware captured some of the action.

Event goers were treated to cultural performances.

The Booin Gari festival was a treat for young and old.

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4. Bell Moto 3 Helmet, was $489.95 now $429.95 @ Scooter Style Noosa Motorcycles.

5. Royal Enfield Leather Jacket, $499.95 @ Scooter Style Noosa Motorcycles.

6. The Talon 27.5 is for off-road riders featuring quickness and control on the trail. RRP $799, on sale for $679 from Giant Noosa.

7. The Enchant Street features an easy-to-ride, lightweight frame with internal shifting, green, RRP $379, on sale for $349 from Giant Noosa. noosatoday.com.au

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BUN FIGHT OVER CALORIES

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Plan your recipes in advance don’t leave your food decisions until the day. Putting together a menu plan and shopping to that plan helps you avoid buying last minute sugary - and salty - foods.

Easter hot cross buns have come under the microscope with the Cancer Council unwrapping the kilojoule count of the favourite treats.

From traditional to fruitless, apple, cinnamon, choc-chip and choc-caramel flavours - many indulge on these treats over the Easter long weekend, but the Cancer Council wants to help people count their calories and take the opportunity to eat better this year.

Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan said many Noosans would be shocked to learn the average hot cross bun could take an hour of walking to burn off. “One traditional hot cross bun contains about 210 calories (879 kilojoules) - with four teaspoons of sugar and 250mg of sodium in each bun,� Ms McMillan said. “The daily recommended sugar consumption is no more than six teaspoons a day - eating just one and a half hot cross buns would take you over that limit.�

Singling out sodium - the daily recommended intake is 1600mg - so one hot cross bun is about one fifth or one sixth of your daily intake.

The good news is the fruitless hot cross bun has the least calories, at 203 calories (849 kilojoules) per bun, but that’s still more than a teaspoon of sugar and 323mg of sodium per bun. “Choc-chip hot cross buns typically contain about 240 calories (1004 kj), apple and cinnamon buns have 214 calories (895 kj) and choc-caramel hot cross buns have a whopping 252 calories (1054 kj) per bun,�

Ms McMillan said. “We’re also reminding Queenslanders to be mindful of the extra calories we consume when adding butter or other spreads to our

The Cancer Council has revealed a single hot cross bun could take up to an hour to burn off by walking. hot cross buns. Understanding our hot cross calories is key to moderating the amount of food we consume ... and to help families maintain a balanced diet.�

Cancer Council is urging Queenslanders to opt for the healthiest choice if indulging in a treat or two now that the Easter Bunny has delivered sweet treats. “If we indulge in a treat or two, we should read labels and choose the healthiest option possible, balancing energy intake

with energy expenditure over the long weekend, by participating in fun-filled physical activities the whole family can enjoy,� Ms McMillan said.

Ms McMillian said it was important to now let healthy habits bomb now that Easter is over and everyone should aim to burn off any extra calories consumed.

More information about Cancer Council Queensland, and ensuring a happy and healthy Easter, is available via 13 11 20 or cancerqld.org.au. â—?

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Enjoy ukulele lessons for raw beginners. No musical background needed. Join in the fun.

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Local rider Billy Raymont has beaten Australia’s best by winning the biggest showjumping class at Australia’s biggest agricultural show, the Sydney Royal Show’s Grand Prix.

In the two-round competition, Billy pulled a rail in the first round, coming home with four faults. After this less-thanexciting start, Billly blitzed the field in the second round, against the clock, scorching home ahead of his nearest rival, Olympian Jamie Kermond riding Yandoo Oaks Constellation Conquistador.

Billy was riding the South Australian horse, Anton. Billy has been competing

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF NOOSA At Christian Fellowship of Noosa, on Sunday 23 April, we are delighted to welcome Dr Alan Gordon as our guest speaker. His message is titled “Power Encounters”. To hear what Dr Alan has to say, and enjoy good fellowship, just come along to the CWA Hall, next door to the Tewantin Post Office, at 9.30am. Our website address is www.christianfellowshipnoosa.com or if you prefer a chat just call Tony on 5474 0620.

UN emergency relief worker, in Afghanistan, Indonesia, Acheh Province and now OzHarvest. A national food rescue project for the needy - a humanitarian - you won’t want to miss. Everyone welcome. Phone Norm on 5474 0919.

SOCIAL DANCING POMONA

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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.

Want more live theatre? Don’t want to act?

What about behind the scenes? Are you a bit of a live theatre buff who is techno savvy with lighting and sound? If so, would you be interested in getting involved with Coolum Theatre Players’ productions as part of the technical crew? Please email theloaneys@ bigpond.com or phone Julia on 0419 486 737. Volunteers keep the spotlight bright.

FOOD AND WINE CLUB

Noosa Parks Association welcomes two speakers, Dr Mike Fitzgerald and Dr Anna Fearnley to Friday Environment Forum on 21 April. Mike and Anna are passionate naturalists who have taken up the challenge to protect the iconic Alberts Lyrebird; a bird found in isolated habitats in the Border Ranges and northern NSW. It is now listed as threatened and unfortunately serves as an example of how a once common species is now clinging precipitously to survival. Join Anna and Mike in their journey of discoveries and documentation of the Alberts Lyrebird - their joys, frustrations and obsession with this elusive and exquisite songster. Friday Environment Forum is held at the NPA Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville, starting at 10.30am with a conservation update before the guest speakers. Coffee and tea available from 10am and the forum concludes at 12.15pm. Visit www.noosaparks.org.au for more information. Interpretive birding with Valda starts at 8.30am in the carpark. All welcome.

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

BOOK LAUNCH Local author Maggie Christensen will launch of her sixth book Champagne for Breakfast - set in Noosa - in Wallace House (1 Wallace Drive, off the Eumundi Road-Gibson Road roundabout) on Friday 28 April, at 6pm. Join her for a glass of sparkling wine and nibbles and discover why Rosa is drinking champagne alone by the Noosa River on her 50th birthday.

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, noosatoday.com.au

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TEWANTIN NOOSA GARDEN CLUB The next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Garden Club will be on Monday 8 May. The club meets on the second Monday of each month (except December and January) at 1pm for a 1.30pm start, in the Catholic Church Hall, 5 Moorindil Street, Tewantin. Regular guest speakers, plant sales and prizes. Visitors welcome. Contact Susan Lancaster on 0403 958 806.

U3A NOOSA TALKS PROGRAM Friday 21 April: Michele Lipner: From Providing Aid and Assistance in Conflict Zones to the Sunshine Coast: A Personal Story.

this beautiful, 14-year-old, bay gelding for three years. Initially a spooky horse, Anton was afraid of water and solid walls.

Billy’s accurate and careful riding has built Anton’s confidence during their time together. A very talented jumper, Anton is also very fast and flexible, so he is able to take inside lines that opponent horses are unable to negotiate.

Billy and Anton were runner’s-up in last year’s Pacific League World Cup Showjumping Championships, after leading the field for most of the second half of the year. They are a combination to watch for this year’s showjumping competitions.

Saturday 29 April: USC Monthly Talk: Dr Jane Fynes-Clinton - Ethical Journalism; not an oxymoron.

Friday 12 May: Dale Jacobsen: Why Antarctica?

Friday 26 May: USC Monthly Talk: Ms Kylie Readman - Massive Open Online courses (MOOCS).

Friday 2 June: Tom Hewitt: The making of an Australian Icon: The story of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Full details available on U3A website www. u3anoosa.org.au or contact reception on 5440 5500.

Billy Raymont with Anton. future will be held on Monday 8 May beginning at 9.30am, in the shelter area at Noosa Botanic Gardens, Lake MacDonald Drive, Lake Macdonald. For information, contact Secretary Carol on 5414 9614 or 0419 756 819.

WEEKLY ROSTER FOR MEALS ON WHEELS

The Noosa Shire mayor Tony Wellington will officially open the new Heritage Centre, 17 Emerald Street, Cooroy, on behalf of CooroyNoosa Genealogical and Historical Research Group. The event will be on Tuesday 2 May, from 9.30am, past and present members will be welcome. Once again the group will take part in Cooroy Fusion on Saturday 13 May, visit our stall for family history advice as well as plants, and homemade preserves and craft. Inquiries 5442 5570.

Weekly roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels, beginning Monday 24 April to Friday 28 April 2017.

Monday drivers: Driver needed run A, G, Marie, Anne and Phil, Andrew, Judy and Julie, Doug and Claudia.

Kitchen: Martina, Steven, Len, Neil.

Tuesday drivers: Anzac Day no deliveries, No volunteers required.

Kitchen closed - no volunteers required.

Wednesday drivers: Bev and Tony, Council, Gary, Liz and Liz, Rhoda and Heather, Barbara, Evelyn and Maureen.

Kitchen: Judi, Elfie, Sandy.

Thursday drivers: Stewart, Margaret and Joan, Ray Z, Victor, Ingrid and Bob, Jan, Driver needed Run G. Kitchen: Lois, Christine, Elfie, John.

Friday drivers: Bruce, Helen and Allan, Peter, Bob, Theresa and Allan, Sam and Kevin, Joy. Kitchen: Sandy, Elfie, Mark, Neville.

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HEALING LOTUS GROUP Lotus Inner Light Healing Group have a range of qualified healing professionals to help you eg: reiki, massage, spirit guide art, and tarot reader. Mondays at Cooroy CWA Hall (next to RSL) 9.30am guided group meditation, then from 10am individual healing treatments. $20 donation per treatment to cover costs. Food provided. Inquiries to Jenny on 5442 8246.

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TEWANTIN NOOSA BOWLS FRIDAY Noosa Radiology Friendly Triples Winners: Tony Taylor, Bill Wilde and Ken Johannesen; Runners-up: Harry Shaw, Hein Heinrich and Kevin Coghlan.

SATURDAY Tewantin Noosa Jackpot Pairs - Winners: Daphne Reed and Alex Williamson; Runners-up: Kelsey Wade and Van Vignon.

SUNDAY ‘Fattys’ Stewart Day - One and a half full greens ensured this Northwest Insurance Sponsored Event was a great success. All participating players took a moment throughout the day with their own memories of Fatty Stewart.

After the game both Rosco and Greg Stewart thanked everyone for attending this event in memory of their father.

Congratulations must go to Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club, Lindsay Pateman, Mark Doran, Rosco Stewart, Greg Stewart, Northwest Insurance and all the players who took part in this special day. There was a minor problem noted soon before start of play by Heath Costello in the Games Room where a team was listed twice, but to solve this issue it was decided to have one game of triples.

Thanks must also go to Troy Rowley who was asked to fill in at the last minute to make the numbers.

1st - David Carrett and Darcy O’Neill; 2nd - Andy Lonie and Tony McAnelly; 3rd Bob Nesbit and Phil McCanna.

TUESDAY Nominated 2 Bowl Triples - Winners: Judy Lord, Val Bush and Judith Boakes; Runners-up: H Kellett, Di Godson and Joan Laney.

WEDNESDAY Noosa Discount Drug Store Mens Pairs - Winners: Daryl Birt and Eric

The Dowling and Neylan Noosa Dolphins will have to draw on the club's depth this Saturday in the home clash against University.

Injuries have hit some key players in the past two games which has coach Michael Phelan looking to keep the winning momentum through the promotion of a number of reserve players.

"The loss of regular A Graders Nick Colvin, Jarrad Postle, Shaun Payne, Courtney TeAoranga, all with serious injuries, is a challenge but I am thankful we have depth to call on," Phelan said.

“Our reserve grade is going very well and the experience and form of the likes of Grant Hawthorn, Travis Perugini and the return of Charlie McKill gives me something to ponder.”

The young University side now has three games under their belt so the Round 1 victory by the Dolphins

is a limited guide to follow according to Phelan.

“This year they have new players and a new coach, so it is expected they will take time to gel, but from all reports, they are on the improve.”

The first round has seen some impressive performances from not only relative newcomers like John Southern, Wilson Enoka and Shayden Dowd but long-term Dolphins Todd Carroll, Tim Matters, Will Rogers and Taylor Moffatt.

Following the trial of later starting times, President Donald McKill has announced a rethink by the SCRU. "The new Sunshine Coast Board have listened to the concerns raised by the clubs regarding the later start times, and I am very happy changes have been made. A Grade now commence at 3.30pm with Reserve Grade at 2pm and the Women’s kicking off at 1pm," McKill said.

Games are at Dolphin Oval, Bicentennial Drive, Sunshine Beach, with free entry to all. ●

CAN NOOSA GET BACK? FIELD OF 97

BY JULIAN PITTS The Rococo’s Bar and Bistro Noosa Tigers have the chance this Saturday to regain some lost ascendancy on arch-rival Maroochydore. Like so many Aussie rules comps around the country, certain teams go through stages where for one reason or another they seem to have the wood on the other.

For six or seven years it was the Tigers who seemed to match up better against the old enemy however that has changed with the flag favourite Roos having won the past six outings between the two.Mind you there is never really anything in the games and I’m sure it will be the

same this week at Fishermans Road.

Always a great day of local footy as the Tigers’ faithful and a growing Maroochydore crowd in recent years makes for a refreshing finals-like atmosphere.

Selection will be interesting at Tigerland on Thursday night with gun recruit Kent Delbridge (exMorningside multiple premiership player) making his Tigers debut.

Also on another Tiger positive, our 2017 past players day and legends game will be Saturday 15 July to coincide not only with our 2017 ladies day but also as a 20-year premiership celebration of Grumpy Smith’s 1997 Noosa Tigers.. ●

NOOSA GOLF - LADIES THURSDAY Single Stableford - field of 97.

A Grade: Gayna Ryan 37, Sally Simmons 36, Leah Cohen 34; B Grade: Joy Lewis 36, Sue Smalley 34 C/B, Robyn Mcmanus 34 C/B; C Grade: Susan Piercy 37, Joan Jacka 32 C/B, Toni Emery 32.

Place Getters - Allana Moore 34 C/B, Kathleen Anschau 34, Irene Kerr 33 C/B, Colleen Riley 33 C/B, Valerie Stevens 33, Diana Godson 32 C/B, Sharman Phillips 32, Anne Martin 31 C/B, Glenys Healey 31 C/B, Marjorie Dean 31 C/B. NTP: 7th - A Grade: Valerie Stevens; B Grade: Sharman Phillips; C Grade: Shirley Rogers.

10th - A Grade: Marjorie Dean; B Grade Sue Smalley; C Grade Kay Evans.

12th - A Grade: Leah Cohen; B Grade: Diana Godson.

Bolesworth (2 wins +16); Runnersup: Michael Price and Cliff Hackett (1win +13).

THURSDAY Ivory Palms Jackpot Pairs - Winners: Ursula Ford and Marie McCall; Runners-up: Chris Robinson and Ralphe Rickman.

Noosa Discount Drug Store Thursday Mixed Bowls - Winners: Geoff Lewis and Judith Boakes; Runners-up: Ken Brookes, Alan Curtus and Peter Renwick.

- Aerodynamical POMONA BOWLS Ladies Division Fours Championship The team of Tina Camp, Sharon Foale, Veronis O’Connor and Gaye Bible made it through to the quarter finals when they played a team skipped by Jill Callaway.

It was an exciting match to watch and the scores were equalled at 21all on the 21st end for an extra end to be played.

Unfortunately the Pomona team lost the last end. Well done ladies on a great display of sportsmanship.

Final of the Ladies Pairs was played on Wednesday with the team of Denise Debus and Bettina Winkler winning against the favoured pair of Jocelyn Rabjohns and Veronis O’Connor. Congratulations on a great effort to Denise and Bettina.

Men’s A Grade second round Keith Muir def Bob Andrews and Jim O’Donnell def Rick Goulding. Well done to Keith and Jim on their wins two old stalwarts of the club.

The next round will be held on Thursday with Jim O’Donnell v Patrick Gray-Spence and Greg Hodder v Daryl Millar.

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BETWEEN THE FLAGS

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DANGER OF UNPATROLLED BEACHES It was one of those weekends.

At Noosa’s Main Beach patrolling lifesavers were happy to see calm surfing conditions.

With one of the biggest crowds ever recorded, our motto of Vigilance and Service was the order of the day.

On Friday - and again on Monday patrols were called to attend to suspected spinal injuries and all procedures were strictly adhered to.

Despite packed beaches, these, plus several first aid cases, were Noosa’s only concern.

“Massive well behaved crowds for the four days, safe surfing conditions and top weather- a perfect family Easter. It couldn’t be better,” club captain Roger Aspinall said.

At Sunshine Beach, club captain Scott Summers also reported massive crowds and good rolling surf.

“We had to perform a few rescues close to the flags but quick reaction time of our patrols and all went well,” Summers said.

However, over the hill in the dangerous

unpatrolled Alexandria Bay, a man who got into difficulties was lucky to survive.

Dragged from the surf by some visitors after swilling large amounts of water, the alarm was raised via the beach radio rescue system and the Sunshine Beach patrol responded by sending their ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) team.

On arrival the patient was found to be in need of oxygen. After treatment by the patrol, the man was taken to hospital by the ambulance for further observation.

This individual, despite committing the cardinal sin of swimming on a very dangerous unpatrolled beach, was alive simply because he was twice lucky.

First lucky strike occurred when those who pulled him from the surf knew about the beach radio rescue set up.

The second occurred when the lifesavers from Sunshine Beach arrived - one of this patrol happened to also be a paramedic.

Next time somebody who chooses stupidity over common sense may not be so lucky.

The two lucky strikes may become two negatives; the first is - death never takes a holiday and most important of all - death is forever. How many times do we have to say it? Don’t swim on dangerous, unpatrolled beaches!

Now the excitement and disappointment of the National Titles has settled, I feel it is time to acknowledge those people who quietly go about their job of working with those who choose the world of competition - the coaches.

In Sunshine we have Clint Robinson, the Redwoods, Max Pettigrove and their support team, and over the hill at Noosa we have Darren Mercer, Mick Gardner, Davey Tomba, Omar Bakhach and rising young star Tom Webber, and of course as always in the background Noosa’s “first lady of medals’’ - Lenore Grice.

On the shoulders of these people rests the responsibility of bringing out the best in our athletes so that their achievements may add to their club’s proud competition history.

However, most important of all, is to

instill in them a sense of pride and loyalty to their clubs. It is these two virtues that are even more important than medals.

On Saturday morning despite it being Easter, our Seahorse support group managed to grab a bit of sand on Main Beach and once again continued to bring smiles to the faces of our little children.

Among the many who have given loyal service since the Nippers came into being, is a lady known to her club mates simply as Little Jo. This lady, to whom nothing is a problem, has not just restricted her time and energy to the Seahorse children, but also to the many fundraising functions that both the surf lifesaving club and the Supporter Club have organised through the years.

To our clubmate Little Jo, our sincere and heartfelt thanks for your outstanding contribution; noted and acknowledged.

Also, to the other club workers and in particular, the Seahorse group - you are what lifesaving is all about, you are the best! ●

SEAHORSES HAVE FUN IN THE SUN Despite being an Easter weekend, the Seahorse Nippers still turned up to participate and enjoy the beach and water activities of their program at Noosa Heads Main Beach. Without the most amazing help from the club’s volunteers, this would not be possible. There are two more Saturdays to come in the Seahorse Nippers’ program. ●

SURF’S UP

HOLLLIE HARRIS

PERFECT CONDITIONS FOR SURFERS With the swell direction shifting easterly, the Points lit up from last Wednesday, leaving the open beaches pretty messy.

The Easter gifts came early, one after the other as the Noosa Malibu club president said last Wednesday was the best day of surfing he has had at First Point in over 40 years.

Barrels and solid lines of swell all day long made for a perfect treat before the crowds came in on Friday.

The swell pretty much hung around all weekend.

Tea Tree was still 3 to 4 foot on Easter Monday, although every wave came complete with its own Grommet!

The waters were busy with kids on school holidays, so it was important to remember that this is what the groms look forward to when schools out.

Granite was reportedly going off with hardly anyone out, and if you braved the crowds and traffic, you would’ve enjoyed Noosa at its best this Easter.

Looking ahead, there is a short range SE swell that is building, so we should have some sets around 3ft or more around Noosa over the next couple of days and into next week, the Gold Coast is looking to get some great surf. ● noosatoday.com.au

Peter Brewer.

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LIFE OF BRINE

PHIL JARRATT

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EASTER BIRTHDAY BOYS Two of my favourite “old blokes” share a birthday in April, both of them huge influences in my life back in the 1970s and ‘80s.

Arthur Karvan, dad of actress Claudia, had the eponymously-named Arthur’s bar and nightclub in Kings Cross back then, and with his ruffled elegance and permanently black-ringed eye, and his gang, which featured just about every big noise in art, fashion and music, including Brett Whiteley, he was pretty close to the coolest dude in Sydney.

Shane Stedman, on the other hand, was about the coolest dude in Sydney’s surf culture - a former rock musician who turned a backyard surfboard factory into the biggest operation in Brookvale, and was also my opposition as morning surf reporter for Radio 2SM while I was at 2JJ. Shane had Terry Fitzgerald and Simon Anderson in his shaping bays, and just about every hot surfer on the Northern Beaches was a member of the Shane Gang.

Unfortunately the two old stagers celebrated their seventysomethings in separate countries last week. Arthur has lived in Bali for many years, where we catch up for a lunch or dinner at least a couple of times a year - he came to our film screening and Band of Frequencies concert just a couple of months back. Birthday greetings

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Shane Stedman filming at his home last year for our documentary. Picture: Panga

Arthur Karvan in the glory days.

were restricted to social media, but we were in Sydney for Shane’s birthday bash at the newly-trendy Newport Arms Hotel (now just The Newport) last weekend.

Shane’s bi-coastal son, former pro tour star Luke, has all the connections his dad had at a similar age, which is why we found ourselves looking out over the Pittwater from a central table quaffing good bubbles on a glorious Easter Saturday, surrounded by beautiful people. Shane was in his element - toasting old mates and sharing yarns from his storied career.

In a week where I spent quite a bit of time with old blokes - I had a very enjoyable

midweek lunch with some of the men of wood and foam, including 92-year-old Gordon Woods, who came around the corner on two wheels of his mobility buggy and screeched to a halt at our outdoor table - I expected to feel quite youthful by comparison, but the reverse was true.

I left Shane feeling quite exhausted after struggling to keep up for a couple of hours.

For years Shane’s mates have been listening to his stories and telling him, “You ought to write a book.” Well, now he has.

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growing up with his mum and younger brother on his grandparents’ dairy farm near Crescent Head after his dad deserted them. Life was tough, no doubt about it, but rather than dwell on the hardships, Shane revels in the adventure of country life with its episodes involving chook houses, drop dunnies, snakes and goannas.

Part of its appeal is his incredible memory for detail in stuff that happened nearly three quarters of a century ago. Take this, for example: “I loved the nights as well as the days. The kerosene-fuelled wick lights would continually flicker and throw spooky shadows on the rough-sawn hardwood timber walls.” Or this, on going to school in Crescent: “As we wandered up the well-worn path, the schoolhouse, a sparsely-painted one-room structure, seemed to squint down on us with a scrutinizing stare.”

Having just written my own memoir, in which I sometimes struggled with patchy memory about childhood, I take my hat off to my old mate, and look forward to the next couple of instalments.

THE END OF AN ERA It’s been said many times before, but watching Mick Fanning scrap with Kelly Slater in their round three clash at the Rip Curl Bells Beach Pro on Easter Sunday afternoon, I couldn’t help but feel that both of them were past their use-by dates. It was a bit like watching a couple of old punchdrunk pugs go 10 rounds long after they should have chucked in the towel.

Both Mick and Kelly are still capable of brilliance, and at the time of writing (Sunday night) Mick could still go on and ring the bell yet again, but it seemed as if, realising that one would have to depart early and ignominiously, they both played the man rather than the wave, and in the age of John John, that’s simply not good enough.

Fanning has already had a gap year, and indicated that he wouldn’t be on tour this year if Parko hadn’t talked him into it. I don’t think we’ll see him back in 2018, and I’m sure we won’t see Kelly.

And surfing will be the poorer. But that’s the way it goes. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing both, Kelly better than Mick, and they are among the best of our breed. As a surf fan I am already missing them, but in the immortal words of Dan Hicks, how can I miss you when you won’t go away? ● noosatoday.com.au

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BY HOLLIE HARRIS Entries piled in from over 50 young surfers from Currimundi to Little Cove and everywhere in between, for the inaugural Underground Grom Hunt for the best surfer under 15 years old on the Sunshine Coast.

Over the past 10 weeks, the Underground crew attended boardrider events, Noosa Festival of Surfing heats and scoured the beaches.

Underground Surf Founder Andre ‘Ondi’ Marsaus said they spoke to club presidents, officials, coaches, parents and surfers of all ages in the search for a stand out young performer.

“We found so much promising talent during the hunt it was impossible to only choose one,” Ondi said.

“There are so many kids out there who are really good surfers, are progressing quickly and are genuinely nice people. We found it hard to not to want to give every one of them the title,“ he said.

Underground Surf announced today it has decided to appoint not one but two winners and is offering a special opportunity to the top 10 groms.

All the entrants will receive prizes for participating in the Grom Hunt and they have promised to continue to encourage all the guys and girls who entered.

Giorgia ‘Gia’ Lorentson, 14, and Luke Skelton, 12, have been announced as the top Underground Groms for 2017.

Giorgia and Luke receive a huge kit of

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“We loved Gia because she’s an allrounder, she’s a great surfer who’s achieving great results competitively, and she’s wellliked from a great Sunshine Coast family,” Grom Hunt Director Maree O’Connor said.

“Gia sarted surfing at 10 years old and has been getting excellent results. Last year she placed first in the Queensland Titles (Under 14 girls), tied overall third Queensland Surfing Titles (Under 14 girls), first (14 and Under) Noosa Boardriders, second (16 and Under girls) Noosa Boardriders, Most Improved Girl, Noosa

Boardriders and third in last week’s HIF Agnes Water Surfing Festival (Under 18 girls),“ Ondi said.

“Someone like these guys believing in me feels really special, and they’re local guys which is great,“ Giorgia said.

“Surfing makes me happy and our family surfs all the time. My Mum believes that surfing can be competitive when you want it to be but we don’t look at it like a competition - it’s more of a lifestyle,” she said.

Fellow winner Luke Skelton is also very excited with Underground’s decision.

“I’m stoked because there are so many great surfers out there who don’t get opportunities like this, I’m really grateful. ●

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GIFTED TEEN SENDS RECORDS FLYING

BY RON LANE The major breakthrough in her career came about when Ian Smith fired the pistol to start the final of last year’s Noosa Gift.

Running in an outside lane was a 15-yearold Noosa High School student Samantha Stanley; and 11.20 seconds later the sweet smell of success was hers to enjoy.

Affectionately known to her school mates as Sam, not only did she become the youngest athlete to win this prestigious event, but also became the first female to do so.

“For someone so young,” said chief starter Ian Smith, “this was an incredible result.”

Now just five months later, Sam has returned from the Australian Championships in Sydney, again having achieved success.

Competing in the under-17 division, she won three gold medals and one silver. The golds came in the 100m in a time of 11.92, 200m in 24.27 and her third in the triple jump of 12.27m. The silver came when she ran in the under-20 4x100 relay.

“I have been stoked, winning the medals, but best of all was the fact that I achieved my personal best in all three events; this was really pleasing. But in all honesty, I couldn’t have achieved this without my coaches Mick

Hooper and Rebecca Brice.”

However, on returning home she found that at Saint Teresa’s Catholic College she had two exams waiting; study and training are definitely her two main objectives.

For Sam, it all started back at Manly Sydney when as a under-9 she enjoyed taking part in Saturday morning events for girls. Then the following year, she ran in the under-10s at the State Titles where she won silver medals in both the 100m and the long jump. A year later, as a under-11 representing NSW at the Nationals, she again won silver in the 100m, then gold in the relay and finished fifth in the long jump.

She was starting to show some ability.

It was when her family moved to Noosa and she joined Noosa’s Little Athletics that she met up with the two people who were to play the major role in her career; coaches Mick Hooper and Beck Brice, for it was under these two that she continued working on her sprinting and jumps.

Her achievements came about as a result of her adhering to a well-formulated training program drawn up by her coaches.

During the week, there are three sessions, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, then two on Sunday. “On Sunday,” said Sam, “I have technical coaching with Beck then later in

the day I have a gym session with Mick at his home.”

Next year her training sessions will increase by one, as she prepares for selection in the Junior Olympics to be held in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina.

“This will be tough,” coach Hooper said.

“Selection will depend on World Ratings and they usually send four boys and four girls, but of course that will depend on performance; and everything is under control of the AOC. (Australian Olympic Committee).

However, it was during a pause in their conversation that coach Hooper really dropped a bomb. ‘’Aren’t you going to tell Ron about the talent scout at the Justin Beaver concert?” he asked. Caught off balance, this delightful young lady started to giggle.

While walking through the crowd at the commencement of the concert, she was approached by a scout, Simone Hellican, representing IMG International Modeling. Simone told her that she had been “spotted”-- and her people would like to talk. So during a break at the Sydney championships and after talks with IMG, (who have agencies in New York, Milan, Paris, London and Sydney) she was offered

Fifteen-year-old Noosa High School student Samantha Stanley is the youngest athlete to win the Noosa Gift. a contract for appraisal and discussion with her family. “When I got home,” said Sam, “I was thrilled with my medals but my friends were more excited about IMG.” For this young lady, things are really starting to happen. Athletics and modelling; who knows what lies ahead? ●

MEDALS SHOW BOXING’S IMPACT

BY RON LANE “When I chose the name, Impact,” said Mark Evans owner and coach of the Impact Boxing Academy Cooroy, “I did so because I wanted a name that announced our intention; and that was to start a club for the youth of our community that would make such an impact that the young wouldn’t hesitate to join, and above all, do so with their parents’ support.’’

This is exactly what Mark and his group of supporters have achieved.

At the recent Australian under-19 Championships and Elite Men’s Selection Trials held in Adelaide this month, the Queensland Team, which contained 11 members of the Cooroy Impact club, achieved what can only be described as being well above all expectations.

On completion of the six-day tournament, Queensland was announced as the best under-15, best junior and best youth female team and then finally-- the best team overall.

There can be no doubt that at present the state team is top in Australia.

Regarding the performance of the local Impact members, they came home with a total of eight medals, five gold and three silver. Winners of the gold were Chloe Halley, Ella Boot, Coen Allman, Riley Whitestyles and Tyler Blizzard; the silvers were Abbie Slavin, Luke Martin and Ben Cameron-Hands.

The award ceremonies were followed by the announcement that Ella Boot had been selected to represent Australia at the Junior Commonwealth Games in the Bahamas in July. This outstanding young lady now has a total of 14 fights without loss. Also in the process she has collected a total of eight titles, including the National Golden Gloves.

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Back row: Tyler Blizzard, Luke Martin, Sam Cameron-Hands, Bryce Hegarty, Coen Allman and Cameron Little; Front row: Ben Cameron-Hands, Ella Boot, Abbie Slavin, Chloe Halley and Riley Whitestyles. other female gold medallist Chloe Halley, will travel to England to take part in a junior female three-week development camp.

For the men, Tyler Blizzard and Luke Martin have been selected to compete in the Oceanic Tournament on the Gold Coast. This will be the qualifying tournament for the Elite Men’s World Boxing Titles to be held in Hamburg, Germany, in August.

To add to the year’s busy schedule, a team from Impact will also visit New Zealand.

It is now some 12 years since the Impact Boxing Academy came into being, and its ongoing success has become a habit. Achievements at state, national and International level are becoming common place. But above all, the attitude of coach Mark

Evans (who also holds the office of President of Boxing Queensland) and his support group to consolidate the sport in the South Pacific Region is to be applauded.

Not only is the South Pacific Region in their sights but also other states of Australia such as the Northern Territory and Victoria, for they are seeking advice and exchange of ideas. As with all good sporting organisations, help in Boxing Australia is just a phone call away.

Evans said despite the record of achievement and the fact that the club revolved mainly around the youth of the community, the biggest stumbling block was still sponsorship.

“As always it is of major concern.

We are in sore need of support,” he said. ●

Noosa Little Athletics Club capped off a successful season with an impressive showing at the recent State Championships held at QSAC in Brisbane.

A total of 29 Noosa athletes competed at the championships, with the club taking home eight medals and achieving many personal bests.

Significantly, three Noosa athletes were crowned State Champions in their favoured events.

Throughout her 10 years as a member of Little Athletics Noosa, Clancy Smith, 17, qualified for nine state championships, finishing with a gold medal in the under-17 1500m racewalk. Clancy has competed in many different athletics events over the years, but has made her mark as a specialist racewalker competing at a National level over 3000 and 5000 metres.

Little Athletics Noosa’s Centre captain Taylor Fagan, 17, made sure her final year was a memorable one with a gold medal and state record in the under-17 300m Hurdles, and medals in every other event she contested (1 silver, 3 bronze). In recognition of an outstanding season, Taylor was awarded the Champion Athlete trophy at Noosa Little Athletics Awards night.

While Clancy and Taylor are seasoned state athletics representatives, James Gelling, 12, was better known for his rugby union skills. The U12 athlete was the surprise packet of the championships taking out the gold medal in the U12 Triple Jump, with a distance of 10.17m, an event he has tackled only a handful of times. He topped that off with a sixth-place finish in the 100m sprint final, signalling that he is an athlete to watch in the future. ● Thursday, 20 April, 2017

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