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The editor’s desk ‘Doing good will bring good’ was the philosophy behind the extraordinary outcome for the Katie Rose Cottage volunteers. When the group cut ties with Sunshine Coast hospice they began with nothing but a belief that the community wanted a hospice where their loved ones could spend the final days of their lives in a loving environment. In only a few months the group of volunteers has established a charity and three fund-raising op shops which will soon become four. They have secured staff and next week will take possession of a home that they plan to transform into a hospice. Individuals in our community have great faith in the abilities of this group. They have donated tens of thousands of dollars and in one case $1 million in this project and want no acknowledgement for their donations. During National Palliative Care Week this week this achievement is truly something to crow about. The group was committed to its quest and to retaining its original name. Katie Rose was a child who died. She was the reason her parents, both palliative care nurses, set up the original Katie Rose Cottage. ● Margaret Maccoll

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NEWS A win at long last for the Katie Rose Cottage hospice. All the latest is on page 11.

FOCUS ON ... A HEALTHIER YOU Let’s face it, we could all do with a bit of belt tightening, you know what I mean ... page 46.

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SPORT It’s winter when rugby really comes into its own. But when you’re a junior it can be a fair distance between the posts. Follow their efforts on page 54.

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GUNS SEIZED AS POLICE, BORDER FORCE SWOOP Police have seized a large stash of illegal weapons from a Doonan property and charged a male resident following raids this week in a joint operation between police and the Australian Border Force (ABF). These operations are the result of an ABF investigation conducted into the importation of illegal firearm parts and silencers into Queensland. On Tuesday 16 May ABF investigators and detectives from the QPS State Crime Command Firearms and Cannabis Team (FACT) executed search warrants at a Doonan address. During the search ABF and FACT officers located several illegal unregistered weapons and detected several serious breaches of the Weapons and Explosives Act. Included in the items seized was an air rifle, two bolt action rifles, a straight pull rifle, three lever action shotguns, and four bolt action centre fire rifles. A 49-year-old male resident was charged and issued with a Notice to Appear for one count each of: · Manufacture of weapon while not licensed. · Unlawful possession of weapons (category D/H/R). · Insecure storage of weapons. · Firearms loaded other than when being used to shoot. · Possession of magazine exceeding 10 rounds. · Failure to store small arms ammunition in a secure place. He will appear in Noosa Magistrates Court on 12 July. ●

Noosa residents are warned to check for lead contamination from their hot water systems. The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) issued a public health warning last week to urge Noosa residents who have used plumber Brett George Hogan and the associated company Hot Water One to have their property inspected because of concerns of higher than normal lead levels. QBCC Commissioner Brett Bassett said QBCC was contacting 60 property owners they knew had plumbing work done by Hot Water One and residents who thought they had work done by Mr Hogan or this company could call 139 333 to arrange a free inspection. Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Dr Sonya Bennett said that although the risk of exposure was low, people with hot water systems where lead solder has or might have been used, should not consume hot water from the system or use hot water for cooking, and should minimise ingestion when showering or bathing. For health-related information on lead, people should contact their GP or call 13HEALTH. ●

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A LITTLE SOGGY BUT A LOT OF SIZZLE BY MARGARET MACCOLL The Noosa Food and Wine Festival kicked off Friday with many items sold out in advance in what organisers described as “a true success”. A day of rain caused the postponement of the official opening at The Noosa Woods events until Saturday and not everyone was happy with the venue. Unhappy festival goers took to Facebook to complain they were “underwhelmed“, “disappointed“, “shocked at the cost“ and left feeling a great opportunity had been missed to create what could have been a great event. Revellers complained of no seating, a lack of shade, too many wine venues and not enough food. However festival director Maria Crews said The Noosa Woods events received more than 3500 visitors who were able to visit 47 stalls, gain access to festival chefs and see winemakers go head to head on the main stage.

“The festival music takeover was a great addition to the program this year and created a real buzz among festival goers,” she said. Maria said the overall festival was attended by more than 10,000 people, 45 chefs visited from Australia’s best restaurants and international sensation, Sat Bains, from the UK, cooked up a storm for festival goers. “This year’s Noosa Food and Wine Festival has been a true success and has set the bar for what can be achieved in future years,” she said. “We held more than 70 events across the festival, in many different locations and there was something for everyone to enjoy, no matter what their palette desired. “It was wonderful to see Noosa come alive across the four days - everyone was in great spirits moving from one event to the next. Noosa Main Beach was a hub of fun, excitement and good food and wine, and was home to a number of our sold out events.” ●

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COVER STORY BY MARGARET MACCOLL

oosa’s police officer-in-charge Stephen McReight was a 20-year-old dairy farmer when he signed on at the Oxley Police Academy to train for the Queensland Police Service. After 40 years in the force, he bids farewell. Senior Sergeant McReight would rather stay, but in the police force age dictates your departure, and turning 60 in July will put him over the line. Steve looked back over his diverse and illustrious career that has brought him finally to Noosa, which will become a forever home for he and his wife. In 1977 Steve followed his grandfather’s advice to join the force against his own better judgement and his parents’ wishes. “I wanted to be a phys ed teacher. I matriculated. I was working on my grandfather’s dairy farm outside Toowoomba. He said why not join the police service? I had quite long hair,” His grandfather convinced him of the benefits of a steady job with decent pay and superannuation, and in the end the haircut “didn’t hurt”. But before he left Toowoomba, his father gave him advice that was to prove most valuable. “Treat people how you want to be treated and 95 per cent of the time you’ll have no trouble, and for the other five per cent your rugby training will be very handy,” he told him. Forty years later Steve said he’d “seen more good in people than (he’d) seen bad.” When Steve started at the academy, his physical training officer was long time Broncos coach but then Senior Constable Wayne Bennett. “It was hard physical training. He was very strict but had a personal touch and he did the runs with us,” he said. Out of training, Steve’s first posting was Warwick. Having competed against Warwick in football as a Toowoomba schoolboy, he had the advantage of knowing a lot of people in the town. “Pubs shut at 10pm. It was quiet back then except for fatal car accidents,” he said. In 1982 he was posted to Landsborough, a small station with an officer-in-charge and three constables. The road toll weighed heavily on the force. “The Bruce Highway wasn’t built to take the traffic. In three months, there were about 24 fatals. We dreaded the weekends,” he said. Some of his happiest years were spent as a junior officer at Wandoan, three hours north-west of Toowoomba, a two-officer town where he was forced to step up to the plate when his senior was absent. “There were 600 people. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it,” he said. “We arrived with no children and left with three children. “We knew every person. We’d play cards, trivial pursuit was in fashion.” Knowing everyone wasn’t a blessing when something went wrong. “When you know them it’s tough. There were 30 fatalities while I was there - I knew everybody bar one.

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You look after the deceased, do the postmortem, send specimens to John Tonge. You go and see some oldhardened farmers and have to tell them their son’s been killed.” This is where he learnt to run a courthouse, be a country cop. He learnt the benefit of making a positive difference. From Wandoan, Steve’s next post was to Murgon which included Cherbourg where he put his skills to good use. “That was an eye-opener,” he said. “There was no working relationship between the police and the Aboriginal people and most people we dealt with were Aboriginal. “There were about 63 lads who wanted to come into the rugby league. Some of them were the who’s who of the minor crime league. They could start your Commodore in 30 seconds. Some did some nasty things. We told the school we’d take these kids on.’ Steve and other officers gained coaching and first aid certificates and trained the boys. He drew on his football contacts and former trainer Wayne Bennett who was then in charge of the Broncos. “They sent up some free tickets, so we had bargaining power. We said if you don’t get in trouble with the police and go to school, you’ll go to the last game of the season. After 12 months they’d never had school so disciplined.” With financial help from government grants he and other officers initiated camps, teaching both boys and girls about life skills, diet, exercise as well as water-skiing and horseriding. “We got great results and built good lines of communication,” he said. Steve reached the rank of Senior Sergeant at Murgon before stepping sideways to the same rank at Noosa in 2003. “There were 4500 people in Murgon, life was much simpler. There are 45,000 people here. It’s a totally different demographic and quality of life here,” he said.

“I came to a place where people pay to go. Most people bring positive things with them to Noosa.” Across Steve’s four decades of policing, two incidents stand out. One involved a family in Wandoan whose young son had fallen in a newly built pool. Steve pulled him out and began resuscitation. Years later he was at a zone sports day and noticed a boy blitzing the 100m and high jump. His mother brought the boy over to Steve. “Travis, you owe this bloke everything. He saved your life,” she said. The other was at a siege at Yandina for which he was awarded a commendation for courage, initiative and dedication to duty. “A bloke with a rifle was taking pot shots,” he said. “We rounded up the troops. The inspector said we need someone to do reconnaissance, who’s the fittest. They all pointed to me. I scouted around, found out where he was. I could see a bottle of rum nearby. We had a plan to let the dog go first then we’d overpower him. Unfortunately, the dog stopped, the next bloke got tangled in the dog. I could see him turning the gun toward us. I jumped over the boys and tackled him, then we all tackled him”. Steve said they later realised the dog had been trained for drug raids to sit down when it detected drugs and had done exactly what it was trained to do. No one was injured and the man was later imprisoned. When he retires in July, Steve has no plans to sit idle. He already volunteers with Noosa SLSQ manning the radio and has been eyeing projects involving kids in need and football where he may lend a hand. Acting Senior Sergeant Mick Doogan is caretaker officer-in-charge at Noosa while Steve recuperates from a shoulder injury at Noosa. A new officer-in-charge is still to be determined. ●

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NEWS PARAGLIDER ACCIDENT PROBED The Hang Gliding Federation of Australia (HGFA) will conduct an investigation into the paraglider accident at Sunrise Beach last week which cut power to more than 2000 homes. The Coolum-based paraglider was preparing to take off from the cliff at a popular launch site when a gust of wind propelled him back and over the powerlines. A resident said while the parachute was caught in the powerlines, the pilot ended up close enough to the ground to free himself from the harness and step down. Sunshine Coast Sports Aviators (SCSA) president Paul Green, who is also president of HGFA, said the paraglider was taken to the Sunshine Coast Hospital for precautionary observations but was “fine”. He said he was very regretful and apologetic to the residents who lost power, but it was fortunate there had been no injuries. “There was damage to the wires and likely some to the paraglider. “I’m told it was a vicious gust of wind,” he said. “If he’d launched 10 seconds earlier or later it would have be fine.” Paul described it as a major incident and said the investigation would be quite thorough and look at different variables including the pilot and the weather conditions. “As with all incidents of this kind, it is subject to investigation and the circumstances will come out,” he said. “I believe he was an experienced pilot. I cannot say for certain whether the unusual weather circumstances played a part. “We try to gain from the experience, to find out what could have been done better.” Paul said people sometimes raised concerns about the flying of paragliders in the populated region, but there was also support for the sport and many people find the aircraft “aesthetically pleasing”. ● Margaret Maccoll

PARAFLYER FIASCO BLACKOUT More than 2000 Sunshine Coast properties lost power last Thursday when a paraflyer became tangled up in power lines at Selene Street in Sunrise Beach. An Energex crew cut power to the power lines while it conducted emergency repairs. The 50-yearold man had freed himself from the harness before emergency services arrived, and escaped with only a few abrasions. The man was transported to hospital in a stable condition. ● Hollie Harris Paraglider caught in powerlines at Sunrise Beach.

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NEWS MAYOR OPTS OUT ON BIOSPHERE BOARD

COOL IT, CUT THE VIOLENCE It started as a conversation at the Pomona and District Community House on what could be done to highlight the issue of domestic violence and how to best promote the primary message that domestic violence is not OK. “You need to put the message on beer coolers to get the message to guys,” volunteer John Schouten said. And so it was. With the cooler idea came the slogan, ‘Cool it! Say 'no' to domestic violence’. The entire town of Pomona united on Wednesday 24 May to send the message to reject domestic violence, thanks to the generosity of local businesses that agreed to underwrite the costs of drink cooler sleeves and white and purple bandanas. Pomona and District Community House coordinator Kathryn Shewring said business owners and shopkeepers had thrown their support behind the fund-raising and awareness-raising venture. “The majority of our business owners and shopkeepers wore the bandanas and sold bandanas and drink coolers to the public with money raised to go to domestic violence support services,” she said. Kathryn said about five women known as the Pomona Pixies had yarn-bombed “five lovely trees” in the main street of Pomona in purple and white (the colours that represent domestic violence), and people attended a craft morning on Wednesday to create their own statement to add to the trees. “We take it upon ourselves to promote these things and promote awareness,” she said. Phone the DVconnect women’s line on 1800 811 811 or the DVconnect men’s line on 18000 600 636. ●

Councillor Frank Wilkie has taken on the role of Noosa Council’s representative on the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Board in lieu of Mayor Tony Wellington. At Council’s Ordinary Meeting on 18 May Council noted the Mayor’s proposal of the change after he had undertaken 12 months in the role and Cr Wilkie supported the proposal. ●

NBN GOES LIVE IN PEREGIAN Parts of Peregian Beach went “live“ on the National Broadband Network (nbn) this month and further areas will be switched on fortnightly through Fibre to the node (FTTN) technology. FTTN uses the existing copper network to make the network connection from a FTTN cabinet or micro-node to individual premises. the nbn is not connected automatically so residents or businesses need to contact a provider and choose a plan to connect. The nbn is the network that will provide internet and landline phone services. Many residents signed on the Telstra plans last week at a mobile shop which stationed itself at the Peregian Village IGA carpark. ●

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Two local charities have shared in the proceeds of $24,000 raised during this month’s Noosa Bookfest. Rotary Noosa Daybreak president Jenny Whitehead last week presented both Barry Bull of Hear and Say Sunshine Coast Centre and Leanne Walsh of Sunshiine Butterflies with cheques for $12,000. She said the whole community including book buyers, sponsors and volunteers worked together to achieve a great result. “It has enabled support to go directly to benefiting local young children with hearing loss and young children and families with disabilities,” she said. ●

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

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

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

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

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NEWS ZERO EMISSIONS PROJECT RECRUIT

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Noosa Council has appointed project officer Annie Nolan to help achieve its aim to be carbon neutral by 2026. Annie holds a Degree in Environmental Science and a Master’s Degree in Sustainability and brings a wealth of experience to the role. She worked on the Sunshine Coast Airport carbon neutral project, developed sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives at TAFE sites and has taught students studying for their Diploma of Sustainability. Annie will implement strategies to reduce all of council’s emissions, with a major focus on energy reduction in council’s major buildings.

CAPTURE NOOSA IN A CALENDAR Would you like to see your photo in a calendar sent around the world? It’s time to get outdoors and capture the natural essence of the Sunshine Coast. Coolum and North Shore Coast Care is looking for submissions for their 2018 calendar. The calendar’s theme ‘The Uniqueness of Nature’ focuses on capturing the natural beauty of the Sunshine Coast. Nature shots of our beautiful native landscapes, wildlife and flora should come from the region between North of the Maroochy River to Noosa, extending inland to the hinterland. Photographs must be submitted by 30 June by emailing them to calendar@coolumcoastcare.org.au or by calling Caitlin Browne on 0421 994 341.

Turtles hatching at North Peregian Beach.

COMMUNITY GRANTS ALL ROUND Four Noosa not-for-profit groups shared in $43,916.20 in State Government grants from the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund. Deserving recipients included Noosa Arts Theatre Inc which received $16,100.20 to upgrade stage lighting and sound and Peregian Beach Kindergarten

and Pre School Association Inc which obtained $9516 to install air-conditioning. The Noosa Croquet Club Inc received $6300 to purchase a ride-on mower and United Synergies Ltd was given $12,000 to purchase equipment. The next grants round is currently open,

Coast carers reported their most successful turtle hatching season this year as well as the first recorded turtle egg laying on Noosa Main Beach and a record egg laying for an individual turtle. On World Turtle Day on Tuesday 23 May, the Coolum and North Shore Coast Carers highlighted their successful monitoring season and the role beach walkers play in their data collecting. “The beach walkers alert us to the turtles. Without them we wouldn’t know about so many,” she said. Coast carers spokeswoman Sherida Holford said there had been 27 loggerhead hatchings and one green turtle hatching along the beaches from Noosa Main Beach to Maroochydore North Shore. Turtles lay an average of 130 eggs but one loggerhead laid an astounding 196 eggs at North Peregian. The carers keep a check on the nests and after 60 days monitor them morning and night for hatchlings. They counted 3009 hatchings for the season which runs from mid-November to mid-March. The group have collated their data and updated it to the Queensland Marine Turtle database for use for scientific research. - Margaret Maccoll and will close on Wednesday 31 May. For more information about the community benefit grants and other funding schemes, visitwww.qld.gov.au/ community/community-organisations-volunteering/ funding-grants-resources.

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KATIE ROSE RETURNS

The Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion project moved a step closer to completion with the signing of a design contract with Beca Consultants. Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson said the contract, worth almost $1.9 million, will see Beca designing a new 2450m long x 45m wide compliant runway. Once operational from the end of 2020, the new runway is expected to generate more than 2230 jobs, enable more direct flights to more locations in Australia, Asia and Western Pacific, help boost tourism and trade and cut noise to 3500 dwellings. ●

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Katie Rose Cottage co-founding directors Clytie Glass and Carol Raye. acres and has lovely gardens. In a couple of years we’ll extend to a six-bed facility. We believe that will be sufficient to support the community,” she said. Carol said the hospice would operate with paid staff including general manager John Gabrielson and registered nurses who would be supported by volunteer carers trained by a palliative care team and general carers including administration and gardening

volunteers. The charity was granted national accreditation as a public benevolent institution in January. It has about 150 registered volunteers and is operating three op shops in Tewantin and Cooroy and plans to open a fourth op shop selling furniture on the Noosa-Eumundi Road in a few weeks. For more information or to volunteer visit www. katierosecottage.org.au ● - Margaret Maccoll

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Noosa Branch of the Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) celebrated its 25th anniversary on 11 May, at Trios, South Pacific Resort. More than 100 members, sponsors and friends attended and listened to guest speaker Wealth Management national manager Terri Loy tell them to “stick with superannuation” as it was “still the best environment”. AIR was established in 1992 to address “the problems facing retirees who had worked hard to fund their own retirement”. President John Paine said AIR Noosa which has 257 members including 17 foundation members “was just as important now as it was 25 years ago”. “The government is always looking for money, and they must look at our superannuation and see a giant pot of gold and they’d love to get their hands on it,” he said. For further information, call 0466 449 946 or visit http://www.independentretirees.com. au ●

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The Katie Rose Cottage charity will take possession of the home destined to become its new hospice in Beddington Road, Doonan, on Monday. Enormous community support, hard-working volunteers and a number of considerable private donations including one of $1 million from a Noosa family have enabled the charity to achieve its goal only six months since its establishment. One of four volunteer co-founding directors Carol Raye said a Katie Rose Cottage hospice working under its original model and name was clearly what the community wanted. “It’s a dream come true for us. Now we’ll have to furnish it and we’ll have to operate it,” she said. “It’s about turning a home into a hospice with a loving environment. My criteria was if these were my last few days on earth what would I like, so it had to have nice views on to the garden and a place for families to sit with their loved ones,” she said. “We will be opening with three ensuited bedrooms and have an area that can be converted to make a fourth bedroom in a few months and we’ll be opening a day hospice. The property is just under three

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NEWS YOUTH PARLIAMENTARIAN Alice Tilleard was last week appointed YMCA Youth Parliamentarian for Noosa. The position will provide Alice with an outstanding opportunity to create real change in Queensland. Youth members aged 15-25 years are the voice of young people in their electorates, advising politicians and decision-makers across the state. Her opportunities will include experiencing parliamentary operation first-hand, mingling with members of government and opposition and having a say in fiery debates on topical issues. Member for Noosa Glen Elmes is Ms Tilleard’s sponsor and will donate funds to help her with the costs associated with her new role. ●

NEW CRAFT AND VINTAGE MARKET The Handmade Expo and Vintage Market will begin operating at the Noosa Leisure Centre on 11 June from 9am-1pm on a quarterly basis. It has operated for nearly nine years in seven venues in Ipswich, Forest Hill, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Airlie Beach, Hervey Bay and Cairns, and market owner Korina Fraser felt it was time to open at the Sunshine Coast. The Handmade Expo and Vintage Market will have handmade items from children's clothing, candles, home decor, jewellery, toys to woodwork, ceramics, art, vintage items plants and food. The market seeks stallholders. Visit www.thehandmadeexpo.com.au. ●

Nina Burkardt will compete in aerial acrobatics in July.

HIGH-FLYING TWISTS AND TURNS Nina Burkardt began learning to fly about 18 months ago at the age of 15 years and will this July compete at the Queensland Aerobatic State Titles at Watts Bridge. It’s been a rollercoaster ride for the Year 12 Noosa District State High School student who gained her aerobatic licence only a few weeks ago. Though with a father who's an aviation mechanic and a childhood spent around

helicopters it wasn’t a surprise when Nina wanted to learn to fly. But it’s fixed wing aircraft that Nina prefers. Her flying instructors urged Nina to progress to aerobatics. “They said we think you’ll be really good at it. So I gave it a crack,” she said. “The first lesson I got a bit frightened. Sometimes I get a few butterflies. It’s pretty fun. I took my dad up last week but he was

a bit sick.” Nina has a long list of stunts she can perform and is looking forward to the competition which will involve flying a set routine within a 1km box area. The winners are determined by accumulated points. It’s no surprise that Nina’s career ambition is to be a pilot. She hopes in the future to fly private jets. ● - Margaret Maccoll

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Lake Macdonald is a beautiful place to take a picnic lunch morning teas or afternoon tea. Barbecues to be had as well. Get in early as all the good seating areas get taken quickly in the weekends.

Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre is such a vibrant place with exhibitions changing regularly and several different areas with different offerings. The new shop selling works from a huge selection of local artists is fantastic place to grab a gift or something for yourself.

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IS OWNER OF THE RIVER READ, LUCINDA MORLEY HAPPY THEY RELOCATED FROM AROUND THE CORNER?

“Recently being able able to share the deliciousness of Ricky’s for my visiting family from overseas for my Dad’s 70th. Hence happy faces here with my brother!“

“Yes, it’s great! I own the shop with my sister and we are loving our new space here. It’s so bright and light,with a beautiful view.“

COFFEE EXTRAORDINAIRE, XANDRIA MOSCHELLA LOVES WORKING BY THE RIVER BECAUSE... “It’s really the best of both worlds. I have 12 acres at Cooroy and I come into work and have the beautiful river and beach. It’s so relaxed down here and the coffee is great too!“

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Kylie, being in the mower business, what piece of equipment do you swear by? Definitely the Stihl cordless range. It’s so easy to use, no petrol, no cords, love it.

At home, do you enjoy cooking? I don’t mind a bit of cooking at home actually.

What is your go-to winning dish? I’m not sure about a winning dish, but comfort food, I love a spaghetti Bolognese. I love anything Italian really.

Are you a decent cook? I’m not too bad. I can cook, if I put my mind to it and follow a recipe. Are you looking forward to winter this year? I actually prefer winter to summer! You can always dress up and layer up. It’s cosy. Are you loving any books or TV series right now? I’m a bit addicted to This Is Us on Wednesday nights. That’s my favourite. And My Kitchen Rules. I like the creativity behind it.

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RSPCA SAYS ’THANKS A MILLION’ A warm sunny day helped make the Noosa RSPCA Million Paws Walk a great success on Gympie Terrace, Noosaville. RSPCA Noosa manager Nic Cleary said 500 people and 200 dogs registered for the event which raised almost $10,000. “It was not as busy as last year but it was great. (MC) Melanie made it fabulous and everybody had a great day,” she said. For more information on the RSPCA visit www.rspcaqld.org.au

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NO DAMPENING FESTIVE SPIRIT BY HOLLIE HARRIS The drizzle didn’t deter party goers from enjoying the magic of the Beach Tipis at the festival’s opening event on Friday night.

The rainy weather didn’t stop the fun at the Noosa Food and Wine Festival opening party on Main beach. Among the crowd at the Beach Tipis were top chefs Peter Kuruvita and Frank Camorra, Food and Wine organiser Maria Crews and mayor Tony Wellington and councillor Jess Glasgow kicking off the weekend event with a bang. All in all, a successful event despite the drizzle with 3500 visitors to The Noosa Woods event who were able to visit 47 stalls and get to know the festival chefs a bit better and see the region’s winemakers go head to head on the main stage. ●

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After a soggy start and the official opening cancelled, there were plenty of thirst-quenchers at hand at The Woods event through out the weekend with great turnouts.

Right: The Cidar Lab offered festival goers an insight into their passion for using the finest varieties of Australian fruit like Pink Lady apples, Royal Gala apples and Packham pears to create their delicious cider.

The Asahi tent was buzzing all weekend long at The Woods.

BRIDES BACK ON THE WATERFRONT ... FOR NOW The Noosa Waterfront Restaurant received the green light from State Government and Noosa Council to continue serving canapes and drinks on foreshore land to honour wedding bookings until 30 November. Noosa Waterfront Restaurant event manager Lisa Berry said she was “very happy for all my brides”. “Now they can have the day they envisage,” she said. Noosa MP Glen Elmes said he had worked with the State Department of Natural Resources and Mines (DNRM) to achieve an interim solution to the ongoing Waterfront Restaurant wedding saga. “The land in question is owned by the State Government for which DNRM is the responsible agency and by agreement this land is administered by Noosa Council on the State’s behalf,” he said. “Following my discussions with DNRM, the executive have confirmed they will not stand in the way of the restaurant honouring their existing wedding bookings up until November

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this year, so that the couples involved can have their dream day. “DNRM have confirmed they are happy to grant an extension providing the proprietor works with the relevant agencies to secure long-term arrangements and that no more bookings are made until this is resolved.” “I have also been speaking with Noosa mayor Tony Wellington and council officers as well as the owners of

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the restaurant to unravel this extremely complex matter and I am extremely pleased to have reached a satisfactory interim solution.” Following the State Government decision Noosa councillors upheld a motion at the council’s ordinary meeting of 18 May put forward by Cr Ingrid Jackson to grant a grace period to allow the Noosa Waterfront Restaurant to accommodate its existing bookings until 30 November.

She said the restaurant owners mistakenly thought they could use a small park area for drinks and canapes and had booked 43 weddings until 30 November on that basis. “Originally the council allowed a much shorter timeframe than this, which was going to have a major effect on the business,” Cr Jackson said. “The restaurant requested that it be allowed to honour the existing bookings and there was strong community support for this, including a petition signed by 1454 people. “I believed this was a reasonable request and decided to progress it through council, which agreed with my motion by a majority vote,” she said. Meanwhile, public consultation about the Noosaville Foreshore Land Use Master Plan continues until 26 May. The master plan will provide the council with a guideline for activities along the river foreshore. Residents and businesses wishing to make submissions can go to the Your Say Noosa section of the council’s website. ●

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

BUDGET BIOSPHERE The financial report from the council’s May General Committee Meeting showed they had completed less than half of their yearly Capital Works Budget - $10.3 million actual of a revised $24.6 million. More than half of their total budgeted work has to be completed in two months. This ongoing woeful result is coupled with delays in other critical projects like asset management while the 2017/18 budget (plus uncompleted work?) may have to address priority issues like traffic management. An impending revision of the town plan with an expected focus on the biosphere will place undue pressure on an under-resourced council. John Lobb, Peregian Springs.

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RENEW THE WORKS Re my letter (Nature’s Natural Ways, Noosa Today, 18 May) concerning the ponded water at the base of the new stairway at Beach Access 42 where Castaways Creek attempts to meet the sea. As stated, the existing situation confronts beach-goers with a stretch of discoloured, tannin-stained water covering any potential hazards, and is also causing continuing erosion to the high banks and coastal vegetation downstream from the expensive stairway. I have been told by council officers that at the time of de-amalgamation from Sunshine Coast Council, Noosa Council successfully applied and obtained permission from the State Government to perform some necessary beach restoration works such as reopening mouths, at several places - Sunshine Beach, Burgess Creek and Marcus Creek. But apparently Castaways Creek was overlooked and no permit obtained. It would take very little work to restore the creek mouth to its original site just upstream (south) of the stairway, providing beach-goers with safe access and preventing further dune erosion and vegetation loss to the north. Might I suggest it’s time for a renewed permit application to solve this anomaly. John Mikkelsen, Castaways Beach.

PLAN NEEDS TO FIT IN WITH OUR NEEDS Is the Noosa Plan killing Noosa? As a past city architect and building surveyor I question the so-called Noosa Plan and in particular its interpretation by NPA sponsored councillors in the present council. First the current traffic discussions. We are told this area has an aging popula-

Mother nature approves of the solar field: Thanks Dave from Peregian Beach for this special picture taken behind Coolum recently. Send your Lenscape snaps into us at newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au tion, so those of us in our 80s do not wish to be forced to learn to cycle. They are fine in places like Holland and Denmark which are flat but not in Noosa area. The car driven by petrol, gas, solar or anything else will be required for generations to come. Previous councillors did not plan for required infrastructure and if we want to stop road blockages we need somewhere to park. What is wrong with a multi storey car park in Hastings Street, Tewantin Marina (suggest over council parking) and Gympie Terrace areas. At least they would encourage visitors, including locals wanting to eat in those areas. They only need to be three to four storeys. Neither do we want to drive to Noosa outskirts and change onto a bus. This leads on to height restrictions. One height sky lines have no character and raising height restrictions does not mean going Gold Coast. I know these restrictions are holding up at least one aged care development.

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Would raising heights over shopping centres be any problem? Regarding shopping centres, a large extension to the Civic would help keep traffic out of Hastings Street and Noosa Junction as well as giving some competition to keep prices down and bring more selection to the town. Similar situation with fuel stops in Cooroy. It has been suggested there should be more IT jobs and state agencies encouraged. So far after many years no one appears interested in starting and then where are they going to live? Just more urban sprawl like near the Beckman Road schools. Another reason to allow some higher rise residential areas to stop the sprawl. Many people want this climate but not the hassles of single homes. It was just reported that rental properties in Noosa are the least affordable on the Sunshine Coast so what about some units. Making Beckman’s Road improvements is a very low priority for the state with our money. A couple of hours each day, just have patience. From media reports there are a number of people with ideas to bring employment and revitalise the area but they are stopped by council saying it does not comply with the Noosa Plan. A recent example is restrictions on the Waterfront Restaurant for weddings, where the restaurant owner covers insurance, and people enjoyment on Gympie Terrace. Instances when councillors say that others are responsible, however Noosa councillors are the ones saying ‘no, you must not have pleasure or employment’. I wonder how many things have been approved by councillors that gave employment, prosperity or help to ratepayers since de amalgamation. I have personnel experience of bringing an instance of removal of known Koala habitat to the attention of a present day councillor, just to be told that that is up to officers! We often read in the media that staff have recommended something is against the Noosa Plan. I remind all councillors that they are the ones elected to make a decision, not the

staff. Councillors are elected to supply the needs of ratepayers. Population is and will continue to grow and things change, so perhaps while it is interesting to note some councillors are pressing for rethinks we need new leadership with innovative constructive ideas. There are plenty of architects around who would love to be able to follow new interesting designs as shown on a recent Foreign Correspondent program dealing with inexpensive housing around the world. Or do we continue with the rather drab road gridlocked suburban sprawl? Ian Lawson, Tinbeerwah.

GENERATION GONE Recent articles in your paper regarding Noosa having the oldest average age in Australia (47), and that local entrepreneurs are desperate to keep young people here only confirms that Noosa is heading for disaster in a not so distant future. Three years ago the then Noosa mayor Noel Playford declared shamelessly that elderly rich residents were welcome here, unlike young people who don’t have money or jobs! Unfortunately this new council has the same belief of neglecting our youth by doing very little for them. Most young people leave this area to work and live in Maroochydore, Caloundra, Brisbane and other states around Australia. The reasons they are living is simple - no work, no entertainment, high cost of living and very expensive rent. Meanwhile it has been estimated that the Noosa population will have an average age of around 60 in 25 years’ time! This council desperately needs to encourage and help small businesses, entrepreneurs and investors, approve cheaper accommodation, provide training facilities, and authorise more night time venues to keep our next generation in this idyllic part of the world, otherwise in 25 years’ time, we won’t have a next generation. Dom Massoni, Verrierdale noosatoday.com.au

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NOOSA HEADS 9 SPRINGS CRESCENT

5 A 5.5 B 2 C

Opulence & Opportunity

View Friday 4-4.30pm, Saturday 1-1.30pm, Monday 4-4.30pm Auction On-site Friday 23 June at 3pm

For those who favour the luxury lifestyle both on and off the golf course, the prestigious Oasis gated enclave overlooks the 18th golf fairway at the celebrated Noosa Springs Golf Course. This distinctive residence creates a grand first impression, two levels of stylish living including a premium furniture package by Coco Republic. • Five spacious bedrooms each with quality ensuites. • Elegant contemporary living with three separate living rooms. • Professional Kitchen with butlers pantry and quality Miele appliances. • Expansive upstairs balcony with superb views of manicure golf fairway. • Outdoor kitchen for entertaining overlooking the 12m lap pool. 22 NOOSA TODAY

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NOOSA WATERS 33 MASTHEAD QUAY

4 A 4 B 2 C

Luxury & Lifestyle

View Saturday 12-12.30pm Price Offers over $3.9Million

Located in the exclusive Noosa Waters Estate, 33 Masthead Quay exudes class and sophistication of the highest proportions. Set at the closing of a quiet cul-de-sac, the home sits proudly amongst other prestigious properties.This exceptional design promises the ultimate in year round resort style living in this most prestigious location. • North facing with a wide water frontage. • Spacious Paul Clout design masterpiece. • Both main bedrooms look north over the canal. • Large 881m2 block of land. • Generous sizes in all bedrooms and Living areas. noosatoday.com.au

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Noosa Heads 13’On The BeAch’ 49 hASTingS STreeT

1 A 1 B 1 C

Buckets & Spades

view By Appointment Price $1.575Million

On The Beach is a very exclusive, boutique beachfront complex with breathtaking views of the ocean and Noosa’s main beach. Apartment 13 and for that matter the whole complex have been recently renovated and share a calm air of opulence in a commanding position right on Hastings Street, close to the finest restaurants and exclusive shopping. • True north aspect up the beach. • Open plan, recently renovated. • Spacious front courtyard and spa. • A true net income in excess of 4%.

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Noosaville 38 Wyuna DriVe

4 A 3 B 2 C

Breeze & Trees

view Saturday 11-11.30am Price $1.995Million

Facing north over the adjoining large, yet almost secret, Wyuna Park, sits this delightful family home with separate granny flat and pool. Capture the breezes, enjoy a cool drink on the magnificent terraces and enjoy the privacy of this sought-after street. The home itself has a large office and master suite on the upper level and enjoys high cathedral ceilings and stunning timber floorboards. • Large living and modern kitchen. • Wyuna is a tightly held location. • Views of the park from the kitchen/living. 24Walking NOOSAdistance TODAY to| shops, Thursday, 25 May, 2017 • restaurants and parks.

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REGIONS VARY IN TIME TAKEN TO SELL CITY suburbs have topped the list of the fastest selling regions throughout the country, according to the latest data from CoreLogic. The data is calculated from private sales only and the figure is calculated from the date the property is first listed to the date of contract to find the top 10 suburbs with the shortest median selling time over 12 months to January 2017 for both houses and units. When it comes to houses, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no surprise the best performing suburbs on a whole were within NSW and Victoria, but Queensland was not far behind and Montagu Bay in Clarence, Tasmania, was actually the best performing suburb with just an average of five days on the market. In fact, Tasmaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top six suburbs all hold a median selling time under nine days, with Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best performing suburb coming in at eight days and NSWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best performing suburb coming in at nine days. When it comes to units, South Penrith and Wyoming in Sydney had the shortest median days on the market at seven days. Queenslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best performing suburb for units was Oxley with a median days on market at 15 days. Keperra in Brisbane came in top of the list for the shortest selling time for houses at 10 days on the market. According to CoreLogic head of research Cameron Kusher the obvious trend is that the overwhelming majority of suburbs listed are within capital cities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This highlights that housing market conditions are generally stronger in the

It's no surprise Sydney and Melbourne suburbs are performing well, but Tasmania has topped the list of the fastest selling suburbs over the past 12 months to January 2017. capital cities than they are in regional areas,â&#x20AC;? he said. Suburbs within the top 10 list that were not within a capital city were often close to the capital city, which Mr Kusher said shows how housing demand has â&#x20AC;&#x153;rippled outwardsâ&#x20AC;? from the capital cities as prices rise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although Sydney and Melbourne have grabbed the headlines over recent years for their comparatively strong rates of capital growth, in certain other areas of other capital cities there are

suburbs experiencing a very rapid rate of sale,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For example, Brisbane values have increased by less than five per cent over the past year but each of the suburbs listed for houses have a median days on market figure of less than 20 days.â&#x20AC;? Looking to the future, Mr Kusher said with mortgage rates and the number of properties available for sale remaining low, he would anticipate that the current rapid rate of sale in Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart and Canberra will remain low.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;However there have been some early signs that stock levels are starting to rise which may lead to an easing in the perceived urgency to buy across some markets,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outside of these areas, suburbs in sought after locations with relatively low stock available for sale are also likely to see transactions occurring at a fairly rapid pace, especially if vendors ensure that they are setting realistic initial listing prices.â&#x20AC;? â&#x2014;?

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View Saturday 1-2pm Sunday 1-2pm Auction On-site 17 June at 11am

Only 5mins to Hastings Street, this imposing home has a full height atrium giving natural light and leading your eye out to beautiful Lake Weyba. â&#x20AC;˘ For a i or a i i g i i g ar as i s orag s ara ar â&#x20AC;˘ Ki h i h i r gra i Mi i o ra 5 zo coo o arg a i a r â&#x20AC;˘ E s i roo s as r i h s a a h rra a ai Ecos ar gas ir air co a oo chi r s a i g oo a r a r go gg a i rco ro ic ga

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VIEW THIS SATURDAY 12.30-1.30PM

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

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

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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.

OFFERS OVER $1,595,000.00

‘FOXLEIGH’ 1335 EUMUNDI-NOOSA ROAD, EUMUNDI VIEW THIS SATURDAY 10-45-11.45AM

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY MUST BE SOLD – OVER 15 ACRES

Situated in the Noosa Hinterland, this single level home is elevated looking out over and surrounded by manicured gardens and lawns for the family to enjoy. Don’t be surprised if this property doesn’t make the Auction date, as properties of this caliber do not last long on the current market. A solid 2 bedroom brick home with a two bay shed, dams, beautiful rainforest walks and fruit orchards are just some of the pleasant surprises offered on this property.

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• Two bay shed, great storage or just tinker away.

• Room for animals, and plenty of room for the family to enjoy.

• Fifteen and a half acres to enjoy beautiful nature walks and bird life.

• Location so close to Noosa, and the famous township of Eumundi.

• Your own creek, bridge and forest tracks to enjoy and get back to nature.

• Schools, shops and restaurants, beaches close by.

AUCTION ON-SITE SUNDAY, JUNE 18 AT 1PM prime property. premier service. 26 NOOSA TODAY

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Wonderful access to Noosa and all that the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

1310 EUMUNDI NOOSA ROAD, VERRIERDALE davidbernsrealestate.com.au

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SENSATIONAL CUTTING EDGE DESIGN FAMILY HOME WITH AMAZING VIEWS

WOW FACTOR

Modern architectural design and the sensational layout of this quality is a rarity in the Noosa Hinterland and will be in high demand. Nearly new, luxury build offering very peaceful, useable acreage for relaxing lifestyle in the most exclusive part of Doonan in the Noosa Hinterland. This home ticks all the boxes: • 4 bedrooms, 4 ensuites, room for another if needed

• 2.7 useable acres, vegetable gardens, citrus trees and dam

• Large butlers kitchen, dual pyrolitic ovens, dual dishwashers, so many options

• Elevated, level acreage for the family to play

• Beautiful natural looring enhancing the modern style throughout the home • Incredible amount of storage options and a 4 car garage • Ducted vacuuming, 2 r/c ducted air conditioning, LED Lighting and Back To Base Alarm • Dual living areas, stunning pool on the northern aspect • Peace of mind watching the kids swim from all living areas • Striking views and outdoor entertaining to the North and South • Views from all rooms overlooking a quality acreage

• Exclusive location on private cul-de-sac • This home is built for Queensland lifestyle, winter and summer • Open ire and Northern setting for basking in the sun in the winter months • Designed for summer breezes with wide corridors and louvres in every room • Beautiful wildlife, kangaroos, wallabies, a true lifestyle change • Numerous School bus pickup options very close • 10 minutes into Noosa, 20 minutes to Sunshine Coast Airport • Business option, room for a 90m2 studio with separate access

OFFERS OVER $2.1 MILLION prime property. premier service. noosatoday.com.au

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26 MINDI ROAD, DOONAN davidbernsrealestate.com.au Thursday, 25 May, 2017

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FAULTLESS PRESENTATION $745k

This stunning low maintenance home has been beautifully designed with thoughtful appreciation to the northerly aspect and natural light. • CONGRATULATIONS! You are now looking at one of the most stylish designer homes in Peregian Springs • Very spacious open plan living “spilling” outdoors onto a huge fully tiled, manicured entertainment area • Ducted air conditioning, 18 Solar panels, Solar Hot Water, 5000L Water Tank & only 3 minutes walk to the Recreation Centre

A 2

B 2

PEREGIAN SPRINGS

11 Goldinch Close VIEW SAT. 11:00-11:30AM

Vicki Cooper M: 0418 231 955

BEAChSIdE BEAUty $1.19m

Appreciate amazing views to the North and South with just a short stroll to the beach. 3 • Beautifully renovated, this generous home sized duplex is sure to impress with the luxury it out • Upstairs living has been designed to ensure it captures maximum breeze and ocean views • A spacious updated kitchen provides functionality and style • Fantastic home in a desirable location

A 3

B 2

PEREGIAN BEACH

1/22 Avocet Parade

VIEW SAt. 12:00-12:30PM

Vicki Cooper M: 0418 231 955

REnoVAtEd FAMILy HoME $1.15m

This family home is perched high on the hill, on an enormous 1390sqm block with views to the North of Lake Weyba and the Mountains. • Large open plan living/dining/kitchen space with timber loors • Comprehensively equip cinema /entertainment room downstairs • Another wing of the home provides 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms • BBQ and wet bar overlooking the resort style pool • Paved & decked terrace, a large grass area, ire pit and children’s play space

PEREGIAN BEACH

24-26 Parakeet Crescent VIEW SAt. 1:00-1:30PM

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B 4

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Vicki Cooper M: 0418 231 955

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From $1.895m

NOOSA’S NEWEST APARTMENTS

ONLY 2 AVAILABLE

A stunning new development located in a prime elevated position in the heart of Noosa. • Only 2 exclusive whole-loor apartments available • Each apartment has private lift access and expansive outdoor terraces • Stylish design with ultra-modern features and inishes • Great views to the river and the hinterland • Separate, secure parking garage 3

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NOOSA HEADS

3 Viewland Drive

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Expansive Breathtaking Views from Exclusive penthouse • • • • • • •

This Penthouse offers amazing views over Noosa and Laguna Bay A spiral staircase leads to a very private rooftop terrace Features three bedrooms, ensuite and a large living/dining area Hostess kitchen with ample space and tiled loors throughout Offering full resort features with a pool, spa and onsite management Security parking with the beach, shops and restaurants just an easy stroll away This property shows a great return and is as exciting as it looks, call now for more information and an inspection

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Noosa HEads 10/20 Edgar Bennett ave SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER. noosatoday.com.au

KETCH PLACE SPECIAL! PRIME POSITION, DUPLEX TOWNHOUSE, OFF BLUEFIN CRT! Fantastic buying in this market !! Comprising: 3 very good size bedrooms (one on ground floor with ensuite), big study / computer area or sitting TV room up stairs, big tiled living area with sliding doors to generous timber front decking and tiled outdoor living area on Eastern side as well, beautiful drapes throughout the living area, new fans and light fittings and freshly painted throughout. Very smart kitchen, 2 bathrooms, excellent size laundry, internal entry to unit from double remote control garage, sprinkler system, fans throughout, crim safe security screens. New gardens at the front.

$758,000

1/1 Ketch Place Noosaville Inspect: Friday and Saturday 11am-12pm Ron Davey 0412 206 563

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IMMACULATE PRESENTED 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE / RIVERSTONE CRT â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This has got to be one of the best townhouses I have seen this year at this priceâ&#x20AC;?, said agent Ron Davey who has sold seven ( 7 ) in here over the past few years and all in record time, and this one will be no exception. There is nothing more to spend here, all three bedrooms are air-conditioned, 3 toilets, 2 bathrooms ( one ensuite ), fans throughout, superb feature champagne bamboo flooring throughout the lounge / dining areas and kitchen, the kitchen is big and spacious with a mass of cupboards and plenty of bench space, lovely sunny north facing outdoor timber decking and garden areas to enjoy, remote control garage with direct entry to townhouse. Security gated, intercom, communal pool area, manicured gardens, very easy walk across to the beautiful Noosa River, Yacht Club, Bowls Club and the fabulous Tewantin Harbour area with its restaurants and ferries. Ideal retirement townhouse!

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PROPERTY HAS NATURAL ADVANTAGES ELEVATED to make the most of the views over the surrounding grounds, this charming home is a must-see for anyone seeking a private hide-away that is still within easy reach of services and amenities. The solid brick home has been well-maintained and offers two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, one-bathroom, a dining room, living room with fireplace and a neat and tidy kitchen with plenty of bench and storage space. Outside, there is a covered porch with views over the gardens. Here, you can sit and take in the serenity of this semi-rural hideaway. This charming country cottage is surrounded by 15 acres of natural bushlands with a private creek, bridge and forest tracks that offer the perfect chance to reconnect with nature. There is also a two-bay shed, dams and a beautiful fruit orchard. There is plenty of room for the kids and family pet to play on the manicured lawns, plus small livestock or horses, depending on your needs. Additional features include a water tank, solar hot water and greywater system. Sales agent David Berns said it is unlikely this property will make it to the 17 June auction date. “Properties of this calibre don’t last long on the current market,” he said. All of this is located within easy reach of Noosa and all the Sunshine Coast has to offer. The eclectic township of Eumundi is only minutes away, while schools, shops and restaurants are close-by. ●

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ANDY’S UP TO THE SELLING CHALLENGE FROM the war zones of Afghanistan to the peaceful streets of Tewantin, it has been a long and challenging road to success for father-of-two Andy Fermo. Andy faced financial devastation following the GFC as well as PTSD after two tours of duty, but it was his experience working in high-stress war situations that helped him through the most difficult times. Andy, along with business partner Warwick Bergen, is now the co-director of Out of the Square, a real estate brokerage agency challenging the traditional methods of buying and selling. But for Andy, the road to business ownership has not been an easy one. “Everyone has a reason and story of why and how they got on their career path. Mine began serving in the Australian Army as a Special Forces Commando for 10 years,” he said. “I loved my job specialising in Signals Intelligence which involved gathering time sensitive info and locating the enemy. I would then brief upper management with several options so they could make an informed decision, often under high stress situations. “The pinnacle of my career was to have the opportunity of serving twice in Afghanistan. Most of the time we had to provide ‘out of the square’ solutions to problems to get the job done, where being accurate and accountable was critical to our success and the safety of my colleagues. “By providing security, opportunity and skills to help the Afghan locals. I had a great sense of satisfaction and purpose seeing the results when driving

From a war zone to Tewantin, Andy Fermo has taken the long road to success. through the villages.” Andy took advantage of the income from his tours of duty and invested in several properties of his own, but as he says “with good comes the bad”. Andy was medically discharged with PTSD in 2010 and for the first few years he struggled daily with no sense of purpose or direction. His investment properties also began to suffer. “Being so busy (in the Army) I didn’t have time to do my due-diligence and misplaced my trust in someone who took advantage of the situation,” he said.

The GFC hit Andy and his investments leaving the properties in more debt than they were worth. Andy now speaks openly about how the financial stress triggered affected him and his loved ones. “I hit a low point 2012 when (the PTSD) was effecting my relationships with those I love closest to me,” he said. “I decided to take-action, seek help and I sought out something to enable me to turn around my situation. After a lot of research, I found there was another way and found a mentor who

taught me new skills, resonating what I loved about the army and reigniting my spark. This is where I met Warwick Bergen, my business partner. “One property at a time I slowly turned around my situation and learned that I could also help others, becoming a problem solver for my clients with property being the conduit, in-turn giving me the satisfaction I experienced while in the Army.” Andy said the idea of home ownership is something very important to him and he can see how the issues of housing affordability and saving for deposit is a problem preventing many from achieving the Australian dream. “In 2015, Warwick and I combined forces through our shared goals, passion and dreams. We believed in the idea - if we could somehow combine what we were doing and upgrade the traditional real estate model we would be able to do our bit to tackle these issues, having a positive impact that benefitted both the consumer and industry professional,” he said. “Out of the Square Real Estate brokerage was born. Two years into our journey, we’ve overcome many challenges (with many more to come) and road tested our ideas in the most difficult property markets around Australia. “We believe we’ll make a difference and moved to the beautiful Sunshine Coast to be closer to family, launch our brokerage network and continue the next chapter of the story by pursuing our dreams.” ●

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BIG CHANGES IN THE WIND FROM BUDGET You can dress it up however you like, but measures announced in the budget affect negative gearing, says columnist Gordon Macdonald.

Now add to the equation the bank levy also announced in the budget, which will almost certainly result in another round of interest rate increases on mortgages soon. You might see where we’re going with this. It’s not good news. Almost a week later, the AFR seems to have twigged to the problem. In a Monday article, Louis Christopher of SQM Research, who also happens to currently be Australia’s most accurate forecaster, deemed the

changes “the final nail in the coffin”. He’s now bringing his prediction for a market slowdown forward to the second half of 2017. We’re not a fan of doom and gloom but we also like facing facts. For agents around the country, time to plan for a change in market conditions, which may well be sooner than you think. ●

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LAST week’s budget was well received by most in the property industry. Both the Property Council and the Real Estate Industry of Australia were among those quick to release statements. According to an AFR article the next morning, everyone was pleased the Federal Government had “tackled affordability” and “not moved to limit or remove negative gearing”. But although there were certainly some positives for property in the budget, it seems the “experts” might not have been listening very carefully. Or at least buying a version of the facts that at best could be termed “alternative”. Firstly, a recap of some of the good stuff. Young people looking to buy their first home will now be able to use up to $30,000 of voluntary super contributions towards a deposit. There’s also a bunch of new rules around foreign investment that include removing any capital gains tax exemptions for that buyer segment. Foreign buyers will also not be able to purchase more than 50 per cent of a new development and if they leave a property sitting vacant for more than six months a year, they’ll be slugged with an extra $5K a year in tax. All of that’s got to be good to help young people and local buyers have a fighting chance. And now for the scary stuff - the changes that noone seems to be talking much about. Yet. Effective immediately, investors buying property will no longer be able to claim depreciation on plant and equipment, unless they bought the items themselves. That means items like ovens, blinds, light fittings, hot water systems and anything that’s “easily removed” from the property will no longer appear on the depreciation schedule for most buyers. Depreciation allowances could be more than halved in some cases and cash flows on property investments will be hit. Despite the headlines, this is effectively a change to negative gearing.

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FIRST HOME DEADLINE LOOMS New data shows there has been a rise in housing finance commitments over the past year with the State Government urging Queenslanders to join the growth and take advantage of the $20,000 First Home Owner Grant. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show there were 130,404 finance commitments for owner-occupied dwellings across the state in the 12 months to March 2017 compared with 125,457 in the 12 months to March 2016. Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Curtis Pitt said the 3.9 per cent rise took the trend value of housing finance commitments in Queensland to $3.38 billion in March 2017. “The ABS Housing Finance data shows the total number of finance commitments for the construction of new dwellings in Queensland was 9.9 per cent higher in the three months to March 2017, compared

with the same period a year ago,” he said. “In addition, commitments for the purchase of established dwellings rose four per cent over the same period. However, it needs to be noted that both of these components have shown some slowdown in recent months, and with housing approvals falling due to an emerging over-supply of apartments in the state’s south-east, growth in dwelling investment may be constrained beyond the current financial year.” Mr Pitt said the Queensland Government remained committed to ensuring that home ownership was within reach of all Queenslanders. “That’s why the Palaszczuk Government offers assistance to get into the market through the Queensland First Home Owners’ Grant,” he said. “We have strengthened the QFHOG by boosting it to $20,000 for 12 months to 30 June 2017. That deadline is approaching so I urge anyone interested in

Recent data from the ABS shows a 3.9 per cent rise in housing finance commitments over the past year. buying a home to take action soon. “Our Queensland First Home Owners’ Grant for newly built properties not only widens home ownership but helps support jobs in the building industry and related industries.” For more information about the Queensland First Home Owners’ Grant visit www.firsthomeowners. initiatives.qld.gov.au ●

OPEN HOMES Time

Address

A B C

Price Guide

Agent

Castaways Beach

By Negotiation Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041 12.00pm - 12.30pm 33 Masthead Quay $1,350,000 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420

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O/o $870,000 O/o $1,000,000 O/o $2,100,000

3 2.5 2

Contact Agent

4 2 3 5 2 4

$1,350,000 O/o $1,595,000

Friday 26th May

10.00am - 10.30am David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438 11.00am - 11.45am David Berns Real Estate - 0410 549 741 11.00am - 11.45am David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438 12.00pm - 12.45pm 12.00pm - 12.45pm 12.00pm - 12.30pm Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0412 806 252 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Saturday 27th May

10.00am - 11.00am 2 Monomeet Close 12.30pm - 1.30pm 1335 Eumundi Noosa Road

Lake MacDonald Saturday 27th May

11.30am - 12.15pm 176 Dath Henderson Road 12.00pm - 1.00pm 101 Gumboil Road

4 4 2 3 1 2

O/o $1.75m O/o $830,000

3 2 2

Noosa Heads

10/20 Edgar Bennett Ave 48 Nairana Rest 3 Viewland Drive 6 Nairana Rest

By Negotiation Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457 Friday 26th May 10.00am - 10.30am 20 Dame Patti Dr

2 3 3 2 3 3

2 1 2 1 2 2

3 4 3 4

2 3 2 2

1 2 2 2

12.00pm - 12.30pm 20 Dame Patti Dr $1,195,000 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 $1,850,000 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 Sunshine Beach $1,200,000 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 Saturday 27th May Auction Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254 10.00am - 10.30am 2/25 Elanda Street Contact Agent Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 11.00am - 11.30am 3/2 Park Crescent Contact Agent Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 11.00am - 11.45am 33 Parkedge Road 11.00am - 12.00pm 12 adams Street Auction Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254 12.00pm - 12.30pm 9 Swan Avenue Contact Agent Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 from $1.895 Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955 Tewantin $1,650,000 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

31 The Quarterdeck 4/34 Edgar Bennett Ave 3/31 Picture Point Cres 2/29 Viewland Drive

4 3 4 3

3 2 3 3

2 2 1 2

Contact Agent $1,195,000 $1,850,000 $1.200,000

Noosa Springs

1.00pm - 1.45pm 11/4 Riverstone Court Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 Saturday 27th May Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 10.00am - 10.30am 7 Livingstone Street 11/4 Riverstone Court Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 1.00pm - 1.45pm 1.00pm - 1.45pm 54 Hooper Crescent

9 Springs Cres 'Oasis'

4 2 2

Auction

9 Springs Cres 'Oasis' 4 2 2 752 'Palms' Noosa Springs 4+ 4 2+

Auction Auction

Saturday 27th May

1.00pm - 1.30pm 1.00pm - 2.00pm

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 Saturday 27th May 10.45am - 11.45am 1310 Eumundi Noosa Road Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0418 714 653 Weyba Downs

Auction

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0418 714 653 11.00am - 11.30am 83 Lake Weyba Drive

4 2 2

Auction

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

5 2.5 2 3 2 2

$890,000 $758,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 Base Realtors - 0412 206 563

10.00am - 11.00am 752 'Palms' Noosa Springs 4+ 4 2+ Monday 29th May

9 Springs Cres 'Oasis'

4 3 4 4 4

2 2 2 2 3

2 2 2 2 2

By Negotiation Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911 $449,000 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0433 118 575 $745,000 Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955 $599,000 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911 $825,000 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911

4 2 6

$780,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

4 2 6

$780,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505

5 2 3 4 5

4 2 2 3 3

1 1 2 2 1

Offers over $1m Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041 $530,000 David Berns Real Estate - 0419 038 887 By Negotiation Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0403 134 420 1490000 Garwoods Estate Agents - 0412 626 536 By Negotiation Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0422 719 041

3 2 1 4 2 2 3 2 1 4 2 3

$595,000

Base Realtors - 0412 206 563

By Negotiation Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0400 730 457 $595,000 Base Realtors - 0412 206 563 By Negotiation Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 259 956

2 1 4

Auction

6 4 3

Contact Agent

David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438

Friday 26th May

10.00am - 10.30am 15 Jacksonia Place 11.00am - 12.00pm 1/1 Ketch Place Saturday 27th May

1/5 Bluefin Court 41 Dolphin Cres 15 Jacksonia Place 1/1 Ketch Place 38 Wyuna Drive

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2 2 2.5 2 3

2 2 2 1 2

$820,000 O/o $2million $890,000 $758,000 $1,995,000

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0466 248 345

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Noosaville

10.00am - 10.45am 10.00am - 10.30am 11.00am - 11.30am 11.00am - 12.00pm 11.00am - 11.30am

2 3 2 2 2 2 4

Saturday 27th May

Sunday 28th May

4.00pm - 4.30pm

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0423 465 464 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 259 956 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0401 807 697 Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955 Star Noosa Real Estate - 0418 231 955

3 3 3 2 2 3 4

Verrierdale

Friday 26th May

4.00pm - 4.30pm

O/o $1.575m By Negotiation Over $1,850,000 By Negotiation By Negotiation $1.19m $1.15m

3 5 3 4 4 3 5

Friday 26th May

Monday 29th May

1.00pm - 1.30pm 2.00pm - 2.30pm 2.30pm - 3.00pm 3.00pm - 3.30pm

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403 646 930

Peregian Springs

3 4 3 3 4 4

Saturday 27th May

11.00am - 11.45am 2.00pm - 2.30pm 2.00pm - 2.30pm 3.00pm - 3.30pm

O/o $3.9m

Saturday 27th May

Friday 26th May

4/34 Edgar Bennett Ave 3/31 Picture Point Cres 2/29 Viewland Drive 10/20 Edgar Bennett Ave 31 The Quarterdeck 48 Nairana Rest

4 4 2

Sunrise Beach

Saturday 27th May

11.00am - 11.30am 11.30am - 12.00pm 12.00pm - 12.30pm 2.00pm - 2.45pm 2.00pm - 2.30pm 2.30pm - 3.00pm

18 Pelican Street 8 Egret Street 2 Lorikeet Drive 40/388 David Low Way 242 David Low Way 1/22 Avocet Parade 24-26 Parakeet Crescent

Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0418 714 653 David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438 Saturday 27th May 10.00am - 10.45am 19 Feathertail Place 11.00am - 11.30am 69/11-15 Dunes Court 11.00am - 11.30am 11 Goldfinch Close Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0418 714 653 11.00am - 11.30am 10 Bahran Court David Berns Real Estate - 0410 549 741 11.45am - 12.30pm 54/115 Peregian Springs D

Marcus Beach 11.00am - 11.30am 1/28 Tristania Drive

Agent

Saturday 27th May

Eumundi 2 Jocelyn Drive

Price Guide

Peregian Beach

Saturday 27th May

1.00pm - 1.30pm

A B C

Saturday 27th May

4 2 3 3 3 2

Doonan 9.30am - 10.30am 32 Trafalgar Court 10.00am - 11.00am 93 Duke Road 2.00pm - 3.00pm 26 Mindi Road

Address

Noosa Waters

Saturday 27th May

11.00am - 11.30am 24 Antipodes Close 12.00pm - 12.45pm 1/512 David Low Way

Time

Noosa Heads Saturday 10th June

11.00am - 11.30am 10/20 Edgar Bennett Ave Base Realtors - 0412 206 563 Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403 646 930 Verrierdale Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0438 695 505 Base Realtors - 0412 206 563 Sunday 18th June Richardson & Wrench Noosa - 0403 646 930 1.00pm - 2.00pm 1310 Eumundi Noosa Road

3 2 1

Auction

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0411 644 254

2 1 4

Auction

David Berns Real Estate - 0408 629 438

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NEWS OUR MP WITH CORRUPTION WATCHDOG

Noosa MP Glen Elmes.

When he’s not representing the people of Noosa in various meetings, Noosa MP Glen Elmes has taken on a new role as a member of the Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee (PCCC). Last week he visited their offices for the first time to find out what happens there. The PCCC monitors and reviews the performance of the CCC, which is the statutory body set up to reduce the incidence of major crime and corruption and protect witnesses. The committee is made up of four government and three Opposition members and chaired by Southern Downs MP Lawrence Springborg. “As members of the committee we are advised of the confidential activities of the CCC and meet regularly with senior members of the commission to review the work they do in areas like serious crime and criminal gangs, terrorist activity, allegations of corruption in both public and private sectors, and without doubt the most disturbing paedophilia and child

pornography,” Glen said. The Parliamentary committee’s role is to oversee the CCC’s activities, engage with commission staff and explore ways in which their

activities can be streamlined for efficiency or accountability. Public and private hearings are held quarterly between them to discuss operations and progress on matters of

concern. Mr Elmes said he was unable to discuss the highly confidential work of the commission but was proud to be a committee member. ●

BRUCE HIGHWAY UPGRADE BEGINS Major construction officially commenced last week on the $929.3 million Bruce Highway Upgrade - Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway project. Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Darren Chester and State Main Roads and Road Safety Minister Mark Bailey turned the first sod for the upgrade of the highway from four to six lanes, including major upgrades to both the Caloundra Road and Sunshine Motorway interchanges. A new two-way western service road will also be provided for local traffic between Steve Irwin Way and Tanawha Tourist Drive. Mr Bailey said it would separate longdistance Bruce Highway traffic from local traffic movements, allowing the highway to function as a high-speed, highvolume corridor. Major construction is expected to be completed by late 2020. ●

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NEWS EDUCATION FOR MULTIPLE CAREERS Keeping on trend, adjusting to changing ways of communication and tightening budgets are just some of the challenges the new Deputy Chancellor of the University of the Sunshine Coast Scott Williams will have to face. In his new role, the Noosa resident’s duties include chairing the university’s Planning and Resources Committee involved in the budget and strategic direction for the fast growing institution. Mr Williams said education had been forecast to be one of the most likely fields to experience disruption due to emerging technology. “Learning has evolved from face to face learning to blended learning and will continue to evolve into other forms of learning,” he said. “The iphone came out only 10 years ago. Now everything has become an app. Education has to keep up with that trend in the community. Young people have changed the way they communicate.” As technology changes in workplaces, universities will need to educate people for multiple careers. “In the future a job for life will become less and less common,” he said. “Our challenge is to be future proof.” As the university is expanding, it is embarking on building an entirely new campus in the Moreton Shire, something Mr Williams is only too aware has to be a “structure of the future”. A challenge is something that

FOCUS ON UNDER 8S

Deputy Chancellor Scott Williams appeals to Mr Williams who will draw on his immense experience in his new role. He spent 15 years on the University of New England Council and was its deputy chancellor. He became a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2012 for services to local government, business, community radio and higher education and philanthropy. His business Petals Network was listed four times in the top 100 fastest-growing Australian businesses and he owned several independent newspapers. He was Foundation Chair of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation and is Independent Chair of the Audit Committee at Noosa Council. ●

This year the annual Tewantin State School Under-8s Day celebration will be held on Friday 26 May. The purpose of the Under 8s Day is to create an awareness of services, activities and organisations from the community that are aimed at children and support their families. It also celebrates being under the age of 8. The morning allows these services and organisations to showcase what they have to offer these children and the wider community in an educational and fun-filled morning. This year marks the 61st year of Under 8s Week in Queensland. Students will assemble in the school hall about 9am, and activities will commence at 9.15am. Parents, grandparents and other family members of Tewantin State School students are most welcome to join in with the activities for the morning. Children from the community that are under the age of eight, from child care centres, that are home schooled or other children that do not attend another school are also welcome to attend as long as they are supervised by an adult. Families that do not attend Tewantin State School will need to sign in at the school administration building, at the Werin Street school entrance. At the Under 8s Day this year,

there will be a variety of art stalls, community services and many sporting codes that are being represented. All of the stalls and activities for the children will be free yet again. The only items that will incur a payment will be tea, coffee and muffins which will be available for the adults. The activities will take place around the hall and spread out on the two school ovals. Stalls which are run by the teachers range from hot popcorn, playing with goop, gross motor obstacle courses, making necklaces, making kites, bubble blowing, painting and sand art just to name a few. This is a fun-filled morning for the children that are eight years of age and under from this school and the local community. Activities conclude about 11am. ●

Join the fun tomorrow at Under 8s Day!

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THAT’S EGGS-ELLENT NEWS! BY HOLLIE HARRIS Eggs have had a bad rap in the past, with their reputation of being a delicious, cholesterol-causing, ticking timebomb. But not anymore. The CSIRO’s recent research on egg consumption points to eggs being safe to eat on a daily basis and that’s welcome news for those

who like to tuck into their eggs for breakfast. The CSIRO has conducted a range of research on egg consumption, both in clinical trials and in a survey of more than 84,000 Australians, and found that in fact the opposite is true: egg consumption is actually linked to a number of positive health outcomes.

All the more reason to tuck in to your favourite eggy breakfast each morning and kick start your day with a protein-fuelled meal that will get you through until lunch time. Think eggs Benedict, fluffy omelettes and good old bacon and eggs with all the trimmings served up at your local restaurant. Easy.

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FOR FAME BY HOLLIE HARRIS Returning to Noosa Arts after the overwhelming success last year, this will again be a fastmoving selection of ten 10-minute, highly entertaining plays from stellar casts in South East Queensland. The 10 plays this year come from a cross section of groups and actors including regulars Suncoast Repertory Theatre, Little Seeds Theatre Company, Noosa Arts Theatre and last year’s winner Miranda’s Dressing Room. This year there are entries from acting buddies who are hooking up to enter including Julia Verburght and Steve Mitchell in the drama, Celine Dion Songbook by Alex Broun, a story where love means something very different from the dream like love Celine Dion sings about. Neil Nash and Stuart Koy team up to present The Eleventh Minute by Marika Barnett - a play about a man who has written the greatest ten minute play in the history of the universe! the only problem is ... ..it’s one minute too long. Coast actress and writer Rainee Skinner has two new works. Another new work comes from the pen of coast resident Wendy Holman - a sparkling monologue comedy performed by Wendy herself and called “The Margarita Syndrome“. Miranda’s Dressing Room are doing an intense piece of drama called “Fugue“ and welcome to their stable Patrick Reed and the brilliant sisters MacMahon - Anna and Sarah along with Jenni McCaul. After the Sunday performance is our sausage sizzle followed (once all the votes are counted) by the presentation. One of the joys of this genre of theatre is that there is always something to please in this smorgasbord and the plays only last 10 minutes. Again, the audience has the voting power to choose the winning play and the winner takes home the $500 prize money. Dates: 27 May, 2pm and 28 May, 2pm and 7.30pm. Tickets are Adult $25 / Concession $20 and can be purchased by calling 5449 9343 or jumping on www.noosaartstheatre.org. au ●

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Thursday 25 May Cafe Le Monde, 6pm Andrea Kirwin. Tewantin Noosa RSL, 6pm Smooth as Silk. Friday 26 May Tewantin Noosa RSL, 8pm Shades. The J, 7pm Viennese Masters of the Classical Era. Cooroy RSL, 6pm Shayne. Cafe Le Monde, 9pm Mass Room/ Nato Hip-Hop Night. Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club, 6pm Custard Apple. Saturday 27 May Cafe Le Monde, 8pm Kurt.Is./ Jasti. Tewantin Noosa RSL, 8pm The Life of Lennon. The J, 2pm Viennese Masters of the Classical Era.

EVERYDAY LIES By Louise Guy

Lucie’s habit is wine: she’s got a cellarful in the garage. Emma is a thief: she stashes her loot in boxes labelled “kitchen supplies”. When they both get busted by the police they meet at community service and reveal their lies to each other. Emma has lost herself to the control of a husband who micromanages their lives from the bedroom to the dinner table. Or does he? Lucie finds herself missing the kind of control that her late husband brought to their family and finances. Occasionally touching, sometimes funny, Guy shows the irony of it being easier to be honest with strangers than those who we love.

Sunday 28 May Cafe Le Monde, 4pm Christian Patey/ Bri Green. Sunshine Beach Surf Club, 3pm Shannon Brooks Duo.

- Reviewer SuzAnne King, of Friends of Noosa Library

SUNSHINE COAST YOUTH ORCHESTRA

MEET THE MAVERICKS

The Sunshine Coast Youth Orchestra “Soiree” is to be held at The J, Noosa Junction, Noosa Heads, at 2.30pm next Saturday 3 June. SCYO’s advanced groups, their Chamber String Ensemble and Stage Band present for your enjoyment an afternoon of beautiful music, wine and cheese. The bar will be open with complimentary cheese tasting proudly sponsored by local cheese artisans The Woombye Cheese Company. Tickets are available online at: www. trybooking.com/PQPB from $15 with all proceeds supporting the Sunshine Coast Youth Orchestra.

Back for it’s third series, this little gem of a show starts with an episode which is both entertaining and, now, poignant. Each week a different pair of mavericks have a freewheeling and intimate conversation. This time the series kicks off with a chat between British comedian and writer Alexei Sayle and the late great comedian writer and satirist John Clarke. These two mavericks meet in a bar and cover everything from comedy to sheep and what we get in the end is a lovely interesting chat about comedy of the ’70s and ’80s and how we evolve as we get older.

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WHAT’S ON Tickets must be purchased in advance, simply email tellom@gslc.qld.edu.au and choose your own seat as you enter the cinema.

JOHN LENNON TRIBUTE SHOW

AWARDWINNING MOVIE ON SHOW A Silent Voice won best anime film at the Japanese Academy Awards this year and was released in Australia over Easter in limited cinemas to rave reviews. Good Shepherd Lutheran College is very excited to arrange a screening for Noosa this Sunday 28 May at 1pm at Noosa BCC Cinema. What is the movie about? The story revolves around Nishimiya Shoko, a grade school student who has impaired hearing. She transfers into a new school, where she is bullied by her classmates, especially Ishida Shouya. It gets to the point where she transfers to another school and as a result, Shouya is ostracised and bullied himself, left with no friends to speak to and no plans for the future. Years later, he sets himself on a path to redemption.The movie has Japanese audio with English subtitles. The money raised will be used to go towards sightseeing activities on the school Japan trip. Don’t miss this unique movie experience which helps support local students.

This Saturday 27 May 8pm, the Bistro at Tewantin Noosa RSL will feature ‘The Life of Lennon Show’. Go on a journey through the life and work of Rock and Rolls’ most treasured Hall of Fame inductee, John Lennon. Starting out in a band he put together with a group of friends from school called ‘The Quarrymen’, Lennon would go on and join the world’s greatest ever Rock and Roll band ‘The Beatles’. Queensland rock icon, John (Mouse) Hayhoe has put together a celebration of story, poetry and a musical tribute to the man who changed the world forever through his music. Mouse has put the show together as a respectful tribute to his childhood hero. Head along for a magical musical tour, that will evoke all those wonderful memories associated with this iconic music and don’t forget the courtesy bus if you fancy a drink.

NOOSA WILL COME ALIVE The Noosa Alive Festival has finally released the spectacular timetable of events and would love to make a song and dance if possible. Find out what’s on at the Rococo Beach Club marquee, which will be situated right on Noosa’s glorious main beach. Encompassing a dynamic Latin beach club atmosphere inclusive of cabaret dinner and shows, casual beach parties and barbecues, runway fashion show luncheons - ‘the ultimate ladies lunch’, art workshops and children’s activities and don’t miss ‘The Marriage of Figaro - a great opera to tour, and with the Australian creative team orgainisers have to bring this opera to Noosa, this is a show to remember. Other highlights will be an intimate performance with Lior and thepower vocals of Luke Kennedy. The program is shaping up to be amazing and there are so many community and free events for children and families as well as the highest quality entertainment from Australia and overseas, so stay tuned and find out about the long list of events when the offical timetable is released tomorrow, 26 May. The festival is on 21-30 July and more information can be found online at www.noosaalive.com.au.

FUN AT FAMILY FAIR Get ready for an action-packed, funfilled day on Saturday, 27 May at the St Andrew’s Anglican College Family Fair in Peregian Springs. Starting at 11am, there’ll be your favourite stalls as well as an animal nursery, face painting, lucky jar, lob-a-choc and lots more. Rides will start at 11.30am, there will be live entertainment on the Main Stage and a fantastic fireworks display to top the day off at 5.30pm. Entry is free and you can enjoy unlimited rides by purchasing a $35 wristband, or save money and purchase your wristband online before the event for $30 by visiting www.trybooking.com/PNCL Rides can be purchased individually on the day from $3 to $5 per ride.

DANCE TO MOVIE CLASSICS Starry Nights Outdoor Movies presents Footloose and Saturday Night Fever in a double-feature screening at the Eumundi Drive-in on Saturday 27 May. Cut loose, and head out for a night of classic dancing flicks under the starry skies. To guarantee a spot on the night, prebook your tickets at www.ticketebo. com.au/starrynights. Cost: $25 per car and $10 per person for walk-ins. Venue: Eumundi Showgrounds, Black Stump Road, off Memorial Drive, Eumundi. Near northern Eumundi entrance to Bruce Highway. Gates open: 5pm. First Screening: 6.30pm(ish). Candy bar open with freshly cooked pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, lollies and cool drinks. Footloose (M) - Kick off your Sunday shoes and join Kevin Bacon for the explosive musical sensation that is noosatoday.com.au

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LETS TALK ABOUT WASTE! BY HOLLIE HARRIS The J Noosa join the Food and Agribusiness Network and keynote speakers address the food industries waste issues, next Thursday 8 June, from 5.30pm to 8pm. ABC TV’s documentary, The War on Waste has put this hot topic on the national agenda, with a whole episode dedicated to the food industry and the staggering amount of waste that ends up in landfill each year. How can we all contribute to solving this problem in our region - recycling, innovative technologies, sharing excess produce, composting? As an industry it is time to take this issue seriously. Come along to FAN’s next networking event to hear some remarkable stories about what is going on in the sector. Keynote speaker, Dianne McGrath, RMIT Environmental Engineering PhD candidate will share the results of her leading research project, Watch My Waste (watchmywaste. com.au) - a national hospitality sector food waste study. On the night we will also hear from representatives of the Ogilvie Group and Maravista Farm. Maravista Farm is a stunning 250-hectare working macadamia farm in the Noosa Hinterland where the group have employed a full-time resource, Mark Ormond to create a culinary garden of organic, locally grown produce for the Ogilvie Group venues which include Rickys, Locale Noosa, Wood Fire Grill and aromas noosa. We will be joined by David Jouy (general manager of Rickys and Wood Fire Grill) and also Jules Santisis (head chef of aromas noosa) who will share the vision and their journey so far, including their current composting initiative which is in its early stages of development for the group. Also learn about an innovative local model for sharing excess food and organic waste from gardens and farms. Helen Andrews from Spare Harvest believes it does not make sense to waste these resources when there could be someone in the community who will use them. Grab tickets at www.eventbrite.com.au ●

COOK CAULIFLOWER MAC 'N’ CHEESE

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Pack your go-to comfort food with vegies, vitamins and nutrients in this vegetarian meal. INGREDIENTS · 200g (1 and 1/3 cups) dried macaroni pasta, plain or wholemeal. · 400g cauliflower, cut into small florets. · 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. · 2 tablespoons plain flour. · 500ml (2 cups) reduced-fat milk. · 40g (1/2 cup) parmesan, finely grated. · 35g (1/3 cup) low-fat vintage cheddar, grated. · 80g (1/2 cup) frozen peas. · 1/2 bunch fresh continental parsley, chopped. · 2 teaspoons wholegrain or Dijon mustard. · 2 small garlic cloves, crushed. · 60g fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs. Method 1. Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan forced. Cook the pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet directions, adding the cauliflower for the last four minutes of cooking time, until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. 2. Heat 1 and 1/2 tbs of the oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add the flour. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until mixture bubbles. Gradually stir in the milk, whisking constantly until smooth. Bring to the boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring constantly, for 4-5 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Reserve 1 tbs of parmesan. Stir in the remaining parmesan. Stir in the cheddar, peas, parsley, mustard and garlic. Season with pepper. Stir sauce through pasta mixture. Divide mixture among four 375ml (1 and 1/2 cup) ovenproof dishes. 3. Combine the breadcrumbs, remaining oil and reserved parmesan in a bowl. Scatter over the dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until top is golden and crisp.

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1. The Brand new Sonos Playbase, $999, from Premier Hi-Fi. 2. Payot Cold Cream, $65, perfect for cold, crisp winter weather and with the added protection of sunscreen included, from Riverside Beauty. 3. This elixir is great for hair face and body super nourishing oil and smells divine, $83, from Riverside Beauty. 4. Stihl Chainsaw MS 170, $249, from Sunshine State Mowers Noosaville 5. Moomba Wetsuit Life Jacket for Skiiing and Jet Skiing, sizes Kids 4 to Mens and Ladies 5XL, starting at $66, from Zee Wetsuits, Noosaville. 6. Draggin - Roo Hoody Motorcycle Jacket, Roomoto Fibre Worlds toughest fibre for protection and Amour, $249, from Aussie Biker Tours and Rentals Noosaville. 7. Thermofilm Classic Electric Heatstrips, from $529, from BBQ and Fireplace Centre Specialists, Noosaville.

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TRY THIS … Listen to your staff THREE … Ways to improve listening skills

GOOD RAPPORT TO COPE WELL BY HOLLIE HARRIS

D B R I YO

A recent study has shown a positive relationship with one’s boss is key to the overall health and mental wellbeing of Australian workers. The study, commissioned by a leading multi-national company with sites located across Australia, found work arrangements, roster, gender or ethnic background did not necessarily influence a worker’s mental wellbeing - it was social support within and outside work which led to more effective coping strategies and a willingness to ask for help. Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (AFOEM) president Associate Professor Peter Connaughton shared the findings at the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) Congress event in Melbourne this week. “The research found that employees with lower levels of mental wellbeing were less likely to talk to their leader if they were feeling unwell or experiencing stress, while

those with higher levels of mental wellbeing reported having a better relationship with their leader.” While the company had significant data on the physical health of their employees, particularly in regards to occupational health and safety, far less was known about the mental wellbeing of employees. “While it may sound clichéd, it is clear that a sense of ‘belonging and purpose’ in the workplace is an important ingredient to good mental wellbeing,” Associate Professor Connaughton said. The initial study has given the company a foundation for continual improvement. Initiatives already being implemented include equipping leaders with skills to have positive conversations with their staff on mental health through training. Procedures are being strengthened to ensure staff feel confident they are part of the team and are able to ask for help. This is a win/win situation. Becomming a more approachable manager and better listener will improve all areas of your life, not just in the workplace. ●

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Be fully in the moment When someone is speaking, it is vitally important to be fully present and in the moment with them. If something else is on your mind, like a call you have to make, or a text you need to answer, let them know, do what you need to do, and when you are finished let them know, too.

Put yourselves in their shoes Whether you agree with the speaker or even have an interest in what they have to say, what they are saying is important to them. Imagine yourself in their situation, and when they are speaking, make an effort to think of where they are coming from and why.

Develop curiosity, an open mind, and a desire for continuous growth People who are naturally curious see conversations as learning opportunities. They are open to the idea that their own way of seeing things may not be the only, or necessarily the best, and welcome difference.

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FOCUS ON … Health, Wellness & Beauty

TIME FOR A HEALTHIER YOU

THREE … Bad ‘healthy’ foods

BY HOLLIE HARRIS

Nutrition is full of all sorts of lies, myths and misconceptions. It can be a confusing dance between healthy food and hidden nasties. Here are the top three sneaky culprits making our struggle with our waistline more difficult:

Cereal - So-called “healthy” cereals are the worst foods you can possibly eat at the start of the day. They are usually loaded with sugar and refined carbs which spike your blood sugar and insulin levels.

Whole wheat bread - Perhaps “less bad” than refined wheat, but they aren’t made from actual whole grains. It is a marketing ploy. Grains have been pulverised into very fine flour that is just as easily digestible and spikes blood sugar just as fast as the refined grains.

Low-fat Yogurt - When food manufacturers remove the fat from foods, they taste terrible. That’s why they add a whole bunch of other stuff to compensate for the lack of fat. In the case of yogurt, they usually add sugar, high fructose corn syrup or some kind of artificial sweetener.

While the rest of the world envies Queenslanders for our outdoor lifestyle and environment, many of us are held back by the burdens of unhealthy weight, lack of adequate physical activity, and diets that leave a lot to be desired on the nutritional front. In fact, right now one in four Queensland children are overweight or obese, and two in three Queensland adults tip the scales at an unhealthy weight. This week, the State Government has launched a new bid to help all of us reach, and maintain, our healthiest weight. The new $20 million Healthy Futures Commission has set a great goal to help us reduce rates of childhood obesity by 10 per cent and increase the physical activity levels of all Queenslanders by 20 per cent - by the year 2026. While it won’t be easy, we have gotten off to an important head-start, with recent data showing rates of obesity have steadied for Queensland adults and children. Importantly, childhood rates of obesity have not increased since 2007/08, although as a community we must do much more if we want these rates to decrease. The new Healthy Futures Commission will provide vital grants for Queensland businesses, community organisations, government agencies, and academic institutions to help reverse our unhealthy habits. The commission is an important piece of the puzzle enabling us to address preventable illness and disease in Queensland, consolidating $20 million in grants and providing a great leap forward as part of a much bigger community-wide mission. Along with the role of Government, we can all do more to ensure we eat healthy diets and exercise every day, working together to make a

healthy life the easiest life to live. There are great gains to be made with small increases in activity and slight adjustments to the daily diet, supported by policy measures which enable us all to achieve our healthiest potential. In terms of our next generation of Queenslanders, not only does exercise help keep children energised, it also helps with growth, development, and overall physical, mental, and psychological wellbeing. In adults too, plentiful physical activity helps to reduce the risk of many chronic diseases, including some cancers. Children aged five to 12 years should aim for at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity every day and the recommended aim for adults is at least 60 minutes of moderate intensity activity every day. Spend time outdoors - running around and playing at the park, swimming, hiking as a family, playing tennis or cracking out the

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COMMUNITY UPDATES SILENT FILM DOUBLE Barney Oldfield’s 1913 film - A Race for Life features the very first scene of a woman longing to be rescued after being tied to the train tracks and will play before a classic by comedy duo Laurel and Hardy titled Liberty, a story about what happens when two escaped convicts get a crab down their pants! If you’ve never seen a silent film come along to the Majestic Theatre on Saturday 27 May at 1.30pm. The running time for both films, to be accompanied by the very talented Chris Rose on live piano will be about 50 minutes. Tickets $10 adult, $5 child. Phone Jackie Bazzo on 0421 637 211.

CRANKS CREEK BUSHCARE Do you have unidentified weeds and plants in your backyard? Want to learn more? Come have fun and join our Cranks Creek Bushcare group on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 8-10.30am morning tea included. Don’t forget to bring your weeds for identification and eradication techniques. Please call Noosa Council on 5329 6500

STORY DOGS NEEDED Story Dogs is looking for a special volunteer and their dog to read with students at Tewantin State School. If you have a friendly, calm dog and have two hours a week to spare to assist students with their reading, then please contact Petra on 0419 137 716 or visit www.storydogs. org.au to complete an application form.

FRIENDS OF NOOSA BOTANIC GARDENS AUTUMN WALK Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens invite you to the Botanic Gardens Australia and New Zealand open day Guided Walk to take place on Sunday 28 May at the Botanic Gardens, 312 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy, from 9-10am. Join us for a walk through the Gardens and enjoy the autumn colours. See the Swamp Cypress, the foliage of the Plane trees and other deciduous trees.

HAVE MORNING TEA WITH AN OLYMPIAN Noosa Springs has tea-ed up an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on Wednesday May 31 from 9.30am-11.30am, in support of Cancer Council Queensland. Olympic gymnast Brennon Dowrick will be presenting Building Success on Strong Foundations at the event. Brennon represented Australia at two Olympic games, three Commonwealth Games and seven World Championships, and is now an internationally sought after professional speaker. Tickets are $20 per person and bookings are essential. To reserve your seat phone 5540 3333 or email functions@noosasprings.com.au.

SEWING GROUP OPEN DAY The Guilded Lilies Tewantin Neighbourhood Group of the Australian Sewing Guild Inc invite the public to visit our display of finished articles plus a slide show of activities on Saturday 27 May from 10am-noon at the Masonic Hall, cnr Moorindil and Toolar streets, Tewantin. For more information phone Annemarie on 0413 014 283.

TEWANTIN-NOOSA RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY BIRTHDAY Our Annual Birthday Party will be held on Friday 2 June at noon in the Bistro with our meeting prior at 10-30am. All members and friends welcome. Phone Kay on 5447 5042.

TEWANTIN NOOSA GARDEN CLUB The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa Garden Club will be held on Monday 12 June at 1pm for a 1.30pm start in the Catholic Church Hall, 5 Moorindil Street, Tewantin. June speak48 NOOSA TODAY

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MOWER MAN PUSHES BY Claude Harvey the 'Mower Man' pushed his mower through Noosa Shire last week in his ongoing mission to push his mower around the country to raise money for Bravehearts, a charity which works to prevent child sexual assault in our community. Claude, 71, is just $76,000 away from raising $1 million. He began his quest because he wanted to do something to help after two girls in his neighbourhood were sexually assaulted. He said no-one would have paid attention if I was just walking around, so he decided to use his lawn mower. Noosa MP Glen Elmes and Noosa mayor Tony Wellington caught up with Claude at the start of his Tewantin to Biloela fund-raiser trek. Look out for Claude as he continues his mowathon and for more information visit www.facebook.com/ ClaudeTheMowerMan er is Kim Edwards, her topic, Classic Kokedamas plus a demonstration on how to make moss balls. Visitors welcome. Phone Helen Brown on 0402 107 716 or email tewantinnoosagardenclub.com

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP TALK On Sunday 28 May at Christian Fellowship of Noosa, Norm Flett will be speaking on Living in Christ Centred Relationships at the CWA Hall, next to the Tewantin Post Office, at 9.30am.

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FREE HATHA YOGA AND MEDITATION Free 90 minute gentle classical yoga will be on Thursdays at 5.30p and Saturdays at 8.30am at the CWA Hall in Tewantin by experienced yoga teacher (not school holidays or public holidays). Saturday classes are followed at 10.15am by easy deep peace meditation and relaxation. Phone Dagmar on 5448 3113.

FOOD AND WINE CLUB Want to know how to identify good wines and food? Want to know how to match wine and food and enjoy good company in the process? Then come along to a dining experience conducted by the Noosa Beefsteak and Burgundy Club. 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. Claude the Mower Man meets up with Noosa MP Glen Elms and Noosa mayor Tony Wellington. ● to fundraise for a student exchange program to support students from Noosa’s visit to sister city Hodatsu-Shimizu Japan in September arranged a special screening of a latest anime. Japanese teacher Meghann Tello said the movie, A Silent Voice, won best anime film at the Japanese Academy Awards this year and was released in Australia over Easter in limited cinemas to rave reviews. A Silent Voice is rated M and will be screened in Japanese with English subtitles at Noosa BCC Cinema on Sunday 28 May at 1pm.

INNER SELF-EXPLORATION Open the door to your inner-self by reclaiming stillness of an unhurried life. Meet like-minded people sharing spiritual possibilities in directed conversation and meditation by exploring the spiritual wisdom of modern-day teachers and ancient traditions. Weekly meetings in Noosaville on Thursdays from 1-2.30pm. For more information email consciouspotential6@gmail. com or leave you details on 0400 642 865 and we will return your call.

UKULELE LESSONS Enjoy ukulele lessons for raw beginners. No musical background needed. Join in the fun. Adult class starting soon. For details contact Cherry The Ukulele Lady on 0410 573 629.

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Are you a bathroom baritone or a kitchen contralto? Noosa Chorale is launching the 10-day Noosa Jazz Party with two concerts titled “Wonderful World of Jazz” on August 25-26. We’re performing songs from the era of Louis Armstrong and we’re looking for good, new voices, especially male. Rehearsals start on Tuesday, May 30, at 7pm at The J at Noosa Junction but come along at 6.30pm to join. Visit www.noosachorale.org. No auditions.

The next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Garden Club will be held on 12 June. The club meets on the second Monday of each month (except December and January) at 1.30pm for a 1.45 start, in the Catholic Church Hall at 5 Moorindil Street Tewantin. Regular guest speakers, plant sales and prizes. June speaker is Kim Edwards with a demonstration on Classic Kokedamas (hanging moss plants). Visitors welcome. Contact Helen Brown on 0402 107 716.

Cancer Council Queensland is reaching out to locals affected by cancer by hosting a free morning tea on Friday 2 June from 10-11.30am at Kawana Library, 30 Nanyima Street, Buddina. Cancer patients, survivors and carers are invited to the Sunshine Coast Cancer Support Group for a morning of support and information. For more information or to advise of dietary requirements call Cancer Council’s 13 11 20 or email maroochydore@cancerqld.org.au

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Friday 26 May: USC Monthly Talk: 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 phone reception on 5440 5500.

THURSDAY LUNCHEON The Thursday Girl’s next luncheon is on 25 May at 12.30pm at Rococo Noosaville. Cost is $35.00 includes a complimentary glass of wine or beer. Phone Neridah on 0408 882 512 by 19 May if you would like to attend. All money raised goes to an education programme for underprivileged children.

INSIDE THEIR BRAIN? Noosa Family Chiropractic will host an interactive workshop on children’s growing brain and amazing life potential on Friday 26 May at 9.15am at 220 Edwards Street, Sunshine Beach. This month’s topic is Parenting for Brain Harmony. Everyone welcome, child friendly and children supervised. Phone 54748338 to book a spot.

ANIME FILM FUNDRAISER Good Shepherd Lutheran College will hold a one off screening of a recent release anime film

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Noosa 2010 combined Probus club invites visitors to join member in attending a meeting on Tuesday 13 June at the Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club at 9am for 9.30am start. Our club is an association of retired and semi-retired people who enjoy the opportunity to keep their minds active, expand interests and enjoy the fellowship of new friends. Activities include bus outings, monthly dining, gardening and walking groups and guest speakers. Phone David on 5447 1243 or 0416 131 692.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Tewantin Noosa Meals on Wheels is currently looking for kitchen volunteers. One extra person each day is required for Monday through to Friday for general kitchen duties from 7.30am to 11.30am. Food Safety Training will be given as part of volunteer training. Drivers and co-drivers are also required for monthly roster from 11am to 1pm.

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

WEEKLY ROSTER FOR MEALS ON WHEELS Weekly roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels for the week Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June Monday drivers: Helen and John, Marie, Margaret and Mick, Anne and Phil, Andrew, Doug and Claudia, Margaret and Michelle. Kitchen: Martina, Teresa, Len, Neil. Tuesday drivers: Bruce, Liz, Rob and Kevin, Cheryl, Tania and friends, Fiona, John and Pet. Kitchen: Jo, Christine, Mark, Suzanne. Wednesday drivers: Des and Ian, Denise, Gary, Victor, Rhonda and Heather, Barbara, Cheryl. Kitchen: Judi, Jerry, Glenis, Sandy. Thursday drivers: Stewart, Lesley, Anne, Victor, Bev and Tony, Jan and Wendy, driver needed for run G. Kitchen: Christine, Lois, John, Vicki. Friday drivers: Barry, Therese, Peter, Brian E., Lynne and Kay, Bryan and Maria, Rosalie and Jack. Kitchen: Sandy, Mark. If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449 7659. noosatoday.com.au

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AROUND THE GROUNDS IT’S NIK’S DAY AT NOOSA NOOSA PAR 3 GOLF Results from the Stroke event played at the Noosa Par 3 on Saturday 20 May. A Grade Nett winner: Nik Lesic 50, runner-up: Rusty Milliner 51; B Grade Nett winner: Rayce Dunlop 51, runner-up: Tony Ho 52; A Grade Gross: Rusty Milliner 57; B Grade Gross: Tony Ho 66 (countback). NTP: 1st Mary Hitchin, 3rd Kim Gunness, 8th Dave Kalbrunner, 11th Rusty Milliner, 16th Ross Melrose. Ball Run Down: Mike Boyle 52, Mary Hitchin 54, Russell Miller 54, Albert Cobb 54, Wanee Tann 54, Zane Jesberg 56, Dave Kalbrunner 56, Ray Edgar 56, John Dakin 56, Pam Walker 56, Ken Chapple 56, Kim Poulsen 56. Members Draw: Shozo Kobayashi. Draw for Par: Beau Smith (unsuccessful).

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Many games at the weekend were cancelled due to rain, but the Noosa Dolphins didn't let that stop them from having a successful weekend on the fields.

DOLPHINS THRIVE IN WET NOOSA DOLPHINS UNDER 9 Noosa Fins 25 def by Saints 30 Down a player or two, the Dowling and Neylan Under 9 Noosa Fins showed great fighting spirit in what was a very tightlycontested Noosa home game against the Saints. The forwards began to work well in the second half clearing the ball in the ruck. Some fantastic tackles were made and there was excellent running from the backs to gain some good ground. Special mention to Phoenix this week

who stole the show with a crash ball meat pie, his first and a great effort! After a gripping second half try for try game, at the final whistle the Saints were up by one. The Dominos Pizza Player of the Week went to Rory McIntyre. Noosa Reds 25 d Brothers 15 With seven minutes on the clock and still no score from either side, an appreciative crowd knew they were in for a humdinger of a battle. The Reds finally secured a valuable five pointer despite stoic defence from the welldrilled Brothers White side. At half time the coaching panel

demanded more structure for the second half, the boys delivered and created space outside for the backs to roam as a result. A much-improved defensive effort from the Reds this week kept the McNasty count low. The Dominos Pizza Player of the Week went to Conor Thomas. UNDER 12 Noosa 34 d Maleny 5 Noosa Dolphins took on the Maleny Mountain Men. Dolphins concentrated on teamwork, both in attack and defence, which saw the boys come out with a great win. The Dominos Pizza Player of the Week was Hunter Smith. ●

CHAMPION EFFORT FROM ROBYN AND JENNY TEWANTIN NOOSA BOWLS State Championship Ladies Pairs - Robyn McAnelly and Jenny Lonie again made the final of the Ladies Pairs. Congratulations to both and you have done the club proud. The ladies took on strong opposition and finished runners-up in a very competitive final.

FRIDAY Laguna Retirement Estate Friendly Friday - Winners: Steve Keksz, Tony Taylor and Ken Johannesen; Runners-up: Sandra Holm, Dennis Holden and Irene Land. A presentation was also made to RACQ LifeFlight Sunshine Coast representative David Woodrow by Heath Costello with $500 raised from Wrong Bias

collection after each game. This is decided by relevant bowls section when they take turn to present to local charities.

SATURDAY Tewantin Noosa Jackpot Pairs - Winners: Steve Chandler and Ron Evans; Runners-up: John Morrow and Ian Sanday.

TUESDAY Bendigo Bank 2 Bowl Triples - Winners: Trish Parker, Gill Macdonald, and Van Vignon; Runners-up: Liz Thomson, Kath Burgess and Irene Land.

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The recent weather has played havoc with the local competition and has interfered greatly with the Queensland Croquet Association Men’s Singles Championships being played at Noosa. The rain gauge recorded 90 mls to 9am on Saturday morning. In the Sunshine Coast pennant race (golf format) for players with handicaps lower than eight, Noosa ventured to Coolum. The results were a tie at five matches each; however Noosa won on a hoops countback 62 to 59. The result was especially satisfying as the Noosa team conceded 18 extra turns overall with none received in this handicap sport. In the singles matches, Noosa’s Niven Gugich defeated Adrian Prince 7-4; Stewart McConnell lost to Peter Sorenson 5-6; Stewart defeated Adrian Prince 7-6; Niven lost to Peter Sorenson 6-7; Colin Hindson lost to Wade Hart 5-6; Galina Makarova lost to George Oliver 5-6; Colin Hindson won over George Oliver 7-5; Galina Makarova handily defeated Wade Hart 7-2. In the doubles, Niven and Stewart defeated Adrian and Peter 10-7 while Colin and Galina lost to Wade and George 3-10. ●

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Australia’s Jess Grimwood splits the peak at la Grande Plage. Pictures: ISA

REMEMBERING THE SUMMER OF LOVE While here in Noosa we’re gearing up for what looks like being an outstanding winter of waves, the nostalgia industry is starting to work itself into a frenzy about the upcoming 50th anniversary of the so-called “Summer of Love”, when Hendrix and Cream played the soundtrack to our naked frolics under the magical blue haze of marijuana smoke. Already the “where were you?” articles are trickling into the media, designed to send us Baby Boomers into swoons of happy recall. My own 50th anniversary memory, from my surfing memoir coming soon (August), is somewhat more innocent, but hopefully no less evocative of those golden years. To my great surprise, my parents agreed to let me go on a surf trip to Queensland with a group of school friends over the May school holidays. I suppose at sixteen we were considered old enough to have some degree of responsibility, but this trip, by train and thumb, offered limitless opportunity for delinquent behaviour. Five or six of us caught the train to Sydney with our backpacks and surfboards, then jumped onto the North Coast Mail to Byron Bay. Our parents thought we were heading straight for Kirra, on the Gold Coast, where an uncle of one of the gang had a holiday apartment we could use, but first we made nuisances of ourselves in Byron, surfing The Pass all day then sleeping off our beer binge in the sandhills of Clark’s Beach

until the police moved us on. The flat at Kirra was a linoleum-floored dump behind the pub, but we didn’t care. We had a choice of surfing the long rights or the pounding beach break left out in front - this was pre-groynes - and we could drink and play pool at the local, or walk ten minutes to the fleshpots of Coolangatta. I had been to the Gold Coast only once before since I’d been a surfer, but that had been with my parents back in 1964 when I wouldn’t have known what to look for. Now I saw endless peeling point breaks that were still relatively uncrowded. The other end of the coast bore the name, but this was the real surfer’s paradise. I remember being astounded by the length of ride afforded by the points, and the speed with which we found ourselves skating over shallow sandbar sections of the paper-thin waves, so different from anything we had at home. At first I found it tricky to ride the points on my backhand, but by the end of our stay I had mastered the grab-rail, top-turn take-off, which wasn’t pretty, but saved a lot of swims. At the end our week at Kirra, the plan was to catch the train home, but Gary Fletcher and I had other ideas. ‘Fletch’ was a quietly spoken guy, but he had an adventurous spirit. We decided to give Byron Bay another go, figuring that we could still get home at the same time as the others by cashing in our return train tickets and hitchhiking through the night.

The first part of the plan worked brilliantly - we scored great waves again at The Pass. The ticket office at the Byron Bay railway station wouldn’t refund our tickets, so we found ourselves sitting by the Pacific Highway at dusk, waiting for a ride with about $3 between us. The only people who seemed willing to pick us up were farmers with filthy utes or tray-back trucks. It was bitterly cold sitting up there in the night air, and no-one seemed to be going more than a few miles. By morning - the morning we were supposed to be home - we were sitting by the highway somewhere north of Coffs Harbour when our saviour crested a hill in the distance and slowed as he saw us. I can’t remember his name, but he was a teacher at Keira Boys High and a regular in the surf at Brandy’s and Bellambi. His wife seemed a little uncertain about us as we strapped our boards onto the roof and piled into the back of the Mini Minor, but over the next twelve hours she came around. Our teacher mate paid for all our pitstops and dropped us each at our front door, only a day late. I was immediately grounded for a month!

TOUT LE MONDE IN BIARRITZ My mate Peter “PT” Townend, who is the current coach of the Chinese national

Kirra car park, 1960s. Picture: MAL SUTHERLAND surfing team, reports from Biarritz, France that a record 47 nations are competing in this week’s ISA World Surfing Games, including representatives of such surfing hotspots as Turkey and Afghanistan. In order to meet Olympic standards, there are now 100 member countries in the ISA, I guess that means the 53 members that aren’t fielding a team in France have even less of a chance than the above-mentioned duo. Still, it made for a colourful opening ceremony, and as competition hots up at la Grande Plage, no doubt we’ll see Brazil, Australia, Hawaii and the USA dominate proceedings. It was interesting to see officials choose the town beach as the Games venue, rather than the far superior options a short drive to the south or north, presumably so that the mayor and other dignitaries can watch the finals from the comfort of the casino terrace. And in news just in, PT reports with considerable pride that, although the Chinese girls team was knocked out on the first day, it was not before the heroics of team member Yumo won the hearts of the French crowd. Yumo needed to be helped from the water after getting smashed in the heavy shorebreak and never making it to the lineup in her first heat. But undaunted, she managed five waves in her repechage, and came in to a standing ovation. ●

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