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The editor’s desk We at Noosa Today would like to wish all our readers a very happy and safe Christmas and a wonderful New Year. It’s been a fantastic year and we’d like to thank all our contributors, our letter writers, photographers and advertisers who help create our paper. Noosa Today will take a break next week and be back the following week with our first edition for the year on Thursday 4 January. Enjoy the spectacular weather and all Noosa has to offer. As Christmas nears it becomes more obvious how important Noosa is to holiday makers and how important tourists are to both our economy and our lifestyle. Even the brown wash on Noosa’s main beach and river resulting from recent rains hasn’t deterred the beach goers enjoying themselves. Best wishes. - Margaret Maccoll
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STAGE SET FOR DOUBLE THE PRINCESSES Get ready for not one but two princesses to hit the stage when SCYT’s Summer Camp performances of Sleeping Beauty Kids and Legally Blonde Jr take to The J in January and readers can win a double pass to see Elle Woods and her pooch Bruiser. From the company that brought Beauty and the Beast Jr and Singin’ in the Rain Jr in 2017, 70 talented performers will bring to life the traditional fairytale princess of Aurora in Sleeping Beauty Kids, and the modern day princess of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde Jr. Readers can grab a Prince Charming (or Chihuahua!) and try their luck at winning a couple of tickets by emailing newsdesk@ noostoday.com.au with their name and phone number. The winner will be contacted on 2 January. The performance runs for two hours and 20 minutes with an intermission on Saturday 20 January 2018 at 2pm and 7pm. ●
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CHRISTMAS How do you go about ‘doing’ Christmas ... check your festive activities against our Christmas rundown on pages 7 and 8.
FOCUS ON ... STRESS Our new columnist gives tips on how to handle seasonal stresses ... see page 41 for tips, too.
PROPERTY VIEW A historic Queenslander at Noosa Heads - listed with Base Realtors - harks back to a time well before the resorts and summer tourist traffic. See our property View section.
SPORT When the Christmas roast is done and dusted, the river and beaches beckon all summer ... so drop a line or hit the surf - safely, of course. Page 47.
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THIS WEEK WE’RE TALKING ABOUT… WIN TO TAKE ON THE WORLD Cooran equestrian Billy Raymont has just won the Pacific League World Cup Showjumping series for 2017. This series comprises 10 top level qualifying events which were held in Queensland, NSW, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia throughout the year. His win qualifies Billy to go to both the World Equestrian Games, to be held in South Carolina in 2018, and to the World Cup Showjumping Final, to be held in Paris in 2018. Riding two different horses, Anton, and Oaks Redwood, Billy had a total of five wins and was highly placed in four of the other competitions. This in not the first time Billy won the series, having achieved it 2004 at the age of 23 on a horse that he had trained himself, Royal Selections. He has also been runner-up on his horse, Stardom, in the 2010, 2011 and 2013 World Cup series, and on Anton in 2016. He has consistently won Grand Prix competitions at Australia’s Royal Shows in all of the years after 2004. ●
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POETRY TRAIL EXPLORED Pente Poets last week celebrated the launch of their poetry trail throughout the Sunshine Coast Hinterland which provides a unique way to explore and visit the region. Creative sculptures accompanied by original poetry from locally renowned artists are dotted along trails in Maleny, Montville and Kenilworth. Visitors have the opportunity to download an app on their devices and listen to the poems read aloud by the poets at Maleny and Montville. The poetry trail was completed in four stages over three years through a number of funding grants, including the 50th Anniversary of the Naming of the Sunshine Coast community grants program. Pente Poets’ Judith Bandidt said the group was overwhelmed by the success of the project. “Pente Poets was formed in 2006 through a common location, our beautiful hinterland and coast, and a shared love of poetry,” Mrs Bandidt said. “On a driving tour of New Zealand with my husband, we found a path with a signpost and intrigued; we followed it which led us to large boulders featuring poetry and other short verse. “I thought it would be wonderful to have that on the Sunshine Coast, and as they say the rest is history.” Also officially launched today was Pente Poets’ second publication ‘On the Poetry Trail: Hinterland’ which contains a collection of poems written by the group’s poets. For more information, visit pentepoets.com. ●
GOLDEN MOMENT FOR NOOSA TODAY Noosa Today has capped off a terrific year by being awarded the prestigious ‘Golden Albert’ award as best newspaper in the Star News Group stable of publications. The award was presented today at a special end-of-year event to celebrate staff achievements, thank contributors and recognise the impact of the publication in the local community. The award is given for a range of criteria that covers circulation, advertising support and community relationships. Noosa Today also recently added excellence
awards presented by the Queensland Country Press Association for Best Newspaper in its circulation category, Best Newspaper with two or less journalists and Most Improved Publication. Journalist Margie Maccoll was also awarded third place for overall excellence for a journalist. Star News Group is an independent, familyowned, Australian newspaper group with papers, specialty magazines, digital properties and social media presence in Queensland and Victoria, and that has been operating for more than a century. ● 201721004-LB21-17
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COVER STORY Shopping for gifts that fill The J theatre is a huge but rewarding task for Lorraine.
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ou could be forgiven for assuming Noosa residents are all living the dream, but unfortunately, that’s not the real world. In actual fact, while most of us are sitting down to a decadent meal with all the trimmings and armloads of gifts, there will be a staggering 300 families right here in Noosa who will be struggling to make ends meet. Thanks to the very classy Lorraine Kenway, owner of Classy Lady Noosa on Gympie Terrace and Classy Lady on Gibson, Christmas will come this year to many of these local families who are doing it tough. Lorraine’s brainchild, Santa’s Classy Helpers has been giving Christmas to our resident families in need for the six
last years. With year round fund-raising events and the help of a 200 strong team, Santa’s Classy Helpers has ensured, once again, that 285 families, including 700 children, would wake up on Christmas morning and believe there truly is a Santa. For some, this will be the first Christmas they will enjoy plenty of food, toys and clothes for the children and laughter instead of tears. So what prompted this hard-working lady to start up Santa’s Classy Helpers six years ago? “My nephew, who has two children and due to an illness, is unable to work. Each Christmas Eve I would take them shopping to ensure they had an enjoyable Christmas. “On one occasion when driving back to Noosa from Newcastle, I decided that if I could help my own family I could also help needy families in Noosa and surrounds,”
Lorraine said. Growing up in Newcastle, Lorraine’s background was working in pharmacy. She had a clothing shop in Kiama for 12 years before ‘retiring’ to Noosa twenty-two years ago. It wasn’t long before Lorraine realised that retirement was not for her and six months later she opened Classy Lady Noosa on Gympie Terrace. The boutique quickly became a favourite for locals and visitors to the area which enabled her to open the doors to a second Classy Lady on Gibson. It seems Lorraine has cornered the market for resort wear, swimwear and home decor items in Noosa - just don’t check the stock room! “All of the donations for Santa’s Classy Helpers need to be stored somewhere - the Gibson Road store is often overflowing with goodies in the storage area and staff have to fight their way through to find stock,” she said.
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Santa’s Classy Helpers has grown by word of mouth. Now up to 200 locals, mainly ladies, meet monthly throughout the year at afternoon teas, lunches and dinners. Numbers vary a lot as many supporters come and go during the year but each month, there is a different theme and those supporters who attend take along suggested items. “That may be coffee, tea or Milo or toothpaste, toilet paper and shampoo. Other times it will be cereals, tinned fruit or long life custard. By year’s end there is a tremendous selection of foods,” Lorraine said. Of course this means all these items need to be stored throughout the year and this is where generous donors such as Storage First and Markris Wholesale Foods come into it. The catchment area is Noosa to Pomona, Eumundi and Coolum and St Vincent de Paul, The Salvation Army, United Synergies, School Chaplains, Sunny Kids and Sunshine Butterflies are the point of contact. There are a number of other fund-raising functions during the year. Each year Noosa Springs helps out with a charity golf day and this year there was a mammoth garage sale held at the Good Shepherd Lutheran College. Prior to the shopping day Lorraine uses all the funds raised throughout the year to buy toys, clothing, fruit and veg and top up on any needed groceries. “I buy for 700 children, taking into consideration their age and gender. Each child receives pyjamas, underwear, an outfit and a toy to the value of $50 or more,” she said. The families are referred by local charity groups including Salvation Army and St Vincent De Paul. The big shopping day on 12 December was held at The J were wall to wall gifts were piled up for the taking. Free fruits and vegies, Christmas puddings, toiletries, groceries, clothes, hams filled the floor and the stage had been transformed into a toy wonderland. When Lorraine was asked what this all means to her, she said this is the most sensational day of the year for her. “It’s not only very emotional for those who are receiving, but also for the volunteers who help on the day and throughout the year. There are lots of tears and lots of joy,” she said. It truly is a sight to behold and is one that reminds you of the true meaning of Christmas. The hard work from all of these people brings joy to those in our community who need it most on Christmas Day. So when does it begin all over for next year? Well this year it started the day after the shopping day. Lorraine was out purchasing items for three families who she had just been told about the very next day. Humble Lorraine is never one to take the limelight, preferring to roll up her sleeves and get the work done. Noosa Today feels that Lorraine’s unwavering constant commitment to helping those in community who need it most of all is something very special. Lorraine truly is one Classy Lady. If you would like to be a Santa’s Classy Helper just pop into the shop or call Lorraine on 5449 7599 to be placed on the mailing list. You will be made very welcome at any of their functions and your support will be gratefully accepted. ●
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DIVERSE WAYS OF CELEBRATING BY MARGARET MACCOLL
Lifesavers at Sunshine Beach search for puddings on Christmas morning. It was a full house of backpackers at Nomads last Christmas. Backpackers welcomed in There will be about 300 backpackers staying at Nomads Noosa Backpackers Hostel, and about 220 of them have booked in for the free Christmas lunch.
Hostel second-in-charge Ty Skinner said as most of their guests were away from home, the hostel with the help of food and beverage outlets, provided them a home away from home celebration.
“We do a full Christmas lunch,” he said. “It’s a popular, vibe-y place. The bar is closed, but they can bring their own drinks and then there’s a pool party.” ● Continued next page
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Not everyone will be kicking back with a beer and some backyard cricket in Noosa this Christmas Day. Emergency service workers will be making sure the community is safe and healthy, volunteers may be manning the beaches or caring for a loved one, hospitality workers will be helping others enjoy the festive cheer while others may be alone or away from their families. Noosa Today spoke to a few people celebrating Christmas in different ways. Clubbers begin Christmas with a surf Sunshine Beach Surf Club lifesaving members start their Christmas Day with a dip and a treasure hunt. Club lifeguard Scott Summers said what had become a club tradition was for “clubbers” to meet early on the day. “We start with a swim - about 200m - go out the back and wait out there,” he said. Once they’re called in to shore, they catch a wave in and race to a special area where the hunt is on for buried Christmas puddings. “We all have breakfast and shake hands and wish each other a Merry Christmas,” he said. Lifesaver patrols are changed on the day, so three groups of volunteers patrol three hours instead of the usual 5.5 hour shift so “people can get back to their families”. “It’s a great day to work,” Scott said. “A lot of people come down to the beach. The kids come down with their new toys.”
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HOW WILL YOU SPEND CHRISTMAS? Fun and feasting on Christmas The staff at Rococo Bistro and Bar Noosa in Hastings Street want to come to work on Christmas Day and who could blame them. General manager Brett Lane said everyone wanted to work on Christmas. “It’s very pleasant to work Christmas. A lot of people are here on holidays. They choose to be here and enjoy Christmas lunch. “The owner comes here with his family.” On the menu at Rococo’s will be a special six-course Christmas lunch, part traditional and part Australian. And what will the staff be eating? “They will have a Christmas lunch whatever the chef has prepared,” Brett said.
Firies hope for calm Like other emergency services workers, Noosa firefighters will be on watch on Christmas Day. Noosa Heads station officer Brian Riley said the A shift of Tom O’Connell, Andrew Bear and Colin Dick and himself would be on duty at Noosa Heads fire station. “Historically it’s a quiet day,” he said. “But there are often small traffic crashes when people are moving from lunches to dinners.” The officers will be self-catering on the day with each member of the team bringing in their contribution to a communal lunch, if all goes well. ●
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PLAN OF CHANGE housing, Ms Rawlings said. “This is important if we are to accommodate workers who are being priced out of larger housing near retail and hospitality precincts, as well as older residents looking to downsize. Once the council adopts the draft scheme next year, the State Government will review it to ensure the new Noosa Plan aligns with the aims of State departments and agencies. “This may take some time,“ Ms Rawlings said. “Then we can put the draft planning scheme to the community for further comment. At this stage, we hope to be able to do that towards the end of next year. Meanwhile, the draft planning scheme must remain confidential until it is released for public view by all the community.” ●
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Smaller, more affordable housing, multipurpose business spaces and red tape cuts for farmers applying for rural enterprises are among submissions received for the new Noosa Plan. Noosa Council staff have reviewed more than 200 submissions from residents, businesses and community groups which is helping to shape the draft plan which council are expected to consider early in 2018. Environment and Sustainable Development Director Kim Rawlings said the draft would then proceed to the State Government for the first interest check before being presented to the community for further consultation. One key focus for the new scheme is to plan for a greater choice of housing - particularly smaller, more affordable
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TOUCHDOWN FOR SANTA AT CAROLS Santa floated down to Peregian Beach in tandem with one of his elves to the 53rd annual Christmas Carols and was mobbed by hordes of children who had waited not so patiently for his arrival. It seemed an age to wait for the jolly man and there were some false alerts at his arrival when a couple of sky watchers mistook passenger flights taking off from Maroochydore airport for his light aircraft. But in the end he was right on target on the beach and the night proceeded without a hitch. There were Christmas carols with Jason Daniels Band, Gian Famularo, The Dennis Sisters and Mason Hope and face painting with Wild Thyme Face and Body Artists. People sang along and enjoyed the food and entertainment and the night ended with fireworks. â—?
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IT’S NONE OF OUR BUSINESS BUT … SANTA CRAWL Look out for 100 Santas roaming across Noosa Junction and Noosa Heads on 23 December. A Santa Crawl, a first for Noosa, as far as we know, has been organised combining five bars in five hours. It’ll be Ho Ho Ho for the silly season event which will begin at Village Bicycle about 6-7pm where, for a fee, people can collect their Santa suit and wristband and enter the draw to win $650 in cash at the end. The event will progress to the Cornerstone Pub from 7-8pm, Nomads Noosa Backpackers Hostel from 8-9pm, The Reef Hotel from 9-10pm and finish at the Noosa Heads Surf Club from 10-11pm. There will be games and presents along the way and each participant must collect a custom stamp at each participating venue to be in the draw. ●
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HORNET A SURPRISE SIGHT BY MARGIE MACCOLL Anyone on our ocean beaches around noon on Thursday 7 December could not have helped but notice an RAAF F/A-18A Classic Hornet zoom north then return south about 15 minutes later. I was lucky enough to see it at Peregian Beach. Travelling fast and low and just past the breakers it seemed to arrive at the same time I heard it, hover for a second then
was gone. A Department of Defence spokesman said the aircraft flew at altitudes of 76 metres (250ft) and at speeds of up to 926km/h (500kts), so not quite the speed of sound which is 1225km/hr. “An F/A-18A Classic Hornet pilot conducted a training exercise off the coast of northern New South Wales, and southern Queensland. During this exercise, the pilot
landed at the Sunshine Coast Airport,” the spokesman said. “The Royal Australian Air Force F/A18A and F/A-18B Hornets are multi-role fighter aircraft, capable of air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. Both the single seat F/A-18A and twin seat F/A-18B can perform air interception, air combat, close air support of ground troops, and interdiction of enemy supply lines including shipping.” ●
The council’s free holiday buses will hit the streets from Boxing Day to help locals and visitors get around easily this festive season. Travel will be free on local TransLink services 626, 627, 628, 629 and 632 until 5 January with a free temporary shuttle, 064, to operate between Noosa Heads and Peregian Beach via Noosaville and loop through Noosa Heads and Noosaville. The Boreen Point Flexilink service and Noosa Council Cabs service will also be free from Boxing Day to 5 January. Normal booking procedures will apply. Check timetables at www.translink. com.au or call 13 12 30 anytime. ●
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SANTA LEADS SMART CELEBRATION Dog lovers brought their pooches to Smartpups at Noosaville on Saturday to visit Santa, celebrate Christmas and spread their message about Smartpups therapy dogs. Smartpups founder Patricia McAlister said the organisation had placed 100 dogs with children with special needs including autism, diabetes and epilepsy across the country since she started it six years ago and had 50 more currently in training.
The organisation grew soon after Patricia began training dogs for children with special needs. “The demand got so much I started up a charity,” she said. “It was the first organisation to train dogs for special needs. I never imagined it would take off like it has. It’s been hugely successful.” Now volunteers help by fostering the Labrador, Golden Retriever and Labradoodle pups and assist with their training and more are neede. For more information visit www. smartpups.org.au ●
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The Noosa Food and Wine Festival 2018 program is out and tickets on sale, with more than 35 events showcasing some of Australia’s best chefs in beautiful locations throughout Noosa from 17-20 May 2018. Events will take place at the new Festival Village, under the Noosa Tipis on Noosa Main Beach, along Hastings Street for the Long Lunch, in signature restaurants and throughout the Noosa hinterland with produce and brewery trails. Next year the Festival Village will return to Noosa Lions Park and become the hottest place to be during the event including Taste of Noosa where visitors can discover tastes from some of Noosa’s best restaurants. There will be Celebrity Chef cooking demonstrations, master classes and a
craft and cider beer corner. The Long Lunch on Hastings Street, one of the Festival’s most popular events, will take place on Saturday 19 May and feature Noosa Beach House, Season, Boardwalk Bistro, Aromas, Locale, Bistro C, Cafe Le Monde and Rococo. The stunning Tipis will return to Noosa Main Beach and will be the venue for a range of events across the weekend including the opening and closing parties, lunches, champagne brunch and a rise and nourish morning yoga session followed by nutritious breakfast. There will also be a series of trails across the festival including Hinterland Trails, a Slow Food Noosa Trail and the Noosa Brewery Trail. For the full program and to purchase event tickets, see www. noosafoodandwine.com.au ●
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LAGGING BEHIND Are Noosa residents online laggards or just broke? After extensive marketing through social media total sales for postcodes 4566 and 4567 amount to approximately $75pw. The same campaigns are also run in other areas of the coast targeting the same audience but with a very different result. I campaigned against de-amalgamation because I thought Noosa would simply get left behind, it seems to me this is clearly the case. Gary Norris, The Mango Man, Noosaville.
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COMMIE CONCERN Not another boogieman dredged up from last century? The Commies are coming, the Commies are coming! Our biggest and nearest but not dearest trading partner is now the latest boogieman. Please can we settle into the 21st century without the ignorance and bigotry of last century? Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.
CONFUSED ARGUMENT Watching Malcolm Turnbull field questions on Q and A on Monday renewed my wonder as to why our government rejected the suggestion of having an aboriginal advisory committee as proposed in the Uluru Statement. The government claimed that it would be like a third chamber of parliament and that representation of indigenous people by two individuals in parliament was enough. How does this compare with having lobbyists from big business as advisers? The former is unacceptable and summarily dismissed while the latter is easily accommodated, even nurtured? That is, we can be advised to destroy agriculture, the water table and the barrier reef by the coal industry but we can’t accept advice from our aboriginal population about deaths in custody, aboriginal health, and domestic violence. Steve Hall, Cooroy.
SCORES ON THE BOARD No sniping. Ask what your member of Guv’mint has done for you. The ace rep in Bennelong, NSW, proudly announced that he’d provided ping pong tables in various places in his electorate. You couldn’t ask for more than that! Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.
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ZEN AND THE ART OF MOTORCYCLE POLICIES Back in 2006, ex-councillor Lew Brennan introduced the first motorcycle scooter strategy for local government in Australia, which has since been copied by many other councils. Twelve years on, Noosa Head is desperate for solutions to help traffic congestion and parking facilities, and here comes again Mr Brennan to the rescue with his brand new electric bicycle project. These bikes are more ‘Noosa’ than Noosa has ever been, trendy, classy, and so comfortable. No rego, no licence, no insurance. Seven speed pushbike with five levels of electric motor support for those hills and windy
days. Perfect for a spin to the coffee shop or to get the milk and bread. You will get around 40kms on a battery charge. You can just peddle if you want, but it will recharges in just four hours from dead flat. Coolest styling in the world and just about half the price of the competition. Now let’s hope that this council is fair dinkum about their new ZEN policies, and will reward Mr Brennan by making him eligible for a Noosa council grant, or at least a recommendation and that they will give this project a lot of consideration, as it is obvious to me that a lot of those bikes going around would help reduce traffic congestion, and provide more parking in Noosa. Dom Massoni, Verrierdale.
CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE I’d like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a Wonderful New Year. I know the Sunshine Coast Council will capitalise on their expertise and hope the Noosa community can be better serviced. Unfortunately Noosa’s a misguided and under-resourced council struggling to complete projects - major infrastructure needs maintenance and renewal but without a will there’s no way. The Mayor and his CEO have a daunting challenge - they need to rectify failures and provide practical solutions (not more workshops). John Lobb, Peregian Springs.
CHANGE AT THE TOP FOR FILM FEST The Noosa International Film Festival has announced dates for its third year along with some changes to its management committee. Planning for the 2018 festival is proceeding at a blistering pace with dates set for Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 October. The Noosa not-for-profit held its annual general meeting recently and founding festival director Peter Chenoweth returned to the festival presidency. Peter said it was a privilege to lead such a passionate, capable, and committed team. Returning to the management committee with Mr Chenoweth is Holly Pittman, also president of the Noosa Film Society, as festival curator. Alison Cooper returns to again deliver the festival marketing for a third year alongside graphic designer Sarah Radge. Louise McNeich continues as treasurer for a third year and Christine Chenoweth joins the committee as secretary. Retiring committee members include president Campbell Corfe, curator Arnold Kopff and secretary Maree Thomson. “I thank Campbell for his leadership of the NIFF team in its two founding years and the vital work of Arnold Kopff and Maree Thomson. The festival wouldn’t be where it is today without their dedication.” Mr Chenoweth said NIFF’s second festival was another outstanding success with increased ticket sales, very high
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The NIFF 2018 committee, from left: Louise McNeich, Alison Cooper, Holly Pitman, Sarah Radge, Christine Chenoweth, Peter Chenoweth. surveyed customer satisfaction and outstanding films, like the sell-out Loving Vincent. “The festival is fast becoming known for its support of skills development for emerging film-makers with its program of
workshops and participation from global film industry greats,” he said. “We are exploring ways to build on this by incorporating immersive experiences into the program with the folks at CQ University and Create Noosa.” ● noosatoday.com.au
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Outstanding opportunity! Two blocks, one house, one chance This original, solid beach shack is straddling two blocks of prime land, offering the astute investor numerous opportunities;
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AFTER a perfect auction campaign for 1/12 Albert Street, Noosaville, Base Realtors’ Ron Davey and Sacha Vogelzang couldn’t be happier. Close to 300 people inspected this four-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse over four weeks, and on auction day five bidders battled it out. An unsurprising $1.225 million was the final bid as the hammer fell. With bidders from Sydney, Brisbane and New Zealand, as well as locals, it came down to the wire with one of the local couples pulling out the final offer to secure this property for their home. Special thanks went to auctioneer Gordon MacDonald, from The Auction Group, who did an outstanding job, displaying his very professional
performance and experience, returning what Mr Davey said was an “AAA” result. “Having the property staged to perfection certainly does give you the advantage,” Mr Davey said. “Blink Living did a wonderful job, and having used them previous we knew it would make all the difference in getting our price at the end of the day.” It was an extraordinary team effort, with Base Realtors controlling the very busy crowds on the open inspection days leading up to auction day. Most days saw 35 to 40 people coming along to see this beautiful townhouse. The sellers could not have been happier and Mr Davey said the sellers were wonderful people to deal with, which made his job so much easier.
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A NOOSA CLASSIC Rarely does a Queenslander treasure, like this one in Noosa Heads come on to the market. This striking residence is a classic piece of Australian architectural design, with its distinctive timber, corrugated iron appearance and extensive deep shading external Verandahs. This classic Queenslander is situated on a 826m2 block and the central location is perfect with all the conveniences, restaurants and shops of Noosa Junction just around the corner and a hop, step and a jump to the famous Hastings Street beach or the beautiful Noosa National Park. This Queenslander has been so exquisitely maintained and is perfectly ready for its new owners. The cedar windows, French open doors and pressed metal ceilings throughout the entire house make this a magical home of atmosphere. The open plan living, dining and kitchen area is the central hub of the home and serves as a backdrop for many wonderful memories with family and friends. The primary home has three spacious bedrooms, huge living area, a generous study and the luxury of a pool allow you to enjoy your family time with ease. This Queenslander from the 1890’s also has a separate cottage dated back to the 1840’s, which is been recently renovated and has its own living room, kitchenette, bathroom, two bedrooms and a separate parking space which allows you to rent this out separately, use as a self contained retreat for friends and family, or make this a wonder for your kids. Huge entertainment area underneath the house, more than enough space for a camper, boat or a great workspace for all of your hobbies.
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STRIKING HOME’S HISTORY A HIGHLIGHT RARELY does a historic treasure, like this charming Noosa Heads Queenslander, come onto the market. This striking residence situated on a 826 square metre block is a classic piece of Australian architectural design, with its distinctive timber and corrugated iron construction, and extensive, deep-shading verandahs. Two historic structures grace this large, grassy block, offering an array of choices when it comes to living arrangements. Perfectly located in a central position, all the conveniences, restaurants and shops of Noosa Junction are just around the corner, and it’s a hop, step and a jump to the famous Hastings Street, Noosa Main Beach and the beautiful Noosa National Park. Built in the 1890s and exquisitely maintained, this delightful Queenslander is steeped in historic charm, and is perfectly ready for its new owners to move in. Special features throughout the home, like the cedar-framed windows, French doors and intricately-detailed pressed-metal ceilings, fill this house with an atmosphere of old-world magic. The open-plan living, dining and kitchen area is the central hub of the home and serves as a backdrop for many wonderful memories with family and friends. The main home has three spacious bedrooms, a huge living area and a generous study. A separate cottage, dating back to the 1840s, sits alongside the main house. Recently renovated, has its own living room and kitchenette, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate parking space, allowing you to rent this second home separately, or use it as self-contained quarters for friends and family visits, or make it a wonderful retreat for the children. Nestled between the two quarters is the sparkling pool, perfect for family fun and keeping cool with absolute ease during the warmer months. Underneath the house is a huge entertainment area, and more than enough storage space for a camper or boat. Alternatively this area would make a great workspace for the hobbyist. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 34 Wyandra Street, Noosa Heads Auction: January 13, at noon Description: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large carport, pool View: Friday and Saturday, December 22 and 23, 11am-noon Contact: Michael Davey and Sacha Vogelzang for Base Realtors, 0409 006 633 or 0419 092 003 24 NOOSA TODAY
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Escape to nature on your very own 5532m2 block. Lightly imbered, gently sloping, power & phone available, Sealed road. Ph: Greg 0427 828 409
Why buy one when you can buy ten? DA Approved for 10 blocks. Ferile, sandy soil. Power connected, Gently sloping blocks. Ph: Jaimi 0400 224 948
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STAMP DUTY EXPLAINED BY JACOB MAY, BASE REALTORS THIS week we will discuss the topic of stamp duty and how it affects you when purchasing a property. To break it down, stamp duty is a tax the government collects when people purchase property, which they invest into public services and infrastructure. The amount payable to the government depends on the value of the property purchased, and is calculated on a sliding scale that differs from state to state. You can research this further on each state government’s Stamp Duty Calculator. There are ways that you can offset the cost of this tax. First home owners are able to cover the full amount of stamp duty with the First Home Owners Grant, when reaching the maximum amount of $749,999 borrowed.
For example: At a purchase price of $749,999 the stamp duty payable is $19,600, you are eligible to access your First Home Owners grant at $20,000 which will cover this cost. To do this, all requirements in accessing the First Home Owners Grant must be met. Only use this as a guide and be sure to look into this further to match your own personal circumstances. For non-first home owners, there are other exemptions for paying stamp duty, when: · The transfer of interest in your home is to your spouse by way of gift from you to your spouse. Ownership of the home remains as joint tenants or tenants in common and remains as your principal residence. · A change of tenure occurs, only if the
What you pay in stamp duty depends on a range of factors. change is from joint tenants to tenants in common or vice versa and the value of each co-owner’s interest doesn’t change. · For manufactured homes.
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Saturday 23rd December
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2/67 Bluefin Court
2/67 Bluefin Court
$778,000
Base Realtors - 0405 961 395 12.00pm - 12.45pm 9/21 Park Crescent
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2/67 Bluefin Court
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Saturday 23rd December
Friday 29th December $712,500
10.00am - 10.45am 10 Bahran Court
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11.00am - 11.45am 29 Terraces Court
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11.00am - 11.30am 24 Bellerive Avenue
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Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0418 712 600 11.00am - 12.00pm 34 Wyandra Street
12.00pm - 12.45pm 33/115Peregian Springs Dr 4 3 2
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Century 21 Conolly Hay Group - 0438 579 911 11.00am - 12.00pm 34 Wyandra Street
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Sunrise Beach
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Santa and Mrs Claus join Noosa Coast Guard on Sunday.
SANTA'S ON THE CREST OF A WAVE BY MARGARET MACCOLL Santa and Mrs Claus joined Noosa Coast Guard volunteers on Sunday to bring some Christmas joy to boaties and river goers and deliver bags of lollies to the children.
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This is the sixth year Santa has joined the Coast Guard for the lolly toss. The word spread quickly along the river and children came out in droves to collect the lolly bags that Coast Guard volunteers had spent hours putting together. ●
Management and Staff wish all clients, readers and supporters a joyous Christmas and a Healthy New Year WINNERS OF PRESTIGIOUS QUEENSLAND AWARDS
Noosa Today will not be publishing an edition on 28th December 2017 It has been a huge year and we thank clients and readers for their loyal support Next year will be even bigger so please look out for our first edition on January 4th 2018
THREE FIRST PLACES at the 2017 Qld Country Press Annual Awards •FirstPlace:BestNewspaperover10,000circulation •FirstPlace:BestNewspapertwoorlessjournalists •FirstPlace:MostImprovedNewspaper •MargieMccoll:ThirdplaceforstorysubmittedonJohn’sLanding •HighlyRecommended:NoosaShireShinesspecialpublication
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Noosa Waters Nautical pageant.
CHRISTMAS CROWD GOES WITH THE FLOW Noosa Waters boat owners have been decking out their watercraft in best party dress this week in readiness for tomorrow’s annual Christmas flotilla Noosa’s best-loved, and most colourful, nautical event. The waterborne pageant regularly sees up to 100 brightly-decorated boats of all shapes and sizes lining up at the start point at the Saltwater Avenue bridge before joining in the festivities and vying for a place on the roll of honour for the best-dressed-boat. Tomorrow’s event marks the flotilla’s 20th anniversary and Noosa Waters Residents’ Association convenor Frank Matus said he and his team were looking to make this year’s nautical parade the biggest-ever, bettering the record turnouts of previous years. “Noosa has one of the country’s best waterways and our goal is to provide a special Christmas treat to the thousands of spectators who are expected to flock to Noosa from all over
the coast to watch,” he says. “We want this to be the Coast’s bestever Christmas flotilla.” The event traditionally attracts big crowds from Noosa and all over the Sunshine Coast, with spectators lining canal banks, bridges and parks throughout the canal estate. Best vantage points from which to watch, and photograph, the brightly-lit ensemble will be the two Saltwater Avenue bridges, the footbridge linking Mermaid Quay with Seahorse Place, or at one or other of the many public parks dotted throughout Noosa Waters. Boats will assemble at the Saltwater Avenue/Masthead Quay bridge from 6.45pm, with the parade scheduled to start at 7pm Noosa Coast Guard boats will lead out the parade after signalling the start with two blasts from their air horns. For more details visit http://www. noosawaters.org/events.html or phone Frank Matus on 0400 225 381. ● 12372058-LN47-17
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KEEP THE MAGIC OF SANTA ALIVE BY HOLLIE HARRIS The magic of Santa doesn’t last forever but if, like me, you’re a parent of young kids, help make some Santa Claus memories that last a lifetime. If you’re looking for ways to inspire your kids (or yourself) this Christmas, don’t miss the chance to play up the big visit from the old guy in the red velvet suit. Reindeer Tracks It turns out, there’s a silver lining to
having dirt patches on your lawn this time of year. At my place last year, the dirt showed up so many hoof and sleigh marks we could see exactly where the reindeer and Santa took off and landed (fancy that). The kids loved it (dad, not so much). But if you’ve got a patch of dirt or sand in your garden, be sure to look out for clues of a special visit on Christmas morning. Secret Keys and Clues I remember as a small child without a
chimney in our home that I could never quite work out how Santa got into the house. If you don’t have a chimney in your home, have some fun leaving a key for Santa. Make sure you label it so he knows it’s for him, and get crafty with lots of glitter and colours to decorate the tag. Also, to really make it fun, I remember finding a snag of cotton-wool type stuff on our front door frame. Apparently, Santa was in such a rush, he fled out the door catching his beard on the way.
Santa Tracker For kids who just can’t wait to know what’s going on with the sleigh situation, the Santa Tracker is the perfect way to see where Santa is the night before Christmas. Kids can also log on to watch his path, learn more about the destinations and take part in Christmas themed activities before the big night. ●
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CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES NOOSA DISTRICT CATHOLIC PARISH
We invite everyone to join with us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus
Parish Office Phone 5447 1188 Mass Times Line Phone 5442 4518 Facebook www.facebook.com/noosacatholic
UNITING CHURCH NOOSA COASTAL
6 Bartlett Street, Noosaville Phone (07) 5442 4218
Wshing you hope, joy and love ths Chrstms, and a wonderul New Year!
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Christmas Services
Christmas Eve
Carol Service 7.00 pm December 21 - Sunrise Beach, 6 Grasstree Court
Carol Service 7.00pm
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Christmas Day
Holy Communion Service 9.30am
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7.00 am - Tewantin, Poinciana Ave @ Werin Street 8.30 am - Sunrise Beach, 6 Grasstree Court (behind shops)
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6.00 pm - Tewantin, Poinciana Ave @ Werin Street
Minister: Rev. Leonie Gaffel Ph: 5474 3051
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Pomona - 1 Church Street Christmas Day: Monday 25th December 8:00am Mass
Christmas Eve Service at 10am Christmas Day Service at 9am
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NOOSA Tewantin - 5 Moorindil Street Sunshine Beach - Ben Lexcen Drive Christmas Eve: Christmas Eve: Sunday 24th December Sunday 24th December 5:00pm Children’s Mass 5:00pm Vigil Mass Christmas Day: Monday 25th December 7:00pm Vigil Mass 8:30am Mass Christmas Day: Cooroy - 63 Maple Street Monday 25th December Christmas Eve: Sunday 24th December 7:00am Mass 7:00pm Vigil Mass 10:00am Mass
For to us a child is born.. he will be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
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“THE RIDICULOUS“ JIMEOIN RETURNS TO NOOSA BY HOLLIE HARRIS From the ridiculous to the hilarious ... See Jimeoin’s new show next month as he takes over The J Noosa on 17 January. Go on a journey into the brain of one the world’s best stand up comedians and masters of observational humour. Jimeoin is acclaimed as one of the hottest stand-up comics of this generation - a true comedy master. A prolific writer with an exceptional audience rapport, he is known and loved for his brilliantly funny wit and charming observations on the absurdities of every-day life. Jimeoin’s regular appearances at the
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL and his widely successful Australian tours attract sell-out advance bookings, often with extra shows added due to demand. Internationally, Jimeoin has toured to great acclaim from New York to New Zealand, Aspen to Amsterdam, the Middle East to the Far East. He regularly tours the UK and Ireland, has performed in Europe as well as at Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival and is both an alumni and one of the biggest comedy acts each year at the world’s biggest arts festival, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. With fresh content regularly
delivered to audiences, Jimeoin shares where he draws inspiration for his shows. “(My shows) have no real message and I don’t like making fun of people, just myself,“ Jimeoin said. “When you talk about how you’ve stuffed up in your life, people laugh because they can relate. “For (The Ridiculous tour) I really thought about what life is.“ Having watched David Attenborough’s The Trials of Life, Jimoein decided to incorporate some of what he learned into his shows. “(Trials of Life) is from an animal’s point of view but so much of it applies
to our own lives,“ he said. “It was a nice way to look at it.“ When asked what was his favourite part about touring, his passion for his craft became blatantly clear. “The gig - the actual bit where I’m on stage is the highlight of my day,“ he said. “I don’t get nerves if I do a regular tour but if I haven’t done a gig for a while then yeah (I get nervous).“ You will laugh yourself silly with Jimeoin’s latest show on Wednesday 17 January 2018 at 8pm at The J Noosa. Grab your tickets before they sellout for 49.50 Adult / $44.50 Concession from www.thj.com.au. ●
THIS WEEK
GIG GUIDE
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Friday 22 December Cooroy RSL 6pm Joe Phillips. Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club 6pm Tanya. The Imperial Hotel Eumundi Noon Renny Fields. 7pm Rhythm n Soul. Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm BB and the Kings. Peregian Beach Hotel 6pm Pepper Jane. Saturday 23 December The Imperial Hotel Eumundi Noon Ethan Roberts. 7pm Ryan Giles. Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Jo Cocker show. Sunday 24 December Sunshine Beach Surf Club 3pm Backroom Vegas.
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50 Funnies from Mervyn Mudal, by Nev Mills
Utopia, by Bjork
Tuesday 26 December Sunshine Beach Surf Club 3pm Living in the ’70s.
From the hilarious mind of Noosa's very own Neville Mills, comes his fifth book, 50 Funnies from Mervyn Mudal. Following the success of The Curious Letters of Mervyn Mudal, Neville was inspired to capture 50 of Mervyn’s tales - each in just 50 words. Mervyn’s family and friends are a constant source of comedic events. So if you are interested in what happens with the Vicar’s Fine Sermon, a 60th Wedding Anniversary, Taking Tea with Rebecca, and a Jungle Joke, then this is the book for you. Give some laughter this Christmas - find 50 Funnies from Mervyn Mudal at local bookstores and Noosa Arts and Crafts, 1 Wallace Drive, Noosaville. ●
STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI (M) Cast: Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Carrie Fisher
Thursday 28 December Tewantin Noosa RSL 6pm Smooth as Silk. Friday 29 December Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club 6pm Billy Guy. Cooroy RSL 6pm Shayne Crump. The Imperial Hotel Eumundi Noon Renny Fields. 7pm Alisha Todd. Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Contraband.
Fantastically eclectic, Bjork’s albums have nevertheless been pretty consistently divided into two categories by cynics and fans alike - the 'classics' and the 'experiments'. Bjork’s last album (2015’s Vulnicura) was a classic. It was hailed as a return to the icy, string-led sound of fellow classic 1997’s Homogenic. Like 2011’s Biophilia or 2004’s Medulla, Utopia will probably be viewed as an experiment; something to enjoy/endure until her next classic. The overall album will take listeners a while to assimilate and appreciate but it is a beautiful album. Rooted in Bjork’s rediscovery of love and joy after the dissolution of her marriage, it’s filled with tiny fragments of joy and detail that linger in the heart and mind. ●
Writer/director Rian Johnson has created a movie that is at once very Star Wars and yet very much its own film - a visually gorgeous, rip-roaring space opera that is part space chase, part journey of discovery. The Last Jedi picks up pretty much straight after the end of The Force Awakens - The Resistance, with Princess Leia and Poe Dameron escaping from their old base in a rag-tag fleet that is a virtual sitting duck. Finn is waking up from his medically induced coma, Rey is trying to bring Luke Skywalker back to the fold while Kylo Ren is being chewed out by Supreme Leader Snoke for his loss of the starkiller base. ●
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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7504 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Ventriloquist. 8, Lotus. 9, Uniform. 10, Sodden. 11, Reside. 12, Abate. 14, Haven. 18, Averse. 20, Static. 23, Awkward. 24, Merge. 25, Imperceptible. Down - 1, Valise. 2, Noted. 3, Respect. 4, Lout. 5, Quite. 6, Idolise. 7, Temper. 13, Break up. 15, Attempt. 16, Salami. 17, Scheme. 19, Stair. 21, Throb. 22, Idle.
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WHAT’S ON MARKET, FILM AHEAD OF CHRISTMAS For something very special as we head toward the big day is the next Silent Film on at The Majestic Theatre in Pomona. This will be the very last one for the year on Pomona Market Day. Grab some last-minute craft gifts at the country markets, and then check out the local
art gallery, and then catch a Silent Film with Mr Ron West, the 84-year-old Majestic icon on Saturday 23 December, at noon. $14 adults; free for kids. Pomona Markets and Silent Films are on every second and fourth Saturday. It is truly a unique experience. ●
NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS Celebrate New Year’s Eve with fireworks in Noosa Shire. With some fantastic fire works display going off along the Coast this New year’s, there should be some happening near you. Noosa Marina: Noosa Marina in Tewantin has free fireworks at 9pm and midnight. There’s free live music with Impulse from 8pm-midnight, and the Marina’s restaurants will have special New Year’s Eve celebrations with the best views of the fireworks - book a table now. Noosa Main Beach: See fireworks from Noosa Main Beach
at midnight only. The 12-minute fireworks display will be from a barge off Main Beach (swell permitting). If the swell is too big, fireworks will be from the rock wall further along the beach. Coolum Beach: New Year’s Eve in Coolum will be huge with fireworks at 8.30pm only. The Lions Club of Coolum will have rides, sausage sizzle, popcorn, fairy floss, laughing clowns, jumping castle and more, so bring the whole family along for a great night at Tickle Park, Coolum Beach from 5pm-9pm. ●
Magical Roxy Rocket.
KIDS FUN ON WEDNESDAYS What’s better during the holidays than a bit of free magic for the kids? Roxy Rocket is zooming into the Tewantin Noosa RSL with her magical space show every Wednesday night in December, from 6pm. Roxy’s show is sure to delight kids of all ages as well as the adults. Roxy will magically make a planet disappear, things will fly, you will even see an amazing illusion where she can spin her head around 360 degrees. There is even a special guest appearance by the very funny and hilarious, Ace the Alien.
Roxy’s show goes for 40 minutes and she follows her performance by handing out magic kits making the magic go just that little bit further. As if that wasn’t enough magic for one night, kids also eat free with a free kids meal with any main meal purchased. With Roxy’s skills as a professional actor and magician you’re in for a real magical journey. Book now for a table in The Bistro on 5447 1766 and treat the family to a magical night. ●
Three more left for the year!
MARKETS TO SEE THE YEAR OUT Friday 22 December
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Groove along as you browse for those last minute Christmas gifts on Saturday December 23. They’ve got live music across three stages with Kevin Laso Music on main stage, Tribal Groove at the Railway Building and Jeremiah Johnson at the amphitheatre. There’s no better way to spend your Saturday than right here; why not head along between 7am and 2pm. Saturday 30 December
They finish their very last market of 2017 with an awesome lineup of live music across three stages. Mettaphor will be rocking out their hometown beats on main stage, Tribal Groove join us at the Railway Building and the very popular Andrea Kirwin will be entertaining visitors at the Amphitheatre with her folk, roots, reggae, funk and soul with an island-style roll. ●
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The final Friday night market kicks off on 22 December. Come along for retail therapy under the stars with a fabulous selection of art and craft stalls, and a wide selection of food stalls offering delicious fare from all corners of the globe. · Santa himself will be arriving about 6pm on the Eumundi Fire Truck and then be available for Santa photos with market visitors from 6.30pm7.30pm. · Visitors will also enjoy live music courtesy of Tribal Groove, nightly free shows (6.30pm and 8pm) by international circus stunt performer ’The Joel Show’ which will include magic, insane chainsaw juggling, plus more. · The first 100 children each evening will be able to decorate their own Gingerbread Person (a free activity one per person). · Stick around for our fabulously free family outdoor movie screening ’Home
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See the sun set on another year at Noosa Boathouse. at 9pm! Costumes knot essential, but buoy they’re fun! Drunken Sailors: drinks are additional and can be purchased at the bar. Yachts of fun to be had! SUNSET BAR: Sunset Seafood and Tapas - $79pp Watch the sun set on 2017 and indulge in some fresh seafood followed by tapas share plates in our Sunset Bar on the top deck from 6pm. All bookings will be allocated a high bar table, so numbers are limited. Drinks can be purchased at the bar. Fantastic views of the 9pm Noosa River Fireworks. Info and bookings online at: www. noosaboathouse.com.au/events/
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This New Year’s Eve the Noosa Boathouse is hosting four fantastic events across three levels - as well as the 9pm fireworks that will be held on the river out the front of Noosa Boathouse. RESTAURANT: Early Bird three-course feast - $49pp, kids $20 The family friendly Earlybird New Years Eve sitting is a fantastic way to enjoy an early New Year’s Eve dinner with your family at the stunning waterfront location. The shared feast style allows you to try all dishes on the menu, passed around the table family feast style. Bookings strictly from 5pm for a two-hour sitting. Four-course Dinner - $99pp Ring in the New Year in style with an absolute waterfront four-course dinner including entree, main, dessert and cheese. The menu has been especially designed by chef Shane Bailey and is sure to impress. Bookings from 7.15pm onwards, fireworks 9pm. RIVER ROOM: Nautical Cocktail Party - $49pp HELLO SAILOR! Feeling Nauti? Join us for our nautical-themed New Year's Eve Cocktail Party at Noosa Boathouse celebrating the end of another year and all things boaty! Starting at 6pm, enjoy canapes from 6pm-9pm, live tunes from Platinum band playing a ship load of tunes from 8pm to midnight plus a fantastic fireworks show
AUTHENTIC ASIAN COOKING CLASSES • Discover the secrets to cooking traditional, aromatic Asian dishes with a healthy twist • Our renowned specialised chefs share a vast experience of Asian fusions and bring a ‘wok’ full of expertise and great humour • Learn to cook authentic family and ceremonial foods from regional Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia • Cook on your own station on the terrace overlooking the river with a maximum group of 6 persons From just $60 per person - it’s like a nice lunch out with a fabulous experience!
At 3/229 Gympie Tce, Noosaville • www.freshnaturalasian.com.au • 4 days a week
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January 14th Seafood Platter for two - $59.50 Includes a glass of Champagne each
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AUTHENTIC ASIAN FLAVOUR BY HOLLIE HARRIS If you haven’t stopped into Izzy Chai Modern Asian restaraunt before, then it’s time to see what all the fuss is about. You will always feel welcome when you visit here. The staff are so attentive and friendly, it feels like dining with family. Izzy Chai serves quality modern Asian cuisine with a combination of Asian influences including dishes from the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and other Asian countries at affordable prices. Favourites are Laksa, Chinese-style roasted duck, Mongolian barbecued lamb, sesame beef and crispy pork with Asian greens. Try the Penang beef, which tastes so authentic, crispy pork and vegetables are a real crowd favourite or some delicious pork spring rolls. The Rendang beef curry is rich with delicious coconut flavours and the Filipino-style spring rolls with pork mince, carrots, beans and onions accompanied by Izzy Chai’s own homemade sauce are really something different. The beautiful outdoor area faces north, capturing that ocean breeze in summer. The restaurant is spacious - plenty of room to find your perfect seat to enjoy your meal. The layout makes Izzy Chai an ideal venue for parties, club events, weddings and anniversaries.
Beautiful dishes to choose from at Izzy Chai Modern Asian. Open seven days, from 11am to 9pm, there are options for late lunches or early dinners. Lunch specials, from 11am to 3pm, are very popular with locals and take-away and delivery is available too. Lunch specials start at $10.90, and they have a huge selection of delicious choices on offer. Parking is easy in a dedicated car park at the rear of the restaurant. Call by and take home an easy meal or call and book a table at Izzy Chai Modern Asian tonight. Phone 5449 7598 or find them at 205 Weyba Road, Noosaville. ●
SUNDAY SESSIONS SURE TO PLEASE BY HOLLIE HARRIS Locale on Hastings Street are now holding Spritz Sundays sessions from noon to 4.30pm every Sunday throughout summer. Relax with Aperol and Campari Spritz cocktails, delicious food and the sounds of laid back, live Latin music by Pablo Degregori.
Their famous cicchetti dishes starting from $8 for Olive Marinate with Warm Puglian Cerignola, Sicilian Nocellara, Ligurian Taggiasche, Lazio Gaeta marinated olives or Ravioli Fritti for $12 with Maravista Farm rainbow chard, ricotta, grana, smoked tomato salsa will complete the afternoon. ●
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“At Wright Cut Meats, we take pride in producing and delivering only the best handmade, deliciously, mouth-watering, wood-smoked hams to share with your family and friends at Christmas. The pork is all sourced in our great state of Queensland, and is 100 per cent free range. Free-range meat offers a succulent flavour as the animals are low stressed and healthy. Our hams are made by breaking down the carcase into several different cuts e.g. - the middle for bacon the shoulder for roasts or chops and the most important at this time of the year the legs which are trimmed to produce a lean yet equal level of fat coverage. We then cure the legs in a three-generation-age-old recipe for seven days, once the seven days are up we hang the hams for 12 hours before cooking and smoking them for 12 hours. We use steam in the oven to retain a moist ham. We use the finest hardwood locally sourced red cedar. We believe Christmas is a time to relax and enjoy with family, friends and great food to make every Christmas a memorable one. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe new year." ● - Peter and Meredith
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SIROCCOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STRONG APPEAL With one of the best outlooks for dining out, Sirocco Noosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cuisine is modern Australian, with flavours influenced by the mediterranean regions. Situated directly across from the beautiful Noosa River, dining out here means watching the boats sail by or the sun set over the water as the hours roll by. With a brand-new menu available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts, summer has truly arrived at Sirocco Noosa. There is something for everyone at breakfast time, from healthy options such as the tropical smoothie bowl and coconut pannacotta with granola to traditional eggs benedict with freshly made hollandaise or wild mushroom and thyme omelettes. If you fancy a little early morning indulgence, go for the vanilla waffles with caramelised banana, maple and roasted macadamias to
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Pots & Pans Kitchen and Bar is a cafĂŠ and bar in the heart of Peregian Springs. We offer a relaxed, friendly environment to enjoy great food and drink with family and friends.
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Enjoy amazing buttery pastries, sourdough batards and gorgeous French provincial style cooking
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Eumundi IMPERIAL HOTEL EUMUNDI Good old fashioned table service, delicious food, cold beer and wine and live entertainment 1 Etheridge St, Eumundi 7 days a week from 10am till late (07) 5442 8811 imperialhoteleumundi.com.au
View Restaurant Admire the breathtaking views across Laguna Bay, dine in style and enjoy one of the best breakfast, dinner and event experiences in Noosa 33A Viewland Drive, Noosa Heads (07) 5455 2200 viewrestaurant.com.au
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really hit the spot. Their lunch menu introduces a few new items to the mix such as a hearty lamb burger with goat cheese, beetroot relish and fresh salads - seriously juicy and delicious. For dinner try their local fresh fish of the day with Sirocco Noosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous saffron Buerre Blanc and house made potato gnocchi with confit salmon, leek and white wine dill cream sauce. They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the dessert menu - with a regularly changing indulgent chocolate dessert tasting plate and dairy free coconut Pannacotta with strawberry rose water, Persian floss and pistachio crumb. With Sirocco Noosa, you are always sure to get excellent service, outstanding food and stunning still water views every time, so why would you dine anywhere else? â&#x2014;?
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Enjoy a hearty breakfast or an appetising dinner complimented by draught beer, cider on tap plus over 20 wines to choose from
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Weddings, Functions & Special Occasions. Fully Licenced
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247 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville QLD 4566 Open 7 Days 11.30am to 2.30pm and 5.30pm to 9pm (07) 5449 7497 maisies.com.au
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Located on the Noosa River with park and water views, great coffee, full breakfast and lunches.
Seafood dishes served in smart, 3-level glass-fronted bistro and rooftop bar floating on the river
Proudly keeping to the basics of pizza making in order to serve the highest quality pizzas
6am to 2pm (most days) 185 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville (07) 5474 1770 facebook.com/escocaferestaurant
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COMMUNITY UPDATES SANTA PAWS
welcome. Phone Rev Laine on 0428 773 133.
Bring the family pet to Noosa Fair Shopping Centre, Lanyana Way, Noosa Heads, until Sunday 24 Dec from 10am-2pm and take a free photo with Santa.
GINGER SANTA Santa makes a special appearance at the Ginger Factory, 50 Pioneer Road, Yandina, on Wednesday to Sunday until Christmas Eve, from 9.30am-1.30pm. BYO camera and receive a free gift from Santa. Free admission to the park and gardens.
SEED SAVERS MEETING Seed Savers meetings are held at Noosa Namaste restaurant on the second Thursday of each month from 9.30-11.30am. Seedsavers meetings are an opportunity to share information and experiences on growing food in gardens. The purpose is to save and exchange seeds and propagating material. Seeds are sorted and packaged for the seed bank to preserve and pass on heritage seeds for future food security. Bring along seeds to process, cuttings of plants to share, or questions. For more information email Sue Anderson on seedsavers@permaculturenoosa.com. au or phone 0413 875 769.
NOOSA ARTS AND CRAFTS Noosa Arts and Crafts at Wallace House, Wallace Drive, Noosaville, will hold its January Artastic Sale on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 January from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Workshops for January include Pure Pastels with Carolyn Sheather for four weeks from 9am-noon from Friday 19 January and Learn to Crochet with Janelle Turley from 20 January from 9.30-11.30am for four weeks. Group activities include embroidery, watercolour, spinning, knitting, weaving and scrapbooking. Phone 5474 1211, email create@noosaartsandcrafts.org.au or visit https://noosaartsandcrafts.org.au.
PROBUS CLUB MEETING Probus Combined Club monthly meeting will be held on the second Tuesday each
WEEKLY ROSTER FOR MEALS ON WHEELS Weekly roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels from Monday 25 to Friday 29 December. Monday drivers: Christmas Day - no deliveries, no volunteers required. Kitchen: Kitchen closed, no volunteers required. Tuesday drivers: Boxing Day - no deliveries, no volunteers required. Kitchen: Kitchen closed, no volunteers required. Wednesday drivers: Hugh and Randal, Council, driver needed for run C, Liz and Liz, Rhoda and Heather, Ron, Evelyn and Maureen. Kitchen: Judi, Glenis, Sandy, Mark. Thursday drivers: Denise, Margaret and Joan, Cheryl, Victor, Ingrid and Bob, Jan and Wendy, driver needed for run G. Kitchen: Lois, Christine, Elfie, John. Friday drivers: Maya, Marg and Mick, Peter, driver needed for run D, Cheryl, Alex and Maggie, Rosalie and Jack. Kitchen: Sandy, Elfie, Mark, Neville. If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449 7659. 42 NOOSA TODAY
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TWO MONTHS OF MOVIES Head along to the free movies in the park being screened at Peregian Beach parklands during December and January. Visitors will be able to catch Trolls on 28 December and in the new year on 11 January they can watch The Lego Batman Movie and Paper Planes which will be screening on 25 January. Peregian Beach businesses are bringing the films to the community free of charge so bring along some chairs to sit on and enjoy a balmy summer night outdoors with the family. ● month at the Tewantin-Noosa Bowls Club, 65 Hilton Terrace at 9am for 9.30am start. Visitors and new members welcome. Phone Barbara on 0424 468 189.
FILM BUFFS AT MAJESTIC THEATRE The last silent film for the year will be screened on Pomona Market Day. Grab some last minute craft gifts at the country markets then catch the film with Ron West, the 84-year-old Majestic icon on Saturday 23 December at noon. Cost $14 adults, free for kids.
MAJESTIC PLAYERS AUDITIONS Come and join the Majestic Shorts 2018 auditions soon. Actors, producers, directors, stage managers, prop designers, costume designers are all wanted. Call 0410 573 629.
DOCUMENTARY ON SHOW Award winning journalist John Pilger’s The Coming War On China will reveal what the news doesn’t. It will be screened on Friday 12 January at 7pm, Sunday 14 January at 2pm. Cost $10 online or $12 at the door at Majesic Theatre, Pomona. Book on www.themajestictheatre.com.au.
SINGERS WANTED Singers, if you enjoy music and think you would like to join a fun loving, vibrant, friendly group who sing beautiful, joyful, easy to learn songs from around the world, we would love to hear from you. We are a community choir, so no auditions. We are based in central Pomona and meet Tuesdays at 6.30-8.30pm. Call Joan on 54477369 for more details.
SOCIAL DANCE Every Tuesday evening from 7-9.30pm Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. 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. Everyone is welcome. Phone 5485 2007 for more information, or come and visit.
TRY BOWLS With all this wet weather there are not many places to go. But a game of pool or darts sounds good. Try Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club. And when the rain stops come and have a game of barefoot bowls. There is free coaching every Saturday morning. There is bowls available and many visitors to Noosa come and have a game of bowls while they are on holiday.
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Lauren brought Zarli, Hayden, Jai, Carter, Zayde and Bingo the dog along to the free films on 14 December.
FABULOUS 50S PLUS GROUP This fun, friendly, seniors group welcomes newcomers to join for morning coffee every Monday from 10am at the Wine Bar, Tewantin Marina, and on Thursdays from 10am at the Boathouse on the Noosa River. Members also hold monthly picnics, dinners, lunches, walks and other activities. Contact Joan on 5447 7369 or Helen on 0499 085 755 for more details.
SOCIAL DANCE Social dance classes are held on Sundays at the Masonic Hall, Moorindal Street, Tewantin, at 1pm for beginners for first half hour then intermediate and advanced after 3pm. All are welcome with or without partners. Intermediate to advanced dance class at Woombye Hall are on Thursdays at 9.30am. Phone Andrew and crew on 0429 829 328.
UKULELE CLASSES Ukulele for raw beginners will be starting soon. No music experience needed. Come and learn to play and impress the family. Phone Cherry the ukulele Lady on 0410 573 629.
BRIDGE CLUB Casual bridge is on offer on the first and third Sunday of every month from 1.30pm to 4pm at Noosa Bridge Club, 3 Wallace Drive, Noosaville. The cost is $2 per person but please come as a pair. Phone 5447 1341 for further information.
BALLROOM DANCING Every Tuesday evening from 7pm to 9.30pm Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. Cost is $4, which includes supper. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing. Visitors are invited to come and be a spectator and see if they will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. Phone 5485 2007 for more information or visit.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Alcoholics Anonymous meetings will be held on Saturdays from 5.30-6.30pm at Noosa Baptist Church, corner Weyba Road and Lake Weyba Drive, Noosaville (near Aldi). Phone 0405 338 231.
SPIRITUAL CHURCH Sunrise Spiritual Church and Spiritual Growth Centre has services at Tinbeerwah Hall, corner Sunrise Road at 10am on the second and fourth Sunday of the month. Guest speakers and healing meditation. All
PERMACULTURE NOOSA Permaculture Noosa monthly meetings are held at Cooroy State School hall, 59 Elm Street, Cooroy, on the third Thursday of each month. Doors open at 5.30pm when healthy and tasty low cost meals will be available before the meeting. A market takes place where members share surplus home-grown produce and plants by giving, exchanging or selling. Entry is a gold coin donation for non-members. The meeting begins at 6.30pm and the night is complete with a bring a plate shared supper at 8pm.
NOOSA COMMUNITY GARDEN Located in Earl Street, Tewantin, the community garden sits alongside 100-year-old Tait Duke Cottage. Members garden every Friday morning from 9-11am. All welcome. Phone Erika on 0409 300 007.
FABULOUS 50S PLUS This fun and friendly seniors group welcomes newcomers to join for morning coffee every Monday from 10am at the Wine Bar, Tewantin Marina, and Thursdays from 10am at the Boathouse on the Noosa River. There are also monthly picnics, dinners, lunches, walks and other activities. Contact Joan on 5447 7369 or Helen on 0499 085 755 for more details.
THINKING OF VOLUNTEERING? Due to the tremendous support from the community, Katie Rose Cottage Hospice is growing and needs more volunteers to support its work. Anyone who has been thinking about volunteering can join our friendly team. There are many areas in the organisation where volunteers can lend support. They may like to do a shift in one of the op-shops in Tewantin and Cooroy (new sites coming soon), work at the hospice as a carer or in the gardening team or join the team in logistics, such as driving the delivery van. Positions will be available in the near future at the warehouse/ furniture and sorting facility. For more information phone 5471 1468 or visit www.katierosecottage.org.au.
TOASTMASTERS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS It’s a new year in Toastmasters and there is room for new members. Come along and learn how to speak to an audience, small or large, or how to chair a meeting. Members meet on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 6pm at Noosaville State School on Beckmans Road and learn bit by bit what it takes to feel more confident about speaking. For more information email noosatoastmasters@gmail.com.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Rotary is on a drive to recruit new members. For those who have a passion to support those less fortunate then themselves then maybe it is time to join a service club such as Rotary and become involved in the ongoing activities to raise funds and awareness to support those in need. For more information call 0407 377 210 or email tessalexandroff@gmail.com. noosatoday.com.au
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KLIM KIDS JOIN IN SUMMER SWIM In February the Noosa Summer Swim Festival will celebrate its fifth birthday and swimmers are again expected to flock to the event in their thousands. Many wouldn’t class themselves as athletes and many participants will be lining up at the start line representing generations with kids, parents and grandparents making it a rare sporting event. This summer Noosa Summer Swim ambassador Michael Klim will be making the event a family venture for the first time. The world champion and three-time Olympian will be lining up alongside his kids Rocco, Frankie and Stellar. “The kids have seen my photos from Noosa each year and asked when they get to come along,” he said. “We’ll finally all get to swim together at Noosa in February - I can’t wait.“ The two-day program at Noosa Main Beach kicks off on Saturday 3 February with junior events plus short and long courses (1km, 2km, 3km) on Saturday. On Sunday, seasoned swimmers get to push their limits in the 5km Noosa Grand Prix, a marathon distance swim which also
Michael Klim lines up at Noosa for the summer swim. Photo: Surfshots attracts some international talent with an eye on the prizemoney. It’s becoming a tradition for past Olympic swimmers like Libby Trickett or Michael Klim to line up themselves for a swim, then present a current batch of Olympians with the annual trophies, like Chelsea Gubecka, Jess Ashwood, or Jarrod Poort. That’s an honour that most ocean swim participants don’t get to experience. ●
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NEW OWNERS MEAN NEW LIFE FOR CLUB Cooroy Bowls Club green intends to rise from the ashes of neglect and poor maintenance, with new owners of the Hub vowing to make improvements to enable bowls to carry on in Cooroy. The bowling green has deteriorated over the last seven years to become avoided by all but the most loyal players. Club secretary Bevan Mahoney said the green would be fully renovated by the Hub and volunteers over the Christmas break.
“This will see many past members returning to the club,” he said. “Also, a longterm campaign to increase membership with new players will take place. “The bowls club has a policy of having the newest of players participating in all events. A highly social club with a very welcoming atmosphere is a feature of the organisation. It is also a club that is almost unique in the bowls world in that there is no gender division. Separate men’s and
ladies’ divisions were discarded decades ago.” Bevan said another plus for playing at Cooroy is membership which is only $1 and the Hub’s bar prices are most competitive. In addition the restaurant will open in 2018. “In 2010 we were awarded the accolade of best small club of the year. In spite of the angst given to the members since then the spirit of the club remains strong,” he said. ●
BUDOKAN ON THE BEACH BY RON LANE It was 8am on Saturday morning on Noosa’s West beach when some 50 plus members of the Karate Budokan Sunshine Coast Martial Arts Dojo assembled for a training session. With the Noosa weather at its best a crowd soon gathered to watch this training session that could only be described as ‘different’. With members ranging in age from six years to masters, the training techniques, which were conducted some on soft sand and some in shin-deep water, certainly proved to be a challenge. “The idea is to take the students out of their normal environment,” said Sensei Bryan Dukas. Dukas, a Black Belt 6th Dan, recently returned from a training camp in Japan was for the occasion supported by his father Mike, a Black Belt 8th Dan. “By bringing our students to the beach we are placing them in a totally different situation thus teaching them to adapt to the unexpected.” After approximately an hour of set moves both defensive and attack, the morning took on a more relaxed situation as students, regardless of age or grading, found themselves in wrestling situations, some in knee-deep water. At the completion of this section the youth were invited to go through set patterns which gave them the opportunity to engage their sensei in mock physical contact. With these exercises being completed, the young ones then found themselves noosatoday.com.au
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Karate on the beach with Santa. under the trees at the back of the beach where, to their surprise, a Karate Santa awaited to wish them the season’s best and present them with small tokens of Christmas cheer.
All in all it was a training session with a difference and well conducted by our people. This is yet another sport in which membership is on the increase and we wish those involved all the best. ●
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH... They knew that it was going to be tough going for their Black Belts - and tough it was. However, there was more to assess than the toughness of the students and they passed with flying colours. Many years of preparation goes into gaining the knowledge and skill set that Shihan Martin Day 7th Dan demands of all of his students at Noosa Combat Self Defence whether they are seven or 70 years old. Self defence and self protection is the main focus and students learn British Army unarmed combat, pressure point striking, holds, locks and takedowns incorporating the principles of self defence and Filipino Kyusho. Actions include taking posture of the attacker while striking, correct positioning and footwork, awareness, small circles and management of spaces are just a few of the principles and actions that the new Black Belts had to demonstrate along with fighting fit conditioning, character, maturity, mindset and instructional practice. Martin said it was a tough afternoon but they were so pleased that they passed but that doesn’t mean the end of their journey. “Actually, the journey starts when you reach this level as the body and mind are now conditioned to gel together so that they are able to learn even more advanced training drills,” he said. Congratulations go to the new Combat Self Defence and Filipino Kyusho Black Belts, Russell Brown 2nd Dan, Keegan Hewitt 1st Dan, Jacob Sinclair 1st Dan age 14 and Tarah Shelley Junior Black Belt age 12. For more information call 5442 7849 or visit CombatSelfDefence.com.au ●
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PHIL JARRATT
HAUNTING THRILL OF GLIDE So this is Christmas And what have you done Another year over And a new one just begun ... John Lennon, Merry Christmas (War Is Over) 1972 Hard to believe it’s getting on towards half a century since the late great John Lennon penned that carol of hope. Well, guess what? War ain’t over. In fact with Trump’s brand of insane brinkmanship pushing the envelope in several parts of the world, it seems like we’ve never been so close to what used to be known as “mutually assured destruction (M.A.D)”. So what are we going to do this Christmas? Forget about it, party hearty and go surfing! Speaking of which, youngest grandson Hamish graduated from Surf Grom school last week, performing a coffin ride in celebration of this huge achievement. I pushed him into a few dozen waves the day before the Grom course began and put my neck out so badly, I’m still in agony. But I was still there to watch from the beach as he made great leaps forward in balance and confidence over those few days. When I was Hamie’s age riding a surfboard was something I could only dream about. Boards weighed so much in those days there was no way I could have carried one down to the beach, and there was no such thing as a surf school. So I was nearly twice his age before I experienced that magical moment of pushing into a sparkling wave, standing up and watching the ocean rush past under your feet. That’s about 55 years ago now, and I can still remember the thrill of the glide as if it happened yesterday. For Hamie, it did happen yesterday - or at least only last week - and I hope, like me, that he’ll remember the moment with a smile for the rest of his life. Myths, legends and goodwill at Halse Lodge What a wonderful lazy Sunday afternoon we had at Halse Lodge last weekend, celebrating the creation of the Noosa World Surfing Reserve. With the trees in the courtyard keeping the warm sun off our heads, a lively crew showed up for the Stone and Wood “karma kegs” and entertaining sets from the youngest and the oldest bands in Noosa. The Myths (all aged 10) kicked off proceedings with a seriously rocking
Shaun Tomson at Hammond’s Reef, Santa Barbara, earlier this year.
Julian Wilson on his way to a near perfect score in Round 3 at the Billabong Pipe Masters. Photo WSL.
The author bro’s down with The Myths at Halse Lodge. set, that included their crowd favourites Wasteland and Come Together, as well as an encore of Wipeout - a song that is older than their parents and which they learnt especially for the occasion. Bass player Angus put so much energy into his performance he blew up his guitar! Later in the afternoon, we were joined by The SandFlys for a beautiful long set of cruisy surf tunes. These mature-age troubadors are such good players, but for me their appeal lies in the sheer joy they get out of making music with their mates. It’s intoxicating, and by sunset last Sunday, a lot of people were intoxicated. (By the mood, I mean of course.) Not only was it a hugely entertaining afternoon, but thanks to Halse Lodge, Stone and Wood, Absolute Providores and Markris Foods, we raised enough funds to keep the new World Surfing Reserve rolling
towards dedication day. Fire on the mountain Believing that the worst of the California fires was over, I sent a text message a few days ago to our friends Shaun and Carla Tomson in Montecito, just outside Santa Barbara, just to make sure they had emerged unscathed. The 1977 world champion sent back: “I guess the fire on the mountain behind us didn’t hear that it was over! Evacuated last night.” As I write, the Tomsons and young son Luke are still homeless, one family in so many whose lives have been disrupted completely this Christmas. Of course, disruption is preferable to destruction, and many have lost everything. Still, the trauma of waking every day not knowing if everything you own has survived the night is its own kind of terror. Anyone who has experienced an
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HAVE HAPPY AND SAFE ONE Well, it is that time of the year again when all of us at Noosa Today wish all our locals and, in particular, our visitors a very happy and safe Christmas. We know that some of you will be sick and tired of once again reading our hints for a safe one, but it is always good to be reminded of the most important message: please, whenever possible bathe between the flags, and if you decide to go walking through our beautiful National Park from either the Sunshine or Noosa end, please talk to our lifesavers regarding our park beaches as they are unpatrolled. Looking safe is one thing, but being safe is an entirely different matter. At Sunshine, all is in readiness for the holiday break. The Sunday am patrol started the holiday period with some really good work. Under patrol captain Damien Chegwyn, the am patrol rescued some four people with two going in an early morning trip then later two young girls also getting into difficulties in the same area. Some good board work by young veteran Brock Redwood enabled these people to regain the safety of the beach and thus enjoy their Christmas. Also earlier in the day, proficiencies covering all aspects of patrol work for active members who have been studying or working away were conducted, thus bringing all members up to speed. “Last night, we held our Christmas party for our active members at our club house,
and this was well attended,” president Scott Summers said. “This has given our members a good feeling of club spirit for the weeks ahead.” At Noosa under the leadership of Trevor King, the IRB section is maintaining its high standard with another five operators being passed ready for the Christmas rush. “Our patrol area stretches from the mouth of the Noosa River to Alexandria Bay (better known as A Bay.) This is the National Park Area, and on this stretch of coast there are several unpatrolled beaches. Our courtesy patrols are aware of this and
the ability to perform a quick response time in cases of emergency is of the utmost importance,” King said. ‘’However, people must not take these patrols for granted because if there are big seas and crowds at our officially gazetted beaches, we may not able to respond immediately; our flagged areas take priority. As we keep saying, please families, bathe only on patrolled beaches. Also to Tom Offermann, major sponsor of our IRB team, many thanks and Merry Christmas!” Last Friday afternoon,110 members of the Noosa nippers took part in their
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HEAT AND RAIN FIRE UP THE FISH The Noosa River was a hive of activity over the weekend with some great warm days. This in turn raised water temperatures quite significantly. The other factor that changed things in the river was some good falls of rain over the last few weeks. Fresh water tends to make the bait in the river more active and in turn really get those predatory fish eating. There have been some great jack taken over the last week, with the night angler really getting some stonkers. Live baits, fresh mullet strips, and live prawns have been the go. Fishing structure or deeper holes has been where the red devils have been hiding while at night they do tend to venture out onto the flats and beat up smaller bait fish. Soft plastic in 3”and 4” minnows have also claimed some nice fish. Flathead are also in good numbers with some big mummers over the legal limit, landed and returned. Trevally have been feeding well on live bait with Woods Bays a hot spot first thing in the morning. Surface lures have also worked well before the boat traffic with some of the larger surface lures claiming some bigger fish. Whiting have been in great numbers with the Frying Pan and the Dog Beach being the pic of the spots. Worms and yabbies have been the prime baits with surface lures worked across the shallows on top of tide also working well. noosatoday.com.au
Kalani Love with a nice mangrove jack. On the offshore seen, some good pelagics have really started to turn up with good Dolphin fish (mahi mahi) spanish and spotted mackerel as well as the odd long tail and Mack tuna all on the chew. Try trolled lures around the pressure edges of Sunshine Reef, Halls Reef and North Reef. These same reef have also seen good results on floating baits. If you are going to anchor up make sure you get a good burly trail happening with the added bonus of cobia and a wahoo coming from the trail. For those of you working the bottom, trout and big sweetlip have been on the menu from Sunshine Reef. North Reef has given up big sweetlip, mori cod, gold spot cod, squire snapper, and
annual Wall to Wall surf swim at Noosa’s Main Beach. This traditional event which has been in existence for several seasons is aimed at building self confidence in our young people and with all members swimming under tight supervision of veteran lifesavers, it has been very successful. The entry fee is a gold coin donation with the money raised going to McDonald House. To end the day, all involved gathered after the event for a club barbecue. Well done to all and Sam Smith JAC chairperson. ●
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tuskies. If we don’t get to much rain tuna schools should return to Laguna Bay to feed on schools of bait, slugs in the 20 and 30 gram size should be worth a cast. The beaches have been packed as people making an early start to the Christmas break. Most anglers have been up early to beat the heat and afternoon breezes and have had some excellent results. Tailor continue to be taken on Noosa’s North Shore, with most good fish coming on the morning tides, for the anglers that like to fish at night the evening tide has also been good for tailor and small jew. The close gutters have been great for whiting and dart as well as some good flathead. On the southern beaches Marcus and Peregian beaches have seen good catches of whiting from mid to high tide on live worm and pippies. There will be plenty of angler on the water over the coming weeks as we move into the Christmas break, Noosa River will be well policed with the police checking boats and driver to make sure you are complying with the rules. Make sure before you hit the water that you have all your safety gear up to date, fisheries will also be out and about checking angler catches and boats. On behalf of Jack Mangrove, have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year and as always best of luck on your fishing adventures! ●
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Chance of rain 40%
FRIDAY Possible shower Max. 30°C
Min. 21°C
Chance of rain 30%
SATURDAY Mostly sunny Max. 30°C
Min. 21°C
Chance of rain 20%
SUNDAY Mostly sunny Max. 29°C
Min. 19°C
Chance of rain 30%
MONDAY Mostly sunny Max. 30°C
Min. 21°C
Chance of rain 40%
TUESDAY Possible shower Max. 31°C
Min. 22°C
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Chance of rain 60%
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