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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk While Margaret Maccoll is away enjoying a well-deserved holiday, I have had the privilege of meeting more of the inspiring people that make up our wonderful community. At the Vietnam Veterans Day service at Cooroy Peregian Beach’s Jim Murrell moved many with his heartwrenching poem dedicated to the first of many mates he lost during the war. It encompasses life-long experiences many veterans will identify with and, I believe, helps those of us who have never experienced the horrors of war first hand better understand what our veterans have gone through, and continue to live with. With Jim’s kind permission we have reproduced the poem on page 11. Vietnam Veteran’s Day was originally chosen to commemorate the men of D Company 6 RAR, who fought at the Battle of Long Tan on 18 August, 1966, but has become a day for all Vietnam Veterans. The solemn service at Tewantin concluded with a touching reminder from Parade Commander Butch Collins to the former service men gathered in front of the cenotaph. “Remember, we that stand here on this parade ground today remain to grow old,“ he said. ● - Tessa Mapstone

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COSI LITTLE NIGHT OUT Cosi is Australian theatre's great take on madness, filtered with a distinctly local sense of place and of humour. Noosa Arts Theatres production in September is not to be missed and you could be going along with a friend for free to the Thursday 20 September evening performance. Simply email us at newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au with your name, phone number and answer to this question: Who is the director of the Noosa performance? Send in your entry by Wednesday 29 August to be in the draw to win a double pass to see this classic Australian production right here in Noosa. ●

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SO YOUNG, SO SUSTAINABLE These kids know how to keep it sustainable ... the Steiner way. See page 15.

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IT'S NOT HER, IT'S YOU Sandy Bolton MP says it's all about you ... not her. See her report on page 16.

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REBOOTING THE NOOSA SURF FEST BY TESSA MAPSTONE The reset button is being hit on the Noosa Festival of Surfing, and organisers want all locals to have their say in how the event will take shape. Noosa Malibu Club president, Craig Johnson, said with new partners World Surfaris on board, it was a chance to bring the festival back to a grass-roots level. “We see this as a great opportunity to reset the festival and we want to give it that local vibe, have local input in the first instance, and as part of, showcasing our local surfing industry,” he said. “We want to give the local business community the opportunity to express their interest and have say.” The club will hold a public meeting on 28 August, from 6.30pm, at the Noosa Tigers AFL Club, to allow the whole community to share their thoughts and ideas about the festival. It’s the same process the Malibu Club went through after the unexpected split from the festival’s previous organisers, to consider where they wanted to take the festival into the future.

The rebooted Noosa Festival of Surfing will have a strong focus on fun. PHOTO: Fenna de King John Finlay and Craig Johnson. Mr Johnson said there was never a question as to whether festival would continue, it was just a matter of what form it would take. “We asked our membership base ‘tell us what you like about the festival, tell us what you’d like to see changed, tell us your ideas’,” he said. The core message that came out of those talks were the need to support the local surfing industry, to create a cool, fun vibe, and to showcase local surfers. “We want to move away from the big shebang and get back to basics,” Mr Johnston said.

“Surfing is pretty much a simple sport, you’re in the ocean with your board and that’s it. “Our only junior club member that put anything in writing said he just wanted to have fun and meet cool dudes from the surfing industry, and it was almost like we all thought ‘he’s right, we agree, that’s what we want as well’.” Members also highlighted the importance of being environmentally friendly and looking after the beautiful beach that is so important to the Noosa community. And Mr Johnston said having an event management partner who was on the same

wave was vital to achieving the vision. “World Surfaris has a strong reputation within the surfing industry, and they’re worldclass managers in their own right,” he said. “They’re a nice fit to ensure the continuance of the festival.” Australia’s premier full-service surf tourism provider, World Surfaris offers quality surf tours to many of the world’s leading surfing destinations, and have been long0-standing co-sponsors of the festival for many years. World Surfaris chief executive officer, John Finlay, said he was delighted to be able to make a contribution to the festival. “We look forward to close collaboration with the club and the Noosa Community to put on a fabulous festival in 2019,” he said. “We have a few ideas that we hope will breathe new life into this much-loved event.” Some things are expected to remain though, including the festival’s usual timeframe in early March, competition divisions, and some favourite events. “You can’t go past the dogs and the dog surfing, you can’t deny it’s a crowd pleaser,” Mr Johnston said. ●

KERBSIDE CLEAN UP IS SET TO BE REVIEWED Kerbside collection could be under threat as unsightly piles of waste sit on the roadside for weeks and unacceptable rubbish dumped. Residents have been calling on the council to end the program, Noosa Council waste manager, Wayne Schafer, said, and it will be reviewed after the current collection period ends. “Unfortunately, the service is being abused, with people using it as an excuse to dump massive quantities of rubbish on street corners and outside other people’s homes - in fact, wherever they like,” he said. “Much of the material is not even accepted as part of the kerbside collection, such as tyres, mattresses, chemicals and even broken glass. “On the fringes of the Shire we are also finding extremely large piles of waste appearing, potentially from residents of neighbouring shires who don’t enjoy a kerbside collection service. “We have to revisit many of these locations to remove the piles of waste at considerable cost, which is not fair to ratepayers who do the right thing. “At any other time of the year, this type and volume of waste being dumped on

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Tewantin kicks its waste to the kerb this week for Kerbside Bulk Rubbish Collection. public land would attract fines.” Mr Schafer said some people had ignored information about what types and volumes of rubbish would be accepted, and when to put it out. “Even some residents who are sorting their waste correctly and placing it out the front of their homes, are doing so four weeks early, which means that it becomes an

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ace painting, a sausage sizzle, buskers and Kylie cupcakes ... it will be full-on frivolity, fun and fundraising this Saturday at St Andrew's Drive shopping centre in Tewantin. For organisers and local bakery shop owners, Tony and Karen Reeve, however, the laughter will be underpinned with sadness. Thirteen years ago, on March 13, 2005, their daughter, Kylie, a 33-year-old mother of two boys, took her life at her home in Tewantin, an act which has left them still

struggling with what happened and why. "At the time we didn't know who to turn to. We were so confused because there were so many things to deal with. The police gave us a card with the StandBy Response Service number and two members of its crisis team came to see us," Karen told Noosa Today. "They were really good. They told us what to expect and gave us practical advice about where we could get help and support. They said things were never going to be the same and they were right. It does change your life." After Kylie's death, Tony took over the business, left his trade as a painter and learned to bake, supported by Karen

who had been a pastry chef before getting married. Tony found comfort by becoming involved with StandBy Response and worked on its reference committee. "That helped me, seeing how everything works, the police, the counsellors, the ambulance men. They are great people. I have a lot of respect for what they do." Karen made a new life around her nurturing role to Kylie's children, Mitchell and Reece who were nine and five. "They were my saviours," she said. The month after Kylie's death, Tony's family decided to help the boys. His brother Ted held a bush dance in Geelong, where

Kylie, (in frame) Tony and Karen.

Kylie grew up. and about 500 people who had known her as a loving, compassionate young woman turned up. Said Tony: "The dance raised $21,000 and we formed the Kylie Foundation. Most of the money went to the boys' education and we gave $2000 to Standby for all their help and support." Tony and Karen are now active fundraisers for StandBy Support After Suicide Service, part of the not-for-profit, national United Synergies group which has its head office in Tewantin. They have a donation box on the bakery counter. "People who remember Kylie's warmth and humour from all those years ago are

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Trent Harvison, StandBy National, Karen Reeve, Tony Reeve and Christopher John, CEO United Synergies. still coming in and putting coins in the box," said Tony. After this Saturday they expect the total they've raised since 2005 to exceed $35,000. CEO of United Synergies, Christopher John, says this amount of money is extraordinary for such a small enterprise. "It helps provide resources within the local StandBy team. The money the Kylie Foundation raises within Tewantin goes back into activities locally." Christopher said it was not uncommon to have people like Tony and Karen, as local partners, helping people who have also been bereaved. "What we do, as well as with police, ambulance, the coroner and funeral directors, is offer our availability at any time to facilitate access to a prearranged system of local community groups and services." "We work with Lifeline, CWA, Red Cross and local volunteers who, to give just one example, make 'Care Bears.' "'Care Bears' are knitted by community

members for use in support sessions to provide strategies and comfort for individuals and allow them to share their feelings and express themselves. "They provide a focus point, particularly for young children. "We are also looking at means to link people with peers with similar experiences and help limit the social isolation and loneliness often felt following the loss of a loved one to suicide. "They find comfort in talking to those who have had a similar experience." Tony knows about this. Over the years he's had people, grieving about their loss of someone, come into the bakery. "I take them out the back, make them a cup of tea, listen and offer advice about who to go and see. "One gentleman who comes to the bakery lost his daughter years ago. He wrote a letter and gave it to us. Just re-reading this letter brings tears to your eyes. "You don't know people's stories until they talk to you. They only open up a little

bit when they know you have come through the same thing." This is the thirteenth year Outlook Shopping Centre has rocked with friends, supporters and locals enjoying what is now called "Kylie Cupcake Day." "We make cupcakes with a K in the centre and sell them. They're very popular," Tony said. "We get a lot of support for the day. Darren the butcher next door supplies the sausages and we get raffle prizes from the local BWS, the RSL, Noosa Golf Club, and our suppliers, Tetrie and Norco milk and Today's Juice." He smiled: "Come along on Saturday. You'll get a free juice with every sausage!" ●

FACTS AT A GLANCE · Australia has just under 3000 deaths from suicide each year. · For 16 years the National StandBy Support After Service at Tewantin has been working 24/7 giving crisis support to people on the Sunshine Coast who have

been bereaved by suicide. · Established by the not for profit United Synergies in 2002, with five staff members, it has expanded to 10 StandBy sites nationally with staff numbers totalling more than 130. · StandBy is available to 30% of Australians through its annual budget of $5.1 million and is supported by the Federal Dept of Health. · United Synergies is currently lobbying the Federal Government to make StandBy available to all Australians. ●

HOW TO GET HELP · Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 · Visit BeyondBlue at www.beyondblue.org. au · Visit StandBy - Support After Suicide @ www.standbysupport.com.au (if you have lost someone to suicide) · Make an appointment to see your doctor or counsellor · Discuss with someone you trust ●

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HEIGHTENED FIRE SEASON

SOCIAL CHARTER Noosa Council has adopted a Social Justice Charter to outline its commitment to the principles of fairness, equity and inclusiveness. Mayor Tony Wellington said staff developed the new Charter in consultation with the Community Roundtable, a Council-assembled group made up of representatives from a wide range of State agencies, welfare groups, service organisations and charities. He said the principles contained in the declaration would underpin and inform almost all of the council's activities, like how to allocate grants, determine fees, charges and rates. ●

BY TESSA MAPSTONE With dry conditions across the Noosa area and lower-than-average rainfalls forecast, the region is facing a heightened fire danger period. Unseasonal rain in June has left more moisture in the soil locally than in other parts of the state, but Queensland Fire and Emergency services Area Director for the Sunshine Coast and Noosa, Andrew Allan, warned residents not to get complacent. "It's not quite as dry as other parts of the south east corner and other areas to the west and north, but we're only a couple of weeks behind," he said. "Our grasses are certainly dry; in the last couple of weeks it has certainly dried out a lot." Now is the time, he said, for people in rural and semi-rural areas to reduce fire fuel loads, through controlled burns, slashing, or bringing animals in for grazing, as well as tidying up yards, clearing gutters and cutting hazards around the house. "There's still a bit of a window for hazard mitigation, but that window will close pretty quickly," Mr Allan said. "Once conditions become unfavourable for controlled burning we will stop it." Anyone planning on conducting a burn of more than 2m in any direction (including up) must get a permit from their local Rural Fire Brigade Warden. Contact details can be found on the Rural Fire Service website at ruralfire.qld.gov.au.

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LAST CHANCE: The window for hazard-reduction burns is closing as fire season bears down. Suburban residents who live near bushland and national park areas, as well as those living in rural and semi-rural zones, should also make sure they have a plan in place for what they would do in the event of a bushfire. "Look at what your plan will be, whether you're going to stay and defend the house or whether you're going to leave, and if you're not going to leave you need to know what you want to take with you, like passports, photos and animals," Mr Allan said.

"If you do decide do leave, you'll need to be leaving early, not when fire is upon you. "Make sure you have a bushfire survival plan in place, it's very important." QFES commissioner Katarina Carroll said given the forecast for the season ahead it was vital everyone did their bit now to prepare. Visit the Rural Fire Service website for information about how to prepare for bush fire season, and Bushfire Survival Plan templates. ●

Community organisations can apply for funding to deliver crime prevention or activity-based youth engagement projects, with the launch of round three of the Safer Communities Fund. The program offers up to $30 million to boost community safety and security. Wide Bay MP Llew O'Brien said the best way to make communities safer and tackle crime and anti-social behaviour was to prevent it from happening in the first place. "This funding can be used for projects to install CCTV cameras and security lighting which provides an extra layer of protection in the community, acting as a significant deterrent as it increases the likelihood of catching criminals," he said. Find out more at business.gov.au/ Assistance/Safer-Communities-Fund ●

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THE ROAD TO WAR BY TESSA MAPSTONE AUSTRALIA’s involvement in the Vietnam War began with a small commitment of 30 military advisors in 1962. By the time the last Australian personnel were withdrawn in 1972 about 60,000 Australians had served in Vietnam, including ground troops, naval forces and air assets. Of those, 520 servicemen and one army nurse were killed, and more than 3000 were wounded. At the Vietnam Veterans Day service in Cooroy on Saturday, Ian Mansfield said those figures left out the veterans who suffered from post-traumatic stress, or who had tragically taken their own lives since the end of the war. “Special ceremonies like this are not intended to glorify war, but are held to remember the courage and sacrifice made by our veterans,” he said. “I particularly wish to thank all the Vietnam veterans here today for their service to our great country. “I would also like to thank their partners, family and friends who have supported them and stood by them, even when times may have been tough. “And finally, we should always remember the 521 Australian service personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam to serve our wonderful country. “Lest we forget.” Mr Mansfield said there were a number

of enduring legacies or images from the Vietnam war, like the Huey helicopter, or aircraft spraying the defoliant agent orange. “For me another one is land mines,” he said. “Land mines are a terrible, indiscriminate weapon, and they were used by both sides during the war. “They were laid randomly and their location was not mapped or marked. “Landmines were the leading cause of casualties among the American troops in some years, as high as 60%. “The North Vietnamese forces had extensive use of land-mines and homemade mines and booby traps. “Even the Australian troops laid an illfated 11km-long barrier mine field in Long Dat, supposedly to stop infiltration. “Unfortunately at night the Viet Cong were able to sneak in and steal the land mines and reuse them against our own troops. “It’s estimated up to 10% of Australian casualties in the war were caused by mines lifted from this mine field and then reused again against us.” Land mines are still causing civilian casualties in Vietnam, Mr Mansfield said, at a rate of about 10 per year. “All sides suffer during conflict,” he said. “Long after the shooting stops, the explosive remnants of war that remain pose a long-lasting threat to civilian populations.” ●

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Vietnam Veterans on parade at the Tewantin Vietnam Veteran’s Day service.

ON PARADE AT TEWANTIN Veterans marched into the Tewantin town square on Saturday to commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day. Among those gathered were a handful of former members of RAAF 2 Squadron, which had eight aircraft and 11 air crews in Vietnam in 1967.Lloyd Brown said bombing missions, combat skyspot and ferry flights kept, plus maintenance and voluntary work at a local orphanage kept crews busy. “The squadron lost two aircraft to enemy fire during operations in Vietnam,” he said.”Both were hit by SA2 surface-to-air missiles, whilst on combat sky spot missions. “Thankfully, one crew ejected safely and both members were rescued 30 hours later.” The other crew unfortunately wen in with their aircraft. The crash site was found

Noosa Vietnam Veterans Association president Gary Waycott lays a wreath at the Tewantin War Memorial.

Veterans commemorate the Vietnam war. in 2009. The crew members remains were recovered in July of that year and repatriated from Hanoi a couple of weeks later.” Their return and burials finally put a long awaited full stop behind 2 Squadron’s operations in Vietnam.” ●

Parade commander Butch Collins pays tribute to those who served.

VIETNAM VETERAN FEELS LIKE A MAN BLESSED BY TESSA MAPSTONE Jim Murrell lives in Peregian Beach, but in 1968-69 the jungles of Vietnam were his home. A conscripted soldier, Jim was a forward scout in the 4 RAR (Anzac) Battalion. As he moved through the dense forests, he hoped that if an enemy sniper had him in their sights, they would aim for his head and be a good shot.During his time in Vietnam Jim watched his mates die, and was injured twice. His experiences left him eternally grateful for life and all the good things in it.”I wake up every morning, I throw my legs over the side of the bed, I take a deep breath, I open the curtains and I look up at the sky and I see the two fresh-faced 21-year-old kids who were killed alongside of me,” he said.”And every moment of my day is good after that, because I’m still here.” Jim wrote ‘Ode to a mate’ in honour of the first of many of his mates killed in Vietnam, and he recited it at the Cooroy

service on Vietnam Veterans Day last Saturday. It was the second time he’d performed the poem, after his debut at the Sunshine Coast Poetry Slam Championships earlier this month, bringing tears to the room. Jim has no fond memories from the war except for the mateship, but despite the horrific situations he faced, he felt like it could have been worse. “I always think it was nothing like the blokes who fought in the trenches in World War Two and World War One, when the whistle was blown and they went over the top to their deaths,” he said.”At least we had a chance in Vietnam.” Now, in 2018, Jim believes the best things in life are free, and that good health, good luck, happiness and prosperity are all that matter. And with his wife, Wendy, by his side for 42 years, and two daughters working in the corporate world in New York City, he feels like a man blessed. ● noosatoday.com.au

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While wandering down life's wandering path Through many a turning gate Met a kindred soul along the way In a bloke I called a mate. Someone who'd take good care of you Someone who'd stand and wait And lend a hand unto your cause For he was indeed a mate. My mind goes back to '68 To Vietnam, and of hate Reflecting back on times gone by For time is but a date. When on that fateful, luckless day We swore and cursed our state For the demons of death were lurking Too close for me and my mate. Those eyes of white, of the unnumbered foes A picture my mind still paints The yells and the screams, the blood, sweat and tears Whose lives of my mates will you take? Then a hail of lead split open his head His warm flesh and blood, for god's sake With life flowing from him he slurred but once "My time has come, old mate". That beat from the medivac chopper That stench from the dead lying straight Those souls on the ground hear not but a sound

And there in a body bag lay my mate. With a final farewell and short silent prayer To grieve with no tear, that must wait To melt back again to the bush I call home But to do it, this time, with no mate. Because you fell for your country's cause You will always be a saint Your blood was the price of freedom But fate was your hunter, old mate. In paddy fields no poppies blow There are no crosses row on row Your only wish, if you should die, Was to bring you home and let you lie. No band at the quay played Matilda, In clubs we weren't known as saints, At home our folks walked around us But now we're together with mates. Why did we fall for that call to war? That war was to set things straight. But once again it all happened in vain And frail, grieving mothers still wait. On ANZAC and Remembrance Day My girls, they ask me straight "You shed a tear, then have a beer "In memory of your mate?" If there's to be an after life Then I don't know how I'll rate For the only words I'd care to hear "You're welcome up here, mate". ●

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THE LOWDOWN

EKKA CROWN FOR BRIGHT STAR BY TESSA MAPSTONE

The generous people of Cooroy, Tewantin and Peregian Beach have dug deep to help Aussie farmers doing it tough through the big dry. Volunteers from the Noosa-Tewantin Branch of the Red Cross raised more than $2000 on Saturday for the Help Aussie farmers in drought-affected communities appeal. "It was wonderful to watch our community in action," Marilla Murphy said. The branch will also hold a sausage sizzle at Bunnings from 8am-4pm on Friday 24 August, as a final fundraising event for the appeal. â&#x2014;?

Julie Boyer and Judy Williams collected donations at Peregian Beach.

BEST OF BREED: Laura Bleasdale-Adkins and Hungarian Vizsla Cassie came home from the Ekka with a big win. PHOTO: Ingrid Matschke qualifies Cassie for entry into Crufts, one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world, in the United Kingdom. With a busy life at home, and the high cost of transporting a dog to and from the UK, Laura said the pair would not be entering, but just qualifying was fantastic. "My next work placement is not until November, and I'm hoping now with our Ekka win I'll maybe try to sneak in some shows with Cassie before then," she said. â&#x2014;?

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Between family, work placement and completing a degree, life has been busy for Laura Bleasdale-Adkins. But making time for a trip to the Ekka with her Hungarian Viszla Chanoz Roknrose Starbright paid off, with the threeyear old female taking out Best of Breed. Both Laura and Cassie - as the pooch is affectionately known by her family - were exhausted after an early start, long trip, preshow pampering and running endless laps of the show ring, but Laura said it was worth the effort. "Cassie performed outstandingly," Laura said. "She showed her socks off whole day, she was cool, calm and collected. She had a great time." It was the first time the pair had been to a show since November since last year. Before taking out the top prize for the breed, Cassie was awarded top spot in the Open Bitch class. "I actually did cry at that stage, I was very exhausted and very emotional," Laura said. "When Cassie won that award there were lots of public watching and they all gave a cheer; the judge was very animated giving that 'hurrah' type of thing." "It was really great." A Best of Breed win at a Royal Show

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Noosa Mini Strings and the String Ensemble performed at the Sunshine Coast Junior Eisteddfod.

STRINGS IN A WIN teaching and conducting by Silvi Eckley. Ms Eckley formed the Noosa Orchestra in 2010 and has taught strings at Good Shepherd Luther College Noosa since 2005. At that time there was only one Noosa String Ensemble but in 2015 it split into two ensembles - The Noosa Mini Strings and the Noosa Ensemble, for Grade 7 to 12 students - due to its rapid growth and popularity. The Noosa Ensemble placed third in their section in the eisteddfod. Noosa Mini Strings is a community ensemble made up of students from Noosa and surrounding areas. Any student in Grade 4 to 6 who can play a stringed instrument is more than welcome to join. Practice is at 3.30pm to 5pm on Tuesday afternoons at the Good Shepherd Lutheran College Theatrette. ●

MONTHS of practise perfecting their sound led the Noosa Mini String Players to a major win at the Sunshine Coast Junior Eisteddfod. Pitched against an array of school orchestras from around the region, it was not an easy win for the primary school players, aged between 9 and 12 years. They took out first place in the Primary Aged String Ensemble category, and second in the Full String Orchestra Primary section. The Mini String players said that it was all worth the many hours of practise, and they were extremely excited by their win. They said that not only was the eisteddfod great experience, but their playing had improved and that they had made good friends along the way. Noosa Mini Strings could not have achieved this result without the expert

Road crashes can devastate lives, and seniors are at risk. Last year 5.7 percent of Queensland's licenced drivers were aged over 75 years, but 14.2 percent of road deaths involved people in that age bracket. To help boost the safety of senior road users, the University of the Sunshine Coast will co-host a free seminar for seniors. Guest speakers will include USC researchers, Queensland Police Service and Department of Transport and Main Roads representatives. USC Senior Research Fellow Bridie Scott-Parker, who is undertaking a study into senior road safety, will outline risk management strategies that senior road users can follow. "Unfortunately getting hurt on the road is a major problem for seniors and it's a growing problem world-wide," Dr ScottParker said. "As our bodies become more fragile, a car crash could lead to a lengthy hospital stay, pneumonia or death. "I'll be talking about risk management and what to do behind the wheel, while also giving tips on pedestrian safety. This is all about keeping people safe." The Queensland Road Safety Week Sunshine Coast co-ordinator, Police Inspector Michael Miley, said refreshing road rules knowledge was a simple way to improve road safety for everyone. "The more people who get on board events like this seminar at USC's Thompson

Dr Bridie Scott-Parker will offer ideas on how to stay safe. Institute, the safer our roads will be," he said. · The seminar will be held at the Sunshine Coast Mind and Neuroscience Thompson Institute at Innovation Parkway, Birtinya. It runs from 9am-noon on Monday, 27 August. Registration is essential. Email arru@usc.edu.au. ●

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CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL CUTS WASTE Hundreds of families flocked to Noosa Pengari Steiner School on Sunday for the 22nd annual Pengari Children's Festival Set on sixteen hectares in Doonan, this bright and sun filled hinterland setting provided the perfect back drop for a festival that very much lived up to its vibrant, grassroots reputation. The school's sustainability efforts paid off, reporting just one general waste wheelie bin and six recycle bins awaiting collection after an estimated 3000 festival goers attended the event. The sustainability team said it was the positive and willing contribution of festival patrons that delivered the best-recorded waste outcome to date. ●

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THE BOLTON REPORT

SANDY BOLTON, NOOSA MP

ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ALL ABOUT YOUR BELIEFS - NOT MINE BY SANDY BOLTON

including the draft Bill, has been posted to Noosa 360 in the Bills and Legislation section for residents to access and ask any questions. This Bill also provides opportunity

to discuss the influencing factors that contribute to a woman's decision making process. During research I have been fortunate to talk with a number of women and

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As an MP I am asked why I do not sign petitions, nor put my face or name to websites lobbying on an issue. Why? Because I believe that as a representative of the people of Noosa, I have forgone for the duration of my service my particular beliefs, though when asked I will give my personal view and clearly define it is exactly that. When I vote in chamber it is on behalf of Noosa, not a political party, not an ideology, and most definitely not Sandy Bolton. Just as with issues where MPs who are members of major political parties vote as a bloc, on conscience issues (where MPs are allowed to vote as they choose) - I will undertake the same process of research, obtaining community feeling as well listening to debate before voting as with any other Bill. That does not mean that I will not put Noosa's stance forward prior to that vote, and there may be times I will need to do that. During this Parliament, we have yet to see a Bill where the major parties will allow their members a conscience vote. That is about to change. First, the decriminalisation of abortion which is due to be debated in October. The Government is to be commended on undertaking this review to bring laws dating back over 100 years into the modern era. The Law Reform Commission review,

organisations, who have enlightened me with the diverse considerations women take into account including: religion, family duress, financial distress, housing and even adoption laws. I trust through this process we can discuss these respectfully and work towards solutions to these with deep compassion for women and their families. Second, voluntary euthanasia, or voluntary assisted dying (VAD). From the inpouring of letters, calls, discussions on the street and in gatherings, to a survey taken by Glen Elmes in 2015 where 79% of respondents were in favour of choice, it is clear that Noosa is very passionate and supportive of VAD. After comforting those that have witnessed their loved ones' last days or are imminently faced with doing so, I put a Question Without Notice to our Premier as to when this much-needed review would commence. The Premier in response agreed it was a discussion that Queensland needed to have. Having witnessed the empathy and compassion within Government ranks, I feel confident that they will be doing whatever they can to start this review, and I will continue to work on behalf of our community and the many residents impacted to see this review launched as soon as possible. I look forward as always to your thoughts and views through Noosa 360 where we shall post updates. â&#x2014;?

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BEATING THE BILLS No sniping. Will the good guv’mint’s promise of $300-$500 off hard-working Australians’ electricity bills be in addition to the $550 promised in 2013 when they axed the tax? Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach

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PEOPLE SHOULD CHOOSE PM It seems absurd in this day and age that the Australian people do not have a say as to who is Prime Minister. Why is it okay for the Coalition in the Federal Parliament to cheat the electorate by taking matters into their own hands, like the opposition did twice in recent times? It’s time that we revert back to the democratic process and allow for the Australian people to determine who their Prime Minister is, not parliamentary colleagues. Otherwise, our political system is farcical. A democracy should be about the people, not the politicians and their selfish decisions to save face, and ultimately, an election. A Prime Minister should be determined at the ballot box, not behind closed doors in a party room. Brigid Muir, Cooroy

DROUGHT FUNDING The LNP government, ignoring the multiple disasters that climate change is raining down upon our nation, have directed a record amount of money to a coterie of executives who have risen to the top of corporations that have supported climate denial. In the meantime, while we are experiencing record high temperatures, and severe drought, they are supporting the energy industries that use monumental amounts of water: coal and CGS mining. It is disgraceful that, knowing that the roasting of the planet will only get worse, they are offering our debt-ridden, droughtstricken farmers LOANS. The money that they have directed to nibble around the edges of the Great Barrier reefs problems, should have been GIVEN to our farmers. Our food and water security depends upon responsible decision-making, NOW. The severity of the situation facing our nation has completely bypassed this poor excuse for a government. Joy Ringrose, Pomona

ENVIRONMENT FIRST How can any reasonable human say that economic development is more important than the environment? The silk worm produces silk, in a way that can be equated with the term “miracle”, that is as strong as steel! This process is being studied so in medicine artificial blood vessels

Ian Martin from Peregian Springs sent us this beauty for Lenscape this week. Please send us your lifestyle, landscape or wildlife shots to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au made of silk can be used for humans. Wonderful development for sure, but let’s make sure we get the chain of events right. The environment produced the silk worm which produces the medical marvel. No environment, no silk worm, no medical marvel. Construction and GDP is inferior by orders of magnitude to the possible infinite wealth hidden in our environment. Dylan White, Doonan

FLYING FOX OPTION I have lived about 200 metres from this colony in Wallace Park for more than 10 years now. If relocation is not an option, why not try cutting the trees down and make the whole area into a lovely lake? There is a creek running through which could feed the lake. Just a thought from a sufferer. Heidi Schum, Noosaville

NO PRAISE FOR KATTER PARTY How can the Katter Party be smart about agriculture but have this bloke in the senate? The world defies belief. Not sure any praise of the Katter Party is a good idea right now. Dylan White, Doonan

SPACE FORCE CONCERNS The United States of America’s plan for a Space Force risks an escalation of a highly competitive and tense space arms race. This new branch of the United States military aims, in President Donald Trump’s words, to create a “war-fighting domain, like the land, sea and air.” These deeply concerning sentiments from arguably the most powerful man on the planet risk irrevocably skewing the conversation about space, distorting the reality as to what space actually represents.

It is troubling that many military commentators now postulate that war in space is inevitable. The international rules that govern space dictate responsible behaviour and freedom of access. Properly respected, they allow for inspiration, optimism, development, innovation and commercial enterprise. A militaristic perspective threatens the existing legal regime and peaceful status quo. From a geopolitical stance, Trump’s Space Force will be a sign to other space-faring nations that there is leadership contest in terms of space military. This will likely set a standard for other nations to meet or better. With space the next frontier for strategic military action, we must avoid making the same terrible mistakes that have transpired throughout human history on planet Earth. Brigid Muir, Cooroy

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BY HOLLIE HARRIS There was plenty of excitement in Tewantin when three of Lions members were awarded the Melvin Jones Award. This award is the most prestigious and highest form of recognition and embodies humanitarian ideas consistent with the nature and purpose of Lionism. These awards are in recognition of the tireless, selfless work and time spent for the many unknown people in the wider community. Their names will be written on the walls at LCI Headquarters in Oak Brook, IL, USA. What a fantastic honour. MARGARET JOLLY started her journey with Lions in New Zealand as a Lioness with Cromwell Lioness Club in 1982 and in 1993 became Charter Lion in Upper Clutha Lions Club and held many positions

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in that club. Margaret has held positions in Tewantin Noosa Lions Club as Director, Secretary, Archives/PR, Lion Tamer, Glasses collection and knitted many, many blankets for Youth InSearch Program. Margaret is an inspiration to all of her Club Members and a well treasured one too. LOLA McDONALD was born in Gympie and has lived in Tewantin since 1944. She joined Tewantin Noosa Lions Club in 2002. She has had many roles in the Club over the years, such as Guest Speaker, Assistant Bulletin Editor, Catering Organiser, President and Area Co-ordinator for Save Sight. Lola is also the Zone Chair and has been for the last 3 years. BILL BATTILANA joined Tewantin Noosa Lions Club in 1978 when he was the owner of the local bus company. It goes without saying, that Bill knows almost

Margaret Jolly; over 30 years with Lions. everyone in town. He is tireless at getting our food vans into tight places and on to and out of sports grounds, either very early in the morning or very late at night, when sometimes it is still dark and cold. Bill has held lots of different positions in the Club such as, Miss Personality Organiser, Youth of the Year Co-ordinator, Save Sight Co-ordinator, Lions Mints Organiser, Food Van Committee, Cash for Cans, Lions Cakes and Safety Director SES. noosatoday.com.au

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EXECUTIVE-STYLE FAMILY HOME IDEALLY located in a quiet cul-de-sac a few hundred metres walk from primary and secondary schools in the heart of Noosaville, this beautiful new home on a level 853sqm block has room for the family and all its toys. The executive-style family home is of grand proportions, with extra-large rooms, wide halls, and super storage solutions, including an internal storeroom/workshop in the over-sized double garage, multiple linen cupboards, and a walk-in pantry. The fully-fenced back yard makes this a very private, family-friendly property. Large gated access to the side reveals a concrete driveway the length of the house to the enormous 37sqm shed. There is room here for work vehicles, a caravan, boats, jet skis, trailers and motorbikes - all of it. All neatly tucked away behind the fence. Sitting long on the block, the impeccably built GJ Gardener home has a massive living area, media room and multi-purpose/ study area under 2.6m high ceilings. At its heart is the stunning open kitchen with stand-alone 900mm oven and five-burner gas cook top, and seemingly acres of stone bench tops. Custom-made security screens adorn stacker doors that open the home to the large alfresco terrace that fronts the swimming pool and rear yard. Even more fantastic features include a 3kW solar power system, 10,000 litres of rainwater storage for the garden and toilets, a 6m x 6.2m shed with 2.4m door clearance and a 6m x 3m swimming pool. Local shops are barely a minute's drive away with fabulous Thai and Indian

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6 Twigrush Court, Noosaville Ideally located in a quiet cul-de-sac a few hundred metres walk to primary & secondary schools in the heart of Noosaville, this beautiful new home on a level 853sqm block has room for the family & all its toys. The executive-style home is of grand proportions, with extra large rooms, wide halls, & super storage solutions, including an internal storeroom/workshop in the over-sized double garage, multiple linen cupboards, and walk-in pantry. The fully fenced back yard makes this a very private family-friendly property.

At its heart is the stunning open kitchen with 900mm oven, 5 burner gas cook top & seemingly acres of stone bench tops. Custom-made security screens adorn windows & stacker doors that open the home to the large alfresco terrace that fronts the swimming pool & rear yard. * * * * *

$1,100,000 Inspection by appointment only.

3kW Solar power 10,000 litters rainwater for garden & toilets Driveway extends along the side of the home to rear 6m x 6.2m shed with 2.4m door clearance 6m x 3m swimming pool

Large gate access to the side reveals a concrete driveway the length of the house to the 37sqm shed.

Local shops are barely a minuteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drive away with fabulous Thai & Indian restaurants, bakery, bottle shop, hairdresser & childcare centre.

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There is room here for work vehicles, caravan, boats, jet skis, trailers & motorbikes - all of it. All neatly tucked away behind the fence.

Walking trails link neighbourhoods, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parks & forested reserves to make this a very liveable area, just 5 minutes drive from Gympie Terrace, 3 minutes from Bunnings and Noosa Civic shopping mall. Access via Shire Drive to Twigrush from Swanbourne Way - not past the schools.

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The impeccably built GJ Gardner home has a massive living area, media room & multi-purpose/ study area under 2.6m high ceilings.

PRINCIPAL & PRESTIGE SALES

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29 The Avenue, Peregian Springs From the lush private front garden to the fully fenced rear terrace with plunge pool, this single level home delivers on lifestyle.

There is so much more than meets the eye here, with large rooms, thoughtful storage and bells and whistles that make for easy low cost living.

Located directly across the road from The Avenue Park Duck Pond at the northern end of Peregian Springs, it is just a few minutes walk or drive to everything you need locally, from shops through golf course.

Perfect for retirees looking to downsize the domestic workload, equally ideal for professionals and busy young families that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time to mow lawns and weed gardens. The home features:

Less than 10 minutes drive up the motorway to Noosaville, less again to Peregian Beach, just 15 minutes south to the Sunshine Coast airport and a few minutes more to the Maroochydore business centre or Plaza or new hospitals...this is a great central location for Sunshine Coast living. A clever loor plan opens from a wide entry to a central media/lounge room, kitchen, dining and family room. Framed by the covered outdoor entertainment area, this connected living zone is the heart of the home.

* 4 kW Solar power * Solar hot water * Private plunge pool * High fencing, rear yard fully terraced * Covered outdoor entertainment area * Tinted windows and sliding doors, security screens * Air-conditioned, ceiling fans * All weather pull-down awnings to alfresco area * Rainwater tanks (4,000 litres) Inspection will impress. Contact Alex to arrange inspection or learn more.

$735,000 See more online at noosa4sale.com.au. Open homes as advertised online or by appointment.

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Don’t Risk Your Property Sale With Just Anyone Introducing a fresh approach to real estate in Noosa. Founded by award-winning local real estate agent, Alex Harris, Noosa4Sale will change the way you feel about real estate agents. “Alex is the best agent we have ever used.” T & M Hall, Noosa Waters “Alex was exceptional. Achieved in three weeks what another agent could not in 5 years. I have no hesitation recommending her.” M Thomson, Noosa Heads “The most positive interaction we’ve experienced in over 20 real estate deals to date.” R & L Broadley, Tewantin “Without doubt, Alex is the most professional, hardworking, motivated and honest agent that we have ever met.” B & P Newbert, Noosa Heads “Never before have we had an agent work so hard and give us the ongoing feedback that Alex has.” S & K Reid, Noosaville “We’ve bought and sold 10 properties over the last 23 years and Alex Harris is by far the best agent we’ve ever dealt with.” A & C McKenzie, Noosa Heads “The most professional agent in Noosa.” J & H Lloyd, Noosaville “Not your typical real estate, Alex works incredibly hard and goes way beyond just doing her job. Without doubt we would use her again and again.” C & A Thin, Tewantin “An amazing agent.” K Williams,, Noosaville “Alex was always a pleasure to deal with and is literally and breath of fresh air compared to other Noosa agents we dealt with. We have no hesitation in recommending Alex.” K & M Foster, Noosaville

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Price Guide

Agent Time

Address

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049

Contact Agent

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0414 367 282

9 Kiamba Crt

$4,650,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0414 367 282

2/17 Ferguson St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670

12 Coral Sea Ct

Contact Agent

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0414 367 282

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670

$760,000

Sunrise Beach

Saturday 25th August

225 A Sunrise Road

O/O $999,000

David Berns Real Estate - 0419818418 11.00am - 11.45am

Agent

Doonan 11.30am - 12.30pm

Price Guide

17 Woodlark Rise

Wednesday 29th August

Eumundi

11.00am - 11.45am

17 Woodlark Rise

Saturday 25th August 11.00am - 12.00pm

81 Whispering Gum Avenue4

$995,000

Villa Prestige Properties - 0427378687

Sunshine Beach Friday 24th August

Marcus Beach

12.00pm - 12.30pm

Saturday 25th August

12 Coral Sea Ct

Saturday 25th August

11.30am - 12.00pm

18 Redwood Ave

$859,000

12.00pm - 1.00pm

2 Cherrywood Cl

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879

11.00am - 11.30am Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879 11.00am - 11.30am 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Noosa Heads

Wednesday 29th August

Saturday 25th August Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

11.00am - 11.30am

2/17 Ferguson St

10.00am - 10.45am

20 Sanctuary Ave

Auction

10.00am - 10.30am

26/1 Quamby Place

$799,000

10.00am - 10.30am

6/8 Serenity Cl

$395,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 144 484 Saturday 25th August

11.00am - 11.30am

27 Banksia Ave

$2,495,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0468 922 519 12.00pm - 12.30pm

11.00am - 11.30am

33/10 Serenity Cl

$2,750,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 980 247

12.00pm - 12.30pm

1/26 Katharina St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325

12.00pm - 12.30pm

15 Wild Apple Crt

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670

1.00pm - 1.30pm

11 Delorme St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325

1.30pm - 2.00pm

7 Mainsails Square

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0468 922 519 Saturday 25th August

$945,000

Auction

Noosa4Sale - 0412 635 274

Monday 27th August 2.00pm - 2.30pm

104/5 Hastings St

8/25 Allambi Rs

1 Cambridge Court

Auction Diary Noosa Heads 2.00pm - 3.00pm

7 Mainsails Square

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0468 922 519

12.00pm - 1.00pm

8/25 Allambi Rs

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0417 600 840

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0417 600 840 Saturday 1st September 11.00am - 12.00pm

Noosaville

20 Sanctuary Ave

Saturday 8th September

Saturday 25th August

9.00am - 10.00am

1/26 Katharina St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325

11.00am - 12.00pm

15 Wild Apple Crt

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670

1.45pm - 2.45pm

11 Delorme St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670

10.00am - 10.30am

16/124 Noosa Pde

$395,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325

11.00am - 11.30am

10/134 Gympie Tce

$875,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325

11.00am - 12.00pm

8 Sternlight Street

$1,595,000

Villa Prestige Properties - 0438111438

11.30am - 12.30pm

26 Shipyard Cct

Auction

1.00pm - 1.30pm

9/272 Weyba Rd

$369,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 144 484 Saturday 8th September

1.00pm - 1.30pm

14/40-42 James St

$632,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0414 367 282 12.00pm - 1.00pm

Sunrise Beach 17 Woodlark Rs

Saturday 1st September

Saturday 25th August 29 The Avenue

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

Sunshine Beach

Peregian Springs 11.00am - 11.30am

Noosa4Sale - 0412 635 274

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0417 600 840 Friday 31st August

Wednesday 29th August 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Tewantin

$735,000

Noosa4Sale - 0412 635 274 12.00pm - 1.00pm

2/17 Ferguson St

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10 DAYS OF NON-STOP JAZZ BY HOLLIE HARRIS Sydney and Melbourne's finest jazz musicians, The Australian Jazz Ensemble, team up with Noosa Chorale at The J for shows tomorrow night and Saturday to launch the 10-day, non-stop Noosa Jazz Party. Headlined "Showtime in Las Vegas" the shows at The J are a mix of jazz classics and timeless songs by star entertainers like Frank Sinatra, Elton John, Dean Martin and Elvis Presley. Jazz lovers can expect toe-tapping performances from Melbourne cabaret singing star Juliarna Clark, trumpet player Peter Gaudion, drummer Rod Gilbert and, of course, the Chorale. Among the 18 songs they will sing are "New York New York," "Barnyard Boogie," "Viva Las Vegas" and "That Old Black Magic." This is the fourth year the two Noosa Chorale and Noosa Heads Jazz Club have combined their talents and Jazz Club president, Richard Stevens, calls it a "delightfully exciting moment for two separate local groups with a love of music." The whole of Noosa will also jump throughout the following week with bands popping who knows where plus live gigs in restaurants like Fratellini, Miss Moneypenny's, Riverdeck, Sunshine Beach Surf Club, El Capitano, RACV Resort and Cafe A Le Monde. And starting on Thursday August 30 there will be four nights of non-stop jazz at The J featuring 30 of what Richard calls 26 NOOSA TODAY

"the cream of Australia's jazzmen" who are coming to Noosa for the Party. One of them is long-time Jazz Party favourite trumpet and sax player Brett Iggulden. Brett, who has the OAM for his services to jazz, was among the first to come to Noosa when the Party started 26 years ago. "I even came before then to help Richard and Frank Johnson raise money for the first one." Now 72, he began playing when he was just 14 years old. A member of Red Onions Jazz band, Brett became one of Australia's most well-known groups of the 60's, appearing at jazz festivals in different parts of the world for more than 50 years now.He says the quality of music at the Jazz Party is as high as any festival he has been at. "Richard knows what he is doing," says Brett. The 2018 Jazz Party ends on Sunday, September 2. There will be a free concert in the park at Lions Park Noosaville, starting at 2pm on the final day of the festival. Showtime in Las Vegas is on tomorrow night at 7pm and Saturday 2.00pm at The J. Tickets are $39 and bookings www.thej. com.au Noosa Jazz Party at The J. Thursday August 30-to Sunday September 2 sponsored by Noosa Heads Jazz Club. Prices are for six hours of jazz per night 5pm to 11pm. Tickets per night $40. Phone 07 5447 2229. Please have your Master Card or Visa handy. â&#x2014;?

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Imagine arriving at a world-class wine bar right here in Noosa, for beautiful night out with friends and catching the eye of another. Now imagine that the room is filled with eligible and genuine singles who are also looking for a relationship. Local introduction agent F2F are hosting another exclusive evening in Sunshine Beach to balance to frustration and disconnection of the online dating scene. No more scanning the room for possibilities or endless online messaging with people who end up being in-compatible with you. Just a room of potential partners in your age group ready to meet you and enjoy a great evening out. The next one will be held for ages 37-47 at the uber-classy Embassy XO Private Wine Bar and is strictly a ticketed event for members (membership is free!) so you can be assured, everyone in the room is genuine about love. Impersonal dating is over. People have become too busy to wade through the same online lists. There are hundreds of singles in our region and these evenings provide the perfect opportunities to meet a bunch of them in one hit. These days, we interact differently. We don't approach each other in public anymore and we are all so busy, there's barely any time left to get out and meet potential mates. $69 per person gets you a couple of drinks and some XO canapes and a

The Imperial Hotel Eumundi 7.30pm Metal As Anything Tewantin Noosa Bowls 6.30pm Tanya Tewantin RSL 8pm Sneak Preview Saturday 25 August Tewantin Noosa RSL 8pm Tom Jones & the Divas Sunday 26 August The Imperial Hotel Eumundi 2.30 Sound Cloud - Sing Out Loud Tewantin RSL 1.30 Shane Kell's 3pm The Black Sorrows

A room full of amazing potential awaits at F2F's next singles evening in Sunshine Beach. special evening to mingle with singles. 15 September 7-9pm is the date, so grab a wing-person who is looking for love and cut to the chase! Find them on Facebook and join to keep up with all the up coming singles events. There are plenty of tips and

advice for those embarking on the journey of love and dating. The next on e will be for ages 47-57. Get tickets at www.f2fintroductions.com fast as there are only 30 available for this one. ●

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ACROSS Manage (4) Animal (9) Friend (4) Jug (4) Beam (4) Check (4) Erase (10) Dog (10) Increased (4) Old (4) Plunge (4) Gasp (4) Complicated (9) Yearn (4)

Fill the grid so that every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9

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9 5 2 8 7 6 7 5 1 2 7 2 3 9 3 7 5 4 6 2 7 6 1 4 CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7538 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Ro-p-e. 7, Situat-i-on. 8, Gas-h(ot). 9, Fast. 10, Rock. 11, S-led. 14, Upon my word. 16, Deter-rents. 19, Pads. 22, Step (rev.) 24, Mark. 25, Mind. 26, Grenadier (anag.) 27, Sets(anag.) Down - 1, (wa)r-ages. 2, Past-e. 3, Vir-a-go. 4, Custo-m. 5, Stir. 6, Concerned. 12, Late st-art. 13, Du-p-e. 15, Wasp. 17, Re-m-edy. 18, Nerves (anag.) 20, Al-ice. 21, Sides. 23, Pins (rev.)

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DOWN 1. Fashions of the end of the war years (5). 2. As far as F for “fake”? (5). 3. There’s a sign outside saying “shrew” (6). 4. Making the scout break many a habit (6). 5. Excitement Nick creates (4). 6. Implicated, gets worried (9). 12. What grandma makes, on learning the newest skill (4,5). 13. Expected to put the P in “cat’s-paw” (4). 15. Insect that is no longer gentle? (4). 17. Treatment for the many thin about (6). 18. Fear felt when the Severn is overflowing (6). 20. Does a certain man’s name chill her? (5). 21. The standpoints of both the left and the right (5). 23. Secures a cut-back (4).

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7538 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Cope. 7, Armadillo. 8, Ally. 9, Ewer. 10, Lath. 11, Stem. 14, Obliterate. 16, Pomeranian. 19, Grew. 22, Aged. 24, Dive. 25, Pant. 26, Intricate. 27, Itch. Down - 1, Class. 2, Pulse. 3, Trowel. 4, Carrot. 5, Bill. 6, Platitude. 12, Toboggans. 13, Mode 15, Rung. 17, Abduct. 18, Invite. 20, Roast. 21, Witch. 23, Dart.

ACROSS 1. The eggs, put gently inside, will be secure (4). 7. Aunt is to wangle one into a job (9). 8. Cut the cackle, hothead! (4). 9. A good runner, but a non-runner (4). 10, What the confectioner sells that will amaze you? (4). 11. The vehicle from second went to first place (4). 14. As soon as I say “Heavens!” (4,2,4). 16. Put off by the tears, they stop (10). 19. How Lily walks? (4). 22. Stage at which the favourites are backed (4). 24. Brand name (4). 25. Care to keep an eye on it? (4). 26. Rereading about the guard (9). 27. Puts Tess out (4). DOWN 1. Fashions of the end of the war years (5). 2. As far as F

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KOOKY COOROY LANEWAY A SHOW BY HOLLIE HARRIS Dinner and a show in Cooroy 'Laneway' Inspired by Cooroy's historic, CBD laneways, the Butter Factory Art Centre is putting on a pseudo laneway party of its own. 'Unwind at BFAC' is a free event, open to all ages and featuring an American-style food van, a live show all the way from Western Australia and a cash bar. Perth-based two piece, The Hardey McMurrick Two will play two sets from on the night. The first is live music, the second

performance featuring a slapstick variety show called 'The Weird Ticket'. "We're excited to host these guys during one of the busiest times of the calendar for Hinterland artists," BFAC co-ordinator Alicia Sharples said. 'Unwind at BFAC' shares dates with the final weekend of the annual Noosa Open Studios - an event where artists in the region invite the public in to their studio spaces. "We're inviting everyone to come and be the audience after a busy couple of

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SUNDAY 26TH AUGUST 11:00AM 3 COURSE MEAL WITH THE NOOSA • CAROLE & JAZZ BAND - $70PP TUESDAY 28TH AUGUST 4:30PM RIVER BOAT SHUFFLE • SUNSET CRUISE WITH BAR AVAILABLE ONBOARD, 3 COURSE MEAL AND MUSIC - $95PP FRIDAY 31ST AUGUST 11:30AM 3 COURSE LUNCH AND TWO HOURS OF JAZZ - $65PP

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days!" Ms Sharples said. "They can just grab some food, a cold drink, and enjoy the show! Maybe network a little, swap notes with each other on how they've gone. "We see it as almost, an industry event for our artist network - but everyone is invited to our little laneway down the side of our entrance."

Unwind at BFAC features Cooroy business, The Wing Stand as food stall, with their American-style menu (incl. vegan and gluten free options) available from $6 to $10. 'Unwind at BFAC', 4pm - 8pm Saturday August 25 at 11a Maple Street, Cooroy. All welcome. Free entry. ●

ONE OF THEATRE’S GREATS Louis Nowra's darkly funny 1992 play Cosi occupies a special place in Australian Theatre History. Noosa Arts Theatre's Jane Rivers is directing a spectacular version of this much loved Australian classic. The play, which sees a young director's attempt to stage Mozart's Cosi fan Tutte with the patients inside a mental health hospital, has been revived many times, was turned into a successful film, and has been on and off the school syllabus in the decades since its premiere. Jane has great vision for this incarnation and is loving working with the talented cast to create a vibrant production Cosi. 'Laughter is the best medicine' and Noosa Arts Theatre's version of Cosi certainly promises there will be no shortage of guffaws, giggles and hearty explosions. A realist drama set in the 1970's, Cosi explores interactions between a young theatre director and a group of asylum patients. The play is described as 'funny, warm and wonderfully mad' but it can be argued that its highlights are in fact the insights it offers into the lives of those who are no longer considered 'normal' by society's standards.

Cosi is Australian theatre's great take on madness, filtered with a distinctly local sense of place and of humour. Noosa Arts Theatres production in September is not to be missed!! DATES Cut price preview: September 13 at 7.30pm, all tickets $23.00 Evenings: September 14,15, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29 at 7.30pm Matinees: September 16,22, 23 at 2pm TICKETS Adults $32 | Concessions $28 Member/Group $25 | U18 $23 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville POBox 3, Noosa Heads, 4567, QLD Box Office Open -10am to 2pm, Tuesday to Friday, PH: 07 54499343 Email: boxoffice@noosaartstheatre.org.au ●

10 DAYS of FABULOUS LIVE JAZZ

by 31 of Australia’s finest Jazz musicians

NOOSA JAZZ PARTY 24TH AUG. to 2ND SEPT. 2018 24TH & 25TH AUG. SHOWTIME IN LAS VEGAS’ 30TH AUG. to 2ND SEPT. JAZZ AT THE J THEATRE More jazz every day, at restaurants, bars and cruises - see our full program online at noosajazzparty.com FREE Jazz Concert at the Lions Riverstage, Gympie Terrace, Sunday 2nd Sept. 2pm to 4pm featuring Jazz Party Musicians

JAZZ at THE J 6 sets, 5:00 to 11:00 pm $40 per night Call Noosa Jazz Club (07) 5447 2229

Noosa Chorale, Jazz Party Musicians and 60 singers with Australian Jazz Ensemble $39 tickets Call The J Booking office (07) 5329 6560

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SUM YUNG GUYS WILL ROCK YOU BY HOLLIE HARRIS I'm always on the look-out for a bowl-meover dining experience and a place that really doesn't need my help has left a great impression with me which lingers still, after a couple of weeks. I share with you my genuine experience at the uber-popular Sum Yung Guys in Sunshine Beach. I'm sure most of Noosa has attempted to book into to SYG on more than one occasion. Yes, these guys are busy, busy, busy. I have had to wait over a month for my group booking so I impatiently turned up for an on the spot dinner for two.We scored a seat at the bar, among all the fun and noise of cocktail shakers rattling, wait staff buzzing in and out of pass and a loud hum across the room - the perfect seats for a real experience. This place has it going on and I found myself wondering if customers were still flocking for the Masterchef fame. It didn't take long to find out there was far more to this place than the much-loved Matt Sinclair. In the dead of winter, beach drinks rule the day and cocktails were muddled and slurped on both sides of us. Sum Yung Guys is so ambitious that it's everything and nothing in particular, more of a feeling than the Asian vibe you can actually pin down. They say they have designed a space which "has a warmth and energy that resembles the food we put on the plate," and

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adventures, but I take my hat off to these boys - they are turning out some truly spectacular dishes. With bellies warmed from sampling the selection of beers off the taps, we kept our order simple and shared two mains. I said to the waiter I wanted it hot. It's making a statement when you say it like that. It tells the restaurant, "I'm the real

COOROY RSL CLUB To new friends and old, come along and make our Club your â&#x20AC;&#x153;home away from homeâ&#x20AC;?- we know you will enjoy our hospitality! 25 Maple St, Cooroy Club Trading Hours Mon-Sun 9am until approx 10 pm Brunch Sat & Sun 9am-12noon (07) 5447 6131 cooroyrsl.com.au

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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 12395216-LB32-18

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LOOKING AROUND FOR A NEW GP? BY HOLLIE HARRIS If you are looking for a new GP, there is a new women's health expert in Noosa who has a genuine passion for her work and as a new resident in the area, she has bookings available. Dr Christine Armstrong has recently relocated to Noosa Doctors in the Noosa Junction Plaza to provide a quality Women's Health Service for women of all ages in Noosa and the surrounding areas. It's rare to find a GP who is passionate about women's health and with an advanced qualifications in both women's health and skin cancer medicine, Christine has a wealth of knowledge. Working in women's health for more than 20 years in Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria, she has dedicated the past 12 years to developing a highly regarded women's health clinic in regional Victoria.

This was chosen as the first regional Sexual and Reproductive Health Hub by the Victorian State Government and Christine was awarded Excellence in Leadership for her efforts. The Women's Health Service at Noosa Doctors is a dedicated service specialising in women's health where patients are treated with dignity and respect in a confidential and sensitive environment. Christine provides pap tests and skin checks, sexual and reproductive health, pregnancy and post-natal care, contraception including Implants and IUD's, menopause and well women checks. Noosa Doctors provides a holistic service, co-located with Dr James Bricknell's Skin Medical Clinic and Dr Peter Stobbs' General Practice. For information or appointments please call Noosa Doctors 5447 2287 or 5455 6693. ●

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THE NOOSA TRAIL TAKES BREATH AWAY BY HOLLIE HARRIS Bicycling Australia is bringing its third major Gran Fondo cycling event, The Noosa Classic, to the Sunshine Coast on Sunday August 26. The Noosa Classic will take more than 1200 riders through the stunning Noosa Hinterland to truly experience the lush and breathtaking scenery of the region. With the choice of either the 160km Maxi Classic, 120km Challenge Classic or the 45km Social Classic, there's a ride for everyone. Noosa Council's Jess Glasgow, a lifelong resident, keen cyclist and avid supporter of the event, is thrilled to have the cycling classic coming to the region. "It's a must for any cycling enthusiast," he said. "The ride its self will blow your mind and the village atmosphere, in where the roots of Noosa were born (read park oval). Will be just as great." All riders will start from Goodwin Street next to Read Park, Tewantin. They'll be sent in waves, starting at 6.30am - 7.30am, on Sunday August 26. Goodwin street will be closed for traffic from 10.00pm Saturday August 25th until 5.00pm Sunday August 26th. Additionally, Gyndier Drive will be closed from 6.15am until 7.45am on Sunday August 26. The following locations are some spots

we welcome our spectators to observe the riders; Start line -Read Park, Tewantin, Eumundi range road lookout, Imbil showground, Kenilworth skyring ck and Old Bruce Highway, Cooran, Kin Kin and the Finish Line at Goodwin Street, Tewantin. Read Park is not only the start and finish location but also home to the Noosa Classic event village. A buzzing hub of cycling stalls,

1.00pm - 4.00pm, however with minimum set up. Both the 160km maxi course and 120km challenge course take riders through stunning and highly-regarded scenic routers in the Noosa Hinterland region. They'll return through the lush, perennially green Mary Valley, through Kin Kin and past Lake Cootharaba. The 45km riders head out to Boreen Point and loop back for the return ride. A spectacular day of riding for a special event! Lastly, the Noosa Classic is about more than just cycling. Their successful charity strategy is "You Decide. You Choose." This unique approach to fundraising gives the power and flexibility back to our riders. We've attracted hundreds of avid cyclists, all keen to enjoy a great day of riding and raising funds for a cause they're most passionate about. If you're keen to get involved with the event as a volunteer, or have any questions, please contact Jasmine Gale at jasminegale@ yaffa.com.au and we'll happily assist you with any enquires. Please contact James Yaffa at jamesyaffa@ yaffa.com.au for any media enquires. To view course maps and for more event information visit www.noosaclassic.com.au. Please email info@noosaclassic.com.au if you have any other questions. â&#x2014;?

merchandise tents, food vendors, live entertainment (for the kids too) and, of course, a bar so our cyclists can enjoy a cool beverage and relax post-ride. Noosa Classic participants, their families and the community at large are invited to come and enjoy browsing through all the latest cycling gear and equipment from the world's leading bicycling brands. The village will be open from 10.00am Sunday, until 5.00pm. It will also be open Saturday afternoon from

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COMMUNITY UPDATES TEWANTIN-NOOSA PROBUS CLUB The next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Probus Club will be on 23 August at Tewantin Noosa RSL at 9.45am. Our guest speaker is Carol Harman, membership officer of the Sunshine Coast Branch of Friendship Force which is a not-for-profit organisation promoting understanding, cultural education and citizen diplomacy through home stay journeys in 60 countries on six continents. Entry is $5. For further details contact Geoff Bailue on 0418 145 034.

U3A NOOSA TALKS PROGRAM U3A Friday talks are held at 1.30pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin. Friday 24 August: COTA Seminar - Let's Talk About Dementia Friday 31 August: USC Talk : Lucas Litewka - Exploring clinical trials - Impact and benefit to the Sunshine Coast community. Full details available on U3A website www.u3anoosa.org.au or phone reception on 5440 5500.

SANTA'S CLASSY HELPERS TEA Santa's Classy Helpers afternoon tea will be held on August 24 at 2.30pm at The Bailey Kitchen, 107 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin - $15 per person. This month's collection will be taco kits, pasta, pasta sauce, other sauces such as Chicken Tonight and tins of cooking tuna. To book please contact Lorraine at Classy Lady on 5449 7599.

FRIDAY FORUM Eighty percent of the world's population lives under light-polluted skies. In the USA and Europe, this figure is estimated to be ninety-nine percent. Not only does this limit our ability to enjoy the beautiful night sky, inappropriate lighting at night is associated with negative health effects, including circadian rhythm disruption, increases in cancer rates, heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Numerous animal species are also negatively affected by artificial light at night. Ken Wishaw is the guest speaker at Noosa Parks Association Friday Environment Forum on 24 August 24. He will outline how we can still provide quality lighting and simultaneously reduce the harmful effects on our environment, and ourselves, and enjoy the night sky. Join the audience at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville from 10am for coffee with the forum commencing at 10.30am. To learn about the local Wallace Park bird population meet Valda and the Interpretive Birders in the car park at 8.30am. For more information visit www.noosaparks.org.au.

MAJESTIC THEATRE ENTERTAINMENT Pomona's Majestic Theatre is hosting a great program of entertainment. For tickets and more information go to themajestictheatre. com.au or phone 54842330. Saturday 25 August, noon. Free silent film for Seniors Week. Free for seniors aged 60 and over. No need to book. Come and enjoy a silent movie with Ron West on piano and a cuppa. Saturday 25 August, 6pm: Flamenco and Latin Music. Songs and dance from Spain, Colombia and Venezuela. Latin food available and licensed bar.

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WALK AMONG THE WILDFLOWERS The wildflowers are out and Noosa's spectacular August weather is providing near-perfect conditions for people to get out and enjoy the Sunshine Coast Wildflower Festival, which is on now. The two-week event offers 22 free, guided activities with a wide variety of natural and cultural themes, hosted by different organisations from Bribie Island in the south to Noosa North Shore. There are several walks around Noosa, including four hosted by Noosa Integrated Catchment Association (NICA) and one by Noosa Council. Join the Noosa National Park Wildflower walk on 23 August, from 2-4pm, the Girraween Nature Refuge Guided Walk on 24 August, 2-4pm, see The Great Pollinators at Cooloothin Creek Bushland on 26 August, 9-11am and explore the Mangrove Boardwalk on 31 August, 2-4.30pm Details of these walks and the full program are available at www.noosariver. com.au and www.noosa.qld.gov.au, and on events.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. Be quick - walks are booking up fast! â&#x2014;? 25 August, from 7am - noon. Stalls and fun galore. Performers welcome for the Chalk Board stage to sing a song or recite a poem. Stall holders welcome. For more information phone 0499 146 857.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SERVICE The Christian Fellowship of Noosa meets each Sunday at 9.30am at the CWA Hall (next to the Post office) in Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. We are an inter-denominational Christian Fellowship and warmly welcome all visitors. Our speaker for Sunday 26 August is Norm Flett and the topic is Enjoying Genuine Peace. The service is followed by morning tea. Phone secretary Kevin with enquiries on 5479 0460.

NOOSA COME TOGETHER FESTIVAL MEETING The Noosa Come Together Festival which raises money for sailing, surfing and horse riding for locals with disabilities is keen to add a street parade to next year's event and want to hear from groups and individuals interested to join their committee. A meeting will be held on Wednesday 29 August at 6pm at Tait Duke Community Cottage, Earl St. Tewantin. Please call Tony Oxley on 0457 001 140.

THURSDAY GIRLS LUNCH The Thursday Girls will hold their next Ladies Lunch at The River Deck Restaurant Noosa Marina on Thursday 30 August at 12.30pm. Cost $40. Our friendly monthly fund raising events enable students of low income families in the 9 Noosa Shire State Schools to access optional, educationally desirable school programmes and activities. For further information and bookings email Neridah Rooseboom at nrooseboom@bigpond.com

RSPCA - ANNUAL PLANT, BOOK, CRAFT, OP SHOP SALE Saturday 1 September 8:30am - 3pm - Sunday 2 September 10am - 1pm Venue: RSPCA Animal Care Centre, Cnr Eumundi & Hollett Rd, Doonan.

Discover wildflowers along the Mangrove Boardwalk at Weyba Rd, Noosaville.

Huge variety of beautiful potted plants and succulents plus many DIY. Broms, Agaves, Cordylines, Orchids, delicious condiments Tomato Relish, Mango Chutney, Orange Marmalade. Fantastic selection of popular Books, plus an Op Shop with a variety of items to please 'everyone'.

FASHION PARADE Noosa Branch of Cancer Council Queensland will host a Fashion Parade on Friday 7 September at 10am arrival for 10.30 start at Hibiscus Retirement village. Phone Jan for bookings 0400 651 959.

TEWANTIN-NOOSA RSL WOMEN'S AUXILIARY The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women's Auxiliary will be held on Friday 7 September, at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL. Please book and pay for lunch at the Apollonian Hotel. Members and friends all welcome. Phone Kay on 5447 5042.

ORCHIDS The Noosa Orchid and Foliage Society meet at the Tinbeerwah hall, corner of Sunrise Rd and Noosa Cooroy Rd, Tinbeerwah on the second Saturday of every month at 1pm. At the September meeting (8 September) Christine Martin will talk on growing equitant Oncidium orchids. Visitors welcome. For more info phone Linda Falkner, secretary on 5447 7494.

RDA OPEN DAY Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Inc. will once again be hosting an open day to showcase our horses and ponies, our centre and facilities, and our programs for people with a disability, to the general community. We will be having a fun-filled family day full of events, food and drinks, old fashioned games and competitions. There will pony rides, hay rides, our RDA Horse Parade, a fun photo booth, equine demonstrations, raffles, colouring and painting opportunities, whip making demonstration and so much more! The open day will be held on Sunday 9 September, 10am-2.30pm, at Monak Rd, North Arm. Free entry and free parking.

TEWANTIN NOOSA GARDEN CLUB The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa Garden Club will be on Monday 10 September. The club meets on the second Monday of each month at 1pm for 1.30pm start in the Catholic Church Hall, 5 Moorindil St, Tewantin. September speaker is Noel Stallard, a bush poet, for friendship day. Contact Yvonne Astill 5471 0603 or tewantinnoosagardenclub.com

TEWANTIN-NOOSA RED CROSS On Friday 5 October, Tewantin-Noosa Branch of Red Cross will be holding their yearly fashion parade, at 9.30 am (the show commencing at 10am) showcasing fashions from It's All About ME, Thomas St, Noosaville. Tickets are $20 each, which includes a glass of champers on arrival and a light lunch. To secure a ticket, please give Jan a call on 54740636.

2010 PROBUS CLUB Retirees are welcome to join our friendly group. We meet regularly for meals, coffee mornings, walks, darts, theatre and garden groups and much more. A camping trip in NSW coming up soon. Please do join us at Noosa 2010 Probus Club, just ring Brian on 0403 435 978 for details.

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING AT POMONA Every Tuesday evening from 7-9.30-pm 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. Come and be a spectator, and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. Phone 5485 2007 for more information, or come and visit.

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP We meet every Thursday from 9.30-11.30am in a home in Noosaville. We listen to classical music on CDs or watch classical music on DVDs. There is no cost but I do appreciate a $2 donation for morning tea/coffee and biscuits. Please phone Lyn on 5449 0537 for more details. â&#x2014;?

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BETWEEN THE FLAGS

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ANOTHER SAFE SEASON ON THE BEACH The Sunshine Coast Surf Life Saving Branch Annual Report for the 2017/18 season tells us that this Branch is still in good hands; and with projects such as the Annual Camp Commando going from strength to strength our future is indeed looking good. Our record of no lives lost between the flags has been upheld. In achieving this a total of 409 rescues were performed. This was the result of 12,260 members of our Sunshine Coast Clubs, stretching from Rainbow Beach to Redcliffe Peninsular, volunteering a total of 150,506 hours. In first aid 6,486 cases were treated. When we look at the latter it is only right that we pause for a moment to thank our paramedics and police for their support. The paramedics for their quick response following emergency cases and the police with their assistance when required for vehicle and crowd control in and around surf club areas. Both of these factors are of the utmost importance in achieving a quick response time for conveying the badly injured (for example spinal injuries) to hospital. Further to police attendance the appearance of foot patrols (along such areas as the Noosa Board Walk) and the sighting of a patrol vehicle in the parking areas are indeed very comforting for the families who visit our beaches. Once they step onto the sand their safety is under our care; it is not just in the water that they receive our attention. With regard to Preventative Actions

Camp Commando. a total of 15,347 were recorded. These actions occur when patrol members quickly talk to people heading into areas outside the flags. This plus the advice given to beach goers, in particular those from overseas, is also of the utmost importance. Also a total of 5007 new Lifesaving

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SENIOR QUALIFYING FINAL NOOSA AFC V CALOUNDRA AFC SATURDAY 25TH AUGUST 2018 QFA DIVISION 1

TIGERS TO HOST PANTHERS BY JULIEN PITTS Senior match report

ROUND 18 RESULTS Noosa AFC Burleigh AFC

HART SPORT CUP

4.8-32 1.1-7

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Goal Kickers: S Faure 3; T Templeton 3; Jo Fitzpatrick 2; R O’Dwyer 2; N Winter 2; L Kenny 2; K Delbridge, J Lambourn, J Gleeson, N Hill 1 each Best Players: J Gleeson, R Gordon, R O’Dwyer, W O’Dwyer, J Fitzpatrick

Noosa AFC v Caloundra AFC (2pm, Saturday, 25th August @ Rococo Bistro and Bar Oval) Reserves Qualifying Final: Noosa AFC v Coorparoo (11:30am, Saturday, 25th August @ Rococo Bistro and Bar Oval)

UPCOMING EVENTS • Junior Vote Count hursday 23rd August

Junior Finals (Youth, Girls U13 & U15 @ Weyba Rd) Sunday 26th August

• Junior Presentation Night hursday 13th September

QFA Division 1 Grand Final Saturday 15th September

NOOSA TIGERS AFC AWARDS DINNER The ‘night of nights’ is here for 2019 We’ll crown the 2018 Best & Fairest along with celebrating the year that was! DETAILS: Friday 21st September Noosa Convention Centre Dress Code: Black Tie Cost: $100 Live Music 3 Course Dinner and Drinks Pre-Dinner & After-Dinner Canapes Tables of 6

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STAYNOOSA.COM - PLAYER OF THE YEAR Round 17: J Gleeson 5 votes J Fitzpatrick 2 votes Leaderboard: 15- T Stack 11- M Woods R O’Dwyer 4 votes C McDonald 1 vote (Locked from Round 9) 13- A Laskey 10- C McDonald J Holt 3 votes 12- C Boardman

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Awards were studied for and passed. This tells us that our endeavor to maintain a high standard of proficiency is being achieved. In his annual report Branch President John Thorpe stated, "In the 2017/18 season more than 1.2 million visited our famous Sunshine Coast beaches whereby

over 140,000 hours were spent vigilantly protecting the community. "Well done to each and every member who contributed to this commendable achievement." Regarding our two local clubs Sunshine Beach and Noosa Heads their contribution was as followers; Sunshine Beach 9,151 hours of patrolling and Noosa Heads 16,127. Well done to both clubs. Camp Commando continues to be a huge success with this years attendance being the best ever. "Nearly 130 u/14 and u/15 participants and more than 30 leaders took part in the program labelled Camp Commando Bush Bash. The camp places strong emphases on team- building, networking and introducing participants to the various pathways within surf lifesaving. Feedback on the program was again overwhelmingly positive." It is interesting to note the number of members whose career choice is now being influenced by these programs. Organisers expressed their thanks to all involved and in particular Defense Force Recruiting for their continued support. All those involved or wishing to become involved in the Noosa Seahorse Nippers are cordially invited to mark Saturday 1st September as the opening of yet another season for this great organisation. To founders Steve and Nicky Mawby and their work team we at Noosa Today wish you all continued success. ●

The Rococo's bar and bistro Noosa Tigers will once again host the Caloundra Panthers this Saturday with two pretty important differences from a fortnight ago. One, the game won't be played at night but at 2.10 pm and two; the game this week is a qualifying final with the victor moving on to challenge Maroochydore in a major second semi-final final in ten days time. Yes we are finally at the business end of the season and I'm sure we will get an enormous home town crowd to Weyba road this Saturday to watch both the Tigers reserve grade and senior grade show their skills. Noosa tuned up last weekend with a comfortable 10-goal victory over Burleigh on the Gold Coast with Jack Gleeson and the O'Dwyer brothers the pick of the Tigers in a pretty even and solid team performance. Coach Sammy Faure booted four goals in a nice return as he continues his rehab from hip injury whilst it was the across-the-ground pressure that had much to do with the victory. Selection is always a debatable issue, particularly at this time of the year, however Faure and his assistants have a very decent player list to pick from. I must mention the recent retirement of Danny O'Brien who for time constraints and family reasons decided to hang up the boots last week. Danny just a terrific servant to the Noosa Tigers over the past decade and his highlight reel skill wise would be something to treasure. He is also a fantastic teacher of the game to our Colts and who can forget last year's reserve grade premiership win with Danny in charge. Thank you from everyone at the club Danny! Only a month of football to go and I can't wait to see how it all unfolds. The feeling around Tigerland is certainly a confident excitement with Noosa knowing that on the eve of finals they have beaten everyone still left to contend. Match winners like Templeton, Hill, Fitzpatrick, McDonald ,Stack and Laskey will be ready to raise the bar over the next three weeks. Our defence with Lambourn, Maher, Woods and Gleeson will continue to be rock solid as the tigers will look to Delbridge, Kenny, Stewart and Faure to kick a winning score. The best of luck to all Noosa Tigers junior teams who start their finals campaign also this weekend and a big congratulations to

Craig Schiller from The Rise Noosa apartments who took home the $5000 in our major cash draw last Sunday.

Noosa Under 14 Red Despite being dealt a comprehensive defeat in their last game of the year, Noosa Red finished the year on a high note with a gutsy performance on Sunday. Playing against what clearly is a division one side in Caloundra, the division two2 tigers put up a great fight but couldn't match their stronger and older opposition. The final score was Caloundra 11.11.77 to Noosa 1.2.8. Jack Leary finished the season in style with numerous possessions and great tackles throughout the game. Jaxon Membrey was terrific at both ends of the ground and set up a lot of play for the Tigers. Torin Flanigan was tough across the half back line and didn't give up all day. Despite finishing one spot out of the finals in fifth place, the boys should be proud of themselves. They played with great courage and discipline all season and every player improved significantly. Great season Tigers!

Youth Girls Report Two games last weekend for the Tigerettes who hosted Glasshouse/Nth Shore on the back oval in both the under 13 and 15 grades. First it was the under 13 girls who whilst missing four or five regulars put up a fantastic showing to secure their double chance for the finals and will now play Maroochydore Flyers for a spot in the grand final next week. Kaiya hides was just outstanding the entire day controlling the back half of the ground like a quarter back whilst Kate Roberts, Piper Wood (six goals) and Poppy Tindal were all among the Tigers best. Next it was the under 15 girls who came up against a team they had not beaten so far this year. Our girls played terrific team orientated footy to also shore up their double chance where they also play Maroochydore. Keana Welsh was the clear standout of the match winning her own footy at will whilst usual suspects Emma Benjamin, Mia Woodburn, Teesha fox and Hannah Mckenzie all prime movers in the win. No more games for our under 17 girls who missed out on finals after a pretty tough year numbers wise. A big thanks to the girls who put their hand up each week and also to Brett and Lisa Beauclerc for their ongoing help throughout the year. Go tigers. ● noosatoday.com.au

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