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BLUES ARCADIA SUPPORTED BY DANNY WIDDICOMBE LIVE IN EUMUNDI! Abbey Cannan has recently started at Noosa Today as a third-year cadet journalist. This week we welcome Abbey Cannan who has recently joined the team at Noosa Today as a third-year cadet journalist. Abbey graduated a Bachelor of Journalism minoring in tourism at the University of the Sunshine Coast last year and while studying she completed work experience at a regional daily newspaper and a television network. A regular visitor to Noosa Abbey is already familiar with the area and is keen to get to know the community and hear your stories. Send her an email at abbey.cannan@ noosatoday.com.au. ●

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MULTIPLE RESCUES IN CYCLONIC SEAS BY RON LANE If there is one thing that we have learned from lasts week's cyclonic seas that pounded our coast and caused the biggest swells for many a long year, it's that the lifeguards and lifesavers patrolling our beaches are amongst the best. Over the hill at Sunshine and Peregian for most of the week the beach, which is classified as an open beach has been closed. At Noosa's Main Beach because of the two points situated in National Park rendering some protection, lifeguards at certain times were able to leave the beach open for bathing. However, sad but true because bathers have repeatedly ignored the lifeguards when the beach has been open, they have had no choice but to close it. Said one veteran lifeguard, "When they won't listen it leaves us no choice but to close it again." At mid-Friday people who witnessed the rescue of five people at Main Beach by three lifeguards' senior lifeguard Adam McKane, Billy Kneal and Henry Pannifex said that

their performance in huge dumping waves were incredible. With each lifeguard having a patient on his rescue board the three guards successfully read the big swells and safety returned to the beach between the dumping sets. No sooner had they reached the beach then they were again called on to repeat the effort when another two people were swept out. In another incident when an inexperienced board rider got into trouble at First Point, by the time that lifeguard Jake McKealer was able to calm the patient and take control they were at the shark nets. However with the assistance of the jet rescue ski they were able to return the surfer to the beach. In yet another incident another board rider in trouble at Main Beach was eventually helped safely on to the beach at North Shore. For the lifesavers on Saturday things were no different. Perhaps one of the saddest incidents occurred when a Jet Ski patrolman in a mass rescue saved a young boy of 7. Terrified and in tears when asked, "Where

are your parents?" He replied "I don't know." "This is happening a lot," said the angry patrolman. "A bit of suntan lotion, a don't go out to far, then they are let loose. People must realise they are responsible; our lifesaving patrols are not a kindergarten service. Enough is enough." When the flags came down at 5pm Saturday two jet ski patrols reported that both had performed a total of twenty plus rescues each. This does not include the IRB, board and tube rescues. These are just but a few of the rescues that were conducted by your lifeguards and lifesavers on Noosa's Main Beach. Perhaps the lucky story of the week occurred when a 70 year-old lady went for a walk along a sand dune in the Seaview Terrace area at Sunshine. Not being in water she thought she was safe, however a big set crashed on to the sand dune and slammed the lady into the trees. After a lifeguard rescue and back up by paramedics the lady was taken to hospital. Results; all was well. Lesson in cyclonic conditions- stay well

BEACH EROSION ROCKS SURF FESTIVAL Tropical Cyclone Oma has thrown a curveball at the Noosa Festival of Surfing with the pounding seas having gouged a deep ridge from main beach on the site of their planned event which begins Saturday. World Surfaris and Noosa Festival of Surfing director John Finlay said the erosion on main beach had become a major issue and talks were called with Noosa Council engineers on Monday to work out a solution. "We have to respond to the environment," he said. "We have reduced the size of the bar to fit but there'll still be a Beach Bar. It's very unfortunate. We can't bring in sand in time. The beach won't regenerate." Mr Finlay said the judges tent would be constructed at First Point with scaffolding and the Vonu Beach Bar would be located in front of the surf club. But all events will proceed as planned. The Noosa Festival of Surfing will kick off on Saturday 2 March with not only a ton of surfing and cultural events, but also live entertainment at the Vonu Beach Bar. For the first time in almost a decade, the World Surf League is returning to the festival with the longboard world championship race commencing on Noosa's globally-renowned First Point.

Relieved parents back from the waters edge; seek advice when walking the beach. Attention: Sunday 3 March the annual Shirley Strachan-Bruce Warren Memorial swim will be held front of Noosa SLSC. Enrolling starts 7.30 am; a great event to honor two great men. To swim is to show your respect. ●

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hen Gubbi Gubbi and Gungulu woman Associate Professor Eve Fesl talks about her life it's a voice born of experience, determination, and a certain amusement at life's ironies. In her quietly spoken but direct manner Eve discusses her life through a series of stories that hint her success is as much a result of coincidence and luck as her fighting spirit. Eve was a champion athlete, the first indigenous person to attain a PhD from an Australian university and was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her services to language and work with ethnic communities. While her mother and many in her family grew up on the banks of the Mary River the government removed her family from their land to the Barambah Aboriginal Reserve, now called Cherbourg, where Eve grew up. "Under the Aboriginal Protection Act Aboriginal people were rounded up all round the country into camps, concentration camps", she said.

"They made all the women be called Aunty and the blokes Uncle." Eve's earliest lessons were taught by her mother. In the education system she was only taught to basic levels. On the advice of a young English man Eve's mum decided to take her and her brother to Brisbane, at first for just a visit. Having heard stories of ghosts at the camp, Eve and her brother's fears were realised when they caught a tram. "The first stop was OK, the second stop we started screaming," Eve said. "We tried to get out of the windows. We saw ghosts. Two nuns had got on, in robes. "Mum said, that's it, you're going to school." They moved to Brisbane and Eve attended Ashgrove State School where she soon discovered racism and worked out her own way to deal with it. "There was this girl, Nancy. I brought out a banana and she said 'do dirty little black girls eat bananas like that'. I was upset," she said. "Nancy was the school's running champion. I trained and trained and beat Nancy. I said, 'can't you even beat a dirty little blackfeller?'"

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the Pine River, up the Sunshine Coast to the Isis River and is hemmed in on the west by the Conondale Ranges. In addition to her affinity for language Eve has a love of country which has led her to lend her voice to several conservation issues including the prevention of damming the Mary River and in Nunawading, Victoria it ended in her election as a local councillor. "I helped conservation to stop a freeway in Nunawading," she said. "They were nominating people for council election. They said how about you Eve - you won't be elected. I ended up being a councillor." Eve is a small woman but she cuts a

dignified figure and speaks with measured sentences. A serious bout of pneumonia recently left the 86 year old in intensive care but now she is recovering and continuing with her fight to right injustice where she sees it. "When I think of my mum and my grandma and my uncles, how they were treated. Mum and the rest just accepted things and adjusted to things," she said. "For them, it was much better to be that way than to be angry and hurt. I used to get angry that they accepted this, because I'm a fighter. A fighter in a polite way, I think." The word has always been mightier than the sword for Eve and much of her legacy

has been through her work in language. She has been working to set up a language program that is operating in NSW to teach Aboriginal language in school. Even at the medical centre she visits she has passed on her knowledge and everyone has learnt to greet her with "Wunya" which in Gubbi Gubbi is both a hello and farewell. The United Nations has declared 2019 the international year of indigenous languages. In Noosa, the home of the Gubbi Gubbi people there are many indigenous words that could be adopted into the general vocabulary just like this greeting. Wunya. â&#x2014;?

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Like her beginnings in athletics Eve's entry into discus was by chance. During club sports one day the discus team needed someone to make up the numbers so she volunteered. "How do you do it," she asked. "You just turn around and let it go," she was told. "I almost hit a woman. She ran screaming from the field. The coach said I'll train you." In 1956 Eve was chosen to train for the Olympics in discus Rome. She learnt German thinking she could get a job in Europe after the Olympics. It was decided there would be no discus in the Rome Olympics. But Eve excelled in German and it was suggested she sit her High School Certificate (HSC). "I said I failed English in primary school," she said but she undertook the HSC regardless and topped the state in German but failed English. She went to night school and in the next HSC "managed to scrape through in English". Her high German score gained Eve a place at Melbourne's Monash University where she studied linguistics. It was partly because of her German she met her husband. She'd gone for a run along the beach with a training friend one morning when they ran into two men. One, a German, later contacted her and they remain married. Eve continued her studies, earned an honours degree in anthropology and a graduate diploma in international law before completing her PhD in 1989. "I was concerned Aboriginal language was not being recorded properly," she said. She worked with her mother, a fluent Gubbi Gubbi speaker, to document the language. Over the years Eve's academic positions have included Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education and Convenor of Murri Programs on the four campuses of Griffith University, and the Director and Associate Professor in Koorie Studies of the Koorie Research Centre at Monash University as well as lecturer in the Oodgeroo Unit at the centre Queensland University of Technology. Eve has also been a member of a number of national bodies including the Advisory Council on Multicultural Affairs, the National Museum of Australia's Aboriginal Advisory Committee, the Aboriginal Literature Board and the Aboriginal Arts Board of the Australia Council. In 1993 she published a political history of the invasion and settlement of Australia from the Aboriginal point of view called Conned. Gubbi Gubbi country in south-east Queensland extends from the north bank of

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MASTERCHEF MEETS NOOSA It may have been all eyes on the Oscars in Hollywood on Monday but in Noosa a little screen magic came to town with the filming of MasterChef at Noosa Heads Surf Club. The reality show took over the supporters club upstairs while the surf side deck was turned into a series of makeshift kitchens.A row of refrigerated trucks delivered fresh produce and a crowd gathered on the beach to catch a glimpse of their MasterChef stars and the new contenders. About 300 invited guests lined up in Hastings Street to be ushered in to dine on the food prepared by contestants. It was very hush, hush, though with

everyone keeping quiet on the particulars of the show. The show's judges Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris and Matt Preston are not strangers to Noosa as they can regularly be found at Noosa's Food and Wine Festival. The judges could plainly be seen on the deck followed by cameras. Alongside them this year as one of the show's mentors is former contestant and now owner of successful Sunshine Beach restaurant Sum Yung Guys Matt Sinclair. The show promised to film in Queensland and it is delivering. So keep an eye out for more screen time coming from the Sunshine Coast. ●

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THE BOLTON REPORT

SANDY BOLTON, NOOSA MP

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH How do we end the scourge of violence, including that which occurs in our households, between neighbours on the streets and through the likes of repeat offender dangerous drivers? Currently in our region alone, there is over 3000, yes 3000, domestic violence orders in place. Those orders represent at least two residents, often with children. So if that averaged out at three persons, then we are talking about the immediate involvement of at least 9,000 residents. And that is only what is happening in relation to inside our homes, not outside. This is a serious topic that needs every single one of us to take a moment and think about how we are contributing. Enough really is enough! Early in March, I will be calling out to our men and women in readiness for International and Queensland Women's Day to take up this challenge by supporting, educating, collaborating and empowering those within their sphere of influence. Everyone needs to be part of the change so desperately needed to put an end to the physical and emotional abuse, trauma and deaths occurring in our community. Right here in Noosa, over 50% of our police time in this electorate is spent dealing with violence in our households. This is shocking, shameful and preventable. How do we effect change? When women and men, take up the challenge to make

changes within themselves, they can then help their partners, their children - parents, grandparents, friends and workmates, to do the same. Without both women and men being part of the solution, we will not ever get to a space where children can feel safe in their own homes, and residents in their communities. This cycle cannot be broken without all of us accepting personal responsibility, whether it be how we speak to one another, what we 'normalise', the types of posts we 'like' on Facebook, or by simply remaining silent. The question may be - have we all become enablers of violence? I have met many brave residents since becoming an MP. There is one that after more than 70 operations to rebuild her skull and face, sent a very clear message - If you will not create a better world for yourself, do it for others, especially your children and grandchildren. And now I ask every single person of all ages - be part of this change needed. Whether that be by attending any of the events during International Women's Day/Week, joining an organisation dedicated to creating cultural and societal change, or just by changing one part of your life that will positively impact those around you. We cannot do this alone. I consistently use the hashtag #bethechange for a very good reason. It is up to each and every one of us to do our bit to help create the future that we seek. ●

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UNITED FORCE TO CUT SUICIDE RATE BY MARGARET MACCOLL

Communities unite to make a difference. ambulance officers. He said police had the authority to take a person to hospital to be assessed. Police regularly receive calls from the mental health unit to check on patients they have concerns about. Last year the mental health unit called on Noosa police 35 times. Launched last week the University of the Sunshine Coast's Sunshine Coast Mind and Neuroscience - Thompson

Institute launched the Alliance for Suicide Prevention. Suicide Prevention research fellow Dr Amanda Clacy said the alliance aimed to bring all the resources and key contacts into one place to connect people with the right services, provide training to people in the community including GPs to better identify suicidality and destigmatise how suicide is addressed and treated.

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Noosa may seem like a paradise for many people but last year five people died by suicide and more than once a week police are called to an attempted suicide. Across the Sunshine Coast about one person a week dies by suicide which is above the national average. But a new community based suicide prevention program aims to halt this toll by bringing together a network of community organisations and launching a general awareness campaign aimed at preventing suicide. Noosa police senior sergeant Ben Carroll said these incidents were a lot more common than people thought. In the past year in Noosa two men aged 25 and 44, two teenage boys aged 13 and 15 and a 55 year old woman died by suicide. Snr sgt Carroll said it could have been more and it was only because concerns were raised that police were able to prevent a husband and wife from dying. "A lot of time people are calling for help," he said. "We get calls from relatives or friends concerned about their relatives or friends and we go and check on them. Mental health is the key to it all. "The hardest thing is for the family who go through this and are left wondering if they could have done more." Snr sgt Carroll said in nine out of ten incidents police are accompanied by

"The Coast has plenty of organisations, support groups and community groups working in this space, but until now they've not necessarily been interconnected or working together," she said Thompson Institute director Professor Jim Lagopoulos said the alliance was modelled on the European Alliance Against Depression because of its grounding in evidence. "The European model has very strong evidence to show that it reduces the rate of suicide and it does so by reducing the rate of depression," Professor Lagopoulos said. "We know there is a very strong link between depressive symptoms and suicidality and so the idea is that if we can reduce the rate of depression, we can identify it, we can put people into care, and we have discernible impact on suicidality on the Sunshine Coast." The Alliance is focusing on providing suicide prevention training for members of the community, building public awareness on depression and mental health and promoting a collaborative voice on issues of critical importance to the Sunshine Coast region. A community survey has been initiated to gather data on people's views and beliefs about suicide, which will inform an awareness raising campaign. To be part of the survey visit thealliance.org.au/survey or Facebook @ alliancesunshinecoast â&#x2014;?

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NEWS SCHOOL IN $6M EXPANSION BY MARGARET MACCOLL Good Shepherd Lutheran College has received $1.4million in State Government funding toward a $6million project to construct new facilities and significant site works to accommodate an ever-increasing student numbers at the campus. Funding for the school will go towards the construction of a performing arts facility consisting of two music general learning areas with adjoining undercroft, two drama general learning areas and a dance learning area with associated change rooms, along with six studio spaces, six practice rooms, storage, office and amenities. Also there will be the relocation of a demountable room plus new furniture and equipment additions. "This is a substantial addition to this school and community, of which students continue to deliver outstanding results, not only in academic areas but also across the arts, sports and in many community spirit endeavours," Noosa MP Sandy Bolton said. "I congratulate Principal Anthony Dyer and his staff, volunteers, students, parents and supporters for their continued commitment and hard work." This funding has been delivered under the State Government's Capital Assistance Scheme for capital works, available to eligible non-state schools via applications to the Queensland Independent Schools Block Grant Authority who administer various programs on behalf of the Queensland Government. Mr Dyer said the new Performing Arts facility would be located in the heart of the campus and support the engagement of all students. "It will enhance the College's vibrant curricular and co-curricular Performing Arts programs, with a focus on core teaching spaces for music, drama and dance," he said. Work is due to commence later in 2019 with expected completion during the 2020 school year. â&#x2014;?

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industry moulds I was never going to fit into. That's why I love getting older." "I've had friends pass away way too young, so I now find it sad when people complain about their age, or their wrinkles or obsess over their physicality. You're alive! We're here for such a short time that we need to make the most of it and not worry about things beyond our control." She adds. "Having an 18 month old also means I'm literally too tired to care." It's this embrace of genuine womanhood and her inner va va voom that made Catherine the obvious choice to headline, Steppin' Out, the all-singing, all-dancing variety show spectacular on International Women's Day, Friday March 8, at The J Noosa to close the second WINDO International Women's Week Festival. She will appear alongside inspirational speakers, Survivor finalist Tara Pitt and men's wellbeing expert, James Greenshields, comedians Jenny Wynter and Carolyn Mandersloot, local singer songwriters Lara-Jane Stewart and Alisha Todd, Noosa Professional Dance Academy and the Sunshine Beach State School's chorale group and award-winning string orchestra. For tickets and information, visit www. windowomen.org. â&#x2014;? noosatoday.com.au

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HEADS ARE UP IN NOOSA BY MARGARET MACCOLL Stockbroker brothers Lance and Craig Masterton invested nine years in research and planning to achieve their goal last week to open their own brewery - Heads of Noosa. The pair started brewing from their backyard shed in Chermside before seeking advice from a German brewer, purposebuilding their brewery at 85 Rene Street, Noosaville and putt their hearts and souls into creating an exceptional beer. "We wanted something we would be truly proud of - a beer Noosa would be proud to call their own," Lance said at business opened by Noosa MP Sandy Bolton and Mayor Tony Wellington and attended by a large gathering. Ms Bolton described Heads of Noosa as a "welcome addition to Noosa" and praised the business for its innovative and environmentally-friendly practices. Cr Wellington said the business met all of Noosa's expectations by fitting in with the local plan, increasing the local economy, being a local producer and in creating a high quality niche product."Their commitment to quality is unsurpassed," he said. Heads of Noosa has begun its foray into the market with two lagers, Summer Dust and the Japanese lager which is available from local distributors and from its own Tap Room where chef Ross Fidler produces a range of tapas to complement the beer. â&#x2014;?

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Lance and Craig Masterton with their parents Ros and Wayne.

Karyn Smith with Jana Monderondo and John Whimpress.

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This Sunday, March 3rd is Clean Up Australia Day, as the clean up continues even 30 years after the founding of the event by CUAD Chairman Ian Kiernan AO, who sadly passed away on 16 October 2018. Ian believed that Clean Up belongs to the millions of volunteers who have taken to their streets, beaches, parks, bushland and waterways to remove the rubbish that is bothering them. One man's vision created Clean Up Australia, the nation's largest community mobilisation effort which is now firmly embedded in Australian and global culture. More recently this has extended to the thousands who take actions such as saying NO to plastic. Noosa Integrated Catchment Association (NICA) is all set for Clean Up Australia Day with 24 registered sites around the Noosa Biosphere where you can join local community groups and volunteers to get involved. NICA Chair Bruce Hallett, hopes to continue attention focused on cleaning-up sites along the Noosa river, and ridding the river of rubbish. "NICA and many others have been cleaning up the Noosa river, wetlands, and creeks, and helping to maintain and enhance the health and natural amenity of our waterways, for most of the past decade. The lower river, estuary and lakes are the central components of Noosa's urban biosphere, and need more careful management and attention," he said Volunteer coordinator Cr Joe Jurisevic and NICA Manager Gil Studdock are calling on that strong sense of Noosa spirit to be reflected in volunteer numbers and already an array of community organisations have put up their hands.Plastic Free Noosa and Reef Check Australia are also teaming up to find out what exactly is hiding under our waters in Noosa - and pick it up. The two groups will be taking to the ocean on 1 March to clean up the sea bed, and then reveal to the community exactly what dirty secrets are hiding under the waves. Plastic Free Noosa coordinator Chad Buxton said they would be working in conjunction with Noosa Marina and alongside the Seabin Project, which will be installing and conducting a trial with an innovative Australian invention that will provide more data on waste in the waterways. Plastic Free Noosa will team up with the Noosa Festival of Surfing in a beach cleanup on 3 March. To find and register for a clean up activity visit www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au â&#x2014;? noosatoday.com.au

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RED CROSS IS CALLING - FOR A BARBY BY ABBEY CANNAN This year Red Cross Noosa will not be knocking on doors for its annual fundraiser, Red Cross Calling, but will instead hold a sausage sizzle, cake stall and raffle on Friday 22 March from 8am located at Bunnings. Branch secretary Marilla Murphy said the money raised will go towards a range of initiatives they have within the community. "Our Tewantin Noosa Branch members are involved in activities that help break down social isolation and provide personal support in some aged care facilities, complimenting the Orange Sky Laundry and the Community Service Hub in Tewantin," she said. "We participate in public events throughout the year, such as the Armistice/ Peace Day organised in conjunction with Noosa Council and the Tewantin-Noosa RSL, Anzac Day and Memorial services." The Noosa Branch has 70 members that are motivated to run a variety of community fundraising activities to support the Red Cross's goals of servicing the homeless, those with mental health issues, employment assistance, aged care and NDIS. "We also support the Red Cross Blood Service and give comfort by supplying Trauma Teddies to other service providers.

Red Cross volunteers helped to set up a local fundraiser. Some of our members that are trained in emergency service are deployed in times of natural disasters and other emergencies," Marilla said. Prizes from the Red Cross Calling raffle will be drawn on the day and include an Everglades/ Fraser Island trip with lunch, a $100 Bunnings gift voucher and also a mystery donation from Bunnings. For information on how to volunteer for the Red Cross go to redcross.org.au/ volunteer. ●

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BREAKFAST FEEDS MASSES BY ABBEY CANNAN The Zonta Club of Noosa is set to celebrate both International Women's Day and the 100th birthday of Zonta International with a breakfast on Friday 8 March at 7am. Zonta International is a human rights organisation that focuses on empowering women through service and advocacy at a global and local level. One hundred years ago, founding member, Marian de Forest dreamed of an organisation that would bring together women in executive positions and help them reach their rightful places in the professions that rarely had women leaders. Since the creation of Zonta International in 1919, their members have dedicated the last century to empowering women, both in and outside of Zonta. The breakfast will feature inspirational speaker, Ann Harap, a former long-serving diplomat for Australia. Ann spent 20 years working as an Australian diplomat, including in the UK, Iraq, Papua New Guinea and South Africa. She was Australia's first female High Commissioner to South Africa and six other southern African countries from 2008-2013. Following her retirement from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, she established her own independent consulting company specialising in

Students and teachers enjoying breakfast at last years International Women's Day event hosted by The Zonta Club. diplomacy and leadership training; international relations and policy advice. Last year, for example, she was a member of the five-person Australian delegation sent to Fiji to observe the elections there. She has recently stepped down from the Board of Brisbane Girls Grammar School and currently sits on the Board of NoosaCare. She will talk about her career

as an Australian diplomat, with a particular focus on some of her leadership lessons gathered over years of working in what was historically a very male dominated environment. The breakfast will be hosted at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant, Noosaville and tickets for the event are available for $40 at www.trybooking.com/BADGM. ●

The Zonta Club of Noosa members, Carolyn Winkler and Liz Garbacz preparing the event display.

SUNSHINE PLAZA GRAND OPENING DATE IS REVEALED BY ABBEY CANNAN The grand opening of the $440 million redevelopment at the Sunshine Plaza will take place on Thursday 28 March. Since construction works commenced in September 2016, the centre has secured the region's first David Jones and H&M stores, as well as a new Big W which will all open as part of the redevelopment. The significant redevelopment will see 16 NOOSA TODAY

Sunshine Plaza become the first superregional shopping centre north of Brisbane and is expected to generate 2,300 additional retail jobs for the region on completion. Lendlease Managing Director of Retail, Gary Horwitz said that they have retained and enhanced the indoor-outdoor experience that the centre is known for and created a place that reflects the best qualities of the Sunshine Coast lifestyle. "Sunshine Plaza now has some of the

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biggest national brands and most soughtafter specialty stores, so locals no longer need to travel to Brisbane for their ideal shopping experience - everything they need, and more, is right here," Mr Horwitz said. The total expansion adds 35,000 square metres of retail space to the existing centre, and includes over 100 additional specialty stores such as MECCA, Sheike and Lululemon. ●

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Kylie is a firm believer that people with passion can change the world for the better. As the sole Director of RJS Accounting Services Pty Ltd, Kylie has managed to combine her love of work with her love of giving. Kylie is a proud member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, a CA SMSF Specialist, Registered SMSF Auditor and Authorised Representative of SMSF Advisers Network with extensive experience in business services, auditing and tax compliance work. In 2010 she co-founded Free To Shine Ltd – a charity whose mission statement is “empower with an education to prevent sex trafficking”. Free To Shine has already provided education scholarships to 753 young girls in Cambodia. In 2012 she discovered the global giving initiative known as B1G1 and committed as a business partner for life. Kylie makes a promise with every interaction with her clients that something great happens in our world through the giving made to the projects supported via B1G1. Winner of the 2013 PAN Community Contributions by an Accounting Business, 2016 B1G1 Grand Giving Award, 2017 and 2018 B1G1 Generosity Award, Kylie is also one of the contributing authors of two books called Better Business and Better Life Better World and one of the featured accountants in another book titled The World’s Most Inspiring Accountants. When she’s not working with clients or the very special girls her charity supports, Kylie loves to travel and explore new places, living life to the full! Who says women can’t have it all?

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FAMILY LAWYER MCCARTHY FAMILY LAW FAMILY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PARTITIONER – MCCARTHY MEDIATION What inspired you to go into business? I am a family lawyer who felt that I who wanted to offer the choice of a more collaborative resolution with fixed pricing to family law clients. Separation is a hard-enough time for clients and the same approach does not fit every matter. My business offers a range of options to negotiate and settle your matter and focuses only on family law.

What type of business are you involved in? Bridgestone - All things tyres, vehicle servicing & mechanical.

When we are able to assist clients to negotiate a settlement with their former partner, the certainty of fixed fees can help people who are going through a separation to budget. As a lawyer, an accredited mediator and a registered family dispute resolution practitioner, a conciliatory and collaborative approach is taken in the first instance to negotiate a settlement while avoiding the expense, time and stress of court whenever appropriate.

Challenges faced being a woman in business? As a mother of 4 especially with 4 growing businesses time is a challenge. I want the very best for my family, I want our staff to know how awesome and appreciated they are, I want the brand to realize how proud I am to represent it and the best for our customers – finding the balance is the challenge.

Challenges of being a woman As a mother of five children who was divorced, I had to wait until the majority of my children had completed their schooling and commenced their university studies before I could start my own practice. I am now fortunate to have the support of my extended family back in the Noosa Shire, after having moved away following the birth of my eldest in 1991.

Best thing about being a woman in business? It’s a real privilege to be acknowledged, respected and complimented by customers and staff in what is typically a heavily male dominated industry. It makes my day!

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EXPERT INPUT While not mentioned in his letter, Denis Ives was at one time deputy to the departmental head in the Australian Government’s energy portfolio. Given the disparate views in the community on greenhouse matters it is therefore heartening that the expertise and balance evident in Mr Ives’s letter has been available in advice provided to politicians of both persuasions in Canberra. Vive les visiteurs to Noosa. Philip Dahms Noosa

research team, The Thomas Foundation, The Nature Conservancy and last but not least Dr M. Gloster’s (always present) NPA. Read your local rag “Oysters reefed out, and scientists let go“ why in the hell was the job NOT given to the locals with a proven track record? I’ll tell you why because they are spending someone else’s money - it’s not their money - they couldn’t give a rodent's rear end (example of Bob getting politically correct). This job should have been given to the experienced local fishermen the “Clareys, Burtons, Massouds and many others, sorry I missed a few" - they possibly would have advised and given over their valuable time, experience and skills (tradesmen with a truly good track record) for costs or out of gratitude for being asked. Looks like us ratepayers will be paying $1000 for the first half-dozen genuinely fetched plate of oysters from Dick Barnes (and I quote) “very good scientifically proven oysters reintroduced to the river". I don’t think even Peter Pan and Tinker Bell can justify council throwing good money after bad, and they have a treasure chest of Captain Hook's money to throw away. Bob Jarvis Noosa

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NBRF RESPONSE I would like to correct the assertions Mr Massoni makes in his letter of 21 February. The total Bring Back the Fish program is funded through Noosa Council’s Environment Levy to the tune of $515,300. Contrary to Mr Massoni’s assertions, all of this funding does not go to the oyster reef part of the program. The figure is split across three complementary projects which together comprise the Bring Back the Fish program. They include the oyster reefs trial phase at $283,500, a prawn and benthic layer study at $157,800, plus erosion and sediment control actions under the banner of phase one of the Keep It In Kin Kin project costing $74,000. The latter project is now successfully completed and has demonstrably shown how to reduce sediment going into the river. The results of the scientific prawn and benthic study will be revealed soon. They will provide a very accurate picture of the river’s current health. All of the figures quoted are leveraged by other contributions to over three to one. Just to make that clear, for every $100 of ratepayers’ money invested, $300 of project work is achieved from co-investors. Scientific research shows that our pilot reefs have been very successful in attract20 NOOSA TODAY

FOR THE LOVE OF DAISY A tribute to a much-loved rescue dog and a gift to the organisation that delivered her can be seen in the sculpture of Daisy created by artist Sophie Blake and on sale at Noosa RSPCA. Made from recycled solar pool heating tubes and venetian blinds with custom made ceramic eyes, Daisy was Sophie's first ever dog in 1989 ing oyster spat settlement, growing oysters, clumping the shells together and attracting fish. It is a shame that many of the test reefs were damaged, however the learnings from this trial will help inform upcoming largescale oyster reef projects. The Bring Back the Fish project involves scientists from the University of the Sunshine Coast, University of Queensland, plus Noosa Landcare and other environmental bodies, local volunteers and landholders. Far from the scathing criticism Mr Massoni levels at NBRF, perhaps he should be congratulating the program on the innovation and scientific rigor being shown to improve the health of Noosa’s waterways. Dick Barnes Chair, Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation

WHAT WORTH THE BIOSPHERE Many many times I asked “could one businessman or ratepayer - tell me one single solitary benefit they have got back from all the millions of ratepayers' money spent on the Biosphere and given hand over fist to the useless Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (I like many other Noosa people now call it the NBRFairytale) - I have still never got a reply other than a couple of wishy-washy answers “it’s improved tourism“ (Noosa is loved to death) and I can guarantee not one tourist came to Noosa for the Biosphere. Now, am I to believe that BBTF and the Noosa River Oysters is the benefit I am getting from the NBRF? By the way, I was one of the councillors responsible for bringing the biosphere status to Noosa - when we went to Paris to gain the status it was supposed to be put under council's business portfolio not hijacked by the NPA. The word Reserve in “biosphere reserve" in Europe means “money reserve" not “conservation reserve". I admit it was the

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and "an absolute treasure". "She was there for my marriage and the birth of my three children. She looked after her ever growing family constantly and was my angel dog," she said. In memory of Daisy, Sophie is selling the sculpture for $2500 with $1000 to be donated to the RSPCA where it is on view at Hollett Street, Noosaville. ● biggest mistake I made while I was a Noosa Shire Council councillor - if I knew it was going end up a black hole eating up ratepayers' money I would never had supported it. I now ask another question - “if you were spending your OWN money and wanted a granny flat built on your home - you would ask an expert like Danny Lees" if you wanted a room painted - you would ask someone like “Pete Cyril Ensbey" if you wanted a powerpoint put outside you ask someone like John Gunn - if you wanted a wildlife painting you would ask “Greg Postle, Lew Brennan or the Mayor Tony Wellington". They are well established locals, value for money tradesmen with experience and a good track record. So why if you are spending (not just a few thousand bucks) but millions of someone else’s money, ratepayers' money, why have we employed and are giving money hand over fist to BBTF, NBRFairytale, USC

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE I would like to give heartfelt thanks to the wonderful Eumundi Wildlife Centre, for their excellent wildlife rehabilitation services. On February 2 I found an injured, half-grown kookaburra (Kev) in my horse’s water trough, soaked and unable to move. FB friends directed me to take him to the EWC. Although it was a Saturday night, it was open until 11pm. They took Kev kookaburra, caged him, and had him x-rayed and examined by their vet on the following Monday. They rang me and informed me that he had a broken clavicle, and that it would take a couple of weeks to heal. They also told me that these young kookas stay with their parents for three years, so it would be best to release him near where I found him. On 14 February the EWC rang to tell me that Kev was fully healed and that I could pick him up. He travelled home well, and happily flew up into a tree when I opened his box. Within 15 minutes I heard a whole group of kookaburras laughing nearby. It had not taken Kev very long at all to find his parents. This service is free to the public, and is of great value to our forested district. Many thanks. ● Joy Ringrose Pomona

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ESCAPE RAT RACE, INTO THE HINTERLAND PRIVATE and secluded, this north-facing lifestyle home oozes classic resort-style living. Perched on an elevated allotment at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this tranquil hinterland property backs on to a picturesque nature reserve filled with a multitude of bird life. With high, raked ceilings, entry to this home is impressive. Stylish and open plan with a sense of free-flowing space and an abundance of natural light, this home lends itself to family comfort and inspired entertaining. The flow continues onto the pool terrace, featuring a gazebo with builtin bar, stunning wrap-around pool and bubbling spa nook. The designer kitchen features Miele appliances and granite benchtops, while striking southern oak flooring flows throughout the main residence. There are three spacious bedrooms, two living areas plus a separate granny flat with blackbutt flooring, a bathroom, kitchenette and private balcony - ideal for a home office, teenager's retreat or Airbnb. With ducted air-conditioning, ceiling fans, solar power, a sound-proofed pool house, two outdoor showers,

an abundance or storage and fences surrounding the whole property, there's so much to love about this home.

Located in the beautiful hinterland, this property is within close proximity of Noosa's stunning beaches and famous

Hastings Street, but far enough away to embrace the tranquillity the hinterland has to offer. â&#x2014;?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 64 Nylana Way, Doonan Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1.499 million Inspect: By appointment Contact: Amber Phelan, 0433 000 760, and Mark Hodgkinson, 0409 484 159, for 121 PROPERTY GROUP.

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SPACIOUS FAMILY LIVING AND DESIRABLE LOCATED within a desirable pocket of Tewantin within an enclave of quality homes, this is the perfect family home, and a great investment. Light filled, spacious and private, this single-level home is set upon a 700sqm, level block, ideal for outdoor living and entertaining. The large, covered terrace faces north and is screened by tropical gardens and lush lawn. There's plenty of space inside too, with a large, open-plan living and dining area with a roomy kitchen with ample storage, plus a separate family zone, and The master suite features a walkin robe and ensuite, while two more bedrooms share the full family bathroom. There are ceiling fans and airconditioning for climate comfort. Fully fenced and beautifully landscaped, this property includes a double remote garage plus side access for a boat or caravan. This fantastic family home is just walking distance from schools, parks and the walkways of Lake Doonella. It's minutes to Tewantin Village, Noosa Civic shopping centre, Noosa Main Beach and popular Gympie Terrace. â&#x2014;?

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 15 Tedford Drive, Tewantin Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Contact agent Inspect: By appointment Contact: Mark Hodgkinson for 121 PROPERTY GROUP, 0409 484 159. 22 NOOSA TODAY

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Price Guide

Agent Time

Castaways Beach 10/512 David Low Way

11.00am - 11.30am

7 Antipodes Close

$2,895,000

Saturday 2nd March 10.00am - 10.30am

4318/1808 David Low Way 4

$2,950,000

10.00am - 10.30am

23 Perry Street

Contact Agent

Wednesday 6th March 23 Perry Street

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0468 922 519

Price Guide $2,000,000 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0437 447 804

Coolum Beach

12.00pm - 12.30pm

Price Guide

Agent

21/60 Hofmann Drive

1.5

$465,000

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

1 2 1.5 1 1.5 2 2 2

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2

$375,000 Price Guide $950,000 offers over $499,000 $1,095,000 $465,000 $595,000 offers over $620,000 offers over $520,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 144 484 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0433 237 422 Garwoods Estate Agents - 0411 862 954 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325 Garwoods Estate Agents - 0408 710 373 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325 Garwoods Estate Agents - 0408 710 373 Garwoods Estate Agents - 0408 710 373

$2,495,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325

4 3

2 3

2 2

$675,000 $1,159,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879

4 3

3 2

2 2

$2,250,000 $1,250,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670

3 4

3 2

2 2

$1,995,000 Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0401 008 138 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0433 483 049

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0433 483 049

Garwoods Estate Agents - 0408 710 373

Saturday 2nd March

10.30am - 11.00am 11.00am - 11.30am 12.00pm - 12.30pm 12.00pm - 12.30pm Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0407 708 860 12.00pm - 12.30pm Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049 12.00pm - 12.30pm 1.00pm - 1.30pm 1.00pm - 1.30pm Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049

9/272 Weyba Road 7/76 Hilton Terrace 26/60 Hofmann Drive 24/67 Gibson Road 21/60 Hofmann Drive 18/152 Noosa Parade 7/213 Gympie Terrace 60 S Pacific,179 Weyba Rd

Noosa Waters

Marcus Beach

Saturday 2nd March

1.00pm - 1.30pm

10 Walnut Court

$1,125,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879

14 Masthead Quay

Peregian Beach

Noosa Heads

Saturday 2nd March

Friday 1st March

10.00am - 10.30am 11.30am - 12.30pm

11.00am - 11.30am

23 Mossman Court

$4,350,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0421 785 512

12.00pm - 12.30pm

29/2 Noosa Drive

$1,900,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0414 367 282

11 Newport Street 19 Mimosa Street

Sunrise Beach Saturday 2nd March

Saturday 2nd March 10.00am - 10.30am

29/86 Noosa Parade

$930,000

11.00am - 11.30am Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325 2.00pm - 2.30pm Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 980 247

10.00am - 10.30am

26/2 Serenity Close

$695,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325

10.00am - 10.30am

8/1 Peza Court

$739,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0437 447 804

11.00am - 11.30am

4/10 Serenity Close

$1,785,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 980 247

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0421 785 512 10.00am - 10.30am Garwoods Estate Agents - 0408 710 373 11.00am - 11.30am

10.00am - 10.30am

Friday 1st March

10.00am - 10.30am

10.00am - 11.00am

Noosaville

Saturday 2nd March

10.00am - 10.30am

Address

19/2 Serenity Close

$646,000

11.00am - 11.30am

23 Mossman Court

$4,350,000

11.00am - 11.30am

16 Wild Apple Court

$1,490,000

11.00am - 11.30am

7 Lake Edge Drive

Auction

11.30am - 12.00pm

146/61 Noosa Springs Dr 3

Auction

12.00pm - 12.30pm

17/8 Serenity Close

$1,850,000

12.00pm - 12.30pm

4/15 Noosa Parade

$660,000

12.00pm - 12.30pm

2/8 Serenity Close

$1,685,000

12.00pm - 2.00pm

25 David Street

offers over $1,500,000

12.00pm - 12.30pm

8 Cottonwood Court

$1,495,000

6 Ridgeway Street 4 Woodlark Rise

Sunshine Beach Friday 1st March 1.00pm - 1.30pm

9 Kiamba Court 3/17 Belmore Terrace 50 Elanda Street

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034 Wednesday 6th March 11.00am - 11.30am 50 Elanda Street Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0407 708 860

Verrierdale

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 144 484 Saturday 2nd March 11 Greenacre Road Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 980 247 1.30pm - 2.15pm Chris Campbell - 0419 995 235 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670

12.00pm - 12.30pm

20 Sanctuary Avenue

$1,595,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

1.00pm - 1.30pm

6 Smoke Bush Drive

$1,050,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

1.00pm - 1.30pm

413/32 Hastings Street

$945,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0417 600 84

Sunday 3rd March

Price Guide $4,500,000 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0414 367 282

Saturday 2nd March

Wednesday 6th March 1.30pm - 2.15pm

11 Greenacre Road

Auction Diary Noosa Heads Saturday 2nd March

11.00am - 11.30am

3/36 Alderly Terrace

$1,850,000

12.00pm - 12.30pm

3 Natasha Avenue

Contact Agent

1.00pm - 1.30pm

49 Witta Circle

$6,700,000

11.30am - 12.00pm

146/61 Noosa Springs Dr 3

Auction

12.00pm - 2.30pm

25 David Street

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0419 757 770 12.00pm - 12.30pm 146/61 Noosa Springs Dr 3 Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0419 757 770 Saturday 16th March

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0419 757 770 11.00am - 11.30am

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0433 483 049

Wednesday 6th March

7 Lake Edge Drive

Verrierdale 4

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049 Saturday 9th March offers over $1,500,000 Chris Campbell - 0419 995 235 10.00am - 10.30am 11 Greenacre Road

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CELEBRATING THEIR $120M MILESTONE PARKRIDGE Noosa developers Alex Rigby and Rob McCready, from the Peregian Beach firm Altum Property Group, are celebrating success with more than $120 million in sales recorded in the past year. Being locals, Rob and Alex were confident from the start their mixed-use residential development overlooking Lake Weyba would be a hit. "After assessing the location of the site and its proximity to everything Noosa has to offer, along with the breathtaking Lake Weyba views, we were confident right from the start that what we were doing was correct," Rob said. "We wanted it to be a project which was designed and built by locals and would ultimately be purchased by locals." And that is what they have produced. From architecture to construction, interior design to landscaping and sales, local companies have been key to the project. Rob said it was incredibly rewarding to know a range of highly-experienced locals

had a strong input into the Parkridge success. And the local focus has paid off. Eightyfive per cent of sales have been taken up by local owner-occupiers. "The vast majority of buyers are locals from around Noosa which reinforces the value they see in the project because they love living in Noosa but don't want the maintenance hassles of living in a traditional family home," Alex said. "This would not be possible without the knowledge and expertise of the local contractors and suppliers who understand that our target market do not want to compromise on size or location and still want to be close to local beaches, shops and restaurants." Alex said the first Parkridge Noosa residents would move into their new homes in the first half of the year, and an announcement on the tenants within the commercial precinct was imminent. â&#x2014;?

Parkridge Noosa's success is the result of local collaborations. Pictured are Altum Property Group's Alex Rigby, Sarah-Jane Mossop and Chloe Tozer from Clo Design, Rohan Jackson from Blackburne Jackson, Gregg Piercy of Thakral Capital, Nathan Francis from Combined Plumbing Group and Hutchinson Builders' Lyle Ellis.

RENTAL VACANCY RATES REMAIN TIGHT firmly classified a tight rental market, according to the report, and if the low vacancy rates continue its likely rents will increase. In Noosa rental vacancies dropped from 1.8 to 1.5 per cent to the December quarter, while the Sunshine Coast moved from 2.3 to 1.7 per cent. The Noosa and Sunshine Coast hinterlands saw an increase in vacancies from 3.2 to 3.4 per cent.

An influx of new rental dwellings on the Gold Coast has been credited with an easing in the market there in the December quarter, where rates moved from a tight 1.7 per cent to 4.8 per cent. But the REIQ report cited a slowdown in investor activity elsewhere. "Local agents in pockets of the southeast corner are reporting falling sales volumes, attributable to the perfect storm of real estate headwinds of

tightened lending criteria, the legislation review, and the pending federal election," the report read. "As federal election campaigning begins to ramp up uncertainty around potential negative gearing adjustments and capital gains tax changes have caused many investors to hit pause on possible buying activity." â&#x2014;?

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WHAT’S ON THE SUNNY COAST RUDE BOYS ARE BACK BY ABBEY CANNAN Reggae powerhouse the 'Rudies' will be returning to raise the roof at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Saturday 2 March. The Sunny Coast Rude Boys are an eight-piece soundwave playing uplifting ska and reggae, and drawing on musical influences that have shaped this genre from the Jamaican movement through to UK Two Tone. The 'Rudies' demonstrate a unique vision with the enthusiasm and freewheeling colour of contemporary ska with band members from as far as Barbados, Trinidad, Ireland and Lebanon. The band has crafted their sound with

unexpected arrangements and seductive harmonies, of powerful horns and footstomping drums. The 'Rudies' have headlined festivals such as Island Vibe Festival, Blues on Broadbeach and Caloundra Music Festival. Tickets are $15 at the Imperial Hotel (Phone 5442 8811) or book online at Oztix. Doors open at 8pm and to book the hotel's free courtesy bus call 0467 414 171. ●

The Sunny Coast Rude Boys are an eight-piece soundwave playing uplifting ska and reggae.

Vegas legends perform Sonny and Cher

VEGAS LEGENDS MEET NOOSA

The Sunny Coast Rude Boys are back to perform at the Imperial Hotel Eumundi.

Vegas Legends is one of the most remarkable comedy shows and not simply because the extravaganza will have you laughing so hard it's nearly impossible to stop. The stunning impressions will leave you speechless! Did you ever think you would see the day where Marilyn Monroe's dainty persona would shine on stage via the body of a true-blue Aussie bloke? Well, you're about to! Kerry James and Daniel Gold perform some of the country's most "freakishly accurate" impressions. From Dean Mar-

tin, Jerry Lewis, Elvis Presley, and Austin Powers to Sonny & Cher, Frank & Nancy Sinatra, and Dusty Springfield! But what Vegas Legends show would be complete without an impression of one of the most recognisable performers, Dolly Parton? Don't worry, Dolly gets a moment in the spotlight. As does Bette Midler, Tina Turner, and Liza Minelli. This jaw dropping show features no less than 17 costumes changes. If you would like to catch these magical, comedic chameleons, then head over to the Tewantin Noosa RSL on Saturday 2 March from 8pm. It's a free show but to book and reserve a seat for dinner phone 5447 1766. ●

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CANCER COUNCIL MEETING

WOMEN'S AUXILLARY The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women's Auxillary will be held on Friday 1 March at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL at 10am. All members & friends welcome. Phone Kay 5447 5042.

Cancer Council Queensland Noosa Branch will hold its next meeting on 8 March at the Leisure Centre opposite library Noosaville from 10am. New volunteers always welcome. Phone Annie on 0409 385 566.

COORAN VILLAGE MARKET

MEET SCREEN QUEENSLAND CEO TRACEY VIEIRA Screen industry professionals and enthusiasts will be treated to an Evening of Conversation with Tracey Vieira, Chief Executive Officer of Screen Queensland, thanks to The Sunshine Coast Screen Collective. The event kicks off at 6pm on March 4 at the Peregian Digital Hub. The Collective encourages all current and aspiring screen industry professionals to attend.

BOOKFEST AT POMONA Cooroy-Pomona Lions are holding their Bookfest at the Lion's Den, Mountain Street, Pomona on Friday March 8 and Saturday March from 8am to 2pm both days. A great range of good value books, of all kinds on sale. For information contact 5485 3236.

SLOW FOOD BREAKFAST The Slow Food Noosa breakfast is on Thursday 28 February at 7.45am for 8am start. It will include a talk by Wendy Jordan from Noosa Fish Providores, followed by breakfast at View by Matt Golinski , at Peppers Noosa Resort, enter resort via Viewland Drive. Cost is $28 Slow Food members and $32 non-members. Book at https://www.stickytickets.com.au/82214

JOIN A CAPPELLA CHOIRS St Andrews Singers sing popular songs in Tewantin at St Andrews Drive on Mondays at 10.15am. Good Vibrations sing popular songs at the Anglican Church Hall, Miva Street, Cooroy on Mondays at 7pm. Spiritsong Chamber Choir sing mostly classical sacred at Uniting Church Hall, Poinciana Ave, Tewantin on Wednesdays at 7pm. Email

WEEKLY ROSTER FOR MEALS ON WHEELS Weekly Roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 4 March to Friday 8 March. Monday Drivers: Rotary Daybreak, Driver needed run B and E, Helen and John, Andrew, Maggie, Cheryl. Kitchen: Martina, Len, Geoff. Tuesday Drivers: Val, Liz, Tania and Friends, Margaret and Jill, Simone and Cookie, Maidie and Terry, Peter and Barani. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Jo, Christine. Wednesday Drivers: Ian, Maryellen and Leon, Gary, Victor, Jan and Bryan, Cheryl, Barbara and Gerry. Kitchen: Elfie, Sandy, Judi, Mark, Jerry, Glenis. Thursday Drivers: Cheryl, Kath and Helen, Anne, Victor, Kenny and Neil, Valerie and Katheryn, Barani and Peter. Kitchen: Lois, Christine, Elfie, Vicki, John. Friday Drivers: Bruce, Bryan and Terry, Driver needed run C, Jean and Janet, Sarah and Kerryanne, Maggie, Paul. Kitchen: Charlotte, Elfie, Sandy, Mark, Neville. You can also check the roster on our website www.tewantinnoosamealsonwheels If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449 7659. 28 NOOSA TODAY

Tiny houses will be on display at ''The J'' on Friday 2 March.

TINY HOUSES BIG EVENT A two-day event will be held at The J focusing on sustainable eco villages and tiny houses. Tiny houses are a type of more affordable, environmentally friendly mobile housing which can help overcome community isolation and disconnection and may be the key to creating small eco villages for a more meaningful, sustainable and effective way to live in the future. The event is being presented by Polkadot Community and will feature tiny houses on display, workshops, expert panels, demonstrations, stalls, live music and vegan food trucks. choir director Andrew at andrewjemmet@ gmail.com or phone 5474 1498.

AIR MEETING Association of Independent Retirees (AIR Limited) Noosa Branch will hold its next meeting on Thursday 14 March at 10am at South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville. Speaker will be Professor Deborah Ralston, Chair, Alliance for a Fairer Retirement System. Members $6, non-members $10 includes morning tea. Phone 0411 211 566 or email airnoosacommunications@gmail.com or visit https://www. facebook.com/AIRNoosa

On Friday 1 March the event will focus on eco villages, while on Saturday 2 March the focus will be on tiny houses with presentations, panel discussions and workshops on how to build and live in a tiny house. The main event speakers include State Member for Noosa, Sandy Bolton, Chris Wenban from the Australian Tiny Housing Association and Bryce Langston, known for his popular YouTube channel 'Living Big in a Tiny House.' The event will be located at The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction and tickets can be purchased at www.thej.com.au. â&#x2014;? South East Queensland region, this one will bring the best in the business of cruise travel and will be a FREE and "MUST" attend Noosa event. This event will give the local community the opportunity to connect, interact, be informed and engage directly with the cruise operator experts, and not a third party. To be held on Friday 1st March 2019 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort.

FRIDAY ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM

The Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN) invites you to come and meet more than 50 of our members who will be showcasing their produce and products. Join us on Monday 11 March at the Big Pineapple. Information on the Big Pineapple redevelopment will also be showcased on the night.

Vanessa Ryan, this week's guest speaker at Noosa Parks Association's Friday Environment Forum on March 1, will lead the audience on a fascinating journey into the world of lichens. "What are they? Do we need them?" she asks. These relatively unstudied organisms have become her passion. Having joined the Queensland Mycological Society, she now collects specimens in Girraween National Park for the Queensland Herbarium. Come along to the Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive Noosaville. Coffee and a chat are on offer from 10am with the forum commencing at 10.30am. Join Valda and the Interpretive Birding group by meeting in the car park at 8.30am. All welcome. Visit www.noosaparks.org.au for more information.

NOOSA CROQUET CLUB

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP

The Noosa Croquet Club are hosting a trial day on Sunday 3 March for anyone interested in trying the game of Croquet. Be at the Club at 9 Seashell Place in Noosa Waters at around 9.45am. Please wear flat shoes, mallets and tuition will be provided. Further details are available from Niven Gugich, on 0428 799 987.

We meet every Thursday at 9.30am to 11.30am in a private home in Noosaville to listen to classical music on either CDs or DVDs. You are not required to present a program. There is no charge but I do appreciate a $2 donation for morning tea or coffee and biscuits. Phone Lyn 5449 0537.

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THE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF NOOSA

STORY DOG FUNDRAISER Friends of the Hound and Story Dogs will be selling sausages and raffle tickets at Bunnings Noosa on Friday 8th March. The raffle will be drawn at 2.00pm on the day. Come and meet a beautiful Greyhound and Story Dog.

ANNUAL MEET THE MAKERS EVENT

Noosa Discussion Group meets on Sunday 3 March 2-4pm at the CWA Hall Tewantin. The topic this month will be "Philosophy in our everyday lives". Contribution is $5 to cover costs and refreshments. noosadiscussiongroup@gmail.com

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We meet each Sunday at 9.30am at the CWA Hall (next to the Post office) in Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin. We are an inter-denominational Christian Fellowship and warmly welcome all visitors! Our Speaker for Sunday 3rd March is Keith Heale and the topic is "Their Personal Message" The service is followed by morning tea. Enquiries Chris 5448 5762.

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Starting on March 3 an exciting twice monthly market will take place at 28 King Street (veranda of the Cooran Brewery). The Cooroora Historical Society, T/A Noosa Shire Museum, is honoured to establish a twice monthly market in the historic Cooran Village. Whether it has been locally made, grown or baked you simply cannot get it fresher or more authentic than at Cooran Village Markets on the first and third Sunday of the month from 9am to 1pm.

NOOSA PIRATES GIRLS RUGBY LEAGUE SEEKING MORE PLAYERS Noosa Pirates Girls rugby league U14 and U16 teams are needing more players for the 2019 season. Any girls who are 12-16yrs interested in playing, please contact Jaymie 0407 639 731 jaymiels77@gmail.com or come to training Tues and Thurs at Cooroy 5pm for a try!

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING AT POMONA 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 $5, 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.

RED CROSS MEETING Our next meeting will be held at 9.30 am on Friday 15 March at The Forum, Laguna Retirement Village, Lake Weyba Drive Noosaville. Even if you have never attended one of our meetings, we are more than happy for you to join us and come along to one of our meetings. Contact Marilla at nt.branch@hotmail.com.

NOOSAVILLE VIEW CLUB Next Meeting Thursday 28 February 2019 at the Tewantin Noosa RSL Club, 11.00 am for 11.30. Cost $23 for a two-course lunch. Guest Speaker will be a representative of the World Wildlife Fund. Visitors are welcome but bookings are essential. Phone Nanette 5455 6157.

U3A NOOSA FRIDAY TALKS PROGRAM U3A noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30 pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave. Tewantin Friday 1 March: Dr Ken Lynn: Bach to Mozart: The Baroque. Friday 15 March: Susan Roberts: Shakespeare Authorship Conundrum. Full details available on U3A website at www.u3anoosa.com.au/ or phone reception on 5440 5500.

THURSDAY GIRLS The first Thursday Girls Ladies lunch for 2019 in aid of our Educational Support Programme in the Noosa Shire State Schools will be held at Locale, 62 Hastings Street at 12.30pm on Thursday 28 February. Cost $45. For further information and bookings email Neridah Rooseboom on nrooseboom@bigpond.com

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SPORT TODAY TEWANTIN NOOSA BOWLS RESULTS Ladies 4s Club Championship Final & Mens A Singles Club Championship Final. Sunday 24 February: Ladies 4s S Boyce, B Dickinson, K Wade, P Sweeney d Y Walsh, L Burgess, J Lonie, L Witton 23-21. Mens A Singles S Wood d T McAnelly 25-17. Mens President H Costello - Marker. Tuesday 19 February: Bendigo Bank 2 Bowl Triples W: L Dawson, V Lynch, M Williams. R/up: C Studley, J Emery, D Austin. Wednesday 20 February: Laguna Retirement Estate Men's Bowls W: J Simmonds, D Carrett. R/up: K Luscombe, G Skoien. Thursday 21 February: Noosa Discount Drug Store Jackpot Pairs

W: D Coulter, P Sweeney. R/up: A Davis, W Williamson. Friday 22 February: UNI Industries Friendly Bowls. W: H Shaw, P Gallagher. R/up: B Noe, B Dickinson, E Bolesworth. Saturday 23 February: Premier 7 - Division 1 Section 3 Round 6 v Kallangur. Singles L 28-31, Pairs L 14-28, L 1922. Result: Tewantin 0-61 were defeated by Kallangur 3-81. Round 7 will be a Home Game against Scarborough. Mens Gr8, Ladies Gr8. All Round 4 Games were postponed to 16 March. Coming Events Saturday 18 March - Wangers Day Mens Pairs sponsored by Northwest Insurance. â&#x2014;?

(Back) Noosa U17 graduating athletes Courtney Steel, Amy Brice and Leo Drake with U7 and U8 athletes (front) Elijah Steel, Levi Swan, Molly Britten and Neva Ash. Photo: Samantha Hooper.

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Noosa Little Athletics played host for a second time in 12 months to 594 athletes from 16 Little Athletics centres at the annual Suncoast Little Athletics Regional Championships, held at the Girraween Sports Complex in Sunshine Beach. The championships, which were held over two days, are the qualifying event for athletes in the U9 to U17 age groups aiming to compete at the McDonalds State Championships. This year the championships will be held in Townsville from 22-24 March. The influx of athletes from all over Queensland in March will provide Townsville with a much-needed boost to its economy after recent floods. A regular highlight of the regional

championships is the walk of honour for U16 and U17 graduating athletes which takes place on the final day of competition. Cheered on by U7-U16 athletes, parents and spectators, the graduating athletes were presented with certificates by LAQ Board of Directors member and Noosa Little Athletics Life Member Val Hooper. Thirty Noosa athletes competed at the championships with 23 qualifying for State Championships in Townsville and took home 48 medals in total (21 Gold, 11 Silver and 16 Bronze). As well as the impressive medal haul, Noosa athletes also recorded 66 personal best performances across all age groups. â&#x2014;?

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NOOSA GOLF CLUB TUESDAY There were 222 players in the Tuesday Club Single Stableford on 19th February. Scratch rating (M) 71.0 Winners: A Grade: Bruce Blakemore 39 C/B, Warick Redwood 39 C/B, Aaron Carter 39, Colin Kinnaird 38 C/B. B Grade: Robin Bray 41, Gavin Hanley 40 C/B, Peter Telley 40, Kevin Krogh 38. C Grade: John Henry 42, Grant Evans 40, Dirk Derek 39 C/B, Adrian Ward 39. Place getters: Peter Cossins 38 C/B, Toby Harding 38 C/B, Gus Torney 38, Bruno Zigliotto 37

C/B, Peter Bolitho 37 C/B, Eugene Barry 37 C/B, Chris Misios 37 C/B, Michael Cantori 37 C/B, Murray Mcmillan 37 C/B, Bill Gardiner 37 C/B, Graham Dacombe 37 C/B, Barry De Lacy 37, Tim Dolan 36 C/B, Jason Toohey 36 C/B, Ken Veitch 36 C/B, Simon Tooman 36 C/B, Stephen Plant 36 C/B, Greg Peeler 36 C/B, Brett Clarke 36 C/B, Rodney Vaughan 36 C/B. Nearest to Pin: A Grade: Coman Reynolds, Toby Harding, Gus Torney. B Grade: Michael Morgan, Stephen Monie, Murray McMillan. C Grade: Grant Evans, Michael Donnelly, Craig Smith. â&#x2014;?

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Local longboarder Nic Brewer got his shortie out for a few caverns like this at the Boiling Pot. Photo courtesy Fenna De King.

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Mono Stewart blamed this frame off with his phone before hitting the lineup again. I love the way it captures just how wild it got on the outer bays. Noosa Festival of Surfing's beach village, but let's hope that solutions can be found so that the huge international contingent here for the festival and the WSL world tour event get to experience the full ambience of a Noosa Festival with pumping waves at First Point followed by live music and cold beer in the beach bar. That's certainly my plan, now that I'm a competitor and spectator, rather than a worried old man with a lanyard around his neck, pacing the beach and praying for surf. And the surf forecast this year looks pretty good. But first I'll be leading the opening ceremony paddle-out at First Point on Saturday at 5pm. This year we'll be

set. "Bit hectic, but pumping!" Mark "Mono" Stewart messaged me between sessions on Friday. We were supposed to catch up for a beer at the surf club, but after three long sessions at the Pot and Tea Tree, all the onelegged adaptive world champ could do was drag himself into the car and drive back to Byron exhausted. Festival prediction: no sand, plenty of waves While TC Oma thankfully failed to deliver the record-breaking pounding expected, the combined effect of powerful swell and king tides took Main Beach down to bedrock long before Oma peaked. As I write, it's too early to tell how much the lack of sand will impact the construction of the

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I heard him before I saw him, a raucous, bellowing presence in the lineup last Saturday morning. I looked around quickly, thinking someone must be having a fit or seizure, and there he was - long, straggly hair, tanned and wiry body with a bit of ink here and there. Scary eyes. There was nothing physically wrong with old mate, he was just venting, paddling furiously from the inside lineup to the outer and back again, giving verbal sprays to anyone who met his eye, including me, basically just spreading joy and good vibes in a crowded, windy lineup. I paddled for a wave, he paddled across my line, swung around and took off, screaming at me as he stole the wave. I caught the next one, rode it halfway in before I had to check my line to avoid two surfers standing in the shallows beating the crap out of each other. Yep, Happy Straggles had met his match. He'd paddled out at First Point to fight, and someone had obliged him. As much as I abhor violence in the water (and anywhere else), I kind of hope Straggles came off second best and went in to lick his wounds and never come back. I paddled away too quickly to see if that was how it went, but I didn't see his smiling face for the rest of my session, and I hope I never see it again. Apart from that nastiness, it was a pretty mellow crew that I shared the Oma swell with at First Point. Of course, it was busy, and there were plenty of hot internationals in town, but I really enjoyed trading waves with two-times WSL Longboard world champ Taylor Jensen and reigning women's champ Soleil Errico, among others. I've known Taylor since he was a sulky, skinny teenager sneaking durries on the bow of the boat, but he's a big unit now, and although he has the build of the Incredible Hulk, he's still so beautifully light on his feet, effortlessly positioned on every wave he takes. But guess what? He lets a few go too, quite a few, usually with a big smile and a word of encouragement. A pleasure to surf with. I never got past the old fart zone at First Point, but apparently it wasn't all sweetness and light out at the Boiling Pot, where Julian and John-John were giving a master class while shooting for Red Bull, jet skis were buzzing the lineup and a couple of hundred frothing hotties were scrambling for every

remembering two giants of surf festival history who have passed since the last festival. Scott Dillon was a staunch supporter of the festival from its earliest days, usually driving up from Coffs Harbour in his retro Sandman panel van, bling jangling from his sun-soaked neck and wrists, a wicked twinkle in his eye. The legendary big wave rider, surfboard craftsman and much-loved old rascal was a fixture at the festival right up until dementia began to claim him a few years ago. Former world longboard champion and multiple Australian and Noosa Festival titleholder Wayne Deane was at the other end of the spectrum - a quiet achiever in the surf and the shaping bay, a caring, thinking man, a surfer's surfer who, in the eyes of many of us who knew him, never achieved the recognition he truly deserved. Nevertheless, Deaney's trophy cabinet was chocka, and he was inducted into the Surfing Hall of Fame in 2003. Gone too soon, but never forgotten. The ceremonial paddle-out and blessing of the waters has always been a high point of the festival for me, a celebration of surfing's indomitable aloha spirit, about a million miles removed from some tosser throwing punches in the lineup. I'm honoured to have been asked by the festival organisers to lead the paddle, it's open to all comers, and I hope as many as possible will come and share the stoke as we kick-start a great week of surfing. ●

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GETTING SET FOR THE FINAL BY RANDALL WOODLEY Next Saturday the final two-day matches of the season will be commence and all four TNT teams will need to assess their performances so far and make adjustments to any problems to ensure they come away winners before the semi-finals. FIRST GRADE This assessment and adjustment is a virtual necessity for the team who won 7 matches from 8 at the beginning of the season, but who have now lost the last three matches in a row. And it is not the bowling that seems to be the problem but the batting from the top six or seven. The team's batting has been far too inconsistent over recent weeks. Last Saturday the team were soundly beaten again by Caboolture in what was supposed to be a dress rehearsal for the final. Batting first, the home team were bowled out for a disappointing 119 with the youngest member of the team, teenager Sam Baker the only batsmen to show any fight. He opened the innings and batted until the 8th wicket to register 37 runs. It is hoped that the more experienced batsmen will learn from the young man and not throw their wickets away in future matches. Caboolture reached the target in the 17th over with Scott Aufderheide taking the only two wickets for TNT. Due to their early season form the team will finish second on the ladder and will play in the semi-finals. Next Saturday the team will be up against 5th placed Gympie at Read Park and both the club and supporters are looking for a much improved performance by the team. SECOND GRADE returned to Glasshouse needing to regain some respectability. Dropped catches again cost the team dearly but eventually Glasshouse declared at 7-219. Best bowling figures were from Nick Bennett 2-38 off 13 overs, Blake Steel 3-47 off 11 and Robbie Patton 2-61 off 17. Batting second the TNT boys showed more resolve with Blake Steel scoring 43

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Brendan Wright 25 no and Michael Perry 17 no. Next Saturday the team will be at Palmwoods needing a win to make sure they are in the finals. THIRDS Normally a cricket team does not set out to play for a draw but it seemed that this was Maroochydore's intention in the match which finished last Saturday. The Swans batted all day on Day 1 and batted another 15 overs on Day 2 finishing on 227. Veteran TNT bowler Bobby McGhee was outstanding and finished with figures of 6-43 off 24 overs. In reply, TNT were 4-113 at stumps after Maroochydore had set a purely defensive field which made scoring runs difficult. Kent Officer attacked to bowling to be 50 not out. Next week the team is at home at Dale Officer Oval and will play

last placed Burpengary. FOURTHS Resuming batting against Buderim, the TNT captain declared their first innings closed at 6 for 204, a lead of 113. Top scorers were Luke Anstey 40, Tony Watson 40, Shane Gesell 24, Dylan Leggett 21, Wayne Moore 28 no and Joe Jurisevic 19. With 36 overs to play the team were looking for an outright win but Buderim remained defiant and at stumps were 7 for 57. Wicket takers for TNT were Luke Anstey 3-17 off 8, Graham Chaplin 2-4 off 7, Justin Latimer 1-2 off 3 and Cody Wright 1-24 off 11. Next Saturday the team will travel south to play the last placed Burpengary team on a synthetic wicket and should finish 2nd place on the ladder. ●

GRIM START IN LAST ROUND FOR JUNIORS U12 Storm at home v Coolum. Things started off a bit grim for TNT, 2/7 by the 2nd over. But it wasn't long before they found their groove and despite a slow outfield found themselves at 6/105 by the end of innings. Top scorers Riley 22*, Charlie H 19* and Kaleb 11*. TNT managed a run out in the first over, but the innings slowed until Riley nabbed 2 quick wickets. Captain Dan's field placements, and a great bowling and fielding effort by the boys, resulted in Coolum being all out for 46, Riley 3/2, Aedan 1/2, Jacob 1/6 and Max 1/10. U13 Lightning v Coolum away. Coolum won the toss and chose to bat first and looked strong early. TNT then started bowling a fuller length that upset Coolum's openers and the rest of the top order to be 5/88 at drinks. TNT quickly ended Coolum's innings in the 22nd over for 113, Oliver 4/19 and a great run out by Lochie. In reply TNT were 0/114 at drinks, passing Coolum's total. The batsmen went to cut loose chasing a big score, and finished on 233, Luke 57*, Mitch 31, and Tom, George and Harper 24. A great finish to the season. U14 v Caloundra away, day 2 (day 1 - Caloundra 202, TNT 5/45). TNT were always up against it today, and we lost two wickets early to be 7/51. Then some real determination was shown via a solid noosatoday.com.au

Zero Emissions Noosa are running their last Introduction to Electric Bike ride on Saturday 2 March from 8-10am for people to test out the electric transport option. "We have been running these free 2 hour group rides for the last 8 months," said ZEN President Vivien Griffin. "They are part of our commitment to more sustainable transport choices, and they have proven very popular. Several of our riders have gone on to purchase an e-bike, which is what it is all about. " "This ride on 2 March will be the last we are running, and we still have a few places left, but I would encourage people to register immediately by emailing zeroemissionsnoosa@gmail.com. We will head out from the Noosa Transit Centre in Noosa Junction and along the Eenie Creek pathway, probably all the way to Noosa Civic and return. It is a lovely safe ride, with a few hills to test out the electric boost capacity of the bikes." "Noosa Council Transport Policy says that Council "will provide infrastructure and services that are designed to give priority to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport over private cars, yet we still see $3M allocated to the Ernest Street roundabout to make it easier for cars to get around, while a proper bike path plan is still on the to do list, let alone the construction," Vivien said. "As former Chair of the Council Bicycle Advisory Group, I definitely think a greater focus and resource allocation needs to be in place, not just on the future to do list." ●

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Luke (batting) from U13 Storm. partnership between Jack Caspers and Tom Daley. The two frustrated them right through to the 40th over. Jack posted his first 50 with nervous team mates watching, and Tom chipped in to get the score to 150. A dash at the end from Cooper Hegarty (22) got us within 25, but we went down. TNT U14 is now in the top four and playing finals next week! U15 v Palmwoods away, day 2 (day 1 -

Photo: Craig Slaney TNT 162). Trying to defend 162, a very hard fought match was played out, but 2nd placed Palmwoods managed to pass the target score in the in the 51st over 4 wickets down. It was a great bowling effort by the whole team on a flat pitch, with Dan Connell 2/13, and Saif Malek 2 great catches providing the highlights. Unfortunately the loss and an upset result in another match meant TNT U15's just missed out on the finals. ●

Young boys and girls can learn the basics of softball in a fun, new Batter Up program that starts in Noosa on Tuesday 5 March. Noosa Softball will run the Softball Australia program for children aged 4 to 8 years, teaching them basic throwing, catching and striking skills through fun activities. Noosa Softball president Richard Wakeham said Softball Batter Up was a great introduction to softball which is a non-contact sport, where they can have fun outdoors, make new friends and learn great motor skills. The cost for the 6-week program is $60 per child and all players will receive a free glove and ball. It will be held at the softball grounds in Tewantin on Tuesday afternoons after school. To register or form more information email noosasoftball@ gmail.com ●

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Gary Maher and Sensei Bryan Dukas.

Kobe Bowman, 9, ready for action.

Brotherly love - Josh and Ryan Thornton.

KARATE TOURNAMENT IN NOOSA BY RON LANE Last Saturday several karate clubs under the banner of the World Shotokan Karate Federation (WSKF) gathered at the gymnasium of the Good Shepard Lutheran College for what has now become the annual Sunshine Coast Challenge Karate Tournament. Hosted and run by the Sunshine Coast Martial Arts Shotokan Fitness Institute and under the direction of Owner/Chief Instructor Bryan Dukas 6th Dan and his training team, all 80 contestants plus family members were made welcome for what was

indeed a very well run tournament. With the support of major sponsor IMSOLD all avenues for a successful day of competition were covered With members from Brisbane, Beerwah, Gympie, Cooroy, Eumundi and Noosa Dojos in attendance a great day of competition was assured. With contestants ranging from 5years of age through to two veterans aged in their early 70s a great family atmosphere was created. "This is our first tournament of the year," said Dukas,"and it is a good warm up for the state championships to be held in Brisbane on the 16-17 March. Also in attendance is

a local Tewantin doctor on call should any injury occur." Amongst the competitors were several members of the local WSKFteam who will in August, travel to Japan for advanced training and competition in the upcoming world championships. Another of note was 76 year old black belt Gary Maher who won the gold medal for his performance of the Bassae-Dai Karta. "Since retiring from the police force (as a Detective Sergeant) 12 years ago I have been training. This is a great sport for our young people as it keeps them fit and also teaches them self-defense, good manners and respect for other people."

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As we spoke performing a Karta on the mats was Caitlin Corbett aged 12, a member of both the state and national team. Last year in Tokyo this young lady, who trains under sensei Dukas, won the gold medal for the Karta in her age division. Performing on the other mat was Kobe Bowman aged 9 from Eumundi; now in his fourth year of training Kobe won the bronze medal. With the high standard of teaching now available in all districts plus the support of sponsors (such as IMSOLD) workers and family groups the future of the sport is indeed in good hands. â&#x2014;?

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SURF CLUB STANDS OUT IN OUTSTANDING COMPETITION In what can only be described as outstanding members of the Noosa Heads surf life saving competition teams have been recording great results. While the boat crews were winning medals at the recent Australian Surf Rowers League Championships (now the biggest boat carnival in Australia) held at Elouera Beach in both masters and U19 divisions the 10 members of the Surf Rescue Competitors Team finished third overall in the state; and in the first aid section the Teams were not just winning they were making club and state history by making a clean sweep of every First Aid event In the U15 division Billy Goulding and Joey Glassock won gold and Grace Bekker and Sophie Orstadius won silver; U17 Lilly Tindal and Lara Porter won gold and Tilly Giblett and Majayha Hamblin 4th. In the 34 NOOSA TODAY

U19 Lilly Tindal and Lara Porter again won gold with Tilly Giblett and Majayha Hamblin silver. Then in the Open Division Lilly Tindal and Lara Porter did the unbelievable by winning the gold, thus giving them the gold medal in all three divisions; U17, U19 and the Open. This has never been achieved before. To finish off Lara came 4th in the U17 Champion lifesaver. In the Patrol competition Noosa in the U15 finished 6th and in U17 4th. For the First Aid teams the major factor has to be head coach Lenore Grice. This remarkable lady already a member of the National Coaching Hall of Fame first came into prominence, when in1986 as a first aid coach she took Chrissie Dunn and Mark Trotman to the gold medal at Moana in South Australia. Then to cap it off Noosa's Lana Rogers

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Lenore Grice with her winning first-aiders. took the bronze medal in the overall series results in the prestigious Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Championship of Australia

at Sydney's Wanda Beach. This has been a great year for this lady has also won two major swim events. â&#x2014;? noosatoday.com.au

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