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Easter has always felt like the last chance at a summer beach break before the cool of winter takes hold. It's that time when everyone leaves the big city and heads for the beach and then nine times out of 10 it rains. And why is it the chocolate in Easter eggs always tastes better than other chocolate and why are hot cross buns so much better than other fruit breads? Maybe it's just me. The beach and sweet food will probably dominate the weekend ahead for most of us. For many others it will be celebrating the reason for the holiday - the religious event so important to Christians. Happy Easter. ● - Margaret Maccoll

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CUTTING EDGE DECISION BY MARGARET MACCOLL Noosa Councillors said they would be setting a precedent at Monday’s General Meeting when they recommended refusing a development application to build a house on a coastal protection area based on information contained within a planning scheme still in draft form. The application from Brett Mason proposed removing the existing dwelling at 54 Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach, and replacing it with a two-storey dwelling within the Coastal Protection area identified under the Natural Resources overlay. Councillor Frank Pardon said it was a hard decision to make to prevent the owner who had purchased the land in a perfect spot from wanting to build their dream home. “They would expect they could build their piece of paradise and live there forever,“ he said. “Unfortunately times have changed. People have been caught in complexities.“ Mayor Tony Wellington said the decision was based on expert advice, on current knowledge and council had a duty of care and statutory obligations to consider. The application was refused for three reasons. Council said it proposed “an unacceptable risk to people and property from coastal processes, including the projected impacts of climate change“ and it

Street view of the existing property the owner wants to replace at 54 Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach. was contrary to the Planning Scheme and contrary to the draft Planning Scheme. Despite a house already existing on the site it was deemed to be in a landslide hazard area, in a coastal protection area extending seaward of the “coastal building line“ and was likely to “adversely impact upon natural coastal processes“. Under the draft Planning Scheme the proposed dwelling would not allow for natural fluctuations of the coast and foreshore to occur and according to recently carried out modelling if the development was to proceed significant erosion was likely to occur in the future which may threaten

life and property. Council officers said there were 43 properties across the Shire which existed in a similar situation to the one under consideration. Councillor Ingrid Jackson said councillors needed to respect the advice given to them by staff but there was a lot of ambiguity around the matter and the decision was being made without a full grasp of matters and under the justification of a planning scheme not approved by council and still under consultation. A decision on the application will be made at Council’s Ordinary Meeting this evening. ●

The Queensland Government is on track to introduce reforms and amend regulations during 2019 that aim to strengthen the transparency, accountability and integrity of local government in a bid to restore public confidence in the sector. As part of the new regulations councils will be required to take minutes at all council committee meeting and make them available to the public. Proposed changes include tightening controls around the use of councilcontrolled entities and the publishing of Councillor registers of interest so that the community is better informed about potential conflicts of interest. Controls will be tightened on issues councils may discuss in closed meetings. The proposed amendments to regulations reflect recommendations and suggestions received from the Queensland Audit Office, Queensland Law Society, Ombudsman and the Local Government Association of Queensland. ●

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POMONA STAGES MUSIC FESTIVAL OVER THREE DAYS For three days from 26 to 28 April Pomona will be filled with music and festivities for the Pomona Music Festival. Held mostly at the Majestic Theatre the event will present bands, workshops, storytelling, poetry and even a silent film but the major emphasis will be on music and the ABC TV program, the Mix, will be there to record it happening. Pomona Arts Inc secretary Joy Ringrose said there would be busking at the Pomona Market, morning workshops, and afternoon and evening stage performances by the best of our local, as well as other, bands. Food will also be available, and the bar will be open from noon. Friday 's stage performances start with Niq Reefman, an electro fusion gypsy artist, followed by a welcome to country, then the beautiful vocal harmonies of The Dennis Sisters, the Dave Flower Band, and finally the Barry Charles Band with a mixture of jazz, rock and blues. noosatoday.com.au

On Saturday, after the ukulele and smudge stick making workshops, the midday silent film will start the theatre's entertainment, followed by an eclectic series of bands and singers, starting the afternoon with The Loveys. In the evening The Strangest Dreamers will start the night with jazz, blues, and country. Next will be the quirky Bohemian Rogue, then to top off the night, rock to the sounds of Living in the '70's. Sunday morning's breakfast session in the garden will begin with a Poets Breakfast, with Ian McKay while the afternoon will be kicked off by the talented Andrea Kirwin, world-wide performer Stellarise, and Aspy Jones. The evening will feature the jazz and swing of the Noosa Concert Band, Skyeater, and finish with a jam session of the weekend's performers. For the full program visit the Pomona Music Festival Facebook page. ●

Prime Minister Scott Morrison last week announced the Federal election would take place on Saturday 18 May. Candidates have until Tuesday 23 April to nominate for election. Noosa Shire lies mostly within the Wide Bay electorate with the Fairfax electorate taking in a small section to the south. Both electorates were won in the 2016 election by LNP candidates Llew O'Brien in Wide Bay and Ted O'Brien in Fairfax. Wide Bay was last held by the Labor Party in 1974. When Brendan Hansen retired it was won by Country Party's Clarrie Millar and held until his retirement in 1990 when it was won by the National Party's Warren Truss. Truss was elected Deputy Leader of the Nationals in 2005, and became party leader after the defeat of the Howard government. Truss retired in 2016, and

was succeeded by LNP candidate Llew O'Brien. To date the candidates running in Wide Bay include Daniel Bryar (Greens), Tim Jerome (Independent), Llew O'Brien (Liberal National) Jason Scanes (Labor) and Andrew Schebella (United Australia). Fairfax has never been held by ALP though it was considered a marginal seat after the 2007 election when Liberal candidate Alex Somlyay won the seat on National preferences. Somlyay was returned to the seat and held it until 2013 when he retired and it was won by Clive Palmer for his newly founded Palmer United Party. In 2016 the seat was won by incumbent Ted O'Brien. Current candidates for Fairfax include Sue Etheridge (Greens), Paul Henselin (One Nation), Julie McGlone (Labor) and Ted O'Brien (Liberal National). ●

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CHRISTIAN FOLLOWING BY MARGARET MACCOLL

unday is Easter, the most significant event in the Christian calendar, marking the death and resurrection of Jesus, and while most people may be heading for the beach or enjoying Easter eggs and family get-togethers thousands of people across Noosa will be making their way to the many Christian churches in the shire. Last Sunday was Palm Sunday which commemorates the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-9), when palm branches were placed in his path, before his

arrest on Holy Thursday and his crucifixion on Good Friday. Whether it was the country's two major denominations Anglican and Catholic or others including Uniting Church, Salvation Army, Presbyterian, Christian Outreach Centre, Baptist, Lutheran and Hillsong, Christian gatherings across the region marked the beginning of Holy Week, the final week of Lent. Despite statewide statistics showing Christianity is on the wane the numbers attending church in Noosa last Sunday showed a strong following. NOW

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Reverend Mark Calder delivers the service at Anglican Church of Noosa at Tewantin.

Hillsong Noosa pastors Jamie and Janie Coyle. Each Census the number of people who select 'none' to the question of their religious affiliation is growing. Research shows the decline in faith has resulted from a variety of causes. An organisation based on a belief system is lacking in scientific evidence. Some people believe religion causes wars or divides communities and the outcome of the Royal Commission into responses to institutional responses to child sexual abuse has greatly affected people's opinion of organised religion. Fifty years ago Christians in Australia accounted for 88 per cent of Census respondents. According to the 2016 Census Christianity was still the country's dominant religion but made up only 52 per cent of the population. In the 2011 Census the number of people who chose no affiliation when asked for their religion overtook those who said Anglican and came in second place behind the Catholics. In the 2016 Census those who chose 'none' became the dominant group at about a third of the population. Demographer Bernard Salt wrote in The Australian Newspaper that there can be no doubt that godlessness has gained a foothold in the Australian heartland and that this movement's pace has quickened this decade. "These probably were not churchgoers; these were Christians by default. And I suspect that this 'officially Christian' logic would have applied in previous eras. It's just that we are brave enough or honest enough today to say in the Census what we really think." noosatoday.com.au

Noosa Anglican Minister the Reverend Mark Calder said people today are less likely to be a Christian because it's a habit or something into which they were born. "People understand that being involved in the Christian faith is not something you vaguely identify with," he said. "If you're not real about that then don't put down that you're Christian." Rev'd Calder described his congregations at Anglican churches at Sunshine Beach, Tewantin and Peregian Springs as healthy while the styles of worship offered at various churches were diverse with services offered ranging from traditional to contemporary. On Easter Sunday he expects more than 450 people will attend services across the churches and another 100 to 250 will go to a dawn service that has been held for the past 20 years at Noosa Spit at 5.30am. Easter is the anniversary of the event that forms the basis of the religion and Rev'd Calder said it was a time of excitement for Christians. In that death and resurrection of Jesus we can be completely forgiven of our sins and given eternal life, he said. The term Good Friday comes from the taking away of sin, which is why it is good, he said. "Our sin was so serious it took Jesus' death to take it. We're so thankful it's been taken," he said. For Christians this selfless act by the son of God not only enables eternal life but encourages them to follow his example and live a better life.

Full house for service. "In many ways we celebrate this every Sunday," Rev'd Calder said. "It's just a heightened sense of it on Easter Sunday." Hillsong Noosa pastor Janie Coyle agreed the event was "hugely significant for the church". "It's massive for us - the fact he conquered death." Hillsong Noosa describes itself as a contemporary Christian church which is associated with the Australian Christian Churches.Led by pastors Janie and Jamie Coyle the Noosa church attracts a weekly congregation of 600 to 700 and expects about 1200 to attend on Easter Sunday. Janie believes it is the sense of community that the church provides that draws people to it. "People want to come to church and find answers," she said. "They want to know what it's all about. "Fear and anxiety is so rampant in our community. They're just tired of living these lives of fear and anxiety. They're seeking the truth or seeking community and that's why it's growing. They're experiencing friendship and love and a healthy community. People are expressing God in our community." One member of the congregation said after a wild youth his life was spirally downward when it hit rock bottom. Having

grown up in a religious family he turned to the church and discovered a peace that he wanted to maintain. In the years since he has established lasting friendships and rebuilt a failing relationship into a marriage with children. He said being a Christian was not immediate. To live a life like Jesus required constant work. And while he regarded this as each person's responsibility the weekly meetings provided a supportive network. Despite the lure of the beach he felt a stronger urge to attend a weekly church service for the life it gave him. Pastors Janie and Jamie Coyle moved to Noosa from Melbourne about eight years ago and began attending the Hillsong Church. Jamie had been a youth worker but the pair were looking for a new direction when the pastor at Noosa moved away about two years ago they took over the role with help from a team. "It's a big responsibility and we feel honoured to be part of what God's doing," she said. Without a church of its own it operates from a hub at Noosa Junction where it holds meetings for various groups from youth to a women's group and its services are held on Sundays at The J Theatre. â&#x2014;?

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Mates4Mates is calling on the community to rally behind injured veterans and help raise funds for men and women with servicerelated injuries or mental-illness. Australians can raise funds by pledging to host fundraiser or event this year - whether it's a charity morning tea or barbecue, or by taking on a physical challenge - it all makes a difference. Mates4Mates provides support and rehabilitation services for current and exserving Australian Defence Force members who have physical or psychological injuries as a result of their service, and their families. Mates4Mates Partnerships and Engagement General Manager Laura McMahon said community support was instrumental to the charity's work. "Many who are injured as a result of service experience difficulties recovering and transitioning to civilian life - so it's vital that they have access to adequate support through this time," she said. "We rely on community support and funds raised enable us to help individual's recover with a combination of psychological support, physical rehabilitation activities, and social connection. "Thousands of current and ex-serving personnel, and their families, had found a renewed sense of purpose, friendships and practical support through Mates4Mates programs to date. "We're here to make their transition a little easier - and can continue to do that with your help.

A collective of community organisations, businesses and individuals with concerns about the planning and consultation process of the new proposed flight paths for the Sunshine Coast Airport, united on Thursday 11 April at Verrierdale Hall for community consultation run by Airservices Australia. The Flight Path Forum association voiced their concerns and requested an updated Environmental Impact Statement report to Airservices Australia at the community consultation meeting. A representative of Flight Path Forum, Maria Suarez, said that they want as many people in the community to attend these information sessions so that everyone can become informed about what is actually happening with the flight paths. "In the original consultation period in 2014 they didn't letter box anyone north of Coolum with the information," Maria said. A Sunshine Coast Council spokesperson said that they took every effort to inform residents about the project, resulting in the requisite project approvals being granted by State and Federal Governments. Flight Path Forum stated, "In 2020 Sunshine Coast Airport predicts 17 to 30 flights per day with no curfew. The 2014 Sunshine Coast Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) indicates what is labelled a 'Secondary Flight Path' that affects the communities and environments north of Mount Coolum is currently being considered the main flight path with 75% of all flight movements using this corridor. Therefore the 2014 EIS report is no longer valid because of the premise it was based on and a new EIS report should be developed to inform the flight path." A Sunshine Coast Council spokesperson said that there is misinformation being circulated in the community and that an analysis of the flight paths and airspace design indicates there has been minimal change to the information originally provided in the EIS to the community in 2014 and 2015, including details of the flight path which crosses the coast between Marcus Beach and Castaways Beach. Aircraft over Marcus Beach and Castaways Beach on the proposed path will be higher than 3000 ft and residents can expect to experience less than 63 decibels of noise if located directly under the centre line of the flight path. In response to this, Maria said, "The Council is not identifying what bit of

Mates4Mates CEO Troy Watson. "In 2018 alone, with your support, Mates4Mates provided thousands of psychology appointments and physical rehabilitation sessions. As well as essential wellbeing and social connections, helping mates and their families to reconnect and rebuild their lives." Ms McMahon said people in the wider community could help make a difference. "Raising funds could be as simple as holding a morning tea at your workplace and asking everyone for a gold coin donation or ask your family to donate to Mate4Mates on your birthday instead of buying gifts," she said. "There are so many options. No matter what you choose to do, know that it will be making an incredible impact on the lives of injured veterans." ●

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information they believe is incorrect, and if they do we can look at it. The flight path that crosses the coast between Marcus Beach and Castaways Beach was a secondary flight path but it is now being considered as the primary flight path. There will be 8900 flights over our area in coming years if this is approved and there are currently zero, so it is a big change for the community. The information may have been there in 2014 but we were not aware. You really had to dig deep to find the information, which is why we need more time to make submissions." A Sunshine Coast Council spokesperson said they have been advised the proposed airspace changes will not impact on the collection of rainwater and studies have demonstrated that emissions will be well below Environmental Protection (Air) Policy air quality objectives. In response to this, Maria said, "Well as far as I'm aware any environmental impact studies didn't go any further north of Mount Coolum, so they really didn't do any research for our area." "There is very limited time to put in the submissions so we are looking for an extended period of consultation so that people in the community actually have time to look through the environmental and social impact statements before they make a submission." The community engagement is being run by Sunshine Coast Council, Sunshine Coast Airport and Airservices Australia. All feedback will be compiled and considered by Airservices Australia in finalising the airspace and flight path design. Submissions close 30 April 2019 and community members can make a submission to Airservices either at a consultation session, or online at https://feedback.emsbk.com/ asa. ●

LONGBOARDERS ARE STOKED The Noosa Malibu Club were this week stoked to announce the recently opened Heads of Noosa Brewing Co. has come on board as major sponsor for the 2019 Noosa Logger surfing comp to provide prize money for the Open divisions and a classy new venue for the after surf events and presentations. Heads of Noosa owners Lance and Craig Masterton said they were "frothing" to be a part of a local event with such a community focus. "Partnering with the Noosa Logger was a no brainer for us as beer and surfing really go hand in hand. We can't wait for the competition and to host everyone back at the brewery after each day of surfing." The Noosa Logger, the only event of its kind, focuses on traditional longboarding and s always a popular event on the Australian surfing calendar.

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Contest director Glen Gower said spectators would be in for a treat with four of the top 10 surfers from the WSL longboard world tour, Harrison Roach, Josh Constable, Clinton Guest and Nic Brewer, all committed to the event, along with multiple State and Australian longboard champions throughout the 114 person field of men, women and juniors. Set for the 4 and 5 May the event will give spectators a classic traditional surfing event where style, grace and poise are on show. The Club is also most appreciative of local board makers Creative Army, Classic Malibu and Fine Surfcraft by Andrew Warhurst, who are also supporting the event and have custom made four awesome surfboards for competitor draws and a raffle. For more information visit http:// noosalogger.com.au/ ● noosatoday.com.au

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NOOSA BECOMING DEMENTIA FRIENDLY BY MARGARET MACCOLL An advisory board set up to make Noosa more dementia friendly is about to release a Memory Support Pack to assist people who have been newly diagnosed with dementia and their families. NoosaCare's Dementia Friendly Community Advisory Board was established about nine months ago to meet the community needs of the increasing number of people living with dementia and join the country's dementia friendly movement. According to Dementia Australia there are almost 450,000 Australians living with dementia with the number expected to increase by 35 per cent by 2028. It is the second most common cause of death and in 2016 became the leading cause of death for Australian women, surpassing heart disease. NoosaCare's Dementia Friendly Community Advisory Board is comprised

Noosa Care's Dementia Friendly Advisory Board. of people living with dementia, their loved ones, medical professionals, volunteers and community leaders including Noosa MP Sandy Bolton and Noosa Councillor Ingrid Jackson. "A diagnosis of dementia can be overwhelming and anything we can do

help people living with dementia and their families is a priority for the advisory board," Cr Jackson said. "The board's vision for the support pack is to make it easier for community members to access the information and services they need after a diagnosis as well as give

them direction at a stressful and emotional time."Ms Bolton said it was up to all of us to take a moment, slow down and empathise with those around us. "It is especially important for anyone working in service industries, including retail and hospitality, to re-interpret what may be seen as a difficult customer to one that is experiencing frustration, anger and confusion as a result of a condition that can affect any single one of us, or someone we love dearly," she said. The Memory Support Pack includes a check list and contact list of local and national services to help people with their dementia journey. It will be available online via the NoosaCare website at https://noosacare.com. au/dementia-care/, through Sandy Bolton MP and Cr Ingrid Jackson's Facebook pages and some medical clinics. ●

NOOSA DATA JUST A CLICK AWAY, WHEN YOU NEED TO KNOW With just a few clicks of the mouse, locals can now access a range of Noosa specific statistical data. From local housing prices to building approvals, hospitality figures and community statistics; data and trends can be accessed via Council's website. Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie said Council had worked with id.Services to provide this one-stop data access point so anyone can

freely access the most up-to-date data on Noosa. "This will be useful for local enterprises, in particular start-ups, investors and small businesses that want to do due diligence, submit tenders or apply for grants," he said. "Local industry data is critical for successful enterprises who strategically plan ahead." Until now, Noosa-specific data from

sources such as the Australian Bureau of Statistics was hard to extract and often focused on the wider Sunshine Coast or South East Queensland regions. This initiative profiles all Noosa data in one place on Council's website. Economic Development manager Anthony Dow said strategic partnerships made the collaboration a very affordable option for Council.

"Whether you're a local wanting to know how our economy is tracking, or a small business looking for information for a grant application or presentation, this data will make project management, small business planning and informed decision making a lot easier," he said. To access the economic profiles, visit noosa.qld.gov.au ●

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KINDNESS AND CARE MAKES A HAPPY DOG It has taken almost a month of kindness and good care from staff and volunteers at Noosa RSPCA but the change in one stray dog named Kiera has been remarkable and touched the hearts of all who have known her. Kiera was found by a young man who had two dogs of his own and was unable to keep her so he brought her to the RSPCA. Noosa RSPCA's Kitty O'Brien said Kiera was very frightened when she arrived and her skin was in a very bad condition. The veterinarian prescibed medication for her almost hairless skin and volunteer Eileen gave her regular washes with Malaseb medicated shampoo. "Kiera was also very timid, but within two to three weeks we have seen an amazing transformation both in her personality, confidence and her hair, much of which has grown back," Kitty said. "We all have spent time patting her, taking her for walks, building her confidence and just spending quiet time with her to give her a good routine and make her feel comfortable." Kiera is not only so much happier herself she is making friends with other dogs at the RSPCA."As Kiera loves the company of other dogs she has had doggy play dates, which she loves," Kitty said. The sweet-natured Kiera needs a kind

A much happier Kiera now. home where she could blossom further. She is a smart dog and would benefit from further training. She is desexed, microchipped, and vaccinated and ready to find her furever home.

For more information phone Noosa RSPCA on 5449 1371, drop in at the refuge on the corner Hollett and Noosa-Eumundi roads or visit https://www.rspcaqld.org.au/ locations/noosa ●

A new $8 million wildlife camping venture at Australia Zoo promises to bring jobs, tourists and a new experience to the region with its completion scheduled for 2020. Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones said the Camp Croc Hunter project would receive support through the government's Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund'. "Australia Zoo expect the project will support up to 33 construction jobs and 43 operational jobs. It will also have a flow-on effect to boost the local tourism industry," she said. Ms Jones said project would provide a 108-site camping ground designed to provide the full range of camping experiences. "We're talking about tent accommodation to caravan and RV powered sites to glamping-style tents and eco cabins," she said. It will also include a cafe, reception, entertainment and pool area, caretaker quarters and workshop, amenities blocks, covered cooking areas school camp facilities and a mountain bike pump track. Australia Zoo's Dr Terri Irwin welcomed the State Government grant and said it would be a great boost for Queensland's tourism industry. "Camp Crocodile Hunter will be open in 2020 as part of our Australia Zoo 50th anniversary celebrations," she said. ●

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NOOSA ROCKED ON SUMMER TOUR BY MARGARET MACCOLL More than 5000 people packed up their chairs and headed to the Red Hot Summer tour at Tewantin Sports Ground last Saturday to listen to an amazing lineup of talent that included Dragon, Thirsty Merc, Vanessa Amorosi, Daryl Braithwaite and John Farnham. ●

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BROWSE AND BUY A BARGAIN THROUGH BOOKFEST NOOSA BY ABBEY CANNAN Rotary Noosa Daybreak are again holding their annual Bookfest over three days from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 May, open 9am to 5pm at the Noosa Leisure Centre, in Wallace Drive, Noosaville. With a record number of quality books for sale at bargain basement prices, everyone is assured to grab a great buy. To keep the kids amused, there is a Children's Corner with books and entertainment, plus hidden prizes to win. There will also be a barbecue and drinks stall operating for your enjoyment and throughout the event there will be a display of the Finalists' and the Winners' entries of the Primary Schools Students' Competition. With fresh stock going on display every day, you can browse for three days and build your new library to tide you over for the coming year. Most importantly, funds raised at the Bookfest Noosa will go directly towards Mental Health Research and Suicide Prevention in the Noosa and Sunshine Coast region. Rotary Noosa Daybreak Club President Richard Marsh said, "Not only are we sponsoring Mental Health Research into PTSD, we are raising Mental Health Awareness and supporting Suicide Prevention through The Alliance for Suicide Prevention Sunshine Coast and we are donating to Sunny Street, an outreach unit providing healthcare to the vulnerable and homeless in our community. On average, one person per week dies by suicide on the Sunshine Coast, that's higher than the national average. Help us do something to prevent this tragedy."

Around 25% of Australians who are exposed to traumatic events, develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Australian Rotary Health is committed to funding PTSD research to learn how to help the wide range of individuals who experience it. Book donations to the Bookfest Noosa may be dropped off at the main entrance of Noosa Leisure Centre, in Wallace Drive, Noosaville. If you have large donations that require pick-up or have an enquiry about Bookfest contact Rotary Noosa Daybreak on 1300 791 226. ● noosatoday.com.au

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BAY VILLAGE IS THE PLACE TO BE BY ABBEY CANNAN Nestled in the heart of Noosa's iconic Hastings Street, Bay Village offers a wide selection of eateries, boutique shops, beauty treatments and spa, as well as bars, restaurants and a nightclub. With a huge variety of services, retails and entertainment all in one location, Bay Village has it all. The spacious food court, with seating for 120, houses a wide range of dining options, from fast food to nutritious juices and super-foods. Be it an early morning double shot latte to kick start your day, a tasty snack on the run before returning to the surf, or a full meal with drinks and entertainment, Bay Village caters to all. The stylish, independent shops with their welcoming, attentive staff put the pleasure back into shopping, and cater for all your holiday needs. There is a bunch of exciting new shops to check out, including; Poke On Hastings, Hair On Hastings, Lashes & Massage Worx, Candy Addictions, and Acai Nation. Bay Village on Hastings Manager Duncan Manderson said, "My wife Andre Moser and I took over the centre management last August and we hope to make a few changes and put our stamp on the centre." "There are significant upgrade plans afoot which started last year with new public bathrooms. This year will involve planning

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Bay Village on Hastings Street has everything you need. for an access ramp to replace existing stairs that enter the centre from Hastings St. We are replacing all the car park lighting and will repaint the car park, with the aim to make it safer and more inviting. "We are also looking to modernise shop fa&ccedil;ades, centre stairs, gardens, signage and lighting over the next few years.

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"We are in the process of introducing free Wi-Fi and have plans to increase entertainment in the centre with TVs for sporting events, buskers and other music events." Just a short hop from stunning Main Beach on Laguna Bay, round off your perfect day with a visit to the Bay Village

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LOOK YOUR BEST AT BEAU GENTRY BY ABBEY CANNAN The times certainly are changing, and none, more so than the men's fashion industry within the last thirty years, experienced by Beau Gentry Men's Stores. The Men's Stores stock exclusive brands of men's high-quality fashion and apparel mainly from Europe, America, New Zealand and Australia. The retail shops are always interesting as they offer an eclectic range of popular quirky prints and unique colours through to the classic and more conservative styles. "Superior labels including Paul and Shark from Italy, Florentino from Spain and Meyer from Germany, constantly provide us with

fresh new stock each season and a fabulous range to suit our customers, which is always interesting and exciting to see in our shops." As Gucci said, "The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten." Beau Gentry Men's Stores edict is to cater for all shapes and sizes, whilst taking the upmost care in the selection of fabrics and merchandise for each of the stores and to 'move with the times'. "Look the very best with our very best!" Beau Gentry are about quality and personalised service, call them today on 07 5447 3398 or shop online at www. BeauGentryMensStore.com. ●

Hair on Hastings has proved to be the 'go-to destination' for all things hair since opening its doors late last year. With a swag of industry awards and over 30 years in the business, Wayne Friend and Alexandra Grahl Curtin's reputation for delivering the best in hair cutting, colouring and styling, along with exceptional client service is renowned far and wide. Their creations have graced the pages of national fashion magazines including Marie Claire, InStyle, Oyster and more. Both Wayne and Alex have fulfilled Hair Director roles at Fashion Week and festivals across Australia, and have toured extensively as Guest Artists for Redken. With a focus on healthy hair and healthy lifestyle, Hair on Hastings is proud to exclusively use Original & Mineral, a vegan and cruelty free range of PETA certified hair care, colour and styling products - safe, effective and beautiful to use. Clients sit back and relax in their tranquil and creative space in Hastings Street, a space that has been custom designed to reflect Noosa's unique natural ambience. Industry awards include 13 International Hairstylists Excellence Awards (IHS), awarded the Redken Colour Award (Australia and New Zealand), and The Face of IHS - Photographic Styling and Colour (Australia and New Zealand). Hair on Hastings is open by appointment

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SECURING THE SOUTHERN BORDER Robert the Bruce’s Scotland and modern day Noosa have a lot in common. Wild heathlands making up the north of their fiefdoms, the main populace right on their southern border and both under constant invasion from the south. Who are all these non-Noosa ratepaying masses that are clogging our roundabouts and beaches? Two separate groups. The marauding, barbarian day-trippers who hit and run and the 10,000 to 15,000 residents who cross the border every day from England. King of England, Mayor Jamieson is gleefully massing numbers in the north of his shire so there are more rates for him and no pressure on his infrastructure, 30 kilometres away. The number of day trippers are set to explode when the new airport runway opens, aligned to the north-west so Noosa will cop the air traffic. Thanks for that. But Sekisui is the key. Jamieson and co. ignored their own town plan to ram this project through so international tourists can be bussed straight from plane to Sekisui to you. You being Noosa who has preserved it’s natural attractions. They will stay at Sekisui, be herded onto buses each day for a few spend nothing hours in Noosa and then back to Sekisui. Imagine your morning Noosa Park clifftop jog coming to a halt behind a line of 40 tourists following a flag-bearing guide who have stopped to look at a bush turkey. Try to slip past them and ... oh, no! Another flag bearer and 40 followers coming the other way. Give up, go home. But Sekisui can be stopped. It’s not too late. Coolum Development Watch desperately need your dollars to carry through its appeal to SCRC’s approval decision. Details on their website - and the flight path over Marcus and surrounds is not yet set in concrete. Enough outrage could divert it. As for the residents crossing the border daily from Jammo-land - try lobbying NSC into negotiating a local government boundary realignment so Lake Weyba’s catchment area, its water flowing into the Noosa River, is in Noosa Shire, thus controlling development on Noosa’s doorstep. So Noosans one and all - polish your swords, dust off the bagpipes, defend yourselves before Noosa, like Scotland is completely over run by the southern hordes. Bill Tainsh, Weyba Downs

RESPECT VEGANS Our youngest daughter is of a vegan persuasion in a family mainly omnivorous. We all respect each other and our beliefs. Why can’t others do the same? Geoff Roach, Cooroy

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RELIABILITY OF POWER So Steve Hall says that geothermal, wave and tidal power generation projects are more reliable than fossil fuel generators (NT 11/4). Steve is obviously a big fan of Google, but somehow he missed the recent list of failed very expensive white (or green) elephant renewables which have soaked up generous government subsidies and public funds. Let readers judge for themselves from the links and extracts below: Carnegie Clean Energy’s failed Albany wave farm project delivers ... https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-0313/...of...wave-energy-project/10893908 “Just two years after revealing its grand vision to turn the West Australian town of Albany into a world-famous renewable energy hub by harnessing the power of waves, the WA Government is walking away. It was touted as Australia’s first commercial-scale wave farm, but Carnegie Clean Energy could not even get the project past its first milestone. Its failure has hurt not just the people of Albany - who were excited about the Government’s plan for their future - but their fellow WA taxpayers, who have got little to see for the $2.6 million they paid Carnegie. “ Geothermal power project closes in SA as technology deemed not ... https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-30/ geothermal-power-plant...not.../7798962 “A potential energy source in Australia is set to remain untapped, with a geothermal power project in the far north of South Australia now closed.

Energy company Geodynamics closed and remediated the sites of several test wells and generation plants in the Cooper Basin after deciding they were not financially viable. Before the closure, the company had managed to extract super-heated water from five kilometres below the earth’s surface and use it to generate small amounts of electricity. “The technology worked but unfortunately the cost of implementing the technology and also the cost of delivering the electricity that was produced to a market was just greater than the revenue stream that we could create," Geodynamics chief executive Chris Murray said. Carnegie laments solar-battery blow-outs as it returns focus on wave ... https://reneweconomy.com.au/carnegielaments-solar-battery-blow-outs-as-it-returns-f... “Dec 3, 2018 - Carnegie says cost blowouts at its solar and battery hybrid projects the major cause of its problems..." Another Flannery fail: geothermal project scrapped | Herald Sun https://www.heraldsun.com.au/...failgeothermal-project.../331390329e1af9da27 ec28... “Aug 30, 2016 - Another green energy fail: ... Council is keen to see more public investment in geothermal energy and other renewable energy sources...." All this raises a big question mark over Labor’s plan for 50 per cent renewables, and 50 percent electric vehicles by 2030, without reliable baseload power. John Mikkelsen, Castaways Beach

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No sniping. Is the $75 a ‘trickle down’ deposit on the $550 for electricity, promised when they axed the tax in 2013? Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach

REAL COSTS OF ELECTRIC CARS The Federal Budget has diverted attention from Labor’s totally uncosted energy/climate change policy, particularly its plan to mandate that 50 per cent of all new vehicles sales are electric by 2030, up from a tiny 0.1 percent in 2018. For those who think that will be a good thing, consider a few facts. Electric cars are much dearer, and those at the lower end of the scale have limited driving range. When these cars need recharging it will take up to 16 hours on a home charger or you could

try to locate a fast charger such as the ones Labor says it will establish around Australia. Instead of waiting a couple of minutes to refill at a servo, if all goes well you will be plugged in for an hour or two if and when a vacant fast charger becomes available with many thousands of electric vehicles on the roads. This is what Wheels Magazine reported recently in its Electric Vehicle Megatest - “ Driving just four electric vehicles to recharge at one of the country’s best-equipped charging stations was about as simple as taking a bath with a cat. “One of the cars couldn’t even plug in at the world-class station, requiring a slow 17-hour recharge from an up-rated 15-amp power point.... A short drive made all the more uncomfortable due to having the aircon switched off to save a few watts..." Great if you are on a trip, with Australia’s vast distances. And where is all the extra electricity going to come from to charge all these vehicles? Coal is a no-no so too bad if it’s cloudy, calm day. Also what is Bill Shorten going to replace fuel excise revenue with? As the ABC reports:“ It is a huge amount of cash. Total fuel excise revenue is about $18 billion a year, or five per cent of total revenue, according to the 2018-'19 federal budget." There are so many holes in Labor’s crazy plan you could drive a Mack truck through them and the Greens are much worse with their call for 100 per cent electric vehicles/100 per cent renewables. John Mikkelsen, Castaways Beach

EASTER RECYCLE Did you know that the foil wrapping from all the Easter eggs you eat this Easter can be recycled? Aluminium foil is one of the most recyclable of all products. In Australia, it is usually made into more aluminium. The Easter egg foil could become the aluminium in a can of soft drink or an aluminium baseball bat or toy. It is preferable for people to scrunch up their foil into fairly big balls. So, once you’ve eaten your Easter eggs, scrunch them up into a big ball and put the foil into the yellow recycling bin. The best part about scrunching up your wrappings is that no one will ever know how many Easter eggs you have consumed. Happy Easter and happy recycling. Brigid Muir, Cooroy

WILDLIFE HAVE FEELINGS TOO Today I was humbled and saddened by observing something that takes place each and every day ... At 7.30am I drove south on David Low Way and noticed a bird on the kerbside that seemed to be immobile. On my way back north at 9.30am the same bird was still there in exactly the same position. I turned around to see if it was in distress and if there was something I could do to help. It was indeed in distress, but beyond my help - it was simply grieving and standing beside the body of its dead partner, obviously hit by a car. Almost as a sentry on guard ... was it hopeful?... protective?... not wanting to say farewell? We may never fully understand the minds of birds but it was a timely reminder that humans aren’t the only species who cherish their loved ones ... and encouragement to be careful when driving not to harm the other inhabits who share our environment. Sharon Ramsay-Luck, Noosa noosatoday.com.au

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SENSATIONAL - ONE IN A MILLION BY ABBEY CANNAN THIS is an extra-ordinary opportunity and an extra-ordinary location to live in or holiday at, as the Noosa North Shore represents a destination which is hard to find on the planet. Sir Richard Branson, was able to see the beauty in the area, and purchased Makepeace Island just down the other stretch of the river. To reach this home, one must cross via the vehicular ferry or scoot down by boat on the Noosa river to the jetty outside the front of the property. Off the ferry, the property situated on Frying Pan Track can be reached approximately 10 minutes down the road through the rainforest.Wake to bird calls, sounds of the river, and morning sun, walk down in front and swim in the gorgeous Noosa River. Eco Sanctuary on the Noosa River is a gateway to the magnificent sandy ocean of the North Shore and heritage listed Fraser Island. Just a short boat ride to all the internationally renowned Noosa attractions, restaurants, parks, cafes, picnics along the Noosaville river foreshore, Noosa Heads and Noosa National Park. The existing family have owned this property for 21 years and are now returning to Europe to be with family permanently. The architect, Gabriel Poole, designed the home to suit the environment, and it was built by renowned local builder Jurgen Goetzman. It is an unusual, quirky home, as most of Poole’s designs are predominantly unique with a maritime theme. There are 3-4 bedrooms and 3

bathrooms throughout the entire home. The upstairs is lived in primarily by the owners and guests, with more room downstairs to develop. The house is well split with owners enjoying the front position and guests in a self-contained area at the rear, with separate kitchenette and dining/lounge room. Downstairs, is a blank canvas with two rooms and a bathroom, to house the drop ins. From a local perspective this home would make a fabulous beach house for the whole family, inside the bar, and safe enough to swim anytime. The home is private and in a “world on its own“, away from the rat race but only 10 minutes to get to it! High raked ceilings, a warm and engaging living area,

with pot belly stove and velux windows opening up to the glorious outside gardens with views to the river and across to Noosa mainland. The breezes and the fact the home faces east, brings in the morning sun and allows these wonderful breezes into the home, not requiring air conditioning. The overall views to Noosa are remarkable, as one can see the multimillion-dollar properties lining the National Park above Hastings Street, as well as the riverfront homes on Noosa Sound. A short boat trip to Ricky’s on the water and cafes and restaurants alongside. This property is for the adventurous soul, who definitely wants to appreciate the lifestyle this property presents. The property is

4555 square metres and surrounded by native and fruit trees. You will never run out of water with the three tanks totalling 60,000 litres. With the recent sales in the area, we can only justify our seller’s expectations. Phone David or Theodora for an inspection and they can transport you either by boat, or car. Open to view this Saturday by appointment. Phone David to double check as it is up to the tides on the day. “We usually meet at Rickys for a short boat trip across the river at 1 p.m. Please give us an idea of who is coming to take a look at this fabulous Noosa North Shore property. Phone David on 0411 862 954 or Theodora on 0408 710 373.” ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 224 Frying Pan Track, Noosa North Shore Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Offers invited Inspect: 1-2 p.m. Saturday (upon appointment with agents) Contact: David Garwood 0411 862 954 or Theodora Garwood 0408 710 373, GARWOODS ESTATE AGENTS 20 NOOSA TODAY

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Noosaville Saturday 20th April

Saturday 20th April 10.00am - 10.30am

18/152 David LowWay

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0468 922 519 11.00am - 11.30am

7 Admiral Place

10.00am - 10.30am

10/512 David LowWay

$2,695,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 757 570 12.00pm - 12.30pm Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0468 922 519 1.00pm - 1.30pm

10 S Pacific,179Weyba Rd 2

$485,000

Garwoods Estate Agents - 0408 710 373

7/213 GympieTerrace

offers invited

Garwoods Estate Agents - 0408 710 373

Unit 23/18 LakeWeyba Dr 3

1 Offers over $550,000 Garwoods Estate Agents - 0408 710 373

2 Price Guide $1.050m Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879

$949,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 714 653

$2,250,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 757 570

11.00am - 11.30am

21 Driftwood Drive

12.00pm - 12.30pm

7 Antipodes Close

$850,000

Price Guide $2m Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0437 447 804 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Wednesday 24th April 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Noosa Waters

21 Driftwood Drive

$850,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0468 922 519 Saturday 20th April 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Coolum Beach 4318/1808 David LowWay 4

$2,950,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0407 708 860 Saturday 20th April 1.00pm - 2.00pm

Marcus Beach

45 Lorilet Street

Peregian Springs

Saturday 20th April 11.30am - 12.00pm

11 Aquamarine Circuit

Peregian Beach

Saturday 20th April 11.00am - 12.00pm

Contact Agent Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670

10Walnut Court

$985,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879 Saturday 20th April 11.00am - 11.30am 1/38 Jacana Street

Noosa Heads Sunrise Beach

Saturday 20th April Contact Agent Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

Saturday 20th April

10.00am - 10.30am

16 Cottonwood Court

10.00am - 10.30am

10 GrosvenorTerrace

$2,700,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0421 785 512

11.00am - 11.30am

2/8 Serenity Close

$1,685,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 980 247

11.00am - 11.30am

26/2 Serenity Close

$695,000

11.00am - 11.30am

16Wild Apple Court

$1,490,000

Garwoods Estate Agents - 0408 710 373 10.00am - 10.30am

4 MaherTerrace

$2,395,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0401 008 138

11.00am - 11.30am

7 Lake Edge Drive

$1,575,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034 10.00am - 10.30am

20 Park Crescent

$4,650,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879

12.00pm - 12.30pm

4 Blue Gum Road

$1,085,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 582 670 11.00am - 11.30am

1/18 Henderson Street

$2,275,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 757 570

12.00pm - 12.30pm

4/10 Serenity Close

$1,749,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 980 247

12.00pm - 1.00pm

25 David Street

$1,495,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0418 714 653

1.00pm - 1.30pm

20 Sanctuary Avenue

$1,575,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

2.00pm - 2.30pm

6 Smoke Bush Drive

$1,050,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0423 972 034

6 Ridgeway Street

Sunshine Beach

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0411 652 325 Saturday 20th April

Tuesday 23rd April 12.00pm - 12.30pm

12.00pm - 12.45pm

Auction Diary Castaways Beach Friday 26th April

21/1 Morwong Drive

$3,250,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0414 367 282 3.00pm - 3.30pm

18/152 David LowWay

Noosa Sound

Noosa Heads

Saturday 20th April

Thursday 18th April

10.00am - 10.30am

8/1 Peza Court

$739,000

11.00am - 11.30am

23 Mossman Court

$4,350,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0437 447 804 1.00pm - 1.30pm Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0421 785 512

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0468 922 519

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0419 757 770

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0413 319 879

Auction

Garwoods Estate Agents - 0411 862 954

Peregian Beach 10.00am - 10.30am

Saturday 20th April 343/61 Noosa Springs Dr 3

45 Lorilet Street

Tewantin

$849,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049

$849,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate - 0499 483 049 12.00pm - 12.30pm

Wednesday 24th April 11.30am - 12.00pm

Saturday 4th May

Noosa Springs 11.00am - 11.30am

49Witta Circle

Saturday 20th April

343/61 Noosa Springs Dr 3

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INNOVATIVE PARKRIDGE NOOSA RESIDENTS of the stunning Parkridge Noosa residential development can now access sustainable, affordable energy thanks to an innovative Australian first on-site solution. Altum Property Group, the developers of Parkridge Noosa, have installed Australia's first residential large scale Centrally Managed Community Solar Photo Voltaic/ Battery grid system (Community Solar Scheme) to be built without government funding. Altum director Rob McCready is proud of Parkridge Noosa's Community Solar Scheme, seeing it as an essential step towards a more sustainable future. "It's a well-known fact that our energy

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infrastructure is under stress and the cost of electricity both financially and to the environment is spiraling out of control. To ensure Australia continues to have reliable and affordable power, and reduce the reliance on the State power grid, we need to be generating and using power at the source," he said. "The Community Solar Scheme is an exciting step towards this goal and reaffirms Altum's commitment to a sustainable future for our region." Rob says this innovative project provides real benefits to Parkridge Noosa residents, the environment and the broader community. "It is a better outcome for residents

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as it will provide them with guaranteed, cheaper, and more reliable power at times of need and prevent blackouts. It is better for the environment as it is driven by sustainable solar power, and it is better for the Sunshine Coast as it reduces peak demand on the existing power infrastructure," he said. Parkridge Noosa residents have the opportunity to purchase one of 75 separate individual solar/battery systems when they purchase their apartment or townhouse. "Each system is integrated into the community's embedded electrical network. The solar power will feed the community grid when the sun is shining. When the

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solar generates more power than is being consumed within the community, the excess power will charge the batteries. This is environmentally responsible and reduces stress on the state grid," Rob said. With already $120m in sales since its launch in November 2017, Parkridge Noosa is set to deliver an incredible self-sustaining community with not only smart environmental systems but a great range of facilities and green spaces for residents. The Parkridge Noosa display suite is open by appointment, call Jeremy on 0418 943 787 or register via the website www.parkridgenoosa.com. â&#x2014;?

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THE BOARD MEETING RIDES NEW WAVE THE developers of Parkridge Noosa, Altum Property Group, along with its financiers Thakral Capital have made a $10,000 donation to local charity The Board Meeting. Altum Property Group director Alex Rigby made the announcement at the recent inaugural Parkridge Noosa golf day where clients and their associates enjoyed a round of golf at Noosa Springs golf course followed by a lunch in the stunning display suit. Chairman of The Board Meeting Mark Skinner was in attendance to accept the donation and said he was blown away with such a sizeable contribution, particularly after only recently meeting the Altum team. "The Board Meeting commenced in 2005 after a group of local surfers got together to help a local disabled child attend a swim meet overseas and over the years we have raised over $1.5m to provide a range of support services for children with serious disabilities," Mark said. "I think it's ironic that the good old surfing network has helped get this significant donation over the line with both Alex Rigby from Altum and Gregg Piercy from Thakral Capital keen surfers in their own right. "This donation will go direct towards supporting those families who have fallen through the cracks of Government support and are doing it extremely tough financially. The Board Meeting provides that conduit between those within the community who would like to help others and those that really need this outside support. "As well as providing a range of support services to children with serious disabilities, we also fund a respite service through a professional care centre to help the parents of disabled children so they can have a weekend off while their child is professionally cared for. We've found this to be very beneficial as unfortunately having a child with a disability tends to increase stress on parents." noosatoday.com.au

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those in need," Alex said. "Best of all, it's reassuring to know that all of our donation goes directly to assisting those in need as opposed to paying for administration costs." â&#x2014;? Thursday, 18 April, 2019

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THIS WAY NORTH AT THE BUNKER High energy duo This Way North will be taking to the stage in The Bunker at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Saturday 20 April, supported by songbird Andrea Kirwin. Recently taking out Best Regional Outer Suburban Act 2018 at The Age Music Victoria Awards, This Way North are on a steady incline. It's easy to forget they are just a two-piece band. Drummer/vocalist Cat Leahy and guitarist/vocalist Leisha Jungalwalla create an explosive energy and expansive sound that translates effortlessly from the studio to the stage. Hailing from regional Victoria, This Way North recorded their latest offering of tracks in Toronto with Canadian producer Derek Downham (Eagles of Death Metal, Broken Social Scene). 'EP Vol. 2' is a sixsong collection that showcases the band's evolution from the rootsy rock of 2016's EP Vol. 1, to a new realm of luscious,

groove-laden alt-pop and synth-rock. Andrea Kirwin is an Australian-Fijian singer-songwriter who has become one of the hardest working performers on the Sunshine Coast music scene over the past eight years along with her talented band of gentle men, Mitch Francis on drums, OJ Newcomb on bass and Brodie Graham on electric guitar. Andrea's original music is an earthy blend of folk, roots, hip hop, funk, reggae and soul and is born from love and her desire to understand humanity. Her signature voice can be both honey toned, calming and a balm to the soul, and at other times a bluesy soulful gospel wail that can bring the house down.In 2009, Andrea founded her own independent record label, Peace Run Records, and has released 3 full length studio albums. Tickets through Oztix or at the Imperial Hotel door or phone 5442 8811. Doors open 7.30pm

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NOOSA FM TO BROADCAST VERDI LIVE - AND STREAM AS WELL BY JIM FAGAN It has taken 25 years for Noosa Chorale and Noosa Radio to get together but it promises to be a musical experience well worth the wait. On Sunday 26 May at the Leisure Centre at Wallace Park Noosa Chorale and the Sunshine Coast Choral Society will perform Giuseppe Verdi's Messa da Requiem And Noosa FM 101.3 has agreed to

broadcast this iconic oratorio live to its own Sunshine Coast audience and stream it worldwide through its website. Conductor Adrian King and a total of 130 singers from the Chorale and the Sunshine Coast Choral Society, 50 musicians, and four outstanding soloists, will present the work, renowned for its powerful solos and beautiful passages.

Noosa FM president, Sibylle Reisch, believes the whole concept is "just fabulous. "It's wonderful that we have something of this magnitude in the shire. I think there is a classical music revival as I can see there are a lot of young people -12 to 14-year-olds-becoming interested and I think it's great we have that. "It's a happy coincidence, too, that we are

also celebrating out 25th anniversary of our founding in 1994. We have a lot of exciting plans for the year but this live broadcast will be a highlight." Verdi Requiem, Noosa Leisure Centre. Sunday May 26 at 2pm. Tickets $35 (students $25). Bookings www.thej.com.au. Phone 5329 6560 ●

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WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON ANNUAL SCONE-OFF WITH HIGH TEA Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled are hosting their Annual Scone Off and High Tea to raise funds and awareness of Sunshine Coast RDA on Sunday 5 May at 2.30pm. SCRDA and Noosa Foodie, Martin Duncan, will be hosting this event in the undercover arena at the RDA Centre at Monak Rd, North Arm. Imagine a long table in the arena, with antique cups and saucers, posies of flowers along the length of the table with a couple of horses watching on. There will be an array of scones with

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ANZAC DAY SERVICES IN THEIR HONOUR POMONA WAR MEMORIAL - ANZAC DAY SERVICE After rekindling the Anzac spirit in Pomona last year, the flame of remembrance is set to burn bright again this year as the town collectively says “lest we forget”. A community representative group led by Nathanael Ford has been formed to plan local commemorative events at the newly restored Pomona War Memorial for the first time in 50 years. It was the dedication of this special town area in 2018, attended by more than 250 people for the Remembrance Day memorial re-dedication ceremony last November, which sparked the latest efforts. Nathanael said preparations for the Pomona Anzac Day service were well under way. “At the rededication of the Pomona War Memorial last year, some ex-defence personnel expressed their interest in being involved in future events. It was approx half a century ago since Pomona last held its own Anzac Day service at the Rotunda, Pomona’s own war memorial, so now the tradition of holding services at Pomona is being brought back to life,” he said. “Pomona will always hold their services at 6pm 800hrs, at the ‘going down of the sun’, so as not to clash with any other services held in surrounding towns.” The Pomona Walk information board at the rotunda said a Brisbane architect won a design competition to honour the local servicemen who served in World War I. “The light feature on top of the structure is believed to symbolise the broken hearts mourning those who died.” “The Rotunda was opened on 24

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COOROY-POMONA RSL SUB BRANCH 4.55am - Dawn Service (Start at the Cenotaph Diamond St Cooroy) 6am - Gunfire Breakfast at Cooroy RSL 10.30am - March (Maple St, form up 10.00am at Butter Factory) 11.15am - Memorial Service at Cooroy Memorial Hall Maple St ●

TEWANTIN NOOSA RSL SUB BRANCH Dawn service will commence at 0530. This year the Last Post will be played on the violin by Good Shepherd College student, Shania Oreb. The Australian and New Zealand anthems will be sung by local artist, Emma Bridget Tomlinson. The Light Horse

Troop will form the Catafalque party. At the conclusion, the Member for Wide Bay, Mr Llew O’Brien will dedicate a new Memorial artwork at the Sub Branch. This service is very well attended with parking a premium, so we suggest attendees arrive early. At 0630 a short service will be held at the Memorial section of the Tewantin cemetery. Main parade will commence at 0900. All those marching will assemble in Sidoni St at 0830. The schools will assemble in the Woolworths carpark. The Reviewing Officer is Lt Colonel Mick Byrne. The Parade Commander is Naval Lt Chris Topsvek. The Naval Cadets will form the catafalque party. Guest speakers will be; Lt Colonel (Retd) Mal Price, Air force Cadet Corporal Liam Strong and Naval Cadet Tyson Gamble. Trumpeter is Sunshine Beach student Hugh Brennan. Reverend Leonie Gaffel will

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We have been taking a short break, and will be singing again from Wednesday evening 1 May in Tewantin. Please email Andrew at andrewjemmet@gmail.com for details or phone 5474 1498.

The Sunshine Coast Arts and Crafts Community Fair is being held on 27 and 28 of April from 9am - 4pm at Montville Village Hall. Refreshments will be available in our member run cafe with free entry.

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Cooroy-Noosa Family and Local History Group has a Special Scottish Interest Group, the convener, skilled researcher Bev Warner will hold an Introduction to Scottish Research workshop on Wednesday 24 April from 9-11am at the Heritage Centre, 17 Emerald St, Cooroy. Enquiries phone 3129 0356.

Our events aim to bring people together to have fun and make new friends whilst fundraising to assist children from disadvantaged families in our Noosa Shire State Schools with equal educational opportunities. For further information contact Di Kirby on 0417 712 503 email: brian.dianne2@bigpond.com.

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP Our weekly Music Group will be held every Thursday from 9.30 to 11.30am. We listen to Classical Music on CDs or watch Classical Music DVDs. Donation of $2 for morning tea. Phone Lyn on 5449 0537 for more details.

CANCER COUNCIL QUEENSLAND NOOSA BRANCH Our Biggest Morning Tea is at Noosa Boathouse on 23 May, $20 a head prepaid on booking, raffle and lucky door prizes and entertainment. Phone Annie on 0409385566.

TEWANTIN NOOSA GARDEN CLUB The next meeting is on May 13 at 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start, in the Catholic Church Hall, 5 Moorindil Street, Tewantin. Guest speaker: Sean Morrow who will speak on native animals.Guests Welcome. For more information contact Marilyn 0754499074. Sean will also be holding an Open Garden at his 18 Hawk Lane,Pomona, Property on May 18 at 9am.

NOOSA BOTANICAL ARTISTS We meet every Monday at Wallace House at 1-4pm. Beginners are welcome.

RETIREES WELCOME Noosa 2010 Combined Probus Club is a retirees club that meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 9.30am in the Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club 65 Hilton Terrace Tewantin. Our club has fun day trips and longer holidays to various places of interest, we also at-

WEEKLY ROSTER FOR MEALS ON WHEELS Weekly Roster for Tewantin - Noosa Meals on Wheels Beginning Monday 22 April to Friday 26 April. Monday Drivers: Easter Monday Closed No Deliveries No Volunteers Required. Kitchen: Closed No Volunteers Required. Tuesday Drivers: Alice, John Mc, Rob & Kevin, Jan & Bob, Tania & Friends, Cheryl, Robin. Kitchen: Ashleigh, Jo, Christine, Geoff. Wednesday Drivers: Hugh & Randal, Council, Gary, Pat & Kevin, Dawn, Maggie, Evelyn & Maureen. Kitchen: Sandy, Elfie, Glennis, Judy, Mark. Thursday Drivers: Anzac Day, Closed, No Deliveries, No Volunteers Required. Kitchen: Closed, No Volunteers Required. Friday Drivers: Bruce, Helen & Allan, Peter, Janet & Jean, Driver needed run E, Sam & Kevin, Joy. Kitchen: Sandy, Elfie, 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. noosatoday.com.au

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING AT POMONA Every Tuesday evening from 7pm to 9.30pm Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening with Old Time Dancing at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall - cost is $5, which includes supper. Phone 0407 456 939 for more information, or come and visit.

STILL FEEL FABULOUS AT 50 Fabulous 50's Plus are a fun, friendly seniors group wanting to invite newcomers or those wishing to meet new people to join them for a chat, a cuppa and some company, at no cost. "We are a lively, fun, friendly, seniors group who welcomes newcomers to join us for morning coffee every Monday from 10am at the Wine Bar, Tewantin Marina

and Thursdays from 10am at the Boathouse on the Noosa River," group member Joan said. "We also have monthly picnics, dinners, lunches, walks and other activities." If are interested and would like more information, contact Joan on 54477369 or Helen on 0499085755. â&#x2014;?

PEREGIAN BEACH COMMUNITY HOUSE PBCH is seeking a voluntary Treasurer to join our Management Committee. This is not a busy or demanding position. For more information contact Mary Crawford on 0439750145 or email info@peregianbeachcommunityhouse.org.

tend the theatre, have garden visits, dinning and walking groups together. Call Brian 0403 435 978 for more information.

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Tewantin Masonic Hall every Sunday. For more information visit www.andrewsclassdance.com or ring Andrew 0429 829 328. All welcome, with or without partners.

NEW BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES For years 7-12 students and adults. Tuesdays from 4pm starting 23 April at Tinbeerwah Hall, 863 Sunrise Road, Tinbeerwah. Join us with or without a partner. Phone Sharryn for Bookings and all information, 0404 097 358

NOOSA MEN'S SHED GARAGE SALE A range of garden accoutrements and potted plants will be available from 9am till noon in a garage sale at the Men's Shed - Wallum Lane, Noosa Springs on Wednesday 24 April. Timber or metal items can be made by the Two Wood Sheds or the Metal Shed.

FREE HATHA YOGA AND MEDITATION Free yoga taught by a qualified senior yoga teacher at a range of times and locations in Tewantin, Cooroy and Peregian Beach. For more information call Dagmar 5443113 or email dagrich@aapt.net.au.

NOOSA RIVER PROBUS CLUB Noosa River Probus Club meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at the Christian Outreach Centre Noosaville, time 9-9.30am start and the cost is $6.00 per meeting.

A.I.R NOOSA BRANCH A.I.R. is the peak National not-for-profit organisation supporting self-funded retirees or those about to retire. For more information phone 0411211566 or email airnoosacommunications@gmail.com.

NOOSA DISTRICT AND FOLIAGE SOCIETY The Noosa Club is conducting a show in Cooroy on 10 and 11 May (Mother's Day show). There will be 100's of orchids on show and for sale. The club meets at the Tinbeerwah Hall the second Saturday of each month

Home-stay hosts are needed for refugees participating in the Learn English Holiday program on the Sunshine Coast. To become a host contact Kayla Szumer on kaylaszumer@gmail.com.

STORY DOGS Story Dogs is looking for a special volunteer and their dog to read with students at Sunshine Beach State School. If you have a friendly, calm dog and have 2 hours a week to spare to assist students with their reading, then please contact Petra on 0419 137 716 or visit www.storydogs.org.au to complete an application form.

NOOSA TOASTMASTERS Develop Public Speaking and Leadership skills for life at Noosa Toastmasters meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 6.30 - 8.30pm at the CWA Hall in Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. The first two visits are free, for enquiries phone Luke Bourne one 0404297582 or email noosatoastmasters@gmail.com.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF NOOSA MEETING The Christian Fellowship of Noosa meets each Sunday at 9.30 am 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. Enquiries Chris 5448 5762.

TRADITIONAL FOLK DANCING Dance for fun and exercise at the Tewantin Uniting Church Hall, Werin Street, on Fridays at 9.30am with the Noosa Folk Dancers. Partners not needed. Only $5. Beginners and visitors always welcome. Phone Danni on 5471 0409.

LADIES, EXPAND YOUR SOCIAL CIRCLE Women's social group for women who want to meet new people and get out more. Walks, book clubs, monthly dinners, craft and more. Contact via the website www.lifebeyond30. com.au

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We hold our sewing bees on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9am to 12.30pm. We supply sewing machines, so no need to bring anything. Call Julia 5448 2321 or Sandra 0466 44 99 46 for more information. Noosa Arts & Crafts Assoc, 1 Wallace Drive, Wallace Park, Noosaville (near the Noosa Library). Email noosaboomerangbags@gmail. com.

Want to enjoy good wines, foods and good fellowship on a monthly basis? Join us at one of our monthly dinners locally. The Noosa Beefsteak and Burgundy Club has been in Noosa for more than 40 years. Ring John Dicker on 0414 323266 for more information.

Dance Classes Social Ballroom resume Sunday at 1pm at Masonic Hall, Moorindal St, Tewantin. Beginners at 1pm, intermediate and advanced from 2-5pm. Come join us, all welcome with or without partners. Phone Andrew on 0429 829 328.

SUNSHINE HOSPICE Sunshine Hospice is looking for fun loving volunteers for our Tewantin charity Op shop. The Sunshine Coast needs more hospice beds, please help us support those in need. Phone Carol on 0407 471 583.

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U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30 pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. On Friday 26 April is a USC Talk by Dr Jay Ludowyke. On Friday 3 May is a talk by Dr Tom Hewitt on Environmental Graphic Design. Full details available at www.u3anoosa. com.au/ or contact Reception on 5440 5500.

Join Nth Tewantin Bush Care Group of local volunteers every first Sunday of the month from 7.30-9.30 am to weed and plant along the river. It is light work and a lot of fun. All equipment is provided and an excellent morning tea follows. Grab a hat, repellent and sunscreen and come along. Ring 0432 384 596.

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SHAKY START FOR DOLPHINS SIDE The start of the Ray White Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union A Grade season can only be described as disappointing. While the team was only marginally defeated in the first two rounds of the 2019 Sunshine Coast Rugby Union competition it's a position never before experienced in the history of the club. Noosa Rugby Head Coach Michael Phelan is not at all concerned by the shaky start, maintaining full confidence in his fresh new team's ability to produce results. "It's early days," Phelan said. "In previous years we've had the luxury of players who had been together over a number of seasons, where experience has probably outweighed youth." For the Dolphins that is no longer the case this year with Saturday's A Grade starting XV featuring only three members from the 2018 grand final. "I'm really looking forward to the rest of the season, the boys have plenty of talent,

our supporters will be treated to some pretty impressive rugby this year." A strong contingent of Dolphins supporters followed the side to the Snake Pit on Saturday to take on Caboolture, keen on seeing some hard-hitting rugby.

Noosa's polished performance didn't disappoint, steered by half-back and captain Trent Morgan, Noosa outplayed the home side with a back to basics style game. Noosa Rugby Club President Donald Mckill was impressed by the team's

consistency in both defense and attack. "The boys have put a massive amount of effort into their preseason training and it's good to see it coming together," he said. "Our new UK recruit Alfie Hill is having significant impact at flanker; the likes of Dean Berkhout shored up the midfield and Toddy Carroll showed his experience around the park finishing off a great team try." The President added praise for the young men in the side, the likes of Aaron Burdon, Nick Aylward, Jordy Chilver and Tom McEneney who have all made the transition up from the Colts ranks with an admirable amount of work ethic. Round four Saturday, April 27 sees the Ray White Noosa Dolphins play host to current competition leaders, Sunshine Coast University. Match day schedule: Reserve Grade 11.30am (against Caloundra), Women 1pm, Colts 2pm and A Grade 3.30pm. â&#x2014;?

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NOOSA PAR 3 RESULTS Noosa Par 3 results for April Monthly Mug on 6 April A Grade Nett First : David Francis - 53 A Grade Nett Second : Darren Simmonds - 56 B Grade Nett First : Russell Miller - 52 B Grade Nett Second : Shaun Tierney - 54 A Grade Gross : David Francis- 65 B Grade Gross : Russell Miller - 65 Greens Hit A Grade : Darren Simmonds - 5 B Grade : Kim Poulsen, Tony Ho, David Stokes, Ed Bertram, Jean Beasley, Tim

Watson, Rob Lazdins, Ross Melrose, Leon Turner, John Nickel, Neil Beasley, Russ Rusan - 2 Nearest to Pin: Hole 3 - Neil Webb (inside circle), Hole 6 - Sandy Webb, Hole 16 - Errol Grieve Ball Run Down: Maurie Bloor 55, Jill Hill, Murray Joseph, Albert Cobb 56, Peter Hall 57, Ken Chapple, Zane Jesberg, Tony Ho, Kim Poulsen 58,Members Draw - Neil Beasley Draw for Par - David Whitehead (Unsuccessful) â&#x2014;? noosatoday.com.au

LIFE OF BRINE

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Stuart Buchanan (left) and Neil Mergard open the Bustard Light to the public in 2013. was back in the news when an 18-year-old Indigenous boy named George Daniels was accused of murder and kidnapping after the disappearance of Edith Anderson, the lighthouse keeper's daughter. Apparently Edith had become involved in a love triangle with Daniels and Arthur Cozgell, the son of a station owner on nearby Middle Island. Cozgell and Edith were riding on horseback towards the Bustard Head crossing when they were attacked. She was abducted and Cozgell shot in the chest. With his dying breath Cozgell was said to have identified his murderer in the unfortunate parlance of the times as "that black bugger". Despite the most expensive police search mounted in Queensland to that time, Daniels and Edith were never found. The Bustard Light was automated in 1986 and tragedy of a different kind overtook the hilltop settlement. Over the next 15 years the abandoned buildings (rebuilt in 1935 after fire took the originals) were vandalized by lowlife visitors to such a state that the government wanted to bulldoze what was left. Enter former Bustard keeper Stuart Buchanan who in 1999 published a history of the light called Lighthouse of Tragedy, drawing attention to its heritage values and the need to protect the historic light. In 2002, with the help of wife Shirley and the entrepreneurial Mergard family from Agnes Water, he formed the Bustard Head Lighthouse Association, and restoration began. Today Neil Mergard owns and runs the highly successful 1770 LARC Tours, offering three full-day tours to the nowpristine Heritage-listed light each week,

The LARC at the Light. Photo PJ.

The lighthouse keeping families of Bustard Light in 1908. crossing rivers and making light work of soft sand in his hot pink mid-1960s Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo vessels. A fascinating piece of history themselves - fewer than a thousand were built and they were primarily used by the US Army in Korea and Vietnam - the LARCs tread lightly on the fragile landscape.

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The Bustard tour is a great mix of ecotourism, history, local culture and, well, murder and mayhem, with a dash of fun chucked in. Hey, I had my first go at sandboarding a 40-metre dune since Neil's LARCs were coming off the production line, and I loved it! More info at 1770larctours.com.au ●

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I don't know about you, but I love a good remote lighthouse, and the more inaccessible it is, the wilder the inevitable horror stories about it tend to be. Many years ago, while writing about Australia's lesser-known islands, I visited Montague Island off the far south coast town of Narooma in NSW. Little more than a rock in a wild sea, Montague is justly famous for its fairy penguin and seal population, and its dramatic swooping birdlife. But what struck me most about the place was an incredible sense of foreboding, as though evil lurked here, only thinly disguised by the raw natural beauty of the landscape. The history of Montague didn't really confirm my feeling about the place, although, like most remote lights, it had seen its share of tragedy. Soon after it was commissioned a young assistant keeper died an agonizingly-slow death after being trampled when a horse bolted. A few years later two young children of the lighthouse keeper died of suspected meningitis when steamer captains in the area refused the calls for help because they were afraid of attempting to land in rough seas. Closer to home, Double Island Point and Sandy Cape both also have a few good blood-curdling yarns, but none of them compares with the litany of death and disaster that surrounds the lighthouse I visited last week at the northern end of Bustard Bay, which stretches around almost 30 kilometres of wild country and deep inlets from the Town of 1770. Commissioned in 1868 as the first lighthouse in the new state of Queensland, the Bustard Head Light was one of the most remote in Australia, accessible only by shallow draught boats and drays pulled by horses. A century and a half later, it isn't much easier to get to, requiring a seriously tough 4WD with plenty of clearance and an exceptional knowledge of local tidal factors. In my younger days I would have been all over that, but last week I took the soft and fun option of taking the LARC tour out of 1770, but more about that later. Tragedy struck at Bustard Head even before the prefab light was completed, when a workman was struck on the head by a steel rod and died within hours, thereby establishing a long tradition at Bustard: if something goes wrong, chances are you're dead. Early lighthouse keeper Nils Gibson's bad run started in 1887 when his 49-yearold wife Kate was found by her teenage daughter propped up against a tree with her throat slashed ear to ear. Nils was conveniently camped some kilometres away that night and when he returned he discovered one of his cut-throat razors hidden in a nearby tree root. The death was ruled a suicide and Kate was buried in a tiny fenced graveyard near the light, where she soon had plenty of company. Not quite two years after Kate's death, Nils, his 20-year-old daughter and two others set off from Bustard in a sailing boat. Although there is no indication that the seas were particularly rough, the boat soon capsized and only Nils made it to shore alive. His daughter's body was never found. All this excitement took its toll on the keeper of the light, who took solace in the rum bottle and died of cirrhosis of the liver a decade later and was buried next to his family. In the new century the Bustard Light

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