Noosa Today - 31st October 2019

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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk The roads might be a bit clogged and the supermarket queues annoyingly long, but what a week this is for Noosa.

The annual Triathlon Multi Sport Festival has enhanced Noosa’s reputation on the world stage.

From humble beginnings, with 180 competitors lining up for the first event back in 1983, it has grown to become the world’s largest triathlon.

And it’s not only for the elites.

The five-day festival caters for a range of competitors and there’s a few well-known names in there as well.

Supercar stars Will Davidson and Jamie Whincup love the event and take a brief respite from the racetrack to don the lycra, wetsuit and running gear.

It’s a week when the region shines and Noosa always rises to the occasion.

Embrace and enjoy.

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EAT, DRINK Tourism Noosa has announced an exciting evolution of the Noosa Food and Wine Festival with a name change for the 2020 Festival. Introducing the Noosa Eat and Drink Festival on page 6!

DAY FOR DANIEL Bruce and Denise Morcombe came to town last Friday to mark the 2019 Day For Daniel, popping in to several local schools. See more on page 7.

BORNEO TRIP Noosa District State High School staff and students spent three weeks in Borneo to participate in humanitarian project work during September, returning to the school early this month. Read about their trip on page 8.

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BOOST FOR TOURISM BOARD Tourism Noosa has announced new additions to the Tourism Noosa Board following its annual general meeting at RACV Noosa Resort.

Drew Pearson was re-appointed chair and Richard Stephens from Accom Noosa as deputy chair.

The board also welcomed new director James Kendall, who joins existing directors Dan Neylan, Darren McClenaghan, Elizabeth Reynolds, Erina Kilmore, Louise

Formosa, Michelle Mason and Nick Heath.

Our board members have a wealth of experience in the tourism industry and in business management,” Mr Pearson said.

“We look forward to continuing to guide our organisation to achieve the goals outlined in the Tourism Strategy Noosa 2017-22 so that we further enhance Noosa’s tourism industry in a sustainable way for the

benefit of our whole region.

“We are also very pleased to be entering a new chapter for Tourism Noosa with recently appointed CEO Melanie Anderson commencing with us in early November”.

Tourism Noosa is the official tourism marketing and destination management organisation for the Noosa region with a strong and supportive membership of 658 businesses.

It undertakes a range of activities including domestic campaigns, international activity, a visiting media program, event sponsorship, segment development, an integrated digital program and industry and product development projects with environmental and sustainability initiatives to continue to build the tourism spend in the region which last year was a record $1.1 billion to the year ending June 2019. ●

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COVER STORY Sarah Crowley on the podium at Kona.

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fter a stunning performance in the Ironman World Championship that put her on the Kona podium for the second time in three years, Brisbane’s Sarah Crowley is heading to the Noosa Triathlon this weekend to catch up with her mates and fly the flag for the long course athletes.

Sarah is no stranger to the Noosa, having first raced there as a budding short course athlete in 2007.

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Thirteen years later, she still has the same affinity for the event that kick started her successful professional career.

“In 2007, when I was still living in Adelaide, Noosa was my first big event interstate. I raced in the open category but was fourth overall and the next year, I was third, then I was second and then I didn’t do it for a couple of years, then I had some ninth and sixth and some random results and in 2017, I was fourth.”

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“In 2008, I was on the podium with Emma Snowsill and Emma Moffatt after they had raced the Olympic Games in Beijing. That result motivated me to try and reach a higher level in the sport, so Noosa is a really important race for me. That result meant so much, it meant, ‘Wow I am so close and I could do this if I wanted to’. It was inspiring for me and for my career and that is what draws me back each time for sure.

“As an Ironman athlete if you

can muster the energy after Hawaii to go do it, Noosa is definitely worth it. Noosa is a pretty special event and I love getting together with everyone. I have been away for five months, so I have a lot of little coffee catch ups arranged for while I am there. It is such a nice place and tropical is beautiful. It is very relaxed and the race has a nice vibe.

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Sarah Crowley on the bike leg.

“Living in Brisbane it is also a short drive and it is such a wellsupported event. A couple of hours in the car and you have a big crowd to watch you race and it is a good opportunity to be seen racing. I race overseas so much now in Asia, South America and Europe and I don’t actually race at home a lot. So, it is nice to be with people you used to train with in the local clubs and be able to race among friends and family,” she said.

The best performed Aussie at the Ironman World Championship of recent years, Crowley will have her work cut out for her over Noosa’s standard distance but in typical fashion she is determined to race well and will leave it all out on the track.

“My recovery hasn’t been too bad since Kona, and I didn’t expect to feel so good after such a gruelling race. So, we kind of thought let’s just keep it going for another couple of noosatoday.com.au

weeks and that is why we thought to do Noosa.

“After going so long for most of the year I am going to have to flick the switch and find some speed. We have been doing some treadmill work and I have taken a few extra days off from what I would normally take trying to recover and freshen up. Some of the training we were doing going into Kona was at 3:20 pace for the harder stuff, so it won’t be too much of a shock. I think it will all come together and it is more about getting my recovery right, so I can push the heart. But I am scared of the lactate for sure,” she laughed.

After a podium in 2017, Sarah’s sixth place at Kona last year left her wanting for more. She now believes the key to getting a good one at Kona may rely on sacrificing a couple of good performances throughout the year.

“In 2017 I went into the race with some great results from Cairns and

Frankfurt and I was racing with a mindset and good momentum that got me onto the podium. Whereas this year I have raced with a body that was capable of getting onto the podium. I now have my ability up to the level where previously my brain was putting me. This year I was actually stronger than 2017.

“I wasn’t happy with my form in Vietnam or Cairns but the work we did leading into those was banking up so that when we did a block of training at altitude before Kona I was at another level and I could cope with a bigger load. It is just too hard to see at the time and you feel like you are under performing but I guess I would rather give up a few performances during the year to get a podium at the Ironman World Championship.

“This year in Kona it was right there. Annie got off the bike with me, so I could sniff a good result.

Maybe for next year I won’t do

anything too different, I have just got to be there and be another year stronger and wiser, and just try and replicate what we have done already.

I can’t complain at all about my Kona race. It was one of my most complete performances because I only fell apart for one kilometre, which meant I didn’t get second. But it was a pretty good day in the end.

“A third in 2017, sixth last year and third this year, is pretty consistent, which is good. Kona is one of those things, you can either race it or you can’t and any weakness that you might have during the year gets amplified at World Champs. It is pretty good to be able to perform there because some people can’t.

To be able to perform on one day of the year, in one of the hardest competitions on a terribly difficult course, you have to be happy with that,” she said. ●

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EAT, DRINK - FESTIVAL MAKEOVER Tourism Noosa has announced an exciting evolution of the Noosa Food and Wine Festival with a name change for the 2020 Festival.

Introducing the Noosa Eat and Drink Festival!

Festival director Sheridah Puttick said organisers felt it was time to represent what the festival is about - “a true celebration of Australian eating and drinking”.

“Drinking wine for sure, but also drinking a myriad of other delicious things, many of which are distinctively home-grown,” Ms Puttick said.

“The Noosa Eat and Drink Festival better reflects Noosa with our range of breweries, craft distilleries and coffee roasters. Our new name is also a nod to what our unique Festival is about, lots of wonderful eating and drinking, all in one of Australia’s most beautiful locations - Noosa.

“For the first time last year, the top 10 drink sales at the Festival were made up of a bevy of beverages with sparkling wine, rose, ginger beer, gin, whisky and craft beer leading in the mix.

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by not only the beer, cider and spirits industries but also our local industry” said Ms Puttick.

Craig Masterton from Heads of Noosa Brewing Co commented: “We are looking forward to being involved in the 2020 Noosa Eat and Drink Festival and are really pleased with the name change. While many enjoy nice wines in Noosa, the name certainly better represents us as a brewery”.

John Scott Madill said: “The Noosa Food and Wine Festival has always been such an iconic event that is at the very core of what Noosa has to offer. Over the years it has attracted and hosted some of the most influential people in the industry to town and put our great town on an international stage. I feel the renaming of the event is a fantastic evolution that brings inclusivity to brewers, distillers, coffee roaster and the likes. There is no doubt that this wider offering will increase visitor numbers bringing more positive activity to the Noosa area. We can’t wait to be on the program”!

Ms Puttick said that to complement the exciting name change, the Festival Village moves from Lions Park to the Woods at the end of Hastings Street for the 2020 event.

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take the Festival Village to the next level with the opportunity to create more sub precincts and activations whilst showcasing the beautiful Noosa River.

The ground covering at the Woods was also a contributing factor as it is more resilient and will drain adequately should we experience rain fall pre or during the festival.

“The new look Festival Village will be completely different from past events but will combine Noosa’s favourite restaurants with local artisan producers, world-class chefs, the best in Australian wine and drinks, interactive masterclasses and live entertainment with lots more in the works,” said Ms Puttick.

Shane Bailey Executive Chef Noosa Boathouse and Beef Australia said: “Having been lucky to have been involved in the event since 2005 I have witnessed many changes and the evolution along the way.

As always, I am looking forward to supporting and showcasing Queensland Regional produce, seafood and Great Australian Beef. Our Noosa Boathouse Thai inspired lunch will feature talented Queensland chefs Ben Bertie (Long-time/Same Same) Louis Tikaram (Stanley) and local chef and entrepreneur Nathan Nicole all of which I’ve had the pleasure of working with at the Noosa event

over the years”.

Tourism Noosa chairman Drew Pearson said the festival had always led the way in Australia as the benchmark for a quality and innovative eating and drinking experience.

“We are pleased that we remain a leader in the delivery and display of what our industry can offer both our locals and visitors alike,” he said.

Joining the Festival in 2020 is some favourite Noosa restaurants, breweries and distilleries including Aromas, Boiling Pot, Cafe Le Monde, Embassy XO, Fortune Distillery, Locale, Heads of Noosa, Land & Sea, Noosa Beach House Peter Kuruvita, Noosa Boathouse, Pitchfork, Rickys, Sails, Season, Sum Yung Guys, Thomas Corner Eatery, View by Matt Golinski, Wasabi, Woodfire Grill, Zacharys and with more to sign on.

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VERY SPECIAL DAY FOR DANIEL Noosa Christian College were very blessed to have Bruce and Denise Morcombe come to their school on the 2019 Day For Daniel.

Following the Walk For Daniel, where the school captains, principal, parents and other students attended, Bruce and Denise came to Noosa Christian College.

They presented an engaging child safety lesson to the students from Kindergarten to Year 9.

Bruce and Denise are very down to earth beautiful people, and great ambassadors for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and child safety.

Leading up to the day, the NCC students were so looking forward to meeting them and being part of this special day; the day that the Morcombe family work towards all year long. Students made red decorations, coloured in safety hands and made posters.

Students learnt about the 3 R’s … Recognise, React, Report. Bruce talked about the online world and the difference between real friends and those people have never met. Denise talked about safety networks and the Orbit Rescue game

designed to protect 8 to 10 year old children from abuse. The app can be downloaded onto a tablet.

Noosa Christian College would like to say a special heartfelt thank you to Bruce and Denise Morcombe for coming to their school and caring for children everywhere.

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IN STEP WITH SAFETY Noosa District State High School (NDSHS) student leaders walked alongside Bruce and Denise Morcombe this morning to commemorate Daniel Morcombe's memory and to raise awareness of child safety.

The NDSHS student leaders enjoyed a pleasant chat with Bruce Morcombe, who was very obliging with photographs, and they enjoyed his very down to earth, friendly nature.

Mr Morcombe thanked the NDSHS staff and students for their

continued support for the Walk for Daniel and child safety programs.

The students felt privileged to have the opportunity to partake in such an important day. ●

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LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE Noosa District State High School staff and students spent three weeks in Borneo to participate in humanitarian project work during September, returning to the school early this month.

Projects participating students assisted with included concreting a community centre, rendering a toilet block for a sporting field, constructing a retaining wall, clearing some weeds from a reforestation project and assisting with the monitoring of some experimental plantations.

Organising NDSHS teacher Leigh Mackender said she was impressed with what the group, armed with buckets, shovels, wheelbarrows, machete, energy, resilience and a sense of humour achieved in three weeks.

Three remote rural villages were assisted by the NDSHS students, who did the school community and their country proud.

The students also took part in a challenging, five-day hike in 37-degree heat with 99 per cent humidity, trekking through ankle deep mud on steep slopes.

Year 10 student Tara Long said that going to Borneo was an amazing experience.

“It was very eye-opening, seeing a third world country for the first time was hard, but I think it has changed me. I made some amazing new friends and got to know other people better,” she said.

Miss Long said that some aspects of the trip were really tough.

“I struggled with homesickness a few times and the first day of the jungle trek was extremely hard both physically and mentally,” Miss Long said.

Ms Mackender said a lifechanging mental and physical transformation took place in all the participants, teachers included.

“It was the most profound experience of my teaching career,” Ms Mackender said.

Ms Mackender publicly congratulated the students involved at the full school parade this week.

“To the students involved, congratulations, and to all the families and staff that fundraised and made this happen - be proud of the incredible resilience and strength of our students,” Ms Mackender said.

The NDSHS school community hopes to foster future humanitarian projects around the world. ●

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BOLTON REPORTS ON SIX MILE Noosa MP Sandy Bolton met with concerned residents early on Friday morning to discuss the longstanding safety concerns of Six Mile Bridge #7.

“This bridge is dangerous. Full stop. There have been too many serious incidents and near misses on this section and the time has come for these to be addressed.

Even though a number of safety mitigation works have taken place in response to our requests, these have not worked sufficiently. When Minister Bailey came up in March this year, I drove with him to the site to explain why, and how that can be remedied.” she said.

Residents on Friday morning gave examples of why they were living in constant fear for their, and their loved ones safety as they endeavoured to get to work, school and the shops. They witness ‘near misses’ on a daily basis, and what the impact is on their mental and physical health.

“Regardless of which government removed this single lane bridge from QTRIP years ago, it now needs to be replaced as a matter of priority,” Ms Bolton said.

Ms Bolton met with the Department Transport and Main Roads during Parliament this week to request a commitment to prework before the end of the year, and expects to have a response before next Parliament.

Residents also raised at the meeting safety and maintenance concerns regarding the Pomona-Kin Kin Range Road, haulage trucks and dangerous driver behaviour.

Sandy reported that she had already met with TMR regarding sections that needed resheeting and longerterm solutions and will be meeting with the quarry owner and police next week to discuss options going forward.

“I ask anyone witnessing or experiencing incidents to contact Policelink on 131 444 as it is vitally important that the police are advised,” she said.

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The Sunshine Coast Refugee Action Network last week hosted the Queensland premiere of the documentary “Against Our Oath” by award winning film maker Heather Kirkpatrick at Noosa Cinema.

Filmed over four years, the documentary follows the ethical conflicts that erupt for doctors after the Australian government overrides their clinical decisions made for refugee patients.

Ms Kirkpatrick said she was first drawn to the subject of medical ethics after reading a story in mid 2015, about the nationwide doctors’ protests against the Border Force Act. “This act threatened doctors with two years jail for them if they spoke out about detention conditions they had seen,” she said. “I could immediately see the ethical conflict doctors would find themselves in as a result of this act being passed”.

“I think documentaries are a wonderful way to raise debate on issues and I’ve never been short of people asking questions at the end of a film.”

After the film a short Q&A session was hosted by Ms Kirkpatrick and Noosa local, Gabby Sutherland. Ms Sutherland, a former teacher on Nauru with Save the Children, shot some of the secret

Mayor Tony Wellington, Heather Kirkpatrick, Gabby Sutherland and Gillian Duffy. footage inside the detention centre included in the film.

The audience was clearly affected by both the film and the presence of someone with first-hand experience of working with refugees in offshore detention.

The film was attended by some “Noosa Notables”, including Mayor Tony Wellington and his partner, Judy Ditter. The screening was preceded by drinks and canapes in the foyer, provided by volunteers from Noosa Welcomes Refugees.

The event was also an opportunity to raise funds for refugee causes. Over $1,000 was donated towards sponsoring a refugee from Manus or Nauru to resettle in Canada.

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EVIA’S TITLE, NO PROBLEM The Sunshine Coast has a new national champion… with a twist.

St Andrew’s Anglican College Year 7 student Evia Steinhauer is a national problem solving champion, taking first place at the Future Problem Solving (FPS) finals, held at Moreton Bay College at the weekend.

Her performance in the ‘Scenario Performance Middle Division’, won over the judges after she wrote and performed a very current and relevant story about a girl who suffers from social media addiction and how it affects her time management.

Evie said she was thrilled to have achieved so highly in her first year being involved in FPS. “It was really fun getting to perform, but I was very nervous” Evie said.

“My favourite part was writing and then editing and practicing and editing so it gets better and better.

“I did lots of writing and practicing to prepare.”

Evie has now been invited to attend the FPS International Championships at University Massachusetts in 2020.

National title winner Evia, centre, with her clever cohort Eve, Chloe, Matilda and Daniel .

FPS is an international educational program for students of all ages, focusing on the development of critical, creative and futuristic thinking skills. The program challenges students to apply their minds to some of the significant issues facing the world of today and the future, equipping them with the vision, skills and tools to design and promote positive futures for the society in which they live.

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force at the competition, with the Junior Community Problem Solving team, Year 6 students Eve, Chloe and Matilda placing fourth in their division, while Year 8 student Daniel finished ninth in the scenario writing middle division.

The highly successful representation at the tournament continues to put the Sunshine Coast on the map as a region where students have the drive to be genuine problem solvers in the real world. ●

RECYCLING MILESTONE Noosaville residents have returned more than one million eligible containers in just over two months at local container refund point, Express Recycling.

The one million milestone means more than $100,000 has been paid to the local community, including individuals, families, community groups and more.

Express Recycling manager Paul Mullen said it was important he provide locals with easy access to the scheme, as well as a personable customer experience through faceto-face customer service.

Customers can donate their refund to community groups, including sporting clubs, schools and registered charities by quoting the group’s scheme ID when they return their containers.

Lids should be removed from the containers.

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ACROSS Equal (4) Zodiac sign (9) Quantity (4) Notice (4) Dance (4) Sediment (4) Wonderful (10) Henpecked (10) Microbe (4) Examine (4) Appear (4) Amend (4) Excite (9) American Indian (4)

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7598 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, So-me. 7, Hard lines. 8, Rose (rows). 9, I-mps. 10, Turn. 11, Band (banned). 14, In contra-st. 16, Raise a hand. 19, Si-de (rev). 22, S-co-w(imming). 24, O-pen.

25, Lisa (anag). 26, First slip. 27, Sh-o-e.

Down - 1, S-hr-ub. 2, Ma-so-n. 3,Tar-mac (rev). 4, (Thomas)Edis-on (rev). 5, Mist (missed). 6, Re-dressed.

12, Antarctic (anag). 13, Digs. 15, Rod’s. 17, A-r-o-use.

18, A-melia. 20, I-r-ish. 21, Er-as-e. 23, Was-h.

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worn a hole through, lady (4).

DOWN 1. Taking under an hour to get through the bush (5). 2. So the chap outside is a builder (5). 3. The river-rat will come up, or surface (6). 4. Thomas was brought up to have no airs and graces (6). 5. Pined for, we’re told, the drizzle and fog (4). 6. Made up for having got out of line? (9). 12.

A very cold tract I can thaw out (9). 13. Goes a bundle on the accommadation! (4). 15. The arm’s are a man’s (4).

17. By a trick, capture the ball and get everyone excited (6). 18. A male I mistake for a female (6). 20. Am I right about his nationality? (5). 21. Remove, as before, the cover (5). 23. Put into water that is no longer hot (4).

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ACROSS 1. Certain, therefore, to be by myself (4). 7, Sympathy for the actor who has an awful role to memorise? (4,5). 8.

She has lines to speak (4). 9. The policeman is holding the little blighters (4). 10. Go round and get a shock (4). 11.

The gang is vetoed, we’re told (4). 14. Unlike the others involved, isn’t holding against (2,8). 16. Help let the bus driver know you want him to stop (5,1,4). 19. The man is returning to form a team (4). 22. Start swimming round the house boat (4). 24. Begin by sending the ring-leader to prison (4). 25. Ali’s had a sex change! (4). 26. Before it, had the cricketer never put a foot wrong? (5,4). 27. It’s worn a hole through, lady (4).

DOWN 1. Taking under an hour to get through the bush (5). 2. So

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11, Lees. 14, Marvellous. 16, Browbeaten. 19, Germ. 22, Scan. 24, Seem. 25, Edit. 26, Stimulate. 27, Cree.

Down - 1, Peril. 2, Evade. 3, Tamper. 4, Writhe. 5, Scar. 6, Irregular. 12, Extricate. 13, Smew. 15, Lung. 17, Easily.

18, Treaty. 20, Elder. 21, Mitre. 23, Name.

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THOSE MOMENTS IN TIME

LETTERS THROW AWAY GENERATION Everyone I know over the age of 55 agree that the world we grew up in has changed so dramatically that each of us question the future. Every one.

The previous Oz way of living was respecting family, community input, work hard, be industrious, do your best and smile while you do… then go party. Some of us still do.

So what happened and where did we divert? Right now I and many of my generation look out from where we are and nod heads. We can because they’re not stuck in plasma.

To me, it was after the baby boomers that the filth began. I was brought up to recycle, re-use, repair, re-do. Improvise, then darn your socks.

Then came the throw away generation.

Well, they’ve chosen to throw it away so let them go pick it up. It could pay for their dole.

Old mobile phones, keyboards, speakers, take away containers, water bottles, clothes etc. It’s all in the ocean and landfill only because those pitching it have their heads down into their social media and forgot to look up at what was mounting up.

All the surf companies, ship liners that have made billions out of the ocean need now to pay to clean it up.

Greenpeace need to get their volunteers to back it up.

Better still, the ‘Gretel’s need to stop hindering honest working people with their marches and use that same leg walk to dragging nets through our river beds scooping up the s..t they’ve thrown away.

I’m over the very ones who have polluted, wasted and thrown noosatoday.com.au

Some of the Christmas in Cooroy committee trying out A Moment in Time costumes with Simone and Sheridan from Bendigo Bank. of the most anticipated events of the festive season. With free rides, entertainment, fun activities and even an appearance from the jolly man in red; it is truly no wonder that crowds flock to enjoy this incredible festival.

Every year Christmas in Cooroy showcases dozens of the best dressed floats the Noosa Hinterland has to offer and the Cooroy Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank has been proudly sponsoring the Street

Parade for over a decade.

“Christmas in Cooroy is an amazing festival - it’s so much fun and it really showcases Cooroy’s amazing community spirit.

Volunteers, community groups and businesses all work together to produce something quite special. The event has a wonderful community atmosphere and it’s an event we are proud to support and love to attend,” said Cooroy Community Bank senior manager, Simone Flavelle.

If you are interested in participating in the parade or any of the other activities and competitions visit www.christmasincooroy.com.au for more information! ●

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

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A beautiful Pale-headed Rosella. merchandise that can be handed down (as my generation accepted) whinging about the state the world is in.

Clean up your own backyard and start composting. You’ll get use to the stench.

Jen Oakley, Noosa.

FIGHT FOR FREEDOM Grassroots Gatherings has cancelled their planned counter protest in Noosa that was to be held on Halloween night.

In addition they have deleted several Facebook posts of theirs relating to their opposition to the Halloween on Hastings event on 2 November.

My guess is that they have resigned themselves to the fact that the proposed religious Freedom Bill, that they so desperately desire, will result in alternative religions flourishing in this new legal landscape.

Christians protesting against Satanists, Witches and Warlocks from manifesting in public their beliefs in worship, observance,

Picture: LANCE HUNT practice and teaching might be seen as counterproductive to the smooth passage of this Bill through Federal Parliament.

The Satanists I have spoken to are looking forward to the new Bill and the rights it will confer on them - especially when it comes to evangelising and perhaps most importantly establishing Satanic Chaplains in state schools.

I did meet with local Noosa Chaplain Bill Howard who advised that the only requirement for Satanic Chaplains would be to register their organisation with the relevant government authority.

By law school chaplains have to belong to a religion to be allowed into schools.

As organisers we are disappointed that none of the politicians we contacted have sent letters of support.

It is almost as if they don’t seem to care about our Freedom of Religion.

We hope to receive a few letters before the event this upcoming weekend.

Planning for the Halloween on

Hastings event is progressing well.

Organisers have met with Noosa Senior Constable Jess Phillips to plan the route of the parade down Hastings Street and to discuss safety details to be provided to the participants.

It’s going to be one big street party, so if you like dressing up for Halloween then we look forward to seeing you on Hastings Street this coming Saturday night 2 November at 8pm.

Robin Bristow, Organiser.

PLANE AND SIMPLE With fibrillating nostrils, accompanied by moans, quivering and shrieking, who will call for planes interruptus when it’s discover that people smugglers are using planes to conduct their businesses?

Turn back the planes?

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach. ●

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Christmas in Cooroy is celebrating 15 years on Saturday 7 December and to mark the momentous occasion, the theme for this year’s Bendigo Bank Street Parade is “A Moment in Time”.

Spectators line Maple Street for the beloved parade and there will be some interesting floats from local community groups and businesses this year!

With the “Moment in Time Theme”, there will probably be some flash backs to significant periods from the past like the Roaring 20s, the Roman Empire or the moon landing. One thing is for certain there will be lollies, laughs and fun for all to share.

Christmas in Cooroy is one

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SOUND FEAST ENDS ON HIGH NOTE Rounding off the end of a wonderful year of Sound Feasts on Friday 8 November at The J, the audience can expect another fantastic line-up of great bands and entertainers including Fat Picnic, Cigany Weaver, Jeremiah Johnson and VYN (Jeunae Rogers).

The explosive on-stage energy of Fat Picnic has audiences jumping and double-handed sky punching through a plethora of roots music genres. Their unique sound emphasises soulful pop sensibilities, pumping ska sequences and raw hard hitting dub-reggae earthquakes.

Formed out of a love for the legendary partnership between Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli, Cigany Weaver is one of Australia's most exciting gypsy-jazz ensembles, with a dedicated and passionate following around the country.

Their sound is reminiscent of jazz Manouche, traditional swing and Romani music, interwoven with compelling originals and the band’s reinterpretations of classics from popular culture. Through virtuosic and energetic live performances, Cigány Weaver invoke everything from subtle toe-tapping to exuberant dance floor foot-stomping.

Jeremiah Johnson is an indelible, lofty acoustic guitar driven songwriter with detailed lyrics, memorable stories and noteworthy guitar playing. Jeremiah travels across the land with his family in their big camper.

All this plays out at The J, Noosa Junction, from 6pm on Friday 8 November.

Also appearing on the night is stunning local singer VYN (Jeunae Rogers).

This amazing free community event is suitable for all ages – everyone is welcome. There is seating, a full bar and delicious hot food available. ●

THERE’S AN UPBEAT COUNTDOWN TO OFFBEAT The village of Eumundi is buzzing with excitement as the countdown is on for the Offbeat Music Festival, taking place this Saturday 2 November at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi.

Festival Organiser Alice Jones says more than 20 bands will perform on five stages throughout the day and into the night.

“Feedback from music lovers is they are super pumped to see headline act The Beautiful Girls, who are coming up from Sydney for the festival,” Alice says. “Frontman and singer songwriter Mat McHugh always delivers with his epic tracks with a distinctly Coastal groove.”

“There’s also huge anticipation for Melbourne band Vaudeville Smash and their awesome explosion of funk, flute, sax, synth and high energy goodness - guaranteed to get the crowd dancing.”

Noosa's own Ayla.

Alice encourages festival-goers to make a beeline for Sydney band Kallidad, who are heading to Eumundi on the back of a European tour. The group combines influences from flamenco and mariachi music with rock and metal to create a

powerful, energetic and uplifting sound.

The festival welcomes some of Brisbane’s best with bands Blues Arcadia, Black Rabbit George, Kurilpa Reach and First Biege, along with a wealth of killer Sunshine

Coast bands including Oka, Ayla, Ruby Gilbert, Fieu, Fragile Animals, Dora Jacsun, Streams, Malia Stirling, Zac Gunthorpe, Tobias, The Crikeys, Alfanant, The Lots, The Rumbrellas, Renny Field and more.

Alice says there are still tickets available, but recommends getting in quick.

“We have capped numbers for the festival so nobody misses their favourite bands - so if you’re planning on coming to Offbeat, don’t leave it until Saturday as we will sell out before then. Book your tickets now by calling the hotel on 5442 8811 or visit Oztix,” she says.

The festival will take place from noon to late. It is an 18-plus event.

Tickets are $85 and available from The Imperial Hotel Eumundi (Ph 5442 8811) or through Oztix (plus booking fee). ●

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MUSIC PROBLEM SOLVED In Noosa Arts Theatre’s latest production, The Sound of Music, they’ve solved the problem of Maria.

Femke van der Kallen , like perfection, she is delightful in the role.

Russell Krause perfects the schnitzel as a lifelong military man and Austrian patriot whose griefchilled heart is thawed by a perky novice nun.

Originally conceived for the London Palladium in 2006, director Ian Mackeller’s production is a lavishly-appointed one.

The story is set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the musical tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a nun.

She falls in love with the children, as well as their widowed father, Cpt Von Trapp.

The Von Trapp children (William Graham, Ava Crozier, Ariah Mitchell, Jackson Krause, Willow Percival and Gabriella Young) are characterful, and dynamically choreographed.

Angelique Turner stands out

Sound of Music.

It’s the perfect family treat!

DATES · Cut-price Preview 14 November at 7.30pm, all tickets $33. · Gala Opening Night 15 November at 7.30pm, includes complimentary drink and light supper, all tickets $45. · Evenings 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 and 30 November at 7:30pm. · Matinees 16, 17, 23, 24 and 30 November at 2pm. · Tickets: Adults $38, concession $33.

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nicely as Liesl and is attractively partnered by Cordel Bellebte's Rolf.

Lisa Waters is a warmly pragmatic Baroness Schraeder and Steven Mitchell is an appealingly shifty Max Detweiler.

With its unforgettable score, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound Of Music touches the hearts of all ages and brims over with some of the most memorable songs including My Favourite Things, Do-Re-Mi, The Lonely Goatherd, Sixteen Going on Seventeen and of course the glorious title song The

A ROCK LEGEND AT SURF CLUB Kevin Borich is playing a gig as part of his upcoming national tour over the next three months at The Noosa Heads Surf Club on Saturday 9 November.

With a professional career spanning 47 years, Kevin Borich has done it all.

In 2011 he was voted in Australian Guitarist magazine as one of the all-time great Oz guitarists.

This show is free entry before 9pm and then $10 for members and $15 for non-members after then at the door on the night. ●

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For details go to noosagolf.com.au, to book call 5447 1407(ext 2) or simply come along to 46 Corooy Noosa Rd, Tewantin.

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SandyAnn is guest artist at the ACMA Yandina Country Music Concert.

SANDY ANN AT YANDINA The popular and entertaining SandyAnn is welcomed as guest artist at the ACMA Yandina Country Music Concert.

Originating from WA, her heart is in real country music and she has performed extensively at pubs, clubs and festivals - and also with her two daughters as ‘Gypsychicks’.

She will appear at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road on Saturday 9 November 1pm to 5pm.

Toe tapping, traditional country music with a great band and local artists. Walk-ups are welcome.

Raffle and door prizes, canteen open, free afternoon tea.

Entry is $8, concession $6.

Inquiries to 0437 191004.

WEEKLY ROSTER FOR MEALS ON WHEELS Weekly roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels, beginning Monday 4 November to Friday 8 November 2019.

Monday drivers: Rotary D’Break, Driver needed for B run, Helen and John, Andrew, Anne and Oliver, Maggie, Patricia, Marie. Kitchen: Martina, Stephen, Len, Geoff Tuesday drivers: Val, Liz, Tania and Friends, Driver needed for D run, Simone, Maidie and Terry, Neil.

Kitchen: Ashleigh, Sharon, Jo, Peter.

Wednesday drivers: Driver needed for A run, Maryellen and Leon, Gary, Victor, Jan and Bryan, Bob, Barbara and Garry, Driver needed for H run.

Kitchen: Judi, Elfie, Sandy, Mark Thursday drivers: Driver needed for A run, Helen and Kath, Anne, Victor, Kenny and Neil, Jan and Sharon, Everlyn and Maureen. Kitchen: Lois, Catherine, Elfie, Vicki, Jerry.

Friday drivers: Bruce, Therese, Peter, Janet and Jean, Sarah and Kerryanne, Maggie, Paul, Driver needed for H run. Kitchen: Charlotte, Sandy, Elfie, Mark If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449-7659. Permanent drivers are always needed. noosatoday.com.au

Come along each month to the Orchid and Foliage Society and enjoy the friendship between like-minded people interested in learning how to grow and care for their orchids. On display are members Orchids and Foliage plants that are entered into a mini show and judged on the day.

All in attendance are also given the opportunity to vote for their favourite plant and the winners receive points toward an Annual Award and there are plants for sale and members to consult on any growing issues you may want to know about.

After the guest speaker, enjoy afternoon tea and then winners are drawn for the many fabulous raffle plants.

The featured plant is Dendrobium densiflorum, this species prefers warm to cool growing conditions of full morning sun and filtered later on -

COMMUNITY LUNCH The Salvation Army is holding its monthly Free Community Lunch on Tuesday 19 of November at 12.30pm at 6 Bartlett Street Noosaville.

They will be celebrating an early Christmas Lunch, all welcome. For further information please call the church office (07) 5442 4218.

ADVICE FOR RETIREES Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Noosa Branch is the peak National not-for-profit organisation supporting self-funded retirees.

Its next meeting is on Thursday 14 November at 10am at South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville.

Speakers are Llew O’Brien MP (Federal Member, Wide Bay) and Dan Purdie MP (State Member, Ninderry), who wil speak on Issues Facing SelfFunded Retirees.

Cost is $6 for members and $10 for non-members, which includes morning tea. Visitors welcome.

Phone 0478 479 049. email: airnoosasecretary@gmail.com

CROQUET CLUB As usual, The Noosa Croquet Club Inc. will be holding the regular monthly Come and Try day for anyone interested in enjoying the sport of Croquet on Sunday 3rd.

November. Come along to 9 Seashell Place Noosaville, at 9.45 for a 10.00 am start. Wear flat soled shoes. Mallets and guidance will be provided. For more information contact Niven Gugich on ph. 0428 799 987.

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING Every Tuesday evening from 7pm

A mini show occurs every month. perfect for our area.

The Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society next monthly meeting is 9 November at 1pm in the Tinbeerwah Hall. Visitors more than welcome.

For further information please contact Valerie 0419 202 867. ● to 9.30pm Pat and Norm Young organise a Social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall - the cost is $4, which includes supper. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing.

Come and be a Spectator, and see if you will enjoy it. Everyone is welcome. Phone 0407 456 939 for more information, or come and visit.

NOOSA PHOTO CLUB The next meeting of Noosa Photo Club is Monday 11 November (starts 6.30pm). Our feature for the night is a presentation from Chris Sinclair on From Finance to Photography (see Chris’s website www.chrissinclairimagery.com.

Location is Uniting Church, 6 Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach.

Visitors and new members are always welcome.

“The Zonta Club of Noosa works to make a difference in the lives of women and girls in our local community and around the world. Come and join our group of friendly, like-minded women to have fun when raising funds in support of local initiatives such as homelessness, surviving domestic violence, education and health. The Club meets at a dinner meeting once a month. All visitors welcome.

Contact: Margaret on 0448 011 422”

NOOSA TOASTMASTERS Develop Public Speaking and Leadership skills for life at Noosa Toastmasters. We are a fun loving, supportive group who are all

Featured plant is Dendrobium densiflorum. learning together. We 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 so you can come and see if it’s the place for you. For enquiries phone Ian Davies on 0410750651 or email noosatoastmasters@gmail.com.

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP A weekly Music Group is held every Thursday from 9.30am to 11.30am in a private home in Noosaville.

Members listen to Classical Music on CDs or watch Classical Music DVDs. There is a donation of $2 to cover morning coffee or tea and biscuits. Phone Lyn on 5449 0537 for more details.

SUNSHINE COAST CONCERT BAND The Sunshine Coast Concert Band presents the Home Coming Celebration Concert on Saturday 9 November at 2pm at Lifepointe Community Centre is Wises Road Buderim.

An afternoon of top entertainment with a great variety of music and talented vocalists under the baton of Music Director Ken Chadwick OAM. Tickets $15 can be purchased by phoning Sunshine Coast Legacy on 5443 9841, and are also available at the door. A homebaked afternoon tea will be provided and raffle prizes will be offered. This concert is supporting Legacy. For all future events with the Sunshine Coast Concert Band visit our website at www.sccb.org.au ●

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Last Saturday the four senior teams resumed their two-day matches after the rain cut short the games on day one.

By Saturday night, Firsts had lost to Caboolture Snakes, Seconds had won their match, also against Caboolture, Fourths went down and Sixths were able to dig in for a draw.

FIRSTS The TNT team resumed batting at 3 for 102 with not out batsmen Chris Wright and Jarrod Officer at the crease and hoping to help the team post a score of 200 plus. It was not to be with Wright out for 56 and Officer playing sensibly bowled for 42. The only other batsman to put together a score was Adam Curry with 27. The innings finished on 178 with only five players reaching double figures. This was not one of TNT’s best batting performances and they will need to improve if they are to challenge again this season for the premiership When TNT took the field, Scott Aufderheide soon had the Snakes in trouble, dismissing both openers to have them 2-23 at lunch. His partner, teenager Tom Stewart also bowled exceptionally well without luck, beating the bat and finding edges regularly but the Snakes best two batters rode their luck and pushed on to 110 before another wicket fell.

Unfortunately for TNT, it was one of those afternoons for their captain, ex-Bulls batsman, Glen Batticciotto who scored 147, despite being dropped twice and at least three other chances going just wide of the fielder’s hands. Scott Aufderheide and Tom Stewart bowled unchanged for an hour before the Snakes passed the target score with six wickets down counting themselves very lucky. If the TNT fielders could have taken every catch offered, they could have won the game. A lesson for all.

Pick of the bowlers was Aufderheide, in a great return from injuries taking 4 for 71 of 23 overs.

Teenager Tom Stewart bowled 20 overs and conceded only 40 runs.

Jarrod Officer took two wickets and Jake Dennien picked up the final three wickets as the Snakes had a

slog-fest at the end of day’s play.

TNT had the worst of the conditions all game and had a number of chances to win the game, so lots of positives to take out of the match. Tom Freshwater are returning for the next game and this will strengthen the team against Maroochydore at their home ground.

SECONDS Day two at Read Park commenced with TNT needing to take the final two Caboolture wickets. This was achieved, setting the home side 144 to win. Best of the bowlers were Robbie Payton 3-15, Brad Thompson 3-27, Harrison Lea 2-33 and Tom Green 2-24.

With a great batting pitch, the TNT boys were hopeful that they could not only score the required runs but post a big total. The team had a solid start, thanks to Reid Campbell (42) and at drinks the team was 1-50. Then three quick wickets fell before Steve Gallagher (42) and Keegan Bean (38) joined together in a solid partnership and they were able to pass the target score. The team eventually piled on runs to post 210, completing a good win for the team.

Next week the team are again at home against Maroochydore.

FOURTHS Playing at Caboolture the TNT team resumed batting at their severely rain interrupted first innings score of 8 for 62. Mat Tie stayed with captain Jason Toohey (31 n.o.) for a few overs but the innings finished on 84.

Opening bowler, Mat Tie got an early breakthrough with a beauty of an inswinger. The bowlers did all they could to restrict the scoring but the fielders were leaking runs.

Wickets were taken at 39,46 and 46 but they passed the TNT score with the 4 wickets down.

Steve Hill got his first wickets for TNT with 2-10 off 8, Jack Saunders bowled well to take 1-24 off 7 and Ian Brundell was ripping his leg spinners and ended with 3-25 off 9 to have the pick of the figures. Caboolture were finally bowled out for 142, winning the match on the first innings. The team is looking for an improved batting performance next match against Palmwoods at home. noosatoday.com.au

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REPRIEVE FROM WIND, RAIN With the crazy rains and winds behind us the week gave way to light morning winds followed by afternoon breezes up to 15 knots which tended to drop during the evening.

The swell on the Noosa bar dropped low enough to allow anyone with a boat out and head far or stay local. The afternoon SE and later NE breezes made Sunshine reef a popular option for smaller craft and those chasing the reefies. Out wider the bigger charter boats made the trips to North reef and DI and come back in with the NE winds.

Fish on the menu across both areas were good sized snapper, pearlies, parrot, sweetlip, amberjack and even a few bite offs from mackerel. If fishing for mackerel and you are in close around Halls reef and in close to Sunshine reef be sure to have a slow trolled dead bait rigged on a trolling rig. This is by far the best way to target the bigger mackn’s and tuna.

If fishing on anchor be sure to have a pilchard floater out if the currents aren’t too strong. Be sure to have a good burley trail going as all fish including mackerel and tuna will be drawn in.

Surf fishing is warming up and there are some quality gutters all along the coast from the Noosa bar toward Coolum.

The new moon evening bite saw a few dedicated jewfish anglers catching a few smaller school sized and keeper sized fish. These fish will happily take soft plastics and love a jerk shad or curly tail style when land based. For evening times off the beach be sure to use a good chunk of fresh mullet or squid bait on single hook paternoster style rigs.

The Noosa River is still experiencing a great flathead season and they are still in solid numbers

throughout the river from the main boat ramp on Gympie Terrace to the mouth. The shifting sand has many options to find the big fish sitting in wait on a drop off. Have a mix of live bait, strip bait and lures as these will all work. For the lure anglers even a simple hard body worked across the flats can be deadly. Floating hard body lures will rise up when not worked and this will see a flathead crunch it as it is getting away from it.

Whiting, bream and trevally are in good numbers around this area.

For those on light gear, a simple running sinker rig with a strip of squid or live beach worm will see you connected pretty quickly. For those in a boat then upriver toward the ski run and toward the mouth of Lake Cooroibah can be great for GT, mangrove jacks, flatties and even school sized jewies. These fish all love soft vibes and paddle tail plastics which both emit a lot of vibration which all of these fish love.

If you have a quality sounder be sure to run side scan so you can see what is out to the side as often schools of fish can be missed using simple 2D sonar.

Freshwater has seen some great catches of Saratoga and chunky bass coming from both Lake MacDonald and Borumba. The early morning and late afternoon bite has been strong with the morning better due to the winds of late.

If finding bass schooled up in deeper water be sure to drop a jig down. A simple casting slug rigged with some fine gauge assist hooks can turn a simple cast and retrieve lure into a deadly jig. Be sure to get out early to enjoy the day ahead before the winds picks up.

So on behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures! ●

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SOMETHING FOR EVERY ABILITY The Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival literally has something for everyone and one of the highlights of the event schedule, and a lead in event of Super Saturday, is the Noosa Superkidz Triathlon and the Tingirana Noosa Special Triathlon.

Both are wonderful fun events and very mini versions of the real Noosa deal, that for many years have introduced children of all abilities to the joys of swim, ride and run.

As Brisbane athlete Jenna Lawlor’s introduction to racing triathlon in 2004, the Noosa Superkidz Triathlon still holds a very special place in her heart and she would encourage all the kids at Noosa this year to have a go.

“Noosa is always great, a lot of fun and we have always loved the atmosphere there. As long as I can remember, my dad has always done the Noosa Triathlon and now he is up to number 19. He was introduced to triathlons in 1985, when he was in the army and competed in one of Australia's first triathlon events in Canberra. I think I was about three when dad did his first Noosa Tri and before I ever raced, I used to go up on the family’s annual holiday to watch and cheer Dad on.”

“So, when I turned seven it was my turn to get into it and I got to do the Superkidz Tri. I was all by myself in the first one, so I remember being really nervous, but then I had lots of fun with mum and dad and my little brother and sister cheering me on.

It was so good that tHe next year I recruited all my friends so we could all do it together.

“We had the big pack the following year and we all trained in our back yard. We have a swimming pool and a bike track near us. Dad would coach us and we would jump in the pool and do ten laps. Then all the Dads would line up on the bike track and we would do a little ride and a run. It was a bit of fun.”

Eventually graduating from Superkidz and fostering a real love of the sport, Jenna started to slowly rise through the triathlon ranks.

“I had a gradual introduction to the Noosa triathlon over a number of years. I did the swim leg for a team in 2011, I did the swim and bike in 2012, so I think it would have been 2013 when I did my first full Noosa triathlon. That would have made me 16, because I am 22 now.”

“I was never pushed into doing it, it has always been more a enjoyable event and friendly competition but nothing serious. It has been about fun, finishing and being proud of each other. That has always been the aim.”

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Noosa Triathlon competitor Jenna Lawlor and brother Cam in training.

The festival has something for everyone. the annual Noosa Triathlon pilgrimage up the M1 again this year and she said her training has been going well, thanks to some motivation from last year’s event.

“The Noosa Tri is a family tradition and four of us are racing this year. The only one missing is my sister Sarah, who has exams for university, but she has been our coach.”

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“There is always a bit of family rivalry, it is always fun but also very competitive. Last year Dad waited for me at the finish line and when he brought up my time and he beat me by two seconds. So, every time I have been training I have been thinking I need to get two seconds faster,” she laughed.

“I am very excited about going up, getting into it and finally getting

to race. I love the whole atmosphere of the weekend and I love watching the elites. That has always been one of my favourite part of the event, when we go and watch the criterium and run on Super Saturday. There are some amazing athletes in town that weekend, heaps of bikes and plenty of people to catch up with. I can’t wait,” she said. ● noosatoday.com.au

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CHANGE OF PACE FOR STARS After a long race season and several hectic weeks at the Bathurst 1000 and Gold Coast 600, V8 Supercar drivers Will Davison and Jaimie Whincup are heading to the Noosa Triathlon on 3 November to get among a totally different type of racing.

Swim, ride, run will replace massive horsepower, with the Noosa regulars grabbing the opportunity for a week of fun in the sun, before they wrap up the final two rounds of the V8 Supercars Championship in Melbourne and Newcastle.

For multiple Bathurst winner and Mustang driver, Will Davison, this will be his eighth Noosa Triathlon, a love affair with the event that started back in 2006.

“We are pretty thrilled to get back to Noosa. The one thing I look at, at the start of the year is see if the Noosa Triathlon dates clash with my motor racing commitments and whether I am available to compete.

“It is the event that got me started and involved with triathlon and an event that holds a special place in my heart. It is a week that I have always enjoyed and through thick and thin with my racing I have always looked forward to getting away there and competing.

“I was entered in my first Noosa Triathon by a trainer in Melbourne and I went on my own, didn’t know anyone and I did it as a real jump in the deep end. I didn’t end up getting back there until 2010 which was after I met the one and only Garth Prowd at an event at Maddill Holden when I was racing for the Holden Racing Team. I think of Garth every time I am in town. He got us up there for the triathlon that year and looked after us so incredibly well and we became quite good friends.

We ended up going there in early 2011 and doing my team training camp and had Ben Kersten taking us out on rides and Darren Mercer took us swimming the surf and did a range of fitness stuff. From then on, I was at the triathlon for the next four or five years.

“Having missed it the last few years I was pretty pumped to be able to make it this year. I love the event, it is amazing but I will cruising this year. It is my first triathlon in 18 months. After I did a few 70.3 races a few years ago I ended up breaking my ankle and was out of running for more than a year and I have only just got back to very light running now, so I will have to take it easy. But I am just looking forward to getting out there.”

“As usual I have had a pretty manic year so heading to Noosa couldn’t be better timing. The only noosatoday.com.au

Will Davidson celebrates a victory on the podium. downside is that for the last month I haven’t had the time to do the sort of training I would like for a triathlon. I am pretty exhausted after the Gold Coast 600 but hanging out to get up to the Sunshine Coast, to put the feet up and get healthy and hopefully have some energy on the Sunday race day. I am sure I will find a way to be lifted up by the other competitors, the professionals and the amazing age groupers. It is a really positive environment and something I thrive on after the cut throat industry I am involved in every other weekend. It is refreshing to have no real pressure, other than to feel nice and strong,” he said.

Will’s former flatmate Jamie Whincup has just come off a very successful weekend’s racing at the Gold Coast 600 and like Davison he is looking forward to some well earn R&R and a great race on Sunday.

“It is always good to fire on home soil of the Gold Coast 600 and to have a one-two on both days, well, you can’t ask for anymore. Being on, concentration wise for a couple of hours each day really wears you out. So, I am a little bit slow for a few days and then I will be back in the swing of things and ready for a nice clean, healthy weekend.”

“Fitness is a big part of motorsport and we tend to do semi long distance cardio-vascular training, so we automatically are doing running, riding and swimming. Those three disciplines

Jamie Whincup has experiened a lot of success on the track. How will he go in the Noosa Tri? are fairly common for us, so it makes sense to compete in a triathlon every now and again.”

“Will had been to Noosa and he told me how good the event is and the big selling point was that during Noosa Tri the town full of really motivated and encouraging people. Which is really refreshing in this day and age. So, I went up for the first time and felt the vibe, it was unbelievable. Even if you aren’t competing it just energises you and gives you faith that the world is a good place and there are plenty of good people around. The way you are encouraged on the run and especially the last five km is really impressive and I really enjoyed myself.”

“We don’t have a huge amount of time to do much outside of motorsport but one event we do love doing is the Noosa Tri. So, when it is not clashing with the motor racing, I am there competing and having a good time.”

“I am really looking forward to the Tri but I won’t be pushing too hard with so much race competition on. I won’t be stretching myself out to break any records, I will be there for the enjoyment of it and if I am feeling good I will try and run home as quick as I can. It is just nice to be able to enjoy the weekend for what it is because there is enough pressure at the race meetings,” Jamie said. ●

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Ferreira takes the title.

Italo Ferreira takes to the air in Portugal.

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More peaceful times on the river.

Jack Parkyn and the “Miss Tewantin” riverboat, 1920s.

BRAZILNUTS BLITZ PORTUGAL There still being nothing of consequence to report on the local surf front - okay, it’s not as dire as the real drought, but the surf drought is getting very annoying - so let’s repair to Portugal, where even consistent Peniche had a week of nothing before coming to life for finals day of the Meo Portugal Pro last Saturday.

Clean lines of swell kicked in during the morning, and Supertubos produced a classic day of tuberiding and above the lip insanity to conclude the second last event of the 2019 tour. I have to admit it had me up pretty much all night, as the California grommet Caroline Marks held off the Carissa Moore onslaught to take the women’s title race to last stop Maui, and Brazilian storm boy Italo Ferreira was just astounding in the air to grab the yellow jersey and go to Pipeline in December with the title his to lose.

Just over a thousand points now separates the top three title contenders, with Felipe Toledo another thousand back at fourth.

Gabriel Medina, bounced out of Peniche on a priority interference, is sitting right on Italo’s shoulder a handful of points off the lead, so when the two goofy-footers hit the Pipe, it should be a battle royale, with both of them equally adept at barrel-riding and lip-lining. My 22 NOOSA TODAY

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money is on the in-form Ferreira, but third-placed Jordy Smith could spoil the Brazilian party, particularly if the swell direction opens up Backdoor Pipe for the big naturalfooter.

Meanwhile, the Aussies are right out of the picture, with Owen Wright the top-ranked man at #7 and our Jules slipping outside the 10 with another mediocre result, and now #11. The picture is a little brighter for the girls, with veterans Sally Fitzgibbons and Steph Gilmore at #4 and #5, but neither has a shot at this year’s title, which is odds on to become Carissa’s fourth.

Paddling for your life

When I was quite a bit younger and still occasionally riding pointy boards, I would from time to time test my personal boundaries at various surf breaks around the world that are known to host what these days are known as “waves of consequence”.

Generally speaking, if I happened to be out there on a day beyond my comfort zone, I would adeptly dodge sets and then paddle furiously towards the reef and pick up a foamfaced smallish left-over, thereby keeping my pride intact.

But sometimes the expression “paddle for your life” became more than a throwaway line, and my

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tummy still does strange things when I recall a few scrambles for the shoulder, hoping like hell to avoid the dark abyss cracking over the reef.

I can honestly say, however, that I’ve never paddled for my life with more dedication to purpose than I did on a lovely day on the Noosa River last week.

During the surfless spring, I make it my habit to paddle my SUP around the lower river for an hour or so most days. Not only does this keep me a little bit in touch with appropriate old bloke fitness levels, but I just love exploring the mangrove shores and disturbing the rays on the sand bars as I glide over them. One day last week, with the northerlies in, I did a big loop across the river mouth and along the Frying Pan, then made my way across the sand bars and into the Dog Beach channel.

A few tinnies puttered around looking for signs of fish, but I’d barely felt a wake or signaled a stink boat to slow down until a couple of hoons in bandanas at the wheel of a sizeable rig came screaming around the little bay and came straight towards me at speed. I signaled frantically with my paddle but it soon became apparent that I had either become invisible or was the target in a game of chicken.

Paddling along the edge of the

drop-off, I suddenly realized that I might need depth to dive for safety, so I dug deep for a couple of strokes, checked the boat’s progress - still coming - and prepared to eject. And then he swerved, leaving me shaking with fear and rage as I tried to stay upright in the swirling wake, while offering the driver some free advice involving sex and travel.

Why? The driver was breaking more laws of the waterways than you can poke a stick at. Firstly, there is a 20 knot limit throughout the lower river and he was well above it.

Secondly, he was well inside the 30 metre safety zone to several small boats anchored or pulled ashore at Dog Beach, and thus should have been doing less than 6 knots.

Thirdly, he was within three or four metres of “people in the water”, ie me, and again, should have been travelling sub-six with no wake.

This was the first time that I had felt truly frightened in such circumstances, but it is by no means an isolated incident, all too frequently the lap of honour for the young and the reckless who have just proven their manhood by crossing the bar at speed. I know the 6-knot holiday period limit is policed more during December and January, but this is a year-round problem in a year-round holiday resort. ● noosatoday.com.au

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RON LANE

GOLDEN MOMENT FOR NIPPERS On Sunday morning some 300 Noosa Nippers gathered in front of their clubhouse all excited.

They were there to meet the winners of the Coolangatta Gold Lana Rogers, who won the long course, and Courtney Bryant, who won the short course open womens.

It was the first time that both winners were from the same club.

After a brief speech during which the girls thanked the nippers for their support they were handed over to the Nippers Junior male captain Thomas Harmer and female captain Nelly Enderssen.

In keeping with the nipper policy of letting the youth conduct question and answer sessions, these two young captains took it in turn to do so. Their questions revolved around training programs and diet; in particular their breakfast on race day. All were well received and answered and the captains then thanked the girls for coming.

It is events such as these that add to the nipper training. A great concept - well done to all.

PIRATES ON TRACK On Sunday members of the Noosa Pirates Rugby League Club gathered at Pirate Park clubhouse for their annual general meeting and election of officers.

After his welcome speech president Greg Christensen tabled the annual report, which was then open for discussion. A major factor of discussion was the progress report tabled by Joe Cirello, regarding all aspects of the amalgamation of the junior and senior clubs.

“The successful completion of the amalgamation will have the club looking forward to a strategic plan that will ensure the survival

With a mantra of Unbroken, Unconquered, displayed on the wall a very positive atmosphere is ever present. Good luck to all who enter.

GONE TOO SOON

Coolangatta Gold champions Lana Rogers and Courtney Bryant with yours truly. of the club and have the members looking forward to the future with confidence,” it said.

With regard to key positions in the club, president Greg Christerson, secretary Kristie Hart and treasurer Tricia Acton were elected to office.

Club general manager is Brett Winkler and, on the playing field, Brett Winkler is again head coach.

BARBELL TRIO SHINES A sport that gets little or no publicity is the Olympic sport of weightlifting. However in Noosa it is time to change, for some of our unsung athletes are beginning to draw attention at both state and national level.

As members of the Noosa Barbell Club a local Olympic weightlifting

club which is part of the CrossFit 4566 gym, three young athletes Zac Schwitter, Alana Castle and Taj Marsh represented Queensland at the national titles last weekend.

Taj Marsh competing in the under 15 division came home with a silver medal and, despite not gaining a medal, Alana Castle also in under 15 (she is only 12) and Zac Schwitter in the senior division, performed in the highest order.

With these young people under coach Woggie Marsh and the CrossFit gym being run by Richard Kelly, a former professional athlete (dedicated to helping others and contributing to the community), we can rest assured that great results will be forthcoming.

This week was indeed sad for members of the Noosa Tri fraternity and the Old Boys group of the Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club, with the news that Russell Harrop had passed away following a heart attack.

Russell, aged in early 70s, was the father and great supporter of Loretta (Olympic Tri silver medalist) and the late Luke Harrop, also a Tri athlete.

For many years the young guns of the Noosa Tri competed for the Luke Harrop Memorial Trophy donated

by Russell and family.

In the surf club Russell joined as a 13-year-old cadet, obtained his bronze, served a three term as secretary, competed for Noosa as a sprinter and was responsible for designing the club Seahorse Badge and the club flag. His brother Greg was also a member and both parents and sister Pam, made many contributions to the club.

Gone but not forgotten. ●

COME AND GIVE CROQUET A TRY The monthly Come and Try day of Noosa Croquet Club will be held on Sunday 3 November at its attractive grounds in Noosa Waters.

Anyone interested in finding out more about the benefits of taking up croquet as a sport should come to the club any time from 9.30 onwards (flat shoes and sunscreen please).

It is the morning of the Noosa Triathlon so a detour may be needed, but come and talk to club members.

All the club championships have been completed for the year. The final results for all the codes are: Golf Croquet Division 1 - Galina Makarova.

Golf Croquet Division 2 - Julie Terry.

Golf Croquet Division 3 - Cher Boyd.

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Golf Croquet champions Galina Makarova, Julie Terry and Cher Boyd.

Association/Ricochet champions John Olsen and Galina Makarova.

John Olsen.

Association Croquet Division Galina Makarova.

2019 means the club is looking forward to a good year in 2020, with a growing membership. ●

Ricochet Division 1 - John Olsen.

Congratulations to all winners.

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