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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk Local government elections in Queensland - including Noosa Shire - will be held on Saturday 28 March.

It’s often said that local government is the level that affects most people’s lives the most directly.

We have seen a trend for councils to express policy positions on issues other than the traditional ‘roads, rates and rubbish’.

I guess it’s up to voters to decide if they expect mayors and councillors to take a view on state and national - if not global matters, climate change being one of those.

Either way, Noosa voters will have the opportunity in March to determine who in their view is best suited to lead the region over the next four years - no matter what level of government, it’s your opportunity to have your say.

Jeremy Sollars

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WHO'S STANDING? We take a look at who's put up their hand so far as mayoral and councillor candidates for the March 2020 Noosa Council election - pages 6-7.

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IN THE SWIM Last weekend saw the 2020 Noosa Summer Swim Festival take off from our local beaches story and photos, pages 10-11.

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ON THE BITE Not one, not two but ... a family of four Eastern Osprey in a tree at Noosaville.

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HELPING DISASTER RECOVERY Noosa Council Waste Coordinator Ian Florence is taking his wealth of disaster recovery experience to a small council west of Canberra, ravaged by the recent bushfires.

Mr Florence has been seconded to the Snowy Valleys Council in Tumut, to assist in the recovery process.

“It’s certainly going to be quite emotional but equally rewarding,” Mr Florence said.

“I was approached by Noosa Council CEO Brett de Chastel and asked whether I would be willing to use my experience and provide assistance.

“Needless to say I jumped at the opportunity.”

Mr Florence boasts 22 years’ experience in dealing with public health and waste management in disaster situations.

He’s worked in disaster recovery for Cyclone Yasi in 2011 and Cyclone Larry in 2006, overseeing the public health response, including water, waste and mosquito control.

He was an integral part of the

Noosa Council team that worked on disaster recovery for last year’s Peregian and Cooroibah bushfires.

“What many of the NSW towns have been through is heartbreaking, so this is certainly going to be at another level,” Ian said.

“It’s quite satisfying to be able to help out in this small way and use your experience to produce some tangible outcomes for those severely affected.”

Noosa Council CEO Brett de Chastel said the secondment came about through a personal approach to the Snowy Valleys Council CEO. “I reached out and asked if they needed a hand given what those Councils and communities have been going through with their massive fires and they asked for assistance with their disaster recovery,” he said.

“Many of the smaller councils have been overwhelmed by the enormity of the fires, so we can lend a hand to help them recover based on our own experience with our fires last year.

Noosa Council Waste Coordinator Ian Florence.

Picture: NOOSA COUNCIL “Snowy Valleys Council, 100 kilometres east of Wagga Wagga, has a population of about 14,000 and was one of the areas in the middle of the NSW mega-fire.

“We’ve experienced our own heartbreak on a much smaller scale

last year and it’s great that we can ease their stress and anxiety by providing resources where practical.”

Mr Florence left for Canberra last Thursday and will spend two weeks in a relief role as their Disaster Recovery Co-ordinator. ●

NOOSA’S NEWEST FEATHERY ICON

BY ROSE ASTLEY Have you been lucky enough to see Hasting Street’s newest feathery edition?

This baby bush turkey has been causing quite a stir among residents and tourists due to it’s unusual colouring, with it’s half caramel half white body.

It is believed that the little chick is a relative of the much loved Albino turkey named Albi, who was recently struck by a car in Hasting Street and is in permanent care for his injuries.

Now residents are trying to come up with a name for our new icon, some suggestions made on social media included “Cappuccino“, “Caramel“ and “Goldie“. ●

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COVER STORY Craig and Lance Masterton, brothers and owners of Noosa Heads Brewing Co, with Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington and local MP Sandy Bolton.

NOOSA LAGER MAKES WAVES

BY ROSE ASTLEY eads of Noosa Brewing Co. are reeling after a massive debut result in the Great Australasian Beer Spectacular (GABS) Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers, which is currently Australia’s largest beer poll on offer to the public.

The Countdown, which took place on January 25, was a result of thousands of voters around Australia and New Zealand who chimed in to vote for who’s brew is best.

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Heads of Noosa Brewing Co.’s Japanese Lager came in at number 45 on the poll, against more than 2500 beers from all over the country, which makes it the highest ranked in its pale lager class.

The poll is dominated by ales making the result that much more impressive for the lager focused brewery.

This year’s poll saw twice as many lagers place compared to 2018 suggesting the style is having somewhat of a resurgence in the craft scene.

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Heads of Noosa are one of, if not the only independent craft brewery in Australia to brew lagers exclusively.

This massive feat is a huge achievement for the brewery who are still in their first year of operation, still having a limited distribution footprint.

Owners and brothers Craig and Lance Masterton are born and bred Brisbane boys, who have always had a connection with the Sunshine Coast and decided to make the move here, and believed their love for beer

could make waves.

“We’d often have a beer together and the emerging scene of new and exciting craft beers around 2010 just got us hooked,” Craig said.

“We started tyre kicking, attending trade shows and educational pieces within the brewing industry and found that it was such a unique industry with breweries collaborating and sharing knowledge, which is hard to imagine in other forms of business.

“It made the decision easy to join in on the fun. noosatoday.com.au

Lance aid that there have definitely been some challenges along the way but their love for the beverage has kept them going.

After nearly a decade of planning and making Heads of Noosa Brewing Co. come to life, the brothers opened their doors in early February 2019.

“We’ve taken the time to do everything right and we’re extremely quality focused.

“People know they’ll get a great product every time they see our beer.

“We’ve also got a really supportive community here in Noosa.

“We’ve worked really hard to forge meaningful relationships with the locals through partnerships, charity initiatives, sponsoring local sports organisations and just getting out and about meeting people.

Along with their success in the GABS Hottest 100, additional polls such as the “New Craft Beers 2019” saw all five of the Heads of Noosa brews take out a place with the Japanese Lager coming in at number six.

Lance and Craig have been blown away by the results and are humbled by the loyal fan base they’ve established here in the Sunshine Coast region in such a small amount of time “We couldn’t be happier with our results in our first appearance in the poll,” Craig said.

“We knew the Japanese Lager was a crowd pleaser, but this is next level.

Now with their astounding results, the brothers are hoping to make their Lager a household name.

“We’ve got expansion plans on the mind.

“We’ll be looking to take our beer further afield and into the hands of more beer lovers.

“Noosa is our home and will always be front of mind as we grow and evolve.

Lance who is also the Head Brewer takes a look back at the year they’ve had and how well the beers have been received.

“2019 was huge for us, with 12 competition medals from 13 entries, being voted the best craft beer on the Sunshine Coast in a Mix FM public poll and now the results in the Hottest 100,” Lance said.

“It’s awesome to see so many people really enjoying the beers and we can’t thank our fans enough for showing their support when it matters most.

“We’re extremely grateful for having a loyal following that have voted for our beer, thanks so much for your support, we’ll endeavour to do an even better job this year,” Heads of Noosa looks forward to celebrating their first birthday in mid-February, especially now they have even more reason to celebrate.

“Our first birthday is coming up on the 15th Feb and we’ll be throwing a party in the Taproom.

“There’ll be free brewery tours, food specials, giveaways, live music in the afternoon and a DJ at night, the team will be around to share a beer and a laugh with everyone.

For beer lovers keen to get their hands on one of the new up and coming Lagers can find them at over one hundred bottle shops and bars, simply check out the website headsofnoosa.com.au and use their “Beer Finder” to determine the nearest stockist. ●

The team at Heads of Noosa Brewing Co.

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MEET THE COUNCIL CANDIDATES

BY ROSE ASTLEY With the next local government elections closing in, here is a wrap up of all the current candidates that will run for a seat on the Noosa Shire Council.

On 28 March, 16 candidates will run for councillor positions and so far there are two candidates who will run for mayor, including Tony Wellington who will run again after just completing a full term in office.

Nominations for councillors and mayor officially open on 22 February and run until 3 March.

Alan Ladner.

Brian Stockwell.

Joe Jurisevic.

Frank Wilkie.

Janet Kake.

Tony Wellington candidate for Mayor.

Tom Wegener.

Meghan Halverson.

Mayoral candidate Clare Stewart.

Amelia Lorentson.

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NEWS Voting for this election will by the attendance method at local polling booths, residents needing to complete a postal vote must do so before 16 March.

Candidates for Mayor: Clare Stewart.Tony Wellington.

Councillor candidates: Alan Ladner. Amelia Lorentson. Brian Stockwell. Frank Wilkie. Future Noosa (David Fletcher, Karen Finzel and Andrew Squires), Janet Kake.

Julien Cahn, Karen Cook-Langdon, Meghan Halverson, Nathanael Ford, Phillip Moran and Tom Wegener. ●

Phillip Moran.

Future Noosa, David Fletcher, Karen Finzel and Andrew Squires.

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$40,000 IN NEW SES EQUIPMENT State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers in the North Coast region are on the receiving end of more than $40,000 worth of new equipment, thanks for a successful partnership between Energy Queensland and Powerlink Queensland.

Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Craig Crawford said that the new equipment would mean the “orange army” would be equip to face a range of emergencies during the severe weather season.

“Since 2015, we have enjoyed a great relationship with Energy Queensland and today is a fantastic example of our volunteers reaping the rewards of this partnership,” Mr Crawford said.

“Volunteers are receiving brand new power tools, defibrillators, battery powered lighting, stretchers and thermal imaging equipment.

“We know the SES was front and centre at last year’s Peregian bushfires so it’s great to see these selfless volunteers even better equipped to face disaster,” Mr Crawford said.

The handover took place at a

“Thank You” event at the Noosa Shire Council Hub to recognise emergency personnel who fought fires on the frontline during the unprecedented 2019 bushfire season.

“What an extraordinary job these men and women have done over the last 12 months saving lives, homes, businesses and wildlife,” Mr Crawford said.

“I, like all Queenslanders, was in awe of their extraordinary efforts and thank them for their continued service.”

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Assistant Commissioner Andrew Short said the sponsorship had fantastic outcomes for both the SES and community.

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Assistant Commissioner Andrew Short, Powerlink's Gary Edwards, Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Craig Crawford, Noosa MP Sandy Bolton and Energex Area Manager Peter Lougheed with new SES equipment. easy feat - it requires hours of training, dedication and courage to respond in the very worst of conditions,” Mr Short said.

“Anything we can do to ensure our volunteers are better prepared is a win for us, as well as the communities they serve.”

Energy Queensland Chief Executive Officer, Peter Scott said it was fantastic to see volunteers receive new equipment after their hard work during a range of disasters.

“Every year we see our SES volunteers doing amazing things for the Queensland community but, already 2020 has seen them take their commitment to an extraordinary level,” Mr Scott said.

“Their support for the Rural Fire Service - of which many SES are also members of - during the bushfires and the way in which they’ve all rolled up their sleeves

without question is nothing short of incredible.

“It’s because of their dedication we at Energy Queensland remain ardent advocates of Queensland’s SES volunteers and why we have continued to provide direct support in the form of new emergency equipment.”

Powerlink Executive General Manager Gary Edwards said he was pleased to support volunteers before the storm and cyclone season intensifies.

“Powerlink sees first-hand the vital contribution SES volunteers make to help keep communities safe during severe weather events and other emergency situations,” Mr Edwards said.

“Powerlink is proud to continue this partnership with Energy Queensland to deliver vital equipment that makes a positive difference.” ●

MEMORABLE MEALS THIS VALENTINES DAY Valentines Day has been a celebration of love and romance for more than 1500 years, and there is no better way to demonstrate your feelings than by sharing with your loved one a meal you’ll both long remember.

Noosa Springs’ Relish restaurant has gone to great lengths to ensure its Valentine’s Day menu this February 14 is as special as the martyr St Valentine of Rome, for which the day is commemorated.

The feast begins with a choice of entrees - duck dumplings in duck consomm¨¦ with oyster mushrooms, or pink pepper spiced baby calamari, burnt lemon, rocket and aioli.

Your choice of mains might

be Humpty Doo barramundi, cooked in banana leaf, with lemongrass, kaffir lime marinade, poached Mooloolaba prawns, coconut rice and steamed choy sum.

Or you might prefer Bumbu Bali marinated slow cooked pork belly, with green beans, young paw paw, Asian slaw, grilled Hervey Bay scallops and burnt lime.

There is also a selection of petit fours.

The mouth-watering Valentine’s Day offering is available for lunch or dinner, and costs $49.

Book by calling Relish on 5440 3317. ●

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TOURISM SOLAR MASTERCLASS Tourism Noosa has taken on the challenge to help tourism businesses understand the benefits of solar power and teamed up with with Zero Emissions Noosa and the Noosa Council to provide a free Masterclass with a particular focus on strata titled buildings.

The masterclass will bring five solar and strata professionals to Noosa to discuss ways to overcome the roadblocks to introducing solar power into strata titled buildings.

Tourism Noosa Environment and Sustainability Manager Juanita Terry-Bloomfield said while Noosa is a leader in many sustainability initiatives, that we are still behind the rest of Queensland with the implementation of solar in the tourism sector.

“We understand it can be a challenge in strata-titled buildings to sell the outlay of the investment to their body corporates and our masterclass is all about providing helpful insights on why this is a no brainer for businesses.

“Keynote speakers include Chris Denny, Director of Southern Cross Resorts; Brent Clark, CEO

seen the benefits.

“After a motion was passed by Body Corporate in 2018 we obtained quotes to install solar power to all common areas and our pool.

We accepted at quote from Salt Properties, a local company.

“We have noted and compared our costs since installation and all stakeholders in the Body Corporate have been extremely pleased with the significant cost reduction to the electricity account,“ Mr Lloyd said.

Noosa Sun Motel. of Wattblock; Dr John Cronin, Principal of Anumis Legal and Professional Services and Peter Crogan, Head of Customer Experience.

“Join other great tourism businesses who have seen the

Picture: CONTRIBUTED benefits of solar and also hear from some owners of their journey to solar power installation in body corporate complexes,“ Ms TerryBloomfield said.Managers of Metzo Noosa Resort, Helen and Jim Lloyd invested in solar in 2018 and have

Topics covered on the day include: · Advise and support to help manage unit owners and stakeholders’ questions · Various funding options explained · Benefits from returns on energy use and reduced costs · Property value increases with reduced operating costs · Noosa’s target of zero net emissions by 2026 The free masterclass is on Tuesday 18 February from 8am -11am at the RACV Noosa Resort .

To book email Anna@tourismnoosa. com.au ●

CATALANO ON BOARD The rapid growth of realestateview. com.au (REV) has continued, with the expanding property portal appointing Antony Catalano as a board member.

Mr Catalano and his business partner, billionaire investor Alex Waislitz, who acquired Australia Community Media (ACM) last year, now hold the largest interest in realestateview.com.au, with an economic stake of 26 per cent.

REV is the third largest property portal in Australia. Its audience has grown by more than 40 per cent over the last 12 months.

Realestateview.com.au chief executive Tony Balazs said the business had undergone a period of rapid transformation.

“The opportunity to work with ACM and extend our brand through their network is a clear vote of confidence for the work we’ve been doing. The opportunity will allow us to further grow our audience and deliver improved results for our customers,” he said.

“Antony has an impressive track record of rapidly growing media businesses, particularly in the real estate category. I feel confident that realestateview.com.au will grow its market value immensely by becoming part of Antony’s crossplatform media network.”

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New Real Estate View board member Antony Catalano.

realestateview.com.au and CoreLogic’s price estimator late last year.

Mr Catalano said realestateview. com.au had a range of industry attractions but its most valuable asset was it’s highly engaged audience.

“This audience, coupled with the ability to deliver advertising solutions at speed, presents a compelling opportunity to create a multipronged media group inclusive of a property portal,“ he said.

Star News Group, publisher of this title, has been an investor in REV since 2017 along with a number of other independent media publishers.

Star News Group managing director Paul Thomas said: “This is a business with a significant audience and high growth.

“Antony Catalano and his 170 plus regional titles involvement will assist that rapid expansion. It will be a win for agents, vendors and buyers.“ ●

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NOOSA IS MAKING WAVES...

BY ROSE ASTLEY Noosa put on a show last weekend for the Noosa Summer Swim Festival, which saw hundreds of fierce competitors take to the surf to compete in a number of swimming events.

Some of Australia’s best swimmers competed in 3km, 2km and 1km on Saturday and then the 5km Grand Prix and a 1.5km social swim on Sunday.

Buderim's very own Madisyn Armstrong took out first place in the women’s 5km race with a time of 0:55:24.8, with competitors Finella Gibbs-Beal (0:56:33.5 ) and Isabella Shipp (1:04:21.6) following closely behind.

Madisyn will now head to Marathon World Series thanks to her win on Sunday.In the men's 5km race 19 year old Hayden Cotter took first with a time of 0:51:12.8 closely followed by Bailey Armstrong (0:51:17.3) and Thomas Raymond (0:51:23.4).

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Lucy Nolans, Derek Nolans and Casey Harrigan.

Mens 5km Grand Prix Winners, Hayden Cotter (centre) took out first place in front of Bailey Armstrong and Thomas Raymond.

Women's 5km Grand Prix winner Madisyn Armstrong.

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CLOUDING CLEAR EVIDENCE There are plenty of examples where small efforts by lots of individuals make a big difference.

The Bayless couple (Noosa Today 30 January) believe that if Australia was the only nation doing something about global warming, we would still have had a drought and fires.

I wonder if they take that same attitude toward voting or tossing rubbish out of their car window.

With very little research, one can see that economist everywhere say that a carbon tax is the best way to reduce CO2 emissions. Renewable energy power is by far less expensive to install and operate than any fossil fuel. It has been since 2017. Employment in the renewable energy industry is cleaner, safer and much greater per MW than in fossil fuel.

Australia has fewer than a dozen major renewable energy companies.

Spain and Italy, by contrast show pages of them on the internet. Iberdrola, a Spanish, company already has more than 650 MW of power development in Australia worth more than $500 million to them. It is not the only foreign renewable energy company in Australia doing work that we should be doing here and overseas if we had had a government with some visions and a plan.

With the level of planning and policy currently held by this government, we will soon be giving contracts to “third world” nations to bring us up to the speed of everyone else on the planet.

It is illegal to shout “fire” in crowded theatre when there is no fire. It would also be illegal to shout “there’s no fire” in a crowded theatre when there is one.

It should be illegal for global warming deniers to cloud the otherwise clear evidence that we are dooming our ecosystems and ultimately ourselves if we continue to exploit fossil fuels.

Steve Hall, Cooroy.

JOIN THE FIGHT I write to urge all Queenslanders to pledge their commitment to help reduce the burden of cancer this week for World Cancer Day (4 February).

In its 20th year, the global initiative invites people from across the world to come together to get one step closer to a cancer free future.

The day aims to prevent cancer deaths by raising awareness and education, encouraging joint community and government action.

The 2020 theme for World Cancer Day is I am, I will, where members of the public are encouraged to pledge their commitment to act in whatever way possible to help reduce the impact of cancer.

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The beautiful Rufus Ring-tail Possum seen in Noosaville.

This World Cancer Day, Cancer Council Queensland is pledging our continued commitment to reducing the burden of cancer.

Cancer Council Queensland will continue to inform Queenslanders with trusted knowledge and advice on cancer. We will continue to support and connect Queenslanders living with cancer to the right services and people. We will continue to work towards improving the quality of life of Queenslanders living with cancer.

We have come a long way, with amazing advancements in cancer research, services that connect Queenslanders from every corner of the state to life-saving treatment, and prevention programs that are reducing the incidence and fatality rates of cancer.

However, we still have a long way to go, and there is no better day than World Cancer Day to celebrate how far we have come and refresh our efforts for the future.

Ms Chris McMillan, CEO, Cancer Council Queensland.

LOOTERS OR LACKEYS? Homes invaded by looters? In our forests, looters want to log the burnt forest homes of our wildlife which, like their human compatriots, were made homeless by the fires and are now searching for shelter and food.

Fair dinkum.

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.

A REFLECTION Life is a mirror reflecting feelings, actions and thoughts.

How people treat others is a di-

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rect reflection of how they feel about themselves. Thus, how people treat others is their karma; how one responds is theirs. Not surprisingly, the way a person sees other people is the way in which they treat them. Thanks to conditioning, the way a person is treated is what they become. We have the power to constantly coach and teach people how to treat us.

Treating people far better than they treat us is the ultimate way to live, especially because a person’s inability to treat us well has nothing to do with us personally, but it reflects the kind of relationship they have with themselves.

What we value and uphold and our thoughts and actions today is what we become. We continually write the script of our future via our thoughts and actions, irrespective of our awareness of doing so.

Therefore, we must let go of the old and tired and create the ideal conditions for the life we want for ourselves to thrive. People will treat us according to the way in which we unconsciously treat ourselves, and I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want to be liked and accepted.

Brigid Muir.

TAKE A BALD STEP Every day, 41 Australians are diagnosed with blood cancer. The Leukaemia Foundation’s recent Blood Cancer in Australia report confirms that in just 15 years (by 2035), this number will more than double to 100 people every day.

With incidence of blood cancer on the rise, the Leukaemia Foundation is calling on generous Aussies to take a ‘bald’ and extraordinary step to sign up for this year’s World’s Greatest Shave.

Picture: LANCE HUNT Money raised through the World’s Greatest Shave is critical to ensure that every man, woman and child diagnosed with blood cancer in your local area is supported and empowered.

By signing up and rallying together to shave, cut or colour your hair, you are helping to ensure local families facing blood cancer have a place to call home during treatment, someone to turn to, and access to the best possible care and treatment.

You will also help drive funding for Australia’s best and brightest blood cancer researchers in their quest to deliver rapid advancements in diagnosis, treatment and, ultimately, a cure.

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SONG COMP FINALISTS NAMED The ‘Eumundi’s Pretty Good Song Competition’ received a phenomenal 240 entries, making it a tough task for judges who this week narrowed it down to the Top 5.

The five finalists were shortlisted by the team at 92.7 Mix FM with support from the brew crew at Eumundi Brewery??.

Head brewer (and music lover) Chris Sheehan says they were blown away with the number of entries and the calibre of songs entered in the competition.

“Music is clearly alive and well here on the Sunshine Coast,” says Chris. “The calibre and diversity of entries was truly remarkable, and shortlisting the entries to just five was no easy task.”

Chris explains that the task for the songwriters was to write and record a song that encapsulates the vibe of Eumundi and the hinterland groove.

“With the tagline for our brews being ‘It’s Pretty Good Here’, we wanted to celebrate that with a song that really speaks about why it’s so special,” Chris says.

The five finalists are: DAN HORNE: Dan Horne is a foot stompin folk infused blues and roots one man troubadour, hailing from the Sunshine Coast Queensland.

His music is uniquely catchy and when played live is notoriously entertaining.

ZEPHYR JENKINS: 20 year old musician from Kawana and is lead-singer of local band Toxic Fox. Zephyr’s writing and style of music is based around his own interpretation of personal experiences, and sits somewhere within the indie-rock genre.

TAYLOR MOSS: At 23 and with many years of experience (she entered the recording studio at just 15), Taylor has found her stride in the country arena. She has been a finalist in the Toyota Star Maker competition at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, has performed at the Gympie Muster and supported Jimmy Barnes!

DAVE BARRIE: Tewantin singer songwriter Dave Barrie is gearing up to release his debut album in 2020.

After releasing two EPs and touring extensively throughout Australia and Europe, the multi instrumentalist has been bunkered down in Noosa’s own Jampot Studios. Influenced by a broad range of 1990’s and 2000’s pop rock, Dave’s first single Set in Stone will be out in March 2020.

TIM and SAM AITKEN: Local brothers Tim and Sam Aitken have been a constant fixture on the street corners of the Sunny Coast for many years. From busking in Eumundi noosatoday.com.au

The Aitkens brothers Tim and Sam.

Dave Barrie.

Taylor Moss. to full band shows at Byron Bay Bluesfest, and with tunes that range from big ballads to banging pop, these guys are as diverse as the place they live.

The finalists will perform at a ticketed live broadcast hosted by 92.7 Mix FM announcers Todd and Sami on Saturday 8 February

Dan Horne.

Zephyr Jenkins. at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi (ticket details via 92.7 Mix FM). The winner will be announced on the day, taking home $10,000.

Members of the public are encouraged to visit the 92.7 Mix FM website (www.mixfm.com.au <http://www.mixfm.com.au>) where they can listen to the Top 5 songs

and vote for their favourite (which will help the judging panel make their final decision). Voters will also be in the running to win The Ultimate Imperial Hotel Prize Pack, which includes a $750 food and beverage package plus more! ●

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LIVE To celebrate this year’s big milestone for Noosa Arts Theatre - which turns 50 years young in 2020 - Noosa Today will publish a series of Recollections of the Early Years, beginning this week with Margaret Courtney, - life member, wardrobe mistress, performer, former secretary and president.

EARLY THEATRE RECOLLECTIONS When we arrived in 1991 we didn’t know Noosa had a theatre.

We had driven past the little building next to the AFL ground with its pink walls covered in flowing rainbows and silhouettes of old-fashioned people in bonnets and top hats thinking it was a kindergarten.

It wasn’t until we stopped and read the board outside that we realised it was the Noosa Arts Theatre.

There was a tiny foyer with a small counter at one end (serving tea and coffee) and the auditorium was filled with 100 red director’s chairs.

The stage was about a third smaller than the current one.

There was one small dressingroom for the ladies and the men had to use the old props and costume space to dress.

Two toilets had to suffice for the audience, cast and crew which meant long queues, with the return after interval often being delayed so cast had a chance to ‘go’.

The first production we saw was Chicago and we were amazed at how good it was and what they achieved on such a small stage.

I remember sitting in the middle of the audience thinking “one day this will be my theatre”.

I joined three months later and it’s still ‘my theatre’.

My first show was Barnum (1999) where I played Chairy Barnum and the last show I did was The Sound of Music, I played Mother Abbess. ● Margaret Courtney plays Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music.

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(5). 2. Picture as lacking sparkle (5). 3. A runner - one of the bunch? (6). 4. Get loaded and accuse someone (6). 5.

Sticks up for the complacent (4). 6. What the nervous hurdler suffers from? (9). 12. Comng out with “No, it has a name, but upside-down” (9). 13. An asset and more (4).

15. The lights reveal fish (4). 17. Don’t like to upset the boy before the match (6). 18. Continue to tow the monster (6). 20. Only the English woman returns (5). 21. Laugh at the piece on dress (5). 23. Does it take only about a second to sculpt? (4).

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ACROSS 1. Comfort with letters, say (4). 7. Peevishness one laughs oneself sick at? (3,6). 8. Pelt I smuggled out (4). 9. The pitcher we put back again outside (4). 10. Look at and yawn (4). 11. The man is on record as getting assistance (4). 14. In which the headlines say the burglar left a good clue? (5,5). 16. How the left views things - or the right!

(3-7). 19. Shut up when put in the band (4). 22. Crack nuts coming back (4). 24. Wrench from and drop (4). 25.

A grave “The man must be brought to book” (4). 26. It’s lucky the animals get rid of the weeds (9). 27. Felt bad for having abandoned (4).

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10, Gape. 11, He-lp. 14, Large print. 16, One-sidedly. 19, S-as-h. 22, Stab (rev.) 24, Tear. 25, Tom-b. 26, Horseshoe. 27, Left (anag.)

Down - 1, E-art-h. 2, Still. 3, Flow-er. 4, Charge. 5, Smug (rev.) 6, Jumpiness. 12, Eman-a-ti-on (rev.) 13, Plus. 15, Rays. 17, De-test. 18, Drag-on. 20, Alon-e (rev.) 21, Habit. 23, Bu-s-t.

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7610 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Tick. 7, Potassium. 8, Elan. 9, Stir. 10, Robe.

11, Spry. 14, Accusation. 16, Bronchitis. 19, Tidy. 22, Mint.

24, Apex. 25, Talc. 26, Tarantula. 27, Bent.

Down - 1, Tress. 2, Chair. 3, Poetic. 4, Walrus. 5, User. 6, Dumbfound. 12, Ptarmigan. 13, Yarn. 15, Test. 17, Hearth.

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BLASTS FROM THEATRES PAST It’s Noosa Arts Theatre’s 50th Birthday Celebrations and to celebrate they are returning three of the most loved one act plays from their One Act playwriting Competitions.

Forty-three years of great one act plays and the three that have made the cut are Nancy Cato’s Travellers Through The Night, John Cundall's The Eulogy and Debra Chalmers Here’s The Thing.

Travellers Through the Night was performed as part of the first One Act Playwriting Competition in 1977 and was an adaptation of a short story Nancy Cato had written 10 years prior.

It is night at an interstate roadhouse cafe. A woman and a man are attracted to each other, but their lives are altered irrevocably by a serious accident involving a mysterious stranger.

Director Sue Sewell is excited to be reimagining this classic and has cast local favourites; Glen Miller, Tracey Simpson, Paul Wright and Tom Middleton. Sue joined Noosa Arts in the early 80s when the theatre looked very different from

what we see now.

After a time away back in the UK, she returned to the Sunshine Coast and has been involved in many plays at Noosa Arts. Although Sue gets pleasure from the buzz of being on stage, she most enjoys writing and directing and is more than happy to be directing the first Noosa Arts One-Act Playwriting Festival winner.

The Eulogy, winning Audience

finding a naked young man passed out on their couch makes them ask the question - what the hell did we do last night? If only they could remember…

Director Jenni McCaul is excited to be working with award winning actors including Jannine Ritchie, Jane Rivers, Helen Smith, Andrew Moon, Cordel Belmlette and Tom Middleton.

Noosa Arts Theatre will be dona>ng the proceeds from Thursday 20 February performance of Retro Replays to help out a community theatre affected by the recent bushfire crisis.

DATES Cut price preview 13 February at 7.30pm, all tickets $25.

Retro Gala Opening Night 14 February at 7.30pm, all tickets $36 Includes one free drink and a light supper.

Evenings 20, 21, 22 February at 7.30pm.

Matinees 15 and 16 February at 2pm.

Tickets adults $30, concessions $25 member/group $22, Under 18 $20. ●

Choice in 2008, is a poignant drama

by John Cundill. A son decides to show his dying mother a draft of his intended eulogy for her funeral.

When she hears what he wants to say, she decides that it’s time for a few home truths.

Director Liza Park is relishing working with stage greats; Yvie Sommerville and Ian Mackeller.

Although Liza trained as an actress at NIDA, she has enjoyed her directorial efforts at Noosa Arts Theatre over the past decade. A winner of both Best Actress and Best Director Awards, she is also a past President of the theatre, and was made a Life Member in 2016.

She directed The Eulogy as part of the 2008 One Act Play Festival, and is thrilled to revisit it. Here’s The Thing won Best Play and Audience Choice at the Noosa One Act Play Competition in 2012 and has since been performed both in Australia and overseas.

A raucous comedy about two sisters, Amanda and Carolyn, who didn’t expect to have much more than blinding headaches after their big night out on the town. But

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(6). 22. A keep fit manual? (8,4).

DOWN 1. Prepare the toast that will be flattering? (6,2). 2. As soon as one rings the number (4). 3. Songs from the wild tit inside, flying (7). 4. To pursue, is forced to enter the church (5). 5. Fear the terrible bore inside is a relation (8).

6. Put your money on a hot tip from a lady (4). 11. Saying more about that terrible rice pudding (8). 13. Got oneself dismissed, but continued to bat (6,2). 14. One of the national foods of Russia: quite colourful (7). 17. A prayer for a famous cricketer (5). 19. Pop back, once at the top (4). 21. Bust out of the containers (4).

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ACROSS 7. As your old flame used to, for you? (4,4,4). 8. The way to train a setter (6). 9. Are furious, you notice, at the end (6). 10. Touched when broke (7). 12. The speed of play depends on it (5). 15. Wet flowers (5). 16. Be told to inform people it’s only rumour (7). 18. A previous or subsequent minister (6). 20. Can’t decide about the free return (6). 22. A keep fit manual? (8,4).

DOWN 1. Prepare the toast that will be flattering? (6,2). 2. As

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QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7609 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Discriminate. 8, Starch. 9, Clover. 10, Aniseed. 12, Heady. 15, Stout. 16, Blanket. 18, Rabbit. 20, Excise. 22, Mulligatawny.

Down - 1, Distinct. 2, Scar. 3, Fighter. 4, Pinch. 5, Napoleon. 6, Mere. 11, Squabble. 13, Dressing. 14, Illegal. 17, Stair. 19, Army. 21, Clay.

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PLAY NOOSA AND TEE UP A $13 LUNCH SPECIAL.

Enjoy our $13 Lunch special, served with a golf course on the side.

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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ELTON ROCKS ON Thought you’d missed the chance to catch Sir Elton John at Sunshine Coast Stadium?

Think again!

It is one month until the global superstar hits the stage at Sunshine Coast Stadium as part of his swansong Farewell Yellow Brick Road World Tour and tickets are still available for the 3-4 March concerts.

Tourism, Sport and Major Events Portfolio Councillor Jason O’Pray said tickets to both concerts were available from just $119 through www.ticketek.com.au .

“The countdown is on to this incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I would urge anyone who hasn’t grabbed tickets yet to jump in and secure your spot at what will be Sir Elton John’s final performance in Queensland and his second-last performance in Australia,” Cr O’Pray said.

“Tickets are still available, including in the western grandstand, which will provide an awesome view of the amazing stage Sir Elton will perform on.

“The reviews from Sir Elton John’s earlier concerts on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road World Tour have been absolutely brilliant, so don’t let the sun go down on this opportunity to catch the legendary

singer live in concert for very last time!”

With a Stadium VIP ticket you can also experience Elton John with food, drinks and incredible seats!

Enjoy VIP treatment on arrival with a dedicated entrance and exclusive space within the grandstand with a 4 hour premium beverage package.

You’ll also receive substantial canapes and grazing from a seasonal bespoke menu in undercover, reserved seats for $750 + GST per person. Enquire or book these tickets direct through the stadium by calling 5437 7666 or email scstadium@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au “The Sunshine Coast should get ready to welcome one hell of a showman in March, as the very first international artist to ever perform at Sunshine Coast Stadium,” Mr Chugg said.

In his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, the songs from Elton John’s legendary 50-year career will be showcased against a backdrop of never-before-seen images and videos, brand new stage production, along with a tour wardrobe designed

by Italian fashion house Gucci.

Garnering rave reviews at sellout shows across North America, Elton John’s curtain call will be the last chance to catch this legendary performer touring in Australia. ● noosatoday.com.au

COMMUNITY UPDATES FREE COMMUNITY LUNCH The Salvation Army is holding their monthly Free Community Lunch on Tuesday 18 February at 12.30pm at 6 Bartlett Street Noosaville, all welcome. For further information please call the church office (07) 5442 4218.

THE THURSDAY GIRLS The Thursday Girls will be holding their first Ladies Lunch for 2020 at Locale, 62 Hastings Street Noosa Heads on Thursday 27 February at 12.30pm. Cost $45pp.

The monthly fundraising events help in the provision of financial support to students of low income families in the Noosa Shire State Schools thereby giving them access to optional, educationally desirable school programmes and activities.

Please contact Liz Meikle on 0457 844 848.

NOOSOPHIANS Noosophians - Noosa Theosophy will hold a public event on 7 February at 7pm at the Tewantin CWA Hall - "From Climate Despair to Luminous Futures”, featuring Richard Henry Whitehurst. This is a cutting edge multi-media presentation that will generate vision and motivation to co-create a life-affirming presence on planet Earth. Allow your mind and heart to

open. It includes meditation, process activities, video and engaging talk by the founder/Director of The Overview Institute Australia and The Planetary Human. Contact Ailsa on 07-5470 2656 or 0416 442 062.

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING Every Tuesday evening from 7 pm to 9.30 pm Pat and Norm Young organise a Social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall - the cost is $ 4-00, 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 TOASTMASTERS Would public speaking and leadership skills help you with your 2020 goals?

Noosa Toastmasters is a fun loving, supportive group of people who are all learning together.

The next meeting is Monday 27 January 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

Email your community news to: newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au

noosatoastmasters@gmail.com <mailto:noosatoastmasters@gmail. com>.

FOLK DANCERS Is 2020 the year you have resolved to try something new? Something that you have thought about but not got around to doing?

Well, it’s never too late to join Noosa Folk Dancers, especially if you like music, dancing and meeting new people. It is a friendly, welcoming group who meet every Friday at the Uniting Church Hall, 9 Werin St Tewantin 9.30am to 11.30am to learn traditional folk dances from around the world.

Everyone is welcome, including people with ‘2 left feet’. No prior experience or partners needed, just a willingness to join in, enjoy yourself and above all have fun. Cost is $8 per week. Classes resume 7 February.

Inquiries to Philippa on 0417780016.

PICKLEBALL COME PLAY Pickleball is a fun mix of tennis, badminton and table tennis, whether you're looking to learn pickleball for fun or competition, play Thursday 6pm-8pm at Noosa Leisure Centre, Wallace Drive Noosaville. All welcome. Email info@noosapickleballclub.com <mailto:info@noosapickleballclub. com>

BOOKFEST POMONA Cooroy-Pomona Lions are holding their next Bookfest at the Lion’s Den, Mountain Street, Pomona on Friday and Saturday 7-8 February - open 8am to 2pm both days. Thousands of good books, of all kinds will be on sale. For more information phone 5485 3236.

ORCHID AND FOLIAGE Come along each month 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 our guest speaker, enjoy afternoon tea and then winners are drawn for the many fabulous raffle plants.

The Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society next monthly meeting is 1 February at 1pm in the Tinbeerwah Hall. Visitors more than welcome. For further information please contact Valerie 0419 202 867. ●

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ART MEETS TECHNOLOGY Art meets technology in a contemporary animation and projection masterclass at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre.

Learn how to use the iMotion app to digitise your very own drawings and collage.

Be guided by award winning noosatoday.com.au

and internationally renowned multimedia artist Donna Maree Robinson.

Based in Australia, Donna has had her work exhibited globally and won awards such as the QRA Digital Award and was a finalist in both the 2016 London based Lumen Art Prize

and the Australian Contemporary Art Awards.

Participants will create animated digital artwork while also learning how to plan and project the artwork large scale outdoors. No previous digital experience is necessary, beginners and all levels of artists

are very welcome. Just bring your Android, tablet, iPhone or iPad and get animating.

The masterclass runs on 15-16 February at the Butter Factory Arts Centre in Cooroy and costs $145 (BFF $135). ●

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NOOSA TAKES IN TASMANIA A group of Tourism Noosa members have enjoyed an inspirational three day roadshow in Tasmania this week learning insights from tourism operators as part of the ‘Tourism Noosa Leadership Program’.

The roadshow was designed to witness and experience ‘Best in Practice’ tourism offerings to analyse what learnings could apply to their own tourism businesses.

International Marketing Manager Vynka Hutton commented about the roadshow “Tasmania was chosen as the educational and leadership tour destination as it resonated in terms of its offerings in sustainability, environment, nature based, food and wine, and cultural experiences.

Hobart and its surrounds offer a contrasting blend of nature based, scenery, culture, and local produce, offering similarities to the Noosa region”.

“A large part of the roadshow was focussed on the storytelling aspect of a business and how this can add immense value and strength to a customer’s tourism experience and connection to the destination. The group visited a variety of tourism products that demonstrated how storytelling can be incorporated from food, accommodation, culture, heritage, attractions and sense of place” said Ms Hutton.

The Tourism Noosa Leadership program is a one off program providing businesses a unique opportunity to stop and assess their business with an aim to create new ideas, packages, contracts and ideas for improving business.

The operators will be encouraged and mentored post the roadshow to discuss opportunities in packaging and working together, with the ultimate goal to drive consumer behaviour to increase length of stay and dispersal throughout the Noosa region.

The initiative has been made possible by funding from the Australian Government through the Building Better Regions Fund program and is designed to explore tourism leadership issues specifically for the Noosa region with the outcome to build capacity and raise leadership standards underpinned by peer and mentor learning processes. The ultimate goal is to create sustainable, competitive tourism businesses armed with the tools and knowledge to make strategic decisions.

Operators included: RACV Noosa Resort, Sunshine Coast Craft

Beer Tours, Noosa Blue Resort, Culgoa Point Beach Resort, Mary Valley Rattler, The Retreat Beach houses, Go Ride A Wave, Noosa Oceanrider, The Rise Noosa, The Ginger Factory and Outdoor Adventure Australia.

Jacqui Price from The Ginger Factory commented on the program “The Leadership program has been a great opportunity to challenge our current thinking. We’ve spoken with operators from the very large to the one man start-up. We’ve gained insights across everything from team culture to disruptive innovation to the importance of building your business around a deep understanding of the customer.

Lots of ideas generated from both the operators we’ve visited as well as the in-depth discussions within the team. I’m looking forward to folding these new ideas into our business when we return home”.

Karen Davis from Mary Valley Rattler commented on the roadshow “The opportunity to visit Tasmania with Tourism Noosa as part of the 2020 Leadership group has been fantastic. As a heritage rail experience recently back in operation, our charter is to deliver the best possible guest experience and a large part of that is the story sharing our volunteers deliver to our passengers on board. Seeing some exceptional tourism operations in another region firsthand has been valuable in providing some thought and ideas on how to bring some new elements into the Mary Valley Rattler experience. In addition to this, connecting with other industry operators has provided some collaborative thinking around how we can work more closely together with our businesses and as a region.” ● noosatoday.com.au

THE BOLTON REPORT

SANDY BOLTON, NOOSA MP

A CRUCIAL CONVERSATION Often you will hear me in Parliament, through columns or our newsletter, raise ‘conversations we need to have’. These are the ones often regarding complex or conflicting decision-making.

Last year, in response to inbox concerns surrounding the overcrowding of prisons, and the decriminalisation of recreational drugs, we researched, wrote to Ministers and asked questions.

With the volume of Queenslanders in prison due to lowrisk illicit drugs such as cannabis for personal use and the costs of imprisoning these low custody offenders (which is up to $2000 per week), the question is - why are we reticent to decriminalise, even though it has been successful in other States, and has just been recommended in a recent report by the Queensland Productivity Commission (QPC)?

In Queensland today, our prisons have the highest rate of incarceration of non-violent offenders in Australia,

the majority of these sentences being for repeat low-risk offences.

Once a prisoner enters the system, they are 50 per cent more likely to reoffend within two years due to multiple factors including difficulties reestablishing networks, gaining work and community acceptance due to the shame and stigma of being incarcerated.

The rate of incarceration has increased by more than 160 per cent since 1992, over 62 per cent of these custodial sentences for non-violent offenders.

So, what does this all mean? Our prisons are overflowing with nonviolent offenders. These low-risk offenders could be contributing through community service for fire mitigation, pathway construction, environmental and other projects that would benefit communities.

If the current trend continues, the government will need to build approximately 4200 additional cells by 2025 at a cost of around $3.6 billion. In contrast, moving to a regulated decriminalised recreational drugs system, is

reported to result in a net benefit of around $850 million to the state.

Studies undertaken in other states and countries where they have relaxed the criminalisation of illicit drugs have shown very little to no increase in usage rates. Research indicates that the prohibition of illicit drugs has never worked and in fact, leads to the supply of more harmful and addictive substances through the black market.

Last year during our annual community survey, over 86 per cent of residents supported decriminalisation of cannabis for personal use and 85 per cent supported community service programs in lieu of prison sentences for low-risk offenders to alleviate overcrowding prisons.

The question is - why is Government rejecting what seems to be in line with Queenslanders thoughts, as well the recommendations of the Productivity Report?

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DATES SET FOR NOOSA SKINS The dates have been set for this year’s Noosa Springs Skins Series four golf events where the focus is as much on having fun as it is on breaking course records.

The series, formerly known as the Wednesday Wine Down, will be played on 11 March, 27 May, 2 September and 25 November.

Noosa Springs’ Skins series is an opportunity for players to let your hair down, enjoy a great golf course, and have a chance of winning some excellent wine.

Sponsor Red and White Wines puts up six dozen bottles of fine wine, and teams of four compete for them in a skins-type competition.

The total of the best three stableford scores of the four players becomes the team’s score on each hole, but nobody knows who’s won until everybody gets together in the clubhouse, and the hole by hole scores are read out.

If two or more teams get the same score on a hole, the prize jackpots to the next hole and, at the end of the presentation there’s a draw for $1500 worth of advertising from Southern

Cross Austereo.

Golfers lucky enough to hole out at the par three 4th, will win a corporate membership valued at $2250, and all players get 20 per cent off the cost of their next round of golf at Noosa Springs.

Guests pay just $79 which

includes lunch and post-game nibbles, for members the cost is $39, while Links Hope Island members pay $69.

It’s a shotgun start at 12 noon, and anybody interested in a day of stress-free golf can register at the Golf Shop on 5440 3325 or

download an entry form from the Noosa Springs’ website.

If you aren’t able to register an entire team of four, put down your own name and the Golf Shop staff will ensure you’re included in a team. ●

NEATE RESULT IN MONTHLY MEDAL 71 C/B, David Ainscough 71 C/B, Gus Torney 71 C/B, William Fogg 71 C/B, Peter Andrew Walker 71 C/B, Rodney Vaughan 71 C/B, Brian Farmer 71 C/B, Michael Nassereddin 71, Chris Misios 72 C/B, Dwight Bandman 72 C/B, Ron Read 72 C/B, Darren Wylie 72 C/B, Dean Jeffrey 72 C/B Nearest to Pin: A Grade: Michael Nassereddin, Darren Wylie, William Fogg, Paul Neate B Grade: Garry Peters, Trevor Alexander, John Wex, Michael Norman C Grade: Graham Meadows, Brian Priebe, Shane Rayner, John Brodie

Noosa Golf Club results.

SATURDAY There were 236 players in the Saturday Men’s Monthly Medal Stroke on 1 February. Scratch rating (M) 71.0 Winners: A. Paul Neate 68, David Murray 70 C/B, Rob Martin 70 B. Zachary Southgate-Smith 66, Jorma Rusanen 68, Pieter Kanters 70 C. Nathan Jackson 68 C/B, Ray Pettigrove 68, Greg Steele 70 C/B Placegetters: Shane Rayner 70 C/B, Greg Peeler 70 C/B, Dave Stewart 70, John D Arcy 71 C/B, Alex Hackett 71 C/B, Les Spratt 71 C/B, Gary Webster

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C/B, John Back 37, Lucas Southgatesmith 36 C/B, Jean-paul Ricca 36 C/B, Michael Davenport 36 C/B, John Curtiss 36 C/B, Dan Harmer 36 C/B, Chris Horan 36 C/B, Geoff Smith 36 C/B, Chris Wright 36 C/B, Jim Scholes 36 C/B, Craig Baxter 36 C/B, Michael Meltzer 36 C/B, Bruce Blakemore 36, Gary Shaw 35 C/B, Paul Shaw 35 C/B Nearest to Pin: A Grade: Doug Rogers, Brett Le Moy, Doug Rogers, Joe Ottaway.

B Grade: Michael Norman, Greg Bee, Mervyn Neilson, Joe Franz.

C Grade: Clive Hart, Greg Moore, Michael Meltzer, Neal Moloney. ●

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TUESDAY There were 214 players in the Tuesday Club Single Stableford on 4 February. Scratch rating (M) 70.0 Winners: A Grade: Brian Jackson 40, Grant Baker 39, john D Arcy 38, Bruce Osborne 37 C/B B Grade: John Deem 38, Michael Clayton 37 C/B, Stephen Monie 37 C/B, Steve Grey 37 C Grade: Matthew Blair 32, Lyndon Bruggy 39 C/B, Jim Grant 39 C/B, Tony Cawley 39 Placegetters: John Pawley 38 C/B, Jason Toohey 37 C/B, Joe Ottaway 37 C/B, Mark Kirchner 37 C/B, Gary Webster 37

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NOOSA PAR 3 GOLF Noosa Par 3 Golf Club results.

Event: February Monthly Mug A Grade nett 1st Ken Chapple 51, 2nd Michael Gooding 52 (twoway countback).

B Grade Nett 1st Rob Kirikino 47, 2nd Sandy Webb 48.

A Grade Gross Michael Gooding - 58. B Grade Gross Sandy Webb 64 (two-way countback).

Greens hit: A Grade : Rusty Milliner, Richard Poutu - 7. B Grade : Rob Kirikino - 6.

NTP: Hole 3 - Nik Lesic, Hole 16 - Darren Simmonds, Hole 18 -

Rusty Milliner, Ball Run Down: Joan Bradley 51, Nik Lesic - 52, Bob Forrest, Laurie Moore, Rusty Milliner, Peter Hall, Murray Joseph, Neil Webb, Patricia Bloor, Zane Jesberg, Richard Poutu - 53 Members Draw - Darren Simmonds.

Draw for Par - Mary Hitchin (unsuccessful). ●

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HOOK, LINE & SINKER

JACK MANGROVE

Jack Dekort with a 120cm Spanish caught on Sunshine Reef.

NOOSA RIVER COMES ALIVE With the new moon behind us we saw a solid bite window and the building tides and storms saw the Noosa River come alive after dark with mangrove jacks making the most of the low light conditions.

Offshore we saw a better early morning bite windows and strong currents prevailed. As things headed toward the weekend the early mornings saw light weather windows and low tides. Unfortunately the low tides saw any bigger boats struggle with crossing so take care.

DI had amberjack, nannygai, emperor, cobia, longtail tuna, tusk fish, smaller pan sized snapper to name a few. The currents were stronger but the end result was worth it.

In closer, Sunshine Reef provided spotty and Spanish mackerel. These fish taken on trolled lures, dead baits and of course the humble gang hooked pilchard. They were also smashing cast slugs with a small top shot of wire to prevent bite offs.

If wanting to find the pelagics try starting your search in Laguna bay and watch which way the birds are flying.

Heading north toward DI and staying in close around the 15-20m line will still let you see the back of any breakers as often the fish hunt along this line. If you head south try heading down toward Castaways as this is often a great place to find spotties. Be sure to have a few rods pre-rigged with slugs and stickbaits so you are ready to cast. noosatoday.com.au

In the Noosa River various prawn and paddle tail soft plastics have been getting the bites after dark when worked slowly. A great point to remember when fishing at night is that you can use a heavier leader.

Take a look at 30-40lb options which will help put the brakes on otherwise unstoppable fish.

Around the river mouth and the sandy flats of the dog beach, sand bags and of course on the frying pan we have seen catches of sizable flathead and whiting. Around the sunken trees you can expect to find bigger bream and maybe a smaller jack or two. With the last of the high tide and start in the run out tide you will see the river water at its cleanest after the rains. This clean water is often a trigger for fish to feed so take a look at tide times when planning to fish a certain area.

Freshwater also saw good numbers of bass and a few solid saratoga get caught in Borumba. These fish generally come during the quieter times so be sure to be on the water during first and last light. The surface activity has slowed after the rains and we have seen most fish succumbing to a well presented hard body.

Lake MacDonald is a lot higher now and the ramps are safe to use.

With the influx of cooler rain water the fish are found in tighter schools during the daytime hours when the water has more sun on it and warms up.

So on behalf of Jack Mangrove, best of luck on your fishing adventures! â&#x2014;?

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LIFE OF BRINE

PHIL JARRATT

WHERE HAS THAT TIME GONE? It seems like only a nano-second ago, but in fact this month it’s five years since Noosa was declared a National Surfing Reserve, the first step in a long campaign to achieve the status of World Surfing Reserve.

Now, Noosa will be dedicated as the 10th World Surfing Reserve on Friday, 21 February, becoming only the third Australian surfing destination to be so honoured. And boy, are we going to have a beach party!

I had the honour of chairing that first committee to campaign for a National Reserve, and since 2015 I have been president of the Local Stewardship Council of the projected Noosa World Surfing Reserve. It has been seven years of hard work for all of us, but I’m pleased and proud to say that most of that original committee will be standing alongside me when the World Surfing Reserve is dedicated in a couple of weeks.

Early stalwart Tony Wellington was elected mayor and had to leave to focus on that, but Tony has remained one of our greatest supporters, and will speak on behalf of Noosa Shire Council at the dedication.

Likewise first secretary Juanita Bloomfield (now Terry) had to leave as her responsibilities at Tourism Noosa consumed her, but she will be there too, representing Tourism Noosa’s sustainability agenda.

Also there from the Day One Club will be Libby Winter (Noosa Parks Association), Di Cuddihy (Noosa Malibu Club), Chris Doney (Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club), Matt Horder (Sunshine Coast Sports Federation), Omar Bakhach (Parks and Wildlife) and Drew Pearson (Tourism Noosa), alongside newer members Dan Bedford, Michael Court, Javier Leon and council observers Cheryl Pattison and Jess Glasgow.

Noosa’s dedication has created enormous interest from around the surfing world, with many people travelling from far parts to join us for the day.

In a statement this week from World Surfing Reserves headquarters in Davenport, California, chief executive Nik Strong-Cvetich said: “For decades Noosa has been a leader in both surf and conservation culture in Australia and worldwide. Its series of righthand pointbreaks, protected by the Noosa National Park and adorned by some of the last remaining stands of lowland coastal rainforest, makes it a surfers’ and nature-lovers’ dreamland. Noosa serves as a model of how we protect 22 NOOSA TODAY

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The first of five very good reasons for Noosa becoming a World Surfing Reserve. This beautiful droneview lineup courtesy of Paul Smith Images shows a near-perfect set rolling through First Point. It hasn’t broken like that for more than six months, thanks to sand movements, both natural and man-made. The Noosa World Surfing Reserve aims to increase public awareness of the fragility of our surf breaks and help protect their future. what we love, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Noosa joins the network of WSRs around the world as a shining example of how to do it right.”

Nik and his executive team will join surfers, surfing administrators, environmentalists and philanthropists from around the world in Noosa for the dedication ceremony and celebration, including most of the members of the California-based Founders’ Circle, entrepreneurs and philanthropists who have organised funding for many of the existing World Surfing Reserves, in addition to funding surf spot rescue missions mounted by sister association the Save The Waves Coalition. Surfers attending will include seven times world champion Layne Beachley and Noosa WSR ambassadors Jordan Mercer, Josh Constable and Dean Brady, plus legendary Noosa pioneer surfers Bob McTavish, Hayden Kenny and Ron Lane.

The official dedication will be held in the Noosa National Park, followed by a public celebration from 3pm at the Noosa Festival of Surfing site at Main Beach, with surfing exhibitions featuring the World Surf League world champions, live music, and food and beverages available at the Eco-Brew Beach Bar. And as the sun sets, the Noosa World Surfing Reserve will

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The NWSR crew at the 2015 National Surfing Reserve dedication. join forces with the Noosa Festival of Surfing for a very special opening ceremony, Welcome To Country and paddle-out.

This will be a great day for the entire community, surfers and nonsurfers. Don’t miss it.

FOOTNOTE: You know you’re getting really old when the cycle of life takes you right back to where you started. Until I was about seven our family home was on a busy highway, where the only saving grace for a little boy was the large public park just a couple of hundred metres down the road. I became such a fixture there that the park ranger made me a little silver ranger badge just like a mini version of his.

I soon became a serial pest, ordering other kids off swings and sending them home. Eventually my dad confiscated the badge and I was only allowed to go to the park with an older sibling.

Now, at the other end of life, we have moved into a cosy apartment where we shall probably see out our days. It looks out across a public park to the beautiful river and the North Shore beyond. I love my view but not the fisho’s and goatboaters who park their cars between me and it. I glare at them from my garden chair over morning coffee and evening beer. I’m thinking about getting a little silver badge made. ● noosatoday.com.au

BETWEEN THE FLAGS

RON LANE

The jet ski rescue craft have been working overtime of late.

SUNSHINE AT PEAK SEASON To say that Sunshine Beach Surf Lifesaving Club is at present on the crest of a big wave would have to be the understatement of the year.

In all aspects of surf club life, patrols (which is the core business of all surf clubs), competition, hospitality and community involvement, things just could not be better.

There can be no doubt that the biggest smiles in town would have to be on the faces of architects Paul Curran and Andrew Bock; the feeling, when one walks through the doors of the new Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club is definitely a feeling of friendship and relaxation.

The view which can be enjoyed from several aspects speaks for itself.

Down on the beach their patrols are as always of high standard; not only do they patrol the very open Sunshine Beach, but around the corner of the northern end, the unpatrolled and extremely dangerous Alexandria Bay comes under their scope of courtesy patrols; emergency call outs into this Bay have always ended successfully.

When the patrol competitions, at both State and National level gets under way, you will always see Sunshine teams on the podium; and as stated this is our core business.

In the competition arena coach Paul Gilmore and support teams are getting great results; the results from the recent Murphy Builders Carnival noosatoday.com.au

held at Maroochydore speak for themselves.

At this carnival, once again in the Under 17 division for both male and, their performance in team events such as ski, boards and taplins saw them with wins in all events.

“Their performance was outstanding,” said the coach. “In everything they entered they finished on the podium; also two members Summer Hooper and Georgia McKinley have now been named in the state team.”

Craig Law has also been appointed team manager for the state.

A great supporter group, top

patrols, an Under 17 champion competition team and a new clubhouse - what more could anyone ask for?

Well done to all involved.

THE DREADED CALL One call that our patrol members have come to dread is to attend to a suspected spinal injury; and recently this seems to becoming quite regular.

At 5pm of Monday Australia Day, one such call was received from a group of people in Noosa’s National Park, car park area.

A man in his 30s, while board riding in the Park area had fallen from his board and head first, struck

a sand bank.

Jet-ski rescue teams were immediately tasked and found the patient supported by a group of people in the water.

A patrol from Noosa arrived with a spinal board and under the supervision of a doctor, dropped on the scene by helicopter; the patient was secured on the spinal board and conveyed to the Noosa Lions Park by ambulance. Following more medical assessment, he was then flown by helicopter to the Royal Brisbane Womens Hospital.

It is now on record, that there have been three suspected spinal injuries, requiring helicopter evacuation to hospital, in the last three weeks.

With doctors now being a part of the Medivac Rescue Helicopter crews, fast medical care is now available.

However we must emphasise that people who enter the surf, be it on a board or body surfing, should proceed with the utmost caution.

“If you are not experienced,” said Noosa Patrol Captain Trevor King.

“Don’t enter the surf and in such places like National Park, check for sandbanks and rocks.”

Remember the spinal injuries can result in a permanent injury that will require a lifelong wheelchair. If at a patrolled area talk to the senior patrol members for advice. ●

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