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The Noosa Council election is still a bit over a month away and candidate nominations 'officially' open this Saturday and close on Tuesday 3 March, so we won't know the final list of candidates until then.

What many people may not fully realise is that being a local government councillor these days entails a lot more than dealing with 'roads, rates and rubbish'.

They must also be familiar with state and sometimes federal legislation applying to a whole range of council activities, and that legislation changes from time to time, so understanding the implications for councils is vital.

There’s also a host of new disclosure requirements for council candidates at this election, also critical particularly for new candidates.

Being a councillor these days is a more complex task than it might appear.

- Jeremy Sollars

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Apollonian Hotel

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Surf Club

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Tinbeerwah

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Your help will be much appreciated and you can join us for a free burger and cold drink at Noosaville Lions Park afterwards. Volunteers should wear enclosed shoes, hat, gloves and sunscreen.

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Delays expected due to Gympie Terrace works but $2 million project expected to boost safety for both cyclists and pedestrians - page 10.

RIGHT ON TRACK Local OP1 students excited at the prospect of being able to pursue medical study without having to leave the region for uni - page 12.

ON THE BITE Offshore fishing on hold due to cyclone swell, rain has given the river a good flushing out and post full moon means plenty of action - Hook, Line & Sinker page 20.

IN THE SWIM Noosa Masters swimmers strive for victory in national endurance competition - story page 21.

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THIS WEEK WE’RE TALKING ABOUT…

NINE ACTION-PACKED DAYS

BY ROSE ASTLEY The Noosa Festival of Surfing kicks off this Friday, promising surfing action and live music that can't be missed.Starting with the Opening Ceremony and Paddle Out 5pm Friday 21, The evening will feature Welcome to Country, speeches from the Noosa Malibu Club and conclude with a Paddle Out at sunset to commemorate the beginning of the 29th annual Festival, there will be live entertainment at the Eco Brewing Co. Beach Bar by WSL Longboard Champion Steven Sawyer.

Saturday 22 will see the World Surf League (WSL) Noosa Longboard Open begin plus stacks of live entertainment from the likes of The Sandflys, 11 and 13 year old musicians Frank and Louis, Music of Manoa, Nick Cunningham and Jawgoh and Alex Millington.

Sunday 23 will continue with the WSL Noosa Longboard Open and more to see and do at the Eco Brewing Co. Beach Bar including a Q&A by author Rob Black who wrote Noosa... What's Your Point? which explores the hold Noosa, and surfing, has on the thousands of surfers world-wide.

Monday 24 the WSL Longboard Open will continue with the

The Noosa Festival of Surfing will officially kick off February 22. chance to meet some of the WSL professionals, keep an eye out for updates on Noosa Festival of Surfing's social media to see who will be announced.Tuesday 25 is the last day of the Longboard open, plus the She to Sea event, which is a celebration of women & surfing. Some of the top female

creatives in the industry will be sharing their work and love for the surfing world, held at the Halse Lodge Noosa.Wednesday 26 is the age divisions excluding juniors, Men's and Women's Open, & Old Mal competitions, entertainment includes Spoons, a film compiled of never-before-seen footage from

surfing's Golden Age, with outtakes and extras from some of surfing's most well known filmmakers to tell a history that has never been told before, hosted by The J.Thursday 27, Age divisions (No Juniors), Men's and Women's Loggers & Men's and Women's Open plus Andrea Kirwin live at the Eco Brewing Co. Beach Bar.Friday 28, Age divisions, Men's Opens & Teams, plus Bec Findlay at the Beach Bar, Noosa Festival of Surfing and World Surfaris are also hosting a Gala dinner at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club to raise funds for local kids with disabilities.

Saturday 29, Age divisions, Loggers, Opens, Old Mal & Teams, entertainment includes Call me Will and Isabel Woods at the Eco Brewing Co. Beach Bar.Sunday 1, is the Finals for all participants and teams, plus the world's biggest dog surfing competition. The Surfing Dog Championships showcase the best in surfing dog talent around Australia while also promoting the importance of waterproof parasite prevention and pet health. Other entertainment includes Shannon Sol Carroll and Andrea Kirwin at the Beach Bar.For all other information including how to register for events, visit noosafestivalofsurfing.com. ●

HOW SHOULD WE USE $1M BUSHIRE FUNDS? After a horror bushfire season, Noosa Council was one of five Queensland councils to receive a $1 million Federal Government grant to help rebuild and strengthen affected communities.

Council is keen to ensure this funding is used in the best way possible and is asking the community for ideas or initiatives that might be considered.

"Council will be talking with

key community groups, as well as emergency services organisations, all of whom have provided valuable support to the community through this difficult period," Mayor Tony Wellington said.

"However, we also want to hear from residents directly affected by the fires in Peregian, Cooroibah and Noosa North Shore.

"We want to make sure the community enjoys real, tangible outcomes from this funding and

the best place to start is to ask them directly," Cr Wellington said.

The survey is available on Council's website and submissions close on 24 February 2020.

Under the funding guidelines, Councils can spend their grant funding on projects and activities essential for the recovery of their communities. The funds can also be spent on actions that help build community resilience.

Some of these activities and

projects include rebuilding damaged or destroyed Council assets, and helping to prepare the community for future disaster events.

They may also include activities or projects to bring communities together, to support the local economy or to assist groups undertaking wildlife rescue and environmental recovery.

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David Harrison, John Murphy, Christine Murphy (committee Member), Bronwyn Taylor, Glenice Ault (secretary), Miriam Brace (treasurer), Sally Buckley, Lisa Hawkins, Vicki Crawford, Woody Dass (president)

THE NAME OF THE GAME

IS PICKLEBALL

BY RON LANE f you want to get hit with a blank stare just tell people you play Pickleball.

"Pickleball - what in God's name is Pickleball?"

At present it would be safe to say, that this new sport with the funny name, would be the fastest growing sport in the world. And that would be the understatement of the year.

The game of pickleball started in the summer of 1956 on Bainbridge Is. Washington, USA .and has been described as a mixture of tennis,

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ping pong and badminton.

It started at the home of Joel Prichard and two friends Bill Bell and Barry McCallum, when after returning from a game of golf they found their families bored. They then proceeded to set up a game of badminton but could not find the shuttlecock. They improvised with a waffle ball lowered the net and fabricated paddles of plywood from a nearby shed.

The rest is now history.

In 1972 McCullum incorporated Pickleball. Inc and manufactured a

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wooden paddle (racquets} to help the sport grow. The game which can be played as singles or doubles is played on a court similar to a double's badminton court, the size of which is 20 ft by 44 ft; and the net hangs at 34 inches in the centre.

From then on, the game really started to spread: around the USA (now with an estimated 3,000,000 players) Canada, Asia, New Zealand, Europe and all states of Australia.

Such is the growth of this sport in the states, they have now established both junior and senior ranks;

some have now started playing as professionals In Brisbane the game got off to a good start. It quickly spread to the Gold Coast and now the Sunshine Coast is starting to move; with Noosa established and Caloundra on the way. Also, at Beenleigh Multi Sports Complex Tennis Centre, eight new courts are on the go.

In 2018 there were an estimated 500 players in Australia but now the figures tell us that an estimated 3000 are now going in pleasant pursuit of the pill. noosatoday.com.au

Christine Murphy, David Harrison, Miriam Brace, Lisa Hawkins.

Club organizer and spokesperson for the Noosa Club, Christine Murphy said: "The main factor is that it is a game for all ages and locals have been playing at the Noosa Leisure Centre since November 2017; then in January 2019 the Noosa Pickleball Club was officially formed. One thing we have noticed is that tennis players who feel they are too old for the game on the bigger faster courts are joining us and loving it.

Also, there is the safety factor. It is a good fast open game and there are very few injuries: another of our aims is to push the sport from the school age onwards" Despite being a relative new club, they have not wasted any time. In February of last year, the club entered the second Australian Pickleball Championships held at the Hibiscus Sports Centre in Brisbane.

These titles were contested by 156 entrants ranging from 11-79 years and for Noosa 16 members took to the courts with six coming home with medals. Now having five members with Level1 Coaching Accreditation within their ranks, further success is assured and on October 2-5 of this year at the Australian Titles in Newcastle, the medal tally will be perused.

To further advance the sport, members have done demonstrations at over 50 lifestyle resorts.

"At one particular resort," Christine said with a laugh, "we did a demo on Friday and by Monday afternoon they had ordered all their own equipment. You couldn't ask for noosatoday.com.au

better results than that."

At Wallace Drive Noosaville where the Leisure Centre is located, the game is played five times a week and all newcomers are welcome.

As with any new sport to succeed a good team of workers is essential and at the Noosa Pickleball Club things could not be better.

Sitting in the chair as President is Woody Dass.

"I arrived in Noosa from America 15 years ago and at first all I wanted to do was go surfing; but two years back I got a good look at this sport and I was hooked."

For Christine and her husband John, both now retired, it was different.

"We saw it on the 7.30 Report and from then on it was all stations go."

Add to this Glenice Ault as Secretary and Marian Brace as Treasurer and a great foundation is established.

Like all successful clubs they have some very definite plans for the future: promote the sport in every way and every level and also to become independent and have their own courts.

"Another thing that we want to do is thank Noosa Council for their sports grant and also the Government for their assistance in obtaining our equipment."

In 2016 the United States of America Pickleball Association, officially recognized Para-Pickleball or wheel chair pickleball, as a competitive branch of the sport.

Pickleball is definitely on the way. â—?

Christine Murphy and David Harrison.

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RAISING CLIMATE FUNDS Sunrise Beach residents, Marley Reichman, 10, from St Thomas More Primary School and Olive Johnston Blair, 9, from Sunshine Beach State School raised over $160 for charities fighting climate change last Sunday February 16.The girls made scrunchy hair ties, pom poms and lemonade to sell at their stall in Rainbow Park.

Marley and Olive figured out

that the best time to have a stall was either early in the morning or late in the afternoon to catch the walkers, so they did morning and afternoon and they sold out of everything.

The girls decided to give three charity options and customers got to choose where their money was going, the choices were between Fight Against Melting Ice, Habitat Loss and Bushfire Recovery.

They raised over $160 and will be donating the proceeds to Greenpeace Org for their environmental work, Panthara Org for their work protecting wild cat habitat and the RSPCA Bushfire Appeal.

Marley and Olive are very thankful to all the local residents who supported their fundraising efforts and are super keen to have another fundraiser in the future. ●

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CLIMATE MISSING PIECE Noosa councillor Brian Stockwell has succeeded in adding the Climate Emergency - what he calls "the giant, missing piece" - to Noosa's approach to protecting the health and wellbeing of its citizens.

"Until now, we've planned for things like smoking, sun protection and helping our most vulnerable locals, but we now know we have to urgently consider Climate Change in the same way," he said.

Cr Stockwell moved to include clear steps for dealing with the health impacts of Climate Change in Noosa Shire's Health and Wellbeing Plan at Monday's general committee meeting.

"As well, we must give our young people a clear voice about their concerns and their input to how we approach this issue."

This is one of many strategies that will underpin Noosa's Climate Change Adaption Plan (CCAP), due to be completed in the middle of this year.

The motion highlights that the World Health Organisation (WHO) maintains that climate change is the greatest threat to global health in the 21st century (WHO, 2015).

"Like much of the east coast, the unprecedented fires we experienced starting well before the normal fire season in Spring, are a clear reminder that the climate emergency is not something to deal with in the future, it is here and now," Cr Stockwell said.

Cr Stockwell said that 'at risk' people in the community were being affected by extreme heat and that there were mental health impacts caused by the severe weather that created catastrophic fire conditions.

In particular, the elderly, as well as other vulnerable groups in the community, are more exposed to direct physical impacts of climate change and may require greater assistance from their familial and social networks, and emergency services in preparing for and responding to extreme weather events.

Surveys have shown a vast majority of young people are very concerned about the climate emergency, and one in five students said they were planning to either not have children or have fewer children because of climate change.

Cr Stockwell argued Noosa should follow the example of the Cairns City Council which last year undertook a survey of high school students from across the city and gave them the opportunity to express their concerns, hopes and aspirations in a Youth Summit.

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Cr Brian Stockwell is calling for a platform to give youth a voice on climate change. help council shape our action plan to respond to climate change.

"I think it is clear that we need to be acknowledging the concerns about the health and well-being impacts of a changing climate and engaging our community and particularly our youth in developing actions to address the risks," Cr Stockwell said. â—?

MOTION EXTRACT The World Health Organisation (WHO) maintains that climate change is the greatest threat to global health in the 21st century (WHO, 2015). Australia's climate has already begun to change and current trends indicate that this will accelerate over the course of this century. A changing climate is expected to affect human health and wellbeing (including physical and mental health) through direct and indirect

pathways. Climate change can be framed as a risk amplifier; that is many of the risks associated with climate change are not new, however they are likely to increase in severity over time. There is no evidence available to indicated that the risks from climate change to health and wellbeing are not presently significant at a local scale, however they will increasingly become so as global warming accelerates.

The Australian Medical Association has expressed strong concerns regarding the threat to public health and wellbeing from climate change (AMA, 2019). In particular, the elderly, as well as other vulnerable groups in the community, are more exposed to direct physical impacts of climate change and may require greater assistance from their familial and social networks, and emergency

services in preparing for and responding to extreme weather events.

The collaboration of many stakeholders will help Noosa's Health and Wellbeing sector to be resilient to future climate changes.

Noosa Council is developing a Climate Change Adaptation Plan (CCAP), which will contain actions and key indicators for adapting Noosa's health and wellbeing to climate change risks. The CCAP is expected to be completed in mid-2020. It is proposed the Noosa Community Health and Wellbeing Action plan will seek to inform the CCAP where applicable, and incorporate the relevant actions from the CCAP at the next annual review of the Action Plan, including development of new initiatives based on updates to climate change projections if required. â—?

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CLARE STEWART’S NOOSA VISION As a proud Noosa resident, business owner, community advocate, and mother of three, I believe a place so iconic as Noosa cannot afford to rest on its laurels and sit complacently in the past.

We cannot kick back and idly float along in the belief all will be well when so many in our community feel disconnected from their local government.

Since announcing I intended to run for Noosa Mayor, I have actively sought community input, canvassing the residents and ratepayers of this diverse shire to best understand the issues that matter to them.

This community consultation is indicative of the way I intend to run Noosa Council, but equally importantly highlights the following issues of concern: Many in this community feel their voices have not been heard.

Many in this community feel the assets which make Noosa such a unique and vibrant place to live are not being adequately protected.

Many feel the red-tape and governance of Noosa is overly cumbersome, response is slow,

The first mayoral candidate, Clare Stewart. communication is lacking, and process is non-transparent.

Many feel council has been side-tracked by issues that extend beyond its scope, wasting valuable ratepayer funds on ad hoc projects that will offer little benefit to the local community.

Many further feel these projects were initiated with minimal community consultation.

Many feel there are valuable assets going to waste where potential for improvement has either been overlooked or neglected.

Many feel the current Council

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and this Shire has been impacted by negative headlines resulting from poor councillor behaviour.

Many feel the value of small business is not properly recognised or supported.

Many feel it's time for Noosa, for a change.

I share that belief and I espouse that shift.

I will work to protect and enhance our magnificent environment which is so important to our future and our livelihoods.

My council will support all existing local business and look for opportunities to attract and develop appropriate new business.

I will protect the Noosa lifestyle we all love, through community engagement, real consultation, and honest, transparent leadership.

My council will have a healthy internal culture and a positive, respectful and supportive relationship with the whole of the Noosa Shire community.

My council will continue to partner with the tourism industry to ensure a dynamic, competitive and sustainable future.

My leadership will create a healthy, dynamic Noosa Council with a culture that effectively supports our organisation, environment, and our community.

In addition to the pillars of leadership and policy outlined above, I have also developed the following 10-point action plan in response to immediate community concerns.

These are the issues which require urgent action to restore and protect the Noosa that we call home.

1. Protect our environment with innovative, cost-effective technology to eliminate current Landfill Problems.

2. Implement a new Disaster Management Plan with particular emphasis on fire breaks to alleviate unnecessary risks for our community.

3. Ensure all local roads and bridges are safe.

4. Appoint a dedicated Community Engagement Officer for the Hinterland.

5. Upgrade and connect popular bikeways.

6. Reconnect with sporting and community organisations for a seamless, unbiased flow of information and support.

7. Provide our residents with clarity on the new Noosa Plan. i.e. What is it? How will it affect me?

8. I will advocate for local businesses to ensure their interests are represented in council.

9. Build a new jetty in the Noosa Woods precinct, to allow a safe

and convenient drop-off and pickup point for locals and tourists alike.

10. Assess whether council should continue to own the Sunrise Shops.

Of course, there is far more to be done. Further issues will continue to emerge, and they will require a proactive, accountable Mayor who will consistently meet the challenge.

In both my professional and personal life I have forged a reputation for rising to and exceeding the challenges which come my way.

Professionally, I am a former barrister-at-law, and now the owner of two small businesses. Personally, I am happily married to local business operator Cam Stewart. Together we have three children who we have chosen to raise in Noosa for the lifestyle and community it offers.

In addition, Cam and I support numerous charities. Perhaps the one closest to my heart is Youngcare, where I proudly worked for two years and now have the privilege of being on their Board of Directors.

My advocacy for Youngcare is due to the deeply personal ties I have with this organisation.

When I was 23, I was enjoying a morning jog in Sydney when I was hit by a truck then pinned under it.

Lucky to be alive, I was told I would never walk again. After six months in hospital and a further 37 operations over 10 years, my dedicated medical team and I proved that prediction wrong.

I have a Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws, I am also a keynote speaker and published author.

These are the qualifications I bring to the table as a leader, in the knowledge they are testament to a no-nonsense individual who has the ability to rise to any challenge and get the job done.

Most importantly however, I am a passionate advocate for Noosa. I believe this community deserves a council with a vision for the future that offers a true voice to Noosa residents and business.

Since announcing my candidacy, I have personally visited all areas of the region, met with hundreds of ratepayers, reached out to the many groups in the Shire, and taken on board all viewpoints.

This is the type of open and accountable council I would lead in a Shire that would thrive, prosper and represent the values of its residents.

I'm here for you, I stand for Noosa, for a change.

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Deputy PM Michael McCormack, Wide Bay member Llew O'Brien, Club president Warick Redwood pictured with Sunshine Beach's Nippers and Surf Life Savers.

CLUB ‘OPEN’

BY ROSE ASTLEY The ’funky and modern’ Sunshine Beach Surf Club was officially opened on Friday 14 February by deputy PM Michael McCormack and Wide Bay Federal MP Llew O’brien.

From what was once a tin shed on the hill in 1983, the club has seen an incredible multi million dollar facelift, receiving $2.5 million in federal funding under the Building Better Regions Fund.

Mr O’Brien said the investment in the project would provide longterm social and economic benefits to Noosa and the Sunshine Coast.

“This beautiful new premises will allow the Club to host large functions, attract more visitors and more members, which means stronger support for the Club’s vital lifesaving services,” Mr O’Brien said.

“In addition to ensuring public safety, this will enhance Sunshine Beach’s strong reputation as a tourism destination, creating a flowon benefit for local accommodation providers and retailers."

Deputy PM Michael McCormack was in agreeance with Mr O’Brien regarding the allocation of funding to this project.

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to the community capacity,“ Mr McCormack said.

Club president Warick Redwood spoke on how the new Surf Club is drastically different from others across the state.

“Although you won’t see the same things (here) if you visited a majority of Queensland surf clubs, I challenge you that this does not make Sunshine Beach any less of a surf life saving club.

“I would suggest in the same way a house is just a house, but the people in it make it a home, similarly, it’s the people, our members, our volunteers, our staff that make Sunshine Beach Surf Club what it is,“ Mr Redwood said.

Since the club un-officially opened last month, there has been an increase of 1500 new club members.

Boasting breathtaking views of Sunshine Beach, fresh and modern bars and lounges, the new club is expected to bring in not only locals but a larger demographic.

Mr McCormack and Mr O’Brien appeared to put aside any hostilities as they were seated side by side sharing handshakes and some banter, though there was a clear tension between the two after Mr O’Brien’s departure from the Nationals Party Room last Sunday. ●

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COUNCILLOR’S PARTING ADVICE In a farewell newsletter to her 1000 subscribers, Cr Ingrid Jackson has said the most strenuous opposition she experienced in office was from fellow councillors whenever she sought improved openness, transparency and evidence-based decision-making by the council.

“At times this pushback was excessive,” she said. “But I continued to stand for my values and principles despite antagonism and intimidation.”

Cr Jackson announced late last year she would not be standing for a second term and has since endorsed independent candidates Karen Finzel, David (Fletch) Fletcher and Andrew Squires, saying the values and principles she espoused will be given new life if they are elected.

She said her successes as a councillor included enhanced council transparency, improved governance and strong advocacy on many issues, including garnering council support for marriage equality.

“But often success was only partial and there were important initiatives I could not achieve in

Departing Noosa councillor Ingrid Jackson has endorsed the Future Noosa team of Karen Finzel, David (Fletch) Fletcher and Andrew Squires. the absence of support from other councillors,” she said.

“These included matters like rejecting greater openness by voting against committee meeting minutes and refusing public access to the more than 100 closed door meetings a year that discuss community issues.

“The majority of councillors also rejected a number of governance and accountability measures including obliging the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation to open its

membership to the community and requiring The Nature Conservancy to adhere to council procurement processes after it had been handed an untendered grant of $1.2 million.”

Cr Jackson said she had run into hurdles getting councillors to base decisions on hard evidence.

“On a number of occasions they voted against obtaining legal advice and expert reports on issues where I believe this would have improved decision-making.

“There were also failures to develop business cases for multimillion dollars projects like the Peregian Digital Hub, the former TAFE site and the Cooroy Playground,” she said.

“It is said, ‘you win some, you lose some’, but I would have liked to have won more and experienced less hostile treatment from my fellow councillors when they opposed my initiatives.

“That said, I have valued so many things about being a councillor, including advocating on behalf of the community, supporting people and their endeavours, and the engrossing intellectual and personal challenge of striving to make a difference.”

Cr Jackson said she continued to uphold the principles she stood for in representing the community and was proud of what she had achieved.

“I hope electors will consider my experiences when they decide who to vote for at the March election,” she said. “They should keep in mind that the people we elect define the kind of community we will become.” ●

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Work to improve stormwater infrastructure and pedestrian safety on Gympie Terrace will begin next week.

The $2 million project involves the installation of new stormwater pipes and upgrading the road between Albert and Cloudsley streets to boost safety for cyclists and pedestrians.

Project Coordinator Scott Anderson said some night works are planned to fast-track the project and minimise disruptions to local residents and businesses.

“We are mindful of minimising traffic disruptions during the work and wherever possible, contractors will keep traffic flowing in both directions, with traffic controllers’ onsite to assist the public with changes to road and pedestrian access,” he said.

“Some of the critical road crossing work at the northern end of The Cockleshell and Robert Street requires short-term road closures, which will happen at night.”

“We expect the whole project to take about five months, with asphalting between Albert and Cloudsley streets to take place after the stormwater pipes are installed.

Mr Anderson said the aging stormwater infrastructure is in need of replacement.

“This work will see stormwater culverts replaced at five locations

Delays expected along Gympie Terrace as works are carried out over the next five months. on Gympie Terrace between Robert Street and Ely Park / Pelican Beach Park, “Dedicated on-road cycle lanes and pedestrian crossing improvements form part of the upgraded road works, “We will provide the community with regular updates about the project’s progress and Hall Contractors are committed to keeping residents and businesses well informed if works are expected to have a direct impact on access.”

Mr Anderson said this is vital work to improve critical infrastructure in the area.

“We appreciate residents’ and motorists’ patience during the construction process.”

For further project information, visit the Work in Progress section of Council’s website at www.noosa.qld. gov.au/community/transport-androads/work-in-progress. ● noosatoday.com.au

NEWS

COMPLAINT DISMISSED Noosa Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie issued a statement this week saying Queensland's Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA) had "dismissed allegations of perceived conflict of interest" against him "and warned the complainant that leaking to the media prior to a decision could lead to prosecution for vexatious complaints".

Cr Wilkie said the OIA had written to him stating that a "complaint in May 2019 that he had failed to declare a perceived conflict of interest prior to voting to proceed to an Expression of Interest (EOI) process for the Peregian Surf Club was dismissed as it did not raise a reasonable suspicion of misconduct or inappropriate behaviour".

Cr Wilkie said it was alleged he had a longstanding association with the Peregian Beach Community Association (PBCA) and had been "instrumental" in assisting the PBCA in preparing for and potentially submitting an EOI for the use of the space at the Peregian Beach Surf Club.

"The OIA determined that the Council was not considering applications, merely whether to undertake an EOI process for the occupation of the building," Cr Wilkie said.

"The OIA also noted the Council had received several approaches by multiple local community groups seeking space in the building which made an expression of interest

process a fair and transparent process for decision-making.

"Information gathered by the OIA found PBCA did not intend on applying for the EOI process and were not an applicant."

Cr Wilkie said it was "further noted that at the subsequent council meeting where the EOI applications were considered" that he had "appropriately declared a Conflict of Interest".

"The OIA stated it had issued a warning to the complainant that allowing details of their complaint to be published prior to completion of a proper investigation, could lead to a prosecution for the making of a vexatious or frivolous complaint," Cr Wilkie said in his statement. ●

OUR WATER HEADS DOWN SOUTH Sunshine Coast dams will start supplementing Brisbane's water supply from this week following the recent rainfall.

Natural Resources Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said that with the Sunshine Coast's main water supply, Baroon Pocket Dam, just over 97 per cent capacity, Seqwater would reverse the flow of the south-east Queensland water grid between the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.

"At the start of summer falling dam levels on the Sunshine Coast meant the water grid was being used to supplement Sunshine Coast supplies," he said.

"After more than 10,000 megalitres of inflow over the past week, Baroon Pocket is almost full while Wivenhoe remains just over 50 per cent.

"From tomorrow, the Sunshine Coast will be returning the favour.

Baroon Pocket dam, located in Maleny, is currently just over 97 per cent capacity.

"As I told Parliament this morning, south-east Queensland's combined water grid levels are at 67.4 per cent - an increase of five to six months of additional supply since it started coming down.

"Despite receiving its best inflows in recent years, our biggest single water storage, Wivenhoe Dam, remains at its lowest level in more than a decade."

Dr Lynham said the foresight

of previous Labor Governments in building the grid gave SEQ one of the most reliable water supplies in Australia.

Seqwater CEO Neil Brennan said changing the flow direction of bulk water supply pipelines was all part of normal operations at Seqwater.

"We are operating the grid to best preserve water supply in Wivenhoe as we head into the traditionally drier months of autumn and winter,'' he said.

The long-awaited rainfall this month occurred mostly along coastal catchments with the Sunshine and Gold Coasts recording rainfalls in excess of 400 mm.

Other Sunshine Coast dams including Wappa (101 per cent), Ewen Maddock (98.3 per cent), Poona (100.3 per cent) and Cooloolabin (81.3 per cent) are now either at or nearing full capacity. ●

NOOSACARE WELCOMES GOVERNOR Queensland's Governor, Paul de Jersey, and Noosa Mayor, Tony Wellington, visited residents at NoosaCare's Carramar site on Wednesday 19 February to discuss issues relating to the aged care sector and hear first-hand about their fire evacuation experience.

All 142 residents were successfully evacuated from Carramar during Noosa's bushfire crisis in November last year and many had stories to tell the visitors.

According to NoosaCare CEO, Megan D'Elton, the Governor was keen to understand the emergency procedures but also wanted to understand how staff, residents and volunteers had coped with the challenges of the fire emergency and supported one another. noosatoday.com.au

Queensland’s Governor, Paul de Jersey, and Noosa Mayor, Tony Wellington, visited residents at NoosaCare’s Carramar site on Wednesday 19 February to discuss issues relating to the aged care sector.

"Our residents were amazing during the evacuation. They were calm, practical and good-humoured

and really showed those of us who are a little bit younger just what resilience is all about," Ms D'Elton said.

"It was a terrific honour to host the Governor, Mrs de Jersey and the Mayor at Carramar and show them how we do things here, particularly our support for people living with dementia. We were able to highlight our above-average staff to resident ratios and walk them through our beautiful gardens."

The Governor spent time chatting with four of NoosaCare's centenarians and presented them with a Governor's coin. He also met with Mary Gregson - a resident of NoosaCare for nearly 20 years - and other residents, staff and volunteers involved in the evacuation. ●

ADVICE FOR FREE ON SOLAR Free advice for reducing power bills and navigating the array of solar power and battery storage systems on the market is now available to Noosa residents.

It's thanks to a new partnership between Noosa Council and the Australian Energy Foundation (AEF).

"With almost 40 percent of Noosa households generating their own electricity from the sun, we have one of the highest solar uptake rates in Queensland," Mayor Tony Wellington said.

"But for those yet to take the step, there are now so many different options available, it can be a daunting task deciding on matters like system size or choosing an accredited installer.

"We've teamed up with the AEF to help locals avoid the pitfalls and find answers to their questions about solar. That way they can start enjoying the same financial and environmental benefits as many of their friends and neighbours."

Residents can also call the helpline - 1300 23 68 55 - for advice on cutting their energy bills.

Partnerships between councils and the AEF have helped thousands of Australians, such as Tony and Amanda (pictured), find suitable solar products and suppliers for their needs.

"We kept on getting all these phone calls from different suppliers, but it was hard to tell which one to go with. Then Council let us know about their partnership with the Australian Energy Foundation," Amanda said.

Their first electricity bill after installing solar was 50% lower than the last one.

The Mayor said Council was pleased to offer the AEF service to help our community reduce its emissions to net-zero by 2026 - a target included in Council's Environment Strategy.

"The AEF partnership will help more Noosa residents make the switch to solar and enjoy the benefits of reduced power costs, all the while reducing our emissions as a community."

The Australian Energy Foundation has supported 27,000 households with energy advice since 2013. Call the AEF advice line on 1300 23 68 55 or visit the website. ●

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Halimah Reynolds of Yandina Creek, Zawad Aziz of Burnside, Jasmin Smith of Cooroy, Christopher Klingsch of Buderim and Madeleine Prager of Buderim at USC.

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Five OP1 Sunshine Coast school leavers eager to pursue medical careers without having to leave the region for university study can’t wait for the start of Semester one at USC on Monday 24 February.

Asked how they felt about joining USC’s third ever cohort of Medical Science students, each of the 18-year-olds offered a slightly different take: “ecstatic”, “delighted”, “elated”, “joyous” and “stoked”.

Head of School of Health and Sport Sciences Professor John Lowe said it was wonderful to welcome another group of 20 motivated students to the three-year undergraduate degree, introduced by USC in 2018 to provide a pathway into medicine for regional school leavers.

Graduates gain provisional direct entry into Griffith University’s Doctor of Medicine program at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute, which is part of the Sunshine Coast University Hospital at Birtinya.

Cooroy’s Jasmin Smith, who topped chemistry and visual art in Year 12 at Noosa District State High School and received an academic excellence bursary, has a passion for science.

“Hospitals became a familiar setting when I was growing up, with my family and I often visiting my grandparents during their illnesses,” said Jasmin, a keen artist and school leader who also received a USC Rise, and Shine Award in Year 10.

“The loss of my last remaining grandparent in 2018 gave me the inspiration to use my thirst for knowledge to benefit others.

Studying Medical Science will help me achieve this desire.

Christopher Klingsch, who was dux of Immanuel Lutheran College and received subject awards for maths B and C, biology, chemistry and physics, appreciated USC’s location close to home at Buderim.

“I was stoked to be accepted into such a competitive course,” he said.

“I am excited about the possibility of continuing after this degree into medicine at the University Hospital.”

Last year’s dux and academic captain of St John’s College Nambour, Halimah Reynolds topped English, maths B and C, and religion/ethics, and received a Fairfax Medal.

The Yandina Creek resident is following in the footsteps of her mother and maternal grandparents who studied medicine overseas.

“It’s exciting to be a part of a

new program with state-of-the-art facilities at the University as well as at the University Hospital,” she said.

“The opportunity to stay at home, on the Coast where I’ve grown up and with the support of my family, is a bonus.”

Buderim’s Madeleine Prager, who received an academic medal and school spirit award at Matthew Flinders Anglican College last year, said she had always been interested in science and how the body worked.

“I chose this course not only because it is close to home, but because USC provides a more intimate and tailored course, which provides me with a path to studying medicine at the University Hospital,” she said.

A debating captain, Madeleine won the 2019 Queensland Evatt Competition, a prestigious debating and diplomacy competition run by UN Youth Australia.

Zawad Aziz, who completed his Year 12 maths B and C subjects a year early through an accelerated program at Nambour State College, was a senior college leader.

The Burnside resident became fascinated with medical science in early high school, when learning about the human body and how medicines counteract viruses and bacteria.

“I want to become a doctor so that I can have the privilege of helping and curing illnesses, contributing to a happier and stressfree society,” Zawad said.

“I chose USC due to its location and its student-oriented approach.

It acknowledges the diverse range of students and tailors its teaching to individuals.” ● noosatoday.com.au

LETTERS

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

GLASS HOUSES Much has been made of disunity in LNP/ Coalition ranks over coal and energy, but try to get a straight answer from Labor and you'll see more positions than the Karma Sutra.

While Anthony Albanese still wants the huge income from coal exports and new mines, he's been trying to appease the hard left and the Greens by waffling about renewables, but now a new moderate faction called the Otis Group within his parliamentary team is pushing to protect coal jobs in coal electorates.

Remember that old saying about people in glass houses, Albo?

John Mikkelsen, Noosa.

to kick the habit to talk to their GP or health care professional to find out more about vaping as a quit smoking aid.

Conjoint Associate Professor Colin Mendelsohn (UNSW), Foundation Chairman and Board Member, Australian Tobacco Harm Reduction Association (ATHRA).

LENSCAPE

TAKEN FOR A RIDE? Hit the road Holden.

“Put up or pack up” was the road report given by the 2013 Treasurer.

Hissing and steaming under the bonnet was $2 billion in subsidies.

Will this travel advice be given and $2 billion subsidies be withdrawn from fossil fuel/ coal sectors?

Just asking.

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.

A GAME CHANGER Last month the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) announced their support for vaping nicotine as a quitting aid for smokers.

This endorsement is a gamechanger for smokers wanting to quit and vaping is a welcome tool for GPs and other health professionals, especially in regional Australia where smoking rates are highest.

Under the new guidelines, GPs and other health professionals can recommend vaping for smokers who have failed to quit smoking with the available treatments when patients

THROWING MONEY NO SOLUTION Surf's up at Dolphin Point. raise the subject with their doctor or health professional.

Vaping is now the most popular and most effective quitting aid globally and has helped millions of smokers quit the deadly addiction. It is legal to vape nicotine in Australia if a patient has a nicotine prescription

Picture: LANCE HUNT from a medical practitioner.

This endorsement will ultimately save lives as smokers who switch to vaping have substantial improvements in both respiratory and cardiovascular health and a dramatically reduced risk of cancer.

I encourage any smoker wanting

"We need more help, we need more donations."

Is this statement actually bona fide? The relevant organisations have the money to get people on their feet now - it's now about implementation.

But there will always be the call for "more donations" and this seemingly trumps all other thought processes around the bushfire disaster.

Brigid Muir.

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CALL FOR KOALA RETHINK

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koala surveys to inform our koala habitat mapping in our own planning scheme. We have far more accurate mapping than they do.

"The State told us the Draft South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy would not result in a net loss of koala habitat.

However, that is not the result of their rushed regulations."

Council's Environment and Sustainable Development Director Kim Rawlings said Council had written to the State Government to voice its concerns.

"We've raised a number of issues including the very short timeframes councils were given to review the changes and assess the potential impacts of the new mapping," she said.

The Mayor said the State should be doing more to help councils protect koala habitat, particularly in the wake of recent devastating bushfires across Queensland.

"In our own shire, fires burned through a significant amount of

Noosa Council has called on the Queensland Government to reconsider its new koala maps after thousands of hectares of Noosa koala habitat have been left unprotected.

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Noosa Council has called on the Queensland Government to reconsider its new koala maps after thousands of hectares of Noosa koala habitat have been left unprotected.

Mayor Tony Wellington said the maps were rushed through before Christmas without proper consultation.

"Some areas that were previously mapped as koala habitat have been wiped from the State's new mapping at a time when our struggling koalas need all the protection they can get," he said.

"Where clearing of koala habitat was unavoidable, Council used to be able to condition developers to plant koala food trees in other koala habitat areas to offset the loss.

"But under new administrative arrangements, the Queensland Government will now manage offsets, instead of local councils.

This is madness, because we have the local knowledge," the Mayor said.

"Indeed, Council has supported

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bushland last year. Protecting our struggling koala populations has never been more important," he said.

"The State's Strategy includes a target of protecting 1000ha of koala habitat over the life of the Strategy.

That's nowhere near ambitious enough. In Noosa, our own YurolRingtail State Forest Conservation Project will achieve more than this alone." ●

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COMMUNITY UPDATES FRIDAY ENVIRONMENT FORUM Humpback whales are known to travel vast distances between their feeding grounds around Antarctica and their breeding grounds in the tropical waters of North Queensland.

However, as they spend most of their time underwater, there is a poor understanding of what they are doing at depth and how this behaviour relates to their breathing behaviour which we observe at the surface.

Learn about the incredible behaviour of whales with guest speaker Marjoleine Roos who is studying for a PhD at the University of Queensland. Come to the NPA Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive Noosaville where the forum starts at 10.30am with coffee available for purchase at 10am, and ends at 12.15pm. All are welcome and a donation is appreciated. Interpretive birding starts at 8.30am in the carpark. Go to www.noosaparks.org. au for more information.

munity House invites you to an uplifting evening with debut author of ‘The Changing Room,’ Christine Sykes. Inspired by her role as volunteer stylist helping women to find clothes for work interviews and as a coach for disadvantaged women, Christine has written a story of hope, second chances and the power of female friendship. She has also drawn on her extensive experience in the community and government. She is interested in a range of issues affecting women today.

Whether you want to hear the stories that have inspired the book or you’d like to find out about Christine’s experience of writing and publishing, come along and enjoy the conversation. Light refreshments will be available from 5.30pm.

Date: Wednesday 11 March Time: 5.30 for a 6.15 start.

Venue: Lawson Shed, Memorial Avenue, Pomona Cost: $5.00 includes light refreshments before the presentation begins.

Bookings: Please call the Pomona Community House on 5485 2427

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A voting table in 1938.

CENSUS AND ELECTORAL ROLLS On Wednesday 27 February between 1pm and 3pm, Win Wynn will present a workshop using Census, Electoral Rolls and Alternatives in your family history research for the Cooroy-Noosa Genealogy Group.

The sorkshop is at the Heritage Centre, 17 Emerald St Cooroy. For more details phone 3129 0356.

THE CHANGING ROOM As part of Queensland Women’s Week the Pomona and District Com-

Next Meeting Thursday, 27 February, 2020 at the Tewantin Noosa RSL Club, 11.00am for 11.30am. Cost $23 for a two course lunch. Guest Speaker Jane Copeman of Noosa Community Garden Visitors are welcome but bookings are essential. Phone Nanette on 0428 635 126.

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.

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

Please contact Liz Meikle on 0457 844 848.

NOOSA ARTS AND CRAFTS The Noosa Arts and Crafts Association has the following activities at Wallace House in Noosaville.

Learn to Crochet: Ongoing workshops with Janelle Turley, Saturday mornings 9.30am-11.30 am. Booking required.

Earth and Mineral Pigment Workshop with Maureen Riggs starting Thursday 27 February for 5 weeks, 9 am-noon. Booking required.

The Noosa Arts and Crafts Association is a centre for creativity, learning and friendship. New members welcome. Visit the gift shop. Room hire available. Disabledfriendly access. Telephone 5474 1211.

CALL FOR ARTISTS The Pomona Railway Gallery is again holding its Easter Art in the Paddock event. Art can be purchased for around the $100 mark. The gallery is now calling on artist and crafts people to register their interest in having a stall.

The Art in the Paddock event will be held on Saturday 11 April from 9am to 1pm at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery. The application can be downloaded at pomonartgallery. com/art-markets. Contact market coordinator Alan Falls on 0407 119 858.

NOOSA TOASTMASTERS Develop Public Speaking and Leadership skills for life at Noosa Toastmasters. It is a fun loving, supportive group that is learning together.

The Toastmasters meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month 6.30-8.30pm at the CWA Hall in Poinciana Ave, Tewantin.

The first two visits are free so people can come and see if it's the place for them. For enquiries phone Ian Davies on 0410750651 or email noosatoastmasters@gmail.com .

MARCH MELODIES The Sunshine Coast Concert Band presents March Melodies on Saturday 14 March at 2pm in the Kawana Community Hall, Nanyima Street in Buddina. It will be 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 available at the door includes afternoon tea. Enquiries contact Toni on 0404193912.

For all future events with the Sunshine Coast Concert Band visit our website at www.sccb.org.au

WORKING TOWARDS HEALTNHY LAND AND WATER Have you thought about the goals for your property - better productivity, improved biodiversity and pasture quality for your animals.

Do you have a property plan, incorporating infrastructure, natural assets, biosecurity and fire? Would you like to learn more?

The Rural Essentials workshop in March is about providing you with tools to identify and achieve your vision for your most important asset - your property.

Workshop topics will include: identifying your goals, knowing your land - soils and vegetation, property mapping, pest management, biosecurity and fire, Landholders who have an interest in improving the management of their property are strongly encouraged to attend.

The Rural Essentials workshop will be held at the Kin Kin School of Arts hall, between 9am and 3pm on 7 March.

Those attending should register

by March 2.

For details, contact Susie Chapman on 0400 910 682, or email susie.c@hlw.org.au This workshop is hosted by Healthy Land and Water and is open to any landholders in the Noosa Shire. ●

FREE GOLF IS A WORTHY PRIZE Golfers will vie for great weekly prizes and the chance to win a year's free golf at two of Queensland's best courses when Noosa Springs' Sunday Series begins next month.

The exciting new event is open to Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort members, of course, but is also a great opportunity to introduce their friends to Noosa Springs.

All Sunshine Coast and Gympie golfers will qualify for the resort's Locals Sunday special green fee of $79, which includes use of a motorised cart.

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To be eligible to win prizes and compete in the Sunday Series, though, golfers need to have a valid

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handicap.

The series, which starts on Sunday, March 1, is a weekly 18-hole stableford competition, with prizes

for male and female winners.

The man and woman with the best round during each calendar month will gain a berth in the December final.

The winner of that event earns unlimited golf, including an electric cart, for one year at both Noosa Springs and Links Hope Island.

The runner-up wins a night's accommodation, including breakfast, at Noosa Springs, with golf thrown in.

The competition fee is $7, plus the relevant green fee for visitors, and bookings can be made at the Golf Shop on 5440 3325, or email golf@ noosasprings.com.au. ● noosatoday.com.au

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WINDO’S AIM IS TO INSPIRE

BY ROSE ASTLEY Throughout International Women’s Week the Queensland Government is highlighting the diversity of women and aims to empower and inspire women and girls to embrace and celebrate their unique qualities and experiences.

Women Initiating New Directions Organization (WINDO) has organised and collaborated to present events ranging from multi -media workshops, a creative hightea event, three major exhibitions, thought-provoking Q&A events and a family Variety Show.

All are ready to hit the Noosa and Gympie regions with gusto.

WINDO Is an organisation designed to honour, support celebrate and advance women’s talents, innovations and endeavours across all facets of life and are delighted to have been supported by the Queensland Government, Noosa Council and Gympie Regional Council.

A plethora of talent has gathered and will make this WINDO 20/20 Vision Festival a true community

Gabby Sutherland, artist and humanitarian, will be attending the event at the J on March 10. event. Artist and entertainers will travel to and join other communities to celebrate women and girls.

Two major events for the Noosa area are ‘Woven Secrets’ exhibition and Q&A event featuring artist and tireless humanitarian worker Gabby Sutherland to be held at the J Theatre 10th March 2020 6.30pm.

Coupled with Gabby’s narrative is the amazing Ellie Shakiba and

a number of young women who have moved forward from ‘life after detention’ on the island of Nauru and are now building amazing lives for themselves in Australia.

This is an exceptional event illustrating that united women epitomize true compassion and are fundamental to the support of other women who through their lives experience shame, bias cultural and

social misunderstanding.

Do join us for a chance to meet some incredible women whilst you enjoy delicious canapes and a drink.

WINDO wishes to thank the Noosa Council for their contribution to this event. · Book Tickets WINDO website www.windowomen.org · Phone: J Theatre 5329 6560 or visit webpage www.thej.com.au ●

PUZZLES Quick Clues

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10, Cracked. 12, Tempo. 15, Spray. 16, Hear-say. 18, Pastor. 20, Di-the-r. 22, Excercise book.

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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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Honeybird band to perform Metropolis.

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LOCAL STARS IN ROCK OPERA In an Australian first the iconic silent movie Metropolis will be joined live on stage with rock band HoneyBird performing an epic live rock soundtrack at Brisbane’s Tivoli in April.

HoneyBird is a formidable blues driven, progressive rock band featuring Ilsa Wynne-Hoelscher, Noosa’s own Anthony WynneHoelscher, Andy Kidd, Paul Kusy, Jon May, Ami Carney.

There’s no debate... Metropolis is the most influential science fiction film ever made.

Even if you’ve never seen Metropolis, chances are you’ve seen a film (Blade Runner, The Fifth Element), a dress (Karl Lagerfield, Thierry Mugler, Versace and Givenchy), a pop video (Queen, Madonna and Beyonce) or a building that was inspired by it ... even the design of Star War’s iconic C-3PO was inspired by the robot in Metropolis.

The film’s look featuring the teetering architecture, the leverand-dial mechanisms, the roundshouldered workers marching in unison, the futuristic fashions and of course, the robot, have all been

major influences in the design world.

This silent film fires the imagination of everyone who sees it.

The movie, directed in 1927

by Fritz Lang, is set in an urban dystopia where planes glide between the summits of lofty skyscrapers, where the boss class lives luxuriously in the fresh air at the very top - and the workers go home to underground slums, after punishing shifts operating the mechanisms that power the city.

After an acclaimed six-date tour of this show (including official selection in the 2017 Noosa International Film Festival), Brisbane’s iconic Tivoli hosts the latest manifestation of Metropolis the Rock Opera on Saturday 4 April at 7pm.

Featuring 22 songs that have been cleverly delivered to relate and enhance the visual experience of the movie, these original compositions

by Honeybird are supplemented with some unlikely musical covers, reinterpreted, to give the audience points of recognition and allow these great songs to fill grand narrative spaces. ● noosatoday.com.au

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THEATRE HELPS HEAL School Of Arts Players Inc. (SOAPI) is a not for profit arts group that is based in Cobargo.

While Cobargo is their base, and they rehearse in spectacular Wandella, their equipment and performances were portable to almost any small theatre, particularly the iconic Australian ‘Schools of Arts’ and ‘Mechanic Institutes’, with local sponsorship, their material was portable to other local communities.

That was before the fires...

The fabulous Robyn and Graeme Freedman were the inspiration for starting the group and they had collected an amazing amount of sound, lighting and stage production materials over the years of their journey and very generously brought this SOAPI. They stored the equipment on their property just outside Cobargo and when the fires went through everything was lost - all of the theatre equipment, their home, in fact everything they owned.

Several of the SOAPI members lost their homes and livelihoods in these horrific fires, the experience has been incredibly traumatic

for them, impacting the entire community in so many ways.

SOAPI is aware of the broad range of impacts physically, emotionally and mentally flowing from this devastating time and plan to host free drama sessions as a way of moving towards some healing as a community.

They would like to find a way to put a production on in their little town later in the year.

For now, they have to start from scratch with no equipment, props, costumes etc at all.

Retro Replays is Noosa Arts Theatre's latest production and will be donating the proceeds from Thursday 20 February performance to SOAPI. Its Noosa Arts Theatre’s 50th Birthday Celebration, and they are celebrating by returning three of the most loved one act plays from their One Act play writing 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. ●

Retro Replays set to help raise much needed funds for fire affected theatre.

PUZZLES Quick Clues

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7. And her break for set (6). 13. Follows us up into the superstructure (7). 15. The diary changes, once touring in W. Germany (7). 16. Give the agent the music and go off (6). 17. Meaning it’s about a quarter to ten (6). 19. Hell!

It’s the wrong shade! (5). 21. Say nothing, in the grip of evil (5). 22. The girl Ivor has lost his heart to, mum (4).

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Talk about the rain and how things grow in the garden (6).

11. Refuse to work in the buffet (6). 12. Observed I had rushed out (5). 14. Did give a cold to the man (5). 18.

How coarse Clay is? (6). 20. A very young team (6). 23.

Apart from a light left turned on (7). 24. The appearance of the said fellows (5). 25. An over-hasty diagnosis of the skin trouble? (4,9).

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7612 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Personal touch. 8, (el)lives (rev). 9, Sha-t-ter.

10, Sp-r-out. 11, Strike. 12, Sp-i-ed. 14, A-c-ted. 18, Earthy.

20, Eleven. 23, A-sun-der. 24, Guise (guys). 25, Rash statement.

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23, Broaden. 24, Moist. 25, Choreographer.

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ARTS BREWING AT HEADS Heads of Noosa brewery will once again play host to the annual Surf Art Expo as part of the Noosa Festival of Surfing.

For the second year running, the local brewery will be converted into a gallery exhibiting an incredible collection of surf inspired art from over 40 local, interstate and international artists.

Organised by local celebrated surf artist, Owen Cavanagh, the event will run for 9 days from 22 February until 1 March and is packed full of activities for all ages.

Both Saturdays during the event will be market days, with live demonstrations and additional displays.

There will also be a kid’s surf art competition, a Surf Wagon/Kombi charity run and much more to keep visitors entertained.

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Event Organiser Owen Cavanagh with Heads of Noosa Owner Craig Masterton.

The Heads of Noosa Taproom will be open for the whole 9 days in line with the expo, serving beer and food.

“We’ve pulled together some extraordinary artisans who work with traditional and fairly unconventional tools and unusual

mediums,“ Owen said.

“This event is really something special. All these people in the one place celebrating the magic of the ocean through their individual expression, and all taking place in a brewery, what more could you want?”

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of the event will be going to the Surfrider Foundation, an organisation that does incredible work protecting the local beaches and oceans.

For the last 2 years, $30,000 worth of art was sold during the event and they are hoping to go one better this time around.

Heads of Noosa owner Craig Masterton is looking forward to hosting the expo again this year.

“Last year was an absolute blast and we’d only just opened, so this year should be even better,“ Craig said.

“We love being involved with these kinds of events, bringing talented like-minded people together to celebrate something we all hold dear in this part of the world, especially when we can all share a beer at the end of the day.” ●

Boiling Pot Brewing Co presents a monthly Jazz Supper Club hosted on a Monday evening in the brewery.

Each month the Boiling Pot Brewing Co host a different local jazz act.

Join them for a night of slick riffs, classic cocktails and frivolity.

The second instalment of Jazz Supper Club presents: Renae Suttie Quartet Noosa-based jazz vocalist, Renae Suttie, is happiest when she is on stage, following her jazz studies at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Renae has been performing professionally for the past 28 years.

Her career has taken her to international stages in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Fiji, Kuala Lumpur, Maldives, New Caledonia and Vanuatu. Locally, Renae has featured at numerous jazz festivals including Broadbeach Blends of Jazz Festival, Caloundra Music Festival, Noosa International Food and Wine Festival, Logan Jazz and Shiraz, Noosa Jazz Festival, Majestic Jazz Blues & Roots Marathon, Surfers Paradise Jazz Festival, Valley Jazz Festival, Brisbane Festival Spiegeltent and the Kangaroo Point Jazz N Blues Festival.

Renae is engaged regularly as a backing vocalist, working with artists such as Daryl Braithwaite, Rhonda Burchmore, Wendy Matthews, The Eurogliders, Ross Wilson, Richard Clapton, Jon English, Doug Parkinson, John Stevens, Joe Camilleri, Wilbur Wilde, Lee Kernaghan and Marcia Hines.

Monday Night Jazz Supper Club at Boiling Pot Brewery.

The Renae Suttie Quartet features some of the Sunshine Coast’s finest musicians: · Renae Suttie - Vocals · Pete Kelly - Piano · OJ Newcomb - Bass · Brett Newman - Drums Monday 17 February Boiling Pot Brewery, 130A Eumundi Noosa Road, Noosaville 6.00 - 10pm Tickets $25 each. Ticket price includes entry. Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

Booking information: If guests would like to be seated together please email or call the brewery to arrange.

Ph: 5449 8360 Email: boilingpotbrewing@gmail. com ● noosatoday.com.au

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‘SMART TECH’ DEGREE AT USC The energy-saving smart lighting systems at USC Moreton Bay’s new campus are among the many technologies Professor Kenneth Liminn Ang plans to showcase to his electrical engineering students.

Professor Ang has been appointed

by USC to coordinate the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) (Honours), one of the new USC degrees exclusive to the Moreton Bay campus.

With 20 years of research and teaching in smart technologies, and a passion for emerging automations such as robotics and machine learning, Professor Ang is looking forward to partnering with industry to deliver future-focused graduates.

He plans to draw on the latest hands-on examples to share with students, starting with the builtin technology at the new campus that opens its doors to about 1100 students on 24 February.

“There are sensors integrated into the design for intelligent systems for cooling and lighting and, as the campus grows, there will be more opportunities for students and the community to gather data from those systems and engage with it,” Professor Ang said.

“We have also had an opportunity to build a program from the ground up informed by the latest research and teaching pedagogies, so we have been able to set ourselves apart from what other universities are offering.”

Professor Ang said this was an exciting time to be learning electrical and electronic engineering, as a range of global industries look

towards automation and more efficient solutions.

“New and emerging technologies offer unprecedented opportunities for solving problems in engineering, health, agriculture, defence and the environment – and these include the Internet of Things, wireless sensor systems, machine learning, big data analytics, reconfigurable computing and blockchain technologies,” he said.

USC Head of School of Science and Engineering Professor Cathy Yule said the degree would integrate closely with USC’s new Computer Science course at Moreton Bay, as the two disciplines were linked so closely.

“We see the synchronicity between the two,” Professor Yule said.

“Because today’s mechanical systems so often rely on the control systems provided by computers, we have prioritised a close relationship between the courses from the outset.

“Kenneth’s years of important research into smart technologies make him the ideal person to drive this degree in the Moreton Bay region.” ●

Professor Kenneth Li-minn Ang comes to grips with robotic equipment.

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HOOK, LINE & SINKER

JACK MANGROVE

GOOD FLUSH OUT FOR RIVER

Khy Lawrence caught this nice Jack.

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With offshore on hold due to the cyclone swell and the solid 6-8 foot swell making landfall we should see the channel move and hopefully open things up.

All the rain we had in the middle of the week in combination with post full moon tides saw the river get a good flush out too which often sees the fishing improve. For the meantime if you are an offshore angler check your safety gear is in date and be prepared for the inevitable drop in swell.

Before the swell arrived a few boats did fish in close and picked up some solid sweetlip and a few coral trout off Sunshine Reef. If there is one thing the reef fish love it’s a big downpour and jump in swell! Try slow fall jigs on the reefs as these stand out with plenty of vibration to really fire the fish up. Baits on paternoster rigs will be dynamite once the seas calm down. Use a pilchard on the lower hook and a squid on the upper hook for best results. If after pelagics you may need to sit out wider beyond the dirty water line or focus attentions around the high tide.

Surf and rock fishing is also very much on hold given the swell. If you are looking to go off the rocks be sure you go with a friend and never take your eyes off the sea as big sneaker sets often roll in. For safety reasons a low profile life jacket is something worth inventing in. Once the swell drops the surf fishing will also improve with many new gutters formed over the last week.

The river has seen some great captures of mangrove jack and flathead on various lure and bait options. These two fish continue to feed hard during big runs of freshwater so fishing is still very

much worthwhile doing during this time.

For lure anglers it’s all about prawn profile plastics and soft vibe style lures with a lot of vibration. If using bait then the best would have to be live bait. This is the time of year when owning a cast net really pays off. Be sure to have a decent sized bait bucket and keep water changes regular and have an aerator running. Have a look around Noosa Sound, Noosa Dog beach and the river mouth during lower tidal flow times.

Freshwater may be quieter with Borumba and Lake MacDonald now sitting at over 100 per cent capacity and both spilling. Borumba has now risen three meters in a couple of weeks so the main ramp is open again. This sudden influx of water will see a temperature drop but this will soon balance out and see the fish feeding hard in areas that have been high and dry for many months.

Both dams will also be murky so now is the time for heavier soft vibes, blades, slow rolled soft plastics and tail spinners. Using sounders is important as fish become acquainted with new areas previously high and dry so look for schooled up fish seeking warmer waters. Surface fishing with frogs will also be a great option as will using cicadas around overhanging trees. Look for any water entering these waterways as fish will often sit in the path of this water and feed off anything brought down. As always be quiet on the water and be sure to become familiar with the new layout in the timber and plot your track so you come back to the ramp safely.

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

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A NATIONAL TRIUMPH The waters at the Noosa Aquatic Centre run hot every Tuesday morning.

That’s when Noosa Masters swimmers strive for victory in the Vorgee Endurance 1000 national competition.

For the seventh year in a row, the Noosa club has won the coveted trophy, beating 142 other clubs in the year-long competition.

In 2019, Noosa’s 63 swimmers amassed 21,233 points - 4870 points clear of the runner-up and ahead of 142 other clubs.

The competition is a true test of ‘endurance’.

Swimmers are challenged to complete 62 timed swims, ranging from 400 metres up to 60 minutes in duration.

Remarkably, of the 59 swimmers nationwide who gained top points (1005), six were from Noosa. They were backed up by enthusiastic team mates, including the indomitable veteran Bob McCausland who placed first nationally in the 90-94 age group!

From the first day of 2020, Noosa swimmers have been busy piling up Endurance 1000 points, keen to make it eight-in-a-row in 2020.

The superb Noosa Aquatic Centre provides the perfect venue for that quest. ●

Noosa Masters swimmers celebrate with a ‘victory cake’ at the Noosa Aquatic Centre.

NOOSA GOLF CLUB RESULTS

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Waters 70 C/B Nearest to Pin: A Grade: Matthew Gunn, Peter Cossins, Sam Boulden, Rex Achurch B Grade: Dean Cook, Dean Mcmaster, Dave Butler, Steve Little C Grade: Brian Holmes, Michael Masters, Peter Croasdaile, John Sharp TUESDAY There were 209 players in the Tuesday Club Single Stableford on 18th February. Scratch rating (M) 70.0 Winners: A Grade: Anthony Zipf 41, Michael Napier 40 C/B, Craig Strudwick 40, Murray Mcmillan 39 B Grade: Frank Mcintyre 42, John Osmaston 39, Robert Upham 38 C/B, Dean Jeffrey 38 C Grade: Michael Meltzer 38, Bruno Zigliotto 37, Jim Crawford 36, Also Zuzza 35 C/B Placegetters: Mike Dehnert 37 C/B, Robert Tuffley 37 C/B, Greg Wilson 37 C/B, Peter Cossins 37 C/B, Nick Walley 37 C/B, George Bell 37, Colin Myers 36 C/B,

Neville Hazlett 36 C/B, Peter Bolitho 36 C/B, Craig Baxter 36 C/B, Alan Holley 36 C/B, Peter O'Brien 36 C/B, Robert Paech 36 C/B, David Marshall 36 C/B, Kent Officer 36 C/B, Ray Bostleman 36 C/B, Stephen Monie 36, Rick Coneybeare 35 C/B, Dallas Furner 35 C/B, Paul Neate 8 35 C/B

Nearest to Pin: A Grade: Gregory Strang, David Cameron Mills, Colin Myers, Rick Coneybeare B Grade: Tony Haack, John Mill, Mark Ostwald, Peter Wright C Grade: Grant Evans, Michael Davenport, Daryl Bates ●

Tide Times

noosa WeaTher ForeCasT Thursday 20 Feb

Thursday 20Th February To Wednesday 26Th February 2020 showers late. Morning clouds Time

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sunday 23 Feb Tons of rain. overcast

sun 23rd Feb 1:36 aM 8:08 aM

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SATURDAY There were 242 players in the Saturday Men’s John Graham Cup at Noosa Golf Club on 15 February.

Scratch rating (M) 71.0 Overall winners: 1. Neil Callow and Jorma Rusanen 77 2. Rodney Vaughan and Peter Andrew Walker 76 3. Lucas Southgate-Smith and Nathan Jackson 75 Placegetters: 4. Dave Butler and Rod Allen 74 C/B 5. Bob Mccormick and Trevor Sumner 74 C/B 6. John Mierocha and Darren Weatherby-blythe 74 7. Ian Burrough and John Purdue 72 C/B 8. Peter McDonald and Geoff Smith 72 9. David Cameron Mills and Ben Meredith 71 10. Matthew Gunn and Michael Masters 71 11. Jarrod Davis and David O’Connor 70 C/B 12. Tony Lincoln and Raymond

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Monday 24 Feb

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LIFE OF BRINE

PHIL JARRATT

SWELL TIMES AS UESI BRUSHES IN If you blinked, you missed it, but Tropical Cyclone Uesi’s brief flirtation with our coastline last week left plenty of Valentine’s Day memories in its wake, plus a few you’d rather forget.

Along with Noosa Boardriders’ Mick Court and USC’s Dr Javier Leon, I was on the Gold Coast at the Global Wave Conference, where during the lunch break we checked out the carnage at Kirra, which was about as big as I’ve ever seen it while still rideable.

As a 68-year-old longboarder, I knew there was no place for me in a lineup like that, but sadly there are far too many age and fitness challenged surfers who don’t see it that way.

My old mate Rod Brooks, the former multiple Victorian champion who’s ridden Bells as big as it gets, and I watched in fear and awe as the surfers who could threaded a line between jet skis and blatant drop-ins while we waited for Rod’s son Troy, a former tour surfer of note, and two grandsons to come in.

I missed the action in Noosa at Eno’s and the Pot, but the raw footage of Thursday’s macking swell that I saw on Swellnet looked much the same as Kirra, except with fewer jet skis in the lineup, thank God. Along with a lot of craziness - who was that dude on the SUP! - there were some insane pits, and some precise and beautiful surfing.

Of course, the set waves on both coasts were dominated by the name surfers who are paid to pop up around the world at major swell events, with a posse of former world champions stepping off jet skis at Kirra and destroying the best wave of the year for many a local surfer, as they do. Undeniably, the best surfers in the lineup are going to get the best waves, which is as it should be, but there are many, many really good surfers you never heard of who wait it out patiently, paddle with commitment and get skunked by greed.

You’d think that someone who is fortunate enough to surf perfect waves on a regular basis could afford to sit back and let a few go by, wouldn’t you? And Captain Goodvibes might fly.

While out the windows of the Southern Cross University B Block you could almost see Parko and his posse stepping off into the big ones, at the Global Wave one of the many fascinating subjects discussed was the sustainability of surfing in crowded conditions. Whichever way you cut the argument, there is only ever going to be one answer - behave better. And you only had to look out 22 NOOSA TODAY

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Legendary surfing fisho Ken Brown posted a series of aerial views of the Uesi swell at its peak, shot from the SeAir Pacific flight between the Gold Coast and Lady Elliot Island. Check these beautiful strong lines marching into Laguna Bay. the window to know that achieving that is going to be a long, hard road.

A footnote on the TC Uesi swell, our Noosa World Surfing Reserve ambassador and former world longboard champion Josh Constable was involved in a critical rescue on Thursday after a female Japanese surfer was caught inside at Eno’s and slammed against the rock ledge.

She was pinned underwater for long enough to be in real trouble. Josh and other surfers paddled frantically to her and got her to the surface in time. Clearly still shaken a couple of hours later, Josh texted that it had been a very near thing.

HISTORY MADE TOMORROW Just in case you’ve been out of town or in a coma these past few weeks, tomorrow, Friday 21 February, is an historic day for Noosa and for surfing, as Noosa is declared the 10th World Surfing Reserve.

The dedication will take place in the National Park in front of invited dignitaried and surfing elders, ahead of a public celebration at the Eco Brewing Co Beach Bar on the sand at Main Beach. This will be a wonderful celebration of

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A lot of great shots were posted of the Boiling Pot sessions last Thursday, none much better than this from Josh Whiting. Sorry, can’t identify the surfer. Shouldn’t have been so deep!

Noosa as one of the world’s leading surfing destinations, as well as an affirmation that our surf breaks will be protected for future generations.

This was confirmed by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk last week when she said at the opening of the Global Wave Conference that her government would investigate introducing legislation to protect World Surfing Reserves.

From 3pm tomorrow (surf permitting) the Noosa World Surfing Reserve and the World Surf League will put on a special

exhibition at First Point, featuring WSL world champions past and present, including Layne Beachley, Taylor Jensen and Josh Constable.

The official opening of the 29th Noosa Festival of Surfing will follow, with the traditional paddle-out at sunset and live music from surf champ/muso Stevie Sawyer.

It’s going to be an awesome start to what we used to call the “eight days of pure stoke”, and as I write it looks like we might even jag another swell. ● noosatoday.com.au

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Wide Bay MP Llew O'Brien and Deputy PM Michael McCormack chat to Sunshine Beach Nippers at the opening.

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BIG DAY FOR LIFEGUARDS For members of our council lifeguards, last Thursday was indeed Big Thursday. With the big seas now moving south and starting to drop off, it is only right that the public are made aware of the work done by these people when Mother Nature cuts loose.

It is sad but true that once again the 70 plus rescues and incidents in which our lifeguards were involved, occurred because inexperienced boardies, ignored not only the fact that the beaches were closed, but also their form to surf the big stuff does not exist.

There were several incidents where, believe it or not these surfers were knocked from their boards well into National Park, and ended up clinging to the rock wall one kilometre away, on Noosa’s Main Beach; and waving for help.

One dangerous incident occurred when a photographer using underwater housing got into difficulties in Tee Tree Bay and ended up on the Noosa Rock Wall.

In another incident a young lady was luck when getting into difficulties in National Park three local board riders got her onto some rocks and assisted her till lifeguards could reach them. Very lucky to be alive.

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performed by the jet ski patrols and a few by rescue boards. So bad were conditions, that immediately going on duty the jet ski was at sea on standby; by 10am it was necessary to add another jet ski to the patrol.

With the fires that are ravaging around our great nation, the work of our firemen and women we acknowledge - and rightly so, but when cyclones hit our coast let us not forget to salute the work of our lifeguards. The big seas might only last a day or so but the danger factor during that time is a big reality.

CHALLENGING TRIP Last weekend Noosa boat section sent a team of nine boat crews, from u/19 to masters, to Mollymook to contest the Australian Surf Rowers League Championships.

Often described as the unofficial Australian Titles, these crews performed in what can only be classed as mountainous seas.

With 300 crews in attendance it was obvious that only the best would get through to the finals: proud to say that three crews out of the nine made the finals in their division.

Interesting to note that all the three crews were girls.

In the ladies open division the Noosa crew (known as the Chums)

crossed the line in second place to bring home the silver medal and in the ladies’ reserve division Noosa was again in the medals when their crew (the wood swallows) crossed the line in third place. Despite not winning a medal the third girls crew, (the bandits) rowing in the reserve division made the final and for these girls that was a truly outstanding effort.

As members of the club at Yeppoon they hold a dual membership with Noosa thus allowing them to do their patrols at home but row for us: also, when visiting they do good work in supporting our Seahorse Nippers. To train in the calmer waters of north Queensland but compete in the big surf of last weekend, shows courage and determination. Well done to all.

MAGNIFICENT VENUE At last it is all over. On Saturday morning invited guests, life members, club members and supporters, gathered at the Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club to celebrate the official opening of the new club.

The journey, which started in the early 1980s from the original tin shed at the back of the beach, to the beautifully designed clubhouse has been a long one: but the time, effort

and money has all been worthwhile.

In his opening address to guests, master of ceremony and building chairman Warrick Redwood drew laughter when he asked, “How awesome is this? I am on fire.’’

In his opening he thanked his committee for their effort. He then thanked architect Andrew Bock saying “Your design has shown respect for the surroundings and the environment -and what we asked for you understood.”

President Craig Law welcomed all and acknowledged the attendance of Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, Wide Bay Member Llew Obrien and local MP Sandy Bolton. He then thanked Warrick for his outstanding control vision and dedication.

Amongst his remarks the deputy PM said, “This club will last you long into the future.” And following this the member for Wide Bay when talking of the government funding remarked, “This money was your money and you have put it back into the community.”

Moving amongst the guests all remarks were complementary and despite the crowd the atmosphere throughout the club was one of good vibes. Well done to Sunshine crewone and all. ●

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