Noosa Today - 05th March 2020

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MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk Voters in all Queensland councils, including Noosa, go to the polls on Saturday 28 March.

Locally, the mayoralty is a two-person contest between serving mayor Tony Wellington and challenger Clare Stewart, but on the councillor side of the ledger there's quite a large field of contenders.

Politics is a tough business and anyone who puts their hand up must know they are inviting intensive scrutiny of their words and actions, and the political can often transition into the personal.

We have a few weeks of the campaign to run and as the days roll on the battle for the hearts and minds of Noosa voters will intensify. Let's all remember to keep the debate 'respectful' - remembering that whenever you point a finger there's three pointing back in your own direction ...

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Local photographers out and about capturing the sights and scenes that make our region a picturesque one - pages 10-11. ●

BE INSPIRED Plenty happening in the Noosa area to mark International Womens' Day - details of local events to inspire you - page 13.

VITAL INFO Noosa MP hosts forum on National Disability Insurance Scheme - info is available to help you navigate through the system - page 7.

WHAT'S ON Check out our weekly listing of community events and activities happening around the region page 15.

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THIS WEEK WE’RE TALKING ABOUT…

RE-BRAND RELEASED Tourism Noosa have unveiled their new Noosa 2020 brand campaign in hopes that tourists will venture further into the Noosa region.

Tourism Noosa CEO Melanie Anderson said the campaign will concentrate on targeting 'high yeilding and international travelers.' "(The campaign) has purposely been designed to encourage visitors to get out and about to discover Noosa's unique coastal, river and hinterland villages."

"The marketing campaign has been designed to disperse visitors throughout the Noosa region during low-seasons, consistent with Tourism Noosa's strategic goal of facilitating sustainable tourism."

"Part of the Noosa brand refresh 2020 features a simple message 'Noosa. Welcome' and a new video has been curated to provide accommodation operators with a welcome message for their guests

featuring destination highlights."

"Our key priority for members was to have a campaign that drives bookings for our operators. It is very much about getting behind our industry and supporting them, especially after a disruptive start to the year with the Australian bushfires and the Coronavirus."

"The campaign includes a dedicated website landing page, a suite of digital products including predesigned social advertisements and consumer e-newsletter templates to support members in showcasing the region to their databases. These tools are all about providing resources for our

members to utilise alongside their own branding and marketing efforts so there is a consistent message about Noosa."

"The destination marketing refresh targets market segments such as food lovers looking for a unique culinary experience, outdoor adventurers who can enjoy Noosa's natural surrounds and cultural activities that visitors can enjoy in the arts scene in Noosa and more."

"The marketing refresh has also been shared this week at International Media Marketplace with some of Australia's leading travel editors, writers and freelancers."

"For businesses working in the tourism industry, if you are not a member of Tourism Noosa I strongly urge you to become a member and take advantage of these national marketing campaign opportunities" Ms Anderson said. ●

PLAN 'CONFUSION' EXPLAINED...

Noosa Council's CEO Brett de Chastel has moved to clear up confusion around the State Planning Minister's sign-off of the new Noosa Plan.

The CEO said the Minister wrote to Council on February 18 to advise that he'd approved the planning scheme on the basis that Council had met its requirements in accordance with the Planning Act 2016, and that Council could proceed to adopt the scheme subject to some conditions.

"There has been some misinformation and misunderstandings about exactly what that means, so I feel it's important to clarify this for the community," Mr de Chastel said.

"It's commonplace for a Minister to impose a range of conditions on a proposed planning scheme, after

conducting the final state interest test.

"With the Minister's approval in place, Council had the option to adopt the new scheme as advised by the Minister or continue to hold further discussions with the State Planning department." Mr de Chastel said.

The Ministers approval to proceed to adopt the new plan included conditions many of which Council was intending to carry out anyway. The conditions included in the Ministerial approval included: · Adding more guidance for the development of the Shire Business Centre within 12 months of adopting the scheme. · Finalise Council's Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan funded by the State Government and incorporate information into the scheme

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within 12 months of adopting the scheme.

Monitor the provisions relating to short term accommodation, tourism and housing supply over a 2 year period and determine whether any changes are required after that time and provide a report to the Minister. The Ministerial conditions didn't require any changes to the draft scheme before adoption.

Some technical changes to ensure consistency with various State Codes.

Make some minor changes to the Bushfire Hazard overlay map.

Amend the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands overlay to better align with state instruments.

Amend the scheme's provisions for social and community housing

to change Council's proposal to require social and community housing and instead, make the provision of social and community housing discretionary. · Change our koala mapping to reflect the State's koala mapping.

"As previously noted," Mr de Chastel said, "Council particularly needed time to consider these last two conditions more thoroughly.

With the caretaker period looming, the Minister's approval didn't allow sufficient time for this to happen and have Council adopt the scheme."

To be clear the Minister for Planning has advised Noosa Council that it can adopt its new plan and a Council can adopt its scheme at any time after it receives Ministerial approval to do so," Mr de Chastel said. ●

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COVER STORY Tony Wellington.

Clare Stewart.

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andidate nominations for Noosa Council closed on Tuesday of this week, leaving just two mayoral candidates to battle it out head to head.

Current Noosa Mayor Tony Wellington will spend the next few weeks campaigning against Clare Stewart, who has also declared 100 per cent commitment to the full time role. Cr Wellington has spent the last eight years representing the Noosa Shire, first on the Sunshine 4 NOOSA TODAY

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Coast Council and then following Bob Abbott through the Noosa amalgamation to become an independent entity.

"Since 2014, I have helped rebuild the new Noosa Council," Tony Wellington said.

"Today the council is a responsible local government, winning national awards for its achievements and consistently keeping rates down for its residents.

"So fiscally secure is this Council that we recently paid down $10 million of high-interest rate debt

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inherited from pre-amalgamation days.

"I have been there for Noosa when it counts - not only during the de-amalgamation battle, but more recently during the extraordinary bushfire disasters.

His mayoral opponent Clare Stewart maintains that residents are "dissociated" from their local government, claiming that many of the community don't have their voices heard.

"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," she said.

"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."

Tony Wellington's visions for Noosa are to maintain sustainability and improve livability by ensuring the economy continues to diversify and to not be reliant on the tourism sector alone. noosatoday.com.au

"I have worked to entrench Noosa as an exemplar in genuine sustainability," he said.

"This is already paying dividends in terms of savings for ratepayers, inspiration for local businesses, and a reputation that has led to Noosa being chosen as the location for the Transforming Australia 2020 Summit in October.

"We need to complete our Climate Change Adaptation Plan, and embed our new planning scheme.

"We need to be finding ways to accelerate renewable energy solutions in and around Noosa."

Some aspects of Ms Stewart's visions include appointing a dedicated communications officer in the Noosa Hinterland, protecting the environment with innovative and cost effective technologies to eliminate landfill issues and advocating for local businesses so their needs are met.

"I am a passionate advocate for Noosa," she said.

"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 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."

Appearing keen to shut down rumours that her intentions are to turn the Noosa Shire into "the new Gold Coast", Clare Stewart said she would "protect the Noosa lifestyle

we all love, through community engagement, real consultation, and honest, transparent leadership".

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Along with the two mayoral candidates, Noosa voters will have their choice between 20 council candidates, including Frank Wilkie, Joe Jurisevic, Jess Glasgow and Brian Stockwell who have a current seat on the council.

New candidates include Future Noosa trio Andrew Squires, Karen Finzel and David Fletcher who will run independently once campaigning is completed.

Others include Julien Cahn, Karen Cook-Langdon, Nathanael Ford, Meghan Halverson, Janet Kake, Alan Lander, Patrick Lloyd,

The Cooroy Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a 'meet the candidates' event for residents to get to know who is running for council, each candidate will be given three and a half minutes to address the audience prior to being opened up to the floor for questions, this event will take place at the Cooroy Memorial Hall on March 17 between 6 - 8.30pm.

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Noosa Council Chief Executive Officer Brett de Chastel has reminded voters that the election process is independently managed by the

Electoral Commission Queensland.

"To ensure independence of the election process, Council has no role in the running of the election," he said.

"Our only involvement is the management of election signage and all candidates are provided with details of the rules around election signage."

Mr de Chastel said absentee voting is not available for local government elections, so it's important to call the ECQ on 1300 881 665 to discuss your particular circumstances.

Key dates for the election: · March 16 - Postal vote applications close. · March 16 onwards - Early voting commences. · March 28 - Election Day. ●

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NEWS SINKHOLE REPAIRS CONTINUING Noosa Council is continuing repair work after a sinkhole opened up on Tingira Crescent during heavy rainfall in late January.

Reconstruction of the embankment has started after the completion of the gabion basket wall and workers have also repaired the scour on the beach side of the street,

allowing the council to establish a pathway.

Footpath access through the site opened last week to link north and south Tingira crescent. Over on Ross Crescent contractors have started work on re-stabilising the slope by installing grouted soil nails. ●

An aerial view of the repair works.

Heavy rainfall led to a burst stormwater pipe at Tingira Crescent in late January.

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During March Unitywater will be identifying and replacing water meters nearing the end of their life cycle in Cooroy, Cooran, Cooroibah, Lake McDonald, Pomona, Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Sunshine Beach and Peregian Beach.

This work is part of Unitywater's annual infrastructure maintenance program.

Affected residents will receive a notification card in their letterbox at least 48 hours before any works and, if they are home on the day of the work, Unitywater's authorised contractor will make contact with them prior to replacing the meter.

Following meter replacement,

the contractor will leave a Works Completed card in the resident's letterbox which records the water consumption measured by the old meter. Customers are advised to keep this reading for reference and to cross check when they receive their next Unitywater account.

This work is part of Unitywater's commitment to maintaining infrastructure and providing a reliable and safe water supply for its community.

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FORUM REACHES OUT ON NDIS Member for Noosa Sandy Bolton last week hosted the Sunshine Coast Disability Stakeholder Forum, an initiative of the Department of Communities, Disability Services and Seniors to launch the Disability Connect and Outreach Program.

"Our residents that are impacted through disability are inspirational, contributing so much to every one of us," she said.

"The NDIS was established to provide the support they need to live a full life, rich in everyday opportunities and experiences that we take for granted.

"However, we know that there continues to be many within our community who still struggle to connect with the funding and services they need.

"This forum introduced to industry stakeholders the new Assessment and Referral Team (ART) to provide opportunities for the region and to support people to access the NDIS. "Currently the Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions have just over 4000 participants on the scheme.

"ART aims to increase this

number to 9000 participants this year, with the average value of each plan $91,000, which will mean an investment of over $800 million across the region.

"This is a fabulous initiative to connect our all-abilities, their families and carers with the assistance they need.

"State and Federal governments have collaborated with the NDIA to get this project off the ground, and I look forward to the good stories that come from those whom have not as yet applied, or whom have been previously unsuccessful in their application.

"I would like to thank Minister O'Rourke, her team, and particularly, the Director General Clare O'Connor for taking time out of her regional travel schedule to launch this forum.

"I know so many of our residents, organisations and service providers welcome this project, and will benefit." · For more information head to: https://www.communities.qld.gov. au/disability-connect-queensland ●

Sandy Bolton (right) was joined by Michelle Moss, Disability Connect Queensland, DCDSS Director-General, Clare O’Connor and Local Champion, Cameron Toomey at the forum.

KIDS CLEAN UP Recently Sunshine Beach State School celebrated the 30th year of the annual Clean Up Australia, Sunshine Beach students did their bit to ensure that their school is free from rubbish.

Learners from Prep to Year 6 joined in to help keep Sunshine Beach an environmentally friendly and clean place to be.

The environment is particularly important as the school borders Noosa National Park which means the school is home to an array of native plants and animals.

It is also a place that has a shared passion about its permaculture garden and outdoor learning spaces including the newly completed nature play space where kids can enjoy climbing up and down rocks, logs and stone pavers.

Families with pre-prep learners are invited to join our prep transition officer Bec Kennett, Di and Glossy Bob to experience a range of environmental activities including making succulent paper bark planters and learning the importance of recycling caring for our environment at the weekly Bush Playgroup.

Clean Up Australia started thirty years ago when Ian Kiernan had a simple idea to make a difference in his own backyard.

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VOICES SING ON THE COAST As part of their Academic Talent Program a group of students from Sunshine Beach State School recently attended Voices on the Coast Literary festival.

This annual event is a highcalibre festival which opens the student's eyes to not only the literary and illustration world, but the Sunshine Coast University location, showing them a taste of what a university future could be.

The opportunity to engage with authors and illustrators is a highly beneficial experience for this talented group of students.

Wildlife photographer and author Jan Latta, author and wildlife photographer of 17 True to Life Books, shared stories of her extraordinary experiences and her daily encounters with wildlife.

Her entertaining delivery brought those stories to life about many endangered species.

Jasper, a Year 5 student from the school, was impressed by Jan's life story.

"Jan's adventures are so amazing!

She has looked eye to eye with a lioness, escaped in a jeep from a

An excited Jasper from Sunshine Beach State School meets author Jan Latta at the recent Voices on the Coast Literary festival. charging rhino and she's been to Africa eleven times," Jasper said.

Award- winning author Aleesah Darlinson spoke of how her latest books champion the cause of animals, the environment and child self-empowerment.

A captivated Mia, also in Year

5 was very excited to have the opportunity.

"The whole day was so good!

The university was amazing, I'm so proud I got the opportunity to go.

The program for the day was completed with an incredible talk by multi-platform storyteller Lucas Proudfoot.

His highly interactive session captured the students' imagination with his interactive presentation.

A few of the students from the school were lucky enough to join him on stage.

Fascinated throughout the performance, Year 6 student Grace said "Lucas' presentation was the highlight of my day.

"He was hilarious, interacting with the audience exceptionally well.

"I also enjoyed buying books from the pop up stand - and there were author signings," Grace said.

Sunshine Beach State School ensures through its respected Academic Talent Program that all students are motivated and challenged in their learning. With what they discover, the school is confident that students continue their studies empowered in many skills.

Throughout the year, students attend various events and this literary festival inspired and motivated students to develop further their love of reading and writing.

Callum in Year 6 couldn't have agreed more 'Voices on the Coast couldn't have been better," he said. ●

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The Noosa Hinterland Property Expo is planned for this Saturday 8 August 2020 and will showcase a boutique collection of local businesses including some of the most knowledgeable property experts and home and garden specialists in the region.

If you have an interest in anything to do with property or living in the Hinterland, or just want a fun day out, there will be something at the expo for you.

"We've had a lot of early interest in the first ever property expo for the hinterland from exhibitors, sponsors and attendees. Our aim is to provide an abundance of local connections and a wealth of knowledge under the one roof. It will be a must attend for home owners looking for fresh ideas, people new to the area and wanting to learn about the region, anyone wanting more information on acreage living or how to be self-sufficient and sustainable, or if you are in the market to buy, sell or invest," said Sirah Robb, founder of the Noosa Hinterland Property Expo.

Some additional highlights of the Expo include Celebrity Guest Speaker, Shelley Craft from Channel 9's program, The Block; a full day of presentations from

experts on a variety of topics; over 30 exhibitors; and a host of activities including succulent planting, macrame keyring making, photo booth, balloon artistry, bouncy castle and more!

Exhibitor opportunities are being snapped up quickly by savvy local business owners and as spots are limited, exhibitors need to book now to be involved in this landmark event for Noosa. Details on Exhibitor and Sponsorship opportunities are still available and information can be found at www. noosahinterlandpropertyexpo.com. au or contact Event Co-ordinator Kimberley Williams on info@ noosahinterlandpropertyexpo.com. au or 5472 0033.

The event has been supported

by Noosa Council. Wythes Real Estate are the Event Sponsor and additional sponsors include The Shed Company, Mower and ATV Solutions and Cub Cadet which are Major Sponsors and Activity Sponsors, Andrew Morris Legal, Noosa Prestige Painters, Palm Lake Resort Cooroy Noosa, Prestige Roof Transformations, Jim's Building Inspections, SMS Finance, Bentleys Sunshine Coast and Hemisphere Electrical & Solar. ● noosatoday.com.au

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ORCHESTRAL PREMIERE What happens when two likeminded classical music aspirants collaborate? Come and find out for yourself when Noosa Orchestra presents: Bach, Beethoven and a brilliant violinist, at Cooroy and Noosa, March 22 and March 29, respectively.

Coast locals are invited to witness the world premiere of a violin solo concertante (or 'mini concerto') composed by fourthyear Queensland Conservatorium student, Tanya Jones for fellow student and virtuoso violinist, Josie Askey-Doran.

Concert conductor Maestro Antoni Bonetti likens the Concertante to a musical 'conversation' between the violin soloist and Noosa Orchestra, in which Askey-Doran's spellbinding musical mastery would take centre stage.

Jones' Concertante evokes the playfulness of East European folk dances and the lyricism of Ralph Vaughn Williams, best known for the hauntingly beautiful, The Lark Ascending.

"The beauty of the soloist (Askey-

Student and virtuoso violinist Josie Askey-Doran Doran) and orchestra allow the melody to evolve in a multitude of variations, each reminiscent of the composing masters who inspired the piece from Mahler to Beethoven to Stravinsky," says Bonetti.

"Josie has the ability to transport the listener from the everyday humdrum of life to a timeless realm of ethereal escapism."

The audience would also have the opportunity to hear Askey-Doran's own rendition of the piece that inspired the Concertante: The Lark Ascending. And in a nod to one of

the greatest composers of all time, Askey-Doran will play the wonderful Larghetto ('slow movement') from Beethoven's Violin Concerto.

The matinee program celebrates the lives of two prolific composers: Ludwig van Beethoven and Johann Sebastian Bach, both who stand as beacons to the Baroque and Classical periods. They were both 'rebels' who broke the musical traditions of their times and carved new ground musically.

The Country Dances by Beethoven are great fun and many will be familiar to the audience, which is invited to toe-tap along.

The program also includes Czech Suite - Furiant - Dvorak; Lord of the Dance - Ronin Hardiman arr.

Moore; plus the rising stars of the Noosa Mini Strings and String Ensemble.

Bonetti said all pieces were "very soul-searching reflections and meditations of our current walk through life".

ABOUT JOSIE ASKEYDORAN Josie Askey-Doran is currently

completing a Bachelor of Music (Honours) at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.

She performs regularly with the Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Youth Symphony, and Sinfonia of St Andrew's.

A desire to share her enthusiasm for music with more people motivated Askey-Doran to create the Collage Ensemble, which completed its first concert tour to Far North Queensland in 2018. The Ensemble provides classical music encounter for rural Australian communities on the Atherton Tablelands.

What: Noosa Orchestra's autumn concert: Bach, Beethoven and a brilliant violinist When: Sunday March 22 (Cooroy) & Sunday March 29 (Noosa) starts 2.30pm Where: Cooroy Memorial Hall, 23 Maple Street & Noosa: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 115 Eumundi Rd Cost: Adult $27.50 | Concession $25 | Students 18- $5. Tickets www.eventbrite.com or www. noosaorchestra.com.au ●

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CANDIDATE SINGS PRAISES Mayoral candidate Clare Stewart has praised the achievements of the region's young people after last week being invited to judge the Noosa Heads Lions Club 'Youth of the Year' award.

Lions 'Youth of the Year' is designed to encourage, foster and develop leadership in conjunction with other citizenship qualities in young people.

The qualities sought, apart from academic attainments, are those of leadership, personality, sportsmanship, public speaking and good citizenship.

Ms Stewart said the award was an excellent means of assisting Australia's youth and promoting the essential role of leadership development.

Held earlier this week, the event consisted of an interview with the students followed by student speeches, both impromptu and prepared.

Ms Stewart noted the students did a remarkable job.

"Don't ever underestimate how difficult it is to undertake what you have," Ms Stewart told the

Mayoral candidate Clare Stewart attended the Noosa Heads Lions Club ‘Youth of the Year’ award. participants as she presented to the winner.

"Turning up tonight and putting yourself out there is the greatest thing you can take from this experience and in my opinion, you are all winners.

"This experience will carry you through the times that are ahead of

you and you should be very proud of yourselves."

As a member of the community, Ms Stewart said she was certainly proud of the region's young people and all they continue to achieve.

The awards presentation was held at the Villa Noosa Hotel, and Ms Stewart thanked the hotel for an exceptional evening while praising

the Noosa Heads Lions Club who, she reflected, "do so much wonderful work for our community".

Sunshine Beach school captain Emily Snell was the overall winner of the award, and Ms Stewart wished her the best of luck in the next round.

"Well done to all those students who participated," Ms Stewart said. ●

PUZZLES Quick Clues

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7609 - SOLUTIONS Across - 7, Burn with love. 8, Street (anag.) 9, See-the.

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

Down - 1, Butter up. 2, On-c-e. 3, D-itt-ies. 4, C-has-e. 5, F-oreb-ear. 6, Bet-h(ot). 11, C-hatt-ier. 13, Played on. 14, Red-dish. 17, Grace. 19, Ap-ex. 21, Tubs (anag.)

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

Fill the gr every row 3x3 squar the digit 8 4 9 7 1 3 5 2 6

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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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BY ROSE ASTLEY This Sunday 8 March marks the first day of International Women's Week 2020, and the Noosa region is doing it's part to ensure that women are seen and heard.

International Women's Week is a week of celebration, education and awareness for women's issues such as inequality, the aim is to broaden perspectives and celebrate achievements.Here is a few different ways you can celebrate International Women's Week in Noosa:Women Initiating New Directions Organisation (WINDO) organises a festival which explores positive cultural change towards women and girls through thought leadership and the arts. After full houses at last year's inaugural festival, the program is expanding to include nine events across three regions in seven days.

"This year I'm honoured to be celebrating International Women's Day as part of a lineup of incredible female speakers at the Noosa Reef Hotel.

"I'll be talking about the importance of shared experiences

for women and my website Dear Molly which was set up in 2017 to connect, empower, and inspire women through friendships.

"I'll also be touching on resilience and recounting my experience after being told I'd never walk again following an accident in my early 20s. A decade and 37 operations later I proved that prediction wrong while also going on to become a barrister-at-law, a business woman, and a mum.

"As for why I feel it's important to celebrate International Women's Day, I have a daughter and two sons. I strive to show them that a person's accomplishments need not be limited by trauma, by gender, by disability, or disadvantage, but rather their determination to make a difference each and every day.

"I'm celebrating the women who have done that, who continue to do that, and little by little are changing the world." â—?

PLAY NOOSA AND TEE UP A $13 LUNCH SPECIAL. MP Sandy Bolton, Coordinator Alicia Sharples, Artists Carol Watkins and Pam Miller.

COOROY ABUZZ WITH ART LOVERS Cooroy is usually quite sleepy on a Saturday afternoon but with the recent opening of four new exhibitions at Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre the town was buzzing.

Over 250 people arrived to hear Sandy Bolton open the four diverse shows representing 11 different women. From a humanitarian artist telling stories of refugees to a giant ballerina swan highlighting the group of textile artists from Caloundra.

The gallery is full with textile art, Mount Everest climbing beetles, animated projections, alternative fired ceramics and abstract & portrait paintings.The exhibition will coincide with International noosatoday.com.au

Women's Week and to celebrate we are hosting an artists morning tea, on 12th March from 10:30am, with artist floor talks and a Q & A with humanitarian artist Lorissa Manners.

The Kaya Sulc residency Studio has been transformed into a scene from Margaret Olly's living room and their upcoming journaling masterclass on 14th March called Unfolding will likely sell out.

Butter Factory Coordinator Alicia Sharples says it was a delight to curate and open an exhibition with such a diverse group of women and their unique practices.

The exhibition continues until 24th March. â—?

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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HAVEN FUNDS Petbarn Noosa is encouraging pet parents to help raise muchneeded funds for their chosen local charity, Safe Haven Animal Rescue and Lucky Paws Dog Rescue, by purchasing SavourLife pet food in store this month.

Petbarn stores across the country are combining fundraising efforts to reach a combined total of $100,000.

Throughout March, which has been coined “Rescue Month”, Petbarn Noosa and the Noosa region will be set fundraising targets to raise funds for 17 rescue groups across the country.

Petbarn Foundation Chairman Scott Charters said they want to encourage people to help save and re-home abandoned dogs through the purchase of SavourLife in store.

“March is an important month for us, as the Petbarn Foundation continues to encourage adoptions and raise money for rescue groups, after the huge support shown for the Clear the Shelters campaign with the RSPCA last month,” Mr Charters said.

“By purchasing a bag of SavourLife in store, pet parents are

Co Founder of Savourlife Michael McTeige. not only buying Aussie-made food and treats for their pooch, they are also supporting a great cause and helping to save animals who aren’t lucky enough to have found their forever home yet,” continued Mr Charters.

Founder of SavourLife, Michael McTeigue, said the challenge is to encourage people to buy products in store, while simultaneously helping a great cause.

“For every bag of SavourLife food purchased at a Petbarn (or City Farmers) store during March we will make a donation directly to that store’s local rescue group. Helping dogs in need, directly in your local area.” Mr McTeigue said. ●

Flynn was the only cat left over from the sale.

Duke is still looking for his forever home.

JUST TWO PETS REMAIN FROM RSPCA SALE

BY ROSE ASTLEY

Unfortunately Duke the Great Dane and Flynn the cat are still looking for their fur-ever homes. RSPCA Noosa is located at cnr Eumundi & Hollett Rds, Noosaville. Phone 5449 1371or email noosa@rspcaqld.org.au Opening hours 10am - 5pm (7 Days) ●

The RSPCA's Clear the Shelters sale last weekend did just that, with 56 animals sold from the Noosa shelter alone.Over three days, cats and dogs were sold at a low $29 adoption fee which saw all but two animals find loving homes in the Noosa region.

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1 2 7 8 3 6 CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 1 7614 3 2 6 2 7 3 5 DOWN 1. Animal (8) 2. Insect (6) 1 3. Pace (6) 4. Unclear (4) 5. Bank clerk (6) 8 4 5 2 7 6. Map (5) 11. Turtle (8) 13. Sword (6) 14. Amuse (6) 3 2 5 8 15. Hate (6) 16. Hold (5) 18. Flat (4) 9 5 DOWN YPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7614 Animal (8) ACROSS 9 8 3

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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7614 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Just the same. 7, Mini (minnie). 8, Flag-rant.

9, St-ates. 10, Yaw-ned (rev). 12, B-and-it. 15, Switch.

17, Flaming-o. 19, Evil (rev). 20, Get cracking.

Down - 1, A-ssiste-d. 2, Stuffs. 3, L-eg-acy. 4, Pa-i-r. 5, Se-anc-e. 6, Jo-is-t. 11, W-rites in. 13, Al-lege. 14, Tenor-s. 15, S-lo-uch. 16, C-ling. 18, Mutt.

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Crams in the fabrics (6). 3. A gift, for instance, in a seethrough cover (6). 4. Is the average one in two? (4). 5.

Sitting, can turn to look round (6). 6. Is held by a little beam (5). 11. Enters and tries, somehow, to win round (6,2). 13. The man, with glee, is out to make a claim (6).

14. They sing the wrong notes right through (6). 15. See, coming through, such an ungainly posture! (6). 16. Stick a number on the fish (5). 18. Dope of a dog? (4).

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ACROSS 6. Nevertheless, identical (4,3,4). 7. Car for a woman, by the sound of it (4). 8. Glaring at the emblem, storm and rage (8). 9. Says that’s the way tea’s brewed (6). 10. Was tired and, on the way back home, upset (6). 12. And there’s a piece about the robber (6). 15. Turn on the with a whip (6). 17. Put the ruddy ring on the bird (8). 19. Brought back unexploded, which is bad (4). 20. Start hatching out?

(3,8).

DOWN 1. Helped by Tess, is having a break-through now (8). 2.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7614 - SOLUTIONS Across - 6, Concentrate. 7, Gale. 8, Tricycle. 9, Stroke.

10, Entire. 12, Ardent. 15, Direct. 17, Uppercut. 19, Aria.

20, Everlasting.

Down - 1, Antelope. 2, Beetle. 3, Stride. 4, Hazy. 5, Teller.

6, Chart. 11, Terrapin. 13, Rapier. 14, Tickle. 15, Detest.

16, Cling. 18, Even.

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COMMUNITY UPDATES FRIDAY ENVIRONMENT FORUM This week keen amateur botanist Joan Heavey will share tales and images from the final leg of her adventure across Australia, in the south-west of Western Australia. Ms Heavey made a 27,000km road trip across five states from Queensland to Western Australia in search of wildflowers and other sights.

Enjoy the myriad of interesting places in this part of Australia by joining the audience on Friday 6 March at the NPA Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive Noosaville from 10am for coffee and conversation. The forum begins at 10.30am and concludes at 12.15pm.

All are welcome and entry is by donation. To learn more about the birds and other fauna of Wallace Park, meet Valda in the car park at 8.30am for an Interpretive Birding stroll. Go to www.noosaparks.org.au for more information.

U3A FRIDAY TALKS U3A noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30 pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave. Tewantin. · Friday 6 March 2020 - Kate Heffernan - Australian Wildlife Conservancy - Halting Extinctions In Australia. · Friday 13 March 2020 - Dr Ian Richards: Armchair Travel Overland through Africa.

Full details available on U3A website - www.u3anoosa.com.au

NOOSA FOLK DANCERS Noosa Folk Dancers are a happy, friendly group who meet every Friday at the Uniting Church Hall, 9 Werin St Tewantin 9.30-11.30am to learn traditional folk dances from around the world. Everyone is welcome, including people with ‘2 left feet’. Enquiries to Philippa 0417780016.

COUNTRY DANCE Saturday 7 March is the next Belli Community Hall Country Dance with classical old time dances. .

Music by Sunshine Swing Band.

Entry includes supper. Lucky door, lucky spots and raffle. Tickets at door. 7.30pm for a 8pm start More information at www.bellihall.com.au

NOOSA PHOTO CLUB The next meeting is Monday 9 March at 6.30pm. Feature for the night is a presentation from Greg Larchin, his subject will be Reflecting on Reflections. Website is www. greglarchinphotographer.com.au .

YANDINA COUNTRY MUSIC The ever popular 'Elderly Brothers' is back again as guest artists for the Australasian Country Music Association concert at Yandina on Sunday 15 March 1pm to 5pm.

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traditional country, and including more upbeat and diverse, crowd pleasing favourites with a great band and local artists. Walk-ups are welcome.

There will be a faffle and door prizes, canteen open, free afternoon tea. See you at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road. Entry $8. Concession $6. Enquiries: 0437 191004.

NOOSA DISTRICT LANDCARE Karen ‘Ren’ Holz from the University of Sunshine Coat has been working on the effects of a novel soil amendment, Diatomix, on a commercially available top soil and Sparkler radish (Raphanus sativus) growth. This is an area of interest to a lot of us growers of all varieties of plant in the way that any research on soil improvement is welcome.

Join Noosa District Landcare to welcome Ren on the start of her journey into the wild world of research!

Her presentation Diatomix - Will It Help Your Radishes Grow? Will be held at 5pm on 19 March at the Rural Futures Centre, 65 Pavilion Street, Pomona.

ITALIAN ART EXPERIENCE Join Internationally famed artist Pam Walpole for morning tea as she shares a wonderful experience representing Australia at the celebrated FabrianoinAcquarello convention in Fabriano, Umbria, Italy. Pam’s collection of photos and memorabilia will show many of over 1000 artworks which were displayed among the gold and ornamented décor of museums, a monastery, churches and other buildings full of history and colour, vibrant demonstrations that were held in arched colonnades or intimate frescoed rooms, a master painter splashing paint onto paper just metres away from a priceless fresco!

In the Piazza metres of paper were rolled out on the cobblestones like a long carpet for artists to ‘do their thing’ while another artist attacked his canvas with a broom dipped in paint! Painting demonstrations which ran until midnight were projected onto a huge screen for all to see. Half day workshops were an experience balancing paper on narrow pews!

Enthusiastic artists lined the Piazza with their easels or perched with paper pads on stone steps.

Fabiano has been making paper for over 1000 years and this convention which is now in its 10th year, last year invited Australia to participate and Pam was one of 15 artists selected from each of 70 countries around the world to display their watercolour work. Other Sunshine Coast artists selected to represent Australia were Pauline Adair and Alex Ashton.

Pam’s exciting, intimate and

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enthusiastic talk will present an overview of her 2018 and 2019 visits to the Convention accompanied by photographs and mementos of the visits.

Friday 27 March 10am-11am at Wallace House, 1 Wallace Park Noosaville. Cost is $10, with morning tea included .

To book phone 5474 1211 or email create@noosaartsandcrafts.org .au

FINE ARTS ADFAS (Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society) Noosa's next lecture is on Saturday 7 March, with special guest Paul Atterbury a familiar face on the BBC Television's Antiques Roadshow. This lecture looks at the history of the poster, covering artists and designers, the emergence of famous brands and household names. Time 3.45pm for a 4pm start at St Mary's Church, 17 William Street, Tewantin. Visitors welcome, bookings essential 0436 323 776.

NOOSA TOASTMASTERS Develop Public Speaking and Leadership skills for life at Noosa Toastmasters - a fun loving, supportive group who are all learning together. They meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month 6.30-8.30pm at the CWA Hall in Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin.

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

FREE COMMUNITY LUNCH The Salvation Army is holding its monthly Free Community Lunch on Tuesday 17 March at 12:30 pm at 6 Bartlett Street Noosaville, all welcome. For further information please call the church office on (07) 5442 4218.

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

The next meeting is on Thursday 12 March at 10am at South Pacific Resort, 179 Weyba Road, Noosaville.

Speaker is Steve Mendl, founder of Next-Aging and author of the international best-selling book Beyond the Money, who will talk on the topic: Retirement: It’s Not Just About Money.

Cost is $6 per person for members and $10 non-members, which includes morning tea. Visitors welcome. Phone 0478 479 049 or email: airnoosacommunications@ gmail.com

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, 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.

TRIVIA NIGHT A Trivia Night will be held at the Lion’s Den, Mountain Street, Pomona on Saturday, 14 March.

Doors open 6pm with first questions at 6.30pm Entry fee $20 per person includes table nibbles, hot supper and lucky door tickets. The bar will be open complimentary tea and coffee.

Profits go to Lions Community projects. Phone 54853236 for bookings.

NOOSA ARTS AND CRAFTS Noosa Arts and Crafts Association is a centre for creativity, learning and friendship. New members welcome.

People can visit the Gift Shop and room hire is available.There is disabled-friendly access.

Learn To Crochet: Ongoing workshops with Janelle Turley Saturday mornings 9.30am-11.30am for members and non-members.

There is also a Wednesday morning Crochet Activity Group.

Earth and Mineral Pigment Workshop: With Maureen Riggs starting Thursday 27 February for five weeks, 9am-noon. Booking required. Phone 5474 1211 or email create@noosaartsandcrafts.org.au

THE CHANGING ROOM As part of Queensland Women’s Week the Pomona and District Community 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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The coronavirus has done great things for global carbon emissions.

The big cruise ships in dock have made a difference; the reduction in air traffic made a difference; the people in lock down and off the road have made a difference.

The three-week decline is roughly equal to the amount of carbon dioxide that the state of New York puts out in a full year. China's emissions alone have reduced by 25 per cent.

This might be one of the few times the Chinese have fresh, clean air and they're trapped indoors. Kind of ironic.

Brigid Muir.

LEARN ABOUT RISKS Cancer Council Queensland is urging women across the state to learn about the risks of cervical cancer in the lead-up to HPV Awareness Day (4 March).

Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by the infection, called Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

Four out of five people will experience HPV at some stage of their lives, with the virus affecting both males and females.

In most people, the infection is harmless and clears up naturally in about one to two years.

However, occasionally some types of HPV persist in the body and if left untreated, can become cancerous.

It has also been found that women with HPV who are exposed to tobacco smoke are more likely to develop

cervical cancer due to the chemicals in tobacco damaging the cells of the cervix.

Around 200 Queensland women will be told each year they have cervical cancer, and 60 Queensland women will lose their life to the disease.

With major research breakthroughs bringing preventable measures such as the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and Cervical Screening Test. Cancer Council Queensland encourages women to be proactive about their health to ensure their best chance of survival of cervical cancer.

Cancer Council has developed an easy and interactive website for women who want to find out more information about cervical screening: www.cancer.org.au/cervicalscreening <http://www.cancer.org.au/cervicalscreening>.

Alternatively, women can call Cancer Council on 13 11 20 or speak with their GP to find out more about HPV and cervical cancer.

Chris McMillan CEO, Cancer Council Queensland.

BARNYARD DUSTUP? Down in the chook pen, Big Rooster and his mob of birdbrained Bantams enjoyed flapping and faffing about to create a dust bowl. The dust obscured the plight of their feathered country cousins in the nearby fire ravaged, dried up duck ponds. Fair dinkum.

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach. noosatoday.com.au

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GOOD START FOR KARATE CLUB

BY RON LANE Recently a team of seventeen students from the Sunshine Coast Martial Arts Karate dojo in Gibson Road Noosa, travelled to Brisbane to contest the Queensland Cup. The team whose ages ranged from over 50 to nine years of age, travelled under the supervision of Chief Instructor Bryan Dukas (6th Dan.) “The results were again outstanding,” said Dukas. “With members of all ages exceeding expectations; this is definitely a great start to the year.

“One outstanding result was 13-year-old Leala Samazan who won the gold medal in the Kata

(Pattern of movements) and Kumite.

(Sparring). Winning gold in both shows a great balanced karate-ka and is something that most karateka will try to achieve.”

For the team their medal count - 10 gold, six silver and six bronze has been the result of good teaching and self-discipline, two virtues that are essential in martial arts.

Next tournament will be the State Championships in late March: for students the highlight of the year would have to be a visit by World Chief Instructor, Hitoshi Kaseya (9th Dan). To host a visit by such an esteemed Master speaks volumes for the regard in which our Noosa Club is held. ●

SINGLE STABLEFORD AT NOOSA SATURDAY There were 236 players in the Noosa Golf Club’s Saturday Men’s Single Stableford on 29 February. Scratch rating (M) 70.0 Winners: A Grade: Tony Giles 41, Robert Watson 38 C/B, Josh Maddison 38 B Grade: Ian Vardy 40, Peter McDonald 38 C/B, Brendon Strid 38 C Grade: Tony Cawley 43, Christian Pearce 36, David Draper 34 Placegetters: Bert Cheong 36 C/B, Warren Brewer 36, Rex Achurch 36 C/B, Graham Farrell 36, Nick Walley 35 C/B, Peter Bayliss 35 C/B, Warick Redwood 35 C/B, Kenny Lindsay 35 C/B, Sam Boulden 35 C/B, Chris Rowlinson 35 C/B, Colin Kinnaird 35 C/B, Paul

Sanderson 35 C/B, John Purdue 35 C/B, Paul Neate 35 C/B, David Ainscough 35, Gary Dolton 34 C/B, James Agace 34 C/B, Dale Officer 34 C/B, Ken Morrow 34 C/B Nearest to Pin: A Grade: Adam Dehnen, Chris Misios, Rodney Vaughan, George Giblett B Grade: Roderick Mclaurin, Jame Mckean, Peter Bolitho, James Mckean C Grade: Les Callaghan, Mark Waine, Christian Pearce, Jim Harpley TUESDAY There were 222 players in the Tuesday Club Single Stableford on 3rd March. Scratch rating (M) 70.0

Winners: A Grade: Tony Giles 41, Jimmy Douris 38 C/B, Andrew Watson 38, Lucas Southgate-smith 37 C/B B Grade: Mervyn Nielson 41, Brian Holmes 37, Mike Dehnert 36 C/B, Gary Wood 36 C Grade: Les Callaghan 39, Barry De Lacy 38, John Brough 37, Frank Hull 36 C/B Placegetters: Pieter Kanters 37 C/B, John D Arcy 37 C/B, Gavin Hanley 37 C/B, Anthony Zipf 37, Jim Scholes 36 C/B, Robert Watson 36 C/B, Alec Graham 36 C/B, Martin Peters 36 C/B, Jim Booth 36 C/B, Darren Wylie 36 C/B, John Henry 36 C/B, George Bell 36, Alan Coey 35 C/B, Ken Reed 35 C/B, Neville Hazlett 35

C/B, Bob Cox 35 C/B, Justin Smith 35 C/B, Clinton Stjernqvist 35 C/B, Rick Coneybeare 35 C/B, Peter Telley 35 C/B, Brian Hansen 35 C/B, John Henshall 35 C/B, Brian Jackson 35, Warick Redwood 34 C/B, Nick Walley 34 C/B, Dave Butler 34 C/B, Aldo Oriti 34 C/B, Greg Wilson 34 C/B, Dan Harmer 34 C/B, Bradley Juillerat 34 C/B Nearest to Pin: A Grade: Murray Mcmillan, Brian Jackson, Rick Coneybeare, Derek Connolly B Grade: Steve Grey, John Deem, Clive Hart, Gary Tye C Grade: Robert Hemmings, John Henry, Les Callaghan, Bruno Zigliotto ●

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PHIL JARRATT

TUDOR CROSSES AGE BARRIER During a Noosa Festival of Surfing that was mostly something less than a visual spectacle, thanks to the swell deserting us, I was thrilled on so many levels to see Joel Tudor win the WSL season opener for the world longboard tour, the Noosa Longboard Open, presented by Thomas Surfboards.

I first met Joel more than 25 years ago when he was the enfant terrible at the Biarritz Surf Festival in France, riding rings around his elders, and his career since then has been stellar, with world titles in 1998 and 2004, and the development of his own invitational series that has influenced a generation of longboarders and changed the direction of the oft-forgotten poor cousin of professional surfing.

As Ben Collins wrote on the WSL website: “Even if you set aside his ability on a surfboard, the argument could be made that he deserves the victory - and the shot at a third world title - more than just about any other logger. After all, he beat a field of surfers inspired by him, in a new and improved format he almost single-handedly forced into existence. Tudor, schooled by mentors such as Nat Young and the late Donald Takayama, has been a stoic and sometimes polarizing champion of traditional longboarding.”

It’s true that Joel has never been backward at coming forward and taking a stand, mostly fairly but sometimes arguable, but he was noticeably reticent to claim another world record last week - at 43 becoming the oldest longboarder to win a WSL world tour event, only a matter of months outside of Kelly Slater’s overall record, winning the Billabong Pro Tahiti at 44 in 2016.

When I shared a man-hug with him just moments after he was chaired up the beach following a surprisingly nail-biting final against fellow Californian Kevin Skvarna, he was more interested in sharing the joy of winning an event in front of sons Tosh and Judah.

“Oh man, having them here on the beach watching is the icing on the cake,” he said. “Makes me want to go on and win another world title so they can see it wasn’t just a story I made up!”

Indeed, having now qualified for the rest of the 2020 World Surf League Longboard Tour, Tudor confirmed his intention to compete in all events on the same day that fellow veteran Kelly Slater, 48, confirmed he would “have a crack” at a 12th world title in 2020. In pro surfing, could this be the year of the old farts?

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Joel Tudor on his way to winning the WSL Noosa Longboard Open.

Cover boy for the 1999 Noosa Festival program. He went on to win the pro event.

Joel Tudor’s win in Noosa last week was in quite contestable waves at the Noosa West beach breaks, but not on the famed First Point, where, apart from by the dogs, not a wave was ridden during the entire surf festival, for the first time since 1999, when ironically Tudor won his last Noosa title with a dazzling display at Castaways Beach. In between times, Joel has been an occasional competitor in Noosa, and in 2012 I travelled to California to convince him and his financial backers at Vans to bring the Vans Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational to our surf festival.

In 2013 and 2015, the Duct Tape was the highlight of the festival, showcasing a traditional style of longboarding that was gaining traction on Noosa’s perfect point waves.

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A hug for the winner from younger son Judah.

For almost a decade now, the Duct Tape Series has mentored so many champions - current world longboard champion Justin Quintal and Noosa’s own Harrison Roach among them - and had a profound influence on longboarding around the world, no more evident anywhere than in the new-style WSL world tour.

Joel Tudor’s contributions to surfing have gone way beyond the discipline for which he is justly famous, and he has been an inspiration for countless surfers to think outside the box and ride ‘em all.

Joel is back in the winner’s circle, and I take my floppy Joel Tudor hippie hat off to him. ● FOOTNOTE: Another guy back in the winner’s circle at the festival

after some competitive lean times was Matt Chojnacki, my favourite surfing renaissance man from Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Chonno (aka the Waxhead) would live in the past if he could. When he’s not riding pre-1968 original surfboards, he’s restoring classic cars at his dad’s body shop in Brookvale, just around the corner from the original Brookvale surfboard factories of the early 1960s, and the Waxhead can walk you around the block and show you where they all were - Wallace, Woods, Keyo, Dillon, all the biggies - then walk you up the hill to the loft at Barry Bennett’s original factory where he knows every dusty vintage surfboard by dimensions and history. But last weekend he was living in the moment, taking out the Noosa Logger Pro. Well done, Waxie! ● noosatoday.com.au

HOOK, LINE & SINKER

JACK MANGROVE

MIXED BAG OF WEATHER February certainly turned on a mixed bag of weather for the coast.

From cold mornings to humid afternoons and thunderstorms we have had it all.

The rivers are running darker than previous weeks and as such there was a flurry of fish biting hard. Sunshine Reef was the most accessible due to the wind and swell but didn’t disappoint. Featuring grassy sweetlip, coral trout, tusk fish and a few pearl perch most anglers went back with a good feed.

There was of course a few big lone Spanish in the mix hitting big trolled dead baits. This time of year where the waters are dirty slow trolling big swimming baits and lures really works well. North reef was a bit lumpy but provided anglers with a few longtail, cobia, pearlies, tuskies and cod. Deep dropping paternoster rigs with slab bait and pilchard/squid combo baits was order of the day.

The Noosa River has mangrove jacks making their presence known throughout the estuary. The main focus has been around the lower part from the Marina down and around Munna Point Bridge. Live baits are great during dirty water times and bigger four inch paddle tail plastics and prawn profile soft plastics are killing it right now. If throwing around structure be sure to use weedless hooks so you don’t get snagged up.

Flatties are also in great numbers with most in the 50-60 cm sized range. They have been taking everything from whitebait to slow trolled deep divers and soft plastics hopped along the bottom. Lastly mud crabs are still getting caught in solid numbers due to the rains.

While the river is pumping flood waters out muddies will be on the move so grab some crab bait and set your pots. Remember the current Queensland rules of seven males applies per person and not 10.

Lake MacDonald has a lot of dirty water coming in and the fish have

Khy Lawrence with a good sized Mangrove Jack.

been hard to find. They are tending to be in deeper waters around structure or dense weed beds. Turn sounders on and move around with a diving lure out the back as you often catch good fish this way.

Staying in the open will keep you away from the Cabomba which hiders a lot of edge fishing. This evasive weed gets trapped in trailers after launching/retrieving your boat so ensure it is removed before you leave to prevent further spread.

Borumba has the bass sitting in deeper waters. This is the time to try deeper running lures including blades, vibes and jig spinners. Give spinner baits a try as the vibration will certainly attract fish sitting in dirtier waters.

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

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FEBRUARY AMBROSE Noosa Par 3 Golf held its February Ambrose on 29 February, sponsored

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Ball rundown: Jimmy Douris/ Russell Miller, Rod Cameron/ Max Rogers, Tony Bonenti/ Lynley Tierney, Dave Francis/ Nik Lesic, Zane Jesberg/Michael Gooding, Duncan Chesney/Darren Simmonds, Ken Chapple/Russ Rusan, Jan Pattle/Dave Whitehead, Kim Poulsen/Kim Gunness Members Draw - Robin Goodridge.

Draw for Par - Dave Whitehead (unsuccessful). ●

Bring the kids to play NoosaÕs only Championship Golf Course set in a nature reserve. For all the details go to noosagolf.com.au or call 5447 1407. We are located at 46 Corooy Noosa Rd,Tewantin.

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BETWEEN THE FLAGS

RON LANE

BIG COMPETITION WEEKEND heart and determination the vote must go to the Bandits reserve grade crew.

Based in Yeppoon Central Queensland, these ladies make the seven-hour trip a couple times a month to train and compete: despite their lack of big surf experience they have continually made the finals in Queensland events.

For the men’s the only medal came in the Masters 160-plus age group, when Noosa’s 200-plus the Emus, took the bit in their teeth to row against the youngsters: it paid dividends when they finished in equal first in the final.

The crews now have a four-week period in which to prepare for the Queensland Championships which will be held on 28-29 March at

For the Noosa club the weekend started on Saturday morning with the final round of the ASRLQ BP Wessel Cup for surf boats. Held at Dickey Beach Caloundra conditions on the day were very choppy.

In the Under 19 female division, Noosa was again dominate with their two crews the Kookaburras and the Spangled Drongos in a photo finish for first and second respectfully; and in the Under 23s after an overall good performance Noosa finished in a close second in their final: as did the Open Women’s.

Another performance of note in the women was that of the Woodswallows reserve grade novice crew.

Despite being new to the sport, they rowed well to win the bronze medal.

However, when it comes to a big

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performed; a great team effort.”

Over the hill at Sunshine Beach club coach Josh Minogue said: “For us the state titles at Alex will really be a big one. As of now we have a great team of u/17s coming through and we will be going full on; with a big team it could be one of our best ever. With four weeks to go everyone is in full training; it could not be better.”

With the successful launch of the new clubhouse moral is at an all-time high and with a top-class coaching panel results at state are sure to be good. This club has always maintained a high success rate in the patrol and champion lifesaver competition and it is to be hoped that this year will be no different. ●

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“On Sunday ski, board swim, ironman and beach events were contested.” said Director of Sport Peter French.

“A major part of the events were Masters with a limited number in the open and junior divisions. At days end we were happy finishing second overall. There were some good performances: in the Masters Darren Falloon and Ben Kibble put in a big effort as did the Outram family of Electra, Jaspre and Zalejust to mention a few. To finish second overall means that many competitors from all divisions really

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LUKE EYES MOO-NOO DOUBLE Redland based Australian junior triathlon champion and 2019 Garth Prowd Scholarship recipient, Luke Harvey, will achieve one of his triathlon dreams on March 15, making his Mooloolaba Triathlon debut and completing the iconic Moo/Noo double.

Luke is excited to return to the Sunshine Coast to get among the Mooloolaba action and finally get a chance to test himself on the big stage.

“A few years ago, in my first years in the sport, I went to Mooloolaba to have a look and see the whole event and I was totally in awe. So, to finally get back there now and be racing is something I have been looking forward to for a long time. When I was younger I always considered Mooloolaba and Noosa the ‘big events’ and I remember thinking that when I did line up to race, I wanted to be really ready for them,” he said.

“Last year was my first Noosa and I went really well prepared for the Open category and unfortunately got a concussion in the swim. While that didn’t go to plan, I still finished the race. Noosa was unreal, it is huge. I have never been in an expo that big.

The whole event takes over the town, it was sensational.”

“This will be my first time racing at Moo Tri, and if Noosa is anything to go by, it is going to amazing. I will get a chance to see the World Cup guys going around on the Saturday and having raced some of them in the under 23 elite the fortnight before in Devonport, it should be interesting. Then I will be doing the standard distance event on the Sunday.”

Luke said he was delighted to receive the Garth Prowd scholarship and is very aware of Garth’s contribution to triathlon in Australia and on the Sunshine Coast.

“The Garth Prowd scholarship has been a big help and I am very aware of how much influence Garth had on these events. I had my first race in the Cannibal tri suit during my recent win in Caloundra and to be able to go into my first Mooloolaba with the support of the scholarship is pretty awesome.

I may only be one of the thousands of people that Garth and his legacy has helped, but it has made a huge difference to me.”

Luke grew up doing normal Queensland kid things, riding around on his BMX, swimming at the local club and actively involved in sport at school, doing cross country and immersed in AFL football. But it was an ad in the local paper that changed his direction. noosatoday.com.au

“I had been riding around on the Kmart BMX’s from as early as I could, every afternoon just doing jumps and stuff. Anything with wheels I have always been loving and involved in. I saw an ad in the local newspaper that the Sharks Triathlon Club, the local one in my area, was having cheap membership for a year and it had free run training with it.

We figured we couldn’t go wrong for the price, signed up, went down for a run session and one of the parents down there bailed up my mum and was asking whether I could ride a bike and if I could swim.”

“Mum knew what they were aiming at and said, ‘Yes he can swim’.

Can he ride a bike? ‘Yes, but he doesn’t have one’. Then they turned around and basically lent me a $4,500 bike and told me there was a race coming up. I had never ridden a bike with gears and I didn’t know what these handle bars were but two weeks later I entered into my first race at Raby Bay and I think I got a fifth there and a couple of weeks later the Luke Harrop Triathlon was on at the Gold Coast and I got second there.”

“Then we went into the off season and decided it was kind of fun, so we bought a bike because we couldn’t keep borrowing the other one for ages, even though they were generous enough to let me. I bought a bike and started doing a little bit of training and it went from there.”

Twelve-year-old Luke soon got the hang of the swim, ride, run and through the years progressed through the Queensland school sport system and did local Queensland Tri Series races, finally attracting the attention of Triathlon Queensland and culminating with a national junior title win last year.

While triathlon is his passion, Luke is very aware that sporting careers can have a limited shelf life, so he is also broadening his interests with an eye to the future “I work full time. Two days a week as a disability carer and the other three days I work at a superannuation company. Both of my workplaces are extremely supportive which has made it a lot easier. I am currently studying for a diploma in Financial Services which is being strongly supported by Lion Super where I work.”

“We all know triathlon only lasts so long, so work and study are additional things I am doing for when sport is over. I am not just ‘living the dream’ by only doing triathlon, I am more in it for the long run. I am trying to set some foundations so that I can continue to do triathlon for a lot longer.”

The Mooloolaba Triathlon is

very big part of Luke’s development and as he steps up from juniors to his first year racing under 23s, he is fired up and ready to learn.

“The race plan for Mooloolaba is to go as hard as I can in the swim and try and get out of the water without injuring myself and give it a crack on the bike. I am getting fitter and faster every week, so I haven’t sorted out the final pacing for the run.”

“I am really excited about the experience of being out there, having a proper crack against everybody over the standard distance. At the moment that distance is a little bit out of my comfort zone, but it is a big working point for me. Racing is all about learning what works and what doesn’t and that is why I am taking in these events. To do as well as I can, and to learn what is necessary to take me forward for the next couple of years,” he said. ●

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