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Our oarsome bid By Jim Fagan Noosa coastal rowers want to stage their sport as an Olympic Games event on Laguna Bay in 2032. They launched their bid on Sunday at the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club and one enthusiastic oarsman dipping the oars and trying the sport for the first time was Deputy Mayor and supporter Frank Wilkie. Organiser Peter Watson admits the bid is “ambitious” as coastal rowing still has to be recognised by the IOC (International Olympic Committee) for inclusion in the Olympics and Queensland still has to get the nod as world host for the 2032 Games. He has no doubt, however, that it will happen. Peter is secretary of the Coastal Rowing Association and Touring Australia and told Noosa Today the IOC (International Olympic Committee has already flagged that coastal rowing will be included in the Los Angeles Games in 2028. “This means it will be in the 2032 Games. “Also, we’ll know in July if Queensland has the Olympics. So far, everything I’ve heard is positive.” Coastal rowing, as the name suggests, is rowing at sea with boats a bit more sturdy than river racing shells. It has been popular in Europe for more than 15 years but it is in its infancy in Australia. “It’s an exciting sport,” said Peter. “Rowing Australia is now taking a real interest and the sport is starting to expand. “We’re hoping the inaugural Australia Coastal Rowing Championships will be held here in August and this will lay the groundwork for an Olympics event in Laguna Bay. “We’ve said we want the championships here. Noosa has all the natural set up needed. We have a north-east facing beach and the surf isn’t a big surf. It’s really just a matter of laying buoys. “We have easy access to the airport and we can accommodate the athletes who want to come here. “If the championships are awarded to Rowing Queensland by Rowing Australia we anticipate rowers from all over Australia will participate in the event.” Peter said: “Setting our sights for the Olympics is exciting for us. We have a plan to promote the sport in schools as an Olympic sport because the schoolkids of today will be the athletes of tomorrow. By 2032 they will be at their prime.” MAYOR, DEPUTY SUPPORT “IN PRINCIPLE” Mayor Clare Stewart and Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie have given their “in principle” support to the quest to bring coastal rowing to Laguna Bay as a completely new Olympic event. Continued page 4

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WWII Centenarian set to lead march A World War II Women’s Australian Auxiliary Airforce (WAAAF) Centenarian is set to share the lead of the Cooroy Anzac Day March with Cooroy-Pomona RSL Sub Branch president Patricia Geelan. Wilma (Billie) Ayles (nee Galloway) had her 100th birthday on the 21st of March this

year and if all goes well, she will be able to attend. Billie joined the WAAAF on the 26 June 1942 as an Aircraftwoman Wireless Operator and received and transmitted communications by morse code.

Based in Townsville and then Bowen, Billie received communications from the war zones in Port Moresby, Milne Bay, Horne Island and Rabaul, and then forwarded them to either Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.

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The first quarter results for 2021 state rental vacancies are in, with the latest data revealing 78.9% of Queensland’s rental markets remained static or experienced tighter strains on the number of rentals available. It’s a similar narrative for national vacancy rates, with empty rental listings remaining low across Australia. According to the current vacancy report, released by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ), 70.2% of the state’s rental vacancies remain under 1.0%, with Sunshine Coast recording 0.4% and the biggest pinch recorded in Brisbane’s inner city, with rates dropping 0.5% over the quarter. “Record-low interest rates, government support and stimulus measures, and the pandemic-driven stampede we’ve witnessed migrating beyond our southern boarders have sent Brisbane’s private rental market into uncharted territory, pushing vacancy rates down to their lowest levels since October 2012,” REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said. “In fact, our capital has seen rental markets across the entire metropolitan tighten quarter-on-quarter for the last four consecutive reporting periods, from Brisbane’s CBD out to the city’s outer rim.” In the last 12 months, rental vacancies dropped 1.1% across the Brisbane LGA while Greater Brisbane saw the market tighten by 0.9%. Further analysis of the numbers show Brisbane’s CBD achieved an incredible 4% comeback in rental demand over the last 12 months, the inner city (0-5km) experienced a 1.3% increase and the mid-city region (520km) saw a 1.0% rise while the outer city areas recorded a further 0.8%, almost halving what’s already an extremely tight market (0.9%). Some of the tightest vacancies across the capital’s suburban spread include Anstead (0.5%), Birkdale (0.3%), Capalaba (0.2%), Ferny Hill (0.3%), Gumdale (0.4%), Manly West (0.5%), Rothwell (0.2%), Sandgate (0.5%), Shailer Park (0.4%), Thornside (0.3%) and Wakerley (0.4%). “Where we’re seeing the most pronounced rental demand levels far outstrip available vacancies is across regional Queensland, with the tightest vacancies currently to be found in the Fraser Coast’s Maryborough (0.2%) followed by the Southern Downs (0.3%) and Bundaberg regions (0.5%), while a rate of 0.4% has been recorded across Gympie, Rockhampton and Sunshine Coast,” further explains Ms. Mercorella. “Meanwhile, the Gold Coast has tightened a further 0.3% to reach a record low of 0.6% in last 15 years of data records.” While the popular Surfers Paradise precinct remains at 0.8% over the quarter, other areas are unprecedentedly tight with the Gold

Sunshine Coast rental vacancies at 0.4 per cent. Picture: ROB MACCOLL Coast’s northern suburbs recording a median of 0.7% (Biggera Waters 0.5%, Coomera 0.6%, Hope Island 0.5% and Pimpama 0.6%); southern suburbs a median of 0.4% (Burleigh Heads 0.4%, Currumbin 0.4%, Palm Beach 0.5% and Tugun 0.3%); and, western suburbs a median of 0.5% (Ashmore 0.5%, Nerang 0.4%, Oxenford 0.1% and Parkwood 0.5%). “With no support measures announced for the established housing sector in last year’s State Budget, the REIQ believes the Palaszczuk Government must take immediate action to resolve our current rental crisis,” further explains Ms. Mercorella. “The rental sector plays a critical role in Queensland’s housing system and the role and size of our investor market has never been so important. The State Government say they want to help households transition from community housing to housing in the private rental market. Given that, more needs to be done to better support both increased and ongoing property investor activity in the Queensland property market and the contributions they make to the State economy.” The REIQ further supports measures that seek to amend the First Home Owner Grant to reinstate the grant for existing homes. In its current form the grant offers eligible recipients $15,000 towards buying or building a new home - covering new houses, units and townhouses as well as off-the-plan or build yourself options. It currently excludes existing housing. When it comes to new builds, it’s important to understand that the cost of new construction has increased by a staggering 220.3% between 1995-2018 while established housing has risen on average 113.95%, almost half for the same period, with annual price inflation ranging from 4.5% in the early 1990s through to 2.5% the last decade. With CPI over that same period growing by 69.9% and mean gross household income increasing by 64.7%, it points to a potential housing affordability issue for many first home buyers across regional parts of Queensland in particular.

The editor’s desk There’s nothing like humour to get your message across. Kin Kin Community Group have done a great job in their latest newsletter in pointing out what the hinterland town is missing out on that is taken for granted across the rest of Noosa. Their newsletter shows an artist’s impression of a new Community House, architect-designed, and costed at $3 million. “It’s everything Kin Kin could wish for,” they say. Sadly for Kin Kin the Community House is destined for Peregian Beach, not Kin Kin. Kin Kin does have a Community House and they admit a lot of locals love the former school opened in 1909. Unfortunately for Kin Kin their Community House was shut in September 2019 due to a public health order and hasn’t re-opened since. Today Noosa Council will hold a special meeting to discuss Budget feedback from community consultation. A call for more in the budget to be spent in Kin Kin is among the feedback received. On Sunday Australians and New Zealanders will honour the people who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping missions. A year involving disease, loss of life, loss of jobs and forced isolation is probably the most hardship many of us have had to endure, but it would pale into significance compared to war. More than ever this Anzac Day is a time to honour those who gave so much so we can enjoy the lives we have today.

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Weddings are booming By Margaret Maccoll Brides and grooms are kicking up their heels and dancing as the Noosa wedding industry booms with 2020 behind it. COVID19 restrictions shut down the industry entirely a year ago then the gradual opening up brought changes to the way people wed. Jacqui Gray who, with business partner Leah Cohen, runs Super Simple Wedding Elopements, has never been busier in her 20 years as a celebrant in Noosa. Jacqui said 80 per cent of their weddings were now “elopement style” with 10 guests or less. She said throughout the past year many weddings were cancelled or the bookings changed to under 30 guests to meet restrictions. “A wedding I had booked in April 2020 originally had 120 guests intended, and for the actual wedding with family overseas and interstate we had 15 guests on the day,” she said. Weddings have also included virtual elements with live-streaming now a standard addition to include overseas and interstate family and friends, Jacqui said. The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages show the Noosa Shire hosted 640 weddings in 2019 and only 407 in 2020, which was less of a drop than other regions where restrictions were tighter and longer lasting. Melinda Gannon whose business, First Class Functions, caters to larger groups was forced to shut down completely initially, then reopened gradually with groups of 10, then 30 as was allowed. “We just adjusted accordingly,” she said. “There was so much confusion. Most couples decided to postpone it to this year. “It wasn’t good at all. Jobkeeper kept us going.” Melinda said with vaccines beginning and the New Zealand travel bubble opening people

The happy couple. were becoming more confident making bookings. But instead of booking a year in advance which was tradition people were booking just two months in advance, she said. “It’s good. We have to make up for last year.” Wedding stylist Rachelle Marion said her business, Simply Style Co, which was booked for a wedding everyday this week, has found brides are no longer reluctant to have weekday weddings. “They’re making a week of it,” she said. “They stay for a few days, honeymoon in Noosa instead of going overseas. “They’re just desperate to get married. Brides are more relaxed.” The pandemic may have made people more accommodating but it hasn’t stopped them spending money. Rachelle said while some wedding parties have reduced guest numbers to meet restrictions they have lashed out on luxury items. “It’s good to be back doing weddings again, good to see couples able to get married.” For wedding advice in Noosa visit not-forprofit organisation, Noosa Wedding Organisation.

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Temportary pathway is going in council about face By Margaret Maccoll The Park Road temporary pathway will now be removed after Noosa Council backflipped on its earlier decision to retain it. It came down to a casting vote from the chair at Council’s Ordinary Meeting last Thursday that led to the final decision after the vote was three in favour, three against. What changed the decision was a change of chair with Mayor Clare Stewart casting the deciding vote for its removal. There was again robust decision as there had been previously at Council’s General Meeting chaired by deputy mayor Frank Wilkie who had cast the deciding vote to retain it. The argument last Thursday focused on Council honouring a promise it had made to one resident that the temporary pathway

would be removed following the completion of the road’s $7m boardwalk. The pathway was built to provide pedestrian access to Noosa National Park during the construction of the boardwalk from April to November 2018. The cost to retain and upgrade it to meet council standards was estimated at $100,000 with the cost of removal about $130,000 Cr Tom Wegener led the argument to remove the pathway. In addition to Council’s need to honour their promise Cr Wegener argued the pathway only benefited four properties, providing those residents safe access to the national park but raised safety issues for anyone else who would need to cross the busy Park Road to access it. Cr Brian Stockwell favoured retaining the pathway, describing its retention as “finan-

cial rationality” and describing the move not as a broken promise but as “adaptive management”. Cr Karen Finkel said to retain the pathway would be going against council’s adherence to process. She said in the two years planning and design of the boardwalk construction the intention to retain the temporary pathway had never been raised and should not be decided by councillors without due process. Cr Frank Wilkie called from community consultation to be conducted on the future of the pathway but that was rejected. The final vote called for council staff to remove the temporary path as soon as possible with funding for the removal to be sourced from other project savings or at a future budget review.

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Bid for Olympic rowing From page 1 Cr Wilkie said this after his trial run of a “few kilometres” on Noosa River with rowers Christine Bolter, Peter Watson, Wilma Williams and cox Creigh Mecham. The only rowing he had done previously was outrigging as a member of the open men’s team that won the 1986 Hamilton Cup. “In that sport you’ve one oar and drive forwards. In coastal rowing you face backwards and have to manage two oars and with more finesse.” Cr Wilkie said he enjoyed the experience and had gained a deeper respect for the sport, thanks to skilful, patient and kind instruction. Was he supporting the coastal rowers’ bid? “Early days yet but Mayor Stewart and I have given strong in principle support of the CRA’s bid to bring a completely new Olympic sport to Noosa for the 2032 Games.”

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Coastal rowing four. Christine Bolter, Peter Watson, Frank Wilkie, Wilma Williams and cos Creigh Mecham, at Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club. Photos: Ann Milland.

Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie takes to the river with coastal rowers, Peter Watson and Wilma Williams.

Billie, 100, to lead Cooroy Anzac Day march From page 1 Whilst in Bowen, where the No.1 Flying Boat Maintenance Unit was based, Billie also received transmission from the Catalina, Martin Mariners, Seagull and other flying boat pilots, registering their flying patterns when on training flights and test flights. Billie discharged from the WAAAF on the 17 April 1945 and became a wife, mother and a successful tomato and mango farmer in Bowen.

As part of the 1921-2021 Centenary of the RAAF celebration, Billie received a Certificate of recognition as a Centenarian Veteran in an official RAAF ceremony at the Kabarra Nursing Home. The officiating Officer, Group Captain Iain Carty said, “It was an absolute honour and a privilege, on behalf of the Chief of Airforce and Warrant Officer of the Air Force, to be able to recognise and celebrate Billie’s WAAAF service and her contribution to the

war efforts from 1942 to 1945.“ “The role Billie played in helping defend Australia’s north by recording and sending Morse Code was critical in keeping Allied Command informed and the Japanese forces at bay.” It is with this same honour and privilege that the Cooroy-Pomona RSL Sub Branch embrace the opportunity for Billie to be able to lead the 2021 Anzac Day march in Cooroy. The parade will assemble at the Cooroy

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River committee elder Noel Playford on location upriver. Picture: PJ

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A chance to be effective By Phil Jarratt After more than half a dozen attempts over two decades to get the warring parties to work together, sources within the 14-member Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee say that this one might work. Following last week’s inaugural meeting of the panel representing a broad cross-section of river interests from commercial to environmental, Noosa Today was told that after a fairly “boisterous” start, members settled into the constructive work of establishing a set of priorities for problem-solving on the river, possibly because the once-warring factions had reached an agreement to co-operate weeks in advance. Co-chair and Maritime Safety Queensland general manager Angus Mitchell said: “It’s a first step and I think it’s important one because we’ve got such a diversity of interests here and we need them to work together. We’re not starting from scratch, but there’s a lot that’s been started that hasn’t quite come to fruition over the years. So what we’re about initially is prioritising, not necessarily looking for the results we want for the entire ecosystem of the river, but addressing some of the sticking points that haven’t been addressed adequately for many years.” Noosa Council CEO Brett de Chastel, the other co-chair, agreed. “It was great to see some robust conversation and a common interest in working together for the betterment of the river,” he said. “It was great to be able to attend the committee’s first meeting as an observer and

see their enthusiasm for the river and for developing solutions to the big issues,” said Mayor Clare Stewart, who alongside Noosa MP and fellow observer Sandy Bolton had pushed hard for the establishment of the committee. But predictable homilies aside, what did this historic first meeting of the river tribes achieve? According to MSQ’s Angus Mitchell, prioritising the most important issues and starting an analysis of the real problems within each was an important beginning, and other sources agree. And perhaps unsurprisingly, the issue that dominated was the perceived problem of “live-aboard” houseboats and yachts, although one source at the meeting told Noosa Today that this was a “red herring” to divert attention from the broader issue of unauthorised anchoring on the river. Says Angus Mitchell: “With issues like this you need to be very clear about what you want. There’ll be a section of the community that wants live-aboards (or in MSQ parlance “liveon-boards” or LOBs) gone entirely, another that wants them better regulated, and others that want to limit numbers. Live-aboards are an issue throughout Queensland, and people have different perceptions about what one is – is it a yacht anchored here for three days or is it a houseboat tied up to the mangroves more or less permanently? If we understand what the problem really is, then we can look at the legislative powers we have to deal with it. Because these issues are so complex, this is a high priority for the group.” MSQ, which issues six-month rolling per-

mits for living on the river, once requirements such as proper effluent holding tanks are satisfied, currently has only seven active six-month permits – and a couple of these are not being used as permanent dwellings) plus three twomonth casual permits. Commercial houseboats are exempt from permits and people can live on board a vessel for up to 48 hours without a permit. Estimates vary, even within MSQ, as to how many illegal live-aboards are on the river, but it could be as high as 30 or as low as 10. If the low number proves correct, taking a more holistic approach to anchorages and moorings restrictions, with live-aboards being dealt with on a case-by-case basis, might be the best solution. Certainly this is what some of the more influential voices on the river committee are advocating. Says Mitchell: “The other side of this is we have to identify specifically what the community sees as the problem with live-aboards. Do people resent it when others are living cheaply on the waterways, are they a navigational hazard or is it about their effluent or the visual amenity? Proving that people are living aboard is another minefield, of course. MSQ doesn’t have the manpower to do that effectively, so that’s a logistical problem we may have to address.” Another major priority for the committee is the issue of restrictions on speed or wash. Says Mitchell: “The meeting didn’t go a lot into maximum speed limits but I suspect that in coming meetings there will be views on the

seasonal speed limit and whether it needs to be modified. Would you have it six knots all the time, or would you have it from 7am so that the fishermen can do 20 knots on their way out? Is it speed that’s the issue or is it wash, or a combination of both? This is the kind of information we need to gather about the nature of the problem before we try to find the solution. But navigational safety is, of course, a primary concern for MSQ, and we believe that stepping up our compliance enforcement is already having an impact.” Because wash from boats is a major erosion issue, the green elements on the committee are determined to see greater restrictions in place, but as a source pointed out to Noosa Today, as with live-aboards, the issue is complex, because greater speed doesn’t necessarily cause greater wash. Just another example of how this committee is going to have to tread very softly if it is to achieve lasting results. But there was a warm glow over the Noosa Coastguard HQ last Wednesday week, as old sparring partners like former mayor Noel Playford, fishos Chris Massoud and former Noosa MP and state minister Bruce Davidson, and environmental warrior Michael Gloster made good on their prior agreement to put their differences aside in the interests of achieving river reform. As one source told Noosa Today: “There’s a lot of talent in the group including a core of old hands who’ve lived through all the previous failures and really want this one to finally succeed.”

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Suggest someone Noosa is filled with inspirational people who give of their time to help others and we’re calling on you to nominate these people for a 2021 Noosa Electorate Queensland Day Award. Last year COVID-restrictions prevented Noosa from celebrating Queensland Day together and paying tribute to our unsung heroes but with so many worthy recipients we are expecting a big celebration this year. Noosa Today, Noosa MP Sandy Bolton and Bendigo Bank are joining forces this year to put a spotlight on these people. In 2019 more than 50 people were honoured with a Noosa Queensland Day Award. They came from all areas of the community and ranged in age from 16-year-old schoolgirl Majayha Hamblin to 87-year-old musician Ron West. Ron has long volunteered to play the piano or organ for the silent films at the Majestic Theatre in Pomona. The living legend has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the film industry and is an amazing volunteer. St Teresa student Majayha says she likes to make a difference where she lives. She is an active member of the Noosa Heads Surf Club and Noosa Tri Club. On top of her lifesaving patrols Majayha volunteers with Sea Horse Nippers and serves as an IRB crew member. She also volunteers at events such as the Noosa Tri, Noosa Summer Swim and Runaway Noosa Marathon. “Queensland Day is an opportunity to celebrate our culture, heritage, people and unique identity,“ Ms Bolton said. “We also get to honour our inspiring Queensland role models who encourage us all to do better and be better. So many of our Noosa locals do this by working for the benefit of others and for our collective community.“ We urge people to nominate soon with the deadline looming on Monday 17 May. The awards are open to first-time recipients who

Two vehicle crash in Peregian Beach A woman was transported to Nambour Hospital with neck pain following a two-vehicle crash in Peregian Beach. Police are investigating the crash that occurred on Emu Mountain Arterial Road and Old Emu Mountain Road around 6pm on Tuesday 13 April.

Car runs into pole in Noosaville Paramedics transported one person to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition following a single-vehicle into a pole on Rene Street at 2.24am on Saturday 17 April. Search ongoing for missing man in Moreton Bay Water Police are continuing to search for missing fisherman, Trent Riley and hold grave concerns for his safety. Search efforts continued throughout the week beginning Monday 19 April with assistance of volunteer marine rescue organisations, search and rescue helicopters and external agencies. Our thoughts are with Trent’s family at this difficult time.

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Ron West and Majayha Hamblin with their 2019 Queensland Day Award medallions. have volunteered for a minimum of two years with a limit of two nominations per organisation and whose community work is within the Noosa electorate. Every completed nomination recognised will see the recipient presented a personalised Noosa Electorate Queensland Day Award Medallion and a certificate of recognition at a Queensland Day Ceremony on Thursday 3 June at The J Theatre, Noosaville. The annual Noosa Electorate Queensland Day Awards are proudly sponsored by Sandy

Bolton MP, Noosa Today and the Tewantin Noosa, Cooroy and Pomona Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank. For more information about the awards, contact the Noosa Electorate Office on 5319 3100 or download, complete and email your nomination with a photo of the recipient to sandyBolton.com. Nomination forms are also available from Sandy’s office 28 Eenie Creek Rd, Noosaville or from the Noosa Today office at 36 Mary Street, Noosaville.

Detectives have charged a 27-year-old man with attempted murder after he allegedly drove over a woman in Caboolture. Initial information indicates just after 11pm the man attended a Namatjia Court address in a white Nissan Patrol and performed a ‘burnout’ in the backyard. A 27-year-old man from Moonee in New South Wales was arrested in the area shortly afterwards and taken to the Caboolture Hospital, where he was cleared of any injuries.He has since been charged with one count of attempted murder and is scheduled to appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on April 19. The woman was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.Those involved are understood to be known to each other.

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Meet our local producers By Abbey Cannan Local producers came together on Thursday to showcase their goods through a specially crafted menu from Noosa’s only dedicated seafood restaurant, Fish Parkridge. Federal Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud and Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien enjoyed tastings and demonstrations from the agribusinesses exhibiting, including Boiling Pot Brewery, Cooloola Berries, Amrita Park Meadery, Hive Haven native bees, BOSS bio-organic fertiliser and Big Heart Bamboo. Dishes included ingredients such as Walker’s Seafood, Noosa Reds tomatoes, Hervey Bay Scallops, Hum Honey, Mooloolaba Prawns and Moya Valley Poultry. Minister Littleproud said it was exciting to see the local producers being showcased. “When you can grow it locally, you’re going to see the local community come together,“ he said. “This is one of the benefits of Covid-19. I think people have awoken to agriculture, awoken to what we do here in Australia, and we should be proud of it and we should buy it.“ Minister Littleproud said he was concerned about the lack of backpackers causing a shortage of workers for Queensland farmers due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “We made available 25,000 men and women from 10 Pacific Nations, so they are ready to come. The Queensland Government simply has to give the health tick and we will stamp the Visas,“ he said. “We’ve also given the opportunity for incountry quarantining for people from Vanuatu and Fiji. We’re encouraging the Queensland Government to have faith in the health system to give these people the tick to come over here. “Our Chief Medical Officer has ticked this

Nicola and Andy from Amrita Park Meadery.

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“Another 245 workers will arrive to work in Central, North and Far North Queensland before the end of May. “The thousands of seasonal jobs on offer every season in Queensland have always been filled by a balance of local and overseas workers.” Other assistance from the Queensland Government includes; Supporting applications and COVID compliance for on-farm quarantine facility approvals, helping farmers find local workforce solutions through the Queensland Agricultural Workforce Network, incentives up to $1500 to help Queensland workers with travel and accommodation costs to take up farm work; and the launch of the #PickQld campaign to attract more Australian workers to Queensland farms.

off so we need the Queensland Government to do it and we can get these 25,000 men and women on the ground tomorrow.“ The Palaszczuk Government said they are working closely with the industry to bring more quarantine capacity online for agricultural workers to work on Queensland farms. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said the industry will be boosted by the arrival of more than 550 Pacific workers over the next two months, to complement the 1223 that have already arrived and started work. “More than 76 new Pacific workers will arrive to start work in the Burdekin tomorrow, followed by 160 in the Lockyer Valley and another 72 in the Wide Bay region in the next couple of weeks,” Mr Furner said.

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Bushfire labaratory a-go Work is underway on the first stages of a $1.89 million bushfire-fighting technology lab at Noosa. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud and Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien viewed the plans for the new FireTech Laboratory on Thursday. The “living laboratory” will be built in stages throughout the Noosa region, with a robotics range for trialling autonomous and remote-controlled hardware technologies; a drone zone for showcasing aerial technologies and a big data lab for showcasing and trialling

command centre technologies. The project, which received a $1,894,503 jointly-funded grant through the Local Economic Recovery program, also includes sensor and vision zones with high definition camera for trialling solutions for the early detection of bushfires. “These sensor and vision networks will be put in place during the coming weeks, and should be fully rolled out within the next three months,” Mr O’Brien said. “The Firetech Laboratory is a significant project that will help prove the viability of new technologies in purpose-built facilities that simulate real-world bushfire environments,

and will help progress them to commercial production so they can be deployed in Australia’s fire-affected communities. “Noosa is becoming known as a centre of excellence for bushfire-fighting technologies, with remarkable work being carried out by companies like Helitak, Fireball International, and McDermott Aviation, and this is a further boost to the region’s reputation for innovation.” Minister Littleproud said the FireTech Laboratory was part of a joint investment of $36.8 million for locally-led bushfire recovery projects, announced in August by the Australian and Queensland governments.

“This is an important investment for the local Noosa area, and it will benefit communities throughout the whole country by improving Australia’s long-term bushfire-fighting capabilities and resilience,” Minister Littleproud said. The Local Economic Recovery funding is provided through the Australian Government’s National Bushfire Recovery Fund, which is worth more than $2 billion. To date, more than $1.8 billion in Australian Government support has been provided to help bushfire affected communities, including $1.2 billion spent so far from the National Bushfire Recovery Fund.

Noosa Council welcomes findings of Dioxin Noosa Council has welcomed the results of dioxin testing in Noosa’s lakes. “The findings, announced by the state this week, should help allay fears about pollution from historical use of chemicals for managing forestry and other vegetated catchment areas,” Council’s Environmental Services Manager, Craig Doolan, said. The study found trace levels of tetrachlorodibenzo para dioxin (TCDD) in the sediment were typical for Queensland’s east coast. TCDD was measured in trace amounts in sediment at only two of the seven sites sampled - Lake Weyba and Lake Cootharaba. It was not found throughout the catchment. No TCDD or other dioxins were measured in the water, while dioxins found in biota (fish, crabs and oysters) were not of sufficient

concentration to pose a risk to recreational fishers. “In addition, a Queensland Health report published following the study notes the level of dioxin in fish from Noosa Lakes as being below the Food Standards Australia and New Zealand limit,” Mr Doolan said. Council assisted the Department of Environment and Science with the surveys, which involved sampling sediment, water and biota at sites in the Noosa estuary. The three known sources of dioxins in the environment include fires, historical pesticide use and within naturally occurring kaolinitic clays.

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Peregian Nippers experienced their first mini-carnival for the year last Sunday as the fledgling surf club continues to build up its members. As the youngsters learn the skills they need to be safe in the surf and eventually learn to keep others safe, adult are signing up to become lifesavers and volunteers at the Peregian Beach Surf Club.

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Peregian Nippers experienced their first mini-carnival for the year last Sunday as the fledgling surf club continues to build up its members. As the youngsters learn the skills they need to be safe in the surf and eventually learn to keep others safe, adult are signing up to become lifeBy Margaret Maccoll savers and volunteers at the PereMore than 20 hinterland residents are acting gian Beach Surf Club. as secret agents as they gather evidence for

Quarry quandary Noosa Council to back up its legal case against

operators of the Kin Kin Quarry.The quarry opFor more on the nippers erates under a legal license but residents say increased truck movements to more than 200 a carnival see pageday 41 to and from the quarry is threatening their lifestyle, businesses, mental health and safety on the road. As the evidence is mounting Council is putting pressure on the quarry in the form of fines

for breaches of its Quarry Management Plan (QMP). At a roundtable meeting last Friday Council announced quarry operators Cordwell Resources had been issued a further $27,000 in fines, bringing the total over the past four months to $80,000, none of which has been paid. To assist in preparing Council’s legal case, residents have volunteered to complete a 30-question survey. It asks them to detail the current environment, the nature of the impact of more than 200 truck movements daily,

dust problems in the area, plus it seeks their thoughts on the best way to address community concerns. Mayor Clare Stewart said residents were best placed to describe the environment, noise impacts and other amenity issues which relate directly to the quarry’s truck movements.Kin Kin Community Group president Jan Bonsall said depression and anger were rife in the community because of the impact of the trucks. “It’s ruined paradise,” she said. The majority of us went to live in Kin Kin to get out of

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Should dingoes be baited By Margaret Maccoll

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to judge a dingo’s ancestry by the colour of its coat - which can naturally be sandy, black, white, brindle, tan, patchy, or black and tan. While the study found dingo-dog hybridisation wasn’t widespread in Australia, it identified areas across the country including southern Queensland with higher traces of dog DNA than the national average with most hybridisation taking place in areas that use long-term baiting. “Dingo populations are more stable and intact in areas that use less lethal control, like western and northern Australia. In fact, 98 per cent of the animals tested here are pure dingoes,“ Dr Cairns said. The researchers suggested that higher human densities and domestic dog populations were likely playing a key part in this hybridisation but the contributing role of baiting which fractures the dingo pack structure and allows dogs to integrate into the breeding packs was

something that could be addressed. Professor Mike Letnic, who has researched dingoes and their interaction with the ecosystem for 25 years, said they played an important role in maintaining the biodiversity and health of the ecosystem. “As apex predators, dingoes play a fundamental role in shaping ecosystems by keeping the number of herbivores and smaller predators in check,” he said. Prof Letnic’s research has shown that suppressing dingo populations can lead to a growth in kangaroo numbers, which has repercussions for the rest of the ecosystem, such as overgrazing, that can, in turn, damage the soil, change the face of the landscape and jeopardise land conservation. Dr Cairns, who is also a scientific advisor to the Australian Dingo Foundation, said funding was currently going towards aerial baiting inside national parks to aid bushfire recovery.

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“Aerial wild dog baiting doesn’t target invasive animals or ‘wild dogs’ - it targets dingoes,“ she said. “We need to have a discussion about whether killing a native animal - which has been shown to have benefits for the ecosystem - is the best way to go about ecosystem recovery.” Dingoes are known to negatively impact farming by preying on livestock, especially sheep. The researchers say it’s important that these impacts are minimised, but how we manage these issues is deserving of wider consultation - including discussing non-lethal methods to protect livestock. Noosa Council’s environmental services manager Craig Doolan said all dogs, including dingoes, were considered as invasive animals under state government legislation, the Biosecurity Act and demand from landowners to undertake baiting had increased over the past two years. He said ’wild dogs’ were “one of the biggest threats to koalas in south-east Queensland’ and council did not routinely take genetic samples of dogs killed in the control programs to determine ancestry.Mr Doolan said lethal controls such as trapping, shooting and baiting were used only where it was deemed it would be the safest most effective option. “Council uses a range of methods for this control, including advising landholders on fencing, stock management and other deterrents. There is not a single solution to the problem of invasive animals, but a need for an integrated approach,“ he said. “The baits set are on private land in rural areas at the request of landowners, who take precautions to ensure their own animals stay clear of the bait sites while Noosa Council contact neighbouring landowners to notify them. Risks to off-target species are mitigated by tying and burying all baits and retrieving them at the end of the baiting period.“

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Nathan and his nature Sunshine Coast local Nathan Freney makes friends easily, and it is this natural ability to connect to people that fuels his new business, Swallowtail Nursery, which is keeping inclusion at its core. “The mission for Swallowtail is to get people back to nature, no matter what their background,“ he said. Nathan, who has Aspergers, is expanding his business to include mobile horticultural experiences and community garden programs for people with disability, starting with a winter program at The Veggie Village in Peregian Beach. “I’m also working with the Coolum Community Garden to get some wheelchair accessible wicking beds made up there from the Men’s Shed. No one on the Sunshine Coast has wicking beds for wheelchair (users),” he said. Nathan has also been connecting with Aboriginal elders in the Sunshine Coast, Uncle Paul Calcott and Uncle Kerry Neill, to help connect with First Nations People in the area through a mobile horticulture program. He said he is keen to make sure his business

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Billy Raymont is back for Anzac showjumping weekend Cooroy’s international showjumper, Billy Raymont, is on his return to the Sunshine Coast after a successful extended sojourn down south. His journey included some great wins at the Sydney Royal Show with several of his new rising star horses, including YPH Capulet (Romeo to his friends) and the recently acquired warmblood Black Jack. Romeo won the Sydney Royal’s MiniPrix,

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Come, show your support By Abbey Cannan The Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch is hoping to see great support from the Noosa community for past and present veterans at this year’s Anzac Day events. Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch president Adel Amin said he was excited to be able to offer not only the veterans, but the whole community, the opportunity to have an Anzac Day ceremony following the cancellation of last year’s event due to Covid-19. “I believe each one of us should honour and pay homage to those who have gone before us, particularly the service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to give us the freedom that we live in,“ Mr Amin said. “On the cenotaph there are a number of names of service men who fought and died in WWI. This is the one day in the year where the community can come out and say, thank you. “The current and ex service men and women will be parading, along with Parade Commander, Paul Jenkinson.“ The Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch ANZAC Day Events are as follows: 5:30am - Dawn Service in the Town Square at the Cenotaph 6:30am - Cemetery Service in the Tewantin Noosa RSL Cemetery 9am - Main ANZAC Day Parade steps off 9:30am - Main Cenotaph Commemorative Service & Wreath Laying by invitation only. At conclusion of the Service, the general public will be free to lay wreath. “After that, those with tickets for the lunch will go into the Digger’s Bar in the Club, but the Club is definitely open for both breakfast and lunch for the public in the main bistro,“ Mr Amin said.

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The Tewantin Dawn Service in the Town Square at the Cenotaph will take place at 5.30am.

The Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch main Anzac Day Parade steps off at 9am.

“I believe the club is also running a Two-Up game.“ Mr Amin said although mask restrictions have been lifted, he recommended attendees bring a mask to the ceremony in case they cannot social distance. “It’s not always possible to maintain the social distancing however a mask is a guarantee

that you protect yourself and those around you,“ he said. “We’d love to see as many come out as possible to support those veterans. We would be very appreciative to see that support from our great community.“ In the lead up to ANZAC Day, the Sub Branch will be selling ANZAC Day badges, key

rings, pens and other merchandise from two sites to raise funds for the veteran community. They will be sold at Noosa Village Shopping Centre from Monday 19 to Saturday 24 April and also Poinciana Street from Tuesday 20 to Saturday 24 April. Acknowledging that some people may still feel uncomfortable in crowd situations, RSL Queensland will again offer people the opportunity to Light Up The Dawn and stream a digital dawn service at 6am on lightupthedawn. com.au. RSL Queensland State President Tony Ferris said regardless of how Queenslanders choose to mark ANZAC Day, the most important thing is to pause and reflect on those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. “When COVID-19 forced the cancellation of ANZAC Day services and marches across Australia last year, the nation united and rallied to Light Up The Dawn on driveways, balconies and front yards to let veterans know that their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten,” Mr Ferris said. “As this pandemic begins to ease, we are grateful to offer people a choice in 2021 in how they pay their respects, whether at a dawn service, marching with their mates, or honouring our veterans with personal reflection.” Mr Ferris said ANZAC Day 2021 held special significance as it marked major milestones for all three branches of Australia’s armed services. The RAAF celebrates 100 years of service, the Navy marks 110 years since it was granted the title Royal Australian Navy by His Majesty King George V and the Army recognises the two million Australians who have served, and continue to serve, under the Rising Sun badge for the past 120 years.

The sound of marching feet still rings true By Erle Levey “It’s funny Mick, but I can still hear the sound of men marching.’’ The wording might not be right but the spirit is … something embedded in my mind. It was a political cartoon in an Australian newspaper just after World War One … the Great War, the war to end all wars. The spirits of two Anzacs were haunted by the sounds of men marching off to war … again. It puts into perspective what so many of those who returned from the battlefields have said. There is no glory in war. That is why Anzac Day last year was so poignant. Due to the Covid-19 lockdown there were no marches and parades. Instead, people gathered outside their homes at dawn.

It was a solitary occasion. Families could reflect on the true meaning of the day. It was personal. Yet it was also a collective outpouring of emotion. In the cold light of dawn we witnessed one of the most moving moments in life. As a friend put it: “Humanity came together today to honour and remember those Australians and New Zealanders who made the greatest sacrifice of all - for our peace.’’ Some in the street had candles lit at the end of driveways - flickering and dancing, reminders of the fragility of human life. The sun had not yet risen, the street was silent. Memories flooded back of a poem by Paul Scott etched on the glass windows of the Runnymede Air Forces Memorial, near Windsor, overlooking the site of the signing of the Magna Carta.

“No gravestone in yew-dark churchyard Shall mark their resting place; Their bones lie in the forgotten corners of earth and sea. But, that we may not lose their memory With fading years, their monuments stand here, Here, where the trees troop down to Runnymede. Meadow of Magna Carta, field of freedom.’’ Last year, people had been encouraged to play The Last Post at 6am as the sun’s rays crept up over the horizon. But nothing could prepare you for that moment. As we stood, words echoing in our heads about those who gave their lives for our freedom, and will never grow old as we do ... the music started.

The light on the horizon was brightening, the clouds turning crimson. And then the sound of a lone piper. It took your breath away. And tears flowed down cheeks as you remembered those who had not returned from the fields of France or the jungles of Borneo. Worse still. Those who had returned and wondered: “Why me? Why did I survive when so many of my mates did not?’’ There was a solidarity, after the incredible trauma the world was going through with Covid-19. People of different backgrounds came and stood, and listened. They came together. In isolation. But there was a togetherness, to honour those who gave the supreme sacrifice for their country. A day I will never ever forget.

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Thousands to pay respect Sunshine Coast residents will have the opportunity to commemorate the legacy of Australian veterans and pay their respects to serving personnel during the Maroochy RSL ANZAC Day Dawn Service followed by a march parade and the main service at Cotton Tree on Sunday 25 April. ANZAC Day events were cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, making this year par-

ticularly special for the community to come together to commemorate this important day. There are nearly 5,000 veterans of various ages living on the Sunshine Coast, all have served our country to provide us with the freedoms we enjoy today. 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force, which has played a significant role in conflict and peace missions

Crown & Anchor from 11am. The general public is invited to join in from 1pm. Maroochy RSL will open to the general public from 1pm. While there are no restrictions on the attendance numbers at the two services, attendees are encouraged to social distance and maintain safe hygiene practices. For more information, visit www.maroochyrsl.com.au.

around the world. The Dawn Service will commence at 4.28am at the Cotton Tree Cenotaph. The march will commence at 8.30am in front of Maroochy RSL, finishing at the Cotton Tree Cenotaph in time for the Main Service at 9.00am. Maroochy RSL is hosting a special ticketed event for veterans and their families which includes games of traditional Two-Up and

Never forgotten, always remembered - an Anzac story By Alan Lander

Richard and Marguerite in the 1940s. Blackpool, tackling the roads in his trusty, sporty Riley 1&frac12;. It was late 1961 when the cancer was detected on Rita’s breast. Her ageing parents did what they could to shoulder the parental load while she was treated, and while Richard continued his essential commutes he sought to spend as much time home as he could. Richard had visited Italy in 1932 while on shore leave, and again, with Rita in 1952, to stare awestruck like so many before at Raphael’s The Transfiguration in Pinacoteca Vaticana. They had earnestly hoped to re-visit in 1962 and every other second year of the decade thereon, but the insidious cancer stripped away that dream when Rita, aged 44, five months before Lee Harvey Oswald’s bullets would rip apart another fairytale romance.

Richard managed to make the pilgrimage to Italy, alone, in 1972 and 1982 - and also made that short visit to Australia in 1983. In late 1992, he proved to be a late casualty of World War 2 “friendly fire” - falling victim to mesothelioma contracted from the asbestos-covered handrails and pipes of the warships upon which had served all those years ago. He died at age 80. And so on each April 25, as I watch the old soldiers gather for their annual pilgrimage, I feel the great distance, yet the close bonds forged those many years ago - and am honoured and proud to turn my thoughts to my father, Lt Cmdr Richard Harcourt Lander, RN, and my mother, former WREN, singer, pianist, actor and poet, Marguerite WattJupp, and thank them for all they did to find me here, safe, well and complete. Lest I forget.

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The Anzac spirit at home By Phil Jarratt Although the very first commemoration of Anzac Day was held on the first anniversary of Gallipoli in 1916, this Anzac Day marks the centenary of the establishment of a working party to raise funds for permanent memorials in Noosa Shire. In 1921, the tiny townships of Tewantin and Cooroy raised enough to build Anzac memorials in time for an unveiling on Anzac Day 1922. Tewantin’s life-sized sculpture of a Light Horseman has been moved from its original home in Memorial Park and partially rebuilt over the years, but it remains the centrepiece of the town’s Anzac commemoration. What is little-known, however, is the fact that the heroic Gallipoli landings and the tragic loss of life in the defeat by Turkish forces were mirrored in a local story that in many ways exemplifies the Anzac spirit. In 1914, just before the outbreak of World War I, Nahum “Ted” Massoud, a Lebanese immigrant and father of four who had only been in town for a few years, shocked the riverside community by paying cash for the Riverlight, one of the best working boats on the river. It wouldn’t be the last time that Massoud or one of his large clan would shock Noosa with the audacity of their plans, nor their penchant for hard work, but if the locals had known a little of Ted Massoud’s story, they would not have been surprised at all. At the turn of the century, in the Lebanese town of Raas-Baalbek, young Nahum fell in love with a girl called Etore, whose parents advised her to flee the hardships and violence of the Ottoman Empire and make a new life in faraway Australia. Nahum’s parents agreed and provided a willing uncle to chaperone the young couple on the long sea voyage. Within

Brisbane’s first Anzac march, 1916. days of their arrival in Melbourne, they were married in St Patrick’s Cathedral, and soon after sailed for Bundaberg with two quid to tide them over until Nahum could find work in the only trade he knew — hawking. Since neither of them spoke English at this point, selling door to door and in public squares gave them the chance to pick up words and phrases. By the time they reached the Gympie goldfields in 1906, they had basic communication

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after a day’s work, that Ted was soon sold. Soon after third child Maisie’s birth, the growing Massoud family moved to Gympie Terrace, making a down payment on one of Bill Ely’s leases, on the corner of the lane that would become Edward Street. Here, over the years to come, the patriarch and matriarch would become better known to their small community as “Jiddy” and “Sitty” — Arabic for grandpa and grandma.

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ANZAC DAY 2021 With several mouths to feed, Jiddy and Sitty began fishing, and generally caught enough to sell a few fillets in their general store on the riverfront. At first they caught bream at night on lines, then progressed to nets to haul in large mullet catches. After Jiddy bought the Riverlight in 1914, the family had to hire staff to help out with their fast-growing river enterprises. In business and in community affairs on the Noosa River, the Massouds were only just getting started when the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated in Sarajevo in June 1914, setting off events that would culminate in World War I. In the coming years, the Massoud homeland of Lebanon, nominally allied with Germany as part of the Ottoman Empire, would be caught in the Middle Eastern crossfire and see half its population starved to death as supply lines were cut off. We don’t know how much of an impact this had on the stolid Jiddy and Sitty, even when Australia entered the war as a member of the British Empire, and local boys began enlisting for the “grand adventure” that would see so many slaughtered on the beaches of Gallipoli and on the Western Front. Since their culture had been subsumed by the Ottomans, many Lebanese in Australia (known until the 1940s as Syrians) had little or no political affinity with their homeland, yet they were technically the enemy. Even while Jiddy and Sitty raised funds for the Noosa Shire Patriotic Appeal, hundreds of equally patriotic migrants were being herded into a hastily built internment camp next to the Enoggera Army Barracks in Brisbane. Lebanese–Australian historian Dr Anne Monsour, whose grandparents came from the same village as Jiddy and Sitty, and who is related by marriage to the Noosa clan, writes of the situation: “For Lebanese families in Australia, the First World War exacerbated their experience as outsiders and reminded them their acceptance was tenuous … In October 1914, the Commonwealth Parliament passed the War Precautions Act. As Turkish subjects, Lebanese were declared enemy aliens and placed under surveillance.” Many Lebanese were interned for the dura-

tion of the war, but to the eternal credit of the new Noosa Shire, the hard-working, community-minded Massouds were among the new settlers who were protected from the authorities. Noosa was not slow to answer the call to duty. By February 1916, the shire chairman was able to report that more than 200 men from the shire population of 2,000 had volunteered for the front, with many casualties and several deaths (by the end of the war, it would be 350 injured with 40 dead). On the home front, more than £3,000 had been raised for the Patriotic Fund, a thousand of it on one day, with Jiddy Massoud and older sons George and Bill prominent among the fundraisers. Then finally, in November 1918, peace. When news of the Armistice came down the wire, a week-long celebration began in Noosa Shire, culminating in a torchlight Saturday night procession through the streets of Tewantin to the green beside the 400-year-old fig tree, which had been a meeting place for the Kabi Kabi for several hundred years before the arrival of the Europeans. The civic fathers and business leaders gave thanks for the end of hostilities and paid homage to those who had made the supreme sacrifice. Last but one to speak was Ted “Jiddy” Massoud, who stood proudly in the warm night air with his work shirt buttoned to the neck and his hair neatly slicked down, and, representing his extended clan and the fishing fleet of Noosa, gave thanks for the tireless work of the entire community — his and Sitty’s community. Rejoining the throng, he slipped his hand into Sitty’s as they all sang “Our Brave Aussie Boys”, “La Marseillaise” and “God Save The King”. More than a century on, the Massouds remain an important and ongoing part of Noosa’s history. This article is adapted from Phil Jarratt’s forthcoming Noosa history, Place Of Shadows, to be published by the Boolarong Press in July.

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Citizens are on watch By Margaret Maccoll Jacarandas are blooming earlier, magpies are breeding earlier and Asian geckos are migrating southward. These are just a few of the ways already recorded that show how plants and animals in Australia are responding to climate change. Under an ambitious ClimateWatch program an army of citizen scientists is being enlisted to record climate changes Australia wide. Locally Sunshine Coast Council environmental education officer and University of the Sunshine Coast researcher Dr Lisa Ryan is managing the program. In a recent talk at Noosa Parks Association Dr Ryan told guests about the program that focuses its observations on about 180 indicator species. Dr Ryan said the program aimed to understand phenology - the seasonal behaviour of Australia’s plants and animals and how this is affected by changes in temperature and rainfall. “Shifts in phenology are simple indicators

for climate change responses in the natural world,” she said. “As one of the first continent-wide phenology projects, ClimateWatch is an ambitious program that enables every Australian to be involved in collecting and recording data that will help shape the country’s scientific response to climate change.” Dr Ryan’s experience in the local area is extensive. At Sunshine Coast Council she coordinates Environmental Education Programs across council’s three Environmental Education Centres including the award-winning Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve and schoolbased Kids in Action Program. She recently assisted the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary Support Group establish a ClimateWatch Trail, with funding from the Australian Government’s Community Environment Program. Through the use of a Smartphone App program citizen scientists record their observations accompanied by photographs that include GPS data. Since the program began in 2009 there have

been more than 110,000 observations recorded and hundreds of papers published using the data, Dr Ryan said. All observations are checked by scientists before being included in the program. “Science has to be done in rigorous ways. You have to capture observations in a rigorous way but it can also be a recreational activity,” Dr Ryan said. Three ClimateWatch trails have been set up at Maroochy wetlands, Kawana forest and Currimundi Lake where recordings of multiple observations of the area’s 47 identified indicator species by citizen scientists build up a phenology picture. Indicator species are selected because they are common to the area, easy to identify, safe to observe and have strong phenophase behaviour. Dr Ryan said participants can do ClimateWatch anywhere and groups could establish their own trails. To be involved people can download the ClimateWatch Spotter On App.

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The enduring comedy duo, David Mitchell (pictured) and Robert Webb, return for a droll, caustic and insightful second season of their misﬁt comedy. Admittedly, it’s not laugh-out-loud material like the brilliant Peep Show or That Mitchell and Webb Look, but its quick wit and quips will conﬁdently embrace you. In tonight’s season two premiere, which comes a few years after we last met foster brothers Andrew (Webb) and Stephen (Mitchell), a morose Andrew faces the threat of a rival pub.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Harry And Meghan: Becoming Royal. (2019, PGa, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Contestants race to answer quiz questions.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 MOVIE: Honey. (2003, PGal, R) Jessica Alba. 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 Nine News Local. The latest news, sport and weather.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Entertainment Tonight. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Advice for the home gardener. 8.30 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 1 of 4. Vera investigates when the remains of a body are discovered in an abattoir incinerator. 10.00 Keeping Faith. (Ml) Faith gets a new lead in Madlen’s case. 11.05 ABC Late News. Detailed coverage of the day’s events. 11.20 The Vaccine. (R) 11.35 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 12.05 Fisk. (Final, Ml, R) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Hunting Egypt’s Lost Treasures: Warrior Pharaoh Queen. (PGa, R) 8.30 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) Part 2 of 4. 9.20 Patriot Brains. (M, R) Hosted by Bill Bailey. 10.15 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 10.55 SBS World News Late. 11.25 Woodstock. (Mad, R) 1.15 Mr Mercedes. (MA15+a) 4.15 How Narcissists Took Over The World. (Mal, R) 4.45 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Ed Halmagyi prepares salmon burgers. 8.30 MOVIE: The Mule. (2018, Mln) An elderly man, suffering from financial difficulties, signs on as a drug courier for a Mexican cartel. Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper, Manny Montana. 11.00 The Clown And The Candyman. (MA15+av, R) 12.00 World’s Richest Dogs. (PGl, R) 1.00 The Zoo. (R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 7. Parramatta Eels v Brisbane Broncos. From TIO Stadium, Darwin. 9.50 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Parramatta Eels versus Brisbane Broncos match, with NRL news and analysis. 10.35 MOVIE: RoboCop. (2014, Mv, R) A cop becomes a cyborg. Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman. 12.45 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) Reynolds must make an important decision. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Global Shop. 4.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 A Current Affair. (R)

6.00 WIN News. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Living Room. The team help some restauranteurs. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mh) Guests include Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, Felicity Jones, Wunmi Mosaku and John Bishop. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Just For Laughs. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Tommy Little. 11.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Cup of China. Replay. 2.00 States Of Undress. 2.50 Jungletown. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 The Joy Of Painting. 5.35 Shortland Street. 6.05 If You Are The One. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dynamo: Magician Impossible. 9.20 How Sex Changed The World. 10.10 Sex In The World’s Cities. 11.10 Yokayi Footy. 11.45 News. 12.10am 24 Hours In Police Custody. 1.05 MOVIE: England Is Mine. (2017, MA15+) 2.45 NHK World English News. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Sean’s Kitchen. 7.00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. 2.00 Medical Rookies. 2.30 Weekender. 3.15 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Border Patrol. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Selling Houses Australia. 10.30 Property Ladder UK. 1am The Fine Art Auction. 4.00 SA Weekender. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 5.30 Home Shopping.

9GEM (52) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Angels One Five. (1952) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II. 8.40 MOVIE: Wonder. (2017, PG) 11.00 MOVIE: Collateral Beauty. (2016, M) 1am TV Shop: Home Shopping.

BOLD (81) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.40 iFish. 10.05 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.05 MacGyver. Noon Walker, Texas Ranger. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Hawaii Five-0. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 Madam Secretary. 5.00 MacGyver.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Wildwitch. Continued. (2018, PG, Danish) 6.55 Wadjda. (2012, PG, Arabic) 8.40 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 10.20 Strings. (2004, PG) Noon Fanny’s Journey. (2016, M, French) 1.50 The Little Witch. (2018, PG, German) 3.45 Polina. (2016, PG, French) 5.45 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 7.45 Support The Girls. (2018, M) 9.30 Mystery Men. (1999, PG) 11.45 Capernaum. (2018, M, Lebanese Arabic) 2.05am Half Brother. (2018, MA15+, Portuguese) 3.55 Sweet Country. (2017, M)

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Swamp People. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 3. Tasmania SuperSprint. Highlights. 11.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 3. Tasmania SuperSprint. Highlights. Noon Ice Road Truckers. 2.00 Alaska’s Wild Gourmet. 3.00 Bull Riding. PBR Australia. 3.30 The Food Dude. 4.00 Timbersports. 4.30 Shipping Wars. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 6. GWS Giants v Western Bulldogs. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Hollywood Medium. 1.00 Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta. 2.00 90 Day Fiance. 3.00 Red Bull Soapbox Race: Paris. 4.00 Ultimate Rush. 4.30 Dance Moms. 5.30 MOVIE: Suddenly 30. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Maid In Manhattan. (2002, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: The Wedding Planner. (2001, PG) 11.45 Love Island. 12.45am Say Yes To The Dress: Atlanta. 1.40 Hollywood Medium. 2.30 Surfing Australia TV. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Pokémon Journeys. 4.50 Rev & Roll. 5.10 Bakugan: Armored Alliance. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh!

PEACH (82) 6am Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 11.00 The Unicorn. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 The Conners. 10.30 Charmed. 11.30 Friends. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 2.30 Becker. 3.30 Frasier. 4.30 Home Shopping.

Programs. 6.10pm School Of Roars. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Shaun The Sheep. 6.45 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 7.00 Catie’s Amazing Machines. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.50 MOVIE: Kenny. (2006, M) 10.35 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 11.05 Would I Lie To You? 11.35 Insert Name Here. 12.05am Catalyst. 1.05 Parks And Recreation. 1.30 Reno 911! 1.50 The IT Crowd. 2.15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 3.00 News Update. 3.05 Close. 5.00 Grandpa Honeyant. 5.05 Timmy Time. 5.20 Pocoyo. 5.25 The Furchester Hotel. 5.40 Late Programs.

N ITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Little J And Big Cuz. 8.10 Aussie Bush Tales. 8.20 Waabiny Time. 8.45 Wapos Bay. 9.05 Kagagi. 9.30 Bushwhacked! 10.00 Strait To The Plate. 10.30 Going Places. 11.00 Buwarrala Aryah. Noon MOVIE: Bedevil. (1993, PG) 1.35 Bamay. 2.05 On The Road. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Red Chef Revival. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 NITV News: Nula. 7.30 MOVIE: The Flintstones. (1994, PG) 9.05 Bedtime Stories. 9.15 Sasquatch’n. 10.10 My Life As I Live It. 11.10 Late Programs.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (a) Adult themes (d) Drug references (h) Horror (s) Sex references (l) Language (m) Medical procedures (n) Nudity (v) Violence.

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Saturday, April 24 ABC TV (2)

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SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 1.20 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (R) 2.30 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 3.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 4.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. 5.00 Soccer. A-League. Round 18. Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC. From Central Coast Stadium, NSW.

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Small Business Secrets. (PG, R) 2.30 Figure Skating. 2021 ISU World Championships. Ice dance. 4.00 Brother. (PGa, R) 4.05 Travel Man. (PG, R) 4.35 The Great Escape. (PGav, R) 5.35 Hunting Nazi Treasure. (PG, R)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Beach Cops. (PGads, R) 3.30 Highway Cops. (PGl, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast.

6.00 Easy Eats. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Award Winning Tasmania. (R) 12.30 Destination WA. 1.00 National Anzac Centre: War Stories. (PG) 1.30 Animal Embassy. (R) 2.00 Australian Red Cross Connecting. (PG) 4.00 The Pet Rescuers. (PG) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 WhichCar. (PG, R) 6.30 Ent. Tonight. (PG, R) 7.00 Escape Fishing. (R) 7.30 4x4 Adventures. (R) 8.30 The Offroad Adventure Show. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Taste Of Australia. (R) 12.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 1.00 GCBC. (R) 1.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 To Be Advised. 4.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 5.00 10 News First.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 The Durrells. (PG, R) After Gerry takes an interest in taxidermy, the family realise how passionate he is about animals. 8.20 Finding Alice. (Ml) Alice grows desperately short of money and must stop her home from being sold from under her nose. She discovers a possible source of salvation in the form of a land deed in Harry’s name. 9.10 Wakefield. (Madl, R) A psychiatric nurse’s sanity is tested when a song exposes memories of long-buried trauma. 10.10 The Split. (Mdl, R) Hannah prepares Fi Hansen for her divorce. 11.10 Doctor Foster. (Mls, R) Part 3 of 5. 12.05 Rage. (PG, R) 4.25 Anzac Dawn Service From Sydney. 5.30 Anzac Dawn Service From Canberra.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: New Zealand. (Final, PG) Narrated by Bill Nighy. 8.30 Britain’s Most Historic Towns: Norman Winchester. (PG, R) Professor Alice Roberts tells the story of Norman England by studying the history of Winchester. 9.25 MOVIE: The Game. (1997, MA15+a, R) A mysterious live-action game consumes a man’s life. Michael Douglas, Sean Penn. 11.45 MOVIE: Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk. (2016, MA15+alv, R, , , China) Joe Alwyn, Kristen Stewart, Garrett Hedlund. 1.45 MOVIE: Shutter Island. (2010, MA15+av, R) Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo. 4.15 Nocturne In Black. (Mav) 4.40 Memorable. (Ma) 4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 MOVIE: 2012. (2009, PGlv, R) A man tries to protect his family when a global cataclysm threatens to destroy the world. John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor. 10.10 MOVIE: Die Hard. (1988, Mlv, R) A New York City police detective heads to Los Angeles on Christmas Eve to be reunited with his estranged wife. However, his plans are disrupted when a gang of terrorists take over the office tower where she works. Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, Alan Rickman. 12.50 Anh Does Italy. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Get Arty. (R) A showcase of art projects. 4.30 Currumbin Dawn Service. The Anzac Day dawn service from Currumbin.

6.00 Nine News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Music From The Home Front. (PG) Anzac Day eve performance to say thank you, pay respects and celebrate the spirit that binds us all. 10.00 MOVIE: Dreamgirls. (2006, Mdl, R) Three singers are plucked from obscurity by an ambitious talent agent. Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose. 12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGd) A countdown of the top ten singing sensations. 1.30 Award Winning Tasmania. (R) An exploration of Tasmania’s West Coast. 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.25 Anzac Day Dawn Service. Coverage of the Anzac Day Dawn Service. 5.40 National War Memorial Dawn Service.

6.00 Advancing Australia. Guy Pearce takes a look at 36 stories of courage, inspiration and innovation. 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) A car tumbles upside-down onto one of Australia’s busiest walking tracks. 7.00 The Dog House. (PG) Follows a team of devoted matchmakers as they pair homeless dogs with hopeful companions. 8.00 Ambulance. (Ml) London paramedics are dispatched to aid a patient who has fallen down a flight of stairs at a casino. 10.20 999: What’s Your Emergency? (Mal, R) Follows ambulance teams as they help a schoolgirl whose life is threatened by anaphylactic shock. 11.30 NCIS. (Mav, R) A girl is found hiding in a storage unit. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 The Set. (Return) 8.30 Unprotected Sets. 9.25 Live From The BBC. 10.10 Sammy J. 10.15 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. 10.50 Insert Name Here. 11.20 Staged. 11.45 High Fidelity. 12.10am Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 12.55 Escape From The City. 1.50 Gruen XL. 2.40 News Update. 2.45 Close. 5.05 Timmy Time. 5.20 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch. Noon MOVIE: Beat Street. (1984, M) 1.55 Welcome To Country. 2.05 Suspect Moustache. 2.35 New Girl. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.30 Basketball. NBL. Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 The X-Files. 11.00 Dateline. 11.30 Insight. 12.30am MOVIE: Captain Fantastic. (2016, M) 2.40 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

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6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 NBC Today. Noon Weekender. 12.30 Creek To Coast. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Sydney Weekender. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Property Ladder UK. 5.30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Late Programs.

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6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 MOVIE: Bottoms Up. (1960) 12.20pm MOVIE: The Colditz Story. (1955) 2.20 MOVIE: The Cruel Sea. (1953, PG) 4.55 MOVIE: The Dam Busters. (1955) 7.30 Rugby Union. Super Rugby. Round 10. NSW Waratahs v Melbourne Rebels. 9.45 Super Rugby Post-Match. 10.00 MOVIE: Ambush Bay. (1966, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

BOLD (81) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 2. Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Highlights. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. Noon JAG. 1.00 The Doctors. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 iFish. 4.00 Stories Of Bikes. 4.30 Mighty Machines. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Hawaii Five-0. 12.15am 48 Hours. 2.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 8.00 The Little Witch. (2018, PG, German) 9.55 Polina. (2016, PG, French) 11.55 Esio Trot. (2015, PG) 1.35pm Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 3.15 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 5.00 Strings. (2004, PG) 6.40 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 8.30 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 11.20 Half Brother. (2018, MA15+, Portuguese) 1.10am Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Step Outside. 10.30 Fish’n With Mates. 11.00 Living The Ride. 11.30 Life Off Road. Noon Bull Riding. PBR Australia. Replay. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 6. Gold Coast v Sydney. 4.30 Football. AFL. Round 6. Carlton v Brisbane Lions. 7.30 MOVIE: Pompeii. (2014, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Morgan. (2016, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 MOVIE: Barbie And Chelsea The Lost Birthday. (2021) 9.30 Children’s Programs. Noon Ironman. Austn C’ships. 2.00 Road Trick. 2.30 Race Across The World. 3.45 MOVIE: Pokémon: The First Movie – Mewtwo Strikes Back. (1998) 5.15 MOVIE: The Golden Compass. (2007, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies. (2014, M) 10.20 Late Programs.

PEACH (82)

Bamay. 2.25 Gridiron. West Bowl. Finals. 3.55 Rugby League. NRL Perth Nines. Harmony Cup. 4.40 African News. 4.55 APTN National News. 5.25 Te Ao With Moana. 5.55 NITV News: Nula. 6.25 Going Places. 6.55 Yokayi Footy. 7.30 News. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Totem And Ore. 10.15 MOVIE: Primal. (2010, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.

6am Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 8.00 Carol’s Second Act. 10.00 To Be Advised. 12.55pm Becker. 2.00 Frasier. 3.00 Friends. 6.00 Columbo. 7.30 Kojak. 8.30 Spyforce. 9.20 The Big Bang Theory. 9.45 Friends. 10.45 MOVIE: Air Force One. (1997, M) 1.15am Home Shopping. 1.45 2 Broke Girls. 3.15 Mom. 4.30 Home Shopping.

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Sunday, April 25 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (5)

WIN (8)

6.00 Anzac Dawn Service From Melbourne. 6.30 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Anzac Day March Brisbane. 12.30 Offsiders. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Gardening Australia. 3.00 Compass. (PG, R) 3.30 Songs Of Praise. (R) 4.00 Air Force 100 Highlights. (R) 5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 5.30 You Can’t Ask That. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Small Business Secrets. (PG) 7.30 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU World Championships. Ice Gala. 4.05 Tour De Legacy: The Western Front. (PGal, R) 5.05 Small Business Secrets. (PG, R) 5.35 Hunting Nazi Treasure. (PG, R)

6.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.30 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Dog Patrol. (PG, R) 3.00 Highway Cops. (PG, R) 3.30 Border Patrol. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender.

6.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) A look at the week in sport. 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) A discussion of all things NRL. 1.00 Kokoda: The Spirit Lives. (PGlvw, R) A look at the Kokoda Track. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 7. Sydney Roosters v St George Illawarra Dragons.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Fishing Aust. (R) 8.00 GCBC. (R) 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Advancing Australia. (R) 12.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 1.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. (Final) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.40 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.00 Roads Less Travelled. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia. 5.00 News.

6.00 The Art Of Remembrance. 6.25 Compass. (R) 6.55 Governor-General’s Anzac Day Message. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills. 8.30 Wakefield. (Mals) Nik inadvertently injures Tessa. 9.25 MOVIE: Goldstone. (2016, Malv, R) A detective uncovers a web of corruption. Aaron Pedersen, David Wenham. 11.20 Top Of The Lake: China Girl. (MA15+lsv, R) 12.20 Keeping Faith. (Ml, R) 1.25 Black Comedy. (Mals, R) 1.55 Back In Very Small Business. (Mls, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.55 Top Of The Lake: China Girl. (MA15+lsv, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Russia: 1000 Years Of History. (PG) An exploration of the history of Russia. 9.15 Sydney’s Super Tunnel: Digging Deep. (PGa, R) Part 3 of 4. The engineers tackle the challenge of digging two tunnels beneath Sydney Harbour. 10.15 An Australian Hero: Keith Payne VC. (Malv, R) Explores the life of Keith Payne. 11.15 Who Gets To Stay In Australia? (Mal, R) Part 3 of 4. 12.15 D-Day: 75 Years. (Mal, R) 2.00 The Honesty Experiment. (PG, R) 3.10 Spina Bifida And Me. (Ma, R) 4.05 Depression And Me. (Madl, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dancing With The Stars: All Stars. (Final, PG) Hosted by Daryl Somers and Sonia Kruger. 8.45 MOVIE: Danger Close: The Battle Of Long Tan. (2019, MA15+av) During the Vietnam War, 108 Australian and New Zealand soldiers fight for their lives. Travis Fimmel, Luke Bracey, Richard Roxburgh. 11.15 MOVIE: Fallen. (1998, Mlv, R) A detective tracks a demon. Denzel Washington. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 LEGO Masters. (PG) Hosted by Hamish Blake. 8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.45 Australian Crime Stories: Bodies Of Evidence. (Mav, R) Takes a look at Dr Colin Manock. 10.55 Shallow Grave: No Borders. (Mav) 11.45 Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. (MA15+adlv) 12.35 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ma) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. Superstars Week kicks off with the contestants recreating one of Nigella Lawson’s favourite dishes. 9.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) After Crosby’s old army buddy is attacked in an apparent drug deal gone wrong, the team’s quest for answers uncovers a dangerous web of conspiracy. Jess questions his relationship with Sarah. 11.10 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS This Morning. Morning news and talk show. 5.00 Headline News Early.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Sir Mouse. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Compass. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Dark States. 9.30 Last Woman On The Planet. 10.30 Catalyst. 11.30 The Romantics And Us. 12.30am You Can’t Ask That. 1.00 Restoration Australia. 2.00 Gruen XL. 2.40 News Update. 2.45 Close. 5.05 Timmy Time. 5.20 Pocoyo. 5.25 The Furchester Hotel. 5.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Noma Australia. 1.30 New Girl. 2.30 WorldWatch. 3.00 Basketball. NBL. Brisbane Bullets v South East Melbourne Phoenix. 5.00 Basketball. NBL. Cairns Taipans v Perth Wildcats. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Women’s race. 9.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-BastogneLiege. Men’s race. 1.25am Weediquette. 2.25 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 9.30 Your 4x4. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 NBC Today. Noon The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 1.00 The Zoo. 1.30 SA Weekender. 2.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Air Crash Investigation. 9.30 MOVIE: They Shall Not Grow Old. (2018, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (52) 6am TV Shop. 6.30 Amazing Facts Presents. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 The AFL Sunday Footy Show. 12.15pm Garden Gurus. 12.45 Getaway. 1.15 MOVIE: Beachhead. (1954, PG) 3.15 MOVIE: Dunkirk. (1958, PG) 6.00 MOVIE: Battle Of Britain. (1969, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: Saving Private Ryan. (1998, MA15+) 12.05am Late Programs.

BOLD (81) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 Bondi Rescue. 8.30 Star Trek: Voyager. 10.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.00 Scorpion. 1pm The Doctors. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Fishing Edge. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. 5.00 iFish. 5.30 Bondi Rescue. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.20 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 8.45

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Strings. Continued. (2004, PG) 7.05 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 9.50 Wadjda. (2012, PG, Arabic) 11.35 The Little Witch. (2018, PG, German) 1.30pm Polina. (2016, PG, French) 3.30 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 5.30 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 7.00 Ernest & Celestine. (2012, PG) 8.30 The Counterfeiters. (2007, MA15+, German) 10.25 Tracks. (2013, M) 12.30am Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Fishing. Australian Championships. 11.00 Oz Fish TV. (Return) 11.30 River To Reef: Retro. Noon The Fishing Show. 1.00 Fish’n With Mates. 1.30 On Tour With Allan Border. 2.00 AFL Pre-Game. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 6. Collingwood v Essendon. 6.00 Counting Cars. 6.30 MOVIE: Wild Hogs. (2007, PG) 8.35 MOVIE: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. (2019, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs. 1pm MOVIE: My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Holidays Unwrapped. (2019) 2.00 Dance Moms. 4.00 MOVIE: The Adventures Of Rocky & Bullwinkle. (2000, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Nacho Libre. (2006, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: War Of The Worlds. (2005, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Super 8. (2011, M) Midnight Love Island. 1.00 Dance Moms. 2.40 Late Programs.

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Wapos Bay. 9.05 Kagagi. 9.35 Bushwhacked! 10.00 Football. QAFLW. 11.30 Football. AFL. Heartland Footy. Murray League. 1.30pm Rugby League. NRL. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. WA Premiership. 4.45 NT Football. 6.00 NITV News: Nula. 6.30 Behind The Brush. 7.30 Jackie Robinson. 8.40 Paradise Soldiers. 9.40 Truth Be Told: Lest We Forget. 10.40 Late Programs. 24 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 23 April, 2021

6am Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 7.00 The Neighborhood. 8.00 Neighbours. 10.30 To Be Advised. 1.50pm Carol’s Second Act. 3.30 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Friends. 10.00 2 Broke Girls. 11.30 Mom. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Posh Frock Shop. 2.30 Charmed. 3.30 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 4.30 Home Shopping.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Monash And Me. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.10 The Durrells. (PG, R) 2.00 Loch Ness. (Malv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 The Repair Shop. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 This Week. 7.30 WorldWatch. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 Al Jazeera News. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Apocalypse: The Second World War. (PGav, R) 3.05 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.10 The Queen Mother. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The 93rd Annual Academy Awards. (PG) 1.00 Highway Cops. (PGlv, R) 1.30 Border Patrol. (PG, R) 2.00 World’s Most Extreme Airports. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Explore. (R) 1.15 LEGO Masters. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 Nine News Local.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Entertainment Tonight. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.40 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PGa) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Leigh Sales. 8.00 Australian Story. Australians tell personal stories. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program that leads national debate and confronting issues that matter. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Paul Barry takes a look at the latest issues affecting media consumers. 9.35 To Be Advised. 10.35 ABC Late News. 11.05 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds: Week 3 – Confidence. (R) 12.05 Trump Takes On The World. (PG, R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 The Code. (Mdlv, R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG) Part 2 of 4. 8.30 Secret Scotland: Loch Ness. (PG) Part 3 of 5. Susan Calman continues her search for secrets on the banks for Loch Ness. 9.25 24 Hours In Emergency: Skin Deep. (M) A 14-year-old is rushed to St George’s after falling head first over the handle bars of her push bike. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Outlander. (MA15+) 11.55 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games. (Masv, R) 1.45 Asylum City. (Mlv, R) 3.35 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer. (PG, R) 4.40 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Big Brother. (Return, PGal) Twelve brand new housemates are locked up together under 24/7 surveillance. 9.30 The 93rd Annual Academy Awards. (PG, R) A celebration of cinematic achievement. Nominees for Best Picture include The Father, Judas and the Black Messiah, Mank, Minari, Nomadland, Promising Young Woman, Sound of Metal and The Trial of the Chicago 7. From Kodak Theatre and Union Station, Hollywood. 12.30 The Guardian. (Madsv, R) Nick and Alvin go to Los Angeles. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 LEGO Masters. (PG) Hosted by Hamish Blake. 8.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv) Stabler and Bell team up to investigate a major lead. Wheatley makes moves to elevate his business. 9.50 100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news. 10.50 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 11.20 Manson: The Lost Tapes. (MA15+av, R) Part 2 of 2. 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 WIN News. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. The teams must create a meal which needs to feature one of Yotam Ottolenghi’s flavour bombs. 8.40 Hughesy, We Have A Problem. Identical twin sisters want to marry the same man. A hypnotist solves an addiction to buying cheap homewares. 9.40 The Graham Norton Show. (Mh, R) Guests include Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, Felicity Jones, Wunmi Mosaku and John Bishop. 10.40 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 11.40 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS This Morning. 5.00 Headline News Early.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.50 David Attenborough’s Penguin King. 10.00 Back In Time For Dinner. 11.00 Escape From The City. 11.55 Extras. 12.25am Parks And Recreation. 12.45 Reno 911! 1.10 The IT Crowd. 1.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 2.15 News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.05 Timmy Time. 5.20 Pocoyo. 5.25 Late Programs.

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6am WorldWatch. 11.30 SBS Courtside. Noon Basketball. NBA. Golden State Warriors v Sacramento Kings. 2.30 VICE World Of Sports. 3.00 The Curse Of Oak Island. 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.20 This Week. 5.15 The Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. (Return) 10.20 Late Programs.

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6am Shopping. 6.30 Sean’s Kitchen. 7.00 60 Minute Makeover. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.40 MOVIE: The Saint Strikes Back. (1939, PG) Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Air Crash Investigation. 2.00 Medical Rookies. 2.30 The Zoo. 3.15 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Judge John Deed. 10.30 Autopsy USA. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Danoz. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: Are You Being Served? (1977, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 London Kills. 8.40 The Bill. 10.10 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.10 Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Ernest & Celestine. Continued. (2012, PG) 7.25 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 9.15 Esio Trot. (2015, PG) 10.55 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 12.40pm Tracks. (2013, M) 2.45 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 5.35 Big Fish. (2003, PG) 7.55 The Elephant And The Butterfly. (2017, M, French) 9.30 The Spy. (2019, M, Swedish) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Blue Water Savages. 9.00 Swamp People. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Ice Road Truckers. 1.00 Highway Cops. 2.00 Alaska’s Wild Gourmet. 3.00 Freesurfer. 4.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Aussie Lobster Men. 8.30 MOVIE: Terminator Salvation. (2009, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Hollywood Medium. 1.00 MOVIE: Suddenly 30. (2004, PG) 3.00 Soapbox Racing. Red Bull Series. Replay. 4.00 Peaking. 4.45 Dance Moms. 5.45 LEGO Masters. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: The Expendables 3. (2014, M) 11.00 Paranormal Caught On Camera. Midnight Love Island. 1.00 Bad Teen To Ballroom Queen. 2.00 Hollywood Medium. 2.50 Late Programs.

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Behind The Brush. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Red Chef Revival. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.15 News. 7.25 Songlines On Screen. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Living Black Conversations. 9.00 Making A Mark. 10.05 News. 10.15 Boomalli: Five Koori Artists. 10.45 Late Programs.

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6am Home Shopping. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.40 Escape Fishing With ET. 10.05 Star Trek: Voyager. 12.05pm Star Trek: Enterprise. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 To Be Advised. 12.10am Home Shopping. 2.10 48 Hours. 3.10 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG. 5.00 Star Trek: Enterprise.

6am The Neighborhood. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Cheers. 9.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 11.00 Friends. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 The Unicorn. 2.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 The Conners. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.55 The Great Australian Bee Challenge. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Finding Alice. (Ml, R) 2.00 Loch Ness. (Final, Malv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 The Repair Shop. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Apocalypse: The Second World War. (PGav, R) 3.10 Living Black Conversations. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.10 The Queen Mother. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Sorority Surrogate. (2014, Mv, R) 2.00 Autopsy USA: Steve McQueen. (Ma, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 1.10 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.40 LEGO Masters. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 Nine News Local.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Entertainment Tonight. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.10 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Leigh Sales. 8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Guy Sebastian. (PG) Anh Do paints Guy Sebastian. 8.30 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. Part 4 of 5. The adults participate in a series of physical activities to improve their mobility. 9.30 Laura’s Choice. (MA15+a, R) Part 2 of 2. 10.35 ABC Late News. 11.05 Q+A. (R) 12.10 Black Comedy. (Mal, R) 12.40 Back In Very Small Business. (Mls, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 The Code. (Mlv, R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Karl Kruszelnicki. (PG, R) Dr Karl Kruszelnicki investigates his family history. 8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi takes a look at what happens after you get hurt at work from compensation to first aid protocol. 9.30 Dateline. Takes a look at Japan’s junior pop stars. 10.00 The Feed. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 The Point. (R) 12.00 Box 21. (MA15+av, R) 1.50 Miniseries: The Salisbury Poisonings. (Mal, R) 3.40 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer. (PG, R) 4.50 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Big Brother. (PGl) After an explosive eviction, new friendships and alliances solidify. 9.15 The Good Doctor. (M) 10.15 The Resident. (M) Cain faces a harsh reality. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Station 19. (Ma) The crew go on a team-building camping trip. 12.45 The Aussie Property Flippers. (PG, R) Follows amateur and professional flippers. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 LEGO Masters. (PG) The classic LEGO Masters challenge, Cut In Half, returns with the teams choosing from a range of items. 8.50 Resident Alien. (Premiere, Mlmv) An alien hiding in a small Colorado town is asked to help solve a murder. 10.50 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 11.20 Australian Scandal: Caught In The Act. (Mlsv) Takes a look at Australian scandals. 12.10 Emergence. (Mhv, R) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 WIN News. 6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. Chefs tackle an elimination challenge set by cooking legend Massimo Bottura that involves the classic macaroni cheese. 8.50 NCIS. Evidence from a stabbing leads Torres to his estranged father, Miguel, who left when he was a child. 10.50 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 11.40 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS This Morning. 5.00 Headline News Early.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 Staged. 9.10 Back. (Return) 9.35 Extras. 10.05 Fisk. (Final) 10.35 High Fidelity. (Final) 11.00 In The Long Run. 11.25 The Games. 11.55 Live From The BBC. 12.40am Unprotected Sets. 1.35 Parks And Recreation. 1.55 Reno 911! 2.20 The IT Crowd. 2.40 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (Final) 3.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 8.30 SBS Courtside. 9.00 Basketball. NBA. Magic v Lakers. 11.30 WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Warriors v Kings. 2.00 States Of Undress. 2.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 3.35 Ralph. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 Joy Of Painting. 5.40 Shortland Street. 6.10 Asia’s Next Top Model. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Patriot Brains. 9.25 The Casketeers. 9.55 Travel Man. 10.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Sean’s Kitchen. 7.00 60 Minute Makeover. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 60 Minute Makeover. 2.00 Medical Rookies. 2.30 Sydney Weekender. 3.15 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 World’s Most Extreme Airports. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (52) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Danoz. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon London Kills. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Man Who Loved Redheads. (1955) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Law & Order. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (81) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.10 Diagnosis Murder. 10.05 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.05 MacGyver. Noon Walker, Texas Ranger. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Elementary. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Blue Bloods. 9.25 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 10.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 11.20 To Be Advised. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. (1996, PG) 10.35 Ernest & Celestine. (2012, PG) 12.05pm Love Is In The Air. (2005, M, French) 2.05 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 3.35 Fame. (2009, PG) 5.50 Watership Down. (1978, PG) 7.30 The Young Master. (1980, M, Cantonese) 9.30 The Captain. (2017, MA15+, German) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Ice Road Truckers. 1.00 Highway Cops. 2.00 Carter’s W.A.R. 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Motor Racing. Outlaw Nitro Funny Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 9.30 Outback Pilots. 10.30 Supertruckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 Bridezillas. 2.00 90 Day Fiance. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 3.10 The Break Boys. 4.10 Dance Moms. 5.10 Baywatch. 6.10 LEGO Masters. 7.30 MOVIE: Spy Game. (2001, M) 10.00 MOVIE: The Net. (1995, M) 12.20am Love Island. 1.30 90 Day Fiance. 2.20 Peaking. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Surge. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Late Programs.

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Through The Wormhole. 12.05pm Making A Mark. 1.10 Footprints On Our Land. 2.00 Haunted: The Other Side. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 Red Chef Revival. 6.30 First Australians. 7.30 The Point. 8.30 Chi-Town. 9.50 Basketball. NBL. Round 14. Sydney Kings v Cairns Taipans. Replay. 11.50 Late Programs.

6am Cheers. 7.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Friends. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 The Unicorn. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Raymond. 2.00 Late Programs. Friday, 23 April, 2021 NOOSA TODAY 25

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. (R) 10.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 11.00 The Great Australian Bee Challenge. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Informer. (Mdlv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 4.55 The Repair Shop. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Julian. (PGa, R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.10 Queen Victoria And Her Nine Children. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Pregnant At 17. (2016, Msv, R) 2.00 Autopsy USA: Bruce Lee. (Madv, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Explore. 1.10 Driving Test. (PGl, R) 1.40 LEGO Masters. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 Nine News Local.

6.00 Headline News. 7.30 Entertainment Tonight. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (Ma) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.20 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Leigh Sales. 8.00 Hard Quiz. Presented by Tom Gleeson. 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. A satirical news program exposing the humorous, absurd and downright hypocritical. 9.00 You Can’t Ask That: Cheaters. (Return, Mal) Six people share their personal insights. 9.35 QI. (PG) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig. 10.10 The Set. (R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 11.10 Four Corners. (R) 11.55 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.15 Black Comedy. (M, R) 12.45 Back In Very Small Business. (M, R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 The Code. (Final, Mlv, R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain: Second World War. (PGa, R) Part 4 of 4. 8.30 Building The Channel Tunnel. (PG, R) Explores the construction of the Channel Tunnel linking Britain with France. 9.30 Miniseries: Deadwater Fell. (MA15+) Part 2 of 4. The residents of Kirkdarroch come out in force for the funerals of the girls and Kate. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 The Crimson Rivers. (MA15+ad) 12.45 Miniseries: Hungry Ghosts. (Mahl, R) 2.45 George Clarke’s Shed Of The Year. (R) 3.40 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer. (PG, R) 4.50 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Big Brother. (PGal) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.00 Reckoning. (Premiere, MA15+av) A detective fears that a serial killer who terrorised his town five years earlier is on the prowl once again. 10.00 Born To Kill? The Washington Sniper. (M, R) A look at the D.C. sniper attacks. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Autopsy USA: Kurt Cobain. (MA15+ad, R) 12.30 Instant Hotel. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. (Return, PGls) Ordinary Australians become travel critics. 8.30 Doctor Doctor. (Return, PGalm) Hugh’s plan to leave Whyhope is thrown into chaos when the hospital is forced to shut. 9.30 New Amsterdam. (Mamv) A doctor shakes up the status quo on his first day as medical director of one the oldest public hospitals in the US. 10.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 11.00 The Enemy Within. (Mav) The FBI intercepts stolen software. 11.50 Timeless. (Mv, R) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 WIN News. 6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. Clare Smyth’s mystery box contestants must create a sweet or savoury dish. 8.40 Bull. (M) 10.40 The Project. (R) The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 11.40 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Stephen Colbert interviews a variety of guests from the worlds of film, politics, business and music. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS This Morning. Morning news and talk show. 5.00 Headline News Early. News, weather and sport every 15 minutes.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.45 The Romantics And Us. 9.50 The Set. 10.20 Restoration Australia. 11.20 Last Woman On The Planet. 12.20am Louis Theroux: Dark States. 1.20 Parks And Recreation. 1.40 Reno 911! 2.05 The IT Crowd. 2.30 Small Tales And True. 2.55 News Update. 3.00 Close. 5.00 Grandpa Honeyant. 5.05 Late Programs.

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6am WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Orlando Magic v LA Lakers. Replay. 2.00 States Of Undress. 2.50 The Curse Of Oak Island. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 The Joy Of Painting. 5.40 Shortland Street. 6.10 Vs Arashi. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: The Death Of Stalin. (2017, MA15+) 10.25 MOVIE: Jackass: The Movie. (2002, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

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6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Sean’s Kitchen. 7.00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 2.30 SA Weekender. 3.15 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Frankie Drake Mysteries. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Dog Patrol. 11.50 Property Ladder UK. 2.20am Late Programs.

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6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon New Tricks. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: She’ll Have To Go. (1962, PG) 5.20 Heartbeat. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Born To Kill? Class Of Evil. 11.50 Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Amazonia. (2013, No dialogue) 9.00 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 10.30 Big Fish. (2003, PG) 12.50pm The Spy. (2019, M, Swedish) 2.55 Esio Trot. (2015, PG) 4.35 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. (1996, PG) 6.10 Kirikou And The Men And Women. (2012, PG, French) 7.50 Just A Breath Away. (2018, M, French) 9.30 Hurricane. (2018, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Ice Road Truckers. 1.00 Highway Cops. 2.00 Carter’s W.A.R. 3.00 Classic Restos: USA Edition. 3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Shipping Wars. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Simpsons. 9.00 Family Guy. 9.30 American Dad! 10.30 Family Guy. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 Bridezillas. 2.00 90 Day Fiance. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 3.10 The Break Boys. 4.10 Dance Moms. 5.10 Baywatch. 6.10 LEGO Masters. 7.30 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 8.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters II. (1989, PG) 10.40 MOVIE: Brüno. (2009, MA15+) 12.10am Love Island. 1.10 Bridezillas. 2.10 Late Programs.

PEACH (82) 6am The Unicorn. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Carol’s Second Act. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Mom. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 2 Broke Girls. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 2.30 Becker. 3.30 Frasier. 4.30 Home Shopping.

Bamay. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 On Country Kitchen. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 NITV News Update. 7.30 Wellington Paranormal. 8.00 Yokayi Footy. 8.35 Over The Black Dot. 9.30 NITV News Update. 9.40 Football. Monsoon AFL. Replay. 11.40 Late Programs.

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.20 Diagnosis Murder. 10.15 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.10 MacGyver. 12.05pm Walker, Texas Ranger. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Elementary. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 NCIS. 12.10am Home Shopping. 2.10 48 Hours. 3.10 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 The Doctors.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (R) 1.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 2.00 Informer. (Madlv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 The Repair Shop. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Nazi Megastructures. (PG, R) 2.55 Magic Alps. (PGa, R) 3.10 The Perfect Serve. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.10 Queen Victoria And Her Nine Children. (PGas, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: He Loves Me. (2011, Masv, R) 2.00 Autopsy USA: Bob Marley. (Mdv, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Doctor Doctor. (PGalm, R) 2.00 Desperate Housewives. (Ma, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 Nine News Local.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Leigh Sales. 8.00 Back Roads: Mallee Road Trip, Victoria. Presented by Heather Ewart. 8.30 Q+A. Interactive public affairs program featuring a panel of experts and commentators answering questions. 9.35 Trump Takes On The World. (PG) Part 2 of 3. 10.35 ABC Late News. 11.10 Employable Me Australia. (Ml, R) 12.10 Black Comedy. (Ml, R) 12.40 Back In Very Small Business. (Ml, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 World’s Greatest Bridges: The Iron Bridge, Shropshire. (R) A look at The Iron Bridge in Shropshire. 8.30 The Handmaid’s Tale. (Return, MA15+) An injured June is nursed back to health. In Gilead, Lawrence tries to avoid a death sentence. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Baghdad Central. (Malv) 11.45 Bosch. (Malv) 12.35 Miniseries: The Hunting. (Malns, R) 2.35 Cruising With Jane McDonald. (PG, R) 3.30 Alex Polizzi: The Fixer. (PG, R) 4.40 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.30 The Clown And The Candyman. (MA15+av) Part 2 of 4. An investigation into John Wayne Gacy, the Killer Clown, and Dean Corll, the Candyman. 9.30 7NEWS Presents: Murder In The Outback – The Falconio And Lees Mystery. (M, R) Part 2 of 4. A former Australian detective studies two different videos of Joanne describing the attack. 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 The Front Bar. (M) 12.00 Zumbo’s Just Desserts. (PG, R) 1.15 The Zoo. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 8. Canberra Raiders v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis of the Canberra Raiders versus South Sydney Rabbitohs match. 10.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 11.00 Manifest. (Madv) Zeke comes to Saanvi’s aid. 11.50 Prison: Mental Health. (MA15+adl) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 WIN News. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. Heston Blumenthal sets a challenge. 8.40 William And Catherine: Saving The Crown. Takes a look at Prince William and Kate Middleton on their 10th wedding anniversary. 9.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav) The SVU must contend with an angry neighbourhood watch group when a girl goes missing. 10.40 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 11.40 WIN’s All Australian News. 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 CBS This Morning. 5.00 Headline News Early.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Doctor Who. 8.50 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.30 Hard Quiz. 10.00 The Weekly. 10.30 You Can’t Ask That. 11.05 That Pacific Sports Show. 11.35 Penguin King. 12.30am Back. 12.55 In The Long Run. 1.20 Parks And Recreation. 1.45 Reno 911! 2.05 The IT Crowd. 2.30 Small Tales And True. 2.55 News Update. 3.00 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon MOVIE: The X-Files. (1998, M) 2.10 States Of Undress. 3.00 Jungletown. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 NBL: Overtime. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Taskmaster Norway. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 9.20 Future Man. 10.25 Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 11.20 The Feed. 11.50 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Sean’s Kitchen. 7.00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Cop Squad. 2.00 ICU. 2.30 Creek To Coast. 3.15 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.50 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Ellen DeGeneres. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Keeping Up Appearances. 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Night Boat To Dublin. (1946, PG) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.40 Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Watership Down. Continued. (1978, PG) 7.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. (1996, PG) 8.35 A Street Cat Named Bob. (2016, PG) 10.30 Fame. (2009, PG) 12.45pm The Young Master. (1980, M, Cantonese) 2.45 Watership Down. (1978, PG) 4.25 Amazonia. (2013, No dialogue) 5.55 Flash Gordon. (1980, PG) 8.00 Grandma. (2015, M) 9.30 A War. (2015, MA15+, Danish) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (73) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Ax Men. 1.00 Highway Cops. 2.00 Carter’s W.A.R. 3.00 The Simpsons. 4.00 Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Shipping Wars. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Towies. 8.30 MOVIE: The Transporter. (2002, M) 10.30 MOVIE: 300. (2006, MA15+) 1am Late Programs.

9GO! (53) 6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Dance Moms. Noon Parenthood. 1.00 Bridezillas. 2.00 90 Day Fiance. 3.00 The Break Boys. 4.00 Dance Moms. 5.00 Baywatch. 6.00 Malcolm. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Hitch. (2005, M) 9.55 MOVIE: Couples Retreat. (2009, M) 12.10am Love Island. 1.10 Bridezillas. 2.10 90 Day Fiance. 3.00 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Late Programs.

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Wellington Paranormal. 2.00 4 For The Road. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 Bushwhacked! 3.55 Bino And Fino. 4.00 Musomagic. 4.30 The Storyteller. 5.00 Fraggle Rock. 6.00 On Country Kitchen. 6.30 Pete & Pio’s Kai Safari. 7.00 Our Stories. 7.20 NITV News Update. 7.30 Strait To The Plate. 8.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 MOVIE: Catch A Fire. (2006) 10.50 Late Programs. 26 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 23 April, 2021

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.10 Diagnosis Murder. 10.05 Star Trek: Voyager. 11.05 MacGyver. Noon Walker, Texas Ranger. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Elementary. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.30 Sherlock Holmes: Elementary. 12.30am Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs. 6am The Unicorn. 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. 11.00 The Unicorn. Noon WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 2 Broke Girls. 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 The Unicorn. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

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Dick Barnes of Bellbird Farm Services on site at a Noosa hinterland property. 233298

Cattle grazing at a Mary Valley property. 233298

From the hallowed halls of Cambridge to the rolling hills of the Mary Valley, Dick Barnes has continued to listen and learn but now it’s the time to share that business and farming experience, as ERLE LEVEY reports.

From finance to farming From working as chief financial officer for one of the world’s major food companies to running a grazing property in the Noosa hinterland. From sailing a 72-foot ketch in the Mediterranean or on Sydney Harbour to riding a quad bike on the rolling hills of the Mary Valley. From a Cambridge University education to advising farmers on how to increase productivity as well as improve sustainability and the environment. That’s Dick Barnes. It’s a long way from the hallowed halls of Cambridge where he completed an engineering and business degree. Now he is right at home discussing weather patterns, improved pastures, clean water and stock rotation. I’m standing in the shed of a farm Dick manages, enjoying a fresh-brewed coffee. Instead of the business suit and tie from his days with Mars Food he is very relaxed in Wrangler jeans and RM Williams stockman’s jacket. It goes with the territory, right down to the Blundstone boots and Akubra hat he wears with his business Bellbird Farm Services. It’s a long way from where he started. Born in London, Dick was involved in the early stages of computers. Joining Mars in the 1970s, he spent more

Our key focus from the very beginning of our farming journey was to carry more high-quality cattle than traditional farming would allow over the long term, and support our conservation objectives also.” than two decades with the organisation. That included seven years in Washington DC. At a reunion in the US of former finance people, they not only talked about how they saw the Mars brand progressing but what they were doing after leaving the company. His former work colleagues were amazed that at that time he was a cattle farmer on the other side of the world. A chance meeting on the Central Coast of New South Wales while still with Mars had changed the direction of his life. Dick was visiting from the US and inspecting the Mars factory at Wyong. He had been there a few days, and was going back to Sydney to meet with multi-national professional services and accounting firm Price Waterhouse Coopers the next day. Instead, he was invited to have dinner there and drive to Sydney in the morning.

That’s when he met Kim, who had come up from Sydney to see her sister and had no intention of meeting other people - let alone someone she was to marry. Kim’s credentials in environmental education meant the mix with business created a powerful combination, one that set their life course since that meeting. Dick retired in 2004 and they decided on a two-centre retirement, switching between an old manor house in Bath, UK, where Kim has a long academic association, and a house on the harbour in Sydney. The property in Bath was the old rectory of the church where Captain Arthur Phillip is buried. So the two houses were linked in an unusual way - Captain Phillip being the first Governor of New South Wales after establishing the first permanent European colony at Sydney Cove.

At the time Dick and Kim had two sailing boats ... 75-foot ketches. One was in the Mediterranean and the other in Sydney. However, their clear plan of retirement was totally wrecked. And that was not just by the sailing conditions along Australia’s east coast. He discovered the heavy swell and long distances were harder than that of the Mediterranean … no matter how big the boat is. As well as that, their children had all moved to Queensland for work. So Dick and Kim moved up as well - to Noosa. It was a beautiful house with ocean views, but the most grandchildren-unfriendly place, Dick laughs. It was a multi-level house with lots of stairs, and on a sloping block with virtually no yard for them to play in. So that resulted in a shift to a home in the country. It was 200 acres in the Mary Valley, with a small house on it. The aim was to establish an environmentally sustainable agricultural enterprise alongside significant conservation of ecologically damaged areas on the property. That meant the property needed to be of sufficient size to be viable, so they bought an adjoining 200acres and then a third one further down the valley.

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Ultrablack cattle at a Noosa hinterland property. 233298 They wanted to raise beef cattle and establish a Droughtmaster stud of 200 cows. If you thought a farmer’s life was a simple one, think again. Dick found that it is anything but an easy life. Not only do you have to be a stockman and tractor driver but a mechanic, nutritionist, plumber, carpenter, welder, strategist, planner, accountant, weight lifter, fast runner, fearless .. and a good jumper of fences, creeks and black snakes. By drawing on his business background Dick applied himself to improving productivity. This meant protecting endangered geographical areas such as creek banks from cattle, and establishing environmentally-friendly crossings. The first step was to fence off these areas and to revegetate the property, installing dams and off-stream watering for cattle. By fencing paddocks off into small areas they could use cell grazing and crop rotation to improve pastures. “Over the years we called the property home, we not only built our home, Bellbird Homestead, but we renovated 20 dams, planted 20,000 new trees, increased our carrying capacity to 250 breeding cows and established 47 paddocks,’’ Dick said. “We put in five kilometres of piping to support 40 trough and eight water tanks, plus 20 kilometres of fencing. “Our key focus from the very beginning of our farming journey was to carry more highquality cattle than traditional farming would allow over the long term, and support our conservation objectives also. “Successfully combining sustainable farming and conservation wasn’t a one-man show of course. “We relied on the expertise of plenty of other people and held our farm manager in the highest regard.” Dick’s expertise and his own learnings over 10 years were also heavily drawn on by the Noosa Hinterland community. The founding president of the Noosa Community Biosphere Association and Country Noosa, he served as the chair of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation and is currently the treasurer of both Noosa and District Landcare Group and Country Noosa. “The objective of our sustainable farming activities was to carry more high-quality cattle than traditional farming would allow over the long term,’’ he said. “In turn, this supports out conversation objectives to protect and enhance endangered areas so as to improve biodiversity, water quality and the habitats on the property for future generations.’’ I remember going to the property one evening, after Dick and Kim had built their stunning homestead with plenty of guest accommodation for the family. It had been raining and, while driving up the track, there were two long-necked turtles caught in the headlights as they crossed from one grassed area to another. What Dick is doing now with Bellbird Farm Services is showing farming can be a profitable exercise - to bring a new style of contract farm management to the south-east corner of Queensland. By using those business skills gained over many years he invested in proper equipment so he could work the land appropriately. It’s a matter of getting the pastures right ... back into good condition. In his case it meant some needing to replough and reseed, then some of the new pasture was baled for storage for winter. They conducted school excursions to show

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Droughtmaster cattle at the Barnes family’s original property in the Mary Valley. 233298 how good farming practices fitted with a healthy environment. “As a farmer you are the ultimate problem solver ... every day is different “I was talking with a physio and we agreed agreed physio and farming are crafts ... crafts to be learned and then it is a matter how you use them every day. “Every day the weather changes, the paddocks differ, rainfall and temperature are a big issue. “You start day thinking you will be doing something but it does not always turn out that way.’’ There are breeding programs to look at, which saw Dick switch to Brangus cattle. And while rounding up cattle in the past was like a dog fight in the war, with farmers rushing around on quad bikes, now it is a matter of low-stress handling ... by understanding the temperament of the cattle and rotation of paddocks. This way, by the time it comes to move they know where they want to go. Another observation Dick made early on was that most farmers have to be a jack of all trades. And they need to adapt to changing practices. Lifestyle, agri business, productivity and sustainability, as well as good environmental practices not only can go hand in hand but improve production and profitability. The Mary Valley property ran 240 cows, 120 heifers, 200 calves and 10 bulls. Some 100 acres was defined as significant environmental areas Instead of 10 paddocks there were now 47 and the water supply increased from four to 40 troughs, and 20 dams rejuvenated. Flora and fauna surveys were carried out to identify rare species, a carbon forest created as well as a nature refuge and a solar farm. Good farming can now be a significant part of carbon capture as a way of limiting climate change. “It’s still the objective to increase food production in the hinterland,’’ Dick said. “There are many techniques to improve it. “At same time so much land has been run down by some poor farming methods. “If you do the farming well, you do a lot of conservation work in the process. “This area has so much potential to produce a lot more. “Attitudes from consumers are they want clean, good food and they want to know where it comes from. “The major concern generally is of the number food miles a product does before it reaches the consumer. “There are a lot of good producers in the

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Noosa hinterland and Mary Valley.’’ Dick and Kim sold their property in 2019 but farming fate delivered a new opportunity. “The farms I had sold and another I was involved with all sold again within days of each other, and through the auspices of real estate agent Murray Brown, previously of Hinternoosa, the owners all contacted me and asked me to help run the farms for them,” Dick said. “It was an opportunity that was incredibly enticing and within a few short weeks Bellbird Farm Services was born, supported by my network of experienced farmers who work for us part time alongside their own operations. “Over time, the offering has developed from the core services of farm management and supporting those who choose to purchase acreage with livestock, to helping prospective lifestyle farmers make the right purchase decision for their future, to assisting at the opposite end and supporting sellers to get their farm ready for market. “We’re also able to offer some really good advice to people looking to live and invest in the Noosa hinterland, specifically those like my wife and I many years ago – looking for a productive lifestyle that could marry location with opportunity.” Bellbird Farm Services help with anything from planning the farm to management of stock and crops on a regular basis. The team can advise on infrastructure projects such as fencing, water supply, implements and storage. The idea of group farming across properties to share fixed costs is another idea that has come from a business background. “One of interesting things I learnt is that farming is a relatively lonely occupation ... people are working on their own,’’ Dick said. “As a businessman it is more collaborative, with meetings to discuss what is needed. “That is how it was and we got a lot of useful information from talking and listening. “Being a chief financial officer involves a lot of strategy ... what to do, where, and what to invest in. “A financial officer likes to invest money. What was wanted yesterday, and what’s next. “At our property I found I needed to stop and talk with farmers for some time. “Pull up on the side of the road and get an opinion. “It’s not a precise science ... as they say, if you ask four farmers you get five answers.’’ Herd agistment is another way to use the land to its most productive. Bellbird offers relief management and helping out on a property, also retirement planning and getting ready for generational change. Dick made the switch to Brangus cattle at

the Mary Valley farm as the cross of Brahman gave protection against ticks and Angus was for meat quality. At a Noosa hinterland property he is managing they are running Ultrablack cattle, which he describes as a super-charged version of Brangus. So, the meeting at dinner in Wyong certainly brought changes to Dick and Kim’s lives. Especially the way business management and care for the environment fitted together. It was a powerful moment, particularly when you look back and realise what the implications would have been if neither had recognised the opportunity that had presented itself. Kim’s conservation knowledge was exceptional and very much a part of the conservation plans they put together on their farm ... plans for flora and fauna, water life, what’s in the creeks. Dick’s business background has helped Kim with her environmental work, such as the project to build up usage of the research and education centre on Fraser Island. And Bellbird Farm Services was the end result of that meeting, even though they did not know it at the time. It came as a realisation that your life skills can lead to another chapter you were not aware of. Dick and Kim had set out to create a model farm and conservation activity. Once the farm was sold it brought a chance to take that knowledge learned to a wider benefit instead of just the one property. The formation of Country Noosa brought the chance to spread that knowledge. It has been the same with Noosa Biosphere. “We have to be aware of the changes that are happening around the world,’’ Dick said. “The interesting thing about the biosphere is, compared to special interest groups, it is for the whole community and has brought in different issues, different points of view, different outcomes. “Where the problems came from ... such as the Noosa River. We were at a planning session on nature conservancy and there were two samples of muddy water. “Oysters and mussels were placed in one tank and nothing added into the other. “By the end of the one-hour session the tank with the mussels and oysters had completely clear water.’’ That was a good demonstration of what is needed for a healthy river. Dick wants to run Bellbird Farm Services business in conjunction with local farmers as a sharing of experience and of time So it’s a bit of a social enterprise ... putting together a team that brings in different expertise and interests. “I spent my life doing teamwork and team building,’’ he said. “There is a future in Noosa hinterland and the Mary Valley in local food production. “We need to look at the effectiveness of what we do and increase the geographic side of farming ... utilising the land well and deal with the pressures of sustainability.’’ Collaboration and cooperation, getting people to work together ... that is what’s needed. It’s a similar story with Dick and Kim. Kim has brought great companionship. She has also brought about a sensitivity to the environment for Dick. So, there is a lot more to farming than is often made out. To think it all started with the realisation of wanting a much more family-friendly home for the grandchildren. Life is simple really. Friday, 23 April, 2021 NOOSA TODAY 29

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Horses on the right path The innate ability of horses is being harnessed in a science-based program at Cooroibah to help a diverse range of people’s needs from assistance with physical and mental health issues to corporate team building. Positive Pathway Lifeskills is an equine-assisted learning program established last year by Suellen Brooks that with the help of Business Mentoring Noosa is achieving results and growing rapidly. Research has shown that appropriate interaction with horses can be therapeutic to both adults and children. Humans have long known that horses sense fear. Inversely, they sense calm. Horses are herd animals used to taking in slight adjustments in mood from others in the herd. When they are interacting with humans they are actually able to synchronize their heartbeats to ours&mdash;they can hear your heart beat from 70m away. This allows therapists to gauge a patient’s emotional state by observing the horse. “We pick up on a horses’ body language,” Suellen said. “They tell us when something is not working well. The horses won’t move or they will try and get away.” Suellen said the facilitators design their sessions to have a specific objective that they hone in on that is relevant to their client. Clients are presented with a problem to solve while working with the horse, privately or in a group. “They have to understand working as a team, gaining trust, problem solving. It’s not just coming to pat the horse,“ Suellen said. Suellen said horses act like the missing part of the puzzle. The horse is mindful of a person’s emotions but not judgemental. “They work on energy, horses do that with each other,“ she said. Working with the horses places people in a state of mindfulness. There’s

Horses teach people about themselves. not much else you can think about when you’re dealing with hundreds of pounds of animal. The life skills people learn and the confidence they build they take with them into their daily lives. Suellen hails from Beaudesert, growing up on a farm amongst horses. She came to Noosa in 1995 and built her home on a 2.5 acre property in Cooroibah. She is a qualified teacher with more than 20 years experience teaching children with special needs and also an accomplished horsewoman with competition success at national level. Last year she decided to combine her three passions - special needs education, horses and helping people - to create Positive Pathway Lifeskills. Before setting up her business, Suellen first qualified as an Equine Assisted Facilitator through the Academy of Equine Assisted Learning, Canada. She then set about building the necessary facilities on her property,

Learning from horses particularly a fenced arena with an adjacent well equipped training room. She already had good stabling and horses including three small horses, a breed standing some 90 to 95 cm high with an excellent temperament and a competition horse. Suellen realised that while she knew a lot about horses and education, she knew less about running a business. She contacted Business Mentoring Noosa and now, eight months later, with their help and guidance and a lot of hard work, Positive Pathways has grown in leaps and bounds. Suellen’s prime aim is to help youth with special needs and those with wellbeing issues. In addition, schools, parents and families and more recently corporate groups are all Positive Pathway clients. She started by running a number of small group events in order to get the operational side running smoothly and to start building recognition.

As a result of the very positive responses from her initial clients, Suellen now has a busy schedule with regular clients from organisations such as Sunshine Beach High School, Endeavour Foundation and Brainfit, as well as a strong private client base. Some people participate in single workshops and others enrol in programs over a number of weeks. Suellen is assisted by Nadine Crawford, who is also qualified as a facilitator. She has successfully built her business based on a love of learning and imparting knowledge as a teacher and a lifetime of loving, competing and working with horses - all now professionally applied for the benefit of others. For more information about how Positive Pathways Lifeskills visit www.positivepathways.com.au If you would like more information on Business Mentoring Noosa visit www.bmn.org.au

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LIGHT UP THE DAWN? This ANZAC Day, RSL invites all Australians to light up the dawn in remembrance of those who have served and sacrificed for our nation. For information on local services, contact your Sub Branch or visit lightupthedawn.com.au Lest we forget.

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Nice to have good neighbours I am incredibly grateful I live in a neighbourhood in the true sense of the word. My neighbourhood is characterised by permanent residents who know my name, ask how I am, offer to drive me to medical appointments and keep an eye on my house when I am hospitalised having chemo etc. If I lived in an area with a high density of STA I would be surrounded by strangers; transient holiday makers intent on having a good time, with many showing little care or consideration for others. To me, this is the true cost of uncontrolled STA. At a Council meeting held on 15 April, a council officer provided the following: 37 applications have been received for STA under the superseded planning scheme, 16 have been approved, 11 still being decided, 5 refused and 5 withdrawn. From what I can ascertain from the Council website, most of the approvals are in low density residential areas in Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach, Noosa Waters and Noosa Heads. Many places across the world have recognised the short and long term detrimental impact of STA on communities. Various strategies have been put in place to manage STA including placing a cap on STA approvals; limiting the allowed visitors or days rented and the number of times an STA can be rented in a year; requiring hosts to apply and pay for an annual permit which is then used to fund compliance processes and enables a STA approval to be cancelled if the property is not being managed appropriately. The State government has recently made it clear that management of STA is a local government issue. I would encourage anyone concerned about the spread of STA in Noosa to respond to the Council’s consultation Noosa Council/Have Your Say/Short Term letting. It is my view that what is proposed does not go anywhere near far enough to manage the detrimental impacts of STA. If you want to be informed of when an STA application is made close to your residence, and want to submit an objection to the Council, join planningalerts. org.au. If you want to monitor what STAs are being approved by the Council, go to Noosa Council/Planning and Development/Development Tools and Guidelines/Planning Online/Application Tracking. Finally, consider joining FaceBook group “Noosa Residents Against Unregulated STA” to join the conversation and educate yourself about this issue. Jeanette Gentle Noosaville

Cr Wilkie’s Footpath Re Margaret Maccoll’s article (NT 16/4) on deputy mayor Frank Wilkie’s casting vote to spend $100,000 to retain a temporary walkway opposite the Park Road Boardwalk to service four properties. The council needs to spend this money on footpaths where they are urgently required. For example Berrima Row, Noosa Heads has no footpath. From school children to the elderly walk this road from Nairana Rest, the Quarterdeck and Viewland Drive (a lot of properties) to access the Noosa Bus Station, shops, restaurants etc. in Noosa Junction. Berrima Row is the only vehicular access from the southeast side of Noosa Hill to the Sunshine Beach Road. The previous Noosa Council voted to restrict vehicles in Eugarie Street therefore moving all traffic through Berrima Row which has made it more dangerous for pedestrians.

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Sandra Johns often walks along Noosa Main Beach (where she grew up as did her father before her) in the early mornings, but Sunday 11/4 was particularly beautiful. Perhaps you’d agree. If you have a Lenscape please email newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au The council has money for footpaths so please spend it where it’s urgently required. Tom Byrnes Noosa Heads

STA: Parasitic Growth I strenuously object to the misuse of the letters page to direct an emotive diatribe of personal abuse, introducing a fellow contributor under the guise of comment. (The evolution of holiday letting NT April 15). Distasteful indeed!I understand why Ms Gentle would refer to the current proliferation of the STA industry in Noosa as ‘like a cancer’. It is an accurate analogy for what is, in my view and experience, a malignant, unchecked, parasitic growth that commenced as an exploitation of ineffective/ absent regulation and has now progressed, “metastasised”, to a proportion where it is killing it’s host. The effects: housing stress and homelessness experienced by working Noosa families; loss of community and residential amenity; negative effects on existing accommodation businesses which compete, at unfair

disadvantage, with these unregulated businesses. We can add dangerous occupancy levels, no fire safety (remember Childers); unsafe, improper modification of premises; noisy, and unfortunately at times, violent anti-social behaviour by “guests”; threatening, bullying tactics by owners - abusing and suing residents who legitimately attempt to lodge complaints against such behaviour. Parking and waste management issues: I could go on; and on ... Mr Gamble provides density statistics, which Council officers acknowledge are probably understated. The figures put Noosa in the realm of the highest density STA in the world. Byron Bay currently “enjoys” that title with approximately 17% of housing stock (Southern Cross University Study March 2020). Byron Bay Council is currently attempting to reduce non-hosted STA to 10% precisely because of the over-stated benefits of the industry; the very real negative effects on community; and the drain on Council (ratepayer) and Police resources to manage these properties.

And yes, the expansion/proliferation of STA in Noosa is presently “(ultimately) uncontrolled”. Council is currently not expressing any desire to cap the number of STA in Noosa. Compliance and enforcement of existing regulation is notable by it’s absence. Council is receiving public submissions on it’s draft STA local legislation. Submissions close 14 May. I encourage all residents to obtain information from Council and contribute to this vital debate on the future of Noosa. Unfortunately, “name supplied” it is disappointing to note that responsible owners and operators of STA and home visitor accommodation businesses feel tarnished by the negative reputation afforded the industry by poorly managed STA and their poorly behaved users. Personal Interest Disclosure: I assume I am considered entitled to contribute to this debate. I live with the debilitating, painful effects of cancer in addition to a degenerative, terminal condition. Julia Craddock Noosa

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Whether you’re a storyteller, content creator or podcast addict, now’s your chance to get into the studio and behind the mic to record your story. Sunshine Coast Council Libraries last week launched a new professional quality podcast studio at Kawana Library. Get on board the global podcast phenomenon with more than 1.7 million podcasts and 43 million episodes worldwide in 2021. This is your chance to become a content creator and join the 1% minority who produce their own podcasts. Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said the new podcast studio was a wonderful addition to our library network and would provide the Sunshine Coast community with opportunities to develop new digital skills in podcast production. “The Libraries’ podcast studio will provide a space for locals to record their own podcasts in the first publicly owned and operated stu-

Cr Natoli and Cr Law launch StoryCast Studios. dio on the Sunshine Coast,” Cr Law said. “StoryCast Studios is available for library members, community groups, businesses or sporting clubs to book - whether you’re tech savvy or just interested in giving podcasting a go. “StoryCast Studios will be open to book from Monday 19 April and recording sessions

will be free to try until June 30, 2021. “The purpose-built podcast studio provides access to high quality audio equipment, including a podcast production mixer with four studio mics and headphones. Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said this project has been brought to life thanks to a $19,000 grant from the Palaszczuk Government. “Libraries are vital community hubs that provide spaces and programs for story telling,” Minister Enoch said. “And this has been enhanced at the Kawana Library through the new podcast studio. “More and more Queenslanders are listening to podcasts, and this new studio is a great way for people in the community to develop new skills, embrace their creativity and tell their stories.” To find out more visit the library website library.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

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Latest across the Shire Launching off once again from our Hinterland region, it is terrific that construction is now under way for our Hinterland Adventure Playground. This state of the art, one of a kind space will included a double flying fox, climbing tower with slide, swings, water play area, picnic shelters and an all-amenities block. This iconic, nature based, all abilities playground that will attract people to Cooroy and cater to locals as well is set down for a completion date of December 2021. With $2.8 million dollars received from the State Government towards delivery of this outstanding community project, it will provide benefit for our children in the form of exercise, encourage their social and emotional development, cultivate imaginations and an appreciation of nature and provide as part of the development increased car parking spaces for the Cooroy locals and a new public toilet facility which were two items that the community requested. As we continue to focus our efforts on supporting the Kin Kin community, we have now issued the Kin Kin Quarry operators with over $160,000 worth of fines for alleged breaches of the quarry management plan. We’re continuing to work closely with the community to gather evidence for potential court action, and the roundtable I instigated in August 2020

with the support of Council, with community groups, police, Sandy Bolton MP and various other stakeholders continues to meet every six weeks. Added to this, Council’s engagement officer for Kin Kin has now increased his workload to full- time to further support the Kin Kin community going forward. Our largest ever capital works programme continues to deliver. Over the Easter holidays Council used the time to carry out a $200,000 project to improve safety for our children along Sea Eagle Drive in Noosaville, which caters to the Noosaville State School and St Teresa’s Catholic College. This upgrade includes an extension of the Sea Eagle Drive school dropof and pick-up areas and a new pathway along Shire Drive between Morinda Circuit and Sea Eagle Drive to connect with a new crossing facility. Grass roots spending at its best. After the impacts of COVID, Council have secured a new anchor tenant for the Sunrise Beach Shopping Centre. I spent a fair amount of time over my campaign at the Sunrise shops so am absolutely thrilled that an anchor tenant has been secured. Tanglewood Company will take over the lease with this company providing a grocer, wholesale and retail food production. The tenant will be a terrific addition to

the centre and will drive further business to the area which will benefit all of our tenants as well providing a wonderful resource to our community. As we move further down the coast, work has started on the new Peregian Beach Community House. These works are anticipated to be completed later this year. It’s part of the $10million investment in the Rufous Street Precinct. The Community House is part of the third stage of the Rufous Street Precinct, and we are incredibly grateful to the Federal Government who committed $2,550,179 towards Stage 3 of the Rufous Street Masterplan through their Building Better Regions Fund. The new Community House will have more hire/meeting rooms than the current facility and Stage 3 also includes greenspace of 4000 sqm, with gardens, a play area, winding footpaths and grassed areas. The completion of the building will free up the old Community House for the Digital Hub, which will expand into that area. Growth of our digital sector continues to thrive, and creation of space is key. This new precinct will enable our local businesses in the Digital Hub to continue to grow and thrive and to ensure that they remain within our Shire. Council is calling for feedback on the pro-

posed local law to manage short-stay letting and home-hosted accommodation in Noosa Shire. Please visit yoursay.noosa.qld.gov. au by 14 May 2021 to have your say. The State government has deferred its plan for a state-wide framework to manage short-stay letting, but the impacts of short-stay letting on residential amenity continue to be an issue for some in the Noosa community. Council is progressing the introduction of the new local law to deal with the issues at a local level. We worked with a reference group made up of a wide range of stakeholders to develop these draft local laws, but we need your feedback. In finalising the proposed local law, Council will consider all the differing views from all stakeholders in the community during the consultation period, so please jump on our website and have your say. Finally, as this will go to print just before Anzac Day, may we remember, reflect and most of all be grateful for the incredible bravery and service shown by our service men and women whose sacrifices, bravery and courage will never be forgotten. When you go home, tell them of us, and say for your tomorrow we gave our today. Lest we forget. Until next month, stay safe, Clare

On The Soapbox Miss Universe finalist responds to bikini critics By Imika Neylan Whether we wear a business suit, a uniform, a pair of jeans or a swimsuit, women should expect to be taken seriously. Clothing should not determine how a woman is respected and what type of attention she deserves to receive. Women can be both a beach goer and an office boss and the body belongs to any woman who decides to don a bikini. There is an overlooked misconception that many women today are still dressing for men or that most men even expect this. Women today just often dress for fashion and each other than to objectify themselves for attention. I am so proud of this photo which was taken by local photographer Zoe Reghenzani. The photo was a part of a body positivity photoshoot, a service that Zoe provides to encourage women to build confidence and self-acceptance around their bodies. Personally, I have faced many body image challenges in the dance industry and I know there is not one woman who has not had her looks criticized through someone else’s eyes. I have been told I have legs too short, I am too muscular, I am flat chested, I am too thin, I am bulky, I am too short. It is through the encouragement and support from other women that when I see this swimsuit photo, I can now happily describe myself as healthy, athletic, natural, confident and Australian. The Miss Universe Program embraces all women, of all races, all backgrounds and asks them to take pride in every aspect of themselves. Their confidence, their compassion, their intelligence, their style, their health and wellbeing and lastly their freedom of choice and expression. I hope I can empower other young women to know they are free to wear what they like without the fear that the clothing they don is an invitation to be judged or sexualised. You can be fun, sexy, professional and hard-working all in the same space and expect to always be taken seriously. The bikini has had a controversial history,

Imika Neylan responds to critics. but the question should no longer be, why do they use bikinis to sexualise women but why is a woman in a bikini sexualised? In 1946, Louis R¨¦ard famously designed one of the smallest two-piece swimwear for its time, le bikini, which were facing possible bans at beaches across European, Mediterranean, and Catholic nations, and even the Miss World Contest and pageants worldwide (which is wildly ironic today). The bans then were an example of other people deciding what is right for women and passing expectations on their choices. A bikini is not an invitation to be sexualized nor does the fault lie with the wearer. It is the Australian uniform for all women who love to enjoy the stunning beaches that Australia has to offer, especially here in Noosa. Friday, 23 April, 2021 NOOSA TODAY 33

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D.I.V.E Theatre presents show This May, D.I.V.E. Theatre Collective present their highly-anticipated show Exodus, in partnership with Anywhere Festival. Inspired by the stories of local migrants, Exodus is a collectively-devised contemporary physical theatre performance that focuses on real and metaphorical migrations and raises the questions: what unites people who decide to leave their native land? From mass migrations of people to the bewilderment experienced by a new immigrant arriving in new territory, the show is performed in different languages and depicts characters who leave physical and imaginary

lands and reunite in the poetic sphere. Exodus revisits episodes in the history of migration in Australia, questions the meaning of the exodus and examines the dreams of those who undertake the transit journey. D.I.V.E. Theatre Collective has gathered a team of highly skilled multicultural performing artists to devise the show, based on research and conversations with our local migrant network. Mirroring the experience of contemporary nomads, the dramatic structure of Exodus is fragmented, in short and concise scenes. It is

also an artistic response to the shaping of the national territory in our era of hurried dislocation and impermanent fixation, in which there is a perception of the individual not belonging anywhere, the feeling of being forgotten on Earth. EXODUS will be performed at Cotton Tree Park, Maroochydore, QLD. It is designed for theatre goers of any age. For tickets visit https://anywhere.is/Exodus For more information head to https://divetheatre.com/projects/exodus/

The Noosa Today team with their finished masterpieces from Frida’s Sip N’ Paint launch night.

Luxurious ‘Paint and Sip’ studio opens By Abbey Cannan A funky and luxurious art studio has launched in Noosa, providing the perfect ’sip n paint’ experience for a fun night out with friends. Together with her partner, Frida’s Sip N’ Paint co-founder Rebecca Green moved to Noosa at the start of the year to franchise the brand. “We’re really excited to be a part of the community here, our kids have settled into school and we absolutely love this place,” she said. “We’ve wanted to live here for a long time and we’re happy to finally be here.” The new studio at 26 Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Heads officially opened on Fri-

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day night, with a red carpet event featuring music, laughs, champagne, platters and of course, paint. Rebecca said you don’t have to be an artist to enjoy the ‘paint n sip’ experience. “You just come, have fun, and release your inner artist,” she said. “This is a beautiful space and everyone loves the experience. “We have one in Hobart and in Paddington and now we’re franchising it, so we’re really excited to see where the brand is going to go. “We named this studio after two inspiration ladies, one of them is Frida Kahlo who was considered one of Mexico’s greatest artists, and the other is my grandmother Frida Podesta.

“We have written on the wall ’when two world’s collide, because my grandmother used to like to drink a lot, and Frida was obviously an artist.” The 2.5 sessions are led by professionally trained artists who guide you, step by step, to create your very own masterpiece that is yours to keep. Rebecca said the studio is completely BYO, so you are welcome to pop a bottle of your favourite champagne or pour yourself a crisp gin and soda, accompanied with your choice of snacks and nibbles. “We provide all the glassware including champagne, wine, beer, water glasses and ice buckets.” For more information visit fridas.com.au/ noosa/

Artist Gail Williams.

New show at Pomona Pomona Railway Station Gallery is proud to present ’Footsteps in the Sand’, an exhibition of pastels by artist Gail Williams. Gail has painted many seascapes inspired by childhood holidays spent at Kings Beach Caloundra. A deep affinity for the Sunshine Coast began way back then - the sea, the surf, the headlands and coves, the rock platforms and of course, the glorious skies, and after a working life in Brisbane then Sydney, she has been able to move here and renew that love affair and capture It. Her work often features pathways to the beach, bringing all the joy and expectation, of venturing down that pathway through sunshine and shadows, or reflections of skies and clouds, again capturing an escape from your ordinary world. Gail’s paintings have sold in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne as well as finding homes in New Zealand, Germany and Vietnam and, of course, here on the coast. Gail has been a supporter of Wishlist Art Auction and her paintings are hung on the walls of the maternity unit at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. She is also very proud that a recent artwork has gone to a newly created parents’ retreat space on the children’s ward, helping create a calm environment for parents and carers of very ill children. This exhibition, ’Footsteps in the Sand’, showcases her love of both the pastel medium and her love of all things beach. The exhibition will run from 1 May to 2 June in the Carriage Room at 10 Station Street Pomona. For more information visit www.pomonartgallery.com

An artwork of pastels by artist Gail Williams.

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A majestic celebration By Joy Ringrose 2021 is a year of celebration for the Majestic Theatre, to mark its 100th year in operation, with many special events in the coming months including a 70s tribute this Sunday. Last weekend saw the superb vaudevillian magic and 20’s songs of Mic Conway and Robbie Long. First opened in 2021, the Majestic in Pomona is the world’s oldest continuously running silent film theatre and continues to delight. The Rolls Royce Club of Qld enjoyed one of the Majestic’s regular Saturday noon silent films last weekend, and have vowed to return in the near future. This weekend has an event that will have the joint rocking. A lot of patrons like to dress up for the Majestic’s special events, and this one gives plenty of scope. To celebrate Anzac Day, the place will be rocking to all the great music of the seventies with the band ‘Living In The 70’s’. Get out your flares, ban the bomb jewellery, love beads, platforms and bandanas, for a great night of rocking, singing, and fun. The event will go from 7pm-10pm, with the bar opening at 6.30pm. See the Majestic Theatre, Pomona website for more details and online ticket sales (to meet COVID requirements). The celebrations will continue through May. The Majestic is kicking off on May 1 with a great night of blues music with Mojo Webb, a world-class, award-winning blues singer/guitarist/ multi-instrumentalist from Brisbane. He delivers highly authentic, but sometimes wild finger-picked guitar with stomp-box, along with piano and harmonica. On the afternoon of Sunday 9 May the su-

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Living in the 70s perb Arioso Ensemble return to the Majestic Theatre Pomona to present music by the most popular composers of the Baroque era, highlighting the influence of Italian music, especially that of Antonio Vivaldi and the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. The ensemble features Soprano Judit Molinear, baroque violinist Margaret Caley, baroque cellist Belinda Mainwaring and pianist Janet Brewer. On May 15 the celebrations hit top gear with a special Majestic Nights 100th Birthday Celebration, a great night of rock ’n roll with a massive line up of great Sunny Coast Musicians - Brett Kelly Trio, Barry Charles, The Look Band with Steve Trelore, Caroline Trengrove, Ducky Donaldson & Hatz Fitz & Cara plus Bruce Bird with B B & the Kings. All details and booking for these events are on the Majestic website, https://www.themajestictheatre. com.au. Come along and be part of the Majestic’s fun celebrations.

A Mary Rattler Anzac Day Gympie Station will relive its direct association with Australia’s war efforts by staging a dedicated ANZAC Express Train on Sunday 25 April. The ANZAC Express service will include lunch at historic Gympie Station, followed by a special train service aboard the Mary Valley Rattler to Amamoor. Lunch will start from 11.45am, with the train departing at 1pm and returning at 4pm. Passengers will be able to get off at Amamoor Station and watch as the train is turned around on the revolving platform for the return journey to Gympie Station. The current Gympie Station opened in December 1913, just prior to World War 1, and was the send-off and return point for Diggers fighting in both world wars. Hundreds of residents from the Gympie

region volunteered for the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force in World War 1, including some 30 for the Light Horse Brigade, reflecting the region’s strong horseriding skills. The menu for lunch will feature traditional-style dishes from the time, including Diggers Lamb Stew, Rattler Chicken Pot, Banana Split and Station Made Sticky Date Pudding & Ice cream. Tickets for the return journey and two course lunch are available for $125 an adult and $60 a child (2 - 12). A special holiday express journey will also operate on the public holiday, Monday 26 April. Bookings are essential and can be made via www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au or (07) 5482 2750.

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Frenchie’s passes test Trevor Pepys reviews Frenchie’s Brasserie, Noosaville As well as being mad for Mexico and an Indiaphile to boot, Trevor is a card-carrying Francophile who loves a moules frites in a Parisian brasserie almost as much as a Provencal bouillabaisse in a cafe in St Tropez or a plate of Basque chipirons on the terrace of the Tantina de la Playa in Bidart. Call it a brasserie and you’ll have him frothing for France, pleasuring himself with Parisian memories, even though the brasserie may have originated in Alsace. He’ll be recalling the overpriced but excellent steak tartare at the plush Art Deco heap of La Coupole in Montparnasse, or the appallingly rude waiters and astonishingly good foie gras of Les Deux Magots, sprawling along the footpath in SaintGermain. It was time, therefore, to try Frenchie’s Brasserie on Thomas Street. To be honest, the unin-

spired name was a problem, which amplified when Trev discovered it was a chain, albeit a small one. And where were the PC police when this was happening? Or is it okay to make fun of the French but not to make a clever play on words with the Chinese? Woke folk please discuss. But I digress. Trev had heard a few good reports about Frenchie’s food and he immediately liked the busy feel of the big room when he and the missus walked in for an early. Barely dusk and the joint was half-full and the floor staff were too busy to notice you, the true signs of a good brasserie. Trev was once at a streetside table at The Two Maggots when the waiters took so long to notice us that his companion, a famous French tennis player who shall remain nameless – I forget the guy’s name, but if you do cryptics, I’ve just told you – whipped out a half bottle of pastis from his valise and started swigging

from it. Suddenly they were all over us. At Frenchie’s we soon had a wine list which, to Trev’s usually horror, began in the high $50s, but thirst beat thrift and we were soon guzzling a decent Chateau Routas Provencal rose ($62) while we perused the menu. For mine, no matter how fancy the decor or the prices, a good brasserie specialises in the traditional stuff done well, no frills and plenty of taste. On this score, Frenchie’s looked pretty good. We went for the staples, hand cut steak tartare with croutons ($24) and confit pork neck rillette, sage and walnut grain mustard with baguette and cornichons ($24) off the starters list, to be followed by moules à la sauce Normande ($35), mussels with creamy broth and french fries off the mains. In Trev’s world, this trio of terrine, raw steak and mussels pretty much sums up the brasserie experience. Chuck in some country loaf and fat chips

washed down with a good, light wine, and no amount of waiting will dim the occasion. Well, almost. We waited far too long for the size of the crowd. The verdict: Trev did a little research (emphasis on little) and discovered that head chef Fabian Oliveau grew up in Normandy but later worked at the Michelin three-star Joel Robuchon in the Paris end of Las Vegas, so it’s good to see he’s swapped fake France for the family food values he was brought up on. Of course, this is Noosaville not Paris, so some concessions are in order, but Trev and the missus could not fault what we ate from a limited choice of classic dishes. The rillette sizzled on the palate, the tartare needed more pepper but was almost perfect, the moules were succulent and rich in flavour. Frenchie’s passed the authentic brasserie test. Frenchie’s Brasserie, 4 Thomas St, Noosaville, Phone 5415 1829.

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Autumn plant sale By Alan Lander The Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens have had a busy few weeks propagating a range of indoor and outdoor plants now just waiting to beautify your homes. And on Saturday, April 24 from 7am, you’ll get your chance to pick up and enjoy some of the loveliest and best cared-for plants in the shire. Yes, it’s the great Noosa Botanic Gardens Friends Plant Sale happening again, with something for everyone to enjoy and brighten their home and garden. FNBG member Jane Darling said foliage plants like alocasias, philodendrons, and caladiums will be on sale. “And we’re having a sale on items such as bromeliads, ferns and cordylines,” Jane said. “We also have succulents, some Australian native plants as well beehive ginger, heliconias and bat plants, all of which are flowering now in the gardens and look spectacular on show.” She said indoor plant interest had taken off since television’s Gardening Australia added a new segment featuring Instagram-infamous plant collector Craig Miller-Randle. The big sale starts at 7am continuing through to 11am, and there is no longer a need to make an appointment - just turn up - but social distancing still applies.

Plant sale As a special bonus, the Noosa Botanic Shade Garden will also be open from 9am to noon, and with the rest of the beautiful Botanic Gardens right on the doorstep, why not bring a picnic and make a day of it? A coffee

van will also be available. You can also visit the Shade Garden on Sunday April 4 on its regular first-Sunday-of-themonth opening from 9am to midday. The Friends’ propagation shed is located at

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The next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 7 May at 10.30am at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL. All members and friends welcome. Phone Kay on 5447 5042.

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. 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.

SEWING NEWS The Guilded Lilies Sewing Group will meet on Saturday 24 April at the Masonic Hall, Moorindal St, Tewantin 9am - 3pm. New members and visitors welcome. We do all sorts of sewing, hand and machine, dressmaking, quilting and embroidery. We are a friendly group and welcome new faces. Phone Angela 0408 068 148.

SUNSHINE SOCIAL CLUB Coffee 10am every Saturday at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club. We organise weekly lunches, BBQs, picnics etc. Couples and singles most welcome - newcomers please phone Noeline on 5474 5231.

RIDGEWOOD PHOTO FAIR The Ridgewood Photo Fair has been a yearly event and has attracted lots of interest. The Photo Fair is up and running again this year with entries being accepted from 1 June, closing on 14 June and results announced on 18 June. The competition is run in two categories; Junior (17 and under, to suit school students) and Open, with great prizes to be won. We have always had great support from our local schools, and their graphic arts teachers, so we look forward to placing your students’ work up on the presentation boards for judging at the Hall. The Entry Form can be found on www. roundtheridges.com

U3A NOOSA FRIDAY TALKS U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30 pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave. Tewantin. Friday 23 April 2021 - Zana Dare: The ANZACs - brothers-in-arms Friday 30 April 2021 - USC Monthly Talk Dr Kayla Stefanidis & PhD Candidate Laura Mills - Does social media influence our driving behaviour? Full details available on U3A website www. u3anoosa.com.au/ or contact reception on 5440 5500.

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FABULOUS 50S PLUS We are a fun, friendly, seniors social group, we welcome couples and singles to join us for morning coffee every Monday from 10am at the Wine Bar, Tewantin Marina and Thursdays from 10am at the Boathouse on the Noosa River. We also have a monthly program of dinners, lunches, walks and other activities. Please contact Joan on 0419 517 869 for more details.

ARTS AND CRAFTS Learn to crochet workshops with Janelle Turley Wednesdays and Saturdays 9.30-11.30am. Floral painting inspirations in watercolour: Saturday & Sunday 1 & 2 May, 9 am - 4 pm, with tutor Jan Lawnikanis. Members $160/Nonmembers $180. Eco-dye workshop: Monday 10 May, 9.30 - 1.30 pm, with tutor Coralee Asker. Members $55/Non-members $65. In the moment, abstraction and intuition: 22 and 23 May, 10 am - 4 pm, with tutor Amica Whincop. Members $250/Non-members $280. Art after dark: A fun evening session with tutor Beatrice Prost - Thursday 27 May, 5.30 pm for 6 pm start to 9 pm. $65 per person. All tuition, materials and refreshments provided and take home your completed canvass at the end of the evening. Noosa Shire Arts & Crafts Association is a centre for creativity, learning & friendship. New members welcome. Visit our Gift Shop. Disabled-friendly access. To book phone 5474 1211; Email: create@ noosaartsandcrafts.org.au; Web: https://noosaartsandcrafts.org.au.

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ORCHID SHOW Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society annual Mother’s Day Show will be held at the CWA Hall, Maple St, Cooroy on Friday May 7 from 8.30am to 4.30pm and Saturday from 8.30am to 2.30 pm. Beautiful and unusual orchids will be on display grown by our members, many are experienced orchid growers will be available to provide visitors with free advice. This is a great opportunity to purchase plants to increase an existing collection or maybe to purchase your first plant to start on this rewarding and interesting new hobby it is also a perfect opportunity for photographers to get some great photographs of orchid flowers,the bold, beautiful and very unusual. Admission gold coin entry, raffle tickets on sale.

DISCOVER HAPPINESS Discover Happiness Now is a workshop which will provide practical and uplifting ideas to feel happier on a daily basis. Deb, a Louise Hay Life Coach will lead this small group event on Saturday 24 April, 9.30am -12pm at the Cooroy Library (Community Access Room). For bookings and more information phone 0436 104 237.

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INDOOR BOWLS For fun, social interaction and exercise come along from 8.30 -11.30 to Indoor (carpet) bowls at the Noosa Leisure Centre every Friday. Cost $3 to play and $2 for morning tea, All welcome, No experience required. For more information contact Heather 0403036677.

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Noosa River. Call Sandra on 0466 44 99 46 for more information.

UKULELE LESSONS Ukulele lessons for raw beginners, no music experience necessary. Group lessons held in Noosaville. New course starting soon. Call Cherry the Ukulady - 0410573629

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Looking for something to do? Our Club offers many activities and these include:- Art, Craft, Book Club, Canasta, Coffee Mornings, Creative Writing, Golf, Lunch Outings, Mahjong, Scrabble, Theatre (Local and Brisbane), Walking Trips, Ukulele and Wine Appreciation Nights. We have recommenced our Monthly Meetings on the first Monday of each month at the Girraween Sports Complex Clubhouse (Entrance off roundabout adjacent Eenie Creek Rd and Langura St) starting at 9am. If any of these peak your interest please call 0410 687 639 for further details.

Always wanted to tap? Here’s your chance to start from the basics. Classes are held on Thursdays from 2 - 3pm at the Catholic Church Hall, Moorindil St, Tewantin. Phone Helen for more details on 0448 621 788.

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP Our weekly Music Group is held every Thursday from 9.30 to 11.30am in a private home i Noosaville. We listen to Classical Music on CDs or watch Classical Music DVDs. Donation of $2 for morning coffee or tea and biscuits. Phone Lyn on 5449 0537 for more details.

DIABETIC COFFEE AND CHAT Hey ladies who are type 1 or two diabetic, how would you like to meet for a coffee and a chat with like minded people once a month on the last Friday of the month. The venue we have chosen is the Noosa Marina in Tewantin from 10am- 12noon. Phone Christine on 0401 282 794 or Lee on 0409 363 852.

TRY TOASTMASTERS Would you like to develop public speaking and leadership skills for life? Now is the perfect time to get started. Welcome to Noosa Toastmasters. We are a fun-loving, supportive group who are all learning together. We have a meeting every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. The first two visits are free so you can see if it’s beneficial for you. For inquiries phone Ian Davies on 0410 750 651 or email noosatoastmasters@gmail.com.

SUNDAY DANCE LESSON Dance lessons are on every Sunday from 12:30pm at Tewantin Masonic Hall. We teach basic dance steps, waltz then old time and modern social dances running through to 3:45pm. Lots of fun, so hope to see you there. For more info, please phone 0429 829 328.

BOOMERANG BAGS NOOSA Would you like to sew boomerang bags at home? We can give you packs of fabric cut and ready to sew. It would be preferable if you have an overlocker. In the past year from the sale of bags, we have donated over $4,500 to Ocean Crusaders to help remove rubbish from the

PICKLEBALL - COME AND TRY For fun or competition learn to play Pickleball, a mix of tennis and badminton. Thursdays 6pm-8pm at the Noosa Leisure Centre, equipment and instruction provided. Book to play at https://www.noosaleisurecentre.com.au. For more information email info@noosapickleballclub.com

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Cool change brings tuna After a wet and wild Easter I was only a matter of time before conditions started to improve. With the lack of rains and a spring tide the rivers have started to clear up a little and offshore along with it. Although not yet clean, it doesn’t take much for fish to acclimatise and start feeding again. After the rains as previously mentioned sweetlip, snapper and coral trout have been on the feed. The most obvious ground has been Sunshine Reef which always produces good fish after the rains. Anglers have been dropping paternoster rigs for tuskies and sweetlip. These fish will happily take mullet and pilchard baits with sweetlip taking a liking to whole Endeavour Prawns which we stock. Coral trout have been hitting live and even pilchard floater baits on 4/0-5/0 gang hooks. Traditionally fished hard on the bottom your hook and sinker should be close together. This helps prevent trout running into the reef and gives you a better direct connection to the fish. Look at Black Magic fluorocarbon for the toughest of leader lines which is what you need around the rocks of Sunshine reef. On the top, longtail and mac tuna are present with most fish sitting around 4-10kg in size. These fish provide excellent fun on 20lb spin outfits. Take a look at the new Samaki Gen 3 Zing series and pair it with the new Shimano Stradic Saltwater reel for a great all-rounder combo this winter. Mackerel are still present but are tending to favour waters around Double Island, presumably because the waters are cleaner. Sharks are however a problem and anglers are reporting losing greater than 50% of their fish. This calls for heavier gear and if on the troll the Shimano Backbone elite 15kg paired with a Shimano Torium 30 if using braid is the prefect medium heavy troll outfit. This reel is a high speed retrieve which could mean the difference between landing a whole fish or a head. Surf fishing is yet to really fire up but a few tailor have been reported south of Noosa. Whiting are also feeding in the newly formed gutters and have a love for live beach worm. Smaller bream and dart are also present with the occasional standout fish. As the evening and daytime temperatures are dropping now is the time to start thinking about jewfish. The gear required will also work well off the rocks with rods around 10ft 6 and a suitable spin reel around a 6000 Shimano or 5500 Penn. While waiting for these fish you can take this combo off the rocks for mackerel and tuna which are coming closer and in casting distance. Look at Varivas casting PE for a great casting braid aimed at distance casting. Pair this with a suitable lure like a Shimano Rockslide and you are on your way to landing a big one. The Noosa River is still adjusting from the rains and school holidays which sees boat traffic ramp up during this time. With the holidays

Christopher Gibb caught this thumper yellowtail kingfish at Sunshine Reef. It went for a live yakka bait. now over the fishing should start to improve especially as less rain is forecast for the week ahead. The lower estuary is still the most featured area with flathead, bream and whiting on the bite. Drifting live baits and soft plastics is one of the best ways to catch bigger fish especially around Weyba, the Dog Beach and along the stretch of the Noosa Marina. Look at the various options in the Gulp soft plastic range if new to this style of fishing as they are strongly scented and work well while you are learning the correct technique to fish them. If you are land based try to fish around the top or bottom of the tide and fish around the turn of a tide as this is often a feeding time for many species. Freshwater is still yet to really fire with the big fish. Right now smaller bass around 3540cm are the most common size, but the big ones may take some work finding. The lower basin of Borumba is more popular due to the hazardous timbers beyond the ski zone making the smaller bays a great starting point. Fishing hard on the bottom and trolling small hardbodies is working well. Look at the new range from Berkley with the small Breamz a great starting point at a great price. Now for all the latest information log onto www.fishingnoosa.com.au for up to date bar and fishing reports, don’t forget to drop into Tackle World Noosa, Noosa Boating and Outdoors and Northshore Bait & Tackle in Marcoola for all the right equipment, bait and advice to get you catching. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and remember Tight Lines and Bent Spines!

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Pirates respectful with Anzac clash Fresh from a convincing victory last weekend over the Caboolture Snakes, the Pirates Division 1 team will be looking to go back-to-back, up against the Caloundra Sharks this Saturday as part of the big Anzac clash at Pirate Park, Tewantin. The club will have all four Senior teams in action, with the Women kicking off the day at 1pm followed by Under 18 and Division 2 action, with the big game getting underway at 5.30pm. “The day will also be about highlighting, acknowledging and thanking our current and returned service men and women for the incredible work and service that they have given to our community and country,” Noosa Pirates President Paul Dwyer said. “And we are so lucky that our club has enjoyed a long-serving and close relationship with the Tewantin-Noosa RSL who have supported the Pirates in so many ways over many years. “Rugby league enjoys a close relationship with our ADF, so it will be great if we can get some Pirates’ hometown wins as well for them on the day.” The Division 1 team is currently sitting in third spot on the ladder after 5 rounds, just one point adrift of the two joint competition leaders and after last weekend’s 42-10 win, the side will be looking to build some good momentum as it heads into some important games in the coming weeks. “Caloundra will be a good test for us this weekend and we will need to be better again then we were last outing,” coach Brett Winkler added. “There were still a number of elements to our game that were lacking and we ruined some simple try-scoring finishes that we must nail 100% in the future. We just need to start hitting our game KPI’s as a matter of urgency.” Game day will feature FREE entry for all current and returned servicemen and women, as will all children 15 and under. Following the main game will be an auction of the special commemorative Anzac jerseys worn by the Division 1 team on the day. Main game action starts for Division 1 at 5.30pm, with Division 2 from 4.00pm, Under 18’s at 2.30pm while the Women’s team will kick off the day off from 1pm.

Noosa Hills Par 3 golf results Noosa Hills Par 3 results from Saturday 17 April Event: Stoke and Putts A Grade winners: Nik Lesic 52, Bert Hofer 53, Putts: Beau Smith 25. B Grade winners: Trevor Allen 48, Ray Edgar 51. Putts Kelly Herzog 26. Men’s NTPs: 2nd hole Errol Grieve, 9th hole Peter Hall, 11th hole Nik Lesic, 15th Ed Bertram. Ladies NTP: 13th hole Tracey Skeppstrom. Ball run down: Mick Smith 54, Peter Hall 54, Murray Joseph 54, Gwen Whitehead 54, Steve McLean 51, Peter Williamson 52, Ron Grady 53, Bob Clarke 54, Patricia Bloor 54, Tom Stewart 54. Drawn for par: Bob Marsh - Successful. Congratulations to all our winners.

The Pirates Division 1 team will be up against the Caloundra Sharks this Saturday as part of the big Anzac clash at Pirate Park, Tewantin.

Noosa Golf Club results SATURDAY There were 236 players in the Saturday Men’s Single Stableford on 10th April. Scratch rating (M) 71.0 Winners: Grade A: Treg Kleidon 39, Dean Smallman 38 C/B, Rodney Vaughan 38 C/B Grade B: Graeme Caffyn 39 C/B, Michael Morgan 39, David Hinder 36 C/B Grade C: John Brodie 35 C/B, Brenden Motley 35, Ted Burgess 34 C/B Place Getters: James Agace 38, Gary Kruger 37 C/B, Cooper Lau 37 C/B, Justin Morgan 37, Bradly Graham 37, Rob Martin 36 C/B, Graham Dacombe 36 C/B, Chris Wood 36 C/B, Alan Thomson 36 C/B, Michael Brennan 36 C/B, Keith Munday 36 C/B, Geoff Cohen 36 C/B, David Young 36 C/B, Michael O’Connor 36, Chris Misios 35 C/B, Mark Trevanion 35 C/B, Daniel Murr 35 C/B, Ken Morrow 35 C/B, Coman Reynolds 35 C/B, Tim Dolan 35 C/B, Matthew Gunn 35 C/B, Alan Martin 35 C/B, David O’Connor 35 C/B, Miles Richardson 35 C/B, Carl Harrison 35 C/B, Christian Blondeau 35 C/B, Kevin O’Farrell 35, Mark Chapman 34 C/B, Kevin Krogh 34 C/B, Mike Quincey 34 C/B, Kenny Lindsay 34 C/B, Warick Redwood 34 C/B, Brad Edwards 34 C/B, Alastair Kerrison 34 C/B, Alan Burton 34 C/B, Dwight Bandman 34 C/B Women’s: There were 21 players in the Saturday Women’s Single Stableford on 10th April. Scratch rating (M) 74.0 Overall Winners: Rungratree Cox 34 C/B Roma Toovey 34 Judy Meager 31 TUESDAY There were 223 players in the Tuesday Club Men’s Single Stableford on 13th April. Scratch rating (M) 72.0 Winners: Grade A: Alan Coey 38 C/B, James Anderson 38 C/B, Ken Robinson 38, Allan Harris 37 C/B Grade B: Clint Fuller 40, Alec Graham 38, Bob Cox 37 C/B, Dorcen Walters 37 Grade C: Michael Davenport 39, Daryl Bates 37, Sam Harrington 36 C/B, Keith Howard 36 Place Getters: Aaron Whitford 37 C/B, Coman Reynolds 37, Bradly Graham 37 C/B, David Hood 37 C/B, Peter Zipf 37 C/B, Darren Weatherby-blythe 36 C/B, Michael Clayton 36 C/B, Toby Harding 36 C/B, Wayne Raison 36 C/B, Michael Nassereddin 36, Tom Healey 35 C/B, Barry Laws 35 C/B, Darren Wylie 35 C/B, Glenn Puckeridge 35 C/B, Peter Wright 35 C/B, Barrie Cooper 35 C/B, Trev Sumner 35 C/B, Matthew Gunn 35 C/B, Joe Ottaway 35 C/B, Andrew Aitken 35 C/B, Greg Peeler 35 C/B, Dean Smallman 35 C/B, George Bell 35 C/B, Evan Millar 35 C/B, Jim Lawrence 35 C/B, Chris Wright 35 C/B, Ray Bostelman 35, Neville Hazlett 34 C/B, Bruce Howden 34 C/B, Colin Kinnaird 34 C/B

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Roger Gore comes back from oblivion Finals night at the Noosa Table Tennis Club is always full of surprises as form can go out the window. In A grade Roger Gore was the warm favourite after dominating proceedings during the rounds. However Roger fell at the first hurdle losing in 5 close games to the long shot chance, Rob Lloyd. This put the pretender to the title, Bill Brown in the box seat. However at the end of the night, Roger clawed his way back into contention. He and Bill were both level at 2 singles and 2 doubles wins apiece. The winner would need to be decided on a count back. Roger claimed victory by the narrowest of margins winning 15 games to 10 against Bill’s 13 - 9. The form guide proved reliable - just. In B grade Moses Kim and Bernd Trauer looked to have the game sown up between them. However the fly in the ointment was Paul Newall, a late addition to the final four players after a late withdrawal. Paul beat both of them. However he then stumbled losing to Alan Lawson. At the end of the contest both Moses and Paul had both won 2 singles and 2 doubles. A count back would be needed to split them. Paul’s luck held winning 14 games to 10 defeating Moses 14 - 11. The C grade finals was a more straight

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In a sign of things to come, 14 year old Peter Enkelmann defeated a more experienced opponent in C.J. Singh in 5 games. Noosa table tennis plays every Wednesday night form 6.30pm at the leisure Centre wallace and all are welcome

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How spinner Terry bowled his maiden Terry Buss, a handy left-arm spin bowler, had the best job in the team when his British club cricket side Camden visited Barbados during its biennial tour of the West Indies. Not required to play this day, Terry and a mate were assigned to seek out the best bars and restaurants for the team’s post-game celebrations in the evening – revelries being customary whether the team won or lost. They’d been advised to check out the Archer Bar – owned and operated by former West Indian cricketer and Test umpire David Archer – and lost no time sitting down and sampling the bar’s offerings. As they sat at a table they couldn’t help but notice the entrance of two attractive women. Minutes later Terry had begun a tentative conversation with one of the women – a holidaymaker from Toronto - that developed into a friendship, and later into something more serious. Terry Buss can’t recall whether his cricketing buddies caught up with him that evening, but he knows for certain what happened to Judy, the Canadian girl who caught his eye. This year they mark their 33rd wedding anniversary, and chances are they’ll celebrate it the same way they spend most of their days – playing golf together at Noosa Springs. Those days playing cricket in England’s Minor Counties in the late 80s seem far away now for Terry and Judy, who made their life in Singapore, where Terry operated his own pharmaceutical research company. They bought a home in Noosa in 2005, and flew over from Singapore whenever they could for a break – playing golf and enjoying Noosa’s casual lifestyle, superb beaches and great restaurants. They’d always wanted to live at Noosa Springs and were able to buy a villa in 2013. All other retirement notions were put aside and the couple moved here for good. Terry had always been a golfer – or at least he had been since he gave cricket away. Judy was reluctant at first, but took up the game rather than become a golf widow. “She really started to get into it while we were in Singapore,” Terry said. “She played regularly with some very good players and Judy’s competitive juices started to flow.” These days Terry cheerfully acknowledges that Judy’s the better player – evidenced by her handicap of nine, compared with Terry’s more modest mark of 14. But last Wednesday Terry had his day in the sun. Playing in the midweek members’ competition at Noosa Springs he scored 39 stableford points to win the event by two points. Judy wasn’t disgraced, though. She scored 36 points in the lady’s competition and finished third. “I can’t explain my good play,” Terry said. “In fact I’d been playing really poorly – but you take a win when you can, don’t you?” Lochie’s bid to join Tour ROOKIE Mt Coolum professional Lochie Coleborn will have to wait a little longer before he gets a chance to compete regularly on the Australasian pro circuit. Playing in the final stage of Q School qualifying at Moonah Links last week, Coleborn shot rounds of 75, 76, 78 and 77 on the tough Victorian golf course. Only a handful of hopefuls qualified to play virtually all the events on this year’s schedule, including Victoria’s Will Heffernan, who was the leading qualifier. The first 30 earned exempt status into most tournaments. Players from positions 41 to 50 are entitled to become full tournament members for the 2021-22 season, but will not be allocated an exemption category. Coleborn finished 58th – only four strokes short of joining the top 50. 44 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 23 April, 2021

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Lochie Coleborn lines up a putt in last month’s Queensland Open at Pelican Waters. He had earned his place in the final stage by placing fourth in a regional Q School tournament at Lakelands on the Gold Coast a week earlier. Coleborn followed rounds of 73 and 70 with an outstanding eight-under-par 64 for a 54-hole total of 207. Other Queenslanders to compete in the final stage included amateur champion Jed Morgan (5th), Jason Norris (7th) and former Pelican Waters amateur Justin Morley (70th). Cooroy honours all greenkeepers INNOVATIVE Cooroy Golf Club will host a Greenkeeper Day at the course from 10am to 1pm on Monday, May 10. Organiser Marc Bright, who runs regular clinics for disabled golfers through the All Abilities Golf program, said it was a chance to pay respect to all greenkeepers who worked hard to maintain Australia’s golf courses. “We’ll discover the secrets of great course care out at beautiful Cooroy,” he said. The cost is $20, which includes a barbecue lunch, tree planting and some fun golf activities. Work up an appetite at Noosa Springs AFTER an hour’s relaxation in the Spa at Noosa Springs, or a leisurely nine holes of golf on the resort’s celebrated course, you’ve surely earned the right to indulge yourself. Noosa Springs’ Relish restaurant is now offering a special that combines all these treats. The resort’s ‘Hydro & Dine’ or ‘Nine & Dine’ is available twice a week – on Fridays and Saturdays. For $75 members and guests can relax with a one hour Thermal Suite – complete with hydro-massage and steam experience, infrared sauna and blitz shower – or nine holes of golf, followed by a complimentary main meal in Relish restaurant. Bookings are essential. For the golf option call 5440 3325, or for The Spa ring 5440 3355. Noosa pair go close in district championship NOOSA golfers Keith Moore and Colin Myer, with 76 stableford points, combined to finish third in the district men’s four-ball aggregate championship at Maroochy River on Friday. Moore (handicap 19) scored 39 points and Myer (11) 37 in a strong, consistent performance. Another team from Noosa – Ray Egge and Geoff Forbes – finished fifth with 74 points. The event was won by Gympie pair Greg Gooding and Tim Coogan, who accumulated 79 stableford points between them – two more than runners-up Andrew Hempsall and Neville Kenzler, from Headland. A total of 134 golfers from clubs throughout the Sunshine Coast competed for the title in perfect conditions.

Judy and Terry Buss in one of their favourite places on the golf course. Club competitions NOOSA Monday, 12 April Women’s stableford, 9 holes: Liz Bennett 17c/b, Melissa Cowie 17c/b, Judy Williams 17. Tuesday, 13 April Men’s stableford: A grade – Alan Coey 38c/b, James Anderson 38c/b, Ken Robinson 38, Allan Harris 37c/b; B grade – Clint Fuller 40, Alec Graham 38, Bob Cox 37c/b, Dorcen Walters 37; C grade – Michael Davenport 39, Daryl Bates 37, Sam Harrington 36c/b, Keith Howard 36. Wednesday, 14 April Vets stableford: A grade – James McKean 36, Barry Robinson 35c/b, John Bennett 35c/b; B grade: Rodney Gillard 39, Neil Prideaux 36c/b, Steve Paul 36c/b; C grade: Michael Tsolakkis 42, Renze Bais 35c/b, Michael; Davenport 35. Thursday, 15 April Women’s stableford: A grade – Gwen Steel 37, Peta Mancktelow 33c/b, Cheryl Grieve 33; B grade – Trish Berg 38c/b, Lani McDowall 38, Rosemary Caffyn 33c/b; C grade – Kay Evans 33c/b, Maddy Nielsen 33c/b, Melanie Venning 33. Saturday, 17 April Men’s 4BBB stroke: David Weir & Tony Gerrard 61, Sam Jones & Alfie Bartlett 63c/b, Clark Plasier & James Pittendrigh 63c/b. NOOSA SPRINGS Monday, 12 April Men’s Senior Monthly Medal, stroke: Uli Schmetzer 69, Graham Young 70c/b, Greg Taylor 70c/b; women’s Senior Monthly Medal, stroke: Margaret Hart 71, Sue Ellis 72, Debra Oates 73. Tuesday, 13 April Men’s stableford: Phil Harrison 40, Michael

Tension is what all professional sports people try to avoid. The mere thought of tension will make a person’s muscles tighten, which inhibits natural flowing action. In golf, tension evolves from two areas – incorrect breathing, and grip pressure. Overcome by nerves, golfers tend to take short, shallow breaths, which lead to a tightening of the muscles. Deep, slow breaths will help overcome this. A grip pressure that is far too tight will cause tension transfer through the arms, into the shoulders and the neck. This will inhibit the desired amount of body turn and slow the club head. Ideally, the club should be held like you would hold a tube of toothpaste with the cap off, or a child’s hand. Softer is always far better than harder, or tighter. Peter Heiniger, of Heiniger Golf, is the resident PGA teaching professional at Noosa Springs McRitchie 37, Will Costin 36c/b; women: Margot McKellar 33, Diane McLaughlin 30, Genia Sarafian 23. Wednesday, 14 April Men’s stableford: Tony Buss 39, Reon Weir 37, Iven MacLeod 36c/b; women’s stableford: Margaret Hart 38, Jenny Hickey 37, Judy Buss 36. Thursday, 15 April Men’s stableford: Michael McRitchie 35, Red Davison 34, Michael O’Connor 34. Saturday, 17 April Men’s stableford: Andrew Seal 41c/b, Ian Griffiths 41, Graham Owen 40; women’s stableford: Susan Harrold 40, Coco Moore 39, Sally Simmons 38. Sunday, 18 April Men’s stableford: Andrew Tregaskis 35, Paul Liddy 34, Neil Cutting 33; women’s stableford: Lorna Gibson 37, Toni Liddy 355, Leisha McMenamin 34; men’s Joe Langley Real Estate Sunday Series: Nick Cole 35c/b, Peter Walker 35, Felix Ottl 33; women’s: Dana Angus 36, Kaye Bollen 31, Carol Yancey 29. COOROY Tuesday, 13 April Women’s stableford, 9 holes: Judy Collis 14c/b, Sandy Viney 14c/b. Wednesday, 14 April Vets Irish 4-ball stableford: Peter Jeucken, Russ Rylance, Ian Lumsden, Tony Hayes 102, Michael Loe, Tony Kershaw, Bruce Otto, Peter Buchbach 98, Dale Rickard, Lance Horn, Dave Lyons, Terry McCulloch 93. Vets stableford: A grade – Bob Noble 38c/b, Kelvin Brittain 38, Michael Loe 37; B grade – Ian Lumsden 41, Bruce Otto 40, Peter Piggott 37; C grade – Jim Henderson 36c/b, Bob Atkin 36, Andrew Carson 34. Saturday, 17 April Men’s 27-hole foursomes: Div 1 (nett) – K. Hamo & D. Wip 105.5, M. Kennedy & C. Black 106.75: Div 2 (gross) – W. Patston & C. Trist 112, L. Grainger & J. Mac 119. Men’s stableford: Jaxon Smith 38, R. Blount 37. Women’s Canadian foursomes: Maria Taurer & Judy Kitcher 68, Terri Cairns & Eve Hunt 70.

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Patrol 7 training on Noosa Main Beach.

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Ongoing training at Noosa In Australian Surf Life Saving Clubs, to maintain the high standard of patrolling necessary to provide a safe environment, it is essential to ensure that refresher courses on all aspects of patrol procedures, are ongoing. On Sunday afternoon at Noosa Main Beach, members of Patrol 7, under the guidance of Patrol Captain Trevor King, a highly experienced senior member, underwent a simulated mass rescue scenario. Of the 15 patrol members involved, for 8 it was their first experience. On assembly all members were briefed on the purpose of the scenario and what lay ahead. For this occasion, the exercise was conducted in a stretch of water extending from right of the clubhouse to adjacent of the Bistro Sea. For the first incident a rescue was performed on three swimmers equipped with rescue tubes and backed up by a rescue board patrol. Next was another group of three, again supported by rescue tube swimmers. With one patient being semi-conscious, an assistance required signal was given: this resulted in the IRB patrol, whose job it would be to take care of the semi- conscious patient, becoming involved in getting the patient back to the beach. On arrival at the beach oxygen (referred to as assisted breathing) was to be used if necessary. While these rescues were being performed, an ongoing report had to be relayed to the beach tower by radio, from where, if necessary, relative information would be forwarded to the major control centre. At the completion of the exercise, there was a full debriefing and all aspects were recorded. Mistakes made were questioned and discussed, with heavy emphases being placed on communication: this emphasised the importance of clear, calm and precise radio and verbal exchange. Prior to the exercise, the general public had been informed and told the reason: it was in-

teresting to note, the number of people who stood around to observe. Not only good training for the patrol, but also a good public relations exercise: as one gentleman remarked, “Good to see that your training for these young people is ongoing.” Also at Noosa, now that health restrictions have started to improve, an agenda for the long- awaited Old Boys Reunion meeting, has been addressed: and even the revival of the traditional, unofficial club song, the old John Denver classic, Thank God I am a Country Boy, is once again being discussed! This song was chosen, along with the title for the clubs’ history book, Bush to Beach, some years ago,and as the majority of members came from country centres, such as Murgon, Wondai and Gympie, there was virtually no locals. It was because of

the country boys having so far to travel for the weekends, that the top floor, a 24-bed dormitory, became a home away from home. The writing of the club history, was organised by a Murgon member and now Life Member and former club President, Kerry “Pencil” Sorensen. When we look at the history of the Noosa Club, formed in 1928, we become aware of the outstanding contribution made in the late 1960s by the country people of the South Burnett District to the Noosa Club .On learning this small, but vital piece of nostalgic history, it is easy to understand the importance of a Noosa Old boys being reformed and this time being “set in concrete.” The outstanding contribution of these men must never be forgotten. We wish them well. Down at Peregian, the project for restruc-

ture of their club still comes under the control of the Noosa Heads Director of Surf Life Saving, Roger Aspinall. For Roger (usually referred to as the Club Captain) it is slow but progressive. “At present we have only six patrols on the roster, where- as a total of between 12 and 18 is desirable. At the moment the Noosa Shire Life Guards do Sundays and public holidays patrols, thus leaving Saturdays to the volunteers.” At present, there is a major drive for new members and the success of this is essential to sustain Peregian, as an independent identity. As director of Peregian, Leigh Macready major focus is also on supporting this membership recruitment drive. “The aim is to re-establish Peregian Surf Life Saving Club as an independent club and this we aim to achieve by the end of the 2021/22 season. The Noosa Club is giving every assistance by training, recruiting and supporting in every way possible,” said Roger. Despite the many setbacks caused by the virus, our Australian Championships are under way and going well: as we go to press the early events of the Masters and some boar crews have come through. For the Noosa Masters (ski, boards, swims and run section) it has indeed been a very successful program. Competing in a.5 mt surf at Alexandra Headlands, Noosa’s’ 62-member team, put in a great effort to come home with a total of 10 gold,13 silver and 6 bronze medals. When the overall National Point Score was announced Noosa finished in 7th place. This would have to be Noosa’s best medal count ever . Well done to all. In the female boat section for Noosa, the Bandits, rowing in the 140 yr. age group, under sweep Mick Gardner, won the bronze medal and in the men’s 120yr group the Condors finished 5th in their final. With the Open section yet to be competed we wish all our people the very best of luck. Friday, 23 April, 2021 NOOSA TODAY 45

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Jack Freestone gets high at the Rip Curl Cup.

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Narrabeen lineup and surf club back in the day.

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Car park contests return! “Connor, Connor!” It was like the Beatles just landed at Essendon Airport in 1964! North Narrabeen Beach was full of chanting teeny-boppers as the mild-mannered, laidback Californian quietly demolished the flamboyant white-haired Brazilian world champ with lip-line power surfing as opposed to ridiculously huge punts to the heavens. I know which kind of surfing I prefer to watch, but who knew that the kids would get behind real surfing? Or maybe it was just that they’d chanted themselves hoarse for Italo Ferreira all weekend, and when I arrived midway through the men’s round of 16 of the Rip Curl Cup on Monday afternoon, they were ready for a new hero. And Connor Coffin is a bit of a guitar-pickin’ legend in the Tom Curren mould. Maybe it’s just that I haven’t been on the ground at a World Tour event for a couple of years, but this fan craziness amongst the kids really seems to have gone next level. Of course, having very few events to promote since Covid kicked in, the World Surf League media platforms have doubled-down on profiling the top surfers as super cool influencers who date super models. On the women’s tour, the leading surfers actually ARE super models in their spare time. It’s a brave new world out there, and when you get past the hoopla and check what’s going on in the surf, it’s a new world there too. It’s too early to call it the changing of the guard, but to these eyes it seems that despite Ferreira handing the yellow jersey to Medina, the cracks are beginning to show in the Brazilian Storm. They can be beaten, as Connor and Fred Morais showed. And while Julian Wilson and Ryan Callinan are struggling a bit in the Aussie camp, Morgan Cibilic and Ethan Ewing are on fire. But Tuesday was Gabby’s day. I arrived in time to see him blasting off for the heavens during his semi, and then taking it still higher for two near perfect scores in the final, taking out a courageous carver in Connor Coffin. Good show, WSL. The car park contests are back big time. Back in the day Seeing the new gang at performing at North Narrabeen this week took me back nearly half a century to the days when it was the hub of professional surfing in Australia, thanks to the Coca Cola Bottlers/2SM Surfabout. And seeing the survivors of the old gang on the beach and around the pubs made me even more nostalgic. Known to us more colloquially as the Coke contest back in the day, it was the richest contest in the world when the so-called “gipsy tour” barely paid airfares for the pros. To put this in perspective, at the first Coke in 1974, Michael Peterson won $1500 for first place. 46 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 23 April, 2021

Comeback kid Mick Fanning takes to the air. Nat Young donated his paltry third place $600 to the Labor Party election campaign, which made more sense than what MP did with his dough, but we won’t go there. There mightn’t have been much money on offer, but we always had a lot of fun when the surf circus came to town. The Tracks Rages at the Scullery in Avalon were legendary, featuring eating and drinking contests, among other excesses, and the presentation nights at the old Alexander Reception Rooms at Narrabeen were pure gold, with drunken legends of the sport duking it out in the foyer as sponsors and their wives left in high dudgeon. My old Fairfax Media colleague Graham “Sid” Cassidy was the founding director of the Coke contest, and when the company sent him to London, my deputy editor at Tracks mag, Paul Holmes took over, so right through the ‘70s and into the ‘80s I was never far from the wet bar in the VIP hospitality tent, such as it was. These days, with security for the athletes, Covid crowd controls and door lists, it’s a bit tougher to crack the inner sanctum, but I managed a couple of brief pitstops this week while

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Simon Anderson picks up the winner’s cheque at Narrabeen a long time ago. in town to screen our flick, Men Of Wood and Foam, as part of the Northern Beaches festivities. The pro tour these days is a completely different world, especially with the pandemic still

calling the shots, and I’m not sure that I’d want to be as involved as I was for many years. But it’s still fun to to check in, check it out, then check out before someone gives you a job to do.

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Palmy were just too good By Julian Pitts The Rococo Noosa Tigers have suffered their second consecutive home ground loss to begin their QAFL debut season. The culprit this time was Gold Coast heavyweights Palm Beach whose 4 goal victory opened their account for season 2021. Nothing separated either side with regard to attack on the footy and pressure with the Noosa boys more than gallant in this department, in fact it was a vast improvement from two weeks ago from Adam Bovalino’s men whose attack on the footy and opposition was super impressive. Palm Beach were just able to play to their game structure for longer and were cleaner particularly by foot. They had plenty of tall and exciting options up forward and that’s not taking anything away from the Noosa backline who were superb for the most part. Tigers coach Adam Bovalino saying, “Palmy were just better for longer“. I thought when we were able to play our game with quick transition and ball movement we looked every bit as good as them. Even at the end we had our chances to really steel it and unfortunately some poor choices cost us. We are a new outfit with regard to playing together and of course in a top level competition, we will learn from this and go forward. We expect to be competitive and what better way to test ourselves than against our arch rivals Maroochydore on Anzac weekend this Saturday. As mentioned earlier Noosa’s backline was outstanding with skipper Aaron Laskey in everything the entire day, his will to make second and third efforts to win the footy a standout, again Riley Buntain was exceptional with his reading of the play and ability to evade and attack from a negative position whilst Riley O’Dwyer also had a terrific game playing on

Tigers played Palm Beach on home ground. some very dangerous opponents. Ruckman Riley Rickard battled manfully again the entire day against much taller opponents whilst the class of Meredith, Fitzpatrick, Stack and young debutant Cooper Langan were the reason the Tigers were able to surge forward and look like causing an upset throughout periods of the day but particularly in the final quarter, 16 year old Langan, son of Noosa great Reece and brother of 2020 premiership player Mitch was terrific in his debut Senior Match, more so in the final quarter when he gathered 8 quality touches to give the home side a fighting chance. Jack Harper and Mav Pettigrove booted two goals apiece however Aaron Wilson (4 goals) played a lone hand up forward the entire day for the Tigers. He was super dangerous from the outset and was

Palmy too strong on the day. double teamed pretty early in the second half as was his influence on the contest. Not only his goalkicking and general presenting was impressive but his general recovery and forward pressure fantastic to watch also. Another big day at our Weyba Rd headquarters as we embraced our sponsors on the Heads of Noosa Brewery lawn with all having a great day and enjoying a very good standard of footy. Noosa need to bounce back quickly and open their account for season 2021 and who better to do it against than Maroochydore at Fisherman’s Road from 3.30 pm this Saturday. One not to be missed and no gallant losses accepted, also a big weekend for our defending women’s team who play Alexander Hills on Saturday afternoon in Brisbane also our junior teams who start there 2021 campaigns on Anzac Day.

A big reminder than we have VFL/ AFL legend Doug Hawkins as a first special guest speaker on Saturday May 1st. Doug is a Footscray (Western Bulldogs) legend, vice captain and wingman in their Team of the Century, a club champion, All Australian, AFL Hall of Famer, numerous Victorian representative matches who played an amazing 350 games of AFL football, and more to the point is an absolute larrikin with hundreds of great footy stories to share with us. For all information regarding upcoming games, events ,team selection etc please head to our social media platforms (website/Facebook) by googling Noosa Tigers AFC Massive Anzac weekend coming See you at the footy! Go Tigers

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A two-bedroom, two-bathroom waterfront apartment at 6/16 Barbados Cres, Noosaville, goes to auction Saturday, April 24, at 10am. 234448

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom top-floor apartment at 4/235 Gympie Tce, Noosaville, is set for auction Saturday, April 24, at 10am. 234448

Ct, Noosaville, in the Noosa Northrise estate abutting Noosa Waters, drew enormous interest during the campaign from those wishing to build their dream home. There were over 20 attendees, four registered, and after competitive bidding the hammer fell at $1m for the vacant 655sq m site to interstate buyers. At the Tracy Russell-listed 13 Cherrywood Close, Marcus Beach, more than 60 groups inspected the four-bedroom home during the three-week campaign. It was sold prior to auction. Interestingly, the median price gains for the past five years according to RPData shows houses in Noosa Heads up 69.2 percent and apartments 69.7 percent. Houses in Noosaville have shown 53.7 percent increase and apartments 39.6 percent. At Sunshine Beach, houses have risen by 108.4 percent and apartments 72.1 percent.

EYES ON NOOSAVILLE Eyes will again be on Noosaville this Saturday when two apartments in Barbados Cres go to auction. Rebekah Offermann of Tom Offermann Real Estate is taking the two-bedroom, two-bathroom waterfront apartment 8 Driftwood, 9 Barbados Cres, to the market at 9am. An hour later colleague Eliza Coppin will present the two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment 6 Noosa Haven, 16 Barbados Cres, for active bidding. “It’s exciting,’’ Rebekah said, “ … waterfront apartments are often desired but rarely available.’’ Driftwood has a boardwalk and pontoon for water craft to be tied to or launched from, such as a tinnie, stand-up paddleboard or kayak. The townhouse features a contemporary fit-out, matching furnishings and light-filled living spaces opening to the north-facing outdoor areas.

Eliza said the Noosa Haven apartment had lots of inquiry, and good attendances at open homes. “It’s a cracking property,’’ she said, “... a quiet, north-facing property. “It’s been a really good blend of interstate inquiries and locals ... those who know the area well and what a good catch it is.’’ With a north-facing deck and seemingly perched on the white sand and blue waters of the Noosa River, the apartment attracts bookings year-round and mostly back-toback. ONE OF EIGHT It’s one of eight apartments in the riverfront complex and Melanie Butcher of Laguna Real Estate is getting a lot of interest in the three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment 4/235 Gympie Tce, Noosaville, that goes to auction at 10am on Saturday, April 24. “Once again, Brisbane buyers are very active, along with local buyers who are downsizing,’’ Melanie said.

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“There’s a mix of owner-occupiers downsizing and investors wanting to get into what is a prime real estate market. “We have had a lot of interest at opens, also from interstate and New Zealand. “The current owners purchased it off the plan more than 22 years ago. “At the time it was perceived to be the best in the complex - top floor, north facing, raked ceilings, and huge veranda taking in views to the Noosa River mouth and west to the Tewantin sunsets. ’’ The apartment is being offered furnished for investors to take advantage of the popular holiday-let residence, Melanie said. The spacious kitchen overlooks the lounge and dining spaces, while the bedrooms and bathrooms are to the rear. It will be open Friday 10-10.30am, and Saturday 9.30 to 10am. MARLIN DVE PROPERTY HOOKED The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house with study at 20 Marlin Dr, Noosaville, attracted a huge amount of buyer interest from local owner-occupiers to interstate investors in the lead-up to the scheduled auction on April 3. Melanie Butcher of Laguna Real Estate said it was a great location on offer, with an easy walk to the Noosa Yacht Club, Gibson Road shopping hub and the fabulous assortment of restaurants on Gympie Tce and Thomas St. “This much loved home is in original condition and can do with a lift. “The interstate buyer chose to take the property off the market prior to auction, and is intending to value-add to capitalise on the prime location.’’ DUAL-KEY ON THE RIVER Shane McCauley and Frank Milat of Richardson and Wrench Noosa have had early interest and offers on the large dualkey riverfront apartment 314 and 315 Hotel Laguna, 6 Hastings St, Noosa Heads. The luxury two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment has long water views and strong holiday income. Renovated and with 106sq m on title, it is attracting interstate interest as well as from others in the area looking to upgrade or improve their position. It is set for auction at midday on Friday, April 24. LOCAL APPEAL Set for auction Friday, April 24, at 5pm, the

A cleared 574sq m site with 22.3m beach frontage at 66 Seaview Tce, Sunshine Beach, sold under the hammer for $7.7m at an in-rooms auction on Saturday. 234448 three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 4/2-10 Blakesley St, Tewantin, is proving popular. Luke Chen of Tom Offermann Real Estate said the apartment was on the ground floor in a gated residential building, and had wheelchair access from the street, then all the way to Poinciana Ave. It is appealing to locals wanting to downsize into a secure complex. With large living area, from the patio there is a big lawn down to the river and a really broad water frontage. THE ART OF NEGOTIATION Everyone loves a Queenslander and Dowling Neylan’s Robyn Opperman took the immaculately presented 16 Lilly Pilly Pl, Noosaville, to auction on Saturday. Most interest was local combined with interstate, who appreciated the location of the three-bedroom, two-bathroom house. Robyn was continuing to negotiate early in the week with the highest bidder on auction day. Meanwhile two other properties have gone to contract prior to auction. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom house with pool at 67 George St, Tewantin, was perfect for work from home or dual occupancy. It has gone to contract with Sydney buyers who flew up to inspect. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at 2/43 Noosa Pde, Noosa Heads, has gone under contract, also with

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom waterfront apartment 8 Driftwood, 9 Barbados Cres, Noosaville, goes to auction at 9am Saturday. 234448

Sydney buyers but this time sight unseen. AUCTION ACTION SATURDAY, April 17 Marcus Beach 13 Cherrywood Cl: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, Tracy Russell 0413 319 879 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold prior Noosa Heads 19 Grosvenor Tce: 4bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, Sharon McLure 0400 084 975 Laguna Real Estate. Negotiating Noosaville 16 Lilly Pilly Pl: 3bed, 2bath, 8car house, Robyn Opperman 0408 106 954 Dowling Neylan. Negotiating with highest bidder on the day, under auction conditions local interest 12 Jailee Ct: Vacant 655sq m site, Michael McComas 0447 263 663 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold at auction $1m Sunshine Beach 66 Seaview Tce: Cleared 574sq m site with 22.3m beach frontage, Tom Offermann 0412 711 188 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold at auction $7.7m FRIDAY, April 23 Noosa Heads 18 The Emerald, 42 Hastings St: 3bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, 12pm, Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Frank Milat 0438 528 148 Richardson & Wrench Noosa Tewantin 4/2-10 Blakesley St: 3bed, 2bath, 1car

apartment, 5pm, Luke Chen 0417 600 840 Tom Offermann Real Estate SATURDAY, April 24 Noosa Heads 6105/5 Morwong Dve: 4bed, 3bath, 2car villa, 11am, Chris Miller 0412 894 542 Tom Offermann Real Estate 314 & 315 Hotel Laguna, 6 Hastings St: 2bed, 2bath, 1car dual-key riverfront apartment, 12pm, Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Frank Milat 0438 528 148 Richardson and Wrench Noosa Noosaville 8/9 Barbados Cres: 2bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, 9am, Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241 Tom Offermann Real Estate 6/16 Barbados Cres: 2bed, 2bath, 2car apartment, 10am, Eliza Coppin 0423 726 639 Tom Offermann Real Estate 4/235 Gympie Tce: 3bed, 2bath, 1car riverfront apartment, 10am, Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893 Olivier Miller 0419 472 071 Laguna Real Estate Peregian Beach 282 David Low Way: 3bed, 2bath, 4car house, 1pm, Tracy Russell, 0413 319 879 Tom Offermann Real Estate Sunshine Beach 47 Seaview Tce: Vacant 531sq m site, 2pm, Peter TeWhata 0423 972 034 Tom Offermann Real Estate ●

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Arriving through the remote controlled security gate, access from your covered car park to apartment 4 is all on one level. No steps. But what really stops you inside the apartment is the enormous open plan living space, tumbling out through banks of sliding doors to the riverside lawns. Across the street, the lift from the Woolworths car park delivers you to shopping, coffee and all the services of Poinciana Ave.

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If paradise is swaying palms, an idyllic year-round climate, swimming in azure waters, lolling on a sun lounge, watching kids build sandcastles from the deck almost beside you as pleasure craft bob on the Noosa River, being surrounded by innumerable natural assets, and exceptional eye-catching views, it is literally on your doorstep. Inside, the seamless flow from living areas to northfacing outdoors is equally captivating.

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Auction Saturday 24 April 9am View Friday 1.00-1.30 & Saturday 8.30am Agent Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241

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If your idea of paradise in the sub-tropics, is an apartment in a quiet location, with a north-facing deck, seemingly perched on the glistening white sand and azure waters of the Noosa River, this is it. It’s a mere 15-minute stroll to Hastings Street also Noosa Main Beach, and with bookings year-round and mostly back-to-back, the much-coveted haven is unquestionably a red-hot investment opportunity.

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Auction Saturday 24 April 10am View Saturday 9.00am Agent Eliza Coppin 0423 726 639

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Visualise building the ultimate showstopper in arguably the most sought-after street in Sunshine Beach. But where do you start? The ultimate prize is undoubtedly a cleared site in the dress circle of Seaview Terrace, which comes with Noosa Council-approved plans for a trophy home with Coral Sea views and a short walk to vibrant Sunshine Beach village with its myriad cafes, bars and boutiques.

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Auction Saturday 24 April 2pm View Saturday 1.30pm Agent Peter TeWhata 0423 972 034

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Few residential enclaves in the hinterland capture such a serene and naturally beautiful atmosphere quite like Valley Drive. Your new hinterland home is a leisurely fifteen minutes from the heart of Noosa. Set in a picturesque landscape of rolling lawns and stunning garden foliage. This spacious residence adjoins the Noosa Valley Golf and Country Club and enjoys a private position with a Northerly aspect.

Auction Saturday 1 May 12pm View Saturday 11.00-12.00 Agent Mal Cox 0407 708 860

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Perched in the wallum overlooking Sunrise Beach and facing north-east, is La Maison Bleue, designed in 1994 by the late Gabriel Poole. The beach house is certainly faded, however for an investor looking to reimagine a beachside weekender or a developer seeking a medium density site, 5-minutes to the sand, with potentially stunning Coral Sea and coastal views, this is it.

Auction Saturday 8 May 11am View Saturday 11.00-11.30 & Wednesday 2.00-2.30 Agent Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241

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Commanding the most spectacular presence on the absolute widest beach frontage of Noosa’s eastern seaboard, with explosive views of the Coral Sea, Sunshine Beach and beyond Coolum Beach, is almost a hectare of truly rare and much-coveted land. The perception of island life springs to mind with no neighbours and two football field lengths of dazzling white sand beach frontage. Offered as one or two lots. 2 David Low Way. Refer to internet for details.

Auction Saturday 15 May 10am Agent Tom Offermann 0412 711 888

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Imagine designing a one-off showstopping masterpiece on a 1174m² double block, just a few footsteps from the glistening white sand in the much-coveted exclusive hotspot of Sunshine Beach. Yes, it is absolute beachfront, has a dress circle address plus knockout mesmerising views from the headland of the Noosa National Park, sweeping across the Coral Sea to Mooloolaba.

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If you are on a mission to find a substantial residence in a cul-de-sac of arguably the best street in Castaways Beach, with multi alfresco spaces, Coral Sea views, is 5-minutes to glistening white sand and popular surf breaks, has a big office with a secret door and more, also a water dragon living near the pool, this is your lucky moment.

Price $1.995M View Saturday 11.00-11.30 Agent Cameron Urquhart 0411 757 570

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PRIVATE NOOSA BEACHFRONT ESTATE COMMANDING the most spectacular presence on the absolute widest beach frontage of Noosa’s eastern seaboard, with explosive views of the Coral Sea, Sunshine Beach and beyond Coolum Beach, is almost a hectare of truly rare and muchcoveted land. The perception of island life springs to mind. The closest beachfront properties are 2kms on the south side, and .5km to the north, while in the secluded front row is the ultimate prize, a potentially private beach estate of dazzling white sand the length of two football fields. It is easy to imagine the ultimate beach house, an immeasurable masterpiece of global standard architecture set in an exclusive estate, which indulges every possible personal extravagance, need, whim and necessity, with aesthetic excellence throughout. Remarkably sequestered, it promises a secure haven totally out-of-sight from neighbours and beach-walkers, yet from the grounds or interiors, the views would be intimate and unrivalled. Located in Australia’s favourite holiday destination, and 5kms from sophisticated Hastings Street with its bevy of boutiques, art galleries, bars, and beachside restaurants, “this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on an international level,”

preliminary sub-division approval for two super allotments. Facts & Features: Land: 9677m2 (2.39 acres) Direct Beach/Ocean Frontage: 246m, the widest on Noosa’s eastern seaboard Noosa Council Preliminary Approval: low density residential; 2 super-size allotments Current dwellings: 1 x 2-bedroom cottage + 1 x uninhabitable Location: closest beachfront properties - 2km (approx) south and .5km (approx) north with a natural reserve backdrop incl Burgess Creek, a natural free-flowing waterway Distances: 130km to Brisbane Domestic & International Airports; 24.5kms to Sunshine Coast Airport w international & capital city links; 5kms to Hastings St, Noosa Heads, Noosa Main Beach and main entrance to Noosa National Park world-recognised Surfing Reserve Auction Saturday 15 May 2021 at 10:00 am: The total site (9677m2) will be offered initially, allowing the successful buyer the option of utilising the entire site or splitting later. If seller’s reserve is not met as a single parcel, the 2 proposed super lots will be immediately auctioned separately and the seller will complete the sub-division prior to handover. ●

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· explain Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Cameron Urquhart and principal Tom Offermann. “It’s highly unlikely any amount of money could buy this in the future, because rare estates become generational assets. It takes little imagination to picture this being developed into one

of Australia’s most desirable private beachfront estates.” Slated for auction on Saturday, 15 May 2021, the site currently has a modest 2-bedroom cottage; a second is uninhabitable; Noosa Shire Council zoning is low density residential; and there is

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PRIVACY AND LUXURY OF TREE TOP VILLA NEAR NOOSA BEACH LOOKING for indulgent adventures as well as the perfect Noosa lifestyle? Seize the moment and take the plunge. The art of living the dream in a luxury villa is just a few minutes from toes-in-the-sand at Noosa Main Beach. Yes, bliss is where the climate is idyllic year-round, and an in-vogue villa embraces its position seemingly nestled unobtrusively amongst the rainforest trees of the Noosa National Park. It is also where koalas call home, colourful butterflies abound, and native birdlife chorus daily. Open the front door for a reality check. Viridian was designed by renowned architect John Mainwaring, and the 2-level Tree Top villa defines luxe on every level. Note the almost invisible line between indoors and out to the roomy balcony with wide overhangs and awnings offering shade. Alfresco entertaining or spotting an echidna are de rigueur, and sublime tranquility with mesmerising verdant nature is at its best. Throughout the over-generous living and dining areas, floors are ash-hued, ceilings are high, timber features are ash as is a spectacular hand-crafted dining table, and the sofas are sumptuous. Natural light, breezes and cross ventilation are via banks of glass louvres and panes. The L-shaped kitchen and island/ breakfast bar have white stone tops, narrow latte-coloured subway tiled splashbacks, plus all the latest whiz-bang appliances including a Smeg gas hob, to suit anyone with a flair for creative cookery. Nearby is a media room, ostensibly the 4th bedroom, also a bathroom. On the lower level are two master bedrooms which spill out to the southfacing balcony, have built-in robes and the latest Lumus solar-powered lights. The main has a free-standing oval spa bath in the large ensuite, and a large clear glass pane to drink in nature’s views. The second master shares a family-sized bathroom with the third bedroom. There are several secure storage cupboards plus the fully equipped laundry has access to the drying court. It is a short stroll to the award-winning View restaurant helmed by celebrity chef Matt Golinski, also Stephanie’s spa, a heated lagoon pool and a 25m lap pool.

“Further along the walkways of Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas is sophisticated Hastings Street,” effuses Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Chris Miller who is taking the villa to auction on Saturday, 24 April 2021, adding “with its many bars, restaurants and boutiques as well as the Noosa Heads Surf Club and sheltered north-facing Noosa Main Beach. “Within walking distance along the boardwalk is the main entrance to the 477h Noosa National Park and worldfamous Surfing Reserve. “The nation’s favourite holiday destination is unquestionably Noosa and investment properties in Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas are much coveted as bookings are year-round and mostly backto-back.” Facts & Features: Total area: 238m2 About Tree Top Villa: 2-level townhousestyle; high ceilings; ash hard wearing floor; aircon + fans; extensive new lighting systems w dimmers + lumens solar powered lighting; several secure storage cupboards Garage: dble lock-up garage incl multiple secure storage areas; wall racks for boards etc Kitchen: Smeg micro, gas hob, rangehood & oven; Fisher & Paykel dish drawer & icemaker fridge; stone-topped benches & breakfast bar; pantry Laundry; Fisher & Paykel dryer – vented; Samsung washing machine; Robin Hood ironing station; access to drying area with full clothesline Inclusion: full inventory Security: keyless to entry and garage Peppers Noosa Resort & Villas: architect John Mainwaring; facilities incl buggy service to and from Hastings Street; award-winning View restaurant helmed by celebrity chef Matt Golinski; Stephanie’s Ocean Spa, heated lagoon pool; 25m lap pool; gymnasium/steam room; one of the region’s largest conference centres incl theatrette, private boardrooms, pre-function terrace & conference facility Location: walk to Noosa National Park with world-famous Surfing Reserve, Laguna Lookout, Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach ●

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 6105/5 Morwong Drive, NOOSA HEADS Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Inspect: From 10.30am Auction: Auction: Saturday, 24 April - 11am. Contact: Chris Miller, 0412 894 542, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE 14 NOOSA TODAY

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- Large luxury dual key with over 170m2 on title - Recently refurbished with quality fit out - Opposite Noosa Main beach - Heated main pool, gym, spa, kids pool - Fully Furnished and direct lift access - Direct access to Hastings St cafes & shops - Strong holiday income & tax benefits

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HASTINGS STREET GEM RECOGNISED as one of Hastings Streets finest resorts. Unit 30 The Emerald is well located within this newly modernised complex. New pool, spa and sauna are refreshing and inviting as you wander through the tropical gardens to your apartment. Steps away from Main Beach’s white sands and crystal waters. Prime Hastings Street holiday apartment, fully furnished in fresh hues and spacious in design adding a homely beach side feel for all guests and owners. A quality build offering open plan living dining and kitchen flowing to the balcony overlooking treetops and palms, giving a filtered view to the park. A relaxing dining area and stylish fully equipped kitchen is ideal for those family entertaining meals. Quality stone benchtops with ample cupboard space throughout. The spacious bedrooms are styled in blue and white tones with the master offering a generous wardrobe and ensuite. A separate laundry gives convenience to all with plenty of storage.

Enjoy all this 4 ½ star resort has to offer its owners and guests including lift access, air -conditioning, pool, spa and sauna area. Wander the lush tropical gardens and water features to give you a relaxed feel of an overseas holiday. Noosa main beach is only steps away with restaurants and boutiques at your door step. ●

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THE ULTIMATE NOOSA GETAWAY IF you are in the market now for a combined investment and lifestyle property in the heart of Hastings Street that is walk in ready and perfectly positioned opposite the Noosa Heads surf club and patrolled section of Main Beach, then here is that opportunity presented for you now. Ocean Breeze is one of those very special places in Noosa, where you can kick back and enjoy your investment, day in day out, year round. Indulge yourself and enjoy the ambience of Noosa or benefit from the strong occupancy and income returns from your ideally located investment in one of the highest capital growth segments of Queensland. The Noosa National Park is a nearby leisurely walk along the foreshore boardwalk of beautiful Main beach with its clean sandy beach and crystal clear waters. Rightly renowned as one of Australia’s best beaches and complemented with gourmet restaurants, alfresco dining, coffee shops and designer label boutiques; cosmopolitan Hastings Street caters for everyone. This attractive and spacious three

bedroom, three bathroom, renovated apartment is ideally positioned on the top floor overlooking Hastings Street and further complemented with a lush leafy outlook from the living space that reflects privacy whilst in occupation. Offering peace and serenity, the location within the Resort is ideal. Dual lockable entries from the main front door allow the opportunity to segregate the upstairs bedroom suite from the main apartment downstairs which is perfect for shared holiday use, especially given the two included secure car parks. The main apartment consists of a full sized kitchen, generous living and dining space and two bedrooms at opposite ends of the apartment, both with ensuites and robes. Bordering a dual key setup, the configuration affords the option to lock off the upstairs suite for personal use or separation between guests or can be let out as an entire fully self contained three bedroom apartment. Features: Two Car Parks, three bedrooms, three bathrooms

to First Point and patrolled section · 50m of Main Beach onsite management · Professional Furnished and walk in ready · Fully · Resort boasts extensive array of facili-

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 66/52 Hastings Street, NOOSA HEADS Description: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1.8M Inspect: By appointment Contact: Jesse Stowers, 0414 367 282, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

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Richardson&Wrench 314 & 315 ‘Hotel Laguna’ 6 Hastings St Noosa Heads 2 bed | 2 bath | 1 car

- Luxury riverfront apartment on Hastings Street - Renovated large dual key with 106m2 on title - Long river views and perfect sunsets over Mount Cooroy - Strong holiday income with professional on-site managers Auction Saturday 24 April 12pm On Site Open Friday 12-12.30pm

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SUPERIOR AND SPACIOUS APARTMENT IF you like the idea of owning one of the most spacious apartments in the heart of cosmopolitan Hastings Street where everything is designed to make life easy and enjoyable, then look no further. This is Noosa accommodation at its best with access to all of the most established and renowned Cafe’s, Bars and Restaurants, right outside the front door at your fingertips; offering you the perfect vantage point to enjoy the delights of Hastings Street or to stroll across the road and experience the magic of main beach bordered by the pristine Noosa National Park. Whether it is you or your guests, apartment 5 The Emerald makes holidays in paradise all about relaxation, comfort and convenience. Stepping inside the apartment, indoors present a chic, modern overlay with a full complement galley kitchen that opens to the generous living space seamlessly flowing to a private undercover entertaining terrace that peers out through established greenery in the forefront to “people watching” the passers by of Hastings Street in the backdrop giving the complete outlook an ambience in activity. The master suite commendable in its sheer size is complimented by a just as noteworthy modern ensuite, rivaling house sized comforts mostly uncommon in holiday apartments and just one of the many features and comforts that entices guests to come back time and time again. An excellent rental proposition with strong and consistent occupancy all taken care of for you by the professional on-site management, an ideal investment and lifestyle property on the famous beachfront street of Noosa. The resort facilities include lift access, a private secured entry and secure car accommodation, large lagoon pool with spa and sauna facilities all, connecting to the apartment through pathways lined by cascading water courses that flow through lush tropical landscaped gardens. “When it comes to exceptional rental returns and having three complete bedrooms in single level format, this beachy-chic apartment is second-tonone,” comments Jesse Stowers and Julie Bengtsson of Tom Offermann Real Estate. “Thanks to year-round, back-to-back holiday bookings and our idyllic subtropical climate, this is an outstanding investment opportunity in a truly world class destination.” “Three bedroom apartments for those familiar with Hastings Street are few and far between on the strip itself as most complexes were designed and built with one and two bedroom formats, so if you are not one to compromise on extra space,

then best to not miss this one”. Features: Direct access to Hastings Street Spacious three bedroom two bathroom apartment Air conditioned for year round comfort Fully furnished and walk in ready Fully self contained with laundry Large undercover balcony North east aspect to Hastings Street Modern and Updated Resort Professional on site Management ●

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 5/42 Hastings Street, NOOSA HEADS Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: $2.2M Inspect: By appointment Contact: Jesse Stowers, 0414 367 282 and Julie Bengtsson, 0418 980 247, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE noosatoday.com.au

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NORTH FACING RIVERFRONT PENTHOUSE BE spellbound by the amazing views spanning across the Noosa River and all the way to Laguna Bay. In a blue-chip front row position, this spacious penthouse apartment is tastefully furnished and decorated throughout, ready for you to walk straight in and enjoy. The bright open plan living areas are lined with quality travertine tiles and spill onto a private balcony for you to take in the stunning scenery. In addition to this, you have internal access to one of the most impressive private roof terraces you’ll find, providing an uninterrupted bird’s eye view of Noosa’s magnificent waterways. There are two generously sized bedrooms with built-in robes and ceiling fans, the master suite also has a private en-suite. Other features include a fully equipped kitchen, 2nd guest bathroom, internal laundry, undercover parking and

communal pool area. “The Landing“ complex is highly sought after and is known for having one of

the best positions along the riverside. Restaurants, shopping, kayaking, boating, everything that Noosaville has to offer is

at your door step. There is no doubt this is one of the top lifestyle locations in all of Noosa. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 7/1 Howard Street, NOOSAVILLE “THE LANDING” Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: On application Inspect: By appointment Contact: Scott Cowley, 0414 544 420 and Kelsie Melville, 0424 904 301, NOOSA ESTATE AGENTS 20 NOOSA TODAY

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1 , 2 & 3 /1 6 A N N S T R E E T , N O O SAV I L L E This is a rare and highly sought-after opportunity to secure a whole block of units just a short walk from the riverside hub of Gympie Terrace. The 585sqm allotment is packed full of future development potential with medium density zoning and scope to create a contemporary duplex property (STCA). There are three separate titled two-bedroom, one-bathroom units on the site. Built late 1970's, these block construction dwellings could also be renovated to enhance the rental appeal and take full advantage of this outstanding location in the heart of Noosaville.

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AMAZING SURF AND HINTERLAND VIEWS ADDRESS: 50 Pelican Street, Peregian Beach Pelican Street is one of the most sought after and rarely available positions on the Sunshine Coast, close to the beach and village, elevated to capture breezes and ocean and hinterland views. This home also sits on one of the larger parcels of land at 923m2. Spanning three light-filled levels and expertly designed to showcase the glorious ocean views, this is relaxed beachside living at its finest. The home is perfectly positioned along a quiet cul-de-sac street while a gentle walk will take you to the water’s edge for an early morning surf or a leisurely sunset stroll. The main living areas are housed on the first level with a light-filled kitchen, dining and living room complete with a cosy slow combustion fireplace. Gorgeous timber floorboards flow underfoot throughout with this open-plan space connecting to both a front deck and a large rear entertaining deck with stunning views over the Hinterland. Cooking for friends and family will be a culinary delight in the impeccable kitchen with a large centre island where guests can gather as you prepare a gourmet feast. There’s a suite of stainless steel appliances and plenty of storage space while a laundry, with a toilet, completes this level. Those who work from home will appreciate the ground-floor office, bathroom and bedroom plus there’s also a two-car tandem garage and a storage area. Three additional bedrooms are perched high on the third floor including the oversized master which opens to a deck. Bedroom two also connects to the thirdfloor deck while all the bedrooms have soaring ceilings and easy access to the main bathroom with ample storage in the expansive vanity. All of this is set on a large block of 923m2 with a good-size backyard for the kids to explore. Whether you choose to keep this home for yourself or capitalise on the sought-after location and reap fantastic rental returns, the choice is all yours. The vibrant Peregian Beach village is only a short walk away and boasts bustling cafes, boutique shops and renowned restaurants. There are patrolled beaches and kilometres of walking paths all at your fingertips and you’re only minutes from Noosa, Coolum Beach and the Sunshine Motorway. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 50 Pelican Street, PEREGIAN BEACH Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Auction Inspect: Saturday, 10am-10.30am Contact: Mike Hay, 0417 624 059, mike@c21noosa.com, CENTURY 21 22 NOOSA TODAY

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A beautiful home with superb hinterland, ocean & coastal views - A Must See Solid original brick construction with extensive architectural renovation Gourmet Chef kitchen-Siemens/sub zero appliances Versatile floor plan designed for multigenerational living Dual office/studio over 2 levels with bathroom and private access 10.8x4m “Fresh Pool” is surrounded by low maintenance Timbertech USA decking. Make an offer and secure before Auction

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EQUESTRIAN DREAM THIS property features: North facing living area, inground pool and alfresco areas with a view of Mt Coorora in Pomona. Kitchen has the wow factor and is a divine space, stone bench tops, breakfast bar, gas cook top, wall oven and convection microwave, dishwasher wine fridge, pantry plus a butler’s pantry with another fridge and sink. 4 separate living areas. Media room with surround sound. Therapeutic magnesium swimming pool. THE BARN Designed for 4 stables (ready for you your choice of fitout) with a breezeway, a designated tack room. Undercover parking for the float or extra hay storage. At the other end is a fully lined, air-conditioned section that is fully self-contained with a complete lunchroom, kitchen, bath-

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COUNTRY STYLE LIFE THIS immaculately presented home and gardens is set on 6,469m2 (1.5acre). Featuring expansive north facing verandah, bullnose verandahs and undercover entertainment area and pool. The stylish country-style kitchen has a walkin-pantry and dishwasher. There are 3 separate living areas, formal entry with led light feautires in the front

door, ducted air-conditioning, ceiling fans, wood fire heater plus 2.7Kw solar. The property has side access to the 6m x 9m, 3-bay shed plus caravan carport. This is a property that offers the complete package for your country style. Your inspection will confirm just how special this gorgeous property truly is. Don’t delay, properties like this one do not last. ●

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 84 Coachwood Terrace, BLACK MOUNTAIN Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: On application Inspect: By appointment Contact: Sam Hargrave, 0425 777 121 and Phil Hargrave, 0417 750 507, RAY WHITE POMONA HINTERLAND

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Address: 1 Elandra Terrace, POMONA Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 5 garage Price: On application Inspect: By appointment Contact: Sam Hargrave, 0425 777 121 and Phil Hargrave, 0417 750 507, RAY WHITE POMONA HINTERLAND

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LIVE A LATTE LIFESTYLE, BEACHSIDE THIS centrally located middle floor apartment in ‘Sunshine Central’, located at the northern end of the building, offers elegant, light-filled living in the very heart of Sunshine Beach just footstep to the vibrant Duke Street dining precinct, patrolled beach and surf club. Offering expansive single level living accessed from basement via lift or stairwell; the apartment comprises three double sized bedrooms, two stylish contemporary bathrooms, well equipped modern kitchen, open plan living and dining, balcony showcasing ocean glimpses through the treetops, and separate laundry. Split system air-conditioning in living, granite benches in kitchen, stainless steel appliances, ceiling fans, balcony access from master bedroom, floor to ceiling tiles in both bathrooms, luxury stand-alone bathtub and separate shower recess in main bathroom, quality window furnishings, intercom, and secure basement parking for one vehicle, plus storage cage - are all existing features that enhance comfort, value, and appeal.

Currently owned by a holiday-investor, it consistently generates an attractive income all year around with peak rates over long-weekends and gazetted school/public holidays. In this central location in popular Sunshine Beach, high occupancy rates and strong yields are guaranteed; and being a three-bedroom apartment, it is even more sought after! Onsite facilities include a private

sundrenched pool and terrace with communal barbecue area at rear - one of the loveliest complex pools in all of Sunshine. The complex of 12 apartments is well maintained, with leafy tropical gardens, and is pet friendly (subject to body corporate approval). Whether seeking a blue-chip investment or a permanent sea-change in of the

Sunshine Coasts most desirable beachside communities; this is an exceptional purchase offering the ultimate latte lifestyle by the beach. Rare - 3-bedroom apartment, central location 2 luxury bathrooms, well-equipped stone kitchen Ocean glimpses through treetops from balcony Fully furnished , spacious tiled air-conditioned open plan living Master bedroom has direct access to balcony Northern end of ‘Sunshine Central’ complex of 12 80m to village dining and retail, 300m to beach Communal inground pool, gardens, and barbecue area Holiday/permanent let or even better move in Blue-chip village location, exceptional buying ●

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 8/21 Henderson Street, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: On application Inspect: By appointment Contact: Kathy Wise, 0407 968 300, SUNSHINE BEACH REAL ESTATE, 5447 2999

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Address

Price Guide

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Agent Time

A B C

Price Guide

Agent

Friday 23rd April

Boreen Point Saturday 24th April 1.00 - 1.30pm

Address

Woongar Street

Offers Invited

10.00 - 10.30am

4/235 GympieTerrace

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

1.00 - 1.30pm

8/9 Barbados Cres

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 044 241

2.30 - 3.00pm

21 Eumundi Noosa Road

Auction 23rd April, 3pm

Wythes Real Estate 0415 111 370 Noosa Estate Agents 0414 424 333

Castaways Beach

Saturday 24th April

8.30 - 9.00am

8/9 Barbados Cres

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 044 241

9.00 - 10.00am

6/16 Barbados Cres

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 726 639

9.30 - 10.00am

4/235 GympieTerrace

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

Cooroy

10.00 - 10.30am

83 Shorehaven Drive

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 714 653

Saturday 24th April

10.00 - 10.30am

4/5 Sylvia Street

1 O/O $490,000 Considered

21 Eumundi Noosa Road

11.00 - 11.30am

45/3 HiltonTce

1 O/O $430,000 Considered

Doonan

12.00 - 12.30pm

1, 2 & 3/16 Ann Street

Auction 13th May, 10am

Noosa Estate Agents 0414 424 333

Friday 23rd April

Wednesday 28th April 6

Auction 13th May, 10am

Noosa Estate Agents 0414 424 333

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

Auction

Elders Gympie 0427816156

Offers Over $899,000

Hinternoosa 0408 874 888

1/14 Sobraon Street

O/O $850,000

Sunshine Beach Real Estate 07 5447 2999

74Tingira Cres

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 044 241

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 044 241

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0417 600 840

O/O $647,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880

Contact Agent

Hinternoosa 0404 344 399 noosatoday.com.au

11.00 - 11.30am

9.00 - 9.30am

12.00 - 12.30pm

13 Antipodes Close

148 Elm Street

38 Viewland Drive

$1,995,000

Contact Agent

$695,000

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0411 757 770

Wythes Real Estate 0407 730 987 11.00 - 11.30am

Wythes Real Estate 0409 953 311 12.00 - 12.30pm

Saturday 24th April 11.00 - 12.00pm

209 Valley Drive

Saturday 24th April

Pomona 4

Offers Over $1,195,000

Hinternoosa 0404 344 399

25 Hollis Road

Saturday 24th April

Friday 23rd April

9.30 - 10.00am 12.00 - 12.30pm

314 & 315/6 Hastings St

Auction Sat 24 April

Richardson & Wrench Noosa 0403 646 930

3.00 - 4.00pm

6105/5 Morwong Dr

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 542

Sunrise Beach

Laguna Real Estate 0400 084 975 10.00 - 10.45am

10.00 - 11.00am

19 GrosvenorTerrace

$3,200,000

10.00 - 10.30am

26/1 Quamby Pl

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804 11.00 - 11.30am

10.30 - 11.00am

6105/5 Morwong Dr

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 542

12.00 - 12.30pm

16 Sunset Drive

- O/O $1,200,000 Considered

3.00 - 3.30pm

9411/5 Morwong Dr

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 542

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

74Tingira Cres

Tewantin Friday 23rd April

Wednesday 28th April 26/1 Quamby Pl

Wednesday 28th April

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893 2.00 - 2.30pm

Monday 26th April 26/1 Quamby Pl

90 Pioneer Road

Saturday 24th April

10.00 - 10.30am

282 David Low Way

Thursday 22nd April 5.30 - 6.00pm

Noosa Heads

10.00 - 10.30am

4.30 - 5.00pm

4/2-10 Blakesley St

Saturday 24th April 3

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804 10.00 - 10.30am

2 Devlin Court

Noosaville

Yandina

Thursday 22nd April

Saturday 24th April

1.00 - 1.30pm

4/235 GympieTerrace

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Saturday 24th April 12.30 - 1.00pm

549 Lake Macdonald Drive

Noosa Estate Agents 0414 424 333

Peregian Beach Tom Offermann Real Estate 0407 708 860

Lake MacDonald 9.30 - 10.15am

1, 2 & 3/16 Ann Street

Contact Agent

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

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Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893 11.00 - 11.45am

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OPEN HOMES

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Auction Diary Castaways Beach

9.00 - 9.30am

8/9 Barbados Cres

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 044 241

9.30 - 10.00am

4/235 GympieTerrace

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

10.00 - 10.30am

6/16 Barbados Cres

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 726 639

Auction 13th May, 10am

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

Auction

Elders Gympie 0427816156

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 044 241

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0417 600 840

Saturday 15th May Thursday 13th May 10.00 - 10.30am

2 David Low Way

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0411 757 770 10.00 - 11.00am

1, 2 & 3/16 Ann Street

Doonan

Peregian Beach

Saturday 1st May

Saturday 24th April

12.00 - 12.30pm

209 Valley Drive

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0407 708 860 1.00 - 1.30pm

Pomona

Noosa Heads

Thursday 22nd April

Saturday 24th April

6.00 - 6.30pm 11.00 - 11.30am

6105/5 Morwong Dr

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 542

12.00 - 12.30pm

314 & 315/6 Hastings St

Auction Sat 24 April

Richardson & Wrench Noosa 0403 646 930

Sunrise Beach

11.00 - 11.30am 26/1 Quamby Pl

25 Hollis Road

Saturday 8th May

Friday 30th April 10.00 - 10.30am

282 David Low Way

Noosa Estate Agents 0414 424 333

Auction

74Tingira Cres

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

Sunshine Beach

Saturday 1st May

Saturday 24th April 9411/5 Morwong Dr

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 542 2.00 - 2.30pm

Noosaville

Tewantin

Friday 23rd April 3.00 - 4.00pm

21 Eumundi Noosa Road

47 SeaviewTce

Friday 23rd April 4

Auction 23rd April, 3pm

Noosa Estate Agents 0414 424 333 5.00 - 5.30pm

4/2-10 Blakesley St

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RETREAT IN LUXURY THIS impressive, sophisticated home is nestled next to the Noosa National Park providing the perfect hidden oasis. Thoughtfully designed to encapsulate Noosa living at its finest. The indoor/ outdoor entertainment area is a stunning space as it overlooks the tranquil pool with water feature and is ideal for entertaining your family and friends all year round. Placed in a prestigious cul-de-sac surrounded by magnificent homes and within walking distance to all that Noosa has on offer. Grosvenor Terrace is in an exclusive location in the affluent Settlers Cove Estate. These prestigious homes are placed on huge double size allotments providing plenty of space and privacy. You will find many meandering walking tracks providing a short access to Noosa Junction, Hastings Street, and patrolled Main Beach. This magnificent home is the perfect permanent residence in a prime location with no parking hassles when everything is within walking distance.

The grand corridor and art decor light features infuse inviting warmth upon arriving home. Polished white Italian tiles

throughout the open plan living, with high ceilings and stacker doors connecting the home beautifully. Newly installed

carpet that will suit any decor creating a fresh new home ambience. The designer kitchen is a chef’s delight, complete with Caesarstone benchtops, gas cooking and butler’s pantry. The multiple living areas around the home will suit the extended family as everyone will find somewhere relax and unwind. The deluxe master suite conveniently placed on the lower level, along with media room and home office, delivering spacious single level living all on one level. This generous floorplan is very suitable for a larger family or visitors allowing plenty of personal space throughout the home. The upper level displaying a second master bedroom with ensuite, two more generous bedrooms with two way bathroom, second living area and office space. With a newly installed alfresco area and fully fenced grassed and manicured gardens finishes this “picture perfect” private sanctuary. This home will impress upon first inspection. ●

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THE REAL THING THE REAL THING OLIVIER MILLER PRINCIPAL LAGUNA REAL ESTATE 0419 472 071

ALL indicators point North “There has never been a better time to sell your property in Noosa”. For those sellers who have been sitting on the fence deciding whether to place their property on the market now, all indicators show that sellers are in the box seat to capitalize on a rapidly rising market. February and March marked the

sharpest monthly increase in house prices in Queensland since 2007. Experts say the rise is due to low mortgage rates and a shortage of stock. Demographers say the net interstate migration to Queensland is the highest it has been for 20 years - courtesy of Covid 19 and of course our stunning weather and beautiful topography. Until we get an uplift in the number of properties for sale, sellers have the luxury of naming their price (within reason) and capitalising on this very buoyant market. It is all about lifestyle for buyers looking in and around our beautiful Noosa and value for money. Victorian’s and NSW’s buyers investing here believe they are getting plenty for their dollar compared to their local market and

are eagerly waiting for new stock to hit the market. As soon as we do get new listings, we are instantly slammed with enquiries and

attendances at open homes are through the roof. Sellers are getting multiple offers within one or two weeks and the number of bidders at our auctions have trebled with most properties selling on or above the reserve price or before auction day. So, to all the sellers out there thinking of selling - I have never seen a better time to sell than now in all my years of selling real estate! If you would like some information on how to maximise your price and present your property to the market call one of our professionals at either of our Noosa Heads, Noosaville or Tewantin offices for an obligation free chat or go to our website www.lagunarealestate.com.au. *Information obtained from ABC and corelogic. ●

BEAUTIFUL ONE LEVEL LUXURY RESIDENCE SITUATED in the Elysium Residential Estate. All you hear is the sound of silence. This truly outstanding home which is perfectly located on an elevated allotment and features exceptionally stunning appointments - created for the owners by Ausmar Homes incorporating, as you will see, all top of the range kitchen appointments and appliances, and wonderful tile and designer carpets throughout the bright and breezy four bedrooms and the floor plan is just perfect with it’s dual living areas. Why you should consider: Elevated quality built Hebel walls external Executive chef standard kitchen Fully air-conditioned throughout, modern Lucci ceiling fans throughout House is 6 years old Established gardens Internet and broadband Memberships to recreation centre, with gym tennis court and swimming pool Low body corporate at $3,600 approx pa ●

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 15 Smoke Bush Drive, NOOSA HEADS Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Offers over $1,300,000 considered Inspect: By appointment only Contact: Anita Nichols 0434 236 110, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE 30 NOOSA TODAY

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2 DevLin COurt, tewantin • Incredible opportunity for first home buyers, investors, renovators • Solid, double brick home on one level; corner 756m2 allotment • Dual street entry allows for secure storage for boat, van trailer and install a pool • Covered patio with eastern aspect is perfect place to relax • Update or renovation would substantially increase your equity • Solar hot water to reduce your living costs • Close to numerous amenities, shops, schools, bus, golf, childcare, parks

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4/235 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville • Prime northerly position with fabulous Noosa River views • Tightly held and the first time offered to the market in 20 Years • Top floor with raked ceilings to draw in the cooling Noosa River breezes • 3 generous bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a huge open plan kitchen/lounge • Set amongst the vibrancy of Gympie Terrace, walk to restaurants & shops • Private storage, carport, sparkling pool, expert holiday management available • Rare and highly desirable prime Noosaville real estate

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