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Celebrate with the family Christmas brings families together in a myriad of ways. For the past 22 years Lee Marsden of Noosaville has celebrated by lighting up her house with Christmas lights and inviting the community in.“My mother, my father and sister died around Christmas. I celebrate their lives at Christmas by lighting up,” she said. Lee’s display began with one string of fairy lights, one string of icicles and a reindeer and has expanded each year, now taking her two months to adorn her Pickering Court home. To give back to hospices for the care
they gave to her family members who each lost their battle with cancer, Lee raises money from donations, with funds in recent years going to Katie Rose Cottage Hospice. Lee said this year the numbers of visitors to Christmas lights had diminished, something she attributes to Covid concerns. But the look of joy on the faces of the children who visit make her efforts worthwhile. To view local Christmas lights visit the Sunshine Coast Christmas Lights Guide on Facebook.
Lee Marsden greets visitors to her house filled with Christmas Lights.
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Lake’s long haul By Phil Jarratt
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With the proposed Lake Doonella Foreshore Plan on hold pending a funding allocation in Council’s 2022-23 budget, lakeside residents are gearing up for a long battle over access issues. It is now almost five months since Noosa Council closed the foreshore track between Shields Street and Doonella Street in response to a feud between two neighbourhood factions that threatened to erupt into violence and intimidation. While both sides have calmed down considerably to allow Council to broker solutions, the animosity remains not far from
the surface, and both sides have been feverishly preparing their cases and lobbying the powerbrokers. But this is no petty neighbourhood dispute. The mishandling of the Doonella Foreshore goes back decades and generations, and cuts to the very heart of the complex and often vexed issue of land tenure and public access to public waterways. While it may seem on the surface to be a fight for public access across lakefront land that a handful of owners believe is part of their property, it is actually a test of the will of government to hold true to its stated policy of public access in the face of a nightmarish mess of what Council’s Acting Envi-
ronment Services Manager, Shaun Walsh, has described as “complex tenure arrangements” leading to “lack of clarity about the extent of private property and whether it extends to the high-water mark”. Put simply – or as simply as you can in these muddy waters – it’s all about whether something called an ambulatory boundary can legally prevent foreshore access to a few hundred metres of land that is currently the only impediment to a complete foreshore access track around Lake Doonella, as flagged in Council’s 2020 Noosa Cycling and Walking Strategy. The Queensland Government defines an
ambulatory boundary as “where a body of water (e.g. sea or river) defines the boundary of land. An ambulatory boundary shifts with the ordinary movement of the sea or river through gradual change.” The Doonella dispute sees Council caught in the middle between the group of landowners who claim an ambulatory boundary that gives them absolute high water lake frontage, and a much larger group of residents who want to start a bushcare group and establish a public walkway along the existing Unitywater sewer alignment extending along this part of the foreshore. Continued page 4
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Christian highpoint Christian churches across Noosa are preparing for one of their biggest celebrations of the year - the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ. After Covid restrictions forced services to go virtual in 2020 the churches are looking forward to celebrating together this Christmas. Noosa Church spokeswoman Amy Parker said members were glad to be able to be part of the community again. Amy said with people moving to the area during the pandemic the church had experienced an increase in membership with regular services attracting an attendance of 200 to 250. And a combined churches Christmas carols
event on Gympie Terrace on 19 December had an exceptionally strong attendance. “It was a massive turnout,” she said. “It just felt really good to see the community coming together.” Anglican Church Noosa is also expecting full capacity services this Christmas. The Reverend Chris Johnson said with people from southern states moving to the area increased numbers at St Andrews Church at Peregian Springs had led to the appointment of Minister Brad Henley. “It’s certainly been a better year than last year,” Rev’d Chris said. Noosa Baptist church is also expecting a
“good turn out” this Christmas. Pastor Mike Alcock said with borders open they hoped to welcome returning tourists who had been regular visitors before the pandemic coming together with their local congregation. “It’s a tough time and people like to deal with that,” he said. While prayers have been said for services to go ahead as planned the churches have become accustomed to adapting to whatever Covid restrictions are required including book ins, check ins, seat spacing, mask wearing and even moving the service on to the lawn outside. Christmas services will be held in churches across Noosa.
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Christmas is spent in diverse ways but a common thread is time spent with loved ones and the joy that comes from random acts of kindness. Christmas tends to bring out the best in the human spirit and we see this often in Noosa in the generosity of residents who make an effort to help others. The holiday is a welcome break from everyday demands. It is a time to appreciate the richness of life and reflect on your place in it. The past year Noosa has been fortunate to have lived relatively free of the Covid virus that has changed our world. Now the borders have opened to southern states it has brought the good with the uncertain. Families and friends have been able to reunite, tourists are able to visit and businesses are set to benefit. On the down side we have to mask up and Queensland Health has detected exposure sites, though low risk, in several sites at Noosaville, Noosa Heads and Coolum Beach and Omnicron has fast become the dominant strain. Keep updated on the latest changes to Covid restrictions on the Queensland Health website. Hopefully we will all be able to enjoy the Christmas we had planned. Noosa Today would like to thank all our readers, our contributors, our advertisers and the whole community for their input and support throughout the year. We wish you all a happy and safe Christmas.
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The stilt walking artist’s search for his subject gave everyone a laugh. Picture: ROB MACCOLL
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Christmas on Hastings Hastings Street has been turning on the glitz this Christmas with a lineup of events to entertain and excite visitors during its Heart of Christmas celebration. This year saw the return of Hastings Street Christmas Magic with four festive evenings of Christmas-inspired pop-up performances and roaming entertainment through Hastings Street. (16-19 Dec). Building on the success of 2020 Christmas entertainment this year saw the program return filled with musicians, magicians, internationally acclaimed acrobats, artists, jugglers and dancers. Hastings Street was brimming with energy and excitement of locals and visitors of all ages capturing the joy and magic of the Christmas spirit, sharing in free performances, all in open air, provided by the Hastings Street Association on behalf of the business owners and operators of the Street. “This year has been truly spectacular seeing so many families enjoying the fun and entertainment throughout Hastings St this Christmas. We are so excited about building on the success of this year’s Christmas on Hastings Street and the opportunity to bring a stunning array of creative and highly talented artists for everyone to enjoy,” the Hasting Street Association team said.
This year’s entertainment took place at dusk til dark and was set against the backdrop of the Hastings Street legendary main tree decoration adorned with Christmas presents in unique Noosa style. New for this festive season has been Noosa’s Santa on the Beach Hut, presented by the Hastings Street Association. Santa has been sharing his time between the North Pole and Noosa and in true Noosa style wearing his Okanui Boardshorts. More than 80 families visited Santa daily until 23 December to capture their memorable moment before he headed back to the North Pole in preparation for his deliveries on Christmas Day. Speaking from his Beach Hut Santa said: “There are so many wonderful families in Noosa visiting us this week at my beach hut. Speaking with the children is always my favourite part of visiting Noosa before I enjoy a surf at First Point. It has been particularly special seeing families come together for their photo with 3 generations enjoying their time together at Christmas.” And the fun continues in Hastings Street after Christmas. From 27-30 December an array of local talent of all ages will be performing daily from 5-8pm.
Entertainers perform in a bubble adjacent the Christmas tree.
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Industrial areas possible housing option Some of Noosa’s Industrial zones could play a part in helping solve the worsening housing accommodation crisis for key workers. At the final Ordinary Meeting of the year, councillors unanimously backed an amendment by Mayor Clare Stewart to explore all options and opportunities for where appropriate accommodation types could be located. It’s part of a multi-pronged council resolution to address the ongoing crisis housing, social housing and affordable housing dilem-
ma across the shire. Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart said everything needs to be on the table. “We must do our due diligence to ensure we are looking at all potential ideas to find new housing options,” she said. “This doesn’t mean it is going to happen, but councillors strongly support the idea of at least investigating whether it has merit as part of the wider strategy.” Noosa like many coastal centres are feeling the impacts of key worker shortages,
mainly due to unavailability of affordable housing and rental accommodation. Noosa councillors are stepping up the pressure on the State Government, calling for an audit of all of the state’s housing stock in Noosa. “We’re committing $50,000 to scope out and test options for council owned land, so we think the state should do the same,” she said. Cr Stewart said council wanted to work with the Queensland Government to identify
new opportunities for State housing investment in Noosa Shire. “The state is a primary housing provider but we all have a part to play in tackling this issue, “The pandemic has certainly heightened the need for better housing options for essential workers closer to their jobs and Industrial zones could potentially offer some options,” she said. “We need to respond now,” Cr Stewart said.
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Long haul for foreshore From page 1 Both sides have commissioned compelling and expensive professional opinions in support of their arguments, while Noosa Council’s third party independent boundaries report, commissioned in September, has yet to be made public, although Environment Manager Shaun Walsh’s report to council on 7 December would indicate that its findings were inconclusive. According to a source inside Council, the ambulatory boundary of at least one, and possibly two of the properties in question have been compromised by landfill and are therefore invalidated, but spokesperson for the group, developer Kevin Anschau told Noosa Today that the group had evidence that the landfill was done by Council more than 50 years ago in response to an erosion collapse, and the boundaries therefore remain legally binding. Mr Anschau said: “Our group is totally supportive of a foreshore management study that provides the best outcomes for all residents, but when it comes to public access and the sensitivity of the foreshore, we think that there are already plenty of opportunities for residents and others to enjoy and appreciate these natural spaces. But, as Cr Stockwell has pointed out, no approval is likely to be given for a pathway or boardwalk below the high water mark, for both environmental and financial reasons.” (Cr Stockwell told Noosa Today that while it was his personal view that no concrete walkway could be built below the high water mark, others at Council, including Environment Manager Walsh, believed that there were ways around the problem.) Other landholders fighting for their boundaries include Noosa cultural icon Johanne Wright and husband Dr Ian Wright, and Dr Geoff Bowden and Mrs Carolanne Bowden. Interestingly, Dr Bowden rallied broad community support from many of the people who are now opposing his group some years ago when a proposed vehicular road along the foreshore threatened the same frontages. Meanwhile, in a letter to councillors prior to the recent vote to defer the Foreshore Management Plan, Tewantin residents group spokesperson Ms Jessica Lewis wrote: “Access around Lake Doonella would provide sustainable travel options connecting community to environment in the most positive of ways. It would link up safe scenic walking and bike paths for children to travel to St Theresa’s, Noosaville State School, Tewantin State School and kindergartens. Safe, beautiful connection right into Tewantin centre without having to walk/ ride along Poinciana Ave. With eyes on the lake, appreciating the bird life, ecology, and ability to commune with nature. The positives are endless, and possible with proactive leaders. There are so many examples of environmentally sensitive walkways around wetlands. We have consistently asked for the access to be provided on top of the existing sewer infrastructure that extends through this area – just the same as the pathway infrastructure along Lake Doonella’s southern shoreline, where the Noosa Park Run is held weekly.”
Part of the northern walkway that remains open, looking towards Doonella Bridge.
The walkway currently closed between Shields St and Doonella. She told Noosa Today: “We welcome the Foreshore Management Plan, which is urgently needed and overdue. We’re happy that at least Council will be putting a timeframe on resolving these issues in the not too distant fu-
ture for the benefit of all residents of the Shire – not just a select few.” The reality, however, according to Environment Manager Walsh, is that if budget is approved to fund the development of the plan in
2022-23, we are at least two years away from reaching any resolution. Will Council’s “temporary closure” of access between Shields Street and Doonella Street remain in place for at least a further two years?
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Oh deer: Nod for processor By Margie Maccoll A petition with almost 500 signatures and 24 submissions (eight invalid) did not stop Noosa councillors from approving the operation of a meat processing plant at 82 Patterson Drive, Tinbeerwah at Council’s Ordinary Meeting last Thursday. As it had been at its committee and general meetings the debate on the wild deer butchery was held in front of a crowded chamber of concerned residents and focused on the impact of the “medium industry” on neighbourhood amenity and the appropriateness of it in the rural-residential zone. Neighbours raised concerns about the unwanted sight of deer carcasses driving past, truck lights disturbing them in the night, the noise and smell from band sawing through the animals and compressors running 24/7, and the possibility of future expansion of the facility. “The neighbours objections were based on essential residential amenities like the sanctuary of our homes, we live in a biosphere, this is the quality of life guaranteed by the Noosa plan. And trucks and cars coming day and night, already causing congestion in our narrow streets with no footpaths and mothers with children and prams,” one resident said. “Slaughtered venison, quite likely diseased, arriving in open trucks. For neighbours it’s not all about noise and smell.” Business applicants and landowners Adam and Belinda Neilson had sought a retrospective approval to process meat at their homebased plant from five wild deer a week that were hunted within and outside the shire. A 51sqm shed located on their property has been retrofitted at a cost of $300,000 and has been processing the deer carcasses that were eviscerated in the field where hunted, before being transported in the night to the facility, with the meat sold at farmers markets off site. A further report requested of officers at Council’s Monday meeting found the homebased business was to be operated solely by the resident, the deer were hunted one night a week and covered before transportation to the facility, the meat would be processed between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday and would be transported to market Saturdays and Mondays. With several conditions imposed officers determined the meat processing, which would be contained within the insulated shed, would not impact on residents’ amenity, the application was compliant with the planning scheme for the zone and would not be able to expand without being in breach of its approval. Extra conditions require the operator to use a covered truck to transport the carcasses, dim vehicle lights at night (when able), turn off the refrigerated trailer on-site and landscape and maintain a green screen between the driveway and neighbours. Councillors also voted to impose a condition to lapse the permit in 12 months until a Council assessment, that took into account resident complaints of development approval
Wild deer. breaches and other relevant matters, provided written consent to extend the approval. Only Cr Amelia Lorentson voted against the approval, saying she didn’t consider it complied with the planning scheme that required only “low impact businesses” on properties less than 4ha, and considering the small size of neighbouring properties in the street. Cr Brian Stockwell said he knew people had concerns about the business but it was councillors’ job was to consider whether the application “adhered to the planning outcomes” and “strategic intent of the planning scheme” - “and this does”. “Protection of neighbours is the most critical thing for a planning scheme,” Cr Frank Wilkie said. “There are concerns neighbours have voiced. They are real and understandable fears. Neighbours are very distressed this is going ahead.” Cr Wilkie said a site visit had allayed some of his concerns, particularly noise, raised by residents and he supported the conditions imposed to mitigate impacts to the residents’ amenity and ensure neighbours would have input into its approval continuing in a year.
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Masks make return Queenslanders will be required to wear masks in certain settings across the state to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 infections. Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said the maskwearing requirements would apply to all of Queensland from 1am Saturday 18 December. Ms D’Ath said the rapid increase in the number of Covid-19 cases infectious in the community meant it was time for Queenslanders to mask-up again. “Masks wearing takes very little effort, but is a highly effective tool in our fight against Covid-19,” Minister D’Ath said. “We don’t yet know enough about Omicron, and it’s prudent to take sensible measures to slow the spread of this variant of the virus. “We want to keep communities safe and this is a responsible and reasonable approach to achieve that, ahead of the festive season.” Ms D’Ath said individuals were encouraged to carry masks whenever they leave home. “At this stage, there is no requirement to wear a mask outdoors unless a person chooses to,” she said. Masks will be required in the following settings: Public transport, including taxis and rideshare Indoor retail, such as shopping centres, supermarkets and retail shops Vulnerable facilities, including hospitals, residential aged care facilities, disability care accommodation and correctional facilities. Minister D’Ath said it was also strongly recommended that patrons wear masks at indoor hospitality venues, such as cafes, bars and restaurants, cinemas and theatres. “What’s more, even though this mandate doesn’t formally come into effect until tomorrow morning, I would encourage you to get back into the habit of mask wearing straight away,” she said. Ms D’Ath said it was important for peo-
To help those in the community finding it hard to make ends meet, the Noosa Rotary Club reached out in support of the Salvation Army Christmas appeal. Tess Alexandroff said: “It can be difficult for a lot of families at this time of the year to provide those extra things when times like now present extra hurdles.” “With the rising cost of rent and in general the daily cost of essentials, these are the things that a lot of us take for granted. “Rotary is always looking to be of service to our local community and the need that exists right here on our doorstep. “The Salvation Army is on the front line reaching out to those in our community that require support to manage their every day needs. “Noosa Rotary is very conscious of the want and needs within our local community.” You too can play a vital role by joining a service club such as Rotary to raise the funds to assist the community.
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Tourists mask up in Hastings Street in July 2020. ple to follow these requirements to ensure Queenslanders had the best possible break over Christmas. “There’s just over a week until Christmas, and I want people to be able to spend it with their loved ones,” she said. “We know that re-opening the border means Covid-19 will come into Queensland,
Picture: ROB MACCOLL but using other measures like mask wearing is one way we can avoid unnecessarily rapid spikes in cases. “As ever, use your own judgement. If you can’t social distance, put on your mask. “And keep up the hand washing, check-in at these locations and please, get vaccinated and get your booster as soon as you are eligible.”
The Noosa Rotary Club volunteers have been supporting the Salvation Army Christmas appeal.
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Energetic CEO is ready In a unanimous decision of Noosa Council, Scott Waters has been chosen to lead the organisation as its next Chief Executive Officer. Mr Waters, the current CEO at the City of Darwin, will take on the top job in late February next year after emerging the preferred candidate from a nation-wide search which attracted a field of 87 applicants. Mayor Clare Stewart said Mr Waters brings significant local government and financial experience to the role, coupled with a strong understanding of the private sector. “During the interview process, it was quite evident that Mr Waters displayed great energy, passion and drive to deliver the vision for Noosa and the role Council will play in it,” she said. “The selection panel was unanimous, as was the Council in endorsing the recommendation.” Cr Stewart said the selection panel comprised herself, Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie, and independent members including former Noosa CEO Bruce Davidson and Rhyll Gardner as well as Clare McCartin (observer from recruitment firm Davidson). “We are very fortunate to find such a capable, experienced and dynamic leader who will guide council and its staff as we continue to thrive in the wake of the pandemic and deliver on our strategic vision for the shire,” said Mayor. “We wanted someone with integrity, leadership skills and the ability to drive organisational change, while continuing to deliver high-quality services for our community,” the Mayor said. Mr Waters has been Darwin’s chief executive for three years and was previously chief executive at Whitsunday Regional Council. He also guided the Whitsunday Airport for several years and was General Manager Regional Development and Aviation for Rockhampton Regional Council. A highly experienced leadership execu-
tive, Mr Waters is driven to produce outcomes through community consultation and to develop a positive culture and performance. He’s currently completing a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Mr Waters holds a Bachelor of Business with majors in Human Resource Management and Tourism Marketing plus an Advanced Diploma Airline Operations (Leadership and Management). “It is an exciting challenge to join Noosa Council and I look forward to utilising my experience in tourism, economic development and leadership to serve council and the community to continue to deliver and enhance our core services and functions,” he said. “I’m very focused on delivery, performance and outcomes,” Mr Waters said. “Noosa Council is very much a leader in many areas of local government, so I want us to build on that with the staff and look to improve what we do for the community and local business,” he said. Having grown up in North Queensland, Mr Waters is relishing the opportunity to return to the pleasant Sunshine Coast and Queensland weather. “I was born in Mackay and have a strong affinity with the Queensland lifestyle, so I can’t wait to get out with Mayor Stewart, councillors and staff to visit Noosa’s localities and community leaders to understand what council is currently doing and can do to help the shire to thrive,” he said. Mr Waters expects to start in the role in late February 2022. “We were extremely impressed and without a doubt, we consider Scott the best candidate to lead us into the next chapter of our story,” Cr Stewart said. In a unanimous decision of Noosa Council, Scott Waters has been chosen to lead the organisation as its next Chief Executive Officer.
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Plane crash claims four Four people have died following a plane crash near Redcliffe on Sunday 19 December. Police and emergency services responded to reports a small plane crashed in waters off the coast of Redcliffe shortly after 9am. A multi-agency operation is underway with
Queensland Water Police officers and divers along with the Forensic Crash Unit assisting other agencies, including the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, as investigations continue. There is no further information about those on board at this stage.
Armed robberies may be linked: Police Detectives have launched a fresh appeal as part of ongoing investigations into the armed robbery of two jewellery stores in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast which are believed to be linked. On May 29 this year a masked male entered a jewellery business on King Street in Buderim armed with a screwdriver before confronting two staff members and demanding items. The employees complied before the male fled on foot with a sum of cash and jewellery. On September 18, a man matching the same description went into a jewellery store on Latrobe Terrace in Paddington and threatened a woman working there around 4pm. He produced a knife before leaving the store along Given Terrace. No property was stolen and the woman was not physically injured. The man is described as having an olive
Police are urging anyone who recognises the man in the images and to come forward. complexion and a muscular build, around 170cm tall, solid build, with a shaved head and short facial growth being black and grey in colour. Initial inquiries indicate he may have had
a sleeve tattoo. Police believe the two incidents may be linked and are urging anyone who recognises the man in the images and to come forward.
Automatic machine gun seized on Coast Police have seized an automatic machine gun after a search warrant was executed at a property in Coochin Creek on the Sunshine Coast on Thursday 16 December. Officers from the Sunshine Coast Criminal Investigation Branch and Tactical Crime Squad conducted the search at the property along the Esplanade where the a automatic UZI type weapon was located along with a 9mm handgun, a large quantity of ammunition and a quantity of drugs. A 55-year-old Coochin Creek man arrested and charged with two counts of unlawful possession of weapons, four counts of possess dangerous drugs (opiates, steroids, cannabis and MDMA) and one count each of authority required to possess explosives, receiving tainted property and possess utensils. He was due to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 17 December. Police have seized an automatic machine gun after a search warrant was executed at a property in Coochin Creek.
Scammers target elderly residents A Sunshine Coast man in his 80’s contacted Noosa Detectives after being targeted by scammers resulting in the loss of a large amount of money. The man was contacted several times by a man claiming to be a senior compliance manager of a large bank purporting to sell ‘Capital Protected Fixed Income Government Funds’. The scammers provided several genuine-looking documents including the bank branding, the names of real bank employees, application instructions, maturity dates, investment thresholds, and FAQ’s. In this case, the scammer promised unrealistically high returns and created pressure to invest. In another similar case a victim was contacted by a scammer offering to recover the lost money in return for a large sum of money. This type of scam can be difficult to spot as the email or documents can appear legitimate. Police recommend that you contact the bank directly using a known phone number to verify legitimacy before making any investment. “We also recommend that you prevent your computer systems from being compromised by using up-to-date security and running antivirus software,” a Queensland Police spokesperson said. Be wary of any bank investment asking to pay funds directly into a bank account. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) have released more information about this scam, at cyber.gov.au/acsc/view-all-content/publications/protecting-against-business-email-compromise. If you have been scammed, you can make a report online via ReportCyber. If you have lost money, notify your bank immediately. To learn more about scams visit scamwatch.gov.au. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours per day at police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
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News considered essential More than half of people who do not read local newspapers believe they are essential to their communities, a national survey has found. Findings from the survey show that 64.5 per cent of respondents consider a printed copy of a local newspaper an essential service to their communities. Further, 48 per cent, or just under half, state that if they ever did read a local newspaper, they prefer to do so in print, compared with online (33 per cent) or via social media (13 per cent). The survey, conducted in July and August this year, sought the views of 400 Facebook users, who do not read a local newspaper, about the role of local news within their communities. The research targeted participants in areas that were being served by independent local newspapers within the Country Press Australia (CPA) network. The findings come as many local newspapers have struggled to survive during the pandemic. Deakin University Associate Professor Kristy Hess, who is leading the research, said the Facebook survey supported findings from a previous national study of local newspaper readers, her team conducted last year, highlighting a passion for the printed product. “The fact that social media users examined here (in the latest survey) also indicate a preference for print is perhaps especially profound,“ she said. Cost and accessibility were the key reasons these Facebook users did not engage with a local newspaper in print or digital format, said Dr Hess. “Many participants highlighted that the absence of a home-delivery service or easy way to access the paper created an impediment to accessing the physical copy. They also indicated that they resisted paying for local news and would engage if it were free.
“This resonates with findings from our first survey of newspaper readers – that is, the existence of a culture of ’free’ where people believe local news content should be readily available without cost to audiences.“ Bruce Morgan, Executive Director, for CPA, said the survey results were not surprising and reinforced the mood of many regional communities. “It is not just about the survival of local independent (newspaper) businesses, but that it is fundamental to community well-being, and to basic democratic notions of accountability within those communities,“ he said. “Issues around accessibility and cost are also not surprising and reflect swings in community expectation in recent generations. Most independent publishers are adapting to that, having learned from the mistakes of the big corporate players who are now deserting the regions.“ Both surveys are part of a national threeyear Australian Research Council-funded project involving researchers from Deakin and RMIT universities, with support from Country Press Australia, the peak media body for independent news organisations. The project is about to enter its third year. Associate Professor Hess said the voices and perspectives of everyday people were often missing in policy discussion about the future of local media. Almost 30 per cent of Australia’s population, close to 8 million people, live outside major cities in rural and regional areas, and are less-well serviced than their urban counterparts. A copy of the survey report can be found here: localnewsinnovation.org
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On their final school day, the class of 2021 Year 12 students were honoured and celebrated by the entire student body at Good Shepherd Lutheran College. least one General subject. “Further QCE Achievement Award winners, including Queensland’s overall highest achiever, will be announced in February.” Ms Grace said secondary schooling in Queensland continued to provide valued pathways for all students whether that was to university, TAFE or other training or paid work. “This is our second year under the new QCE system, and we can again thank our teachers and principals for supporting students to achieve their goals. “And Queensland still leads the country in vocational education and training qualifications with nearly 34,000 graduates achieving a Certificate I, II, III or IV while at school.”
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Queensland’s Year 12 graduates of 2021 jumped online on Friday 17 December to find out their subject results and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Minister for Education Grace Grace congratulated the 51,709 young people in the class of 2021 on their efforts during an exceptional year. “Despite the disruptions to schooling caused by Covid-19, the great news is 93.5 per cent of students achieved a QCE or a QCIA (Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement),” she said. “27,277 of these students also received an ATAR, with 32 placed in the highest possible band of 99.95. “These 32 students did so with a combination of 14 different subjects including Mathematical Methods, Biology, Economics, Engineering, Literature and four languages.” QTAC Chief Executive Officer Dr John Griffiths said it was once again pleasing to see students qualifying for their ATAR with a range of general subjects, applied subjects and VET qualifications. “This reinforces the broad education system that we have in Queensland and the range of opportunities available to students,” Dr Griffiths said. “I congratulate all students that have achieved an ATAR but remind students that in addition to the ATAR there are a range of other options for accessing post school education.” Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) chief executive officer Chris Rider said it had been another year of outstanding achievement by Queensland students. “Certificates of Academic Commendation will be sent to 1157 graduates who received ‘A’ grades in six subjects,” Mr Rider said. “There are also certificates for the 317 students who achieved the highest result in at
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Ms Grace said graduates who may not be satisfied with their results still have options. “There’s no need to be disheartened,” she said. “Anyone whose results aren’t what they hoped for can explore alternative ways to enter university and training courses.” Ms Grace said the annual Next Step Survey had also been finalised, with almost 50,000 Year 12 students from 2020 included from Queensland state, Catholic and Independent schools. “The survey has shown that 90 per cent of our 2020 Year 12 graduates are successfully engaged in education, training or employment six months after leaving school.
“This is a great result, showing that overall Queensland high school graduates are aiming high and taking steps to secure successful futures for themselves. “It is especially pleasing given the impact of the Covid-19 health pandemic over the last year and a half. “This rate of engagement is significantly higher than the 80.5 per cent rate achieved last year (2019 graduates), and our highest rate since 2008.” More information on Next Step is available at qld.gov.au/year12completers Graduates with questions about their subject results can call the QCAA’s myQCE hotline on 1800 804 991.
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Year-round flights arrive Sunshine Coast Airport have welcomed the first Virgin Australia flight between Adelaide and Sunshine Coast as a year-round service, with VA1645 touching down from Adelaide at 12:05pm. Commencement of the year-round service comes just in time for the peak Christmas holiday season, and will offer passengers more choice to travel between Sunshine Coast and the South Australian capital. The Adelaide to Sunshine Coast service has been supported by the Queensland Government and will operate four times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday) providing up to 1,408 seats a week between the two destinations. With the service extended to become yearround, this major capacity boost will deliver more than 73,000 seats a year and will be operated by a 176 seat Boeing 737 jet. Tourism Noosa CEO Melanie Anderson said “Virgin Australia’s announcement of new year-round flights between Adelaide and the Sunshine Coast is welcome news and perfect timing as we get ready for the summer holiday period.” “Our industry look forward to welcoming back our South Australian friends and we will be encouraging our industry to take a holiday in South Australia, to ensure the success of these direct flights.” Virgin Australia Group’s Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer Alistair Hartley said he was pleased to be working with the Queensland Government to expand the airline’s domestic network and provide more travel opportunities for their passengers. “Virgin Australia is committed to providing more ways to connect Australians, especially as we head into Christmas. Thanks to this service, over 5,000 additional passengers can now travel between the Adelaide and the Sunshine Coast each month,” Mr Hartley said. “That means more people get to have
Sunshine Coast Airport CEO, Andrew Brodie, said he was buoyed by Virgin Australia’s commencement of services and looks forward to connecting the two destinations, yearround. “After the success of Virgin Australia’s seasonal service on this route throughout March and April this year, the decision to extend the route to become year-round is a real vote of confidence for our region”, Mr Brodie said. “Operating four times a week, this service will accommodate both business and leisure travellers to provide more choice and flexibility to travel. This announcement also more than doubles the current number of services on the route”. “These services come at a pertinent time for Christmas travel, and it’s wonderful that we can reconnect friends and family just in time for the peak holiday period”. Mr Brodie added the commencement of services is great news for both locals looking to travel interstate, and our tourism industry. “Locals are a tick under three hours away from being connected with some of the world’s best wineries throughout the Barossa and McLaren Vale, along with the exceptional produce, stunning natural landscapes and world-class events South Australia is renowned for”. “For South Australians, the appeal of our own natural landscapes, beaches, consistent climate and locally-grown produce is sure to attract those from the Festival State in both peak and shoulder holiday seasons”. CEO of Visit Sunshine Coast, Matt Stoeckel, said attracting high yield interstate visitors, such as those from South Australia, was a priority for the destination. “The Sunshine Coast is a great fit for the South Australian market because of our fantastic natural attractions, exceptional experiences and great food. It’s a market with huge potential,” he said.
Sunshine Coast Airport CEO Andrew Brodie and Visit Sunshine Coast industry and membership development manager Andrew Fairbairn. a swim at Noosa beach, visit the Eumundi Markets or surf at any one of the world-class beaches on the Sunshine Coast. “Not only will the influx of South Australian travellers provide a boost to the hundreds of local tourism operators, businesses and hospitality venues who have been hit hard by the pandemic, it will also allow more of our awardwinning crew to return to the skies. “Since September Virgin Australia has added an additional 15 services to its domestic network, and we’re looking forward to seeing that grow further into 2022,” he said. Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe welcomed the return of Virgin Australia’s Adelaide – Sunshine Coast service. “The Palaszczuk Government understands the importance of aviation to the recovery of
Queensland’s tourism industry,” Mr Hinchliffe said. “That’s why we’re continuing to support Queensland airports to get flights back in the air to destinations across the State. “Virgin Australia’s direct service from Adelaide is terrific news for tourism operators and the Sunshine Coast’s visitor economy. “From pristine beaches to the laid-back hinterland, the Sunshine Coast has something for every South Australian to enjoy. “The year-round direct service will give South Australians more opportunity to spend time on the Sunshine Coast. “Whether it’s reuniting with family and friends over Christmas or a mid-year Adelaide winter escape, Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is the place to be.”
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Sensors to improve safety Noosa Council has added yet another weapon in its toolkit to improve bushfire resilience in the shire and other regional communities around Australia. A series of advanced sensor stations have been deployed across the shire to collect data for use in bushfire prediction systems. Council has partnered with ICT International, an Internet of Things (IoT) solution provider for environmental applications, to collect data across 10 environmental parameters including climatic conditions, soil and fuel moisture, and upload the data over a LoRaWAN communications network that blankets the Noosa Shire. “It’s exciting to add this capability to our bushfire resilience toolbox,” Noosa Council’s Disaster Management Officer, James Ulyate said. “These sensors enable us to monitor environmental conditions and assess hazard risk in real time across seven bushland zones, all via a web dashboard.” Data will also be made available to a global network of technology partners in Council’s
Noosa Council has added yet another weapon in its toolkit to improve bushfire resilience in the shire and other regional communities around Australia. Firetech Connect program - an initiative to build resilience in bushfire prone regional communities by accelerating the adoption of innovative technologies. Director of Council’s Peregian Digital Hub Chris Boden said the initiative could significantly enhance the ability to predict when bushfires start.
“Predictive analytics solutions can help forecast where and when bushfires might start and how they are likely to behave,” Mr Boden said. “To help improve the accuracy of those solutions, we’re making this data available via API to our Living Lab partners to incorporate into their software.” Noosa Council’s Living Lab is funded jointly by the Australian and Queensland governments for almost $1.9 million under the Local Economic Recovery program, to fast track use of solutions that mitigate the impacts of major bushfire events. “The sooner people have the right information, the sooner they can make important decisions to lessen a bushfire’s impact,” Coordinator-General of the National Recovery and Resilience Agency, the Hon Shane L Stone, AC QC said. “Quality data that’s readily available for anyone involved in natural disaster response, recovery and preparedness is key. The Australian Government created the Australian Climate Service in response to the recommendations
from the Bushfire Royal Commission for this very reason. “Along with initiatives like the Living Lab, we’re in a stronger position to reduce the economic, emotional and social impacts of future natural disasters,” The Honourable Shane Stone said. The stations are manufactured in Australia by ICT International, who export to over 50 countries annually from their base in Armidale, NSW and draw on over 40 years of experience and scientific research in environmental instrumentation. “We’re thrilled to be working with Noosa Council to build bushfire resilience in regional communities,” Environmental Scientist at ICT International Sam Fisher said. “ICT International’s customised fire weather stations provide near real-time localised environmental data for informing fire danger predictions, detection and control strategies. Our precision sensing solutions have broad applicability across the forestry and fire and emergency sectors.”
Helitak on call to help combat SA fires A South Australian Government upgrade of its bushfire fighting arsenal has drawn on the expertise of local company Helitak Firefighting Equipment. The southern government partnered with local company Aerotech Helicopters, owners of two Blackhawks, to be at the centre of the states strategy to protect its citizens, property and environment. The Blackhawks will be equipped with the newly FAA certified Helitak underbelly tank which uses a flexible bladder to expand when being filled and retracts when empty. Helitak Firefighting Equipment
is Queensland owned and operates from a new expanded base at Lake McDonald near Noosa. The new Blackhawk tank is just one of a series that equips a variety of helicopter brands, all of which been developed, designed, and manufactured by Helitak with about 86 per cent of components sourced from Southeast Queensland companies. The impressive partnership between a Blackhawk and its Helitak tank will see in the words of South Australian fire authorities “a delivery of 100,000 litres of fire suppressant delivered every 90 minutes to
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the fire front.” Helitak executives express the volume delivered in slightly different terms with 54,000 litres delivered each hour, this being achieved with the helicopter refilling at the nearest river, creek, dam or even swimming pool. The partnership with Aerotech Helicopters in South Australia is just one in a long line of sales to operators throughout Australia and overseas particularly the United States and Europe. It demonstrates conclusively that small local companies like Helitak Firefighting Equipment can take on the world and win.
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Bentley’s Great Santa Race at Christmas in Cooroy. come isn’t much of a comedown. “They’re happy and busy, unwrapping and processing, anticipating the rest of the day. Until next year.” Dr Sharman said that believing in Santa was what psychologists recognised as magical thinking and was a perfectly normal developmental phase. “Children don’t start to develop adult notions of logic, cause and effect, the difference
between fantasy and reality, until they’re about 12.” When it comes to the great Santa-parent reveal, Dr Sharman believes in keeping the magic alive until the child – or someone else’s child – ends it. “I know a lot of parents and kids rally against the lie but my research, as well as my experience, has shown me that most children figure it out for themselves,” she said.
Picture: ROB MACCOLL “My rule of thumb would be, if your kid asks you if Santa’s real, it’s probably time to tell the truth and explain this is how parents around the world make Christmas special for children. “For kids who understand empathy and moral codes, finding out the truth is not too stressful. They have developed ‘theory of mind’, which means they understand that people sometimes say or do things that might be dishonest but are for the right reasons.”
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While adult Australians ponder the big questions of the 2021 festive season such as how far families can travel and whether rain and Covid-19 will ruin gatherings, many young children are firmly focused on one big moment – the overnight visit by Santa Claus. Despite accessible technology, and the perception that kids are growing up faster, many remain obsessed with Christmas and the story of Santa. In a feature article published by the University of the Sunshine Coast, Senior Lecturer in Psychology Dr Rachael Sharman says this can be explained through understanding what is going on in the brains of children. “This can also help when the Santa lie is revealed,” said Dr Sharman who has more than 20 years of experience in child and adolescent development in clinical and university settings, where her research focuses on the healthy development of the paediatric brain. She is also a mother to five children, including a four-year-old son. Dr Sharman said her son’s surging thoughts and emotions about Santa’s visit and the anticipation of opening his presents on Christmas morning were actually “lighting up” areas of his brain regulated by the dopamine system. “There are days of build-up to Christmas for children,” she said. “Their feelings of incredible excitement each day, their inability to get to sleep on Christmas Eve or the fact they’re up at the crack of dawn, is anticipatory dopamine. “It’s that feel-good neurochemical we all have, looking forward to a reward.” Dr Sharman says reward anticipation has been found to produce stronger effects on the brain than reward outcome. “It’s one of the most pleasurable feelings people can have, and it lights up more areas of a young brain than an adult brain,” she said. Luckily, for most children, the reward out-
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Ado is living the dream The man with the drover’s hat and the white Santa beard sits half-hidden behind his antique music stand, strumming an acoustic guitar. You almost forget he’s there until that crackly, delicate, beautiful voice breaks into a Neil Young classic or one of his originals. This is the voice of a man who has lived and loved, felt pleasure and pain. But when it comes to Adrian “Ado” Spelt, you don’t know the half of it. In the early morning line-up at Tea Tree Bay I sometimes hear Ado humming a tune while he waits for a wave. Or coming up behind him as he pushes his board trolley along the coast track, there it is, floating on the breeze, a snatch of song. The point breaks of Noosa are Ado’s playground and his inspiration these days, but at 70 this surfer/musician also finds time to reflect on how he got here. One morning he paddled up to me and said: “Did I ever tell you about our olive farm in Margaret River?” Well, no, but I paddled for a wave and we never got back to it until the leader of the popular SandFlys band and I caught up for a beer and a yarn while watching the waves last week. The Spelt family migrated from the Netherlands in 1958 when Ado was seven. They were bound for Brisbane but got off the boat in Perth when Ado’s dad was offered a good job at the Kawana refineries. The family moved around Perth as dad built up his own structural engineering business, but they were never close enough to the beach for surfing to become a passion.
The SandFlys current lineup. But in third form at John Forrest High, Ado became mates with a guy who surfed and the two would hitch-hike to the waves at Triggs Point every weekend. He caught the bug, but it had to compete with a passion for soccer, which he played semi-professionally. In the end surfing trumped soccer, but by then he was a partner in his father’s business, running large work crews. Still, he found time to become part of the pioneering surf scene at Margaret River in the ‘70s. He recalls: “It was Yallingup first and then Margs, which was the frontier, and my brother and I decided to push our boundaries and focus on Margs. We got comfortable with a bit of size and power.” Ado also got comfortable with surfing
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alongside WA legends like George Simpson and Tony Hardy, but only after Simpson threatened to kill him for paddling out at a “secret” break. Ado got married and had kids, but at 33 his world was rocked when his wife walked out, leaving him to care for the children. Lonely and depressed, he picked up the guitar he’d been too busy to play in ages, started picking on it and writing songs. And then along came Debbie. She was the love of his life. He left his dad’s business, bought a block of land at Margaret River and built the steel structure of their house in the car port of his suburban home in Perth. He says: “I trucked it down to the block and every weekend Debbie and I would go
down there and work on the house, but we ran out of money. Then one day a guy knocks on the door and says he heard I knew a bit about steel and he has a courier business and needs someone to knock up 120 cages with compartments in them for parcels. I told him I could do it but I had no money, so he set me up with all the machinery that became the basis of our business, Margaret River Steel”. Margaret River Steel got a contract to rebuild dredging teeth for BHP’s sand-mining operations. The business boomed. He and Deb had 30 people working for them. Ado recalls: “One day I’m sitting in my office and a little guy with a big cowboy hat on walks up to Debbie and he says, ‘Ah need a shed and I need a goddamn good one!’ That was how we met the famous Jack Witkin.”
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By Phil Jarratt Witkin was a Russian Jew whose family had moved to Colorado and made a fortune in project home developments. But the megamillionaire was also a survivalist who wanted to build a fortress from the coming apocalypse of Reagan’s Star Wars America. He’d bought 360 acres of pristine land near Margarets and built high walls around the property to keep out invaders. Says Ado: “Jack was an unusual character, super intelligent, often funny but he could also be a real jerk. But somehow we had a connection.” At 50 Ado was surfing a remote break along the coast from Margarets when he felt a searing pain go right through his back. He thought he’d been attacked by a shark but he was experiencing a major heart attack. He says: “I managed to get to shore and then I had to get to my car. What was normally a half hour walk took me two and a half hours, and I thought I would die on the way. I was rushed to hospital in Perth where I had a quadruple bypass.” While he was recovering in hospital Jack Witkin drove up to see him, told him he had to get out of the stress of the steel business and made him an offer. Witkin said: “Ah want you to come and look after the property.” The millionaire said he’d give Ado two weeks to think about it, and started walking out, but before he got to the door a little voice croaked out, “I’ll do it!” So began the amazing adventure of Olio Bello olive farm and sanctuary. In 2020, food and travel writer John Lethlean wrote in The Australian of Olio Bello: “When he wasn’t planting olive trees, Colorado squillionaire Jack Witkin was planting European pines to provide wind breaks for his discreet varietal groves … His legacy is a most beautiful property of extreme serenity.” But it is also in part the legacy of Adrian and Debbie Spelt. Says Ado: “I built a house for us right on the big dam and started doing what Jack had
asked, which was to develop an olive farm. Jack was back in Colorado but he told me to do it however I wanted and he’d pay the bills. It took me a year to get it together, building a tasting facility and restaurant and a huge production shed. I went to Italy for 11 weeks and learnt how to drive an olive machine and brought that back to WA. When Jack finally got back from Colorado he drove through the front gate and hopped out of his car and started sobbing. He just loved that place so much, but his wife had never wanted to come there when he became obsessive about it, and after about eight years she told him, it’s me or the farm, and he sold it to a bunch of Perth doctors.” Although Ado and Deb stayed on working the farm for a couple of years, the dream was over. They had planted and looked after part of the 13,000 trees of a dozen different varieties, and learnt how to blend them to create premium extra virgin olive oil. In 2006 their fully organic operation won them the best manufacturer award from the Olive Oil Association of Australia. But the doctors had different ideas about how the property should run, and two years later Ado and Deb threw in threw in the towel and headed for Noosa, a place of Ado’s dreams that he first visited in 1971. They bought the Grind Cafe on Gympie Terrace. One Grind became two and the business thrived, but then Debbie contracted cancer. Ado says: “She was in trouble and we had no family here so she needed me to be there for her. We sold the business and bought a food truck that I could operate alone on flexible hours. We kept that right up to Covid.” (Debbie is now in remission and doing very well.) In 2017 Ado and bass player Chris Lofven formed a four-piece band they called The SandFlys, playing salty surf songs and baby boomer favourites. They were an immediate hit, survived the Covid lockdowns and are bus-
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ier than ever now, with their current line-up including ace drummer Country Bob Johnson and virtuoso lead guitarist Pete Wells. Says Ado: “And here I am at 70, playing with some awesome musicians, living the dream. In my life I’ve managed huge working crews, but these three are the toughest I’ve had to deal with (laughs). I keep telling them, we have to have fun or it’s not worth doing. I’ll go back to surfing full-time (more laughs). Surfing is not only my leisure, it’s my inspiration, my social life, my meditation. Music is the same. I just get so much enjoyment out of seeing other people enjoying what we do.” That’s a two-way street, Ado. No one makes playing music look like more fun than The SandFlys.
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Novel shot’s silver lining Noosa photographer Liz Harlin won a Silver Award at the 2021 Asia Pacific Photography Awards for her ethereal underwater portrait of a pregnant lady. Hosted by the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography, the Asia Pacific Photography Awards celebrate and promote the diversity of photographic genres worldwide. Liz’s award was in the Maternity category, a genre that has become immensely popular in recent years as more pregnant women want portraits of their bodies in its beautiful, yet fleeting form. Photographing those moments underwater takes the genre to the next level. “My clients are celebrating a remarkable stage of life and they want meaningful artwork that they can display in their home and share with their future child,” Liz said. “Underwater maternity photoshoots are definitely trending - even Beyonce, who can pretty much treat herself to anything she wants, chose to immortalise her pregnancy with an underwater maternity photoshoot.” Australia has experienced a COVID-19 mini baby boom which in turn drove demand for maternity and family photography. The pandemic put an end to normality during 202021, and shifting priorities led many couples to start a family earlier than they had originally planned. The pandemic also brought an uptick in demand for novel experiences. With on-off restrictions on travel, dining out and traditional entertainments, people have looked for new ways make memories with their loved ones. “An underwater portrait experience is a
The award-winning portrait. break from the everyday, a chance to experience something you’ve never done before,” Liz said. “My clients come to the pool studio to make memories as well as artwork.” Liz’s maternity client, Jamie, chose to display the award-winning portrait in the family living room. “I loved being pregnant,” Jamie said, “so this portrait is a beautiful reminder of how much I enjoyed that time. It’s lovely to look at, it makes me feel proud that I got through pregnancy and childbirth. And the photoshoot itself was such an amazing experience in its own right, I highly recommended it.” At her purpose-built pool studio in Noosa, Liz creates artistic underwater portraits that celebrate family, milestones, transformations and love. For more information visit lizharlin.com
‘She’ll be right’ won’t save your life near water Local beachgoers are being urged to swim between the flags and heed lifeguards’ instructions to stay safe across our region’s beaches over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. It comes as lifeguards and volunteer lifesavers prepare for bumper crowds at Sunshine Coast and Noosa beaches. Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said council’s $5.7 million investment in lifeguard services this financial year meant the region was well prepared to help keep local residents and visitors safe across the Sunshine Coast. “Last January more than 1.2 million people visited our Sunshine Coast beaches, and there’s no doubt that record will be smashed in 2022,” Mayor Jamieson said. “Our beaches are some of the most desired in the country and, indeed, the world, which reinforces why it is crucial we support the invaluable services provided by our highly skilled lifeguards so that everyone can enjoy a safe experience at the beach. “We warmly welcome visitors to our region, and encourage everyone to support our hardworking lifeguards and volunteer lifesavers by always swimming between the red and yellow flags and following important warnings and instructions. “Stop and think. We want to avoid any tragedies at our beaches this Christmas period.” Surf Life Saving Queensland Sunshine Coast Regional Operations Manager Aaron Purchase said their biggest message this Christmas was “she’ll be right won’t save your life.” “If people have had a few alcoholic
Local beachgoers are being urged to swim between the flags and heed lifeguards’ instructions to stay safe across our region’s beaches over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. drinks do not, under any circumstances, enter the water, and never swim at night,” Mr Purchase said. “Unfortunately, some Aussies are a bit complacent in and around the water, especially when it comes to safety at the beach or thinking they won’t get caught in a rip. “Ninety per cent of drowning deaths last year were male and the average age of people rescued last year was 24.” More than 20 locations across the Sunshine Coast are patrolled throughout the season. For detailed patrol times and locations please visit the Beach Safe website.
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Ease into New Year Gloria and Neil are happy to help at The Art Hub Cooroy.
What a great year 2021 has been for the Gentle Dental Noosa Civic team. health. His special interests within dentistry include cosmetic and restorative dentistry and wisdom teeth extractions. In his spare time he enjoys surfing, running, cycling and swimming in the beautiful beaches of the Sunshine Coast. Why not book in to meet Dr Kenway when your routine dental check-up is due in 2022?
Please remember, our practice is open over the Christmas break, closed only on Sundays and Public Holidays. Gentle Dental Noosa Civic would like to wish you all a wonderful, safe Christmas and a prosperous new year. We look forward to seeing our existing patients and meeting new faces in 2022.
Enjoy your summer with Poolside Noosa Poolside Noosa, once known as Noosa Pool Care, has been helping pool owners in this area for over 30 years. The reason the company still exists as a firm favourite today is the knowledge and experience that stands behind every staff member who greets you. Many staff have come and gone in the 30 plus years but the quality of experience, breadth of knowledge of all the latest advancements and eagerness to assist every customer remains. A visit to 2/8 Selkirk Drive Noosaville will help customers find relevant and useful ways
to enjoy their pool over the summer and maintain their asset over the winter. It is the motto of Poolside Noosa to ensure pool maintenance is made easy to allow maximum enjoyment of the pool with minimum effort. For more information email sales@poolsidenoosa.com.au, call 5449 7199, or visit poolsidenoosa.com.au Poolside Noosa, once known as Noosa Pool Care, has been helping pool owners in this area for over 30 years.
Give the gift of art The Art Hub Cooroy is an incredible art and sculpture gallery in the centre of the Noosa Hinterland town. The hub was launched as a need for artists and artisans to showcase their works of art, with an opportunity to expand their exposure and to channel sales through the gallery. Art lovers and customers who appreciate artistic creations are able to purchase unique works of art for themselves or as a special gift. Give the gift that lasts a lifetime when you order your printing, framing and art with the friendly team at The Art Hub Cooroy. Whether it’s creating calendars, business cards, bespoke prints on glass, or even tapestry framing, the team can help with all your needs. View local artists’ creations and create unique one of a kind pieces at 3/2 Emerald Street Cooroy. For more information call 5447 6155.
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What a great year 2021 has been for Gentle Dental Noosa Civic. The practice celebrated its first birthday in April of this year and many new patients have been welcomed through the doors. The latest in modern dental treatments have also been introduced as Dr Kristy Plum is now able to offer patients the option of Smile Fast Veneers and Smile Academy Clear Aligners. Patients are delighted with the results they are seeing from these amazing new systems. If you are dreaming of a new smile, call our practice on 5455 5500 to book in for a free 30-minute chat with Dr Kristy. She will work with you to design that smile you have always wanted. In 2022 Gentle Dental Noosa Civic will welcome Dr Joseph Kenway to the practice. Originally from Townsville, Dr Kenway is very family oriented and enjoys the social aspect of getting to know patients of all ages and walks of life. He enjoys making his patients feel comfortable at the dentist and discussing preventative strategies so they can improve their own oral
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RYDA celebrates big year Rotary Club members and volunteers celebrated the end of the Rotary Drivers Awareness Program (RYDA) for 2021 at the Noosa RSL Club. RYDA is an awareness program that the four Rotary Clubs of Noosa and Cooroy have been engaged in delivering for the last 12 years. The students that attend the free program are Year 10 and 11 age group from senior high schools on the coast from Coolum to Cooroy. This year’s special guests included Warren Kuskopf from the State Emergency Service and Cricks Noosa principal dealer Mick Wroe. Both of these organisations have been big supporters of the program over many years. Cricks Noosa principal dealer Mick Wroe
Tess Alexandroff, Mick Wroe and Warren Kuskopf. said the Importance of the RYDA Program cannot be understated when it focuses on the true risk of not thinking when you jump behind the wheel.
“Every day too many lives are lost on our roads and unfortunately youth and enthusiasm can out way ability when coming to controlling a vehicle,” Mick said. “Preparation is the key to any victory and this program prepares the minds of young people for being in charge of a motor vehicle and coming home with no harm caused to themselves or others. “Cricks Noosaville is proud to be part of such a powerful program helping reduce unnecessary deaths and injuries on our roads.” Noosa State Emergency Service Local Controller Warren Kuskopf said during 2021 the Noosa State Emergency Service (SES) they were privileged to be provided with the oppor-
tunity from Rotary International to help with their RYDA Youth Driver Awareness Program. “An initiative to assist the Noosa community’s school students with invaluable defensive driving experience and teachings, SES was proud to do traffic management and first aid when needed to help ensure a safe venue was provided,” Warren said. “We wish to thank Rotary for all their hard work in providing this service, and we look forward to assisting further in 2022 to help equip our young people with skills to handle the perils they may face when on our roads.” To find out more about the program contact Tess 0407 377 210 OR Geoff Bone 0427 708 928.
$25,000 boost for koala conservation crusade The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation has received a $25,000 donation from Queensland Koala Crusaders to kickstart new koala conservation initiatives in the Noosa Biosphere Reserve. The donation was announced at November’s Noosa Biosphere Wild Koala Gala to match monies raised. In total the Gala raised more than $50,000. Newly appointed Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation (NBRF) Chair, Rowan Rafferty said the generous donation would be used to seed-fund a new Noosa Wild Koala Initiative and Fund. “The Noosa Wild Koala Initiative has been created by the NBRF to facilitate a coordinated approach for koala conservation and education in the Noosa Biosphere Reserve. “It is our endeavour to develop alongside stakeholders, meaningful action towards the
Koala in Noosa National Park future survival of Noosa’s wild koala,” said Mr Rafferty. Queensland Koala Crusaders (QKC) Ambassador, Meghan Halverson said the Noosa Wild Koala Initiative is an important step in working towards a better future for our local koala population.
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“QKC has been working to do what is best for koalas by collaborating with others and providing input as stakeholders in koala conservation. By supporting the Noosa Wild Koala Initiative, we can participate in creating a scope and vision for a progressive and innovative project to serve generations of koalas and humans into the future,” said Ms Halverson. Koala populations across South East Queensland have declined more than 80 percent over the past 10 years. The NBRF has supported koala research for the past six years and facilitated its first Koala Symposium in 2019, bringing together leading researchers with government, conservation and care groups to discuss local issues and opportunities. It has now formed a stakeholder working group for the Noosa Wild Koala Initiative which met for the first time this month.
“This is where the NBRF can play a key role. We’ve experienced that bringing together key stakeholders and community representatives from different viewpoints is an important process to developing meaningful solutions to living positively within a biosphere reserve,” said Mr Rafferty. “Koala conservation is complicated,” said Ms Halverson. “It will take the combined efforts of government, community, organisations, researchers and koala care groups to provide the funding and expertise to create a robust and successful plan,” she said. “We want to see the Noosa Biosphere Reserve be a safe haven for wild koalas,” said Mr Rafferty. “Ongoing research, education and engagement is crucial to deepening our understanding and improving how we co-exist.” To donate to the fund or to learn more, visit www.noosabiosphere.org.au/koala.
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In Australia, we have Christmas specials with breakfast-TV presenters taking to the stage along with some of our best musical talent. You won’t see our prime minister popping up in the crowd. In the UK, the annual Royal Variety Performance is another spectacular festive event, but with this one, you can spot royal family in the exuberant audience. For some, spying a sequined Kate and tuxedo-clad William makes it all the more exciting, not to mention the famous performers. Bill Bailey, James Blunt, Elvis Costello, Sir Rod Stewart and Ed Sheeran all take to the stage, with cheeky comedian Alan Carr (pictured) playing host.
American police procedurals are reliably slick affairs, and there’s arguably no one better to create one than Dick Wolf, the veteran producer of the prolific Law & Order franchise, as well as this engaging series. While viewers can expect a crime to be committed and then enthrallingly solved by a bunch of world-weary police investigators, this series stands out from the pack in Australia because of its stars. Boasting American heartthrob Kellan Lutz (Twilight), it also features Aussie Julian McMahon (Nip/Tuck) and Kiwi-Aussie Keisha CastleHughes (Whale Rider). In “Unhinged”, Hana (Castle-Hughes, pictured) rejoins the team and experiences a raft of new adjustments as an arson case leads to a decades-old secret.
This sweet and inspired spin-off from The Big Bang Theory is nothing like its predecessor and, as we round out season four, it’s a comedy that has always harboured a quiet confidence. We bid adieu to the season with “The Wild and Woolly World of Nonlinear Dynamics”, and fans can look forward to more family friendly, slightly quirky drama with season five waiting, along with more lively episode titles. Expect high drama for Sheldon (Iain Armitage, pictured) and his household when Missy’s (Raegan Revord) first heartbreak triggers a series of events that lead every member of the Cooper family to the brink. Fans of the original show might have an inkling of what’s to come. Prepare for an unsettling conclusion.
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While a lot has changed since Carols by Candlelight began in 1938 as a way to bring people, including the less fortunate, together to celebrate carols and the Christmas spirit, the old-school tunes haven’t changed one bit. The rest of it? Well, the glitz and glamour of the production is a lot more fancy and tightly orchestrated, but the festive feeling remains. Live from Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl, hosts David Campbell and Allison Langdon (both pictured) are joined by old favourites including Marina Prior and Anthony Callea, along with the Melbourne Gospel Choir.
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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 11.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. (R) 1.30 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 4.55 Worzel Gummidge. (Final, PG, R) 5.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (R) Julia Zemiro interviews various celebrities.
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 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 Dr Russell’s Imaginarium. 2.30 All Is Bright. 3.45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (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: Santa’s Boots. (2018, PG) Megan Hilty. 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R) Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Movie Christmas. (2019, G) 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Inside Bold. (R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 11.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG, R) 1.00 Jamie: Together At Christmas. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Inside Bold. (Final) 5.00 10 News First.
6.25 Shaun The Sheep. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) The Cooks have to catch 16 bulls. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) Hosted by Rob Brydon. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) A butterfly collector and founding member of a global society, Circulus, is found murdered. 10.00 Talking Heads. (Final, PG) A woman makes some surprising discoveries. 10.30 QI. (PG, R) 11.00 Sammy J: Full Credit To Christmas. (PG, R) 12.00 Rage Christmas Special. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Silent Night: A Song For The World. Takes a look at Silent Night. 9.10 Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender. (Mls, R) Explores the life of Freddie Mercury through previously unseen footage. 10.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Ml, R) 11.40 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games. (Malv, R) 1.25 Celebrity Mastermind. (PGl, R) 3.30 Destination Flavour Christmas. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (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 MOVIE: Elf. (2003, PGal, R) A man raised as an elf searches for his father. Will Ferrell, James Caan. 9.00 MOVIE: Fred Claus. (2007, PGalv, R) Santa Claus’ cranky older brother comes to stay with him at the North Pole. Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, Elizabeth Banks. 11.20 MOVIE: Isle Of Dogs. (2018, PGalv, R) Japanese canines are exiled to a garbage island. Bryan Cranston. 1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Christmas With Delta Goodrem. (PG, R) A Christmas concert with Delta Goodrem. 8.00 Carols By Candlelight. (PG) The 84th Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight from Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl. 11.00 Christmas At Highclere Castle. (R) A look at Highclere Castle at Christmas. 12.00 The Weakest Link. (PG, R) 1.00 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Global Shop. (R) 4.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact With Stu Cameron. (PG)
6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Living Room. (PGa, R) Barry Du Bois tackles a tricky renovation. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention To 2021? (Malns, R) Presenter Tom Gleisner quizzes celebrity guests about some of the most memorable events from 2021. 9.40 Rhys Darby: Big In Japan. (PGa) Part 3 of 4. 10.40 The Graham Norton Show. (ls, R) 11.40 The Project. (R) 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Hour Of Power Christmas Eve Special. 2.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)
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SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 SBS Courtside. 10.00 Basketball. NBA. Philadelphia 76ers v Atlanta Hawks. 12.30pm WorldWatch. 1.30 Florence Has Left The Building. 1.45 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup. H’lights. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Taskmaster: Champion Of Champions. 10.10 The Year That Changed Love. 11.05 I Want My MTV. 12.35am Undressed. 2.35 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 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 3.30 Mayor’s Christmas Carols. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. 8.30 The Amazing Homemakers. 9.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. 10.30 The Mentalist. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 The Real Seachange. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 5.30 Home Shopping.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Seaway. 1.00 Death In Paradise. 2.10 The Young And The Restless. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Quiet Weekend. (1946) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 A Very Royal Christmas: Secrets Of Sandringham. 8.30 Poirot. 10.30 Midsomer Murders. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 NBL Slam. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The King Of Queens. Noon Becker. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Friends. 11.30 2 Broke Girls. Midnight Home Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. 3.30 2 Broke Girls. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Infomercials.
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Odyssey. Continued. (2016, PG, French) 7.15 The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus. (2009, PG) 9.30 Toast. (2010, PG) 11.15 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 1.15pm Vicky Cristina Barcelona. (2008, M) 3.00 Asterix And Obelix In Britain. (2012, PG, French) 5.05 Sun Children. (2020, PG, Farsi) 6.55 Monkey King: The Hero. (2016, PG) 8.30 The White Crow. (2018, Russian) 10.50 Bride And Prejudice. (2004, PG) 12.55am Touched With Fire. (2015, M) 2.55 Back To Burgundy. (2017, M, French) 5.00 Bride And Prejudice. (2004, PG)
7MATE (73) 6am ITM Fishing Show: Best Of The Best. 6.30 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 Boating. UIM Class-1 World Powerboat Championship. Roar Offshore. Replay. 9.00 American Pickers. 10.00 NFL 100 Greatest. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Heavy Rescue: 401. 1.00 Great Lake Warriors. 3.00 Shipping Wars. 3.30 Bull Riding. PBR Australia. Monster Energy Tour. 4.00 Timbersports. 4.30 Billion Dollar Wreck. 5.30 Storage Wars: Texas. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Upgrade. (2018, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Outback. (2019, M) 11.20 MOVIE: Toke. (2020, MA15+) 1.25am Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Infomercials. 8.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. Noon MacGyver. 1.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 11.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 12.30am Home Shopping. 1.00 Infomercials. 1.30 Home Shopping. 2.00 SEAL Team. 3.00 NCIS: New Orleans. 5.00 Diagnosis Murder.
Programs. 5.50pm Peppa Pig. 5.55 Hey Duggee. 6.05 Ben And Holly. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Shaun The Sheep. 6.35 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.00 Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: Roxanne. (1987, PG) 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.05 Live At The Apollo. 11.50 QI Christmas Special. 12.25am Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 12.55 Insert Name Here. 1.25 Sick Of It. 1.45 Community. 2.10 Parks And Recreation. 2.30 ABC News Update. 2.35 Close. 5.05 Five Minutes More. 5.10 Sarah & Duck. 5.20 The Hive. 5.30 Digby Dragon. 5.40 Late Programs.
N ITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Undiscovered Vistas. 10.50 Freshwater Dreaming. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Jowable. (2019, M) 1.50 Road Open. 2.00 Shortland Street. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Project Planet. 4.35 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Living Black. 6.00 Bamay. 6.35 News. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 7.45 The Great Northern Candy Drop. 8.15 MOVIE: Unaccompanied Minors. (2006) 9.45 Bedtime Stories. 9.55 Cultural Connections Immersion Festival. 10.55 Late Programs.
Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Malcolm. 5.00 Making Of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. 5.10 MOVIE: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. (1982, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Goonies. (1985, PG) 9.45 MOVIE: Uncle Buck. (1989, PG) 11.45 Malcolm. 12.15am Desperate Housewives. 2.10 Vanderpump Rules. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury. 3.30 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu. 4.00 Pokémon. 4.30 Beyblade Burst Turbo. 4.50 Bakugan: Geogan Rising. 5.10 Yu-GiOh! 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh!
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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6am Morning Programs. 9.30 The Pope’s Christmas Mass. 11.30 Maggie Beer’s Christmas Feast. (R) 12.00 ABC News Summer. 12.30 A Berry Royal Christmas. (R) 1.25 Lucy Worsley’s Christmas Carol Odyssey. (R) 2.25 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 2.55 Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Has Beens. (PG, R) 3.30 Christmas In Australia With Christine Anu. (R) 4.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 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 A World Of Calm. (R) 2.25 Patrizio Buanne: Celebration. (PG) 3.25 NSW Seniors’ Christmas Concert. 4.45 Wonderful World Of Chocolate Christmas. (R) 5.35 Secrets Of The Toy Shop: Inside Hamleys. (PG, R)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Carols In The Domain. (PG, R) 9.30 Christmas Pageant. (PG) 10.30 Mayor’s Christmas Carols. (PG, R) 11.30 SeaLink Carols By Candlelight. (PG, R) 1.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 2.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. (PGhv, R) 2.30 Salvation Army Christmas Special. (PG, R) 3.00 MOVIE: Fred Claus. (2007, PGalv, R) Vince Vaughn. 5.30 Creek To Coast. (R)
6.00 Christmas Pageant. 8.00 Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols. 10.00 Good Food Christmas. (R) 10.30 CMA Country Christmas. (PG) 11.30 Christmas With Delta Goodrem. (PG, R) 1.00 Carols By Candlelight. (PG, R) 4.00 MOVIE: Blizzard. (2003, G, R) Jennifer Pisana.
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Escape Fishing. (R) 8.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 8.30 Jamie: Together At Christmas. (R) 9.30 Studio 10. (PG, R) 12.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 1.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 2.00 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. (R) 3.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.30 Taste Of Australia. (R) 4.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. (PGal, R) 4.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 5.00 News.
6.00 The Penguin King With David Attenborough. (R) Follows a penguin’s search for a mate. 7.00 ABC News On Christmas Day. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 The Queen’s Christmas Message. The annual broadcast of Queen Elizabeth II’s Christmas message to the Commonwealth. 7.40 The Royal Variety Performance. (PG) Entertainment spectacular featuring the stars of the stage and screen at London’s Royal Albert Hall. 9.35 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) Mother Mildred decides to send Sister Frances and Sister Hilda to Nonnatus House. 10.35 Father Brown. (Final, PG, R) Lady Felicia’s necklace is stolen. 11.20 Rage Christmas Special. (MA15+adhlnsv) Christmasthemed music videos. 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Deck The Halls: The Luxury Christmas Decorators. Follows decorators as they transform venues. 8.30 On Broadway. As audiences prepare for the return of live theatre after an absence of 18 months, an all-star cast, Hugh Jackman and Ian McKellen, tell the inside story of the last time Broadway came back from the brink 10.00 MOVIE: Lion. (2016, PGa, R) An Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta. Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman. 12.05 Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry. (PG, R) 1.35 The Chocolate Factory: Inside Cadbury Australia. (R) 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 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall. 8.00 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vacation. (1983, Mdl, R) A Chicago family encounters an endless series of disasters during their annual cross-country road trip. Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Randy Quaid. 10.10 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (1989, Mls, R) A hapless man tries to create a traditional, fun-filled Christmas for his family. Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo. 12.10 MOVIE: Harum Scarum. (1965, G, R) A famous movie star is kidnapped by assassins. Elvis Presley. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Get Clever. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 Nine News Saturday. 7.00 MOVIE: Deck The Halls. (2006, PGals, R) Two neighbours compete in a lights display. Danny DeVito, Matthew Broderick. 8.50 MOVIE: Four Holidays. (2008, Ms, R) A couple are forced to endure a noisy festive season alongside their relatives. Reese Witherspoon, Vince Vaughn, Mary Steenburgen. 10.35 Queen’s Christmas Message. Queen Elizabeth II’s Christmas message. 10.45 Dame Edna Rules The Waves. (Ms) An evening of entertainment. 11.50 MOVIE: The Santa Con. (2014, PGav, R) Barry Watson. 1.30 Destination WA. (R) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact With Stu Cameron. (PG)
6.00 Terry Pratchett’s The Abominable Snow Baby. 6.30 A Baby Reindeer’s First Christmas. (PGa) 7.30 The Dog House. (PG) Christmas might have come early for a pug. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGl, R) Graham Norton is joined by George Clooney, Michael Sheen, David Tennant, Viola Davis and Vanessa Kirby. 10.30 The Savoy At Christmas. (PGl, R) 11.30 The Living Room. (PGa, R) 12.30 Terry Pratchett’s The Abominable Snow Baby. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.30pm A Very Specky Christmas. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 QI. 9.40 Live At The Apollo. 10.30 Mock The Week. 11.00 Schitt’s Creek. 11.45 Catastrophe. 12.10am Upstart Crow. 12.40 Review With Myles Barlow: Christmas Special. 1.10 GameFace. 1.35 Red Dwarf. 2.05 Escape From The City. 3.00 ABC News Update. 3.05 Close. 5.05 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Alone. 4.55 WorldWatch. 6.20 Taskmaster Norway. 7.10 Travel Man: Rebel Wilson In Florence. 8.05 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 8.30 Saving The Delorean Time Machine. 9.30 The X-Files. 1.40am Undressed. 2.40 France 24. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.
7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Bargain Hunt. 11.00 Weekender. 11.30 Creek To Coast. Noon A Foodies Guide To Kyushu Japan. 1.15 MOVIE: Stay Away, Joe. (1968) 3.30 MOVIE: Charro! (1969, PG) 5.30 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 6.30 The Hotel Inspector. 7.30 MOVIE: The Tender Trap. (1955, M) 9.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Mentalist. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 With You This Christmas. 10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.45 Seaway. 12.50pm MOVIE: The Holly And The Ivy. (1952) 2.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. 3.30 A Very Royal Christmas: Secrets Of Sandringham. 4.30 MOVIE: White Christmas. (1954) 7.00 Carols By Candlelight. 10.00 Timeless. Midnight Gideon’s Way. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 11.30 Jamie’s Easy Christmas Countdown. 12.30pm Jamie: Together At Christmas. 1.30 Carol’s Second Act. 2.30 Brides Of Beverly Hills. 3.30 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.45 2 Broke Girls. 12.10am Shopping. 1.10 Infomercials. 1.40 Mom. 2.05 Late Programs.
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Long Time Ago Bloomfield River. 1.30 Jupurrurla: Man Of Media. 2.00 Ice Hockey. National Hockey Super League. 4.00 Soccer. FIFA Arab Cup. Second semi-final. Replay. 6.00 VCW: Vulcan Championship Wrestling. 7.00 Chuck And The First People’s Kitchen. 7.30 Nat King Cole: Afraid Of The Dark. 9.15 MOVIE: Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale. (2010, M) 11.15 Late Programs.
Bride And Prejudice. Continued. (2004, PG) 7.05 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 9.05 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 11.05 Sun Children. (2020, PG, Farsi) 12.55pm Monkey King: The Hero. (2016, PG) 2.30 Toast. (2010, PG) 4.15 The Tree Of Life. (2011, PG) 6.50 Unaccompanied Minors. (2006) 8.30 T2 Trainspotting. (2017, MA15+) 10.40 People Places Things. (2015, M) 12.15am Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Home Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 MacGyver. Noon Diagnosis Murder. 1.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 2.00 All 4 Adventure. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. 4.30 iFish Summer Series. 5.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. 5.30 Stories Of Bikes. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 MacGyver. 11.20 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Your 4x4. Noon The Mike & Cole Show. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 American Pickers. 3.00 Motor Racing. Velocity Invitational. Highlights. 4.00 Shipping Wars. 5.00 Billion Dollar Wreck. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Full Custom Garage: Sports Car Edition. 11.00 Late Programs.
8.00 MOVIE: Alice-Miranda – A Royal Christmas Ball. (2021, C) 9.30 Children’s Programs. 2.30pm Making Of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. 2.40 MOVIE: Becoming Santa. (2015) 4.25 Children’s Programs. 4.55 The Nanny: Oy To The World. 5.25 MOVIE: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. (2018) 7.00 LEGO Masters Bricksmas Special. 10.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. 11.30 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 9.00 ABC News Summer. 9.30 Gardening Australia: Christmas Special. (R) 10.30 The World In 2021. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 ABC News Summer. 12.30 Landline. (R) 1.30 Doc Martin. (Ma, R) 2.15 The Royal Variety Performance. (PG, R) 4.25 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 4.55 Dream Gardens. (R) 5.30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 France 24 English News Second Edition. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Round 5. Internationaux de France. Highlights. 4.30 Cycling. National Road Series. Cycle Sunshine Coast. Highlights. 5.00 Welcome To Country. (PGl, R) 5.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 5.40 By Royal Appointment: Shops That Serve The Queen. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Afternoon session. 2.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 5.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 20. Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers.
6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 The Xtreme CollXtion. (PG, R) 10.30 Ultimate Rush. (PGl, R) 11.00 Destination WA. (PG) 11.30 Making Of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. (PG, R) 11.40 MOVIE: Mr Mom. (1983, PGa, R) Michael Keaton. 1.30 MOVIE: Rocky II. (1979, PGv, R) Sylvester Stallone. 4.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 RBT. (PGdl, R)
6am Morning Programs. 11.00 A Baby Reindeer’s First Christmas. (PG, R) 12.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 12.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 1.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 1.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 2.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 2.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 3.00 4x4 Adventures. (Final) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGal) 5.00 News.
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (Final, R) A look at some favourite finds. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R) A radio legend is murdered live on air. 8.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa) It’s December 1965, and everyone at Nonnatus House is looking forward to traditional celebrations. 10.00 Doc Martin. (PG, R) Louisa helps diagnose a pupil. 10.50 Harrow. (Madv, R) A skeleton is discovered in a backyard. 11.40 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 12.40 Talking Heads. (Final, PG, R) 1.10 Miniseries: Mrs Wilson. (Ma, R) 4.00 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R) 5.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Zoo Mum. (PG) A look at England’s Colchester Zoo. 8.30 Walt Disney. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2. Explores the life and legacy of American icon Walt Disney. 10.35 Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime. (PG, R) Michael Palin revisits his travel series. 11.30 MOVIE: Chef. (2014, Ml, R) Jon Favreau. 1.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 2.25 North To South: The Full Journey. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 20. Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers. 8.10 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 21. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 11.30 Why Can’t We Sleep? (PGal, R) An investigation into insomnia. 12.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R) Presented by Dr Harry Cooper. 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) A look at holiday destinations. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve. 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Nine News. 7.00 60 Minutes. A rogue regime’s evil is exposed. 8.00 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet: Oceans. (PG, R) Sir David Attenborough takes a look at the oceans of the world and how they are all linked by powerful currents. 9.10 MOVIE: The Matrix. (1999, Mlv, R) A computer hacker learns about the true nature of reality from a group of mysterious rebels. Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss. 11.50 Chicago Med. (Mam, R) 12.40 Miniseries: The Bad Seed. (Mlsv, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 6. Melbourne Victory v Western United. From AAMI Park, Melbourne. 9.00 FBI. (Mav, R) FBI special agent Jubal’s concern for his sick son affects his judgement as the team rushes to track down two doctors abducted by a desperate father willing to do anything to save his own son. 11.00 The FBI Declassified: Saving Ethan. (Ma, R) FBI agents and analysts provide an inside look at the 2013 kidnapping of five-year-old Ethan Gilman. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Compass. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Gambling In Las Vegas. 9.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2021. 10.30 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 11.15 Christmas In Australia With Christine Anu. 12.15am George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 1.00 Horror Movie: A Low-Budget Nightmare. (Final) 2.00 In The Long Run. 2.25 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Alone. 5.00 WorldWatch. 5.30 Secrets Of Our Cities. 6.35 Travel Man. 7.05 Guy Martin: The World’s Fastest Electric Car? 8.30 Patriot Brains. 9.25 Dark Side Of The Ring. 10.15 What’s The Problem With Nudity? 11.15 Das Boot. 12.25am MOVIE: Dead Ringers. (1988, M) 2.30 Flowergirl. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Late Programs.
7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 11.30 Your 4x4. Noon Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 MOVIE: Speedway. (1968, PG) 4.00 MOVIE: The Trouble With Girls. (1969) 6.00 Dog Patrol. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Heathrow. 11.00 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 Rainbow Country. 10.30 MOVIE: Contraband Spain. (1955, PG) 12.10pm MOVIE: The Grass Is Greener. (1960, PG) 2.20 MOVIE: That Touch Of Mink. (1962, PG) 4.20 MOVIE: Hatari! (1962) 7.30 MOVIE: The Core. (2003, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Awoken. (2019, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Seatbelt Psychic. 10.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. 11.00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Christmas. Noon Basketball. NBL. Round 4. Tasmania JackJumpers v New Zealand Breakers. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 4. Sydney Kings v Melbourne United. 4.00 The Dog House Australia. 5.00 Friends. 6.00 Big Bang. 8.30 Friends. 9.30 2 Broke Girls. 11.00 Late Programs.
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Soccer. African Cup NSW. 2.45 Gaelic Football. Ladies Association. Highlights. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL Perth Nines. Harmony Cup. 4.30 Softball. SA Premier League. 6.00 Colonial Combat. 6.30 Welcome To Country. 6.40 Land Of Primates. 7.40 Coast New Zealand. 8.30 Charley Pride: I’m Just Me. 9.55 MOVIE: Silent Souls. (2010) 11.30 Late Programs.
Monkey King: The Hero. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.35 Unaccompanied Minors. (2006) 9.15 The Tree Of Life. (2011, PG) 11.50 The White Crow. (2018, Russian) 2.10pm Fame. (2009, PG) 4.25 Bride And Prejudice. (2004, PG) 6.25 Florence Foster Jenkins. (2016, PG) 8.30 American Woman. (2018, MA15+) 10.35 The Sound Of Silence. (2019, M) 12.10am The Last Emperor. (1987, M) 3.15 Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Liquid Science. 2.30 Road Trick. 3.00 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: White – Victini And Zekrom. (2011) 5.00 MOVIE: The Spiderwick Chronicles. (2008, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible. (1996, PG) 9.10 MOVIE: The Mummy. (2017, M) 11.15 Stunt Science. 12.15am Desperate Housewives. 2.10 Below Deck Mediterranean. 3.00 Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Pooches At Play. 9.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 9.30 Escape Fishing. 10.00 iFish Summer. 10.30 The Doctors. 11.30 MacGyver. 1.30pm The Offroad Adventure Show. 2.30 All 4 Adventure. 3.30 Soccer. A-League Women. Round 4. Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City. 6.00 MacGyver. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.30 Star Trek: Discovery. (Final) 1.20am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Sailing. Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. 1pm Blue Water Savages. 1.30 The Hunt For Monster Bass. 2.00 On The Fly. 2.30 Million Dollar Catch. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Ultimate Fishing. 5.00 Shipping Wars. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 20. Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers. 7.00 MOVIE: Firefox. (1982, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Tightrope. (1984, M) 11.55 Late Programs.
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President Jill Brownlee and volunteers Julie Bartlett and Paul O’Hare in the sand at the Dinosaur Dig playground
CHAMPION BREEDING GROUND FOR SKATERS New half pipe is on the way to the Sunshine Beach Skate Park to help our local skateboarders hone their skills. What’s 3.7 metres tall, at least eight metres wide and has a surface that could produce a future Olympic champion? It’s the new half pipe structure to be installed at Sunshine Beach Skate Park in the new year! Newly formed Noosa Skateboarding Association spokesperson, Mat Chigwidden (Chiggy), said his group was
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“very excited” to be consulted on the new Sunshine Beach Skate Park vert ramp. “The ramp will be built by Revolution Action Sports with their premium quality surface that is used in world class contests around the world like the X-games,” Chiggy said. “With the Olympics on the
horizon and skateboarding being an official sport, this vert ramp will be a great new exciting attraction for the skateboarding community. “It will also be a coaching tool to prepare the many locally talented girls and boys to potentially go to the Olympics and make a professional career out of skateboarding.”
The $240,000 new half pipe further enhances the skate park following installation of a large shade sail earlier this year. By enhancing the park amenity, Council is meeting community needs and future trends of skate culture by creating a social destination for the broader youth community.
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DOG ATTACKS ON THE INCREASE Mr Thomson said “We want to remind dog owners of their obligations leading into the Christmas period. Dogs must be on lead in public areas and owners must ensure their dog cannot escape their property, especially with kids at home.” In off leash areas, owners must still have effective control of their animals. The failure to do so may result in council taking action including warnings, fines, and in serious cases, prosecutions. Please take the time to check your fences and gates to make sure Rover can’t escape or nip passersby.
Locals Laws Officer Jackson with an adorable friend Luffy
A 72 per cent spike in dog attacks in Noosa has council’s Local Laws team pleading for dog owners to become more responsible. “We have seen 24 dog attacks in the past 3 months,” Stephen Thomson, Local Laws Manager said. “Another major concern is the severity of the injuries from the
attacks.” More victims are requiring hospital treatment. Mr Thomson said a delivery driver was attacked while delivering a package to a residential address. He suffered a serious injury which required hospitalisation for 3 days.
Thanks to a partnership with internet solution provider ICT International, the data will be used to bolster information in bushfire prediction systems. Environmental parameters such as climatic conditions, soil and fuel moisture are analysed and uploaded over a wireless (LoRaWAN) communications network that covers the Noosa Shire. “These sensors monitor
Director of Peregian Digital Hub Chris Boden said “predictive analytics solutions can help forecast where and when bushfires might start and how they’re likely to behave.”
Bin collection days remain unchanged over the Christmas/New Year period, so you can put your bins out on their usual days. With extra visitors, food, drinks and, of course, presents over the holiday season, household wheelie bins sure can fill up quickly! If you fill up your wheelie bin early over the break and need an extra rubbish, recycle or garden waste pick-up, we can help.
Local Laws officers will be actively patrolling the beaches and parks over the holiday period to keep our open spaces safe for everyone to enjoy.
You can book an extra oneoff wheelie bin collection online for around $15.
Finally, don’t forget your pets during our summer storms and New Year’s eve fireworks! Exciting for us humans but scary for our furry friends.
Data aims to lessen future impact of bushfires conditions and assess hazard risk in real-time across seven bushland zones, all via a web dashboard,” James Ulyate, council’s Disaster Management Officer said.
Wheelie Bins at Christmas
Council’s website has a raft of information on where you can play with your dog safely, without causing fear or harm to other open space users.
WEAPON TO MONITOR BUSHFIRES A series of sensor stations across Noosa will improve the shire’s bushfire resilience and that of other regional communities.
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can make important decisions to lessen a bushfire’s impact,” said Coordinator-General of the Recovery and Resilience Agency, Hon Shane L Stone, AC QC.
Find out how at www. noosa.qld.gov.au/onlinewaste-forms
TAKE NOTE WHEN PARKING With the silly season upon us, we would like to remind everyone to check for parking signage before leaving their vehicle. Noosa is one of the few tourist locations that offers free parking, however time limits and directional parking restrictions apply.
This technology is part of council’s Living Lab initiative – a partnership with the National Recovery and Resilience Agency.
Motorists should also take note of line markings. Yellow lines indicate no stopping and vehicles must be parked 3m from a centre white line. On any street with marked bays, a vehicle can only be positioned within a bay.
“The sooner people have the right information, the sooner they
A great alternative is the Go Noosa Free Bus program.
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6.00 Escape From The City. (PG, R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 9.30 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Celebrating 70 Years. (R) 11.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News Summer. 12.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 2.00 Miniseries: Mrs Wilson. (Ma, R) 3.00 ABC News Summer. 3.30 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (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 Al Jazeera News. 2.00 The Chefs’ Line. (R) 2.30 Child Genius Australia. (PG, R) 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.00 Queen Victoria’s Children. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon session. 2.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 5.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 22. Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Black Stallion Returns. (1983, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Inside Bold. (R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 11.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 The Royals Revealed. (PGa, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 5.00 News.
6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 8.00 Australian Story Summer Series: Art Of The Possible. (Final, R) A profile of artist Vincent Fantauzzo. 8.35 The Queen’s Green Planet. (R) Queen Elizabeth II talks to Sir David Attenborough. 9.25 London Zoo: An Extraordinary Year. (R) Part 1 of 2. 10.10 Judi Dench’s Wild Borneo Adventure. (R) 11.05 The Day Will And Kate Got Married. (PG, R) 11.50 EXPOSED: The Case Of Keli Lane. (Mal, R) 12.55 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Catalyst. (R) 5.25 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine Vs Food. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Charles And Diana: 1983. (PGa, R) A look at the 1983 royal tour. 8.30 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail: Japan. (PGn, R) Sir Tony Robinson continues his whirlwind journey around the globe by exploring Japan. 9.30 The Best Of 24 Hours In Emergency: Labour Of Love. (M) A compilation of stories from King’s College Hospital focusing on the love between patients and their families. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 The Crimson Rivers. (MA15+av) 12.00 Wisting. (Malv, R) 12.50 North To South: The Full Journey. (R) 4.10 Bamay. (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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 22. Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers. From Blundstone Arena, Hobart. 8.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 23. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars. From the Gabba, Brisbane. 11.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) Follows the work of a police unit dedicated to patrolling the motorways of Auckland, New Zealand. 12.00 MOVIE: Spinout. (1966, G, R) Three women vie for the affections of a race car driver and lead singer of a travelling band. Elvis Presley, Shelley Fabares, Deborah Walley. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.
6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (PGal) Follows the activities of police units. 8.30 Australian Crime Stories: Killing Florence. (Mav, R) Takes a look at the 1977 unsolved murder of designer Florence Broadhurst. 9.40 Reported Missing: Michael. (Ma, R) Takes a look at the disappearance of 40-year-old Michael Price from his home in Norwich, Cheshire. 11.00 Chicago Med. (Mam, R) Connor treats a gunshot victim. 11.45 The Village. (Mas) 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) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) Lifeguards try to enforce social distancing. 8.00 Territory Cops. (Mdv, R) Takes a behind-the-scenes look at police work in the Northern Territory. 8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Masv) Hana rejoins the team as they investigate a deadly fire at a bowling arcade. 10.30 The FBI Declassified: The Swindling Seductress. (PGa) A look at the case of Dana Lawrence. 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef. 9.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.05 Gavin & Stacey. 12.10am Escape From The City. 1.10 Red Dwarf. 1.40 Community. 2.00 Parks And Recreation. 2.20 ABC News Update. 2.25 Close. 5.05 Five Minutes More. 5.10 Sarah & Duck. 5.20 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Philadelphia 76ers v Atlanta Hawks. Replay. 2.00 Stille Nacht. 2.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Abandoned Places. 6.20 Alone. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 9.20 Hypothetical. 10.10 Chad. 11.00 Sex Tape. 12.05am The X-Files. 2.35 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.
7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 9.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Jabba’s School Holiday Movies. 11.00 Mighty Trains. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Animal Rescue. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.30 Cold Case. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Seaway. 1.00 World’s Greatest Man Made Wonders. 2.00 The Young And The Restless. 2.55 Antiques Roadshow. 3.25 MOVIE: The Rat Race. (1960, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Poirot. 8.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Seatbelt Psychic. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.00 Friends. 10.00 The Middle. 11.30 Seinfeld. Noon Carol’s Second Act. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 2 Broke Girls. Midnight Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.
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7MATE (73)
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
Colonial Combat. 2.00 Shortland Street. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Jarjums. 4.35 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Land Of Primates. 7.30 Nuuca. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 Utopia Generations. 9.30 The X-Files. 11.10 Late Programs.
Florence Foster Jenkins. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.15 Belle. (2013, PG) 9.10 The Little Witch. (2018, PG) 11.05 The Railway Man. (2013, M) 1.15pm Unaccompanied Minors. (2006) 2.55 Belle And Sebastian 2. (2015, PG, French) 4.45 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 7.00 Hoot. (2006, PG) 8.40 T-34. (2018, M, Russian) 10.45 The Infinite Man. (2014, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Infomercials. 7.30 Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 11.00 JAG. 1pm MacGyver. 2.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: New Orleans. 11.20 Evil. 12.15am Infomercials. 12.45 Home Shopping. 2.15 48 Hours. 3.15 Hawaii Five-0. 5.05 The Doctors.
6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Armchair Experts: NFL Edition. 11.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 12.30pm No Man’s Land. 1.30 Shipping Wars. 3.00 Last Stop Garage. 4.00 Last Car Garage. 4.30 Billion Dollar Wreck. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 22. Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Predators. (2010, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.
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Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 Malcolm. 4.00 Children’s Programs. 4.30 Malcolm. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE: Wayne’s World 2. (1993, PG) 10.25 MOVIE: The Naked Gun: From The Files Of Police Squad! (1988, M) 12.10am Late Programs.
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SEVEN (7)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 1)
6.00 Escape From The City. (R) 7.00 News. 9.30 How Deadly World. (PG, R) 10.00 Antiques Roadshow. (Final, R) 11.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News Summer. 12.30 Gardening Australia Presents. (R) 1.00 Worzel Gummidge. (PG, R) 2.00 Miniseries: Mrs Wilson. (Ml, R) 3.00 ABC News Summer. 3.30 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.05 Restoration Australia. (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 A World Of Calm. (R) 2.25 Child Genius Australia. (R) 3.25 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 3.55 Queen Victoria’s Children. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 9.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Morning session. 11.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Afternoon session. 2.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 5.00 The Chase Aust. (R)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Wedding Daze. (2006, PGals, R) Jason Biggs, Isla Fisher, Michael Weston. 1.50 Talking Honey: Relationship Specials. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 11.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 The Royals Revealed. (PGa, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 5.00 News.
6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Father Bob. (PG, R) 8.30 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (PG, R) Part 1 of 5. 9.30 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip: Perth To Kalgoorlie – Find A Sandgroper. (R) Griff Rhys Jones explores Australia by train. 10.20 QI. (Ms, R) 10.55 Hannah Gadsby’s Nakedy Nudes. (MA15+s, R) 11.55 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. (Ml, R) 12.40 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Catalyst. (PG, R) 5.30 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine Vs Food. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Titanic: Into The Heart Of The Wreck. (R) Takes a look at the wreck of the Titanic and one major discovery that has troubled explorers. 9.00 Kenny Rogers: All In For The Gambler. A 2017 one-night-only concert event by Kenny Rogers celebrating his final farewell to Nashville. 10.50 SBS World News Late. 11.20 Man In Room 301. (MA15+a) Seppo travels to Greece. 12.20 Miss S. (Mav) 4.20 Bamay. (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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 24. Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers. 10.00 Born To Kill? Albert DeSalvo – The Boston Strangler. (MA15+asv) Takes a look at serial murderer and rapist Albert DeSalvo, better known as the Boston Strangler. 11.00 Beat The Chasers UK. Presented by Bradley Walsh. 12.00 The Goldbergs. (PG) Adam performs a grand gesture. 12.30 MOVIE: Deep Family Secrets. (1997, Mav, R) Richard Crenna. 2.30 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. (PGls, R) Ordinary Australians become travel critics. 8.30 The Weakest Link. (PG) Quiz show featuring contestants who answer general knowledge questions, with the “weakest link” voted out by their peers after each round. Hosted by Magda Szubanski. 9.30 Kath & Kim. (PGls, R) Kim gives Sharon a major makeover. Kath insists on updating the home theatre system. 11.40 Manifest. (Madv, R) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG, R) Follow the staff at the Animal Welfare League as they match dogs to their new families. 8.30 NCIS. (M) Gibbs and McGee head to Alaska as the team works to uncover the conspiracy behind the serial killer. 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) The team searches for Katya. 11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late night talk show. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.00 Infomercials. (PG, R) 3.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Ghosts. 9.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.40 Schitt’s Creek. (Final) 10.05 The Trip To Greece. 10.35 Doctor Who. 11.20 QI. 11.50 Catastrophe. 12.15am In The Long Run. 1.00 Sick Of It. 1.25 GameFace. 1.50 Community. 2.10 Parks And Recreation. 2.30 ABC News Update. 2.35 Close. 5.05 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 SBS Courtside. 10.00 NBA. Hornets v Rockets. 12.30pm WorldWatch. 1.30 Fysh. 1.45 Yulubidyi: Until The End. 2.00 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.10 Curse Of Oak Island. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Abandoned Places. 6.20 Alone. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Hair Power: Me And My Afro. 9.35 Kevin McCloud: Rough Guide To The Future. 10.30 Late Programs.
7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Without A Trace. 12.30am Railway Restorations With Peter Snow. 1.30 The Real Seachange. 2.00 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Seaway. 1.00 Poirot. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Out Of Towners. (1970, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.40 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The King Of Queens. Noon Becker. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 1.30 Friends. 2.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 11.35 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Late Programs.
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Survival As An Aboriginal. 2.00 Shortland Street. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Project Planet. 4.35 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Land Of Primates. 7.30 Who Killed Malcolm X. 8.20 I Am Numamurdirdi. 8.30 I, Sniper. 9.30 The X-Files. 11.10 Late Programs.
And Sebastian 2. Continued. (2015, PG, French) 6.50 Hoot. (2006, PG) 8.30 Fame. (2009, PG) 10.45 Pawn Sacrifice. (2014, M) 12.55pm Bandslam. (2009, PG) 3.00 Florence Foster Jenkins. (2016, PG) 5.05 Belle. (2013, PG) 7.00 The Silver Brumby. (1993, PG) 8.45 Strangerland. (2015, MA15+) 10.50 The Rehearsal. (2016, MA15+) 12.45am Late Programs.
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Malcolm. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE: Baywatch. (2017, MA15+) 10.50 MOVIE: The Dictator. (2012, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Infomercials. 8.00 Bondi Rescue. 8.30 Roads Less Travelled. 9.00 Rhys Darby: Big In Japan. 10.00 JAG. Noon MacGyver. 1.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Blue Bloods. 10.20 A-League Highlights Show. 11.20 Evil. 12.15am Shopping. 12.45 Infomercials. 1.15 Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Shipping Wars. 2.30 Pawn Stars. 3.00 Last Car Garage. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Billion Dollar Wreck. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 24. Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. 9.30 Counting Cars. 10.30 Vegas Rat Rods. 11.30 Late Programs.
Wednesday, December 29 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (7)
NINE (8, 9)
TEN (5, 1)
6.00 Escape From The City. (R) 7.00 News. 9.30 How Deadly World. (PG, R) 10.00 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (R) 11.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News Summer. 12.30 Gardening Australia Presents. (R) 1.00 Worzel Gummidge. (PG, R) 2.00 Miniseries: Mrs Wilson. (Final, PG, R) 3.00 ABC News Summer. 3.30 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 4.00 Think Tank. (R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 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 A World Of Calm. (R) 2.25 Michael Mosley: The Great Intelligence Test. (PGa, R) 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.00 Queen Victoria’s Children. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Afternoon session. 2.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 5.00 The Chase Aust. (R)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Travel Guides. (PGls, R) 1.00 The Weakest Link. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 11.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 The Living Room. (PG, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 5.00 News.
6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (R) 6.30 Movin’ To The Country. (Final, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) Clarry’s nephew joins the team. 8.00 Hard Quiz Celebrity Special. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 8.35 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Adam Hills, Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst celebrate the music, dance and fashion of the ‘90s. 9.30 Fisk. (Mls, R) A woman takes a job at a law firm. 10.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 10.45 The Queen’s Green Planet. (R) 11.30 Father Brown. (PG, R) 12.20 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 1.15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 2.00 Miniseries: Delicious. (Ml, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.35 Catalyst. (PG, R) 5.30 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine Vs Food. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Australian Railway Journeys: Port Augusta To Darwin. (PG, R) Michael Portillo heads to Australia. 8.40 The Royal House Of Windsor: Adapt Or Die. (Ml, R) Explores the House of Windsor and how they have survived all manner of crises. 9.50 Departure. (Mav) Kendra and Ellen share inside information. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 In Therapy. (Mal) 12.00 DNA. (Malv, R) 1.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R) 2.40 The Ghan: The Full Journey. (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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 26. Melbourne Renegades v Hobart Hurricanes. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. 10.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R) A desperate 999 call comes in from a woman who is injured after being thrown out of a vehicle. 11.00 Autopsy USA: Prodigy. (M) Forensic pathologist Dr Michael Hunter takes a fresh look at the 2017 death of rapper Prodigy. 12.00 American Crime. (Malv, R) Dustin fears for his safety. 1.00 Gold Coast Medical. (PGa, R) A sports star faces an uncertain future. 2.00 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 Mega Zoo. (PG) A much-loved meerkat faces an X-ray. 8.30 Emergency. (Ml, R) Mark assembles a crack team to save a man with life-threatening gunshot wounds. 9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mm) A patient in emergency becomes agitated after waiting to be seen for a bleeding hand. 10.30 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) Max challenges hospital administration. 11.20 Manifest. (Madv, R) Ben forms an alliance with a student. 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 A Current Affair. (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.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mad, R) Paramedics perform a resuscitation. 8.30 The Boxing Day Tsunami. (PGa) Documents the story of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami that killed more than 250,000 people in South East Asia, with researchers hearing from survivors and explaining how the tragedy happened. 10.30 The Royals Revealed: Succession – The Royal Bloodline. (PGas) A look at the royal succession. 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 9.15 David Stratton’s Stories Of Australian Cinema. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.05 You See Monsters. 12.05am Louis Theroux: Gambling In Las Vegas. 1.05 Community. 1.25 Parks And Recreation. 1.45 ABC News Update. 1.50 Close. 5.05 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Charlotte Hornets v Houston Rockets. Replay. 2.00 Slingshot. 2.10 Curse Of Oak Island. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Abandoned Places. 6.20 Alone. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Twelve Monkeys. (1995, M) 10.55 MOVIE: The Bank Job. (2008, MA15+) 12.55am The X-Files. 2.35 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.
7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. 8.40 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 10.40 Miranda. 11.20 What A Carry On! Midnight Andrew Denton’s Interview. 1.15 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Seaway. 1.00 World’s Greatest Man Made Wonders. 2.00 The Young And The Restless. 2.55 MOVIE: The World Of Suzie Wong. (1960, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 House. 11.50 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The King Of Queens. Noon Becker. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 1.30 Friends. 2.30 NBL Slam. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 2 Broke Girls. Midnight Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.00 Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm
SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Little Witch. Continued. (2018, PG) 6.55 The Silver Brumby. (1993, PG) 8.40 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 10.55 Belle And Sebastian 2. (2015, PG, French) 12.45pm T-34. (2018, M, Russian) 2.50 Hoot. (2006, PG) 4.30 Race. (2016, PG) 7.00 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 8.35 Burning Man. (2011, MA15+) 10.40 Downriver. (2015, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.
7MATE (73)
9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Infomercials. 8.00 Stories Of Bikes. 8.30 iFish Summer Series. 9.00 A-League Highlights Show. 10.00 JAG. Noon MacGyver. 1.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 Evil. 12.10am Home Shopping. 1.40 Infomercials. 2.10 48 Hours. 3.10 SEAL Team. 4.05 NCIS. 5.00 The Doctors.
Shortland Street. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Project Planet. 4.35 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Land Of Primates. 7.30 Hip Hop Evolution. 8.30 Going Native. 9.00 Hunting Aotearoa. 9.30 Charley Pride: I’m Just Me. 10.55 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. Noon Sound FX: Best Of. 12.30 No Man’s Land. 1.30 Shipping Wars. 2.30 The Grade Cricketer. 3.00 Last Car Garage. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Billion Dollar Wreck. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 26. Melbourne Renegades v Hobart Hurricanes. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 Storage Wars. 9.30 Storage Wars: Miami. 10.00 Irish Pickers. 11.00 Late Programs.
Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Malcolm. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE: 21 Jump Street. (2012, MA15+) 10.40 MOVIE: White Chicks. (2004, M) 12.45am Late Programs.
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6.00 Escape From The City. (R) 7.00 News. 9.30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 10.00 Judi Dench’s Wild Borneo Adventure. (R) 11.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News Summer. 12.30 Hard Quiz Celebrity Special. (PG, R) 1.05 Worzel Gummidge. (PG, R) 2.10 Miniseries: Delicious. (Ml, R) 3.00 ABC News Summer. 3.30 Ask The Doctor. (R) 4.00 Think Tank. (R) 5.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 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 The Italians. (PG) 2.15 A World Of Calm. (R) 2.40 Decoding The Great Pyramid. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.10 Inside The Ritz Hotel. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Afternoon session. 2.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 5.00 The Chase Aust. (R)
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Uptown Girls. (2003, PGl, R) Brittany Murphy, Dakota Fanning, Heather Locklear. 1.50 Making Of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 11.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 The Royals Revealed. (PGas, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 5.00 News.
6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 6.30 Crocodile Territory: Protecting A Predator. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 8.00 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. (Final) 8.30 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. (Final, PG, R) Part 3 of 3. 9.20 Firestarter: The Story Of Bangarra. (Ml, R) The story of three Aboriginal brothers. 10.55 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World. (PG, R) 11.50 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 12.50 Hannah Gadsby’s Nakedy Nudes. (MA15+s, R) 1.50 Miniseries: Delicious. (Ml, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Catalyst. (PG, R) 5.25 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine Vs Food. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PG) A tour of the factory that makes Twin Peaks. 8.30 MOVIE: Becoming Bond. (2017, MA15+s, R) A model is offered the role of James Bond. George Lazenby, James Walsh. 10.15 Prince Philip: An Extraordinary Life. (PGalv, R) 11.10 SBS World News Late. 11.40 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R) 12.40 We Are Who We Are. (MA15+ns, R) 1.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R) 2.35 The Ghan: The Full Journey. (R) 4.50 Nulla Nulla. (PGn, 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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 27. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars. 10.00 World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera. (PGa) Stories of people caught in dangerous natural phenomenon, including a twister ripping through Tuscaloosa. 11.00 Nurses. (Ma, R) A cancer patient undergoes brain surgery. 12.00 American Crime. (Mal, R) Kimara advises Dustin to contact the police. 1.00 Gold Coast Medical. (Ma, R) A baby has its own birth plan. 2.00 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 Great Getaways. (PG) Holiday ideas from Australia and New Zealand. 8.30 MOVIE: My Big Fat Greek Wedding. (2002, PGl, R) An unluckyin-love restaurant maître d’ upsets her traditionalist parents by wanting to marry a non-Greek man. Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Michael Constantine. 10.30 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R) 11.20 Chicago Med. (Mamv, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 A Current Affair. (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.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Ambulance Australia. (Madv, R) A man crashes his car from an exit ramp. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) The team faces the court of public opinion and the fury of social media fans when they arrest two smug influencers after a popular TikTok dancer posts a rape allegation against them. 10.30 The Royals Revealed: Harry And Edward – Princes In Exile. (PGal, R) A look at Prince Harry’s abdication. 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.00 Infomercials. (PG) 3.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Mock The Week. 9.00 Hard Quiz Celebrity Special. 9.35 Insert Name Here. 10.05 Doctor Who. 10.55 You Can’t Ask That. 11.25 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef. 12.25am The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2021. 1.25 Community. 1.45 Parks And Recreation. 2.10 ABC News Update. 2.15 Close. 5.10 Sarah & Duck. 5.20 Late Programs.
SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Project Blue Book. 1.40 Calling. 1.55 Timecode. 2.15 Figure Skating. 2019-2020 ISU European C’ships. Replay. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Abandoned Places. 6.20 Alone. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 The Source. 11.00 Vikings. 11.55 Late Programs.
7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Seaway. 1.00 As Time Goes By. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Halfway House. (1944, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: Rain Man. (1988, M) 11.25 Late Programs.
10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Frasier. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The King Of Queens. Noon Becker. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 1.30 Friends. 2.00 Carol’s Second Act. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 2 Broke Girls. Midnight Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Late Programs.
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SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Bandslam. Continued. (2009, PG) 7.05 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods. (2014, PG, French) 8.40 Race. (2016, PG) 11.10 Swiss Army Man. (2016, M) 1pm The Silver Brumby. (1993, PG) 2.45 The Straight Story. (1999, PG) 4.50 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 7.00 Legend Of The Guardians. (2010, PG) 8.50 Edge Of Darkness. (2010, MA15+) 10.55 Neerja. (2016, MA15+, Hindi) 1.10am Late Programs.
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9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.
10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Infomercials. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 NBL Slam. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. Noon MacGyver. 1.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.30 SEAL Team. 12.30am Infomercials. 1.00 Home Shopping. 2.00 SEAL Team. 3.00 Blue Bloods. 4.00 Hawaii Five-0.
Nulla Nulla. 1.30 Going Native. 2.00 Shortland Street. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Wapos Bay. 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Project Planet. 4.35 Grace Beside Me. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Land Of Primates. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Trickster. 9.30 MOVIE: Footy Legends. (2006, PG) 11.05 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. Noon Sound FX: Best Of. 12.30 No Man’s Land. 1.30 Shipping Wars. 2.30 Pawn Stars. 3.00 Last Car Garage. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Billion Dollar Wreck. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 27. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Stars. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: 2 Guns. (2013, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Out For Justice. (1991, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.
Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Malcolm. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE: 22 Jump Street. (2014, MA15+) 10.45 MOVIE: Get Lucky. (2013, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs.
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GENERAL PUZZLES
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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
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Which US band released the 2020 album Women in Music, Pt. III?
Yvonne Strahovski (pictured), Asher Keddie and Marta Dusseldorp star in which 2020 TV series?
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Dan Levy is best known for his work on which sitcom?
Who served as leader of New Zealand’s National Party for just 53 days in 2020?
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The Battle of Hampton Roads was an important naval battle during which war?
Which of Donald Trump’s former lawyers wrote the memoir Disloyal: A Memoir?
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Who voiced Mulan in the 1998 Disney film?
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Bah Ndaw was inaugurated as president of which African country in 2020?
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Who was Player of the Match in the 2020 ICC Women's World Cup Final?
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Dr Stuart Butterly, Hugh Ramsay and Dr Peter Larsen.
NEWS
Dr Stuart Butterly and Dr Peter Larsen.
Surgery close to heart More than half a million Australians are currently living with a type of Heart Valve Disease (HVD), known as Mitral Regurgitation (MR), which if left untreated can lead to heart failure, but the Sunshine Coast’s Heart HQ is now providing a new ‘key-hole’ procedure that can be completed close to home. Led by Heart HQ’s Structural Heart Specialists, Dr Peter Larsen and Dr Stuart Butterly, the Heart HQ team now operates weekly and they explain that traditionally, open heart surgery was the only treatment for MR. However, in a first for the Sunshine Coast, Heart HQ is offering an alternate way to manage the disease. “Your heart has four valves, one of which is called the mitral valve and this valve can leak, causing blood to flow backwards, and the heart to work harder,” Dr Larsen said. “The MitraClip is a new, far less invasive
procedure that is an option for patients who may not be good candidates for open heart surgery, for example our elderly patients or those with pre-existing medical conditions,” Dr Butterly said. “The device is delivered to your heart via a very fine tube, which is inserted through a vein in your groin and will carefully pass the MitraClip up to your heart.” Noosa resident Hugh Ramsay, was one of the first patients to receive the life changing procedure, after his General Practitioner (GP) detected abnormalities in his heart. “If it wasn’t for this type of surgery, the only option I would have had would be to undergo open heart surgery on bypass,” Mr Ramsay said. “At the time I was 71 years old and I had just finished chemotherapy, after having been diagnosed with cancer, so I wasn’t in a position
where I would have been able to handle open heart surgery.” “Since having the MitraClip put in, I feel so much more energized each day and I sleep better.” “It was also an added bonus not to have to travel to Brisbane for the procedure. I was literally out the next day and I really can’t thank the Heart HQ team enough.” Dr Butterly said having no symptoms despite having a severely leaking valve isn’t uncommon, which is why cases of MR are continuing to grow. “This year alone we saw approximately 150,000 Australians diagnosed with Mitral Regurgitation, a figure which is projected to increase to 200,000 cases by 2051,” Dr Butterly said. Dr Larsen and Dr Butterly lead the Heart Valve Team at Heart HQ, and together, are the
only credentialed operators on the Sunshine Coast for this type of surgery, meaning the cost to the patient is covered by Medicare. “Attaining this accreditation is a gamechanger for people on the Sunshine Coast,” Dr Larsen said. “Traditionally, patients would have to travel to Brisbane for this type of surgery and in some cases pay $50,000, but at Heart HQ we are a no-gap practice.” Dr Butterly said the Heart HQ Team was able to attain the accreditation because they operate at the regions only Cardiac Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital and the team had successfully completed a specialised training course. “SCUPH is the only cardiac hospital with a heart team to support these cases,” Dr Larsen said.
Gardening workshops for people with disabilities
Your child’s dental care
is important! Voted top 10 dentist on the Sunshine Coast Nathan and Dan Purdie at the Eumundi Community Garden.
Book a checkup appointment for your child and they will be eligible to enter our exciting art competition. Our experienced OHT Tessa can cater for all their needs School holidays are approaching and kids aged 3 to 17 can have some fun and win prizes colouring in this page. If your child is eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Scheme through Medicare, this appointment will be free! Winners will be announced on Monday 7th February 2022. Some great prizes to be won. Toyworld vouchers!
1st - $200 | 2nd - $75 | 3rd - $50 Nathan Freney from Swallowtail Nursery on site at his nursery. to experience gardening. Nathan is single-handedly changing this with his incredible workshops.
(Scan our QR code and print the colouring-in page at home or drop in to our reception to pick up an entry, you must have had an appointment with us to enter)
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Coolum Beach local Nathan Freney is the owner of Swallowtail Nursery and he is on a mission to create opportunities for people living with a disability through gardening. Nathan lives with a disability called Asperger’s syndrome and has created workshops designed to teach individuals gardening skills. He recently collaborated with the Coolum Community Garden to design wheelchair accessible wicking beds that will be part of the new Coolum Common project in Jack Morgan Park. “It was a great opportunity for people like myself who are living with a disability, to get back into community garden’s and to get hands-on experience,” he said. This project has highlighted the need for all gardens to be accessible for the entire community and Nathan is excited to continue designing for other projects within South East Queensland. He is looking for community gardens or private garden spaces who are wanting to make their facilities accessible. Nathan is qualified in both horticulture, land care and revegetation. He provides training and workshops for people who are living with a disability and individuals who would like to learn more about horticulture. This hands-on experience will open the doors for future employment opportunities and give the participants an immersive experience. The workshops operate in a four-week block and run for two hours. Studies have shown the benefits of being outside and connecting with nature. Often people living with disabilities are overlooked and not given the opportunity
Call us today to book your kids in these school holidays!
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Kids bake up a storm Two Noosa sisters have been baking up a storm this Christmas and selling their sweet treats to fund genetic research and save a little girl living in their community with a rare genetic disease. Phoebe, 9 and her Alba, 11, started their bakehouse last year to fund a scouting adventure, but this Christmas they decided to fundraise for local charity “Genetic Cures for Kids Inc”, when they learned two-year-old Tallulah Moon was suffering from a rare degenerative disease called SPG56, and her parents were calling for support. “We heard about Tallulah Moon from our friends and that she needed a cure for her rare disease, so we wanted to help,” said young Sayers Bakehouse baker Phoebe. “Tallulah’s family are fundraising to support gene therapy and research to cure her disease, so we want to bake as much as we can and donate 100 per cent of our sales to Tallulah’s charity,” said Alba. “We’ve raised over $200 this year and we are very happy with that,” Phoebe said. “We hope the bakehouse will encourage other people to get creative with how they
could use their talents to raise money for Tallulah,” Alba said. Tallulah’s family, the Whitrods, were overwhelmed by the surprise bake-stall and the generosity of the inspirational Noosa sisters. “This truly is the gift that really keeps on giving,” Tallulah’s mum Golden Whitrod said. “These two young pillars of Sunshine Coast society, did not even know Tallulah Moon at the time, yet they heard about our plight and our mission to save her, and now they are busy baking treats to help save her life.” “It’s the best treat I could ever dream of,” Tallulah’s five-year-old brother Finn said. “These are the kids who will run this community in years to come. It’s encouraging for us adults to see such compassion and initiative from such young people living among us,” Tallulah’s dad Chris Whitrod said. “We are humbled and so inspired,” said Golden. To order cookies visit www.sayersbakehouse.weebly.com To learn about Our Moon’s Mission or to donate visit www.ourmoonsmission.org
Tallulah Moon meets Sayers bakers.
Disadvantaged kids benefit from back-to-school gifts
SunnyKids General Manager Kathleen Hope and Hall Contracting CEO Cameron Hall. dents, right through to those sitting their Queensland Certificate of Education, and sincerely hope this will ease some of the pres-
sure on Sunshine Coast families in need.” SunnyKids General Manager Kathleen Hope said the donation was gratefully re-
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ceived ahead of the 2022 school year, with demand for domestic violence support services having surged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. “At one point during the pandemic, we recorded a 48 per cent increase in requests for assistance, which sadly highlights how prevalent domestic violence is within our community,” Ms Hope said. “Many women and children who have experienced family and domestic violence flee with very few belongings, so these backpacks will be a welcome addition to families who are making a fresh start.” Ms Hope said the backpacks would also assist in providing students with a sense of belonging in the school community. “Children impacted by economic hardship can often feel ostracised or embarrassed amongst their peers if they lack basic resources or have to come to school with a bag or shoes that are falling apart,” she said. “For a child who may have had to carry pencils to school in a plastic bag, being able to pull out a pencil case in their favourite colours or prints can make such a marked difference to their confidence levels. “Education plays a critical role in breaking the cycle of disadvantage, so providing students with access to resources like this can help to encourage them to stay in school and achieve their full potential.” SunnyKids has assisted approximately 1,000 vulnerable children in the past year, providing thousands of nights of emergency accommodation, as well as counselling, domestic violence support, mentoring programs and more.
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Local children who have been impacted by economic hardship and domestic violence will benefit from the generosity of one of the Sunshine Coast’s longest-standing businesses, with dredging and civil construction company Hall Contracting donating 75 back-to-school packs to charity SunnyKids to commemorate 75 years in business. Hall Contracting CEO Cameron Hall said the donation – valued at approximately $15,000 – was made in honour of his late grandfather, Hall Contracting Founder Les Hall. “My grandfather was raised in poverty, suffered from polio and had a very limited education, but despite his challenging start to life, he managed to purchase a surplus army truck and start the family business in 1946, supplying sand and gravel on the Sunshine Coast,” Mr Hall said. “His success is testament to the potential that exists within all of us, so as Hall marks its 75th year in business, we thought it was only fitting to lend a helping hand to local youth facing challenging circumstances. “I’m incredibly proud of the legacy my grandfather created and know he would be thrilled to see how the company has evolved over the years, having grown from such humble beginnings into Australia’s largest dredging, civil construction and marine civil contractor.” Mr Hall said each back-to-school pack included a backpack, pencil case, drink bottle and stationery, as well as a $100 Rebel voucher to help with the cost of school shoes and sporting equipment. “We’ve compiled packs for Prep stu-
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Be Covid Safe Our Premier has made a very important point regarding the safety of wearing a mask. I didn’t notice or hear the mention and the importance of hygiene and ensuring our hands and personel cleanliness were just as important. Or have we become too complacent and forgotten how that was part of the routine that helped getting us through COVID when it first landed on our shores. Ernest Wright, Tewantin
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How Did This Happen? A meat processing plant in a residential area of Tinbeerwah? How could this happen in Noosa? Well it would not have even been considered if Tony Wellington or Noel Playford were Mayor and Brett de Chastel were CEO. This is a startlingly horrible precedent for all of Noosa. The sooner Noosa’s new CEO, Scott Walters (a highly experienced leadership executive) arrives the better. He will have to demand a completely independent enquiry. We need answers. What’s more the three determined male councillors who want to approve the meat plant used the applicants reasons regarding smell and noise. The neighbours objection was based on essential residential amenities like the sanctuary of our homes, we live in a biosphere, this is the quality of life guaranteed by the Noosa plan. And trucks and cars coming day and night, already causing congestion in our narrow streets with no footpaths and mothers with children and prams. Slaughtered venison, quite likely diseased, arriving in open trucks. For neighbours it’s not all about noise and smell. And what about the Council restrictions and conditions. How will they be policed. Council does not the facilities. We do know that the applicants can slaughter five per week. How does Council know when it’s 10 or 20 being slaughtered? Remembering Adam and Belinda Neilson,
Jane Simpson took this photo near the big roundabout in Tewantin just before the road to the left turns down to Gympie Terrace heading towards the river. “It was just after our big rain event in December and an amazing fairy ring of mushrooms magically appeared,“ she said. If you have a Lenscape please email to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au I’m told, have invested $300,000. This is not a hobby. This is not in the hinterland beyond Cooroy. These people mean business, a battle ax with a steep drive, mothers and children walking … No way you say. The whole affair reek’s, it’s on the nose. We desperately need a full enquiry. Too many unanswered questions and missing facts. Phil, Tinbeerwah
Want A Go From the word go, for 8 years someone’s been shouting, “If you have a go you’ll get a go”. Has anyone received a “go” thingy yet? Is it the same as a round toit? Just asking. Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach
Better Planning Needed I understand the concerns of the public for
the Glossy Cockatoos in Sunrise Beach. The planned Aged Care facility has been on the plans for approximately twenty years, there is a definite need for more Aged Care premises in Noosa. What I can’t understand is why replacement trees weren’t planted when the planning first came to light. There needs to be more forward thinking in the Noosa area; one only has to look at the parking situation to realize that planning is not well thought out. M L, Noosaville
On The Soapbox Rod Ritchie, Cooroy Area Residents Association president
Cooroy wrap up Cooroy Area Residents Association (CARA) is a non-political organisation formed to provide information and lodge submissions to all levels of government on issues and development proposals affecting our community, and give residents a forum to express their opinions on matters affecting them. We are independent of Council or business, and do not accept funding from either. Our new councillors and mayor have settled in with the guidance of the three incumbent councillors, along with outgoing SEO Brett de Chastel, and have become a unified group prepared to look for solutions that benefit resident. In February, Council planning staff recommended refusal of the GemLife Golf Resort proposal for 246 seniors’ housing units in Myall Street, and councillors unanimously backed this refusal at their Ordinary Meeting on 18 March. GemLife subsequently lodged an appeal and CARA has joined with Council as co-respondent to defend the appeal. We consider the proposal to be an inconsistent land use that will have serious impacts the town’s amenity and infrastructure. The Cooroy town centre continues to evolve with its retail mix and is becoming a destination for visitors as much as a service town. The Hinterland Adventure Playground has changed the face of the Mill Place precinct and its popularity has the potential to put stress stress on our biggest infrastructure issue, the intersections. Our plan for a Recreational Cycleway from Cooroy to Tinbeerwah, where it would connect with cycle paths with Tewantin and Noosa, was advanced by committee members Ross Hielscher and Ray Kelly. Indications are these representations are unlikely to achieve a successful outcome in the short term, due
CooRooRASCReenS&BlIndS CARA president Rod Ritchie to lack of funding The supermarket chain, Woolworths, has purchased the Myall St property across the road from the GemLife proposal and have signalled their intention to lodge a development application for a large supermarket and associated businesses. The transition of West Cooroy State Forest to National Park status, still appears to be achievable. Cooroy residents with dogs have requested an off-leash dog park. CARA is liaising with Cr Wegener, who is looking into the possibility of fencing the Kauri Street dog park. Two CARA members also lodged submissions requesting more support in the Noosa Council Budget for the Botanic Gardens,
which was successful. The Noosa Trails network has received a $1.2m grant from the State Government, to upgrade the Pomona to Cooran section of the trail. The CARA Facebook Page, Cooroy Community Noticeboard, has grown from around 5,200 members this time last year to over 9,000 this year. The page is a great communication tool, feedback source, and a way of keeping our residents up-to-date with the latest planning applications, local events, council information, employment, and even lost pets. Finally, thanks to our committee members and supporters, and to our councillors and local state members for their efforts this year.
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Chorale rings in the season By Jim Fagan Since 2007 Noosa Chorale’s “Christmas Cheer” has been Noosa’s unofficial start to the festive season. And last Friday and Saturday at The J, it was on again. This time the Chorale ringing in Christmas with two hugely successful concerts featuring carols and songs with a bells’ theme. Naturally, the concerts were titled “Silver Bells.” The choir, conducted by music director Adrian King, performed Christmas favourites, including “Sleigh Bells,” “In Dulci Jubilo” and “All Bells in Paradise” and also joined with the audience to sing traditional carols like “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Once in Royal David’s City.” Noosa Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie, as he has been for some years now, was again MC and narrator. Katie Rose Cottage Hospice is supported by the Chorale and proceeds from the raffle which were $1960,00 will be donated to it. Chairperson, Carol Raye, described the hospice’s plans for expansion next year which include two additional guest units and a home palliative care service.
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COMMUNITY UPDATES NOOSATODAY.COM.AU CHRISTMAS SERVICES Anglican Church services over Christmas: Christmas Eve: Peregian – 4.30pm Family Carols (St Andrew’s Anglican College, 40 Peregian Springs Drive) Sunshine – 4.30pm Family Carols (St Andrew’s Church, Bicentennial Dve, Sunshine Beach) Tewantin – 6.00pm Family Carols (St Mary’s Church, 17 William Street, Tewantin) Sunshine – 8.00pm Traditional Service Christmas Day: Sunshine – 7.30am Traditional Service Tewantin – 9.00am Family Carols
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LEARN TO DANCE Every Sunday from 12.30pm at the Tewantin Masonic Hall we teach basic dance steps, waltz, then old time, new vogue and social dances running through to 4pm. Lots of fun and dancing, including a 20 minute tea/coffee break, so hope to see you there. For more info, please phone 0429 829 328 or visit andrewsclassdance. com No need to book, just rock up.
BEEF STEAK AND BURGUNDY Noosa Beefsteak and Burgundy Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at a different local restaurant for good food, wines and fellowship for couples or singles which is our aim. For more information phone John Dicker on 0414 323 266.
JOIN NOOSA TOASTMASTERS We are a fun-loving, supportive group who are all learning together. We meet every second and fourth Monday of the month. The first two visits are free. For inquiries phone Ian Davies on 0410 750 651 or email noosatoastmasters@ gmail.com
Catholic Church Hall, Moorindil St, Tewantin on Thursdays 3.30-4.30pm. Phone Helen on 0448 621 788 for more info or just turn up.
SUNSHINE SOCIAL CLUB We meet for coffee every Saturday 10am at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club where we organise weekly lunches and picnics. Couples and singles most welcome. Please phone Noeline on 5474 5231.
ATTENTION SINGERS Next year, I’m planning to re-launch Spiritsong Chamber Choir. Will be looking for experienced singers to sing from composers such as William Byrd, Henry Purcell, Orlando Gibbons, Thomas Tomkins, John Dowland and Adrian Batten. Would love to hear from you if this is your passion. Phone choir director Andrew Emmet on 5474 1498 or email andrewjemmet@ gmail.com
TEWANTIN NOOSA PROBUS CLUB Probus is all about friendship, fellowship and fun for retired seniors. Our club meets at the RSL on the fourth Tuesday of the month except December starting at 10am for morning tea which costs just $5. We have interesting guest speakers and weekly activities and outings to suit all levels of fitness. We offer a warm welcome to retirees living in or around Tewantin and the Noosa hinterland. Phone Christine Hartley on 5442 7397.
CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP Why not give listening to classical music a try, without any obligation, in a friendly group meeting in a comfy home in Noosaville. We watch DVDs featuring classical music or listen to classical music CDs. There is no charge but a donation of $2 for morning tea or coffee and biscuits is appreciated. For more details ring Lyn on 5449 0537.
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Increase strength, flexibility, energy and wellbeing. Learn fun new dance moves to inspired music. Tuesday mornings in Doonan. Please contact Margaret on 0425 269 988.
Join the North Tewantin Bush Care Group of local volunteers every first and third Sunday of the month from 7.30-9.30am to help maintain the beautiful natural flora in the area. We weed and plant along the river. It is light work and a lot of fun. All equipment is provided and an excellent morning tea follows. Grab a hat and come along.
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FABULOUS 60S PLUS We are a fun, friendly, seniors’ social group, we welcome couples and singles from coast to hinterland 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, picnics and other activities. Please contact Joan on 0419 517 869 for more details.
SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING AT POMONA 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. Phone 0407 456 939 for more information, or come and visit.
PROBUS NOOSA RIVER Looking for something to do? Our club offers many activities including 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 meet on the first Monday of each month at the Girraween Sports Complex Clubhouse (entrance off roundabout adjacent Eenie Creek Rd and Langura St) at 9am. Call 0410 687 639 for further details.
LINEDANCING Brand new class for beginners. Awesome fun, low impact exercise, boosts memory, improves flexibility and balance, reduces stress, increases energy levels and no partner required. Every Monday 2-3pm Noosa Catholic Parish Church Hall, Moorindil St, Tewantin. Enquiries to Sue on 0408 337 262.
BOOMERANG BAGS NOOSA We are looking for home sewers with an overlocker. We recycle clean re-useable fabric into Boomerang Bags. Curtains and company banners are especially welcome.
Using proceeds from bag sales, we have been able to provide Katie Rose Cottage with a much-needed new telephone system. Enquiries to Sandra on 0466 449 946.
Meals on Wheels Weekly Roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 27 December Monday drivers: CLOSED Kitchen: CLOSED Tuesday drivers: CLOSED Kitchen: CLOSED Wednesday drivers: Martina, Trish and Karen, Darryl, Jennifer and Martin, Judith, Bronwyn and Nick, Rosemary H., John H., Simone and Chris, Joy and Sue, Paul and Fiona. Kitchen: Denise, Martina, Judi, Christine. Thursday drivers: Endevor, Margaret, Jenny and Kevin, Donna and Julie, Justin, Sharon and Jan, Barani and Peter, Martin, Martina. Kitchen: Georges, Donal, Loz, Vicki, Jerry, Sharon. Friday drivers: Gilbert, Lin, Susie and Noel, Darryl, Kevin, Barry, William and Denise, driver needed run H. Julie B., Lesley, Victor. Kitchen: Georges, Geoff, Charlotte. You can also check the roster on our website www.mealsonwheelstewantin-noosa.org.au If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449-7659.
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Santa’s jolly street party Noosa Junction hosted a Santa’s Street Party last Friday evening with musicians, entertainers, games and a Santa’s workshop. On Friday and Saturday nights the local vibe will be alive at the Junction with local entertainers performing on the streets and laneways.
Performers entertain visitors to Arcadia Lane, Noosa Junction.
Lilly Tindal with twin sisters Olivia and Estelle Fleming.
Local musician Zac Threadgold performed at the Junction last Friday.
Danne and Summer of Noosa DayCakes.
Jan Lee and Poppy visit Santa.
Ivan, Niki, Andrew, Oliver and Emma.
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Day on special family train The Mary Valley Rattler’s very own super hero, Steam Man, will join special services through the school holiday period to the end of January. With thousands of holiday makers from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and country Queensland expected to travel to the Sunshine Coast region for the Christmas break, a trip on board the historic Mary Valley Rattler provides a memorable day out for all the family. In addition to the range of daily services, the Rattler will operate an extra kid’-friendly service will every Friday with a scavenger hunt for children providing the opportunity to win a Steam Man prize pack. Children can also meet the driver before the train departs from Gympie Station at 10am. The trains will travel to Amamoor, crossing over bridges and through the lush landscape to one of Mary Valley’s most attractive villages, Amamoor, where passengers disembark and get to see the steam engine being turned around on the historic turntable. The train returns to Gympie by 1pm.
Breakfast, lunch and snacks are available at the station’s Rusty Rails Cafe with a menu designed to please all the family Children’s tickets for the ride are available for $35, adults $65 and a special family pass is available for $175 (two adults, two children). Families can also bring their family pet, and a special carriage is available for wheelchair-bound passengers. General manager of the Mary Valley Rattler Micheal Green said that the trains were perfect for family groups, and the school holiday services would be geared specifically for families. “The great thing about the Rattler trains is that they resonate so strongly with all ages,” Mr Green said. “We will have plenty of interactive activities for children, including our very own Steam Man, and activities to keep them involved throughout the journey.” Bookings and further information at maryvalleyrattler.com.au or call the Mary Valley Rattler on 07 5482 2750.
The Mary Valley Rattler’s very own super hero, Steam Man, will join special services through the school holiday period to the end of January.
What's On @ OLIVER! JR Join Sunshine Coast Youth Theatre these Summer holidays as they return to The J with the Youth edition of the all-time classic, Oliver! JR. Sat 15 Jan | 2.00pm & 7.00pm
Adults = $35
Child = $22
JIMEOIN LIVE 2022 You’ve seen him on T.V, you’ve seen him online, you may have even seen
HINDLEY STREET COUNTRY CLUB him down the pub – but have you seen Jimeoin LIVE? Fri 21 Jan | 8.00pm
Adults = $59.90 / Concession = $54.90
WEATHERING WELL – FEATURING ABC’S JENNY WOODWARD The long-range forecast is for fun, flashbacks and fashion when ABC’s revered weather presenter Jenny Woodward premieres her one-woman stage show. Fri 4 Feb | 7.30pm
Adults = $59 / Concession = $49
TRIPOD The band that made it okay to sing funny songs un-badly. A trio of gorgeous harmonies, musical vision and complete spannerhead-ism. You will come away elated. No bull. Fri 11 Feb | 7.30pm
Adults = $58 / Concession = $53
WIL ANDERSON ‘LIVE’ After more than twenty years in the game Wil is a relentless innovator, with shows that get better each year. Wil Anderson is simply as good as comedy gets in our part of the world! AdultsNow! = $62 / Concession = $56 Book Online
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Kallidad grooves in The Brewery at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi.
Eumundi NYE The Imperial Hotel Eumundi will be buzzing with good vibes and killer music this New Year’s Eve, with tickets now on sale for the double act performance in The Breweryshowcasing flamenco-fusion heavyweights Kallidad and electro wizard Christian Patey. If you like to dance, you won’t be able to stand still with these two incredible acts. And what better way to farewell 2021 and welcome 2022 than to dance the night away with epic tunes, guitar riffs and cold brews (brewed onsite) at the Imperial Hotel Brewery. Prepare to be blown away when instrumental trio Kallidad take to the stage on NYE. Kallidad combine Spanish guitar magic with rock and roll energy to create a once in a lifetime sound that has seen the group tour across Europe, Asia and Oceania. The line-up is two Spanish guitars (Jason Janus and Tomi Gray) and a box drum (Senor Bang Bang) - but don’t let the lightweight set-up fool you. Kallidad’s sound is big. It’s flamenco and mariachi fusing with metal and hard rock. The trio’s notorious white face paint (inspired by Dias de los Muertos or Day of the Dead) masks their identities, shifting the focus to a musical style that is alive, intense, emotional, and powerful. Kallidad’s music is all instrumental - no lyrics are necessary to feel the energy and passion behind the music. Booming percussion and shredded nylon string guitars weave a deep web of sound that always leaves audiences breathless and begging for more. This is a live show you don’t want to miss. Producer and electro alt pop artist Christian Patey brings dreamily euphoric sights and sounds to his high energy performances. Christian brings electric guitar, synths, samples and drums together to illuminate the room and take listeners on an uplifting feelgood journey, backed by Dorah Jacson (Triple J’s Big Pineapple Festival winner) on bass/keys and vocals. He has joined forces with electronic producers from across the world, including UK beat-maker Alabaster; well-known Brisbane lads Yes You; and Jimmy2sox (one half of Flight
Producer and electro alt pop artist Christian Patey brings dreamily euphoric sights and sounds to his high energy performances. Facilities). He’s landed a vocal sample/production on Rae Sremmurd’s album Sr3MM and had his vocals sampled on PartyNextDoor’s album PX3. 2021 saw Christian release his EP Faces, featuring the single Paradigm with vocals from Touch Sensitive. He stacked up four stars reviews from Triple J presenters, and, to celebrate the release, toured Tasmania. In October, he released the first single Provider from his forthcoming EP. TICKETS: Pre-sale only $35 (+ booking fee) through Oztix. 18+ event. Doors open 8pm. In addition to the ticketed gig in The Brewery, the hotel will have free music in the Beer Garden from 5pm on NYE. The Imperial Hotel’s free courtesy bus operates Friday and Saturday nights and New Year’s Eve from 5pm, travelling to Eumundi, Belli Park, Cooroy, Doonan, Eerwah Vale, North Arm, and Verrierdale. Ring Aaron on the night on 0478 814 169 to book.
Public Holidays Closure Due to the impact of Covid, staff shortages and holiday penalty rates, Eduardo’s Restaurant will be closed for the public holidays. We apologise for any inconvenience and wish all of our customers a happy festive season Thank you for your support! EDUARDO’S CHRISTMAS / NEW YEARS OPENING HOURS
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Russell Morris returns ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, number one selling artist, King of Pop, and all-round Australian music legend Russell Morris returns to The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Wednesday 5 January 2022. Shooting to fame in the mid ‘60s with Somebody’s Image, Russell had a string of hits including Hush and the Bob Dylan classic Baby Blue. In 1969 he and producer Molly Meldrum released ‘The Real Thing’, Australia’s only true psychedelic number one hit and a song that is played regularly on commercial radio to this day. Following that, Russell penned breakthrough hits such as Sweet Sweet Love, Wings of an Eagle, Rachel, Part 3 into Paper Walls, The Girl That I Love and many more. Russell has worked alongside industry heavyweights like Cher, The Bee Gees, Linda Ronstadt, The Beach Boys and toured Australia with the hugely successful ‘Long Way To The Top’ in 2012. His most recent album ‘Jack Chrome and
the Darkness Waltz’ is in collaboration with long-time friend Rick Springfield. It starts a new blues journey celebrating Dia de Los Muertos - Day of the Dead. Don’t miss this opportunity to see what is sure be a very special show in Eumundi. TICKETS $40 (+ booking fee) and available through Oztiz. 18+ event Doors open 7:30pm. There is limited seating at this event. Seating is non-allocated - first come, first served. There will be plenty of standing room. To comply with Covid-safe practices, ticket holders’ information will be collected for the purposes of Track & Tracing to comply with current restrictions. Providing your info is a condition of entry to this event. The Imperial Hotel’s free courtesy bus operates Friday and Saturday nights from 5pm, travelling to Eumundi, Belli Park, Cooroy, Doonan, Eerwah Vale, North Arm, and Verrierdale. Phone Aaron on 0478 814 169 on the day to book.
ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, number one selling artist, King of Pop, and all-round Australian music legend Russell Morris returns to The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Wednesday 5 January 2022.
Ditching sleigh for surf: Santa is coming to Mooloolaba Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club has received some exciting news direct from elves at the North Pole. This Christmas Eve, Santa Claus will make a special guest appearance at Mooloolaba Beach. Santa knows his way around a sleigh, but what about a Surf Boat? Jolly Old Saint Nick will make an impressive entrance onto the shores of Mooloolaba Beach, not from the skies but from the sea. In what has become a local tradition, Santa will arrive by Surf boat onto the beach, in front of Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club at around 5.30pm on Friday 24 December outside the surf club. He’ll be bringing a sack full of treats for the children and will stop for a visit before he sets off on his big flight. Then to see him off, Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club is putting on a fireworks display to say thank you to our community for their ongoing support. As well as to welcome visitors to Mooloolaba and remind them to stay safe this summer and swim between the red and yellow flags. This Christmas Eve community event is free to attend and a fun way to start the festivities. Santa will be making his grand entrance at 5.30pm, followed by fireworks at 7.15pm. Santa and his elves will be stopping by to say hi to all the kids and hand out treats. Santa’s arrival at Mooloolaba is a longstanding tradition and a local initiative organised by Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club’s volunteers. It is a family-friendly event that locals and visitors to the region look forward to. This Christmas Eve, Santa will be giving out a host of treats include Nexba sugar-free drinks, Invisible Zinc sunscreen and lollies. So come down to meet Santa’s and the Mooloolaba elves.
Santa to visit Mooloolaba Christmas Eve. “Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club is proud to host this community event every Christmas Eve. We are honoured that the big man makes time to visit us on his busiest night. So, come down for a Christmas celebration for the whole family. But remember
kids, he’s making a list and checking it twice, so make sure you’re not naughty, but nice!” said Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club president Darryl Johnson. In 2022, Mooloolaba Surf Lifesaving Club also will celebrate 100 years of community
service. A host of exciting celebrations for locals, visitors, members, and former members will run over the Lifesaving season, starting next year on the 19th of November, 2022. For information visit the surf club mooloolabaslsc.com.au
LOVE NOOSA LUNCH $38 Two delicious courses, a glass of house wine + barista coffee
Inspired by Matt’s knowledge and love of sourcing local specialities and produce, our ‘Love Noosa’ menu highlights regional dishes changing regularly to showcase the best of Noosa.
Open for lunch 7 days a week For reservations call 5455 2209 www.viewrestaurant.com.au @viewrestaurantnoosa
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Festive foolery with View Trevor Pepys gets festive at View, Pepper’s Resort ‘Tis the season to be merry, as Trev used to trill in his cute little boy soprano as he tromped through the snow to deliver home-made chocolates to the old, the infirm and the not playing with a full deck of the village. And if you believe that you’ll probably also believe that Santa comes sliding down the chimneys we don’t have, and that Covid vaccines contain mind-altering liquid microchips. But while it’s true that Trev himself was raised on beach cricket and cold prawns for Christmas Day, it’s also true that his ancestors, dating back to dear old diarist Sam, did trudge the snowy streets of Plague-filled London, dodging flying pails of night soil to deliver fruit mince pies to the various ladies of the night of their acquaintance, in keeping with the timehonoured custom of the Pepys men. Trev’s festive foolery is these days of a much tamer nature, but he did manage on more than one occasion this past month to raise a convivial glass with acquaintances and colleagues at one of Noosa’s more reliable and sensiblypriced restaurants and function venues, View by Matt Golinski. Matt’s moving and inspirational story of survival is well known, although these days he is adding a new chapter of risktaking by dividing his professional time between Noosa and Gympie. Suffice it to say that he is a foodie legend. After less than a year of operation, View by Matt had won a hat from the Australian Good Food Guide and three years later the place has survived the ravages of Covid and consolidated its reputation for inventive and reliable tucker with head chef Andrew Wilcox, a third generation Noosan, operating under Matt’s watchful eye. Hidden amongst the trees above Pepper’s Resort, View has become a bit of a misnomer as the greenery blocks out all but the estate agent favourite, “unique view” of Laguna Bay. But it doesn’t matter because View’s clean lines, big spaces and refreshing breezeways are a delight. And the restaurant has wisely directed many of its offerings, especially the Love Noosa Lunch ($38 for two courses, a glass of wine and a coffee) at repeat local business. So it was the other day, when Trev joined colleagues from this august journal of record for a pre-Christmas knees-up that began with chilled pre-lunch lagers with surf life saving correspondent Ron Lane, and ended several 36 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 24 December, 2021
Picanha rump. hours later with a hair-raising white-knuckle ride through Noosaville with a well-known real estate novelist at the wheel. In between, a good time was had by all. Having ensured that the house De Bortoli Legacy Pinot Grigio ($33) was being poured from both ends of the table, with strict instructions regarding replenishment, Trev opted for the Ora King Salmon Laab ($14) to start, followed by a Cape Grim grass-fed rump steak ($34). The laab, a slightly spicy Thai dish more often built from pork, was an interesting take, a bit bland for Trev’s taste but the accompanying cos lettuce, finger lime, macadamia and coconut yoghurt blended nicely. Now Trev doesn’t eat steak too often, but when he does, he wants the best. How could you go wrong here, with the grass-fed rump coming from Tasmania’s leading producer and cooked in the picanha style for the queen of beef cuts that has made a thousand Brazilian steakhouses famous! Served with chimichurri, marinated green peppers, Kipfler potato, black-eyed peas and watercress salad, it was a delicious main that more than made up for a slightly disappointing presentation. As an added bonus, Trev helped out a neighbour with her Bendele Farm Duck pappardelle ($32), which could have done with a little less pasta and a little more duck, but was also delicious, as befits the organic poultry producer from Kilkivan. The verdict: View does a roaring trade with lunch and it’s a big space so you might be in for a wait, but it’s well worth it. Mostly simple fare done well, using local suppliers, and the price is right. Trev wishes both of his readers a joyous Noel. View by Matt Golinski, 33A Viewland Drive, Noosa Heads. Phone: 5455 2209
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Search for catches is on Well it finally looks like the weather is about to play ball. We have some great weather with light swell and light winds to great all the anglers looking for mackerel. The full moon spring tides have brought in the baitfish and the pelagics are not far behind with longtails and bonito already invading Laguna Bay. Most anglers have been using gang hooked pilchards just drifting in the current while on anchor for mackerel. Other fish taking floated pilchards include cobia around the 4-6kg and snapper. You can also expect to land tuna and maybe a mahi, mahi. All of these fish are excellent fighters and will certainly test your knots and angling abilities. Be sure you have an ice slurry ready and use a brain spike to quickly kill your catch ensuring the best quality eating fish. We have a great range of iki jimmie spikes and other devices for looking after your catch should you wish to keep it. If heading out from Noosa and looking for mackerel keep an eye out for the dirty water line and troll big dead baits like frigate tuna in and out of the clean/dirty water. This is often where mackerel and other pelagics will be feeding. Reef fish will start to fire up as we push toward the good weather next week so be sure you have your bottom bashing rigs ready to go as the bite can be fierce after a full moon. Further north, Double Island Point has been producing the bread and butter reefies plus standouts such as quality snapper in numbers, red emperor, mahi mahi and more than a few snodger amberjack. Off the beaches local anglers are reporting smaller whiting taking beach worm. There have been good numbers of worms showing up along the Sunshine Beach stretch. Small trevally, flathead and even the odd tailor at night have been caught around the river mouth with the change in tide. Whiting have also featured inside the river with fish starting to get larger. The previous rains have carried a lot of food into the lower part of the estuary and out into the bar. This makes the Dog Beach and along Gympie Terrace some of the best areas to fish for them as well as other species. If using lures and on a budget be sure to check out the new range of fish craft lures. These come in all different styles from popper to walkers and are a great entry to lure fishing. Mangrove jacks are also getting caught around the change in the larger spring tides. These fish will wait for the last of the tide to stop flowing and will often smash any passing bait fish when the waters are still. Once the water begins to flow again they retreat to their snags and wait until the next tide. This makes live baits the best option so be sure you gather a few herring and keep them alive and kicking in a bait bucket. We have a big range of
Local angler Mark Parker boated this 70cm snapper on his first drop at North Reef. It went for a live yakka. Pictures: WWW.FISHINGNOOSA.COM.AU live bait gathering gear from cast nets to air pumps. The dams and rivers are starting to clear up a little more with anglers taking good numbers of bass and even yellow belly from both Lake MacDonald and Borumba. These fish love slow trolled spinner baits and deep diving lures as well as jigs like the hot bite spoons and specter assist lures. Surface fishing is what summer is all about so be sure to check out wide array of lures and correct leader to get the best from your lure. As things begin to warm up and the cicadas are in full song, why not try throwing a soft-shell cicada from Tiemco. These look very realistic and get walloped by the biggest of bass! 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! NOOSA WEATHER FORECAST THU 23RD DECEMBER
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How to stop your hips sliding TAKE THE TIP PETER HEINIGER Are you a golfer who has excessive hip slide in your back swing? This can often be as a result of trying to keep your head dead still throughout the back swing, which then leads to transferring your body weight incorrectly. If you do, you probably experience a lot of inconsistency with your ball striking - like hitting behind the ball or even topping it. Well, that can be easily fixed with probably the oldest drill known in golf. It’s even older than me. The soldier drill where both feet stay right together whilst practicing your swing is very effective in highlighting the correct and incorrect turn in the backswing. If done correctly, you should be able to swing into the top of your backswing position without losing your balance. If done incorrectly your balance will be lost while swinging into the top of your backswing. The drill can be done with or without a ball. You can do it holding the club normally or by placing the club across your chest. Then just simply relate the same sensation when hitting the ball with your feet apart. Your hip slide should then be a thing of the past and the game will become a lot more enjoyable. Good golfing. - PETER HEINIGER is Noosa Springs’ resident PGA teaching professional
Grathan Leatherbarrow (left) pictured with Brisbane Golf Club member Ross Haslam at the club’s 125th anniversary this month. pion – Emerald Lakes’ Sarah Hammett, who had rounds of 71, 67, 71 and 72. Terry combines golf with writing novels When he’s not chasing birdies – or, more realistically, bogeys and the occasional par – at Noosa Springs, Terry Quinn returns to his home and quietly enters a secret world of drugs, sex, rock ‘n’ roll and brutal crime. Quinn, a former newspaper editor of international standing, has just completed his third thriller novel, Dead Beat – and is working on ideas for his fourth. “It’s great fun writing the books,” Quinn said. “It allows me to get lost in an entirely different world.” A Noosa resident for the past 17 years, Quinn is a newspaper industry legend. Once the editor of the Daily Record, Scotland’s major newspaper, Quinn went on to become vicepresident of Thomson Newspapers in North America and publisher of Fairfax’s print titles in New Zealand. He became editor in chief of APN Newspapers in 2004, in charge of dozens of daily and weekly newspapers in Australia and New Zealand, and responsible for more than 600 journalists. His first novel, The Scoop, a rollicking tale of adventure on the seas of south-east Asia – later relaunched as Dead in the Water – was published in 2018, and was quickly followed by Dead Line, a political thriller set in London. Dead Beat, a novel about a shady record producer who traffics girls on the dark web, again features his hero – larger than life Australian journalist Jonno Bligh, who now edits a British tabloid. Quinn called on the experiences of an old record producing friend to add reality and detail to the music scene background he describes in the book. He needed nobody to help with the newsroom insight. The book is now available on Kindle, and Quinn is enjoying life as an author so much he has no intention of quitting anytime soon. He still finds time to play golf two or three times a week, though the 24-handicapper has no illusions about his skill on the fairways. “Let’s face it, I’m a hacker,” he says. “I have
trouble concentrating – I think too much about the next scene and the next chapter.” Burns is an evergreen contender It took an icon of the game to deny Yandina Creek’s Brad Burns outright success in the Sunshine Coast swing of the Legends Tour last week. After a series of pro-ams throughout the region, Burns narrowly went down to Peter Senior for the title of Sunshine Coast Series champion. Senior wrapped up the title when he shared victory with Order of Merit leader Andre Stolz in the Sunshine Coast Masters, a 36-hole event played at Twin Waters. Burns was third. It was Senior’s first win during the December swing, but he has been so consistent – contending in every event – that his combined total of 11-under-par was two shots better than Burns nine-under. Stolz was a further two shots back. Noosa’s Simon Tooman shot rounds of 75 and 68 to be tied seventh at Twin Waters, with Eumundi’s Hugh Dolan and Noosa’s Mark Tickle well back in the field of master golfers. Club competitions NOOSA SPRINGS Monday, 13 December Men’s 4BBB stableford: Paul Grant & Simon Gamble 47, Martin Cook & Jeff Pearce 45, Jeff Barrett & Joost Wamsteeker 44c/b; women’s stableford: Sarah Bate 40, Sandra Probert 39, Jenny Hickey 38c/b. Tuesday, 14 December Men’s stableford: Martin Scollon 34c/b, Rod Shilkin 34, Phillip Fortington 32c/b. Wednesday, 15 December Men’s stableford: Geoffrey Phillips 43, Philip Starkey 41c/b, Damien Nicholson 41; women’s: Jan Fancsali 39, Mally Jane 37, Dee Pugh 36c/b. Saturday, 18 December Men’s Christmas stableford: Ian Lemmey 38c/b, Hartmut Schlichting 38, Alan Emblin 37c/b; men’s stableford: Peter Foulsham 40, Mike Cawsey 39, Murray Hopping 34; women’s stableford: Marlo Douglass 42, Judy Buss 41, Robyn Buchanan 39.
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Grathan Leatherbarrow, resplendent in plus fours, a neat bow tie at his neck and a tam o’shanter perched on his head, describes himself as an historian of the game of golf – and certainly of Cooroy Golf Club. He knows, for example, that young Michael Robinson won the club championship - and the junior championship - four times between 1988 and 1992, going on to win the club championship an astonishing 11 times. He recalls current manager Wayne Patston winning both the club championship and the matchplay title in 2011, and Lee Christie winning that same double in 2009, then repeating the feat the following year. But none of those outstanding golfers ever did anything to compare with the success Grathan himself has achieved this year. Over the past few months he’s won the club championship, the club matchplay championship, the vets championship and, inevitably, the title of Cooroy’s Player of the Year. He calls it the ‘Cooroy Slam’, and points out proudly that his record can never be beaten – only equalled. Grathan – pronounced the same as Hondo Gratton, the dual Inter-Dominion pacing champion from the 1970s, from whom Grathan has gained the nickname ‘Hondo’ – is bewildered by what he’s achieved. “It’s just extraordinary,” said the 73-yearold, who has become the Sunshine Coast’s champion of traditional hickory golf. “You’re not supposed to be doing things like this at my age.” Grathan’s love affair with golf began in 1975 when he was transferred by the Commonwealth Bank to work in its Port Moresby office. He had a few lessons, devoured Jack Nicklaus’ book ‘Golf My Way’ and within three years had trimmed his handicap to five. In 1978 he won the Port Moresby Open against a field that included PNG’s Eisenhower Cup team, the Lions Classic in Port Moresby, and became the club champion of the Boroke RSL Golf Club. When he returned to Brisbane he played for the first time in the Australian Amateur Championship at Royal Queensland. He played again in the national championship in 1991 at Royal Hobart, not far from where he was born. Transferred to Bowen, Grathan helped resurrect the Whitsunday Junior Open where, in 1985, one of the competitors was an eightyear-old Karrie Webb who, years later, would team with her coach Kelvin Haller to be runners-up to Grathan and his playing partner Patrice Slade in the Collinsville Mixed Open in north Queensland. Grathan was awarded an Australia Day Medal and the title of Bowen’s Sportsman of the Year for his contribution to junior golf within the shire. He’s been playing hickory golf for more than 40 years and is a member of Queensland Hickory Golf, which conducts regular tournaments at Royal Queensland, Brisbane Golf Club, and at Toowoomba and Cooroy. Grathan shot rounds of 79 and 73 – a hickory course record - earlier this year to win the Bobby Jones Classic at Cooroy, and regularly plays a hickory round with his mates on Thursday afternoons. Noosa product wins top event TAJ Egea, who began his career as a pint-sized junior at Noosa Golf Club, has won the boys 15 and under division of the Greg Norman Junior Masters, one of the state’s most significant tournaments for young golfers. Taj, the son of former Noosa teaching pro Andrew Egea, represented Noosa in junior pennant competition when he was just 10. Now a member of Brookwater Golf Club, Taj shot rounds of 70, 75, 71 and 74 to win his age group in the tournament played at Palmer Gold Coast. Maddison Kelly, a junior at Noosa Springs fired round of 79, 80, 84 and 80 won finish 11th in the girls 15 and under division. It was this division that produced the overall girls’ cham-
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Malibu club farewells 2021 The Noosa Malibu Club celebrated the culmination of the competitive year recently with over 100 members enjoying a Christmas party and presentations afternoon. The accolade of overall Club Champions this year went to Glen Gower and Peppie Simpson, who both took out their respective age divisions as well. Juniors Rory McIntyre, Mia Waite and Lennix Currie were the winners in the three junior age groups. You can check out all the individual age division winners, from the Pee Wees to the O/70’s on the Club’s website and Facebook page. Mark Kimmerley was a worthy recipient of the Club Person of the Year trophy, with Matt Fleming being named Judge of the Year. Sponsors, Heads of Noosa and IM IM Street Food delivered the goods in keeping everyone well fed and hydrated, whilst Fine Surfcraft by Andrew Warhurst donated a board for the end of year board giveaway. Completing the sponsors list is Classic Malibu, Creative Army, Ripcurl, Sideways, The Reef and Beach Beat and these local businesses together with the many volunteers who make up the Club, ensured another successful year. The Noosa Malibu Club enjoys great camaraderie amongst its ranks with monthly surfing comps and the odd social gathering, but also organises two longboard competitions each year which is open to non members - The Noosa Logger and the Wrecks and Relics. This is in addition to the Noosa Festival of Surfing, the world’s largest longboard competition, which the Club founded 30 years ago and now contracts the management for this event out to professionals. From these events, the Club proudly donates funds to local charities from monies raised, and for 2021 the beneficiaries are Youturn Youth Support in Tewantin, the Cindy McKenzie Breast Cancer Foundation based at the Buderim Hospital and the Prostate Cancer
Santa arriving at the Noosa Malibu Club’s Christmas party. Foundation of Australia Earlier in the year three new Life Members were nominated - Ian Borland, Glen Gower & Darlene Gower, who join a small group of individuals who have all volunteered tirelessly and
played an integral role in the Club. They were recognised at the presentations, with all agreeing it was a huge honour and a privilege to be granted a life membership, and to be part of such a great club.
Memberships for 2022 will open on the 1 January via https://surfingaustralia.com/ clubs/. If you have any queries you can email registrar@noosamalibuclub.com.
Sunshine Coast hosts Australia’s Indigenous footy fest The Australian Indigenousroos and the Australian Indigenous Koalas will be up against The Sunshine Coast Allstars rep teams playing exhibition football matches on March 5, 2022 as part of a new four-day festival - Sunshine Coast Indigenous Football Festival. Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson is urging everyone to own their own piece of history by attending the Maroochydore Football Club at Kuluin from March 2 to 6. “With the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and now the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 firmly placed on the Calendar, the Sunshine Coast is keen to host major events such as the Sunshine Coast Festival of Indigenous Football,” Mayor Jamieson said. “Sunshine Coast Council looks forward to the delivery of a first-class event, and congratulates partners Maroochydore Football Club, Queensland Indigenous Football, Football Queensland and Naree Event Management for providing such a great opportunity to showcase such an important major event for the region.” Indigenous Football Ambassador and Patron Craig Foster said it was wonderful to see the Matildas promote the Aboriginal flag at the recent Olympics in the Spirit of Reconciliation. “Our fellow Indigenous people need to be front and centre of everything we do,” Mr Foster said. High-profile former Socceroos Frank Farina and Travis Dodd will once again spearhead the Indigenousroos and Koalas national teams, taking on head coaching roles, respectively. “While preparation is always short, I know that the boys will come together and put on a great show for the people of the Sunshine Coast,” Mr Farina said. Mr Dodd said it was always something special to see our Indigenous women represent at the elite level and given the opportunity to represent their country and their community.” Football Queensland CEO Robert Caval-
Secretary of Maroochydore Football Club Jean Pateman, General Manager Football Queensland FC Andy Allen, Mayor Sunshine Coast Council Mark Jamieson, CEO Queensland Indigenous Football Damian Munday, Director Sunshine Coast Goannas FC Linda Alberts. lucci said the organisation was delighted to support the March event. “It will be a fantastic showcase of Indigenous and local Sunshine Coast football talent,” Mr Cavallucci said. “Football is the game of choice for all, for life, and events like this one provide valuable
opportunities to unite our game through a celebration of culture and community.” The action at Maroochydore Football Club will take place from March 2 to 6 and will include official receptions, football clinics and a showcase of culture and family through the ‘World Game’.
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Rhys gears up for Tri Rhys Tappenden only began competing in triathlons this year, but he is continuing to build on his strength and nutritional knowledge with the help of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports. Four days a week, the 45-year-old from Margate – who is quadriplegic – works with an exercise physiologist with cycling and weights. Rhys said he decided to start getting fit when Covid restrictions began, and he thought it was the perfect opportunity to start focusing on himself, eventually working towards competing in three triathlons this year, and hopefully even more in 2022. “I started going to the gym with my exercise physiologist who got me moving,” Rhys said. “We got up to two days a week at the gym but I didn’t want to go to three, because it could get boring, so I thought, what are we going to do? We added some cardio and just pushing in my day chair, but then we wanted to get faster than that. “I got my old hand cycle out that I bought years ago and so we started hand cycling three minutes on and three minutes off. “My exercise physiologist then asked me if I wanted to do the Moreton Bay Triathlon, but we only had three months to train for that; I did the cycle and that took just under three hours to do.” Rhys said he soon set his next goal to do the Noosa Triathlon and then added another Moreton Bay Triathlon, knocking off 40 minutes from his original time. “For this year’s Noosa Triathlon I did the hand cycle part of it, which is 40 kilometres, and it took me around two hours and 40 minutes; I really want to get that down to two hours,” he said. Rhys said accessing these supports is helping him to lose weight. “At the beginning of my fitness journey I had six sessions with a nutritionist which really gave me a good understanding and good balance on what has changed as I am older now and how to keep my weight down,” he said. “I was 105 kilograms and now I’m back to 95 kilograms, which is about the weight I was before my accident; my goal is to definitely fall inside the 80s.” Rhys said his mental health has improved greatly since accessing the NDIS. “For many years I was sort of lost, but then I got NDIS funding allowing me to access an exercise physiologist over the last 12 months, who has become a good friend,” he said. “It took me from a place of not really knowing where to reach out to and not really knowing what I wanted to do, and then as I set my goals and I achieved them and they set their goals around you. They get excited and they
Rhys Tappenden began competing in triathlons this year. get enthusiastic as much as I am. I guess I’ve created myself a little bit of a team.” Rhys hasn’t forgotten about his first goal of sit-down snow skiing. “All this base fitness that I’m setting up is the foundation I need to be able to go down and enjoy something like that; then I just get in contact with disabled winter sports and organise them to help me set up and hire the gear off them,” he said. “I’d love to go to Thredbo or Perisher, because I used to do all that snowboarding back in the day.” Rhys also accesses support at home, with support workers helping him with cleaning, washing and meal preparation. Rhys received assistance to apply for and implement his NDIS funding from Carers Queensland’s NDIS Local Area Coordination Partner in the Community Program for the Moreton Bay region. Rhys said the NDIS and Carers Queensland has helped him achieve his goals. “I could use the word revolution; a hundred percent turnaround. I just feel that at the moment,” he said. “It’s been massive this year and being able to call on my exercise physiotherapist, we have achieved a lot of goals.”
Rhys Tappenden reached his goal of taking part in the Noosa Triathlon.
Summer safety crackdown
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Boaties are warned to vest up as Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) cracks down on lifejackets this summer. Minister for Fisheries and Rural Communities Mark Furner said the crackdown followed an alarming rise in boating fatalities. “Tragically there were 17 deaths on our waters last year and already this year we have seen another 13 lives lost with the peak boating season still ahead of us,” Mr Furner said. “These heartbreaking statistics are unacceptable and for the most part, avoidable. “No matter the cause, the chances of boaties surviving if they go overboard increase greatly when they are wearing a lifejacket. “That’s why enforcement officers will be out in force this summer to make sure boaties have the right lifejackets, they are properly maintained and being worn when required.” Member for Sandgate Stirling Hinchliffe said the fatal five were the leading cause of crashes on the water. “Just as we have the ‘fatal five’ on our roads, we know there are five readily identi-
fiable causes for serious boating incidents,” Mr Hinchliffe said. “They include not keeping a proper lookout, failure to carry and use the appropriate safety equipment such as lifejackets, speeding, alcohol and drug use, and poor trip planning. “It’s second nature for motorists to buckle up on the road and the same should apply to wearing lifejackets on the water this summer.” Mr Furner said lifejacket rules were in place for a reason. “Skippers are required by law to carry appropriately sized and maintained lifejackets for themselves and their passengers,” he said. “In some cases, it is compulsory to wear them, such as crossing designated coastal bars in an open boat of less than 4.8 metres. “This is more important than ever especially with a significant rise in recreational boating sales during the Covid-19 pandemic.”
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Twenty wins in a row By Randall Woodley Quote of the week-When the virtually unknown English cricketer, John Ormand came out to bat against Australia in an Ashes Test, Mark Waugh said to him ‘What are you doing out here? There’s no way you’re good enough to play for England.” But Ormond came back with the burn saying “Maybe not, but at least I’m the best player in my own family.” Last Saturday saw the Tewantin-Noosa Thunder Cricket Club’s first grade team set a record that will be hard to beat in future years; They won their 20th match in a row since the start of the season. They have now won seventeen fixture matches, the Final of the T20 comp and the Semi and the Final of the 50 over-aside series. With the finals looming up in early March all the teams are looking forward to a couple of week’s break, before they pad up again on January 8. LAST SATURDAY’S MATCHES Three wins and a draw for the club, with the highlights again the bowling across the grades. In First Grade Dom Taylor took 5 wickets supported by Ben Laughlin’s 4. (10 for the match). Harrison Lea took another “5-for”, the second week in a row and finished with 12 in the second-grade match. FIRST GRADE After bowling out the Coolum Sharks on Day 1 for 121, the Thunder batsmen resumed last Saturday on 5-168 with a 47-run lead and decided to bat on to build the lead. They set themselves to bat for 12 overs but only lasted 9, going for quick runs. Ben Laughlin was the only one to really get going on a typically slow wicket and hit two sixes in his 27 off 19. Thunder all out for 215 with a 94-run lead. This left 85 overs in the day to push for the outright win. There wasn’t much happening in the first hour with Coolum crawling to 33 off 19 overs with an excellent opening spell from Scott Aufderheide and Tom Stewart. Then Dom Taylor and Ben Laughlin turned the game upside down. 0 for 33 became 3 for 33 in the space of two overs. Regular wickets fell for Coolum to be all out for 95 in the 45th over. Blake Steel and Alexander Bennett did a great job both being under the helmet for the majority of the innings which put a lot of pressure on the batters. Dom took 5 wickets for the innings and Ben picking up another 4 (10 for the match). Unreal bowling performance from all the bowlers on a lifeless pitch which did not produce one slips catch in the whole match. That left Coolum 1 run ahead so Thunder came out to bat for an over to secure the 10 wicket win with 38 overs left in the day. It was a dominant performance with Coolum batting 106 overs for the game and TNT only 46. Some incredible stats: The team heads to Christmas: 10 points clear of 2nd, 53 clear of 3rd and 75 points ahead of 5th. TNT have 5 of the top 8 wicket takers Laughlin 40, Taylor 39, Stewart 34, Dennien 30 and Scott Aufderheide 25. TNT have 5 of the top 12 run scorers - Lewis Waugh – 747, Chris Wright 508, Andrew Kratzmann 475, Jarrod Officer 424, Jacob Dennien 396.
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Harrison Lea takes his 12th wicket.
U16 batter Tom Menzies. January 8 will see the resumption of fixtures with the March finals the main goal for the team. SECOND GRADE Last Saturday, second day of the match, the team started the afternoon by declaring their first innings closed on 2-74 in response to Coolum’s first innings total of 53. All Thunder bowlers were on-song and eventually Coolum were all out for 143 in their second dig. Harrison Lea took another “5 for” ending up with 12 wickets for the match. He had great support from Talon Reichert 2-22, and Ben Giddy 2-46. Thunder had 13 overs to chase down 122 for an outright win. Adam Curry and Nigel Webster did their best but ran out of overs, both finishing on 34 not out. A solid first innings
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Tom Daly bats for Fourth Grade. win for the boys to finish the year in 4th place on the ladder. FOURTH GRADE The TNT boys continued in the field last weekend for a further 6 overs after 75 overs the previous Saturday, before Coolum declared 7-300. Tom Menzies picked up his first wicket for the club and promptly followed it with a run out, off his own bowling. That left the Thunder batsmen 67 overs to chase the target of 301. Ultimately, it proved to be to be out of reach with Coolum also running out of time to take the necessary wickets. Tom Daly and Lachy Webster held on for a draw with the score ending at 7-190. Top scorers were Conner Harrison 57, Tom Menzies 42, Tom Daly 26 no and Tony Watson 25. In the
end, an honourable draw was the best result for Thunder after toiling away for 81 overs in the field. SIXTH GRADE returned to Coolum defending a meagre total of 153 on a small field and concrete pitch. Having them 3-17 at the end of play last week, Thunder needed to field well to get the win. And they did this and at tea the game was still poised with the Sharks 9 for 133. However, that was where it ended with Graham Chaplin taking the last wicket, stumped off the second ball after tea. Batting again Thunder finished on 8 for 149 with Wayne Moore 75 no. A good win for the team to finish 2021 in second place on the ladder. Friday, 24 December, 2021 NOOSA TODAY 45
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Smile for a Child Foundation present a cheque to Seahorse Nippers.
Santa and his helpers.
Seahorse Nippers celebrate It was Saturday morning 8am and on Noosa’s Main Beach when 26 of our Seahorse Nippers gathered for a Christmas Party with beach events and surfing. As a result of Covid restrictions and some uncertainty regarding the activities, finalising the date had caused some difficulties. However, the morning went well with Santa on hand to hand out gifts. And with the support of some 60 helpers, it was indeed a happy fun filled occasion. Apart from it being Christmas, it is also 10 years since the formation of the Noosa Seahorse Nippers: an organisation for the purpose of assisting children in need of help in the surf and sand environment. The fact that this has now spread interstate speaks volumes for its success. A success that is in fact mainly due to the unbelievable dedication and hard work of the foundation members, Steve and Nikki Mawby. To create a beach activity, that enables us to show our little children, that the beach and small surf is not beyond them, is indeed something of which our community should take pride. The laughter and fun as they play on the water’s edge is indeed something to behold. But as Steve and Nikki will tell you it has been a team effort. From the Shire Council who assisted in the parking problem, to Big Peter Williams and his mate Ken Edwards and their bus driving mates: to the parents who assist on the Saturday morning activities, and the qualified lifesavers who work as water safety teams, it is indeed a team effort. When you talk to Justin McDonald, whose son Rohan has been confined to a wheel chair from the age of 20 months, he tells their storey. “I bought Rohan, in his wheel chair, here on the very first day of the Seahorse Nippers: He was only four and now 10 years on we are still coming. The first day, he was a bit reluctant: the thought of joining in with the other kids was hard. However, a senior member named “Pommie John” Jenkins sat and talked. Then after a while, John linked arms with a clubmate and using their arms as a chair, they carried him through a beach sprint: running along the sand laughing. He loved it: they were his chariot. All the senior men have been taking him out on the surf ski and boards; they laugh and joke and he joins in everything. We haven’t missed a Saturday in all those years. Most important of all, the Seahorse Nippers has taught Rohan that there are different things that he can do and new friends that he can make. For 46 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 24 December, 2021
Rohan his brother and I, the Seahorse Nippers have been fantastic.” The stories are countless, and the many years of meetings and phone calls have resulted in success: success that has seen the concept spread along the east coast of Australia. But above all, in the background a very large group of supporting senior veteran members, always there for Steve and Nikki in an emergency or, should the occasion arise (as often happens when the hard work is done and success has become a constant companion) give gravy train riders, embarking on an endeavour to change that which is already a winner, a quite word of advice. After chairman Steve Mawby thanked the parents and all in attendance and Santa Clause (Noosa veteran clubbie Little Peter McDonald) had met the children and passed out the presents, the chairman then introduced the members of the Smile for Child committee: Glen Puckeridge, Jo Power and Patron Michael O’Conner. Speaking on behalf of the committee the Patron first gave an apology for fellow Patrons Evonne Goolagong Cawley AC, MBE and Roger Cawley, who were unable to attend because of family commitments. After wishing all Nippers and parents season’s greetings he called on Steve Mawby to accept a cheque for $5000 for the Smile for a Child Foundation. ‘’The money raised throughout the year by our fund raisers, and we are proud to say it is now an annual event, has been on- going for several years: and the total amount raised is now very substantial.’’ He then thanked all sponsors involved and above all the volunteer fund raisers. When it comes to the matter of sponsorship and volunteers, the sponsorship of Tony Haack of Sharp Sunshine Coast, and the unbelievable hours put in by volunteer Glen Puckeridge, should be acknowledged throughout our community. It is people such as these and others, that should always be noted. Then, there is the Patron. When highly respected and successful people from the world of big business or international sport, such as Roger and Evonne Goolagong Cawley and Michael O’Connor, step forward to assist an organisation or charity, let us all pause for a moment and utter that famous Aussie phrase: “Thanks mate , thanks a lot.” To Steve and Nikki Mawby and their support teams, from all of us at Noosa Today, Merry Christmas and congratulations on a job well done.
Little Jo Power with Neil, Rohan and Justin McDonald.
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The beautiful and rugged north coast of Sao Miguel.
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Former world champ Sunny Garcia at what would turn out to be his last competitive outing. Picture: PJ
A magical mid-ocean dot In the European autumn of 2018, we’d just arrived back in France after a wonderful month surfing and hanging out in Spain and Portugal when I had an email from Joao Valente, a surfing entrepreneur from Lisbon, asking if I could head back to his town to catch a flight to the Azores Islands. That wasn’t really the plan, so I ripped up the plan and made a new one, which was to fly to Lisbon and connect with the Azores Airlines flight to this remote archipelago in the North Atlantic, roughly halfway between Lisbon and Boston. Joao and I had been talking over dinner in Figuera de Foz a few weeks earlier about the upcoming World Masters surf contest in the Azores and he’d asked if I would come over and report on the event and do some filming with Portuguese television about the need to protect the island chain’s endangered surf breaks. To be honest, despite nearly half a century of surfing all over Europe, the only thing I knew about the Azores at that point was a dirty limerick I learned in school, so I thought the TV crew could probably live without my subtitled ignorance, not to mention the fact that getting there wasn’t exactly cheap, so I declined the offer. But now the Portuguese tourism people were footing the bills for two tickets from San Sebastian return, plus all our land costs, which is why as we climbed out of San Seb in a cool grey dawn, I pulled my briefcase down from the overhead and started giving myself a crash course in the surf breaks and environmental politics of the Azores. The nine islands of the Azores have long been linked with the Greek mythology of the lost city of Atlantis, and you get a sense of that on descent into Ponta Delgado, the only city on the island of Sao Miguel. To either side of the town, you can see giant waves crashing onto the base of high volcanic cliffs, with shrouds of low cloud hanging at jaunty angles. As we banked for landing I caught a glimpse of a beautiful green-topped coastline of rocky coves, and who knew how many surf spots. Surfing apparently came to the Azores in the early 1950s courtesy of a couple of hotdogging soldiers at the US military base on neighbouring Terceira Island, but apparently the grunts never made it across the water to Sao Miguel, which proved slower to catch on to its potential but since the 1970s has become the hub of surfing on the archipelago. The north coast surf breaks stretching from Ribeira Grande on Sao Miguel began hosting small Portuguese and European surfing events from the 1990s, but the place stayed pretty much under the radar and the local surf cul-
The author being interviewed for Portuguese TV. ture was steeped in hippie consciousness from another era. But in the new century things began to change. In 2012 Portuguese big wave surfer Joao de Macedo launched a mission to find and chart outer reef breaks off the coast, with enough success to later inspire the American big wave team of brothers Rusty and Greg Long to find even more potential. Meanwhile, The World Surf League and Portuguese surf entrepreneurs put an international event on the qualifying tour schedule, and in 2018 the fired up old champs of yesteryear that make up the Masters Championships rocked into town. The surf at Ribeira Grande didn’t exactly co-operate, but there were enough good days to get the vision and the images of an almost unknown mid-ocean paradise went around the world. Unfortunately, while this was happening businessmen and foreign investors were eying off the archipelago for purposes other than surfing. Rabo de Peixe on Sao Miguel was one of the most consistent waves in the Azores and which was lost to the development of a fishing harbour. The community on Terceira is currently fighting a coastal development project on the south coast of the island that will change a celebrated wave forever. So into the fray steps Joao de Macedo, who as well as riding large waves is now the Azores co-ordinator of the Save The Waves Coalition, the Santa Cruz-based entity that manages the stewardship programs of World Surfing Reserves, including Noosa. Joao is helping rollout their newest program, Surf Protected Area
Australia’s Luke Egan slashes a cuttie at the Azores Masters in 2018. Picture: WSL
Competitors wait for a break between sets on one of the bigger days. Networks (SPANs), which identifies, prioritizes and protects surf ecosystems around the world. And the Azores has been given high priority. Says Joao: “The Azores is at a critical moment and on the cutting edge of the creation and management of a broad network of Marine Protected Areas. Surfing is in this amazing position to contribute and help the process to protect the Azores’ coastal and marine resources through surf conservation – an approach that will benefit and sustain all local
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Azorean coastal communities. “Despite the hopes for surf conservation in the Azores, we have also witnessed what happens when surf ecosystems are not prioritized and the value of surfing is not known by decision-makers. These threats and losses highlight the importance of engaging the surf community in local decision-making processes.” Here, here, brother Joao. And on that note I wish you all a wonderful, wave-filled holiday season. Friday, 24 December, 2021 NOOSA TODAY 47
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HELLO TO GOOD BUYS PROPERTY MATTERS ERLE LEVEY THE sizzling summer of auctions continues albeit a little buyer fatigue which is good news for interstaters crossing the border for the first time in many months. However, it was all eyes on the prize of a one-off investment opportunity at 14 Howard, Noosaville, 125 metres to the Noosa River foreshore. Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Nic Hunter received much interest during the campaign which is hardly surprising given the property comprises four apartments with tenant leases in place until year-end 2022. There were five registered bidders, and it was sold under the hammer for $2.9m to local investors. Bidding for apartment 108 at the French Quarter Resort with a terrace overlooking Hastings St, Noosa Heads, and listed by Jesse Stowers and Julie Bengtsson, stalled at $962,500. A few hours later it was sold for $965,000, to a Victorian buyer who had Proudly Australian Owned & Independent noosatoday.com.au
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The two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1/18 Park Rd, Noosa Heads, sold at auction Saturday for sold at auction for $3.625m. 262552
viewed the property via a virtual tour. He was also the highest bidder at the auction. Stunning Christella Estate at 19 Christella Pl, Verrierdale, listed by Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Chris Miller attracted five registered bidders; however, was passed in at $2.3m. It is listed for $2.5m. A gleaming new designer residence at 35 Sunset Dve, Noosa Heads, listed by Cameron Urquhart had interest during the campaign from interstate buyers also local downsizers. Bidding commenced at $1.5m, it was passed in at $1.8m and is now listed for $1.95m. The weekend finished on a high note in Little Cove with the Luke Chen-listed apartment 1/18 Park Rd, Noosa Heads. Pre-auction interest came from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, five out nine registered bidders were on the phone and the Melbourne vendors who had owned the apartment since 1987, were thrilled with the $3.625m result, also passing the baton onto another Melbourne family, who intend escaping southern winters to idyllic subtropical climes. BORDER OPENINGS BRING CHANGES The opening of the state borders as Covid vaccination rates reach prescribed
numbers has seen some agents adjusting their marketing campaigns. With the numbers of people expected to come to Noosa for summer, agents have in some cases changed the auction date to give sellers the benefit of any extra numbers wishing to buy. Originally set for auction on Wednesday, December 15, Kate and Tony Cox of Reed & Co have shifted the date back to January for the four-bedroom, five-bathroom, twocar hose with pool at 17 Cloudsley St, Noosaville. Perfectly positioned 300 metres
from Noosa River, this brand-new home epitomises contemporary river living with more than a splash of glamour. Sam Plummer and Angela Wood at Noosa Estate Agents did not proceed with the auction of 42 Shipyard Cct, Noosa Waters, on Tuesday, December 14. Instead they have listed the fourbedroom, two-bathroom house with pool with a price guide from early $2m. IN DEMAND Mark Hodgkinson and Darren Neal of Reed & Co had success with the auction of 7 Blueberry Lne, Eumundi, on Friday.
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The five-bedroom, three-bathroom house with pool on 0.54ha attracted three bidders and sold under the hammer for $1,750,000 to local buyers. Meanwhile Shane McCauley at Richardson & Wrench Noosa was presented with an offer strong enough to stop the auction of 2/30 Ann St, Noosaville. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom, twocar duplex apartment was always going to attract interest. It sold on the second open home after 41 inspections to an interstate buyer. BRIGHT OUTLOOK Lian Scott at Wythes Real Estate sold the six-bedroom, four-bathroom house on 0.62ha at 21 Shields St, Eumundi, prior to the auction scheduled for December 11. It went to Sydney buyers who had been looking for a property with dual living potential for some time. “Everyone has had a big year,’’ Lian said. “Now we have more and more people getting properties ready to go onto the market. “I’m sure there will be people from the southern states looking for some sunshine in their life. “We can expect another really big year.’’ Among the properties Lian has on offer is an original two-bedroom house on 55.14ha at Cootharaba for sale by expressions of interest. 100 PERCENT HINTERLAND SUCCESS This year Jeanette Catalano at Hinternoosa has done more auctions than ever before. In fact Jeanette has a 100 percent success rate, with 12 out of 12 selling - the most recent being 12 Pine Tree Drive West, Lake Macdonald. The four-bedroom three-bathroom house with pool on 5526sq m sold on Wednesday, December 15, for $1.175m to Sunshine Coast buyers who will move there. Je anette said auctions have been a terrific way for their sellers to really achieve premium prices, and as sales agents to add value to the whole process. “Buyers too have enjoyed being able to see and hear their competition and know how much more they need to bid if they are to succeed and be the eventual purchaser. “Traditionally, this hasn’t always been the case. “It’s very exciting to finally see the auction process work so well here.
Jeanette Catalano of Hinternoosa, left, with the seller of 12 Pine Tree Drive West, Lake Macdonald. 262552 registered bidders, passed in at $2.3m. Listed for $2.5m. SATURDAY, December 18 Noosa Heads 1/18 Park Rd: 2bed, 1bath, 1car apartment, Luke Chen 0417 600 840 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Nine registered bidders, sold at auction $3.625m 512/61 Noosa Springs Dr: 4bed, 4bath, 2car house, pool, Cameron Urquhart 0411 757 570 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold prior 35 Sunset Dve: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, Cameron Urquhart 0411 757 570 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Bidding from $1.5m. Passed in at $1.8m, listed for $1.95m 2/30 Ann St: 3bed, 3bath, 2car duplex apartment, Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Richardson & Wrench Noosa. Sold prior SATURDAY, December 18 Noosaville 2/7 Elizabeth St: 4bed, 3+bath, 2car duplex apartment, 11am, Taylor Clout 0419 676 554 Century 21 Noosa. Passed in, continuing negotiations SUNDAY, December 19 Doonan 1 Botanica Cct: 4bed, 3bath, 5car house, shed, on 2.69 acres, 4.30pm, Penny Neep 0400 404 213 Caroline Thomas 0404 362 731 Penny Neep Real Estate. Sold prior Noosaville 4/2 Barbados Cres: 2bed, 1bath, 1car apartment, Tiffany Wilson 0468 922 519 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold prior ●
· Jubilant Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Nic Hunter following the sale of 14 Howard St, Noosaville, under the hammer. 262552 “We have seen this year slowly but surely turn into a sellers market well and truly. “Let’s see what next year brings in the cycle that is real estate.’’ AUCTION ACTION TUESDAY, December 14 Noosa Waters 42 Shipyard Cct: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, Sam Plummer 0412 585 494 Angela Wood 0407 147 521 Noosa Estate Agents. Priced from early $2m WEDNESDAY, December 15 Noosaville 17 Cloudsley St: 4bed, 5bath, 2car house, pool, on 569sq m, Kate Cox 0438 695 505 Tony Cox 0402 003 773. Postponed until January Reed & Co FRIDAY, December 17 Black Mountain 139 Blanckensee Rd: 4bed, 2+bath house with self-contained cabin, pool, on 4.56ha, Paul Rily 0414 583 072 Deb Drake 0459 990 505 Clever Property. Listed at offers over $3.6m
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Commanding the most spectacular presence in the front row on the absolute beachfront, it’s easy to imagine the ultimate beach house, an immeasurable masterpiece of global standard architecture worthy of glossy pages in Architectural Digest, the international design magazine. Everyday will be like standing on a winner’s podium as you gaze out to glistening white sand and the Coral Sea stretching before you.
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When it comes to the rare find of waterfront land with a jaw-dropping address, 500m to Hastings Street, this is it. Waterside, the grassy flat site featuring a brilliant red poinciana, is framed by a 20m revetment wall and glistening saltwater lapping the white-sand foreshore. With mesmerising long-water views, it has all the hallmarks for the creation of a spectacular showpiece with a jetty
Auction Saturday 15 January 2pm Agent Mal Cox 0407 708 860
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Imagine salty breezes, an osprey’s view of scintillating seascapes northward across Laguna Bay, Coloured Sands and beyond, a stupendous 3-level classy, over-generous villa with four terraces/balconies, and seemingly perched unobtrusively in the front row amongst lush rainforest. The art of endless holidays 5-minutes to toes-in-the-surf of Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street with its bevy of restaurants, bars and boutiques, is an undeniably achievable reality.
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Discover the epitome of riverside sophistication, a lavish 5-star apartment, dazzling water views optimising the northerly aspect, definitive avantgarde flair, gallery-like walls adorned with collectibles and massive mirrors, and extensive use of glass maximising natural light which seemingly dances on endless white terrazzo flooring. The exclusive gated enclave of ten apartments is the only property on the Noosa River foreshore with a mooring for each apartment owner.
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FOREVER SUNSHINE NEAR THE BEACH DESIGN your ultimate home or possibly a duplex to ensure that your dream of waking up to ocean views is realised. All whilst enjoying the idyllic beachside lifestyle; this is your opportunity to bring your dream to reality. There is no doubting the cool beachy vibe in Wildflower Street which starts at sunrise with coffee and lorikeet choruses, then grabbing the kids, surfboards, sunnies, and towels, getting your feet wet and catching a wave at pristine Sunshine Beach. Maybe a jog through the Noosa National Park is more your speed. Facts & Features: Land Area: 506m2 Zoning – Medium Density About: Vacant land with potential to maximise on ocean views if 2 story house is built. Location: Quiet street; 700m to Sunshine Beach (patrolled), 650m to Sunshine Beach Surf Club and Sunshine Beach village; 5-min drive to Noosa Main Beach, Hastings Street, boutiques; close to Noosa Junction supermarkets, cinemas, boutiques, bars and cafes precinct; short drive to schools, Noosa Aquatic Centre; 5/10-min walk to National Park trails; offstreet parking; transport links; 25/30-min drive to Sunshine Coast airport. Nearby, also on your doorstep, is the vibrant village known to locals as coffee central, also home to exciting cafes, bars, and the Sunshine Beach Surf Club. ●
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SALTY BREEZES, TOES-IN-THE SAND IMAGINE salty breezes, an osprey’s view of scintillating seascapes northward across Laguna Bay, Coloured Sands and beyond, an idyllic sub-tropical climate and yearround swimming in azure waters. The art of endless holidays, 3-minutes to toes-inthe-surf of Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street with its bevy of restaurants, bars and boutiques. This is paradise found, an undeniable and achievable reality, especially when the stupendous 3-level classy, over-generous villa-style residence has three terraces plus one courtyard and is seemingly perched unobtrusively in the front row amongst lush rainforest. Come inside. Admire the unstinting attention to detail in the substantial living and dining spaces with high ceilings, polished sandstone flooring, bespoke Tasmanian oak feature wall and designer treads, sophisticated furnishings, and statement art pieces. Natural light, breezes and cross ventilation are via banks of louvres and fold-away doors which disappear between indoors and out to sublime tranquility on the northward entertaining terrace. It offers the first tease of those mesmerising ocean views, and the wide overhang is augmented by a retractable awning. On the easterly side a rock-walled courtyard with bromeliads and heliconias has all the hallmarks for enjoying morning coffee, a barbecue lunch or more, The galley-style kitchen with stonetopped bench and long semi-island/ breakfast bar, as well as all the latest whiz-bang Miele appliances including a gas hob, will suit everyone especially those passionate about culinary creativity. Upstairs open the double doors and expect an awe-inspiring moment. The grand master suite with lounge area, spills out to the northward terrace plus spell-binding views across Laguna Bay and Noosa North Shore to the Coloured Sands and beyond. Drink in those views also as you soak away in the free-standing oval bathtub. The walk-in robe and bathroom have a walk-in shower, separate toilet and are commensurate in size. Downstairs is more a retreat perfect for the teens, tweens, and guests. There is a lounge area, shoji-inspired doors, three very large bedrooms with built-in robes, and two open to the northward terrace with filtered views. The family-size bathroom opens out to a courtyard/store space the width of the residence. Ideas for use are numerous. The private residence defines luxury on every level and its location in the tightly held Bunya Lane cul-de-sac, designed by renowned architect John Mainwaring in a small enclave. “Close-by is a magnificent pool and sun
terrace,” comments Tom Offerman Real Estate agent Eric Seetoo, who is taking the property to auction on Saturday 15 January 2022. “It’s a short stroll to sophisticated Hastings Street, the Woods and Noosa River Spit, Noosa Heads Surf Club and sheltered north-facing Main Beach. Along the boardwalk is First Point, the 477-hectare Noosa National Park and the world-famous Surfing Reserve, all a boon to joggers, walkers, nature lovers, koala spotters, and of course surfers.” Facts & Features: House Area: 347m2 About: 3-level; 3 terraces/1 courtyard; polished sandstone floors; Tasmanian oak bespoke feature wall & stair treads; high ceilings, dble lock-up garage incl storage; laundry + drying court; aircon/ fans; outdoor gas heater; auto retractable awning; storeroom; extra courtyard/ store area Kitchen: galley-style w 2m semi-island w stone-topped benches & breakfast bar; Fisher & Paykel 2-door icemaker fridge; Miele 5 x gas stove-top, oven, micro & integrated dishwasher; abundant storage incl lockable Location: Bunya Lane cul-de-sac; walk to
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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 3104/5 Morwong Drive, NOOSA HEADS Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Inspect: Monday, 27 December, 11.00am - 11.30am; Saturday, 1 January, 11.00am - 11.30am; Saturday, 8 January, 11.00am - 11.30am; Friday, 14 January, 11.00am - 11.30am Auction: Saturday, 15 January, 2.45pm Contact: Eric Seetoo, 0419 757 770, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE noosatoday.com.au
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INCREDIBLE RESIDENCE IN A GREAT LOCATION THIS home keeps you close to sandy river shores and the vibrant restaurant precinct. Designed to incorporate a multitude of natural materials and embrace the subtropical climate, this is an exceptional way to live. Designed by Michael Rolton of MRA Building Design, it is a statement from every angle; the striking façade continues its way inside with the use of stone and cedar as your eyes are drawn towards the central pool. A double height alfresco joins the sunny pool area and provides an in-built barbeque plus steel and timber design elements that formalise the room. The external rooms blend perfectly inside via banks of sliding doors that lead into the kitchen and living rooms. Blackbutt timber floors lead you past the kitchen to a stacked stone gas fireplace, the perfect winter corner overlooking the well-manicured rear garden. Elongated and centrally positioned the kitchen includes Bosch appliances and a timber breakfast bar. It is supplemented by a generous butler’s pantry that doubles as the laundry and has direct access to outside. Upstairs are two bedrooms, both have private ensuites, while the master includes a walk-in-robe and has louvred windows that overlook the pool. A second living space or study provides additional flexibility. On the ground level two bedrooms share a bathroom, both have built-in-robes and lots of natural light. Those looking to store extra vehicles will love the garage. It is larger in all aspects and was designed to fit three cars, plus has drive-through ability to additional space up the side of the house. The low maintenance, professionally landscaped garden has a complete sprinkler system and immaculately maintained lawn area, the perfect space for kids and pets to enjoy. Built in 2017 by Costa Homes, this spectacular property is an outstanding Noosa lifestyle residence and one you will love for years to come.
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10 Frying Pan Track | Noosa North Shore Sold for $6,015,000
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147 Shorehaven Drive | Noosa Waters Sold for $4,825,000
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22 Cottonwood Court | Noosa Heads Sold for $2,750,000
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17 Captains Court | Sunrise Beach Sold for $3,550,000
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40/67 Gibson Road | Noosa Waters Sold for $1,762,000
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6/67 Gibson Road | Noosa Waters Sold for $1,750,000
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10/67 Gibson Road| Noosa Waters Sold for $1,700,000
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Richardson&Wrench 13 ‘On The Beach’ 49 Hastings Street Noosa Heads 1 bed | 1 bath | 1 car
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COASTAL SOPHISTICATION NESTLED in a highly desired pocket of Noosa Hill is where contemporary design meets functionality in this luxurious and impeccably renovated residence that delivers generous space over multiple levels. Ultimately designed with seamless indoor-outdoor flow allowing you to embrace the outdoors and take full advantage of a sunny north facing backyard, the sparkling new inground pool complemented by picturesque views across to the Noosa Hinterland and waterways in the foreground. Bespoke finishes and comprehensively appointed, featuring zoned split system air conditioning, energy efficient ceiling fans, imported designer light fittings, luxurious floor tiles, storage, spacious laundry and the list goes on.. An aesthetically pleasing and stylish state of the art kitchen continues the entertainer’s ambience complete with striking Caesarstone Excava stone benchtops, a suite of integrated top of the range appliances and ample cupboard space. The interiors are alive with timeless style and the use of natural materials are warm and fresh while wall-to-wall glass indulges the senses with distant vistas from almost every corner of the house. The clever floorplan allows for separate self-contained accommodation, teenage retreat, or guest accommodation on the lower level complete with its own side entrance. Whether it’s entertaining in the privacy of your professionally landscaped tropical surroundings or relaxing on your large front terrace embracing the alternative lake and tree lined vistas to the south, this exceptional family entertainer will leave you with an enduring impression. An impressive home offering a brilliant coastal location, just minutes’ drive from Noosa Main Beach and the thriving heart of Noosa Heads and the Junction with its fabulous cafes, restaurants, and boutique shopping. ●
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11 Mainsails Square
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Welcome to 11 Mainsails Square located on the crest of Noosa Hill. This property has never before been offered to the market. This expansive modern masterpiece is luxurious in every way but it’s the amazing 270 degree views from Moreton Island to Mt Tinbeerwah that take your breath away. What is not to love about this show stopping home, which commands an enviable vantage point and views that arguably surpass all others on Noosa Hill.
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MODERN MASTERPIECE WELCOME to 11 Mainsails Square located on the crest of Noosa Hill! This property has never before been offered to the market. This expansive modern masterpiece is luxurious in every way but it’s the amazing 270 degree views that take your breath away. What is not to love about this show stopping home, which commands an enviable vantage point and views that arguably surpass all others on Noosa Hill? Seeing truly is believing when you are enjoying the views at this remarkable residence. As you look out over a vast coastal playground with the Coral Sea, Moreton Island, Coolum Beach and the eastern beaches stretching south along the coast on the left of your entertaining deck and extensive living areas; in the front is Lake Weyba and its waterways, Mt Tinbeerwah and the lush Noosa Hinterland and sweeping right in the northerly direction are stunning views of the Noosa River and Noosa Sound. Let us not forget that this great 779 sqm allotment abuts the Noosa National Park. What an appealing lifestyle as you drink in those spectacular sights, absorb the drama of sunset and the oh-so cool breezes on hot summer nights without even leaving your favourite chair on the wraparound deck of this substantial residence. Of course, an evening ritual is clutching a
glass of bubbles and seeing the glorious sunset from the wide undercover deck. When you arrive home, you will love opening the imposing front doors into the art gallery foyer with direct access to the lift, which will take you straight up to the top floor. Here you will find the openplan over-size kitchen, dining and indoor/ outdoor living spaces. This is truly a lifestyle which is akin to taking a seat in a beautiful theatre to watch the light and sun move across views over the Noosa River,
Lake Weyba, its waterways, Mt Coolum, Mt Tinbeerwah and Mt Cooroy throughout the day. The expansive master suite, home office and swimming pool are also located at the rear of the top floor so you really are living the penthouse lifestyle all on one level if so desired. The second level of the home comprising 3 bedrooms, a second living area, expansive outdoor entertaining deck also with stunning views of the river
and hinterland. A fully equipped gym is to be found on this level. Also there is a secluded undercover retreat for quiet contemplation. The clever design of this home and the views on offer are truly irreplaceable. Take the time to come and see this unique property before it’s too late. A home such as this is sure to attract strong interest from near and far so call David Conolly or Sam Walker today to arrange your private viewing. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 11 Mainsails Square, NOOSA HEADS Description: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 garage Inspect: By appointment Contact: David Conolly, 0438 259 956 or Sam Walker, 0400 730 457, CENTURY 21 20 NOOSA TODAY
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531m2 LAND
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Absolute Beachfront Land
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Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity. Number 26 Park Crescent is arguably the best vacant beachfront lot left in the highly prized Sunshine Beach community, loved for its pristine beach and vibrant village feel, this is a locale all about laidback living with a touch of luxury. All you need to do is choose your architect or make the most of the proposed plans already created by Paul Clout Design (please note, these plans are not yet approved by council). Once you’ve chosen your favorite finishes, you can sit back and let your property dreams come to life.
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29 Douglas Street
The Ultimate Luxury Beach House This architecturally designed, impeccably finished residence delivers absolute luxury to the classic coastal beach house. Spend your mornings on the expansive deck with sounds of the ocean, afternoons around the simply beautiful pool and enjoy an evening at one of the many bars and restaurants of Sunshine Beach which are only a one minute walk away. This is Noosa living at its best. The property was completed in March 2019 with no expense spared or detail overlooked in what is one of Noosa’s most beautifully finished and stylish homes.
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NOOSAVILLE EXCELLENCE AWAITS
Two Select Noosa agents With over 24 years of local knowledge
Features include 3 generous bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus powder room, high ceilings, provision for lift, keyless entry, ducted air-conditioned comfort throughout with MyAir app, keyless entry, double remote garaging, pool plus much more. Completion expected Easter 2022. Suit FIRB Buyers also. ●
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IDEAL Noosa lifestyle awaits! Quality of design, lavish fixtures, fittings and functionality have been the top priority, while also allowing the new owners to take advantage of our amazing Noosa climate and lifestyle. This unique property will allow you to enjoy contemporary, easy living in a convenient location only a short stroll from restaurants, shops and transport as well as easy access to Noosa River, Gympie Terrace. and Iconic Hastings Street. In other words, prime position! The property will suit all ages and lifestyles from those who love to entertain, Investors looking for a holiday let or permanent rental, through to empty nesters, downsizers or families looking for their idyllic home.
THERE’S ONE THING BETTER THAN A SELECT NOOSA AGENT.
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 21 A Nannygai Street, NOOSAVILLE Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: On application Inspect: By appointment Contact: Greg Smith, 0418 758 465 and Tanya Taylor, 0400 220 580, SELECT NOOSA
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Brand New Executive Duplex Located in the heart of Noosaville. For more information, please contact: Greg Smith 0418 758465 Tanya Taylor 0400 220580 selectnoosa.com noosatoday.com.au
21A Nannygai St Noosaville Lavish, private living in a highly sought after location can be yours! If you appreciate the finer things in life with high quality design, award winning Boutique Brisbane Design & Development Team is offering this magnificent property to Noosa buyers. Quality design, fixtures, fittings and functionality have been the top priority, while also allowing
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MODERN CONTEMPORARY RESIDENCE THIS modern contemporary Sunshine Beach residence is distinguished by clean lines, geometric shapes, open floor plans, and thoughtful, intentional design that says a lot with a little. The residence designed by Tim Ditchfield incorporates extensive use of glass flooding the house with natural light, emphasizing views, and making it all that easier to enjoy the outdoors spaces. The open plan design of this home maximizes the feeling of space and
airiness, utilizing the use of natural light to illuminate the residence. The ground level is all about lifestyle with alfresco living, dining and entertaining. A generously sized galley kitchen complimented by high-end appliances, gas cooking and granite benchtops flows seamlessly onto outdoor dining and a sparkling, private pool overlooked by the central courtyard and poolside living or sunroom.
There are four generously sized bedrooms on the upper level. The master, located in the south-east wing, accommodating a large en-suite and private deck with a tranquil leafy backdrop. In addition a large family or media room is situated on the lowest level with an extra bathroom. The intelligent design of this home includes the many features you would expect to find in a high-end property, such
as ducted air-conditioning, large double garage with internal access, a private lift, double gated security access and modern louvre windows which draw the cooling summer breezes throughout. A two-minute stroll down the hill will find you amongst the Sunshine village eateries, stylish new surf club and patrolled beach; or head north to enjoy the national park and Alexandria Bay with coastal walks to Hastings Street, Noosa. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 44 Ferguson Street, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: On Site Auction Inspect: By appointment Auction: Saturday, 5 February, 2022, 11am Contact: Kathy Wise, 0407 968 300 and Rob Spencer, 0408 710 556, SUNSHINE BEACH REAL ESTATE
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OPEN HOMES Time
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Wednesday 29th December
Doonan
11.00 - 11.30am
13 Janet Street
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Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0409 446 955
12.00 - 1.00pm
19 Sail St
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$1,400,000
Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 714 653
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Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879
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FOR SALE
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FOR SALE
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Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880
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Dowling Neylan 0405 976 181
Wednesday 29th December 4.00 - 4.30pm
80 Valley Drive
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Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0409 484 159
Peregian Beach Noosa Heads Wednesday 29th December Thursday 23rd December 11.00 - 11.30am
11 Milpera Retreat
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Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880
2,3,4/38 Avocet Pde
Sunshine Beach
Friday 24th December Friday 24th December 11.00 - 11.30am
16Toulambi Street
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Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499 10.30 - 11.00am
Monday 27th December 11.00 - 11.30am
3104/5 Morwong Dr
1/81 Hastings St
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Tom Offermann Real Estate 0419 757 770
1.00 - 1.30pm
4-6 Arakoon Cres
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Tom Offermann Real Estate 0419 757 770 10.30 - 11.00am
29 Douglas Street
5/13-17 Viewland Dr
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$1,150,000
Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 714 653
11.00 - 11.30am
39 Nairana Rest
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Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499
Wednesday 29th December 4.00 - 4.30pm
5/2 Sidoni Street
Noosaville
Tinbeerwah
Tuesday 28th December
Wednesday 29th December 4
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Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 714 653 12.00 - 12.30pm
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Tewantin
10.00 - 11.00am
19 Sail St
Tom Offermann Real Estate 0419 757 770
Wednesday 29th December
Wednesday 29th December
12.00 - 1.00pm
Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0438 259 956
Monday 27th December
Tuesday 28th December 1.00 - 1.30pm
29 Douglas Street
Friday, 24 December, 2021
37 Pacific View Drive
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Saturday 15th January
Auction Diary
11.00 - 11.30am
Doonan
4/144 Noosa Pde
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Tom Offermann Real Estate 0411 757 570
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Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879
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Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0499 270 691
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Tom Offermann Real Estate 0419 757 770
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Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880
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Dowling Neylan 0405 976 181
Peregian Beach
Friday 14th January Friday 21st January 2.00 - 2.30pm
80 Valley Drive
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Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0409 484 159
10.00 - 12.00pm
2,3,4/38 Avocet Pde
Friday 14th January
Peregian Springs 12.00 - 12.30pm
16Toulambi Street
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Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499
Wednesday 29th December
Saturday 15th January
5.00 - 5.30pm 9.30 - 10.00am
11 Milpera Retreat
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1.00 - 1.30pm
2232/15 Lakeview Rise
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Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505
2.00 - 2.30pm
19 Key Ct
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Tom Offermann Real Estate 0407 708 860
52 Longwood Drive
Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880
Sunshine Beach Sunday 16th January
2.45 - 3.15pm
3104/5 Morwong Dr
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Tom Offermann Real Estate 0419 757 770 2.00 - 2.30pm
4-6 Arakoon Cres
Friday 21st January
Tewantin 1.00 - 1.30pm
39 Nairana Rest
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Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499
Saturday 22nd January
Tuesday 25th January 1.00 - 1.30pm
15/30 Hastings St
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Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282
11.30 - 12.00pm
5/2 Sidoni Street
Noosaville
Tinbeerwah
Wednesday 29th December
Friday 14th January
12.00 - 12.30pm
35 Shorehaven Drive
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Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0499 270 691 11.00 - 11.30am
37 Pacific View Drive
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TRANQUIL RIVERSIDE ESTATE HOW will you spend your time relaxing on one of the largest holdings on iconic Noosa North Shore - gateway to magnificent sandy ocean beaches, Cooloola National Park, Teewah village, Double Island Point, Rainbow Beach and heritage listed Fraser Island? Bordered largely by National Park forest and the pristine Noosa River, this 59 acres of tranquil lush waterfront haven includes a wide variety of native flora and fauna: relax and enjoy the tranquillity of native forest, local wildlife and the music of bird calls. And you will be just a short boat ride to all the internationally renowned Noosa attractions along the Noosaville river foreshore, Noosa Heads and Noosa National Park. You will be spoilt for choice with a wide range of superb dining, coffee outlets and boutique shopping to enjoy. You will also have easy access to numerous activities on the river from your own leased private jetty (subject to approvals per sales contract) or a short stroll through riverside National Park: good fishing opportunities, kayaking and sailing. The architect designed contemporary home is nestled amongst lawns, gardens and fresh water ponds. It provides decks on three sides, open living areas, is light and bright with plentiful windows and glass doors. All rooms and decks provide wide outlooks to extensive native forest. Ground level accommodation includes
high 4.3 metre ceilings and fans in all rooms: an additional large air-conditioned loft (8.5 x 7.1 metres) is currently used as an artist studio and provides flexible options for office, hobby room, guest area etc.
The property has road access from both Wallaby Track and Wygani Drive. Wallaby Track provides entry to a modern steel shed/garage with power and tank water. Access to the property is by a short boat ride or the regular Tewantin vehicular ferry
and well maintained road. This long held property presents a unique opportunity for discerning buyers to enjoy an enviable residential lifestyle. Enquire now: private inspection through the agent please. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 340 Wallaby Track, NOOSA NORTH SHORE Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Offers over $3,850,000 considered Inspect: By appointment Contact: Roger Omdahl, 0412 043 880, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE 30 NOOSA TODAY
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NOOSA BANKS AND LOVING IT WHERE the living is easy and the laidback lifestyle is a reflection of this trophy home. Enter the formal entry foyer via the impressive, Asian fusion styled pivot timber feature door, offering the first hint of the stunning home that lies beyond. Designed to suit a large family or retirees on family stayovers, the home enjoys dual living zones, a dining room amply catering for a table sized for 10, a lounge area, bar/pool room and separate dedicated media room allowing independent spaces for leisure and relaxation. High, coffered ceilings and ducted air-conditioning create airflow and ambient year round temperatures. The master bedroom suite with walkin dressing room accesses the patio and shimmering pool and enjoys a peaceful pool view. The ensuite is one of the most attractive I have seen, boasting twin vanities, a spa bath in which to luxuriate and separate toilet. Three additional double bedrooms include built-in robes. The galley kitchen features granite benchtops, a 5 burner gas cooktop and
loads of drawers. The servery opening to the generous, covered outdoor patio makes entertaining so easy. Gorgeous tropical ceiling fans and decorative timber ceiling panels add to the resort style ambience. The covered walkway leads to the pool.
Lush, tropical landscaping surrounds the solar heated, free form saltwater pool and Balinese style cabana. Many happy hours can be whiled away with a good book and a beverage in hand. There’s a small private office just off the
entry; the large craft/hobby room to the northern side has a private entrance and could function as a home office or studio. Desirable features include soft, timber look flooring; a large double garage suitable for 4WDs; an additional garage currently fitted out as a workshop; 5kw solar system to assist in reducing utility bills. This impressive home presents an opportunity for an enviable lifestyle. Minutes to Tewantin village, an easy walk to Cooroibah Creek, canoe to Lake Cooroibah from Boakes Landing and delight in various beautiful bushwalks. An absolute must to inspect. Contact Warren Evans for your private viewing. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 26 Cooroibah Crescent, TEWANTIN Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: Offers over $1,575,000 considered Inspect: By appointment Contact: Warren Evans, 0428 711 163, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE
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CHRISTMAS and Happy New Year
From Olivier Miller & the Award Winning Team at Laguna Real Estate
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