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Rules adopted By Margie Maccoll Noosa Council’s Short-Stay Letting Local Law which came into effect on Tuesday 1 February is about protecting residential amenity for Noosa’s residents, not about stopping guests clapping, singing or cheering as reported by some media outlets, Mayor Clare Stewart said. The law has been controversial in its creation and the response to it has already been mixed. Sunshine Beach resident Julia Craddock questioned the costs of the new laws on ratepayers, doesn’t think the controls go far enough and wants short-term accommodation (STA) guests to follow the same rules as hotel guests. “Cut through all the STA industry hysteria with one simple question. Can you do that in a hotel? And if the answer is no, then why the confected outrage?” she said. Glenn McLellan of Holiday Homes @ Noosa manages 65 STAs across the shire and believes the laws are ambiguous, unfair, open the doors to vexatious neighbours and will lead to a reduction in tourist accommodation, tourists and the benefits they bring to Noosa. “If they tried to impose these laws on residents they’d be outraged,” he said. Mr McLellan said he was recently called to an STA when a neighbour complained about a barbecue held at 4pm. He arrived to find a regular family barbecue but the law provides no measures to gauge the situation and council required a response to the complaint or the property risked receiving a breach of its license. He said he was not opposed to regulation but the real issue in Noosa has long been party houses and state government legislation already existed to police them. “If guests have a party, I’m the first one over to boot them out,” he said. “In 10 years I’ve had two instances where people have really done the wrong thing and they got their marching orders. As a manager,

if you don’t do the right thing by the owners, you lose the house.” Mr McLellan said there were about 900 STA houses out of 26,000 residences in Noosa. He said most provided accommodation for families and are owned by investors whose goal is to eventually move to them. He has employed two extra staff members and security patrols to deal with the new law but believes the outcome will be more empty houses used by owners a few weeks a year. “They’re hellbent on scaling down the tourist trade in Noosa,” he said. “If there’s 30 per cent less tourist accommodation there’ll be 30 per cent less revenue. We all understand the benefits of Noosa’s $1.1 billion tourism industry. $300 million less will hit everyone in the pocket.” However, Mayor Clare Stewart said the new Code of Conduct established basic ground rules and rather than ban activities, it requests that guests limit excessive or unreasonable noise. “The local law also introduces minimum safety standards for properties that are shortterm let or home hosted, to help protect guests in the absence of any regulation by the state government,” she said. Council has established a 24-hour complaints hotline (phone 5329 6466) and will trial the use of a security firm – contract currently being finalised – to monitor problem properties. Cr Stewart said the hotline was among the tools residents overwhelming called for during two rounds of community consultation, which attracted more than 600 written submissions and involved a wide range of stakeholders, including residents and the industry. The new local law will require owners to appoint a manager or contact person, with the complaints hotline number and approval number to be displayed on the front of the short-stay let property. Continued page 2

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Short-stay rules in From page 1 The contact person must be available 24/7, be located within 20km of the short-stay property and available to respond to complaints within 30 minutes. The local law also introduces an approval for short-stay and home-hosted properties, renewed annually, with applications accepted from 1 February, and application fees waived until 30 June. While New South Wales has introduced a state-wide framework, the Queensland Gov-

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be established to review the local law after 12 months and report back to Council with recommendations. Stayz corporate affairs director Eacham Curry believes short term lettings have a key role to play in Queensland’s economic recovery after the pandemic and urges Noosa Shire Council to lobby for a state-wide regulatory framework with compulsory registration of STAs, the creation of a mandatory short-term rental code and industry body established to resolve issues on amenity, noise and overcrowding.

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ernment shelved its plans for a state-wide approach, so Noosa Council has had to act in response to growing calls by Noosa residents for controls, Cr Stewart said. Over the past six months Noosa Council received 66 complaints about short-stay properties. “With the local law, we’re providing a local management framework, a code of conduct for guests, and an avenue for complaints - none of which exists currently,“ Cr Stewart said. A multi-interest stakeholder group is to

If you had a choice of three different types of neighbours which would you choose? (These are fictional) One is an investor whose family stays only a couple of weeks a year. One is an Airbnb that is rented to a diverse group of people. Mostly they stay over weekends, mostly they’re families, occasionally but not frequently they party to the early hours of the morning. The third are permanent residents. They fight all the time, loudly on the back deck. They play music loudly, quite often, and have noisy barbecues in their back yard. Their dog, which they walk without a leash or dog poo bags, barks half the day. They run a business from home that brings in customers who park their cars up and down the street. For me, the first two are preferable. Occasionally I think an empty house is a terrible waste when so many people are searching for rentals. The Airbnb is subject to Council’s new local law which will end their infrequent parties. That won’t affect me greatly. As they are not in the correct zone for short term lettings under the new laws they will lose their letting income and tourists will no longer visit. Will they rent permanently, sell the property or leave it mostly empty, using it only a couple of weeks a year? The new laws won’t do anything to affect the inconsiderate permanent neighbours.

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Libraries and other information services, disaster management, waste management, parks and playgrounds, customer service and environmental protection are among Council’s strongest performance areas, as judged by the community. The Market Facts community satisfaction survey interviewed 400 residents via phone survey, with a further 156 residents answering a publicly advertised questionnaire. Just over 71 per cent of respondents rated Council’s overall performance as good and very good. “Council’s library services, disaster management, waste management services, customer service, and environmental protection were some of the highest performing areas as ranked by survey respondents,”

Mayor Clare Stewart said. “Other positives included a 62 per cent good/very good rating for call handling and 82 per cent good/very good rating for afterhours emergency services.” Information from the 2021 survey will be used to support strategic decision making and improve service delivery. “This survey is one of numerous way we’re gauging community sentiment not only about how we’re performing as a council but how our residents feel about living in Noosa and their connection to where they live. “Our Liveability Survey late last year gathered useful information about how our residents rate living in Noosa and the way they see the shire performing.”

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Expert evidence on quarry Affidavits from a traffic engineer will form part of Noosa Council’s push to reduce the number of truck movements from the Kin Kin Quarry in its Planning and Environment court case against Cordwell Resources, a roundtable meeting heard on Tuesday. Traffic engineer Stuart Holland from Holland Traffic Consulting will be Council’s independent court expert at the hearing scheduled for three days from 2-4 March. In documents filed and uploaded to the Planning and Environment Court website, Mr Holland stated that after assessing correlations between crash data from 2001 to 2020 and the available truck volume data, he considers an acceptable number of movements would be a total of 10 truck movements per day. Cordwell Resources will have an opportunity to respond to the material filed by Council. Mayor Clare Stewart said she and members of the Kin Kin Roundtable remain concerned by the current conditions of Pomona Kin Kin Road. “The number of quarry trucks on Pomona Kin Kin Road has increased in the last two years and we have always said the Pomona Kin Kin Road is not suitable for the number of quarry trucks currently travelling on this road and they continue to pose a great safety risk,” she said.

Cr Stewart said serious fears for the safety of school children and other motorists using the road were again raised at Tuesday’s meeting. “With school resuming next week, our hinterland residents quite rightly are terrified about the increased truck movements and the return of school buses on the road,” she said. Cr Stewart said the roundtable was seeking urgent assistance from the State Transport Minister to intervene under section 46 of the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994. “We have written to the Transport Minister on several occasions requesting that he or the Director General step in and use their powers for an interim stop of the trucks on the state controlled road.” Cr Stewart said. “We are gathering the necessary evidence for our court hearing, but also request the Department of Transport and Main Roads to consider what it can do in the interim to improve safety,” she said. Council will now progress its application to the Planning and Environment Court seeking full enforcement orders centred on alleged breaches by the quarry operator and seek to address the intensification of use issues.

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Sharon digs deep to build new dream career From page 1 At 48, the mother of three pushed herself out of injury and depression to reach her goal of becoming a Pro Angel and Sports Model within the International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)/ Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) Australia. Starting out as a cardio queen competing in triathlons and even representing Australia in duathlons, Sharon eventually ‘wore out a few limbs’, leaving her struggling to walk for six months. “I wore out the cartilage on my left hip and there was a period there where I was trying to sleep on my hands and knees because I couldn’t lay on my back or either side,” she said. “It was a really hard time. It was the first time I’d stood at where people were with depression. I kind of look at it as a bit of a learning curve as a personal trainer to understand what it’s like on the other side. “I was very angry and depressed when I couldn’t run. It felt like my whole life had been changed and been taken away from me. “There were a couple of occasions when I ended up in emergency ward after my back went into spasm. My husband drove me to the hospital but then they couldn’t get me out of the car because the spasms were too intense. “I remember just crying and begging them to knock me out and put me to sleep because no one should have to go through that pain.”

As a PT for 11 years, Sharon had always done strength training, ironically for injury prevention from sport. “Having been a very competitive athlete my entire life, and being depressed, I was then doing my own rehab for my back with strength training,” she said. This led to an interest in body building, which gave her something to strive for. “I started four years ago, and pulled top three every time I went on stage,” Sharon said. “It literally saved me physically and mentally. I’ve got my back really good now, but I’m always mindful of my training and tend to get a bit of nerve pain in my ankles. I’ve learnt to manage it, particularly with ice baths. “Last year, when I stepped off stage I set myself a goal of trying to get my Pro Card in Angel and Sports Model, thinking at 48 that was going to be a bit of a push.” Letting go of any doubt, Sharon went on to win first place in Angel, Swimsuit, Sports Model 40 plus, and the overall title of Sports Model. Competing again in a different category three weeks later, she reached her goal and was awarded her Pro Card. “For a lot of women, they get to our age and they sort of go, I can’t lose weight, I’ve tried everything,” Sharon said. “When you have the right tools and information and start tracking properly, it’s possible.

Sharon Baker working out in her gym. Picture: ROB MACCOLL “I hope this maybe encourages someone to get up and start looking after themselves, particularly women and mothers, because they are thought to be selfish if they say ‘no I can’t do that, I need to go and exercise’. “But how is a mother supposed to look after her family if she doesn’t look after herself? “Mums are just constantly giving to everyone, but they need to stop feeling guilty about spending an hour to themselves. Even if it’s just a walk and getting out in nature to clear your head. “Find an activity you love, get a friend to join you to hold yourself accountable, and just get moving.”

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The view from Teewah North Shore in crisis part 3 by Phil Jarratt When it comes to analysing the problems facing the Noosa North Shore and Cooloola, few people have the depth of experience or more passion for the area’s wildlife than Teewah landowner Hume Campbell. Brisbane-based Mr Campbell, who has chaired his 95-year-old family company Riverside Marine Industries for the past 25 years, has owned and operated barges and ferries all over Australia and in other parts of the world, owned property on Fraser Island and at Teewah, developed marine tourism operations in Far North Queensland and been both a sand miner and a conservationist. These days, he and wife Rowan spend as much time as possible at the Teewah beach house they have had for nearly 25 years, but like many residents, they are fearful for its future. “When the speed limit was 100 on the beach we nearly sold up and left,” he told Noosa Today this week. “It was hell on earth, cars running into things, driving up dunes. Then we had the police coming up telling people to get off the beach because it was a gazetted road. “I’m not a preservationist but I’m a conservationist, and I think there’s a big difference. You take a thing like the little shells we have dotted along the beach. An academic did a study and found there were extraordinary numbers of species of shells represented, but the 4WDs just tear along the tideline and destroy them. I think Parks and Wildlife need to do far more education and interpretive work. [My ideas] might seem like a purist approach but what we’re doing now is untenable and it’s going to get worse. We either have to look after it or we just give up on it.” And Hume Campbell is not short of ideas on this subject, ranging from Noosa Council’s failure to provide basic services to Teewah Village to a fleet of 4WD buses replacing cars on the beach to a new sustainable model for the Noosa River ferry service over a long and fascinating conversation. We’ll dissect those ideas in a moment, but first a little background on Hume and the Riverside Marine group. The Campbell family arrived in Brisbane from Scotland in 1861, just two years after Queensland’s separation from NSW, and over the ensuing decades the nine children of patriarch Peter Morrison Campbell became involved in the commercial development of Brisbane. In 1926 grandsons Norman and Colin founded Riverside Coal Transport. By the time fifth generation Hume took the reins of the Riverside group in 1997, it had expanded to include an empire of associated industries, headquartered on the Brisbane River at Newstead but with operations around Australia and beyond. Under Hume’s leadership in 2006 the Campbell family embarked on a multi-million-dollar expansion into the northern Queensland marine tourism industry, acquiring the Whitsunday-based Fantasea Cruises, which led to a $100,000 pledge from the Fantasea Foundation towards research into the challenges fac-

Noosa’s North Shore ferry. ing the survival of our coral reefs. Today, with more than 400 employees, operations around the globe and multi-million dollar revenue, Riverside Marine Industries continues to support Queensland environmental causes. Oddly enough though, it was Hume’s experience in Fraser Island sand mining operations while working his way up in the company that helped formulate his passion for the unique environment of the Great Sandy Region. It also gave him his first taste of the highly competitive nature of the barge and ferry business. He recalls: “A man called Gordon Elmer had the [Inskip Point] barge in those days, and he and his family were nice people. We had a barge there that we were running for Mineral Sands, so when sand mining was closed down we had this landing barge in place and we competed with Gordon for a while, but he ended up chartering it from us. What became known as the barge wars happened after that, after we’d walked away.” The conflict between rival private operators became deeply personal and resulted in one dollar and even free crossings almost sending both to the wall, but the K’Gari residents supported their local bloke. Says Hume: “It did get very personal, but I

think I’d rather see two companies battle it out than just have the government come in and lay down the law.” Which is a neat segue into the here and now on Noosa’s North Shore, in which Hume has many ideas about the future of the ferry operation, foremost of which is that it should be privately owned. “We used to run a cross-river ferry for the Brisbane City Council, but I think there’s a lot to be said for private ownership. I’ve also been involved in operating ferries for Sydney Ferries, working on a committee with government, in which a very recent report details more than 40 defects in those ferries. That’s largely because the bureaucracy was involved.” Hume favours the introduction of higher technology across the board and electric ferries powered sustainably through hybrid sources, possibly using solar panels built above the decks, with the costs subsidised by at least doubling the current visitor fare. Asked to nominate a ferry service that might be a model for Noosa, Hume suggests the Daintree River ferry with the proviso “although there is council involvement there too”. In fact, consultants for Noosa Council looked at the Daintree operation when assessing the previous lease renewal in 2019 and found several of its assets, such as prior-

ity slipways for residents, not applicable here, and since then owner Douglas Shire Council has stalled on the introduction of a new hybrid solar ferry with increased capacity while it examines options, such as a bridge. But there is still plenty to be learnt from the higher tech operation at Daintree. As a Teewah resident for as much of the year as his business will allow, many of Hume’s concerns for the area are about a lack of services and perpetual confusion about shared responsibilities. “I don’t think the locals want a lot of government involvement in their affairs, but I think if you’re going to take rates and land tax there should be basic services. Rubbish should be collected at least once a week. Now there are about 20 bins for 100 residences in a remote and sinister place where I won’t let my wife or daughters go. “It’s hard to believe that Noosa Council can’t deliver these basic services. I’m in the corporate sector and we’d never be allowed to behave like that. We’d lose our operating licenses immediately,” he said. “There is a lot of confusion over who is accountable for things that happen on the North Shore and Cooloola, one of the most magnificent parts of our country.

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Hume Campbell and wife Rohan at home at Teewah Beach. “There’s a rubbish collection point just a bit north of Teewah and I went up there the other day to see how it was being handled. If I was in the government I’d be broken-hearted. There were parts of air-con units, bits of tents thrown in the dunes. You look at that and think, they just don’t deserve this place. If this was a park in America you’d never see this kind of thing. It would be highly managed by real rangers with real machinery, getting things done. Here they drive straight past lantana and don’t even see it. “Then there is the sewage dumping station at the third cutting. They put a road in for it and mowed down the most magnificent melaleuca forest. There was no signage, no warning, it just happened and no one knew it was coming. There’s plenty of land up near the pub that no one knows what to do with, so it could have gone in there. I couldn’t believe the vandalism of cutting those trees down.” But it all comes back to the beach that has been allowed to become a highway. Says Hume: “Well, there’s a bitumen road that gives you access to Rainbow Beach, so you don’t have to use the beach to get there. I would argue that this should not be the function of the beach, it should be a recreational facility, but as a compromise you might allow people to drive north to south only, going one way by road and the other by beach, and leaving the beach just north of Teewah and coming down the track, so that the beach from Teewah to the river mouth could return to being home for migratory birds. “There would be all kinds of arguments against this, but I say let’s talk about one of

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Daintree River ferry, a model for the future? the most beautiful beaches and points in the world and how to keep them that way. “There was an Italian gentleman living in Teewah who has since passed on, but he asked me if I would drive him up to Double Island

Point for one last look. We were sitting on the sand appreciating the beauty, and he said to me, ‘Australians don’t appreciate what they have’. “Those words came back to me just a cou-

ple of weeks ago when I went up there and saw 500 cars turning the beach into a car park. You can’t deny people the right to experience the place, but I’d rather see a small fleet of 4WD buses do the job.”

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Our A-Bay makes the list By Phil Jarratt The bad news is we didn’t win. The good news is that we can breathe a sigh of relief because no one is going to be changing their holiday plans to spend them at any of the places that finished ahead of us. In fact it’s highly unlikely that you’d be able to buy a chai latte or hire a CoolCabana at the vast majority of the 14 beaches that finished ahead of our own Alexandria Bay in Tourism Australia’s Top 20 Beaches for 2022, won by little-known but apparently picture-perfect Misery Beach, near Albany in Western Australia. (The name, in case you were wondering, comes not from the single digit water temperature or the frequency of marine stinger appearances, but because its white sandy beach was once stained red with blood from a nearby whaling station, which gives you something to think about while playing beach cricket or building sandcastles at the shoreline). The list, which comes out every second year, was announced last Sunday in Wollongong, which didn’t even make the Top 20 (although Jervis Bay and Depot Beach further south did). When the first list came out in 2018 Noosa didn’t rate a mention. In 2020 we missed out again, although Wagga Wagga’s riverside beach made it. So like all lists constructed for marketing and promotional purposes, it is not to be trusted, however, it is the brainchild of Australia’s most highly honoured beach bum, Brad Farmer, so you can trust that the on-sand research has been meticulous and time-consuming. Brad, who also wears the title of Tourism Australia’s appointed Friend of Australia and Beach Expert, is undoubtedly Australia’s bestinformed beach bum as well, having studied the beachy sciences for more than 40 years and visited virtually every accessible beach on the Australian mainland, its adjacent islands and territories. If there’s a beach out there worth lying on, Brad Farmer has slip, slop, slapped and

And the winner is... Misery Beach.

Noosa’s Alexandria Bay as it appears in Best Australian Beaches. gone horizontal on it. I can vouch for this because I have known Brad for most of his 40-year journey to the very pinnacle of what might be referred to as practical beach-based studies. In fact the late and great photographer Rennie Ellis and I many years ago sought his wise counsel when we pitched a book and TV series concept called 100 Greatest Beaches of the World to a major media company, a production that was to involve at least two years of, well, going to the beach every day.

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It failed to find support but in later years, Brad’s brilliantly conceived multi-media Best Australian Beaches has soared like a sea eagle and taken professional beach bumming next level. So back to the new list. After Misery comes Horseshoe Bay near South West Rocks in NSW. Queensland’s highest rating beach is The Spit on the Gold Coast, where the mayor wants to build a cruise ship terminal. Newcastle’s Dudley Beach is also ahead of A-Bay at 11, but perhaps the most interesting inclusion comes

Brad Farmer. after us with the Jellybean Pool in the Blue Mountains of NSW at 18. Apparently after giving Wagga a gong previously, Tourism Australia realised they were onto something with inland beaches. At last weekend’s announcements Brad Farmer helpfully explained: “Australia really is just one big beach.” Anyway, winners are grinners, we’re on the list, third time lucky. Just hope they don’t find out A-Bay is clothing optional.

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Lions dance in New Year By Margie Maccoll As drums and cymbals reverberated around the Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club on Sunday, lion dancers welcomed in the New Year in spectacular fashion. About a dozen members of the Australian Hong Tech Sports Association travelled from Brisbane with their instruments and costumes to perform at the club as they have done for the past few Chinese New Year celebrations. Head instructor Cuong Luong said the Lion Dance symbolically delivered good fortune and prosperity for the year ahead and people liked the music and colour of the performance. Cuong said the association of about 30 members trained regularly in the sport that required a combination of stamina, agility and acrobatics and normally competed internationally at the world championships, but all competitions

had been cancelled due to Covid. He said the group hoped to form a national competition this year. Ming Hew from the bowls club Chinese Restaurant said the bistro had set a menu that was similar to that enjoyed by people in her native Malaysia where the New Year would be celebrated in similar ways to Christmas in Australia. “We would go to visit people and celebrate with dinners,“ she said. In 2022 the Year of the Tiger will be celebrated from 1-15 February by more than a billion people across China and South East Asia who will mark the occasion with feasting, parades and visits to family and friends. People will clean out their houses to empty them of bad spirits, decorate their homes with red for good luck and children will receive gifts of money in red envelopes

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Humdrum still roasting By Margie Maccoll After finding out via Instagram that their business was burning, Humdrum Espresso is still managing to deliver coffee to its loyal customers in Eumundi. They even have plans to set up in temporary premises across the road until a rebuild is completed. Business owner Steve Arthy said Humdrum manager Katrina Chapman rang him three weeks ago at 5am after the business was tagged on Instagram going up in flames. “Someone had taken a video and tagged us,” he said. “Firies said it’d been burning for a good hour before they got there. There were 10m flames. Eumundi’s a quiet place. No one noticed. The baker across the road called it in.” The building leased by Humdrum was only built about a year earlier but is now a total “knockover”. Even the concrete slab has to be re-poured as its reinforcements would have expanded in the heat, Steve said.

Jordan Neal and Humdrum Espresso manager Katrina Chapman are now serving coffees from a Padre Coffee van at Eumundi. Picture: ROB MACCOLL With a time line on a future rebuild uncertain, Humdrum was fortunate to be able to obtain the use of a Padre Coffee van and continue trading from the business carpark in a limited fashion.

“It’s good to keep the staff going,” Steve said. “We employ about eight staff. We’re trying to do the best we can.” The community has come to their aid again

with the recent offering of a larger space across the road at the Imperial Hotel. “They’ve been using it as a boutique cinema,” Steve said. “They were going to put it up for lease. They said if you want this space, it’s available. We’ve taken them up on it.” Humdrum is now on the lookout for fridges, benches and a new coffee machine. After a fit out, the team hopes to be up and running at their Humdrum pop-up in a couple of weeks. “We’ll have access to a kitchen. We can keep the chef on and do food,” Steve said. “It’ll be awesome.” But their ultimate goal is to return after the rebuild to the site they regard as “one of the best spots in Eumundi“ where they first established the business only eight months ago. Steve said the devastation had shown them the kindness of the community. “Everyone’s been offering their support. That’s one of the beautiful parts of this situation,” Steve said. “You find out how much people care.“

Mayoral fundraiser doubles domestic violence service ahead with our services being extended more than ever”, a spokesperson said. Services from two locations are now accessible with appointments available from just an initial phone call on 5447 7747. First to record the efforts of Josanne Falla and the Charity, WomenKind Inc, Mayor Clare Stewart paid tribute to friends and supporters who generously committed to the fundraiser. “The experience opened not only our op-

Noosa’s domestic violence service Sunny Kids has doubled its services, thanks to the 2021 Mingle with the Mayor fundraising initiative. An astounding $280,000 was raised from attendee donations and auction items at the gala event with the money now channeled into a doubling of services that operate to identify and intervene in matters of domestic violence. Sunny Kids have announced “a big year

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Call to change the date By Abbey Cannan A University of the Sunshine Coast academic says celebrating Australia Day on 26 January is a sign of national immaturity. This follows hundreds of people marching through pouring rain in Brisbane, continuing their support for the Invasion Day rally. Education academic Dr Craig Johnston, who is based at USC’s Moreton Bay campus and whose research areas include constructions of identity, monuments and public history, says there are more appropriate days to celebrate the nation. “What does it really say about Australia that we are identifying our national day, the day to celebrate our nation, as the day the First Fleet just happened to rock up into Sydney Cove, dropped anchor and unloaded some convicts and a flag?” Dr Johnston asked. “What it says to me is the relative immaturity of Australia as a nation that lacks a proper, grown-up identity. Hanging on to an inappropriate day is a symbol of our inability to grow up and become a truly independent, forwardlooking country that is confident in itself. “It’s another colonial tie we’re hanging onto, along with the monarchy and the Union Jack on the flag.” Dr Johnston said a national day should be something that unifies everyone. “Australia Day does not do that. It’s becoming more and more divisive,” he said. “I think the most obvious date is Federation Day on 1 January, I know it’s already a public holiday but you could easily add another one on 2 January. “Other people have suggested 21 May, the anniversary of the Indigenous Right Referendum has some proponents. I think that could potentially be quite divisive as well. I think it should be a summer day because it’s what we all enjoy doing.” Will the date be changed within the next five years?

The rally began at Queens Garden, Brisbane CBD and finished with speeches, music and food at Musgrave park.

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Dr Johnston said the problem is the date of Australia Day has become a proxy argument that ties in with people’s political disagreement. “We’re about to head into federal election campaign. I think there is no chance at all that

where we need to be going with the debate right now’. “So am I confident it is going to change in five years? Probably not. But I think the bigger and bigger grounds for it will mean that ultimately, it should be changed.”

the Prime Minister is going to suggest it should be changed or even examined because he’s got a whole right-wing of his party he has to shore up,” he said. “I think equally, the Labor leader is going to look at it and say ’I don’t think this is some-

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Schools ready to start Covid restraints led to a quiet start to the school year this week with Year 11 and 12 attending classes online at home and only a small number of students, the children of essential workers, attending in person, but teachers are looking forward to going back to school next week. At Good Shepherd Lutheran College there were just 35 of 1400 students at school this week with the rest to return under the State Government’s Covid mandate next week. A college spokeswoman said students would be attending classes as normal but there would be a few changes to the routine. There won’t be any large gatherings, school assemblies will be conducted online and a few school camps and swimming carnivals planned for the first weeks would be shifted to later in the year. High school students will be required to wear masks and the decision on Year 3-6 students wearing masks would be left up to parents, she said. “I think the biggest challenge will be managing students and staff away in isolation or with Covid,” she said. “If a student contracts Covid they will need to isolate for seven days, not the whole class. “I think (the government plan) is quite clear. It’s not having too much impact on schools.” After an extended holiday students were excited to return to school, she said. “They’re all quite keen to come back after a long holiday and see all their friends again,” she said. The spokeswoman said a few teachers had contracted Covid during the holidays but there were no great concerns expressed by staff over the return to school and, as people shared their experiences of the illness, she expected any concerns to be alleviated. The situation is much the same at St Teresa’s Catholic College at Noosaville with plans in place and the school confident of

the year ahead. “We’ve been through it a couple of times. Everyone knows the drill,” a spokeswoman said.

but they were all looking forward to pressing ahead with students back on campus. “You can prepare as much as you can, then you have to take one step at a time,” she said.

“Let’s get back into it, let’s see what happens.” The spokeswoman said Covid had changed the situation and the outcome was unknown

New measures for Covid-safe back to school plan “As always, that advice has kept Queenslanders safe.” Key features of the Back to School plan include: Mask wearing for all high school students and staff in line with the existing mandate. Masks available and strongly encouraged for students in Years 3 to 6. A range of ventilation measures including air purifiers as required. Temporary measures for the first four weeks of term include: RATs available in school for students and staff who develop symptoms while on site. Priority access to RATs for students and staff at Queensland Health clinics. RATs provided to staff entering remote communities. Suspension of school camps, excursions, assemblies, and large gatherings.

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tigen testing will not be required in schools. “There is no health advice to indicate this is needed in Queensland. Instead, all students and staff will have priority access to RATs from local testing clinics if they develop symptoms. “Of course, anyone who has symptoms should absolutely not come into school. But if staff or students develop symptoms while at school, they will be provided with a RAT to take home. “If there are outbreaks of Covid-19 in our schools, Queensland Health will deploy additional RATs to clinics near those locations to meet the need. More than 870,000 Queensland students will return to school on 7 February. Further information and FAQs are available here at qed.qld.gov.au/covid19/backto-school

experiencing vulnerability, and all students attending Early Childhood Development Programs, Kindergarten, Prep or Year 1. Staggered drop off times and special drop off zones. Education Minister Grace Grace said as well as delaying the start of term by two weeks, there were a number of measures already in place to keep students and staff safe. “These include mandatory vaccination for staff and volunteers, and the expert advice from our ventilation working group. “Our $477 million Cleaner Cooler Schools Program is almost complete, meaning nearly all schools across the state have air conditioning which helps with ventilation. Minister Grace said, consistent with health advice, regular surveillance rapid an-

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COVID-19 Community Update OUR MESSAGE – BE KIND It’s now been two years since Covid-19 was first detected in Australia and we appreciate there is a lot of uncertainty and frustration at the ongoing impacts on our lives. As a community, we’ve come so far, and we know that navigating through this ever-changing COVID-19 world is challenging, but Noosa time and again has proven to be a resilient and adaptable community and if we stick together we’ll get through this next phase as well. We can all play our small part in helping to slow down the spread of infection stay at home if you are unwell, wear a mask when you go out and stay out of crowded spaces. Many of our older and more vulnerable community members are spending more time at home to reduce their risks of infection, so please check in with your

family, friends and neighbours, to see if anyone needs some help. It has been a difficult time for many of our local businesses with staffing shortages, supply chain issues and the demands of staying Covid safe. They appreciate your support, patronage and patience. Council like many businesses in the shire is experiencing challenges with staffing. It is starting to have an impact on some services and we are reallocating resources where we can to continue to deliver to our community. So we please ask you to be patient. Finally, we would like to acknowledge the incredible work done by all the health and care workers in our community for their tireless efforts responding to Covid. Kerrie Contini – Chair of Council’s Covid Taskforce

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It’s a risk management strategy that has been well received by Noosa business and community groups. Securing a rapid antigen test during January was a bit like a game of snap, but thanks to a proactive partnership between Council and Noosa company Respond Global, supplies of the scarce kits have found their way to local business operators and health care providers. “It has helped us massively,” Dave Langdon, owner of Aspire Property said. “The tests really allowed us to continue to operate, which in turn means we’ve saved a whole lot of people visiting Noosa from having to find alternative accommodation,” he said. “That could have been catastrophic at the height of the tourist season.” Mr Langdon commended Council and Respond Global for their proactive, timely approach to the ongoing crisis.

It’s an opinion echoed by Black Ant owner Jodie Williams. “You can’t control what staff do outside business hours, but having access to these kits certainly helped me manage the situation and ensure none of our customers were exposed to any risk,” she said. Ten of her staff tested positive in midJanuary over the course of 10 days. While she managed to keep the doors of her Kin Kin café open, The RATs safeguarded her staff and customers and allowed her to adapt to keep operating. Nearly 80 businesses and providers have benefitted from the partnership. Respond Global has distributed the limited supply of RAT kits to cafes, restaurants, health care providers, accommodation businesses and many more. Dr Ian Norton, Owner of Respond Global

and his staff also prepared a series of documents and videos to help reduce the confusion around managing COVID in the workplace. Economic Development Manager Anthony Dow praised Dr Ian Norton and the team at Respond Global for their decisiveness and willingness to help. “It’s a gold medal example of collaboration to help our community,” he said. “Respond Global had the know-how and access, we simply facilitated the discussion and mechanism to make it a reality,” he said. “The business operators embraced the process and have used rapid testing to safeguard their staff and customers. It has made a tangible difference and another example of Noosa working together to overcome national challenges to remain open,” Mr Dow said.

Noosa’s COVID-19 vaccination hub re-opens at The J Noosa from Monday February 7. It replaces the Noosa Leisure Centre, which has been the vaccination hub for the past five weeks. Health staff have administered more than 6000 doses at the hub since its opening. Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service COVID prevention lead Karen

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Adcock thanked Mayor Clare Stewart and council for their ongoing support of the vaccination rollout in Noosa.

to protect ourselves against COVID-19 so I encourage the community to take advantage of the hub at the J Noosa.”

“The Noosa Leisure Centre has been a great central location and we appreciate the efforts of the helpful staff. “We appreciate Council offering The J as a venue so we can continue the vaccination and booster rollout in Noosa,” Ms Adcock said.

The vaccination clinic will operate seven days 9am to 4.30pm. Walk-ins are accepted for all ages. You can also book a vaccination at Vaccinebookings.health. qld.gov.au/registerforvaccination To find other locations across Noosa, visit covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au.

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COVID-19 Community Update HEALTH CARERS STEP UP TO HELP OUR VULNERABLE Human spirit has been at the forefront of the latest Covid crisis where Noosa Council has worked with health, aged care and disability services to keep vulnerable members of Noosa safe. Key local services including NoosaCare, Maple Street Surgery, and Sunshine Butterflies have worked with council to navigate the crisis. Sunshine Butterflies human resources manager Kim Lewry said with limited access to RAT kits she was concerned for the safety of their members and staff. “Thanks to Noosa Council, we were connected to Respond Global who were able to allocate Sunshine Butterflies and other community groups some RAT tests so we could safely bring our support staff back to work to care for our members,” she said. “We were very grateful to be able to get some RAT tests during this extremely difficult time.”

Sunshine Butterflies CEO and founder Leanne Walsh said operating as a disability support service and charity during the pandemic has been a challenge. “We are providing care for some of the most vulnerable members of our community so we have been cautious,” she said. “We are grateful for our incredible staff and volunteers who are doing their very best to keep our members living with disability safe and happy. NoosaCare CEO Megan D’Elton said the response from Council and Respond Global has been outstanding. “We have not received any Government stock and if Respond Global hadn’t helped we would not have had the RAT tests to test all of our staff,” she said. Ms D’Elton said NoosaCare is testing its staff every three days at one site and weekly at the other site, to control the stock use.

“These kits have reduced the amount of time employees would otherwise be unable to attend work if undergoing precautionary (PCR) testing. “Along with other infection control procedures this is the best approach we can take to keep our residents as safe as possible during the pandemic.” “It’s times like this living with the new norm of Covid, when you experience the true meaning of the ‘Human Spirit’ of everyone working together to help each other out,” she said. Staff and doctors at Maple Street Surgery have also been able to continue to provide health care for the people of Noosa after receiving RAT kits. “In this time of confusion, ever-changing information, and inability to source RAT tests, Council’s foresight is to be commended,” Ms D’Elton said.

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STAFF HELP 180 NOOSA BUSINESSES NAVIGATE THE PANDEMIC With local COVID cases expected to surpass 5000 as the pandemic peaks in coming weeks, Council’s Environmental Health Officers are working closely with businesses to help keep staff and customers safe while limiting COVID’s impact on the local workforce. Environmental Health Coordinator Sunil Kushor said high-risk businesses were the main focus, with Council’s Environmental Health Officers providing guidance on matters such as mask use and vaccination check-in compliance. “Areas where lots of people are gathering at any given time, such as cafes and restaurants, are a major focus for our staff,” he said.

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Environmental Health Officer Sophie McLaren (pictured) and her colleagues have been out and about visiting more than 180 businesses since December 2021.

“The team is covering a lot of ground visiting areas such as Hastings Street, Noosa Junction , Gympie Terrace, Peregian Beach and out to the busier hinterland precincts,” Mr Kushor said.

“We help businesses by clarifying the state’s health directions. The emphasis is on assisting businesses, answering any questions they have, rather than enforcing compliance as most are doing their best

to follow the state’s directives. Our job is to help them fine-tune the measures they have put in place. “While we have had a few complaints about staff in some businesses not wearing masks, generally across all of our local businesses compliance is very good.” Mr Kushor said residents could help slow the spread of COVID and lower their own likelihood of catching the virus by doing the basics such as avoiding crowded places, social distancing, washing their hands regularly and wearing a mask when out and about. PANDEMIC TIPS 1) Avoid crowded places 2) Wear a mask and practice social distancing when out 3) Work from home if you can 4) Get vaccinated 5) Stay home if unwell 6) Wash your hands often, using soap and water or hand sanitiser

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Businesses want clarity Queensland businesses are desperate to know what the state’s impending 90 per cent double vaccination milestone means for them and the rules they need to comply with to do business. Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) data shows one in five Queensland businesses reported a critical constraint on their ability to maintain normal operational hours or service delivery since December and many were desperate to know what the state’s next vaccine milestone meant for their long-term recovery. “We heard in November new vaccine in the workplace rules for hospitality and entertainment businesses would be reviewed when the state hit 90 per cent double vaccinated,” CCIQ policy and advocacy general manager Amanda Rohan said. “We’re so close to reaching that milestone and so far we don’t know what impact the review will have on businesses. “Small businesses have been at the forefront of managing Covid in the workplace for close to two years and many are hanging onto the next mandate review to know what their future holds.” Ms Rohan said the essential detail was especially important given businesses still needed access to freely and widely available Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs), the list of essential industries expanded and financial support for businesses forced to close directly due to public health directions. “Businesses need access to freely and widely available RATs to help them and their staff get back to work quicker, plan for workforce shortages, and ongoing recovery,” Ms Rohan said. “Its’s equally important the list of essential industries continues to be consistently reviewed to enable businesses to self-assess their risk profile and to ensure employees are able to get back to work as soon as safe and practicable.

Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland policy and advocacy general manager Amanda Rohan. “We know staff shortages are impacting small businesses and there is a call for those most impacted businesses to be financially supported. “Any support package made available must be directly targeted and of joint state and federal support.“ Queensland is a small business state, with more than 97 per cent of all businesses oper-

ating as sole traders or employing less than 20 staff. Small businesses employed more than one in three working Queenslanders and contributed more than one third of the state’s economy, Ms Rohan said. “It’s time for those businesses to be afforded some certainty as to what the next stage of their long-term recovery looks like and what the vaccine milestone means for them, their staff and their customers,” she said.

“We advocated the vaccine in the workplace mandates for hospitality and entertainment businesses should have been the choice of individual businesses but that didn’t happen and small businesses were disproportionately impacted, especially those in regional Queensland. “It’s not fair for businesses to be the last to know about rule changes which impact them.”

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Kokoda challenge here to the Sunshine Coast,” Johllene said. “In 2021, we had more than 5700 people register and participate in the Challenge, and we broke our fundraising record, raising more than $1.2 million for The Kokoda Youth Foundation. “This was such an incredible show of support from the community and a welcomed relief for our charity, especially given all of our events were cancelled in 2020 because of Covid-19.” “The Kokoda Challenge is an integral component to facilitating the programs and services we provide to youth in the community through the Kokoda Youth Foundation,” Johllene said. Since the event’s inception in 2004, the funds raised as part of The Kokoda Challenge have helped to change the lives of more than 602 youth across Australia through selfdiscovery programs, while also encouraging

disengaged youth to remain in the education system. Kokoda Youth Foundation founder and Vietnam veteran Doug Henderson said the programs were about providing disadvantaged and disengaged youth with the appropriate tools to realise their full potential by instilling the values of the Kokoda spirit - courage, endurance, mateship, sacrifice. “With one in 10 Australian youth at risk of disengagement from education and employment, programs like this are vital in continuing to safeguard the future of Australian children,” Doug said. “Being involved in something like The Kokoda Challenge gives ordinary Australians the chance to make a life-changing difference in a young person’s life.” “It doesn’t matter if you’re an avid hiker, new in your fitness journey, or someone who

just enjoys the occasional walk—the event is open to all levels of experience and we encourage you to register, donate and join us for an unforgettable 20-hours.” Held on Anzac Day weekend, the event will start with a commemorative service to honour Kokoda veterans along with other men and women in service. Starting and finishing in Kenilworth, the 48km trail includes over 2000 metres in elevation which competitors have 20 hours to complete. Hikers battle relentless hills and walk through the pitch black night. Team registrations open online at kokodachallenge.com on Friday 14 January at 8am AEST, and school team registrations open on Wednesday 2 February at 7am. Team registrations fees start from $250. For more information and to register your team, visit kokodachallenge.com

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Australia’s toughest team endurance event, The Kokoda Challenge, is calling on Sunshine Coast locals to participate in the first Sunshine Coast Kokoda Challenge, encouraging hikers to walk in the footsteps of World War II Australian Diggers. Held on Anzac Day weekend (23 - 24 April), the 18km, 30km and 48km courses will traverse through the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, with registered teams raising much-needed funds for Australian youth programs run by the Kokoda Youth Foundation. The Kokoda Challenge chief executive officer Johllene Elson said the decision to bring The Kokoda Challenge to the Sunshine Coast for the first time followed the success of last year’s Brisbane and Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge events. “The Kokoda Challenge is a great way to bring the community together so we’re very delighted to, this year, introduce the Challenge

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Witness the wit and fun Wild with humour and ready to woo, the cast of The Wind in the Willows will win your hearts. Perfectly pitched for the whole family, Little Seed’s first production for 2022 is a riotous comedy featuring the beloved characters Mole, Rat, Badger and the impulsive Mr Toad. Little Seed will present The Wind in the Willows at the Noosa Botanic Gardens in the amphitheatre that overlooks Lake MacDonald on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 February. Since 2017, Little Seed has staged an annual Shakespeare at the Lake Production in the Noosa Botanic Gardens, building a strong reputation for highly entertaining and professional productions that delight their audiences. Wind in the Willows will be the company’s sixth summer production, following the successes of The Fantastic Mr Fox, Narnia and Sherlock Holmes. Willows will be the first summer production staged in the gardens. In addition to their yearly Shakespeare productions and summer shows, Little Seed also stages two musicals a year with The Lion King Jnr and Beauty and the Beast in 2021 both receiving great reviews. A busy theatre company, Little Seed stages six major shows a year and runs weekly classes and holiday programs for school-aged performers. Little Seed’s director Johanna Wallace said The Wind in the Willows was the perfect vehicle to showcase eight of the company’s strongest performers, four of whom are recent Year 12 graduates poised to enter The Brisbane Conservatorium of Music and Queensland University of Technology to begin their performing arts degrees. “The rehearsal process for Willows has been a joy,” Wallace said. “This is one of the final productions I will work on with several of the cast and, as I have worked closely with the soon to be graduates for between five and 10 years, there is a synergy and trust that only come through many years of creating together.“

The Cast of The Wind in the Willows - Little Seed Theatre Company. “We have crafted a show that is sure to delight. We can’t wait to share our latest theatre offering with audiences.” Curtis Bock, who plays Mr Toad, echoes this sentiment saying, “After an incredible 10-year run with Little Seed, I am thrilled to be bring-

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Council drive to net zero Noosa Council is charting new territory in its drive to reach net-zero emissions with the addition of two electric vehicles to its fleet. “We’re excited to trial the two new vehicles, with the possibility of replacing further fleet vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs) in the next budget,” fleet coordinator Geoff Archer said. The new Hyundai IONIQ and MG ZS replace a diesel-powered ute and a petrol-powered car. “With each of Council’s 85 vehicles clocking up around 20,000 kilometres annually, replacing two of the fossil fuel-powered vehicles with EVs will help reduce our emissions,” Mr Archer said. With charging stations connected to the rooftop solar systems at the Tewantin admin building and Noosaville depot, renewable energy will help offset charging costs during the day. Mr Archer said Council would look at ways to maximise the use of renewable energy to power the electric vehicles. “Some examples we may be able to explore include the use of solar carports that store power from the sun by day to recharge the ve-

hicles at night,” he said. Council’s local laws team will use the Hyundai for patrols, while the MG will join the pool cars used by depot and admin building staff. Council’s carbon reduction project officer Annie Nolan said Council was pleased to lead by example with the transition to EVs. “Electric vehicles are becoming an affordable alternative to fossil fuel cars as well as being better for the environment,” Ms Nolan said. “EVs are one of the many avenues we’re pleased to pursue as we embark on our exciting journey toward net-zero emissions by 2026,” she said. In addition to the new electric vehicles, Council’s fleet already includes six hybrid passenger cars. “Keep an eye out for the two new EVs if you’re out and about as they’ll be hard to miss with brightly coloured towards zero emissions decals on each side.” Noosa Council fleet coordinator Geoff Archer and carbon reduction project officer Annie Nolan with the two new electric vehicles.

Concern as one in five boaties flout life jacket rules An alarming number of Queensland boaties continue to ignore lifejacket rules, according to new data from Maritime Safety Queensland. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said a school holiday blitz on lifejacket compliance found one in five vessel operators doing the wrong thing. “It is truly shocking that 20 per cent of the boats inspected this summer either didn’t

have properly working lifejackets, didn’t have enough for everyone on board, or didn’t have the right lifejackets for children,“ Mr Bailey said. Mr Bailey said in some cases, boats were found carrying children who were not wearing lifejackets. “I find it really disturbing that some boaties aren’t exercising every precaution when it comes to their children, who are most vul-

nerable when things go wrong,“ he said. “I can’t over-emphasise how important it is to follow the lifejacket rules every time you go out on the water.“ “Lifejackets are the seatbelts of the sea and if they’re not on, they can’t save you. “Of 259 people who drowned after boating incidents in Queensland between 1992 and 2020, only 15 were known to be wearing lifejackets.“

Mr Bailey said not wearing, carrying, or having easy access to lifejackets was one of the top fatal five risks for recreational boating which also included failure to keep a proper lookout, speeding, alcohol, and drugs use and poor trip planning. “Drinking alcohol and being under the influence of drugs reduces your ability to boat safely so remember, don’t drink and drive.”

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Turned upside-down: Gavin (Irish actor Eoin Macken) tries to make sense of the inexplicable in new series La Brea.

Host Johanna Griggs (pictured) and the trusty crew return with season 28 of this Aussie favourite this week. Adam makes an entrance, literally, with a front-door makeover to remember; while Joh and Charlie check out Rosedale Farm, near Orange in NSW. Karen takes inspiration from the Winter Olympics with hong shao rou, a Shanghai specialty; while Ed makes two Chinese dishes that the whole family will enjoy. Staying on theme, Graham is transported to China with a visit to Sydney’s Chang Lai Yuan Chinese garden. AINSLEY’S GOOD MOOD FOOD SBS Food, Saturday, 7.35pm

Larger-than-life British chef Ainsley Harriott (pictured) is onto a winner with this new series – and that’s not just because he breaks into song whenever he feels like it. Harriott has a zest for life that can’t be ignored. Based on his book of the same name, this foodie adventure sees him cooking on the beach (his favourite spot) as well as the kitchen (another place he obviously loves). The show is all about food that makes him feel good and the feeling is infectious. It’s hard to object with Harriott’s fervour. JOANNA LUMLEY AND THE HUMAN SWAN ABC TV, Tuesday, 9.30pm

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Who could forget the cult series Lost? As possibly one of the best TV series ever made, it’s only natural there will be other shows that copy its mysterious, sci-fi flavour. Melbourne-made series La Brea, premiering tonight, leans heavily into the sci-fi, while also indulging in a wallop of disaster drama. When an enormous sinkhole suddenly opens up in Los Angeles, hundreds of people fall into an unexplainable primeval world. Expect a raft of predictable dialogue as the Harris family are separated and must find a way to be reunited. Fortuitously, Gavin (Eoin Macken) discovers the apparitions that have haunted him for yonks might hold the key to bringing his family home.

The Absolutely Fabulous star charts Australian-born conservationist Sacha Dench’s (pictured, right, with Lumley) quest to raise awareness about climate change in this wholesome doco. Dench got her nickname after following a flock of swans on their three-month migration journey. Here, she uses the same method of transportation – a battery powered hang-glider called a paramotor – to journey along the British coast, while Lumley follows on land, and they meet folk making a difference.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 A Dog Act: The Disappearance Of Paddy Moriarty. (PG, R) 11.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 1.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mals, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 4.55 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. (R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. (R) 2.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. 2.05 America In Colour. (Mav, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.00 Michael Mosley: Queen Victoria’s Slum. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) The latest news and views. 10.30 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 0: Day session. 1.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 0: Afternoon session. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Pink Panther. (2006, PGlsv, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 1.00 Jamie’s Ultimate Veg. (R) 2.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Monty Don’s American Gardens. Part 2 of 3. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) After the body of an unknown man is found in a theatre, DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate. 10.05 Mum. (R) Summer draws to a close. 10.35 ABC Late News. Detailed coverage of the day’s events. 10.50 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M, R) Hosted by Shaun Micallef. 11.20 QI. (Mls, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig. 11.50 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Good With Wood. (PG) Hosted by Mel Giedroyc. 8.30 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads: Ermin Way. (R) Dan Jones travels the Ermin Way. 9.20 Rise Of Empires: Incas. (Ma, R) Part 1 of 3. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 11.50 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games. (Mav, R) 1.35 The Killing. (Mals, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (Return) 8.30 The Front Bar: Winter Olympics Edition. (M) Takes a lighter look at the Olympics. 9.30 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Countdown To Opening Ceremony. A look ahead at the Opening Ceremony. 10.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: Opening Ceremony. 12.30 Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney. (PGa, R) 1.30 The Zoo. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Green Planet: Tropical Worlds. Part 1 of 5. 8.40 MOVIE: The Bourne Identity. (2002, Mlv, R) A man sets out to discover his identity after being hauled from the ocean with amnesia. Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper. 10.55 MOVIE: Tracers. (2015, Mlv, R) A bicycle messenger joins a gang. Taylor Lautner. 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 A Current Affair. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Penélope Cruz. 9.30 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (MA15+s, R) Stand-up comedy from Danny Bhoy, Dylan Moran, Orny Adams, Wanda Sykes and Michael Che. 10.30 Drunk History Australia. (MA15+l, R) 11.00 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

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SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 11.35 Hindi News. Noon American Boyband. 1.30 Flophouse. 2.10 Hunters. 3.00 Jungletown. 3.50 America: News. 4.15 PBS News. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Sex Unlimited. (Premiere) 10.15 Mums Make Porn. 11.10 Narcos. 12.10am VICE News Tonight. 1.05 The Trixie & Katya Show. 1.30 Epicly Later’d. 2.20 Twiz And Tuck. 2.45 NHK World English News. 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. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 10.00 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea. 1pm Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Last Chance Learners. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Railroad Australia. 8.30 Selling Houses Australia. 11.45 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 12.45am The Fine Art Auction. 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 The Young And The Restless. 2.00 Death In Paradise. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Barnacle Bill. (1957) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Saved & Remade. 8.30 MOVIE: The Negotiator. (1998, M) 11.15 Memory Lane. 12.35am 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. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 Frasier. Noon Friends. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 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 Mom. 10.30 Nancy Drew. 11.30 Friends. 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 Becker. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Infomercials.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Little Witch. Continued. (2018, PG) 6.10 The Illusionist. (2010, PG) 7.35 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 9.30 Moomins On The Riviera. (2014, PG) 10.55 Burning. (2018, M, Korean) 1.35pm Belle. (2013, PG) 3.30 The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus. (2009, PG) 5.45 Sun Children. (2020, PG, Farsi) 7.35 Labor Day. (2013, M) 9.35 Shadow. (2018, Mandarin) 11.45 Game Of Death. (1978, M, Cantonese) 1.40am The Bravest. (2019, Mandarin) 3.50 Kursk. (2018, M)

7MATE (73) 6am ITM Fishing Show. 7.00 Fishing And Adventure. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 American Pickers. 9.00 Storage Wars: TX. 9.30 Pawn Stars. 10.00 Sailing. 2021 Transat Jacques Vabre. Highlights. 11.15 Shipping Wars. Noon Billy The Exterminator. 12.30 Lost In Transmission. 1.30 Detroit Steel. 2.30 Highway Thru Hell. 3.30 Bull Riding. PBR Australia. Monster Energy Tour. Greatest Moments. 4.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 0: Afternoon session. 5.30 Lost In Transmission. 6.30 American Pickers. 7.30 MOVIE: Suicide Squad. (2016, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Keanu. (2016, MA15+) 12.10am 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 Jake And The Fatman. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 11.00 JAG. Noon All 4 Adventure. 3.00 Cheers. 3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 12.30am Home Shopping. 1.00 Infomercials. 1.30 Home Shopping. 2.00 JAG. 4.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 5.00 Diagnosis Murder.

Programs. 5.10pm The Wonder Gang. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.35 Luo Bao Bei. 5.50 Peppa Pig. 5.55 Hey Duggee. 6.05 Octonauts. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 7.00 Dino Dana. 7.15 Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: Wild Target. (2010, M) 10.05 Doctor Who. 11.00 Brassic. 11.50 QI. 12.20am Community. 12.40 Parks And Recreation. 1.05 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 1.50 ABC News Update. 1.55 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Pingu In The City. 5.30 Wallykazam! 5.55 Late Programs.

N ITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 9.10 Bushwhacked! 9.35 The Magic Canoe. 10.00 Unknown Amazon. 10.50 Road Open. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Stand Up And Be Counted: A NAIDOC Concert Special. 1.55 Headdress. 2.00 Shortland Street. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Mustangs FC. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.35 Unknown Amazon. 7.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 7.45 MOVIE: Blinky Bill: The Movie. (2015) 9.30 Bedtime Stories. 9.40 Yolngu Radio’s Festival Sessions. 10.40 Late Programs.

Noon Ironman. Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain IronMan and IronWoman Series. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 MOVIE: The Smurfs. (2011) 7.30 MOVIE: Penguins Of Madagascar. (2014) 9.15 MOVIE: Bad Neighbours 2. (2016, MA15+) 11.05 Stunt Science. Midnight The Carrie Diaries. 1.00 Summer House. 2.00 Love Island USA. 2.50 Mike Tyson Mysteries. 3.00 Bakugan: Battle Planet. 3.30 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu. 4.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.00 Care Bears: Unlock The Magic. 5.30 Tom And Jerry.

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

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Saturday, February 5 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 2.00 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 2.30 Australia Remastered. (Final, R) 3.30 Landline Summer. (R) 4.00 Basketball. WNBL. Round 10. University of Canberra Capitals v Southside Flyers. From the National Convention Centre Canberra.

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. (R) 2.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. 2.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGaw, R) 2.40 Secrets Of The Royal Wardrobe. (R) 4.00 Secret Life Of The Mega Resort. (R) 5.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 5.35 Tony Robinson’s Forgotten War Stories. (Final, PG)

6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. The latest news, sport and weather. 10.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 1: Day session. 1.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 1: Afternoon session. 5.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 1: Evening session.

6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Ironman. Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain IronMan and IronWoman Series. Round 5. 2.00 MOVIE: Undercover Blues. (1993, PGlsv, R) Dennis Quaid, Kathleen Turner, Stanley Tucci. 3.50 David Attenborough’s Green Planet. (R) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 8.30 Pooches At Play. (R) 9.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 1.00 Left Off The Map. (R) 1.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 2.30 Destination Dessert. (R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Taste Of Australia. (R) 4.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 5.00 News.

6.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) George Clarke meets an airline enthusiast. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) A lottery winner is found dead. 8.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG) Siegfried interviews for the job of attending vet at a local racecourse. James faces the toughest challenge of his career when he diagnoses Hugh Hulton’s pedigree horse with a torsion of the bowel. 9.15 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) Sister Hilda gives a patient her final wish as the Turners prepare to say goodbye to May. 10.15 Father Brown. (PG, R) Mrs McCarthy strikes it lucky at bingo. 11.05 Finding Alice. (Final, Mls, R) Alice is determined to develop Harry’s land. 11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman: Escaping Hitler. (M) A look at the Great Escape. 8.30 Legendary Castles: Neuschwanstein. (Premiere) Part 1 of 2. Takes a look at the construction of two mountain-top castles, including Neuschwanstein. 9.30 World’s Most Beautiful Railway. (R) A look at Scotland’s railway network. 10.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 11.15 Dublin Murders. (MA15+alv, R) 12.20 MOVIE: American Gangster. (2007, MA15+dv, R) 3.10 MOVIE: Transit. (2018, Mal, R, German) Franz Rogowski, Paula Beer, Godehard Giese. 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 1: Night session. Featuring a variety of events from the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. 9.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 1: Late session. Featuring a variety of events from the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. 11.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 1: Overnight session. Featuring a variety of events from the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. 1.30 The Zoo. (R) For the first time in Australia, the birth of a gorilla is captured on camera. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Get Clever. (R) Educational kids’ program. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R) Hosted by Peter Maneas.

6.00 Nine News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven. (2016, Mv, R) Seven mercenaries are hired by a small town to protect the townsfolk from exploitation by an evil industrialist. Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt. 10.10 MOVIE: Safe House. (2012, Mlv, R) After being tasked with looking after a fugitive in a safe house, a CIA agent must defend himself and his charge. Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds. 12.15 Manifest. (Madv, R) Ben is drawn to help a passenger. 1.05 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ma, 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. (Ma, R)

6.00 Soccer. FFA Cup. Final. 9.00 Ambulance. (Mal, R) Resource manager Saj is forced to make a split-second decision over where to send his limited resources. Advanced paramedic Luke puts his specialist training to use when he is dispatched to a motorcycle accident. 11.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) All hell breaks loose when Barnes and Jess are caught in a shooting while Christmas shopping with their families at a mall where the exits have been rigged with explosives so no one can escape. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm The Deep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.00 Gavin & Stacey. 10.30 Insert Name Here. 11.05 Schitt’s Creek. 11.25 The Trip To Greece. (Final) Midnight Archer. 12.25 Dead Pixels. 12.45 The Young Offenders. 1.20 Conquest Of The Skies. 2.10 ABC News Update. 2.15 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 11.30 SBS Courtside. Noon Basketball. NBA. Utah Jazz v Brooklyn Nets. 2.30 Hunt For The Trump Tapes. 3.00 The Pizza Show. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.00 It’s Suppertime! 5.30 RocKwiz. 6.50 The Story Of The Songs. 7.40 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 8.35 Why Women Kill. 10.20 The X-Files. Midnight MOVIE: Her Smell. (2018, MA15+) 2.30 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Creek To Coast. 11.00 Horse Racing. 4.30pm The Amazing Homemakers. 5.30 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Great Outdoors: Greatest Escapes. 12.30am The Fine Art Auction. 3.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 4.00 Weekender. 4.30 Creek To Coast. 5.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.50 MOVIE: Assassin For Hire. (1951, PG) 1.15pm MOVIE: Passport To Pimlico. (1949) 3.00 MOVIE: Muscle Beach Party. (1964) 5.00 MOVIE: Indiscreet. (1958, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Miss Congeniality. (2000, PG) 9.10 MOVIE: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed And Fabulous. (2005, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Frasier. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 Brides Of Beverly Hills. Noon To Be Advised. 3.30 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.15 Friends. 12.10am Home Shopping. 1.10 Infomercials. 1.40 Mom. 2.05 The Big Bang Theory. 2.35 Undercover Girlfriends. 3.30 Nancy Drew. 4.30 Home Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.15

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (73)

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

MOVIE: Blinky Bill: The Movie. (2015) Noon Unknown Amazon. 12.55 Bamay. 1.40 Rugby Union. Ella 7s. 2.00 Ice Hockey. National Hockey Super League. 4.00 Soccer. Scottish Women’s Premier League. 5.50 Away From Country. 6.50 News. 7.00 Chuck And The First People’s Kitchen. 7.30 Herbs. 9.10 MOVIE: Queen Of The Damned. (2002, MA15+) 10.55 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 10.05 The Little Witch. (2018, PG) 11.55 The Bravest. (2019, Mandarin) 2.05pm Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 3.55 The Illusionist. (2010, PG) 5.25 Moomins On The Riviera. (2014, PG) 6.50 Finding Altamira. (2016, PG) 8.30 Drunken Master. (1978, M, Cantonese) 10.35 The Young Master. (1980, M, Cantonese) 12.35am Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Home Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 Cheers. 10.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. 11.00 Jake And The Fatman. Noon JAG. 2.00 All 4 Adventure. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. 5.00 iFish Summer Series. 5.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 The FBI Declassified. 11.20 SEAL Team. 12.15am Blue Bloods. 2.10 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Detroit Steel. 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 5. Brisbane Lions v Collingwood. 6.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 1: Night session. 7.00 MOVIE: Where Eagles Dare. (1968, PG) 10.15 MOVIE: U-571. (2000, M) 12.35am Late Programs.

1.30pm Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Race Across The World. 3.15 MOVIE: Down To Earth. (2001, PG) 5.00 MOVIE: Galaxy Quest. (1999, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Despicable Me. (2010, PG) 8.50 MOVIE: Divergent. (2014, M) 11.30 Weird Science. (Premiere) Midnight The Carrie Diaries. 1.00 Summer House. 2.00 Below Deck Mediterranean. 2.50 Late Programs.

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Sunday, February 6 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline Summer. (R) 1.00 Finding Alice. (Final, Mls, R) 1.45 Mum. (R) 2.15 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 3.05 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World. (PG, R) 4.00 Monty Don’s American Gardens. (R) 5.00 Dream Gardens. (R) 5.30 Nigella At My Table. (R)

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 Beach Volleyball. Australian Tour. 3.00 Speedweek. (R) 4.00 March Of The Penguins. (PG, R) 5.30 The Battle Of Normandy. (PGavw, R)

6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. The latest news, sport and weather. 10.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 2: Day session. 1.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 2: Afternoon session. 5.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 2: Evening session.

6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Drive TV. 10.30 The Xtreme CollXtion. (PG, R) 11.00 Women’s Footy. (PG) 12.00 Ironman. Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain IronMan and IronWoman Series. Round 6. 2.00 The Weakest Link. (PG, R) 3.00 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. 4.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 My Way. (PG)

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 GCBC. (R) 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Australian Survivor. (R) 1.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 2.00 Left Off The Map. (R) 2.30 Australia By Design: Architecture. (PG) 3.00 Destination Dessert. (R) 3.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Australia. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature: Drought. Part 2 of 4. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Muster Dogs. (PG) Part 3 of 4. 8.40 Vera. (Mad) DCI Vera Stanhope and the team investigate the murder of an addiction support worker. 10.10 Doc Martin. (Final, Ma, R) Martin prepares for his hearing. 11.00 Harrow. (Malv, R) Harrow deals with a bizarre autopsy. 11.50 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 1.20 Rosemary Valadon: A Sensual World. (Mn, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Keeping Australia Safe. (Malv, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Elizabeth I And II: The Golden Queens. (PG) Part 1 of 2. 8.30 Ancient Metropolis: Chichén Itzá. (PG) Part 1 of 3. Takes a look at the enigmatic Maya civilisation by focusing on their cities, beginning with Chichén Itzá. 11.30 I Am JFK Jr. (Ml, R) 1.10 Life And Birth. (PGa, R) 3.30 Billy Connolly’s Big Send Off. (Mal, R) 4.25 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+lv, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore 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 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 2: Night session. Featuring a variety of events from the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. 9.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 2: Late session. Featuring a variety of events from the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. 11.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 2: Overnight session. 1.30 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) A man who had a heart attack has an angiogram. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 Nine News Sunday. 7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGas) The final two couples walk down the aisle. 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Dark Side. (M, R) A look at the murder of Jamie Gao. 10.40 Nine News Late. 11.10 The First 48: MIA. (PGa) 12.00 Miniseries: The Bad Seed. (Mlv, R) 12.50 Drive TV. (R) 1.20 Explore. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics. 7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways find themselves stranded in Far North Queensland. 9.15 FBI. (Mav, R) After a medical tech company board member is murdered, the team tries to find out who had the most to gain from his death. OA is pressured to help a family member who wants to join the police. 11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 1.30 Infomercials. (PG, R) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm The Deep. 7.30 Compass. 8.00 You Can’t Ask That. 8.30 The School That Tried To End Racism. 9.20 Catalyst: The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. 10.20 MOVIE: Uncle Vanya. (2020, M) 12.50am George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 1.40 MOVIE: Wild Target. (2010, M) 3.10 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Pingu In The City. 5.30 Wallykazam! 5.55 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Serbian News. 10.00 Portuguese News. 10.50 Urdu News. 11.35 Hindi News. Noon MOVIE: Hunt For The Wilderpeople. (2016, PG) 12.55am Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia. 1.45 Reset. 2.15 The Carmichael Show. 2.40 France 24 News In English From Paris. 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 Morning Programs. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. One-Day International. Australia v England. Game 2. 4pm Border Security: Int. 4.30 MOVIE: Superman III. (1983, PG) 7.15 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 Railroad Australia. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys. (Premiere) 11.10 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop. 6.30 Amazing Facts Presents. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.50 Avengers. 12.50pm MOVIE: Brighton Rock. (1948, PG) 2.40 MOVIE: The Indian Fighter. (1955, PG) 4.30 MOVIE: The Horse Soldiers. (1959) 7.00 To Be Advised. 9.45 Law & Order. 10.45 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Brides Of Beverly Hills. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Neighbours. 10.30 To Be Advised. Noon Basketball. NBL. Round 10. Sydney Kings v Cairns Taipans. 2.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 10. Melbourne United v Tasmania JackJumpers. 4.00 Carol’s Second Act. 5.00 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Friends. Midnight Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.00 Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6.25am Morning Programs. 11.15

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (73)

Football. CAFL. 12.45pm Motor Racing. W Series. Highlights. 1.15 Soccer. Serie A Femminile. 3.00 Rugby Union. NT Monsoon Rugby Union. 4.30 Softball. SA Premier League. 6.00 Going Native. 6.30 News. 6.40 Safari Babies. 7.40 Outback Lockdown. 8.30 Australia Burns: Silence Of The Land. 9.55 MOVIE: Once Were Warriors. (1994, MA15+) 11.50 Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 8.10 Hawaa Hawaai. (2014, PG, Hindi) 10.20 Shadow. (2018, Mandarin) 12.30pm The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus. (2009, PG) 2.45 Sun Children. (2020, PG, Farsi) 4.30 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 6.30 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 8.30 Wheels On Meals. (1984, M, Cantonese) 10.35 Chinese Zodiac. (2012, M) 12.40am Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Hoopa And The Clash Of Ages. (2015) 3.00 MOVIE: Loch Ness. (1996) 4.55 MOVIE: Three Amigos! (1986, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. (1989, PG) 8.50 MOVIE: Star Trek. (2009, M) 11.20 Stunt Science. 12.20am The Carrie Diaries. 1.15 Summer House. 2.10 Below Deck Mediterranean. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Fury. 3.30 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 iFish Summer. 10.30 Reel Action. 11.00 Escape Fishing. 11.30 Australia By Design: Interiors. Noon Australia By Design: Architecture. 12.30 Scorpion. 2.30 Soccer. A-League Women. Round 10. Melbourne City v Western Sydney Wanderers. 5.00 Snap Happy. 5.30 What’s Up Down Under. 6.00 I Fish. 6.15 Bondi Rescue. 7.15 JAG. 8.15 Soccer. AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Final. 11.30 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 1pm Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 On The Fly. 2.30 Million Dollar Catch. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Melbourne v Gold Coast. 6.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 2: Evening session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Terminator 2. (1991, M) 10.20 MOVIE: Maze Runner: The Death Cure. (2018, M) 1.15am Late Programs.

Monday, February 7 SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Climate Change: The Facts. (R) 11.00 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 1.25 Vera. (Mad, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. (R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 Al Jazeera News. 2.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. 2.05 America In Colour. (Mav, R) 3.00 The Italians. (R) 3.15 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (R) 4.10 Russia To Iran: Across The Wild Frontier. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 3: Day session. Featuring a variety of events from the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. 1.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 3: Afternoon session. 4.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 3: Evening session. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (PGas, R) 1.45 Explore. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (Mal) 1.00 Australian Survivor. (R) 2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Leigh Sales. 8.00 Back Roads: Port Campbell, Victoria. Presented by Heather Ewart. 8.30 Four Corners. (Return) Investigative journalism program that leads national debate and confronting issues that matter. 9.15 Media Watch. (Return, PG) Hosted by Paul Barry. 9.35 Countdown To War. Part 1 of 3. 10.20 Ms Represented With Annabel Crabb: Getting There. (PG, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.25 Being Frank: The Frank Gardner Story. (Ma, R) 12.15 Killing Eve. (Mav, R) 1.00 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 2.30 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 3.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv, R) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Heritage Rescue: Brighton Pavillion. (PG) Presented by Nick Knowles. 8.30 Secret Scotland: Orkney. (R) Part 5 of 5. Susan Calman finishes her Scottish odyssey on the Orkney Islands. 9.20 Historic House Rescue: Kent Dairy. (R) Part 3 of 3. Anna Keay and the team work to complete the restoration of Llwyn Celyn. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Paris Police 1900. (MA15+ds) 11.50 Wisting. (MA15+s, R) 12.45 Unit One. (Malsv, R) 4.05 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+av, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PGaw, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) 7.30 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 3: Night session. Featuring a variety of events from the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. 9.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 3: Late session. Featuring a variety of events from the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. 11.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 3: Overnight session. 1.30 The Zoo. (R) Vets try to help an elephant. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) All the couples meet for the first time. 9.10 La Brea. (Premiere, Mv) A massive sinkhole opens in Los Angeles transporting part of a family to a mysterious primeval world. 10.10 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 10.40 Botched. (Malmn, R) A wannabe trophy wife seeks a bigger backside. 11.40 Manifest. (Madv, R) 12.30 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 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways find themselves stranded in Far North Queensland. 9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The team hunts for a young man who used napalm-style bombs to attack his targets. With Tali away from home at boarding school, Jess and Sarah find themselves trying to adjust to life with an empty nest. 11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late night talk show. 1.00 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 David Attenborough’s Conquest Of The Skies. 8.25 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 9.10 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.35 QI. 12.05am Escape From The City. 1.05 Community. 1.25 Parks And Recreation. 1.45 ABC News Update. 1.50 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 11.30 SBS Courtside. Noon Basketball. NBA. Los Angeles Clippers v Milwaukee Bucks. 2.30 Hunt For The Trump Tapes. 3.00 Front Up. 3.30 Dead Set On Life. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Derry Girls. (Premiere) 10.25 VICE. 11.25 Sex Tape Germany. 12.35am Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Better Homes. Noon Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 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 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.00 The Young And The Restless. 2.00 Serengeti. 3.10 Garden Gurus Moments. 3.15 Antiques Roadshow. 3.45 MOVIE: Sailors Three. (1940) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Agatha Raisin. 8.30 Poirot. 10.45 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Basketball. NBL. Round 10. Sydney Kings v Cairns Taipans. Replay. 8.00 Friends. 10.00 The Middle. 11.30 Seinfeld. Noon Carol’s Second Act. 1.00 Nancy Drew. 2.00 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Mom. Midnight Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (73)

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

Going Native. 2.00 Shortland Street. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Mustangs FC. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 News. 6.50 Wild New Zealand. 7.40 Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.30 Colony. 11.30 Late Programs.

Florence Foster Jenkins. Continued. (2016, PG) 6.45 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 8.45 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 10.40 The Young Master. (1980, M, Cantonese) 12.45pm Chhapaak. (2020, M, Hindi) 3.00 Hawaa Hawaai. (2014, PG, Hindi) 5.15 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 7.30 Oranges And Sunshine. (2010, M) 9.30 Gagarine. (2020, M, French) 11.20 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Infomercials. 7.30 Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. FFA Cup. Final. Replay. 10.30 Cheers. 11.00 JAG. Noon NCIS. 1.00 Law & Order: SVU. 2.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 Cheers. 3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 A-League Highlights Show. 11.20 Blue Bloods. 12.15am Shopping. 12.45 Infomercials. 1.15 Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 NFL 100 Greatest. Noon SAS: UK. 1.00 Detroit Steel. 2.00 Highway Thru Hell. 3.00 Last Stop Garage. 4.00 Pawn Stars. 4.30 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 3: Evening session. 6.30 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 3: Night session. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Rambo: First Blood. (1982, MA15+) 10.30 MOVIE: Tango & Cash. (1989, M) 12.40am Late Programs.

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Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 SeaQuest DSV. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 3.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 RBT. 8.00 Gold Coast Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Den Of Thieves. (2018, MA15+) 11.15 Young Sheldon. 11.40 Weird Science. 12.10am The Carrie Diaries. 1.10 Love Island USA. 2.00 Late Programs.

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Tuesday, February 8 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Being Frank: The Frank Gardner Story. (PG, R) 11.00 Muster Dogs. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (R) 4.55 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. (R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. (R) 2.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. (R) 2.05 America In Colour. (Mav, R) 3.00 The Italians. (R) 3.15 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (R) 4.10 Russia To Iran: Across The Wild Frontier. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 4: Day session. Featuring a variety of events from the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. 1.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 4: Afternoon session. 4.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 4: Evening session. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.40 Talking Honey: Princess Diana. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Outback Ringer. (PG) Follows families catching bulls and buffalo. 8.30 Catalyst: The Big Brew Challenge. Chef Paul West celebrates the science of beer. 9.30 Joanna Lumley And The Human Swan. Joanna Lumley follows Sacha Dench. 10.15 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Four Corners. (R) 12.05 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.25 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland. (Ml, R) 1.10 Killing Eve. (Mdlsv, R) 1.55 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys: Stockholm To The Arctic Circle. (PGs, R) Hosted by Michael Portillo. 8.40 Dolly: The Sheep That Changed The World. (M) The story of the scientists who created Dolly, the first cloned mammal to be created from an adult cell. 9.40 Tonya Harding: The Price Of Gold. (PG, R) A look at the life and career of Tonya Harding. 11.10 SBS World News Late. 11.40 Shadow Lines. (MA15+a) 12.30 The Night Manager. (Mas, R) 2.10 Box 21. (MA15+av, R) 3.55 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 Home And Away. (PGas) 7.30 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 4: Night session. Featuring a variety of events from the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. 9.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 4: Late session. Featuring a variety of events from the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. 11.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 4: Overnight session. 1.30 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) A tourist has surgery to repair his ankle. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mals) Couples face an honesty challenge. 9.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Return) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts. 10.00 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 10.30 True Story With Hamish & Andy: Rachel. (PGs, R) Australians recount hilarious true stories. 11.30 The Village. (Mas) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways find themselves stranded in Far North Queensland. 9.00 NCIS. (Mv) The team is called in when a US Navy chief warrant officer is suspected of trying to sell stolen classified software, used to pilot combat drones, despite his wife’s protestations of his innocence. 11.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late night talk show. 1.00 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. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.15 Gavin & Stacey. 9.45 Brassic. 10.30 Schitt’s Creek. 10.55 Doctor Who. 11.45 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.30am Plebs. 12.55 Community. 1.15 Parks And Recreation. 1.35 ABC News Update. 1.40 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Utah Jazz v Brooklyn Nets. 2.00 Funny How? 2.30 Woman With Gloria Steinem. 3.30 Bamay. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Punk. 9.30 Secret World Of Las Vegas. (Premiere) 10.30 Cults And Extreme Belief. 11.20 The Bad Kids. 12.25am Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 To Be Advised. Noon Miniseries: The Pembrokeshire Murders. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.45 Without A Trace. 11.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.00 The Young And The Restless. 2.00 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.10 Agatha Raisin. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Big Job. (1965) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Seinfeld. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 Frasier. Noon This Is Us. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 1.30 Friends. 2.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. Midnight Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Late Programs.

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2pm Shortland Street. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 The Magic Canoe. 3.50 Wolf Joe. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Mustangs FC. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild New Zealand. 7.30 Cold Justice. 8.00 Rise Up. 8.50 The Beach. 9.20 NITV News Update. 9.30 The Night Manager. 11.10 Late Programs.

Hawaa Hawaai. Continued. (2014, PG, Hindi) 7.20 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 9.30 Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 11.35 Wheels On Meals. (1984, M, Cantonese) 1.45pm The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 3.45 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 5.45 Florence Foster Jenkins. (2016, PG) 7.50 The Salvation. (2014, M) 9.30 Sibyl. (2019, MA15+, French) 11.25 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 SeaQuest DSV. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 RBT. 8.00 Gold Coast Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Hunter Killer. (2018, MA15+) 10.55 Resident Alien. 11.50 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 7.00 Infomercials. 8.00 A-League Highlights Show. 9.00 Jake And The Fatman. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 11.00 JAG. Noon NCIS. 1.00 Law & Order: SVU. 2.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 Cheers. 3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Blue Bloods. 10.25 Bull. 11.20 Hawaii Five-O. 12.15am Shopping. 1.15 Infomercials. 1.45 Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. One-Day International. Australia v England. Game 3. 4pm Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 4: Evening session. 6.30 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 4: Night session. 7.30 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: Rambo: First Blood 2. (1985, M) 10.35 MOVIE: Lock Up. (1989, M) 12.55am Late Programs.

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Wednesday, February 9 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Countdown To War. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. (l, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. (R) 2.00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize. (R) 2.05 America In Colour. (PGaw, R) 3.00 The Italians. (R) 3.15 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (R) 4.10 Russia To Iran: Across The Wild Frontier. (PGlns, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 5: Day session. Featuring a variety of events from the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. 1.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 5: Afternoon session. 4.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 5: Evening session. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mals, R) 1.30 My Way. (Return, PG) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGals) 1.00 Australian Survivor. (R) 2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Leigh Sales. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M) Host Shaun Micallef presents a round-up of important news stories of the week. 9.00 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. (PG, R) Host Rob Brydon showcases previously unseen material from the show. 9.30 QI. (Mls) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig. 10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.15 Killing Eve. (MA15+v, R) 12.00 Parliament Question Time. 1.00 Father Brown. (PG, R) 1.50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Tony Robinson: The Thames At Night. (PG) Part 1 of 4. 8.30 Relics Of Egypt: Exploring The Largest Museum. Charts the planning and construction of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the biggest museum in the world. 9.30 Hidden Assets. (MA15+) Emer and Christian’s attention is drawn to an Irish businessman with a very chequered past. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 In Therapy. (Ma) 11.55 Witch Hunt. (Mal, R) 1.35 Cacciatore: The Hunter. (MA15+asv, R) 3.50 Miniseries: The Hunting. (Mans, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 5: Night session. Featuring a variety of events from the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. 9.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 5: Late session. Featuring a variety of events from the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. 11.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 5: Overnight session. Featuring a variety of events from the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. 1.30 The Zoo. (R) Hosted by Melissa Doyle. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mals) Confessions Week continues. 9.00 Under Investigation: Operation London Bridge. (Return) An investigation into the fate of the Crown in a post-Elizabeth II world. 10.10 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events. 10.40 Framed By The Killer: A Lover’s Frame. (Mav) Part 2 of 3. 11.35 Grand Hotel. (Mls, R) 12.30 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 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Ambulance Australia. (Return, Mal) Follows dispatchers and paramedics working for the ambulance service. 8.30 Bull. (Mav, R) Dr Jason Bull and the TAC team mount the defence of an old university friend, Eric Crawford, who is charged with negligent homicide after his youngest child kills his eldest with his handgun. 10.30 The Project. (R) The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late night talk show. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 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. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. 8.00 Making Child Prodigies. (Final) 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.20 Tate Britain’s Great British Walks. (Final) 10.10 One Shot: An Image And An Attitude. 10.40 Doctor Who. 11.30 The School That Tried To End Racism. 12.15am Community. 12.40 Parks And Recreation. 1.00 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Los Angeles Clippers v Milwaukee Bucks. 2.00 The Last Shot. 2.50 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.00 Rise. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Letterkenny. 9.30 MOVIE: Edge Of Darkness. (2010, MA15+) 11.40 MOVIE: Jane Got A Gun. (2015, MA15+) 1.30am Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 To Be Advised. Noon Miniseries: The Pembrokeshire Murders. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 Miss Scarlet And The Duke. 9.30 Frankie Drake Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 The Bill. 3.00 Garden Gurus Moments. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: The Divided Heart. (1954, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Frasier. 8.00 The King Of Queens. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 Frasier. Noon This Is Us. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 1.30 Friends. 2.30 NBL Slam. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.10 Mom. 11.35 King Of Queens. Midnight Shopping. 12.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Thief Of Bagdad. Continued. (1940, PG) 7.20 Remi Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PG, French) 9.20 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 11.25 Gagarine. (2020, M, French) 1.15pm Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 3.25 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 5.35 Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 7.40 The Wedding Guest. (2018, M) 9.30 Working Girls. (2020, MA15+, French) 11.10 Late Programs.

7MATE (73)

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 A Football Life. 11.00 America’s Game. Noon SAS: UK. 1.00 Detroit Steel. 2.00 Highway Thru Hell. 3.00 Last Stop Garage. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 5: Evening session. 6.30 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 5: Night session. 7.30 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: Rambo 3. (1988, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 SeaQuest DSV. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 RBT. 8.00 Gold Coast Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Man On Fire. (2004, MA15+) 11.25 Young Sheldon. 11.50 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Infomercials. 8.00 Roads Less Travelled. 8.30 iFish Summer Series. 9.00 Jake And The Fatman. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 11.00 JAG. Noon NCIS. 1.00 Law & Order: SVU. 2.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 Cheers. 3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 10.20 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.10am Shopping. 1.40 Infomercials. 2.10 Late Programs.

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Songlines On Screen. 2.00 Shortland Street. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.00 Aussie Bush Tales. 4.10 Grace Beside Me. 4.35 Mustangs FC. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Wiradjuri & Nari Nari. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild New Zealand. 7.30 Country Music. 8.30 Going Native. 9.00 Hunting Aotearoa. 9.30 Australia Burns: Silence Of The Land. 10.55 Late Programs.

Thursday, February 10 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Back Roads. (R) 10.30 Nigella At My Table. (R) 11.00 Joanna Lumley And The Human Swan. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 1.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (R) 5.00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One. (a, R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 6: Day session. Featuring a variety of events from the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. 1.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 6: Afternoon session. 4.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 6: Evening session. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mals, R) 1.30 Destination WA. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 4.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. International current affairs program. 8.30 Q+A. (Return) Interactive public affairs program. 9.35 The Princes And The Press: The New Generation. Part 1 of 2. 10.30 How Extra. (PG, R) 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.15 The Business. (R) 11.30 Catalyst: The Big Brew Challenge. (R) 12.30 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World. (PG, R) 1.25 Killing Eve. (Mav, R) 2.05 Parliament Question Time. 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble: Yorkshire Robin Hood’s Bay. (PG) Kate Humble follows in the footsteps of dinosaurs. 8.30 Miniseries: The Long Call. (M) Part 2 of 4. 9.30 Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve. (PGal, R) Part 4 of 4. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 La Fortuna. (Ml) 12.10 Gomorrah. (MA15+dv) 1.05 Partisan. (MA15+lv) 2.00 Baghdad Central. (MA15+av, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 6: Night session. Featuring a variety of events from the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. 9.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 6: Late session. Featuring a variety of events from the XXIV Olympic Winter Games. 11.00 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 6: Overnight session. 1.30 Medical Emergency. (PG, R) A 94-year-old has a knee injury. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (PGadl) A look at police random breath-test patrols. 8.30 Australia Behind Bars. (Madlv) Follows inmates as they are searched in the ongoing battle to keep drugs out of our prisons. 9.40 To Be Advised. 10.40 Nine News Late. 11.10 Prison. (MA15+al) 12.10 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R) 1.00 The Xtreme CollXtion. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (R) Lifeguards try to enforce social distancing. 7.30 Territory Cops. (Madlv, R) Cops hunt for a couple of brazen car thieves. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+v) A boy disappears after meeting up with an online gamer, leaving the authorities concerned that he has fallen into the hands of a predator. Benson suspects her son is being bullied. 10.30 Blue Bloods. 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 QI. 9.00 Hard Quiz. 9.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.50 Insert Name Here. (Final) 11.25 Live At The Apollo. 12.10am Would I Lie To You? 12.40 Community. 1.00 Parks And Recreation. 1.25 Plebs. 1.45 Close. 5.05 Little Princess. 5.15 Hoot Hoot Go! 5.20 Pingu In The City. 5.30 Wallykazam! 5.55 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon MOVIE: Source Code. (2011, M) 1.45 Most Expensivest. 2.15 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.25 Mr Tachyon On The Edge Of Science. 2.55 Gaycation. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.15 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Chasing Famous. 11.00 Vikings. 11.55 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 To Be Advised. Noon Miniseries: The Pembrokeshire Murders. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Last Chance Learners. 2.30 Sons And Daughters. 4.30 Charlie Luxton’s Homes By The Sea. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 The Bill. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Garden Gurus Moments. 3.35 MOVIE: The Gentle Gunman. (1952) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Fawlty Towers. 10.40 House. 11.35 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Frasier. 8.00 The King Of Queens. 9.00 Becker. 10.00 The Middle. 11.00 Frasier. Noon This Is Us. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 1.30 Friends. 2.00 Carol’s Second Act. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.05 Kirikou And The Men And Women. (2012, PG, French) 8.45 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 10.55 By The Grace Of God. (2018, M, French) 1.25pm Remi Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PG, French) 3.25 The Thief Of Bagdad. (1940, PG) 5.25 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 7.30 Sweet Country. (2017, M) 9.35 Les Misérables. (2019, MA15+, French) 11.30 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 Jake And The Fatman. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 11.00 JAG. Noon NCIS. 1.00 Law & Order: SVU. 2.00 Walker, Texas Ranger. 3.00 Cheers. 3.30 Jake And The Fatman. 4.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Bull. 10.30 SEAL Team. 11.30 NCIS. 12.30am Infomercials. 1.00 Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

Going Native. 2.00 Shortland Street. 2.30 Chefs’ Line. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.35 Mustangs FC. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Kambuwal, Guuwa & Gayiri Country. 6.30 News. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Miniseries: New Gold Mountain. 9.30 MOVIE: Arizona Dream. (1992) Midnight Late Programs. 26 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 4 February, 2022

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 A Football Life. 11.00 America’s Game. Noon SAS: UK. 1.00 Shipping Wars. 2.00 Highway Thru Hell. 3.00 Last Stop Garage. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 6: Evening session. 6.30 Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022. Day 6: Night session. 7.30 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: Kelly’s Heroes. (1970, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 SeaQuest DSV. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. (Premiere) 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Tower Heist. (2011, M) 9.35 MOVIE: The Heartbreak Kid. (2007, MA15+) 11.50 Late Programs.

PUZZLES No. 066

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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1 8 5 2 4 3

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QUICK CROSSWORD Sibling (6) One-storey house (8) Belonging to them (5) Maryland city (9) Lassoed (5) Painting of the countryside (9) Water-rich vegetable (9) Innumerable (6) Female name (6) Hushed words (8) Common greeting question (3,3,3) Make a speech (5) Brief statements (9) Florida city (5) Claptrap (8) Steal (6)

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Area of hilly land (6) Deny (7) Doppelganger (4-5) Time for leisure (7) Beauty and the Beast heroine (5) Female cleaner (9) US president (1963–69) (7) Recount (7) Periods of 60 minutes (5) He might have a carrot for a nose (7) From Stockholm, say (7) Song’s words (6) Separated (5)

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5 LETTERS ALONE APART AVERT AWARE AWOKE BERET BLAME BLEAT BUTTE CHASE DARES EARNS EDGED EDGES EGGED ELOPE ENTER FORGE GALLS HASTE

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Today’s Aim: 5 words: Good 7 words: Very good

HEART HELLO IDEAL LARGE LEAFY LEDGE LEPER MOIST MUTTS PACTS PESTS RADAR RAWER REEDS REPEL ROUGE SAUTE SEEDS SKITE SLEDS SMUTS

SPORT STEAL STRUT TENET TEPEE TESTS USING VIGIL WORTH 6 LETTERS CONFER OODLES REHASH RESIST

7 LETTERS CAPSULE GURGLED OUSTING REALEST RUSTICS STIMULI 8 LETTERS EMBARKED NAMELESS SERENADE TREATISE

adit, AFFIDAVIT, aida, avid, daft, data, davit, diva, fiat, vita

No. 066 Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down. NOTE: more than one solution may be possible

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4 LETTERS BASE BUSS EBBS EGOS HERS HUTS ISLE LETS MITE MOST PALE PREY USES UTES

QUICK QUIZ

Shannen Doherty stars in which TV show rebooted in 2019?

What is the ninth circle of hell in Dante’s Inferno?

In what years were the Salem witch trials?

All Saints’ Day occurs the day after what?

How old was Joan of Arc when she participated in the Battle of Orleans?

The Pyramid of Cheops is another name for which famous landmark?

What is the Amanita phalloides, the mushroom that accounts for the most fatal poisonings in the world, more commonly known as?

In the Harry Potter series, Viktor Krum attended which wizarding school?

For what category did Idina Menzel (pictured) receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

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Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

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9-LETTER WORD

10 words: Excellent

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WORDFIT

10 What production company produced The Wizard of Oz? ANSWERS: 1. Beverly Hills 90210 2. 1692-1693 3. Halloween 4. The Great Pyramid of Giza 5. Durmstrang Institute 6. Live theatre/performance 7. Treachery 8. 17 9. Death Cap 10. Metro-GoldwynMayer

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Arcare Noosa celebrates its first birthday in style

Rent Me Trucks, Ironman and Maryborough Rotary Club worked together to transport donated goods from the Noosa Tri event.

Flood giving By Abbey Cannan After being severely impacted by Covid restrictions, Noosa Tri worked with local groups to donate their unused items to flood victims in Maryborough. Noosa Rotary president Gerald Victor contacted Maryborough Rotary and it was agreed the goods would be welcome in Maryborough to aid the community after their town was swamped by flood waters. Ironman Group regional director Leanna Ali said they were pleased to be able to assist the Rotary Club of Maryborough for the flood relief program and the vitally important mental health programs that they provide in the region. “We hope that the goods that Ironman provides may be of use and a boost for those who may be struggling during this tough time,” Ms Ali said.

“Ironman takes its position in the community very seriously and we’re very happy to be able to support the Rotary Club of Maryborough.” Rent Me Trucks owner Steve Camilleri was quick to offer Noosa Rotary a free truck to transport the four pallets and also gave his time on a Sunday to drive the truck. Maryborough Rotary president John Bouronis said the donation would go towards a youth mental health awareness event within local schools. “The rugby league community in the town will benefit from this donation of cooler bags, towels, back packs, Superkidz event singlets, and visors,” he said. Noosa Rotarian Tess Alexandroff said, on behalf of the Noosa club members, “We owe a big thank you to Rent Me Trucks and Noosa Tri for making this all possible”.

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On 18th January, our Arcare Noosa community celebrated the one-year anniversary of opening. Residents, families and team members gathered for an intimate celebration with decorations, cake, and speeches from team members. “We are excited to celebrate and commemorate our one-year anniversary with the first residents and our team members who have been here since the opening of Arcare Noosa,“ lifestyle coordinator Cassandra Wallis said. Avdo, 81, was the first resident to move in, along with 80-year-old Robert moving in the next day and 96-year-old Leila shortly after. Avdo’s daughter, Senka who volunteers at the residence, shared with that “the family is honoured to have dad as the first resident in such a beautiful new facility. Mum and I are happy because we know he is happy here.

The team have created a wonderful home environment for everyone. We have also loved getting to know the other residents and their families as they have moved in. We all feel like family now.” Residents have embraced their new lifestyle and have formed new and lasting friendships over the last year. Together with their globally celebrated relationship-first approach and dedicated team, Arcare supports resident health and well-being to ensure they live their best lives. “The year has gone by so quickly, and what a year it has been! It’s been an absolute pleasure welcoming and settling clients into their new home at Arcare Noosa and working alongside the most wonderful team of professionals who go above and beyond every day. It is an honour to be your facility manager. Here’s to another great year ahead,” Laura-Jo Bleasdale, residence manager said.

Arcare staff joined in the celebration.

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Family joined residents at the celebration.

A cake was cut to mark the first anniversary.

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Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson with ZONE RV founder Dave Biggar and chief executive officer Adrian Toft.

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ZONE RV is a locally owned and operated business which manufactures and assembles composite caravans.

Big caravan expansion Australia’s leading caravan manufacturer has shown its confidence in the Sunshine Coast, investing in a new $7.5 million 5000sqm facility in Coolum Eco Industrial Park. ZONE RV is a locally owned and operated business which manufactures and assembles composite caravans. The thriving off-road caravan specialists will continue to occupy 6000 square metres in two facilities within the industrial park and, after just two years, is expanding its premises as a result of the surge in demand for the company’s products combined with the growth in the caravan industry due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

ZONE RV’s new premises is on track to inject a forecast $31 million into the economy during construction and ongoing operations and will generate 124 new full-time positions. Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson visited the ZONE RV headquarters on Tuesday 25 January to congratulate the local company on its success and thank them for their contribution to the region. “I am pleased that ZONE RV has been, and continues to be, supported by council through its Sunshine Coast Economic Resurgence Plan,” Mayor Jamieson said.

“The resurgence plan was set up in response to Covid-19, our goal being to provide support to local businesses and to assist the region’s economic recovery, by accelerating large shovel-ready construction projects such as this one. “The business support measures and incentives include a rebate on eligible development application fees and staged payment options for infrastructure charges. “Council recognised very early in this pandemic that business support would be critical to how our region fared in the face of Covid

and the resurgence plan was just one of many initiatives we implemented.” ZONE RV chief executive officer Adrian Tofts said he was very excited the new facility on the Sunshine Coast would have the biggest 3D printer in the Southern Hemisphere. “At 22 meters x five meters wide, it is huge,” Mr Tofts said. “We’re hiring now and if you have an interest in automation, robotics and mechatronics, come and talk to us. “We’re looking for apprentices, graduates, compositive technicians and tradespeople.”

Salty Coolum kicks off

NEW SHORT-STAY LOCAL LAW

COUNCIL HAS INTRODUCED NEW MEASURES TO MANAGE ISSUES WITH SHORT-STAY LET PROPERTIES AND LESSEN THEIR IMPACT ON RESIDENTIAL AMENITY Salty Saturdays is held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Picture: WAVELL BUSH our local creatives and micro businesses, so they can sell their products, our entertainers can earn some money as well and we can bring our community together and we can attract more people to Coolum - that’s what it’s all about,” Mr Purdie said. More than just a market, Salty Saturdays turns Jack Morgan Park into a mecca of family-friendly and community-focussed events for locals and visitors to come together and celebrate Coolum culture and community. As well as a range of market stalls featuring local artisans and crafters, Salty Saturdays offers live music and entertainment, a bar and licensed area and a dedicated Grom Zone’ full of fun activities for kids. Salty Saturdays is held on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, from 2:30 to 8:30pm. The next Salty Saturdays will be on February 12. For event enquiries, contact events@coolumbusinessandtourism.com.au

New 24/7 Complaints Hotline To report concerns about excessive noise or other issues with shortstay or holiday-let properties call (07) 5329 6466. Owners, or their nominated contact, must act on complaints made via the hotline within 30 minutes. Short-stay and home-hosted accommodation now requires Council approval.

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Coolum’s newest event, Salty Saturdays, kicked off to huge crowds with amazing support to local businesses. Held in Jack Morgan Park on Saturday 22 January, this inaugural event has been a long term vision of Coolum Business and Tourism president Mark Cameron and Visit Coolum as a way to connect local small businesses with the community and tourists, while also activating an under-used part of town. “We’re so excited to present Salty Saturdays to the Coolum community and it’s wonderful to see such a great turnout for the first event. This is a regular, ongoing event that local businesses, community members, groups and organisations can come together to be a part of, create connections and network” Mark said. Coolum Business and Tourism engaged local specialists Cartel Music and Events to bring the event to life, working tirelessly behind the scenes for months to put together a curated event to celebrate Coolum’s unique surf and skate culture. “Jack Morgan Park is the perfect location to hold a large-scale event in Coolum since its redevelopment, and it’s our mission to activate this under-utilised space and bring more people to the centre of town. It was an absolute pleasure to see our vision come to life over the weekend,” Cartel event director Lea Bye said. Salty Saturdays is made possible thanks to the generous support of local businesses Aussie Home Loans Coolum, Richardson and Wrench Coolum, The Point Coolum, Coolum Holidays and local MP for Ninderry Dan Purdie, who was in attendance to officially open the event. “It’s not only about pulling our community together, it’s about promoting Coolum to Brisbane and the drive market we rely on. It’s been a tough 18 months for our retailers, for our accommodation providers and for our local entertainers. “Having this event twice a month where we can bring our local businesses together -

Guests must comply with a new 'good neighbour' Code of Conduct.

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Noosa River ferries New residents like to lay the blame on all Noosa’s faults on long ago councils, however, late ‘70s, early ‘80s when we only had the one six-car ferry, we applied to build a second, in particular for the times the one ferry was out of the water for surveys and emergencies at busy times......at that time the mineral sands had their own ferry across there too for all their many mineral sands trucks racing up and down the beach day and night to dump sand piles this side of the ferry or take it all the way to Kingscliffe.. The wisdom of those long ago councils who could see the terrible problems that we now have on the 40 Mile Beach decided that, to limit the number of vehicles going up the beach, the one six-car ferry was enough and it was years before we were given permission to build the second six-car ferry. The comment that the early ferries ran without a permit from council may be true, but councillors and locals were only too happy for someone to run the service which didn’t even make bread and butter in those days – started 1965-66 - as most days there were very few vehicles at all crossing the river....! Something that seems to have been forgotten in your story. The obvious answer is to have one ferry for ‘terrorists’ (spot on ferry must be booked and ferry runs 24/7 – bookings and payments on line at a much higher charge) and the other free for Noosa North Shore/Teewah ratepayers/residents. This can be implemented pretty quickly as we all know that the 10-year lease by council has well and truly run out no matter what excuses they use. Rules for some and not others? Wonder why? We all have good memories, remember! No hope of that happening as imagine all the money the State would lose from the tens of thousands of vehicle permits lost....and of course.....Noosa Council who takes money from every vehicle crossing the river both ways! Jean Robinson, Noosa Heads

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Buses best Stephen Blount snapped this shot of a “perfectly camouflaged” Marsh Frog he disturbed while trimming his cycad. If you have a Lenscape please email to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au

I write in regard to the letter last week complaining about the noise of the local buses. We are an elderly couple who now use the buses very regularly. What an absolute delight it is to be able to enjoy and admire the spectacular and beautiful scenery around the Noosa Shire and the Sunshine Coast where we live while being transported on a clean, air conditioned bus, at a very low cost using Go Card, having no car parking problems, and having such kind, considerate and competent bus drivers. Thank you Sunbus. Janet and Tony Marsh, Tewantin

sonable good health. Nobody our age is completely without pre-existing medical conditions, and, as the news has told us today, even with two vaccinations and a booster (like us), Covid can still kill you!! Does the Premier really understand what she has done to us seniors? We think not! How nice to be told to stay at home! T & W Findhammer, Tewantin

Seniors forced indoors

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Today, 28/01/2022, it is precisely two years ago that the first case of Covid-19 was recorded in Queensland. That means that we have been safe and secure, apart from a few small hiccups, for almost two years. But now, thanks to the opening of the borders, that is all lost!! No more going out for a coffee, let alone for a meal in a restaurant. No more meeting with friends or relatives, unless they have had a recent RAT, but those are not available! My wife and I are over 80, but in rea-

I would like to thank Phil Jarratt for his recent article regarding Noosa North Shore (NT 21/1). I hope it leads to robust debate and some decisions that will help protect the area. However, in the last part of the article Phil touched on another section of the Park, namely, The Cooloola Great Walk, and the proposal for commercial enterprise to build infrastructure and run tours along the trail . In this section, he states, that “And for once, all the stakeholders from developers to eco-warriors..., seem to be on the same page...“ I wonder who are those ’same page EcoWarriors’ mentioned? It seems that the majority of environmental groups, environmentalists and others who deeply care about the Great Sandy national Park, were not informed of the initial consultation (the most important one) regarding this proposal, in 2019, and were not given the opportunity to comment. I participated in two information sessions in 2021 regarding this proposal. Both were well attended. None of the attendees spoke in favour of the proposal. Everyone who spoke was, at the least, very hesitant, and most opposed it. The issues with this proposal are many; from objections to the leasing of National Park land to private enterprise; to major environmental problems with two of the chosen sites (both located some distance from the Cooloola Great Walk route; one at lake Poona, and the other, south of campsite three on the Upper Noosa River). Both suggested sites are in an environmentally inappropriate and sensitive locations and both chosen essentially for the view, while displaying total disregard to environmental scientists’ opinions and objections. While the article suggests that the problem with this part of the park is not as significant as the issues presented at North Shore, the po-

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tential damage to the local environment from this proposal can be far greater, as the area is far more fragile. Many environmental groups are opposed to the proposal in it’s current form. Gympie Today has published a couple of interesting articles, as well as an editorial and a caricature on the matters that touch the northern end of the walk - namely the proposed camp site at lake Poona. So, maybe now is a good time for Noosa Today to investigate the many issues associated with this proposal, ie leasing public assets to private enterprise, and in particular, the suggested campsites at Lake Poona and Noosa River, then inform the public about all related aspects, and bring about honest discussion. Ada, Boreen Point

Glossing over Glossies In The Rights of Nature and the Rights of Future Generations, 1 July 1991 Declaration, UCA states that, “. . . the driving of species to extinction is forbidden”. Which principles are glossed over Glossies habitat at Sunrise Beach? Just asking. Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach

Election tactics With an election looming, it is noticeable that Scott Morrison has ditched the hi vis costume of a pretend tradie, and put on the more formal attire of an actual Prime Minister. Labor leader Albanese, with his retro glasses and Akubra hat, has the Doc Evatt look of the 1950s. Indeed, it is a wonder he has not been accused of harbouring Reds under the bed. His rhetoric rarely misses the mark, and the government will be looking for something to attack him with. The Red bogey would hardly suffice, as most of the Reds these days are committed capitalists. However, border protection is a perpetual winner. Fortunately, the PM was not in Hawaii when a notorious anti-vaxxer, masquerading as a tennis player, tried to slip across our Covid-proof borders. The villain was dramatically intercepted by Border Force and an army of press photographers. And sent packing.

Although this pantomime was meant to reinforce Morrison’s reputation for being tough on borders, questions remain as to why the deportee was granted a visa in the first place. Sadly, the promise of freedom has turned into a summer of discontent. The way things are going, the PM would probably like to postpone the election for another year. But rules are rules. Bill Bodkin, Sunshine Beach

Lessons learnt It was with memories of day trip with a bus load of peace time soldiers in Germany towards the end of my three years in the Royal Leicester Fusiliers in 1960 to Belsen, a concentration camp, which interested me more to watch ABC Ch 22 on Sunday 23 January Return To Belsen. A day I will never forget even though all that remained were mounds of earth. Graves of those unfortunately who were of a different race and beliefs to their Nazi guards. (That should read murderers.) No sounds of birds within a radius of 3km, which our guide said was always the same since liberation of the camp by British Troops. It was a dangerous place for any bird or animal to be among starving human beings. The film showed the atrocities those poor souls had to try to survive through. On the day of our trip, the guide failed to mention the amount of women perpetrators who were as guilty as their male cohorts which the archived film showed. The film should be part of education for our young children to show the cruelty that male and females are capable of, even though some witness it every day in peace time. Ernest Wright, Tewantin

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Council at full speed Well 2022 has all at Council full steam ahead. The impacts of Covid have been felt across our shire over the past month and Council is not immune. Some of our facilities may be impacted including through staff shortages. With positive cases and staff isolating, opening hours may change at short notice across more of our facilities in the weeks ahead and as such we appreciate your patience. We’re doing our best to ensure contingency plans are in place, and I encourage residents to make use of our online services wherever possible. Our environmental health officers are working closely with businesses to help them reduce risks to staff and we are also working to connect businesses with access to rapid antigen tests wherever we can to help them quickly deal with outbreaks and exposures and limit the staffing impacts. Similarly, due to staff shortages we are also seeing an impact on some services such as our mowing and parks maintenance and tree service schedules. We are working to deliver services in a timely manner and reallocating resources where we can but please be re-assured that no essential services have been affected and Council’s Covid Taskforce continues to monitor the situation. Noosa’s new short stay local law came into

effect on 1 February 2022. The new law is aimed at managing the impact of short -stay properties on residential amenity. It will help protect guests by introducing minimum safety standards property owners will need to meet and, importantly, it will help to ensure shortstay property owners are being good neighbours and dealing with issues as they arise. Significantly Council has established a 24hour complaints hotline and will trial the use of a security firm to monitor problem properties. Contrary to headline-grabbing media reports over the past week, these new local laws are not seeking to stop clapping or singing, but rather the clear intention of the local law (among other things) seeks to minimise excessive noise coming from short stay properties which, according to the submissions we received (and we had over 600) was of concern. Our capital works program continues to deliver grassroots spending to the community. We have invested over $2.5 million in our local roads in the first six months of this financial year. This investment has been spread across the shire including roads in Pomona, Tinbeerwah, Cooroibah, Noosaville, Kin Kin, Noosa Heads and Pinbarren. It’s part of our ongoing program to improve local safety and traffic access. The Australian Government

Local Road and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program has partially funded these improvements. Council will receive $4.36 million through the LRCI funding giving a real boost to our roads program and enabling us to make significant improvements to our road network. In coming months, our crews will be working on various roads in Tewantin, Noosa Heads and Noosaville. We appreciate your patience while these works are being done. Rates notices have now gone out by email and post. Please make the most of the five per cent discount and pay by 18 February 2022. To avoid lengthy queues at the counter, you can choose to pay online, over the phone or via BPay. Find out more at noosa.qld.gov.au/ about-council/rates-levies Having just come out of isolation with my children due to a close contact testing positive, the beauty of Noosa Shire, the place we have the privilege of calling home never ceases to amaze me. We are incredibly fortunate to live where we do and engage in the opportunities presented. In the challenging times which lay ahead over the coming months and even years, it’s a timely reminder of just how lucky we really area. Until next month, stay safe, Clare.

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Everyone is getting an electric vehicle, including Council Congratulations to Noosa Council on its recent purchase of two electric cars (EVs) – a new Hyundai IONIQ and an MG ZS replacing a diesel-powered ute and a small, petrol-powered car. According to Geoff Archer, Council’s fleet coordinator, “Council decided to purchase two EVs as part of its drive to achieve net-zero emissions by 2026. There has been a significant upward trend in electric vehicle sales in Australia in the past year and technology has greatly improved. These vehicles are now more reliable, five-star safety rated, travelling longer distances than previous models, making them more attractive. Electric vehicles are the next step and Council is keen to trial these vehicles in the fleet to drive towards net zero emissions. “Council has had six hybrid vehicles for some time. They have been a reliable asset demonstrating low fuel consumptions and emissions. Staff have adapted well to hybridtype vehicles and have been well supported by the teams that use them. Feedback from recent demonstrations on the electric vehicles has been fantastic. So it was time to go the next step up to electric cars,” Geoff said. “Based on an average of 20,000 km per year per vehicle, the new electric vehicles will save a total of six tonnes C02 per year. Charging the EVs using renewable energy from Council’s already large solar systems on their buildings, is the ultimate goal and to provide maximum environmental benefit and emissions reduction.” EVs - Everyone is Getting Them – Pre-loved “Should I renovate my kitchen and bathroom or should I buy an electric car?” This was an easy question for baby-boomer Vivien Griffin to answer. “My generation has presided over the creation of the climate crisis we are leaving for future generations, so it just seems right to think about how we each can make a contribution to fixing it,” she said. “I don’t preach to others, but thought the signage on the car would be one way to get people thinking about their lifestyle choices.

Vivien Griffin with her pre-loved EV with signage. “Yes, I know an electric car is not cheap, but it is now recognised that with the upcoming demise of the baby boomer generation, we are about to see the greatest transfer of wealth in modern history to the following generations. “The Productivity Commission has estimated that baby boomers will pass on an estimated $224 billion each year in inheritances by 2050. I would love to see more of the baby boomer generation spending (some) of the kids’ inheritance on an electric car. Their kids might even thank them for it!” Vivien continued: “I am one of those lucky ones with enough dollars to buy an electric car, so I did. And I feel good about that. I had been doing my homework for a while on models,

range and price. “In fact I managed to buy a second-hand Hyundai Kona. There’s nothing to go wrong with them, and I get fixed price servicing once a year. I expect this to be my last car, ever. “I charge it at home by just plugging it into a three-pin socket. I have rooftop solar and also signed up to 100 per cent renewable electricity when I draw from the grid, so now have zero emissions from my electricity consumption. I replaced my gas cooktop and oven with electric recently, and now just have the gas hot water to replace, which will happen shortly. Getting the electric car was just another step towards being a zero emissions household.”

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That’s Amore in Noosa By Jacqueline Trewin With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, Venice in Noosa sounds too good to be true, but iconic gondolier Ricardo, aka Richard Wilschke, knows how to steer you in the right direction. OK, you don’t have the weathered Gothic and Baroque-styled buildings, nor the charm of cruising under the ancient Rialto Bridge along the Grand Canal. But stepping off a Noosa jetty into the trusted hands of Ricardo, transports you instantly to its Venetian romance as you meander through the pristine waters of Noosa Biosphere. A true professional, Mr Wilschke has been evoking the romance of Venice for a quarter of a century aboard his gondola. “It’s a privilege to be able to take people out and share one of the most memorable times in their life when they propose to their partner,” Mr Wilschke said. “They’ve done something really special and quite often you’re the first person they’ll tell. I always like it as it makes you feel good and included in that moment.” He should know. Proposing himself the second time to his partner, Tanya, on the gondola proved a huge success. But as love is in the air, you can always feel it in your Noosa waters when there’s no going past that gondola on Noosa River, even if you’re not the incurable romantic. “Noosa is really a place where a lot of couples like to spend time,” Mr Wilschke said. “And the river really lends itself to the gondola experience where there’s lots of smaller boats, and the series of bridges, fantastic canals and waterways.” But unlike some opera-loving Venetian gondoliers, he says he’d rather leave singing to the professionals. “People are always asking me to sing, so I usually tell them to wait till they get onboard where I’ll serenade them with Dean Martin,

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Mr Wilschke proposes to his wife and business partner, Tanya during a gondola cruise in Noosa.

Michael Buble, Andre Bocelli or a bit of Italian opera,” he said. At the age of 20, he ditched Magnetic Island for a piece of Noosa action in search of work and ideal surfing conditions. Already having experience in charter work, Mr Wilschke began working in hospitality at Cafe Le Monde and the legendary Coco’s restaurant before working in tourism for thrill ride operator, Bill Turner. “We were doing jet ski rides off Noosa Main Beach and banana (boat) rides back in the early ‘90s,” Mr Wilschke said. “I was also doing off-shore fishing for a local charter business before wanting to do my own thing.”

ter Taxi for almost 10 years, says his business had been impacted during the peak period in December when Covid isolation rules for some local restaurants caused major staff shortages. “Popular restaurants such as Bistro C, Gusto, Rickys and Noosa Waterfront all had some closures then, which definitely slowed things down for us as we take a lot of people to those places,” he said. “But we’re staying positive about the whole thing with Covid as it’s not interrupting travel now like it did in the last couple of years, so we can look forward to a busier season coming up for Easter.” For more information visit gondolasofnoosa.com

After returning from Europe in the mid’90s, his mother suggested the idea of a gondola cruise before joining a gondola ride with friends at Mooloolaba. “We really enjoyed the cruise and discovered later there was a gondola business in Brisbane that’s been doing it for over 30 years. They had some boats and we managed to get one commissioned from them,” he said. Families, locals and repeat visitors are also able to enjoy the cruises with Mr Wilshke, who appreciates all his guests’ comments. “Even just the appreciation from people who may have met hard times, they’ve just needed a really good cruise to relax,” he said. Mr Wilschke, who has operated Noosa Wa-

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The Mary Valley Rattler is offering a special Love Train service in advance of this year’s Valentine’s Day with a sunset journey that couples the romance of the rails with great food, hospitality and scenery. The Rattler Love Train will depart historic Gympie Station at 5pm, Saturday 12 February, taking a leisurely scenic sunset ride through the spectacular Mary Valley. Guests will be greeted at Gympie Station with a glass of bubbles and a local antipasto plate before boarding the heritage steam train for the journey to Amamoor. Passengers will be able to enjoy the sunset service with drinks and snacks available for pre-purchase at Rusty Rails Cafe or from the on board drinks’ trolley. After the engine is turned around on the heritage turntable at Amamoor Station, the steam locomotive returns to Gympie Station for a romantic dinner in the Rusty Rails Cafe. The two course menu includes a choice of mains (chicken ballotine with pistachio and leek stuffing, with root vegetable puree or roasted vegetable lasagne with aragula and balsamic reduction) and dessert (chocolate tart with almond crust and raspberry compote or tiramisu cheesecake verrine). A full range of drinks is available for purchase, and there will be entertainment dur-

ing the evening. Tickets are $125 per person for the Rattler Love Train event, with the ticket including the train journey, antipasto plate and bubbles, and the two-course dinner at Gympie station. For something even more special, VIP tickets in the Rattler’s iconic Club Car are available for $150 per person, with priority pre-boarding, a beverage of choice, and verandah access to the back of the steam train (as you see in all the old westerns). General manager of the Mary Valley Rattler Micheal Green said steam trains and romance had forever been coupled together, so the Rattler’s Love Train for Valentine’s Day was a natural for couples who wanted to celebrate the occasion in style. “Some of the most romantic films have key scenes set on historic steam trains – just think of Some Like it Hot, Brief Encounter, and Before Sunrise – so it’s a great opportunity for couples young and mature to celebrate their romance in really atmospheric fashion,” Mr Green said. Further details and bookings at maryvalleyrattler.com.au For more information contact Mallory Booth on 07 54822750 or email mallory@ maryvalleyrattler.com.au

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Katie’s in the spotlight Multi-platinum, five times ARIA Award winning artist Katie Noonan returns to the spotlight with Australian Vocal Ensemble, the a cappella vocal quartet set to deliver their Tumbling Like Stars live concert in Eumundi this March. They will feature world premiere performances from their David Malouf song cycle showcasing Australia’s finest composers, alongside new arrangements of Renaissance and Baroque greats Bach, Handel and Tomás Luis de Victoria. Following a standout, critically acclaimed launch concert in Brisbane in 2021 and their Tasmanian premiere for The Festival of Voices, the Tumbling Like Stars tour will make its way to Katie’s hometown of Eumundi at the Eumundi School of Arts for one exquisite concert on Friday 4 March. AVE sees Katie joined by three extraordinary, internationally renowned artists in mezzo-soprano Fiona Campbell (Perth), tenor Andrew Goodwin (Sydney) and bass-baritone Andrew O’Connor (Sydney). “There is nothing like AVE in Australia. An elite chamber vocal ensemble of international excellence, but one that is warm and welcoming to all. We will champion new Australian works on every tour, engage with our First Nations Communities at every concert and we plan to engage with local community choirs as our touring continues,” Katie said, who said creating AVE had been a dream of hers for years. “I want to illustrate Queensland’s integrous creative leadership by establishing Australia’s only, professional classical vocal quartet. I believe it is vital to use the human voice to tell the stories of our time and place, and to encourage our audiences to use their voice,” Katie said. Dame Quentin Bryce said “AVE – imagination, ideas, magic; hallmarks of Katie Noonan’s

AVE combines four of Australia’s finest and internationally renowned vocalists in soprano and AD Katie Noonan, mezzo-soprano Fiona Campbell, tenor Andrew Goodwin and bass-baritone Andrew O’Connor. contribution to our cultural life. Sparkling, enriching, inclusive in every sense, again and again she amazes with her capacity to translate dreams into reality, captivating us with the way she lifts our hearts, taps into our emotions, laughter, sometimes a raw nerve or two,

an awakening, with generosity in spades.” Katie has proven herself one of Australia’s most hardworking, versatile and prolific artists, spanning diverse genres, leading from the front as an artistic director, from the stage as an acclaimed performer and from behind the

scenes, nurturing fellow performers and programmers. She has performed for royalty, national and international leaders, and blazed a trail for young women artists. Music, for her, is a lifelong lesson and a means to change the world. And so, it begins with AVE – a world-class vocal quartet combining four of Australia’s finest vocalists. “We aim to create an unparalleled music experience for audience members – a chance to explore new Australian composers, a chance for audiences to find their own voice and a chance to hear Indigenous songs of their own country alongside late Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces and brand new works,“ she said. “Yes, we are dreaming big – starting a new arts organisation in the middle of a global pandemic, but as Uncle Kev Carmody so eloquently said, from little things, big things grow, and we have big and bold dreams.” These dreams include employing singers, commissioning more than 10 Australian composers per year and recording their works, working with some 250 vocal students and 500 community singers each year, mentoring an emerging quartet, performing to over 5000 regional audience members each year and to a national metropolitan audience of over 5000 each year. It will be a full schedule. Already she has commissioned works from Richard Tognetti, Iain Grandage, Stephen Leek, David Hirschfelder, Connor D’Netto, Thomas Green, Alice Humphries, Zac Hurren, Anne Cawrse, Jessica Wells and Robert Davidson and the proof is in the numbers – 50 per cent are Queensland composers, 30 per cent are female and 100 per cent are Australian. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful concert when AVE performs at Eumundi School of Arts on 4 March at 7pm. Tickets can be booked online through Eventbrite. For more information and the full tour schedule visit australianvocalensemble.com

Feast your senses at the Botanic Gardens If you have been wondering what to do in these uncertain times and want to avoid crowds, why not visit Noosa Botanic Gardens? Now is the perfect time as there are many interesting trees flowering, including the Pink Euodia, the white flowering Mu Oil and the large purple flowering Queen Crepe Myrtle. But the most spectacular of all is the Cassia Rainbow Showers, which can be found growing on the high side of the gardens above the toilet block. This large tree is a cross between two other cassias, C. javanica and C. fistula. Its flowers come in many shades of pale pink through to yellow and orange, combining the colours of both its parents. As a sterile hybrid, this tree has the advantage of not producing any seeds, making it a highly desirable garden or street tree as it

avoids the mess of unsightly pods that other cassias produce. The original hybrid cross was created in Hawaii around 1916 by David Haughs, and scientifically named Cassia x nealiae, to honour Marie C Neal, a well-known Hawaiian botanist and author of botanical reference book, In Gardens of Hawaii, published in 1928 (revised 1965). The tree is fairly drought tolerant but is not very salt or wind tolerant, so should be grown away from the ocean and in areas of low wind. Meanwhile, Covid restrictions mean our monthly Sunday in the Gardens event scheduled for February 6 has been postponed until the first Sunday in March, with apologies for any inconvenience. Visit noosabotanicgardensfriends.com for more details on the gardens.

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SYG - classy, busy, cool Trevor Pepys reviews Sum Yung Guys The last time Trev visited SYG was in March last year when they were still in Sunshine Beach and we couldn’t converse or even hear ourselves think for the doof doof blaring through speakers seemingly directly above every table. If it had been just Trev and the missus it wouldn’t have been that much of an issue (heard it all before) but we were with a special friend from Sydney and we wanted to talk, and the alleged music almost ruined a good meal. Trev’s been a bit gun-shy and hearing protective ever since, but on receiving more than a few reports of great meals and much better acoustics at the new Weyba Road location, he decided to chance it when another special but different friend arrived who had heard of the cheeky lads even in far-off Sydney and wanted to try their fare. Again it was difficult (even with a bit of own namedropping) to get a table but we finally managed to score a late sitting, only to be messaged just as we were pre-loading at home that they could take us an hour early. Points given here in this sittings’-driven era for customer service pre-arrival, since this was the time we had originally requested, meaning Trev could get home in time for most of the Big Bash final. No one has ever been able to make a go of the site until now, mainly because it had the ambience of an indoor cricket centre, but the SYG lads have changed all of that, making it classy, busy, cool and fun in a Crazy Rich Asians kind of way. But we were seated in the middle of a noisy room. Again customer awareness came to the rescue, and if you can keep that going in this tough summer, you’re doing well. As soon as we noticed a table on the terrace being vacated, we called our waitress and were moved immediately and obligingly. In the relative cool and quiet of the terrace facing the street, we ordered a bottle of quaffing wine and surveyed the menu. Now a post-prandial checking of Trev’s wine and sauce spattered Semi-professional Restaurant Reviewer’s Notebook for 2021 revealed that the quaffer happened to be the very same Cantina Tollo Italian Pinot Grigio ordered at SYG last March for $38 and was now $45. But that’s inflation for you, or it would be if there was any, which there wasn’t. We munched on a shared plate of delicious Mooloolaba Prawn Toast with Gochu mayo ($15) while we made our selection, which after much negotiation was the Duck Pad Grapao, Green Bean, Holy Basil and Fried Duck Egg ($28) off the medium dish list and the King 34 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 4 February, 2022

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Salmon curry. Salmon Curry with Green Tomato, Betel Leaf and Kaffir ($41) off the large, with sides of roti ($7.50) and Wok Tossed Vegetables with Oyster Sauce, Garlic and Chilli ($15). The best part about the duck was the duck egg on top. Too much green bean, not enough duck, but the flavours were thereabouts. For Trev, the salmon curry was the star, a

Wok-tossed vegies. succulent and beautifully presented fillet surrounded by rich flavours, although a little too spicy for the taste buds of the ladies. And the lightly spiced vege salad and crispy rotis, delicious. A shared Lime Syrup Cake and Coconut Sorbet with Pineapple Compote, Gingerbread Crumb and Kaffir Lime ($15) promised quite a

bit more than it delivered. The verdict: Our dinner probably suffered somewhat from the process of democratic selection. Next time - Trev pays, Trev orders. But overall the food was good to very good, the service excellent, the ambience busy but fun. Sum Yung Guys, 205 Weyba Road, Noosaville. Phone 5342 1391.

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Celebrating Noosa-style Australia Day Festival activities commenced with the Rotary Big Breakfast at 7am in Noosa, turning over dozens of eggs, kilos of bacon, hash browns, and vegie burgers. Noosa Rotary partners helped feed 120 people over the next three hours. The mobile foodies opened for business and provided a mix of takeaways including burgers, snags, pizzas, Mexican, potato swirls, ice creams, fairy floss, and coffee, keeping everyone fed throughout the day. The music and acts kicked off at 10am with the stage marquee filling to capacity and staying that way all day. The entertainment showcased a wide range of styles starting with As You Are with their first class mix of wind and percussion including Didge, Thumb Piano and Flute followed by talented singer song writer Sari Abbott. Joel Fenton, with his world class magic/ circus stage act had the audience enthralled. To see Joel juggling fire sticks and a chain saw, and later bouncing around the stage inside a giant balloon was sensational and had kids and parents open-mouthed as they watched in amazement. Brothers Frank and Louis Martin jammed through a faultless one-and-a-half hours of great singing and guitar work and were warmly received by the crowd. Rounding out the show, Ollie Murk gave us guitar, didge and soulful singing right up to 4.30pm completing a wonderful day of entertainment. The front of the marquee was packed all day with some of the children also becoming part of the show up on stage. With just under 1mm of rain falling during the day, this was just enough to keep festival goers cool without disrupting any entertainment. The Tewantin Noosa Lions Club thank their sponsors, Noosa Shire Council and the Tewantin Noosa RSL for making this Australia Day Festival such a success. Noosa FM 101.3 was also on hand to support the festival. Thanks also go to those festival patrons who generously donated towards the Tonga Disaster appeal on the day. The Noosa Australia Day Festival was welcomed and enjoyed by all who attended.

Crowds enjoyed free entertainment at Lions Park.

Eryn, Hanna, Ron, Jack, Jason, and Bec enjoying their day at Noosa River.

Rotarians Peter McDonald and Geoff Bone organising the Rotary Big Breakfast.

Noosa FM presenters Mark Panitz, The Captain and Alfalfa.

Clare Egglestone and Fletcher Egglestone relaxing at Noosa River.

Ice cream kept the kids happy on a hot Australia Day.

Local musicians brought their ‘A game’ for Australia Day.

Hayden Friend enjoying a game of cricket with his friends and family.

Donny and Delaine Hillier with their dog Miles.

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04 August 1951 – 11 October 2021 Memorial Service A service to celebrate the life of Annie Galli will be held as follows: Date: 28 February 2022 Venue: River Room, Noosa Boathouse 194 Gympie Terrace Noosaville Time: 11am Ian, Kate & family members would love Annie’s friends to join us in celebrating her life at this service and after at the Noosa Boathouse River Room

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NATIONAL SENIORS The first meeting of the year for Tewantin-Noosa National Seniors will be held on Thursday 17 February at 10.30am at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL. Our guest speaker is our favourite podiatrist, Scott Whitham who will speak about how important our feet are. All members and friends welcome. Please phone Norm for numbers for morning tea on 3129 0540.

AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS MEETING The Tewantin/Noosa Branch of the Australian Red Cross will meet on Friday 18 February at 9.30am at the Forum Room, 16-21 Lake Weyba Drive, Laguna Retirement Village. All visitors are welcome. For more information phone Julie (president) 0407 571 282. Further meetings will be on the third Friday each month.

tion Grounds in Butler Street Tewantin. All members are invited to attend. Please contact the Club secretary, Rick Espiner, for further Committee nomination information if required on secretary@noosamalibuclub.com

SUNDAY SOCIAL DANCE RESUMES Social dance classes are back on Sunday 6 February at the Tewantin Masonic Hall from 12.30pm. Due to the high infection rate of Covid, I felt it was too unsafe to run classes so closed for a few weeks. The daily Covid infections are falling so I now feel it is safe enough to return to dancing. 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. If you are new, ring first for confirmation. Visit www.andrewsclassdance.com

BOOMERANG BAGS NOOSA

Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Noosa Branch next meetings are on 10 and 17 February. For further information phone 0417 431 303, email airnoosasecretary@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/AIRNoosa

Do you sew? Need something to do at home? Boomerang Bags Noosa are now putting packs of fabric together so you don’t need an overlocker. Help us reduce landfill by making reusable bags from unwanted fabric. We support Katie Rose Cottage Hospice. Phone Sandra 0466 44 99 46 or email noosaboomerangbags@gmail.com Thank you for all the beautiful fabric already donated.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

TAP AND BOLLYWOOD DANCE

Learn to crochet workshops with Janelle Turley Wednesdays and Saturdays 9.30-11.30am. Colour theory starts Tuesday 15 February for 4 weeks, 9 am – noon, with tutor Lizzie Connor. Members $95/Non-members $115 (booking required). Colour theory: starting Tuesday 15 February for 4 weeks, 9 am – 12 noon, with tutor Lizzie Connor. Members $95/Non-members $115 (booking required). To book phone 5474 1211, email create@ noosaartsandcrafts. org.au or visit noosaartsandcrafts.org.au

Enjoy learning tap or start again on Thursdays 3.30-4.30pm. Then learn to boogie Bollywood style at 4.30-5.30pm. Lots of fun with partner and circle dances. Suitable for all abilities. Classes at the Catholic Church Hall, Moorindil St, Tewantin. Phone Helen on 0448 621 788 or just turn up.

AIR MEETING

MALIBU CLUB AGM The Noosa Malibu Club will be holding its 2022 annual general meeting on Tuesday 1 March, 6.30pm at The Noosa Touch Associa-

NOOSA 2010 Noosa 2010 Combined Probus Club members enjoy bus trips, coffee, lunch and dinner outings, weekly walks, theatre and garden outings, yoga and a monthly speaker. Meetings are held at the Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9am. Couples and

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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

MAGZ JAZZ 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.

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 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.

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Weekly roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 7 February Monday drivers: Rotary D’Break, Tony, Darryl, Barry, driver needed for Run E, Alice, Patricia, Ian, Jason, Driver needed Run J, Fran. Kitchen: Georges, Mary, Len, Geoff. Tuesday drivers: Alice, Darryl, Tania and friends, Denise, John H, Nicki, Kevin and Rob, Gary, Simone and Chris, Barry. Kitchen: Christine, Jo, Michelle. Wednesday drivers: Jenny M, Trish and Karen, Julie L, Liz and Lis, Judith, Bronwyn and Nick, Rosemary H, John H, Simone and Chris, Joy and Sue, Victor. Kitchen: Denise, Martina, Judi, Christine. Thursday drivers: Zac, Heidi, Darryl, Donna and Julie, Justin, Penny R, Barani and Peter, Martin, Barry, Sharon and Jan. Kitchen: Georges, Donal, Loz, Vicki, Jerry, Sharon. Friday drivers: Barry, Lin, Susie and Noel, Jean and Janet, Kevin, Allan and Cynthia, Paul, Ian, Julie. B, Lesley, Victor. Kitchen: Georges, Geoff, Charlotte, Judi. You can also check the roster online at mealsonwheels-tewantin-noosa. org.au If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449 7659.We are looking for drivers and kitchen volunteers.

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Aussie Day perfection Well as the title suggests Australia Day started off in perfect weather but soon turned into squalls and a lot more rain than predicted. Those who made it offshore were rewarded with a mixed bag of species from mackerel to cobia and some standout reef fish came off the bottom. North Reef has been fishing well following the extended break and some huge pearl perch have been on the list. Mid water and on the bottom cobia have been picking up livies and soft plastics. If ever you are planning to go offshore, always have a few live bait rigs onboard as they can help turn a bad day into one of the best. Around the pinnacles, smaller jewfish around the metre mark and under have been caught again on plastics and live baits. Soft plastics like the new Berkley Gulp shrimp will always work wonders on the reef in the larger sizes as what reef fish doesn’t love a prawn? Sunshine Reef and south heading toward Coolum has seen the pelagic action with mackerel showing up. Things are a bit on the warm side for longtails, however, there have been reports of yellow fin tuna out wide around the banks so always be prepared with a stickbait or casting slug on a rod. The successful TT hardcore slug continues to get smashed by standout fish. Off the beaches we continue to see whiting around the 20-35cm mark with most fish taking beach worm. For those able to cast out further, smaller mackerel have been taken off the rocks around Coolum with fish taking a liking to pilchards and metal slugs. The Noosa River has been fishing well with some solid flathead and jacks getting caught after dark. For lure anglers bigger soft plastics with a big paddle tail have been working well like the Keitech Fat swing impact in the 5.8 inch size rigged on 3/8th jig heads and slow rolled along the bottom on the tun in the tide. You will need bigger rods to cast these lures, but they certainly attract the big fish. Take a look at Samaki Zing G3 rods as they have a lot of power able to deliver a big cast. Daytime fishing is providing smaller flathead in the 40-60cm size all along the sandy drop offs toward the mouth from the boat ramp. Flatties are a great target species for new lure anglers as they aren’t too fussy. Try various grubs and paddle tail plastics in the 3 inch size with Berkley Power bait having some proven options to get you started. If you have some crab pots, then it is well worth putting these out as the crabs continue to show up. We always carry an extensive range of pots, rope and floats to get you started as well as rigging tips and locations for those new to crabbing. Freshwater is warming up and starting to clear up on the big dams and lakes in the

Quality pearl perch from a recent Trekka 2 charter to North Reef. region. The bass are still harder to find while things clear but there has been a noticeable topwater bite period during the end of the day and first light. A constant performing lure has to be the Lucky Craft Sammy 65 which everything will hit and is by far the easiest to work. For those fishing deep grab a few Storm micro blades and work the schooled up fish and timber drop off’s for the bite. Now for all the latest information log onto 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!

Tide Times

NOOSA WEATHER FORECAST

3RD FEB 2022 TO 9TH FEB 2022

Flash floods. Overcast.

Time

Height

Time

THU 3RD FEBRUARY

THURS 3RD FEBRUARY: 3:09 AM 9:43 AM

0.21 m 2.1 m

FRI 4TH FEBRUARY 4:10 PM 9:58 PM

0.34 m 1.58 m

Light showers. Overcast.

4:48 PM 10:42 PM

0.38 m 1.55 m

SAT 5TH FEBRUARY

5:24 PM 11:26 PM

0.44 m 1.52 m

SUN 6TH FEBRUARY

6:01 PM

0.5 m

MON 7TH FEBRUARY

FRI 4TH FEBRUARY: 3:53 AM 10:22 AM

0.29 m 1.98 m

29 / 24 °C

Height

25 / 23°C Rain showers. Overcast. 26 / 20 °C

SAT 5TH FEBRUARY: 4:35 AM 10:59 AM

0.41 m 1.83 m

SUN 6TH FEBRUARY: 5:19 AM 11:35 AM

0.56 m 1.68 m 1.48 m 0.72 m

12:10 PM 6:40 PM

1.53 m 0.58 m

12:49 PM 7:24 PM

1.4 m 0.64 m

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TUES 8TH FEBRUARY: 1:11 AM 7:02 AM

1.45 m 0.87 m 1.46 m 0.97 m

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24 / 20 °C

TUES 8TH FEBRUARY Showers early. Morning clouds. 26 / 19 °C

WED 9TH FEBRUARY

WED 9TH FEBRUARY: 2:20 AM 8:22 AM

26 / 22 °C A few storms. Breaks of sun late.

MON 7TH FEBRUARY: 00:15 AM 6:06 PM

Rain showers. Breaks of sun late.

1:38 PM 8:18 PM

1.3 m 0.68 m

Heavy rain. Overcast. 31 / 19 °C

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Blueblood Blake is game If he was a racehorse, Blake Heiniger would doubtlessly bring a high price at any yearling sale. He is, after all, a golfing blueblood, with an impeccable pedigree. His dad, Peter Heiniger, has been a professional golfer on the Sunshine Coast for years, carving a career as one of the country’s finest teachers and coaches – first at the Hyatt Coolum, then at Noosa Springs. But, for years, it seemed that Blake, a leftie like Peter, might be lost to the game of golf. When he was a student at St Andrew’s College at Peregian Springs his sport of choice was rugby union, then cricket. He played junior cricket for teams at Nambour and Maroochydore from the age of 10. Both Blake and his brother Jack were picked for the Queensland under 12 team – Blake as a batsman and Jack as a bowler. He always played golf, however, competing in nine-hole competitions until he played his first 18-hole competition at Peregian Springs at the age of 12. But when he was 16, though a member of the Sunshine Coast under 15 squad, he decided to abandon cricket in favour of golf – perhaps at the gentle persuasion of his dad. “I’d got to the stage where I had to make a choice,” Blake said. “I just didn’t have the time to devote to both sports.” He joined Noosa Springs, played and practised as much as he could, improved his game and landed a part-time job in the pro shop at Maroochy River. Now the circle has fully closed, and Blake, 21, has followed his father’s footsteps and decided to become a professional golfer, beginning a three-year traineeship with Maroochy River head pro Sean Seymore in January. “I’m very excited,” Blake said. “The staff here are awesome, the members have been very welcoming and I love the work. It’s great to be working under such a highly respected pro as Sean.” Before securing his traineeship, Blake had filled a variety of part-time hospitality and retail roles in Noosa, waiting for the right opportunity. “I’ve known for a long time that I wanted to have a career in golf,” he said. Blake was encouraged to apply for the traineeship by his mate Luke Parker, who worked in the Maroochy River pro shop for two years before transferring to Wynnum. “I played a lot of golf with Luke as a junior,” Blake said. Like every young golfer with a talent for the game, Blake dreams of becoming a touring professional, competing on one of the world’s premier tours. He’s inspired by another Peregian product, promising young professional Cooper Eccleston. “Cooper’s a couple of years older than me and has already completed a traineeship at Victoria Park,” Blake said. “But our golf game was of a similar level and he’s competing now on the Australasian PGA Tour.” But, just in case, he’s already considering other alternatives within the golf industry. “I’ve watched my dad for years and seen what he does,” Blake said. “I have a pretty sound understanding of the golf swing and one of my backup plans is to become a teaching pro. “Who knows? Maybe one day I’ll get the chance to work with him.” Golf administration also appeals, as does leading golf tours around the world. As a trainee, Blake is required to work 4000 hours in the pro shop, complete 20 on-line assessments each year, and play to an elite level. He’ll test himself against other trainees in the series of tournaments scheduled for most Mondays around south-east Queensland. “This is a wonderful opportunity for me and

How well do you know your game? TAKE THE TIP PETER HEINIGER No matter what handicap you play off, it’s important for golfers to know their limitations. Nobody should attempt a shot they haven’t practiced and conquered on the course or range. For example, if your handicap is high, you should reconsider if you’re thinking of slicing a low four iron around a tree, over a lake and onto the green. Leave that one to the professionals on TV. Knowing your limitations means that you’re in touch with your game which can only mean one thing - lower golf scores. Good golfing. PETER HEINIGER, of Heiniger Golf, is Noosa Springs head PGA teaching professional.

Blake Heiniger works on his swing at Maroochy River’s golf academy. I’m going to make the most of it,” Blake said. Young gun eyes US Noosa champ George Giblett is making plans to take his golf game to the United States – something he had considered doing two years ago before Covid intervened. His goal then was to enrol at a US university, and play the highly competitive college circuit before trying to earn his way onto a tour. Now, at the age of 20, he thinks college may have passed him by, and his time in the US might be better spent competing in a range of tournaments. “Let’s just see how it works out,” he said. “The US trip is definitely on the horizon, but I won’t be going there until about August.” In the meantime, the talented amateur will continue to play as often as he can against the best opposition he can find. “What I’m lacking is tournament experience – playing regularly against top golfers,” he said. There’s little doubt George has the ability to succeed at any level. Last year, for example, he scored a runaway win in the Noosa club championship, led Noosa to its third straight pennant title, finished third in the Sunshine Coast Amateur Championship at Headland and shot a brilliant 65 – better than any of the professionals – at the Maroochy River Legends pro-am. And last week he shot a blistering first round 65 in the stroke play section of the NSW Amateur Championship, only to fall away with a disappointing 74 in the second round. “That’s what I mean about needing more tournament play,” he said. “I just shot too many bogeys. I struggled

with the grass and the ball was flying further than I expected.” In the end, George narrowly missed out on qualifying for the match play section of the championship. “Nine of us played off for the last four spots,” he said. “On the first playoff hole six of the guys had a birdie. I didn’t.” George plans to make up for lost time over the next couple of months. He intends to take on the pros at the North Coast Open at Coffs Harbour on 22-23 February, followed by a tilt at the Tweed Coast Open at Coolangatta/Tweed Heads on 25 and 26 February – both qualifying events for the NSW Open. Alternatively, he might fly south and play in the Tasmanian Open from 24 to 27 February. Then it’s the Riversdale Cup in Sydney in March, followed by the Australian Amateur at the end of March. “That’s the plan,” he said, adding that any move to join the professional ranks will have to wait until at least the end of the year. Ladies first at Noosa Springs It’s ladies’ dDay at Noosa Springs on Tuesday 22 March – the first of three events for women to showcase their skills on one of Queensland’s finest golf courses. As usual, the 18-hole stableford competition will be followed by a gourmet champagne lunch and presentations. The cost, including lunch, is $104 ($49 for Noosa Springs members, $94 for social and reciprocal members). Ladies who play in two of the three events will be in the running for a half-day spa eEs-

cape and four rounds of golf with an electric cart. The prize will be drawn after the round on 6 December. Entries are now being taken. Contact the golf shop on 5440 3333, or email golf@noosasprings.com.au to book. Slow start for Kirk Sunshine Beach veteran Katherine Kirk began the new season quietly when she missed the cut in the Gainsbridge LPGA tournament in Florida’s Boca Rio at the weekend. Kirk shot matching rounds of 76 in an event made famous for the return of Australian legend Karrie Webb to tournament play. Webb’s 72 hole total of four-over 292 (71, 72, 75, 74) was better than most expected after such a long absence. The winner was New Zealand’s Lydia Ko (63, 70, 72, 69), who led throughout to score by a stroke. Club competitions NOOSA SPRINGS Monday 24 January Men’s 4BBB stableford: P. Foulsham & A. Carter 46, P. Cotton & S. Cotton 45, J. Krimmer & S. McMenamin 44; women’s stableford: Barbara Stott 40, Anne Smith 36c/b, Kate Robertson 36. Tuesday 25 January Men’s stableford: Tony Carabetta 40, Steve Troon 38, Ash Holmes 35; women’s: Silvana Phillips 38, Margot McKellar 34, Berenice Holmes 33. Wednesday 26 January Men’s stableford: Peter Schouten 41c/b, Jock Robertson 41c/b, Ross Gillies 41; women’s: Sandie Tregaskis 40, Tereza Holley 36, Marlo Douglass 35. Thursday 27 January Men’s stableford (black tee): John Taylor 35, John Mulquiney 31c/b, Becker Nguyen 31. Saturday 29 January Men’s Monthly Medal, stroke: Jean-Paul Ricca 69, John Chandler 72c/b, John Gavin 72c/b; women’s: Lee-Ann Hay 70, Annette Philp 73c/b, Chrissy Hordern 73.

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Chloe Allen of Belli unloads her 15-year-old Arab mare Merlin for the education weekend at Stirlings Crossing. 266579

Practising their run-throughs for the vetting process as part of the equestrian riding education weekend. 266579

Interested participants in the topics presented at the endurance riding weekend workshop at Imbil. 266579

Lessons were learned in the second Mary Valley endurance riding education weekend, as ERLE LEVEY discovers.

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LAND ERLE LEVEY Whether it be the whipbirds singing from the state forest, the gentle breeze that ebbs and flows across the freshly-cut grass, the sound of children’s laughter as they explore their world among the horses, or these remarkable animals themselves and their passionate dedicated owners ... you just can’t help but smile. The education weekend at Stirling’s Crossing Endurance Centre in the Mary Valley makes you happy. It was the second year for this novel yet informative initiative by the Stirling’s Crossing Endurance Club. A weekend that attracted about 60 enthusiasts from all ages and all backgrounds, all skills and proficiencies - from five-year-olds to those of seven decades and more. There were experienced young riders to 60-year-old first-timers. Riders, strappers, handlers, veterinarians, horse owners, breeders and trainers. Truly inspiring was Geoff Monkton from Bribie Island, who is blind. Yet that was not going to stop him from embracing this exhilarating sport. Experienced endurance rider Virginia Barber has been assisting Geoff for the past four months. “Virginia has been teaching me to ride,’’ Geoff said, while saddling up for his first endurance riding experience on Saturday. “I’m an absolute newbie. “I looked at it in September. Virginia was quite keen to take on a blind rider … it was a risk but the risk was all mine. “For a blind person it’s spectacular. “You can sit in a wheelchair and whiz around, but it doesn’t give you anything really. “If you talk to a blind person they probably understand more about what’s going on around them than you do. 42 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 4 February, 2022

Paul Hawker and Debbie Sephton of Murrarie, setting up camp on the Friday. 266579

Debbie Thompson and Chris Phelps, setting up their horses in the paddocks on Friday afternoon. 266579

Virginia Barber with Geoff Monkton on his first 10km endurance ride. 266579

“We are more attentive - we use our ears, use our hands, we smell, we do a lot of things. “That’s what’s so great about the horse, my balance. “If you ask Virginia, my balance on a horse has been pretty good ... right from day one. “At any moment I could potentially fall off, or trip over something. “I’m used to balance and keeping myself balanced in an awkward environment. “So being on a horse is just another element. “It gives you freedom. I jump out of aeroplanes, I sail boats, I do stupid things.

“Apart from being up close and personal, being able to touch a beautiful animal. It’s all of those things. “I cannot stop smiling.’’ The endurance riding weekend saw seasoned and professional breeders, trainers and riders sharing their knowledge for the sport. It also acted as a wonderful way to give a long-term benefit to the sport, the endurance club and the community in general. Those with a background in riding or looking to find out more, started setting up camp during the week at the specifically-built endurance centre at Imbil. On Friday afternoon we met Chloe Allen of Belli as she arrived with Merlin, her 15-yearold Arab mare. Chloe has had horses for about 17 years, mainly just for pleasure rides but has always wanted to do endurance. “I saw this weekend for novice riders - an introductory thing, and I thought ’Yep, I’m in.’

It gives you freedom. I jump out of aeroplanes, I sail boats, I do stupid things. This is just another one of those wonderful experiences.” “This is just another one of those wonderful experiences. “I like to be in the outdoors. I like to go bushwalking but it can be problematic as it puts stress and strain on those I’m walking with. “It occurred to me that horse riding is a way where the horse looks out where it’s going, and that makes it easier for me. “Horse riding, for me ... I smile, I keep smiling. “It’s the whole environment ... I hear, I smell, there’s the movement, the sound, I feel the breeze.

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“I’m fascinated by the whole thing. “Endurance … looked like fun. It’s something I always wanted to do. So here I am. “I love the connection with the horse. “I really like trail riding, but they’re expensive pets if you’re not doing anything. “On the beach, just us and the waves. It’s wonderful. “I want to learn what it’s about and give it a go ... something to work for.’’ Those attending are always learning … always, always learning. At the main gate to Stirlings Crossing we meet participants and their horses signing-in for Covid health checks and log books. It’s an indication of the care the national, state and local endurance associations and clubs take in consistently monitoring the health and fitness of horses. It is of prime importance to ensure the wellbeing of the horses in the lead-up, during and after events. While presenting her log books and Covid declaration, Jennifer McGinnis of The Palms started telling us her amazing story. Jennifer always wanted to embrace riding from her 20s. Now, here she is at 60. “I’ve done a lot of things in between … working and children, now it’s my time. Time for me. “It’s taken five years to get my horse ready for it. I’ve had to work on him a lot to get him right. An equine therapist, Jennifer bought her 11-year-old gelding from Stanthorpe. “He was named Tardy but I thought a beautiful Arabian cannot be called that. “We were having a few chardies with friends so why not, but with an S - Shardy.’’ Then it was time for me to set up camp among the horse enthusiasts with the ranges away to the west. By the look of the sky, we were in for a good sunset. At the site next door was Stirling’s Crossing Endurance Club president Kim Moir and husband Ken, with an endurance horse, Lightning, he was minding for a fellow Queensland Endurance Riding Association committee member. Kim would be welcoming participants for the weekend, giving guidance on what is required, what is acceptable and horse containment - in their allotted areas as well as on the course. “There are administrative procedures and the responsibilities that we all have towards biosecurity, horse welfare and riding well, with consideration to other riders and road users. “The first requirement of endurance riding is submitting your horse to scrutiny by a temperature, pulse and respiration steward. “It’s to ensure the horse is in top condition before presenting it to a vet as a pre-requisite of the sport.’’ Ken was to give a very informative and engaging talk/practical demonstration on trotting out your horse for gait assessment by the vets. This is to judge how the horse is performing and whether there is a risk of serious damage if it is to continue an event. Included would be hints on loading horses on and off floats. It’s a matter of persistence - of taking the time to get the horse used to what you want it to do. Ken, who has more than 50 years experience with horses, was even doing some work with Lightning, as he had not been ridden for two weeks due to rain and the Christmas break. “It’s something I always do after a spell,’’ he said. “It’s not to be taken for granted. “Instead of saddling up and getting on, I take a look - check that the tail is nice and loose, and that I’m happy about the head. “You should not lead a horse around as you do not see things. “Instead I stand in the centre and let the horse go around me. I can see if he is not moving correctly. “Now I’m a lot more confident.’’ Ken is hoping to ride Lightning in the Tom Quilty Gold Cup in July, so the weekend will be the start of training. The 56th Tom Quilty will be held on the weekend of July 9-10 at Tooraweenah, NSW. It is one of the major endurance events on the national calendar. Lightning is an open horse - meaning that, like a rider, he must have successfully completed three 80km events.

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Amanda Player from Childers sets out on Shadow on the 10km ride on Saturday evening. 266579

Geoff Monkton of Bribie Island, saddles up before his first 10km endurance ride. 266579

Ken is looking to do three 80s before then to condition him up. “I’m not looking to win but to finish midfield.’’ Again, that is an indication of the sport - participation and completion are the hallmarks of success. Keen to embrace the sport and learn more were Paul Hawker and Debbie Sephton of Murrarie, who attended last year’s weekend. Debbie was riding Shardell Kelstar Monty, her six-year-old Arab gelding, while Paul had brought a thoroughbred friend Keems as a weekend experience. “We came here for the education,’’ Debbie admitted. “We were here last year and it was amazing. “We fell in love with the place really - the property, the facilities. The volunteers were amazing, so friendly and helpful. “I have done some rides … Rappville in northern New South Wales last year, and Biggenden in the North Burnett. “I’m loving the experience. I want to learn more about strapping, getting the horse’s heart rate down quickly. “When they are young it can be quite stressful in unknown territory, so it’s a matter of knowing how to get it down. Getting calmness in them.’’ Debbie has had horses for 12 months, and Monty has done a 40km event. “He is very fit and healthy. “But I never thought I’d be learning to ride a horse at 59.’’ Showing the diversity of not just riders but horses, Sophia Linke of Crimson Park Performance Horses at Allora had brought her sixyear-old Arab cross Appaloosa, Charlie. Last year’s information weekend was very informative as well as fun. “It got me into endurance,’’ she said. “We have quarterhorses and still do western riding but I love the freedom of this sport, the partnership with your horse.’’ With husband Rod, they have been breeding quarterhorses for seven to eight years. “The brood mares are coming through. It’s really starting to come together. “I have the absolute most respect for anyone who breeds horses - putting in the time and dedication for what they love.’’ Sophia has been riding Charlie for a couple of months, after attending last year’s event with her daughter’s horse. “That really sparked my interest. “I completed three 20km events last year and hope to do some 40s and step up to an 80. “As for this weekend, someone always have something to offer. “It’s the same for Charlie, this builds confidence and trust.’’ Helping build that confidence were speakers such as Olaf Lochtenberg, who focused on endurance and horse welfare - about unacceptable treatment of horses, such as whipping etc; also the vetting parameters, such as lameness, gut sounds and vision. He explained how the vet card/logbook was used to monitor vetting parameters and build up a profile on the horse. More swabbing will be happening in future - drug swabbing using urine or blood samples.

different speakers, and not being just for beginners but to improve overall ability. “Riding at different venues, you have to expose the horses to different things, situations,’’ Chris said. “Even with the racing start, it’s about horsemanship as well. “Different rides, different countryside, different courses.’’ Their attraction to the sport was the people, the way it was quite often family based. “There are some extraordinary people, the encouragement they give to young people coming through.’’ Among the speakers were Brook Sample Training rides and their purpose; Kaylea Maher - Riding the course and course etiquette; Dr Harry Wever - Presenting a horse for vetting and vetting parameters. Ute Jordan, an experienced rider, breeder and trainer from Lake Macdonald, described the beginner day as an opportunity to increase the health and mindset of the riders. She had given a trusted horse to her friend Belinda Redhead to ride while she was taking out a complete novice, a first-timer on the 10km ride. Ute said you need a great mindset to succeed. “You have to vision yourself finishing the race. “These information sessions provide that opportunity.’’ Matt Sample spoke about preparing a horse for a longer ride, strapping your horse, then selecting, caring for and initial training of an endurance horse. “It’s not hard to get a horse fit,’’ he said. “It’s hard to manage a fit horse.’’ Feeding it right, washing it, picking out its feet, the need for a complete diet program for a working horse. Horses need to warm up and do workouts probably three a week. You need to keep the horse’s mind alert and stimulated. Going around and around a paddock doesn’t do that. Time in the saddle is important. Training is about consistency. And persistence will beat resistance. Relaxing waiting for the next information session on vetting, and then the time taken to prep for the walk out ... one can sense the increasing excitement in the air. Horses whinnying to their new neighbours, and then owners. The increasing banter and laughter from riders and handlers as they prepare for the big event ... the 10km ride into the evening to wrap up the day. You cannot help but think there’s so much positive energy at Stirlings Crossing, especially as the riders saddle their horses and head into the setting sun. COMING EVENTS On February 19-20, The Bony Mountain Pink Ride (Warwick Club) is a breast cancer fundraiser with 20km and 40km rides. The next endurance event at Imbil will be March 4-5 with the Stirling’s Starter at Stirling’s Crossing. Included will be a 20km and 40km event on the Saturday, and a 40km plus 80km event on the Sunday.

An enthusiastic Olga Hansen of Wacol arrived early evening with Krystal Creek Samson, who has been an endurance horse from a foal. “We’re his second family,’’ Olga said. “Samson has his going-out halter on. “He loves to mix with the other horses, to get out and about.’’ You cannot help but being taken by the condition Samson is in - his coat reflects the golden light of the sunset. “He’s rugged during the day, and I give him a mix of herbs, specifically for his skin and his hooves. “It’s not just about the riding. It’s about the horse too, and the horsemanship.’’ Olga has been riding for two years. This was after her husband Michael asked her what she would love to do. “Endurance, I told him. I’d been out a few times before so he gets on the phone and calls a friend. “He was moving and needed to sell, so I asked to have first right of refusal. “This is why I’m here. “I’ve done trails but this is my first endurance ride. “It’s daunting going out the first time. “How do I set up a yard, how do I do anything, who do I talk to? “This is an easy, comfortable way. People are generally so busy with what they’re doing but here the people next to you will be helpful. “It’s the same when you ride with them … you learn their stories.’’ Olga was keen to learn how to trot her horse out for vet checks, how to set up camp, setting up the yard. “How do I do it right, so as to be respectful of the people next to my camp. Etiquette. Not intruding on their spaces. “I’m looking forward to everything, to learn about temperature, heart rate, timing in before vetting. There’s so much. “Even just the process of getting here. “Clothing, timing. I thought I had left in plenty of time but even then felt I should have left earlier. “Just the whole thing of doing temperatures 10 days beforehand. Knowing you need to commit to that. “You need to prepare for everything.’’ And being prepared for anything and everything was the order of Saturday when Nikki Truscott from Rebalance - Equine Bodyworks presented her painted horse to an intent audience. Painted horse, not a paint horse, I was reminded. Indeed, Nikki had painted the skeleton of a horse on one side, then the muscles and ligaments on the other. It was a graphic display of how a horse works ... how the muscles are formed for movement, why posture and riding in a balanced position is so important. How the ligaments, soft tissue and muscles support the chest, sternum and withers. How the horse has no collarbone and the head is used as a counter-balance. Debbie Thompson and Chris Phelps from Brisbane, said they had ridden at Stirling’s Crossing before. What they liked about the weekend was the

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Baby turtles need help It’s almost that time of year again when the baby turtles erupt from their nests and trek down our Sunshine Coast beaches, and while the annual clean up for the hatchlings event has been cancelled, council is still calling on our community to safely pick up rubbish at a time that suits them over the next week. Sunshine Coast Council Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Peter Cox said that, unfortunately, council had made the decision to cancel this year’s Clean Up for the Hatchlings as previously advertised. “Like many large events, we’ve had to be agile and change our plan for the clean up this year due to the ongoing Covid situation,” Cr Cox said. “However, our turtle hatchlings still need a clear run to the ocean. “So, between Saturday 29 January and Friday 4 February, we encourage people to head to the beach in their own time to safely collect rubbish. “And as a special thanks, if they submit a photo of their collected rubbish to council they will receive a two-for-one pass to visit our event partner Sea Life Sunshine Coast, and also go into the draw to win one of five family passes. “A big thanks in advance to our turtlefriendly community for taking the time to clean up our beaches for the hatchlings.” Clean up for the hatchlings 2022 has been reimagined by Sunshine Coast Council in partnership with Sea Life Sunshine Coast, ReefCheck Australia, TurtleCare, UnityWater and Coolum and North Shore Coast Care. Here are our top tips for a safe DIY beach clean up: 1. Pick up marine debris – on your local beach – take a bucket or bag with gloves or tongs. Reusable produce bags are great for collecting the small pieces of plastic and allowing the sand to the sift out as you walk. 2. Help with some counting – roughly work out how far you walked while picking up marine debris and see if you can count how many pieces of marine debris you found. For example “we walked 100 metres on Dicky Beach and found 50 pieces of plastic.” 3. Photo time – share a photo of the marine debris. Here’s some ideas for your photo (remem-

Mother and daughter, Atiah (mum) and Lenni, team up to clean up for the hatchlings. ber to first put on your gloves): all the marine debris out to show every· Lay thing you collected. the outline of a turtle hatchling in the · Make sand with your marine debris. · Put on your gloves and hold the marine

debris in your hands. 4. Post to council’s Facebook page or email your photo to win – send a photo to council via Facebook or send it to us via direct message or email coastalandcanals@sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au

5. Our thanks – Beach clean up marine debris photos shared with council between 29 January and 4 February 2022 will receive a two-forone pass to Sea Life Sunshine Coast and go in the draw for a family pass to Sea Life Sunshine Coast.

Learn about seabirds of the Sunshine Coast About eight times a year, an intrepid band of birdwatchers heads out on a boat from Mooloolaba to the continental shelf some 30 miles offshore. A great variety of seabirds inhabits this area. At Friday Environment Forum on February 11, Professor Richard Fuller from the University of Queensland will consider their diversity and life histories. “The migrations of some species connect the Sunshine Coast with locations as far away as Antarctica and the northern Pacific,” Professor Fuller said. “We’ll meet some of the cast of characters involved, from the Tahiti Petrel to the Short-tailed Shearwater and the Antarctic Prion.” Declines in several species point to environmental changes happening in the oceans, so the threats to seabird populations in this part of the world will be considered, and what conservation actions need to be taken to reverse them. Professor Fuller hopes to leave attendees with a renewed sense of wonder about seabirds, and perhaps a desire to get out there one day and see some of these spectacular ocean wanderers for yourself. Come along to the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive Noosaville where the forum starts at 10.30am and coffee is available at 10am. Covid-19 protocols will be in place and attendees need to be double vaccinated and wear masks. Pre-registration is required. Visit noosaparks.org.au/friday-environment-forum/ for the registration link. Join the bird observers at 8.30am in the carpark for interpretive birding. 44 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 4 February, 2022

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Tahiti Petrel.

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Rain disrupts First Grade By Randall Woodley Quote of the week: “Cricket is the only sport in the world where you are absolutely horrible at something and you still need to go out and do it.” -Unknown Indian cricketer For the second week in a row the First Grade’s match against the Snakes at Caboolture had to be abandoned due to the state of their ground. This was very disappointing due to the fact that each of the other six first grade teams were able to play their matches on the other grounds around the coast and three obtained maximum points. The other concern is that the team has played only one day of cricket since December 18 and the finals start in a month. Next Saturday the team is at home and take on Nambour who have been improving in the latter part of the season. SECOND GRADE Playing Maroochydore Swans at Read Park, the Thunder team was sent in to bat. The Swans bowled good areas early and the home team was 1 for 19 at the 10th over. They continued to bowl tightly to have Thunder at 1 -29 after 20 overs. Josh Peters and Jason Toohey tried to increase the scoring pace but that resulted in Toohey being run out. Thunder fell to be 3-38 at the 24 over mark and another couple of wickets brought Nigel Webster to the crease in the 30th over. He then batted with captain Peters and after pulling a hamstring, he managed to get us to a total of 5-133, Peters finishing on 60no and Webster 26no. Thunder started bowling tightly and Tom Menzies took the first wicket in the sixth over. Ben Giddy struck the next over, leaving Maroochydore 2-16 after the seventh. Thunder continued to tighten the screws and slowed down their run rate. With a screamer to Nigel Webster at first slip, they fell to be 5-63 at the halfway mark. However, their middle-order batters knuckled down and took them to 6-92 at the 30 over mark. The last 10 overs were very tight and as the pressure built and a couple of missed chances, the Swans passed the runs in the last over with three balls to spare. Plenty of positives again for the Thunder team, but for second week in a row there were not enough runs on the board. Next Saturday, the team takes on the Lighthouses at Caloundra and this is a must-win game if the team is to figure in the finals in early March. FOURTH GRADE The Fourths took on Wamuran again at Dale Officer Oval. Winning the toss and bowling, the Thunder had Wamuran 2-19 early with a good spell from Luke Anstey. A bit of hitting saw runs come quickly until Richard Lee came on and picked up three excellent stumpings in this spell. A wicket each to Harper Lee and Mike Thomson saw them finish at 166 off a shortened 34 overs. Top bowlers for Thunder - Lee 3 for 18, Anstey 2 for 24 and Thomson 1 for 13. Batting-wise, the Thunder players struggled against quality bowling and lost two early wickets. An almost run a ball 53-run partnership by Tony Watson (18) and Ben Shaw (32) showed that the team could score runs but a collapse of 5 for 11 saw any chance disappear, finishing on 7 for 97 at the 34th over. Another disappointing loss against a very good team of cricketers. The captain said the Thunder boys will keep plugging away and try again next week against Caloundra. SIXTH GRADE After losing the toss against Palmwoods, Thunder bowled first and did not start all that well with Palmwoods taking 26 runs off the first five overs. Then five maiden overs in a row put the pressure back on their batters and Thunder picked up a wicket to have then 1-26 after 10 and then 2-61 with the match evenly balanced. After some big hitting, they raced to 104 in the 25th over but were losing wickets and were eventually all out for 152 in the 36th over. Thunder’s fielding was excellent and the bowlers worked hard. Best bowling figures- Justin Latimer 2-39, Floyd 2-33, Brendan Chaplin 1-17 and Graham Chaplin 1-0. Shane Gesell and Wayne Moore opened the batting and got the team off to a good start, pushing the ball around the field and frustrating their bowlers and crowd. Thunder was 0-36 off five, and that continued to 0-66 off 10 and put the team on track to achieve the target. The solid start continued with the 100 run

Rory Ramsden bowling at Read Park for Thunder.

Farran Cooke bowling against Maroochydore. Pictures: RICHARD AVERY

Bailey Henderson batting under lights.

Jackson Holland sending a quick one down at Read Park. opening partnership coming up in the 17th over. Moore finally fell in the 19th over for a well-made and patient 21. At 2-107, Thunder was looking good and although Gesell fell shortly after drinks for 60, the result was never in doubt with Brendan Chaplin, 9 no and Kent Officer, 24 no easily passing the winning score in the 28th over. Good comeback win for sixth grade, and hopefully they can carry this sort of effort through to the finals. Next week the boys will play Wamuran-Stanley Rivers at Dale Officer Oval. JUNIOR MATCHES Under 17. The Thunder team, 5 for 127 defeated Nambour, 9 for 110. Top bowlers for Thunder, B. Henderson 2-12 and Tom Daly 2-19. Top scorers were Harry Caspers 21no and Tom Daly 21. Under 15. The team had a great experience playing Maroochydore under lights at Read Park last Friday night. Unfortunately, they went down 97 to 123 but will rebound next Saturday. Best scorers for Thunder were H. Wyatt 16 no and J. Holland 15. Farran Cooke, M. Avery and Rory Ramsden all took wickets. Under 13. The Thunder team, 8 for 99 were able to defeat Cooroy-Eumundi 8 for 88 last Saturday. Their top scorer was M. Arnold 20 and best bowler was B. Boden 2-18.

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Wonderful world of sport An interesting article in a Brisbane paper tells us what a lot of our local sporting types have been saying for some time: that new game with the funny name of pickleball is definitely on the rise. This sport, which is a combination of tennis, table tennis and badminton, is now becoming something that is not just for the older generation of athletes, but also for the teenagers looking for something new that does not involve heavy body contact. According to some council administrators, “Our parks are not just about swings and slides any more.” Research tells us that requests from community groups has resulted in the upgrading of some parks. This gives this new breed of athletes, now both teenagers and golden oldies, ground on which to build their courts and, in doing so, give support to this new game. A game that is now being played on an international level. Rugby league With the start of the 2022 seasons in football codes fast approaching, it is only right that we keep both the parents and supporters of the codes up to date. Over at Pirate Park and also at Cooroy things are starting to happen. From Pirates’ head coach Brett Winkler, we learn senior teams are back training with good numbers in attendance. “We are keen to get as many new players as possible through and on board the Pirate ship for the 2022 season.” The dates for the pre-season and start of competition are now settled. Saturday 19 February will see four senior teams (Division 1 and 2, Under 18s and Women) competing at Sunshine Coast Stadium; 26 February - Divisions 1/2 teams Away Trial with the field to be advised; and 5 March State League Trial- Sunshine Coast Falcons vs Norths Devils (Host Plus Cup and U/21 teams in action). March 12 - Pirates will host a trial game at Pirate Park Tewantin with the four senior teams - Divisions 1 and 2, Under 18 and Women in action. Then on 26 March, Sunshine Coast Senior League competition commences. Also, on the agenda, some of the older junior team age group will play. This season will see some great opportunities for the Pirates Senior game day sponsors to showcase their business during the eight to 10 Senior home games. The majority of junior teams will commence training in February with gala days and trials in late March, early April, and the majority of junior teams will kick off their competition in late April. Junior players can still register to play rugby league with the Noosa Pirates at playrugbyleague.com.au/register and type in Noosa. 46 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 4 February, 2022

Greg Dodd with Dolphins supporters. As Coach Winkler would say the welcome mat is always open to all new players, supporters and volunteers to join for the season ahead. Rugby union All people involved with the Ray White Dolphins Rugby Union Club have been kept busy planning ahead for what looked like being a great season. Following on the results achieved on the playing fields of last season plus the massive improvements to club facilities, season 2022 was sure to be even better . However, on Tuesday 25 January, the Queensland Country Rugby Union announced the sudden passing of Greg Dodd, a dedicated Dolphins Rugby man whose love of the club was surpassed only by his love of the game itself. A club spokesperson said Greg was a former country representative, selector and, more recently, Queensland Country president who leaves a great void in our game for which the Country Rugby Community is still coming to terms. Greg was an old school prop and epitomised what it meant to be part of country rugby as he imparted the history, tradition and values into others whilst continuing to grow game at the grass roots level. Queensland Country Rugby Union thanks Greg for his dedication and service to coun-

try rugby and gives heartfelt condolences to Greg’s family at this difficult time. His playing career saw him playing in several different clubs and areas representing Queensland Country, South Australia and Tasmania and, of course, the Noosa Dolphins. His coaching capabilities resulted in him, at various times coaching the Sunshine Coast Representative team, as well as the Noosa Dolphins and the Queensland Heelers. His official capacity saw him stand as Sunshine Coast president and director, Noosa Dolphins president and rugby manager, as well as president of Queensland Country Rugby Union. These positions and dedication have resulted, on two occasions, with Greg being awarded the high honour of life membership of Woodville Rugby Union South Australia and life member of Sunshine Coast Rugby Union. Speaking on behalf of both the Dolphins Club and himself, immediate past president Donald McKill, who spent eight years in office and on committee with Greg ,spoke in the highest terms of his clubmate Greg Dodd (Doddy). “Doddy bought such a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to our club. His passion for not only Noosa Rugby but every other representative team he was involved with was very obvious. Doddy is going to be missed far and wide by the rugby world. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of this great man after

his sudden passing. Rest in peace Doddy, rest in peace.” Little athletics This weekend will definitely be a big one for our Noosa Little Athletics. On Saturday and Sunday, the Sunshine Coast Uni Track and Field will play host to 13 athletic clubs as they contest the regional championships. The region extends from South Burnett to Deception Bay and up to Gympie. The two- day carnival will see some 700 athletes competing in all events of the athletic agenda. “The regional championships are always a great carnival with big nominations. When the numbers are big, you can rest assured that the standard of competition will definitely be very high. Anyone who comes home with a medal will certainly earn it, ” said coach Mick Hooper. Good luck to all. Tennis It would be very un-Australian to close off and not acknowledge Ash Barty winning the Australian Women’s Open Singles. To come back and win from an incredible 5-1 down in the second set is the stuff that legends are made of. And to have the legendary Evonne Goolagong Crawley unexpectedly bought in to make the presentation was indeed a fantastic ending for an event that will certainly go down in tennis history. Well done to all.

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Pipeline’s big day of days Last weekend turned out to be absolutely perfect for being flat on your back with the Covid you have when you’re not having Covid. Over two bouts in a month I’ve tested negative four times while suffering the exact same symptoms ascribed to Omicron. Go figure. But like I say, has there ever been a better moment to be consigned to the couch? OK, I could have done without the shakes and cold shivers while Ash Barty climbed out of the hole for a brilliant and historic victory in Melbourne, but I didn’t even notice the hot sweats and headache early next morning when the Banzai Pipeline turned it on for the opening day of the 2022 World Surf League Championship Tour. If there’s ever been a better opener than this – picture-perfect blue skies and swaying palms as the offshore trades groom thundering, chattering, spitting, double to triple overhead pipe barrels – then I can’t remember it, and I’ve been watching in person or on the box since the tour began 46 years ago. Over the course of a long morning, stretching into a red-streaked Hawaiian evening, I saw the veterans of the Momentum Generation, Kelly Slater, Shane Dorian and Ross Williams, frothing like groms as set after magnificent set hurled itself onto the reef. My dear friend Mark Cunningham, the bon vivant, conceptual artist, champion bodysurfer and former lifeguard chief at Pipe, was moved almost to tears by the majesty of the occasion when captured by the cameras making last minute adjustments to his commemorative fin installation. And Pipe pioneer Gerry Lopez, who Zoomed in from home in Oregon, was rendered speechless by it – at least we hope that was what got his tongue – and could communicate only with shakas. And the waves rolled on. It wasn’t absolutely perfect, of course. Pipe never is, which is why it holds such fascination for the very best surfers. It requires calmness, awareness, concentration and above all commitment, which not all elite surfers have, which is why so often we saw surfers scratching and scrambling, wildly out of position while beautiful sets rolled through. Day one is barely 24 hours old as I write, and with two rounds of the women’s held in fast-dropping conditions today, it may be mid to late week before we see more action on the next predicted swell. But already I’ve read and heard several accounts that Sunday represented the changing of the guard in pro surfing, with unknown rookies proving themselves in this hairy-chested heaven while the middleaged veterans could no longer cut the mustard. I wish I had a hundred bucks for every changing of the guard headline I’ve written, starting in reference to an energetic microgrom named Tom Carroll in 1977 when he won the Pepsi Pro Junior. TC would become a great champion, but not before Rabbit Bartholomew and Mark Richards had their day in the sun. Guards don’t change in a day. And so it proved at Pipe on day one. In a day of stellar performances, the honours were shared between rookies (or recent rookies) and veterans. Kelly Slater, 50 next week and the oldest surfer to ever compete at this level, was woefully underscored on his second Backdoor barrel but still managed to progress under Aussie Jack Robinson, less than half his age, who pulled out all the stops to take the heat on two nines to Kelly’s two eights. Then there was South Africa’s 17-year tour vet Jordy Smith, 34 next week, who surfed like a spent force in the first round and came back in the elimination round with the highest score of the day (9.73) on a critical, highly technical and wonderfully arrogant Pipe barrel. But not everyone was a winner. Spare a thought for last-minute injury replacement for Liam O’Brien, Jordy Lawler who went down fighting with a beautiful and under-scored barrel, and for last year’s super hero Morgan Cibilic, who couldn’t find a rhythm and had a best score of a high three. Number five in the world in 2021, he starts the year with an equal last. Ouch.

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Injury replacement Jody Lawler on a Pipe dream. Our Ben is on his way Moving to the local canvas, there mightn’t have been as many household names competing in the $73,000 Usher Cup at Snapper Rocks last weekend, but this lively event featured a quite incredible number of past and present tour stars competing for their clubs and for the generous cash prizes on offer. How about these names for starters: Narrabeen’s former WSL star Nathan Hog Hedge, current tour warriors Sheldon Simkus, Cooper Chapman, Macy Callaghan and Keely Andrews, plus rising star Jagger Bartholomew. But if Noosa Boardriders’ wildcard entrant Ben Lorentson was a little in awe when he got to the comp, by the time he left on Sunday afternoon he was yewing and high-fiving with the best surfers in the country because he’d just joined them. It all started in the quarter finals when he fought back from last to first in the dying seconds with a series of backhand lip bashes that had the large crowd swooning and recalling Matt Wilkinson at his fiery best. Next he beat Jagger Bartholomew to win his semi-final and take his position in the star-studded final. Ben was on his game again with some great rides, but Sheldon Simkus, Nathan Hedge and Jagger B had the edge and the Noosa boy had to settle for fourth place, a trophy and $2000. Ben, who turned 17 last month, informed his mum, Councillor Amelia Lorentson, that the money would go towards his first ute. Good on ya, Ben.

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EASTERN BEACHES COME UP TRUMPS PROPERTY MATTERS ERLE LEVEY WITH the end of school holidays approaching there was a significant scramble from out-of-towners looking for an address on popular eastern beach-side Noosa. The precinct is also known as a catchment area for schools and sporting facilities. Meanwhile others had their eye on a prize of a sage investment opportunity within walking distance of other locations close to the water. Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Chris Miller reports an almost street party atmosphere for the late afternoon auction of 11 Tropicana Rise, Castaways Beach, when eight registered bidders - including three taking part by phone - were joined by about 60 others who were kept cool by ocean breezes. After strong competitive bidding, it was sold under the hammer for $3.715m to

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Brisbane-based buyers who were thrilled to have secured such a prized position so close to Castaways Beach, also a large family home with spectacular 360-degree views from the rooftop terrace. It is the fourth sale in the sought-after Tropicana Rise in more than six years and the second highest non-beachfront sale price for Castaways Beach. The Jesse Stowers-listed 11 Dayspring St, Sunrise Beach, attracted seven bidders mainly from interstate and locally on auction day, plus over 40 people excited for a young Brisbane-based family when the hammer went down at $1.675m. The Tiffany Wilson-listed apartment 6 Park Haven, 4 Park Cres, Sunshine Beach was passed in; however, a result was expected post auction. DUAL-KEY APARTMENT ATTRACTS INTEREST There was enormous interest during the marketing campaign for dual key investment apartment 10 Twin Quays, 9 Albert St, Noosaville, listed by Tom Offermann Real Estate agents Michael McComas and Lauren Chen. Fast and furious bidding commenced at

$770,000 and continued until the fall of the hammer at $860,000. Eventual buyers from Victoria are looking forward to enjoying the idyllic sub-tropical climate and the location so close to the Noosa River. Earlier in the week the Jesse Stowerslisted Villa One Five The Hastings, 30 Hastings St, Noosa Heads, attracted four registered bidders and although there was spirited bidding for the stunning Barkdesigned property, it was passed in. It has a price guide of $7m. The previous week at Peppers Noosa’s Leighton Theatrette at Peppers Noosa, there was strong competitive bidding and some tough negotiation between two registered bidders for the Chris Miller-listed apartment 7303/5 Morwong Dve, Noosa Heads. It was sold under the hammer for $790,000, not far off the record sale price of $820,000 for a one-bedroom apartment in the resort. The Brisbane-based buyers were very excited to have secured this red-hot investment with a rainforest outlook so close to Noosa Main Beach. GRAND OLD RIVERFRONT HOME There’s nothing better than a SOLD sign on

a property and there was a great deal of excitement leading up to the one going on 43 Noosa River Dve, Noosa North Shore, last Friday. The three-bedroom, one-bathroom riverfront Queenslander, River House, dates back to circa 1913. On 1019sq m with jetty, the grand old lady has stood as a landmark since being built of locally-milled hardwood. Having VJ panelling throughout, and substantial carved arches and fretwork all accentuated with other beautiful timber features of flooring while there are rough-sawn weather boards to the exterior, original balustrades, and wide front staircase to the river landing and jetty. The auction was held at the Laguna Real Estate office in Tewantin, with auctioneer Justin Voss having nine registered bidders. Marketing agent Warren Evans was kept busy working the room - in this case the street - as bidding reached $2.7m where it was declared on the market. That brought a last rush of bids before it sold under the hammer for $2.72m. “A family couple from Brisbane bought the house as a holiday home and will renovate it over time,’’ Warren said. “It was another exciting auction. “A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “River House is the last of the true river houses with a pioneering past.’’ PRESTIGE POSITION The four-bedroom, four-bathroom waterfront house with pool at 5 The Promontory, Noosa Waters, sold at auction for $6.4m last Friday. Marketed by Adrian Reed and Darren Neal of Reed & Co, it attracted local buyers. A beautiful property with dual jetties, the price achieved showed a solid increase in value in the past year, Darren said. “The buyers could see the benefits of the presentation and position. “It is a prestige position, for sure.’’ With good numbers through the fourbedroom three-bathroom house at 13 Janet St, Noosaville, at the weekend, Adrian and Darren are dealing with interest at a price guide of $4.4m.

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Michael McComas and Lauren Chen at Twin Quays, 9 Albert St, Noosaville. SUNSHINE PROPERTY SELLS Kathy Wise and Rob Spencer at Sunshine Beach Real Estate were kept busy on Saturday with the four-bedroom, twobathroom house at 1 Ferguson St, Sunshine Beach, selling under the hammer for $2.65m. On a 543sq m corner block, the value was in the position. Interest was local as well as South east Queensland and overseas. “It was in demand due to the location,’’ Rob said, “on the crest of Weyba and Ferguson, with ocean views.’’ Idyllic spot to build a dream home. So close to about everything good about sunshine yet away from the noise The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house with pool at 31 Ben Lexcen Dve, Sunrise Beach, was passed in on Saturday, with the agents talking with local and interstate interest at offers over $1.5m. M LOW SUPPLY, HIGH DEMAND Grant Baker of One Agency Noosa had six registered bidders at 110 Grays Rd, Doonan, on January 22. The three-bedroom, one-bathroom house on 6366sq m saw 22 bids before selling at auction for $1.44m. The property was all relatively useable and came with great storage as well as accommodation. “Supply is still low,’’ Grant said, “with 214 properties available in Noosa and 78 in the hinterland. “Prior to Covid there were 540 in Noosa, and 200-plus in the hinterland. “Demand is still there. The buyers from

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Melbourne already have property interest in Noosa. “They are happy to make the move now.’’ Grant has another auction coming in Elysium at Noosa Heads - a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house at 6 Black Beech Rd. It is scheduled for March and will probably have a two-bedroom, onebathroom townhouse in Noosaville at that time as well. SIGNIFICANT NORTH SHORE OFFERING Last week it was a two-bedroom, twobathroom apartment at Tewantin that sold prior to auction. This week Roger Omdahl at Laguna Real Estate is marketing a 60-acre property on Noosa North Shore. Interest has been strong, Roger said, mainly from South east Queensland but also Victoria and New South Wales looking for a safe place to get away from Covid. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom house on 24.28ha at 20-74 Noosa River Drive, is listed at $2.90m. It features wide Noosa River views but not direct water access. Roger said the holiday cottage offers large bedrooms, lofts, family room, great kitchen, dining area and large covered deck. It would be easy to extend if required. Title of the land extends to the high water mark of the river. AUCTION RESULTS TUESDAY, January 25 Noosa Heads 15/30 Hastings St: 3bed, 3bath, 1car beach house, Jesse Stowers 0414 367 282 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Four

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registered bidders, passed in. Price guide of $7m Peregian Beach 34 Glen Eden Resort, 388 David Low Way: 3bed, 2bath, 1car beachfront townhouse, Correen Mackay 0414 742 238 Richardson & Wrench Noosa. Passed in, dealing with multiple offers FRIDAY, January 28 Noosa North Shore 43 Noosa River Dve: 3bed, 1bath riverfront Queenslander, circa 1913, on 1019sq m, in rooms, Warren Evans 0428 711 163 Laguna Real Estate. Sold under the hammer $2.720m Noosa Waters 5 The Promontory: 4bed, 4bath, 3car waterfront house, pool, dual jetties, Adrian Reed 0409 446 955 Darren Neal 0401 212 505 Reed & Co. Sold at auction for $6.4m Sunshine Beach 6/4 Park Cres: 2bed, 1bath, 1car apartment, Tiffany Wilson 0468 922 519 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Passed in, negotiations continuing SATURDAY, January 29 Castaways Beach 11 Topicana Rise: 3bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, Chris Miller 0412 894 542 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold under the hammer $3.715m Noosaville 10 & 11 / 9 Albert St: 2bed, 2bath apartment, Michael McComas 0447 263 663 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold under the hammer $860,000 Sunrise Beach 31 Ben Lexcen Dve: 3bed, 2bath house,

pool, Rob Spencer 0408 710 556 Sunshine Beach Real Estate. Negotiating with interest post auction at offers over $1.5m 11 Dayspring St: 3bed, 2bath, 2car house, Jesse Stowers 0414 367 282 Tom Offermann Real Estate. Sold under the hammer $1.675m Sunshine Beach 1 Ferguson St: 4bed, 2bath, 1car house on 543sq m, Kathy Wise 0407 968 300 Rob Spencer 0408 710 556 Sunshine Beach Real Estate. Sold under the hammer $2.65m Peregian Beach 34 Avocet Pde: 5bed, 4bath, 2car house, pool, Mike Hay 0417 624 059 and Jonathan Tomasini 0401 807 697 Century 21 Noosa. Withdrawn prior to auction. In discussions with multiple parties AUCTIONS THIS WEEK FRIDAY, February 4 Noosa Heads 2325/17 Lakeview Rise: 2bed, 2bath, 2car apartment, 12pm, Gillian McCauley 0467 600 009 Kym de Warren 0412 325 421 Richardson & Wrench Noosa Ocean View 200 Ocean View Rd: 5bed, 4bath, 7car house, pool, on 4.0ha with two selfcontained cottages, on-line 10.30am, Vicki Pain 0427 655 209 Nigel Statham 0413 545 246 Ray White Rural Dayboro/ Eumundi SATURDAY, February 5 Sunshine Beach 13 Hill St: 3bed, 3bath, 3car house, 11.30am, Rob Spencer 0408 710 556 Sunshine Beach Real Estate ●

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Auction Sunday 13 February 11am View Saturday & Wednesday 11.00-11.30 Agent Roark Walsh 0437 447 804

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Oh, for a penthouse in paradise, a stroll from the azure shallows of Laguna Bay and the shimmering white-sand of Noosa Main Beach, also sea views from the very generous north-facing terrace, as well as the spa bath and master suite. Seemingly perched atop rainforest trees, the in-vogue apartment with high-ceilinged oversize living spaces and beachy-aesthetic is one of only four on the much-coveted top floor.

Auction Sunday 13 February 12pm View Saturday 1.30-2.00 Agent Chris Miller 0412 894 542

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If you love northerly water views, living life to the fullest indoors, alfresco and the garden, plus much more, welcome to the upper level. Add the downstairs retreat to recreation with pool, sun terrace, bedrooms and hang-out space with kitchenette for teens and grandkids, also gym space. All that sums up an extremely appealing residence, positioned on the high side of a quiet street.

Auction Saturday 19 February 12pm View Saturday & Wednesday 11.30-12.00 Agent Peter TeWhata 0423 972 034

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Minutes from Little Cove Beach in an exclusive enclave, cosseted by the Noosa National Park, is Serenity Cove, a holiday home with back-to-back bookings. Note the contemporary aesthetic, double height windows and feel instantly connected to life outdoors with its panoramic backdrop, and glistening pool wrapped by expansive terraces taking centre stage. Views from the upper-level super-sized master suites, each with spa, are equally sensational.

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213 MEMORIAL DRIVE EUMUNDI DA approved 24 unit site an exciting opportunity for a hinterland lifestyle investment resort just 20 minutes from the beaches of Noosa. This site is level and an easy build, plans are available and scope to add your own creativity to make this a flagship development at the Northern entry to Eumundi town. Easy access to the Bruce Hwy an easy 90 minute drive to Brisbane

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19 KEY COURT NOOSA HEADS 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 and glistening saltwater lapping the whitesand foreshore. With mesmerising long-water views, it has all the hallmarks for the creation of a spectacular showpiece.

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UNIQUE PREMISES, BUSINESS AND LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY AN undeniable magnet for millions of national and international visitors annually is Hastings Street. Sitting plum, with a huge frontage on Queensland’s premier tourist boulevard, in its absolute heart near the famous treed roundabout, several beach towel lengths from Noosa Main Beach, is the stellar centrepiece of Rococo Bistro & Bar, with the strata freehold. For fifteen years, the matchless corner premises of the multi award-winning formidable business, which is open from breakfast until midnight every day, has attracted over 100,000 customers annually. Whether alfresco pavement or courtyard-style dining, being totally immersed in the excitement of the dedicated bar area, utilised as an entertainment/function venue, or taking advantage of its reputation as an offpremise boutique caterer and corporate/ major event producer, this is a unique strata freehold, business and lifestyle package on a prestigious much-coveted site. “It’s not surprising Hastings Street was voted the Best Main Street in Australia,” enthuses Tom Offermann, principal of the eponymous real estate agency for over 30 years. “During that time, restaurant premises in a similar league have seldom become available, and they are even rarer to obtain with the business. In fact, I don’t recall a complete package of a triple-A Hastings Street restaurant ever being offered.”

The price guide of $17.5m includes the strata title premises and business, plus fit-out, fixtures and equipment. Information: Freehold Strata Lot 51 The Emerald Noosa: over 30m street frontage north & east; 400m2 total space plus 38m2 of council outdoor dining permits; Including 2 undercover car spaces and store room. Flexible site, value-add future redevelopment opportunities. About Rococo Bistro: Multi Award Winning Restaurant and Bar; Iconic in reputation and formidable business with exceptional growth over 15 years; 100,000+ customers annually; liquor license commercial + other/subsidiary on-premise 10am to midnight 7 days/ nights; capacity 180 seated/320 standing; employees 50+; Sunshine Coast industry leader as on/off premise boutique caterer and corporate/major event producer; Contemporary Italian cuisine with emphasis on the region’s fine produce; exquisite alfresco dining, cocktails, craft beer, vintage wine and Champagne. Location: Centre stage of renowned Hastings St, high volume pedestrian location, footsteps to Laguna Bay, Noosa Main Beach + boardwalk to Noosa National Park and Surfing Reserve with coastal walking trails and 477ha of forest, heathland, clifftops, bays and rocky coves; stroll to the western end to Noosa Woods’ beaches, picnic areas and Noosa Spit ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 51/42 Hastings Street, NOOSA HEADS Price: $17.5m Inspect: By appointment Contact: Tiffany Wilson, 0468 922 519 and Tom Offermann, 0412 711 888, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

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BRIGHT WHITE AND SUNNY DISPOSITION THERE is something undeniably bright and beautiful about a design that evokes the maxim of family living. If you love northerly views such as waterways, as well as living life to the fullest indoors, alfresco also in the garden, and so much more, welcome to the upper level. Add the downstairs retreat to recreation, which includes a pool and sun terrace, bedrooms and hang-out space with kitchenette for teens and grandkids, plus an outdoor room currently used as a gymnasium. All that sums up to an extremely appealing residence, positioned on the high side of a quiet street. Open the double doors in the polished concrete entry way to reveal an elegant albeit beachy neutral palette underpinning a relaxed ambiance. Admire the honeyhued brushbox flooring on the stairs and throughout the very generous dining and living spaces, where doors slide away into oblivion, out to a terrace. Eyes are immediately drawn to filtered views through the eucalypts, palms and pandanus in the foreground. Look a little further north to the Weyba waterways and a glimpse of the Sofitel Hotel, then beyond to Mt Cooroy and the Hinterland, where the sunsets are truly sublime. The central hub is undoubtedly the lengthy galley-style kitchen with custombuilt white stone-topped cabinetry, including an island/breakfast bar plus premium appliances and a butler’s pantry, designed for those with a passion for cooking and of course entertaining. On the south-eastern side, doors again disappear, this time opening out to a skillion-roofed outdoor room which abuts terraced gardens and lush lawn. It ostensibly extends into a koala habitat and bush pathway with neighbouring landowners proudly acting as custodians. Family barbeques are a popular pastime, kids enjoy the dedicated playground, and choruses from kookaburras and parrots lend a happy note. Also on this level are two bedrooms both accessing the terrace and enjoying those enviable water views, also over the pool. The king master suite has beautiful sheers which waft in the summer breeze, a walk-in robe, and an ensuite with small macchiatocoloured subway tiles. The second queen-size bedroom has built-in robes. A bathroom is opposite, and next to a walk-in linen closet. Downstairs, easy living is high on the agenda. Sandy-coloured porcelain tiles are perfect given the living area with kitchenette, opens out to the north-facing luminescent pool and undercover deck. It spells endless summers. Three bedrooms have built-in robes, and share a bathroom with a tub; one has

a separate study space, plus access (as per the adjoining laundry) to a large private undercover courtyard, which is currently used as gym and drying area. “The address in the Coloola residential estate is much coveted and easy to see why,” explains Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Peter TeWhata, who is taking the property to auction on Saturday, 19 February 2022. “It’s on the western side of cosmopolitan Noosa Junction and is dotted with parks and reserves,” “Popularity also stems from being close to schools, an 18-hole championship golf course, a 15-minute walk to the Noosa River or Hastings Street and having the highly desirable cache of a Noosa Heads’ postcode.” Facts & Features: Land Area: 607m2 House Area: 328m2 Pool: 10m x 4m About: 2-level; polished concrete entry; terrace upstairs 14.5m x 1.7m/downstairs 9.8m x 3m; brushbox timber flooring upstairs/tiles & carpet downstairs; walk-in linen closet; aircon + fans; premium window treatments incl sheers & auto blinds on NW terrace + security screens; ground floor with living area, kitchenette, 3 bedrooms + bathroom with tub; dedicated gym area/drying/hobby courtyard/ outdoor room; garage w internal access, workbench, storage & shelving

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breakfast bar; white stone tops 2-pac cabinetry, pantry & soft close drawers; Fisher & Paykel integrated 3-door fridge + gas cooktop; Miele dishwasher; Qasair rangehood; butler’s pantry with Zip Hydrotap & storage Exterior: terraced gardens with elkhorns, bromeliads & natives + lawn abut bushland/koala habitat with pathway; skillion-roof/undercover alfresco terrace;

playground with equipment; sep access to laundry & bed 5; solar 5.3kW; shed; auto irrigation system. Location: walking distance to Noosa Junction, bus station, shopping, cinema, dining and parks; close to schools, golf course, shopping centres, supermarkets, sporting fields, aquatic centre, transport links; 15 mins to Noosa River and Hastings Street’s restaurants, bars and boutiques ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 6 Arkana Drive, NOOSA HEADS Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: On Site Auction Inspect: Wednesday, 2 February, 12noon - 12:30pm Auction: Saturday, 19 February, 12 noon Contact: Peter Tewhata, 0423 972 034, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE 12 NOOSA TODAY

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LIVING ON NATURE’S DOORSTEP DREAM about the perfect family lifestyle beachside Peregian? How about waking every morning to a brilliant sunrise, grabbing the kids, surfboards and dog, and a few minutes later being on the beach, greeted by breaking waves… Home is where the heart is and generosity of space are both obvious when the super-sized timber front door, framed on one side by four translucent tempered glass windows, is opened to the wide entrance foyer. A further reveal as eyes are immediately drawn to the expansive open plan living and dining spaces with plantation shutters, timber flooring and a cool seaside aesthetic. Admire how they stretch on either side in an almost seamless fashion to outdoors. On the right off the dining room, the pool with water features and sandstone coping, shimmers in the summer sun. On the northern side the terrace wraps the

pool, while on the other side it morphs into an undercover terrace, no doubt a favourite spot for family and friends, throughout the year. Noteworthy is the four-window servery from the kitchen, which has creamy stone and macchiato-hued 2-pac cabinetry including island bench/breakfast bar and high-end appliances. On the left off the kitchen hub is the living room, with its floor-to-ceiling purposebuilt wall cabinet for all entertainment, bar and book requirements. Once again inside becomes out, this time a massive ultra-private grassed area is fringed by lilly pillys and extends the width of the block. It also connects via a pathway, to the alfresco terrace on the north side. Enjoying the verdant outlook is a queensized bedroom with built-in robes, plus a bathroom and toilet cleverly designed to be 2-way, so guests and pool users can access it via the laundry door. ●

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Starlight Penthouse 71 Hastings Street Noosa Heads 4 bed | 3 bath | 1 car Inspect By Appointment

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- Very rare and highly desirable beachfront penthouse - Over 100sqm of private roof terrace with spa & outdoor kitchen - Luxury finishes including imported stone & tiles - Poised above the glistening waters of Noosa main beach - Newly renovated complex includes new pool & onsite cafe - Secure onsite shared parking with lift access

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103 ‘Netanya’ 71 Hastings Street Noosa Heads 1 bed | 1 bath Inspect By Appointment

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Renovated garden apartment in beachfront complex Ocean glimpses through the trees from large sunny terrace Fully furnished, ducted air conditioning throughout Newly renovated complex includes new pool & onsite cafe Shared secure under cover parking with lift access Excellent historical income, depreciation and growth

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433 ‘Sebel Noosa’ 32 Hastings Street Noosa Heads 2 bed | 2 bath | 1 car Inspect By Appointment

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- Luxury mid floor apartment with views over Noosa River - Spacious 100m2 with car park on title - Fully furnished & self-contained with lift access - Surrounded by world-class restaurants, cafes & shops - 5-star complex with resort pool, BBQ & Gymnasium - Strong holiday income & tax benefits

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Stunning new build, high quality, beautifully presented Top floor, bush backdrop views, chefs kitchen Large undercover alfresco entertaining Lift from basement to your front door Double car space, double storage unit Low body corp fees, only minutes to Noosa Heads

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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. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 39 Nairana Rest, NOOSA HEADS Description: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage, pool Price: Price Guide $2,975,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Rick Daniel, 0411 737 767 and Gillian McCauley, 0467 600 009, RICHARDSON & WRENCH noosatoday.com.au

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- Sunny north facing backyard with new inground pool - Picturesque hinterland & river views - Bespoke finishes throughout & state of the art kitchen - Seperate self-contained accommodation - Minutes’ drive from Noosa Main Beach & Hastings Street Price Guide $2.975 Million Inspect By Appointment Rick Daniel 0411 737 767

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- Captivating Laguna Bay and National Park Views - Located in one of Noosa’s prestigious and quiet locations - Multi-storey floorplan and self-contained accommodation - Entire top floor occupied by the master suite - An ultimate Noosa lifestyle property with endless features Contact Agent Inspect By Appointment

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OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE OWN a piece of paradise in one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations. Situated on the famous white sands of Noosa Main Beach, ‘On The Beach’ offers luxury beachfront accommodation in the heart of Hastings Street. Apartment 13 and the ‘On The Beach’ complex itself have recently been updated to the highest standards. An absolute beachfront apartment with a true northern aspect boasting uninterrupted views of Little Cove, Noosa main beach and the ocean, this complex truly is a jewel in Noosa’s crown. ‘On The Beach’ is arguably the best position in Hastings Street - close to the centre of all the action and right on the beachfront. Apartment 13 has its own private courtyard and spa for sipping champagne and breathing in the ambience of this very attractive and stylish location. Noosa beachfront has an established record for solid income, capital growth and has always proven to be an excellent investment. With direct access to Noosa Main Beach, you can swim in the azure waters of Laguna Bay, stroll along the waterfront at sunset or take advantage of the many walking tracks through the Noosa National Park. After a lazy day by the pool or an adventurous day taking in the sights, settle into one of the many fine restaurants situated along Hastings Street. Here you will find world class cuisine and many boutique shops. This fantastic offering embodies the ultimate beachside lifestyle. With a strong rental return this is a fantastic opportunity to invest in the lucrative Noosa Heads rental market and a position that is very tightly held, showing strong capital gains. ●

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LIFESTYLE VILLA AT THE NOOSA RIVER JUST 100 metres from Gympie Terrace, this attractive two-level townhouse boasts a huge private courtyard in a niche block of four. An unbeatable riverside location, this property is a fantastic lifestyle investment with strong income returns. Pets are welcome, subject to the usual BC approvals. The lower-level seamlessly combines indoor/outdoor living with a wall of timber bi-fold doors connecting a generous living area to the paved courtyard on the north side. The dining area sits adjacent to an updated kitchen with on-trend timber bench tops and modern appliances. The upper-level takes on a loft apartment feel with two bedrooms, one with a private balcony plus retractable shutters opening over a central void. A sleek renovated bathroom services the two bedrooms and features stylish mirrors, a free-standing bath and separate shower. Featuring: A niche complex of only 4 town houses, low Body Corp fees Includes undercover off-street parking for one car Designed for entertaining, the exclusive courtyard is private and fully fenced Updated fixtures and lighting throughout add to the modern, stylish feel Private storage shed to house the scooter, bicycle and surfboards Enjoy an easy walk to Gympie Terrace with restaurants, cafes and boutique shops on your doorstep. ●

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LOVELY LIFESTYLE PROPERTY WITH VIEWS SET on the high end of a cul-de-sac and boasting sensational sweeping valley views to Cooroy Mountain, new owners of this property will experience the ultimate in hinterland living. The north-easterly aspect, ducted air-conditioning, stylish contemporary colour scheme and multiple living spaces perfect for entertaining are just some of the inclusions on offer. The 2007-built home has been meticulously maintained and features a versatile floor plan. Open plan living on the lower level flows off the immaculate modern kitchen, which is complete with an island bench, breakfast bar and dishwasher. A full-length verandah and spacious covered alfresco entertaining area provide a choice of spots for enjoying the peace, cooling breezes and spectacular outlook. Also on this level are an ensuited bedroom with walk-in-robe, garaging for two vehicles, laundry, powder room, and a home office with enviable views. On the upper level are three more bedrooms, including a master suite with a huge walk-in robe and elegant ensuite featuring twin vanities, tasteful tile work and a bathtub. The additional upstairs living space means the kids can be entertained while the adults relax and is complemented by another full-length verandah.

Further features include solar hot water and a 5kw solar system on the main home to minimise your power bills, a sparkling saltwater inground pool, established gardens, fruit trees, approximately 10,000 gallons of rainwater storage, and a 6 x 9m powered shed with its own driveway and extra height for your boat, RV or caravan. That’s not to mention the fully

self-contained separate dwelling. Currently built to lock up stage and with 6.1kw solar panels (plus 8.2 kWh batteries for off grid living), the sellers are happy to fit it out or you can choose to do it yourself if preferred. Despite its tranquil, private location, this captivating hinterland haven is just a six-minute drive from Eumundi village with

its schools, cafes and famous markets. If days spent shopping, dining, or exploring beaches and national parks appeal to you more, you can be on Hastings Street or Noosa main beach in just 20 minutes. With nothing to do but move in and start enjoying your dream lifestyle, be very quick to secure your inspection of this fabulous property. ●

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EXPERIENCE IS KEY A Very Positive Experience! Kess is a very professional and knowledgeable real estate agent. She provided us with clear information and advice how to best present our property. She explained various options how to sell our property in the current housing market so we could choose the option that was the best fit for us. She expects high quality work from the people she works with and the communication has been excellent. We were also very impressed with the team in the office. We successfully sold our property with their support and guidance. The best thing about Kess is that she genuinely cares to deliver a good quality service to her clients. Thanks Kess!

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- Ingrid and Eric Perfect Partnership What a pleasure it was to work with Kess Prior and the Hinternoosa team to sell our much loved family hinterland retreat. Working with Kess and her team was a seamless experience from beginning to end. Thanks to Kess’ strong work-ethic, honesty, integrity and professional expertise, together we were able to determine the most appropriate sales strategy for our property, and by utilising a targeted Hinternoosa marketing campaign and their extensive database, we were able to swiftly match the unique attributes of our home with a lucky buyer to achieve a happy ending for all.

- Rachel 5 Smiths Road, Tinbeerwah Outstanding Personal Service and Strong Professional Advice We were recently considering selling our beautiful home in Doonan and making a further local tree-change and sought out Hinternoosa as the leader in the region. Kess became our agent and from the first meeting provided us logical, down to earth advice and guidance that allowed us to target the market with the most impact. She managed a number of offers behind the scenes keeping us informed and in charge while not having to manage any of the admin. Her negotiations on our behalf maximised the offers we received and gave us an outstanding result.

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Noosa Hinterland Tops Growth Top growth during the past 12 months Noosa Hinterland 35% Sydney 24% Brisbane 20% Noosa Heads 17% Melbourne 15% Sunshine Coast 12.9% Our top 4 predictions for 2022: 1. An easing of Covid restrictions will see a further influx of ‘lifestyle’ property purchases in the hinterland 2. The migration of one time ‘seachange’ advocates to ‘tree-change’ adoptees will intensify 3. Property values will continue to increase albeit at a slower rate 4. Auctions will become the preferred method of sale

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LIFESTYLE RESIDENCE IN SUNRISE BEACH WELCOME to 74 Orient Drive in Noosa, Sunrise Beach. This contemporary beach house is ideal for those of you, who are looking for a private lifestyle residence in one of Sunrise Beaches best and most desirable locations. Positioned on the high side of Orient Drive, this residence guarantees superb privacy and tranquillity with incredible ocean views, that can be enjoyed from the main living area, the main deck, and the master bedroom. The indoor-outdoor flow through beautiful bi-fold doors to the covered north and south-facing deck makes this residence the perfect entertaining and lifestyle property. The very spacious and family-friendly kitchen with a central island bench is perfectly integrated into the layout of the house, ideal to entertain family and friends. Wide drawers and spacious cupboards guarantee ample storage. Up to 3.85-meter-high ceilings with integrated clerestories windows guarantee/

pledge for beautiful natural light and gentle air circulation, perfect for hot summer days and nights. The spotted gum timber floors flow through the entire upper level, into the adjacent and generous master bedroom. The master bedroom comes with a walk-in robe and an ensuite. The north-facing deck with an intergrade beach bar is overlooking the sunny and private 13-meter lap pool and the adjacent entertaining area. You decide whether you want to go for a swim in your sunny pool or take a five-minute stroll to the beach. The ground floor hosts three additional bedrooms, a bathroom, a separate toilet, and a laundry room. The bedrooms are equipped with built-in wardrobes and air conditioning. Two of the bedrooms and the laundry/kitchen can be separated from the rest of the residence, allowing for selfcontained living, ideal for an “Airbnb”. Thank you for this opportunity we really appreciate it. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 74 Orient Drive, SUNRISE BEACH Description: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Saturday, 26 February, 12 noon Inspect: Saturday, 11.30am Contact: Ferdinand Braeutigam, 0411 745 828, OCEANSIDE PROPERTY 28 NOOSA TODAY

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Live surrounded by nature with a rainforest backdrop ensuring an abundance of space and privacy for those seeking solitude. The property features two dwellings and a built-in workshop offering all the flexibility a modern buyer desires. The long list of extra features is impressive with a host of inclusions that promise easy-care, eco-friendly living. There is a total rainwater capacity of 70,000l, a secondary wastewater treatment system, 19kW of solar power on-grid and 12kW of power off-grid, as well as a generator and wiring for 3-phase power for an additional power source.

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LUXURY APARTMENT LIVING THIS is my pick of the month in Noosaville, for location, proximity and address, says Theodora Garwood of Garwoods Estate Agents Noosa. Pelican Beach Resort is now a mixed use complex where owner occupiers and holiday makers exist together with an excellent community

ethos. This can be your very own piece of paradise, your getaway property, airbnb or permanent residence. Entry to the apartment is up the stairwell to the front door where the real wow factor begins. Be guided through the lavish kitchen, lounge/dining areas to the 2 bedrooms,

with large bathroom and hidden laundry area, which is more than sufficient in size. The owners have renovated to the highest standard with an absolute gorgeous fitout throughout. Features of complex include pool and tennis. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 4/13-17 James Street, NOOSAVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: Offers over $870,000 Inspect: Friday and Saturday, 10am Contact: Theodora Garwood, 0408 710 373, GARWOODS

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1024 Browns Creek Road Eerwah Vale • Gently rolling landscape, 2 Hectares with a 10 stall stable block • Easy access - just 8 minutes to Eumundi and 23 to Noosa • Motivated vendor wants it sold on auction day Auction: Saturday 26th February 2pm View: Saturday 5 February 2pm

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Theodora Garwood 0408 710373

David Garwood 0411 862954

Shop 2/6 Mary Street, Noosaville QLD 4566 noosatoday.com.au

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PEACEFUL DUAL LIVING AT ITS BEST THIS still new, one year old home positioned on a 4.8 acre allotment in the heart of nature’s stillness is just one dimension of an exciting opportunity to accommodate a multi-generational family. The four bedroom, two bathroom main residence is light, bright and open plan with high ceilings to encourage air flow. The spacious kitchen overlooks the family area and through to the calming bush backdrop. Boasting a 900mm freestanding oven, stylish stone bench tops, dishwasher, a new LG plumbed fridge/freezer and a butler’s pantry, everyday cooking and entertaining will be a pleasure. A thoughtful floor plan places the master bedroom with walk-through robe and ensuite at the opposite end of the house from the other bedrooms, a private retreat from the family or guests. Sliding doors open to the covered outdoor patio where you can talk to the birds, sip your morning cuppa and relax with the paper before the day starts. You might even spot a shy kangaroo! Windows and doors are fully screened

and ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning ensures all year-round comfort. High quality flooring creates a welcoming, country feel, while the double garage provides convenient internal access. There’s also solar power to assist in reducing utility bills. The second dwelling which was once a liveable shed for the owners is an absolute treasure consisting of three bedrooms, one bathroom/laundry and a huge kitchen with its own butler’s pantry! A 3 metre wide awning shades the side of the studio, whilst the front patio is tiled with Travertine tiles. Plantation shutters throughout give a mellow feel and split system airconditioning cools the hot summer nights. Frolic in the versatile 4 metre swim spa - the latest in aqua exercise, to socialise or relax in night or day. Jump in to beat the heat, allow the bubbling jets to soothe tired muscles, or gaze at the stars at night. You’ll never run short of water here as the owners have installed a purpose-built dam with a clever “convection” design and clay lining that circulates and purifies the

water and there are an additional three x 22,500 litre rainwater tanks. Run chooks, grow vegetables, cultivate fruit trees - so many options for a sustainable lifestyle. Three phase electricity connection will power all kinds of tools and equipment plus for emergency use the direct generator will plug in to the main power source. A carport will house your boat, van or mower. Located in a private cul-de-sac, 10 minutes to Tewantin village, 20 minutes to Noosa’s Main Beach and cosmopolitan enticements, 35 minutes to Sunshine Coast Airport, the home offers so many features you’ll be captivated. Small acre lots such as this are immensely popular, so be quick to inspect. Features at a glance: Main home - 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double garage Kitchen with stone benchtops, butler’s pantry, 900mm freestanding oven, dishwasher, and new LG plumbed-in fridge Ducted air-conditioning, 2.7m high ceilings, screens to all windows and doors Solar power, LED lighting, insulated ceil-

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ered patio, living room, bathroom/laundry, kitchen and aircon 3 x 22,500L rainwater tanks plus a large dam Eco lifestyle with ample usable land suitable for horses Located within 35 minutes of the airport and convenient to all amenities ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 7 Morning Dew Close, COOROIBAH Description: 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 garage, pool Price: Contact Agent Inspect: Saturday, 10am-10.45am Contact: Jen Galinska, 0421 489 361, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

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The long list of features includes an outdoor shower for washing off sandy feet, a heat pump hot water system, timber ceiling fans, an irrigation system for the gardens and lawn as well as reverse cycle ducted and zoned air-conditioning. The large three-car garage has plenty of space for your jet ski as well as extra storage space for all those summer toys. Your new coastal hideaway is located within walking distance of the local Noosa Ferry stop for easy access to everything this region has to offer. The fine-dining and boutique shopping of Hastings Street is a mere stroll away and you are only minutes from Noosa Woods, Noosa Main Beach and the entrance to the Noosa National Park.●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 10 Key Court, NOOSA HEADS Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: On application Inspect: By appointment Contact: David Conolly, 0438 259 956, david@c21noosa.com, CENTURY 21 noosatoday.com.au

Greg and Tanya aren’t just Real Estate Agents, they’re locals and have over 20 years experience in the Noosa Property Market

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IT’S time to live that idyllic Noosa lifestyle with this sublime coastal abode. Tucked away at the end of a quiet, yet central, culde-sac is this beautiful residence, perfectly crafted to ensure a life of leisure. The interior has been impeccably finished in true Noosa style with a blend of warm timber accents, crisp white walls and natural materials for a soothing aesthetic. High ceilings flow throughout and there are plantation shutters and high-line windows to ensure a living space bathed in natural light. There are four bedrooms, three bathrooms and separate powder room, including two suites with walk-in robes and ensuites. A large office, (or fifth bedroom) with built-in desks, file drawers and storage, is ready for those who work from home while an upper-level living space adds flexibility. A well-equipped kitchen will delight the avid foodie, complete with a generous butler’s pantry, a breakfast bar and a suite of AEG appliances including two ovens. You can show off your culinary skills or step out to the beautiful deck and make use of the built-in barbecue on those balmy summer nights, in full privacy as the kids splash in the pool.

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Tanya Taylor 0400 220 580 tanya@selectnoosa.com

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GOOD BONES, LASHINGS OF POTENTIAL TUCKED away in a private position on a leafy 611m2 block just footsteps to Noosa National Park, is this charming family home offering a fabulous Sunshine Beach lifestyle to savour, only 10 minutes’ walk to vibrant village hub, surf club, and patrolled swimming. The home offers single level living comprising three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two separate living areas, central kitchen, multiple decks, separate laundry, and 6.4mx5.5m studio/ multipurpose room with its own external access, which could be perfect as an office/gym/guest accommodation. Comfortable and liveable ‘as is’, the home is a little tired throughout and could benefit from some updating and TLC to truly shine again; it has great warmth and good bones, and in this location, overcapitalising is not ever an issue. Existing features include ceiling fans, security screens, split system airconditioning in living, separate bath and shower in main bathroom, north facing

inground pool, and tool shed. The setting is private and tropical, easy-care gardens frame the home; there

is onsite parking for two vehicles under shade cloth, plus additional off-street parking on driveway - the gardens require

minimal maintenance, leaving you more time to relax at home or explore the many attractions the Noosa region offers. Tightly held by current owners for 20 years, this one is certainly a ‘keeper’ - so well located - just minutes to local schools and Noosa Junction, and walking distance to the beach and boutique dining, yet nestled away from the hustle and bustle that peak holiday-time creates. Location and lifestyle-driven buyers in the market for a home they can infuse with their own creativity and personal taste, will find this one will catch your attention for all the right reasons - the potential is clear and the opportunity golden. Charming home on private, leafy block 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas Multipurpose studio with external access Central kitchen, multiple timber decks North facing inground swimming pool Ceiling fans, air-conditioning in living Potential to update/refresh to shine Walk to national park, beach, dining Tightly held for 20 years…be quick. ●

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Address: 32 Solway Drive, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage, pool Inspect: Saturday, 5 February, 10am-10.45am Auction: Auction Saturday, 12 February at 12 noon Contact: Kathy Wise 0407 968 300 and Rob Spencer 0408 710 556, SUNSHINE BEACH REAL ESTATE

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NOOSA BEACHSIDE BOUTIQUE REALTORS

AUCTION THIS SATURDAY 13 HILL STREET, SUNSHINE BEACH

A3 B3 C3 Architect designed in the 1970’s, this quintessential beach house evokes seaside memories and promises great fun right in the heart of Sunshine Beach. • A separate fully equipped cabin carries an established reputation of attracting holiday and extended term guests • A swooping roofline embraces an abundance of natural light and catching regular sea breezes • 6.5kw solar system, air conditioning, Bosch appliances • Duplex zoned 506m2 block within minutes walk of the beach INSPECT

SAT 5 FEB 11-11.30AM

AUCTION ONSITE SAT 5 FEB 11.30AM

AGENT ROB SPENCER 0408 710 556

TROPICAL HIDEAWAY IN SUNSHINE BEACH 178 EDWARDS STREET, SUNSHINE BEACH

A3 B2 C2 D Situated high amongst gardens and tree lined canopy this light filled home enjoys a relaxed privacy while capturing cooling breezes from its elevated position throughout the year. • Meticulously maintained, built over three levels • Open plan living flows seamlessly onto a generous deck • Pristine saltwater pool and decking surrounds • Elevated ceilings, hardwood floors, solar, aircon • Upper level master retreat adjacent to a second living area

INSPECT

SAT 5 FEB 11-11.30AM

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AGENT KATHY WISE 0407 968 300 ROB SPENCER 0408 710 556

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OPEN HOMES Time

Address

A B C

Price Guide

Agent Time

Address

Cooroibah

Noosaville

Saturday 5th February

Thursday 3rd February

10.00 - 10.45am

7 Morning Dew Close

Contact Agent

Laguna Real Estate 0421 489 361 12.00 - 12.30pm

10.00 - 10.45am

3 Morning Dew Close

Contact Agent

Laguna Real Estate 0421 489 361

Doonan Saturday 5th February 10.00 - 10.45am

173 Valley Drive

Offers over $3,150,000

Hinternoosa 0404 344 399

8/267 GympieTerrace

A B C

Price Guide

O/O $2.1M Considered

Agent

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

Saturday 5th February 10.00 - 10.30am

1/18 Sunseeker Close

Auction

Dowling Neylan 0421 579 757

10.00 - 10.30am

1/57 Bluefin Court

Auction 18th Feb, 4pm

Noosa Estate Agents 3854 1881

12.00 - 12.30pm

15/239-245 GympieTerrace

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

12.00 - 12.30pm

8/267 GympieTerrace

O/O $2.1M Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

Eumundi Wednesday 9th February Saturday 5th February 11.15 - 12.00pm

1 Lilly Pilly Rise

Offers Over $2,300,000

12.00 - 12.30pm

15/239-245 GympieTerrace

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

2.00 - 2.30pm

1/57 Bluefin Court

Auction 18th Feb, 4pm

Noosa Estate Agents 3854 1881

O/O $350,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880

Auction 24th Feb, 2pm

Noosa Estate Agents 3854 1881

Auction 24th Feb, 2pm

Noosa Estate Agents 3854 1881

23 Lorilet St

Price Guide $3.25M

Suter Smith Cleine 0499 555 551 11.00 - 11.30am

23 Woodland Drive

By Negotiation

Hinternoosa 0404 344 399

Ninderry

Thursday 10th February

Saturday 5th February

10.00 - 10.30am

228 Ocean Vista Drive

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0422 719 041

Noosa Heads

Noosa Waters Saturday 5th February

Friday 4th February 10.00 - 11.00am

77/73 HiltonTerrace

11.00 - 11.30am

5/53 Noosa Pde

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 714 653

Saturday 5th February

5The Peninsula

Wednesday 9th February 1.00 - 1.30pm

5The Peninsula

10.00 - 11.00am

4/1-7 Bayview Rd

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 542

10.00 - 10.30am

35 Sunset Dr

$1,895,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0411 757 570

10.00 - 10.30am

16 Viewland Drive

Tender

11.00 - 11.30am

16Toulambi Street

Guide $1.995 Million

11.00 - 11.45am

39 Arkana Drive

Contact Agent

11.30 - 12.00pm

6 Arkana Dr

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034 11.00 - 11.30am

12/89-91 Oriole Ave

Price Guide $1.275M

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

1.30 - 2.00pm

7503/5 Morwong Dr

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 842 11.00 - 11.30am

13 Petrel St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

4/38 Avocet Pde

From $1,400,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

Dowling Neylan 0405 976 181

5/53 Noosa Pde

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Saturday 5th February

Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499 10.30 - 11.00am

12.30 - 1.00pm

Wednesday 9th February 10.00 - 11.00am

Peregian Beach

5 3 2 Friday, 4 February, 2022

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0417 624 059

Wednesday 9th February

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 714 653

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034 11.00 - 11.30am

13 Petrel St

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Address

A B C

Price Guide

Agent Time

Address

A B C

OPEN HOMES

Price Guide

Agent

Friday 25th February

Sunrise Beach

11.00 - 11.30am

4/1-7 Bayview Rd

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 542

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 714 653

Auction 18th Feb, 4pm

Noosa Estate Agents 3854 1881

Saturday 5th February 11.30 - 12.00pm

74 Orient Drive

AUCTION

Oceanside Property 0411 745 828

Sunday 27th February 12.00 - 12.30pm

Sunshine Beach

5/53 Noosa Pde

Noosaville

Saturday 5th February

Friday 18th February

9.00 - 9.45am

44 Ferguson Street

Auction

Sunshine Beach Real Estate 07 5447 2999

10.00 - 10.30am

2/1 Stevens St

$4,500,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034

11.00 - 11.30am

178 Edwards Street

Contact Agent

Sunshine Beach Real Estate 07 5447 2999

12.00 - 1.00pm

7 McAnally Dr

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 542

1.00 - 1.30pm

7 Bowsprit Place

$3,500,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034

4.00 - 4.30pm

1/57 Bluefin Court

Saturday 19th February 11.30 - 12.00pm

15/239-245 GympieTerrace

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

1.00 - 1.30pm

1/18 Sunseeker Close

Auction

Dowling Neylan 0421 579 757

Auction 24th Feb, 2pm

Noosa Estate Agents 3854 1881

Auction

AUCTION

Oceanside Property 0411 745 828

32 Solway Drive

Auction

Sunshine Beach Real Estate 07 5447 2999

13 Hill Street

Auction

Sunshine Beach Real Estate 07 5447 2999

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 542

Noosa Waters

Tewantin

Thursday 24th February Saturday 5th February

2.00 - 2.30pm

10.00 - 11.00am

79 Outlook Drive

O/O $1,175,000 Considered

12.00 - 12.30pm

69 Ward Street

Auction

5The Peninsula

Laguna Real Estate 0428 711 163 Dowling Neylan 0412 764 370

Peregian Beach Sunday 13th February

Auction Diary

11.00 - 11.30am

13 Petrel St

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

Sunrise Beach

Eumundi

Saturday 26th February Saturday 5th February 12.00 - 12.30pm 11.00 - 11.45am

38 Seib Road

AUCTION

Sunshine Beach

Noosa Heads

Saturday 5th February

Sunday 13th February 12.00 - 12.30pm

7503/5 Morwong Dr

10.00 - 10.45am 2

Auction

Saturday 19th February 12.00 - 12.30pm

6 Arkana Dr

74 Orient Drive

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0400 730 457

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 542 11.00 - 11.30am

Saturday 12th February 5

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034 1.00 - 1.30pm

7 McAnally Dr

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OUTSTANDING RIVER VIEWS A FULLY renovated top floor penthouse apartment in the heart of the Noosaville precinct. This stylish property has one of the best positions on Gympie Terrace. The massive due north facing indoor/ outdoor deck captures stunning views to the east out to the Noosa River mouth. To the west it looks to the Tewantin reaches of the River and Noosa Hinterland. Designed to maximise the vista, the open plan living areas feature large picture windows which capture loads of natural light. The kitchen incorporates wide stone benchtops, an abundance of soft close drawers and Bosch appliances. Large gas fireplaces feature in the internal living room and enclosed outdoor room making for cosy winters evenings. Ducted zoned reverse cycle air con and cooling river breezes provide all year-round climate comfort. Offering low body corporate fees, lock up garage, within a boutique complex which welcome pets, and offers flexible live-in let-out options. It has a very popular Airbnb following with designer furnishings included in the sale. Sun drenched decks with remote retractable awning, give a bird’s eye view of the Gympie Terrace precinct. Fantastic restaurants boutiques cafes river walk ferries shopping are all within a moments stroll. This is a unique apartment in a highly desirable Noosaville location and only 5 minutes to Hastings Street. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 8/267 Gympie Terrace, NOOSAVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: Offers Over $2,100,000 Considered Inspect: Friday, 12 noon-12.30pm or by appointment Contact: Melanie Butcher, 0407 379 893, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE 38 NOOSA TODAY

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brilliant Opportunity At riverside

AuctiOn On Site SAt 19 Feb 12pm

15/239-245 Gympie terrAce, nOOSAviLLe

2A 2B 1C

• Magnificent location in the stunning Colonial Resort • Fully furnished, north facing, top level • Large kitchen, granite benchtops, quality appliances • Master with walk-in robe, ensuite and private balcony • Recently refurbished pool and entertaining area • Secure underground car parking • Resort is maintained to a high standard • Cafes, restaurants, watersports at your doorstep

AuctiOn On Site Sat 19 Feb, 12pm view Sat & Wed 12-12.30pm

Anita nichols 0434 236 110

“Ardgour” - Lifestyle Opportunity 79 OutLOOk Drive, tewAntin

3A 2B 2C

• Create your own memories in this lovely home • Attractive entry via stained glass doors • Living room, galley style kitchen with servery • Front office will suit work from home environment • Master plus ensuite with pool views and patio access • Additional bedrooms and main bathroom • Covered patio, saltwater pool, attractive landscaping

FOr SALe Offers Over $1,175,000 Considered view Sat 10-11am

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