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Noosa set for New Year fun With the Christmas rush behind them Noosa locals and visitors headed to the beach for some rest and relaxation ahead of New Year celebrations this weekend.

A busy Main Beach on Boxing Day.

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By Margie Maccoll For two hours at its final meeting for the year, Noosa Shire councillors debated whether to contract an independent review of Burgess Creek water flow.

They finally voted to delay the decision until a fast-tracked council report on Burgess Creek being conducted as part of a shire-wide study on water quality issues was completed.

“Over the past year I have become increasingly concerned in learning the history of the Burgess Creek catchment and when engaging

with our community understanding that my concern is matched,“ Cr Lorentson told council’s ordinary meeting.

After asking for data six months ago that has not yet been forthcoming, Cr Lorentson said she was seeking “an independent review to cut through the bureaucracy and seek plain and simple answers“.

“While I have the utmost respect for our staff and the staff of Unitywater, I have not been satisfied with the responses received and am now seeking an independent review,“ she said.

Cr Lorentson said the community had

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raised concerns about the impact of the discharge from the creek and Unitywater wastewater treatment plant on the environment and infrastructure, and with mis-information circulating and government mistrust evident, an independent review would provide real answers.

Council chief executive officer Scott Waters backed Cr Lorentson, saying he was willing to provide finance from the CEO’s discretionary funds for the review which he expected would cost about $20,000, and Unitywater was also supportive of the move, having committed the

provision of historical data. Other councillors were less enamoured with the proposal and prepared to wait for a report on shire-wide water quality that was currently being undertaken by council staff.

Cr Brian Stockwell said the shire had “bigger water quality problems elsewhere“ than Burgess Creek and submitted the results of a 2021 water quality monitoring analysis report prepared by Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee showing pollution rates ranging from B to F with F the worst case scenario.

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When Lilly Kate Robinson was born she weighed just 800g - no more than a loaf of bread.

Six months on, the once pint-sized princess is tipping the scales at 4.5kg and is ready to celebrate her first Christmas with mum Emily Kate Robinson and partner Keenan Algie.

Lilly Kate was born via an emergency caesarean at Mater Mothers’ Hospital at South Brisbane on 22 June 22, arriving 14 weeks early and spent just shy of 100 days in the Mater Mothers’ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Ms Robinson, a personal trainer who specialises in women’s health, said her daughter’s unexpected arrival came as a “complete shock”.

She said to be home for Christmas as a family was a dream come true.

“Our strong girl was such a fighter, and she came home for the first time eight weeks before Christmas,” Ms Robinson said.

“I am in awe of her strength and determination to survive.

“She came off oxygen on December 14 and that was the best Christmas present ever.”

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Lilly Kate at birth and now six months on.

Mater neonatologist Dr Luke Jardine said it was amazing to hear how far Lilly Kate had come in the last six months.

Dr Jardine said a baby born at 26 weeks is given about an 85 per cent chance of surviving.

Ms Robinson said Lilly Kate was a happy and healthy six-month-old, showing more of her personality every day.

“She sleeps all through the night. I love watching her reach her milestones,” she smiled.

Ms Robinson described this year as the “hardest but best year of her life”.

“Words can’t describe how hard it was when Emily Kate arrived so early – it was an emotional rollercoaster,” Ms Robinson said.

“She is honestly our beautiful miracle baby.”

Ms Robinson thanked the medical team, including the nursing and midwifery teams who helped saved her daughter’s life.

“From the bottom of my heart, we are so incredibly thankful for every single doctor, nurse and piece of equipment that helped Lilly Kate get through all the little milestones,” she said.

Thinking of making a New Year resolution?

You may think, like I did, why bother, no one ever keeps them.

Well, think again.

The largest study done on the success of New Year’s resolutions, undertaken by Oscarsson, et. al. published in 2020 in Plos One followed more than 1000 people in Sweden for a year from the time they made their resolutions.

Most participants made resolutions concerning physical health, while other common topics, such as work, personal finance, and interpersonal relationships, were also present and less common ones included mental health, consumption behavior, and social engagement.

The study found most participants considered themselves successful in sustaining their resolution.

It also found ones that aimed to take on something did better than those who gave up something and people were more successful with a little support but less successful with extended support.

The study concluded that New Year resolutions were a potentially effective strategy for behaviour change.

It did though question whether the researches intermittent checking up on participants made them more inclined to continue.

Maybe that’s the secret to its success.

But really, what do you have to lose?

I hope everyone had a happy and safe Christmas.

Noosa Today wishes everyone a Happy New Year and good luck with those resolutions.

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Foxtel cooks up local show An award-winning filmmaker and a bestselling author from the Sunshine Coast have signed a deal with entertainment giant Foxtel for a new cooking show that highlights the region’s stunning locations and produce.

4 Ingedients: The Easiest Cooking Show Ever is the creation of home-cooking author Kim McCosker and Sunny Coast Showdown winner Sam Robinson, with the six-episode series premiering on Foxtel in February. Sam told Noosa Today it was Kim’s passion for the region and its people that convinced him to be part of the project.

“Kim was the driving force behind the show.

Her attitude was, ‘build it and they will come’.

It was her love of the Sunshine Coast and the success of her 4 Ingredients cookbooks that really inspired me,” he said.

Kim said the show made every effort to showcase the area’s best assets. “We got some amazing help from the local Food and Agri Network members and championed the local locations we all love, like Yandina Markets, beautiful Bulcock Beach, the Glass House Mountains to name just a few. We’re super excited about it.”

Kim McCosker has sold more than nine million cookbooks around the world. She said the show was made on the back of that success. “We went to our social media platforms

4 Ingredients cast and crew. and asked readers, what would you like us to cook?” she said. “That’s how we chose the recipes we included in the six episodes.”

Sam, who last year won the major award at the Sunny Coast Showdown film incubator and festival, was overwhelmed when Foxtel contacted his video production company, Wild Bunch Media, looking for content. “They had heard about the success I had with the Showdown and asked if I could put them in touch with our CFO,” he said. “We’re only a growing production company and I had to suddenly put on that new hat.”

Sam believes winning the Showdown was integral to Foxtel finding out about The Easiest Cooking Show Ever. “The fact that my other show, The Recipe Collector, was in the Showdown and was picked up by Matchbox Pictures gave us a bit of kudos,” he said. “And what I learned through the mentorship of the Showdown was invaluable when talking to Foxtel.”

He said Foxtel had indicated interest in a second season of the Easiest Cooking Show Ever and he is now on the hunt for supporters and investors.

Kim McCosker with producer Sam Robinson.

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Record visitor spend in Noosa boosts tourism industry Visitors to Noosa spent a record of almost $1.5 billion in the year ending September 2022, 40 per cent more than before the pandemic, while their numbers fell slightly to just under 2.2 million.

The total included 1.1 million domestic overnight and 1.1 million day trip visitors whose numbers fell more than six per cent since 2019.

The latest National Visitor Survey released on Wednesday 21 December, showed overnight visitors had more than doubled their spend in five years to a record $1.34 billion, with interstate visitors again making their mark since borders reopened.

Tourism Noosa Acting chief executive officer Susan Ewington said the figures were welcome news for Noosa’s tourism industry in the lead-up to Christmas, following three years of uncertainty with Covid restrictions and more recent staffing shortages.

“The record spend is great news for Noosa’s economy and the thousands of people whose livelihoods rely on a strong tourism industry,“ Ms Ewington said.

“It’s heartening to see that overnight visitors are staying longer and spending more in town, particularly interstate travellers who increased their length of stay to an average of just over seven nights.

“Our marketing activity such as the recent Villages campaign has focused on encouraging visitors to explore the entire Noosa region and experience more of the wonderful activi-

Interstate visitors’ average spend per person of almost $2000 was 40 per cent higher than pre-pandemic.

Visitors to Noosa spent a record of almost $1.5 billion in the year ending September 2022.

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ties on offer, so this has really paid off.“ Interstate spend reached a record of almost $700 million, out-stripping spend by Queenslanders for the first time in more than two years.

“Queenslanders really were the backbone

spend more on activities, dining out and shopping.“ Interstate visitors’ average spend per person of almost $2000 was 40 per cent higher than pre-pandemic and was more than double the average spend of Queenslanders.

of our industry during Covid-19 border closures and it’s been wonderful to see many of them rediscover Noosa,“ Ms Ewington said.

“However, we’re again focusing our marketing on interstate travellers as they generally don’t drive here, they stay longer and

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Pram park space was tight but even the youngest enjoyed the evening.

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Santa drops in for a song Santa dropped in, literally, on Peregian Beach last Wednesday to be greeted by a crowd of thousands who had filled the park and were waiting for him on the sand in what has become a much anticipated tradition at the longrunning Christmas carol event.

Organised by Peregian Beach Business Association, Peregian Family and Friends and Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club the carols, now in its 58th year, the parachuting Santa is a thrilling arrival for the young and young at heart.

After the past couple of years with Covid restrictions the community of locals and visitors came out in large numbers to listen to the entertainers, pick up some Christmas presents from the artisan market, try out the kids activities and watch the laser light show which capped off the evening.

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Local favourites took to the stage in performances reminiscent of the Peregian Originals music events.

Ivan Aelman, Sasha Hayward and Elliot.

Excitement builds as Santa nears the beach.

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Burgess Creek discussion Unitywater will soon be calling on the community to have their say on how four catchments across Noosa and Sunshine Coast are managed into the future.

Noosa and Sunshine Coast residents can register to be part of community consultation in early 2023 where the Water Matters Plan will be open for feedback.

Community consultation will form part of Unitywater’s ongoing Water Matters program that outlines how to sustainably manage the world’s most essential resource locally for the next 30 years.

Unitywater is working with its council partners and the community to develop the Water Matters Plan that safeguards the long-term health of catchments and waterways.

The long-term plan covers four key catchments including Burgess Creek in the Noosa Council local government area, and Maroochy River, Mooloolah River and North Pumicestone Passage in the Sunshine Coast Council area.

All feedback sourced through Water Matters guides Unitywater’s approach to service delivery, its contribution to managing key waterway catchments and helps to identify new and sustainable options for the future.

Unitywater executive manager sustainable infrastructure solutions Daniel Lambert said it was especially important to seek input from local people who are familiar with the four catchments and their unique qualities.

“Our region’s population is growing and as a provider of essential services, we need to properly plan to meet the needs of our customers now and in the future,” Mr Lambert said.

“And you cannot be a water utility in the modern world without acknowledging the part we play in total water cycle management and the potential we have to contribute in a meaningful way to sustainable development, resilience and prosperity.

Kayakers enjoying the waterways.

“Look at where we live and work. Unitywater operates in the most beautiful part of Australia, so improving the liveability of the communities we service is also a big driver.

“But to achieve all of this, we need to hear from the people living in these catchments.

They have unique insight and broad views, so it’s important to capture as much of that rich intelligence as possible.”

The Water Matters Plan will contribute to Unitywater’s net zero sustainability goals announced in 2021.

“We have joined 14 Australian and New Zealand water utilities in the United Nations-

backed global Race to Zero campaign to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050,” he said.

“Our sustainability targets extend on the race to zero commitment, so we achieve net zero carbon emissions, as well as zero nutrients to waterways and zero waste from sewage treatment plants to landfill.”

“Through Water Matters, we’ll work towards these targets by considering all elements for managing water and sewage through each stage of the water life cycle.

“We will explore options for potable water, recycled water, storm water run-off

and natural waterways.

Mr Lambert said input obtained will be considered in future drafts and five-year plans that will underpin its delivery.

“Planning for our water future will be ongoing and reviewed regularly to ensure we’re working towards the agreed outcomes for 2050,” he said.

The community can register to be part of consultation by visiting communityhub.unitywater.com/water-matters Find out more at unitywater.com/aboutus/projects-in-your-area/major-projects/ water-matters

Report puts Burgess Creek water quality under scrunity From page 1 The report from the group which he said had 30 years of water quality monitoring experience used long-term results in its analysis dating back to 2005 for Murdering and Eenie creeks and Lower Noosa Estuary and from 2010 for Castaways, Burgess, Peregian and Cranks creeks, then it provided each a Waterwatch grade rating.

Peregian Creek rated highest with a B, Murdering, Casterways and Burgess creeks as well last Lower Noosa Estuary (monitored at Noosa Waters entrance) were rated C, while both Eenie and Cranks creeks were given F-ratings.

Cr Stockwell said “diffuse sources“ was contributing more to pollution in the river system than a point source regulated by the state government. The wastewater treatment plant at Burgess Creek had been operating for decades and going through a good process, he said.

Cr Tom Wegener regarded the proposed

Signs at Burgess Creek warn against swimming. independent review as an ad hoc approach as council was conducting a study on all catchments.

Cr Lorentson said concerns raised by residents went further than water quality to the impacts on the volume of water running through Burgess Catchment. She said Unitywater-supplied data showed the creek flow included runoff from stormwater drains, night soil trenches and old landfill.

“The main issue is the volume of water. The creek is not supposed to be constantly flowing,“ she said. “What’s being discharged, what is the volume, where is it coming from, where is it discharging. Is there a better way to do things.“ Cr Lorentson said she wanted to know if the creek flow posed risks and if so what they were. Cr Frank Wilkie said council should progress in the right order. Staff are already getting this data together. We’ll have the opportunity to see the data, review its veracity. If after the review we’re still unsatisfied it would be appropriate to go to another source of truth - an independent review, he said. It’s

unprecedented council would undercut the staff in this way, Cr Wilkie said. Cr Lorentson agreed it was the “perfect way forward“.

In the end, councillors voted unanimously to bring forward to councillors a report by staff on water quality issues affecting Burgess Creek Catchment detailing a review of historical water quality data including water discharge volumes; a review of the permit and equivalent person capacity of the plant; environmental impact of Wastewater Treatment Plant outflows into the Burgess Creek catchment against the historical Environmental Impact Statement; and any other matters deemed appropriate for reporting.

Councillors decided that after reviewing staff information if another source of truth was required then an independent review of Burgess Creek wastewater treatment flow would be done by a suitable engineering and environmental firm.

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New top cop loving Noosa

By Margie Maccoll A week into the job and Noosa’s new officer in charge senior sergeant Anthony Cowan is “loving it already”.

Born and bred in Mackay, Snr Sgt Cowan has served all but two of his 21 years in the police force in Mackay, the remaining two years he spent in Mt Isa. Six months ago former Noosa OIC Snr Sgt Ben Carroll moved to Rockhampton after five years in Noosa, accepting a promotion to Inspector and a shift to Rockhampton.

Snr Sgt Cowan held the role of senior sergeant in Mackay in charge of a station on the northern beaches of Mackay. Taking charge at Noosa places him in a similar role with a similar population but a larger station with 36 officers compared to 25 in Mackay.

With a brother living on the Sunshine Coast it was family that attracted Snr Sgt Cowan, with his wife and two children, to Noosa, a place he had never visited before taking up his position.

Noosa OIC senior sergeant Anthony Cowan Family is a priority for the officer who was awarded the position a couple of months ago but remained in Mackay to see out the school year for his children before arriving. It was also family that made him choose to return to a uniformed officer after eight years as a detective.

“I’ve investigated a couple of homicides.

Being a detective is good but it’s consuming,” he said.

“You can’’t be a detective and have a family.

There’s stuff going on 24 hours a day and the usual holidays.”

Snr Sgt Cowan is not a total stranger to the Sunshine Coast, having previously visited Maroochydore and Caloundra but Noosa is new to him and he is keen to explore the shire and what it has to offer and that includes surfing.

A weight boarder and snow boarder surfing is definitely on his to do list.

When it comes to police work Snr Sgt Cowan says Noosa has a great station with “a really high morale” and a crime rate that is relatively low.

“In other places you can pick your criminals. In Noosa the cost of housing and living pushed a lot of people out,” he said.

Much of the crime such as break and enters and car thefts is committed by people outside the area, he said.

Just last week, for example, there was a car theft about 3am one morning. An underaged, unlicensed driver of a stolen car rammed a

police car in Hastings Street before taking off toward Halse Lodge and ending up over a cliff into a creek. The 15-year-old driver from outside the shire was apprehended by police and the police car towed away.

Apart from theft, domestic violence is an issue in the senior sergeant’s sights and he has some initiatives to bring to Noosa from Mackay to deal with what is a universal problem.

“Everywhere’s got a problem with DV, that’s society,” he said. “We’ll do a lot of work to try and change things,” he said.

One of his plans is to introduce technology to enable statements to be taken on the scene of the incident in order to speed up the investigation.

Keeping Hasting Street a safe place is also a priority and this New Year’s Eve, a busy time for Hastings Street, Snr Sgt Cowan will be with his crew on the street.

“I enjoy getting out. I’m not much of a desk person,” he said.

Services ensure help is at hand during the holidays Anyone needing a helping hand this holiday season can access a range of services and supports to ease the burden.

Communities and Housing Minister Leeanne Enoch said for Queenslanders experiencing housing stress, Housing Service Centres will reopen on January 3.

Queenslanders in need of support can call the Homeless Hotline on 1800 474 753 or 13QGOV (13 74 68) which will both be operating over the holidays or visit qld.gov.au/ housing Bond loans and rental grants are also available to eligible people who move into

private rental accommodation.

Support will be available from St Vincent de Paul Society, The Salvation Army, and Lifeline during the break.

“While Christmas can be a time of celebration and joy for many of us, we know the holiday season can leave some people feeling lonely or socially isolated, and I’d encourage them to reach out for help,” Ms Enoch said.

Eligible people in need of financial help and earning a net income less than $45,000, the No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) provides loans of up to $2,000 for the purchase of essential goods and services, such as white goods,

medical and dental services, car registration and other household items. Phone 13 64 57.

Key services include: Lifeline: phone or text 13 11 14 St Vincent de Paul Society: phone 1800 846 643 The Salvation Army: phone 13 72 58 Emergency Relief Program: qld.gov.au/ community/cost-of-living-support/emergency-relief-program Domestic and family violence help: DV Connect Womensline: 1800 811 811 DV Connect Mensline: 1800 600 636

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Find community centres at qld.gov. au/community/your-home-community/ groups-in-your-community/neighbourhood-community-centres Apply for a bond loan or a rental grant at blarga.hpw.qld.gov.au Public housing tenants can check rental balances using the Tenant Assist app or call for emergency maintenance on 1800 808 107.

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Industrial hotspot Business is booming on the Sunshine Coast, with Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) revealing the region as its industrial land hotspot for the year.

The upcoming release of 41 lots at one of the Coast’s biggest industrial parks is set to fuel further interest in 2023.

New EDQ figures show the Sunshine Coast dominated queries from companies about its industrial estates across the state in the 12 months to 1 December.

About one third (134) of the 400-plus queries to the Queensland Government’s land use planning and development agency were for land in Caloundra, Coolum and Yandina.

The Sunshine Coast Industrial Park at Caloundra drew the most interest of any site – and with new land coming to market in late 2023, activity is expected to ramp up.

EDQ Acting General Manager Glenn Ziernik said the Sunshine Coast was poised for industrial investment.

“This fast-growing regional city is an attractive location for companies setting up shop or looking for a new home to build up their business,” Mr Ziernik said.

“That’s why we’re developing Stage 2 of the Sunshine Coast Industrial Park to meet strong demand from industry for new land and boost the local economy.

“This second and final stage will release about 30 hectares of developed land, providing 41 industrial lots within a purpose-designed and built estate.

“A range of businesses are looking for opportunities to be part of this major hub, and we anticipate interest in the precinct will continue to build.

“We are focused on generating opportunities for growth through projects that bring quality local jobs and deliver economic benefits for the region.”

Detectives from the NSW Police Force Financial Crimes Squad arrested a 22-year-old foreign national at around 7am on 20 December in Parramatta on a Queensland arrest warrant for the offence of Fraud- Dishonestly obtains property from another.

Sunshine Coast detectives travelled to Sydney to seek the man’s extradition to Queensland.

Police from the Sunshine Coast Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) started a protracted investigation into an alleged fraud committed on the Sunshine Coast in January 2020.

Detective Senior Constable Russell Connor, Sunshine Coast CIB said police would allege a sophisticated scam saw a 92-year-old man robbed of $30,000.

Two men, also foreign nationals, allegedly involved are currently under restraint in NSW and Queensland arrest warrants were unable to be executed at this time.

About one-third of the 400-plus queries to the Queensland Government’s land use planning and development agency were for land in Caloundra, Coolum and Yandina.

Site works are under way for Stage 2, which is expected to create 100 jobs during construction and up to 1390 ongoing jobs after the new companies have moved in.

Ten lots spanning a total of 12.2 hectares have been sold across EDQ’s Coast industrial estates in 2022, representing about $20.7 million in sales.

It follows a nationwide surge in demand for industrial space during the pandemic.

EDQ has industrial land in more than doz-

en locations across Queensland. It is located strategically for development and designed for a range of industrial uses.

“This offers opportunities for a diverse mix of companies – everything from transport, energy and renewables to aerospace or food production,” Mr Ziernik said.

“We are continuing to look for projects that will unlock industrial land, attract new business investment and generate jobs in Queensland.”

Police urge caution as drink spiking rises The Sunshine Coast has recorded three alleged drink spiking occurrences over the weekend of 10-11 December.

Drink spiking is adding alcohol or other drug to someone’s drink without their knowledge or consent.

Sunshine Coast police are urging the community to be aware of their surroundings when ordering and drinking alcohol in pubs and clubs.

According to the Queensland Police Drugs and Alcohol Unit, the most common drug used in drink spiking is alcohol. Alcohol may not be noticeable or detected.

What you can do: Consider a practice of no more than two standard drinks in one glass.

Do not leave your drink unattended.

Always buy your own drinks.

Don’t drink or taste any else’s drink.

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sion of illicit drugs or weapons and this · Don’t accept drinks from strangers. behaviour will not be tolerated.

Throw your drink away if you taste some· thing strange. quickly to evict and ban people in· Act volved in this behaviour. you start to feel strange, sick, or more · Ifdrunk than you should be then seek assis- · Make regular check on toilets, car parks tance with a friend or venue staff. and surrounding gardens.

What businesses can do: all these facilities clean and well · Keep maintained. you have a legal obligation to · Remember provide a safe environment for patrons · Consider having an attendant in or around toilets to discourage unacceptable crowdand staff. ing of people. staff monitor any patron or group · Have of patrons indulging in multiple shots of · Drink spiking is an offence under section 316A Unlawful Drink Spiking in the Crimidrinks.

Code (1899). · Have bar staff be vigilant of unattended A nal person who administers, or attempts to glasses. in drink a substance to another · Effectively addressing any drug issue in administer, person without the other person having

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your venue will play an important role in meeting this obligation.

Consider signage such as police will be contacted if anyone is found in posses-

knowledge of the substance with intent to cause the other person to be stupefied and overpowered is guilty of a crime and is liable to imprisonment for five years.

Detectives release CCTV Detectives from Maroochydore Criminal Investigation Branch have released CCTV in an appeal for information in relation to an alleged attempted armed robbery at Alexandra Headlands on 24 November.

At approximately 11.30pm at a licensed premises on Alexandra Parade, it will be alleged two men approached a 50-year-old man and demanded his wallet.

One of the men concealed his face and produced a knife before the 50-year-old man pushed him, causing him to fall to the ground.

Both men have then allegedly run from the scene on foot.

The 50-year-old man was not physically injured.

Investigations led police to locate a 20-yearold local man at Warana on 30 November, where he was taken into custody.

He has been charged with attempted armed robbery.

He appeared before Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 1 December, where he was remanded in custody. The matter will next be heard on 3 February.

Detectives have released CCTV of a second man who may be able to assist in further investigations.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

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Flagship mission success

By Phil Jarratt Three years from vision to completion is a long haul, even for a commercial building, and Golden Breed owner Nick Van Der Merwe wears the pain of a Covid build in the stress fracture lines of his face.

But he hasn’t lost his sense of humour. “It’s been quite a mission but nothing this good comes without a bit of pain,” he says of his surf brand’s flagship store, right next to the site of his original Golden Breed Noosa store, which is scheduled to open this week. The build itself, which began last February, was pl agued with five months of constant rain, and the ongoing Covid issues of no tradies and no materials.

Three years ago, Nick and award-winning Noosa architect Andrew Bock surveyed the Noosa Drive site together for the first time, and then the surf shop proprietor dragged the architect up the hill to the balcony at Halse Lodge, back in the day when you could get a cold beer there. “This is what I want,” Nick said, gesturing expansively around the heritage building hidden in the trees.

Remarkably, Andrew Bock has delivered on that verbal vision, designing a high-ceilinged (four metres) beach house that combines old and new over the three levels of Nick’s “temple of stoke”. He says: “When you start with a blank sheet and try to work out what would be the best

A weary but happy Nick Van Der Merwe outside the almost-finished flagship store.

Picture: ROB MACCOLL thing to build, not just aesthetically but from a compliance point of view, on a tricky block, if you get to something like this then I think everyone involved should be very proud of it. It’s a great building and it sits well in the landscape.

In fact it looks like it’s been there forever.”

It might not quite be the “Halse Lodge with a basketball court inside” that Nick initially demanded, but when I had the cook’s tour a couple of weeks back, I was amazed at how close it comes to Andrew’s original drawings. The vast 160 square metres of ground level shop floor looks out onto greenery front and back and is cooled by breezeways. Louvres at the top of the

four metre walls provide natural light. Out the back is a surfboard warehouse and hire stock room, on the next level a spacious and airy accommodation, and at tree-top level a roof-top garden for entertaining.

Says Nick: “What we’ve always wanted on this site is a real statement about our brand, all the elements of the DNA of Golden Breed on the one super-site, and Noosa is perfect for that. The dream has always been for a flagship store here, but also a lot more than that. This will be our statement that Noosa is home for the brand, with all our links to the Noosa point breaks and to longboarding over more than 20

years. We’ll create many other stores, but none quite like this. From a retail perspective, I can’t think of a better place to have a surf shop, as big as you’ll find in the Hastings Street precinct and so close to the beach.”

Back in 1999, Nick, then a young Melbourne surfer and rag trader, picked up the once great legacy surf brand Golden Breed out of the dust bin of history, and almost immediately decided that Noosa was its spiritual home. He reinforced this contention by embracing the longboard culture and becoming a major sponsor of the emerging Noosa Festival of Surfing, and in 2008, as he opened key Golden Breed retail stores along the coastline, the first GB store appeared in Noosa Drive.

Nick knew instinctively that Noosa had to become his brand’s spiritual home. In February 2021 Noosa Council approved a development application for the property right next door to the original Noosa Golden Breed store, and Nick told Noosa Today: “That dream just came one step closer to reality.”

When the doors open next week shoppers will be able to explore more than 80 surfboards on the racks, including revolutionary new shapes from local father and son Stu and Ryan Campbell of Campbell Designed, and traditional longboards from legacy surfboard brand Gordon and Smith, now owned by Golden Breed.

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It’s our tern!.

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The heroes of sandbars

By Phil Jarratt After three years of looking at it from the window of my home office, and exploring it on my stand-up paddle board or drifting along it in my rubber duckie inflatable trying to jag a flathead for breakfast, I reckon I know the lower estuary of the Noosa River better than many residents.

Its hidden mangrove passages, tiny islands, sandbars and ever-changing colours are truly a wonder to behold, something that never gets old. But who knew what lived there above the waterline? I love to paddle over the rays sunning themselves in the shallows, and I love even more to haul in a flattie or a couple of decent bream and pull into the Frying Pan island to clean my catch and jump in the water before heading home to cook them. But rarely have I paused to watch the waders feeding on the sandspit, or the harder-to-see birds in the tundra behind. While keen to one element of life on the sandbars, I was more or less oblivious to the other.

And then the other day I had my eyes opened to a whole new world that I find almost beyond comprehension and yet endlessly fascinating. Guided by the estimable Richard Howard and John Bloomfield, both volunteers with the Noosa Integrated Catchment Association (NICA) which does so much unheralded river research, I found myself standing on the shore of the unnamed (as far as I can tell) and very familiar Frying Pan island and silently following our guides across the sand to a point where he had an unhindered view into the grassy plain behind. Panning binoculars across the plain, I met my new hero, the Bartailed Godwit. Let’s call him Bart.

Bart is a handsome fellow with a distinguished slightly upturned bill and a distinctive squeaky voice. He flies a long way to get to Noosa each year and, like many tourists, he then has a big rest and starts eating day and night.

But he is not alone. In fact he is one of around eight million shorebirds, some as young as two

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The Noosa River estuary sits directly along the East Asian Australasian Flyway, halfway between the more significant hosting sites of Moreton Bay and the Great Sandy Strait, and hosts numerous threatened or vulnerable migratory shorebirds each year, usually between October and March. As NICA’s Richard Howard explains: “The Great Sandy Strait and Moreton Bay are the two largest Ramsar sites on the east coast. [Ramsar being the city in Iran where the first international wetlands protection convention was signed in 1971.] The birds will fly between these two protected sites and stay for varying periods in Noosa. But our estuary is very small. There are 66 Ramsar sites of international significance in Australia and we’re not one of them. You need to prove that you hold at least 1 per cent of the global population of shorebirds. Sandy Strait can prove that multiple times, Moreton Bay a few times over, but Noosa cannot, although we got very close in 2005. However, we are a habitat of national significance.”

Which is why NICA is partnering with Tourism Noosa in the creation and presentation of Enter The Flyosphere, one of six brilliant new tourism experiences introduced this month under the Tread Lightly banner. Enter the Flyosphere will offer a guided tour of the biodiverse Noosa River estuary and islands to understand

Picture: NICA more about migratory and native shorebirds “as they rest and forage on our doorstep before commencing their long return migration”, to quote the Tread Lightly website. I was one of a boatload of lucky folk who got to trial the Flyosphere experience and, even though I thought I was well-informed about life on the sandbars, it turned out I knew very little, particularly about the likes of Bart. We’ll get back to Bart in a minute, but first a few reasons why Noosa is such a special shorebird habitat.

NICA has been surveying, studying and observing our shorebirds on a monthly basis since 2005, submitting its data to the National Shorebird Monitoring Program and although both Richard, also a member of the Noosa River Stakeholders Advisory Committee, and John, a former research skipper at the Australian Institute of Marine Science, admit there are still gaps in the accumulated knowledge of the behavior of these remarkable birds, they know a hell of a lot, starting with the fact that almost half of all migratory shorebird species known to visit Australia can be seen in Noosa.

However, habitat loss along the flyways and increased disturbance locally is putting this hotspot of shorebird biodiversity at risk.

As Richard noted while we quietly observed Bart: “The Godwit is a unique specimen. We see about 10 to 20 groups of them on any given survey. You can imagine how they feel when a jet ski comes whizzing down the river and disturbs their environment, particularly after it’s

taken so long to get here.”

Which brings us neatly back to my new hero, Bart, and his mates. Says Richard: “They fly over 12,000 km without stopping and they tend to go off course, which when you’re coming from Alaska is a bit of a problem. But they use weather systems to help them keep flying, and we’re still learning how they do that. Incredibly they have a 90 per cent survival rate.

They take off on one side of the world and fly to the other but they have no idea of where they’re going and yet they get here. And when they get to where they’re going, they flop down for a while and then they start eating.” Who wouldn’t?

In 2007, not long after NICA began its monitoring, a Bar-tailed Godwit hit the headlines, after a bird, known as E7, was recorded flying non-stop from Alaska to New Zealand — a journey of more than 11,500 km, in 11 days. It was a world record, with the information made available via a tiny satellite transmitter attached to the bird’s back. Although E7’s record has been broken incrementally a number of times since, this year Birdlife Australia reported that it had now been smashed by another Godwit, a five-month old juvenile which flew an even more astonishing distance of 13,560 kilometres from Alaska to Ansons Bay, on the north-eastern coast of Tasmania, more than 2000 km longer than E7’s epic flight.

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Guide Richard on the sand island at Frying Pan.

Look, there’s another one!

As Birdlike Australia reported: “And this non-stop flight was completed in just 11 days.

Indeed, this bird had ample opportunities to stop over for a feed and a rest on a number of tropical islands as it winged its way across the Pacific Ocean, but chose to keep on flapping instead.”

Again mimicking the behavior of human

Volunteer at work on the monitoring program. tourists, migratory shorebirds sometimes forget to go home, making the return journey after the next summer. But don’t get the idea that it’s all beer and skittles out there on the sandbars for Bart and his mates.

Says Richard: “What most people don’t realise is that shorebirds don’t prefer cover. They like a bare sandbank where they rely on their

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wits to survive, and their primary threat is the eagle.

But a grassy landscape allows them to see any threats better than a mangrove environment. And tall trees provide cover for eagles.”

Eagle predators, speeding jet skiers, declining habitat, endless flapping over lonely

Picture: NICA oceans, a shorebird’s life is not for the fainthearted. When I finally put down the binoculars as Bart moved behind a tussock, I offered a silent salute to an amazing creature.

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Coast Guard was kept busy Summer is now upon us and the level of activity on the water has definitely increased.

November generally proved to be a busy month for Coast Guard Noosa with a number of training courses being conducted, public relations activities and on-water assists.

This month also saw QF5 say farewell to Tom Offermann Real Estate, who had been their major sponsor for five years.

“We would like to acknowledge Tom for his assistance and support over the period,“ Flotilla Commander Ian Hutchings said.

“At the same time, we would also like to welcome Bendigo Bank, who have taken over the role of our major sponsor and for their ongoing support to Coast Guard over the years. We are sure this will be a great relationship.“ November saw the number of marine assists nearly double over the previous month to 24.

Most involved vessels breaking down, out of fuel or being grounded on sandbanks. There were, however, several notable assists provided by crews.

On 13 November, the QF5 radio room was contacted by a lone sailor several miles off Teewah Beach. He believed he was having a heart attack. Paramedics and Triple Zero were contacted, however, no helicopter was available to assist.

A mayday was declared and a QF5 crew dispatched to assist.

The patient was transferred to the Coast Guard vessel and returned to Munna, to a waiting ambulance. The patient’s vessel was returned to Munna by a Coast Guard crew and it is understood that the patient is now recovering in a Brisbane Hospital.

An early morning crossing of the bar by a 4.25m tinnie proved hazardous when it overturned on the bar. The single occupant was

November was a busy month for Coast Guard Noosa. picked up by a nearby fishing vessel, uninjured. Some equipment from the vessel was recovered, however, the vessel could not be located.

On 19 November, a sports craft became entangled in a heavy-duty cargo net in the vicinity of Makepeace Island.

The net could not be cleared and resulted in the vessel being towed back to Noosa Heads.

The radio calls, trips and telephone calls were well up from the previous month and certainly above the level of this time 12 months ago.

Coast Guard Noosa has been advised that the replacement for its primary rescue vessel, John Waddams, is proceeding and the replacement is now out for tender.

Advice has been provided that the replace-

ment will be approximately 12 months away.

With the changes to their major sponsor, the secondary rescue vessel has been renamed Bendigo Bank.

“We are grateful to our small team of sponsors for their ongoing support of our service to the community and we would like to wish all our supporter the best for the festive season,“ Flotilla Commander Ian Hutchings said.

Make your presence the best gift these holidays Police are urging motorists to make safe decisions on Queensland roads as Queensland Police Service’s (QPS) the annual road safety enforcement operation begins.

Acting Chief Superintendent Chris Stream said the state-wide operation would involve a significant number of highly visible and covert police across the state.

“We want each person who travels on our roads over the Christmas and New Year period to arrive to their loved ones safely,” he said.

“This year we have lost 279 lives on our roads. These are 279 families with an empty seat at Christmas lunch this year.

“Our message to road users is clear – your presence is by far the best gift you can give your family this Christmas.”

Operation Charger runs from midnight Friday 9 December through to midnight, 27 January. The operation will focus on drink and drug driving, speeding and restraints.

“If you decide to drink over the Christmas

This year we have lost 279 lives on Queensland roads. period, never drive – it’s that simple,” Acting Chief Superintendent Stream said.

“During last year’s enforcement opera-

tion, more than 174,000 breath tests were conducted with more than 2000 drunk drivers detected on Queensland roads.”

“This year, we’re expecting to conduct more breath tests and we have a simple ask for road users – don’t drive if you’ve been drinking. If you make the decision to get behind the wheel after drinking, you can expect to see us.”

Acting Chief Superintendent Stream praised the thousands of drivers who drive responsibly every day.

“We are committed to reducing dangerous behaviours on our roads whether it be through our enforcement operations, education programs or speed camera sites.

“The mindset you get in the car with often determines the decisions you make on your journey.

“While we will be out there, doing our part to keep our roads safe, the decision to drive safely ultimately starts with you.”

Since 1 January, 279 lives have been lost on our roads, 11 more than the same period last year.

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Laundry Lady cleaning up The Laundry Lady has topped off a year of incredible growth by being named a state finalist in Telstra’s Best of Business Awards.

The business, which provides a stress-free pickup and delivery laundry service to residential and commercial customers Australia wide, hit a milestone $2 million revenue this year, a number it expects to double in ‘22-23.

Laundry Lady is vying for top title in the Outstanding Growth category as part of the 2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards, one of only six Queensland businesses to make it to the highly-competitive finals, from more than 20,000 nominations nationally.

“Last year, Laundry Lady was finalist in the Accelerating Women category, so to be recognised for the second year running - this time for our outstanding growth - is a real highlight for us,” Laundry Lady chief executive officer, Susan Toft said.

Earlier this year, Susan was named Corporate Business Woman of the Year at the Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network Awards, and Laundry Lady topped the Trades and Services category (large business) at the Sunshine Coast Business Awards.

“I started The Laundry Lady as a solo operator back in 2012,” Susan explained of The Laundry Lady’s humble beginnings.

“Since that time, we’ve grown our team of on-the-ground contractors (Laundry Ladies and Lads) to more than 100, and have a team of seven, part-time staff working from our Sunshine Coast headquarters.”

Susan has credited the business’ ongoing

success to an increase in demand for quality, mobile laundry services, in addition to the desire for a more flexible work-life balance.

“Laundry Lady is built on flexibility and choice - for both our customers and contractors. Our Laundry Ladies and Lads work from their own homes, using their own equipment, while we provide all the necessary training, supplies and marketing to ensure a sustainable business.”

Customers include holidaymakers, property managers, NDIS participants, busy households, sporting teams, cafes, event venues, and more.

Laundry Lady is this month celebrating an incredible 10 years in business, and is ramping up recruitment ahead of the busy Christmas and New Year period.

“People are always looking to kickstart their career goals in the New Year, and Laundry Lady ticks the boxes as an affordable and flexible work-from-home opportunity for busy mums, dads, husband and wife duos, and individuals.”

Having made its mark in Australia’s laundry industry, Laundry Lady is now eyeing overseas markets.

“Next year we are taking our award-winning wash, dry, fold and ironing services to New Zealand,” Susan reveals.

“We can’t wait to see what 2023 brings!”

Queensland winners of the 2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards will be announced in February, ahead of the national finals.

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Switch off before leaving With 56 structure fires on the North Coast last festive season holiday period, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) and Energex are urging people going away for the holidays to switch off unattended appliances.

According to Energex area manager Kevin Lavender, the best way to ensure your property is as electrically safe as possible before going away is to switch off any electrical appliances before hitting the road.

“We’re asking all holidaymakers leaving their property for another destination to methodically walk around the home, identify appliances that don’t need to be active while they’re away and switch them off at the wall – not just with a remote,” he said.

“Appliances that are in standby mode are still consuming electricity and can still potentially cause an electrical fault while people are away. Not only that, even in standby mode appliances are still costing money to run.

“If holidaymakers heading away for an

extended period, it’s also advisable to clean the fridge out and switch it off as well for safety reasons and there’s no point in paying for power you’re not there to enjoy.”

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services crews responded to approximately 300 residential fires state-wide last December and January - nearly one-third of those were due to electrical failure.

QFES Commissioner Greg Leach said there were some simple steps Queenslanders could take to reduce the risk of house fires.

“If you are heading away for the holiday period, make sure you unplug electrical appliances from the wall to prevent electrical faults occurring,” Commissioner Leach said.

“It’s also important to make sure your smoke alarms are working as this will ensure people are alerted to the fire as soon as possible.

“If you see a fire, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.”

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Deserving recipients receive an encouragement award.

Isaac Young receives a Certificate of Courage.

Lions’ Children of Courage Once again, a group of Our People, known within our community as the Tewantin Noosa Lions, have undertaken a project that that can only be described as outstanding. This project is known as-- Children of Courage The purpose of this, we are informed by our Lions team spokesperson, Paul Beeston, is to recognise, with awards, an incredibly special group of young Australians and their families.

These awards have been especially designed to recognise the courage and bravery shown by special needs children every day.

They stress that it is not a competition. Every child that is nominated receives the award: it is hoped that by receiving this, it will act as an encouragement for the future. It will help them believe in themselves, thus increasing their self- worth.

The families also benefit from the award, sharing in their pride, and recognition of how these children have overcome the many hardships that they face on a day-to-day basis.

There are four categories for which a child may be nominated.

Special needs. Children with special needs such as sight, hearing, speech impedinent, wheelchaired bound or long periods of hospitalization or medical treatments.

Courageous acts or deeds. Showing great concern for others: aided at an accident, instrumental in the preservation of life or property. This category may also include children who have undergone lifesaving operations or daily medical treatment: diabetes or siblings who actively participate in daily care for their brother or sister.

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sporting prowess, either as an individual or team member.

Sibling recognition. Siblings who actively participate in the daily care for their brother or sister, who have either a physical or intellectual disability.

Children can be nominated by anyone in the community but teachers are in a good position to recognise and nominate deserving children. The awards will be presented at an awards ceremony where the children will be individually recognised. If a school is able to cooperate in this project, then a Lion will coordinate with a nominated teacher or teachers.

It is indeed very gratifying to note, that within our community there are people, and or organisations, who are still prepared to devote their time and life’s experiences to help those less fortunate.

Such a man is Noosa’s Barry Bridges a proud Lion whose 50 years of service to his clubs, has been so noted. Dedication and loyalty such as this, is something that all who care about our district and families can take pride. Well done, Mr Bridges, well done.

The Lions Children of Courage Awards were first initiated in 1983 in Western Australia. The number of members who have been involved in this great cause through the years is something in which all Australians should note, acknowledge and respect.

The Seahorse Nippers.

The administrators and support group of the above named, is yet another organisation that, through the years have shown the families of those less fortunate, that their community cares. And what could be a better time to display this than Christmas.

At the recent Noosa Seahorse Nippers Saturday morning beach events and Christmas

party, some 40 plus junior lifesavers were involved as Helpers.The presence of qualified lifesavers assured that all aspects of water safety were covered. But to get those little people to the water’s edge required yet another team.

This team consisted of two groups. First came the Lions carpark attendants, supplied by members of the Noosa Lions, and second the Noosa Surf Club Bus Boys.

Under the supervision of Big Peter Williams and supported by driver Tim Irvine and Tony Frost their job was to transport parents and Nippers from the Park to the beach front.

Since the formation of the Seahorse Nippers 11years ago, this job has been of the utmost importance. To safely convey the Nippers, some of whom were in need of personal help, is considered to be of the utmost importance.

And this year the addition of the Beach Mats has been nothing short of an outstanding success. Wheels of prams, and the little legs of the young that we need to assist over soft sand, have been made easier by the Beach Mats of Noosa.

On the beach the arrival of Santa was well received by the children, and Sacha Poxleitner playing the role, was voted by many, one of the best ever. Founding members Steve and wife Nicki Mawby expressed their gratitude. ‘’To all who worked to make this season one of the best, our sincere thanks. What made it so good was the fact that the program under which we worked was owned by everyone.

A very big welcome is extended to anyone interested in joining the Seahorse Nippers for next seasons program. This will commence in February of next year and those interested are invited to contact the surf club.”

The Saturday session wound up a very successful week for Steve Mawby. On the Wednesday prior he was invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Lions where he was presented with a cheque for $1000, money which will be used in funding next seasons program.

After expressing his gratitude, he introduced Jasper Dokon a junior member. This young lifesaver took the opportunity to speak to the guests about his years in the club, firstly as a Seahorse Nipper and now as a junior. ‘’I like my life in the club and really enjoy what I am doing and I enjoy being here tonight.” Some of his escapades as a Seahorse Nipper and a junior had the guests laughing and it was easy to see, that this young man’s manner of speaking, was something that was enjoyed.

The recent activities of the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club, is something that should receive our full public acclamation. First was their major involvement in the Noosa Beach Mats Project.

As we all know, the outstanding success of this, has been the fact that it made possible a massive improvement in the way of life for so many of our men women and children. People, who until now were unable to appreciate the joys of a visit to their family beach Now, there is their commitment to the Children of Courage project: yet again, a something that brings to our attention the need to become more aware and caring for those around us. In particular our children.

Once again, we at Noosa Today take the opportunity to thank groups of Our People, for their contribution to those in need.

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Sleepbus provides hope Since July this year the Maroochydore Sleepbus service has provided 423 safe sleeps for locals experiencing homelessness, and demand is so high a second bus is required solely for women and children.

This week founder Simon Rowe sat down with Mal Cayley and Dave Mclenaghan on the Homes for Everyone podcast, and agreed more needed to be done to address the issue on both the Sunshine Coast and Australia-wide.

“We’re definitely seeing a change in people.

When we launched earlier this year we saw a lot of long term men and women using the service and that still happens in phases, but now we’re seeing younger, 30 and under, younger couples, 20 and under and they are much more fresh being on the streets than what we’ve experienced before,” Mr Rowe said.

“Quite often they’ve got jobs, just nowhere to live. It’s not a good reflection on us as a society and a community that we’re not doing enough.”

Currently the Maroochydore Sleepbus runs three nights a week, but as more volunteers and sponsors jump on board it is hoped that will increase to seven.

Each Sleepbus has up to 20 secure, climate controlled, individual sleep pods in twin cabins, each with a lockable door and toilet.

Mr Rowe said a good night’s sleep had a flow on effect in other parts of life.

“You’ll see these people jump on of a nighttime and in the morning they are completely different people. Quite often they say it’s the greatest sleep they’ve ever had - I needed that,” he said.

“They can then go to other agencies to help them with homelessness and they can have decent conversations because they’ve had a rest.”

Mr Rowe’s goal is to get up to 50 sleep buses on the road across Australia. As the buses are a temporary fix, he wants to create influence so he has a seat at the table to be able to push for

Currently the Maroochydore Sleepbus runs three nights a week. a more permanent solution - affordable housing.

Direct Collective chief operating officer Mal Cayley said having the right people at the table was more important than ever.

“90 per cent of all rental properties in Queensland are owned by individual investors yet in the recent housing round table that saw a range of industry and community groups gather, there wasn’t one single representative of that 90 per cent, which shows they already had an agenda, they already know the things they want to work on and that’s part of the challenge,” he said.

Mr Cayley said the focus should be on increasing supply instead of putting red tape on investors.

“There’s all these additional costs and pressure on property investors and you’ve got to keep in mind that when you look at rent over the last 20 years, they seem to have grown a lot over the last couple of years, but if you look over that time rents have grown at half the rate of the CPI so it’s not like they’re rolling in cash,” he said.

“You can’t solve a problem through injustice, and what injustice is is taking rights from one person to give to another. You’ve got to have shared rights.”

The Homes for Everyone initiative is calling for people to put their digital hand up to join the growing voice that’s saying, ‘enough is enough’ and real housing solutions need to be delivered.

This week Sleepbus founder Simon Rowe sat down with Mal Cayley.

Take 15 seconds to fill in the form at homesforeveryone.com.au so that the collective voice of the community can get the decision makers to pay attention and see real, positive changes achieved.

The Homes For Everyone podcast highlights the dire state of the Sunshine Coast housing market and the unexpected stories of heartbreak from the current crisis.

Listen to the Homes For Everyone podcast on Spotify, iHeartRadio, or visit homesforeveryone.com.au

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Help protect tiny turtles February is when our first turtle hatchling emerges from its nest beneath the sand.

Before that happens, Sunshine Coast Council is calling on the community to come together to tidy up their local beach as part of the 9th annual Clean up for the Hatchlings event on Saturday 4 February.

Sunshine Coast Council is running this event in partnership with TurtleCare Sunshine Coast, Reef Check Australia, Unitywater, SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium and Noosa Council.

Volunteers can register now to pick up litter at various beach locations between Noosa and Caloundra from 6-7.30am.

From 8am, participants are invited to Coopers Lookout Park, south of the Kawana Surf Club, to enjoy a free barbecue, participate in a prize draw and other fun activities and, most importantly, to weigh and sort the collected debris.

The event will be single-use plastic-free, so make sure you bring a reusable water bottle, coffee cup and gloves, as well enclosed footwear, and sun protection.

Sunshine Coast Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Peter Cox said while every day could be a beach clean-up day, he was delighted to see the community come together to help protect these threatened species every year.

“We are a turtle-friendly community on the Sunshine Coast and this is our chance to make a difference to our threatened turtle hatchlings,” Cr Cox said.

“So far this nesting season, we’ve had 10 turtle nests and approximately 1270 eggs laid.

“Cleaning up the beaches will give these little guys the best start in life.”

Event schedule for the day: 6-7.30am – meet at your chosen beach to clean it up. Registrations essential by searching ‘clean up for the hatchlings’ at events. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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Register for your local Clean Up for the Hatchlings.

– thank-you event at Coopers Look- · Marcoola (BA 104). · 8-11am out Park, Pacific Blvd, Buddina, which in- · North Shore (meet at the hut in park at end cludes: of North Shore Rd, Twin Waters).

Cotton Tree Park (meet at the corner of Sec· Free barbecue for clean up participants. · ond Ave and the Esplanade). · Kids’ activities corner. · Educational stalls. · Mooloolaba beach (meet at SeaLife). (meet at BA201 – beachside of Pa· Presentations and talks. · Buddina cific Blvd). · Free raffle with turtley awesome prizes.

Clean up locations and beach access (BA) · Coopers Lookout park (meet at BA 224). points include: 1 (meet at BA 232 – John Hotton · Warana Park). · Coolum (meet at BA 72). · Warana 2 (meet at BA 237 – Neisler Park). · Point Arkwright (meet at BA 85).

· Bokarina (meet at BA 241, Satinbird Park). (meet at BA248, Dorothy Anderson · Wurtulla Park). · Currimundi (meet at the end of Buderim St). · Dicky Beach (meet at the park at BA 267).

Moffat Beach (meet in Eleanor Shipley Park).

Shelly Beach (meet at Victoria Terrace car park).

There will also be a chance to score a prize including vouchers for Your Mates Brewery, SeaLife, Saltwater Ecotours.

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Landcover report shows reduction in tree clearing Resources Minister Scott Stewart recently released the annual Statewide Landcover and Trees Study (SLATS) reporting, which shows overall clearing in 2019-20 has fallen nearly 40 per cent over the previous year.

“The Palaszczuk Government’s responsible vegetation management laws provide greater protection to remnant and high value regrowth vegetation,” he said.

“We will continue to work with industry and the community to ensure land clearing continues to reduce.

“Clearing in remnant and high value regrowth vegetation regulated areas reduced more than 50 per cent compared to the previous year.

“For the first time, areas of new regrowth have also been reported, with 42,575 hectares identified. This is in addition to about 8 million hectares of existing regrowth in the state.

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The annual Statewide Landcover and Trees Study (SLATS) reporting shows overall clearing in 2019-20 has fallen nearly 40 per cent over the previous year.

“In 2018 the Government legislated strengthened land clearing laws to provide greater protection to remnant and high value regrowth vegetation.

“These reforms were opposed by the LNP.” Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon said tree clearing in reef catchment areas had decreased 16 per cent on the previous year.

“We know there’s more to do to reduce clearing, which is why our government established the $500 million Land Restoration Fund, and Queensland is now the nation’s leading jurisdiction in carbon farming,” Ms Scanlon said.

She said an independent panel of experts established to review the factors behind land clearing identified in SLATS reporting would soon provide its final recommendations to government on protecting land cover and biodiversity.

“The panel of experts was asked what incentives and other measures the Queensland Government should adopt to encourage landholders to keep trees in the ground, reducing emissions and protecting biodiversity,” she said.

“While it’s encouraging to see a decrease on last year’s figures, we know more can be done.”

The Guide THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE SBS Viceland, Friday, 9.20pm

PICK OF THE WEEK

Time to celebrate: Zan Rowe and Charlie Pickering ring in the new year on the ABC.

French is often referred to as the language of love, but this wacky dating show begs otherwise.

Perhaps language isn’t the key to the heart at all?

Hosted by veteran English TV presenter Davina McCall (pictured), the setup sees a bunch of Brits and Spaniards thrown together at a Spanish country estate to see if romance can bloom.

There’s a major hurdle to love in the way, though: the potential partners don’t speak the same language. So far, sangria and sun have helped bridge that divide, but can it last?

BIG FAT QUIZ OF THE YEAR 2022 SBS, New Year’s Day, 7.30pm

So you stayed up past your bedtime and overindulged on New Year’s Eve? Whether you’re tired, headachy or run down after the season’s festivities, this special British treat is a side-splitting way to welcome in the New Year and unwind. It’s a festive stalwart that has tickled audiences’ funny bones for almost 20 years with its pub-style quiz format. Acidic host, comedian Jimmy Carr (pictured), is a pro at baiting his guests. This time, Jonathan Ross, Rose Matafeo, Katherine Ryan, Stephen Merchant, Richard Ayoade and Maisie Adam see who has the best memory about the events of 2022.

FARMHOUSE FACELIFT 9Life, Tuesday, 9.30pm NYE 2022 ABC TV, New Year’s Eve, 8.30pm

Anyone who scoffs at the transformative effect of a home renovation needs to see the look on grandmother Dorothy’s face. Sisters Kelly and Ashley give their mother the welcome surprise of a lifetime after they invite renovating brotherand-sister team Bill Pearson and Carolyn Wilbrink to transform their mother’s outdated farmhouse.

The siblings aim to retain and enhance a country home’s charms; they achieved this in tonight’s episode by leaning very heavily on the colour blue.

It may not be trendy to admit, but each year millions of us sit back at home soaking up the ABC’s stellar New Year’s Eve lineup of entertainment. There’s no need to head out – unless it’s to a house party – with these front row tickets to a top-notch celebration. The festivities kick off with the family friendly entertainment presented by Rhys Nicholson, Casey Donovan and Gemma Driscoll. Once the kids are in bed after the 9pm fireworks, performers including Tones and I and Electric Fields will perform in a three-hour extravaganza from the Sydney Opera House’s Northern Boardwalk.

Hosted by Charlie Pickering and Zan Rowe, this show has become a New Year’s institution.

Friday, December 30 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Escape From The City. (R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 Royal Carols: Together At Christmas. (R) 11.10 Extraordinary Escapes: Christmas Special. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Belgravia. (PG, R) 1.45 Doc Martin.

(Final, Ma, R) 2.35 Doc Martin Christmas Special. (PG, R) 3.40 Farewell Doc Martin.

(PG, R) 4.30 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine Vs Food. (R) 5.10 QI. (PG, R) 5.40 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India Prime Time News. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.00 Legacy List. (PGa, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS NewsHour.

2.00 Focus On Ability Film Festival. 3.15 Child Genius Australia. (R) 4.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 5. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 11.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 5. Afternoon session. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 5.00 The Chase Aust. (R)

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

9.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 2.

Group stage. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane. From RAC Arena, Perth.

From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

4.30 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 6.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 7.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGm, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 Living Room. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 5.00 10 News First.

6.10 Grand Designs Revisited.

(R) Hosted by Kevin McCloud.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Death In Paradise: Christmas Special. (Ma) Selwyn’s past comes back to haunt him.

9.05 MOVIE: Philomena. (2013, Mal, R) A political journalist researches the story of a Catholic woman who gave birth out of wedlock in ‘50s Ireland. Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark.

10.40 Troppo. (Malv, R) Amanda takes a huge risk.

11.40 Adam Hills: The Last Leg Christmas Bash. (Mal, R) 12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Engineering Reborn: The High Line, Dyson HQ, Elbphilharmonie.

(PG) A look at New York’s The High Line.

8.30 Inside Central Station: Man Falls In Train. (Ma, R) The anniversary of Australia’s worst rail disaster that claimed the lives of 84 people is marked.

9.25 Why Buildings Collapse.

(PGa, R) Part 1 of 2.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R) 1.45 The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey.

(R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Johanna Griggs checks out Thread Together.

8.30 MOVIE: The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring. (2001, Mhv, R) A young hobbit embarks on a quest to rid the world of an evil ring that must be destroyed.

Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Sean Astin.

12.00 MOVIE: An American Affair.

(1997, Msv, R) Corbin Bernsen.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 2.

Group stage. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane. From RAC Arena, Perth.

From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

12.30 Reel Destinations: Lodge Life. (R) Dyllon Schulz and the team checkout Dhipirri Barra and Sportfishing Lodge in East Arnhem Land.

1.00 Outdoors Indoors. The team spend time with a Centenarian.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) Home shopping.

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo.

(R) Mark organises a surprise party.

6.30 The Project. Waleed Aly and Georgie Tunny are joined by special guests Channing Tatum, Dave Le’aupepe and Jane Fonda.

7.30 MOVIE: Transformers.

(2007, Mv, R) A teen becomes entangled in a battle between two groups of robots after they land on Earth. Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel.

10.20 MOVIE: Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen.

(2009, Mdsv, R) In the wake of his previous encounter with the Decepticons and the Autobots, a teenager heads to university. Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Infomercials. (PG, R)

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Cocaine Trade Exposed: The Invisibles. 12.50 The Source. 1.40 The Story Of. 2.05 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. 2021 World C’ships. Pairs Competition.

Replay. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 Takeshi’s Castle.

5.35 Joy Of Painting. 6.05 Country Music. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 The Language Of Love. 10.15 Sex On The Streets. 11.10 MOVIE: Cape Fear. (1991, MA15+) 1.30am MOVIE: The Sex Of The Angels.

(2012, MA15+) 3.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Our Town. 8.00 Home Shopping. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 DVine Living. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Border Security: International. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Australia’s Big Backyards.

11.30 Border Security: Int. 12.30am Escape To The Country. 2.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Young And The Restless. 12.55 The Great British Sewing Bee. 2.15 World’s Greatest Engineering Icons. 3.20 Spy In The Wild. 4.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 2. Group stage.

7.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Fawlty Towers.

8.40 MOVIE: The Core. (2003, M) 11.20 House.

12.20am My Favorite Martian. 12.50 Explore. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.00 Joyce Meyer. 5.30 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. 11.30 The King Of Queens. 12.30pm Frasier. 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 TikTok For You Fest. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. 2.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 3.30 Becker. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Infomercials.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Red Turtle. Continued. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 6.25 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 8.15 Sun Children.

(2020, PG, Farsi) 10.00 28 Days. (2000) Noon Curse Of The Golden Flower. (2006, M, Mandarin) 2.05 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 3.55 Selkie.

(2000, PG) 5.35 The Final Countdown. (1980, M) 7.30 The Company You Keep. (2012, M) 9.45 Molly’s Game. (2017, M) 12.20am The Game. (1997, MA15+) 2.40 Manhattan Nocturne. (2016, MA15+) 4.45 Selkie. (2000, PG)

7MATE (74) 6am The Fishing Show. 7.00 Fish Of The Day. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 Sound FX: Best Of. 8.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show.

9.00 WSL Presents. 10.00 Irish Pickers. 11.00 American Restoration. 11.30 Pawn Stars. 1pm Pawn Stars South Africa. 1.30 Pawn Stars UK. 2.00 Down East Dickering. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Irish Pickers. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Storage Wars. 8.30 MOVIE: The Towering Inferno. (1974, PG) 11.55 Barter Kings. 12.55am American Pickers. 1.55 American Restoration. 2.25 Pawn Stars. 3.00 Late Programs.

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

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping.

7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia.

8.30 Buy To Build. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action.

10.00 The Love Boat. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon MacGyver. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles.

10.20 Evil. 11.15 Star Trek: Discovery. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 The Code. 3.10 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 4.05 MacGyver.

Programs. 5.10pm Kangaroo Beach. 5.20 Hey Duggee. 5.30 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 5.35 Do, Re & Mi. 5.50 Peppa Pig. 5.55 Reef School. 6.05 Ben And Holly. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Zog. 6.55 Zog And The Flying Doctors. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: Suffragette.

(2015, M) 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.15 QI. 11.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 12.35am Would I Lie To You? 1.05 ABC News Update. 1.10 Close. 5.00 Cubs.

5.05 Tik Tak. 5.10 Clangers. 5.20 Buddi. 5.25 Miffy’s Adventures Big And Small. 5.35 Charlie And Lola.

5.45 Late Programs.

N ITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.50 Road Open. 11.00 Going Places. 11.30 Strait To The Plate. Noon No Ordinary Black. 12.10 MOVIE: Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 1.45 Songlines On Screen.

2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 3.40 Wolf Joe. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Thalu. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Kungka Kunpu. 5.40 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Barrumbi Kids. 8.00 MOVIE: Blinky Bill: The Movie. (2015, PG) 9.35 First Nations Bedtime Stories. 9.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 10.45 Late Programs.

9.00 Gigantosaurus. 9.30 Dino Ranch. 10.00 Ninjago. 10.30 Pokémon Journeys. 11.00 Tom And Jerry. 11.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. Noon The Bionic Woman. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 MOVIE: Trolls. (2016) 7.40 MOVIE: The Goonies.

(1985, PG) 10.00 MOVIE: The Nutty Professor.

(1996, PG) Midnight Adventure Time. 2.00 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan: Evolutions. 3.30 Ninjago.

4.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.00 Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.

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, December 31 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) 10.30 Rage NYE Special. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Vera. (Ma, R) 2.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 3.35 Spicks And Specks Reunion Special. (PG, R) 4.40 MOVIE: Hook. (1991, PG, R) Robin Williams.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize.

(R) 9.10 Blue Water Safari. 10.10 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.05 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Final.

Highlights. 3.35 Rovers: Return To Country.

(PG, R) 4.15 The Truth Tellers: 10 Years Of NITV News. (R) 5.10 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series.

(PG) 12.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. (PGv, R) 12.30 MOVIE: Doc Hollywood. (1991, PGalns, R) 2.45 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PGl, R) 3.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 3.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast.

6.00 Weekend Today. News, current affairs and sports.

9.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 3. Group stage.

5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. A mother-daughter duo are looking to move to Northam in Western Australia.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Well Traveller.

(PGa, R) 8.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. (R) 9.00 GCBC. (R) 9.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 10.00 The Lion Queen.

(PG, R) 12.00 Living Room. (R) 1.00 Offroad Adv. (R) 2.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 3.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 4.00 Taste Of Australia.

(R) 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 5.00 News.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2022. (PG, R) Hosted by Charlie Pickering.

8.30 NYE 2022: The Early Night Show. A big night of entertainment and music to welcome in 2023, beginning with a family-friendly show.

9.00 NYE 2022: 9pm Fireworks.

Coverage of the pre-midnight Calling Country fireworks from Sydney Harbour.

9.15 NYE 2022: Happy New Year Concert. (PG) An all-star concert from the Northern Broadwalk of the Sydney Opera House.

11.35 NYE 2022: Countdown To Midnight. (PG) 12.00 NYE 2022: Midnight Fireworks. (PG) 12.10 NYE 2022: Auld Lang Syne.

12.20 Rage NYE Special. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.10 Dinner For One. (R) Short film.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Lucille Ball: We Love Lucy.

(PGal, R) Takes a look at Lucille Ball from her role inspiring female comedians to her drama-filled personal life.

9.10 Adele: 30 Greatest Moments.

Celebrates Adele’s return to the spotlight by counting down her top 30 moments.

10.40 Willie Nelson: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw. Coverage of a concert featuring Willie Nelson.

12.15 Big Fat Quiz Of Everything.

(Mls, R) Presented by Jimmy Carr.

1.55 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Gold Coast Uncovered: 7NEWS Special. (R) Part 2 of 2.

7.30 MOVIE: A Dog’s Purpose.

(2017, PGa) A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he comes into contact with. Dennis Quaid, Josh Gad. 9.35 MOVIE: New Year’s Eve. (2011, Ml, R) Intertwining stories of couples and singles set on New Year’s Eve in New York. Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Ashton Kutcher.

12.00 ABBA: The Missing 40 Years. (PGs, R) Takes a look at the secrets of ABBA’s missing 40 years.

1.00 133rd Rose Parade. (PG) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Get Clever. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Mamma Mia! (2008, PGls, R) A young woman invites three of her mother’s former boyfriends to her upcoming wedding on a Greek island. Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan.

9.40 MOVIE: Xanadu. (1980, G, R) A beautiful Greek muse incarnates herself on Earth and inspires a man to build a gigantic disco roller-rink. Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, Michael Beck.

11.35 MOVIE: Can’t Stop The Music. (1980, PGdls, R) A former model helps a pop composer. Valerie Perrine, Steve Guttenberg.

2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 The Graham Norton Show.

(PGlsv, R) Guests include Jessica Chastain, Claire Foy, Peter Dinklage, Cush Jumbo, Joe Lycett and Michael Sheen.

7.30 MOVIE: Top Gun. (1986, Ms, R) Students at an elite US flying school for advanced fighter pilots compete against each other to be the best in the class.

Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer.

9.45 MOVIE: Ocean’s 8. (2018, Ml, R) The estranged sister of notorious thief Danny Ocean sets out to pull off a heist of her own. Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway.

11.55 The Graham Norton Show.

(Mlsv, R) Guests include Jessica Chastain.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Infomercials. (PG) 4.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 QI. 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival: The Gala. 9.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.20 Ghosts.

10.50 Staged. 11.15 Fleabag. 11.40 Doctor Who. 12.25am Wreck. 1.10 Friday Night Dinner. 1.35 Ross Noble: El Hablador. 3.05 ABC News Update. 3.10 Close. 5.00 Cubs. 5.05 Tik Tak. 5.10 Clangers. 5.20 Buddi. 5.25 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply. 12.55 Wellington Paranormal. 1.25 American Song Contest. 3.05 WorldWatch. 4.30 Mastermind Aust.

5.35 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 5.45 Vs Arashi.

6.40 The Fast History Of Toys. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Taskmaster’s New Year’s Treat.

9.25 Taskmaster. 10.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping.

8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Horse Racing. From Rosehill, The Valley and Doomben. 5pm Weekender. 5.30 Border Security: International. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town.

10.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 12.30am Escape To The Country.

1.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Turning Point. 6.30 TV Shop. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 TV Shop.

8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Destination Australia.

11.00 MOVIE: The Blue Lamp. (1950, PG) 12.45pm MOVIE: The Oracle. (1953) 2.30 MOVIE: The Jazz Singer. (1980) 5.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 3.

Group stage. 9.00 MOVIE: Mona Lisa Smile. (2003, PG) 11.25 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 Friends. Noon The King Of Queens. 1.00 Broke. 3.00 Friends.

6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.15 Friends. 12.15am Home Shopping. 1.15 Infomercials. 1.45 Mom. 2.15 NBL Slam. 2.45 Basketball. NBL. Round 12.

Sydney Kings v Melbourne United. Replay. 4.30 Home Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

12.05pm Undiscovered Vistas. 12.55 Going Places.

1.55 The Land We’re On With Penelope Towney.

2.00 Sing About This Country. 4.00 Stand Up And Be Counted: A NAIDOC Concert Special. 5.55 Power To The People. 6.20 Kriol Kitchen. 6.50 News. 7.00 The Truth Tellers: 10 Years Of NITV News. 8.00 From The Heart Of Our Nation: A Celebration. 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (74)

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

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 9.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 10.00 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Roads Less Travelled. Noon The Love Boat. 1.00 ST: Next Gen. 2.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. 2.30 Stories Of Bikes. 3.00 MacGyver. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 10. Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory. 8.30 Scorpion. 9.30 MacGyver. 10.25 NCIS: LA. 11.20 Late Programs.

Selkie. Continued. (2000, PG) 6.25 The Final Countdown. (1980, M) 8.20 Ramen Shop. (2018, PG) 10.00 Lean On Me. (1989, M) Noon Molly’s Game. (2017, M) 2.35 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 4.25 Tenderness. (2013, PG, French) 5.55 2001: A Space Odyssey. (1968) 8.30 The Truth. (2019, PG, French) 10.30 Viva. (2015, Spanish) 12.45am Curiosa.

(2019, MA15+, French) 2.45 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Boating. Australian V8 Superboats Championship 2022. Round 4.

Replay. 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars.

4.00 Storage Wars. 5.00 Leepu And Pitbull. 6.00 Last Stop Garage. 6.30 Secrets Of The Supercars.

7.30 Air Crash Investigation. 9.30 Mighty Trains.

10.30 Mighty Ships. 11.30 Late Programs.

1.30pm Motor Racing. Targa High Country. Replay.

2.00 Surf Boats. 3.00 Inside Phuket Airport. 5.00 About A Boy. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.45 MOVIE: Marmaduke. (2010, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Phantom. (1996, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: The Siege Of Robin Hood. (2022, MA15+) Midnight Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Charge. 3.30 Late Programs.

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SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

10.30 Wildflowers Of The Midwest Of WA. (PG, R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 1.00 MOVIE: Philomena. (2013, Mal, R) 2.40 The Early Night Show. (R) 3.10 NYE 2022: 9pm Fireworks. (R) 3.25 NYE 2022: Happy New Year Concert. (PG, R) 5.45 NYE 2022: Countdown To Midnight. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize.

(R) 9.10 Blue Water Safari. 10.10 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.05 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. NHK Trophy. Highlights. 4.05 Sensei: Australia’s Karate Master. (PG, R) 4.55 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.30 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series.

(PG) 12.00 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PG, R) 12.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 24.

Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers.

From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Weekender. (R)

6.00 Weekend Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.

9.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 4. Group stage.

5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 Territory Cops. (PGadn, R) Takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Northern Territory Police.

6.00 Mass. 6.30 Turning Point. (PGa) 7.00 Leading The Way. (PG, R) 7.30 Tomorrow’s World. (PGa, R) 8.00 GCBC. (R) 8.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.00 Destination Dessert.

9.30 The Savoy. (PGl, R) 11.40 MOVIE: Poms.

(2019, PGls, R) 1.35 MOVIE: Paris Can Wait.

(2016, PGal, R) 3.30 Exploring Off The Grid.

(Premiere, PGl) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGal) 5.00 10 News First.

6.10 NYE 2022: Midnight Fireworks. (PG, R) 6.20 NYE 2022: Auld Lang Syne. (R) 6.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Bill Oddie. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 MOVIE: Strictly Ballroom.

(1992, PG, R) A dancer goes against the establishment. Paul Mercurio.

9.05 Wreck. (MA15+v, R) Determined to discover what happened to his missing sister, a young man goes to work on a cruise ship.

9.50 Mystify: Michael Hutchence. (Mal, R) An intimate portrait of Michael Hutchence.

11.30 Mystery Road. (Mdlv, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R) 5.00 Think Tank. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2022.

Jimmy Carr is joined by a panel to see who can recall most about the past 12 months.

9.10 MOVIE: The Father. (2020) An ageing man suffering from dementia tries to make sense of his changing circumstances. Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Imogen Poots.

11.00 MOVIE: La Belle Époque.

(2019, MA15+ans, R, French) A man relives meeting the love of his life. Daniel Auteuil.

1.10 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. (R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 25.

Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers.

10.00 7NEWS Spotlight: The Confession. (R) Documents the homecoming of Cassandra Sainsbury, who was caught with drugs in Colombia.

11.00 World’s Most Shocking Emergency Calls. (Mv, R) Looks at a gruesome bear attack in Florida.

12.00 The Good Doctor. (Ma, R) Shaun proposes a radical surgery.

1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 1.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 60 Minutes.

8.00 RBT. (PGal) Follows police units that operate random breath-test patrols around Australia.

8.30 MOVIE: Deep Impact.

(1998, Mal, R) After a comet is spotted on a collision course with Earth, a team of astronauts is sent to destroy it. Morgan Freeman, Robert Duvall, Téa Leoni.

11.00 The First 48: Fatal Mistake. (Mal) 11.50 Murder For Hire: Good Sister, Bad Sister. (PGa, R) 12.40 World’s Greatest Engineering Icons. (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 Dog House. Dogs are matched with companions.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

(Mls) Graham Norton is joined by Olivia Colman, Romesh Ranganathan, Hugh Laurie and Leah Williamson.

9.00 MOVIE: The Gentlemen.

(2019, MA15+lv) When word gets out that an American criminal kingpin is looking to cash out of a highly profitable empire that he has built in London, it triggers plots to steal it out from under him. Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Hugh Grant.

11.20 MOVIE: A Quiet Place.

(2018, Mhv, R) A family struggles to survive in a post-apocalyptic world.

John Krasinski, Emily Blunt.

1.10 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.30pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 You Can’t Ask That. 8.35 Louis Theroux: America’s Most Dangerous Pets. 9.35 Louis Theroux: Altered States.

10.35 Science Of Drugs With Richard Roxburgh.

11.35 Dinosaurs Of The Frozen Continent. 12.25am Long Lost Family. 1.10 ABC News Update. 1.15 Close.

5.05 Tik Tak. 5.10 Clangers. 5.20 Buddi. 5.25 Miffy’s Adventures Big And Small. 5.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 7.20am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon The Beach. 2.50 The Jeff Bezos Empire: The Rise And Reign Of Amazon. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 Insight. 5.30 The Bee Whisperer.

6.35 Dynamo: Top Ten Greatest Moments. 7.30 RocKwiz Salutes The Legends. 9.30 50 Years Of Star Trek. 11.10 WWE Legends. 12.40am Detective Chinatown. 2.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 DVine Living. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 3.30 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 4.00 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages.

5.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 6.00 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 7.00 Border Security.

8.30 Heathrow. 9.30 Air Crash Investigation.

(Return) 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Tomorrow’s World.

6.30 Amazing Facts Presents. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch Ministries. 8.00 Beyond Today.

8.30 The Incredible Journey Presents. 9.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 My Favorite Martian.

10.30 MOVIE: Barnacle Bill. (1957) 12.20pm MOVIE: Heavens Above! (1963, PG) 2.50 MOVIE: Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PG) 5.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 4. Group stage. 12.30am Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Friends. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 The Middle. 10.30 Broke.

11.30 Friends. 1pm Basketball. NBL. Round 13.

Tasmania JackJumpers v South East Melbourne Phoenix. 3.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 13. Brisbane Bullets v Melbourne United. 5.00 Friends. 5.30 Two And A Half Men. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Friends. Midnight Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials.

1.00 Shopping. 1.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6.25am Morning Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (74)

3.25pm Nyoongar Footy Magic. 3.30 Football.

NTFL. Women’s. Under-18s. 4.45 Football. NTFL. Men’s. Under-18s. St Marys V Darwin Buffaloes.

6.00 Spirit Talker. 6.30 The Land We’re On With Penelope Towney. 6.35 Animal Babies: First Year On Earth. 7.45 Quincy Jones Big Band. 8.30 Kutcha’s Koorioke. 8.40 The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show. 10.05 Late Programs.

Sun Children. Continued. (2020, PG, Farsi) 6.45 The Truth. (2019, PG, French) 8.45 Selkie. (2000, PG) 10.25 The Kid From The Big Apple. (2016, M, Mandarin) 12.40pm The Company You Keep.

(2012, M) 2.50 The Final Countdown. (1980, M) 4.50 Ramen Shop. (2018, PG) 6.30 The Lunchbox.

(2013, PG, Hindi) 8.30 Drive My Car. (2021, MA15+, Japanese) 11.45 Late Programs.

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

10.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day session. 5pm Raymond. 5.30 About A Boy. 6.00 MOVIE: Shrek The Third. (2007, PG) 7.50 MOVIE: Battleship. (2012, M) 10.20 MOVIE: Pain & Gain. (2013, MA15+) 12.50am 3rd Rock. 1.20 Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Charge. 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. 4.30 Ricky Zoom. 4.50 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Infomercials. 6.30 Shopping. 7.00 Turning Point. 7.30 Key Of David.

8.00 All 4 Adventure. 9.00 4x4 Adventures. 10.00 Reel Action. 11.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 11.30 Buy To Build. Noon Roads Less Travelled. 12.30 Scorpion. 1.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 10. Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC. 4.30 Pooches At Play. 5.00 Destination Dessert. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.15 Late Programs.

20 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 30 December, 2022

6am Morning Programs.

1pm Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 On The Fly. 2.30 Merv Hughes Fishing. 3.00 Fishing Addiction.

4.00 World’s Deadliest. 5.00 Shipping Wars.

6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 25. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 8.30 MOVIE: Kickboxer: Vengeance. (2016, MA15+) 10.30 MOVIE: Romeo Must Die. (2000, M) 12.55am Late Programs.

Monday, January 2 SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Escape From The City. (R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 Hawke: The Larrikin And The Leader. (PGl, R) 11.00 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Vera. (Ma, R) 2.30 Death In Paradise: Christmas Special. (PGa, R) 4.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.55 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize.

(R) 9.10 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.10 Legacy List.

(PGa, R) 11.15 Great Canal Journeys. (PG, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cook Up Bitesize.

(R) 2.10 Saving Lives At Sea. (PGa, R) 3.20 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PGa, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers.

(R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 1.

Highlights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Blast From The Past.

(1999, PGlsv, R) Brendan Fraser, Alicia Silverstone, Christopher Walken. 2.15 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PGl, R) 2.30 Beach Cops. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) Highlights from the year in review.

11.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 5.

Group stage. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, RAC Arena, Perth and Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

4.30 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 6.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 7.00 Ent. Tonight.

(R) 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 Bold.

(PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGal, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGalv, R) 1.00 Rhys Darby: Big In Japan. (PGa, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.00 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Bill Bryson. (R) Julia Zemiro spends time with Bill Bryson.

8.00 Back Roads: The Great Australian Pub. (Return, PG) Hosted by Heather Ewart.

8.30 Our Dementia Choir Sings Again. (Ml) Part 1 of 2. Vicky McClure wants music to be prescribed to all people living with dementia.

9.30 River. (PGa, R) Takes a look at rivers.

10.40 Our Brain: Explained. (PG, R) 11.35 The Detectives. (Mal, R) 12.35 Operation Buffalo. (Malv, R) 1.35 Total Control. (Final, MA15+l, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.35 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. (R) 5.00 Think Tank. (PG, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Mosley’s Health Intervention. (R) Part 1 of 3.

8.30 Heritage Rescue: Oxburgh Hall.

(PG) Part 1 of 5. Nick Knowles follows owners, custodians and artisans as they try to save Britain’s historic buildings.

9.30 Secrets Of Playboy: The Bunnies And The Clean Up Crew.

(MA15+) Takes a look at the iconic Playboy Bunny, one of the most famous sex symbols of the 20th century.

10.20 Battle Of Alcatraz.

(Mav, R) Part 2 of 2.

11.10 Reunions. (Mals, R) 12.10 The A Word. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 26.

Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers.

10.00 The Spin. Lisa Sthalekar, Brad Hodge and Jason Richardson take a look into the world of cricket.

10.30 Motorway Patrol. (PGl) A driver faints at the wheel and flips the car.

11.00 Highway Cops. (PGa) Authorities launch a manhunt.

11.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.

12.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R) Narrated by Layne Beachley.

1.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 5.

Group stage. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, RAC Arena, Perth and Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

11.30 Almost Family. (Mas) Julia hosts Thanksgiving dinner for her ever-growing family, but things go awry.

12.30 Pointless. (PG, R) Contestants try to score as few points as possible by coming up with answers no one else can think of.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.

(PGa) Religious program.

4.30 Hello SA. (PG, R) The team rediscovers two favourite hotels.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

6.30 The Dog House Australia.

(PGa, R) Follow the staff at the Animal Welfare League as they try to find a home for a greyhound.

7.30 MOVIE: Raiders Of The Lost Ark. (1981, Mv, R) An archaeologist and adventurer sets out on a quest to recover the fabled Ark of the Covenant. Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, John Rhys-Davies.

9.55 MOVIE: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon. (2011, Mlv, R) The Autobots discover humans have been hiding the existence of a crashed spacecraft on the Moon. Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyrese Gibson.

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.30pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Dinosaurs Of The Frozen Continent. 8.25 Long Lost Family. 9.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

10.00 Science Of Drugs With Richard Roxburgh.

10.55 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 11.40 Louis Theroux: America’s Most Dangerous Pets.

12.40am Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 1.25 Leaving Allen Street. 2.20 ABC News Update. 2.25 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

6.50 The 77 Percent. 7.20 WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 2.45 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.00 Bizarre Foods. 3.50 WorldWatch.

5.15 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Hypothetical. 10.20 WWE Legends. 11.55 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

11.00 Better Homes. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Air Crash Investigation.

2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse.

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 The Young And The Restless. 12.55 GB Sewing Bee. (Final) 2.15 Antiques Roadshow. 2.45 MOVIE: The Moonraker. (1958) 4.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 5.

Group stage. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries.

10.40 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Friends. 9.00 The Middle. 11.00 Friends. Noon Broke. 1.00 Charmed.

3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory.

9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Becker. 2.30 The Late Late Show With James Corden. 3.30 The King Of Queens. 4.30 Home Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Spirit Talker. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 Red Dirt Riders. 3.40 Wolf Joe. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Thalu. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Bamay. 6.50 Undiscovered Vistas.

7.40 Hip Hop Evolution. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents.

9.10 MOVIE: Gurrumul. (2017, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (74)

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

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping.

7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia.

8.30 Buy To Build. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action.

10.00 All 4 Adventure. 11.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. Noon MacGyver. 1.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat.

4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 In The Dark. 11.15 Late Programs.

The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 8.00 Tenderness.

(2013, PG, French) 9.30 The Movie Show. 10.00 Canola. (2016, M, Korean) 12.10pm Still Here.

(2020, M) 1.55 Polina. (2016, PG, French) 3.55 The Truth. (2019, PG, French) 5.55 Little Men. (2016, PG) 7.30 The Keeper. (2018, M) 9.40 Golden Voices.

(2019, M, Hebrew) 11.15 Beatriz At Dinner. (2017, M) 12.45am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Wheelburn. 2.00 Motor Racing. ANDRA Drag Racing. Top Doorslammer. Replay. 3.00 Motor Racing. 2022 Austn Rally C’ship. Coffs Coast Rally. 4.00 Billy The Exterminator. 4.30 Hustle & Tow. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 Cricket.

BBL. Hurricanes v Strikers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Blood Father.

(2016, MA15+) 10.20 Late Programs.

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9.30 Dino Ranch. 10.00 Ninjago. 10.30 Tennis.

Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day 2. Day session. 5pm Tennis. Adelaide International.

Tournament 1. Day 2. Night session. 9.30 MOVIE: Police Academy. (1984, M) 11.30 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 12.30am Satisfaction. 1.30 The Sex Clinic. 2.30 Rivals. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Take Two. 5.00 Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.

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SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Escape From The City. (R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (a, R) 10.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 11.00 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Stateless. (Mal, R) 1.55 Agatha Raisin. (Mv, R) 2.45 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.15 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.55 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PGa) 10.00 Legacy List. (PGav, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGas, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 The World’s Greatest Palaces. (PGav, R) 2.55 Great Asian Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy!

4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 2. Highlights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Michael. (1996, PGl, R) 2.15 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.30 Beach Cops. (PGads, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

9.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 6.

Group stage. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, RAC Arena, Perth and Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

4.30 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 6.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 7.00 Ent. Tonight.

(R) 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 Bold.

(PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGa, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 Rhys Darby: Big In Japan. (PGa, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.00 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Judith Lucy. (PG, R) 8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Sophie Delezio. (PG, R) Anh Do paints Sophie Delezio.

8.30 Love On The Spectrum.

(PG, R) Part 3 of 5.

9.25 Miriam’s Big Fat Adventure. (Ml, R) Part 1 of 2.

10.25 The Truth About Getting Fit At Home. (PG, R) 11.25 Mystery Road. (Malv, R) 2.10 The Detectives. (Mal, R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.35 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. (R) 5.00 Think Tank. (PG, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? US: Sarah Jessica Parker. (R) Sarah Jessica Parker traces her heritage.

8.30 Lies, Politics And Democracy.

An examination of the profound and mounting threats to American democracy.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Cheyenne & Lola. (Malnsv) Dany signs his own death warrant.

12.00 Unit One. (Mlv, R) 4.15 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 27.

Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades.

10.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall as he finds long-lasting solutions for pet dogs with issues.

11.00 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. (MA15+av, R) Part 1 of 4.

12.00 The Real Dirty Dancing.

(PG, R) Celebrities recreate moments from Dirty Dancing.

1.00 The Good Doctor. (Ma, R) Marcus vows to help a good Samaritan.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 6.

Group stage. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, RAC Arena, Perth and Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv, R) Stabler and Bell team up to investigate a major lead. Wheatley makes moves to elevate his business.

12.30 Pointless. (PG, R) Presented

by Alexander Armstrong.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory.

(PGa) Religious program.

4.30 Hello SA. (PG, R) The team heads back to Fine Food Cucina.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

6.30 The Dog House Australia.

(PGa, R) Follows the staff at the Animal Welfare League as they try to find a home for Betty the Staffordshire bull terrier.

7.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom. (1984, PGv, R) Archaeologist Indiana Jones searches for a mystical stone stolen from an Indian community. Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy Quan.

10.00 MOVIE: Transformers: Age Of Extinction. (2014, Mav, R) An inventor and his family are forced to go on the run after discovering a giant alien robot. Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci, Nicola Peltz.

1.15 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.30pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 The Trip To Greece. 9.00 Staged.

9.25 Bliss. 9.50 Fleabag. 10.15 Friday Night Dinner.

10.40 Everything’s Gonna Be Okay. 11.05 Black Comedy. 11.35 Superwog. 11.55 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. (Final) 12.40am Starstruck. 1.25 ABC News Update. 1.30 Close. 5.05 Tik Tak. 5.10 Clangers. 5.20 Buddi. 5.25 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 2.45 Unknown Amazon. 3.40 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista.

3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. 9.30 Forbidden History. 10.25 Why Does Everyone Hate The English? 11.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Our Town. 8.00 Shopping.

8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife.

8.45 Miniseries: Manhunt. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo.

7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian.

Noon The Young And The Restless. 12.55 Explore.

1.00 Full Bloom. 2.00 Antiques Roadshow. 2.30 MOVIE: The Halfway House. (1944, PG) 4.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 6. Group Stage. 7.00 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 Seinfeld. 8.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 13. Tasmania JackJumpers v South East Melbourne Phoenix. Replay. 10.30 Becker. 11.30 Frasier. 12.30pm The King Of Queens.

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. 10.20 Becker. 11.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Little

7MATE (74)

Characters Of Broome. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Treaty. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Moko. 8.00 The Beach. 8.30 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi.

9.00 Hunting Aotearoa. 9.30 Atlanta. 10.35 Late Programs.

Men. (2016, PG) 7.35 Polina. (2016, PG, French) 9.35 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 11.25 The Spy. (2019, M, Swedish) 1.30pm Beatriz At Dinner. (2017, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 The Lunchbox.

(2013, PG, Hindi) 5.30 Broken Hill. (2009, PG) 7.30 Captain Fantastic. (2016, M) 9.40 Tuesday Club.

(2022, Swedish) 11.35 Family. (2018, M) 1.10am The Keeper. (2018, M) 3.20 Late Programs.

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

10.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day session. 5pm Tennis. Adelaide International.

Tournament 1. Day 3. Night session. 9.30 MOVIE: Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment. (1985, M) 11.15 Paranormal Caught On Camera. 12.15am Satisfaction. 1.05 The Sex Clinic. 3.00 Bakugan: Evolutions. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Take Two. 5.00 Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping.

7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia.

8.30 Buy To Build. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action.

10.00 The Love Boat. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon MacGyver. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat.

4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 My Life Is Murder.

9.25 Bull. 10.20 48 Hours. 11.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

1pm Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 1.30 Pawn Stars UK. 2.00 Down East Dickering. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Scrap Kings. 4.30 Hustle & Tow. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 27. Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Train Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

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Wednesday, January 4 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Escape From The City. (PG, R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 Monty Don’s American Gardens. (R) 11.00 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Stateless. (Mlv, R) 1.55 Agatha Raisin. (Mdv, R) 2.45 Back Roads. (R) 3.15 Gardening Australia.

(R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PGa) 10.00 Legacy List. (PGav, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGan, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 The World’s Greatest Palaces. (PG, R) 2.55 Great Asian Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy!

4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 3. Highlights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 9.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 1. Morning session. 11.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket.

Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 1.

Afternoon session. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 1. Late afternoon session.

From the SCG. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 7.

City finals.

4.30 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) Six contestants answer multiple-choice questions that escalate in cash-prize value.

6am Morning Programs. 6.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 7.00 Ent. Tonight.

(R) 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 Bold.

(PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGm, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 Rhys Darby: Big In Japan. (PGa, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PGv) 5.00 News.

6.00 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Gillian Triggs. (PG, R) Julia spends time with Gillian Triggs.

8.00 QI. (PG, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Music game show, featuring Alice Skye, Rhys Nicholson, Josh Teskey and Zoe Coombs Marr.

9.20 Utopia. (PG, R) Nat is invited to join a prestigious board.

9.45 Miriam’s Big Fat Adventure. (PG, R) Part 2 of 2.

10.45 Miniseries: Us. (Mdl, R) 11.45 Our Dementia Choir Sings Again. (Ml, R) 12.45 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 2.40 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 4.35 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. (R) 5.05 Think Tank. (PG, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Britain’s Beautiful Rivers: Test. (PGa, R) Part 2 of 4.

8.30 Britain’s Secret Islands. (R) Part 2 of 4. Takes a look at the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, including the standing stones of Callanish.

9.25 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+) After consulting with Polina, Samantha endeavours to take care of her Matsuo problem.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Dignity. (Malv) 11.55 The Night Manager. (MA15+s, R) 12.45 Shadow Lines. (MA15+d, R) 3.25 The Late Session. (PG, R) 4.20 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 28. Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat. From North Sydney Oval.

8.10 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 29.

Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder.

From Optus Stadium, Perth.

11.30 How To Look Good Naked.

(Man, R) Super-stylist Gok Wan returns to transform the low self-esteem of sisters-in-law Donna and Katie.

12.30 The Good Doctor. (Ma, R) The staff treats a fisherman’s injuries.

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) A look at holiday destinations.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Escape To The Chateau. (Return) The Chateau is making up for lost time.

8.30 Dream Listings Byron Bay. Real estate agent Braden Walters goes to auction with a sought-after home in Lennox Head.

9.30 Secrets Of The Superyachts.

(PG) Takes a look into the secretive world of billionaires and their boats.

10.30 Family Law. (Ma) Asher’s probation comes to an end.

11.20 The Thing About Pam. (Mas, R) 12.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.00 Our State On A Plate. (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 Dog House Australia.

(PGa, R) Grey nomads are on the hunt for a four-legged companion to join them on their caravan adventures.

7.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade. (1989, PGv, R) Indiana Jones tries to find his missing father, who was on a lifelong quest to obtain the legendary Holy Grail. Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Denholm Elliott.

10.10 MOVIE: Angel Has Fallen.

(2019, MA15+v, R) A secret service agent is wrongfully accused of an assassination attempt on the US President. Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Danny Huston.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert.

1.30 Home Shopping.

4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Reef School.

6.05 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.20 Bluey.

6.30 Spicks And Specks. 7.30 Death In Paradise.

8.30 Wreck. 9.15 Crazy Fun Park. 10.15 Killing Eve. 11.00 Veneno. 12.05am MOVIE: Suffragette. (2015, M) 1.50 ABC News Update. 1.55 Close. 5.05 Tik Tak. 5.10 Clangers. 5.20 Buddi. 5.25 Miffy’s Adventures Big And Small. 5.35 Baby Jake. 5.45 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. 12.05pm Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 2.55 Unknown Amazon. 3.50 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista.

4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.55 Joy Of Painting. 6.25 Forged In Fire. 7.15 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: The Untouchables.

(1987, MA15+) 10.40 MOVIE: What We Do In The Shadows. (2014, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Our Town. 8.00 Shopping.

8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Young And The Restless. 12.55 Explore. 1.00 Full Bloom. 2.00 Antiques Roadshow. 2.30 MOVIE: Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. (1974, PG) 4.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 7. City finals. 12.30am Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Charmed. 9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 The Middle. 11.30 Frasier. 12.30pm Friends. 1.00 Becker. 2.00 NBL Slam. 2.30 The Big Bang Theory.

3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory.

9.20 Two And A Half Men. 10.10 The Big Bang Theory. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums.

3.25 Red Dirt Riders. 3.40 Wolf Joe. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Thalu. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Living Black. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Treaty. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.35 Ice Cowboys. 8.30 I, Sniper. 9.30 Kutcha’s Koorioke. 9.40 MOVIE: I Called Him Morgan. (2016, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Broken Hill. Continued. (2009, PG) 6.55 Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 8.30 Belle And Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 10.25 Golden Voices. (2019, M, Hebrew) Noon The Keeper. (2018, M) 2.10 Little Men. (2016, PG) 3.45 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 5.35 Boychoir. (2014, PG) 7.30 The Last Word. (2017, M) 9.30 Happy Ending. (2018, M, Danish) 11.25 Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

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

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping.

7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia.

8.30 Buy To Build. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action.

10.00 The Love Boat. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon MacGyver. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat.

4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. 11.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Pawn Stars. Noon American Pickers. 1.00 Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 1.30 Pawn Stars UK. 2.00 Down East Dickering. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator.

3.30 Scrap Kings. 4.30 Hustle & Tow. 5.00 Cricket.

Big Bash League. Game 28. Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Highway Cops. 9.30 Surveillance Oz. 10.30 Beach Cops. 11.00 Late Programs.

10.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day session. 5pm Tennis. Adelaide International.

Tournament 1. Day 4. Night session 10.00 To Be Advised. Midnight Satisfaction. 1.00 Rivals. 2.00 Keeping Up With The Kardashians. 3.00 Bakugan: Evolutions. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 5.00 Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-GiOh! Sevens.

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Thursday, January 5 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Escape From The City. (R) 7.00 News Breakfast. 10.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 10.30 Mr Fix-it. (R) 11.00 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Stateless. (Malv, R) 1.50 Agatha Raisin. (Ma, R) 2.45 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.15 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PGa) 10.00 Legacy List. (PG, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 The World’s Greatest Palaces. (PGa, R) 2.55 Great Asian Railway Journeys. (PGaw, R) 4.05 Jeopardy!

4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 4. Highlights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 9.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 2. Morning session. 11.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 12.10 Cricket.

Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 2.

Afternoon session. 2.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 2.30 Cricket. Third Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

From the SCG. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: The Dust Factory. (2004, PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 7.00 Ent. Tonight.

(R) 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 Bold.

(PGv, R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGm, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 Rhys Darby: Big In Japan. (PGa, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen.

(PGa, R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.00 Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds. (R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Ian Chappell. (PG, R) 8.00 You Can’t Ask That: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. (Mals, R) 8.30 Grand Designs: House Of The Year: Surroundings. (R) Part 2 of 4.

9.20 MOVIE: Palazzo Di Cozzo.

(2021, PG, R) A portrait of Franco Cozzo. Franco Cozzo.

10.20 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 10.50 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 11.45 EXPOSED: The Case Of Keli Lane. (Mal, R) 12.50 Top Of The Lake: China Girl. (Mals, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. (R) 5.00 Think Tank. (PG, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) Highlights of mountain rail routes.

8.30 Our Law. (Premiere) Follows First Nations cadets and police officers as they set out to try to build a law that is fair for everyone.

9.40 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av) Martha sparks a shoot out at a hideout.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 L’Opera. (Ml) 11.55 An Ordinary Woman. (Malv, R) 3.30 Filthy Rich And Homeless. (Madl, R) 4.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 30.

Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes.

10.00 Disasters At Sea: Fire Fight.

(PGa) Takes a look at the Norman Atlantic, and the cause of a deadly and disastrous fire that broke out in 2014.

11.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R) A car passenger is seriously injured.

12.00 Fantasy Island. (Ma, R) Mr Jones faces his past.

1.00 Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney. (PGa, R) Idris Elba sits down for a chat with Paul McCartney.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) Take a look at the Cook Islands.

8.30 Paramedics. (M, R) A paramedic is worried that his patient might give birth to twins in the back of the ambulance.

9.30 Police After Dark. (Mlv) The police force of Gloucester have to battle to keep control of the intoxicated public.

10.30 Emergency Call. (Ma) 11.20 Pure Genius. (Mm) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Our State On A Plate. (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 Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Emily hopes bringing a dog into their home will offer a calming influence to her son.

7.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull.

(2008, Mv, R) Indiana Jones is reunited with a woman from his past when he searches for a mysterious crystal skull. Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett.

10.05 MOVIE: The Bank Job. (2008, MA15+ls) A petty criminal’s ex-girlfriend inspires him to undertake what appears to be a foolproof bank heist. Jason Statham, Saffron Burrows, Stephen Campbell Moore.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.30pm Spicks And Specks. 7.30 QI. 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 9.15 Gruen. 9.50 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 10.25 Doctor Who. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 Louis Theroux: Altered States. 12.45am Friday Night Dinner.

1.10 Everything’s Gonna Be Okay. 1.30 ABC News Update. 1.35 Close. 5.05 Tik Tak. 5.10 Clangers.

5.20 Buddi. 5.25 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 12.55 After The Virus. 1.50 The Story Of A Thousand Miles. 2.20 The Story Of Who Let The Dogs Out. 2.50 Life After People. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’s Castle.

5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island Specials. 10.10 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency.

4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Kavanagh QC. 10.15 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.15 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am TV Shop: Home Shopping. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day 5. Day session.

4pm Murder, She Wrote. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1.

Day 5. Night session. 10.00 Snapped. 11.00 House.

Midnight My Favorite Martian. 12.30 Skippy. 1.00 TV Shop. 4.30 Joyce Meyer. 5.00 TV Shop.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Friends. 8.00 Becker.

9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Friends. 10.30 The Middle. Noon The Big Bang Theory. 1.00 Frasier. 2.00 Becker. 3.00 The King Of Queens.

4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Frasier.

Midnight Shopping. 12.30 Infomercials. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Courted. Continued. (2015, PG, French) 7.20 The Movie Show. 7.50 Young Girls Of Rochefort. (1967, French) 10.00 Family. (2018, M) 11.35 Captain Fantastic. (2016, M) 1.50pm Broken Hill. (2009, PG) 3.50 Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 5.30 A United Kingdom.

(2016, PG) 7.35 Hearts In Atlantis. (2001, M) 9.30 Arthur Newman. (2012, MA15+) 11.10 Postcards From The Edge. (1990, M) 1.05am Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

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

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Shopping. 7.30 Infomercials. 8.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 8.30 Buy To Build. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 The Love Boat. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Noon MacGyver. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion.

7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.30 NCIS: New Orleans.

10.30 SEAL Team. 11.30 Late Programs.

Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories.

5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Treaty.

6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.00 Strait To The Plate. 8.30 Our Law. (Premiere) 9.40 No Ordinary Black. 9.50 MOVIE: Radiance. (1998, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs.

1pm Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 1.30 Pawn Stars UK. 2.00 Down East Dickering. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Scrap Kings. 4.30 Hustle & Tow. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 Cricket.

Big Bash League. Game 30. Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. (2016, MA15+) 10.35 Late Programs.

12.15pm MOVIE: The Brady Bunch Movie. (1995, PG) 2.00 Full House. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock. 6.30 That ’70s Show.

7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: The Dark Tower.

(2017, M) 9.20 MOVIE: Ascendant. (2021, MA15+) 11.20 Young Sheldon. 11.45 Raymond. 12.15am Dash Dolls. 1.10 Kardashians. 2.00 Late Programs.

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Looking back on 2022 As 2022 comes to an end Noosa Today looks back this week on the highs and lows, the events and activities of the year just gone.

January Teens flock to Noosa for New Year’s Eve Teenagers adopted Noosa Main Beach as their favoured destination for New Year’s Eve with about 5000 travelling from across South East Queensland to celebrate.

Covid takes toll The iconic Noosa Surf Club was forced to close its supporters club at the busiest time of the year and Sunshine Beach Surf Club cut its hours as Covid took a heavy toll on hospitality staff across Noosa as staff found themselves either infected or a close contact of someone infected current restrictions required they isolate.

At Sunshine Beach Surf Club restaurant, bar and management staff numbers reduced from more than 110 to just 21 because of Covid issues.

Mayor calls on state help “Our community is increasingly concerned because case numbers are escalating at a rapid rate and our businesses are worried they can’t continue to function,” Cr Stewart said in a letter to the Premier asking for assistance after the Queensland borders opened and people and Covid flooded in.

There was limited Covid testing in Noosa and what was available was stretched beyond capacity.

A vaccination clinic had opened at Noosa Leisure Centre, but again as a result of a combination of factors, the clinic had limited capacity.

Cr Stewart said although Noosa had a very high vaccination rate, there were fears that health system was unable to cope.

“With our age demographic and the influx of interstate visitors, Noosa is very much at the tipping point,” she said.

Noosa businesses hurting Challenging was a word that kept coming up when Noosa Today asked business associations how their members were dealing with Covid repercussions.

Noosa Junction Association president David Langdon said it was “obviously a challenging time”.

“Most businesses are trying to adapt as they can,” he said.

“Some are trading reduced hours. Some restaurants and cafes are going to takeaway.

Not a lot are fully closed but there have been some closures. Some are operating at 50 per cent.

Noosa Chamber of Council president Ralph Rogers said with government foresight it didn’t need to be like this.

“We have no rapid cash flow, no rapid support for employees that find themselves out of work,” he said. Covid was not a disaster for everyone but for businesses that it is a disaster, it’s horrible, he said.

North Shore crisis As one of the most hectic summer holiday seasons on record draws to a close, locals, councillors and stakeholders are predicting that the Noosa North Shore, gateway to the Great Sandy National Park, is at a dramatic cross-roads.

Faced with peak period ferry queues that extend all the way back to Tewantin, a low tide sand highway clogged with speeding 4WD drivers which are forcing swimmers, fishermen and walkers off the beach, and camping areas littered with human waste and refuse, despite new state government regulations, many families who have enjoyed their slice of paradise on the other side of the river for generations are saying enough is enough.

February Noosa Council’s Short-Stay Letting Local Law came into effect on Tuesday 1 February with an aim to protect residential amenity for Noosa’s residents, not about stopping guests clapping, singing or cheering, Mayor Clare Stewart said.

The law had been controversial in its creation and the response to it was also mixed.

River speed review Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) sought public feedback on a proposal to reduce speed limits on the Noosa River’s busy downstream reaches.

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Floods in March didn’t prevent residents having their morning coffee on Gympie Terrace. zone limit was proposed from Thomas Street to the mouth of the river.

Noosa chefs earn hats Noosa’s top restaurants were recognised as Australia’s best in 2022, earning themselves a prestigious Chef Hat Award. ALBA by Kuruvita receiving an Australian Good Food Guide Chef Hat for the first time at a high level in 2022.

The Australian Good Food Guide awarded a 2022 Chef Hat to a number of other Noosa favourites including Sum Yung Guys, Locale, Alba, Miss Moneypenny’s, Noosa Waterfront, Embassy XO, View, Sails, Noosa Beach House, Sumi Open Kitchen, Rickys and third-time award winners, View by Matt Golinski.

Review of signage After Noosa made national and even inter- national headlines when Council demanded the Great Moscow Circus deflate clowns advertising its arrival, councillors voted to review the signage laws introduced by previous councils.

Call to ease pain After two years of Covid impacts, Noosa businesses joined forces to call on the state and federal governments to provide financial assistance and relax some Covid requirements to assist recovery and prevent more businesses closing.

In direct response to the Covid crisis in 2020, Noosa Council convened a Noosa Business Roundtable with representatives from business associations, chambers, Tourism Noosa and government.

Four business groups, Noosa Chamber of Commerce, Hastings Street Association, Noosaville Business Association and Noosa Junction Association, put together a four-step action plan to help with recovery and strengthening the community, and others have since endorsed it.

The Great Walk debate In the face of growing opposition to it, the Cooloola Great Walk was still on track to open in early 2023, according to its major commercial partner.

Although construction had not yet begun and was two years behind its original schedule, no partnership agreements with the Traditional Owners had been signed and environmental groups were on the warpath, the founder of the company that won the tender to create

Cooloola Great Walk Ecotourism Project said he was “committed to bringing the Cooloola Great Walk and all the incredible experiences of the Sunshine Coast in the regions of Noosa and Gympie to life”.

However, the Department of Environment and Science, which took the lead for the Queensland Government on the Great Walk, one of four pilot projects of the Queensland Ecotourism Trails Program, was more circumspect on the timeline.

New hotel plans unveiled An application for a five-star boutique hotel at Noosa Springs under approval consideration by Noosa Council met with local protests leading developers to responded with some proposed changes. They said the facility was needed to address a chronic shortage of luxury accommodation in Noosa.

The $50 million 106-room hotel spanning five two and three storey buildings is an initiative of GH Australia, the Australian arm of one of Hong Kong’s leading property and development firms, Golden Horse Group, which has owned Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort since 2014.

March Wet wet wet Flooded houses, businesses and cars, cut roads, swift water rescues, people left stranded, food shortages and death marked the past week as nature unleashed its fury on Noosa.

Noosa surf fest blasts off Despite the best attempts of a two-year pandemic and the Hastings Street fun police, today the best surf party in the world went ahead.

For more than three decades, the Noosa Festival of Surfing has been a meeting place for surfers from all over the world, of all persuasions, colour and choice of surfcraft, from crusty old longboarders on the pension (yep, I know that lot) to the mega-rich pioneers of the multi-billion dollar surf industry, Phil Jarratt wrote. It’s nothing if not an egalitarian party, but wear your best thongs.

Landslip turmoil Noosa Hinterland residents were impacted by a significant landslip that was expected to block their main road for up to six months.

An area near 359 Black Mountain Road,

Black Mountain, experienced the landslip as a result of the extreme weather event experienced across the shire.

Clean up a long haul ahead Clean Up Australia Day events were cancelled across Noosa Shire last Sunday but some individuals continued their efforts.

At Peregian Beach, the surf lifesaving club and its nippers put in a mammoth effort to reduce the rubbish and styrofoam from smashed pontoons that had been deposited on the beach during the floods.

Noosa councillor Frank Wilkie joined the crew at Peregian Beach and passed on his advice that the Moreton Bay Marine Park was full of similar debris which would continue to wash up on our coastline for weeks.

Manage vessels Vessel management on Noosa River was identified as the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee’s (NRSAC) highest priority.

NRSAC delivered a report to the Noosa Council general meeting, one year after the committee’s formation.

Glossies despair Shock, anger, despair and sadness were emotions expressed by Glossy Black Cockatoo (GBC) protectors when the Uniting Church gave the nod for a section of wallum habitat that supported the largest population of Noosa’s GBCs, recently listed as endangered by the Federal Government, to be obliterated.

For the past couple of years Spencer Hitchen, 11, and Glossy Team Sunrise have led a campaign to protect the Sunrise Beach habitat from being cleared for the proposed development of a residential aged care home and retirement village.

Thunder end undefeated The Tewantin-Noosa Thunder First Grade cricket team was crowned the premiers in the Sunshine Coast Cricket Association competition.

The premiership, the trophy and the accolades that go with it were well and truly deserved as the team was undefeated in some 27 matches, winning 24 of them. It is believed that this is an association record, and no one can remember when a team went through the season without being beaten.

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The Hinterland Adventure Playground opened in Cooroy.

Within and beyond Noosa April Get shark smart After more than 60 years of almost total reliance on shark nets and drumlines, a new plan embraces a broad palette of new technologies like drones and smart drums, plus a new approach to awareness and education programs that emphasises sharks are not the enemy – when we go into the ocean we are sharing their space.

The forward scouts for this new strategy, branded as SharkSmart Qld, arrived in Noosa for a targeted education workshop hosted by the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation, the idea being to have a two-way conversation with marine stakeholders and ocean user groups about localising the key messages of SharkSmart.

Fight for Fed hall Federal doesn’t have a township, a pub, a general store or a post office, only a hall, built as a memorial hall to commemorate local soldiers, on land donated by the Otto family.

With the hall having one of the lowest usage rates in the shire, council wanted to obtain better utilisation of it.

At a meeting with Council, the committee heard the Steiner school wanted to hold the prime lease on the hall in order to have a base with which they could move ahead with a development application to get funding for a school.

A public meeting was held to discuss the issue with the community which would have meant the use of the hall by the community would have to be a sublease from Mary Valley Steiner School on weekends outside school hours.

“We didn’t understand how that would work for the community,“ committee treasurer Mick Jones said.

According to the 2016 Census there are 300 people in 86 families living in private homes in the farming community of Federal.

Following the public meeting and support from the community to retain its hall, council decided not to proceed with the lease to the school.

65 years a Noosa Lifesaver It was a fitting end to an extraordinary 65 years of surf life saving for Ron Lane when his colleagues formed a guard of honour the length of the beach to pay tribute to an absolute Noosa legend.

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Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien was re-elected for a third term. his final life saving duty with enthusiasm, good humour, commitment and dedication as he had every challenge in his many roles with the Noosa Heads Life Saving Club.

Lifesaving move When the final vote of a drawn-out Noosa Council meeting was taken, it put the seal on a much longer project to bring a new surf lifesaving club to the Peregian community.

Eight years after the club ran out of cash and was wound up with the lease on its building passing to Noosa Council, a new entity had emerged to keep Peregian Beach safe.

The Council’s decision to authorise its chief

executive officer to enter into negotiations for a 10-year lease to Peregian Beach SLSC was the outcome of a long and fraught community effort led by Peregian resident Leigh McCready, who always believed the surf club could be reestablished.

Oysters go ahead Council negotiated an extension of its partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to allow State Permits to be finalised and oyster reef restoration work to begin.

Council’s Ordinary Meeting on Thursday authorised the chief executive officer to negotiate the extension of the three-year alliance agreement due to end in September 2022.

May It’s all fun and games The much-awaited Hinterland Adventure Playground at Cooroy opened to the community, ahead of the official opening and community day on Friday 6 May. The playground offers all abilities play and fully accessible amenities.

Seahorses ride the waves for 10 year It was 10 years since the Seahorse Nippers program began in Noosa to give children with a disability an opportunity to join in a nippers program and gain confidence in the ocean.

The smiles on their faces show what it means to them. Steve and Nikki Mawby joined Noosa Surf Lifesavers from Pambula Beach NSW where a modified nippers program had been developed by a couple of families with children with special needs and after discussions brought the program to Noosa.

Traffic concerns We’re still a long way off city-style traffic and parking problems, but traffic congestion around Noosa is starting to have a major impact on lifestyle and how residents manage their daily routines, according to a new survey.

Councillor Brian Stockwell polled more than 300 Noosa Shire residents through an online survey he developed and promoted in his community newsletter and on Facebook community pages and all of them confirmed concerns about the significant impact of traffic not only in tourist hotspots, but also the flowon effects on shopping journeys and school drop-offs and pick-ups.

Yurol celebration The ground-breaking and historic Yurol Ringtail Conservation Project was formally claimed by the Palaszczuk Government at Noosa Council chambers, in front of most of the conservationists and true believers who had worked since 2018 to make it happen.

Ukrainians welcomed Ukrainian mother and daughter Lillia and Lisa left their home in Kyiv, Ukraine, to escape war, and came to live in Noosa, with their future uncertain and their thoughts with their family and friends left behind.

Their journey began about four months prior when Noosaville residents Adela and her mother Glennice were watching images of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on their home television and discussing what a terrible thing it must be for the innocent victims.

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“Mum said, well we have room here we could offer,” Adela said.

The next day Adela phoned the Ukraine Embassy and the Australian Ukraine Society and posted a message on the Ukraine Society Facebook page.

A couple of days later a Ukrainian doctor living in Brisbane, a friend of Lillia, contacted her to say there was a family that would contact them.

Noosa returns Llew Wide Bay’s Llew O’Brien was returned to his seat for a third term but his first one in Opposition, after LNP’s loss to Labor in the 2022 federal election and the appointment of new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Despite the national swing against LNP Mr O’Brien, with a 13.1 per cent margin in the 2019 election, won the seat of almost 86,000 voters comfortably, picking up 43.4 per cent of the primary vote and 61.4 per cent after preferences, but with an overall 1.7 per cent swing to Labor.

Rate rise Most Noosa residents faced a rate increase of 5.1 per cent or about $80 a year and some residents with land valuation increases of more than 60 per cent faced higher rate increases, as revealed in the draft Noosa Council 2022-23 Budget that was initially released on Monday for a two-week public consultation period.

June Sea scouts celebrate 70 As Noosa Sea Scouts prepared to celebrate its 70th anniversary, a search through the archives revealed that just about every mover and shaker in town played a part in its creation.

Perhaps that wasn’t so surprising considering that in 1952 Noosa Shire had a population of slightly more than 5000 (less than a 10th of what it is today) so it was pretty much all hands on deck when the community wanted something done.

Great taste of Italy comes to Noosa Italians are renowned for their love of food and family, so it made sense that a group of remarkable, award-winning Italian chefs, most of them local, brought to Noosa a celebration of the Italian culture with the inaugural Italian Food and Vino Festival.

OAMs well deserved Two Noosa volunteers, Lenore Grice and Helen Park were among 119 Queenslanders who were named in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours

Ron Lane’s last day of duty after 65 years a lifesaver.

List – acknowledged for their outstanding service and inspiring achievements - Lenore for her service to surf lifesaving and Helen for her service to water polo.

Heritage push on After a decade in the wilderness (excuse the pun), World Heritage re-nomination for the Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park was very likely to be back on the negotiating table in coming months.

Quarry case final hearing Noosa Hinterland residents more than filled the Planning and Environment Court in Maroochydore to hear the final hearing of Noosa Council v Cordwell Resources. About three months after the case began, both sides presented their final submissions and His Honour Judge Gary Long reserved handing down his judgement for a date to be advised.

The case relates to Council’s allegations set out by their barrister Mitchel Batty that the application was filed by council for the re- lief for the community from haulage trucks, in five areas.

The five areas relate to allegations of the quarry’s non-compliance of its Quarry Management Plan (QMP) in failing to avoid truck convoying, covering of loads, operating hours and use of quarry trucks during school bus hours, and the allegation the impact of the

Chefs Andrea Ravezzani and Adriano Zumbo celebrate the inaugural Noosa Italian Food and Vino Festival.

Noosa welcomed Ukrainian refugees Lillia and Lisa. quarry’s intensification of work constitutes a material change of use.

Counsel for Cordwell Resources, QC Errol Morzone, informed the court his client strong-

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In his summing up Mr Morzone said the Kin Kin Quarry had continued to operate within its approved authority.

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Buskers shined at the fifth Noosa Busking Championship.

Queen Elizabeth II on tour in Australia.

Occasions and memories July Arts alive in Noosa Noosa Alive this year celebrated 20 years of delivering arts and culture to the region.

Across 10 days, the festival showcased the best in music, theatre, art, film books and food and return of the Long Lunch.

Doonella on track The campaign to restore a community access track around the northern shore of Lake Doonella was back on track, following the release of a Noosa Council survey confirming property boundaries.

Buskers shine by the river First time performers to seasoned veterans shared the spotlight along Gympie Terrace on a spectacular sunny day for the Sounds on Noosa Foreshore, the fifth Noosa Busking Championship.

Repair blowouts The landslide on Black Mountain Road was the biggest experienced on the Sunshine Coast in 30 years with initial reconstruction cost estimates between $25 and $30 million.

Geotechnical assessments revealed the damage to be quite extensive with no easy fix.

Council expects the repairs to take about two years, flagging a possible completion date of mid-2024.

English college reopens Lexis English Noosa Campus re-opened after a two-year Covid hiatus, with students arriving this week from Europe, Latin America and Asia.

“It has been a very challenging couple of years, but we always planned on having our Noosa campus up and running again,” Lexis English managing director Ian Pratt said.

Empty houses of Noosa On the night of Tuesday 10 August 2021, one in three properties at Noosa Heads and Sunshine Beach were empty. In Noosaville, one in five properties also had no inhabitants. It was just another weeknight in Noosa Shire. But it was the night of the national census of population and housing.

That there were so many homes empty in a region where housing is scarce and land available for housing is limited was more than a contradiction. It indicates that Noosa Council’s policy makers – the majority of council- lors – got something wrong in the Shire’s ac- commodation policy. On the same Tuesday night across all of Queensland, only one in ten homes were empty.

Mountain race records fall About 80 adults and 50 children took on the King of the Mountain challenge and with a new start line and new course 1km longer, new records were set.

Recent rains had made it a challenging and slippery slope in parts, but several runners said the new, longer path, altered due to erosion concerns by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, provided a more gradual and welcome ascent.

August Building masters In what has been a challenging year for the industry, Noosa builders came up trumps at this year’s Master Builders Sunshine Coast 2022 Housing & Construction Awards.

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Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to Brisbane.

Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort on Saturday 6 August.

Sound turns 50 It was 50 years ago this month that work on the original $3 million, 300-homesite canal development, that changed Hay’s Island into Noosa Sound, began with the building of a concrete retaining wall around the mangrove swamp island.

Sea scouts mark 70 years It was two days of adventure and activities for Noosa Sea Scouts as long term members praised the movement for its benefits in teaching youth practical life skills, leadership and team work when the Noosa branch of the organisation celebrated 70 years of Scouting at its Badger’s Wood headquarters.

September 17 hours of heroic efforts It was a night four paramedics won’t forget, working 17 hours straight on a cargo ship out to sea where they managed to bring a man back from the dead multiple times.

It was a crisis scenario beyond a worst nightmare when a patient went into cardiac arrest multiple times out on an international vessel.

Tiger women make history The Noosa Tigers Senior women made it three from three in blustery conditions on Father’s Day and put their name in the history books as the only ever Senior Noosa Tiger team to go back to back to back.

Monique is top Aussie Noosa’s own Monique Riley Schroeder was crowned Miss Universe Australia 2022.

The 27-year-old actress, model and ex- ecutive assistant competed for the national title with 28 beauties from across the coun- try, and will now prepare to represent Aus- tralia at the 71st Miss Universe pageant.

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Noosa boxing coach Mark Evans named coach of the Australian team.

Council officially opens the Noosa Parade $8million upgrade.

Ish and Shane Stanley celebrate 20 years of Noosa Farmers Market.

World title and Tri-umph Trail walk marks a decade Friendships, camaraderie and the beautiful landscape of the hinterland combined to provide the Great Noosa Trail Walk 2022 a successful 10th anniversary walk over the Queen’s Birthday three-day weekend.

About 180 three-day walkers and 20 guides travelled the 56km hike between Cooroy, Cooran, Kin Kin and Pomona.

Trail walk founder Shaun Walsh said there was no other guided trail in Australia that compared to Noosa’s which enabled walkers to wander across country farms and national parks and at the end of the day finish at a hinterland town to enjoy a refreshing ale and bite to eat.

Noosa’s art studios open A steady stream of visitors descended on Noosa’s art Hub at Wallace House and to artist studios and galleries across the shire since Noosa Open Studios Art Trail got its nine day event.

From painting and glass work to ceramics and sculpture, the works and methods of more than 110 artists were on display, mapped on five geographical trails from the eastern beaches to Noosaville, Eumundi, Cooroy, Pomona, Cooroibah and Boreen Point.

World surf title comes home It’s been a long time coming – 16 years in fact – but that only made the moment sweeter when Noosa’s Harrison Roach held the World Surf League Longboard trophy aloft at Malibu in California last week.

In one of the most exciting days of longboard competition ever seen, in near-perfect small waves at Malibu’s First Point, Harrison surfed four long heats against the world’s best, including old rival and three- times world champion Taylor Jensen and new Hawaiian sensation Kaniela Stewart, to hit the beach victorious but exhausted, where he was chaired to the podium by longtime friend and his surfboard shaper Thomas Bexon, of Noosaville’s Thomas Surfboards.

Community house opens It’s taken eight years, three councils and “a lot of challenges“ but on Monday the Peregian Beach Community House was officially opened with a fabulous Welcome to Country

by Lyndon Davis and the cutting of the ribbon

by Mayor Clare Stewart and community house president Mary Crawford.

Bali bombing remembered The 2002 Bali bombings occurred on 12 October 2002 at 11pm (1am here) in the tourist district of Kuta on the Indonesian island of Bali.

The attack killed 202 people (including 88 Australians, 38 Indonesians, 23 Britons, and people of more than 20 other nationalities). A further 209 people were injured.

Photographer Rob Maccoll got the call to pack my bags and was in Bali that afternoon.

“I still have vivid memories of the destruction and the hurt and a lot of my shots are too graphic to publish. However, it was an incredible time working with a team of journalists and photographers from across the globe,“ he said.

Punching above his weight For every coach in the world of amateur boxing, reaching their pinnacle would have to be their selection as coach of the national team, and Mark Evans, owner/coach of the Impact Boxing and Fitness Centre, has reached his pinnacle.

He was named coach of the Australian team to contest the world championships in Spain 2023.

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Prayers being said at the site of the Bali bombing 20 years ago. ‘’Man right at this moment I am on top of the world,” Evans’ said.

For those who are familiar with Evans’ achievements, the announcement of his appointment does not come as a surprise.

Ferry tender cost The new Noosa North Shore ferry operator promises larger vehicle ferries, less queues, contemporary payment systems and a stream- lined service provided by an experienced operator, Noosa Council staff told a council meeting of their recommended tender choice.

Council officers recommend council choose DDI and its tender to supply two newly constructed diesel-fuelled vessels - a 27-vehicle ferry and 12-vehicle ferry along with an emissions offset agreement using Greenfleet offsets through the Yurol forest project, and councillors agreed.

November Gentle’s Tri domination continues Ashleigh Gentle continued her dominance of the women’s race at the Garmin Noosa Triathlon, winning an incredible ninth title in 10 years, while Charlie Quinn claimed his first win in the men’s race, set- ting a new course record on the way to victory.

Cable connection With surprisingly little fanfare, the world’s first communications submarine cable and landing station to be funded by local government opened for business in Maroochydore in September, providing Queensland’s first direct international data and telecommunications connection to global markets.

Noosa top destination Noosa has been recognised as one of Australia’s top regional towns, coming in at number three on Australian Traveller Magazine’s list of the top 50 regional holiday towns in Australia.

Plan builds hope Council will consider development and rates concessions and partner with community housing providers for the creation of social

and affordable housing under its new Housing Strategy.

Under the strategy councillors say they have taken a significant step toward meeting the shire’s social and affordable housing needs.

Plan targets land intrusion Satellite mapping revealed 90 per cent of residents’ properties neighbouring nature reserves along the eastern beaches foreshore had yard extensions encroaching into the reserve, with some extending 40-50m into the foreshore.

The significance of the identified encroachment was raised in council with a deputation from community groups and a petition calling for zero tolerance of encroachment and immediate action be taken to rectify it.

Seagrass in major decline Seagrass distribution in the Noosa River has declined a staggering 80 per cent in the past 20 years, according to reports prepared by Ecological Service Professionals for The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Noosa Council.

The reports titled Current and Historical Distribution of Seagrass in the Noosa Estuary and Seagrass Distribution Study attributed the decline to a range of elements including a large amount of sediment caused from land erosion, particularly a large- scale flood in 1992, river bank erosion from boat wash, direct damage to seagrass by boat mooring and anchoring, shifting sand banks smothering seagrass and algae growth on sea- grass.

Oysters on rocks After three years and $3.6million the Noosa River oyster restoration project took a significant step last Friday when scientists from Bribie Island Research Centre joined The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and local volunteers to seed recently created reefs at its restored Tewantin site with oyster spat.

Millionnaire’s row delivers A 10 month and $8 million upgrade of 1.2km of one of the shire’s busiest roads, Noosa Parade was officially opened with Noosa councillors, Noosa MP and interested parties test driving

Ashleigh Gentle wins her ninth Noosa Triathlon.

Picture: KORUPT VISION the widened bike and pedestrian path of the active transport corridor.

December Their market of success Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Noosa Farmers Market on another packed Sunday morning at Rococo Oval last weekend, Shane Stanley and wife Ish could feel quietly proud that their baby has done both, evolving from a tiny operation in the corner of the Noosa Tigers’ AFL grounds in 2002 to a sprawling market of nearly 100 stalls, still on the same site, a successful family business employing eight people, a major tourist attraction and, most importantly, providing the financial lifeblood to around 3000 people in the local agricultural sector.

Fire spotter trial Artificial intelligence (AI) and ultra-high definition cameras are being trialed in Noosa Council as part of the Firetech Connect Program to demonstrate and test novel approaches to bushfire detection.

Noosa Council is the first council in Queensland to partner with US tech company Pano AI to trial 360-degree, ultra-high definition cameras and advanced AI technology to detect fires early, verify their location and provide real-time intelligence.

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Shed prizes List of prizes, donors and winners of the Noosa Women’s Shed monster raffle: 1st: One night’s accommodation in a one bedroom beachfront apartment donated by Netanya Noosa valued at $750 - winner Jane Coward.

2nd: Seven hour off shore fishing trip donated by Noosa Charters valued at $220 - winner Val Dorpan.

3rd: Tool voucher donated by Total Tools valued at $100 - winner Lilli Lewis.

4th: One hour massage donated by Noosa Mobile Massage valued at $100 - winner Peter Read.

5th: 1.5hrs service time donated by Mrs Fixit

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& 7th: 2 x food/drink voucher donated by · 6th Noosa Yacht Club valued at $50 each - winners Kay Slee and Margaret What.

Deluxe manicure donated by Khanh Spa · 8th: Nails & Beauty valued at $60 - winner Rosemary Grundall.

Handmade quilt donated by Narelle Hall · 9th: valued at $50 - winner Sam Hands.

Johnny Walker whiskey donated by · 10th: Sam Hands valued at $50 - winner Helen Window.

2 x family passes to Noosa Aquatic Cen· 11th: tre valued at $20 each - winner Chris.

Raffle drawn 3 December.

Noosa Women’s Shed president Robyn Sanders.

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Noosa Photo Club will be hosting a new exhibition at the Bendigo Bank Tewantin until Friday 20 January. Check out the exhibition at 114 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin. For more information on Noosa Photo Club visit their website at noosaphoto.club/

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP As we will be meeting at the new time of 2 pm I wanted to let you know that our first session in 2023 will be Thursday, 9 February, 2-4pm.

We meet in a private home in Noosaville every Thursday at 2 pm and we either watch a Classical Music DVD or listen to a Classical Music CD. Why not give us a try? There is no charge but I ask for a $2 donation for morning coffee or tea and biscuits. For more information please ring Lyn on 5449 0537.

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PLAY TENNIS Fit tennis players required for singles and doubles play during the week and weekends. Call Karen on 0412 485411.

TEWANTIN NOOSA PROBUS CLUB Our next meeting will be at the RSL in Tewantin on Tuesday 24 January at 10am for morning tea ($6). January is the month we plan the year ahead so we do not have a guest speaker. Following our meetings we have game of Trivia, If time allows. Most of our members choose to stay on for lunch in the Bistro. Visitors are welcome at all our activities. Phone Chris on 5442 7397 or visit probustewantinnoosa.au

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ORCHID SOCIETY Noosa District Orchid & Foliage Society holds its monthly meetings on the first Saturday of each month at 1pm at the Tinbeerwah hall.

As well as a guest speaker, there will be a great display of flowering orchids, sales table, afternoon tea, fabulous raffle of plants. Visitors are welcome. Call Dave Lyons 0419 722 104.

BEEF AND BURGUNDY CLUB Noosa Beefsteak and Burgundy club meet on the third Wednesday evening of the month at a different local restaurant for good food, wine and fellowship. We invite couples or singles to join us. Further information contact John Dicker on 0414 323 266.

FABULOUS 60S PLUS We welcome couples and singles to join us for morning coffee every Monday at Tewantin RSL from 10am and every Thursday at the Boathouse on the Noosa River from 10 am.

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SUNSHINE SOCIAL CLUB We meet for coffee every Saturday 10am at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club, where we plan our weekly lunches and picnics. Couples and sin-

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TOASTMASTERS Do you have a message you would like to share with the world? Or maybe you’d like to improve your confidence when speaking in public. We are a fun-loving, supportive public speaking club dedicated to improving your confidence and creativity in a safe environment.

Our meetings are every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, from 6.30-8.30pm at the CWA Hall, Tewantin. For more information contact noosatoastmasters@gmail.com

PICKLEBALL Come and try by contacting freelesson@noosapickleballclub. com and start something new today.

SING FOR GOOD HEALTH If you enjoy music and would like to try singing in a fun loving, vibrant, friendly group we would love to hear from you. We sing beautiful, joyful easy to learn songs in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. We meet Tuesdays at 4 till 5.30pm at the CWA hall in Eumundi. All levels of ability accepted and no auditions. For more information call Joan on 0419 517 869.

CROQUET COME AND TRY Every Sunday morning is Come and Try at Noosa Croquet Club at its picturesque grounds at Seashell Place Noosa Waters from 8.15 am onwards. Come down and see why so many people are taking up this interesting and healthy sport which combines lots of activity with strategy and decision making. Want a new challenge to keep you thinking and meet friendly and helpful people? Experienced trainers will be on hand to assist and for those interested, four free lessons are available before any decision about joining the Club. Ring Niven on 0428 799 987 for any further information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Tewantin Noosa Meals on Wheels requires more volunteers for local deliveries and kitchen assistants. We provide an extremely high standard of meals to those in our community requiring our service, which is only possible through the generosity of volunteers like you.

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MOTORCYCLING Motorcyclists around Noosa meet for a regular ride on the first Thursday of each month. Rides of about 200km start at 9am from Noosa, with a snack stop enroute. Thanks for your interest and we look forward to riding with you. Just email noosabonneville@optusnet.com.au for details of the next ride.

Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels Weekly Roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels Beginning Monday 2 January.

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Katie Milae.

Bob Dylan tribute line up Music-lovers are in for a terrific night at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi with the Bob Dylan tribute I Shall Be Released on Friday 27 January, and hosted by lap slide guitarist and roots troubadour Pat Tierney.

Pat will be joined by a well-loved singersongwriters Katie Milae, Those Folk, Zac Gunthorpe, James Bennett and Karen Law, to traverse a journey through the best of Bob Dylan - spanning a songwriting career of 60 years.

Bringing together some of South East Queensland and NSW’s best and brightest singer-songwriters, the evening will celebrate the music and illustrious career of the poetic master and Nobel Prize-winning songwriter Bob Dylan.

This will be the fifth incarnation since 2012.

Pat Tierney started the event 10 years ago in Brisbane as a way to bring the local music community and music lovers together, to connect and share a love of songwriting, performance and poetry, and of course, Bob, who he’s been listening to since the day he could walk.

“Bob has had a huge impact on my musical career, life, and songwriting, so I am really excited to bring the show to the Sunshine Coast for the first time. All the artists on the bill are acts I really admire, and I can’t wait to share the stage with them all,“ Mr Tierney said.

“It’s as much about Dylan as also showcas-

ing some of the best local music and songwriting on offer. I’m really proud to be a part of the Sunshine Coast music family and nights like this are a really beautiful way to connect and bring community together.“ About the artists: Lap slide guitarist and roots troubadour Pat Tierney brings an eclectic and captivating musical experience to everything he touches. Taking influence from the likes of Bob Dylan, Ben Harper and Harry Manx. Pat’s music dances between folk, blues, roots, and soul. A true songwriter and poet, Pat brings an old-school approach with modern tales of love, loss, hope, and social justice. Pat’s latest single Shadows, dances and weaves into the mystic blues with haunting slide guitar and evocative lyrics.

Growing up on the ochre land of Darwin and immersing herself in Australia’s cultural and spiritual centre meant for Katie Milae there was no shortage of inspiration and music was unavoidable. Her free adventurous spirit has led her on a life full of creativity and adventure. From hand-raising and wrangling crocodiles as a keeper in Darwin and sharing the amazing transformative beauty of the Katherine Gorge on boat tours, to spending months on end hand harvesting pearls off the Kimberley Coast and adopting a nomadic lifestyle to travel the world alone.

Truly authentic, naturally charismatic, and

Those Folk. delightfully entertaining, Lawrence Menard (USA) and Clare Quinn (AUS) are the transpacific troubadours known as Those Folk. With Lawrence’s Cajun beginnings and Californian upbringing melding with Clare’s grounding

in Australian folk music, their musical inspiration is diverse and ever expanding. Their worlds collided on the streets of Edinburgh, Scotland and the pair have been an inseparable duo ever since.

Karen Law is a distinctive singer-songwriter who has been creating spirited modern folk songs for over three decades. After winning a BBC songwriting competition as a student, she began performing in English folk clubs where her carefully crafted folk songs caused people to notice. Moving to Australia in 1995, Karen took her story-songs on the road while living in a caravan and working the fruit harvest trail.

James Bennett is an independent solo artist and multi-instrumentalist from Newcastle.

A prolific songwriter and one who believes in writing for a purpose and not just for the sake of trying to hit the big time. James grew up on an off the grid, isolated farm just inland of Byron Bay where his parents raised him listening to nothing but Bob Dylan.

Celebrating 10 years as a recording artist, singer/songwriter Zac Gunthorpe is releasing new music, starting with the single, Wonder and Why. Teaming up with Brisbane’s Mexico City, the two forces come together to deliver an Australianesque feel, that seems to sway like a leaf on an autumn breeze on the new track.

TICKETS: $30 (+ booking fee) through Oztix. 18+ event. Doors open 7.30pm.

Midsummer delivers magic in the land Down Under The Pomona Railway Station Gallery is showing two new exhibitions throughout January.

In the Carriage Room, four local artists are taking a contemporary look at the Australian landscape in their joint exhibition, A Land Down Under.

Using different media styles, Wendy Talbot, Helen Campbell, Vicki Armstrong and Jo Dansie put their passion for country on display.

Their contemporary approach to their art allows them to look closely at elements sometimes overlooked, capturing the essence.

A Land Down Under is in the Carriage Room from 7 January until 1 February.

Meanwhile, in the Banana Shed, Cooroy artist Jennie Smith has her show, Midsummer Magic.

Jennie’s floral paintings bring a sense of vibrancy and fun. Her florals are painted using a stencil to apply the paint and then she uses a negative painting method to find the images. A look of pointillism is achieved and the overall result is fresh, fun and different.

Midsummer Magic is on show until 25 January.

Both exhibitions will share a formal opening at 11.30am on Saturday 7 January.

Pomona Railway Station Gallery is at 10 Station Street Pomona. Opening hours are 10am-4pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 2pm Saturday and Sunday.

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Works by Helen Campbell will be at Pomona gallery.

Painting by Jennie Smith will be included in the exhibition.

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Noosa Irish night mixes things up Held every second Wednesday, the Noosa Irish night mixes things up for the new year with local Irishman Alan Kelly and Celtic Americana duo, Those Folk.

Kicking things off on Wednesday 4 January from 6pm, singer songwriter, and guitarist Alan Kelly is Dublin born and sings traditional folk, award winning original songs, and refreshing interpretations of well known songs.

Alan is also the front man, and driving force behind the Celtic folk rock band, the Barleyshakes, and his energy as a performer never fails to captivate his audience.

Joining Alan on the night as always is multiinstrumentalist Steve Cook.

Steve is a master musician and plays lively jigs and reels on mandolin and fiddle. He also busts out his self-crafted electric guitar to accompany Alan’s songs. This high energy duo will have you dancing and singing along with the infectious Irish music.

Completing the line up on January 18 are the Celtic Americana duo, Those Folk.

Charismatic, authentic and thoroughly entertaining, Lawrence Menard (USA) and Clare Quinn (AUS) are the transpacific-troubadours known as ‘Those Folk.’

Having met in Scotland in 2012, they have since travelled extensively and lived in the pine forest mountains of California.

They now hang their travelling hats in Pomona, Queensland.

A partnership forged in the fires of folk music, Those Folk explore sounds from the 1960’s folk revival and contemporary Americana music While infusing it with Celtic notes.

Breathtaking vocal harmonies are featured alongside rich instrumental work performed on guitars, accordion, mandolin and banjo.

Lawrence AND Clare are storytellers who make audience members feel like fast friends.

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Lawrence Menard (USA) and Clare Quinn (AUS) are the transpacific-troubadours known as ‘Those Folk.’

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Local Irishman Alan Kelly.

As songwriters they delve into love, hope, belonging, and the human condition. As performers they enthral, enchant, and leave a lasting impression.

The Noosa Irish night is held every second Wednesday from 6pm, entry is free and it’s a family friendly venue where all ages are welcome until 9pm.

Noosa Regional Gallery has been recognised at this year’s Gallery and Museum Achievement Awards as joint winner for their 2021 exhibition event, Floating Land: at the edge of ideas.

Sharing first place for the category Projects: Organisations with Paid Staff with Cooktown Museum/National Trust of Australia Queensland and their project Reimagining James Cook Museum, Noosa Regional Gallery has been honoured within a highly competitive field of finalists including HOTA, Museum of Brisbane, State Library of Queensland and The University of Queensland Art Museum, to name a few.

“Being named joint recipient of this award is a fantastic way to end a super busy year,” Noosa Regional Gallery director and Floating Land curator Michael Brennan said.

“The gallery team is particularly passionate about being ambitious and innovative with the cultural experiences we deliver, and 2021’s Floating Land: at the edge of ideas reflected this.”

Presented by Museums and Galleries Queensland, the peak professional body for the public museum and gallery sector in Queensland, GAMAA honours the achievements of individuals and organisations recognised as ‘striving towards excellence’.

“The Noosa Regional Gallery team continues setting out to raise the bar for our internationally respected art and environment event, Floating Land as it reflects so much of what Noosa is about,” says Brennan.

“We’re currently in the thick of developing the Floating Land program for 2023, and receiving this award has certainly lit a fire under our tails. We can’t wait to announce the dates and line up for our 12 iterations early in the new year!”

For more information about this event, visit noosaregionalgallery.com.au

Welcome 2023 in with a bang on Coast You’ll find family fun this New Year’s Eve with fireworks displays at Mooloolaba, Caloundra and Coolum.

Caloundra celebrations kick off from 4pm with fireworks at 9.30pm while Coolum Beach will light up at 8.30pm.

In Mooloolaba, there are two fireworks displays – one each at 8.30pm and midnight, and from 5pm you’ll find food trucks and live music at this glass, alcohol and drug-free celebration.

Young children will love the Paw Patrol show and meet and greets, and for older children, there’s a glow zone, big bubbles and interactive glow shows. The Beach Zone caters for under 18s and, from 7pm, you’ll find Red Frogs on deck as well as a free bungy trampoline.

Sunshine Coast Council’s creative arts and events coordinator Janine Symons said the ad-

dition of Red Frogs would help provide a fun, safe space.

“Red Frogs provide a positive peer presence,” Ms Symons said. “Their crews are able to read the room, ensuring youth crowds are engaged, having fun and, most importantly, are safe.”

Information about the Mooloolaba New Year’s Eve celebrations, including entertainment, traffic, parking and more is available at SCEvents. Sunshine Coast Council, Community Portfolio Cr David Law said no matter the celebration, safety was always the priority.

“We’re encouraging everyone heading out this New Year’s Eve to carefully plan their trip home,” Cr Law said.

“Our event teams are working closely with Queensland Police and together we’re urging people to download and update their ride-

share apps, organise a designated driver or use public transport to ensure they get home safely.

“Animal and environmental safety is also important, so we’re referring to RSPCA advice for those with pets and animals, and have put a range of measures in place to ensure the event is delivered as sustainably as possible.”

Mooloolaba New Year’s Eve 2022 is a Sunshine Coast Council event, delivered in partnership with the Queensland Police Service and other Emergency Services (SES, QFES, Red Frogs, QAS and QEMS).

While not run by Sunshine Coast Council, Caloundra and Coolum New Year’s Eve events are supported by Council. You can find out more about those events at SCEvents.

Noosa Regional Gallery’s trophy by Queensland artist Donna Davis.

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Visit region’s Insta-best The good people of Instagram have spoken with their thumbs and photographs of sunrises and sunsets are in, having dominated Visit Sunshine Coast’s top 10 Instagram posts of 2022.

Fairy floss skies, blood orange sunsets and indigo hues were recurring themes in the year’s top 10, with eight of the top spots photos and reels of showstopping skies.

This year’s number one – a stunning sunset video shot through the palm trees at First Point, Noosa Heads – paints a pretty picture of gentle rolling waves, turquoise waters and golden clouds.

The video was taken by local photographer Marissa Knight and has racked up more than 23,300 likes and been viewed more than 650,000 times.

In a fitting twist, exactly 2023 Instagram users have saved the video for later, presumably giving themselves fresh Sunshine Coast travel inspiration for the year ahead.

Visit Sunshine Coast chief executive officer Matt Stoeckel said he was thrilled to see that five of the seven photographers that made this year’s top 10 were based on the Sunshine Coast.

“No one knows the Sunshine Coast better than our locals, who are without a doubt the best ambassadors we could ask for to help promote our region to visitors,” he said.

“This year’s top 10 is an incredible highlights reel of what we have to offer here on the Sunshine Coast.

“We know that visitors love our beaches, and that’s certainly reflected in the top 10, but people come here because we offer so much more than that as a destination.

“From the rolling hills of the Hinterland to our pristine waterfalls and vibrant rainforests there’s so much beauty to be adored and explored here, and our Instagram is a wonderful way to showcase our visitors’ - and locals’ - sunshine moments that make the region so special to them.”

Ms Knight, who can be found on Instagram at @marissaknightphotography, also took out 7th and 10th place for her photos of Noosa and Coolum Beach respectively.

“I’m so ecstatic at taking the top reel spot,” Ms Knight said.

“I remember that sunset so clearly, so colourful, it was one of the best all year and I captured so many beautiful images from that afternoon.

“My passion is capturing that magical light at sunrise and sunset, the colour explosion stays with you forever.”

Having been a Sunny Coast local for the past 28 years Ms Knight has plenty of suggestions on where to capture beautiful photographs of the region.

“I have so many favourite spots on the Sunshine Coast, Noosa Heads, Lake Weyba, Sunshine Beach, Coolum Beaches and One Tree Hill Maleny to name a few,” she said.

For more Sunshine Coast inspiration, follow Visit Sunshine Coast on Instagram @VisitSunshineCoast

Surfers at Alexandra Headland.

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10. Sunrise at Coolum Beach.

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Surfers and swimmers - Rainbow Beach.

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Sunrise at First Bay in Coolum.

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3. Sunset over Glass House Mountains Maleny.

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Sunrise at Noosa National Park.

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4. Sunset over Mount Coolum from boardwalk.

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Be a lifesaver this summer Summer is here in Australia, along with the start of the peak season for Queensland lifesavers and lifeguards.

As the weather heats up and more people flock to Queensland’s beautiful beaches, volunteer lifesavers and professional lifeguards will be hard at work keeping beachgoers safe.

Last season, SLSQ lifesavers and lifeguards saved 3101 lives, completed 588,993 preventative actions, and performed 32,996 first aid treatments.

Sadly, there were 13 drownings across Queensland beaches last season and 12 of these occurred outside patrol areas and hours.

To coincide with National Water Safety Day, and to ultimately help keep Queensland beachgoers safe this summer, SLSQ launched the first phase of the Be A Lifesaver! campaign.

National Water Safety Day is a timely reminder to always be vigilant when enjoying the waterways.

Over the next four weeks SLSQ will release four campaigns targeting the key at-risk demographics identified in the 2022 Coast Safe Report, released earlier this year.

In anticipation of the upcoming summer school holiday period, the first campaign launched targets families and reminds them to always swim at patrolled beaches, during patrol hours and between the red and yellow flags.

SLSQ general manager Peta Lawlor explained how important it was for beachgoers to do their part to ensure they could enjoy Queensland’s beautiful beaches and then re-

Last season, SLSQ lifesavers and lifeguards saved 3101 lives. turn home to their loved ones at the end of the day.

“Our lifesavers and lifeguards are highly skilled but with unpredictable surf conditions they need beachgoers to do their part to stay safe at the beach,” Ms Lawlor said.

“Based on the findings of the 2022 Coast Safe Report, SLSQ will this summer be targeting our surf safety messages to families, young males aged 20-49 years, and international visitors, as well as educating people on stinger prevention.

“The first phase of the Be A Lifesaver! campaign reminds parents and guardians that when it comes to the beach and surf, we need to be a better example for the kids and be the one to look out for the family and care. If not for you, then for them. So, just do it for the kids! Be a lifesaver!

“As we spread our surf safety message this summer, we will be reminding beachgoers that ‘She’ll be right won’t save your life – so be a lifesaver and swim between the flags’.”

Volunteer lifesavers and professional lifeguards will be hard at work keeping beachgoers safe this summer.

United for victims of domestic and family violence Volunteers have come out in force to support victims of domestic, family and gender-based violence, planting more than 200 native seedlings in Cotton Tree for Seeds of Hope.

Now in its third year, the communitybased event took place on 7 December as part of 16 Days of Activism against GenderBased Violence.

Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson thanked the community for volunteering and showing their support for this significant campaign.

“Our community continues to rally for victims of domestic and family violence and unite in solidarity by planting seedlings at this Seeds of Hope event, which has been made possible through council’s partnership with the Make It Stop committee,” Mayor Jamieson said.

“The seedlings will rehabilitate and build resilience in our coastal dunes, while also acknowledging victims of domestic and family violence on the Sunshine Coast.

“Our community and our council has zero tolerance for domestic and family violence.”

Make It Stop chairman Mark Kratzmann said it was great to see the event getting bigger and better with more people coming along each year and uniting for the mission.

“It’s a positive step to see people gathering and having conversations on such an important issue,” Mr Kratzmann said.

“Please know there is help available for anyone struggling and I encourage you to reach out and seek help.”

Visit council’s website to find more events happening across the Sunshine Coast for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

Drop into your local library for books that challenge gender stereotypes and to find out about other events happening during 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Pick-up a bookmark for the cause while you’re there too.

Help at hand If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or domestic violence, help is available.

Get free, confidential online and phone advice and counselling for women and men, 24/7. In an emergency call the police on Triple Zero (000).

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Seeds of Hope.

Mayor Mark Jamieson plants a seedling as part of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

Attendees celebrate a great morning at Cotton Tree after planting 200 seedlings.

Smiles all around at the Seeds of Hope event.

Volunteers ready to water the new seedlings.

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Looking to the year ahead Last weekend the Noosa Heads SLSC, travelled to Tugun on the Gold Coast for Round One of the Queensland Cup. Rowing in a 1-2m choppy surf Noosa had five crews entered for the carnival and Boat Captain Andrew Fox came away happy with the result.

“Rowing in the female Reverse grade division the crew known as the Bandits finished in first place. Then in the female U19s our girls known as the Angry Birds finished in third place, but the third crew the Road Runners finished out of a place.

We are very proud of these girls. For the last four years they have driven from Yeppoon to Noosa to row for our club as well as doing patrols. All indications for the year ahead for these girls are good. Their attitude to training and their clubmates is first class. We couldn’t be happier.

The other two crews the U19 boys, the Noisy Minors and the Daffy Ducks failed to make the top three. However, for the Daffy Ducks a novice crew having their first row the sweeps were happy with their performance.”

Representing the Bandits who won gold were: Hale Ohl, Rachael Michillan, Emma Bygrave and Kody Jensen. And rowing for the Angry Birds who came home with the bronze: Letia Fox, Issie Cooper, Amelie Griffin and Rose Balimore. Both crews were swept by Michael Brooks on loan from the Maroochydore club.

It is interesting to note that the two of the U19s boys and girls, the Daffy Ducks and the Road Runners are experiencing their first season of competition.

The four boys of the Daffy Ducks crew, decided to become lifesavers and row for Noosa, after attending the boat carnival on Noosa Beach, sponsored by Megabeam. They watched their mates rowing for the Noosa club: and made their decision there and then.

Not only did Megabeam sponsor a surf boat carnival, they also set four young Australians on the road to becoming lifesavers. It doesn’t get any better.

The next round of the Queensland Cup will

Lana Rogers and coach Sharlene Kelly. be held on Mermaid Beach on January 14th.

There has been some good news for the boating fraternity. A new rule has come into vogue. A week ago, it was announced that as of now as soon as 15- year- olds, obtain their bronze they can join boats crew and start to train for competition.

Nutri Grain Series In the first two rounds of this 2022/2023 Nu-

tri Grain Iron Man, Iron Woman series held at Manly Beach in Sydney, our local girl Lana Rogers, now competing for the Alexandra Headlands Club, had a weekend she won’t forget in a hurry.

Saturday December 17th Round 1, saw Manly hit with a big surf. In the ski section of the first round of the event, Lana was caught in the break with other ski competitors, and

her ski was badly damaged.

Having performed her running repairs on the beach, where she taped up cracks in the ski, it found Lana well back in the field, so far back that the possibility of finishing in the top three, was virtually impossible.

At the finish, when she crossed the line, she was in 12th place. For her it was very disappointing, but that’s surf: when its big anything can happen. At days end, a good in-depth discussion, with her coach Sharlene Kelly, on all aspects of the race, and the good tough big hearted fighting spirit, for which she has become known, was back in place.

Sunday, saw Lana back on the starters line for Round 2 with a positive attitude, ready to cope with whatever lay ahead: and this time days end, saw Lana Rogers back on the podium: around her neck was the second- place silver medal Regarding Sunday Lana said, “All credit to my coach Sharlene Kelly. By the time our discussion was over I had forgotten all about Saturdays’ disaster, my positive attitude was back: it also made me angry with myself regarding my performance. So, by then, I was ready to go: and it was all thanks to my coach.

Coach Kelly summed it up well when she said, “It was a miraculous comeback. To take the big disappointment that she experienced yesterday and finish in second place today was truly an outstanding performance. She made me feel so very proud.”

For Noosa’s Iron Woman Carla Papac, it was not one of her best carnivals. Gaining entry via a wild card selection, she finished out of a place on both days. However, her great effort in the preseason trials, shows that this young lady has potential.

“Coming down from the long- distance training schedule, that saw her win the Coolangatta Gold, to the short course events, is a challenge,” said coach Darren Mercer, “but in time she will adjust.”

For now, it’s the year ahead that counts. We wish both girls all the best.

Golf and Scotch whisky mixing well at Noosa Springs

By Peter Owen What began more than 20 years ago with a few golfers playing 18 holes for a bottle of Scotch whisky has turned into one of Noosa Springs’ most colourful golf days.

A field of more than 90 whisky-loving golfers teed it up on Saturday for this year’s Glenfiddich Day, when everything Scottish is celebrated in style.

The winner was Mike Mason, who was also successful in 2014. He scored 41 points to beat Ross Gillies on a countback.

Mike was well rewarded, with a bottle of 21-year-old Glenfiddich, worth about $270, presented by William Grant & Sons, producer of Glenfiddich, the world’s leading single malt whisky. Ross’ runner-up prize was a bottle of 18-year-old Glenfiddich.

More bottles of whisky went to the third and fourth, for nearest the pin shots on the par threes, longest drive and to Simon Reeves’ team for being the best dressed.

After golf, the players sat down to a lunch which boasted grilled salmon, smoked mash potato, dill with horse radish and Glenfiddich 12-year-old butter sauce, or perhaps chicken Howtowdie, Rumblethump potato, Drappit egg and Glenfiddich 12-year-old creamed spinach.

Fittingly, the menu was prepared by executive chef Graham Waddell, himself a Scotsman from Troon, near Glasgow.

Two days later, William Grant and Sons also sponsored the Hendricks Day for Noosa Springs’ ladies Day with similar prizes on offer.

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Dressed in style for a day of Scottish golf (from left) David Gibson, David Hay, piper Pete Murray, Graham Madden and Jeff Barratt.

Former Adelaide Crows footballer Nathan Bock, of William Grant, presents the prize to winner Mike Mason.

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Plutonium lines to the horizon.

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Old Phil’s 2023 almanac JANUARY Record crowds swarm the Hastings Street Precinct for the first “Covid Free” summer holiday since 2019-20, creating havoc on the roads, rage in the car parks and carnage in the surf when the angry visitors finally get to paddle out after several hours of armed combat. Fortunately order and decorum in the waves is restored after the appearance of squads of hero surfers in designer army fatigue rashies, known as the Peace in Surf Squad (PISS), who use subtle CIA-based persuasion techniques to clear the water of troublemakers.

FEBRUARY Chaos erupts in Noosa Magistrates Court when key operatives of PISS are arraigned on 37 accounts of manslaughter and assault related to incidents on Noosa’s outer bays in several separate swell events during the January holiday season. Pleading his case to the bench, spokesperson for the defendants Fast Eddie Slowpoke says: “We meant no harm to anyone, particularly not to A-grade tourists spending in excess of $5000 per night in Noosa according to tourism industry calculations. Our sincere apologies to the bereaved, but people of all net worth must learn to share the waves.”

MARCH The Noosa Festival of Surfing enjoys the most successful year in its long history after cutting edge weapons technology delivers perfect overhead waves for every day of the event. A festival spokesperson says: “While I’d like to say that we lucked out, that Huey the god of surf came through for us, in fact we have to thank a slow release plutonium bomb detonated due east of Double Island Point on the eve of the festival for a perfect run of waves. The clean bomb, provided by the tactical weapons division of PISS, caused minimal disruption to the coastal bathymetry and the fish habitat, while our sponsors have donated plankton credits to cover any incidental collateral damage.”

APRIL Speaking of PISS, Noosa’s greatest cultural event of the year, the Eat and Drink Until You Puke Festival breaks new ground with the introduction of the world’s longest public urinal. Based on similar efforts to control dunny queues at beer festivals in Europe, the Puke Pissoir stretches around the entire perimeter of Lions Park, offering queue-free relief for up to 2000 men at any one time. While in council the mayor and female councillors express outrage, the four male councillors vote in favour of the historic erection. Beer sales soar.

MAY Noosa’s oldest rock band, the remarkable SandFlys, finally release their first album of Ado originals, just in time to celebrate the cumulative age of band members reaching 400.

“These are both incredible whatchamacallits,” says Ado, while slurping his lunch through a straw.

JUNE As La Nina finally goes, Noosa is hit by a mid-

Spectators watch Main Beach get washed away in June.

The plutonium swell of March. winter heat wave with temperatures soaring to the mid-40s for more than a week. Massive use of air-conditioning at maximum power sends Noosa’s emissions to China-like levels, prompting Zero Emissions Noosa to plead with residents to switch off the A/C and walk to the beach where they can immerse themselves in the cool, clear waters of Laguna Bay. Since Main Beach remains at a record three kilometres in width, at least a dozen elderly citizens perish on the journey.

JULY The management committee of the Noosa Alive cultural festival denies emphatically a rumour that it will construct a version of Eat Drink Puke’s wildly successful circular urinal around its beach bar on Main Beach. A spokesperson tells Noosa Today: “Our people do not

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SandFlys celebrate 400!

wish to share their intimate moments with the general public, thank you very much.”

AUGUST A huge and unseasonal Coral Sea Cyclone makes its way down the coast and smashes Noosa, finally removing four years of sand buildup and revealing those rocks beloved of surfers and detested by tourism operators. “This is an economic disaster,” a tourism spokesperson says. Heh heh heh.

SEPTEMBER Life of Brine and his Life of Bride are off to exotic faraway places again so are only vaguely aware that the Hastings Street Association has hired a convoy of semi-trailers to cart a million tonnes of sand from Teewah Beach to Main Beach in time for the busy summer holidays.

OCTOBER After days of heated debate, the Land and Environment Court agrees that “exceptional economic circumstances” related to the massive Main Beach sand dump override environmental concerns. Delivering the judgement, the presiding judge says: “Sand is part of the fabric of the Noosa experience: no sand, no fabric.”

NOVEMBER Sand coverage of Main Beach reaches historic new levels, with hundreds of hectares of space for Cool Cabanas.

DECEMBER Noosa is full again. At low tide the waters of Laguna Bay are just visible on the horizon. There is not a surfable wave in sight.

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TOWARDS 2032: THE DECADE AHEAD PROPERTY MATTERS ERLE LEVEY AT a time when rising costs, pressure on inflation, and wide-spread labour shortages are impacting business and investor confidence, the Sunshine Coast Business Council (SCBC) wants to ensure councils and other levels of government have clear strategies in place to manage regional economic and population growth.

At a conference held at Maroochy RSL, key industry leaders gathered to hear from Sunshine Coast Council CEO Emma Thomas and Noosa Shire Council CEO Scott Waters, each discuss their strategies to navigate the looming triumphs and struggles facing the region.

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SCBC Chair Sandy Zubrinich, Noosa Shire Council CEO Scott Waters and Sunshine Coast Council CEO Emma Thomas. 310645 and a series of road-based events for the Paralympic Games.

“All eyes are on the Sunshine Coast and our Council is already planning, with other delivery partners, for the greatest sporting event on earth,” Ms Thomas said.

“Through our 2032 Sunshine Coast Legacy Plan Community Reference Group we already have some great insights into what our Brisbane 2032 legacy will aspire to achieve for the region.

“This includes a high desire to understand how local businesses can tap into myriad opportunities and offer quality regional jobs.

“We’re also focused on smart planning for our community to manage economic and population growth, plus sustainable development goals through meaningful industry and other tiers of government collaboration to maintain a diverse and forward-thinking regional economy.

“To get the best outcomes for Queensland, we need to continue to share and work with our fellow South East Queensland Councils and all levels of government.”

Noosa Shire Council CEO Scott Waters echoed Ms Thomas’s sentiments and said

as Queensland prepares to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, regional communities such as the Sunshine Coast must have astute plans in place in order to maintain the growth required to be ready for and continue to attract events of this calibre.

“Noosa Shire Council’s current work in affordable and social housing, destination management planning, new corporate plan and balancing our already strong policy position in relation to the environment will be key areas of discussion,” Mr Waters said.

“The next 18 to 24 months will be crucial in setting the future direction of the Sunshine Coast region.

“Both the Sunshine Coast Council and Noosa Shire Council must ensure as much as possible that our strategies and policies complement each other as we move towards 2032.”

SCBC Chair Sandy Zubrinich said despite the Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon, many locals are increasingly concerned about their finances as the cost of living continues to rise.

“If the region is to continue to attract and harness new opportunities, strategies need to be put in place now to alleviate

SCBC Michael Shadforth Caloundra Chamber of Commerce, Luke Martin McNab, Carl Nancarrow McNab and Kevin Covey of Covey and Associates. 310645 the impact the cost of living is having on business and investor confidence,” Ms Zubrinich said.

“Data from the RTA shows rent on the Sunshine Coast has increased by 36 per cent over the past four years for a threebedroom house, costing a median of $420 per week in June 2018 and $710 today.

“As for groceries, the ABS recorded in June this year a nationwide annual increase of 7.3 per cent in the cost of fruit and vegetables due to severe weather impacting key farms in Queensland and New South Wales.

“In order to maintain regional growth, we need to manage the strategic challenges together, maintain progress toward diversifying the regional economy, deliver the potential of digital transformation, create quality regional jobs, and secure the level of private sector investment that will be required.”

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Climate change, world class events.

Dealing with day to day growth need to be agile, forward plan, be able to change.

Gympie becomes a commuter town. First responders living there now.

Destination management planning. Not get loved to death We want to share but do it in a manageable way.

Challenges: population growth, how do we move around. Transport is a huge issue.

Do it in a sustainable way Pop growth and olympics World stage, commonwealth games was only small compared to what is to come Eight million tickets will be sold over the two weeks across three main hubs - Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

How do we manage that, three hubs.

Transport - how we get around - will be crucial.

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and population growth with liveability expectations Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Sandy Zubrinich said the sold-out luncheon was a great success with much positive feedback, culminating in a commitment from the SCBC and both CEOs to host this event annually.

“As with all events hosted by the Business Council, our responsibility is to get the right people in the room, talking about real issues of significance for the region and providing guests with an opportunity to engage directly with the speakers through question time,” Ms Zubrinich said.

“The lunch was certainly well received by the audience, who indicated they were pleased to see the two CEOs expressing their intent to work together more closely in the future. The CEOs acknowledged this and stated that this was already successfully underway in some areas.

“Attendees were also keen to see better collaboration in terms of marketing the region, providing more experiences for visitors, capturing more tourist dollars and potentially sharing costs in other areas for the benefit of each Local Government Area

and the region as a whole.

“A good example of this is VisitSunshineCoast supporting both councils as a marketing entity, with funding contributed from State government for that purpose.

“Another focus area was the need for more public transport to move people around the region. This has been, and still is, a priority for the Sunshine Coast Business Council, the two regional councils and the business community.

“The call remains for heavy rail ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, connecting the primary host city Brisbane to the Maroochydore City Centre, which is likely to have an Olympic village to support events hosted locally.

“This talks to the need for the Sunshine Coast Council Mass Transit strategy to include Noosa, not just the Sunshine Coast, when it considers moving people around the region. Our visitors will not differentiate between these two LGAs and Noosa remains a globally recognised brand and tourist destination.

“The Sunshine Coast Airport is also critical to get international and national visitors to the region and we know - that

now it operates under private sector management - marketing strategies are regional and beyond.

“Lastly, another pain point ahead of the Games, which is continually spoken about, is the high demand for accommodation.

Visitors need somewhere to stay now, not just in the lead-up to and during the Games. There also needs to be thought regarding accommodation not only for visitors but also for workers, when developing the transport and other infrastructure our region needs.

“It was therefore established that the opportunity for collaboration between the two LGAs extends to infrastructure, transport, housing policy, hotel development and other required tourism infrastructure.

“At the conclusion of the question and answer session, we invited a vote along with Sunshine Coast Council CEO, Emma Thomas and Noosa Council CEO, Scott Waters, and it was agreed that the Sunshine Coast Business Council would host this lunch annually to ensure this important conversation continues.” ●

ESTABLISHED NAMES IN NOOSA PROPERTY THEY are established names in real estate but the combining of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty with two existing Noosa agencies has brought a new face to the industry.

Queensland Sotheby’s acquired the residential sales division of Brown & Company and has retained its directors Stephen and Andy Brown. Richard Bowen and his boutique agency, Jet Rose Properties was on-boarded as well.

The Sotheby’s brand dates back to 1744 and the buoyancy of luxury real estate sales has encouraged CEO Paul Arthur to add the Noosa office to his real estate portfolio - six offices located in some of the most desirable Queensland luxury lifestyle destinations.

Mr Arthur opened the first Queensland Sotheby’s in October 2016. That was at Main Beach on the Gold Coast.

Then over the past six years the brand has expanded with offices in Brisbane (two

Queensland Sotheby’s with CEO Paul Arthur at the new Noosa office. 313724 locations), Port Douglas, Whitsundays and now Noosa.

“It’s not a brand with an office on every corner,’’ Mr Arthur said.

“Noosa is one of the premier lifestyle locations.

“It’s really been about finding the right people.

“We have a wonderful team of 10 and others coming on board.’’

It was a matter of taking the time and using the Whitsunday, Gold Coast and Port Douglas models.

“One of key points is we rely and collaborate with our network, which extends to Melbourne and New Zealand.

“When I look past Noosa, it’s a very international field and the Sotheby’s brand will resonate with them.

The Noosa Junction office at 89 Noosa Drive is fully staffed and ready for business.

Brown & Co will retain and continue its operations of the holiday leasing division.

Jet Rose Properties have a significant presence in Sunrise Beach, Peregian Beach and Perigean Springs. They bring a wealth of local knowledge and state-of-the-art operation systems.

Sotheby’s International Realty has more than 1000 offices globally and in 72 countries.

“My aspiration was to bring one of the most revered brands to the Noosa clientele,’’ Mr Arthur said.

“It’s such an international region, that the national and global essence of the Sotheby’s network will be welcomed as a true point of difference.

“We have a proven record of connecting discerning buyers and sellers with extraordinary properties.

“In any successful business environment, it is always about the people.

“The Noosa team joining us under the Sotheby’s banner are like-minded professionals with a compatible corporate culture.

“Our focus is providing an outstanding experience to our clients, customers, and service providers.’’ ●

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74 UPPER HASTINGS STREET, NOOSA HEADS

Picture irresistible Little Cove where the Coral Sea

Finally, after fifty years of multi-generation family

meets rainforest albeit the forever verdant Noosa

celebrations, the modest little two bedroom and one

National Park with its world-class surf breaks. Six

bathroom, green and cream cottage with frangipanis

hundred metres from celebrated Upper Hastings

out the front, and a rear garden melding with the

Street, sophisticated Hastings Street meets laidback

Noosa National Park reserve, the time is ripe to

Noosa Main Beach as well as Laguna Bay, and it is seven

demolish, develop and make the move to first class.

hundred metres to toes-in-the-white sand of Little Cove Beach.

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It is undeniable. Nature’s splendour is having tranquil

kitchen. It has a dining space with doors out to the

clear Weyba waterways on your doorstep, the Noosa

western terrace, where capturing the imagination is a

National Park with abundant bird life and occasional

storage shed which would easily convert to a summer

kangaroos at your back gate. And in-between, a

room, with a pond and a stacked rock feature wall

residence of timeless integrity with beautiful gardens

covered in brilliant crimson bougainvillea.

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Positioned fortuitously with a northerly aspect is the

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befitting the natural character and address of Lake Weyba Drive, considered by locals as a well-kept secret.

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4 GODILLA STREET, COOLUM BEACH

Tucked into the dress circle on a significant landmark

leads to expansive living areas and flows seamlessly to

ridge above Grandview Drive known as Eurungunderoo,

alfresco living commensurate in size, plus a pool and

is a resplendent residence evoking elegance and

spa; there are five over-generous bedrooms including

character.

a super-sized master suite; and the main bathroom has

Built over four levels on a remarkable .74 hectares, it

a tub with a view of a pond stocked with native fish. The

effuses almost everything on a grand scale. The site has

sauna is separate.

two street frontages with a convenient drive-through

All this and so much more in the heart of Coolum so

garaging from both; a gorgeous Amora timber staircase

close to the beach.

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Perfectly poised with seconds to white sand

Almost tottering over the shimmering pool with its

pearlescence, the ravishing residence’s avantgarde

massive terrace and stretching to the wide deep

design has exuberant lines, an ultra-vogue neutral

blue of the Coral Sea, is nature’s ever-changing visual

palette mimicking its surrounds, the finest of finishes,

tableaux. It is a remarkable backdrop. Time to sigh.

show-stopping master suites, plus a glass lift gliding between 3-levels and coalescing with abundant light, which seemingly shadow dances across endless European oak and Carrera marble floors.

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LOT 44 SY D N E Y ST R E E T, T E WA N T I N Forget waiting for the dream of building in an idyllic

perfectly poised in a plum corner position, makes a

location to come true, this beautiful brand-new,

bold statement from the street. Admire the striking

two-level residence with edgy sophistication, multiple

Pandanus trees beside the walkway and the eye-

living areas indoors and out, has all the latest inclusions

catching view of the river, before opening the custom

including a dazzling pool. Two minutes to the Noosa

super-sized glass doors into the foyer and hallway,

River foreshore and equidistant to riverside Gympie

with its double-height ceiling. Distinctively cool and

Tce with its cosmopolitan array of cafes also bustling

contemporary-designed living spaces stretch the width

Noosa Marina, home of the Noosa Ferry, Casa D’acqua,

of the residence.

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Tempt your senses and venture beyond the horizon at

community and create your very own contemporary

Pandanus Grove where a new level of sophistication

residence embracing the timeless integrity and

awaits astute purchasers of Noosa’s last and most

character of the address.

prestigious residential land release, only 5-minutes

Parks and cycle tracks are integral to the estate and it’s

from the Noosa River and Gympie Terrace.

close to esteemed private and public schools, transport

The exclusive master-planned estate has the

options, well maintained parks, Noosa Village retail

added protection of covenants and represents an

precinct, the Noosa Library and the Leisure Centre, plus

unprecedented opportunity to revel in a true sense of

it abuts the Noosa Waters canal development.

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POSTCARD-PERFECT OCEAN VIEWS STEERED by a watercolour panorama that spreads out before it like an ever-changing artwork is the megawatt-lustrous Noosa Main Beach, Laguna Bay, Noosa River waterways, North Shore, Coloured Sands and the Hinterland. Commensurate, is the massive spirit-stirring terrace of a lavish apartment, which is seemingly perched above the trees, yet it is a mere threeminute stroll to Hastings Street.

At the front door, admire bright natural light which appears to shadow dance across endless polished limestone floors in the over-generous living area with custom cabinetry. Channelling a little Palm Springs mid-century modernism, and thanks to disappearing doors, indoors coalesces with the north-facing terrace and those magical views.

Imagine blue-sky days relaxing on sun lounges after a day at the beach or the pool, sundowners as the last vestiges of the pink-orange orb fades into the hinterland, also romantic twilight dinners when you can almost reach for the stars.

Naturally, there is a chic designer kitchen to complement. It is galley-style with creamy white stone-topped cabinetry including an island bench/breakfast bar, all the latest Miele and Liebherr high-end appliances plus necessary accoutrements for a culinary whizz to create dishes for a casual family barbecue or entertain friends in the adjacent large dining space with

custom designed bar.

When it comes to dream time, the king master suite opens out to the terrace, reminiscent of sleeping under the stars, that’s five of course.

Doors also slide away into the living area, and the ensuite has limestone walls, a mushroom-hued stone top on the double vanity and the piece de resistance is the shower which hovers outwards, with a glass wall and amazing westerly views of the Hinterland.

Two queen-size bedrooms also have built-in robes, views of the Hinterland and share a family bathroom with tiles and vanity mimicking the ensuite.

“Cultivate a sunny state of mind and forever holidays with this prestigious apartment in a superbly designed complex,“ comments Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Eric Seetoo who is taking the property to Auction on Saturday 21 January.

“What a location, only a few minutes along a walkway to the beach-side playground of Hastings Street and Laguna Bay. The Laguna Lookout is almost on your doorstep as is the world-famous Noosa National Park with its internationally recognised World Surfing Reserve.

“Apartments of this calibre in this location rarely come to market and with back-to-back, year-round bookings, it is a sage investment opportunity.“ ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 8/47 Picture Point Crescent, NOOSA HEADS Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Inspect: Friday and Monday, noon - 12.30pm Auction: Saturday 21 January, noon Contact: Eric Seetoo 0419 757 770, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE 10 NOOSA TODAY

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DREAM LIFE, SASSY BEACH HOUSE STYLE THERE really is nothing like waking to the sound of waves breaking onshore, grabbing the surfboard, kids and dogs, and being on the beach in five minutes, or why not take a bike ride along meandering pathways which run parallel to the coastal contours.

From the street, the aptly named At The Beach, is an absolute tribute to its seaside location. It immediately oozes character with stately palms, frangipani, buddhas belly bamboo, cycads and heliconias, a nod to Balinese-style gardens, also the rockstone water feature curving river-like around the gardens, and merging into a waterlilytopped pond with fish - a haven for native birds and frogs.

Open the arty custom door made from recycled hardwood, admire the bright white interior with vaulted ceilings, banks of high glass panes, plantation shutters and louvres throughout the multiple living and dining areas which stretch the width of the residence, and on the northerly side look out to the gardens. Note the wood-burning fireplace and how natural light shadow dances across seemingly endless polished honey-hued blackbutt flooring.

The heart of the home is the galley-style kitchen with blue/black granite-topped white cabinetry including a semi-island/ breakfast bar. There’s a commercial-grade

oven with gas-burner cooktop, roomy pantry and all the bells and whistles a serious cook would expect – even slide away windows plus doors off the dining area, opening to expansive alfresco terraces.

Designed for all reasons and seasons, especially for a family who love life, and

entertaining, there are lounge and dining spaces, the latter being extra popular in the cooler months, for relaxing near the large fireplace accompanied by waves and choruses from the native birds.

Easy-care gardens afford absolute privacy on the east and south sides. They

are a stunning combination of mulberry, tamarillo, peach, and bananas, integrated with bleeding hearts, dedicated vegetable garden and a water feature.

Generosity of space continues in the north-east wing better known as a serious slumber zone. Four large bedrooms have barn doors and built-in-robes. The master looks out to the pond and courtyard with seating, and has an on-trend dark grey tiled ensuite. One of the three doubles has access to front garden, there’s a family bathroom with grey tiles, white stonetopped timber vanity, a heater and deep bath. On the other side of the hallway is a powder room, also a laundry with excellent storage solutions.

“When it comes to a popular location and the perfect lifestyle, this hot property with a cool beach house vibe takes some beating,” enthuses Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Tim McSweeney who has slated it for auction on Saturday 28 January.

“It is a two-minute walk to the white sand of Sunrise Beach via the Chalet Cafe and Lookout making every surfer’s dream come true. Alternatively, it is five minutes via Orient Drive to the leash-free doggy beach.” ●

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ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT LOCATION THIS is an excellent opportunity to secure a two bedroom beachfront property without the exorbitant price.

Situated on the famous white sands of Noosa Main Beach, Netanya offers luxury beachfront accommodation in the heart of Hastings Street.

With recent upgrades and a totally renovated complex, 201 Netanya has to be the perfect garden unit right on the beachfront with partial views through the trees. Boasting a sunny terrace for that quiet afternoon champagne this is a great place to just put your feet up and unwind after a hard day’s lying on the beach and shopping in many of Noosa’s stunning boutiques and clothing outlets. Tastefully renovated with modern furniture designed to suit the apartment and the beachfront lifestyle you will soon become very uncustomed to.

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 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.

Excellent holiday income and tax advantages to make the toughest accountant smile are just the icing on the cake for your next beachside or superfund opportunity.

Own a piece of paradise in one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 201/71 Hastings Street, NOOSA HEADS Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom Price: Price guide $3.5 million Contact: Frank Milat 0438 528 148 & Shane McCauley 0403 646, RICHARDSON & WRENCH

Richardson&Wrench 1 Seashell Place, Noosaville 4 bed | 2 bath | 4 car

- Stunning open plan family home - Four bedrooms plus study - Two brand new bathrooms - Sparkling pool with cabana - Air-conditioning and fans throughout Price By Negotiation Open Wednesdays and Saturdays 12.15 - 1.00pm Amanda Balding 0408 088 788

Proudly Richardson&Wrench Noosa | 07 5447 4499

‘The Best Reputation in Real Estate’

Catherine Grace 0435 803 337

www.rwnoosa.com.au 23 Hastings Street, Noosa 12584663-MS52-22

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Luminous Abode in Lush, Secluded Valley Greenfields Farm is a place where the serenity, seclusion and natural beauty are matched by limitless opportunities to enjoy the lifestyle of your dreams. Positioned to capitalise on the lake views, the 3 bdr/3 bthr Queenslander home will capture your heart. Aptly named Pearl for its lustrous charm, it was relocated from the Brisbane riverside suburb of Yeronga and boasts an idyllic blend of character features and modern comforts. Additional property features include a 2-car garage adjacent to the home with an enviable mudroom/laundry. For all the equipment there is a massive 20m x 7.5m 5-bay shed with a 3 bay carport and 2 car garage.

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For Sale | Offers Over $3,500,000 View | By Appointment Graham Smith 0408 874 888 16 NOOSA TODAY

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Style, Simplicity & Serenity This stunning home has been stylishly renovated to the highest possible standard and is perfect for a growing family, active retirees or investors looking for a low maintenance home to simply move in and enjoy the peaceful surrounds. Set on a level, low maintenance block (506 sqm approx.) with established landscaped tropical gardens, this north facing home is light, bright and airy all year round. With features including magnesium pool, VJ walls, brushed nickel tapware, LED lighting throughout with sensors, stone benchtops, new oven, induction cooktop plus ducted reverse cycle air conditioning with 4 adjustable zones, this home needs to be seen to be believed.

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For Sale | Contact Agent View | as advertised or by appointment Stephen Brown 0401 666 100 18 NOOSA TODAY

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Stunning Noosa Designer Home Designed by the award winning Lahznimmo Architects, this stunning 4 bedroom home set over 2 expansive levels is in a league of its own.

The vast north facing 400 plus square home is set on 600 sqm and is located in the prestigious Elysium Noosa Estate in the heart of Noosa Heads.

The innovative design of this spectacular residence has created an impressively proportioned, luxurious domain offering sophisticated indoor-outdoor family living and is only 10 minutes to Hastings Street and beaches.

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3 Wild Apple Court, Noosa Heads

For Sale | Contact Agent View | As advertised or by appointment Stephen Brown 0401 666 100 noosatoday.com.au

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Live, Holiday, Strong Investment With its commanding position within the streetscape, this immaculately presented, contemporary, quality home truly is move in ready. Simply unpack and start living the dream on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, your coastal life awaits here at Peregian Beach.

The clever floorplan of this home ensures generous sized bedrooms and a seamless transition from the open plan living areas to the alfresco. The opportunities here are endless for you to create a perfect backyard oasis.

Plenty of room for a pool if that is your preference (STCA) and a 3m side access which could easily store a boat or trailer.

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10 Frangipani Street, Peregian Beach For Sale | Contact Agent View | As advertised or by appointment Richard Bowen 0401 734 586 Andy Foster 0455 502 536 20 NOOSA TODAY

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High end luxury living in Peregian Springs This luxurious family home ticks all the boxes for those looking to immerse themselves into a Peregian Springs coastal community lifestyle that simply needs to be experienced to appreciate the benefits of living in this beautiful community so close to all that the Sunshine Coast has to offer.

Created by Clout Build & Design, on a parcel of land expansive in size in Peregian Springs, covering 1083sqm of low maintenance living, you will not want to leave.

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10 Honey Myrtle Close, Peregian Springs For Sale | Contact Agent View | as advertised or by appointment Heath McOrist 0434 784 110 Richard Bowen 0401 734 586 noosatoday.com.au

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ONE-OF-A-KIND HORSE PROPERTY OFFERING A LIFESTYLE LIKE NO OTHER More than a home, this magnificent property promises a lifestyle like no other. Ideally located between the vibrant hubs of Noosa and Eumundi, you will be treated to a picturesque 18-acre piece of paradise with three self-contained dwellings, space to entertain, plenty of room for your equine friends and so much more.

For the horse enthusiast, there’s a riding arena, two stables, three fenced paddocks and a dedicated feed room, tack room and 22 bay shed. A Polaris farm buggy and a commercial mower are included in the sale plus there are even veggie gardens, a fire pit, a dirt bike track, a chook house and an outhouse for camping or parties.

D A V I D C O N O L LY

M I K E H AY

0438 259 956

0417 624 059

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FOR SALE Expressions of Interest Closing 6th January 2023

VIEW Contact Agent

07 5447 2451 century21noosa.com noosatoday.com.au

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21 SPRINGS CRESCENT

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MODERN PAUL CLOUT DESIGN MASTERPIECE WITH GOLF COURSE VIEWS Masterfully designed and expertly crafted, this is a truly remarkable newly built golf-front residence that will leave you in awe at every turn. Soaring ceilings and an abundance of natural light enhance the sense of space throughout.

Adding to the appeal of this one-of-a-kind home are the French oak timber floors and Italian porcelain tiles that run seamless throughout, the Elan home automation plus the home will be sold fully furnished, including a premium golf cart for use on the adjacent course and a baby grand piano.

M I K E H AY

T AY L O R C L O U T

0417 624 059

0419 676 554

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VIEW Saturday 11:00-11:30 am

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11A WEBB ROAD

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WEBB ROAD - ARGUABLY THE BEST STREET IN SUNSHINE BEACH !!!

This stunning and spacious two-storey home is set just metres from the golden sands of Sunshine Beach and all the vibrant Sunshine Beach village has to offer.

11A Webb Road would make the ideal permanent home or holiday haven. With luxurious finishes throughout, ample room to entertain and shimmering ocean views that will have you in awe, this is a place you will be proud to call your own.

D A V I D C O N O L LY

M I K E H AY

0438 259 956

0417 624 059

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07 5447 2451 century21noosa.com

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MESMERISING VIEWS, CHRIS CLOUT LUXURY AND STYLE AT ITS VERY BEST Masterfully designed by Chris Clout and brought to life by the renowned Gary Emanuel, this is a new level of luxury that must be seen to be believed. Every inch of this remarkable residence exudes contemporary elegance while the dream location showcases breathtaking views over the National Park to Lions Head and south to Mooloolaba.

The expansive layout stretches over three levels and includes three generous bedrooms, 2.5 impeccable bathrooms and a collection of sumptuous living areas. An internal lift and a striking timber and glass staircase provide ease of access and the effortless indoor-outdoor flow allows you to live that idyllic Noosa lifestyle.

D A V I D C O N O L LY

M I K E H AY

0438 259 956

0417 624 059

noosatoday.com.au

FOR SALE

By Negotiation

VIEW Saturday 12:00 - 12:30pm

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LUXURIOUS AND PRIVATE LIVING THAT MUST BE SEEN TO BE BELIEVED Nestled into the Dolphin Bay Park conservation area set on 1200sqm, this Sunshine Beach stunner has been carefully considered, meticulously crafted and impeccably presented. The spacious two-storey layout and show-stopping list of features are simply incredible, as are the unique views.

The primary home offers three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms along with generous living areas and a dedicated office.

In addition there is a fully self-contained one bedroom apartment with kitchen, dining and living area, covered terrace with separate entrance and single lock up garage.

D A V I D C O N O L LY

M I K E H AY

0438 259 956

0417 624 059

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07 5447 2451 century21noosa.com noosatoday.com.au

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BEAUTIFUL & SPACIOUS SO CLOSE TO THE BEACH & VILLAGE From the moment you arrive, you’ll want to take in every stroke of this modern masterpiece. Expertly designed by architect Richard Forster, this spacious and contemporary home enjoys both north and east aspects, with an open-plan design that makes the most of the sub-tropical climate.

FOR SALE

By Negotiation

VIEW

Enjoy a seamless indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Superbly located in a quiet cul de sac only moments from the beach and Sunshine Beach village.

D A V I D C O N O L LY

M I K E H AY

0438 259 956

0417 624 059

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63 NOOSA RIVER DRIVE

NOOSA NORTH SHORE SANCTUARY WITH SHOW-STOPPING VIEWS The idyllic waterfront lifestyle you’ve been dreaming of may be closer than you think with this stunning Noosa North Shore haven. Meticulously designed and impeccably presented.

This massive 1209 sqm block has some of the best views on the Noosa River combined with deep waterfront access.

D A V I D C O N O L LY

TREVOR MANGELS

0438 259 956

0411 644 254

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FOR SALE $4,250,000

VIEW Contact Agent

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7 Robert Street, Noosaville 2

From the moment you set foot through the front door you will be impressed with what is on offer here.

This low maintenance single level executive residence simply oozes class with top of the range fixtures and fittings being utilized throughout. The five bedroom, four bathroom, double lock up garage home stands proudly on a generous 794m2 block in an extremely tightly held and sought after area of Noosaville.

We are seeking an astute buyer!

For Sale Options are aplenty here.

• Oversized double lock up garage/gymnasium • 3 separate lounge living areas/office

Contact Agent Agent Mark Porter - 0410 571 105 mark.porter@raywhite.com

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A u s t r a l i a ’ s fa s t e s t g r o w i n g R e a l E s tat e B u s i n e s s h a s j u s t m ov e d i n t o N o o s a .

Expe ri e nce t h e Prest ig e P r o p e rt y C e n t r e D i f f e r e n c e .

Luke B u rt o n 0427 228 202

N at h a n O’NEIll 0413 978 788

M a rc u s D o l by 0415 558 656

Cas e y La ng u i l lon 0410 643 535

Kellie O’NEIll 0408 986 109

K at h W i l k i n s o n & M e l o dy B l ac k 0447 401 407

Sa m Devlin 0415 463 325

A a ro n B r o o ks 0419 034 447

Zeke O’NEIll 0427 727 947

C a i t ly n Venables 07 5355 7000

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K e l ly Fleming 0432 072 212

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HOME FOCUS

TIGHTLY HELD ELEGANCE ON SUNSHINE OFFERED to the market for the very first time in over 24 years by its original owners, is this elegant first floor apartment in ‘Sunshine Central’ - one of the best-located complexes in all of Sunshine Beach, literally just footsteps to the village dining and retail, and a short stroll to surf club and patrolled swimming.

Across a single level, it comprises entry foyer, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, contemporary kitchen, expansive open plan living flowing to a 2.8mx8m covered balcony and a second cosy balcony off dining with leafy outlook, and separate laundry. There is also secure basement parking for one vehicle and lift access to apartment.

Presented beautifully throughout, features include new air-conditioning, New Zealand wool carpet in bedrooms (new), new hot water system, stunning Carrara marble tiles and heated towel rails in bathrooms, stone benches, quality appliances, plantation shutters, ceiling fans, and a Miele washer/dryer.

The decor is stylish and tasteful, and the

entire apartment has a relaxing, welcoming ambience that is so calming and soothing, you will feel immediately ‘at home’. It not only looks lovely, but it is also easy to maintain and there is no immediate money needing to be spent; get that champagne chilled, unpack, and head out to the balcony with an ice bucket to toast the good life.

‘Sunshine Central’ is a well maintained complex with a private resort pool, framed by lush tropical gardens. It is pet-friendly (subject to body corporate approval), and it’s so close to the village the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the sound of the surf rolling in will be daily delights to wake up to.

Whether seeking a holiday home which you can rent out for attractive returns when not in personal use or a permanent lifestyle-change near the ocean, this apartment would be hard to surpass in terms of location, lifestyle, and presentation.

No wonder original owners have held on so tightly; it’s a ‘keeper’ indeed. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1/21 Henderson Street, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: Contact agent Inspect: By appointment Contact: Kathy Wise 0407 968 300, SUNSHINE BEACH REAL ESTATE, 5447 2999

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8 Kauri Street, Cooroy

Open for Inspection Saturday at 11.00 a.m.

Offers over

$895,000

Theodora Garwood 0408 710 373 12583774-MS52-22

David Garwood 0411 862 954

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OPEN HOMES Time

Address

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Agent Time

9.30 - 10.15am

Saturday 31st December 38 Woongar Street

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10.00 - 10.30am Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880 10.00 - 10.30am

4/299 Weyba Road

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3/235 GympieTerrace

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O/O $1,900,000 Cons

10.00 - 10.30am

73 Lake Weyba Dr

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11.00 - 11.30am

10 & 11/219 Weyba Road

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Laguna Real Estate 0419 332 973

2.00 - 2.30pm

41 Dolphin Crescent

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Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0448 966 897

Wednesday 4th January 12 Driftwood Drive

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Contact Agent

Sothebys International Realty 0401 666 100

Coolum Beach Saturday 31st December 2.00 - 2.30pm

4 Godilla St

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Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

Cooroibah Wednesday 4th January 1.00 - 1.30pm

32 Green Gate Road

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AUCTION

Hinternoosa 0437 346 256

10.00 - 10.30am

73 Lake Weyba Dr

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Auction

10.00 - 10.30am

3/235 GympieTerrace

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11.00 - 11.30am

10 & 11/219 Weyba Road

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Laguna Real Estate 0419 332 973

12.00 - 12.30pm

4/299 Weyba Road

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Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

5.00 - 5.30pm

41 Dolphin Crescent

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Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

19/60 Hofmann Drive

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FORTHCOMING AUCTION

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505

1.30 - 2.00pm

83 Saltwater Avenue

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AUCTION

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505

2.30 - 3.00pm

16 Jailee Court

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BUYERS GUIDE $1,950,000

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505

Noosa Waters 4

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AUCTION

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505

36 Shipyard Circuit

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BUYERS GUIDE $1,850,000

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0433 641 158

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AUCTION

Hinternoosa 0404 344 399 3.30 - 4.00pm

46 Shipyard Circuit

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PRICE ON REQUEST

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0433 641 158

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AUCTION

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505

Monday 2nd January 11.00 - 11.30am 3

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Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499

Friday 30th December

2.45 - 3.15pm

36 Shipyard Circuit

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BUYERS GUIDE $1,850,000

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0433 641 158

3.30 - 4.00pm

46 Shipyard Circuit

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PRICE ON REQUEST

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0433 641 158

3/38 Avocet Pde

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Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

7/31-33 Lorikeet Dr

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Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

10 Frangipani Street

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Sothebys International Realty 0401 734 586

119 Balgownie Drive

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Contact Agent

Sothebys International Realty 0401 734 586

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Contact Agent

Sothebys International Realty 0401 734 586

7 Columbus Court

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Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0428 711 163

7 Columbus Court

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Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0428 711 163

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Tom Offermann Real Estate 0411 122 331

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

4/42 Hastings Street

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Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499

12.00 - 12.30pm

8/47 Picture Point Cres

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Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0419 757 770

1.00 - 1.30pm

28 Stormbird Drive

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BUYERS GUIDE $1,650,000

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505

2.00 - 2.30pm

2 Coolabah Lane

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BUYERS GUIDE $2,650,000

3.00 - 3.30pm

4/13-17 Viewland Drive

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Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505 10.00 - 10.30am Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505 11.00 - 11.30am

Saturday 31st December

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0438 259 956 1.00 - 1.30pm

11.00 - 11.30am

21 Springs Crescent

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11.00 - 11.30am

74 Upper Hastings St

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Auction

1.00 - 1.30pm

3/39 Noosa Parade

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By Negotiation

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BUYERS GUIDE $1,650,000

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0421 785 512 Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0499 483 049

Monday 2nd January 28 Stormbird Drive

Peregian Beach

12.00 - 12.30pm

Saturday 31st December

Peregian Springs Saturday 31st December 11.00 - 11.30am

Wednesday 4th January

Saturday 31st December

74 Upper Hastings St

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Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0421 785 512

12.00 - 12.30pm

8/47 Picture Point Cres

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Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0419 757 770 11.00 - 12.00pm 11.00 - 12.00pm

12.30 - 1.00pm

28 Stormbird Drive

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BUYERS GUIDE $1,650,000

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505

3.30 - 4.00pm

4/13-17 Viewland Drive

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2

1

BUYERS GUIDE $1,350,000

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505

10 Honey Myrtle Close

Sunrise Beach

11.00 - 11.30am

Thursday 5th January

83 Saltwater Avenue

Wednesday 4th January

12.00 - 12.30pm

10.00 - 10.30am

Wednesday 4th January 11.00 - 11.30am

56 Netherby Rs

Noosa Springs

Sunshine Beach

Saturday 31st December

Saturday 31st December

11.00 - 11.45am

736/61 Noosa Springs Driv

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Joe Langley Real Estate 0419883499

Noosaville Friday 30th December 11.00 - 11.30am

16 Jailee Court

Laguna Real Estate 0419 332 973

83 Saltwater Avenue

Thursday 29th December 4/42 Hastings Street

Laguna Real Estate 0419 332 973 Tom Offermann Real Estate 0448 966 897

2.45 - 3.15pm

Noosa Heads 12.00 - 12.30pm

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

10.00 - 10.30am

Thursday 5th January 1068 Browns Creek Road

Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499

Friday 30th December

Eerwah Vale 12.00 - 12.45pm

Price Guide $1.6 Million

Wednesday 4th January

Sothebys International Realty 0401 666 100 11.30 - 12.00pm

Saturday 31st December 121 Holts Road

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Thursday 5th January 4

Cooroy 10.00 - 10.45am

Agent

5/265 GympieTerrace

Castaways Beach 3.00 - 3.30pm

A B C

Price Guide

Saturday 31st December

Boreen Point 2.00 - 2.30pm

Address

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2

BUYERS GUIDE $1,950,000

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Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505

10.00 - 10.30am

1/9 Hill St

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2

1

Auction

11.00 - 11.30am

1/1 Ferris Street

3

2+

1

Contact Agent

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

12.00 - 12.30pm

29 McAnally Drive

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2

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0438 259 956

1.00 - 1.30pm

9 Wildflower Street

5

3

2

By Negotaition

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0417 624 059

3

2+

1

Contact Agent

Wednesday 4th January

Laguna Real Estate 0419 332 973 11.00 - 11.30am

1/1 Ferris Street

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

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Address

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Price Guide

Agent Time

Tewantin 117 Griffith Avenue

2

2

Price Guide $1,050,000

Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880 11.00 - 11.30am

Price Guide $715,000

Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880

Saturday 31st December 136 Moorindil Street

2

1

1

9.30 - 10.30am

12 Forest Court

3

2

2

$895,000

10.00 - 10.30am

117 Griffith Avenue

4

2

2

Price Guide $1,050,000

10.00 - 10.30am

35 George St

2

1

3

$1,800,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 714 653

11.00 - 11.30am

110 Griffith Avenue

4

2

2

$950,000

Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880

12.00 - 12.30pm

8 Driver Court

3

2

2

$810,000

Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880

12.00 - 12.30pm

7/47 Doonella Street

2

1

1

POA

1.00 - 1.30pm

6 Bickle Court

4

2

2

$1,100,000 ONO

Laguna Real Estate 0428 711 163

12.00 - 12.30pm

123 Hendry Street

3

2

2

Contact Agent

1.00 - 1.30pm

7/47 Doonella Street

2

1

1

POA

4

2

2

Price Guide $1,050,000

Sothebys International Realty 0401 666 100

121 Holts Road

3

2

2

AUCTION

Hinternoosa 0437 346 256

1068 Browns Creek Road

7

3

2

AUCTION

Hinternoosa 0404 344 399

3

2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0419 757 770

Saturday 21st January 8/47 Picture Point Cres

Noosaville Saturday 21st January

12 Smiths Road

4

2

2

BY NEGOTIATION

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505

12 Smiths Road

4

2

2

BY NEGOTIATION

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505

Auction Diary

8.30 - 9.00am

41 Dolphin Crescent

4

3

2

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

1.00 - 1.30pm

73 Lake Weyba Dr

3

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0448 966 897

3

2

3

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

3

3

2

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0428 711 163

4

2

-

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0411 122 331

2

2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

3

3

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

Peregian Beach Saturday 28th January 7/31-33 Lorikeet Dr

Sunrise Beach Saturday 14th January

Boreen Point

11.30 - 12.00pm

Tuesday 27th December 1 Urunga Parade

1 Urunga Parade

2

2

-

Wythes Real Estate 0415 111 370

3

2

2

-

Wythes Real Estate 0415 111 370

2.00 - 2.30pm

56 Netherby Rs

Sunshine Beach Thursday 12th January

Saturday 7th January 1 Urunga Parade

3

2

2

-

Wythes Real Estate 0409 953 311 12.00 - 12.30pm

-

-

-

Auction On Site

Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880 11.00 - 11.30am

1/9 Hill St

Saturday 28th January

Saturday 14th January 38 Woongar Street

7 Columbus Court

Saturday 28th January 3

Saturday 31st December

1.00 - 1.30pm

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

Saturday 28th January

3.00 - 3.30pm

10.00 - 10.30am

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880

Thursday 5th January

10.00 - 10.30am

2

Eerwah Vale

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110 12.00 - 12.30pm

Friday 30th December

10.00 - 10.30am

2

Noosa Heads

Tinbeerwah

10.00 - 10.30am

5

Saturday 21st January

Laguna Real Estate 0419 332 973 9.00 - 9.30am Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880

Thursday 5th January 117 Griffith Avenue

4 Godilla St

Cooroy

Laguna Real Estate 0412 043 880 2.00 - 2.30pm

Wednesday 4th January

12.30 - 1.00pm

Agent

Saturday 21st January 4

9.00 - 9.30am

4.00 - 4.30pm

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OPEN HOMES

Price Guide

Coolum Beach

Thursday 29th December 4.00 - 4.30pm

Address

2/38 Park Cres

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HOME FOCUS

RENOVATED, IMMACULATE, FAMILY HAVEN RENOVATED throughout to an elegant style, this “light and bright” home is immaculately presented and will impress fastidious buyers as well as suit a range of family profiles.

There are benefits and features here for all members of the family. The home impresses from the striking street presence, through the wide front entrance, to the modern porcelain tiles in all living zones, the stone waterfall kitchen benchtop, separated main living areas for privacy, then the lush lawns at the north facing rear of the property which include undercover alfresco area and an open fire pit for family gatherings.

The modern four-bedroom, twobathroom, single-level home is welcoming and comfortable and exemplifies an enviable indoor / outdoor living style: it is

centrally located on a large 706m2 level allotment - fully fenced for your security and privacy.

You can stroll to the nearby Noosa Golf Club and restaurant, public transport to all parts of Noosa, enjoy quick vehicle access to your choice of schools, shopping, medical facilities, restaurants, coffee outlets at the nearby Tewantin Shopping Village.

A few more minutes stroll finds numerous facilities at the Noosa Marina with more restaurants, wine bar, coffee, plus ferry access to Noosaville and Noosa Heads for convenient travel or family days out.

This home is ready now for your family and pets to enjoy a relaxed, secure Noosa lifestyle. Your early inspection will not disappoint. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 117 Griffith Avenue, TEWANTIN Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $1,050,000 Inspect: Saturday, 10am-10:30am Contact: Warren Evans 0428 711 163 and Roger Omdahl 0412 043 880, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

AN EXCEPTIONAL EXECUTIVE NOOSA HOME NESTLED on one of the highest points of Noosa Banks Estate you will want to make this spacious home your own the minute you step inside. Freshly painted and meticulously maintained with nothing to do but simply move in. Surrounded by an enclave of exclusive properties it offers prestige living and privacy in a very desired location.

Upon arrival the wide lush green frontage with driveways either side will immediately impress. One meets the double garage and the other a 12x5 garage with an extra high stud built to accommodate a campervan, trailer, boat or two vehicles. An extended workbench and excellent storage make this a perfect playground for a home handyman offering their very own man cave. To the rear, partitioned from the garage with its own access is an ideal room for an art studio, home business or teenage retreat.

Double entry front doors invite you to a light filled foyer leading to a sunken formal lounge and dining room with views and access to a stunning undercover alfresco entertaining space and inground pool.

To the right of the foyer a generously proportioned master bedroom is perfectly separated and private from the other bedrooms and enjoys an outlook to the palm fringed outdoor areas. Walk through robes with a spacious ensuite lead to a private courtyard.

Most rooms in this large home are built to encapsulate the established manicured

gardens to the rear of the property with the family, lounge and master bedroom all having direct access to the beautiful entertaining area.

The second and third bedrooms would easily incorporate king size beds and the fourth is ideal as a bedroom or an office. All are carpeted and have built in robes, ceiling fans and white plantation shutters.

The state of art chef’s kitchen will delight gourmet food lovers and boasts stone bench tops, quality appliances, including a

built- in refrigerator, water filter, self-closing drawers and cupboards. A breakfast bar sits adjacent to the generous sized family gathering and casual dining area and is a perfect spot to congregate and enjoy with family and friends while keeping an eye on any swimmers in the pool.

Low maintenance cool tiles flow through from the entrance to the kitchen, dining and family room. In addition, the home has security lights, an instantaneous hot water system, a 6.6 KW solar power system with

26 panels producing a credit for the current owner since July 2020. The water usage is minimal as well with two existing 1000 litre rainwater tanks feeding the garden and pool.

Stepping outside, the outdoor entertaining area features a clever vergola which automatically opens and closes depending on weather conditions, making for relaxed and easy alfresco living.

Expansive and creatively landscaped tropical gardens form an attractive colourful backdrop to the inground pool and a secret secluded hidden garden provides for quiet reflection or marshmallows around the firepit on summer evenings. Established assorted citrus trees including limes, mandarins, oranges and lemons for your gin and tonic have also been thoughtfully planted. Add the passionfruit vine and dessert is done.

This property delivers the perfect lifestyle for indoor and outdoor family entertaining and will appeal to an executive couple or a family looking for a place to call home.

A few more minutes stroll finds numerous facilities at the Noosa Marina with more restaurants, wine bar, coffee, plus ferry access to Noosaville and Noosa Heads for convenient travel or family days out.

This home is ready now for your family and pets to enjoy a relaxed, secure Noosa lifestyle. Your early inspection will not disappoint. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 3 Noosa Banks Drive, TEWANTIN Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $1,600,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Chrissie Baker 0491 185 774, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE 38 NOOSA TODAY

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aUCTion on SiTe 14 Jan 1.30PM

The Best Views in Boreen Point?

38 Woongar STreeT, Boreen PoinT • Elevated vista Lake Cootharaba to Great Sandy National Park • Land- 2 street access- easily launch your favourite boats • Enjoy a relaxing stroll along the sandy lake foreshore • Beautiful laid-back Boreen Point- perfect for water-based activities • Steel garage offers secure boat storage to Urunga Parade.

• Land prepared for construction- cut and terraced • Council approved house plans, geo-tech soil test available • Just 15 minutes drive to famous attractions in Noosa Heads, Noosaville

aUCTion On Site Sat 14 Jan 1.30pm VieW Sat 2-2.30pm roger omdahl 0412 043 880

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Solid Investment in “Noosa Banks Estate”

4A 2B 2C

13 DIrum Court, tEwaNtIN • Easycare family home on an expansive 1552m2 allotment • Recently renovated with an updated kitchen and bathrooms • Generous kitchen with ample cupboard space, separate dining • Main living area flows out to the covered alfresco area • Large master bedroom with ensuite opens to the garden • A short walk to the waterways for kayaking, fishing, swimming • Enjoy the peaceful tranquility of 200ha of national park • Close to schools, public transport, 4 minutes to Tewantin CBD

For SaLE Offers Over $1,000,000 Considered VIEw Contact Agent

Chris Forde 0411 328 488

Chrissie Baker 0491 185 774

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Be quick for this Noosa River Gem!

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4/299 WeyBa Road, Noosaville • Located just 100 metres to the stunning Noosa River • This gorgeously renovated lifestyle investment opportunity is not to be missed • Fresh and light filled, and privately located within this popular resort • Stylish kitchen boasts stone benchtops new appliances and sleek cabinetry • Featuring VJ timber walls, new carpets air-con and sun filled north facing terrace • Three pools to choose from, BBQ facilities and tropical surrounds • Stroll to the vibrancy of the Gympie Tce restaurant and boutique precinct • Noosa River with it’s sandy beaches, loads of water activities and walkways

FoR sale Offers Over $625,000 Considered vieW Sat 10-10.30am Wed 12-12.30pm

Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893

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Sunrise Beach Dreaming

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7 ColumBuS Court, SunriSe BeaCh • Substantial two storey home within walking distance to the beach • Offering dual accommodation with income potential or visiting family • Upper level is the kitchen, living, master with ensuite, powder room • Ground level offers studio, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, living & 2 car garage • Upper level opens to a deck with views over the pool and garden • Studio includes bathroom, toilet and plentiful storage • Private rear yard, fully fenced and located on a quiet street • Quiet, beachside suburb close to schools and local shopping

auCtion On Site Sat 14 Jan 12pm VieW Sat 11-12pm Warren evans 0428 711 163

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aUCtioN oN Site Sat 21 JaN 9aM

Breathtaking Waterfront - Noosa Sound

4A 3B 2C

41 DolphiN CreSCeNt, NooSaville • Executive one level waterfront home on exclusive Noosa Sound • Outstanding vistas of everchanging waterways and Mount Cooroy • Sumptuous kitchen, Miele appliances, massive butler’s pantry • Raked ceilings, brilliant airflow and masses of natural light • Media room, study nook, sparkling pool, storage, aircon, solar • Complete privacy, one neighbour, adjacent to Nancy Cato park • Walk to Hastings Street, beach and Gympie Terrace restaurants • Amazing views, outstanding location, blue chip offering, make it yours!

aUCtioN Auction On Site Sat 21 Jan 9am vieW Sat 2-2.30pm Wed 5-5.30pm

D Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893

olivier Miller 0419 332 973

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