Noosa Today - 2nd June 2023

Concours D’Elegance in Noosa

A new signature event - Noosa Concours D’Elegance - will deliver a display of exceptional automobiles to Noosa’s famed Hastings Street, combine the exhibition with an array of music and events to celebrate all the street has to offer, and the local community is firmly in its focus.

Modelled along similar lines to the Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance, which has been running for more than 70 years in California, Noosa’s event will host its chairperson Sandra Button who will officiate, bringing with her a high level of interest from enthusiasts, collectors, judges and visitors.

Running from 14-16 July, the event will see a curation of prestigious and historic cars line Hastings Street, with the area closed to all traffic on Saturday 15 July.

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Glossy hope dim

By Margie Maccoll

Despite a 76,000 signature petition, countless letters to politicians and years of campaigning to protect a wallum habitat identified as a priority feed area for endangered Glossy Black Cockatoos, BlueCare this week informed Sunrise Beach residents they would begin clearing the site for development on Monday 5 JuneWorld Environment Day.

Clinging to hope of a last-minute reprieve young activist Spencer Hitchen and his mum Maxine, who with Glossy Team Sunrise members have led the community campaign, have called on government ministers to intervene.

“Minister Plibersek and Minister Linard, we are asking you to reassess this development that will impact our protected areas and the irreplaceable species that live in this wallum ecosystem. This is an endangered ecosystem that is critical habitat for the Glossies and many other threatened species.

“The wallum woodland acts as a buffer to the wallum heathland protecting it from run off and pollutants. Threatened species including the vulnerable Eastern Ground Parrot, vul-

nerableWallum Sedge Frog and the vulnerable Swamp Yabby live in the wallum heathland at the back of Grasstree Court,“ they said.

BlueCare said it had approval from Noosa Council and State and Commonwealth governments to start construction of a retirement village, comprised of 122 independent living retirement homes on the site at Lot 9, Grasstree Court.

“This forms part of the Sunrise Beach Village by BlueCare precinct, combining aged care (currently under construction on Lot 6 on the opposite side of the road) and retirement living, providing much needed accommodation for the growing local population,“ Uniting Care property project lead Michael Jorgensen told residents.

“Preparations to make the retirement village site suitable for construction will include removal of vegetation not identified for retention in the approved Ecological Management Plan. Salvaged grass trees, habitat logs, live soil and mulch will also be transported to the nearby rehabilitation site.“

Noosa retired barrister Barry Cotterell has slammed Noosa Council staff for “waving

through” an offset approval for the BlueCare development without a public vote by councillors, paving the way for its progress.

Mr Cotterell said council staff used their delegated authority in May to approve the offset site, a nearby former dump, as “suitable” despite what he says is significant contrary evidence.

“The offset deal was approved as a “minor change” but without it the development could not proceed,“ he said.

Mr Cotterell said the evidence shows that in five years the seedlings would still only be two metres tall and many years away from being a possible food source for the endangered Glossy Black cockatoos that will be deprived of the trees they currently live off.

“When the bulldozers flatten their habitat on Lot 9 at Sunrise Beach, these birds can’t eat from the promise of a future tree that has not yet been planted” he said.

The so-called ’offset site’ is a degraded former dump which Mr Cotterell said it was agreed needs to be capped to contain unknown contaminants.

He said the evidence provided does not look at the impact of the trees being planted above the capping with their roots possibly breaching the cap, impacting on the nutrients for the birds and also threatening contamination of Burgess Creek down to the ocean.

Mr Cotterell said the Development Approval (DA) has always required BlueCare to “re-establish the habitat” of the Glossy Black Cockatoos it proposed to destroy at the development site (Lot 9) at a suitable offset site.

“To give the tick to this highly questionable old dump site and an offset of seedlings that are many years from being a potential food source makes a mockery of the term ‘offset’.”

He said BlueCare was proposing to remove all of the feed trees from Lot 9 except for four isolated trees which locals say clearly did not constitute “a habitat”.

Noosa Council said a recent minor change to one of the operational works approvals was approved under delegation by council officers to incorporate remediation works to the landfill cap and an updated offset methodology for this area.

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Pebble Beach chairperson Sandra Button will officiate at the Noosa event.

Picture: KIMBALL STUDIOS

LETTERS page 30

LIVE pages 35-37

SPORT pages 42-47

Stephanie wins award

Queensland Day is next week on Tuesday 6 June and each year some inspirational locals get honoured at the Noosa Queensland Day Awards.

As we move towards the big day, we showcase some of these dedicated locals who volunteer their time and donate their services for the benefit of our wonderful community.

In the spotlight this week, is Stephanie Haslam who moved to Noosa in 1994 and has been continuously involved in the environmental conservation movement including the Noosa Integrated Catchment Association, Noosa Parks Association Botany Group and the formation of the Urban Wildlife Garden program.

Stephanie has authored or co-authored a variety of publications which are unique to Noosa as a result of her decades long dedication and love of local botany. Most recently, the new Urban Wildlife Garden’s Handbook which was launched last weekend, What’s In Your Garden – Noosa Native Plants & Wildlife.

Nominated for this award by UrbanWildlife Gardens, Stephanie led the charge to create the program in 2018 under the Noosa Integrated Catchment Association with funding support from Noosa Council and she continues to volunteer for this program today.

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The focus of the program is activities to assist residents in protecting and enhancing nature in their Noosa back yards. This is the only program that is focused on nature conservation in urban area backyards which are a valuable part of the Biosphere.

The group now has over 145 members and is growing from strength to strength, with regular garden visits and workshops helping local residents to appreciate and protect wildlife in their gardens.

More information about the program can be found at noosariver.com.au/urban-wildlife-gardens/

Racking up nearly three decades of volunteering in Noosa, Stephanie’s commitment to knowledge sharing and new initiatives that benefit all in the community and nature is absolutely remarkable.

The Noosa Electorate Queensland Day awards are an initiative of Sandy Bolton MP sponsored by Noosa Today & Cooroy RSL.

Nominations are now closed and a full list

of recipients and photos will be available after the awards ceremony in Noosa Today and on the website at sandybolton.com/qld-dayawards/

It seems that almost every week someone in Noosa has been selected to represent the region, the state and even the country in their chosen sport.

Last week Ron Lane reported on our weightlifter Taj Marsh who is heading to India for the Commonwealth Weightlifting championships.

The Noosa Outrigger Club was representing the area in the national marathon championships.

This week Ron is focusing on martial arts with competitors heading to Japan for international competitions. And Noosa Tigers congratulated their players selected on the Queensland AFL team.

Noosa punches well above its weight when it comes to sporting achievements.

Surfers, lifesavers, boxers, martial arts participants, gymnasts, little athletics competitors and the masters swim team members are regularly mentioned in our paper for their achievements.

It takes a lot of determination and dedication to do well in sport. It also takes money, not only in every day training but to find funds for competitions around the world. While government grants have helped some along the way wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a Noosa cash pool to assist our athletes?

Next Monday is World Environment Day. It’s a day for Noosa to celebrate our much-loved environment, one of the main reasons people are attracted to the region.

Sadly, however, it will not be a day of celebration for those fighting to save the habitat of endangered Glossy Black Cockatoos with BlueCare announcing it would begin clearing the site in Grasstree Court on Monday.

The fight continues for campaigners.

- Margaret Maccoll

Stephanie Haslam will receive a Noosa Queensland Day Award.

Noosa Today scoops pool

By Abbey Cannan

Noosa Today brought home seven awards from the 2023 Queensland Country Press Association (QCPA) Awards night at the Pullman Hotel in Brisbane on Friday 26 May.

MC Dave O’Neil from Comedy Fun House and ABC Spicks and Specks fame entertained and gently bullied the 134 newspaper enthusiasts who filled the room with a buzz of wine and laughter.

Noosa Today’s sales team won five awards for their hard work on advertising campaigns and features throughout the year, impressing the judges with features like Noosa Festival of Surfing, InternationalWomen’s Day and a Digital Health Check.

“This feature made me want to jump on a plane and attend the Noosa Festival of Surfing,“ judge Pascale Budge said.

“Editorial was well written for the target audience. The layout was aesthetically pleasing with well thought out colour schemes and style. Supported by well designed, eye catching ads, that worked in with the overall layout of the feature. Well done.“

Noosa Today advertising manager Simone Bell said it was thanks to the support of our local businesses and readers that we were able to bring home these awards.

“Without the contribution and support from our community and its local businesses each and every week, we wouldn’t be able to produce and deliver this entertaining and informative free newspaper to the Noosa Shire,“ Simone said.

Walkley Award-winning freelance photographer Rob Maccoll took out second place for Best Community or Portrait Picture with his shot, Carrying on the Tradition.

Judge Peter Owen said it was a pleasure to review the work of Phil Jarratt, whose long but compelling story about the background to a woman who stole $600,000 from a Noosa res-

taurant, was packed with interest, and a pleasure to read.

“Though it’s not always appreciated in some areas of contemporary media, the ability to tell a story well is, and always will be, at the heart of good journalism,“ Peter said.

“Storytelling is the very essence of our craft and should be encouraged and applauded.“

Noosa Today took out third place for Best Online Digital Presence, with judge Rohan Gosstray complimenting a well-presented website which includes a flip book of the newspaper and real estate section.

“Their social media extended the brand online and was a good promotion for their print publication and website resulting in good readership growth overall,“ Rohan said.

Judge Rob Duffield said the ’Leave it to the professionals’ campaign was an absolutely out-

standing campaign which would have naturally attracted the attention of local business owners.

“Fantastic headlines on all ads with complementary and value adding images. What a beautiful unique fresh campaign on digital,“ Rob said.

Judge Pascale also complimented a nicely laid out and powerful editorial for International Women’s Day.

“This really spoke to the reader about what International Women’s Day means to these businesses.“

To wrap up what it means to work in community news, judge Peter Owen said, “It was good, old-fashioned journalism that demonstrated meticulous research, unwavering commitment to the story, and confirmed the role of a newspaper to uphold the interests of the community, and fight for the underdog.“

Noosa Council finances get the QTC tick of approval

Noosa Council has been recognised for sound financial management with a positive credit rating from the Queensland Treasury Corporation (QTC).

Council has retained its sound credit rating with a neutral outlook, reflecting the continued delivery of balanced operating results.

Acting director of corporate services Trent Grauf said the latest rating demonstrates council’s strong track record of prudent and responsible financial management.

“This positive result places us in a good position to weather the current uncertain and inflationary economic conditions, while having little impact on our capacity to meet our financial commitments and also ensure Council continues to maintain its service levels,” he said.

Council is currently finalising its budget for 2023-24 and is seeking community feedback via yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au before midnight Sunday 4 June.

Mayor Clare Stewart said the result should give the community and business sector confidence about council’s financial stability.

“The strong credit rating reflects council’s goals of sustainability and continuing to enhance our liveability in the shire that attracts sustainable businesses,” she said.

“Despite facing similar challenges to other councils, Noosa remains in a strong position due to its dedicated focus on responsible financial management.”

Mr Grauf said the credit rating demonstrates council’s stable financial forecast, strong cash position supported by relatively low debt levels.

Noosa Council’ financial management gets a positive credit rating from Queensland Treasury Corporation.

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Cameron Morris with Lucy Roche’s Indian running duck at the poultry shed.

Picture: ROB MACCOLL

134 newspaper enthusiasts filled the room with a buzz of wine and laughter.

Noosa Today’s Noosa Festival of Surfing lift out won Best ROP Newspaper Feature/ Supplement.

Blue day for Glossy habitat

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Development assessment manager Patrick Murphy said the application was assessed under delegation due to the minor nature of the change noting that approval had already been granted for the vegetation clearing on Lot 9 back in 2019.

“We consider the former landfill site provides a suitable land area within proximity of Lot 9 that offers secured space for long-term environmental compensation of environmental offsets in accordance with the relevant approvals,” he said.

Mr Murphy said Stage 1 of the rehabilitation at the site was showing positive revegetation growth and seed bank recruitment.

“The rehabilitation works within stage 2 utilises a similar methodology which includes the transferring live topsoil and seed bank from Lot 9. The area is then revegetated with supplementary glossy black cockatoo and koala feed trees,” Mr Murphy said.

“The consulting engineer responsible for the design of the cap rectification has taken into consideration councils requirements for revegetation.“

Mr Murphy said the final design requires no less than 1.5m depth of soil, on the area where the cap is to be rectified and trees are to be planted to ensure the longevity and stability of the cap.

Mr Cotterell said BlueCare failed to act on implementing the offset aspect of the 2011 approval until 2021 when they finally started collecting the seeds for germination.

In 2017, staff approved a four-year extension of the Development Approval when BlueCare had, at that stage, failed to act on it for six years.

He says if this extension had been referred to councillors it may have been refused as there was no evidence presented to prove that the development was still justified on the basis of need, and also there was no justification for the long delay in failing to act on the approval which was about to expire.

Mr Cotterell says Council have always had a conflict of interest with this development since 2006/7 when the then Sunshine Coast Regional Council sold the land to BlueCare on condition that BlueCare could obtain all the necessary approvals – from council.

In April 2022, the month after BlueCare cleared Lot 6 to construct a 102-bed residential aged care home, Noosa councillor Brian Stockwell proposed planning scheme amendments that would impact the development, in response to community concerns over the environmental value of the land, the survival of Glossy Black Cockatoos, bushfire threats and a shortage of social housing.

His proposal followed Uniting Care’s submission of a Material Change of Use application for an extension on the construction of the development, years of local protests, as well as a refusal by BlueCare of a land swap offer from council for an alternate development site.

At the time Cr Stockwell proposed council consider zoning map changes, removing the listing of residential care facility on Lot 9 and adding social housing use to the listing of residential care facility on Lot 6.

In his proposal, Cr Stockwell said there had been no formal opportunity for public comment since the initial development application had been approved 10 years earlier and there was growing concern in regard to the threats to the Glossy Black Cockatoo which was listed

as vulnerable under the Nature Conservation Act (and has since been listed endangered) under the Australian Government Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act because the threatening processes (fire, climate change and habitat loss) have resulted in alarming species decline nationally.

In 2007-2011 when the ecological assessments and approval for the aged care and retirement village was given, the site was not mapped by the state as Essential Habitat for species of conservation significance, but it was now, Cr Stockwell said.

Previous ecological assessment has identified 71 feed trees of the Glossy Black Cockatoo (Allocasuarina littoralis) on Lot 9 with records of up to 40 birds coming to feed, drink and rear their young in the locality and glossies using Lot 6 and Lot 9 for more than 20 years with its significance increasing as other habitat has been cleared for urban development.

Cr Stockwell said Noosa Council’s Environment Strategy had a clear target that “by 2030, populations of key threatened indicator species remain viable,” and specifically commits us to act through the planning scheme to achieve this aim.

Since the 2019-2020 bushfire season there is also heightened community concerns about the bushfire hazards to communities adjoining the Noosa National Park as a result of our changing climate creating conditions that are forecast to lead to more frequent extreme hazards.

“Council’s Bushfire Hazard Mapping rates a large portion of Lot 9 on Grasstree Court as having a high bushfire hazard and it is contiguous with the Girraween section of the Noosa National Park which has a history of human induced wildfires,“ he said.

Council’s Climate Response Plan commits us to taking measures to “be a well informed and prepared community that considers climate change in making day-to-day and business decisions” and clearly identifies the increased risk from bushfires, he said.

“I believe it is important that Council ensures the Planning Scheme adequately reflects the community’s aspirations for the future, their desire for involvement in the development application process and the current ‘planning need’ for social housing in the area,“ he said.

“While there are potential sites within the locality to accommodate new aged care facilities, there is very limited supply of Glossy Black Cockatoo habitat.

“Considering the high conservation value and bushfire hazard ratings on Lot 9 on the south side of the street it is proposed that the current scheduled use be removed. This would mean that future applications for the vast majority of community uses would require Impact Assessment which triggers the advertising for public comment and appeal rights for submitters.“

BlueCare say they have invested heavily in the local environment, gifting 108 hectares to Noosa Council when the site was purchased.

“We are investing more than $1million in a three hectare rehabilitation site at the Girraween Nature Reserve, and propagating and gifting at least 7500 she oaks and other Australian native plants to the local community,“ Mr Jorgensen said.

At the GBC count in September 2021, there were only 164 of the area’s subspecies observed across SEQ and northern NSW, with 25 per cent of those birds occurring at one site in Noosa - Grass Tree Court, Sunrise Beach.

Spencer and Maxine Hitchen with one of the larger saplings at the BlueCare development offset site. The BlueCare development offset site shows growth of several saplings. Pictures: ROB MACCOLL

Great day out for dogs

Dog lovers and their hounds turned out in their hundreds at Cooroy on Sunday for the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk.

Dogs of all shapes and sizes and their humans joined in the walk around the town of Cooroy from a starting point at Apex Park where they enjoyed a few competitions and browsed the stalls.

This year’s event focused its fundraising on supporting the fight against animal cruelty.

Throughout the years the Millions Paws Walk has been instrumental in raising funds to fight animal cruelty and provide care for dogs in RSPCA shelters.

The largest event on the canine calendar, the Million Paws Walk is the RSPCA’s largest annual fundraising event and has been running for 29 years.

The inauguralWalk was held in 1994 at Brisbane’s New Farm Park to raise vital funds and community awareness for animals in need.

It’s since grown to be a popular annual event in every state and territory throughout Australia, including nine walks in Queensland, in Brisbane, Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton, Hervey Bay, Noosa, Dakabin and Toowoomba.

Joining the walk in Brisbane was Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, and her beloved groodle Winton, who announced a $100,000 donation from the government, at the start line of the event.

“The RSPCA does stellar work in protecting pets and wildlife and our government is proud to help support them in their pet-saving endeavours,“ she said.

Stephanie Kettle, Bronwyn Klingsch and Erica Mohr with Scout.

Pictures: ROB MACCOLL

One RSPCA pup was hoping to find a forever home on the walk.

Strolling through Cooroy during the walk.

RSPCA volunteers lead the walk on Sunday.

Taking in the town along the way.

Emma with Smokey-Joe

Angela and Diesel join the walk.Stacey with JaxonJune Peters with Bugsy

Pups and their humans in the Million Paws Walk.

Huskies on the go.RSPCA inspectors Emily Hopper and Julie Steley

Civic looks to next stage

Stockwell last week lodged a development application for a new mixed use village precinct and the refurbishment of the existing Noosa Civic shopping centre as part of a broader Noosa Business Centre masterplan.

The centrepiece of the new village will be Reading Cinemas Australia. Part of Reading International Inc, they say will deliver a brandnew entertainment and leisure offering to the Noosa community.

“Our relationship with Reading, like our relationship with the Noosa community, started over 22 years ago,“ Stockwell managing director Mark Stockwell said.

“Together, we created the Newmarket Village of today in Brisbane where we took an existing suburban shopping centre and transformed it into the community’s go-to place for leisure, services, and retail. As a classic urban regeneration site, it also featured a heritage pub which we restored, preserving the history and character of the local area.

“Reading worked hand in hand with us to achieve a great community outcome at Newmarket and they can see how we are trying to achieve the same outcome for the community of Noosa.

“It is terrific to confirm our next partnership with them as we lodge our development application.“

Reading’s new complex will feature full recliner seating in all auditoriums. In addition, the complex will house two Titan Luxe auditoriums with Dolby Atmos, 20-metre-wide screens and the latest in 4K Digital Projection equipment.

“We can’t wait to bring our new complex to Noosa Civic with our long-term partners at Stockwell,“ Reading Cinemas Australia managing director Mark Douglas said.

“We will be delivering our most advanced cinema yet to the region. Every seat, in every screen will provide a superior level of comfort for our customers and we are confident that

our Titan Luxe auditoriums will be the best place to see the latest blockbuster movies.“

The Noosa Business Centre is situated betweenWalter Hay Drive, Eenie Creek Road and Hofmann Drive and includes the existing Noosa Civic shopping centre, showroom precinct and business precinct.

Earlier this year, Stockwell completed the subdivision works for the Noosa Business Centre under Noosa Council approval in line with the Noosa Plan 2020.

The subdivision includes services, road infrastructure and land lots available to commercial, residential, medical and health, education, start-ups, entertainment, retail, and leisure as well as a transit lot, created for dedication to council for a future Transit hub.

“We have successfully created the road networks, connections, and land lots in the broader precinct and it is now about filling in the gaps with what the community needs and wants for its future,“ Mr Stockwell said.

“We have achieved Council’s approval for the Noosa Civic Medihub and Hof apartments which are in the early stages of construction.

“We have an application currently being assessed for an early learning centre.

“And now we have lodged the application for the village precinct and existing centre refurbishment.“

Mr Stockwell said the village precinct was planned to link into the existing centre by an open air, pedestrian friendly, civic spine, and preserved nature reserve, to be lined with outdoor cafes, restaurants, and leisure retail.

“This space is designed to accommodate 50 people or 5000 and will work in with Noosa Council’s tourism and event strategy,“ he said.

“This is about providing services, retail, entertainment, and accommodation to attract innovation, medical and service businesses to deliver on the community’s vision for the Noosa Business Centre.“‘It is about creating the essence of living in Noosa, reminiscent of Hastings Street or Sunshine Beach where buildings have retail at ground level with offices and residential above. This helps create the atmosphere, passive surveillance, and special meaning of living in this part of the world.

“It is about creating both day and nighttime experiences for the community as they

move from working and shopping to private leisure time.“‘It is also expanding on the centre’s significant employment role in Noosa with an expected 7800 direct and indirect jobs to be created throughout the course of delivering this masterplan.

“We opened Noosa Civic 17 years ago and re-acquired the centre and adjoining land in 2019.

“We have enjoyed continual support from the local community and enthusiasm from businesses to join us which has given us confidence to continue to move ahead with our plans.

“Our ambition is to set up Noosa for the future, creating jobs for today and the next generation; keeping investment local; and for the community to not have to leave the local area for work, medical procedures or to use services or retail over 45 mins drive away.

“We look forward to working with Noosa Council and the community to deliver on this and Noosa Council’s vision to broaden the area’s economic base.“

A decision on the development application is anticipated by the end of the year.

Artist’s impression of the connection from the existing Noosa Civic centre to new village.Civic event space

$500k lifeline

Community Banks have stepped in to fill an urgently needed gap in housing for women and children escaping domestic and family violence (DFV).

DFV is the leading cause of homelessness for women and children in Australia with Queensland Police responding to an average of 400 cases of DFV every day.

This shocking statistic highlights the critical need to provide a housing first approach to help families recover from the upheaval caused by DFV.

To help address this critical issue, Sunshine Coast Community Financial Services Limited (SCCFSL) who operate Community Banks Cooroy, Tewantin-Noosa and Marcoola, have donated a generous grant of $500,000 to Coast2Bay Housing’s Noosa RISE Project.

The project aims to provide DFV survivors safe and secure housing for up to 12 months, as well as support services for transitioning back into society and re-starting their lives.

Sunshine Coast Community Financial Services chair, Trish Radge said, “The $500,000 goes towards purchasing the land within the Noosa region as a development site to construct urgently needed emergency accommodation for families. $500,000 is the largest contribution our Community Banks have ever made to one project. “We know Noosa RISE will be a game changer for vulnerable women and children in our community and it’s fantastic that we can announce the commencement of this project during DFV Awareness month.“

“The customers of our Community Bank can be incredibly proud that their banking has made this possible. Simply by banking with us our customers are helping women and children affected by domestic and family violence. Someone you know, whether you realise it or not, is affected by DFV. 40 per cent of our local policing is spent dealing with DFV issues and currently there is no safe place for our vulnerable families to go once they leave crisis accommodation. The directors of our Community

Bank wanted to make a significant difference, to provide a legacy that will benefit women and children for decades to come.

“We are proud to partner with Coast2Bay Housing, who have the skills and connections to make Noosa RISE DFV housing possible. As a Community Bank we can’t directly change behaviours around DFV, but we can provide funding to get Noosa RISE off the ground. This is a call out to all women and children in our community affected by DFV that we are here for you, to support you in any way we can,” she said. Coast2Bay Housing Group CEO, Andrew Elvin said, “We are proud to be working with Community Bank Marcoola, Cooroy and Tewantin-Noosa and we are incredibly grateful for the generous, and longsighted support of this grant that will also enable us to leverage its value and seek government funding support to realise the dream of building RISE Stage 3 for the Noosa region.”

“Coast2Bay Housing Group has supported local families in need of safe, secure housing for more than 30 years and we are acutely aware of the huge and growing need for purpose-built accommodation for women and children impacted by domestic and family violence in our community.

“We strive to work with experienced partners, services, and supportive community groups and business leaders to provide families affected by DFV with housing options and the customised resources needed to rebuild their lives and rejoin their community. The grant by SCCFSL will ensure that we can change lives, together – both immediately for these families and for generations to come as these children grow up safely,” he said.

Bendigo’s Community Banks are committed to giving back to the community they serve, and its recent efforts have been extraordinary.

To date over $2.9 million has been poured back into the local community by the Community Bank Marcoola, Cooroy and TewantinNoosa network alone.

The Sunshine Coast community march in support for Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.

Concours D’Elegance here

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From rare classics such as a 1911 Benz and 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, to the latest supercars and including one of Australia’s few Veyron Bugattis, coming from Melbourne and a very special Ferrari travelling from London, the vehicles on display will be unique in class, style, provenance and visual appeal.

Concours events originated in France in the 17th century, and today there are more than 40 highly regarded events in unique locations around the world so that significant vehicles can be seen and enjoyed by owners and enthusiasts alike.

HastingStreetissuchalocationandaperfect setting for what will be a memorable event in the Australian and International motoring and concours calendar, Hastings Street precincts project manager Alesha Gooderham said.

“Events bring energy and vibrancy to town but it’s important that the community feel it’s as much their event than anyone else,“ she said.

Alesha said Hastings Street businesses had embraced the festival with more than 20 individual events scheduled as part of the weekend, from a pearl exhibition to champagne soirees, caviar tastings, fine dining experiences and even a private jet display at the event’s official launch party at the Sunshine Coast Jet Centre at the Sunshine Coast Airport.

Local resident and employer on Hastings Street for more than 30 years, Rebecca Thomson of Isabella’s Fine and Antique Jewellery Noosa said: “We are very excited that we can bring this event together for the street and our community. In all my years in Noosa this will be our first opportunity for everyone to enjoy Hastings Street in a truly unique way.

“There is something for everyone to enjoy, the live music, the incredible display from classics to some amazing super cars, events in restaurants and our shops. It is a credit to everyone involved that we and deliver this event without

a ticket entry, which makes it truly inclusive.”

“We are all locals. It’s as much about our town. It’s something special,“ Alesha said.

“It doesn’t require infrastructure but gives people the opportunity to engage. It allows the community to come in.

“People need to visit Noosa respectfullyto respect the place and leave nothing behind but footprints. This is an aim of the festival. We’ll do it small but very well.

“We will roll (the cars) in from Noosa Junction. The street will be closed from 11am to 5pm, then it will disappear, almost magically.

“The cars will line up at an angle from Ro-

cocos along the street.

“They’re all from private collectors, not for sale. Five judges across Australia independently voted for 50 cars which will make up the collection in the first Noosa Concours D’Elegance.

“It’s about celebrating where we live. It’s open to everyone.

“They will be little pockets of magic as you travel the journey down the street. Little pockets of magic is what we are trying to do.“

People are encouraged to come by bus or ferry and will be rewarded for doing so with a chance to win prizes including a stay on Hastings Street.

There will be guided tours given freely for people to learn the story behind the cars, the details about the machines and industry insights.

Stewards stationed between the vehicles will ensure protection of the cars while providing assistance to guests.

Alesha said the event was organised thanks to the vision and enthusiasm of business owners and residents of Noosa who have always promoted motoring activities through passionate individuals and car clubs.

As a prelude, on the evening of Friday 14 July, a ticketed and not for profit cocktail party and display featuring business jets and automobiles will be held, supporting local charities.

The principal of Flight Options and the SCJC Steve Padgett, a major sponsor, car collector and passionate aviator said: “The Hastings Street Concours d’Elegance will, in a boutique way, mirror the famous, world-renowned motoring showcase held annually at Pebble Beach in Monterey, California, so I am delighted to be part of what will be a wonderful new event for our region.”

Alesha said an important part of Noosa Concours was its Next Gen Judges program, which brings the world of classics and super cars to our next generation. “The program aims to engage the children and light a spark from their close-up experience of the engineering and design excellence on display,“ she said.

“Our ten Next Gen Judges, aged 9-15 years, will be guided through the Concours by Chris Bowden of Bowden’s Own and Ecurie Bowden. Chris is a motorcar industry expert, who has an innate knowledge of cars and an overwhelming passion for historic cars. The Next Gen Judges will enjoy finding that special car with the winning combination that makes them go wow.“

For more information, visit noosaconcours. com.au

Exceptional vehicles will be on show at the Noosa Concours d’Elegance in July.

Sandra Button at the Pebble Beach Concours de’Elegance.

Have a look inside some extraordinary automobiles at the Noosa event.

Hall for Pomona campus

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton was thrilled to announce that the Noosa District State High School – Pomona Campus would soon receive a new state-of-the-art hall, with an updated budget of $13 million, following a Sod Turning ceremony she held on Monday with the Education Minister Grace Grace.

“Noosa District State High School is a vital part of our community and have just celebrated 60 years of educating our young adults, and it is essential that current and future students have access to modern, well-equipped facilities to support their learning and development,“ Ms Bolton said.

The new hall will provide a modern, multipurpose space for students and teachers to use for a wide range of activities, including assemblies, performances, sports, and community events. Originally budgeted at $5,750,000, the project has been expanded to include additional features such as 52 new car parks, a fire system upgrade including booster relocation

and two holding tanks, and an electrical system upgrade with a pad mount transformer.

“It is wonderful that we have been able to secure this funding and I would like to thank Minister Grace Grace and the team from the Department of Education for their continued support.”

MinisterGracesaid“thePalaszczukGovernment is committed to providing world- class education facilities right across Queensland.

“This $13 million new hall will provide a space for the whole campus to come together out of the elements and build a better social connection throughout the school.”

School principal, Stacy Wilmore said “this is an exciting development for our school and our specialised Junior Secondary campus. The new hall will provide much- needed facilities for our students and the wider community.“

It is expected to reach practical completion in December 2023.

Noosa Library Service celebrate 50 years

Noosa Library Service turns 50 this year and residents are invited to the party.

A range of activities will mark the milestone, starting with the launch of a brandnew Noosa Mobile Library on Saturday 10 June.

Libraries and Galleries Manager Tracey King said the launch, which runs from 9am to noon at Joe Bazzo Park, Reserve Street, Pomona, will feature family friendly activities and cake.

“It’s a great opportunity for the community to come and check out the new Mobile Library,” Ms King said.

Equipped with solar panels, air conditioning, a covered outdoor area and Wi-Fi, the Mobile Library contains thousands of new and popular items such as books, magazines, audiobooks, and DVDs.

The Iveco custom made light-rigid vehicle is 7.5m long and 2.4m wide - big enough to walk inside and browse the collection.

“The smaller, more versatile vehicle enables the service to access more locations and reach more customers,” Ms King said.

“There is now an option to book the ser-

vice to come to your community or organisation’s event.”

The Mobile Library’s exterior features graphics designed by Gregg Dreise, First Nations artist, local author and storyteller.

The Library Service will also launch 50th anniversary library cards to coincide with the new Mobile Library’s unveiling.

The cards feature artwork by proud Kabi Kabi and Wakka Wakka girl Alkirah Bell.

Titled Connections Through Water, the painting was selected as the official image for the new 50th birthday card.

“As we celebrate 50 years of our libraries, we’re honoured to promote local Kabi Kabi culture and pay respect to local traditional custodians of the land on which our libraries operate,” Ms King said.

To support the new Mobile Library’s launch a new timetable starts on June 10, to better reflect demand and patterns of use across the shire.

“Everyone is welcome, and it’s free to use the service. Drop by to browse the collection, pick up reserved items, chat to our friendly staff or return loans,” Ms King said.

Noosa Shire’s first library and mobile library opened in 1973. A second library branch opened in Cooroy in 2010. The current mobile library vehicle is over 15 years old and due for replacement.

For timetable information and to find out how to book a visit from the mobile library, visit libraries.noosa.qld.gov.au/my-library/ mobile-library/

Attempted murder charges in Gympie

Police have charged a 34-year-old Southside man with multiple offences following investigations into an alleged hit and run of a pedestrian in Southside, Gympie on 22 May.

It will be alleged at approximately 10pm, an altercation occurred between three people along Sorensen Road before the man got into a nearby vehicle, drove at and struck the other two.

One of the pedestrians, a 32-year-old woman, was transported to Gympie Hospital with serious injuries and later airlifted to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

The second pedestrian, a 41-year-old man, sustained a minor leg injury. The vehicle left the scene.

Shortly after midnight, the 34-year-old driver of the vehicle self-presented at Gympie

Man airlifted after tree falls on him

The Sunshine-Coast based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew has airlifted a man who was injured when a tree he was chopping down landed on him.

It’s believed the man, aged in his 30s, was chopping down a large gum tree on a private property south of Gympie when the tree fell, trapping him underneath.

The rescue chopper was tasked into action shortly after 1.30pm on Friday 26 May.

The pilot landed the aircraft on a road near the scene and was met by local Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) officers and Queensland Police Service personnel.

The aeromedical crew worked alongside paramedics to treat the man for head, chest and limb injuries.

He was flown to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.

Police Station and was arrested without incident. He allegedly returned a positive breath test (BAC 0.072) at the station.

He has since been charged with two counts of attempt to murder, wilful damage, drive motor vehicle while over middle alcohol limit and fail to remain at incident and render assistance.He appeared at Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 24 May.

Police have charged a 34-year-old Southside man with multiple offences following investigations into an alleged hit and run.

Kabi Kabi and Wakka Wakka girl Alkirah Bell’s design will be displayed on 50th anniversary library cards.

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton.

Learn, share and be a voice

National Reconciliation Week 2023 has been launched at TribalLink in Mapleton with a fire ceremony, traditional dance and presentations from Sunshine Coast Elders.

Hundreds gathered on Jinibara Country to celebrate and learn more about First Nations’ history and culture.

And there is more to come with a fascinating array of events and activities until 3 June.

This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme is Be a Voice for Generations.

Sunshine Coast Council Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said this encouraged all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives – where we live, work and socialise.

“There are plenty of activities to support this week, and I strongly encourage you to attend the events on offer,” Cr Law said.

“Grab tickets to watch the Sunshine Coast Lightning take on the Collingwood Magpies for the First Nations round, or catch the film Limbo at Strand Cinema in Caloundra for a crime mystery thriller where detectives investigate a 20-year-old unsolved homicide of an Aboriginal woman.

“You can also join First Nations local hosts at Aunty Betty Memorial Reconciliation Walk at Dicky Beach or get a rare insight into the Gubbi Gubbi tradition of bark canoe building at Landsborough Museum.

“Take this opportunity to learn about First

Nations culture and heritage and help to build stronger relationships with First Nations peoples – together, we are all stronger.”

A full list of Sunshine Coast events happening during National Reconciliation Week can be downloaded on council’s website by search-

ing ‘National Reconciliation Week’. Sunshine Coast Council libraries will host a range of activities and provide resources across the week.

Locals can receive a special limited edition First Nations library card this National Recon-

ciliation Week. The two available designs feature beautiful artworks by Kabi Kabi artists. These offer a glimpse of the ancient knowledge and stories of First Nations peoples. Visit council’s libraries website for more information.

Give a sheet for the planet for World Environment Day

Single, doubles or queens – it’s time to dig deep into the depths of your linen cupboard to give those old sheets a second chance at life.

To celebrate World Environment Day, Sunshine Coast Council and Noosa Council have teamed up with BlockTexx and St Vincent de Paul Society to hold a community textile recycling event, Give a Sheet for the Planet.

Simply clean out your linen cupboards and drop-off approved items at Chancellor State College, Secondary Campus, Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs or Tewantin State School, 10Werin Street,Tewantin, on 11 June.

All donated linen will be converted into valuable, high-grade recycled materials by BlockTexx to be used by Australian manufacturers to create new products. These include hydro-mulch, geosynthetic fabrics and building materials.

Sunshine Coast Council environment and liveability portfolio holder Cr Maria Suarez said the event was a great way to clean out the closet and recycle for the environment.

“An average household is estimated to have around 20kg of old linen stashed in their cupboards,” said Cr Suarez.

“Often this linen ends up as unusable donations or landfill.

“Give a sheet for the planet will allow for tonnes of old unwanted sheets, towels, pil-

lowcases and other household textiles to be given a new life.

“Just one truck load of linen collected will have diverted 10 tonnes of textile waste from landfill and will have removed carbon emissions equivalent to taking 60 cars off the road for a year.

“This event gives the community a convenient way to do their part in creating a cleaner, greener environment and sustainable future, all while winning back some space in their cupboards.”

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart said Noosa Council was proud to spearhead the inaugural Give a Sheet textile collection initiative with BlockTexx in 2022.

“We asked Noosa residents and businesses to give a sheet in support of reducing textile waste.

“The community rallied around the cause with over 200 donations dropped off, helping to divert 3.2 tonnes of textile waste from landfill.

“This initiative is not only a win for the environment but is also creating new resources for other sectors and helping Councils deliver on their commitments to the circular economy in a measurable, tangible way.”

Co-founder of BlockTexx Adrian Jones said the community feedback was always extremely positive.

“Everyone seems to have a ‘thank goodness you’re here’ moment when they realise that our onshore recycling option is a better alternative than landfill or export,” Mr Jones said.

“This state-of-the-art textile recovery facility developed in Australia will break down textiles into new recycled materials of rPET

pellets and Cellulose clay to be used by Australian manufacturers – they won’t be going into landfill, burnt, or exported overseas.

“Being able to access a commercial-scale circular economy solution for textile waste, diverting it from kerbside bins and landfill, right here on the Sunshine Coast, is remarkable.”

When: Sunday 11 June, 10am to 2pm

Where: two locations

Chancellor State College - Secondary Campus, Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs Tewantin State School, 10 Werin Street, Tewantin.

What: Households can drop off their clean and sorted old, worn-out sheets, towels, pillowcases, quilt covers and linen that are no longer wanted or can no longer be used.

Some items such as wool and acrylic items cannot be accepted. For full details, visit Sunshine Coast Events.

Unused clothes in good, sellable condition can also be dropped off. They will be sorted and resold by St Vincent de Paul. Linen and clothes need to be separated into two piles prior to arriving at the collection site.

More information on the Give a sheet for the planet event is available at Sunshine Coast Events. Or learn more about diverting waste from landfill through recycling and recovery options at the Sunshine Coast Council’s website or PlanetArk.

Adrian Ku-ring-gai.

National Reconciliation Week 2023 has been launched at TribalLink in Mapleton.Fire ceremony.

Traditional dance and presentations from Sunshine Coast Elders.

Car picnic a big success

Perfect autumn weather, a great location, good food, good music and a collection of cars to die for made for a very successful Picnic amongst the cars fundraiser held last Sunday by Tewantin Noosa branch of Red Cross.

It was a sell out event for 204 ticket holders who dined under a marquee on a hill top Lake MacDonald property owned by Maxine and Colin Kiel.

The Kiels recently moved from Gippsland, Victoria to Noosa to be closer to their daughter, bringing with them a scaled down version of their motor museum collection of of historic motor vehicles and an aim to support their local community as they have done for more than 30 years in Victoria.

Tewantin Noosa Red Cross branch president Julie Boyer said when the group approached the Kiels to use their property and display their vehicles in a charity fundraiser they enthusiastically agreed.

Guests wined and dined at the event, listened to the sounds of Hot Peppers Jazz Band, took part in the raffles and silent auction and browsed the fabulous collection of cars.

The event was a highlight for the charity and a step away from the fashion parades, high teas and sausage sizzles fundraising activities conducted during the year by the group which has 70 members with about 30 active members.

In addition to fundraising to support the Red Cross’s goals of servicing the homeless, those with mental health issues, employment assistance, aged care and NDIS the group operates a number of activities focused on breaking down social isolation and providing personal support. They also participate in public events and assist in times of natural disaster and emergencies.

Julie said among their usual activities was the Hands on Care program involving members providing hand massages to residents in aged care and companionship, which is par-

ticularly important for some residents without family in the region, some receiving no other visitors.

Some Red Cross members make Trauma Teddies which are donated to hospitals and doctors surgeries to give comfort to sick children.

Members also attend the Hub at Tait Duke Cottage to assist people who are homeless or

in need with food, a chat or help with documents.

All proceeds raised at the Picnic amongst the cars event will go to support Red Cross programs in Queensland, Julie said.

Hailed a great success the event raised more than $17,300, with proceeds going toward the Brisbane Night Cafe which provides a safe place for homeless youth who drop in for food,

support, safety and comfort and the Marhaba Day Cafe which assists migrants and refugees.

Julie thanked their many event sponsors including major sponsors Bendigo Bank, Sharpe Enterprises, Niche Properties, Morgan’s Financials, Livelife Pharmacy, Noosa Party Hire and Dizzi Spit Roasts.

Tewantin Noosa Red Cross is in need of volunteers. If you can help phone 0407 571 282.

The Hot Peppers Jazz Band performs at the Red Cross Picnic Amongst the Cars.

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Robert and Tim Giddy inspect a 1927 Rolls Royce Phantom.

Part of the car collection at the Picnic amongst the cars.

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Phil Atkins beside his Jaguar 140 with Ross Smith.

Rosemary Callaghan and Maxine Kiel at the Picnic amongst the cars.

Peter Sheeran and Manfred Wiesemes check out a 1955 Jaguar XK150.Jo Bloomfield of the Hot Peppers Jazz Band looks over a 1912 Star Tourer.

Alan and Debbie Marshall have a look at the car collection.

The truth-telling troubador

By Phil Jarratt

Neil Murray’s rough-edged, laconic voice comes crackling down the line, the first time I’ve heard it one on one for several decades, and I know immediately he’s on country.

“Yeah, mate. Lake Bolac, western Victoria, sitting in me off-grid shack as we talk. I spend a lot of time here now, mainly in the summer months, then in winter I’ll head north, which is what I’m doing next week.”

Indeed he is, playing two Sunshine Coast gigs this month, part of a national tour in support of his 10th solo studio album, The Telling.

“That’s my lifestyle these days – transcontinental drifting with the occasional gig.”

Now in his late 60s, Murray sounds older (don’t we all?) than when we became friendly in Sydney nearly 40 years ago, just as the Warumpi Band was attracting national attention with their first single, Out From Jail (Jailanguru Pakarnu), but he still has the happy knack of speaking in lyrics, like the bush bard he has been all of his career.

Back then, he’d come to the big smoke to drum up interest in the band, and ended up staying for several months, but the bush won him back, as it always has.

Born in western Victoria on Djab Wurrung country, Neil remembers as a small child his father and grandfather showing him what they called “blackfella stones”.

“They were millstones and grinders and things like that, and they’d tell me they’d been left there by the people who once lived on this land, which really puzzled me.

“I just loved being on the land, hunting and fishing and camping out, so when I was told that these blackfellas had lived there so many thousands of years ago, I thought they must know something about country that I could learn.

“I mean there were Indigenous kids in my school and we didn’t even know, although I have vague memories of one guy taking me aside conspiratorially and saying, you know what? No, what? I got blackfella in me!We both just giggled, but I felt a calling and it kind of grew inside me.”

After attending art school in Melbourne, while his fellow students took off for Europe or America, Neil followed his heart and went bush. A mate had been teaching at Papunya, the art-focused community north-west of Alice Springs in the Western Desert, so in the spring of 1979 he went up there for a look. He’d barely got back to Melbourne when the friend called to say there was a job going driving the stores truck around the outstations.

“Put my name on it,” he said.

Neil had only been working in Papunya for a couple of months when two Aboriginal brothers named Sammy and Gordon Butcher came to see him. They’d started a band and had heard he played guitar and sang a bit.

SaysNeil:“Sammywasjustabrilliantguitarist so we started jamming. He was great to play with because he wanted everyone involved. I remember I was unloading gravel off the back of a truck one afternoon and the guys came around with guitars and stuff hanging out the windows of an HD Holden and Sammy yells

out, ‘Are you comin’?’ I said, ‘Comin’ where?’ Sammy said, ‘We’re going to Hermannsburg to play a gig. I looked at my boss and he nodded so I dropped the shovel and jumped in with them. That was the Warumpi Band’s first gig outside Papunya, before we even had a lead singer. Other than playing, my role in the band became to look after the whitefella business, hire the halls or book the gigs or whatever.

“They were great times, so much fun and a real sense of inclusion in their community. That’s where our early song Blackfella, Whitefella came from – ‘Blackfella whitefella, It doesn’t matter what ya colour, as long as ya still a fella’.”

Around the middle of 1980 a young Yolngu man named George Burarrwanga showed up in Papunya, hoping to marry Sammy and Gordon Butcher’s sister. (He did.) Turns out he could sing, and his vibrant personality added a new element, so George became the fifth Warumpi.

Neil was the main songwriter for the band but he struggled to write songs specifically for George to sing from his own perspective until he accompanied him to his home on Elcho Island in Arnhem Land.

Inspired by the simple, idyllic lifestyle, he

penned My Island Home, which appeared on the band’s second album.

About a decade after the Warumpi Band had started, after they’d been taken under the wing of Midnight Oil and become international stars, Aboriginal artist Terry Yumbulul drove photographer PaulWright and me about three hours on rough track from Gove to the Matamata homeland on the coast of the Malay Road, where a boat was supposed to pick us up to deliver us to Inglis Island, part of the English Company Islands. Even by Territory standards, it doesn’t get much more remote than this.

Terry took off on other business and we were left to spend the afternoon sitting in the shade of the mangroves, waiting and hoping.

Towards dark, a tinnie sped across the choppy shallows into the mud and a thin black man, with long hair and nothing on but a pair of bright red shorts, alighted bearing crab pots and a tub of turtle meat.

He asked after our mission, and when told said bluntly: “No boats comin’ here now, too rough. Youse blokes better come with me.”

We followed him along a muddy track to his shack and he introduced himself. “Name’s George.”

I asked him what he did out here.

“Nothin’ much. I’m a rock star.”

I didn’t think much about that until we were sitting by his campfire, munching on delicious turtle, when he said: “I’m the singer with the Warumpi Band. I wrote that song, My Island Home.”

“No you didn’t,” I responded, “my mate Neil Murray wrote that.”

“Yeah, he helped,” George said, and we all laughed.

When I tell Neil this story, there’s a long pause from the off-grid shack at Lake Bolac, before he says: “If George [who died of cancer in 2007] told you he wrote it, it’s because he sang it so often it became part of his identity, and it was his song. But it sticks in my craw a bit because for years I had people telling me I was a rip-off artist.

“It’s like that stuff about cultural appropriation. So far no one has ever accused me of it, but if they did my defence would be that the elders taught us that what really matters is what you have in your heart, not what colour you are.

“And My Island Home isn’t exclusively for Indigenous people, it’s for anyone who has ever missed their home

“The Indigenous spirit behind it is that you are a part of that place, you are connected. So we started performing it and later on I had a bit of luck – which you need in this game – when a girl called Christine Anu who was singing in my backing band, The Rainmakers, recorded it and had a huge mainstream hit. That’s the main reason I’ve been able to have a career in music all these years!”

Which brings us to The Telling, a beautifully nuanced and honest album of original songs about various aspects of truth telling.

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No Justice is a song about the frustration and the anger felt by people in the Territory about the tragedy of teenager Kumanjayi Walker being shot and killed by police inYuendumu in 2019, but also about the broader context of deaths in custody and the Black Lives Matter movement.

My Yuendumu Song is a tribute to a Dutchborn resident of the much-maligned community for 50 years.

Says Neil: “Every year the band would go to Yuendumu sports day which coincided with this bloke’s birthday, and we’d end up at his house for a jam, and Frank would wander out

with a trumpet and play these sad riffs, but he can’t play anymore because he’s lost too many teeth.

“I wanted to honour him because in most communities whitefellas will come in for maybe a year or three then shoot through, but Frank’s been there for 50, he lovesWarlpiri culture.

“There’s so much negative stuff about the place and I thought this was a positive story. And that’s why it’s got Jack Howard’s [Hunters and Collectors] trumpet in it.”

Rainbow Serpent and a Mine, a collabora-

tion with traditional owner Jack Green, brings devastating focus to the McArthur River zinc mine pollution near Borrooloola, while Tears of Wybalenna is a potent reminder of the injustices of early settlement in Tasmania. Murray’s singing voice is lived-in, which only enhances the power of his lyrics in The Telling, which he hopes will aid understanding of the need for truth, treaty and voice. But he says: “People have to understand that there was always going to be dissent within the Aboriginal communities, because First Nations mobs don’t always agree, just as European Australians don’t agree on everything.

“I know a lot of grass roots people in the bush who are for it, but we tend to hear more from people who are not and say they represent them.

“But I think there is great goodwill and good intent behind the Uluru Statement, and as part of the process I think the Voice will have great symbolic value. If it doesn’t get up I think it will put things back terribly.”

Neil Murray’s The Telling Tour is in Queensland right through June. Sunshine Coast performances at Diddillibah Hall on 10 June and Eudlo Hall 18 June. Ticket informationatneilmurray.com

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A focus on cyber safety

By Abbey Cannan

Business leaders learnt about cyber safety in a sold out Noosa Business Association (NBA) breakfast at Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club (NYRC) on Thursday 25 May.

The morning began with a barista coffee by Zimba and a delicious breakfast prepared by the NYRC Team.

Norbert Heinl and Karl Brockman from Queensland Computers gave the crowd a few tips on how to keep a business safe from cyber attacks, while NBA presidentTim Rook provided business leaders with key updates.

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart gave a shout out to Caroline Edginton from Noosaville Business Association in her speech.

“Caroline does so much of the heavy lifting in this space. She does so much work and provides such great support for all our Noosa businesses,“ she said.

With more 7000 small businesses in the Noosa Shire, Ms Stewart said they are the back-bone of the community.

“They provide the local jobs, the local em-

ployment and they put food on the table for so many families in our shire. The last few years have been incredibly tough on small business,“ she said.

“As politicians we worry about social media and what people are saying about us but you guys worry about where the next dollar is coming from. And you have to worry about where the next dollar is coming from because no one is paying your wage, you’re paying your own and often you’re responsible for many others. So it’s so important to acknowledge all of you.

“Data from Tourism Noosa is showing that visitor numbers are slightly slowing, but businesses remain positive. The Noosa brand is very strong and we will bounce back and overcome any challenge. On the back of that optimism I really would encourage you to enter the Small Business Awards.They just get better and better every year.“

The 2023 Sunshine Coast Business Awards are open for nominations and entries. To find out more about the Awards or nominate a business visit sunshinecoastbusinessawards. com.au

Noosa Today’s Michelle Gibson being handed the lucky draw prize from Caroline Edginton.

Ralph Rogers from Acres Noosa, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart, Tourism Noosa Acting CEO Susan Ewington and Anna Macklin were among those at the breakfast.

Norbert Heinl and Karl Brockman from Queensland Computers/ Vinti Tech with life coach Nancy Wehnert (middle).

Phil Moran from Pomona and District Chamber of Commerce with deputy chair of the board at Bendigo Bank, Elizabeth Reynolds.

Kerryn Vincart from Bendigo Bank Tewantin with Steve Clarke from Bendigo Bank Cooroy.

Rotary, Busking, and Probus Club extraordinaire Anne Oxley with Noosa Today’s Michelle Gibson.

Airport chief exec resigns

Sunshine Coast Airport (SCA) chief executive officer Andrew Brodie has announced his resignation from his position.

Since taking up the role in early 2019, Mr Brodie has contributed significantly to establishing SCA as one of the fastest-growing and most respected regional airports in Australia.

Under his leadership, the SCA management team played a key role in the successful bid for the long-term lease of Coffs Harbour Airport and now provides essential management support to the airport company.

Under his stewardship, the Airport launched a new “game-changing” runway in 2020, which has seen the number of direct services to Sunshine Coast Airport increase from four destinations in 2019, to 17 in 2023.

The significant expansion was a result of Sunshine Coast Airport working with existing airline partners and attracting Australia’s newest airline to base its headquarters at SCA, who recently completed the rollout of their 13th direct service to Sunshine Coast Airport.

In April 2023, Sunshine Coast Airport attracted a record 162,000 passenger movements. Seasonal direct international services from Auckland Airport commence in June.

Mr Brodie was responsible for commencing the implementation of the Sunshine Coast Airport Master Plan 2040 and working with local and state Government to progress the town planning instrument, which is expected to deliver significant economic benefits for the region. He was also instrumental in enhancing the Airport’s sustainability reputation, with Sunshine Coast Airport being the first Australian airport to achieve and retain Level 3+ Neutrality certification status under the Airports Council International Airport Carbon Accreditation program.

Sunshine Coast Airport chairman Mr Dennis Chant said Mr Brodie’s contribution to establishing the airport as one of Australia’s best-performing regional airports reflected his

commitment and professionalism over the last four and a half years.

“The past four and a half years have been both challenging and successful for Sunshine Coast Airport, and Andrew was charged with firstly navigating the airport through the pandemic and lockdowns, and then charting a recovery phase built around expanding direct routes and attracting new operators,”

Mr Chant said.

“Andrew played a critical role in attracting Bonza to establish its base at Sunshine Coast Airport, adding 13 direct routes and substantial new markets for the Sunshine Coast.

“The implementation of the Sunshine Coast Airport Master Plan 2040 began under Andrew’s leadership, and its continued rollout of the project will be a major priority for

the future, including the upgrading of the terminal, and the development of commercial opportunities in precincts within the airport.

“We thank Andrew for his contribution to the operation and development of the airport over the past four and a half years and wish him all the best for his future.“

Mr Brodie, who has over 30 years’ experience in senior aviation and infrastructure roles said he was proud to have been able to contribute significantly to the airport’s position as one of Australia’s leading regional airports.

“Sunshine Coast and Coffs Harbour Airports are major economic drivers of their respective regions, and I’m proud to play a small part in creating jobs, connecting family and friends and bringing high value tourism directly for the first time into the regions.

“The new international grade runway together with realising the 2040 Master Plan will ensure that Sunshine Coast Airport will continue to grow and enhance the social and economic needs of the 1 million people that are part of the Sunshine Coast (and surrounding) community.

“It has been a great honour and pleasure to have led two significant regional airports, transitioning both airports from council management to a private operator model and working alongside major stakeholders to take advantage of the exciting opportunities, including the Sunshine Coast’s role in hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Both airports have highly professional teams, an exciting vision and a strong foundation and that’s why now is the right time to hand over leadership responsibilities to a new CEO, who will lead the next phase of the airport’s growth,” Mr Brodie said.

Mr Chant said Sunshine Coast Airport would start a high-level international recruitment drive shortly to attract an exceptionally credentialed replacement for the CEO position.

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Sunshine Coast Airport (SCA) CEO, Andrew Brodie announces his resignation.

Great results

Sunshine Beach Real Estate principal Pip Covell said the event was once again successful, with around 85 guests attending.

“The morning wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of the team at Sunshine Beach Surf Club, Organic Tea Shop Noosa, and our amazing community,“ she said.

“I think our raffle was bigger than ever this year, thanks to all the local business that donated prizes.

“It was a beautiful morning in the ocean view room, enjoying yummy treats in support of those impacted by cancer.“

CWA street stall raises funds for women’s housing

The Tewantin-Noosa Branch of the Queensland CWA held their highly anticipated street stall recently, aimed at raising funds for housing for vulnerable local women.

Leigh McCready, president at Tewantin Noosa CWA said, “The event was a delightful experience for everyone, while supporting a meaningful initiative to create positive change for local families.”

“This fundraising initiative is committed to providing safe and secure housing for women facing homelessness, domestic violence, and other challenging circumstances.

“With an increasing need for affordable and stable housing, the CWA seeks to address a pressing issue and make a positive difference in the lives of local women in the 55-plus age demographic.

“Our street stall is always popular, with a wide variety of delectable treats prepared with love and care by talented members of

the CWA. From freshly baked cookies and scones to mouth-watering cakes and delicious chutneys and jams, there was something to satisfy every taste.”

“Home-grown succulents and crafty homewares also proved extremely popular with our customers.

“The funds raised from the Street Stall will contribute the CWA’s continuing efforts to provide additional secure and affordable housing options for local women, building on the two existing units we currently offer.

“Those who came along to show their support actively contributed to making a lasting impact on the lives of those who need it most.

“The Tewantin Noosa CWA extends its gratitude to the community for their continued support and help. For further information about the project or to learn more about getting involved, contact us via Facebook or on email at tewantinnoosaqcwa@ gmail.com,” Ms McCready said.

Jennifer Gleeson, Leigh McCready, Tina Grigson and Celia Maloney.

Sunshine Beach Real Estate hosted their 20th annual Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea last Thursday, raising more than $4500 for the Cancer Council.

The event was once again successful with around 85 guests attending.

Sunshine Beach Real Estate hosted their 20th annual Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.

Guilded Lilies sew strong

Twenty-five years ago former fabric shop owner Annette Mole started a sewing group, which last Sunday celebrated a quarter century milestone.

From her Snazzy Stitches store, Annette heard the Australian government was offering grants for people to set up sewing guilds, at around the same time sewing was a craft disappearing from school education, she said of the group’s beginnings.

She rounded up her customers, found a base for the group at the Masonic Hall at Tewantin and the Guilded Lilies sewing group was born.

Annette said friendships were formed over the years and people shared their skills.

“When I started we had a young mum who had won a sewing machine. We were all happy to teach her whatever she needed to know. By the end of it she could sew anything,“ she said.

Annette has since moved to Brisbane and Margaret Lucas has taken over coordinating the group.

In setting up a display of the group’s work for its open day, Margaret was overwhelmed by both the beauty and quality of the work created by members.

The Guilded Lilies continue to meet weekly at the Masonic Hall in Moorindil Street with members coming from across Noosa and the Sunshine Coast to diversify their sewing skills and have fun enjoying the social occasion.

Guilded Lilies coordinator Margaret Lucas and founder Annette Mole.

Pictures: ROB MACCOLLWendy Fitzgerald and Guilded Lilies treasurer Brenda Cronin

Lorraine Hockaday and Judy WojaikSue Ogden and Aileen Popple,who has one of the original members.

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2 The archer is the symbol of what zodiac sign?

3 Stenography is the process of what?

4 Wynton Marsalis is known for playing which instrument?

5 The three Margin brothers (Zaac, Sam and Elliott) are members of which Australian rock band?

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7 Jessica Walsh is a graphic designer and creative director based in which US city?

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The Guide

The Cook Up WiTh AdAm LiAW SBS Food, Friday, 7pm

As Adam Liaw (pictured) clocks almost 500 episodes – who can keep count? – the lovable foodie proves over and over again that he is a gifted conversationalist and raconteur. Whipping up a diverse array of dishes while effortlessly welcoming and chatting to a revolving door of guests each episode is no small feat; Liaw is surely one of the most talented (and underrated) TV hosts out there. Tonight the theme “I Grew Up With This” invites a feast of warming, nostalgic chat. Liaw is joined by founder of The Whole Bunch Collective, Curly Haslam-Coates, and founder of Honey Child’s Creole, Honey

PICK OF THE WEEK

SoCCer: A10, Saturday, 7pm

The pitch is set for an epic grand final clash from Sydney’s CommBank Stadium. Fans are charged to witness the spectacle of a veteran team of seasoned players taking on a green team which hasn’t made it to the final stage for more than a decade.

What do they have in common?

Both three-time defending premiers Melbourne City and the fit and focused Central Coast Mariners are in their best form. Mariners’ coach Nick Montgomery quips that “there will be a bit of a David-vs-Goliath battle, but we’re looking forward to it”. After watching his team claim the premiership last year from hotel quarantine, City’s striker Jamie Maclaren (pictured) will be raring to finally taste victory.

Friday, June 2

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis meets flower show designers.

8.30 Smother. (Mal) Anna confronts her new stepfather Paul about their own one night stand and invites him to the hotel.

9.25 Mayfair Witches. (Mav) Rowan grapples with an inconceivable offer.

10.05 Interview With The Vampire. (Mahlv) Louis and Lestat live through the Depression.

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Split. (Ml, R)

12.05 Harrow. (Madnsv, R)

1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

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your own family heritage? Tonight, comedian, author, presenter and producer Peter Helliar (pictured) is finally delving into his own family tree after admitting to knowing very little about it. For the former co-host of TheProject, this enlightening exploration proves to be a mixed bag of emotions. There’s a heartbreaking discovery of a maternal ancestor disturbed by his experience at Gallipoli, along with footy-mad funnyman Helliar’s palpable excitement about a connection to an AFL pioneer.

pArenTAL gUidAnCe

Nine, Monday, 7.30pm

Equal parts confronting and educational, this addictive, can’t-turnaway series could be described as “parents gone wild”. From mothers and fathers who have brought their children up on social media, to a farming family that encourages its young offspring to use guns, this second season reveals extreme parenting styles that will elicit gasps… as well as feel-good realisations for those viewers that they are doing a pretty great job at parenting in comparison. Tonight, Dr Justin Coulson and Allison Langdon (both pictured) meet 12 sets of parents with diverse approaches – categories include honest, lighthouse, gentle, outback and spiritual – to figure out which approach is best.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Building The Impossible: Oil Rig. (PG)

8.30 Marseille: Birth Of A Megapolis. Explores the history of Marseilles.

9.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs: The Tyrant King. (Masv, R) A look at the Great Pyramid of Giza.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+av)

11.50 Vienna Blood. (Ma, R) 3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.30 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. Johanna Griggs catches up with Kate Flood.

8.30 MOVIE: Hidden Figures. (2016, PGal, R) Based on a true story. Three African-American women working as mathematicians for NASA play a big role in one of the world’s greatest achievements by helping send an astronaut into space. Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 MOVIE: Slam. (2018, MA15+alv) Adam Bakri.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

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6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 14. Wests Tigers v Canberra Raiders.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Wests Tigers versus Canberra Raiders match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: The Foreigner. (2017, MA15+alv, R) A businessman seeks justice. Jackie Chan, Katie Leung.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

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6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal) Lifeguards honour their former colleague Terry with a traditional paddle out.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Graham Norton is joined by actors Michelle Williams, Helena Bonham Carter and Brendan Fraser, screenwriter Russell T Davies and talent show judge Oti Mabuse. Music from singer-songwriter Cat Burns.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

9GO! (82, 93) 6am The Movie Show. 6.10 Asterix And Obelix In Britain. (2012, PG, French) 8.15 Dr Strangelove. (1964) 10.05 Transcendence. (2014, M) 12.15pm The Reluctant Fundamentalist. (2012, M)

The Movie Show. 3.10 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi)

A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG)

Steel Magnolias. (1989, PG) 9.30 Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 11.15 The Hurricane. (1999, MA15+) 1.50am Gagarine. (2020, M, French) 3.35 Limbo. (2020, M)

Amazonia. (2013, No dialogue)

6.20 The ABC Of... (PG, R) Hosted by David Wenham.

6.50 Bluey. (R) Bluey and Bingo play with CCTV screens.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries.

(Mav) When Sister Reg’s brother is implicated in a murder, it is down to Sister Boniface to prove his innocence.

8.15 Miniseries: The North Water. (Malv) Part 4 of 5. Drax has a daring opportunity to escape but must convince Cavendish to help him.

9.15 Ragdoll. (MA15+v) Rose and Baxter try to outwit the killer with an unorthodox plan to save the life of the next potential victim.

10.00 The Messenger. (Mal, R) Another ace appears.

11.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor: Threats. (PG) Part 2 of 5.

8.25 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG) It is Holy week at Westminster Abbey and prep has begun for the most important time in the Christian calendar.

9.15 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: Niagara. (PGa, R)

Narrated by Bill Nighy.

10.10 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl, R)

11.05 Medici: The Magnificent Part II. (MA15+v, R)

2.05 Life Drawing UK. (Mln, R) 4.05 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (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 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A man from Amsterdam raises suspicions.

7.30 MOVIE: Spies In Disguise. (2019, PGav) When the world’s best spy is turned into a pigeon, he must rely on an awkward scientist to save the world. Will Smith, Tom Holland.

9.40 MOVIE: Con Air. (1997, MA15+lv, R) A newly paroled criminal becomes caught in a siege after the prison transport aircraft he is on is hijacked. Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich.

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. (2009, Mhv, R)

Harry Potter comes into possession of a potions book once owned by the mysterious Half-Blood Prince. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint.

10.35 MOVIE: Clash Of The Titans. (2010, Mv, R) A king recruits a warrior. Sam Worthington, Ralph Fiennes.

6.00 The Dog House. (PGa) Dogs are matched with companions. A basset hound is on the prowl for a new owner. Second chances are in store for a Jack Russell puppy. A couple have to see past a pooch’s size to find a place for it.

7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Grand final. Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Sunday, June 4

6.30 Compass: Julia Gillard.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Designing A Legacy. (PG) Part 1 of 2.

8.30 The Messenger. (Malsv) Completing the ace builds Ed’s confidence, and unexpectedly leads him closer to his estranged family.

9.25 Silent Witness. (Malv) DNA evidence linked to the health secretary’s assassination forces Nikki to face her past.

10.25 In Limbo. (Mls, R)

10.55 Interview With The Vampire. (Mahlv, R)

11.40 Mayfair Witches. (Mav, R)

12.25 Will Australia Ever Have A Black Prime Minister? (R)

1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Shackleton’s Endurance: The Lost Ice Ship Found. A look at the discovery of the Endurance

8.40 Pompeii: The Secrets Of Civita Giuliana. Delves into the discovery of a Roman ceremonial chariot near the ruins of Pompeii.

9.40 Patagonia: Mountains.

Narrated by Pedro Pascal.

10.30 Searching For Cleopatra. (Ma, R)

12.05 Biden V Trump: The Choice 2020. (Mav, R)

2.15 Revealed: The Hunt For Bin Laden. (Mav, R)

3.45 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

12.00 MOVIE: The Favourite. (2018, MA15+l, R) Two women engage in a power struggle. Olivia Colman.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

12.30 Robin’s Wish. (Mad, R)

An intimate portrait of Robin Williams.

1.50 9Honey Hacks. (R) Presented by Shelly Horton.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) Religious program.

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program. 6am

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

8.30 Secrets Of Prince Andrew. (PGas) Part 2 of 2. The inside story of Prince Andrew continues by relating how Jeffery Epstein’s death prompted the Prince to take part in a BBC interview so disastrous he was stripped of his Royal titles.

10.30 Born To Kill? Cleophus Prince Jr. (MA15+av) Takes a look at Cleophus Prince Jr.

11.30 Autopsy USA: Bill Bixby. (Mad, R)

12.30 The Rookie. (Madv, R)

1.30 Last Chance Learners. (Final, PG, 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 The Summit. (Final)

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.30 Australian Crime Stories: Billy The Texan. (Mlv, R) A look at Billy “The Texan” Longley.

10.30 Nine News Late.

11.00 The First 48: Standing Ground. (Mal)

11.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+v, R)

12.40 Family Law. (Ma, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) The contestants embark on a trip down memory lane with a ’70s-themed dinner party.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Final, Mv) When a figure from Special agent Jane Tennant’s CIA past re-emerges, the NCIS team seeks help from the most unlikely place to catch a killer who is threatening to destroy everything she has built.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) NCIS crosses paths with Whistler’s team.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Monday, June 5

8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales.

8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program exposing scandals, triggering inquiries, firing debate and confronting taboos.

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 Breaking The Code: Cyber Secrets Exposed. (R)

11.35 ABC Late News.

11.50 The Business. (R)

12.10 The Split. (Ml, R)

1.10 Father Brown. (Mv, R) 1.55 There Goes Our Neighbourhood. (Ml, R) 2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.30

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London.

(PGa) It is the start of the Platinum Jubilee.

8.30 Michael Palin In North Korea.

(R) Part 2 of 2. Michael Palin concludes his exploration of North Korea with a visit to the Korean Demilitarized Zone.

9.20 Reframed: Marilyn Monroe: Icon. (Madnv) Part 4 of 4. Documents the apex of Marilyn Monroe’s career, as well as the final weeks before her death.

10.10 SBS World News Late.

10.40 Miniseries: Bonnie And Clyde. (MA15+asv)

11.25 Miss S. (Mav, R)

1.30 Cargo. (MA15+v, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.25 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 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 The 1% Club. (PGl) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.

8.35 9-1-1. (Ma) A fire breaks out in an accountant’s office and a car crashes into a “living funeral”.

9.35 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) Captain Strand reveals to the 126 he has been working with the FBI to help bring down a terrorist group.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 The Blacklist. (Mav) The Task Force pursues a group of pickpockets.

12.05 The Rookie. (Mav, R)

1.05 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Parental Guidance. (Return, PGal) Hosted by Allison Langdon.

9.10 Police Rescue Australia. (PG)

As officers attend a call-out for a female bushwalker suffering crippling back pain.

10.10 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.40 100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news.

11.40 The Equalizer. (MA15+av, R)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

Tuesday, June 6

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

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

Hosted by David Wenham.

8.30 Dolphins: Is Our Love Too Deep? Explores the human impact on wild dolphins.

9.30 The Homes That Built Australia: Hard Country (1975 - 1990) Part 3 of 4.

10.25 ABC Late News.

10.40 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.45 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00

Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG, R) 12.45

The Pacific: In The Wake Of Captain Cook With Sam Neill. (PG, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Peter Helliar. (PG) Peter Helliar explores his roots.

8.30 Insight. Presenter Kumi Taguchi takes a look at what loners and the lonesome can learn from one another.

9.30 Dateline: Dealing With Debt. A look at Britain’s cost-of-living crisis.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point. (R) 11.30 Pandore. (Malv)

12.25 Hope. (MA15+av)

1.35 Partisan. (Malnsv, R) 3.25 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (Malv, R) 4.15 Mastermind Australia. (R)

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

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) Rosalind returns with a vengeance and Bailey’s life is left hanging in the balance.

10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mav) The team questions a suspect’s father.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav)

12.30 S.W.A.T. (Mav, R)

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Parental Guidance. (PGal) Hosted by Allison Langdon.

8.45 To Be Advised.

9.45 Nine News Late. Takes a look at the latest news and events from Australia and around the world.

10.15 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

Carol’s condition worsens.

11.10 See No Evil: The Cookie Lady. (Ma) A look at the murder of Avanell Cowgill.

12.00 Court Cam. (Mv)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

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

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) The gloves are off as three contenders go toe to toe with Jacqui Challinor and her warriors.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists include Lizzy Hoo, Luke McGregor and Urzila Carlson.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+s) Stand-up comedy performances from Alan Carr, Peter Helliar and Randy Feltface.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav) Two land management agents go missing.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGa) Amateur cooks compete.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 The Family Stallone. A candid look inside the lives of Sylvester Stallone, his wife and three daughters.

10.10 NCIS. (Mv, R) A US Navy reservist is murdered.

11.00 North Shore. (Ml, R) Abigail faces increasing pressure.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Wednesday, June 7

The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Utopia. (Return, PG)

A freeway project is delayed.

8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG) A satirical news program exposing the humorous, absurd and downright hypocritical.

9.00 In Limbo. (Mals) Charlie’s angst comes to a head.

9.30 QI. (Mls, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

10.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Missy Higgins. (PG, R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.05 Ragdoll. (MA15+v, R)

11.50 Father Brown. (PG, R) 12.35 Operation Buffalo. (Final, Malv, R)

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(PG) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: Just Friends. (M) Takes a look at the “hanging out with friends” genre of sitcoms that included Friendsin the ’90s.

8.30 The Mayfair Hotel Megabuild. (M) Part 1 of 3. Follows the engineering challenges faced by Claridge’s, one of London’s most luxurious hotels.

9.35 Blue Lights. (MA15+a) A paramilitarystyle assault case has Grace determined to bring the McIntyres to their knees.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 The Congregation. (MA15+s) Eva locks herself in to write a prophecy.

12.00 Unit One. (MA15+al, 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 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 1. Morning session.

9.30 ICC World Test Championship: The Lunch Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the ICC World Test Championship final between Australia and India.

10.10 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 1. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Thursday, June 8

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (Mdls) Part 2 of 4.

8.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) Chris Moller meets a couple who decided to build a glass house on a bridge over the water.

9.35 One Plus One: The Elders. Fred Hooper tells the stories of his ancestors.

10.05 Art Works. (R)

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 Dolphins: Is Our Love Too Deep? (R)

12.10 Q+A. (R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum.

(R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport: Lightning Strike. (M) Lightning strikes an international flight.

8.30 Putin And The West: Back With A Vengeance. Part 2 of 3. Buoyed by his success in Crimea, Putin turns to the Middle East.

9.35 Normal People. (MA15+)

Having moved to Dublin to attend university, Connell is lonely, while Marianne finds instant popularity.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Catch And Release. (Mal)

11.50 Red Light. (Mals, R)

4.30 Mastermind Australia. (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 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 2. Morning session.

9.30 ICC World Test Championship: The Lunch Break. Takes a look at the day’s play.

10.10 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 2. Afternoon session.

12.10 ICC World Test Championship: Tea Break.

12.30 Cricket. ICC World Test Championship. Final. Australia v India. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGln) Australians go on a holiday in Finland.

8.30 MOVIE: London Has Fallen. (2016, MA15+lv, R) Terrorists launch a concentrated attack on the leaders of the Western world who are gathering in London. Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Alon Aboutboul.

10.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (Final, MA15+am)

11.50 Council Of Dads. (PGa, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia.

(PGa) Louis Tikaram and his Stanley Restaurant team take part in a blind relay against three contestants.

8.40 North Shore. (Mlv) Abigail makes a shock announcement as the detectives get closer to learning the truth.

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Final) In the search for a revenge-for-hire crime ring, Benson and Stabler join forces on a case that has global reach.

10.40 Fire Country. (Mav) Crews are called to a backfire.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 15. Gold Coast Titans v Wests Tigers.

9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis of the Gold Coast Titans versus Wests Tigers clash.

10.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

11.00 A+E After Dark. (Mam, R) A young man is brought in with stab wounds.

12.00 The First 48: Snapshot. (Ma, R)

1.00 It’s All Greek To Me. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal)

Three cooks face the chopping block.

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R)

When the only evidence in a rape case is a church confession, Carisi must find another way to prove his suspect guilty.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) The team protects a domestic violence victim.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Countryside Realty wins

Countryside Realty Noosa’s own Kimberlea and Eliot Krause have been nationally recognised at the 2023 Real Estate Business Awards (REB Awards) this month.

The married duo are the top performing agents in the Noosa Hinterland, taking home the Sales Campaign of the Year category.

The prestigious awards were hosted in Sydney earlier in May.

This latest accolade further cements the award-winning agents’ reputation in the region.

Kimberlea and Eliot Krause have established themselves as leading agents in the Noosa Hinterland. With over 250 property sales under her belt, Kimberlea’s state-wide recognition and national accolades highlight her expertise.

As Manager of Countryside Realty, her extensive industry knowledge and leadership skills have driven the agency’s growth. Eliot’s successful career, nominations in national awards, and background in building and construction add to their combined expertise.

Kimberlea’s focus on long-term client relationships and Eliot’s holistic approach to negotiation complement each other, providing exceptional service in all areas of real estate. Together, they offer the Noosa Hinterland an extraordinary level of service.

Kimberlea had this to say about the recent recognition.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have been nominated as a finalist in the nationally recognised Real Estate Business Awards. As a boutique Noosa Hinterland agency, we are so

very proud to be sitting up there with some of Australia’s finest.“

The REB Awards nationally recognise the leading real estate professionals and offices from across Australia and their dedication to the industry. Countryside Realty Noosa has received REB recognition in the past for; the Sales Office of the Year (Regional) Award in 2022, and this year a nomination for Boutique Independent Agency of the Year.

Countryside Realty Noosa has been serving both long-time residents and newcomers alike for over 20 years now.

Their mission extends beyond just meeting your needs with a team of professionals striving to exceed client expectations. By leveraging their extensive knowledge and expertise, they ensure that every client receives personalised attention and tailored solutions that are in line with their specific goals.

When it comes to navigating the real estate market in the Noosa Hinterland, you can rely on the experienced team at Countryside Realty Noosa. With their exceptional track record, industry recognition, and deep understanding of the local market, Kimberlea and Eliot Krause have solidified their position as leading agents in the region.

Their commitment to exceeding client expectations, personalised service, and extensive knowledge of all aspects of real estate makes them the go-to choice for buyers, sellers, and property owners.

Whether you’re embarking on a property journey or seeking expert advice, make sure to say hello to Countryside Realty Noosa.

Countryside Realty Noosa’s own Kimberlea and Eliot Krause.

TEWANTIN NOOSA RSL CLUB Meet / Eat / Drink / Play

TEWANTIN NOOSA RSL ENTERS A NEW ERA IN DINING

Everyones favourite local club, the Tewantin Noosa RSL has quietly been pulling together some of the Sunshine Coast’s most talented chefs while also recruiting from around the globe. The newly formed kitchen brigade boasts an incredible talent pool with experience in award winning restaurants from Hastings Street to Cape Town and the high seas. This incredible team are set to take the Tewantin Noosa RSL into a new era of dining.

GENERAL MANAGER- MICHAEL SUE SEE Originally a Sunshine Coast local, Michael studied Hotel Management at ICTHM Sydney and Swiss Hotel School, César Ritz.

During his time in Sydney Michael gained experience with the Observatory Hotel part of the famed Orient Express group as well as Sydney’s upmarket Shangri La Hotel.

After furthering his studies at Macquarie University, Michael joined Star Casino managing multiple venues before venturing into Clubs.

With decades of experience gained in the hospitality and food industry, Michael claims the most important ingredients in achieving a positive guest experience are providing quality and value, while acknowledging that your staff are just as important to the success of your business as your patrons.

With this philosophy Michael and the team at Tewantin Noosa RSL have carefully gathered an incredibly talented and diverse team of chefs, as the Club aims to enter a new era of dining. If you have never been to the Club or if you haven’t been for a while, we encourage you to come in, meet the team and experience their food.

31st MAY

The Club is excited to announce our new Bistro and Coffeeshop menus.

Traditional Club favs are still on the menu and we will also have some new and exciting dishes like Chef’s Decadent Cheeseburger and a Full Rack of tender Pork Ribs. Or maybe try one of our new mouth watering steaks, including a 450g Angus Rib Eye on the Bone.

Nilesh’s Decadent Cheesebuger

Full Rack Pork Ribs with slaw and chips

Meet / Eat / Drink / Play

TEWANTIN NOOSA RSL ENTERS A NEW ERA IN DINING

MEET THE TEAM

Our dedicated team of highly-respected chefs have years of combined experience in food and technical know-how, with their local, national and international experience.

Take a moment to get to know these incredible chefs. Take note of our chefs favorite dishes, over the coming months we will be showcasing their favorite dishes on our specials board.

SOUS CHEF - WILL SCHUMACHER

Born and bred in Tewantin, Will is a local’s local. Doing his apprenticeship in Cooroy at Bistro Bistro. Will has continued to build and grow as a chef working in some of Queensland best restaurants and holding Head Chef roles at various venues around Southeast Queensland and Northern Territory, including Sails in the Dessert in Alice Springs. Using his talents Will has also been a business owner that some may recall from Lamb Island.

Since joining the Club Will has shown he is a complete all-rounder in the kitchen and a natural leader.

Experienced in cooking Italian, German and Australian cuisines, Will loves a medium rare BBQ’d Kangaroo fillet.

Favorite Dinner Guests: - Manu, family & friends.

Lawyer one day, chef the next.

That is the story of Patricia. Patricia, qualified as a chef in Australia 6 years ago after arriving from Brazil and has since worked up and down the East Coast in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Luckily for the Club, Patricia with her incredible work ethic now calls the Sunshine Coast home. Ironically, Patricia favourite thing to cook is seafood; despite her having an allergy to shellfish.

CHEF - KIMESHEN PILLAY

Ship Ahoy, Kimeshen is our resident cruise ship Chef. After completing his apprenticeship 19 years ago, Kimeshen has worked at fine dining restaurants in Cape Town, South Africa. Kimeshen spent 9 years on the P&O Carnival Cruises and worked under the god father of celebrity chefs, Marco Pierre White.

Kimeshen has a complete command of all food types which he loves to show on the plate.

SOUS

CHEF - NILESH SEWNATH

Qualified for over 10 years, Nilesh completed his apprenticeship in Durban, South Africa, studying classic French cuisine.

Nilesh has travelled and worked in 7 different countries, including the US, New Zealand, UAE, Qatar, Namibia and Australia. Whist in the US, Nilesh was Head Chef of the famous Palm Beach Breakers in Florida. Recently joining the Club Nilesh has shown time and time again his international flair and cuisine styling.

Experienced in many cuisines, Nilesh’s favorite food to prepare is a good old Rack of Lamb, with duck fat fondant potatoes. What is his favorite meal to eat........a decadent cheeseburger. Nilesh loves to think out of the box and is showing us with his daily specials and new menu ideas.

CHEF - DANIELA CASTILLO

Our youngest and most dedicated chef in the kitchen. Daniela completed her apprenticeship in Brisbane specialising in French cuisine. Originating from Colombia, Daniela wants to bring some of her favorite dishes from home to the Club, including Bandeja Paisa (Colombian Mixed Grill), apart from her love for the grill, Daniela also has a passion for healthy pastries & desserts which she is keen to show off at the Club.

CHEF - KEVIN LIANG

Having initially qualified in Japanese cuisine, Kevin then worked in Melbourne, including as Sous Chef at Portello Rosso, known for the best tapas in the city. Working in Germany before settling on the Sunshine Coast, Kevin was Head Chef of Miss Money Penny’s in Hastings Street before joining the Club. Kevin’s passion is Asian cuisine and loves the traditional flavours of Cantonese style steam Bream.

Jamie has been a qualified chef for almost 30 years starting out in Launceston, Tasmania. In his early 20s Jamie relocated to Noosa where he built a name for himself working at Saltwater Resort and Head Chef at award winning Lindoni’s in Hastings Street.

Jamie has a passion for Italian food and enjoys preparing and eating Osso Bucco.

Jamie has a passion for fresh seafood, which he would love to cook for his mum and Gordon Ramsey.

CHEF -KEENAN PETERS

On qualifying in Durban South Africa, Keenan started out in fine dining in some of Durban’s top 10 restaurants. Keenan has also worked in some of the largest theme parks, including Ushaka Water Park. This gave Keenan a great variety of skills and knowledge to learn and shape his career. Over the past 7 years, Keenan has worked as a chef as well as a senior lecturer at the International Hotel School in Durban, South Africa

Dan qualified as a Chef in Brisbane at Il Centro and has worked at several fine dining establishments including the Belvedere Hotel in Brisbane. Dan then owned and managed a cafe in Brisbane for 12 years developing his business skills. Apart from working as a chef Dan also teaches Cert 3 in hospitality.

Living on the coast, Dan has a passion for fresh seafood and his wife’s Russian Turkey burger.

CHEF - PATRICIA NANO

CHEF - JAMIE LETHBORG

CHEF - DANIEL SYKES

Return to the good old days

A photo of 20 people standing or sitting on orange chairs talking possibly about the dire situation that has now forced them to join a queue to get their basic laundry washed by Orange Sun.

There’s no signs of debris or fires from bombs or missiles from an enemy so it’s not Ukraine or anywhere else that’s war torn. This is Brisbane.

But it is becoming a battle zone of survival. A battle between those that have a roof over their heads with some barely hanging on. Then those singles and families living in cars, tents or wherever they can find to spend a safe but another bitterly cold night.

Some of those people have lived here for years but then the headline on the newspaper that helped keep them warm was showing how many immigrants will be arriving this year.

They rightly asked. Will they take my car, my tent. Will they take my place when I go to Orange Sun to ensure I have clean clothes to join the soup hand out or my visit again to Centrelink.

I have four rentals to look at today. Do I have to tell them I am now a single mum with three children or should I just grab it first and maybe get four-five nights for me and the kids so we can get a shower and sleep safe again. A few nights without drunken abuse.

Too many nights out with the boys started that.

Can it be like it was when we were first enticed here with promises of affordable housing excellent medical facilities good education where our kids would be safe from drugs and pedophiles.

It can return to the good old days. One man or woman can turn it all around by untying the apron strings of their parties beliefs and work for the good of all Australians irrespective of creed or colour.

Ernest Wright, Tewantin

A good story re our local bus company

All too often our public organisations get a lot of bad publicity, but very few good stories praising them.

I recently boarded the bus to travel from St Andrew’s Drive to Noosa Junction.

A lady was still on the bus from the previous trip. She had accidentally boarded the wrong bus and the 626 did not go to her destination. This lady was upset and not sure how she was going to get on the correct bus to go home.

When our bus driver called headquarters so she could direct this lady to her correct bus, they decided that the driver’s duty of care required that the driver had to get her to her destination, this resulted in the driver taking the bus off route and delivering the lady to her front door.

This made us approximately 10 mins late arriving at Noosa Junction.

I was, and I am sure that none of the other passengers had a problem with this and were pleased to see the lady safely home.

Well done, bus company.

A new passenger

An amazing and positive happening

The Queensland Trust for Nature’s Plant Camp took place this weekend. Under the guidance of a special lineup of ecological experts, a diverse range and ages of citizen scientists discovered the miraculous world of plants, the secrets of plant (and fungi) identification, biodiversity and habitat restoration.

The event was held at the private and host property near Lake Cootharaba – the Dangerbridge Nature Refuge. A whole new world was opened up for some attendees. As a citizen scientist, I learnt so much.

John Cameron, Tewantin

Grasp the opportunities

So often in the fields of sport you hear he or she is a one off and there will never be another like them.

Well at each start of a new season in any sport we are proven wrong. Obviously in looks or stature that is correct.

But then along comes a young boy or girl who with the talent and ability to even exceed that expected by their peers in the game they have chosen as a career.

Of course we have to accept that today’s

modern and up to date training has to be allowed a lot of credit for that.

Then devoted parents who give up a lot of their pleasure and relaxation time to assist them to achieve their goals.

The monetary rewards can be well above expectations in some fields. Also the opposite through injury. Then of course age or another with better talents replaces you.

It’s not a very long career in most professional sports so monetary rewards expected to take you to retirement age is very important and need careful consideration.

Also as you have dedicated your younger years to the one goal you have no other way of earning income as financial support. Not all sports have room for TV commentators.

I suppose the answer is take it when you can get it and never look a gift horse in the mouth.

Good luck Reece Walsh, you are one of very few in a tough game.

On the field and off it.

Ernest Wright, Tewantin

Correction

Just under 2000 unnamed, unhindered, unaccountable, unelected lobbyists are walking the halls of Federal Parliament, not 280 as stated (my letter 14/4/23). Is it true these voices have 24 hour unannounced access to pollies’ offices and ears? Just asking for a friend.

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach

A sunny day at Noosa Main Beach was captured last week by Yeniarti Wulandari. If you have a Lenscape please email it to

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HE ART of EXPLORING

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On The Soapbox Councillor Amelia Lorentson

Protecting our beaches

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has called for Council’s attending this year’s National General Assembly (NGA) in Canberra to submit motions to be debated on the floor of the NGA.

In June 2023, I (Cr Amelia Lorentson) will be calling on the Australian Government to formulate a national policy on ocean sewerage outfalls that aims at:

1. No new ocean and estuarine sewerage outfalls to be built/developed along the Australian coastline.

2. Dedicated funding to be provided to support local regional governments and wastewater providers with existing ocean and estuarine outfalls, to develop new methods/ technologies and make every effort to recycle 100 per cent of all treated wastewater generated within their localities and avoid the need to discharge in the ocean.

We have an Australian National Waste Policy that aims at solid waste diversion targets from landfills and strategic and financial investment in resource recovery technologies and markets.

We now need to formulate a national policy on ocean sewerage outfalls that aims at sewage wastewater diversion targets from all waterways, including freshwater, oceans and rivers, wastewater reuse and recycle targets, reforms, and investment in wastewater reuse and infrastructure.

A national policy that aims at no new ocean and estuarine sewerage outfalls to be built/ developed along the Australian coastline and

improved systems to manage existing outfalls.

Data gathered in 2016 from 165 of the 175 ocean and estuarine outfalls provide the first national snapshot of wastewater discharges to Australia’s coastal environment.

The total volume of wastewater discharged to Australia’s oceans in 2016 was 1350 gigalitres: equivalent to 2.7 Sydney harbours.

The potential value of this water would have been more than more than $1 billion, had as little as 20 per cent been recycled (based on $1.95/kL recycled water charge by Victoria’s Southeast Water). *Clean Ocean Foundation, Outfall Database.

Our beaches, rivers and coastline are some of our most important public places and must be a key priority for this country.

Ocean sewerage outfalls are located across beaches and coastline where our children walk, surf, swim and play.

It is unacceptable that in 2023, that treated sewage, untreated sewage is still being discharged into our oceans, a practice that commenced in Australia in the 1960s.

While it might not be currently possible to do away with marine outfalls completely, we must set ambitious targets, be forward thinking and do what we can to look at alternatives and new technologies to lessen the environ-

mental impact to the receiving environments ie aquatic and coastal ecosystems.

Water scarcity, extreme weather events, droughts, and population growth require efficient water management and sustainable sewerage and stormwater management. It demands that we start valuing the worth of water and start using potable water for better use.

“Recognizing, measuring and expressing water’s worth, and incorporating it into decision-making, are fundamental to achieving sustainable and equitable water resources management and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Those who control how water is valued control how it is used.“ (UN Water Development Report).

Wastewater reuse solutions and technologies exist. And some Councils around Australia including WA, SA and Qld are leading the way.

Our environment, community and country demand a better way of managing waste that does not destroy what we love- our beaches and coastline.

It is time for a national policy to recycling sewage and improved systems to manage outfalls.

Please sign this petition to protect our beaches and support councils to build stronger communities in the future.

Link: chng.it/jH2NsDPq

(Please note this is my personal opinion and does not represent the position of council.)

On The Soapbox

Noosa’s Digital TV Antenna & CCTV Expert End reliance on landfill

The Queensland Government Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy, underpinned by a waste disposal levy which commenced on 1 July 2019, provides the strategic framework for Queensland to become a zero waste society, where waste to landfill is avoided, reused or recycled to the greatest extent possible. The strategy introduces a focus on transitioning to a circular economy. The purpose of the levy is to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill, encourage waste avoidance, provide a source of funding to enable better resource recovery practices, and facilitate investment in resource recovery infrastructure.

Despite measures to increase recycling to date, the volumes of waste generated and going to landfill are on the increase, and we really need to start implementing measures to stop our reliance on landfill. We need to implement measures to avoid generating waste, and look at how we can better reuse, repurpose and repair items we would otherwise discard and ensure they can be recycled at the end of their life rather than digging a hole in the ground to bury them, which only creates a myriad of other problems. This is how we can create a circular, rather than linear, solution.

States to our south have had waste levies in place for a number of years ahead of Queensland adopting a levy, and various State Environment Authorities have been implementing plans to facilitate a range of measures for Councils to reduce waste to landfill and encourage resource recovery initiatives. One of the most significant items that currently ends up in landfill is food waste and numerous NSW, Victorian and South Australian councils are at the forefront of implementing FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) collection systems to prevent this resource from ending up in landfill, among a raft of other waste reduction measures.

Queensland Councils will have to start

looking at similar measures to meet the State’s waste reduction targets with food and organics a major contributor of landfill volume and greenhouse gases. In Queensland, three Councils are already undertaking trials of food waste diversion programs from landfill funded by the waste levy. Food waste can be turned into compost, a valuable resource, rather than being landfilled. I’m writing this having just attended a three day National Conference on Waste Reduction and Resource Recovery in an effort to learn from the programs being implemented by Councils in other States.

Our Council went out for public consultation in the first quarter of this year with a waste questionnaire which will help to inform our waste strategy into the next five years and beyond. A draft strategy will be out for further consultation later this year incorporating those responses and measures our community will need to undertake to meet the Queensland Governments waste reduction targets.

For more information on the State Government’s Waste Levy, visit qld.gov.au/environment/management/waste/recovery/disposallevy/about/overview or council’s waste services at noosa.qld.gov.au/environment-waste/ waste-recycling

Noosa councillor Joe Jurisevic.

Councillor Joe Jurisevic

Runoff of Burgess Creek at Sunrise Beach where signs warn of sewage effluent.

Stroll down memory lane

Aussie music legends, Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd, return to the Sunshine Coast as The Two Amigos performing at The Events Centre, Caloundra on Friday 23 June.

Shorrock and Cadd will be joined onstage by a five-piece band to present an evening full of wonderful music, poignant memories and loads of laughs.

Performing hit after hit after hit, including Little Ray of Sunshine, Reminiscing, Ginger Man, Arkansas Grass, Cool Change, Help is on its Way and Don’t You Know It’s Magic from their past supergroups, including The Twi-

lights, The Groop, Axiom, The Bootleg Family and Little River Band.

Take a journey over five decades with Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd – The Two Amigos! –two of Australia’s most successful and internationally renowned music legends.

A show not to be missed.

VENUE: The Events Centre, Caloundra

DATE and TIME: Friday 23 June at 8pm

TICKETS: From $87

BOOKINGS: Call 07 5491 4240 or visit theeventscentre.com.au

Birds of the Amazon tales

In 2014 and 2016, Andrew Thelander spent four months in the Amazon regions of Peru, Colombia and Brazil, living and travelling local style, and witnessing the rapid changes affecting the natural environment there, changes that are still happening.

On 9 June, at Noosa Parks Association’s Friday Environment Forum, Andrew Thelander who is president of Birds Queensland, will share some of his adventures of birdwatching along the Maranon, Amazon, Nanay and Javary Rivers using the transport the locals use, with his amazing wildlife photography to illustrate.

Although there is a lot of poverty and disease in the Amazon region and many issues like plastic pollution, corruption, drugs, illegal logging, wildlife trafficking, illegal mining and hunting, there is also increasing development with people buying jet skis and cars.

On the positive side, there is increasing environmental awareness among the locals and birdwatching is growing in popularity.

Come along to hear about Andrew’s adventures and learn about the changes that are happening in this region. Everyone is

welcome at the NPA Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville.

The forum starts at 10:30am and morning tea is available at 10-10.25am. Entry is $5 by tap and go at the door which includes morning tea/coffee.

Join the bird observers at 8.30am in the carpark for interpretive birding.

For more information, visit noosaparks. org.au

Scarlet macaw

Canoeing down the Amazon River.

Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd.

Calling on all future stars

Noosa Alive Festival is once again calling for all future stars, to audition for the 2023 Noosa Stars Alive talent competition for up-andcoming young performers.

Offering the chance of a lifetime, applications to audition for the competition are now open and festival director Ian Mackellar is encouraging all young performers and stars of the future, to get their register now for their audition.

Noosa Stars Alive is a talent competition, open to young performers eight-18 years of age across multiple genres including Music, Dance, Comedy, specialty performers who are residents of the Sunshine Coast local government areas.

Twelve finalists will be selected from the auditions and those finalists will be given the opportunity to perform before a live audience on the big stage in NoosaWoods with professional sound, lighting and stage crew. This provides invaluable experience for the young artists performing.

Selected finalists will perform in front of a live audience at Noosa Stars Alive Final presented by Noosa Alive Festival on Saturday 29 July 2023 in Noosa Woods. Kate Ceberano headlines the day-long musical showcase that includes the Sunshine Coast’s best and brightest performing in the NOOSA Stars Alive! final.

The finals will be hosted by Damien Antho-

Join Katie Noonan for Blue 50th anniversary tribute

Award-winning local artist Katie Noonan, accompanied by guitar virtuoso Ben Hauptmann presents Joni Mitchell’s Blue 50th Anniversary at The Events Centre, Caloundra on Friday 9 June.

Over the past 20 years, five-time ARIA award-winning artist Katie Noonan has proven herself one of Australia’s most hardworking, versatile and prolific artists.

Named one of the greatest Australian singers of all time by the Herald Sun, Katie has produced 20 studio albums throughout her career, with seven times platinum record sales under her belt and 27 ARIA award nominations that span diverse genres.

Katie Noonan said, “Blue is an album that unequivocally changed my life.“

“From a compositional, lyrical and vocal performance point of view it has inspired me deeply.

“I love that the album was gifted to me from another female artist, and it is an album I regularly recommend to up-and-coming female artists also. Joni’s artistry and music genius is unparalleled, and I absolutely love singing her songs.”

Sure to please not only Joni fans but lovers of music and poetry alike, this concert will be a spine-tingling evening you won’t want to miss.

VENUE: The Events Centre, Caloundra

DATE and TIME: Friday 9 June at 7:30pm

TICKETS: $69.90

BOOKINGS: Call 07 5491 4240 or visit theeventscentre.com.au

Award-winning local artist Katie Noonan.

ny Avery-Rossi (aka Mr. Hollywood in OZ), and the winner selected by guest judge, Australian stage royalty Rhonda Burchmore.

The winner to be announced on the day will receive a cash prize, together with a guaranteed (paid) performance at Noosa alive! Festival 2024.

The winner of last year’s inaugural Noosa Stars Alive 2022, Sari Abbott, will perform her own 45-minute set. She also recently appeared live on the TODAY Show promoting Noosa Alive festival.

Noosa will come alive from 21 to 30 July when the annual Noosa Alive! festival presents 10 days jam packed with special events and premiere performances

Offering everything from the classics, ballet, opera and the Australia Chamber Orchestra, to Circus, Comedy, Food events, Literary events, lunches, brunches and dance parties on the beach, the festival will also, for the first time ever, offer two massive days of live music in the Noosa Woods.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit noosaalive.com.au

If you would like to register to audition, visit noosaalive.com.au/whats-on-noosaalive/ noosa-stars-alive-2023/

Audition registrations close 23 June.

Noosa Alive is proudly presented by 2023 Principal Partners Wilson Foundation and Trevor and Judith St Baker Family Foundation.

Immersive visual-theatre experience to premiere

Internationally renowned, Sunshine Coast choreographer, Melissa Lanham (LJ Projects), collaborates with architect Samantha Taylor (Project Fort Awesome) to bring an exclusive premiere of this visual, interactive theatre installation to The Events Centre, Caloundra this August.

In an exciting collision of dance and architecture, an eerily beautiful and serenely volatile skeleton of a house is placed inside the theatre and within, dancers reveal the story of a couple, their relationship, and the echoes of the houses’ past identities.

This immersive visual-theatre piece begins the moment the theatre doors are opened to reveal a cavernous space, with the bones of a house. You can walk around and explore the installation before you take your seats and watch the lives of the inhabitants unfold in real time before your eyes.

This innovative dance-theatre work invites you to consider what makes a house a home. Is it the people living there? Or the echoes of those who have lived there before you, seeped into the walls and never forgotten.

Don’t miss this exclusive premiere performance at The Events Centre this August.

VENUE: The Events Centre, Caloundra

DATE and TIME: Thursday 24 August at 1pm and 7.30pm

TICKETS: From $20

BOOKINGS: Call 07 5491 4240 or visit theeventscentre.com.au

An exciting collision of dance and architecture.

Poetical inhabitants.

Sari Abbott will perform her own 45-minute set.

The winner of last year’s inaugural Noosa Stars Alive 2022, Sari Abbott.

Let’s pump up the volume

In this, the second and final part of Tony Wellington’s vinyl dreaming, the two old boomers discuss over-amplification (Over what? Speak up, can’t hear you!), early Oz rock, presentism, wokeism and some very bad behaviour and rock’s uncertain AI future. PHIL JARRATT reports.

NT: You write about the Grateful Dead pioneering the use of Bob Heil’s revolutionary concert sound systems so we could actually hear the music, as opposed to Beatles concerts of a few years earlier where audiences struggled to hear anything above the screaming. But by the end of the decade with the rise of heavy metal it was often deafening. Did the amplification go too far?

TW: Well, the punks thought so because the notion of big stadium rock, with the artist so removed from the audience that there was no interaction between the two, was something they rebelled against. Heavy metal certainly took it as far as it could go, with extremely loud music performed in vacuous places with big light shows to make up for the lack of reaction between audience and performer. Punk reduced it down to venues like CBGB, which was the size of your average lounge room and Debbie Harry was right there an arm-length away. But going back to Bob Heil, at Woodstock in 1969 the people way up the back were hearing the sound from the side amps out of synch, whereas Heil’s system, which first attracted attention during 1970 US tours of the Grateful Dead and then The Who, delayed the main sound to the distant speakers by microseconds so that it all sounded normal. Suddenly huge auditoriums and outdoor concerts could offer good quality sound.

NT: In the book’s coda you talk about “presentism”, which made me go back to the very early pages in Vinyl Dreams where you describe the Kinks’ song Lola as the “first major international hit with a non-binary theme”, which seems a concept very much of the present. Can you explain presentism?

TW: It’s a delicate balancing act because I know the reader will be judging what I’m presenting by today’s standards, which may not have been the standards of the era I’m writing about. I was trying to avoid being too judgmental in terms of today’s standards. The other thing about that is artists of the era tend to explain their behaviour by saying everyone was doing it, which is not true. Or they’ll say, but we didn’t know about that back then, which is not true either. Chuck Berry was jailed in 1959 for having sex with a 14-year-old, so by the ‘70s everyone knew that you couldn’t do that. Debbie Harry says everyone was doing drugs at the time so she did too. But there were plenty of artists of the time who didn’t, like Frank Zappa and Bruce Springsteen, for example. Overall, I think there are several behavioural ideas that haven’t changed much over the years since the ‘70s, and one of them is older people taking advantage of younger people.

NT: I agree with that but what has changed is how we express those beliefs in the age of wokeism.

TW: Absolutely.

NT: Were you worried about wokes when you wrote the book?

TW: (Laughs) Not for a single second, but I was acutely aware of cultural mores of today and how they would interpret the book.

NT: You mention the Pilgrimage for Pop at

Ourimbah in 1970 as the first big Australian rock festival …

TW: Yes, and I know Jackie [Phil’s wife] was there!

NT: Well, more than that, she was married to the keyboards player of the Nutwood Rug Band who organised the festival, but that band doesn’t make it onto the playlist.

TW: Ah, but I didn’t write about their songs, so they don’t make it onto the list. That’s the way it works. I also wrote about Tully but not their songs, other than in connection with them playing on Peter Sculthorpe’s Love 200 which did make it on the playlist.

NT: You note in the book that Peter Sculthorpe didn’t think much of Tully whereas jazz player Johnny Sangster thought they were the best band in the world. I’m kind of in the middle on that.

TW: But it was groundbreaking music at the time though. Free improvisation, which was Tully’s staple, wasn’t in the rock arsenal then.

NT: I get the impression you weren’t a Skyhooks fan and yet you rave about Ayers Rock, a band I’d almost forgotten about.

TW: Ayers Rock was a jazz fusion band which was rare in Australia then, whereas Skyhooks was a pop band pitched at the Top 40, albeit with an irreverent streak attached. What they did was perfectly fine for its day, notwithstanding some of the sexism in their lyrics. But you’re right about history overlooking Ayers Rock, and that’s one of the reasons I wanted to highlight bands like that. In terms of the quality of their music, Ayers Rock were right up there, and they were the first Australian band to sign with an American recording label, so they helped pave the way for Little River Band and others.

NT: In the coda, you summarise the 1970s as “the most innovative period in the history of popular music”. That’s a big call, isn’t it? Particularly if you’re going to write the ‘80s next!

TW: (Laughs) I’m suggesting that it provided the framework for all the genres that came af-

ter, in terms of styling, rhythmic structure and everything else. After the ‘70s everything tends to be split into subgenres, like heavy metal becomes grind, core, American prog metal and so on. Yes, rock music has continued to expand and diversify, but what I’m suggesting is it’s hard to think of anything post-New Romantics that was as highly original as what was happening in the ‘70s.

NT: Is there another book in the ‘80s?

TW: Not at this point, but what happened was MTV took over and looks became more important than the music, glam writ large. Researchers have found that by the time we reach 30 we stop listening to new music and spend the rest of our lives listening to the music of our teens and 20s, because they were our formative influences. So we have to be mindful of the fact that there are people who were born in the ‘80s who think that the music of the ‘90s and 2000s was the pinnacle of musical achievement because that’s what resonates for them. I’m trying to suggest that it’s not just my age that makes me think the ‘70s so interesting, but also the climate of the era and the technological innovations.

NT: I guess there’s also the case that less is more. When we had less music to choose from we valued it more.

TW: Yes, and we put more effort into listening to music. You had to go to a shop and buy an LP for a lot of money and then go to the trouble of putting it on a turntable, so you were more invested in it. Now it’s like turning on a tap, so I think across the culture, popular music has been devalued. And today when you stream music you don’t get to find out much about who’s playing it. There’s no fold-out cover. Another big shift is that in the ‘60s and ‘70s music was a shared experience, sometimes forcibly shared with the neighbours! I’m sure it was the same for you, but my friends and I used to sit down in a room purely for the purpose of listening to a record.

NT: Oh yeah, the new Blind Faith album! Pull up a beanbag and pass me the bong!

TW: (Laughs) The birth of the Sony Walkman at the end of the 1970s changed all that and turned music into a selfish thing. I think that’s a little sad.

NT: The future for popular music is not great, is it?

TW: No. It’ll be AI generated with John Lennon’s voice recreated. In fact AI is already doing that, putting artists together who were never in the same room. Of course there are some positives. Ahmet Zappa did a tour of his father Frank’s music with a hologram of dad playing beside him.

NT: Do you think our generation will be the last one that wants to go down the road and listen to the SandFlys?

TW: (Laughs) Oh, there’ll always be a place for live music, but people have to get paid to play, and they should because it sells booze. But for that reason you end up with a live audience which isn’t listening, they just talk over the top of the music. That’s a little sad too.

Vinyl Dreams will be launched at Noosa Arts Theatre on Friday 9 June from 6pm, with virtuoso drummer Duncan McQueen demonstrating the rhythmic moods of ‘70s music. It is a free event but registration with Annie’s Books would be appreciated. 5448 2053 or info@anniesbooks.com.au

Skyhooks, early mid-’70s.

Sunbury rock festival, 1973.

AyersRockpromoshot,1973.

Pictures:WIKIMEDIACOMMONS

More than 50 adventurous mountain climbers raised $67,059 for the Humpty Dumpty Foundation on Sunday 7 May.

With this incredible result, the inaugural fundraising event ‘6 Peaks in 1 Day’ hosted by local real estate agency Reed and Co. Estate Agents was a resounding success.

The funds will help purchase life-saving paediatric medical equipment for local and regional Queensland hospitals.

For Reed and Co. Estate Agents, the commitment to the community is the core driver of everything they do.

Since opening the office in 2018, the Reed and Co. team in collaboration with the Loyal Foundation, the Humpty Dumpty Foundation, and the Noosa community, together have raised over $759,000.

Director and founder Adrian Reed said, “The idea was born only six weeks before the event as a challenge between a few guys in the office.

“It grew quickly into a much bigger idea, turning from a challenging day out to a fullblown fundraising event.

“Honestly, I pinch myself constantly at Reed and Co., to have such a motivated inspiring team of people that are so keen to make an impact it’s a dream come true for me, I couldn’t be more proud of them and what they have been able to achieve.”

The 6 Peaks event was an epic challenge that was no doubt as tough as it was fun.

Starting at the Reed and Co. office in Noosaville at 4:30am in the morning, two buses kindly donated by the Good Shepherd Lutheran College took the eager climbers to Wild Horse Mountain in the Beerburrum State Forest for the first climb of the day just in time for a beautiful sunrise over the Glasshouse Mountains.

Back in the bus on the way to the next stop Mount Beerburrum, a steep climb up to the peak overlooking the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

Mount Ngungun was the last peak to be masteredbeforeleavingtheGlasshouseMountains northbound towards Mount Ninderry.

After a beautiful climb up Mount Coolum with great views and an even better team spirit, the last challenge awaited: Mount Cooroora with 439m the highest peak of the day.

It was the last peak but also the chance to become King and Queen of the mountain for the competitors.

James Doring finished the climb in remarkable 31 minutes winning the well-deserved title, followed closely by Queen of the mountain, Jessica Peisley.

The day ended at the gin distillery Pomona Distilling Co. with some well-deserved celebratory drinks. A special thanks goes to the sponsors of the event, Satori Advisory, VitHit Vitamin Water, Bounce Foods and Judo Bank.

Raising over $67,000 is an incredible achievement, however, Reed and Co.’s fund-

Join

From sport to dancing or walks there’s plenty of ways to get active in Noosa.

WALKING GROUP

Noosa River Walk - Mondays 7am, meet near the bench near the Boathouse, on Gympie Terrace Noosaville - about 3.5km walking at your own pace, for as far as you like. Join us for a cuppa and chat afterwards if you wish.

Noosa National Park walk - Thursdays 7am, meet at the Noosa Surf Club (beachside) - about 5-6km walk at your own pace and for as far as you like. Join us for a cuppa and chat afterwards if you wish. Call V for more information on 0418 462 340 or just turn up. We leave at 7am sharp.

PLAY TENNIS

Fit tennis players required for singles and doubles play during the week and weekends. Squash and tennis players needed Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Call Karen on 0412 485 411.

MAGZ JAZZ

Increase strength, flexibility, energy and wellbeing with dance and exercise classes

Well-deserved celebratory drinks at the Pomona Distilling Co. for the over 50 climbers and supporters after a full day of raising funds.

raising journey is not over yet.

Their annual charity gala event is coming up on Saturday 17 June and even if you can’t attend the event to raise funds, you can be part

of it and make a difference to a child in their time of need.

Buy a raffle ticket for your chance to win a Vespa Primavera 50 scooter valued at $6090,

purchase an item of the Humpty DumptyWish List or make a cash donation. Check the link reedandco.co/charityraffle for more info or call the office at 07 5323 0101.

in Noosa

for adults. Learn fun new dance moves to inspired music. Keeps body moving, mind agile and spirit lifted. Tuesday mornings in Eumundi, 9.30-11am. Please contact Margaret 0425 269 988.

INDOOR BOWLS

Noosa Indoor Carpet Bowls Club would love to welcome new members to join us each Friday morning at the Leisure Centre in Wallace Drive, Noosaville. No experience necessary and lots of fun to be had. Play starts at 9am till 11am. Please contact Pam 0407 493 402.

NOOSA FOLK DANCERS

You’re invited to come and try sessions, first one free. Experience traditional and modern, easy and moderate dances from countries around the world, on Fridays from 10-11.45am at the Catholic Parish Hall, Moorindil Street, Tewantin. Phone Philippa on 0417 780 016 or just come along. Wear comfortable shoes.

TAP DANCING

Come and join the fabulous foot percussionists at the Uniting Church Hall, every Thurs-

day from 5-6pm. This is an intermediate class suitable for those with some training. A beginners’ class is on Thursdays, from 2.153.15pm, please ring or just turn up. Phone Helen on 0448 621 788.

SUNDAY DANCE

Dance lessons are on Sundays at Tewantin Masonic Hall, Moorindil St. Lessons begin with basic dance steps, waltz, then old time, New Vogue, ballroom dances and a little Latin. We run through to 4pm. Lots of fun and dancing, including a 20 minute tea/coffee break to socialise. Singles or couples can attend. Call first or just rock up. Phone Andrew 0429 829 328 or visit andrewsclassdance.com

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING AT POMONA

Every Tuesday evening from 7-9.30pm Pat and Norm Young organise a social evening at the Pomona Memorial School of Arts Hall. Cost is $4. It is a very enjoyable evening as Pat and Norm provide New Vogue as well as Old Time Dancing. Come and see if you will enjoy it or phone 0407 456 939.

PICKLEBALL

A sport for everybody. It’s fun, social, and easy to learn. All ages welcome. Come and try by contacting freelesson@noosapickleballclub. com and start something new today.

FITBARRE

Classes for adults based on ballet. Improve your posture, tone and tighten your muscles with this total mind and body conditional workout while enjoying classical music. Class- es are on Mondays and Wednesdays 9-10.30am (Intermediate level), Thursday 5.30-6.30pm (Beginners), Friday 9-10am (All levels) at Performing Arts Factory, 2/68 Rene St, Noosaville. Phone Angelika on 0488088633.

MOTORCYCLING

Climbers on the way down from Mount Coolum, the second last peak of the day.

Up it goes to the highest peak of the Hinterland – Mount Cooroora!

Make it your first Sunday

Last year, trying to organise any sort of outside event was a risky roll of the dice when it came to La Nina weather.

Noosa Botanic Gardens Friends group persevered in their commitment to the First Sunday series of activities in the gardens, however – and today, with much more reliable weather, the mix of a guided walk through the gardens from 8.30am, the supply of good coffee and snacks throughout the morning, and the joyous entertainment of Music in the Gardens from 10am, is a regular go-to event for many Noosa residents across the shire.

Sunday 4 June will be no exception, so pack

COME TOGETHER

FEST

The Come Together live music fest will be held on 4 June at Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club. A lineup of artists will be performing from 12 noon to 8pm and include Claptomaniacs, Tobias and Juke Joint.

CINEMA ON THE ROOF

Family films on the Cooroy Library rooftop are returning on Saturday 17 June at 5.30pm, thanks to the Cooroy Future Group working in partnership with Noosa Libraries and with the assistance of some generous sponsors. Bring your family, a blanket and a picnic to enjoy a movie together under the stars at the library, 9 Maple St, Cooroy. Popcorn will be available to purchase. Movie is Toy Story 3. Entry by donation.

BANK ART

The first Art Exhibition opening night at the Bendigo Bank in Tewantin is on Wednesday 21 June at 5:30pm. There will be multiple artists and sculptors exhibiting, silent auction (funds raised to go to Noosa Prostate Association), some nibbles and a few beverages.

RED CROSS BRANCH

AGM

MEETING /

Red Cross Tewantin Noosa Branch meeting will be on Friday 16 June at 9.30am at the Tewantin Noosa RSL. The annual general meeting will be held on Friday 21 July at 9.30am at Tewantin Noosa RSL. Contact Julie for more information on 0407 571 282.

NOOSA WINTER HILLCLIMB

Come and enjoy the thrills and spills of this great local Motorsport event from a grandstand seat. All sorts of cars, timed, uphill racing all weekend, 10 and 11 June, Gyndier Drive, off Cooroy Noosa Road. Adults just $20 entry at gate or online. Full event information at noosahillclimb.com.au

GARDEN CLUB

The next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Garden Club will be on Monday 12 June at 1.30pm at the Tinbeerwah Hall. The Guest Speaker will

Looking for the perfect Window Treatment?

a hat, walking shoes and chair or rug to prepare you for all these activities, and you will get to see some of the spectacular sights emerging from the autumn colours of trees across the eight-hectare ga rdens, along with grooving to the laid-back sounds of Jay Bishoff, Andy Higgins and friends down under the shady jacaranda trees.

Noosa Botanic Gardens are on Lake Macdonald Drive.

For more information, visit noosabotanicgardensfriends.com or look up facebook/ noosa botanic gardens friends. Music in the Botanic Gardens on Sunday.

be Pieta Otterbach Waste Education and Sustainability Officer from Noosa Council. Pietra will speak on worms and composting. Plant sales competition table raffles afternoon tea. Guests welcome. For more information contact Len 0417 604 889.

WOMEN’S SHED

The next Noosa Women’s Shed meeting will be held at 1.30pm Saturday 3 June at Noosa Community Support Centre, 11 Wallace Rd, Noosaville.

ROVING RESTORERS

Join the Roving Restorers Noosa Chapter, removing weeds at a Land for Wildlife property at Cooran from 8.30am on Friday 9 June.

Please contact Noosa Landcare Project Officer – Tamara - tamara.kubica@noosalandcare.org for further details.

PHOTO CLUB

We meet on the second Monday of each month at Uniting Church Hall, 6 Grasstree Court Sunrise Beach at 7pm. The club comprises all levels of expertise form novice to professional. The night comprises a guest speaker, supper and our monthly critique of member’s work. Visitors welcome.

RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY

The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL

Women’s auxiliary will be held on Friday 2 June at 10.30am followed by our Birthday Lunch at noon. All members welcome. Please phone Kay on 5447 4052 to book.

TEWANTIN NOOSA CWA

Cent Sale (multi draw raffle afternoon) Sat 3 June - Catholic Church Hall, cnr Moorindil St & Poinciana Av, doors open 12:30 pm, first draw 1:30. Twenty tickets for $2, no entry fee. Afternoon tea on sale. Minimum of 50 high value prizes for all the family. A fun afternoon for families, friends and supporters. Seating limit of 100. Funds are being raised to help with homelessness. Enquiries Jennifer 0409 063 738.

NOOSA U3A FRIDAY TALKS

U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30 pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin Friday 16 June – Circus Talk – John & Angela Le Mare.

Friday 23 June – Circus Talk Part 2– John & Angela Le Mare.

Full details available on U3A website u3anoosa.com.au/ or phone 5440 5500.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Workshops: Fundamentals of drawing portraits with Karen Osborn: Starting Friday 2 June for 4 weeks, 1 pm – 4 pm

Still life in acrylics with Lizzie Connor: Saturday 3 June, 9 am – 3 pm

Beginners drawing with Lizzie Connor: Starting Tuesday 6 June for 4 weeks, 9 am – 12 noon.

Linocut card printing with Pam Taylor: Saturday & Sunday 10 & 11 June, 9 am – 3 pm.

Decoupage with Pam Taylor: Saturday 1 July, 9 am – 3 pm.

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

TEWANTIN NOOSA LIONS

Looking for something exciting and different. We Serve is our motto and we have fun

doing it. Interested? Contact us - we meet at Tewantin Noosa RSL club first and third Tuesday of the month 6.30am. We would love to meet you.

COMMUNITY GARDEN

Noosa Community Garden is back in full swing attracting a lot of new members. The Noosa Council grant has given us an amazing opportunity to make a fresh start, creating and building a bigger and better community garden space. Come along and visit. During winter months we start gardening at 8am on Fridays and Sundays at Wallace park. Feel free to join us for a cuppa at 10am. Enquires: June Copeman on 0412 384 848

VIEW

CLUB

Noosaville Lunch time View Club supports the education of children through The Smith Family Charity. On the second Thursday of the month we have a Friendship Day where we meet for lunch at various venues. On the fourth Thursday of each month we have our club meeting at the Tewantin RSL at 11.30am with a guest speaker and update on our Learning for Life students. For more information call Wendy Brooks on 0417 267 281

PROBUS NOOSA RIVER

Looking for something to do? Our club offers many activities: art, craft, book club, canasta, coffee mornings, creative writing, golf, lunch outings, Mah-jong, Scrabble, theatre (local and Brisbane), walking trips, ukulele and wine appreciation Nights. Monthly meetings are on the first Monday of each month at the Girraween Sports Complex Clubhouse (Entrance off roundabout adjacent Eenie Creek Rd and Langura St) at 9am. Please call 0410 687 639 for further details.

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP

We meet in a private home in Noosaville every Thursday at 2pm 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.

NORTH

TEWANTIN BUSHCARE

Join the North Tewantin Bush Care Group of local volunteers every first and third Sunday of the month from 7.30-9.30am. We weed and plant along the river. It is light work and a lot of fun. All equipment is provided and an excellent morning tea follows. Grab a hat and come along. Ring 0432 384 596.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Tewantin Noosa Meals on Wheels requiresmore volunteers for local deliveries and kitchen assistants. We provide a high standard of meals to those in our community requiring our service, which is only possible through the generosity of volunteers like you. As a volunteer driver, vouchers are available toward petrol costs. Contact the office on 5449 7659 or email tnmow@bigpond.com

NOOSA PROBUS 2010

Noosa 2010 Combined PROBUS is a great club for retired men and women who love going on bus trips, having coffee, lunches, dinner outings, weekly walks, yoga, theatre, garden outings and an interesting monthly speaker. Meetings are held at the Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club, 65 Hilton Tce, Tewantin on the

2nd Tuesday of the month at 9am. For details phone Barbara on 0491 354 054.

MEET

YOUR NOOSA JPS

The JPs in the community programme is a valuable voluntary community service actively operating here in Noosa. If you are a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations living in our Noosa region and would like to volunteer your services a few hours a month at our JP signing centres or to just learn about the JPs in the Community programme, branch forums, workshops and social activities, please email Deb Davis at deborah.davis007@gmail.com

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 are a fun, friendly, seniors social group. We welcome couples and singles to join us for morning coffee every Monday at the Noosa Golf Club, Tewantin, from 10am and every Thursday at the Boathouse on the Noosa River from 10 am. We also have a monthly program of lunches, dinners, picnics, walks and other fun activities. Contact Joan on 0419 517 869 for more details.

Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels

Weekly Roster for Tewantin- Noosa

Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 5 June 2023

Monday Drivers: Rotary D’Break, Tony, Darryl, Gail, Jerry, Driver needed F run, Driver needed G run, Ian, Jason, Robyn, Francis

Kitchen: Georges, Jenny, Len

Tuesday Drivers: Luc, Darryl, Tania and Friends, Margaret and Bill, Driver needed E run, Lesley, Barani and Peter, Amy, Simone, Donna

Kitchen: Georges, Christine, Ann

Wednesday Drivers: Martina, Trish and Karen, Darryl, Kevin (End), Jan and Bryan, Paul, Driver needed G run, Kath and Melody, Simone, John and Helen, Driver needed K run

Kitchen: Denise, Christine, Jerry, John

Thursday Drivers: Kyle, Heidi, Sue, Donna and Julie, Margo and Jim, John E, Kerryn and Stuart, Martin, Martina, Sharon and Mal

Kitchen: Donal, Vicki, Sharon, Claire

You can also check the roster on our website mealsonwheels-tewantinnoosa.org.au

If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449 7659. We are looking for drivers and kitchen volunteers.

GourMay celebration ends

By Erle Levey

GourMay wraps up a month-long celebration of food in the Mary Valley with gala dinner on Saturday night.

Providing bookends to the festival Green Bowl Edifice ended GourMay just as it had started it ... with an Artist and Artisan event at Imbil.

Cootharaba artist Steven Hill displayed his work in the grounds of the rural venue.

Then musician/songwriter Amanda Emblem took patrons on a journey filled with soul and swing.

Living in the MaryValley since 2017, Amanda doubles as a market gardener supplying her fresh produce as part of the Mary Valley Country Harvest.

Amanda will be at the Artist and Artisan event at a secret location near Imbil.

It will be one of the closing events for GourMay, a month-long celebration of food and produce from the Mary Valley.

Saturday evening’s performance included the launch of her latest EP, including the title track Power of One.

Showing that Artist and Artisan is more than live music, it’s multi-course food experience and showcases local fresh foods.

The Mary Valley Country Harvest supplied the fruit and veg for the seven-course dinner.

The GourMay Mary Valley Gala Dinner will be held at Mary Valley State College, Imbil, at 6pm on Saturday, 3 June.

For details search: https://www.maryvalleycountry.au/mary-valley-gourmay-food-festival-2023-events.html

Clever way we will turn sport and events into gold

The Sunshine Coast is going for gold as a world-class sporting and events capital.

A clever new website has been launched that will seamlessly link high-performance sporting teams and event organisers from across the nation and globe with local venues, allied health professionals and a range of other suppliers.

EventsConnect is an initiative of the Sunshine Coast Events Industry Association, which is delivered and managed by Sunshine Coast Council.

Sunshine Coast-based businesses that service the sports and events industry, including allied health, catering, photography, training facilities, sports equipment and venues can register for free and list their business.

The business-to-business messaging feature on the new website gives listed suppliers the opportunity to transfer and share knowledge and resources, which are important for developing innovation, competitiveness, and resilience.

Sunshine Coast economy portfolio Councillor Cr Jason O’Pray said a number of elite sporting teams, in addition to Commonwealth and Olympic Games teams from a number of countries, had benefitted from training, staying and playing on the Sunshine Coast as part of their preparations.

Cr O’Pray said enquiries and opportunities of this nature would only grow in coming years.

“As we prepare for the role the region will play in the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympics, we see EventsConnect as a great way to improve awareness of the region’s venues, facilities, capabilities and reputation.

“It will also increase interest and enquiries from event organisers and sporting organisations to host events, competition and training camps in our region.

“Sunshine Coast Council’s tourism and major events team will share this new website with their existing and potential major event organiser network as an ongoing tool to promote local business services.”

Sunshine Coast Events Industry Association chair Lenny Vance said the local events industry made valuable and vibrant contri-

butions to the Sunshine Coast’s lifestyles and economy.

“Our events industry association was established to support the growth of the industry and we applaud Sunshine Coast Council for backing the establishment of EventsConnect,” Mr Vance said.

“We encourage all local events industry suppliers and sports services to register their businesses on the site so that it becomes a powerful directory to drive exposure and revenue opportunities across the weddings,

business, community and sporting events sectors.”

To view the supplier listing or register a business, visit eventsconnect.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au/.

EventsConnect is an initiative of the Sunshine Coast Events Industry Association, delivered and managed by Sunshine Coast Council, jointly funded by the Commonwealth and Queensland Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

The Sunshine Coast is going for gold as a world-class sporting and events capital.Sports training venues.

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MATES RATES

Tenders are invited from suitably qualified and experienced respondents for flood reconstruction works at eleven (11) sites in various locations within the Noosa local government area.

mandatory industry briefing/site inspection is scheduled and all information regarding this Invitation to Tender and the industry briefing/site inspection may be downloaded from Council’s website.

DISCRIMINATION IN ADVERTISING IS UNLAWFUL

Tender Title: Provision of Concrete Crushing Services

Tender Number: CN00344 Tender Box Close: 2:00PM (AEST) on 20 June 2023

Tenders are invited from suitably qualified respondents for the provision of concrete crushing services.

Raymond Arthur

Passed away peacefully at Arcare Peregian Springs nursing home on 23 May 2023. He will be remembered always by his family and friends, and his children Gemma, Helen, Melinda, and Matthew. Rest in Peace Ray. His funeral service will be available to view via the website of Gregson and Weight Funeral Directors.

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IMPORTANT: Tender documents including submission requirements are available on Council’s website under ‘Current Tenders’ via ‘Business > Tenders & Procurement’. All submissions must be electronically lodged.

The Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 makes it unlawful for an advertiser to show any intention to discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, age, marital status, political or religious belief or physical features, disability, lawful sexual activity/ sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or on the basis of being associated with a person with one of the above characteristics, unless covered by an exception under the Act. As Network Classifieds could be legally liable if an unlawful advertisement is printed, Network Classifieds will not accept advertisements that appear to break the law. For more information about discrimination in advertising, contact your legal advisers or the Queensland Human Rights Commission (QHRC). 12455964-SN31-20

CELEBRITY TIPSTARS

ROUND 14

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WEEKLY MATCHUP

Helen Hollingworth Cooroy RSL

25 Maple Street Cooroy cooroyrsl.com.au

Phone: 5447 6131

Raiders Dolphins Rabbitohs Sharks

Roosters Storm Panthers

Natasha Coughlan Noosa Exhaust & Mechanical

Phone: 5449 7811 noosaexhaust.com.au

Raiders Dolphins Rabbitohs Broncos

Bulldogs Cowboys Dragons

Young guns take to field

With the older players enjoying a rare weekend bye, the Dolphins’ young guns made up with some great play.

Under 11s

Reds - The Reds travelled to Maroochydore to play both Grammar and the Swans. Noosa started strong against Grammar with a quick try to Ryker after a strong run, followed by another try by Xavier. Tom converted and our confidence was high. Another two tries to Xavier and an impressive one from Duke saw the Reds complete a dominant display with a 33 to nil win.

The Maroochydore Swans were up next and early signs showed we had a battle on our hands. They scored first in a solid forward move but we responded to level up before halftime through our scoring machine Xavier. It was a tussle all the way but a fifth Xavier try for the day saw us sneak over for a 10-7 victory. A solid team effort with some good work in the pack by Ethan, Alby and Duke. Xavier was outstanding and a well-deserved Domino’s Pizza Player of man of the Match. A good day for the Noosa Reds!

Fins – by Dylan Tasker

This week The Fins playing group was decimated through illness,

With no reserves it would be a true test of their fitness.

Versing The Peregian Saints, a young team on the rise, Chock full of boys with speed, power and size.

The Fins were up for the challenge despite the adversity, Playing with passion and getting their jerseys dirty.

They dominated field position and territory with their support play,

An excellent running and passing game holding sway.

A couple of errors and some stoic Peregian

defence, Only adding to the game’s theatre and suspense.

The pressure told and The Fins were in, Lenny on the wing with a shimmy and spin. That sparked The Saints attack into life, Several long-range tries had The Fins in strife. Although behind on the scoreboard the team hung tough, Displaying resilience and strength and all that stuff.

To hit back in style with some terrific tries, Marcus, Max and Connor getting meat pies.

It finished four tries apiece in a great game of football,

Every U11 Fin can hold their head high and stand tall.

Player of the Match, Max Coonan, an elite back rower, His tackling and hit-ups unrelenting till the game was over.

Under 10s

Whites – Saturday saw a brisk but sunny morning, perfect for the Under 10s to take on Brothers at the Swans home ground. The Whites were looking a little different on the field due to some notable omissions through illness and representative duties. Fortunately, our Reds were there to fill the large void. Thank you to the parents as well as the boys.

The arm wrestle began with no score for the first 10 minutes of the game. Despite huge de-

fensive efforts from Zac and Zion upfront and Albie out wide, Brothers then snuck in three quick tries and a conversion that left our boys scratching their heads by the end of the first half.

The tables turned after an inspiring halftime speech from the coaches. Hugo was fast to the ball at the breakdown and as always tireless defensively.

Benny was running angles that wouldn’t have been out of place in the Wallabies 1999 RWC squad, earning him a try. Emerson had several massive tackle-breaking runs and great offloads, whilst Tom’s fancy footwork confused the Brethren and made metres on several occasions.

Alex had brilliant body position smashing through tackles. Sol and Hudson were great in defence over the ball at every opportunity, whilst Hunter was brutal in attack. Barnaby had some electric runs dancing up the sideline, much like last week but came off a little better this time around. Finally, Miller’s glory-filled try in the corner that signalled fulltime.The battle of the second half was won by the good guys without a doubt! Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match went to Tom.

Club celebrates women, rugby and community spirit

The sun shone brightly as the Noosa Rugby Union Club hosted the highly anticipated ladies’ day 2023, a celebration that brought together women from within the club and the wider community.

Ladies’ day showcased the spirit of camaraderie and community spirit, with attendees enjoying a day filled with laughter, rugby, and cherished memories.

The event featured an array of door prizes donated by local businesses, adding an extra element of excitement and gratitude.

Heartfelt thanks to Pensar Infrastructure Group for their invaluable contribution as the major sponsor. Their support ensured the creation of an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

Additional recognition goes to the local businesses that contributed door prizes, including Habitat Noosa, Embassy XO, Pomona Distillery Co, Yvonne Shaw Luxury Travel, Gathered Wine, Joyce Mayne, Stone and Wood, Heads of Noosa, Wrapped in a Box, Hello Glow Skincare, Meder Beauty Products, and Nutworks.

The dedication and hard work of the club’s volunteers were instrumental in the success

of ladies’ day.

From the barmen crafting refreshing beverages to the catering team providing a scrumptious grazing table, their commitment to excellence created an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality. Ladies of all ages, from juniors to seniors, came together for this joyous celebration.

The event also welcomed new members of the Noosa Dolphins family from the wider community, fostering unity and strengthening bonds.

Lou McGrath deserves a special mention for her culinary expertise, as her delectable grazing table and abundant food offerings delighted everyone throughout the afternoon.

Ladies’ day 2023 exemplified the power of community, women’s empowerment, and the love for rugby.

The Noosa Rugby Union Club extends its gratitude to the sponsors, volunteers, door prize contributors, and all attendees for making the event unforgettable. This event is an annual club tradition, growing stronger each year, and welcoming more women into the Dolphins’ family.

U11 Fins discuss play.

U11 Reds discuss play.

Lou McGrath’s delectable grazing table.

Ladies enjoying the occasion at Noosa Dolphin Oval!Cheers to the success of ladies’ day 2023.Ladies’ day showcased the spirit of camaraderie and community spirit.

Tigers go down fighting

By Julian Pitts

The Rococo Noosa Tigers battled bravely against the second placed Redlands last Saturday going down by 28 points in front of a healthy home town crowd.

With a three or four goal breeze favouring the Weyba Rd end of the ground, Redlands jumped out to a flyer to kick the first four goals of the game and take a handy lead into the first break. Noosa dominated the second stanza mainly through the brilliant play ofWill O’Dwyer whose first half was just outstanding. In fact aside from errant goal kicking by the Tigers, the half time deficit could have been even closer. Redlands upped the ante in the second half with a strong team defence and were able to run out comfortable victors.

Plenty of good contributors for the Tigers with tall swing man Maccy Johnston awarded thebestplayerattheaftermatchawardsinwhat was an excellent four quarter performance. Jai Fitzpatrick and Seb Rogers battled manfully the entire day in the middle whilst defenders

Monahan, Flagg, Vernon and McRimmon were terrific for Noosa the entire day.TheTigers have a must win away game against Mt Gravatt this Saturday in Brisbane to keep their season alive. The improvement in team connection over the past month extremely noticeable!

Thousands chase the sun

Runners from home and abroad took to the streets of Noosa for the fourth edition of the Runaway Noosa Marathon on Saturday.

More than 5500 participants made it the largest ever Runaway Noosa Marathon, with runners taking on 5km, 10km, half marathon and marathon events in the heart of Noosa.

Dave Ridley took out the men’s marathon race, crossing the line in 2:25:56, almost two minutes clear of Jamie Lacey with Hugh Clancy finishing third.

In the women’s marathon the title was claimed by Roxanne Shahtahmasebi, edging out Jessica Willis by just over 30 seconds, with Nikki Curry closely behind in third.

Kieran Perkins made it back-to-back men’s titles in the half marathon, taking the win in 1:06:20, ahead of Alex Harvey and Jordan McLennan.

“We had great conditions out there today, you can’t get much better than this, it’s definitely one of my favourite races to do for the year,” said Perkins.

“The course is perfect, it’s flat most of the way and it’s a good time of the year to get yourself in shape for a marathon later in the year.”

Nerissa O’Donnell claimed victory in the women’s half marathon, completing the 21.1km course in 1:18:27, just ahead of local athlete Beth McKenzie, with Brooke Williams third.

“It was good out there, I really enjoyed it, I just tried to stay consistent the whole way and towards the end it was starting to hurt over those last few kilometres but it was awesome,

good vibes,” said O’Donnell.

“The conditions were perfect, it was really cool this morning but once we got going you warmed up and it was crisp, clear, a little bit of wind but perfect running conditions.

“The whole course is lined with people, the whole way there are people cheering, it’s awesome having your name on your bib, people are yelling out for you, it kept you going, there were good vibes,” she said.

Tommy Campbell came out on top in the men’s 10km race, finishing in 31:17, with Ella McCartney winning the women’s title in 35:20.

Standing on the top step of the men’s 5km podium was Harvey Cramb who covered the course in 14:52, with Olga Firsova the first female in 16:02.

For more information and to enter visit runawaynoosamarathon.com.au/

Next Presidents Lunch

Saturday June 17th

Guest

Saturday June 3rd Tigers vs

The Tiger reserve grade continued their unbeaten run with a dominant second half to remain well and truly atop the ladder. The Colts battled hard against a much improved Redland outfit to go down by 5 goals whilst our Senior women had a bye.

Don’t forget to book your seat for our next President’s luncheon with special guest the very popular Matthew Richardson. For all details visit our website NoosaTigers.com.au Tickets are selling fast.

A big congrats to Will O’Dwyer, Jai Fitzpatrick and Callum Crisp who have all been selected in the QAFL squad who play Tasmania later in the year.

And a big congratulations also to Cass Young, Keirra Massoud, Kellie Barker and Amelia Monk for making the South Queensland Womens rep squad to play North Queensland later in the year.

And good luck to all teams representing the Noosa Tigers this weekend.

Pepper runs for charity

Pepper Gull, a 10-year-old Noosa resident, recently competed in her first 5km race at the Runaway Noosa event held on Saturday 27 May and raised a whopping $3490 for an official charity, Oesophageal Atresia Research Association (OARA).

Pepper set herself a goal to run the 5km race and raise funds for further research for her medical condition called Tracheo Oesophageal Fistula / Osephageal Atresia (TOF/OA).

Her goal was to raise $2000 but more than exceeded this and finished up with a total of $3490 in donations.

“I’m sure you’re thinking what do all these words mean,“ Pepper’s mum Paula Kennett said.

“Well…. Oesophageal Atresia (OA) is a congenital obstruction in the oesophagus in newborn babies. Basically, the oesophagus ends in a blind upper pouch and is not connected to the stomach.

“Most babies born with OA also have Tracheo-Oseophageal Fistula (TOF). TOF is where a section of the baby’s windpipe is abnormally connected by a small tube to the oesophagus.

“The only way to repair the TOF/OA is with surgery. Within 24 hours of Pepper being born she was in surgery for four to five hours having her oesophagus repaired. Her medical condition is not something that is healed for life from the initial surgery.

“Pepper has had numerous procedures to ensure she is able to eat well for the duration of her life. We’re up to about 20 procedures now.“

Paula said the condition affected about one in every 3500 children around the world.

Research is continuing into the cause of TOF/OA and at this stage the cause is still not known.

Runners line Noosa Parade in the Runaway Noosa Marathon on Saturday.

Picture: ALEX POLIZZI

Pepper Gull completes 5km run for charity OARA.

Media Award Votes

5. M.Johnston

4. T.Monahan

3. S.Rogers

2. I.Mc Crimmon

1. W.ODwyer

Tigers have a must-win game this Saturday against Mt Gravatt.

Talking Sport Ron Lane

Busy time for martial arts

By Ron Lane

The annual November trip to Japan for the members of the Karate Noosa Club is once again on the agenda.

This club, which is a bona fide member of theWSKF, (World Shotokan Karate Federation) will once again have team members contesting the Shotokan World Championships in Japan.

Under the coaching and supervision of Head Sensei Bryan Dukas 6th Dan, students will not only be competing but also some senior members will be doing their Dan Gradings. To do this while in Japan, tells us that the gradings will be of the highest level and success in achieving this grading is something to be sought after. We wish all students the very best.

This year the club only sent a very small team to the state titles: and it was the adults that were the stand-outs, all coming away with gold and silver medals. A huge achievement by Jack Drew saw him win the men’s division in the Kumite (sparring).

The adult competitors took this opportunity to gain valuable experience in preparation for their upcoming November trip to Japan for the World Titles. For the junior members of the team, they did extremely well, with brothers Dempsey and Campbell Finn both coming home with medals and smiles. Overall Head Sensei Bryan Dukas was happy, “The state titles went well, with good team results. From now our focus will be full on preparation, for the visit to Japan.”

Among those in training for Japan will be Sophia Innis aged 15 and Mikayla Dukas aged 14. Both are junior Brown Belt members and for both it will be their first trip. To not only compete, but also train in such traditional environment and under some of the best coaches that Shotokan karate has to offer, is indeed an incredible experience.

Unfortunately, this year Dannica Starkey former gold medal winner in both junior, national and world championships, won’t be making the trip but is a certain to represent at the national titles in Perth later in the year. From the veteran ranks Bianca Sinn, Kim Bateman and Amy Cavanagh will be in the team. Good luck to all.

From the Noosa Caza Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club comes the news that they are also preparing for the Queensland State Championships to be held on the Gold Coast next month. This is a sport that is also fast growing: and to know this, tells us that the standard and discipline of coaching, under Owner and Head Coach Yoshi Hasegawa and his coaching panel must indeed be first class.

A team of some 40 competitors will be competing in 20 different categories with ages ranging from the kids to adults: with the youngest being 4yrs and 6 months. With the club membership of some 200 members this number speaks for itself. All members are aware that the slogan be humble and respectful to others is always part of gym life

Rugby League

For Noosa Pirates Rugby League they celebrated two wins, Division 2 and Division 1. However, the Bendigo Community Bank team went down 40-6 at the hands of a highly physical Caboolture. Despite the Snakes surging to a strong half time lead, the second half from Pirates showed some true grit, despite being without several key players. Over the next coming weeks more attention to defence, improved combination in attack and team unity will be a must.

In Division 2 Pirates came out firing in the second half and posted three tries.

“To Gympie’s credit they fought back but we held on for the win. Week off to freshen up, before our next home game as we head into the second half of the season.” Robert Burgin

On Saturday Division 1 travelled to Caboolture boosted by the return of captain Dan Moveao. The first half saw us struggle with consistency and poor discipline: this saw Pirates go into the half-time break behind 24-6

and two players sent to the sin bin. From the second half whistle Pirates hit back big time, scoring two back- to- back tries, with only 11 on the field. Following this they fought back to come home with a 32-28 win.

“Forward Rajan Opetaia- Halls was outstanding for us in the second half while Paddy McGinn again showed his class scoring tries and setting them up. We now have a week off before facing Coolum at home on the 3rd June.”

Michael Duff Outriggers

For the Noosa Outriggers it has been a busy weekend of racing at Mooloolaba for the National Club Championships. Held over three days paddlers competed on both long course 18km and short course 10km. The Noosa Club finished third vin the Overall, winning gold medals in the Novice Short Course, Platinum Masters Men, both long and short course, Seniors Masters Men on the long Course and Golden Masters Mixed in the Short Course.

Noosa won silver in the Senior Masters Men Short Course, Golden Masters Men Long Course and Golden Masters Women in the Long Course. It has definitely been a successful carnival and congratulations are in order. To really put iceing on the cake, club coaches Des Mabbot and long- time member and coach Chris Mitchell, were both awarded Queensland Day Medals for a long- time contribution to the sport.

Next carnival for the club will be the big one: the world titles in Samoa. Happy to an-

nounce Noosa will have four paddlers representing Australia in this event: Sandra Kennedy, Edyvean Des Mabbot and Muz Latham. Noosa’s 3rd place Overall speaks volumes for the club. To the coaches, competitors and supportworkers,yourteamspirit definitelyshines through. A very big well done to all involved.

Surf Lifesaving

It may be winter months but some of our competitors from Between the Flags are still active.

On Saturday, of last weekend the Noosa Nippers attended the Gold Coast Pool Rescue Carnival. This event was hosted at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre and our Noosa Nippers, under coach Woogie Marsh were there to compete.

Coach Marsh, “For the 12 team members it was a fun day: an off- season event, that helps keep the athletes together and create a culture of friendship and competition.” This is of course a vital aspect in the career of our lifesavers of tomorrow.

In the U/14 Female Manikin Tow with fins, Rosita Ortega won the gold. From the male competitors, Noosa’s U/11 team won the bronze medal in the 4x50m Medley Relay: this team consisted of Louie Hammersley, Bane Nielsen, Hendrix Marsh and Henry Hooper.

From our mates over the hill at Sunshine Beach Surf Club comes a summary of their 2023/24 surf sports season program. Following a very successful season under Head Coach Wes Berg {former iron man champion) and junior coach Jade Berg (former ironwoman) the club is commencing a very exciting pre season

of training: starting date June5.

The first month will focus on mobility and agility with the whole squad, land based on cross training sessions building fitness. This will be followed by strength and condition sessions and water sessions that focus on getting back on skis and board technique and analysis, thus making them more efficient in the water.

The pre- season for Sunshine is important: it gives them time to focus on their individual strength and weakness and learn about their training capacity. It is also time to set early goals, and really take the time to enjoy their training and the sport of surf lifesaving.

Coach Berg believes, “The pre-season training should be fun and adventurous for the kids: the work is challenging for the squad, but at the same time we get to explore the environment in which we live and train. The different terrains of both Sunshine and Noosa make it interesting and exciting: and make every session different.”

The squad is continually growing with a lot of new athletes becoming part of the program: and it’s all good news for the club.The club has already immersed itself in the Pool Rescue Program which Wes Berg is coaching and drawing on his experience gained, while competing in the Australian Pool Rescue Team.

The squad has a team of 30 strong training for the first competition to be held on the Sunshine Coast on 10 June. They are an incredibly close group of athletes and families: and we wish them well.

Campbell Finn with his karate medal and instructor Bryan Dukas.

Bianca Finn,Kim Bateman,Amy Cavanagh and Jack Drew. A team of some 40 competitors will be competing in the Queensland State Championships.

Caza Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu head coach Yoshi Hasegawa

Surfing in the skate park

Say what you like about Kelly’s wave tub, and a lot of people do, while it’s not the future of surfing, it’s an interesting diversion from the real tour.

The only problem is, it counts for the same points as real WCT events in real surf, as quite a few final five hopefuls found in the cut-throat new format employed in an effort to attract eyeballs and win back core credibility in the return of the Surf Ranch Pro to the schedule at Lemoore, California last weekend.

The first championship tour event since the mid-season cut after Margaret River last month saw a reduced field of 24 men and 12 women doing battle now to keep their hopes alive for September’s WSL final series, also in California but in the real waves of Lower Trestles.

To the surfers it must have seemed like one damn thing after another, with many of them having spent a gruelling Australian season trying to stay on tour, only to start the next battle in the weird and not universally loved big tub. But we’ll get back to the ramification for the surfers in a minute.

First, let’s look at how the return to the Ranch was greeted by the punters, starting with me.

To be honest, I was ready to give up on it after the last WSL event a couple of years back. The whole act was just too robotic, too soulless, and well, too artificial. Having been there and stood suited up on the ramp with a Firewire under my arm, right where Italo did a somersault of glee the other day and might have broken his neck, and then not been allowed to surf (thanks for nothing, Mr D from NYC!), I have to keep my personal feelings about this joint in the middle of California’s nowhere divorced from what I feel about it as part of the world professional tour.

So while watching the runs between the endless commercial breaks that the new format and the wave machine facilitate, I thought about skateboarding, which doesn’t happen often, and the pleasant surprise I’d felt when I watched it for the first time live and bowlside at the London Olympics a bit over a decade ago.

Damn, it was exciting. The bowl doesn’t move, it remains the same so it all comes down to the skater.

At Lemoore the wave does move but it does almost the same things almost all the time, so creating a point of difference all comes down to the surfer.

There are no priority tactics, no wave knowledge issues, no real fear factor (although the bottom can hurt), it’s all about digging

deep within, trusting your skill and judgement to tuck deeper in the barrel, punt higher, gouge faster and keep your rails on edge.

Add to that the pressure cooker environment of the stands packed with rowdy drunks, full of sports and sponsor beer and wishing you to fall off or score a 10, and hating you if you don’t, and the whole thing is the mind game from hell.

And as cut-throat as the new system seems, for mine that’s what makes it work.

It’s a level playing field, and even though the oldest competitor in the draw was exactly three times as old as the youngest, the veteran Kelly Slater and the rookie Caity Simmers were both facing the same challenges. And, it must be said, cool-headed Caity handled it better than the man who designed the Surf Ranch

system, which still produces the best artificial waves in the world.

So what did it all mean? Well, both the winners jumped up the rankings and are now heading to El Salvador wearing the yellow jerseys. Six-times world champ Carissa Moore simply outclassed everyone, although she didn’t meet Caity Simmers, who fell to Caroline Marks in the semis after producing what I regard as the best surfing of the event, men and women.

In the men’s event, Griffin Colapinto was the form surfer start to finish against a rampaging Italo Ferreira, who as always was value for money in the entertainment stakes. Italo’s second jumps him into final five contention, while Griff is looking like a serious world title possibility. For the Aussies, we lost Jack Robinson, Callum Robson and Liam O’Brien in

the first round, and Ryan Callinan and Connor O’Leary in the second, with only Ethan Ewing progressing to finals day, where he surfed out of his skin and missed the final by a whisker, moving up the rankings to fourth after his third placing. None of our three girls made it past the second round, despite Steph surfing elegantly in some deep barrels.

After bombing out in the second (or “Night Round“) in front of a rowdy crowd, Kelly joined the commentary team for his usual on-point summaries, but then he referenced the negatives the event had been getting on social media, saying: “We read that stuff, but people have to realise that this is not like other contests, this is looking at surfing in a completely different way.”

Right on, KS. It’s like skateboarding, and against my better judgement, I like it!

The scene from above, Surf Ranch Pro last weekend.

Pictures: WSL

Griff Colapinto shows his stuff at Surf Ranch.

Screenshot of the live event, Carissa Moore take the first wave of the final.

Kelly Slater finds a barrel - he should know where he put it!

Men’s winner Griffin Colapinto styling his way down the course.

PROPERTY

BEACH HAVEN IN LIFESTYLE ENCLAVE

PROPERTY MATTERS

ERLE LEVEY

IT’S a beautiful house, set between the beach and the bushland of the Noosa National Park at Peregian.

Tracy Russell at Tom Offermann Real Estate is taking the renovated, single-level house with pool to auction at 11am on Saturday, 24 June.

Situated at 14 Paldao Rise, the family home offers three bedrooms and three bathrooms plus studio for dual living or a teenage retreat.

This solidly built home on a prime 886sq m corner block has undergone a tasteful, comprehensive renovation of the highest calibre, that has elevated not only its street appeal, but also its functionality, value, and liveability to the next level.

With two-car garaging and outlook to the national park, along with the main family home there is a separate fully selfcontained, air-conditioned studio with its own entry.

“It’s a first-class renovation and the end result is exceptional in every sense,“ Tracy said.

The main residence is light-filled and elevated with a protected outlook to the parkland opposite.

The interior has been exquisitely refurbished and reimagined, with coastal touches throughout.

There are sliding barn doors, brushed brass tapware and door handles, polished concrete flooring in living, ceiling fans, reverse cycle split system air-conditioning, quality window furnishings, carpeted bedrooms, and solar hot water. A premium kitchen includes new appliances such as an integrated dishwasher, soft-close cabinetry, decorative Tasmanian oak paneling on the island bench, and a walkin pantry/laundry combination.

The bathrooms are luxurious, and the ensuite comes with floor-to-ceiling tiles, dual vanities, dual shower, and a skylight.

The family bathroom has a deep standalone tub.

There is a covered timber deck with built-in barbecue overlooking the newlyinstalled, saltwater pool and beyond.

As well as a poolside day bed there is a fire pit area. This is truly a home for all seasons.

The gardens are easy-care and have been beautifully landscaped; they are fully fenced.

There are two small garden sheds and two outdoor showers to wash sand off when returning from the beach that is 650metres walk.

As well as a double lock-up garage there is additional off-street parking on driveway.

READY TO MOVE INTO

First impressions mean so much and that is the case at a Noosa Waters property Dean McLure at McLure Prestige is marketing. The four-bedroom, twobathroom, two-car house with pool at 122 Shorehaven Dve goes to auction at 1pm on Friday, 9 June.

In this market, people are looking for

a spectacular home, Dean said, and this type of property is performing well.

“It is turn-key ready and in display home condition.

“Southern buyers are looking for finished homes rather than having to go through rebuilds or renovations.’’

Dean said the initial response to this property has outperformed most listings of the past six months.

There were some 21 groups through the first open for inspection and it had only been listed for two nights.

The home is completely updated, right from the gate and walkway to the entry.

Among the substantial interest has included locals downsizing, to be closer to family.

On 669sq m with double gates at the side, the house was crafted by Luxify Designs.

Beautifully manicured gardens lead to grand double entry doors that open to 2.8m ceilings and a floorplan designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living and entertaining.

The home’s walls of glass and sliding bi-fold doors integrate with the tropical outdoors.

The centrally positioned year-round alfresco terrace opens out to the northeast and the in-ground saltwater pool with private garden surrounds and multiple zones for entertaining.

The gourmet open-plan kitchen features stone benchtops, including a 3.5-metre island bench, a walk-in butler’s pantry, double ovens, and high-end appliances.

Three elegantly appointed bedrooms are positioned at the front of the home.

At the rear, the main bedroom suite offers a true sanctuary with a private courtyard, his-and-her walk-in robe, a huge day spa-like ensuite, featuring floor-toceiling tiles, double vanity, large shower and stand alone bath.

The on-trend timber flooring and plantation shutters add a timeless touch, while the downlights and ceiling fans and ducted air-conditiong throughout ensure a comfortable ambiance all year round.

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 122 Shorehaven Dve, Noosa Waters, goes to auction at 1pm on Friday, 9 June. 335727

The bathrooms and powder room feature floor-to-ceiling tiles, stone benchtop cabinetry, beautiful fittings and movement sensor lighting.

LAKE MACDONALD AUCTION ACTION

It was an exciting auction at Lake Macdonald tlate last month with the architect-designed 10 Pine Tree Drive West selling under the hammer after spirited bidding.

Alisa Wythes at Hinternoosa said it was the most exciting and best auction she had held in her 18 years in the industry.

There were eight registered bidders for the four-bedroom, two-bathroom, pavilionstyle house with pool and dam on 2ha.

Sold at auction $1.765m

“It was very competitive bidding,’’ Alisa said, “including the most last-minute bid I’ve ever seen.

“It made for an incredible show for everyone in attendance and an exceptional result.

“Congratulations to our sellers, welcome to the buyers of this fabulous home.’’

Bidders came from everywhere, Alisa said ... Gold Coast, Brisbane and local.

“It was a unique property so we knew it would be great auction.

“There has been nothing comparable in sales so it was hard to put a value on it. And the market spoke for itself.’’

There was a bid right on the death … a first-time bidder put his hand up on the second call by the auctioneer at $1.76m.

A young couple who had been leading asked for five minutes to regroup and came back with $1.765m.

The under-bidder at that stage then asked for five minutes to talk but let it go at that figure.

“The young couple were in tears when they realised they had it,’’ Alisa said. “They are from the Gold Coast and were looking for a lifestyle property but also to be closer to family.’’

Alisa now has an auction coming up in Pomona in mid June. A four-bedroom, threebathroom house on a little more than eight acres.

It comes with two sheds plus stable, paddocks, town water, and is situated at the base of Mt Cooroora.

Good, useable land close to town with fences in good condition and water to each of the three paddock from dams. Split-level house, two big sheds plus stable and tack room.

PRIME POSITION

It is in a prime waterfront position on Noosa Sound with parkland as one boundary.

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom waterfront townhouse at 3/4 Peza Ct, Noosa Heads, is for sale at $2.6m.

Melanie Butcher and Olivier Miller at Laguna Real Estate are marketing the property.

“You can fish off the deck,’’ Melanie said, “ … it’s absolute waterfront with a sandy beach in front.’’

The townhouse takes in water views in three directions.

Light-filled and featuring high raked ceilings, a wonderful airflow is created throughout. There are two bedrooms, plus a third bed/living area which flows directly to the waterfront deck.

The kitchen and living areas are on the mid level and take in extraordinary views. Solid, low-maintenance construction

allows for low body corporate fees. ORIGINAL

HOME ATTRACTS WIDE INTEREST

It was an interesting outcome at 27 Overlander Ave, Cooroy, at the weekend.

Jeanette and Mario Catalano at Hinternoosa had been run off their feet with inquiries and offers on the three-bedroom, one-bathroom brick-and-tile house.

The owners had bought the land 30 years ago and lived there ever since.

“Cute as a button,’’ is how Janette described the house that was priced at offers over $599,000.

There were 75 groups through within the week and 14 offers by Friday when it went unconditional.

“The elderly sellers chose a first home buyer to help someone get into the

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market,’’ Jeanette said.

“They were locals who had missed out on other properties.

“Her family are local too. They really wanted it.’’

AUCTION ACTION

FRIDAY, 2 June

Cooroy

91 Straker Dve: 4bed, 3bath, 2car house on 671sq m, 12pm, Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 Mario Catalano 0400 613 879 Hinternoosa

SATURDAY, 3 June

Kin Kin

945 Neusa Vale Rd: 3bed, 3bath, 4car Queensland-style house on 41.97ha, dam, lagoon, machinery shed, 2pm, Rebecca Osenton 0427 462 764 Ray White Noosa River ●

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A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 14 Paldao Rise, Peregian Beach, goes to auction at 11am on Saturday, 24 June. 337553

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 14 Paldao Rise, Peregian Beach, goes to auction at 11am on Saturday, 24 June. 337553

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom waterfront townhouse at 3/4 Peza Ct, Noosa Heads, is for sale at $2.6m. 337553

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom house with pool, dam, on 2ha at 10 Pine Tree Drive West, Lake Macdonald, sold at auction for $1.765m.

701/61NOOSASPRINGSDRIVE, NOOSASPRINGS

IndulgeintheepitomeofatrulyspectacularPaul

Clout-designedresidence,boldlystakingitsclaimon adizzyingunparalleled2252m2site,surroundedby tranquilly,andonparwithexcellencebesidethelake and4thgreenofworldclassNoosaSprings.Insidea glasswalledgallerywithbridgeoverasandstone-edged pooloffersvignetteswherethebrushstrokesnever dry.Mid-centuryovertonesarereferencedsubtly

throughouttheexpansivelivingspaceswithclerestory atriums,endlesstravertine,Frenchoakandcurvaceous panesdisappearingtorevealextensiveterracesand lushmanicuredgardensincludingpoolterraceand guestvilla.

Auction Friday16June11am

View Saturday10.00-10.30 Wednesday11.00-11.30

Agent TomOffermann 0412711888 tom@offermann.com.au

Agent PatrickSherwood 0413889130 patrick@offermann.com.au

A 4 B 3 C 2 D

6PELICANSTREET, PEREGIANBEACH

Ifyouyearnforthefeelingofsandbetweenyourtoes intwominutes,surfbreaks,salt-tingedair,andwaking tothesoundofwhite-cappedwavesrollingonto thebeachplusbluepanoramasoftheCoralSea,an enviablelifestyleandinvestmentopportunityawaits thefortunate.SituatedinoneofPeregian’sBeach’s premierstreetsthelongtermownershavedecidedto passtheopportunitybatonontoentrepreneurswith

avision,giventheopportunityforoptimisationofthe site.Theseincludelandbankandenjoyasis,renovate andofcourserazeandreplacewiththeultimate redevelopment.

Auction Saturday10June11am

View Saturday&Wednesday 11.00-11.30

A 3 B 2 C 1

Agent TracyRussell 0413319879 tracy@offermann.com.au

Agent ElizaCoppin 0423726639 eliza@offermann.com.au

11LAKEEDGEDRIVE, NOOSAHEADS

Thislifestylemasterpiececustom-designedbyoriginal ownersandbuilttothehigheststandards,showcases arguablythe finestvistaacrossthepicturesquelake, withintheexclusivemaster-plannedElysiumresidential enclave.

Feature-ladenthroughoutwithnoexpensespared on fixturesand fittings–thequalityishigh-end,the aestheticselegant,andtheattentiontodetailevident;

itseamlesslyintegratescontemporaryclasswith relaxed,effortlessNoosaliving.

Thegloriouslakevistaisthepiecederesistance–whethersippingonafreshlybrewedmorningespresso afterastrollalongascenicwalkingtrailincluding alongsideresplendentLakeWeybaorindulgingin sundowners;thisjoiedevivrecouldbeyournewreality.

A 4 B 2 C 2

Auction Saturday24June10am

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Agent PeterTeWhata 0423972034 peter@offermann.com.au

517/61NOOSASPRINGSDRIVE, NOOSAHEADS

Meanderingavenuesfringedwithfragrantgardenia hedges,graciousstandsofFoxtailpalms,shinyleafed tropicalmagnoliasandmanicuredgardens,arejustthe entréetowhatisregardedasoneofthebestgolfbasedresidentialcommunitiesinthecountry.Easyto seewhy.

Breathtakinglyexquisiteandunequalledwithrenowned designerStephenKidd’svenerableskillsanddetail,

thevoluminousspacesaredrenchedwithdappled naturallightthankstosurroundingclerestorywindows, cofferedceilingsandnorth-facingglasspanelswhich disappearinaseamlessfashiontothealfrescoterraces. Theglisteningpoolandlowerpartoftheterrace ostensiblyhoveroverthelily-paddedlakeseparating theresidencefromthe17thfairwayandbeyond. Doubleeaglebeforelunchanyone?

A 4 B 3 C 3 D

Price $6.65M

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Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

1/159GYMPIETERRACE, NOOSAVILLE

What’snottoloveaboutatownhousenestledinthecovetedquietheartofGympie Terrace,whichrunsparalleltothedog-friendlyNoosaRiverforeshore,jettiesand boathire,alsothegazebo-dottedparkwithwalkingandcyclingtracks,andwhere seekersofacosmopolitanlifestylealsoaficionadosof finefoodandgoodcoffee, will findsolace.Insidethetownhouse,asenseofmoderneleganceawaits.The open-planlivingzoneseamlessly flowsontoalovelyalfrescoareaintheprivate courtyard.Thisoutdoorhavenissuretobeyourfavouriteplacetounwindand enjoyyourmorningcoffee.TheNoosaVillageRiverRetreatboutiquecomplexhas tropicalgardenswithaheatedpool,spaandsauna,alsoafullsizetenniscourt.

Auction Saturday10June12pm

78/187GYMPIETERRACE, NOOSAVILLE

Agent MelaniePrimmer 0448966867 melanie@offermann.com.au

Noexpensehasbeensparedrenovatingthisveryprivateriversideapartment. Nothingtospend,justmoveinandstartlovinglifeorholidaysbytheNoosaRiver withdozensofcafe’sandbarswithina5minute flatwalk.Soaringceilingsoverthe livingspacecreatedramaonarrivaltothissecuresingle-levelapartment.Fromthe generousliving/diningareatheaspectthroughthestackingdoorsandacrossyour coveredpatioistosoft tropicallandscapingandyourpersonalaccessgatetothe riverprecinct.

Price $770,000

View Saturday 10.00-10.30

Agent LukeChen 0417600840 luke@offermann.com.au

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LIFE’S A BREEZE 5-MINS TO SAND AND SURF

FORGET the alarm clock, wake to the sounds of waves breaking onto the foreshore, with the address a mere five minutes to toes in the white sand as well as the ultimate surfbreaks of Peregian Beach. Yes, life really is a breeze when a slice a paradise is also close to a golf course, schools and early learning centres.

Admire the lush streetscape with meandering footpaths, verdant nature strips, bird-attracting sub-tropical gardens, see how they complement the park and bushland surrounds, as well as the fan palms and tropical magnolias beside the driveway of the bright all-white residence.

Note the north-facing glistening pool and marble-look sun terrace, open the front door revealing a recently renovated, cool contemporary aesthetic infused with freshness and warmth thanks to mochahued tiles which extend along the hallway into the generous open plan living and dining spaces.

Be instantly impressed how natural light is maximised via windows and sliders as indoors coalesces with outdoors where the undercover alfresco terrace with its bench seating, abuts the no maintenance lawn, and how the premium high timber fencing adds privacy.

Easily accessible from all entertaining area possibilities as well as the leisure/ media space, is the expansive galleystyle kitchen. It has stone-topped 2-pac cabinetry including the semi-island breakfast bar, white tiled splashback, a pantry plus premium appliances aplenty to suit every fastidious foodie and consummate entertainer.

There are four carpeted bedrooms in two zones. In the west wing for sweet dreams is the king master which looks out to the rear garden and has a walk-in-robe plus ensuite with stone-topped cabinetry. A queen size bedroom also two in the east wing, have built-in robes and share a bathroom with stone-topped cabinetry and a bath tub.

“This residence, designed for a family to nurture and relish, is in a highly desirable neighbourhood/enclave called Peregian Breeze,” comments Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Chris Miller. “Tee-changers will delight in knowing the golf course is so close, also several restaurants and cafes are in walking distance, and parents of school-age children have the choice of five private colleges and state schools as well as early learning centres. The Peregian Springs shopping centre is within easy reach, and for beach-goers and for seekers of ultimate surfer breaks, it’s 1.8km to Peregian Beach.”

Facts & Features:

· Land Area: 391m2

· House Area: 194m2

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· Pool: 3.6m x 5m north-facing recent addition w white marble-look surround

· About: fully renovated indoors & out; living areas open plan w mocha-hued tiled + carpeted media room; undercover alfresco entertaining area & ‘lawn’; 4 carpeted bedrooms – king master w walk-in- robe + ensuite w stone-topped cabinetry & 3 queen w built-in robes; shared bathroom w stone-topped cabinetry & bath tub;

aircon/fans; VJ doors; security/insect screens all doors & windows

· Kitchen: galley-style w stone topped 2-pac cabinetry incl semi-island breakfast bar; white tiled splashback; pantry; premium cooktop, oven & dishwasher

· Exterior: solar 6.6kW; fully fenced w quality white timber; level low maintenance gardens; no maintenance (faux) lawns; tropical magnolias, fan palms

· Location: 1.8km/5 min drive to Peregian Beach from Peregian Breeze Estate (closer than main Peregian Springs); 3 mins walk to Edge Early Learning (Child Care), park, cafes & shops; nearby Peregian Springs Golf Course; 5 private colleges & state schools; early learning centres; numerous parks, green spaces & cycle ways + Peregian Springs shopping centre, essential services & transport links ●

Address: 5 Driftwood Street, PEREGIAN BEACH Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1.475M Inspect: Saturday 11-11.30am

Contact: Chris Miller 0412 894 542, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

SOPHISTICATED BEACH HAVEN

THIS solidly built home on a prime 886m2 corner block has undergone a tasteful, comprehensive renovation of the highest calibre, that has elevated not only its street appeal, but also its functionality, value, and livability to the next level.

Absolutely dressed to impress, it effortlessly blends elegant decor and pristine presentation with relaxed familyfriendly living, embodying that soothing casual coastal ambience that really boosts the desirability of this locale and lifestyle.

Along with the main family home, there is a separate fully self-contained airconditioned studio with its own entry – just perfect for the extended family, a teenage retreat, games room, home office, gym, or rent out for a passive income stream…the choice is yours, and your uses may evolve over time as your circumstances change.

The main residence is light-filled and elevated with a delightful, protected outlook at the parkland opposite. The entire

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interior has been exquisitely refurbished and reimagined, with infusions of Coastal throughout, a look that has a timeless grace and appeal, with its soft, warm colour palette and fresh crisp finishings.

Internally there are many features of note including sliding barn doors, brushed brass tap ware and door handles, polished concrete flooring in living, ceiling fans, reverse cycle split system air-conditioning, quality window furnishings, carpeted bedrooms, solar hot water.

A premium kitchen with new appliances including integrated dishwasher, soft close cabinetry, decorative Tasmanian oak paneling on the island bench, and a walkin pantry/laundry combo; is a wonderful space to prepare meals and is central to the home, you can keep an eye on the children in the pool as you create your culinary masterpiece.

The bathrooms are luxurious, and the ensuite is absolutely stunning with floor

to ceiling tiles, dual vanities, dual shower, and a skylight flooding the shower with sunshine and natural light. If you are feeling like a relaxing soak in the bath, the family bathroom has a deep standalone tub ready – just add hot water, bubble bath, perhaps dim the lights and light a candle, and don’t forget that glass of bubbles, close your eyes and just immerse yourself in the moment.

Alfresco entertaining will be an absolute pleasure – with a covered timber deck with built-in BBQ overlooking the newly installed sun-drenched saltwater pool and beyond to opposite leafy parkland. The poolside day bed is the place to curl up with a good book and soak up some sunshine; and there is also a cosy fire pit area to toast the good life under the sparkling stars on a crisp winters evening. This is truly a home for all seasons.

The gardens are easy-care and have been beautifully landscaped by current

owners, and fully fenced they are child and pet-friendly; there are two small garden sheds to lock up tools and equipment, two outdoor showers to wash sand off when returning from the beach, and there is a double lock up garage, plus additional offstreet parking on driveway.

Located just a 650-metre flat walk to the beach, and only a five-minute drive to the vibrant village hub, and less than 10 minutes to public and private schools, golf, and other amenities; this is a fabulous place to anchor down and call ‘home’.

“A first-class renovation and the end result is exceptional in every sense,” says Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Tracy Russell. “All whom inspect will be suitably impressed and we are anticipating enormous interest from a range of buyers; it is ideal for those seeking dual living, and it’s so close to the beach you can hear the surf roll in, yet tucked away in a whisperquiet neighbourhood. It’s a stand-out.” ●

ON THE COVER

ABSOLUTE WATERFRONT SIGHT TO BEHOLD

PICTURE an effusive beach house-inspired hideaway called Halewai, the Hawaiian word for ’home on the water’. Absolutely appropriate given it has a wide frontage to a quiet Noosa Sound waterway, also a beach, jetty, boat slip and is a mere 100m to the Noosa River. Imagine it is yours? Easy. Just bring the boat, sunscreen and fundamentals. Everything else is here.

Halcyon days begin in the front entrance and hallway, with a unique dose of cool factor whilst maintaining the perfect resort-meets-contemporary beach look. Notice lofty ceilings, plantation shutters and beautiful lime washed timber floors, which fan in an over generous fashion to individually-styled open-plan living, dining and casual lounging spaces, all drenched with natural light and one with custom cabinetry.

Next level bragging rights come into play when the banks of glass sliders seemingly disappear, revealing massive private terraces and a sun deck commensurate in width to the waterfront, with its exclusiveuse white-sand tidal beach and long views stretching north-easterly along the waterway.

From the dream alfresco terrace, taking postcard position centre stage in the glistening clear water, is an oversize jetty, the ideal possie for reeling in tailor and whiting, launching the kayak, jet ski and stand-up paddle board, and of course sundowners with friends are a shore thing.

Beyond the jetty, a panorama of multiple wide turquoise-hued Noosa River waterways dotted with pleasure craft, melds with the backdrop on the far side.

Ensuring entertaining is a breeze indoors and out, the timeless designer kitchen with granite topped VJ-profile cabinetry including island and breakfast bench looking out to the water, has the latest whizz-bang appliances, and does pop downstairs to the climate-controlled wine cellar.

Central to upstairs is a high-ceilinged leisure space with a bar, more a chillout zone for movies and relaxation. It is adjacent to the king master suite with dazzling Noosa River water views, plus fashionista-style walk-in robe, an ensuite with mosaic tiles, vanity console, rectangular free-standing bath, and separate toilet. Plantation shutters open to an undercover terrace. Also on this level is another king sized bedroom, and queen bedroom, both with plantation shutters,

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built-in robes and a two-way ensuite.

Downstairs a king bedroom opens onto the terrace and a family bathroom is nearby next to the spacious laundry and a store room.

“The clever design and chic aesthetic of the residence with its first-class address, equidistant Noosa Main Beach and Gympie Terrace suggests holidays every day,“ comment Tom Offermann Real Estate agents Nic Hunter and Tiffany Wilson who are taking the property to auction on Saturday 17 June 2023. “The location really is second-to-none. Stroll to nationally known restaurants such as Rickys or take the boat to restaurants in Hastings Street or along the foreshore of the Noosa River.

“The amenable climate and a town brimful with natural assets, turns holidaymakers and astute investors into property buyers and it is not going to stop. Sundrenched, especially in winter, it affords the convenience of living in the hub with everything wonderful to eat, see and do, safe in the knowledge the investment is underpinned by a never-ending pool of future buyers also wanting the same.“

Facts & Features:

· Land Area: 610m2; Waterfrontage 21m

· House Area: 522m2

· Jetty/Pontoon: 4m x10.2m; slipway to garage

· Holiday Letting - Approved Superseded

Planning- Short-Term Accommodation

· About: Sunbathed – North-Easterly

Alfresco timber deck/terrace w sandstone wall features; width of house incl 5.4m x 5.6m & 4.2m x 11.7m

Multiple living/dining areas open to alfresco spaces; Media/tv room

Lime-washed timber floors; aluminium plantation shutters; high ceilings; stairs w child-proof gate; ducted aircon/fans; C-bus wiring

· Upstairs – leisure space w kitchenette

King master suite with water views + opening to terrace w. plantation shutters/ privacy screening + walk-in robes & ensuite w bath tub, mosaic tiles, shower w. dual heads & vanity console w double basin + sep toilet; Another King + Queen bedroom w plantation shutters, built-in robes & 2-way ensuite

· Downstairs: Bathroom; king bedroom w plantation shutters, opens to garden, built-in robe, suitable for all ages

Spacious laundry w Miele washer & dryer

Address: 105 Noosa Parade, NOOSAVILLE Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 cars

Inspect: Saturday and Wednesday 11am - 11.30am

Auction: Saturday 17 June 2023, 11 am

Contact: Tiffany Wilson 0468 922 519 and Nic Hunter 0421 785 512, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

· Kitchen: C-shaped w granite topped 2-pac VJ cabinetry bench tops incl 3m island, breakfast bench to views & upper cabinetry w foldaway doors; white tiled splashback; SMEG 900 oven & gas 6-hob cooktop; Fisher & Paykel dishwasher & fridge; climate-controlled wine cellar under house; ample storage throughout Triple car garage w storage; electric gate and off-street parking behind gate; slipway

entry from back to front; fully fenced; security

· External: solar hot water & power generation; low maintenance

· Inventory: negotiable

· Location: walk to Hastings Street, Noosa Main Beach, Gympie Terrace & Noosa River foreshore; cycle to the Noosa National Park & world-famous surfing reserve ●

PROPERTY IDEAL FOR GROWING FAMILY

A LARGE and modern family home with multiple options on a level block within short walk to patrolled beach. Just move in and enjoy this sought after location. Ideal for family entertaining by the pool surrounded by tropical gardens.

This property is ideal for the growing or extended family as it offers self-contained accommodation downstairs with separate entry, alternatively it could suit an investor wanting to take advantage of dual income stream.

Only a short stroll away is Sunshine Beach village with cafes, restaurants, grocery store, take away, Surf Club and

the pristine patrolled beach which is dog friendly.

Just a few minutes’ drive away there are primary and secondary schools, day care, sporting facilities and major shopping centre at Noosa Junction as well as nearby public transport.

Featuring:

· 2 kitchens, 2 laundries, 3 living spaces plus study nook

· Large undercover entertaining area overlooking the pool

· Air-conditioning and fans

· 2 car spaces ●

PRIVATE BUSHLAND SERENITY IN THE HEART OF NOOSA

Tallow Residences offer private and protected bushland tranquility with all the lifestyle advantages of living in the heart of Noosa. Due to demand the final six luxury, home-size apartments are available for sale. This truly is a once-in-life-time opportunity to secure your piece of this very rare and unique corner of Noosa.

To find out more, visit www.tallowresidences.com.au or call 1300 10 10 50 for more information. Display apartment open by appointment.

A NEW LEVEL OF LUXURY AWAITS

THE epitome of modern luxury, style and elegance right in the heart of Noosaville.

Welcome to 13A George Street, a contemporary masterpiece that must be seen to be believed.

Every inch of this impeccable property has been designed to delight with no expense spared or detail overlooked from top to bottom. From the grand entry, you are drawn through to the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area with hybrid flooring, tall ceilings and direct access to the covered entertainer’s alfresco.

You can show off your chef skills in the sleek and sophisticated kitchen or move outside to the built-in Weber BBQ

overlooking the sparkling heated pool. At the top of the statement staircase is an open lounge room that also steps out to a gorgeous balcony. All three bedrooms are on this upper level including your opulent master suite with its own balcony, a luxe ensuite and a dressing room-sized walk-in robe. A main-floor powder room and double garage, with an epoxy floor, add convenience plus there’s a batteryready solar system, Crimsafe security doors, ducted heating and cooling, security cameras and much more.

You can walk to Gympie Terrace’s boutique shops, cafes and restaurants and you’re only moments from the renowned Noosa Heads and Noosa Junction. ●

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NOOSAVILLE 13a George Street

A new level of luxury and sophistication awaits

The epitome of modern luxury, style and elegance right in the heart of Noosaville.

Welcome to 13A George Street, a contemporary masterpiece that must be seen to be believed. Every inch of this impeccable property has been designed to delight with no expense spared or detail overlooked from top to bottom.

• Modern luxury awaits with three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms

• Upper-level lounge, with a balcony, and there’s an elevator-ready shaft

• Bosch kitchen appliances, 40mm stone benchtops and self-cleaning pyrolytic oven

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• A heated 7.8x2.4m pool with a self-chlorinator, blanket and UV filter

• Ducted and zoned air-conditioning and a 10kW solar system with a hybrid inverter

• Moments from Noosaville’s shops, cafes, restaurants and the Noosa River

ONE ACRE IN TOWN WITH GREAT VIEWS

IT is so rare these days to find over an acre of land, within walking distance of local schools, shops and transport however here it is!

Add to that the sensational direct view to Mt Cooran and long distance views to the Tableland ranges and this block is ready to go.

The sellers have recently cleared and cleaned up the 4,295m2 acreage, put in a concrete crossover and gravel driveway, all for the ease of building on this beautiful grassed land.

No covenants apply so it’s ideal for any style of dream home you desire, build when and what you like.

The land has a northern aspect with a very gentle slope plus is super close to one of the Noosa Trails for hiking or horse riding.

Fencing is already on a couple of side boundaries, town water is also available and power is close by.

This location is so peaceful with fresh air and the sound of horses or cows in

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the distance, yet walk to get your morning coffee. If you are considering a Noosa hinterland lifestyle then this block could

be right for you. Less than 30 minutes back to the coast or head to Gympie in the same

amount of time, while Cooroy is under 15 minutes away. Contact me directly to arrange your inspection without delay. ●

Address: 1 George Street, COORAN Price: Offers over $450,000 Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Jeanette Catalano, jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au 0422 923 851 and Mario Catalano, mario@hinternoosa.com.au 0400 613 879, HINTERNOOSA

STEPS TO NOOSA RIVER

HARCOURTS Noosa is extremely excited to bring to market number 7/9 Lake Street, “Spinnaker”, Tewantin.

On Site Auction Saturday 3rd June at 10am. Offers prior to auction welcomed.

Seller is committed to getting this beautiful property sold on auction day if not before.

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse is so impressive you just have to see it for yourself. Renovated by local builder Britten Built Constructions, spacious, air conditioned, and ready to move straight in, this prime piece of Noosa real estate is sure to be snapped up quickly by a savvy buyer!

Located in a breezy, pet friendly, complex of just eight units, with affordable body corporate levies, inground pool, three private and tranquil outdoor areas, the features just go on and on. Let’s concentrate on the best features:

· 3 private outdoor areas, close to schools, shops, public transport

· Idyllic location, glimpses of Lake Doonella

· 3 minute drive to Gympie Terrace, 12 minutes to Noosa Main Beach

· 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 allocated

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carport & ample visitor parking in complex

· Sparkling private onsite pool, cheap body corporate fees

· 3.5m A frame ceiling upstairs, lovingly renovated

· Fully functional kitchen, hybrid plank floor, carpeted bedrooms

· Pet friendly, welcoming neighbourhood With Noosa Marina, local shops, Lake Doonella, Noosa River. Tewantin RSL and public transport all at your doorstep, this piece of paradise will not last long on the market. You better get in quick. To avoid disappointment call LA or LK today! ●

Kennedy 0412 365 251, HARCOURTS NOOSA

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11.00-11.30am45WustRoad436AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0409484159

11.30-12.00pm30MarnieCrescent422ContactAgentHinternoosa0407730987

12.00-12.45pm57YoungsDrive339OffersOver$1,895,000Hinternoosa0404344399

LakeMacDonald

Saturday3rdJune

10.00-10.45am10KamalaDrive523OffersOver$1,350,000Hinternoosa0404344399

MarcusBeach

Saturday3rdJune

12.00-12.30pm37MahoganyDr322$1,625,000TomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

NoosaHeads

Friday2ndJune

11.00-11.30am36BanksiaAvenue324AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

4.00-4.30pm6/13-17ViewlandDrive221AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

Saturday3rdJune

10.00-10.30am38ToulambiStreet3+33AuctionLagunaRealEstate0419332973

10.00-10.30am2214/15LakeviewRise322BUYERSGUIDE$2,150,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

10.00-10.30am517/61NoosaSpringsDr433$6,650,000TomOffermannRealEstate0421785512

10.00-10.30am32/2SerenityClose221AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0409446955

10.30-11.00am4IronwoodLane422$1,750,000HarcourtsNoosa0427228202

10.45-11.15am511/6SedgelandDrive322BUYERSGUIDE$1,300,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

11.00-11.30am8YallaraCt422AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0402903733

11.00-11.30am11LakeEdgeDr422AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0423972034

11.00-11.30am105NoosaPde433AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0468922519

11.00-11.30am6/16KatharinaStreet211$1.195MillionRichardson&WrenchNoosa54474499

11.45-12.00pm6/13-17ViewlandDrive221AUCTIONReed&Co. EstateAgents0438695505

12.00-12.30pm2/87NoosaParade221ContactAgentTomOffermannRealEstate0419757770

1.45-2.00pm36BanksiaAvenue324AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

2.00-2.30pm21/42HastingsSt221$2,250,000TomOffermann RealEstate0414367282

2.30-3.00pm13HabitatPlace423BUYERSGUIDE$3,875,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

3.00-3.30pm4/42HastingsSt331$3,150,000TomOffermannRealEstate0414367282

3.30-4.00pm26WaranaStreet332BUYERSGUIDE$3,100,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

Sunday4thJune

10.00-10.30am32/2SerenityClose221AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0409446955

Monday5thJune

11.00-11.30am8YallaraCt422AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0402903733

Wednesday7thJune

10.00-10.30am517/61NoosaSpringsDr433$6,650,000TomOffermannRealEstate0421785512

10.00-10.30am38ToulambiStreet3+33AuctionLagunaRealEstate0419332973

11.00-11.30am11LakeEdgeDr422AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0423972034

11.00-11.30am105NoosaPde433AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0468922519

12.00-12.30pm8YallaraCt422AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0402903733

12.00-12.30pm26WaranaStreet332BUYERSGUIDE$3,100,000 Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

NoosaSprings

Saturday3rdJune

10.00-10.30am701/61NoosaSpringsDr432AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413889130

10.00-10.30am517/61NoosaSpringsDr433$6,650,000TomOffermannRealEstate0421785512

Wednesday7thJune

10.00-10.30am517/61NoosaSpringsDr433$6,650,000TomOffermannRealEstate0421785512

Noosaville

Thursday1stJune

10.00-10.30am1/159GympieTce211AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0448966867

11.00-11.30am9/76HiltonTerrace221O/O$1.1mConsidered LagunaRealEstate0419332973

Saturday3rdJune

9.30-10.00am17/60HofmannDrive211BUYERSGUIDE$750,000 Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

10.00-10.30am1/219WeybaRoad431EOIClose15thJuneLagunaRealEstate0434236110

10.00-10.30am78/187GympieTce211$770,000TomOffermann RealEstate0417600840

10.00-10.30am39/67GibsonRoad21+1O/O$1,485,000ConsLagunaRealEstate0411328488

10.00-10.30am13aGeorgeStreet323AuctionBelleProperty Noosa0468792615

10.00-10.30am5/2BarbadosCres211$1,200,000TomOffermannRealEstate0468922519

12.00-12.30pm42/67GibsonRd321$1,325,000TomOffermann RealEstate0423726639

12.00-12.30pm12/144NoosaPde321$2,480,000TomOffermannRealEstate0421785512

12.00-12.30pm9/76HiltonTerrace221O/O$1.1mConsidered LagunaRealEstate0419332973

1.00-1.30pm7LimosaCct322AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

Wednesday7thJune

11.00-11.30am17/60HofmannDrive211BUYERSGUIDE$750,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

12.00-12.30pm9/76HiltonTerrace221O/O$1.1mConsidered LagunaRealEstate0419332973

1.00-1.30pm7LimosaCct322AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

1.00-1.30pm39/67GibsonRoad21+1O/O$1,485,000ConsLagunaRealEstate0411328488

NoosaWaters

Saturday3rdJune

9.00-9.30am46ShipyardCircuit522BYNEGOTIATIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0433641158

10.30-11.00am2ThePromontory433BUYERSGUIDE$6,250,000 Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

11.00-11.30am5SeacoveCourt322AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

11.00-11.30am46ShorehavenDr422$2,080,000TomOffermannRealEstate0447263663

1.00-1.30pm25SeacoveCourt532BYNEGOTIATIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

PeregianBeach

Saturday3rdJune

10.00-10.30am14PaldoaRs432AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

11.00-11.30am6PelicanSt321AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

Wednesday7thJune

10.00-10.30am14PaldaoRise432AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0413319879

11.00-11.30am6PelicanSt321AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

Pomona

Saturday3rdJune

10.00-10.30am40FergusonRoad435AuctionHinternoosa0415111370

SunriseBeach

Saturday3rdJune

9.00-9.30am4/6AdvancePl221$915,000TomOffermannRealEstate0402903733

10.00-10.30am67OrientDr432AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0423972034

10.30-11.00am49OreallaCrescent433OFFERSOVER$1,800,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0407194146

10.30-11.00am49OreallaCrescent433OFFERSOVER$1,800,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0407194146

Wednesday7thJune

10.00-10.30am4/6AdvancePl221PriceGuide$915,000TomOffermannRealEstate0402903733

10.00-10.30am67OrientDr432AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0423972034

SunshineBeach

Saturday3rdJune

11.00-11.30am5/4-6HillStreet221ContactAgentLagunaRealEstate0434236110

11.00-11.30am9OceaniaCres432ContactAgentTomOffermannRealEstate0437447804

12.00-12.30pm12PacificAve432PriceGuide$1.95MillionRichardson&WrenchNoosa54474499

Tewantin

Saturday3rdJune

9.30-10.00am7/9LakeStreet321AUCTIONHarcourtsNoosa0409759320

11.00-11.30am7DormiePlace311Offersover$899,000HarcourtsNoosa0409759320

12.00-12.30pm9FinneyCourt532+PresentAllOffersLaguna RealEstate0411328488

12.00-12.30pm289MoorindilSt456ContactAgentTomOffermannRealEstate0413889130

12.30-1.00pm19HarlowCrescent322AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0409484159

1.00-1.30pm91ReadStreet438$2,595,000OneAgencyNoosa0417021713

1.30-2.00pm32StAndrewsDrive323AUCTIONHarcourtsNoosa 0427228202

Wednesday7thJune

12.00-12.30pm9FinneyCourt532+PresentAllOffersLaguna RealEstate0411328488

12.00-12.30pm289MoorindilSt456ContactAgentTomOffermannRealEstate0413889130

Tinbeerwah

Friday2ndJune

3.00-3.30pm12SmithsRoad422BUYERSGUIDE$1,695,000Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

Wednesday7thJune

3.00-3.30pm12SmithsRoad422BUYERSGUIDE$1,695,000Reed &Co.EstateAgents0438695505

AuctionDiary

Cooroibah

Saturday10thJune

12.00-12.30pm43Sunsetway211AUCTIONHarcourtsNoosa0409759320

Cooroy

Friday2ndJune

12.00-12.00pm91StrakerDrive432AuctionHinternoosa0422923851

NoosaHeads

Saturday17thJune

NoosaSprings

Noosaville

Saturday10thJune

12.00-12.30pm1/159GympieTce211AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0448966867

Saturday24thJune

1.00-1.30pm7LimosaCircuit322AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0413319879

2.30-3.00pm13aGeorgeStreet323AuctionBellePropertyNoosa0468792615

PeregianBeach

HOME FOCUS

OCEAN VIEWS - 8 MINUTES WALK AND THE SAND IS BETWEEN YOUR TOES!

A LIFESTYLE aspired to but rarely achieved. Stunning 180-degree ocean views, less than an 8 minute walk and you’re at famous Coolum Beach with sand under your feet and the ocean to cool off in the summer months. Take advantage of the canopied walking track from the highly desirable location of Grandview Drive.

This sprawling luxurious home has room for everyone, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, two large living areas, two undercover large decks with views that absolutely take your breath away. Perfect for entertaining with the whole family, enjoy the sandstone BBQ area, this is coastal living at its best with everything at your fingertips, and let’s not forget the option for dual living for the savvy investor.

As soon as you walk into the covered entry you feel a sense of seclusion, continue through the front door and all you can see is the expansive ocean views which carries throughout the home to every window. Wake up in the master bedroom to spectacular sunrises, every window is like a picture. The home is in immaculate condition and is turnkey ready with a soothing colour palate of soft neutrals and whites.

HOME ESSENTIALS

The upper level offers a U-shaped kitchen with large pantry, modern cabinetry, and stone benchtops, is central to the home making cooking up a storm and entertaining fun, you’re in the middle of all the action with open plan dining, lounge and one of the expansive covered decks with breath taking ocean views. Also on the upper level is the master bedroom with ensuite which provides excellent separation from the lower level for family and guests.

If you want peace and quiet from the

action upstairs walk down the interior timber staircase to the lower level and curl up in the expansive second lounge area to watch your favourite show. Alternatively relax on the lower covered deck and read a book or take a nap in one of the two queen sized bedrooms, so many options.

The layout and build of this home is perfect for coastal living, has a luxury beach feel with timber interior and Tasmanian Oak Hardwood flooring throughout with sash windows optimising

natural light and cool ocean breezes. You are in the tree tops with everchanging 180 degree views encompassing views from Mount Coolum, Mudjimba Island to Mooloolaba. Privacy and peace are guaranteed as the property boarders a nature reserve with the ocean beyond.

If you’re looking for the epitome of beach side living, don’t hesitate inspect now. ●

Address: 107 Grandview Drive, COOLUM BEACH

Anita Nichols 0434 236 110, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

PRICE REDUCED FOR IMMEDIATE SALE

CAST your fishing line out directly from your deck and land your catch on the pure sandy beach in front.

This is an outstanding parcel of real estate which takes in fabulous water views in three directions.

With only one neighbour and a pretty parkland adjacent this townhouse offers complete privacy.

Light filled and featuring high raked ceilings, creating a wonderful airflow throughout.

Offering two bedrooms, plus a third bed/living area which flows directly to the waterfront deck.

The kitchen and living areas are located on the mid level and take in extraordinary views.

Canoeing, boating fishing crabbing all from your waterfront deck, what a wonderful lifestyle.

An easy flat stroll to Hastings Street and Laguna Bay, with Ricky’s restaurant a mere

HOME ESSENTIALS

Address: 3/4

200 metres away. Solid low maintenance construction, allowing for low body corporate fees.

Contact: Olivier Miller 0419 472 071, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

Noosa Sound

is highly regarded as one of Australia’s best performing real estate

locations.

This is an opportunity to realise a brilliant lifestyle and investment in one exciting package. ●

HOME FOCUS

ONE LEVEL APARTMENT IN BOUTIQUE COMPLEX

OVER one easy, low maintenance level, this delightful unit has access to the pristine Noosa River.

Fully tiled throughout with open plan living and kitchen, it’s light filled and airy. Offering two bedrooms, the main with ensuite bathroom, plus the family bathroom.

With your own private fenced courtyard and a sunny north aspect over the pool.

Air-conditioned, security screens, lock-up garage and pool.

A lovely sandy beach and massive jetty in the complex makes it ideal for water activities.

Pretty gardens and well maintained, this is easy Noosa River living. Walk to the Noosa Yacht Club, Tewantin CBD and Noosa Harbour Marina. Just listed, don’t miss it. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS

Address: 9/76 Hilton Terrace, NOOSAVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: Offers Over $1,100,000 Considered Inspect: Saturday, 12noon - 12.30pm Contact: Anne Powell 0419 332 973, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

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• Singlelevelhomeinhighlysought-afterNoosaHeadslocation

• Considerthepossibilityofrenovatingthisbeautiful3bed,3bathhome

• Buildersanddeveloperswillseegreatpotentialinthislocation

• ThislargeblocksetonCooloolaHillbacksontoleafyPinarooPark

• WalktoworldfamousNoosaMainBeachandHastingsStreet

• Centrallylocated,closetorestaurants,shopsandschools

• Inspectsoonandgetyourselfinapositiontobidatauction!

AUCTION OnSiteSat24June11am VIEW Sat&Wed10-10.30

AnnePowell 0419332973

anne@lagunarealestate.com.au

• 2bedroom,2bathroomstylishtownhouse,masterwithen-suite

• Smallcomplexof6,lowbody-corpfees,remotecontrollock-upgarage

• 2-miniutewalktovillage,SurfClub,beaches&NationalPark

• Private,twocourtyards,oneinaleafysettingwithwaterfeature

• TakeadvantageofallworldrenownedSunshineBeachhastooffer

• Fullyfencedwithsplitsystemair-conditioningforsummermonths

• Openplantownhouseofferinglotsofnaturallightandairflow

• Poolinthecomplexwiththebeachatyourdoorstep