Noosa Today - 18th August 2023

Something’s rotten in Noosa

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Kin Kin comes alive

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Focus on our hinterland

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INSIDE

An evening with Rachel

By Erle Levey

Film director and actress Rachel Ward is heading to Noosa this month for screenings of her movie Rachel’s Farm.

Born in the UK and with an early career in modelling, she is not the first person you’d expect to join a farming revolution.

In 1984, she starred in the iconic TV series The Thorn Birds, which glamorised the rugged Australian Outback.

The whole world fell in love with it, and Rachel fell in love with her Australian costar, Bryan Brown. And of course, Australians fell in love with Rachel.

The two married and moved to Australia and several years later they bought a farm in the Nambucca Valley, in the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.

There, they have raised cattle and their three children, endured droughts, and flooding rains and finally the catastrophic bush fires of 2019-20, which threatened Rachel’s farm and devastated the country.

Neighbouring farmer and farm manager Mick Green shared her view that conventional farming was no longer working, and together they discovered that neither of their farms were ecologically or financially viable.

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Affordable blow

By Margie Maccoll

Despite an impassioned plea from Cr Amelia Lorentson and hours of debate at Noosa Councils general meeting on Monday councillors followed officers recommendations in a majority vote to refuse a development application for a relocatable home park aimed at housing some of Noosa’s most vulnerable people.

The application put forward by Eco Cottages was for 32 one and two bedroom dwellings at 55 and 70 Carpenters Road, Cooroy with the property’s existing four bedroom dwelling converted to a community facility.

The applicant detailed two tenure options for the development, including sale of the development to Coast2bay or titling of the units and sale to not-for-profit community housing providers and indicated conditions could be imposed in this regard.

While admitting the proposed development raised significant conflicts with the Noosa Plan 2020 the applicant listed relevant matters in its support for approval which focused on the current housing crisis and the need to provide housing opportunities for disadvantaged and low-income groups within the community.

Cr Lorentson proposed a motion requiring council officers to explore a way to approve the development.

“We have a moral obligation,” she said. “We have an opportunity to find a way if we really want to do something.”

There were more than 2500 residents on the Sunshine Coast on the waiting list for social housing, half with high needs, half single parents and women over 50 years the highest group in need, the second highest group children escaping domestic violence. The average wait for social housing is two and a half

years, she said.

“There is a dire need for affordable and social housing. There are women sleeping in cars, under trees and couch surfing,” she said.

She told of a recent call she received from Vedra from Making Lives Matter charity shop who was trying unsuccessfully to find accommodation for a woman named Veronica she found sleeping on a concrete seat in a public toilet. “A home anywhere is better than a woman sleeping on a concrete seat in a public toilet,” she said.

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LETTERS pages 16-17

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TV GUIDE pages 23-26

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SPORT pages 42-48

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Fear and enthusiasm are the two most popular tactics used during political election campaigns to appeal to voter emotions and win votes for democratic candidates.

We’ve all seen the effectiveness in recent years of political campaigns using fear - fear of war, immigrants, Covid - to change public behaviour.

And there are plenty of studies on the topic of election campaigns.

A 2021 study by Nairobis and Maier in the Journal of Political Marketing compared data on campaigning strategies for 636 candidates that had competed in 133 presidential and parliamentary elections in 101 countries between June 2016 and March 2020, based on the judgments delivered by more than 2000 domestic and international experts. Their results showed that incumbent and frontrunner candidates benefitted tended to rely on enthusiasm appeals, while more extreme candidates preferred fear, and more competitive races tended to foster the use of fear.

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Another study by Brader in 2005 in the American Journal of Political Science backs up the notion.

Using experiments conducted during an election it showed campaign use of enthusiasm motivated participation and activated existing loyalties while the use of fear stimulated vigilance, increased reliance on contemporary evaluations, and facilitated persuasion.

Our local and state elections may be seven and 14 months away respectively but the bell has rung for the contest to begin.

- Margaret Maccoll

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Mayor endorsed for LNP

Mayor Clare Stewart was officially endorsed last Sunday as LNP’s candidate to contest the seat of Noosa at the next State election on 26 October 2024 only days after Noosa Today revealed the intended move of Cr Stewart from mayor to state election candidate.

Cr Stewart spoke of increasing crime and health care inadequacies as well as housing shortages as among her reasons for putting her hand up for state election when she was introduced at a press conference by state opposition leader David Crisafulli.

“There are many significant challenges the people of Noosa want to see addressed: there have been violent attacks in Hastings Street and burglaries in Noosaville; there is a great need for affordable housing; there are growing traffic problems,” Cr Stewart said.

“I believe we can address these challenges in a way that protects the unique lifestyle Noosa is renowned for, but we can only deliver genuine, long-term solutions if Noosa is represented at a higher level and as part of a broader team.”

“I’m the mother of three small children and daughter of two ageing parents. This decision was also personal. How much confidence do I have in our current health care system. How quickly will that ambulance need to come for my parents?

“How safe do I want the streets that my children walk on to be?

“We are in a housing crisis. It has to be mandatory that each Queenslander no matter their age or stage of life deserves a place to call

home and a roof over their heads.”

“Local issues facing Noosa are similar to those right across Queensland.

“I couldn’t sit on the sidelines and bemoan the ineffectiveness of the current state government. I had to be part of the solution.”

LNP leader Mr Crisafulli said whether its weak laws for youth crime or whether its international crime syndicates what people want to see is more police on the streets, they want to know the laws are there to protect them right across their every day life.

“IncreasinglywhenIlistentoQueenslanders the issue of law and order is at the top of their list.”

Mr Crisafulli said after becoming opposition leader he was “keen to chart a new generation of candidates that would represent Queensland and be local champions”.

“Clare is well known to her community. She is local mayor, a barrister, a published author, a mother and a community champion,” he said.

“Clare is an incredibly inspiring woman, and I am humbled by her decision to join our state team ahead of next year’s election – I see it has a huge endorsement for our team’s unity and direction.

“Clare has overcome serious adversity to make a huge contribution to the Noosa community and her decision to now take that service even further proves she is a genuine community champion.

LNP state director Ben Riley said the party would continue to attract and support highcalibre candidates to represent communities across Queensland ahead of next year’s election.

Cr Stewart said she would continue on in the role of mayor until the council elections next March after which she plans to campaign full-time as LNP candidate for Noosa.

Affordable housing refused as ‘contrary’ to Noosa Plan

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Cr Lorentson said the application received 322 submissions from the public and most of them expressed overwhelming support.

Acting CEO Larry Sengstock said council recognised the housing challenges our community is facing, and welcomed proposals that offer smaller, more affordable housing options, however, it was essential developments were thoughtfully situated and ultimately contribute to positive planning outcomes.

“In this case, there were various reasons why the proposed development was deemed unsuitable for the Carpenters Road site,” he said.

“Planning staff explained the reasons, including concerns about access, proximity to industrial zones, and significant conflicts with the planning scheme, to the applicant during a pre-lodgement meeting, as well as on subsequent occasions.”

Consequently, Council made the decision to refuse the application on the following grounds:

“It is contrary to the Strategic Intent and Strategic Outcomes of the Noosa Plan 2020.

It is located outside the Urban Boundary, intrudes into a rural residential area, and

does not integrate well with the existing settlement pattern and the broader urban areas of the Cooroy community.

It is in the vicinity of industrial land uses and industrial zoned land that has the potential to impact the amenity of residents.

It is likely to inhibit the development and future use of Council owned land at 70 Carpenters Road and land zoned Low Impact Industry in Jarrah Street due to potential reverse amenity impacts.

The site is located outside the urban boundary and does not respond or integrate well with Cooroy’s country town feel, with attached housing planned close to the town centre and low to medium density semi-attached housing dispersed through existing residential neighbourhoods.

It will not result in a high level of amenity for residents, and it does not achieve the zoning intent for houses on larger lots.

It does not have reasonable access to a variety of essential services and facilities, including retail, commercial, social and medical facilities and public transport.

It is of a high density that is not compatible with the zoning intent and the preferred character of the area.

Car parking for likely visitors to the devel-

opment has not been provided.

Safe and satisfactory roadway configuration is not achievable to the site from the Carpenters Road and Mary Street/ Jarrah Street roundabout.

It has not been demonstrated that an efficient and safe evacuation route is available to residents and that emergency vehicles can access the site.

It is not consistent with actions of the Noosa Housing Strategy 2022.

It is unlikely to satisfactorily deliver the social outcomes sought as no clear mechanisms that can be conditioned through a development approval to achieve the proposed social/affordable housing outcomes.

It has not been demonstrated that the proposed development will not interfere with koala habitat mapped by the state as being Core Koala Habitat Area or that the works in this area are considered exempt works.”

Mr Sengstock said while social and lowcost housing was a state responsibility, Noosa Council recognised there were things they could do to support its roll out, and were acting.

“We’ve developed a series of planning scheme amendments aimed at facilitating more affordable and social housing. Once

these amendments receive state approval, we are eager to undertake public consultation on these before implementing them,” he said.

“We’ve also identified Council land suitable for affordable housing and we are working with housing providers to explore options for the site.

“We continue to work with local housing providers, not-for-profits and faith-based organisations to identify housing and crisis accommodation opportunities.

“In 2021 we approved Youturn’s use of Council land atTewantin for two‘tiny homes’ which continue to provide young people in crisis with transitional accommodation.

“Our Community Development team is working with property managers to link them with services their tenants can access to help them maintain their leases so that they don’t become homeless.

“We will continue to work through the key actions of our new housing strategy which we adopted recently to help tackle our community’s housing challenges.”

A final decision on the application will be made at Council’s ordinary meeting on Thursday evening.

LNP leader David Crisafulli endorses Mayor Clare Stewart as LNP candidate for Noosa in upcoming state election.

Inspired by Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ Wellbeing Budget, the Pub Test borrowed half a dozen key indicators and applied them to life in our shire, with testers giving a score out of 10 pre and post Covid. PHIL JARRATT herded the cats.

What matters to Noosans?

1.

Satisfaction. Is life better or worse since Covid?

First lady: The conversations I have always relate to how we’re faring in comparison with everywhere else. In general I think we’re really lucky to live where we live. And people were so busy here over Covid, which is quite different from most places. From an economic point of view it was hectic, and everyone is quite relieved that things are starting to quieten down, in terms of the life/work balance. (8.5/9)

First bloke: I think there’s a strong sense that if you live in Noosa you’ve won the lottery. It’s one of the most beautiful places in the world. Covid gave us time to reflect on what’s really important in life, things like family, health and relationships with friends. The things that give you joy. But of course the downside is that the influx of people we’ve seen over this period has shrunk the rental pool and it’s very difficult for people to find housing if you’re on a low to moderate income. We’ve got homeless people living in tents in theWoods already, and Noosa is coming closer to being a two-tiered society. (7.5/9.5)

Second bloke: I’ll speak for my generation, 40 and below, which is not the big demographic in Noosa but it’s possibly the one suffering the most from things like mortgage stress. In a way, we’re all paying back whatever stimulus packages we got during Covid with interest. You can see on social media that there’s a degree of hopelessness unless you’re fortunate enough to have access to the bank of mum and dad. Basically it’s young people coming to terms with the fact that at a certain point they’re going to have to move on from Noosa. I think that adds up to the under 40s carrying a big weight on their shoulders. I’m always happy, but I see a lot of people who aren’t because they don’t see a future in Noosa. So it’s 9.9 for me but for my cohort about half that. (6/4)

Third bloke: I think there’s more opportunity for young people now than there was. I base that on my observations that we’re all getting old and when a partner has to go into care, you lose your house, in many cases. So I’m somewhat skeptical that the housing shortage is going to be a long-term problem. I think it’s a bubble, and at the same time there is so much opportunity for entrepreneurs here, particularly young ones. The town is full of people who just got here, and they seem to have a lot of money. (9.5/10)

Second lady: I see my satisfaction reading as being in line with who’s in the federal govern-

ment, because I’m a political animal and with the previous government I was ashamed of our country and very worried about a lot of big picture stuff. Translating that to Noosa, when I was a kid there was this joke line, how do you make a small fortune in Noosa? Arrive with a big one. That was 40 years ago and there was the same divide then, because we didn’t like all these people from Melbourne coming here with heaps of money and building on the Sound and taking over. We loved it when they started the wrong kind of business

and went bust! (6/9)

2. Health. Is our healthcare adequate, particularly for our ageing demographic?

First lady: I think it is. In fact I think for the ageing people I know, it’s quite amazing. Everything they need is right here, or worst case 40 minutes away. Looking at the bigger picture, I think we’re extremely lucky, and have been for some time. (9/9)

First bloke: I hear good stories about access to the health system when they need it but postCovid not so much. I don’t know why but peo-

ple seem to struggle now to get into the health services they need. Aged care facilities struggle to get staff, but that’s nationwide. (7.5/7) Second bloke: 15 years ago there was a debate about is Noosa Hospital big enough? Is the emergency room adequate? I think that’s waned now that we have SCU (Sunshine Coast University Hospital) on line about the same distance away as Nambour Hospital but with far superior facilities. From the perspective of a younger person with a growing family, this is the best place in the world to get sick in! (9/9)

The Pub Test

Second lady: What I fear for the younger generation including my kids is that without reform the free health care system that we’re so proud of will not be sustainable. It already has massive cracks and no one is doing anything. Medicare is the envy of the world but if we’re not careful we won’t have it, unless there’s a huge injection of government investment. I hear that even at SCU there are growing administrative problems and waiting times are blowing out. Also, pre-Covid and during it an aged pensioner never had to pay to see a doctor. Now they have to pay $65 upfront and get $43 back. An alarming number of people like that won’t pay it on principle, or they won’t go to the doctor.That’s what I mean by the cracks. (8/5)

3. Safety. Do we still feel safe in Noosa and is our policing good enough?

First lady: I think it’s becoming a major issue for our youth particularly. A lot of it goes unreported or nothing is done about it. We’re definitely under-policed and often you simply can’t get a response from them. We were seen as one of the safest destinations in the country and now that’s at risk. I’m not basing that on what the media has reported, but on what I hear about people walking home at different times of day and night after work and being harassed and even threatened. (9.5/6)

First bloke: I think this is another two-speed situation. Prior to Covid and going back 30 years, we always had neighbourhood watches, right through the Eastern Beaches because break-ins and thefts were a big problem, but that all melted away as neighbourhoods changed. At one point I had disturbed neighbours who would hurl eggs at me and slash my cartyresbutthatstoppedformeandIguessfor a lot of people because the watches stopped. Noosa became a safer place, and I think that’s still true of most neighbourhoods, but as far as the tourist precincts are concerned, it’s less safe. But I feel safe in Noosa, and I think you can see that a lot of people feel that way, and when an incident happens, like an elderly man is murdered on his morning walk, they march on the beach in protest. (8/8).

Second bloke: Well, we don’t have locks on our doors, we know all our neighbours and our kids feel safe in walking the streets. But I was affected by that tragedy like most people. Unfortunately mental illness plays a part in this, as it has for decades, so perhaps it goes back to healthcare, identifying problems before they happen. And that means paying people more to work in that sector. When we talk about policing, do you really think the funding should be increased here at the expense of Logan or Ipswich? (9/9)

Third bloke: I think Noosa is still safe but in some areas there seems to be a heightened anxiety amongst people. I’ve heard recently of a council staff person addressing a meeting at Cooroy alone and she was verbally attacked to the point where she felt threatened. And people enforcing the local laws have suffered the same kind of treatment. It seems like the trolling culture of social media is seeping onto the streets. (10/8)

4. Prosperity. As a community are we more or less prosperous?

First lady: My gut feeling is that we’re more prosperous. I’m aware that there’s an underside, but compared with other parts of SEQ, we’re doing very well. Noosa was only locked down for a two-month period and then a couple of weeks over nearly three years, so no one was damaged financially too badly. With the stimulus, even the lower-paid workers earned more than they did prior to Covid. (9/10)

First bloke: Noosa’s median wage has always been well below the Queensland average, but there are a lot of people here who have significant amounts of money, Fortune 500 CEOs and the like. And then there are people doing three jobs to make ends meet. I just feel fortunate that we got into the housing market, albeit in a modest shack, many years ago when we could. We could never afford to now. (7/7)

Second bloke: There are more prosperous people here now than there were pre-Covid but there are also more people just surviving, or working three jobs to pay their bills. It’s all relative. Decades ago when the campground was still in the Woods you had people on the poverty line living the dream at the same time!

Third bloke: As I mentioned before, I just see so much opportunity in Noosa, situations where you could make a lot of money very quickly by working several menial jobs and camping out or sleeping in your car to save on expense. (9/9)

First lady: Well, we have hundreds of Brazil-

ians here doing just that, and the hospitality industry wouldn’t be surviving without them. Second lady: Post-Covid it’s ridiculous how much money some people have, and in Noosa some of those people seem to be able to pull the strings so that they have the people we’ve been talking about working for them for very little. It makes me feel like I live in Columbia! (10/11)

5. Sustainability. How are we doing?

First lady: Compared with other places I think we’re doing very well, but we’ve slipped back somewhat. When I first moved to Noosa, the projections for the green economy were amazing, but unfortunately that all took a dive during the Sunshine Coast Council era. Since 2014 it’s been a struggle to get it back up there in areas like waste management. Places like Rockhampton and Bundaberg that had no programs in place a few years ago are now gaining massive ground on us. (9/7)

First bloke: We’re way behind in terms of public attitudes to waste management. People say we should take more personal responsibility for our rubbish and then call for a kerbside collection so you can dump your stuff on the footpath. Our diversion rates are good but the problem is we’re generating more and more waste.

Second lady: How does this guy in a pub know all this? (Laughter)

First bloke: We need some mandatory changes at federal level on plastic packaging and single use plastic bottles. In emissions I think

we’ve done better and we’ve set our target, but we’re going to have to work very hard to get there. (9/7)

Second bloke: I agree on mandates. We’ve got to get people behind a war on waste. (7/7)

Third bloke: I think there’s hope moving forward. (8/9)

Second lady: It has to be regulated from the top down. I get so mad about food packaging. (7/7)

6. Tolerance. Are we a more tolerant society since Covid?

Second lady: We don’t have any diversity and we’re not tolerant of anything at all. (Laughter)

First lady: I hope we are when the referendum comes around. I feel that in general Noosa is a tolerant society. (9/9)

First bloke: Generally speaking happy people are tolerant people, but post-Covid, postTrump, that’s all changed. We’re more divided and entrenched in our views. As the referendum approaches we’re going to hear a lot of hate speech. There’s an ugly underbelly that you see on social media. (8/8)

Second bloke: We don’t have mosques on our doorstep and we don’t see too many crossgender people on the streets so it’s hard to know. On the Indigenous side I think we’ve improved markedly. (6/8).

Third bloke: I don’t see intolerance here. (9.5/9.5)

Second lady: I think people want to be seen as tolerant but aren’t really. (5/5)

Do we still feel safe? Noosa marches in protest over the violent end to a senior citizen’s life.

Noosa’s rotting mountain

By Phil Jarratt

On a clear and sunny afternoon we are standing atop a small mountain, lush green grass beneath our feet, the real mountains of the Noosa hinterland dominating our view.

“You could put a driving range up here and people would pay to use it,” murmurs Noosa Council’s waste management supervisor Chris Jordan. “When people see this for the first time, it blows their minds.”

You see, Chris and I are standing not on a real mountain but a mountain of waste rotting away under a grassy disguise at the centre of the vast operations of the Noosa landfill and resource recovery centre – the place we used to call the tip. Our elevation of 40 metres is caused not by undulating topography but by the waste we have sent to landfill over the past seven years.

Says Chris: “I started in waste management here in 2016 when the cell we’ve just finished, what we’re standing on, had just started. That cell was meant to have a 12-year capacity and we’ve filled it in seven, which is truly horrifying.” What is even more horrifying is that the mountain on which we stand can stretch another 22 metres skyward if required, which, council’s waste manager Kyrone Dodd recently told me, meant it would be reaching the point where it would be visible from the shire’s beaches.You can only imagine how distressing that would be as a party of well-heeled renters prepared to watch the sun set from the rooftop garden of a swanky hilltop villa in Sunshine Beach!

On the other hand, it might be the circuit breaker Noosa needs to get serious about waste instead of ignoring the elephant on Eumundi Road. But already there are signs that the various educative programs that council’s waste department has put in place in recent years have started to have some effect. In fact, that’s why I’m paying this afternoon visit, since Kyrone Dodd and waste-conscious councillors like Joe Jurisevic and Tom Wegener had told me, seeing is believing.

And of course there is much more to see than the mountain of waste, but from its summit you get a good idea of the vastness of the operation, from the sprawling Reviva shop – a kind of Bunnings meets Big W of recycled goods – at the entrance, where once stood the

tiny Tip Top Tip Shop, across hectares of recovery piles of recyclable steel and concrete to the green waste area with its hills of double and single grind mulch. “This is the good side of landfill”, says Chris. “If you look around to the south you can see the new cell we’re working on that’s just been created out the back and which will end up at this height, by which time hopefully new technologies will have come on line and buy us more time in the landfill, so that we don’t have to build an extra cell.”

That’s the great hope for landfill, that it can be reduced and what’s left transformed into products such as saleable energy, a process which has already begun at Noosa landfill right under our feet. Chris points a few metres away from where we stand to part of the apparatus of methane extraction and says:

“Over here we have our methane wells and manifolds which are all connected to a flare, or extraction unit, so the methane gets sucked from the landfill down into the flare and gets burnt off before it goes back into the environment. At the moment Council is examining putting an engine on site to create electricity from it but I don’t know what’s involved in that yet. That’s one of the good things about

my job. You never stop learning.”

In fact methane extraction is a classic example of how waste technology can turn a threat into an opportunity. Over time the organic matter buried in a landfill undergoes anaerobic decomposition (without oxygen) and generates gases which include methane.When released into the atmosphere, methane acts as a greenhouse gas, trapping heat and contributing to global warming at 25 times the rate of carbon dioxide. Up to 50 per cent of all waste in landfill is organic matter such as food, textiles, timber and household waste.

Landfill gas capture and processing technology transforms waste into a valuable resource — energy. Around Australia councils are working with private enterprise to pump green electricity into the grid, thereby lessening demand on fossil fuel sources. Hopefully Noosa Council will soon be one of them.

Chris says that changing the balance between recoverables and landfill is a slow process but there has been some improvement: “Most of the commercial guys are doing a lot better than they were. Concrete gets segregated as is being done right now behind us,

and over the past 12 months there’s been a big push on the amount of residential waste that gets dropped here, with the focus on educating people about the problem, but how much of that carries over into what they do at home I can’t really answer. There hasn’t been a huge drop in tonnage from the collection trucks, but maybe that’s coming. There are some confusing issues because the rules do change from one local government area to the next. For example, with one of our neighbours you don’t have to pay for green waste disposal, whereas we operate on a user pays basis.”

The process of educating people in the complex issues of waste management and ultimately elimination is not easy but it is ongoing. Says Chris: A lot of people are a bit overwhelmed by the size and the complexity of the operation, from the new hires we get at council to people who just come here to dump stuff, and you have to explain to them how things work, as I’m doing with you.”

Noosa Council will be conducting landfill tours for the general public during Recycling Week in November. Call the waste education officer on 5329 650 for more information.

Ibis heaven.

You can see forever from up here, but will we soon be able to see the waste mountain from our beaches?

Mulch operations from the hill.

The burner, part of the methane extraction operation.

Noosa Council waste supervisor Chris Jordan on the “mountain”.Part of the vast courtyard at the Reviva Resource Centre.

Waste needs attitude shift

Changing the community’s perception of waste is at the heart of Noosa Council’s From Waste to Resource Waste Plan 2023-2028.

The draft plan is out for community feedback and support from August 18 to September 10.

Mayor Clare Stewart said a key motivator of the draft plan is to transition to a circular economy to reuse and recycle waste and create economic opportunities.

“Waste management is one of the leading challenges facing every community and it is very much a shared responsibility,” she said.

“Our landfill sites account for a massive 63 per cent of council emissions, which reinforces the need to reduce what we send to landfill and to find better ways to reuse waste.”

The FromWaste to ResourceWaste Plan has been developed to align with Federal, State and South-East Queensland policies and plans.

“This draft plan recognises how waste can be a valuable resource to deliver economic and environmental benefits to the community,” Cr Stewart said.

In preparing the draft, Council considered the 624 responses received during community consultation earlier this year and responded to the changes in the evolving waste industry.

Noosa is strengthening its collaboration with Gympie Council through a Memorandum of Understanding to develop innovative, costeffective solutions to waste management.

Waste Services Manager Kyrone Dodd said the plan would guide investment in waste and resource recovery infrastructure.

“Well-planned infrastructure and embracing new technologies are critical as we strive to become a zero-waste society by 2035,” he said.

Council has purchased a Polystyrene Thermal Compaction Unit following a six-month trial of a smaller unit. A RecyclingVending Machine is also in place at the landfill to further enhance recycling of containers.

“Another crucial aspect is personal responsibility which means taking ownership of what we purchase and being mindful of unnecessary consumption,” Mr Dodd said.

Nearly 80 per cent of the Noosa community rate protecting the environment as important when it comes to managing waste. A further 62 per cent say reducing waste at the source is

paramount to a sustainable future.

“Compostable organic material, such as kitchen scraps, thrown into general waste bins accounts for 40 per cent of the material we currently send to landfill,” Cr Stewart said.

“Reducing the volume of this organic material winding up in landfill each year is a major focus of the Waste Plan and we need the sup-

port of the community to make it happen.”

All Queensland local governments are required to have a Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan under the QueenslandWaste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 (the Act).

Residents have until Sunday September 10 to provide their thoughts on the draft plan via yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au

The waste team: Kyrone Dodd, Jo Ferris, Peita Otterbach.

Waste manager Kyrone Dodd

Rogue campers in sights

Noosa Woods is set to become an overnight no-parking zone in a trial targeting illegal camping.

Council will trial a 10pm-to-4am no-parking zone along Claude Batten Drive starting 28 August, with an initial two-week transition period to allow the community time to adapt to the changes.

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart said the trial responded to a surge in complaints from the community about travellers in vans camping illegally overnight.

“Last year we received 434 complaints about illegal camping. This year we’ve already surpassed 400 complaints with five months still to go,” she said.

Director of Development and Regulation, Richard MacGillivray, said Council had increased patrols all over the shire but Noosa Woods – particularly the carparks at Noosa Spit - are a major hotspot with lots of campervans full of travellers flocking to the area at night.

“With campers getting together, drinking and getting rowdy there are safety issues for the public and our Local Laws Officers, as well as the impact of the mess and food waste being left behind, which poses a threat to our native flora and fauna,” he said.

“The vans are monopolising parking spaces into the morning so others can’t park there, and our natural areas are even being used as toilets.”

Mr MacGillivray said Council will keep up illegal camping patrols and enforcement across the shire to ensure travellers don’t disperse to other public areas.

During the last two illegal camping patrols, 51 and 28 infringements were issued for illegal camping.

“If trialling the no-parking zone proves effective we can look to adopt similar arrangements in other areas.”

The 10pm-4am no-parking zone takes effect from August 28 with an initial two-week transition period where patrols will focus on education to allow the community time to adapt to the changes.

To minimise the impact on workers and Hastings Street visitors at night, the first two

carparks at the Hastings Street end of Claude Batten Drive are excluded from the overnight no-parking zone.

“Local Laws officers will increase nighttime patrols of these two carparks to ensure they’re not used by campers moved on from the Spit,”

Mr MacGillivray said.

Signs will be in place along Claude Batten Drive to advise of the new arrangements.

Mr MacGillivray said the 10pm-4am noparking arrangement is consistent with the approach used by councils in other areas across Australia dealing with illegal camping.

“While everyone loves a cheap holiday, the number of travellers in vans setting up camp in our carparks, streets and public areas has become too great an impact and Council has to step in.”

Trial of the no-parking zone follows recent joint operations between Council and Queensland Police targeting large groups of illegal campers.

“Public carparks and streets aren’t camping areas, they’re not set up with appropriate cooking and shower facilities and the community is tired of them being used this way, especially when Noosa is well serviced for camping facili-

ties well equipped to accommodate vans.”

Mr MacGillivray said people in genuine need due to rental and housing issues who may be living in cars are not the target.

“In fact, our staff are trained to assist people in need with referrals to services that may be able to support them to find accommodation.”

Council will review the success of the trial after two months.

For information, visit the Parking Regulations page of Council’s website: noosa.qld.gov. au/community/local-laws/parking-regulations

State partners with Coast2Bay to purchase housing

The State Government and Coast2Bay are partnering to purchase up to 121 homes across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and Gympie to become social housing.

The first 24 homes are already under contract through the partnership between the HIF and Coast2Bay.

Most of the homes were part of the soon to be closed NRAS, an Australian Government initiative which offers affordable rental homes to eligible households and which will cease in 2026.

The homes secured will be a mix of detached houses, townhouses and apartments.

It comes as the Queensland Government also partners with Coast2Bay to build new homes.

Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon visited a property inYandina where builders are constructing a complex of 23 one-bedroom and three two-bedroom apartments.

The government has contributed $9.78 million to this project which, once complete in October 2023, will provide homes for Queenslanders on the social housing register.

Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlan said, “We’re able to purchase these homes exiting the NRAS scheme because of our Housing

Investment Fund and record investment in social and affordable homes.”

“It’s disappointing to see similar proposals by the Federal Government being blocked by the LNP and Greens, a proposal that would provide funding certainty into the future.

“It’s also disappointing to see the state LNP oppose the purchase of these homes - places that provide affordable housing for people now and into the future.”

Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt said, “The purchase of existing stock is one way we can increase the number of properties available to people in need, quickly, so this

makes good sense.”

“By purchasing these homes, we can provide peace of mind for existing residents and homes for households from the social housing register where properties are vacant.”

Member for Nicklin Rob Skelton said, “The Housing Investment Fund gives us the means to support more of these types of proposals, which are one of the quickest ways to address housing need.”

“It adds to builds that we’re rolling out across Queensland, including in Yandina where another 26 homes are being built.”

Full house at The Spit carpark at sunset where camping is illegal.

A High Tea that could save a life

What better way is there to spend your morning than with a delectable high tea that is raising money for an amazing cause?

High Tea for the Hounds is one of those must attend events for the year and is a major fundraiser for Noosa charity, PTSD Dogs Australia. Hosted at Cooroy RSL from 10am on Friday 25 August you will be treated to a delicious high tea with sweet and savoury treats, cocktail on arrival, entertainment by Andrea Kirwin and Claire Evelynn, special guest speakers, raffles and lots of fun!

Tickets are just $55 and bookings are essential at events.humanitix.com/ht4h

Funds raised go towards supporting the fantastic work of PTSD Dogs Australia who rescue dogs and train them as Psychiatric Assistance Dogs which are provided at no cost to Veterans and First Responders suffering from PTSD.

An assistance dog can be life changing or even life saving for someone with PTSD providing them with increased independence and as a result better connections to their friends, families and community.

This vital work is providing positive change to the lives of dogs, veterans, first responders and their families.

If you’d like to support the organisation or find out more visit ptsddogs.org. au.

Citizen scientists

Residents and visitors can help play an important role documenting changes to Noosa’s coastline over time. And it can all be done with the press of a button.

Council, in partnership with the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), University of New South Wales and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, has installed a CoastSnap citizen science monitoring station in Noosa National Park overlooking Sunshine Beach.

The station houses a smartphone cradle where residents and visitors can place their phones to snap a photo of the coastline and upload it to a database using the CoastSnap app or a QR code.

“It’s a simple action we can all do as citizen scientists to help document changes to our dynamic coastline and assess the effects of climate change, coastal erosion and sea level rise over time,” Noosa Councillor Brian Stockwell said.

“The more photos we have of a particular site, the better our understanding becomes of how the shoreline position has changed and

whether the beach is widening or compressing over time, and before and after storm events,” Cr Stockwell added.

The images of the coast are accompanied by date, time, and weather information.

Council’s Climate Change Adaptation Project Coordinator Shayan Barmand said the data collectedwillhelpinformcoastalmanagement and climate adaptation decision-making.

“UniSC is our main local coastal monitoring partner, so we’re pleased to work with their team, including Dr Javier Leon, plus Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service and UNSW, to translate insights from the citizen science data into management actions that build long-term resilience for our beautiful beaches and foreshores,” he said.

Dr Leon, a UniSC Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography, said community involvement would help his research team more closely follow changes in the Sunshine Beach foreshore over time.

“Currently, we can analyse historic changes from data collected at most monthly,” he said.

“This latest CoastSnap station is exciting because it will provide data much more frequently – whenever visitors choose to upload photos.

“We can convert the photos into meaningful information and feed this back into the community as evidence for future decisionmaking on beach management, from dune protection and sand nourishment to coastal planning.

“For example, closer monitoring may help us determine if sand has been completely lost to erosion or if it is only part of a cycle.”

University of New South Wales and the Water Research Laboratory created CoastSnap in 2017 and it has since become a global crowdsourced photography platform in more than 13 countries.

The station at Sunshine Beach expands an existing network of stations across the Sunshine Coast.

The Sunshine Beach CoastSnap station is up and running now. For more information, visit coastsnap.com

Event organisers send a huge thank you to the supporters who have made some awesome donations including some fabulous raffle and lucky door prizes: Campbell and Bradley Flowers, Studio Republic, Bold As Love Jewellers, Ikatan Spa Noosa, Cooroy RSL, The Tribal Dog House, Cooroy Country Wear and Jeanery, Galah Home, Blue Brown Bag, Original Eumundi Markets, Lisa Setford Nutrimetics, Nicole Fittkau - Independent Body Shop Consultant and Sweetp Cakes and Cookies.

High Tea for the Hounds is one of those must attend events for the year.

The station at Sunshine Beach expands an existing network of stations across the Sunshine Coast.

Keeping it local in Kin Kin

By Erle Levey

Kin Kin on the first Sunday morning of the month, and what a place to be.

Calm, serene, picturesque and the sound of music in the air as people grab a coffee or a fresh-squeezed juice.

August showers burst through sunlit skies.

The markets take place in the beautiful surrounds of the recreation reserve.

At the entrance is the enticing smell of fresh-baked sourdough bread that immediately reminded me of growing up on the farm and bringing a fresh loaf up to the house from the mailbox on the road.

The bread had been delivered by the baker and by the time a young boy had brought it up to the house there would be a big hole eaten

right into it.

That was my introduction to the Kin Kin Market as well, to see one of the little boys picking away at this fresh sourdough bread.

There’s something for everyone here each month, and in such a relaxed environmentmusic, food, and all sorts of artisan craft and local produce from the Gympie, Cooloola and Noosa hinterland areas.

One couldn’t help but have the soul lifted by the effervescent characters such as the children’s entertainer Mark of Joyology, gathering the children throughout the market by spreading bubbles.

There was joy everywhere he went.

We met Mark again later with Milly as they introduced the children to Rainbow - the rain

Community and RADF Grant Applications Open

Applications for the next round of Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) and Community Project Grants are open.

Community Grants provide help to local community groups, organisations and clubs to deliver a range of community projects and events. RADF grants are open to artists, organisations and businesses to help them deliver arts focused projects.

Applications close at 12 noon, 12th September.

For more information: noosa.qld.gov.au/grants

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sticks made out of PVC piping and coloured in rainbow ribbons.

The whole market benefitted from the ambience created by two young brothers, Frank and Louis, playing acoustic guitars in similar style to Angus and Julia Stone.

The boys had delightful voices that floated serenely through the market crowds.

The stallholders were a combination of long-term regular market stall holders and brand-new - some only established for two months.

Artisans, who were displaying beautifully designed products that had been produced locally with their own hands and hearts.

It was inspiring to see the passion they brought to their products and the meaning

behind what they are attempting to establish. There was a strong element of keeping it local, keeping it within the community.

And the stallholders were happy to talk about their produce because they were so proud of it.

Families wandered through the market with happy relaxed, children, searching for food, of course, and appearing, seemingly happy to find their own space under a tree or in a tent or among the other children playing home-made colourful musical instruments on the hill.

What a beautiful thing to see, one of our smaller townships come to life in such a meaningful and community-spirited way. It was a really unique and uplifting experience, and the perfect start to a Sunday.

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Power-down rebates

Get in quick to save hundreds when purchasing energy efficient appliances to help bring down electricity bills under a new state government program.

About 40,000 Queenslanders will be able to claim the new rebate which is up to $1,000 for eligible households from next month.

This comes on top of electricity bill rebates of $550 and $1072 for senior and concession card holders.

As part of the Queensland Government’s push to ease cost of living pressures and bust bills, the new $22 million Smart Energy Savers program offers rebates for a range of eligible energy efficient appliances.

It’s estimated that making the switch from 2 to 4 star appliances could save individual Queensland households hundreds to thousands of dollars a year, and reduce Queensland’s CO2 emissions by thousands of tonnes each year.

Low income households will be able to claim the most on appliances, however all Queenslanders will be eligible to access costof-living support on selected appliances.

To be eligible for the low-income additional component, individual applicants must meet the Low Income Tax Offset threshold as defined by the ATO.

“We’re investing a record $8.2 billion in concessions this financial year to help ease cost of living pressures, and help Queenslanders,” Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said.

“This includes the biggest electricity bill support package in the nation which comes on top of these rebates.”

“This rebate program not only helps Queenslanders purchase new household appliances, but it means they save money and help lower emissions for years to come,” Energy Minister Mick de Brenni said.

“I acknowledge the Queensland Council of Social Services, Solar Citizens, the Queensland

Community Alliance, and the Queensland Conservation Council for their advocacy on behalf of Queenslanders, enabling them to access energy efficient products.”

The $22 million Climate Smart Energy Savers Program offers rebates of up to $1000 on solar and heat pump hot water systems and rebates from $300-650 on washing machines, dishwashers, dryers, refrigerators and air con-

See off-grid life at expo

Prepare to be captivated by the Off Grid Lifestyle Expo, returning to Goomeri Showgrounds on 2-3 September.

Building on the success of last year’s event, this year’s Expo promises an inspiring fusion of self-sufficiency, creativity, and community.

Over 70 exhibitors have already secured their spots, inviting you to explore the off-grid living and crafting world.

The Expo’s dual focus ensures a dynamic experience – practical insights into self-sustainability alongside the artistry of crafting for abundance.

Attendees can partake in engaging workshops led by experts spanning diverse fields.

Presenters will share valuable insights, from off-grid living techniques to innovative crafting methods, providing a weekend of enrichment. At its core, the Expo thrives on community collaboration. Notably, local groups like Fraser Coast Microbats, Qld Frogs, and Gympie Permaculture will actively contribute, embodying the spirit of shared knowledge.

The Tent City offers a unique camping experience for the adventurous, promoting a deeper connection with nature and fellow attendees from Friday to Sunday nights.

ditions to buy and install eligible energy-efficient appliances with a four-star rating.

Rebates, limited to one per household, will be available until the program’s funding is exhausted.

Queensland households may be eligible for additional Queensland Government assistance. More information is available at queenslandsavers.qld.gov.au

Tickets are available online, with options catering to various schedules. Day passes are priced at $10 for adults ($15 for the weekend), while kids under 16 enter for free. The Expo warmly welcomes friendly dogs, ensuring a family-friendly environment.

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Join Bendigo’s spring trio

There will be a trio of celebrations at the official grand opening of the Bendigo Bank Community Pavilion at Permaculture Noosa Cooroy Community Gardens on Saturday 2 September from 2pm-8pm.

Open for the community to enjoy sustainable and eco-friendly activities, workshops and entertainment, the event is set perfectly with Bendigo Community Bank Cooroy’s 21st birthday celebrations and Community Bank Hero Awards (for the Cooroy, Marcoola and Tewantin-Noosa branches).

Cooroy Branch Manager Steve Clarke said it will be an afternoon and evening of showing appreciation to our local heroes and giving back to the community.

“There will be presentations on the power of permaculture, activities for kids such face painting, henna and hair braiding, creating mandalas, building a bee hotel, pizza from the cob oven, sausage sizzle and chai,” Steve said.

“Special guests for the opening include internationally recognised permaculture educators Geoff Lawton and Morag Gamble, Bendigo Community Bank Sunshine Coast team and Mayor Clare Stewart.”

It all started twenty years ago, when the community of Cooroy united to fight back against the Big Banks leaving town.

Faced with the possibility of no local banking services, several courageous business leaders united to form Cooroy Community Financial Services Limited, now called Sunshine Coast Community Financial Services Limited (SCCFSL). These individuals partnered with Bendigo Bank to provide the Cooroy Community Bank.

Today, they’re the proud providers of three Bendigo Community Banks in Cooroy, Marcoola and Tewantin-Noosa. The secret to the bank’s success can be attributed to its profitfor-a-purpose model, which sees a majority of the profits generated by each Community Bank directed back to the community.

“We want to thank our community bank customers for their support, our team members for delivering great service to our com-

munity, our shareholders for backing our community and our locally based directors for their hard work and dedication,” Steve said.

“It’s the local community energy and support that allows us to reinvest so much back into our great region.

“Our commitment to supporting customers and the local community remains unchanged and the team looks forward to serving the Cooroy community for many years to come.”

Finding every chance they can to give back, the team has launched the Bendigo Community Banks Community Hero Program, which honours individuals who have displayed outstanding service to their community, as selected by a volunteer committee.

The chosen heroes will be revealed during the Bendigo Community Bank 21st Birthday Celebrations, where a winner will be selected from each of the three bank areas (TewantinNoosa, Marcoola and Cooroy). Each winner will be honoured with an award from the Bendigo Community Bank Sunshine Coast and a generous donation of $5000 towards the charity of their choice.

“These heroes are people who have dedicated time and creativity towards uplifting and enriching the lives of others, earning them well-deserved recognition as true champions for good,” Steve said.

“You should nominate individuals that have been active in non-for-profit/community organisations that benefit or improve the quality of life in Noosa and Sunshine Coast Shire area on a volunteer basis and who devotes a substantial amount of their personal time to those activities (scouting, sports, charities, etc.) and has made a significant impact and contribution to their community.”

Bring your friends, family, and neighbours along for a day filled with laughter, joy, and unforgettable memories on Saturday 2 September from 2pm-8pm at Emerald Street, Cooroy (outside Cooroy Community Gardens).

Nominate a hero online now at sunnycoastcommunityconnection.com.au/communityhero-awards

The Cooroy team working at the 2023 King of the Mountain. Customer service officer Teagan, customer relationship officer Meredith and Cooroy branch manager Steve Clarke.

ATSIC demise reason for Voice

I refer to the recent letter from Peter Bayliss in which he uses the abolition of ATISC as an argument against enshrining the Voice in the Constitution.

I would suggest that the demise of ATSIC actually demonstrates a strong argument in favour of constitutional creation for the Voice.

The reason is contained in the representational functions of ATSIC and the similar duties proposed for the Voice.

There is an inherent difficulty in legislating for bodies that have a public policy advisory function. ATSIC was such a body even though it had other substantial functions as well. The Voice will also be such a body but with no other functions.

Over time and on various matters, these bodies will inevitably arrive at policy positions that are at odds with the preferred policy of the Government of the day. This is likely to be particularly the case in the field of indigenous affairs, where policy positions may be passionately held and strongly argued.

As a general principal, Governments of whatever stripe do not take kindly to public contradiction of their policies by bodies under their control. In such cases, and particularly when the offence is repeated, the usual response is for the offended Government to ‘restructure’ its administrative arrangements so as to remove the function from the offending body or to dissolve the body altogether. Such was the fate of ATSIC.

Of course, Governments will always try to disguise the connection between the unpalatable advice and the demise of the advisor. To assist this, many other factors are identified and promoted in the media and elsewhere to justify the dissolution of the body concerned. The problem will be worse for a body that has the power to advise not only the Government but also the Parliament (which of course includes opposition members) so that there is no prospect of keeping any policy disagreement confidential.

The current solution to this dilemma proposed for the Voice is to mandate the simple

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continued existence of the body in the Constitution but to leave all other issues to be determined by legislation from time to time. Under this model, when there is substantial disagreement between the Government of the day and the Voice, we could expect to see amending legislation that, for example, changes or restricts how the members of the Voice are selected, their number, their term of office, or the functions they are allowed to perform. When a more sympathetic Government subsequently comes to power we could see these legislated arrangements change again.

Constitutional establishment will ensure that at least the basic framework for the Voice does not need to be re-created after every incidence of disagreement with Government.

Alan Ramsey, Peregian Springs

We are one

In tune with The Voice debate, might I suggest a little singing lesson to keep the topic on song.

Let’s start with our National Anthem’s latest version which opens with: “Australians let us all rejoice, for we are one and free...” It does not continue, “ One rule for you, another rule for me...”

Then take up the chorus of I am Australian, first made famous by Judith Durham and The

Seekers decades ago:

“We are one, but we are many, And from all the lands on earth we come. We share a dream and sing with one voice: I am, you are, we are Australian...”

Exactly, Judith, and according to all the polls, The Voice has hit a flat note as more people are starting to wake up to the fact that we don’t need aVoice enshrined in The Constitution to permanently divide Australians, past present and future, on the basis of race.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indigenous Affairs Minister Linda Burney keep insisting that The Voice Referendum is a nice, feel good proposal to establish a separate unelected body which will be purely advisory. They deny it has anything to do with Treaty, Reparations and “Truth Telling” even though they have already initiated moves for a “Makaratta Commission” and Makaratta directly translates to treaty.

The Uluru Statement from the Heart which the PM has pledged on numerous occasions to “implement in full,” also makes it clear that Treaty and Reparations are clearly on the agenda.

Rather than claiming all problems facing indigenous communities can somehow be solved with a permanent Voice in The Constitution, they should explain why this can’t be

achieved by the numerous State and Federal indigenous agencies who have received copious funding over many years. This is shown in a direct quote from a Productivity Commission report: “Total direct expenditure on services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in 2012-13 was estimated to be $30.3 billion, accounting for 6.1% of total direct general government expenditure.”

Where has all the money gone, Albo, if not to the outback communities in most need?

Meanwhile, there were 812,728 people who identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin in the 2021 Census – up from 649,171 in 2016. This represents an increase of 25 percent, even higher than the increase between 2006 and 2011 (20.5%) and between 2011 and 2016 (18.4%).

You don’t have to be a Rhodes Scholar to see the trend here. If theYes vote succeeds, you can bet the house, if you’re fortunate enough to own it, the surge of “box tickers” will overload the largesse of any government unless some meaningful checks put a stop to a blank cheque approach for those on the receiving end.

John Mikkelsen, Noosa

Time to speak out

Upon reflection I realised that for 30 years regarding Climate Change and 50years on the topic of religion I have played the game, kept my opinions to myself to maintain the harmony and remained silent.

But on this topic of the Voice I cannot be silenced. For my entire lifetime I have ‘witnessed’ the mistreatment we have dished out to out First Nations people, without comment. Australia proudly shares the acclaim for worldwide recognition and collection of Aboriginal Art as if it belongs to us and as a nation we love and admire the likes ofYvonne Goolagong and Ash Barty because they are fabulous sportswomen but they are also humble. The Adam Goodes Aussie Rules star became too uppity and we can’t abide that sort of behaviour, so we use his heritage to racially attack him and every other indigenous footballer with him, like vultures hovering overhead.

THE LITTLE MERMAID

Good Samaritan Catholic College Presents their inaugural musical showcase of Disney's The Little Mermaid, based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film.

Fri & Sat 18/19 August | 6.30pm (2pm Matinee on Sat)

SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR

3-time Grammy®-winning Soweto Gospel Choir. Celebrating songs and anthems from the Freedom movement of Nelson Mandela’s South Africa, back to the Civil Rights Movement of Martin Luther King’s 1950's America.

Wed & Thurs 23/24 August | 7.30pm | Tickets from $49.90

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POPERA - NOOSA CHORALE

A musical treat in two parts. Choruses from the operas of Verdi, Wagner, Tchaikovsky. Then a change of gear, with favourites from the sixties onwards – Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to the Mamas and the Papas, the Beatles, and Abba.

Fri 15 Sept 7.00pm - Sat 16 Sept 2.00pm | All Tickets $42.00

ALADDIN AND HIS MAGIC SMARTWATCH

One for the Kids . An interactive and fun performance for children and families. Audience age recommended: 3-11 years

A timely piece of live theatre about making better choices!

Mon 18 Sept 11.00 am | All Tickets $22.00

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I find it appalling that something that is a matter of humanity, heart and soul has been turned into a political football when the Referendum asks only for a heartfelt response to the generous gift of the Uluru Statement from the Heart of our much maligned First Nations people who have been nationally and individually abused for generations.

I am ashamed to call myself Australian if I sit in silence when this is the opportunity of my lifetime and it comes with hope from the very people we have mistreated, held down and abused.

As a retired teacher I take some blame for perpetuating the Education Dept’s image of our First Nations peoples as primitive hunters and gathers, leading a nomadic lifestyle with no mention nor respect for the longevity of cultures, indigenous knowledge, caring for country nor sustainable living for 65,000 years.

I don’t understand why Australians are concerned for their own loss when we have so much to gain when we walk together, respectfully and proudly into a better future.

Rochelle Gooch, Peregian Beach

Noosa needs people to get involved

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on Sandy. The article contains some very disparaging comments (some would call the comments snide) toward Leigh Mc Cready that I take umbrage with.

To call Ms McCready a serial committee member is offensive and she deserves an apology from the person who has not put their name to the story.

The way it reads, it’s like there is something wrong with getting involved in community clubs and organisations. Noosa has been built on the tireless and selfless efforts of people; people who contribute to the community via organisations such as Katie Rose Cottage, the CWA , Rotary and Lions Clubs, Surf Life Saving Clubs etc. Leigh McCready contributes time and effort to many of these organisations.

Where clubs and organisations are crying out for people to help, to somehow try to turn Ms McCready’s efforts into a negative I think is very bad form.

Leigh McCready is a standout person, passionate and caring, who has worked hard to help many organisations in Noosa get ahead.

To denigrate someone for that is straight

out disrespectful.

Carl Beck, Noosaville

Fighting it out

Isn’t it ironic that two completely opposite events bring nations from around the world together in competition - sport and World Wars.

InWorldWar I German and English soldiers climbed out of their trenches to play a friendly game of Soccer on Christmas Day 1914.

Then went back to killing one another on Boxing Day.

We have to hope and pray that the final game will be in sport.

Let’s hope it’s not decided on a shoot outpenalties that is.

Ernest Wright, Tewantin

Beyond ridiculous

Supermarkets continue to add to plastic pollution – can there possibly be an explanation

for 60cm of plastic strip around five avocadoes already secured in a poly mesh bag? And then, if purchased, what is the customer supposed to do with both mesh bag and plastic strip?

Averil Strom, Noosa Heads

Election issues

There was a glaring omission from the wouldbe mayor’s resume in the Noosa Today article ‘Frank Wilkie to run for mayor’.

Less than a year ago, the Queensland Councillor Conduct Tribunal found that deputy mayor Frank Wilkie engaged in misconduct as councillor.

Specifically, Mr Wilkie breached the principles of “transparent and effective processes, and decision-making in the public interest” and “ethical and legal behaviour of councillors and local government employees”.

MrWilkie also used his campaign launch to highlight the housing affordability crisis.

This long-building issue is a major challenge facing Noosa Shire which has already marginalised many people.

But what action has been taken?

By the time the election rolls around Mr Wilkie will have been on council for a decade –and deputy mayor for eight of those years.

While his CV is abound with committee memberships, it is sorely lacking when it comes to tangible achievements. I counted exactly zero in the article.

‘Experience’ is only positive quality if that time has been put to good use.

I’m not so sure the people of Noosa will hand over a promotion to continue the talkfest status-quo.

Ben Jackson, Sunshine Beach

Science for all

Scientific Australia invented electronic pacemakers, penicillin, spray-on skin, flight recorders, cochlear implants, motor mowers, wine casks, etc but some Australians won’t recognise climate scientists’ reports? Fair Dinkum?

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach

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Planting first 100 trees

The first one hundred native trees have been funded for planting at sites in Caloundra and Cooroy as a result of the pioneering Sunshine Coast Sustainability Program.

The program was created by Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC), in conjunction with Reforest and Sunshine Coast Council, to encourage visitors to offset their carbon impact by planting trees locally.

The milestone – announced today at VSC’s SHINE industry conference – comes less than two months after the program was launched, with a wide range of Sunshine Coast tourism operators participating in the program.

The first two properties selected for regeneration were both former cattle properties. The tree plantings will help return the properties to sub-tropical rainforest.

After the fires

Paul Donatiu from Healthy Land and Water (HLW) is the guest speaker at Friday Environment Forum on 25 August when he will discuss the restoration of lowland subtropical rainforest following the 2019 bushfires.

Large components of the Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage Area in Southeast Queensland were affected by fires in late 2019, damaging critically endangered lowland subtropical rainforest, opening-up forest canopies, and allowing weeds to become established.

These areas provide habitat for many listed flora species and listed communities. Postfire, there was significant evidence of natural regeneration – both re-sprouting (basal, stem and root) and germination from seed (from established soil seed banks).

After the fires in Lamington National Park, the HLW team assessed how rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest species responded to

wildfire. 93 per cent of surveyed species resprouted, five per cent regenerated from seed, and two per cent were killed outright. Furthermore, almost 50 per cent of those species resprouting are successionally advanced Mature Phase species, providing compelling evidence of rainforest diversity, recovery, and resilience post fire.

Everyone is welcome at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville on 25 August to hear Mr Donatiu answer questions about the capacity of rainforest and wet sclerophyll flora to deal with fire events of varying intensity. 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. For more information visit noosaparks.org.

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

Commenting on the milestone, Visit Sunshine Coast CEO Matt Stoeckel, said: “Our sustainability program was designed to unite visitors and the tourism industry to make a positive contribution towards removing carbon from the local environment. The program is now up and running and really encouraging to see we have hit our first milestone of raising funds for the planting of 100 trees at our project sites”.

“The sites at Caloundra and Cooroy had been cleared and are being regenerated with native plant species to improve biodiversity and provide safe habitats for endangered species such as koalas, the tiny Coxen’s parrot and the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly.

“We are so lucky to be situated in a Biosphere corridor with three UNESCO Biosphere regions side by side, which is unique in the world.That status is a major attraction for Australian and international visitors, who generate over $5 billion annually in revenue to support the Sunshine Coast’s businesses and community.”

Reforest’s Daniel Walsh acknowledged the businesses and visitors who have funded

Regeneration programs began on former cattle properties.

these first 100 trees.

“The really unique and powerful feature of this program is how it brings local businesses and visitors together to help make tourism on the Sunshine Coast regenerative for the incredible natural assets that bring people here in the first place,” he said.

“This initial group of operators are the leaders in a movement that we believe represents the future of travel - that leaves the places we visit better than we found them.”

The tree-planting program is part of an integrated initiative involving Sunshine Coast tourism businesses, from accommodation providers to coastal cruises and family attractions, who have signed up to reduce and remove their carbon emissions. The program includes:

A carbon calculator for visitors to understand their carbon footprint, tips on minimising their footprint, reforestation projects, a toolkit for tourism businesses to calculate emissions and identify ways to take positive climate action and a dashboard where outcomes are displayed and stories are profiled.

Tourism operators interested in joining the Sunshine Coast Sustainability Program can find full details at visitsunshinecoast. com/sunshine-coast-sustainability-program.

Ficus Buttresses and burn scars.

WHY I’M VOTING NO

‘Everyone’s Constitution’

Edited by Phil Jarratt

Asked to contribute to our regular feature in which community leaders are asked to share their voting intentions in the coming referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Federal MP forWide Bay (which includes Noosa) LLEW O’BRIEN referred Noosa Today to his speech to the House of Representatives on 24 May.

What follows are edited extracts:

I rise to speak on the Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander Voice) 2023… The bill confirms that we will be asked if we want to permanently include a race-based agency called the Voice that may make representation to parliament and executive government on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

Both sides of the debate agree that this is not an insignificant change and that either a yes or a no outcome will have an effect on our nation.

The passing of this bill signals the referendum campaign’s start proper—as I suppose you could describe it— but it also signals the end of Prime Minister Albanese’s highly selective process to formulate the constitutional change being proposed.

It is a process that has involved handpicked academics and professional elites, ignoring the fact that every Australian owns an equal share of our Constitution and that any change should be shaped by all its citizens.

Referendums have typically involved all of us having a very inclusive conversation—a national conversation — about the changes proposed.

This has involved constitutional conventions open to citizens, like the one that we had in order to examine whether we wanted to be a republic or not… Labor’s approach to this referendum has been very different.

There won’t be any constitutional convention for all Australians, and there was an attempt to kill off the ‘yes’ and ‘no’ pamphlet. Not only does Prime Minister Albanese’s ourway-or-the-highway approach go against long-held agreement that a referendum of this nature must have bipartisan support, it has also contributed to an environment of nastiness, where we’ve seen insults and accusations flourish…

Voting ‘no’ at this referendum doesn’t mean you’re a racist or dispassionate about closing the gaps between disadvantaged Aboriginal Australians and mainstream Australia. Indeed, many Aboriginal Australians will be voting ‘no’….

I haven’t come to my position lightly or due to the position of my political party to say ‘no’. Coming to my position has been done with an open mind and an open heart and a genuine

desire to see positive change. But there are multiple reasons why I can’t support this proposal.

Firstly, there is a difference between constitutional recognition and the structural change the government proposes. I’m open to acknowledging in our Constitution that before colonisation Australia was occupied by people who also migrated here but many thousands of years earlier.

Aboriginal Australians hold an important and unique place in our nation’s identity, and their identity should be recognised and celebrated fittingly. But this proposal goes far beyond constitutional recognition as the average Australian would define it.

This proposal is designed to substantively change the Constitution and the structure of government. Those are words from the Uluru

statement. As well as constitutional recognition, the statement speaks of self-determination and its being achieved through constitutional change… My view of self-determination is that it happens very much at the level of self, not of government. When a person chooses the right path and takes positive actions to achieve the future they hope for, they practise self determination…

The Uluru statement speaks of high rates of incarceration within the Aboriginal population, and no doubt the Voice would be called upon to advise government on solutions to these terrible statistics. I believe the answer to lowering these rates doesn’t lie within a ‘yes’ vote to enshrine within our Constitution a new bureaucracy; it is held within each individual.

Much of the concerns on the ‘no’ side of the

debate revolve around the scope of the Voice, and particularly its role in providing advice to executive government and what is meant by ‘matters relating to Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander people’. It’s a simple fact that only the High Court will be able to resolve these questions raised because of the very broad and vague nature of this set of words. ‘Executive government’ is quite a technical term that includes more than just the Prime Minister and his mates in cabinet. ‘Executive government’ also includes the entire Commonwealth bureaucracy.

Another relevant concern about the Voice is that it breaches human rights principles by creating a class of citizenship with greater rights than others. Without limiting the Voice’s advice to specific or special laws with respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, it risks creating a system where laws that apply equally to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians are still within the scope of the Voice. This will create a system of governance that embraces racial preference where non-Aboriginal Australians won’t have equal treatment by government in matters that are not specific to Aboriginal Australians alone. While we must do all we can to take practical action to close gaps between mainstream Australia and disadvantaged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, for me, it doesn’t extend to permanently enshrining a racial divide and inequality in the Constitution which I believe has the potential to do more harm through disunity than good…

That leads me to what I believe is the most substantial reason this proposal should not be supported, and that is its lack of substance. At no time has it been demonstrated how the Voice will make real improvements to the lives of disadvantaged Aboriginal Australians…

As it stands today, the Constitution treats every Australian citizen equally. It is everyone’s Constitution, and we are all brothers and sisters enjoying that equal citizenship. But we must also remember that this is the Constitution we will pass on to future generations of Australians. My conscience tells me I have to make decisions that will unite our children, not divide them, into the future. That is why I’m saying no to this legislation… and I’ll be voting no to the Voice.

NOTE: Noosa Today has not verified the contributed content above. All articles appearing under this banner can be fact-checked at these websites:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-19/ fact-check-yes-no-campaign-pamphletshttps://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/

Yes for Voice in Noosa: Volunteers join to inform voters

A group of nearly 100 Noosa residents has volunteered to be part of a newly-formed community organisation, Noosa for Yes.

The group is one of about 200 community groups across the nation in the Yes23 campaign, established to support constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through a Voice.

Headed nationally by directors Daniel Gilbert and Rachel Perkins with a board of directors that include Noosa’s Noel Pearson, Yes23 describes itself as “a grassroots coalition is led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, supported by many organisations, and powered by thousands and thousands of volunteers”.

Noosa for Yes coordinator Dr Geoff Evans of Pomona said locally the group includes people from all walks of life including nurses,

teachers and small-business people from across the shire from Peregian Beach to Pomona.

“We have come together to help make sure that Noosa Shire voters get the information they need to make an informed choice and vote Yes for recognition of First Nations people in the coming referendum,” he said.

“We’re there to answer people’s questions and point them in the direction of credible sources of information about the voting process and about why First Nations people developed the proposal for constitutional recognition via an Indigenous Voice to Parliament advisory body.”

In 1967 more than 90 per cent of Australians votedYes in a referendum to change the constitution to count First Nations people in the population and allow the Federal Government to make laws for them.

“We’re inspired by the chance to help lo-

cal people to play our part in a proud and unifying moment for our nation – recognising First Nations people in the constitution by establishing an Indigenous Voice to Parliament advisory body,” Dr Evans said.

“I think Noosa Shire people have a generous spirit and know what’s fair.”

Noosa for Yes volunteers plan to have a presence at markets, sporting events and parks in the coming weeks and months and invite people to engage with them. They are also available to speak to service clubs, sports clubs or at events and are keen for others to help their campaign.

To get in touch email noosaforyes@gmail. com or for more information visit yes23.com. au/noosa_for_yes.

Noosa for Yes volunteers Geoff, Vivian and Richard at the Pomona markets.

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Syncopators will delight

The Noosa Jazz Festival program has something special to present with this versatile Melbourne-based band with their toe-tapping, boppity-doo-dah rhythms and blues.

The Syncopators will delight and entertain you over dinner with their superb musicianship, stage presence and sense of humour.

“This band is about that wonderful feeling you get when music is played for the sheer joy of it, the feeling you get when you just have to smile and move to the music. With a line-up of some of Australia’s best swinging players… you couldn’t ask for more,” James Morrison AO said in 2009.

Tickets include a delicious two-course meal and a night of swooning to classic and traditional jazz tunes.

The Noosa Jazz Festival program has something special.

Grab your friends, dust off your dancing shoes and secure your ticket now before they’re all sold out at bit.ly/thesyncopators

One night only at Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort on Wednesday 30 August at 6pm.

Helen Peel Exhibition of Art

The Syncopators.

Exploring Life’s Essence: An exhibition by a local

Helen Peel, a luminary hailing from Noosa, has gracefully evolved from an Interior Design entrepreneur into a captivating artist.

Her canvas is a radiant portal, illuminating the nuanced beauty of life through mesmerizing portraits and vivid scenes.

Her masterful Rub Off technique breathes life into each oil painting, harmoniously blending classic and contemporary elements.

“I pour life’s fascination onto canvases, crafting each piece to tell a compelling story,” shares Helen, reflecting her deep appreciation for subtleties.

With nine Solo Exhibitions in a decade, her dedication and talent transcend boundaries, adorning nationally and beyond walls.

Helen’s portraiture goes beyond the physical, capturing the very essence of her subjects.

“My goal is to make the intangible tangible,” she explains, inviting viewers to connect with the emotions and narratives her art conveys.

Mark your calendar for a captivating experience: Helen Peel’s exhibition, 25 to 27 August.

Immerse yourself in her world, where emotions materialise, and stories unfold with every brushstroke.

Discover more about Helen and her evocative artwork at helenpeelartist.com.

Take the chance to witness life’s essence captured through her extraordinary vision.

NOOSA JAZZ FESTIVAL August 27 to September 3

A unique gathering of Australia's leading jazz musicians coming together for a feast of exciting, classic jazz.

Performances in theatres, restaurants, bars, on river cruises at sunset and a free riverside outdoor concert.

Check out the programme and buy tickets with the QR Code or go to the website. info@noosajazzclub.com | 0478 256

Helen Peel, a luminary hailing from Noosa.

The Guide

GARDENING AUSTRALIA

ABC TV, Friday, 7.30pm

After a winter hibernation, this inspirational and homely series returns with a new season and a fresh bunch of gardening projects and stories. Spring might be just about to reveal its sunny face, but tonight it’s all about embracing the winter chill. Millie Ross builds a heated seed-raising bay and finishes some transition-season jobs before the warmer weather arrives. Clarence Slockee (pictured) creates a living sculpture by cultivating air plants into an old tree stump. Enigmatic host Costa Georgiadis meets Bollywood actress Evelyn Sharma, who is creating a beautiful garden in Queensland’s Chinchilla, and Hannah Moloney demonstrates how to train kale trees.

COMFORT FOOD WITH SPENCER WATTS

SBS Food, Tuesday, 5.30pm

Playful Canadian chef Spencer Watts (pictured) doesn’t equate comforting grub with slapdash ingredients or little effort. Here, it’s all about big flavour and fresh produce, seasoned with Watts’ fun outlook. Tonight, leftover barbecue chicken is the star: dressed up with fried tortillas

PICK OF THE WEEK

THE TRAITORS

10, Monday, 7.30pm

Handsome

Rodger Corser (pictured) hams it up nicely in his role as host of this atmospheric, castle-set reality competition, which is rich in deceit, lies and a $250,000 prize. Taking its cues from murder mystery parties and games such as Mafia, it’s based on Dutch hit De Verraders more than 10 international spinoffs. In this second season, the entertainment has been ramped up with the inclusion of a bunch of well-known personalities, including Hannah Ferrier ( Deck), Luke Toki ( Survivor), Ash Pollard ( KitchenRules

Grantley (Underbelly

RESTORATION AUSTRALIA

ABC TV, Sunday, 7.30pm

Sustainability and heritage: can the two approaches to renovating become a perfect match, in a marriage celebrating both nostalgia and forward-thinking?

In tonight’s penultimate episode of this very watchable fifth season, a sweet, old home is in for a shock: couple Rosemary and Rafaele transport their newly acquired Queenslander 800km to an eco village on NSW’s Central Coast. What follows is a complex process to convert the old shack into an energy efficient home for the future that adheres to the village’s strict environmental rules. As the house transforms, question marks hang in the air as sympathetic host Anthony Burke (pictured) follows the optimistic project.

Friday, August 18

6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

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

7.30 Gardening Australia. (Return)

Josh Byrne visits a leafy loft.

8.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) DI Neville Parker and the team investigate the murder of the owner of a hairdressing salon.

9.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) After a wealthy farmer is mauled to death by a wild boar, the investigation leads to a restaurant.

11.00 ABC Late News. Coverage of the day’s events.

11.15 Gold Diggers. (Mlsv, R)

11.45 Miniseries: Roadkill. (Madl, R)

12.45 Harrow. (Mv, R)

1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: The Potomac. (PGa, R)

8.30 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Nefertiti, The Beauty Becomes

Queen. (M) Takes a look at Nefertiti.

9.30 New York: The City That Never Sleeps: World’s Richest City. (PGal, R) Part 1 of 3.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Vise Le Coeur. (Mav)

11.45 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+v, R) 1.35

3.25 Mastermind

Beforeigners. (MA15+dlv, R)

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 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs catches up with Jess Mauboy.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 23. Collingwood v Brisbane Lions.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.

11.00 Armchair Experts. (M) A panel discusses all things AFL.

12.00 Reverie. (Mav, R) Monica seeks help after a bombing.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

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Tonight, with one traitor banished, the hunt intensifies for the others, who are hiding in plain sight.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. Parramatta Eels v Sydney Roosters.

9.55 Golden Point. A post-match wrap-up of the NRL game.

10.40 MOVIE: Gringo.

(2018, MA15+dlv, R) A man plots his own abduction. David Oyelowo.

12.40 MOVIE: Bad Boys.

(1983, MA15+alv, R) Sean Penn.

2.35 Hello SA. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Postcards. (PG, R)

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

7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. Property experts search for homes.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGa, R) Irish comedian Graham Norton is joined by actors Tom Hanks, Naomi Ackie and Suranne Jones.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Saturday, August 19

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R)

2.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R)

3.00 Landline. (R)

3.30 For Frogs’ Sake!

3.40 Secrets Of The Museum. (PG, R)

4.30 Restoration Australia. (PG, R)

5.30 The Soundtrack of Australia. (R)

6.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (R) Presented by Annabel Crabb.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at the top stories of the day, including coverage of developing stories and events.

7.30 Grantchester. (Ma) A man is murdered and a painting is stolen at one of Cambridge’s most prestigious universities.

8.20 Vera. (PG, R) Vera and Joe investigate a fatal stabbing outside a Newcastle nightclub. Identifying the victim as a former police officer, the only clues are an empty flat and an unregistered car with a fortune hidden in the boot.

9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Malv, R) To reassert her power, Frankie puts Stella on trial in front of the townsfolk.

10.45 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R) There is chaos at the bungalow.

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

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.00 DD India Prime Time News. 9.00 National Indigenous Music Awards. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30

ABC World News Tonight With David Muir.

1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG

Rhythmic World Challenge Cup. Round 3. Highlights. 4.00 Lancefield Dreaming. (PG, R)

4.40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo.

(PG) Narelda Jacobs tours Mallacoota.

8.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Peru. (PGa) Nick Knowles embarks on a journey across Peru to Machu Picchu.

9.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Bavaria. (PGa, R) Chronicles a Bavarian train journey from the middle of a massive meteor crater to Germany’s highest mountain.

10.20 Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain: Second World War. (PGa, R)

11.10 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)

1.00 The Witnesses. (Ma, R)

3.00 UFOs. (PGas, R) 4.20 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG)

12.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 1.00

Border Security: International. (PG, R) 1.30

Border Security: Australia’s

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A passenger returning from China has two extra passports in his bag and officers are keen to know why.

7.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters. (1984, PGhl, R) A trio of scientists get more than they expected after they set up a ghost-exterminating business. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver.

9.40 MOVIE: Venom. (2018, Malv, R) A journalist is unwittingly merged with a symbiotic alien with lethal abilities. Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed.

11.40 To Be Advised.

1.25 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 8. OTR SuperSprint. Day 1. Highlights.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Get Arty. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

Sunday, August 20

6.30 Compass: Angels, Demons And Money.

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

7.30 Restoration Australia: Dorothy. (PG) Hosted by Anthony Burke.

8.30 Bay Of Fires. (Mal) As Frankie continues to lose support, Stella and Jeremiah team up to sabotage her.

9.30 The Beast Must Die. (Final, Mals) Frances struggles to deal with the fallout of her attempt to punish the man who killed her son.

10.20 The Newsreader. (Ml, R)

A bomb goes off on Russell Street.

11.15 Talking Heads. (Ma, R)

11.55 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.00 Escape From The City. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Colosseum: The Martyr. (M) A look at public executions in the Colosseum.

9.15 Amazon: The Lost World: Fall Of A Jungle Civilisation. (PG) Part 3 of 3. Archaeologists explore the role exploitation had on the people of the Amazon.

10.10 Hemingway: The Blank Page (1944-1961) (Mal, R) Part 3 of 3.

12.00 24 Hours In Emergency: Because The Night... (Ma, R)

1.50 American Insurrection. (Mav, R)

3.20 Patriot Brains. (Mals, R)

4.10 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the final.

8.00 Soccer. FIFA Women’s World Cup. Final.

10.00 FIFA Women’s World Cup Post-Game. Post-game discussion and interviews.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 8. OTR SuperSprint. Day 2. Highlights.

1.00 Travel Oz. (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 Saturday.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. St George Illawarra Dragons v Melbourne Storm.

9.30 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game between St George Illawarra Dragons and the Melbourne Storm.

10.00 MOVIE: Sicario: Day Of The Soldado. (2018, MA15+dlv, R) A CIA agent enlists the help of a mercenary. Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin.

12.20 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R)

1.10 Straight Forward. (MA15+lv, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R) Property experts search for homes.

7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.00 To Be Advised.

9.00 MOVIE: Wog Boy 2: The Kings Of Mykonos. (2010, Mls, R) A clueless Australian man of Greek descent inherits a beach on the resort island of Mykonos from an uncle. When he and his mate head to Greece with high expectations, they find his inheritance claims could be at risk. Nick Giannopoulos, Vince Colosimo, Alex Dimitriades.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Nine News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. (PGl)

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

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

10.00 Australian Crime Stories: John Friedrich – The Great Imposter. (Ma, R) A look at the case of John Friedrich.

11.00 Killer At The Crime Scene. (Mv)

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

12.40 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) 1.30 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R) 2.00 Killer At The Crime Scene. (Mv, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Celebrities, including Denise Scott, Mark Wales and Mark Philippoussis, search for a pet pooch.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) A teenager shows up at FBI headquarters with a large bag of fentanyl seeking the team’s protection from the men who shot his father. Nina comes to Scola with a proposal that he’s hesitant to accept.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) Captain Milius continues to work with the team in the aftermath of the prisoner exchange.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Monday, August 21

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Back Roads: Rabaul, Papua New Guinea. (Final, PG) Tania Bale heads to Papua New Guinea.

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

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Paul Barry takes a look at the latest issues affecting media consumers.

9.35 Q+A. Public affairs program.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.05 The Beast Must Die. (Final, Mals, R)

11.55 The Cult Of The Family. (Final, Ma, R)

12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (Final, PG) Robson Green is joined by Si King.

8.05 Great British Railway Journeys: Newmarket To Walsingham. (R) Presented by Michael Portillo.

8.40 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. Part 3 of 5. Managing director Guy Bradshaw hopes to bring a manor house onto his books.

9.35 24 Hours In Emergency:

Til’ We Meet Again. (M)

An elderly woman falls on a tram.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 My Brilliant Friend. (Malv)

Tuesday, August 22

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The Voice. (PGl) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

9.15 The Rookie. (Mv) John and Bailey search for a mystery gunman after a shooting hits a little too close to home.

10.15 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) A billionaire’s daughter goes missing.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 The Blacklist. (Final, Mav) The task force’s future is decided.

12.45 The Village. (Mas, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.40 Missing Persons Investigation.

(PGa) Police launch two large-scale searches to find a father of two who goes missing off the WA coast.

9.40 100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news, with exclusive insights from an expert panel.

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 Mr Mayor. (PGs)

11.35 Family Law. (Ma, R)

12.25 New Amsterdam. (Ma, R)

1.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.05 Hello SA. (PG, R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

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

7.30 The Traitors. With the first Traitor finally banished, the hunt for the rest has only just begun. Hosted by Rodger Corser.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) A fast-paced look at news, with Sam Pang and Ed Kavalee joined by other celebrity panellists to compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

9.40 To Be Advised.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The team searches for a copycat killer.

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

The Drum. (R) 5.30

7.30. (R)

12.00 Miniseries: The Unusual Suspects. (Mls, R)

(R)

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.25 Bamay.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

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

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Dun Laoghaire To Rosslare.

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline. A look at Japan’s pro-North Korean community.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 The Point: Referendum Road Trip. (R)

11.30 Pandore. (Malv)

12.25 Bloodlands. (MA15+av, R)

2.30 Red Light. (MA15+ad, R)

4.25 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 The Voice. (PG) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

9.15 RFDS. (Mamv) Pete discovers an emergency intervention he performed has had major repercussions.

10.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (Malv) Follows the work of an ambulance service.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Chicago Fire. (Ma) Kidd gets a glimpse into Carver’s personal life.

12.45 S.W.A.T. (Mav, 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 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.40 The Hundred With Andy Lee. Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts.

9.40 Botched. (Mlmn) A former pro surfer seeks help.

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 The Killer Nanny: Did She Do It? (Malv)

12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am, R)

12.50 Court Cam. (Masv, R)

1.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.30 Good Chef Hunting. (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 The Traitors. No one is innocent, as both Traitors and Faithful become tangled in the web of lies and deception.

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

9.40 NCIS. (Mv, R) When FBI Special Agent Alden Parker is framed for murder, the NCIS team investigate.

10.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) Captain Milius works with the team.

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.

Wednesday, August 23

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 Mother And Son. (Premiere, Mdl)

After a woman sets fire to the kitchen, her recently-single son moves back into the family home.

9.05 Gold Diggers. (Final, Malsv) Gert and Marigold answer for their crimes.

9.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R)

Hosted by Rob Brydon.

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

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.05 Magda’s Big National Health Check. (PG, R)

12.05 The Great Acceleration. (R) 1.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Mosley Secrets Of The Superagers: The Senses. (PG)

8.30 Building The Snowy: The Idea. Part 1 of 3. Documents the story of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, a vast hydroelectricity and irrigation project.

9.30 Wolf. (Malsv) Detective Inspector Jack Caffery accepts the walking man’s mission to find the dog’s owner.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Dark Woods. (Mav)

11.55 La Jauria. (MA15+av, R)

3.20 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.20 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Thursday, August 24

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. International affairs program.

8.30 Extraordinary Escapes: Roisin Conaty. (PG) Sandi Toksvig and Roisin Conaty explore Wales, from the Pembrokeshire Coast to the English Border.

9.20 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) Hosted by Chris Moller.

10.05 Art Works. (R) Hosted by Namila Benson.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.10 The Soundtrack of Australia. (R)

12.05 Q+A. (R)

1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Tenable. (R)

4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PG) Julia Zemiro heads to central Victoria.

8.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico: Mexico City. (Premiere) Eva Longoria explores the culture and cuisine of Mexico, beginning with her adopted home town, Mexico City.

9.20 Kin. (MA15+) The endgame starts to take shape.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Max Anger: With One Eye Open. (MA15+v)

11.40 Atlantic Crossing. (Mav, R)

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The Voice. (PG) As the blind auditions continue, contestants set out to prove they have what it takes to be a singing sensation.

9.15 Miniseries: Without Sin. (Malsv) Part 1 of 4. Three years after the murder of her 14-year-old daughter, a woman is still held hostage to her grief when she and her estranged husband are offered a message from the killer.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Rose West And Myra Hindley: Their Untold Story. (MA15+av, R) The story of Rose West and Myra Hindley.

12.45 The Enemy Within. (Mav, 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 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam.

8.40 Luxe Listings. Simon takes a tour of a sleek renovation for a new client from overseas. D’Leanne pitches for a new listing.

9.45 Dream Listings Byron Bay. (R) Amanda Gould hopes an Asian-inspired property will tick all her clients’ boxes.

10.45 Nine News Late.

11.15 The Equalizer. (Mav) A singer is threatened by a stalker.

12.05 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)

1.05 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R)

2.00 Getaway. (PG, 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 Thank God You’re Here. Hosted by Celia Pacquola.

8.30 Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. (PGls) Four Aussie mates set out to embarrass each other in a public setting by becoming wait staff at a fancy restaurant.

9.00 Five Bedrooms. (Mal) Following her UK success, Liz is wooed by the crème de la crème of law firms.

10.00 So Help Me Todd. (PGadv) The governor seeks Margaret’s help.

11.00 FBI. (Mv, R) A teenager seeks the team’s protection.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

8.30 What The Killer Did Next: Sabina Nessa. (Mav) Examines the behaviour of killers after a murder, including the 2021 case of school teacher Sabina Nessa.

9.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Air Crash Investigations: Peril Over Portugal. (PGa, R) A look at the crash of Martinair Flight 495.

12.00 The Resident. (Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Nine News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26. Penrith Panthers v Parramatta Eels.

9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis.

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

11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am)

12.00 The First 48: Deadly Premonition. (Mal, R)

12.50 A+E After Dark. (Mlm, R)

1.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

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

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGa) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

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

10.30 Five Bedrooms. (Mal, R) Liz is wooed by a host of law firms.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

PUZZLES

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

QUICK CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Contract part (6)

4 Thick cable (6)

10 Excel (5)

11 Journeyed (9)

12 Tropical fruit (9)

13 Donor (5)

14 Figure (6)

15 Impoverished (4)

19 Wan (4)

20 Modernise (6)

24 Detached (5)

25 Maritime mercenary (9)

27 Of lower status (9)

28 Finished (5)

29 Lasso (6) 30 Protects (6)

DOWN

1 Cutting very short (9)

2 Self-government (8)

3 Retention (7)

5 One who evens the score (7)

6 Drivel (6)

7 Horsemen (6)

DECODER

8 Straddling (4)

9 Victorian mountain range (7)

16 Had a small piece broken off (7)

17 Plant yielding fragrant oil (8)

18 Archipelago off the coast of Scotland (8) 19 Lucerne (7) 21 Tableland (7)

WORDFIT

9-LETTER WORD

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

14 words: Good 21 words: Very good

grim, grime, inform, informer, merino, mien, mine, miner, minor, mire, monger, more, morn, nome, norm, omen, reform, REFORMING, rime

emir, firm, firmer, form, former, forming, frogmen, from, germ, gnome,

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Discover the Noosa Hinterland

Cooroy’s RSL refreshing

If you haven’t been to Cooroy RSL for a while, you will be pleasantly surprised by the changes.

With extensive renovations over the last couple of years the club has a relaxed, fresh ambience and its location in the centre of town makes it a great spot for a catch up.

The menu has also had quite a few updates and gets rave reviews with a great selection of dishes with options for gluten free and vegetarian on offer.

They offer all day dining as well as delicious coffee and cakes from the coffee shop.

The club is a real community hub and

provides plenty of entertainment including Bingo on Thursday at 9am, live music on Friday nights from 6pm, membership draw on Thursday night, raffles on Thursday and Friday nights and Saturday lunch, great gaming room with new machines and fantastic members promotions and special events. Have a special occasion to celebrate? They do parties and functions also from birthdays and anniversaries to staff parties and wakes. Plus of course some awesome fundraisers, like High Tea for the Hounds, a major fundraiser for Noosa charity, PTSD Dogs Australia from

10am on Friday 25 August.

Grab a ticket and you will be treated to a delicious high tea with sweet and savoury treats, cocktail on arrival, entertainment by Andrea Kirwin and Claire Evelynn, special guest speakers, raffles, and lots of fun! Tickets are just $55 and are available at events.humanitix. com/ht4h.

Another upcoming fundraiser is Pink Up Cooroy Breakfast on 20 October raising funds for the McGrath Foundation.

More information will be available on the website in coming weeks at cooroyrsl.com.au.

If you haven’t been to Cooroy RSL for a while, you will be pleasantly surprised by the changes.

Local real estate luminary shaping

the hinterland

Are you looking for your dream home in the enchanting Noosa Hinterland or considering selling your property? Meet Kate Mayne, an experienced Auctioneer and Licensed Real Estate Agent with a heart for the community and over two decades of expertise.

Her extensive knowledge covers Residential, Lifestyle, Farms, Holiday units and Apartment sales, Off Plan, Acquisition, Development sites, Project Marketing, Government Tenders, and Construction.

Kate’s journey includes a remarkable chapter where she led the Mary Valley Divestment program, selling over 380 properties and gaining insights into the local way of life. Originally from a dairy farming community in Victoria, Kate has called Noosa Hinterland her home for over 12 years now. Her friendly nature, motivation, and dedication shine through in her work. She’s a pro at achieving successful outcomes and is fearless in offering straightforward ad-

vice. Kate’s auctions are a thrill for her and participants alike.

With a solid connection to the community volunteering for Meals on Wheels and King of the Mountain, her and her Business partner Sandy Roulston also sponsor the Local Netball, Football and Bowls clubs. Kate Mayne isn’t just a real estate expert; she’s a friendly face who understands the unique charm of Noosa Hinterland. Her journey from farmland to our beautiful hinterland exemplifies her adaptability and commitment. Kate’s legacy is one of professionalism, community engagement, and innovation.

Ready to embark on your real estate journey in Noosa Hinterland? Let Kate guide you every step of the way, whether you’re buying or selling. Contact Kate Mayne today to turn your real estate dreams into reality.

For more information visit noosahinterlandre.com.au

Kate and Sandy.

Discover the Noosa Hinterland

Welcome to the reimagined Cafe Doonan. You’re invited to rediscover the tranquil space, surrounded by lush greenery and their iconic, newly illuminated Fig Tree. Ongoing renovations have breathed new life into every corner, where cherished regulars and new diners can bask in the calming atmosphere.

With a history spanning over two decades, the iconic establishment in the heart of Doonan has now embarked on an exciting new journey under the visionary leadership of Greg Josephson. Drawing from 30 years of retail experience, including founding the youth fashion chain Universal Store, Greg infuses a new life into Cafe Doonan. Cafe manager Sabine Franz, a seasoned expert in crafting unforgettable culinary experiences, guides this transformation.

Sabine has a history of running successful cafe ventures, and working with the famous Aromas on Hastings St. Sabine brings a deep understanding of quality food and service to the heart of Cafe Doonan.

Discover a brand-new menu with delicious dishes carefully constructed with the best local produce. Pair this with their freshly roasted Lunardini Coffee, and you have an unforgettable dining experience.

To celebrate the new menu and ambiance, join Cafe Doonan on Friday 1 September, as they kick off their Band Night series at 6pm, with tunes from Carl Lynch and Friends. This series features a collection of local artists, delicious food and drinks, and ample onsite parking that will continue throughout Spring and Summer.

Are you ready to be part of the new Cafe Doonan era? Join Greg, Sabine, and the Cafe Doonanteamat777EumundiNoosaRd,Doonan, between 6am and 2pm for delicious dining in a relaxed setting. For more information visit cafedoonan.com.au

Are you ready to be part of the new Cafe Doonan era?

Savour independent brews

Nestled at the base of Mt Cooran, Noosa Hinterland Brewing Co stands as a testament to craft beer’s artistry and the allure of a weekend drive through the hinterland hills.

With its idyllic location and dedication to producing top-notch brews, it has become a must-visit destination for locals and travelers seeking an authentic taste of the region.

Upon arrival, visitors are greeted by the welcoming ambiance of the brewery’s rustic tap room, exuding a laid-back charm that perfectly complements the serene surroundings.

There are rotating options of nine beers on

tap at any time, with various styles, creating an irresistible invitation to explore the diversity of beers crafted on-site.

For those looking to match a bite to eat with their brew, the light menu features locally inspired dishes designed to complement the beers’ flavours and showcase regional, seasonal produce.

Whether you’re an avid beer enthusiast or simply seeking an escape to the natural hinterland surrounds, the Noosa Hinterland Brewing Co promises an unforgettable journey of taste and discovery.

Experience the Village Life

So, if you find yourself in Noosa, don’t miss the chance to visit this unique brewery and immerse yourself in the heartwarming hospitality of Noosa Hinterland Brewing Co. Cheers to a memorable experience that will leave you with a lasting appreciation for both craft beer and the stunning Hinterland. For more information visit noosahinterlandbrewing.com.au

Noosa Hinterland Brewing co -owners John and Cara.

Explore Noosa’s hidden treasures with Joel’s tours

Unveil the captivating allure of the Noosa Hinterland and the charming Cooroy with Joel’s Journeys – an intimate luxury small group day tour designed exclusively for up to 10 people.

Joel, a seasoned guide and nature enthusiast, brings a lifelong love of the outdoors and a wealth of experience to curate a remarkable adventure in your backyard.

Joel’s deep connection to the region shines through as he guides you through a tailored full-day luxury tour, private tours, and custom journeys.

Discover the essence of Cooroy and the Hinterland, brimming with artistic flair and vibrant markets.

Joel’s Journeys will take you to the places

locals love and share local insights. It’s a fun day as you experience the Noosa Hinterland and beyond.

Joel’s Journeys goes beyond exploration; it’s an opportunity to give back.

With 10 per cent of profits donated to local conservation efforts, you become a part of preserving the natural wonders that make this region unique.

Reserve your spot today at joelsjourneys. com.au and embark on an authentic experience crafted by a true aficionado of the great outdoors.

Join Joel on a journey that promises to create lifelong memories and rediscover the treasures of Noosa and beyond.

Your adventure awaits!

Nature camp

Just a short 25-minute drive from bustling Noosa, Habitat Noosa Everglades Eco Camp awaits – a haven of natural beauty perched alongside the picturesque Lake Cootharaba.

Awarded Australia’s Best NewTourism Business, this gem rests within 65 acres of National Park, offering an array of accommodations to suit every traveler’s comfort.

Explore the ancient landscapes of the Noosa Everglades, nestled within a UNESCOWorld network of biosphere reserves.

Wander through sub-tropical rainforests, paddle along mirrored waterways, or unwind aboard as we navigate tranquil routes. Our seasoned skippers will regale you with tales of Australia’s unique flora, fauna, and local history during your adventure.

Indulge in the CootharaBAR and Bistro’s culinary delights, where dishes celebrate local produce’s bounty. The on-site Microbrewery

Ultimate experience of a hot air balloon flight

Sunshine Coast Ballooning has become a must-do experience for locals and visitors alike.

Locals Jonathan and Sasha Oehm own and run this fantastic business.

Having flown over the hinterland area for the last two years, they provide customers with unforgettable moments and lasting memories and showcase our beautiful Sunshine Coast and Noosa Hinterland region from the air.

The balloons are up almost every day (wind and weather-dependent), ready for spectacular early sunrise views that await the adventurous, ranging from sparkling ocean and glass-like lakes to lush moun-

tains and magical forest areas.

Focusing on a more personally friendly service and a less crowded approach, Jonathan and Sasha utilise their fleet of balloons to enable closer pilot interaction and a unique, bespoke customer experience.

Jonathan and Sasha have looked after everyone from romantic engagements, family or friend get-togethers, corporate groups, and single travellers.

They have even enjoyed hosting an entire wedding ceremony 3000 feet over the hinterland!

To book your adventure visit sunshinecoastballooning.com.au

boasts 11 exquisite beers that perfectly complement your dining experience.

Habitat Noosa Everglades Eco Camp is the gateway to one of the planet’s two everglades, offering an accessible wilderness experience. Let the tea tree-infused waters and ancient rainforests captivate your senses, immersing you in a journey of discovery and serenity.

Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a seeker of tranquility, or a curious traveler, Habitat Noosa Everglades Eco Camp promises an extraordinary escape into the heart of untamed beauty. Embark on a memorable voyage where luxury harmonizes with nature’s magnificence – an experience that lingers long after your stay.

Ready to explore the Everglades? Book today and embark on your unforgettable adventure! Visit habitatnoosa.com.au

Sunshine Coast Ballooning has become a must-do experience for locals and visitors alike.

Just a short 25-minute drive from bustling Noosa, Habitat Noosa Everglades Eco Camp awaits.

Childhood delight

Get ready for a day of pure delight at the Noosa Steiner School Children’s Festival on 20 August, from 10am to 3pm.

Tucked away in Doonan’s beautiful hinterland, this festival celebrates childhood’s magic and is back for its 26th year!

Step into a world of creativity and nature’s wonders. From pony rides to rock climbing, aerial silks to archery, there’s something for kids of all ages. Get busy with‘make and create’ activities that let your imagination run wild. Be mesmerised by live performances by school orchestras and the amazing Pengari Strings.

Don’t miss the chance to win incredible prizes at the festival’s raffle – over $10,000 worth, including a fantastic $3000 Stratus Ultimate Camping Package. And check out the

Silent Auction, where you can bid on goodies worth $10,000. While there, savour the delicious locally sourced treats and explore the mini-market stalls.

The Children’s Festival is more than just an event; it’s a gift from our community to yours. Bring your family, friends, and inner child for a day of shared laughter and connection. Experience the vibrant spirit of Noosa Steiner School and consider joining a guided tour.

Stay in the loop on Facebook: Pengari Children’s Festival.

Let’s all come together on 20 August for a day of childhood enchantment at the Noosa Steiner School Children’s Festival!

For more information visit facebook.com/ pengari

Join the fun, local school stars

Get ready for some excitement as the Noosa Show is gearing up for its big moment – a particular time when we all come together.

This fantastic event, where we celebrate our town’s awesomeness, wants kids from our schools to join in too. It’s a chance for them to show off what they’re good at and be part of the cool stuff we do as a community.

The Noosa Show is like an old friend that brings everyone closer; this time, it’s giving our schools a particular role.

They can enter different things, like fantastic art, crafty creations, pretty plants, and even cute animals. It’s not just about winning; it’s about all of us making the event colorful and fun, like a big family.

Time’s ticking, so local schools, gather your gang, and don’t miss out! By joining in, our schools become a part of that incredible history and keep our unique Noosa spirit alive.

So, as the Noosa Show gets closer, let’s cheer on our kids to join in the fun. They’ll light up our town with their talents, teamwork, and the fantastic feeling of being part of our Noosa family. For more details visit noosashowsociety.org.au

Be mesmerised by live performances by school orchestras and the amazing Pengari Strings.Experience the vibrant spirit of Noosa Steiner School and consider joining a guided tour.

A stall at Noosa Steiner School Children’s Festival.

Flinders is one top school

Matthew Flinders Anglican College at Buderim has been named the most outstanding nongovernment primary school in Australia.

Flinders won its ‘Primary School of the Year (Non-Government)’ category in the 2023 Australian Education Awards (AEA), recognising excellence in education.

Head of Primary Trudi Edwards and members of the primary staff accepted the award on behalf of the College at the AEA ceremony in Sydney last Friday 11 August.

The Australian Education Awards, now in its sixth year, recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements of the country’s top performing schools, principals, department heads and teachers.

Founded in 1990 and set on a 22-hectare rainforest campus, Flinders is a leading independent co-educational school of 1,400 students from Prep to Year 12 along with the Flinders Early Learning Centre.

Mrs Edwards said Flinders Primary School took great pride in providing transformational learning experiences through bespoke curriculum and co-curricular programs to inspire students to achieve academic excellence, de-

velop a profound sense of humanity and be motivated to create positive change in the world around them.

“This award recognises Flinders Primary School’s dedication and innovation in providing the highest standards of teaching and learning, and celebrates the dedication of staff who are committed to evidence-informed teaching practices,” Mrs Edwards said.

“We proudly place learning at the heart of all we do, to educate our students so they are

of good mind and good heart, and grow into capable, open-minded, compassionate and adaptable young people of integrity.”

In being endorsed as the top primary school in the nation, Flinders was judged on its:

· consistently high standards of teaching and learning

· academic and other achievements during the 2022 school year

· rigorous professional learning to improve teaching and curriculum deliver

· demonstrated commitment to innovation and continuous improvement

· strong communication links with students, parents, teachers and the wider community, and

· effective management of facilities, finances and human resources.

Principal Stuart Meade said the College was thrilled to accept the highest accolade in its category in what are the leading independent awards in the K-12 education sector across Australia.

“There has been a dedicated, thoughtful and disciplined approach to the programs and practices in place in the Primary School; they

do not ‘just happen’,” he said.

“The leadership and commitment of the staff – from the Head of Primary, Trudi Edwards, to the year level co-ordinators, specialist teachers and classroom experts – has been outstanding and it is a wonderful acknowledgement for their efforts over an extended period of time.”

Mrs Edwards said the Flinders Primary School provided a high-aspiration environment for learning.

“As a College community, we immerse students in a values-rich, high-aspiration environment where kindness and curiosity, responsibility and accountability, expectations and support, enquiry and mastery, encouragement and challenge, and rigour and engagement work together to provide a robust foundation for our students.

“This drives our staff team to support the children in our care to achieve academic excellence and develop a strong moral character, with the empathy, skills and agency to contribute to a better world,” she said.

For more on Matthew Flinders Anglican College visit mfac.edu.au

Noosa Christian College Cooroy celebrates 20 years

Noosa Christian College Cooroy celebrated the 20th anniversary of the school (20032023) with a Fair Day and Bush Dance on Sunday 30 July.

Past and present students, parents, staff and friends of our school community were invited to catch up and reminisce about the past 20 years.

The school was blessed with perfect weather on the day as people enjoyed the many activities and stalls from 2pm to 5pm and then from 5pm to 7pm, a real highlight was the Smashing Bumpkins leading everyone with instructions in a fun-filled bush dance.

Noosa Christian College would like to thank the Parents and Friends’ Association and all who assisted with the organisation, preparation and donations to their auctions.

“We really appreciate your kindness and efforts. And thank you to everyone who came along and made the day such a success,” a spokesperson said.

The three Noosa Christian College principals. from left: David Rogers, Jeanette Martin (current principal) and Ross Reid.

The Noosa Christian College students were all smiles.Noosa Christian College Cooroy staff enjoyed the celebration.

The school was blessed with perfect weather on the day as people enjoyed the many activities. The kindergarten face painting and hair colouring team.

The bush dance.

Students looking back on the past 20 years.

Noosa Christian College Cooroy students celebrating the 20th anniversary of the school.

Matthew Flinders Anglican College wins nongovernment primary school of the year.

Music icon in Caloundra

Witness Australian music icon Wendy Matthews in a special live and intimate performance at The Events Centre, Caloundra on Friday 15 September.

As an artistWendy Matthews has an expressive voice that never fails to move those who hear it.

Her music is an unhurried journey of clean melodies, infectious energy and simple grace. In an age where uber-production techniques are thought to be hip and cynicism an attribute, Wendy has proven that commitment to beauty is still not only valid but applauded by the public ear.

With an immense talent and capacity to capture and define a diverse range of styles in her music, Wendy takes songs from every genre and makes them her own; from jazz to blues, from rock to gospel, from soul to outright infectious pop and then of course, there are the beautiful ballads.

Don’t miss this special performance as she presents all her hits, such as The DayYouWent Away, Token Angels, Let’s Kiss, I Don’t Want to Be With Nobody But You, Friday’s Child plus a selection of new works.

VENUE: The Events Centre, Caloundra?

DATE and TIME: Friday 15 September at 7.30pm

TICKETS: From $64.90

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

Celebrating down under

Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra (SCSO) return to The Events Centre, Caloundra with an exciting new concert A Night at the Proms performing on Saturday 16 September.

In Albert Hall Proms tradition but with an Australian angle, the SCSO will celebrate down under with an Australian first half of celebratory music and imagery, as well as British Proms favourites in the second.

Timed this year to coincide with the Last Night of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall in September, the SCSO brings a first half of favourites by Australian composers of the past and present, to play off against a second half of British Proms classics.

Opening with a welcome and performance by local Aboriginal leader Kerry Neill, The Proms concert features the debut of a piece commissioned by the SCSO, by Australian composer Clifford Bradley. With the working title of “Overture of the Sunshine Coast”, it will be a musical journey evoking the unique features of the

Musical majesty to grace the stage in Eumundi

Fans of iconic band Gomez will be thrilled to hear that Ben Ottewell and Ian Ball will be taking to the stage at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Friday 15 September with special guest Buddy.

As a band, Gomez have toured countless times and have amassed a huge loyal fanbase and the acclaim of critics worldwide including a Mercury Music Prize for their debut album ‘Bring It On’ in their home country some 25 years ago.

The presence of multiple, uniquely talented vocalists within Gomez has always been one of the group’s primary strengths. This stripped-back duo performance will showcase the powerful, soulful voice of Ben Ottewell and the softly sung Ian Ball – working their magic in an intimate setting.

Ben and Ian’s joyful and harmonious performance will bring together a bit of blues, indie-pop and folk-rock into a music-lovers feast fit for all ears.

The show will see the boys share an array of work spanning across their 20+ year career – from Gomez classics to selections from their accomplished individual solo ca-

Get in quick for tickets and prepare for musical majesty and shenanigans in Eumundi! 353501

reers, and the odd cover thrown in.

Get in quick for tickets and prepare for musical majesty and shenanigans in Eumundi!

Doors open at 7.30pm. This is an 18+ show.

TICKETS: $49 + booking fee through Oztix.

Sunshine Coast and is the first known symphonic piece composed on the Sunshine Coast about the Sunshine Coast.

The concert includes other modern Australian pieces by Catherine Likhuta, Elena Kats-Chernin and Paul Stanhope, and Australian classics from Percy Grainger, Colin Brumby, and Peter Allen.

With perennial British favourites including Jerusalem, Fantasia on British Sea Songs and Pomp and Circumstance in the second half, A Night at the Proms will be a high-spirited programme of music and vibrant colour.

Don’t miss out on this exciting concert coming to The Events Centre this September.

VENUE: The Events Centre, Caloundra

DATE andTIME: Saturday 16 September at 7pm

TICKETS: from $39

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

Magical exhibition showing

Big Magic is the title of an exhibition by two Noosa artists at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery next month.

The artists, Kym Henkee-Poole and Julie Dare say the name of the exhibition was inspired by a book of the same title by Elizabeth Gilbert. Elizabeth Gilbert is also the author of the highly successful Eat, Pray, Love, later made into a movie.

“Many tenets of the book resonated with us both,” Kym and Julie said.

“It’s about the inspiration that comes and goes and an artist’s journey.”

Kym has successfully exhibited and sold her work as part of the Noosa Open Studios Art Trail over the past two years and both Kym and Julie have had sales and commissions through gallery exhibitions.

Both artists’ paintings are predominantly contemporary and feature vibrant colours.

“I find myself drawn to the colours found in the Australian outback – the earth, the water, the sky,” Kym said.

“I often use personal photos as a starting point, but then allow the painting to evolve, incorporating other elements, memories and emotions that are linked to the time and place where the photos were taken.”

Julie said for her, inspiration was most brilliant in nature.

“The moods and colour of our natural environs are magnetic. Nature’s vastness on the one hand, and minuteness on the other, are a constant source of wonder to explore with

paint, a brush and/or pallet knife. “

The official opening of the exhibition, in the Carriage Room at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery is at 11am on Saturday 2 September. The exhibition will run until 4 October.

The Pomona Railway Station Gallery is at 10 Station St, Pomona.

For further information, contact Kym on 0406 378 829 or Julie on 0403 695 459.

The artists, Kym Henkee-Poole and Julie Dare.

Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra (SCSO) return to The Events Centre, Caloundra.

Ben Ottewell and Ian Ball will be taking to the stage at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi.

Witness Australian music icon Wendy Matthews.

An evening with Rachel

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Slow Food Noosa is bringing Rachel’s Farm to the region in conjunction with Noosa District Landcare, Tarwyn Park Training and Kandanga Farm Store.

In a first for Queensland, screenings at Pomona’s Majestic Theatre on Thursday, 24 August, at 6.30pm, then at BCC Cinema Noosa at 6.30pm Friday, 25 August, will be followed by a panel discussion featuring the actress/director.

Slow Food Noosa and Noosa and District Land Care have offered farmers a Regenerative Farming and Rewilding Grant for the past two years.

Slow Food Noosa’s Karyn Lees said that when it was announced Rachel Ward had just released the film on her journey with regenerative farming, the committee knew they had to ask to bring it up here.

“We feel so excited that Rachel said yes.

“It is also so exciting that we have the depth of talent and knowledge in our terrific discussion panels.’’

Pomona screening: Moderator, Amber Scott. Panel: Hamish Andrews, Forage Farms; Tim Scott, Kandanga Farm Store; Penny Kennedy, Sunshine Organics.

Noosa screening: Moderator, Dr Saskia De Klerk. Panel: Stuart Andrews, Tarwyn Park Training; Amber Scott, Kandanga Farm Store; Victoria Kane, Nutritionist.

In a phone interview on Friday, the actor, director and now farmer Rachel said the film was about transforming her cattle property into a carbon-sequestering, biodiversity haven through regenerative farming practices.

It’s a glimpse into how agriculture and our food system can be harnessed as a powerful solution to climate change that’s good for us, for farmers, and for the planet.

“My inspiration came from reading Charles Massy’s book, Call of the Reed Warbler,’’ she said. “It details the challenges and accomplishments of many early adopters of the regenerative way of farming.

“I was galvanised by the heroics of these farmers’ stories, many of whom had gone bust from farming conventionally in ever degenerating soils and increasing droughts.

“I too hit a wall in the summer of 2019-20 when, after a three-year drought which forced me to buy feed, then sell half my herd ... I was surrounded by Black Summer fires.

“I lost all my fencing and my faith in any miracle arriving to save our country from destruction.

“With the very pressing realities of climate change and a new grandson I was galvanised to take meaningful action with not only the way I farmed but, as a filmmaker, how I could employ my skills to spread the word about the most hopeful response to climate change that I had ever encountered.’’

Rachel met Bryan Brown while working on The Thorn Birds.

Thirty six years ago they made a film in the Nambucca area - The Umbrella Woman - and bought the farm.

“We were sticky-beaking around the area and found this beautiful 100 acres and I couldn’t say no.

“We started with an old wooden clapboard house; it had been a piggery.

“We would go there every school holiday period.

“It was a wonderful lifestyle retreat – inconvenient as it was six hours from Sydney - but we loved it and the kids had holidays there.

“We had 30 to 60 head of cattle and when the neighbour sold we bought a bit more land, increased the house and 36 years later we are running 300 head.’’

Their herd is mainly Angus but Rachel has moved into South African breeds such as Senapol and Mashona as they’re better with subtropical conditions.

There is a lot of setaria on the property, she said, and they are not the best pastures.

“We went more for the South African breeds of cattle as they are more pest resistant. There is a buffalo fly problem.’’

So how does an actress and now film director like dealing with dung beetles as a way of improving the soil and cutting the breeding cycle of buffalo flies?

“I like healthy pastures. If you don’ have

dung beetles, the alarm bells ring.

“We were concerned about the lack of dung beetles, so we went off shopping and bought some.

“They improve the land but they’re very seasonal – there are no winter dung beetles here but we are trying to get more.’’

Rachel sees this documentary as a personal account of one woman’s journey in the transition from conventional/industrial to regenerative farming as a very real response to climate catastrophe.

“It’s going really well,’’ she said. “Feature documentaries don’t hang around forever but the Q&As have been mostly sold out.

“Climate change needs a positive story and this is one of them.

“It answers questions on climate change and where we are headed.

“Regenerative farming is the most hopeful thing … the way of bringing carbon from air and into the soil.’’

The change of lifestyle to the Nambucca

Valley farm meant the family could slow down, be in nature, read nature, understand what’s going on.

The difference to the farm is that it now has a re-wilded look.

While the turning point was the cycle of drought, floods and fire, the costs of inputs in farming are also forcing change to more sustainable practices.

“People don’t tend to embrace change very readily, unless the method you’re using is unravelling or you can’t do something.

“We came to the point where it wasn’t viable ecologically or financially. That’s what made us change.

“We had the fire and all our fences were incinerated, so we took the opportunity then to make the change.

“It’s a small coastal farm so the economies of scale don’t serve us very much.’’

As well as their three children having grown up with the farm, Rachel said they were reaching out to a new circle of friends in the community.

“There are not a lot of regenerative farmers in my area. Some ... but a holistic management course introduced me to some local farmers and the process of change.’’

While the Nambucca area is similar to the Mary Valley and Noosa hinterland in regards to a sub-tropical environment, Rachel has to contend with leached soil - low in potassium, boron and minerals.

“We need to do everything we can to increase our pastures. There are no winter perennials.

“We need an intense herd of cattle ... hooves on the ground trampling, knocking down long grasses.’’

A big change with the property has been going from 30 paddocks to 90 through better fencing techniques, but also water supply.

“We move the cattle, like mimicking nature,’’ Rachel said, “... maybe every couple of days, depending on how much grass there is.

“We have that sorted in regard to rotation of cattle.

“There are now water points in all the paddocks - dams feed into header tanks and then into troughs.’’

Rachel enjoys being an outdoors person and working with nature rather than against it. And loves nothing better than getting her hands dirty.

Rachel Ward and Bryan Brown. 352490

Farmer, actress and film director Rachel Ward. 352490

“I love working with the cattle.

“I love the physicality of being outside. I love the control.

“You can’t control the weather or the markets but you can control everything else. In the film industry you cannot control anything.

“I’m not the best farmhand but I’m getting there.

“I’m very good at making things happen. I like to get cracking.

“Mick likes a good chat … he has the big ideas, whereas I’m saying ‘let’s do it.’

“I’m dogged.’’

Rachel came up with the idea for the film after being driven by feeling very impotent and wanting to make a change.

“I was having climate anxiety and being very concerned, especially having a grandchild.

“By experiencing climate shocks and events quite frequently, I was thinking about what it is going to be like in 100 years.

“That gave me a lot longer view. Basically we are making the farm more resilient, the pastures more robust … letting nature do whatever she can to put her into a stronger position for when we get long droughts, fires or flooding. Mainly the droughts.

“What we are doing is drought-proofing. If you can put enough carbon back into the soil … that holds the water so it acts like a sponge.

“You can rehydrate the land with this way of looking after it.

“People are getting their heads around a lot of this, particularly by using cover crops and not leaving the soil bare.

“Reducing tilling ... I know it’s hard to give up pesticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilisers but there are certainly other ways in which early-adopters have had extraordinary results.

“It’s a holistic approach, there is not a silver bullet.’’

Rachel has completed a Stuart Andrews course held at Kandanga Farm Store about holding the water on the land, so is no stranger to the region.

Regenerative farming is a bonding, she said, an area where everybody is deeply interested and passionate about this way of looking

after the land.

“All the challenges it presents but all the excitement as well.

“There are others on the same journey to talk to.’’

Regenerative changes to farming have allowed Rachel to reflect on other areas in her life.

“I wanted to do this as I was so ignorant of where our food came from.

“Three years ago I had little knowledge or interest about how my food was grown. I think about the difference between holisticallygrown produce that is biologically produced rather than relying on chemicals.

“Fresh, local food has different taste … you cannot compare it.’’

What was interesting was the food chain; how locked in the system was with some of the corporate retailers being able to get food produced cheaper and cheaper.

But what is that cost in regard to human health, and ecological health?

“That made me aware of the type of food I want to eat. The more I focus on food that comes from best practice farms, the more I can support them. How I can encourage best practice farms.’’

Ways to find out about these farms and producers is to look at Sustainable Table, an environmental not-for-profit that provides Australians with the tools and information to make ethical eating easy.

There is a map on the Rachel’s Farm website as well.

“All the farms that produce organic food, regenerative, permaculture, whatever, are on that map and we are hoping more and more will register, as it’s a great way to work outside of the system.’’

Since Covid gave a great wake-up call in regard to supply chains, production and transport, people have gone back to convenience rather than commitment or community.

As the standard of living increases, the first thing people drop is healthy food,’’ Rachel said.

“It really is a question of economies of scale as the more we encourage this kind of farming, the more people will do it and the

cheaper it becomes.

“I’m not sure how much government can do in this - it’s very controlled and very much up to consumer demand.

“If consumers demand healthier food, if consumers want to see farming made more holistic and serving the environment, the more that they want that the more that things will change.’’

As Australia moves towards more trade with the European Union there is the fact the EU has much higher regulations - tighter, stricter.

“Only by demand from the markets and consumers, will things change. People will have to start delivering that.’’

Questions consumers need to ask are:What are the costs of cheap food?What price is good health?

It becomes expensive if we end up with poor diet and nutrition.

“We just look at the food on our plate.

“I have three areas to impact change - as farmer, film producer and consumer.

“Understanding what’s on our plate, where that food has come from, how we can influence things.

“Every meal we make can make a changehow our food is grown, we can influence climate change.

“Think about where it is grown, about engaging in best practice.

“Now we have goodness and nutrients coming up through the ground and into the food ... and that is very empowering.’’

Rachel believes her new role is someone in search of answers to the world of regenerating and rehydrating landscapes and sequestering carbon.

“I see the fight to address climate change as the most pressing concern of my lifetime and will engage every ounce of my ability and time I have left to help spread the word on the extraordinary potential of building back soils to their former stable, biodiverse, complex selves.

“This film is one woman’s story as she tries to undo the damage she has done to her farm through ignorance, leading her to a journey of education leading to repair, regeneration, as well as a little bit of frustration and impatience.

“This is a journey of hope where my grandson’s future is made possible if we act now to make the changes.

“I think one of the most powerful things that you can do is to know your farmer.

“The more people that farm this way, the more we’re going to heal our landscapes. I feel incredibly hopeful.”

WHAT IS REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE?

“At its core, regenerative agriculture is about restoring and enhancing ecosystem function on farms and in landscapes through practices designed to work with the landscape, climate, people and livestock.” (NSW Department of Primary Industries, 2021).

Regenerative agriculture means different things to different people, with an array of practices employed depending on the context.

These practices have the potential to reverse climate change by building healthy, biologically-diverse and mineral-rich soils, all the while sequestering carbon from the atmosphere.

Across the world, smallholder farmers, broad-acre farmers and graziers are now employing agricultural methods that reverse the loss of soil health, heal landscapes, hold water and bring agriculture and food back to life.

Regenerative food systems include agroforestry, agroecology, silvopasture, pasture cropping, advanced rotational grazing and crop diversification.

Most of these methods have been used by Indigenous cultures for many thousands of years.

Regenerative agriculture’s underlying principles include:

· eliminating bare soil and avoiding tillage

· fostering plant diversity

· using more perennials

· encouraging water percolation into the soil

· integrating livestock and cropping.

BOOKINGS:

· Pomona’s Majestic Theatre at 6.30pm on August 24 - https://www.trybooking.com/

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· Noosa’s BCC Cinemas at 6:30pm on August 25 - https://www.stickytickets.com. au/514DB

Rachel Ward at the family farm in the Nambucca Valley. 352490

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Rachel Ward and their cattle at Nambucca Valley. 352490

Hall of Fame for true Tiger

Len Daddow was last week inducted into the AFL Queensland Football Hall of Fame for his extraordinary contribution to AFL in Noosa and the speech given on the occasion tells his story.

In ancient England the name ‘Daddow’ means ‘good fella’ in the Cornish and Celtic dialects. But if they were to invent an areaspecific dialect at Noosa it would have an extended meaning ….it would be ‘good fella and club legend’.

Len Daddow is that and more for football in the Noosa area, especially the Noosa Tigers. He formed the club and he named the club. He procured the land for the club oval and since 1970 has been a driving force in the club’s solidarity and success. Pretty much nothing has happened at the club without him involved in some way.

It was a journey that began at 60 Cremorne Road, Kedron, where he spent his first 25 years. He was introduced to Australian football at Kedron State School in 1948 via Sandy McMahon, a representative of the Kedron Football Club who ran a Friday afternoon competition at Windsor Park for students at Kedron, Wooloowin, Windsor and Ascot state schools.

With great mate Ray Drabble, he joined Windsor Football Club. He played Under 1214-16 and Reserves, and, as Ray went on to become a club stalwart, he played two senior games with local heroes Dick Parton, Ken Grimley and the Trewick brothers – Alan, Ken, Phil and Jim.

He started work as an apprentice motor mechanic at E.G.Eagers & Son (later Eagers Motors) on 30 January 1950 and, after working his way up the ladder, was appointed General Manager of Williams Motors, Nambour, in 1965. Having decided he wanted a dealership of his own, he moved in 1966 to Cooroy, 22km west of Noosa, to form Daddow’s Cooroy Motors. First a Holden dealer and later a Honda dealer, he ran his business for a tick under 50 years.

While everything was going smoothly in the car industry, there was one thing lacking in the Noosa Shire. There was no Australian football, as Carl Radke and Ron Vernon, football-loving gentleman from Melbourne, discovered when they arrived in December 1969. They put an advertisement in the local paper for interested parties. Thirty-people, including Daddow, gathered at the Maroochydore RSL Club on 29 September 1969 to lay the foundations of the Sunshine Coast Australian Football League.

Daddow organised a further regional meeting, attended by about 20 people at the Royal Mail Hotel in Tewantin on 26 January 1970. And so, the Noosa Football Club was born. At the time there was only one high school – Noosa High – but each region had their own state school. And so, Noosa adopted the brown and gold colours of Tewantin State School, just as other teams would adopt the colours of their local state school.

Daddow was the inaugural president, serving for six years as they played in a three-team competition with Nambour and Maroochydore. Their first game was on Anzac Day 1970 under lights at the Cooroy Showgrounds. An Under 12s game between Tewantin and Cooroy was the curtain-raiser to the senior game between Noosa and Nambour.

The president led the first Noosa team through the banner and onto the field and played “for a little while” before spending the rest of the day on the bench as Noosa took the points. A photo of his run through the banner, sporting a bigger than big smile, remains a treasured possession.

Daddow, too, had bought his own land at the Noosa Junction and built a service station. He spoke with Esso, Mobil and Amoco before settling on a brand. Mobil had the catchy slogan ‘put a Tiger in your tank’. He liked it. So at Noosa’s second game against Maroochydore he suggested to the players they adopt the ‘Tigers’ nickname too. And so, the Noosa Tigers were named.

Noosa would wear brown and gold until 1993 when they joined the then BAFL (Brisbane Australian Football League). A clash with the brown and gold of the Aspley meant they switched to red, blue and yellow but they kept the ‘Tigers’ name.

The first season in 1970 was an odd season. Each team played one week and had a bye the next week. After they’d played each other five times it was Nambour from Noosa and Ma-

roochydore. Noosa beat Nambour in the first final before Maroochydore beat Nambour in the second final. It was Noosa v Maroochydore in the Grand Final. Maroochydore won by three goals.

Along the journey Daddow met Noosa council foreman Ian Buchanan. Never one to let an opportunity pass, he told him “we need a ground in Noosa”. Buchanan engaged the support of former State Treasurer Sir Thomas Hiley, who had settled in Tewantin after retiring from politics in 1966. And in September 1972 the Tigers signed a 30-year lease at $300 a year, now $3000 a year, on 9.5 acres of land (5.9 hectares) owned by the State Government at 149 Weyba Road, Noosaville.

In 1973 Cooroy Junior Football Club was formed, which meant Noosa no longer had a home ground. They played at Peregian Beach as Daddow rallied the troops to begin work at Weyba Road.

With the help of a willing band of workers, Daddow and Buchanan built an oval. Trees were felled using 50 sticks of dynamite, levels were pegged, sand fill was trucked in from the mouth of the Noosa River, and, after they commandeered a grader over many weekends, things took shape.

The club spent more than $6000 on the development of a playing oval, which at Daddow’s insistence was precisely the dimensions of the MCG – 180 yards v 150 yards. The State Government tipped in $1660 for showers, dressing rooms and toilets.

Alan Killigrew, former St.Kilda and North Melbourne VFL coach with a reputation for being something of a ‘hot gospeller’, coached Noosa in 1973 while also assisting at QAFL club Wilston-Grange. But prior to the finals there was trouble. Killigrew stood down and local Ron Fox took over, steering them to their first premiership via a 14-6 (90) to 12-16 (88) Grand Final win over Maroochydore at Maroochydore High School. In May 1974 the club purchased a twin unit at 12 Hastings Street and moved it to Weyba Road. It was raised, and a canteen, changing rooms and toilets were built below.

The ground was officially opened on 30 March 1975 by the Hon. John Herbert, Queensland Minister for Sport. Noosa went on to beat Maroochydore 15-18 (108) to 11-4 (70) in the Grand Final to claim their second flag. It was time for Daddow to step down as president.

Noosa Tigers are in their 53rd year in 2023.

Daddow has been on and off the committee and labelled himself a ‘go-for’ who was available to do anything that needed doing. Critically, too, he served on the Sunshine Coast League through the 1970’s and ‘80s and did for the League what he’d done for the club. He was president in 1974-76-77-78 and worked tirelessly to foster the game on the coast. helping 10 years ago to secure Federal Government funding for $260,000 project to fix the drainage at Weyba Road.

An all-round football‘junkie’, he was a regular at the North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast and the AFL Grand Final and was a 30-year foundation member of the Brisbane Bears/ Lions until he sold his business and retired in 2015.

Twice married, he had three children and seven grandchildren from his first marriage and now lives at Tewantin with second wife Geraldine while doting on his first great grandchild – Vincent Leonard Hardie. Quick to add there are also two ‘Daddow’ families, and he looks forward to the family name carrying on. Still razor sharp at 88, when asked what he was most proud of about his Noosa journey, he said: “That’s easy. I’m most proud the club is still standing … and so am I.”

Len Daddow

The training ground

The Noosa Women’s Shed is finally up and running independently, supporting and skilling women, by women.

After 18 months of wonderful support and mentorship by members of the Noosa Men’s Shed, enough women are now suitably skilled and trained to run tool accreditation and project sessions on their own.

With the recent move to a larger shared space provided by Noosa Seniors (formally Noosa Community Support Centre) and Noosa Council, they will now be able to run workshops four times per month instead of two, thus catering for the increased need.

The arduous task of clearing and developing the land donated by Unity Water at Wallam Lane Noosa Heads continues.

With Council approval now granted, the Women’s Shed are seeking support from the local community and is continuing to apply for grants to raise funds so that their dream can come true... their own shed.

Even though this is still a work in process, the Noosa Women’s Shed will continue to thrive in confidence and skill. Membership continues to grow (currently 85) enabling more women to being empowered.

More information, membership forms and enquiries can be found on their website at noosawomensshed.com.au or you can follow them on Facebook.

The Noosa Women’s Shed is finally up and running.

SEWING NEWS

The Guilded Lilies Sewing Group are meeting Saturday 19 August at the Masonic Hall, Moorindal St, Tewantin.9-3pm. Come along and meet new friends, learn new skills, enjoy the company of like minded friends. All handcrafts welcome. This month we are making drainage bags for Noosa hospital.

Phone Angela 0408068148

WOMEN’S AUXILIARY

The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL

Women’s Auxiliary will be held on September 1 at 10.30am at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL. Any member wanting to book for the proposed visit to The Bribie Island Auxiliary Bash in November please book at the next meeting. All members and friends welcome. Phone Kay on 5447-5042.

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP

We meet every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm in a private home in Noosaville. Why not give us a try? We either watch a Classical Music DVD or listen to Classical Music CDs. There is no charge but I do appreciate a $2 donation for afternoon tea or coffee and biscuits. We are a friendly group who would love to welcome you. Phone Lyn 54490537 for more details.

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 Marina wine bar Tewantin, from 10am and every Thursday at the Boathouse on the Noosa

Meals roster

Weekly Roster forTewantin-Noosa Meals onWheels beginning Monday 21 August.

· Monday Drivers: Tony, Darryl, Ray Z, Greme and Ruth, Maria and James, Rosemary, Driver needed G run, Lorraine, Jason, Robyn, Francis

· Kitchen: Denise, Jenny, Ruth

· Tuesday Drivers: Driver needed A run, Lin, Tania and Friends, Driver needed E run, Barani and Peter, Amy, Simone, Donna

· Kitchen: Christine, Ann

· Wednesday Drivers: Kevin (End), Council, Alan and Cynthia, Judith Everlyn and Mary, Catherine and Trevor, Simone, John and Helen, Bronwyn and Nick

· Kitchen: Denise, Christine, Jerry, John, Judy

· Thursday Drivers: Kyle, Darryl, Ray Z, Donna and Julie, Margo and Jim, Kerryn and Stuart, Driver needed I run, John E, Sharon and Mal

· Kitchen: Donal, Vicki, Sharon, Claire, Loz

You can also check the roster on our website mealsonwheels-tewantin-noosa.org.au

If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449 7659.

We are looking for drivers and kitchen volunteers.

River from 10am. We also have a monthly program of lunches, dinners, picnics, walks and other fun activities. Contact Joan on 0419517869 for more details.

TOE TAPPING TUNES

Noosa Chorale presents “Popera” - at The J Theatre on Friday 15 September at 7pm and Saturday 16 September at 2pm. Fabulous opera choruses to lift the spirit and toe tapping tunes from the 1960s and 1970s by Abba, the Beatles, Jersey Boys and The Mamas and Papas, accompanied by a live band. Tickets are available via thej.com.au, at the box office or telephone 5329 6560. A concert for all to enjoy.

DANCE LESSONS

Every Sunday, from 12:30, Tewantin Masonic Hall, Moorindil St. We start by teaching 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 welcome. Just rock up or phone, Andrew 0429 829 328. For more info, visit andrewsclassdance.com

AIR NOOSA

Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Noosa Branch will hold an investment discussion group meeting on Thursday 17 August at 9.30am at Uniting Church, Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach. For more information phone 0478 479 049, email airnoosasecretary@gmail. com or visit www.facebook.com/AIRNoosa

Visitors welcome.

SUNSHINE BEACH SLSC NIPPERS

It’s Open Day at Sunshine Beach SLSC on Sunday 27 August 1-3pm. See what nippers is all about and how you can join this all inclusive club.

For more details visit the website or email lifesaving@sunshinebeachslsc.com.au

CLASSIC CAR SHOW

A Father’s Day destination for all the family, trade stands, food trucks, live music, face painting and lots of interesting Classic cars. Come and Join us on Sunday 3 September at Noosa District Sports Complex from 9am2pm. Adults $12, Family $20. Visit www.noosacarclub.com.au

GARDEN CLUB

The next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Garden Club will be held on Monday 14 August at the Tinbeerwah Hall, Sunrise Road at 1.30pm. The guest speakers are Ken and Robin Scott from Sunshine Coast Tropical Ferns and Foliage. They will speak on plants and propagation. Plant sales, competition table, raffles and afternoon tea. Guests welcome. For more info contact Len on 0417 604 889.

MEN’S SHED

The Noosa Men’s Shed provides a venue for the men of Noosa to gather in an environment of mateship. It aims to advance the health, well being and social inclusion based on individual interests of the members.

The Shed also offers facilities and support for many activities: woodwork, metalwork,

gardening, arts studio, music, hobbies (leatherwork, technology, amateur radio), health and wellbeing, bee keeping, aquaponics and hydroponics.

It opens Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 12pm at Rotary Lane off Wallum Lane, Noosa Springs. To join visit or call on 0402 595 094 to have a chat.

RED CROSS

Red Cross Tewantin/Noosa Branch general meeting will be held on Friday 18 August 2023 at 9.30am at Tewantin RSL.

Contact Valerie on 0466 846 110 for more information.

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.

NOOSA U3A FRIDAY TALKS

U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30 pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin.

Friday 11 August - Alan Roberts - The Life and Times of Nicolas and Alexandra - Session 1 of a 7 week series.

Friday 18 August - Alan Roberts - The Life and Times of Nicolas and Alexandra - Session 2 of a 7 week series

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

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

WALK AND WALKOUT

Mature Ladies if you’re not as fit as you used to be and you want to get back into moving your body in the great outdoors, then this might just be your answer. Accountability and achievability with a healthy active lifestyle plan customized just for you.Vitality, mobility, stability and longevity are a few of the benefits of building strength and improving flexibility with an easy active fitness plan. Please call Donna on 0419 373 319.

CROQUET

Every Sunday morning is Come and Try Day at the Club in NoosaWaters’ attractive grounds in Seashell Place. Be at the Club by 8.15am where experienced trainers will help you understand what this strategic game is all about. And remember our offer – four free lessons before you need to think about joining. For further information ring Niven on 0428799987.

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. Dance exercises and stretch. Learn new dance moves and routines to inspired music. Jazz and Latin style dance keeps body moving, mind agile, memory working and spirit lifted. Tuesdays 9.30am - 11am in Tewantin. Phone Margaret for details on 0425269988.

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.

Give pickle ball a go.

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. We are a welcoming group providing physical and social well-being through world dance. Phone Philippa on 0417 780 016

or just come along. Wear comfortable shoes.

TAP DANCING

Come and join the fabulous foot percussionists every Thursday at The Uniting Church Hall, Werin St, Tewantin. Beginners start class at 4.45pm and do combined work with the intermediate class from 5-5.45pm. The intermediate class runs from 5-6pm. Contact Helen on 0448621788 for more.

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SUNDAY DANCE

Dance lessons are on Sundays at Tewantin

Masonic Hall, Moorindil St. Lessons begin at 12.30pm 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. 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

Life begins when you discover pickleball. Make new friends, play indoor or outdoor, and its a sport for all ages 8 to 88. Noosa Pickleball Club is hosting beginner lessons, and sessions for all skill levels. Find out more by emailing info@noosapickleballclub.com

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. Classes are on Mondays andWednesdays 9-10.30am (Intermediate level), Thursday 5-5.50pm (Beginners), Friday 9-10am (All levels) at Performing Arts Factory, 2/6-8 Rene St, Noosaville. Phone Angelika on 0488 088 633.

MOTORCYCLING

Motorcyclists around Noosa meet for a regular ride on the firstThursday of each month. Rides of about 200km start at 9am from Noosa, with a snack stop enroute. Thanks for your interest and we look forward to riding with you. Just email noosabonneville@optusnet.com.au for details of the next ride.

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The Driving Force Behind the Noosa

Finals excitement builds

It was an unseasonably hot weekend of rugby for Round 14 at the pointy end of the 2023 season.

For some teams it was practice for the finals starting next weekend, for others it was their final match or one of the last.

The common denominator was each Junior Dolphins team showing up and using the skills they’ve been building on throughout this season and previous ones. Here are some of the best match reports from a well-contested Saturday.

Under 14s – In a thrilling match that set the stage for the upcoming finals, the Noosa Dolphins U14s put on an incredible performance against their formidable opponents, Brothers.

The young athletes showcased remarkable improvements in their gameplay as they unleashed their full potential on the field. Both their attacking and defensive strategies were executed flawlessly.

Right from the kick-off, Noosa took charge and established an early lead, demonstrating their dominance.The match proved to be an enthralling contest, with both teams delivering exceptional skills, few errors and a great show of each team’s spirit.

Despite Noosa’s valiant efforts, Brothers managed to secure a last-second score that ultimately tilted the score line in their favour.

The nail-biting finish gave Brothers an achingly close 21-20 victory. This game was a testament to the extraordinary teamwork, unwavering intensity, and sheer commitment of both teams.

As the finals draw near, the Noosa U14s have cemented their position as a formidable force to be reckoned with. Despite the final score not being what the boys had hoped for, they can certainly hold their heads high after such an outstanding game of rugby.

Under 11s – Reds vs Brothers Blue and White. Having been smashed by Brothers in their previous match-up, the U11 Reds approached this formidable side with steely determination in Round 14. The boys were awake and ready for redemption, a dish best served hot and sweaty under warm Maroochydore skies.

The Reds dominated, possessing 80 per cent of the ball in the first half. Every tackle was made, scrum half Zac was everywhere all at once and the rucks improved yet again. Kai, Harry, Zac and Ryker all romped over the line before half time, each try flawlessly converted by Max.

The Reds began to tire in the second half, with Brothers rotating through their two U11 sides, playing the hated half game each. Our boys kept the fresh legs at bay with excellent defence, conceding just one try to Brothers in the entire match. The second half highlight was another Salty, kicked cross field by Max who also gave chase to pin the ball down, going on to convert his own try.

Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match went to Xavier for the intensity he brings to each match. Overall, another fantastic display from the boys, all that coaching and training is really starting to pay off.

The Fins travelled to Maroochydore to face the might of Grammar,

A perfect day for footy, also known as a glamour,

A warm up on the junior field to get the boys primed, Followed by a pep talk to have the game plan refined.

The Fins kicked off and chased the ball down field, Grammar, on the return, busted tackles and up the flank they peeled,

A valiant chase and dive from Max to no avail, Grammar on the board early, the Fins left to chase their tail.

From the restart the Fins defence went click, Pressuring the ball carriers with a wall of reinforced brick,

A midfield scrum left a wide blindside, Perry,eyes up,stepped and took the opportunity in his stride, Converting his try, the Fins confidence grew, Harry and Seb charged forward with vigour anew, The scoreboard ticked over with back-toback tries, Perry with some hustle and Jack with brute and size.

Bailey scampered down the sideline beating the cover defence to score,

His first try of the season, nobody deserved it more,

Riley’s hit-ups on the burst leaving Grammar players in his wake, Opening up room for Ollie to barge over, the space he had to take.

Grammar never gave up and tried hard until the end,

The Fins withstood their withering late surge with defence that didn’t bend, A stoic rear-guard performance whilst on the back foot, A high price on their try line, the Fins have put, Dual Players of the Match to Harry and Perry,

Both young tyros off to Dominos, I’m sure they will be merry.

Under 10s – Whites – A hot winter’s morning with Kings Beach beckoning, saw theWhites at Caloundra taking on the force of Uni. A tight few minutes saw Ben make a break and offload to Tom who scooted 40 metres to score under the posts for a promising 7-0 scoreline. The game settled down with neither side giving quarter, and Hunter and Duke working hard.

Eric made one of his trademark darts up the side with the hard-working Mason making inroads as ever. Emmerson was hungry for the pill with strong runs in close. Things were a little desperate though, and it was up to Jake to save a certain try out wide. Try as we might, we couldn’t get out of quarter. Our defence was fe-

rocious, another try saver this time from Zion halted the Uni momentum, but not for long as Uni engineered a clever try next to the posts, 7-7.TheWhites were still gathering themselves and Uni were over again, 7-14 and half time.

The half-time refreshments were welcomed by the boys who with only the single reserve, were exhausted. The second half started brightly with Hudson and Alex mixing it up and tormenting Uni at every chance. Taylor was extremely sharp and kept the backline moving well. Harvey stayed strong in defence as the team started to tire from the unseasonably warm day. Then we gifted a couple of backto-back penalties and for next 10 minutes we were on our line. The Whites were magnificent repelling wave after wave of Uni’s attacks. There were tackles, turnovers, brave attempts to run from our in-goal, but we couldn’t get out of our quarter. Finally, the pressure tolled and Uni scored 7-21.

Not content to let it rest there the Fins rallied and after some great work from Duke and Taylor, we saw the ball to Ben onto Eric, but too much enthusiasm at the breakdown gave away a penalty. We were still in our own half though, and with the Whites’ never-say-die spirit we got possession and after a great run up the middle by Jake, we secured a rare penalty for us. Emmerson crashed over for a try in the final play of the match, final score 14-21. A rare loss maybe, but a fantastic defensive effort to stay in the game with so little possession. An effort to be proud of.

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The mighty U11 Reds.

Powerful tackle, well supported from U11 Reds. Kai battling through Brothers for the U11 Reds.

NOOSA AFC TIGER TALK

Massive day awaits

By Julian Pitts

For our Tiger Mens teams it’s the final game of the year against arch rivals Maroochydore at Weyba rd this Saturday from 9.30am. For our Women this Saturdays clash with Gympie at 4.45pm is their final home and away fixture game before hosting a Preliminary final on Saturday 2 September.

But back onto Super Saturday and off the field plenty happening also. Our final Presidents luncheon gets underway at 11am which includes special guest and globally known ventriliquist Darren Carr. He was that good last year he got a re call. The luncheon also coincides with our mega auction day with so many fabulous holiday packages up for grabs and always our biggest and funnest fundraiser of the year. And if that’s not it it’s also our annual past players day on the lawn with a fully serviced can bar and complimentary sausage sizzle beginning from 2pm.

Just a wonderful day to be a part of don’t miss it.

I once again had the pleasure of umpiring

our Senior Womens team last weekend as they continued their dominant season with a 97 point thrashing of Nth Shore. Ragen Mills was again the star of the show in the middle whilst

Cass Young, Chip Trompf and Keirra Massoud were once again among the best. Great to see also many of our Senior Women down supporting our Under 17 girls win a thriller against

the second placed Redcliffe in front of a very boisterous crowd.The support provided by Peter Trompf and his Seniors no doubt helping our 17 girls get over the line.

Junior Finals begin this weekend and once again the Noosa Tigers are represented pretty handsomely. Our 13 and 15 boys have made the finals whilst our 15 and 17 girls will be competing at the pointy end also. Good luck to teams representing Noosa this weekend.

A big congrats to the St Theresa’s Junior female side who like the Sunshine Beach Senior female team have made the AFLSchools cup Semi finals to be played at Carrara stadium on 29 August. Plenty of Noosa Tigers in the squad which is coached by Premiership stars Kellie Barker and Amelia Monk.

And whilst there will be more to come with this, I could not leave out the fact that our much loved club founder Lenny Daddow was last week inducted into AFL Queenslands Hall of Fame.

What a true Legend!

Go Tigers

Commonwealth Gold Medal comes to Good Shepherd

While the Origin Diamonds are representing Australia at the Netball World Cup, the Australian Fast5 Netball team are new Gold Medallists at the CommonwealthYouth Games in Trinidad and Tobago.

Good Shepherd Lutheran College Year 12 student Jada Delaney was a crucial member of the team as they progressed undefeated through the tournament to come out winners.

Jada, who started in the Monday School Netball GSLC Junior B team in Year 7, was thrilled with the opportunity to represent her country.

“It is such a privilege and means so much to me. It is so great to build connections within the team, soak it all up and play against the other countries,” she said.

Good Shepherd netball coach and proud mom Jacqui Delaney explains “This is an exciting development opportunity for Jada to gain exposure to international competition and experience a multi-sport environment, while creating memories and progressing as an athlete.”

This is the first time netball has been included in the Commonwealth Youth Games. The Fast 5 Format of the game has only 5 players on court (noWing Attack orWing Defence) and highlights 1, 2, and 3 point shots. This high action game is fast flowing, fast scoring with the points doubling in value in

the last minute and a half.

The Australian team defeated England in the semi- finals to progress to the Gold Medal game against South Africa who they defeated

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early Friday morning by 10 points.

Mrs Delaney said, “Jada was the starting goalkeeper for Australia and the team was dominant throughout the tournament.”

“We look forward to Jada sharing her experiences with the up-and-coming youth in the current netball program at Good Shepherd.”

Jada, (back row, fourth from left) relished representing Australia in the green and gold.

Good Shepherd Year 12 student Jada Delaney impressed as goalkeeper in the opening line up.

Junior females make it to the AFLSchools cup semi finals.

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Good news from Europe

Track and Field

Once again, it’s good news from Europe in the sport of track and field: and the Noosa Athletics Club is over the moon. Kristie Edwards at 22 years of age, has been named in the Australian 4x100 women’s relay team to contest the World Athletics Championships, starting on 19 August in Budapest, Hungary.

Noosa’s Senior Athletics Head Coach Mick Hooper said, “Our club would like to congratulate and wish all the very best to Kristie Edwards, who has been rewarded for her terrific European season, with selection in the Australian team.”

It was back in 2018, that Kristie started to realise her ability when she made the Australian U20 4X100m relay team, to contest the World Championships in Finland. Not only did they contest the titles, but they made the final finishing in seventh place. Despite not winning a medal, their time for this event set an Australian record that still stands today.

Also in the team was another Noosa girl Samantha Johnson who not only ran in the relay but also contested the 100m hurdles. However, it was the result in the relay that made Kristie realise what could be achieved.

To gain the necessary experience that will enable her to achieve her ambitions of Olympic selection, Kristie has travelled and competed in such countries as Ireland, England, Italy Belgium and recently China. It was in China that she competed in the World University Games.

The journey is tough. In Europe there can be a small amount of financial support in some events: this plus part time work and where possible, parent support. It is a sad fact that in Australia some second- grade rugby league players get more than our top Australian athletes, who are competing in Europe. Not only competing, but also winning medals against world class athletes.

It is not long until we start our new season of athletics,” said coach Hooper. “Our first Friday night of competition, will start on 15 September. Prior to this we will be doing come and try days, Sunday 3 and 10 September. This gives new athletes, the opportunity to come along and sample the activities provided by the Little Athletics Noosa Club : situated at the Girraween Sports Complex.”

Next week we look at results of recent school carnivals: and who knows what lies ahe ad. .

Rugby League

Once again, a sporting organisation from within the boundaries of the Noosa Community, the Christensen Ovals Cooroy, played host to some 4000 plus rugby league supporters. The occasion was the Richie Johnson Memorial Carnival and some 1200 junior players were in attendance.

Known as a Minnie Mods Carnival,(U6’s -U9’s), teams travelled from as far away as Caboolture, Stanley Rivers and Gympie. For Gympie it was a great event as it was the first time, they had ever taken part in this outstanding promotion of junior football. To mark the occasion, they bought with them some five teams.

All up there was an estimated 16 clubs with approximately 7 junior teams representing each club: and these took part in a fourgame round robin. There were 250 x15 minute games for these little people. There were also NRL Dolphins who joined for the day, as well as a lot of Pirates senior playing group. Great encouragement for the kids

To run a carnival of such size and cater for so many is quite an effort: this Pirates achieved, with the outstanding support of sponsorship and a team of approximately 70 volunteers. Amongst the sponsors whose contribution made the day such a success, were Bendigo Bank, Tewantin-Noosa Lions, Sutton’s Cleaning Service, Cleanaway, Waddie Springs and Noosa Shire Council, just to name a few.

Club President Liam Anlezark said, “Our annual Ritchie Johnston mini-mod carnival is always one of the biggest days on the Pirates

calendar: and this, our 15th year was our biggest ever. It was fantastic to see near on 1200 kids joining a great day of footy on a perfect winter’s day.

Full credit to our amazing team of volunteers working behind the scenes, the hours of planning and the days of preparation. This delivered a great day for the kids and families who came from across all parts of our region. A huge thanks to the team from Bendigo Community Bank who proudly sponsored the day, Lesley Johnston for attending, all our vendors and suppliers as well as the teams from the NRL Dolphins, QRL,NRL and Sunshine Coast Rugby League. We as a club are so proud to host this fantastic event each year and look

forward to 2024”

This Saturday we are at home for the last senior home game for the A’s, Ladies and U19’s. Also, all the best to our Reserves also playing Saturday, away home game against Kawana.

Karate

Another club that is keeping their finger on the pulse regarding advanced training for their youth is the Karate Noosa Shotokan Club. A member of the World Shotokan Karate-do Federation, this club on 26 August will travel to the Botanical Gardens Cooroy, to conduct a kids development training seminar for student’s U14.

Apart from the training it will also create an opportunity for cadets to start learning to

judge and referee at tournaments. “It will also be the first time that a training school of its type will be held in Queensland,” said sensi Dukas.

Once again, we have a local sporting organisation that is not only placing big emphasis on the art that is being taught, but also introducers them to the essential aspect of self-discipline. Assisted by a team of senior instructors (sensei’s) Head Sensei Bryan Dukas 6th Dan will conduct the seminar. “This will be my 40th year in martial arts and I am wanting to give back to the sport and the community in which we live.”

Sensi Dukas has also extended an invitation to families to bring along their lunch baskets: so as to watch the classes and also enjoy the environment. Fingers crossed for a bright sunny Noosa day and happy family luncheons.

Outriggers

Word from the Noosa Outriggers spokesman Colin Jones, tells that their club is also on the move with a very busy time coming up. Several members of out club are participating in the World Long Course titles in Samoa. Three of our people are also representing Australia and a couple are also paddling for Germany: and the finals are on this weekend.

Also, we will have teams representing Noosa at the Pier- to- Pier Challenge in Morton Bay this weekend. The Pier to Pier is a race for 12 or 18 paddlers over 40km, conducted in three stages. The race starts on Bribie Island and the stages are: Bellara to Scarborough,16km, Scarborough to Bells Beach, 14 km and Bells Beach to Shorncliffe10km, with teams change on the beach. The person teams paddle one stage each, while the 12 person teams, see everybody paddle at least two stages. Final results will be available next week. Good luck to all.

In an era when out of control teenage violence is sadly becoming top of the daily evening news, it is good to see our local sporting bodies concentrating on properly organised and disciplined sporting events. This week’s news, has told us that in our community, football, canoeing (outriggers), little athletics and the strictest of all martial arts, is alive and well: and enjoying family support. Well done to all.

Kristie Edwards claims a trophy alongside fellow little athletes Taya Clayton and Brielle Steel.

Noosa goes bonkers at Nats

Noosa longboarders absolutely blitzed the field at the Australian titles at Port Macquarie last week, with wunderkind Landen Smales leading the way. This report from Surfing Australia:

Queensland has achieved a clean sweep of the longboard and logger divisions at the Australian Surf Championships. Landen Smales (Noosa Heads, QLD) won the Open Men’s Logger and Under 18 Junior Men’s Logger divisions, making Australian history on the way. Surfing Australia contest director Glen Elliott said: “No one has ever made four Australian finals in one event and to win two out of the four and finish runner up in the other two is unprecedented.”

Clinton Guest (Bokarina, QLD but almost a Noosan) got the highest heat score of the day, 15.07, clinching victory in the Open Men’s Longboard final with a skillful combination of noserides and smooth, flowing turns. “It just all went my way. The right waves came to me,” Guest said. “I love coming down here and surfing at such a professionally run event and to do it in front of my family and my daughter is very special. To win at Bonny Hills (surf break south of Port) is pretty cool too, my daughter’s name is Bonnie.”

Guest dedicated his win to Alex Malibu club as well as his former coach and mentor, Mark McNamara who died of a heart attack in the surf in 2015. “Ten years ago we shared a final around the corner at North Haven. Ten years on, to do it is just a tribute to him. I’m pumped he instilled all this knowledge of longboarding in me.”

Guest also wins a place in the Irukandjis Team alongside Kirra Molnar (Noosa Heads, QLD) who claimed two titles today. Molnar said: “It feels amazing to win an Aussie title for Queensland. Last year I got the Open Women Logger Title so managed to defend that this year and also finally got the Open Longboard. I felt confident in my surfing all event and so was happy to get the results.

“It was really nice to have the support of my mum and her partner Ian on the beach as well as the rest of the Noosa Malibu Club members. It means a lot to be part of such a great longboarding community and also see the others surfing so well too. Amazing to see Surfing Queensland performing to take out all Logger and Longboard Junior and Open titles this weekend! C’mon Queensland!”

Lennix Currie, 14, (Tewantin, QLD) was crowned U18 Junior Men’s champion. He said: “It feels surreal something that I have always wanted to achieve but I am so damn excited. I have been training hard on points and opens back home in Noosa trying to master my performance on my new Thomas board.”

MiaWaite, 15, (Noosa Heads, QLD) took out both the U18 Junior Women’s Longboard and U18 Junior Women’s Logger titles. She said: “The final was intense, the heat was filled with outstanding surfing from start to finish, the conditions were tricky, but nothing I couldn’t handle. It feels like an out of body experience, this is my first win and to win two Australian finals is a dream that came true.”

The championships have been held at Bonny Hills Beach, with clean 2-3ft conditions providing surfers with long right-hand walls.

Longboard Results

U18 Junior Men Longboard

1. Lennix Currie (Tewantin, QLD) 12.93

2. Landen Smales (Noosa Heads, QLD) 12.83

3. Jimmy James Tualima (Manly East, NSW) 10.00

4. Thomas Fahey (Balnarring, VIC) 7.16

U18 Junior Women Longboard

1. Mia Waite (Noosa Heads, QLD) 12.43

2. Jasmin Howarth (Avalon Beach, NSW) 11.67

3. Ramona Haddrell (Warana, QLD) 7.60

4. Layla Deighton (Emerald Beach, NSW) 4.03

Open Men Longboard

1. Clinton Guest (Bokarina, QLD) 15.07

2. Landen Smales (Noosa Heads, QLD) 11.60

3. Mark Matisons (Cottesloe, WA) 10.56

4. Tasman Dunton (McCrae, VIC) 10.50

Open Women Longboard

1. Kirra Molnar (Noosa Heads, QLD) 13.00

2. Emma Webb (Jan Juc, VIC) 9.37

3. Bea Conroy (Point Lonsdale, VIC) 9.14

4. Mia Waite (Noosa Heads, QLD) 5.83 Logger Results

Open Men Logger

1. Landen Smales (Noosa Heads, QLD) 13.00

2. Jack Medland (Dunsborough, WA) 11.96

3. Clinton Guest (Bokarina, QLD) 11.60

4. Tom Bennett (Pambula, NSW) 9.53

Open Women Logger

1. Kirra Molnar (Noosa Heads, QLD) 11.60

2. Lucy Small (Clovelly, NSW) 7.97

3. Mia Waite (Noosa Heads, QLD) 7.60

4. Bea Conroy (Point Lonsdale, VIC) 5.67

U18 Junior Men Logger

1. Landen Smales (Noosa Heads, QLD) 14.94

2. Lennix Currie (Tewantin, QLD) 11.27

3. Jimmy James Tualima (Manly East, NSW) 11.17

4. Ted Conroy (Point Lonsdale, VIC) 5.07 U18 Junior

11.67

11.23

9.36

8.57

Meanwhile, up yonder…

The warmup for the Rip Curl Cup event at Padang Padang on Bali’s Bukit last week saw much better conditions than the waiting period has seen so far, with some of the world’s best barrel riders making little piggies of themselves. Check the action pix.

And speaking of yonder, your columnist is now slamming his Mac shut and heading for the airport. Reports from far-flung locations in coming weeks.

Women Logger

1. Mia Waite (Noosa Heads, QLD)

2. Ramona Haddrell (Warana, QLD)

3. Jasmin Howarth (Avalon Beach, NSW)

4. Layla Deighton (Emerald Beach, NSW)

Noosa and Sunny Coast’s finest.

Women’s champ Kirra Molnar chaired up the beach.

Aussie veteran Taj Burrow.

Hawaii’s Mason Ho.

Young Lennix Currie sticks it on his backhand.

Proud moment for Lando.

Landen Smales on his way to one of his wins at Bonny Hills. Picture: COURTESY SURFING AUSTRALIA Bali’s Made ‘Bol’ Adi Putra, just cruising’. Picture: COURTESY RIP CURL

PROPERTY

WINTER WARMTH BRINGS BUYERS NORTH

PROPERTY MATTERS

AS winter temperatures descend in the southern states, visitors flock to the subtropical climes to escape.

Some have been making annual visits for decades, often staying for months, while many buyers at this time of year show a keen interest in properties offering a northfacing aspect to capitalise on the abundant sunshine.

An excellent example of this trend is the recent off-market transaction of an apartment in Fairshore at 41 Hastings Street.

Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Jesse Stowers successfully sold the apartment for $6.6m.

With its ideal north-facing positioning, residents enjoy the sunshine while languishing on deck chairs on their terrace.

Furthermore, the convenience of being only three steps away from the front gate to stunning Noosa Main Beach made this apartment irresistible.

“Buyers in the current market continue to face limited options as available properties remain scarce,” agency principal Tom Offermann said.

“As we potentially approach the peak of the interest rate cycle, the supply of properties for sale may become even more restricted.

“For the purchasers of the Fairshore apartment, this transaction concludes a significant wait, having missed out on a similar property we sold for over $7m over a year ago.

“The recently renovated 92sq m apartment, offering two bedrooms and two bathrooms, is the first apartment available since the previous sale in the complex in November 2019 at $3.625m.

“The value has increased by an impressive 80 percent between sales, amounting to a remarkable $71,000 per square metre, a figure that holds up even on an international scale.

“As we know, they’re not producing complexes like this in prime locations, thus making investments in these areas highly sought after for their long-term growth potential.

“The buyer, already familiar with the Noosa Heads’ market, has expanded their existing portfolio. Moreover, with a rental return of approximately $200,000 net pa, the apartment also boasts an exceptionally high rental yield per square metre.

“While there have been some median price falls in certain areas of the Noosa area, the remarkable post-COVID value growth has created some imbalances that are currently being corrected.

“As the market gears up, it is crucial for intending sellers to start preparing and capitalise on the current market conditions. The already limited supply of properties is expected to fuel a vibrant selling season.’’

EXCEPTIONAL LAKEFRONT PROPERTY

Picture an exclusive gated peninsular estate, morphing across 19ha, almost surrounded by the pristine 2.5kms foreshore of Lake Macdonald with its priceless treasure trove of wildlife.

Experience the absolute exhilaration and majesty of a classic Queenslander, aptly named Barellan - meaning Meeting of the Waters.

The property at 116 Hayward Rd, Lake MacDonald, is 15 minutes to sophisticated Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach. Every once in a while, a property takes your breath away. Barellan is one of those

moments. Price $17m.

Recent sales:

36 Lorikeet Dve, Peregian Beach

· 5 Bed 4 Bath 2 Car House

· Purchased $7.25m

8 Yallara Ct, Noosa Heads:

· 4 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car House

· Purchased $2.45m

67 Orient Dve, Sunrise Beach:

· 4 Bed 3 Bath 2 Car House

· Purchased $3.85m

1/6 Angler St, Noosa Heads:

· 3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Duplex

· Purchased $3.25m

357 Duke Rd, Doonan

· 4 Bed 3 Bath 14 Car House

· Purchased $6.8m

27/41 Hastings St, Noosa Heads

· 2 Bed 2 Bath 1 Car Apartment.

· Purchased $6.6m

AUCTION ACTION ON DUKE ROAD

David Berns of David Berns Real Estate

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August. 351802

has an impressive three-from-three auction record for high-end properties after last Saturday’s event at 306 Duke Rd, Doonan.

The established four-bedroom brick house on 2.9ha offered dam and two-bay shed.

It attracted three registered bidderstwo on the ground and one by phone. Bidding opened at $2.1m, it was called on the market at $2.6m and sold to local interests for $2.725m.

The property offered position and potential, David said, with existing coastal views but the possibility to improve those.

Meanwhile David reports good numbers through the four-bedroom, three-bathroom house on 1.33ha at 2 Whyandra Close Doonan.

Listed at offers over $1.795m, the twolevel Queenslander-inspired home is set high and positioned in the middle of the property that features lush gardens and dam.

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom waterfront apartment 12/6 Quamby Pl, Noosa Heads, is set for auction at 2pm Saturday, 26 August. 351802

two-bedroom, two-bathroom waterfront apartment 12/6 Quamby Pl, Noosa Heads, is set for auction at 2pm Saturday, 26

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom waterfront apartment 12/6 Quamby Pl, Noosa Heads, is set for auction at 2pm Saturday, 26 August. 351802

HIGH, WIDE AND HANDSOME

It’s one of the best streets in Peregian beach. And the five-bedroom, two-bathroom house with pool at 50 Pelican St is in an elevated position to catch the ocean and hinterland views.

Tracy Russell at Tom Offermann Real Estate takes the property to auction Saturday, 19 August, at 10am.

On 923sq m with hidden walkways to the foreshore and to the village, the property has the potential for holiday income, Tracy said.

A character home with timber accents, it is still as fresh in today’s market as when it was built. The three-level residence, aptly named The Peak, has park-like gardens, a cubby house and sand pit.

A MATTER OF POSITION

It’s a great spot, with extended water views and in a Noosa Waters location with good accessibility to either Noosa Heads or Noosaville.

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car waterfront house with pool, jetty, at 16 Neptune Cct goes to auction Saturday,

19 August, at 9am.

Nathan Howie of Noosa Estate Agents said there has been a lot of interest in the property, particularly from locals who understand the value.

About a 2000 build, and the original owner, it is in one of the most tightly held residential pockets yet within a level walk to the Noosaville Shopping Village and the Noosa River cafe precinct.

SOUGHT-AFTER WATERFRONT LOCATION

With a northerly riverfront aspect, it’s little wonder that Luke Chen of Tom Offermann Real Estate is getting a good response to the two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment 12/6 Quamby Pl, Noosa Heads, that goes to auction Saturday, 26 August.

Most interest so far has been from southern states and New Zealand, enjoying the sun.

On the ground floor and towards the Hastings St end of the Noosa Harbour Resort, it enjoys front-row seats as there are only 10 two-bedroom apartments in resort in which you can walk straight out of the lounge and into the water.

Fully furnished, the apartment is three steps from car park.

Sets of slide-away white shutters and glass doors open to the private north-facing undercover terrace.

Lawn, dotted with exotic foxtail palms extends to the tidal beach and long jetty/ pontoon.

The kitchen has light cream stonetopped timber and glass cabinetry including a semi-island breakfast bar and stools.

Two pretty-in-blue and white bedrooms have plantation shutters, mocha-toned carpet and built-in robes.

The main bedroom has a television and an ensuite; the second bedroom is a twin; the bathroom includes a stone-topped vanity; the nearby laundry has a washer, dryer and sink; and there’s plenty of extra storage.

AUCTION ACTION

SATURDAY, 19 August

· Eumundi

109 Don Napier Rd: Three dwellings offering 5bed, 3bath, 3car on 55.62acres, fenced, river frontage, 2pm, Heidi

Woodman 0419 818 418 David Berns Real Estate

· Noosa Heads

2/3 Morwong Dve: 3bed, 3bath, 2car apartment, 12pm, Julie Bengtsson 0418 980 247 Tom Offermann Real Estate

1/41 Noosa Pde: 4bed, 4bath, 2car duplex apartment with pool, 1pm, Roark Walsh 0437 447 804 Tom Offermann Real Estate

· Noosa Waters

16 Neptune Cct: 3bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, 9am, Nathan Howie 0414 424 333 Noosa Estate Agents

· Peregian Beach

50 Pelican St: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house with pool, 10am, Tracy Russell 0413 319 879 Tom Offermann Real Estate

WEDNESDAY, 23 August

· Noosa Waters

19 Waterside Ct: 5bed, 4bath, 2car, waterfront house, jetty, pool, 12pm, Adrian Reed 0409 446 955 Taylor Clout 0419 676 554 Reed & Co. l

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A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at at 50 Pelican St, Peregian Beach, goes to auction at 10am Saturday, 19 August. 351802

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at at 50 Pelican St, Peregian Beach, goes to auction at 10am Saturday, 19 August. 351802

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car waterfront house with pool, jetty, at 16 Neptune Cct, Noosa Waters, goes to auction Saturday, 19 August, at 9am. 352927

2/3MORwONgDRIve, NOOSAHEADS

Takethedress-circleplungetwominutesfromwhite sandandazurewaterofLagunaBay,alsotheclass andsophisticationofManhattan-inspiredinteriors andmingleitaltogetherwithanaudaciousmodern reflectionofnature’sever-changingcanvas,fromthe beachtotheverdantparklandsurroundingaravishing apartment.

AdmireVJwallsinthehigh-ceilingedgenerousspaces

paintedinlight-reflectingwhiteandabackdropfor originalcontemporaryartpiecesandnauticalartifacts. Expansive floor-to-ceilingdoorsopentomultiple terraceswithviewstoNoosaNorthShore,accentuating naturallightasitbouncesacrossthepolishedtimber flooring.Seeminglyperchedunobtrusivelyinthefront rowamongstlushrainforest,theapartmentdefines luxeoneverylevel.

A 3 B 3 C 2 D

Auction Saturday19August12pm

view

Friday12.00-12.30

Saturday11.30am

Agent JulieBengtsson 0418980247

julie@offermann.com.au

12/6QUAMBYPLACE, NOOSAHEADS

Ifloveisasunloungeonaterraceinthefortunate frontrow,merefootstepstooneofthemost salubriousstretchesofthepristineNoosaRiverdotted withbobbingboatsandpelicansglidingabove,aswell asafeastofseagull’seyeviewsstretching180-degrees, thenthisisperfect.

Fromtheentryway,thecontemporarycoastal-cool paletteandtheevery-day-is-a-happy-holidayaesthetic

beguiles,whilstexemplifyingthemagicaloutdoors.Sets ofslide-awaywhiteshuttersandglassdoorscoalesces totheprivatenorth-facingundercoverterrace,thus articulatingthesuperlativeposition.Lawn,dottedwith exoticfoxtailpalmsextendstothetidalbeachandlong jetty/pontoon.Sundownersanyone?

A 2 B 2 D

Auction Saturday26August2pm

View Saturday 10.00-10.30

Agent LukeChen 0417600840 luke@offermann.com.au

13LABURNUMCRESCENT, NOOSAVILLE

Fynbos,alight-filledmodernistyetminimalistserene sculptedform,fashionedwiththevisionaryeyesof avantgardedesignerGavinMaddock,hasaparedback tactilepaletteof finishes.

Theclerestoryhighceilingandroof,profiledtocapture themorningsun,restatopwidebaggedbrickwalls, reflectingsimplicityofformandconstructionaswellas thepromiseofanalluringlifestyle.

Byopeningupeachendofthenorth-facingresidence, thespacedoublesasacoveredterrace,invitingriver breezesthroughtotheprivateterraceandpool.It offersmultipleentertainingoptions,mesmerising sunsets,whilethewater’sedgeismerefootstepsaway, andashortpathwayleadstothesparklingNoosaRiver foreshoreandGympieTerrace.

A 2 B 2 C 1 D

Auction

Sunday3September10am

View Saturday10.00-10.30

Wednesday5.00-5.30

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

401SUNRISEROAD, TINBEERWAH

Whenyouwishuponastar,isitaravishing2-level extensiveresidencefashionedwithcreativevision, anchoredperfectlyintothelandscapetocapture mesmerising180-degreenorth-easterlyviewsfrom NoosaHeads’LagunaBay,andsweepingturquoise CoralSea,white-tippedbreakersandcoastlineto CoolumBeach?

Admiretheintelligentstructuraldesign,highceilings, timber floors, fireplace,designerkitchen,multiple livinganddiningoptions,immenseterracesincluding poolside,plusmanicuredlawnsleadingtoextensive botanical-liketropicalgardens.

Allthisandthepromiseofanalluringlifestyle,just10 minutestocafécentralonriversideGympieTerrace.

A 4 B 3 C 2 D

Auction Saturday9September12pm

View Saturday 12.00-12.30

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

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.

Price $9.2M

View Saturday 10.00-10.30

A 4 B 3 C 2 D

Agent TomOffermann 0412711888 tom@offermann.com.au

Agent PatrickSherwood 0413889130 patrick@offermann.com.au

24/6QUAMBYPLACE, NOOSAHEADS

Acoastalchicrenovationcomplimentedbyluxury finishessuchasCocoRepublic andCountryRoad,number24offersprivacy,spacetospreadout,andtheabilityto liveeffortlesslywitheasyaccessfromitsground floorposition.Incrediblypopular amongstrepeatguestsandlongtermowners,NoosaHarbourboastswhitesandy beaches,resortfacilities,andaduenorthviewacrosstheturquoisebluewatersof theNoosaRiver.Tropicallandscapingandtherustlingofpalmstreesthroughout thecomplexinstantlyrelaxesyouasyouwalkbarefootfromyourfrontdoortothe pool,ordowntothebeach.

A 2 B 1 D

Auction Saturday2Sept1pm

View Saturday 11.00-11.30

2 1/4 2 Hastingsstreet, NOOSAHEADS

Agent LaurenChen 0412672375 lauren@offermann.com.au

Pictureyourselfenjoyingthe finerthingsinlifemoreoften;andwherebetterthan therelaxationcapitalofAustralia,Noosa!OppositeNoosaMainBeach,indulgein owninganimmaculateandmodernapartment,turn-key,allinclusiveandincome producing.

Revelinthejoyofknowingyourapartmentisoneofthemostspaciousinthe heartofcosmopolitanHastingsStreet,haselevatoraccessandiscompletelyselfcontained,morecomfortableforthoselongerstays.Indoorshasafresh,modern andbeachyaestheticcomprisingasandy-huedpalettewithwoodtonedcabinetry andtimberfurnishingstocomplimentthenaturalsurroundings.

A 2 B 2 C 1 D

Price $2.2M

View Saturday 12.00-12.30

agent JesseStowers 0414367 282 jesse@offermann.com.au

ON THE COVER

EXHILARATION AND MAJESTY OF BARELLAN

PICTURE an exclusive gated peninsular estate, morphing across 19-hectares, almost surrounded by the pristine 2.5-kilometre foreshore of Lake Macdonald with its priceless treasure trove of wildlife.

Experience the absolute exhilaration and majesty of a historic Queenslander. It was aptly named Barellan meaning Meeting of the Waters and is a mere 15 minutes to sophisticated Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach.

Every once in a while, a property takes your breath away. Barellan is one of those moments.

Admire the tall wrought iron gates opening at the stone-walled entrance to reveal a dramatic sweeping driveway sculpted by nature’s best verdant offerings. Be in awe of the testament to Australia’s cultural heritage encircled by its characteristic verandah and stealing the limelight is a substantial pebbled forecourt, with stately black box eucalypts and a graceful centrepiece of a water lily-covered pond.

Open the carved doors to a sense of indisputable splendour, fashioned with timeless design provenance and bearing every traditional hallmark.

Lofty pressed metal ceilings, beautiful 200-year-old French oak floors, gallerystyle shelved walls and hallways adorned with collectibles artifacts and paintings, augmented by French Provincial-inspired chandeliers, custom cabinetry throughout, wood-burning fireplace, elegant dining and sumptuous lounge room furniture, also an underground cellar.

French doors, in some cases multiple, open from every room to wide verandahs which totally encapsulate the 360-degree view, not only the 25-metre pool with expansive timber sun terrace, also sprawling lawns delightfully understated gardens, numerous paddocks, the lake, and beyond to ’her faithful’ mountains of Cooroy, Cooroora and Tinbeerwah. Mesmerising sunrises and sunsets? Of course.

For those with a love of entertaining indoors and out, the French country house kitchen with marble-topped benches including massive island with turned timber legs, timber stools, designer glass pendants, dresser, walk-in pantry, every high-end appliance and accoutrement, is the culinary heart.

Everything about Barellan spells grandeur and the master suite with French

HOME ESSENTIALS

crystal chandelier, sitting area, dressing room and huge ensuite with lustre mosaic tiled floors, rainwater showers and claw foot bath, two is no exception. Similarly, two more bedrooms.

For guests there is Cook’s Cottage circa 1900 with original timber floors, king bedroom, charming bathroom and kitchenette, also upstairs in the Carriage House, an American-style barn has a raked ceiling, timber floors, open plan living/dining, farmhouse kitchen and king bedroom with ensuite.

Barellan’s setting is truly world class. Lake Macdonald is a wildlife conservation area with views that will never change. Myriad birdlife such as wild duck, water hens, black swans, pelicans, magpie geese and Brahimi kites, are attracted by the fish. Also, with hundreds of native animal species and a thousand eucalypts especially planted for koalas, the property is a private sanctuary of wildlife.

Further, miles of walking tracks, boardwalks and bridges, provide meandering access to the entire lakefront, making it a priceless investment into the future.

The property is fully fenced and divided into several paddocks complete with equestrian arena and round yard. Mandatory cattle yards and stock ramps make this farm complete.

“Sensitively crafted Barellan estate blends perfectly into the natural terrain of the peninsular on the foreshore of Lake Macdonald,“ enthuse Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Cameron Urquhart and principal Tom Offermann. “It is quintessentially Queensland in every possible way, a place in which, somewhere between the sea spray of Noosa Main Beach 15-minutes away, and the almost lost-world tradition of a safe, secure unrivalled lifestyle, it’s possible to lose yourself completely.“

Facts & Features:

· Land Area: 19.08ha; 2.5km lake frontage

· Residence Area: 553m2

· Carriage House: 238m2

· Cooks Cottage: 87m2

· Pool: 25m x 5.5m

· About: Original 200-year old French oak floors imported from France; original press metal ceilings; surrounded by 3m wide verandahs & french doors off every room; central heating/fans/aircon; VJ walls; French linen window treatments; entry foyer/gallery w mirrored door art piece; living/dining w custom cabinetry;

Address: 116 Hayward Road, LAKE MACDONALD Price: $17 million

Description: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5 garage Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Tom Offermann 0412 711 888 and Cameron Urquhart 0411 757 570, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

wood burner, chandeliers; underground cellar 1000 est bottle storage & tech/Cbus centre; 3 bedrooms w plantation shutters; 2 w built-in robes & ensuites; master w sitting area, chandelier french crystal; walk-in robe & claw-foot bath tub; bathrooms all feature lustre mosaic tiled floors & rainwater showers

· Kitchen: classic French provincial country style w marble-topped centre (island) turned table legs, 3 designer glass pendants, under wine racks & stools; kitchen dresser; marble bench topped cabinetry w upper glass fronts; tile pattern splashback; Balcon stove w oven & 5 x gas cooktop & plate; Fisher & Paykel dble dish drawer; Liebherr fridges; butler sinks; mosaic-tiled pantry & laundry w Shimmi dryer & Miele washer

· Cook’s Cottage: 1900 original w timber

floors & king bedroom & bathroom, kitchenette; loo w view of property

· Carriage House/Barn/Garage: Americanstyle barn; upstairs raked ceiling, timber floors, living/dining; farmhouse kitchen; king bedroom w ensuite; aircon/fans; downstairs huge barn doors; machine/garage; 2 underground concrete water tanks

132,490L total

· Inventory: furniture/furnishings available in addition by negotiation

· Setting/Paddocks/Equestrian Park: over 2.5kms lake front; Lake Macdonald is a wildlife conservation area; fully fenced; walking tracks, boardwalks & bridges; divided into several paddocks w cattle yards, stock ramps, equestrian arena & round yard; 169 bird species attracted by fish; 100s of native animal species; 1000 eucalypts planed for koalas. ●

REFINED COUNTRY LIVING

THIS most gracious of semi-rural lifestyle properties tucked away in a coveted multimillion-dollar acreage belt in the Noosa hinterland’s Golden Triangle, showcases an absolutely stunning vista of magnificent Cooroy Mountain that will literally take your breath away…so close, you feel like you can reach out and touch it.

Covering two lush, verdant hectares with pristine park-like grounds, the property consists of an elegant Sandstone main residence, and a fully self-contained eco-cabin with its own entry – perfect for dual living, guest quarters, or income generation.

Circa 2000, the main residence is stately and refined, with the very highest of quality in construction, fit-out, and fixtures. A well-designed floor plan facilitates excellent separation of living, along with wonderful communal space to gather together to socialise and celebrate. A wide covered wraparound verandah accessible from all bedrooms and living area provides expansive alfresco entertaining suitable for all seasons, all weather, and all occasions; current owners have hosted weddings here, it so picturesque, spacious, and private.

Whether indulging in a glass of chilled bubbles on the limestone poolside terrace whilst being thoroughly enchanted by the captivating mountain view or toasting the good life by the fire pit under the sparkling stars on a cool crisp southeast Queensland winter’s evening – this is a property where the lifestyle is as enviable, as the setting is idyllic.

A fully self-contained eco-cabin, built and delivered in 2022, has its own separate entry and is positioned away from the main residence, close enough to walk but far enough away to be completely private. Just perfect for a range of purposes including dual living for the extended family members, guest accommodation, or short/ long term rental (subject to conditions and approvals).

Manicured landscaped gardens frame the main residence and the feature rocks at the entry are from the Kin Kin quarry – a nod to one of the Noosa Hinterland’s quaintest villages and history. From the wall of aromatic jasmine at one end of the verandah through to evergreen frangipanis, grass trees, birds of paradise, bougainvillea, and citrus trees – there are pops of colour throughout; and despite its size all the hard work has been done in establishment, and the grounds are surprisingly low maintenance.

Equine lovers will be delighted to know that the property is also horse-friendly with flat grassy areas and a fenced arena; not far from the Noosa Trail Network, it’s horsey heaven. Dog fencing around the

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home keeps your canine companions safe, and there’s masses of space for children to play outdoors amongst these luscious gardens which also attract a plethora of birds, butterflies, bees, and other wildlife –all things bright and beautiful indeed.

“This is an exceptional acreage property in every sense – from its presentation, sensational mountain view and countryside vista, dress circle location, versatility, useability, privacy, and just the sheer quality, it truly is quite the showstopper,“ said Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Cameron Urquhart who is marketing this sumptuous property.

“All of this semi-rural splendour in this tightly held prestige pocket of Cooroy Mountain offers the very finest of hinterland living, without sacrificing access to all the many attractions that the Noosa region has to offer; Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street at Noosa Heads is only a 25-minute drive, and it’s 20-minutes to Noosa River for boating and fishing, and less than 10 minutes to Cooroy to access major amenities.

“From country to coast, mountain to ocean, this is the very best of both worlds.“

Facts & Features:

· Land Area: 2ha

· House Area: 556m2

· Eco-cabin Area: 80m2 (council approved), built & delivered Sept 2022

· Pool: magnesium infinity edge, solar heated, limestone terrace

· Entry: dual gated access to main residence; separate gated entry to eco-cabin

· About main residence: master-built main residence circa 2000 Sydney sandstone; grand double door entry; soaring ceilings; commercial grade ducted zoned A/C; ceiling fans; imported Italian terracotta tiling throughout; luxury fully tiled ensuite w spa bath; custom made cedar framed doors and windows; all living areas & bedrooms open out to wraparound terrace; instantaneous gas hot water to ensuite; main bathroom 2-way; Jindara wood heater in main living; office w dual built-in desks (or 5th bedroom); separate lounge/winter room; separate sandstone 2-car garage w storage; 11kW Enphase solar; huge covered wraparound verandah on all four sides w festoon lighting; wall of jasmine; breathtaking vista of Cooroy Mountain from verandah and pool; sweeping countryside farmland outlook

· Kitchen: stone benches; high-end appliances, gas cooktop, soft close 2-pac cabinetry; good storage

· Eco-cabin: cypress floors; 2-bed; 1 bath; open plan living; quality kitchen; deck w stunning mountain view; separate driveway/entry; A/C, rolldown cafe-style blinds on deck; cedar framed doors; ceiling fans; banks of louvers; outdoor lounge/ firepit area

· Land/Outbuildings: pristine landscaped gardens around main residence; rocks at entry from Kin Kin quarry; grass horse arena; dams w new water pump for irrigation; land fully driveable and accessible via vehicle (4 access points); dog fencing around home; 2 x 20,000L water tanks; fountain; firepit; chook pen; rustic donkey shed; large powered 2-bay shed w extra height and double bay carport; full boundary fencing

· Location: blue-chip tightly held acreage belt surrounded by multi-million-dollar properties; 9 mins drive to Cooroy; 14 mins to Eumundi; 20 mins to Noosa River; 25 mins to Hasting Street; Noosa Main Beach; 35 mins to Sunshine Coast Airport; 85 mins to Brisbane Domestic and International Airport ●

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DESIGNED FOR COASTAL LIVING

QUALITY contemporary beachside home, with excellence in finishes and fittings to suit our coastal conditions. These owners have thought of everything for easy living and low maintenance.

On ground level the private garden front entry opens to the stunning timber floors leading to 2 well sized bedrooms, enjoying the fans and air con. The 2nd living/office flows to the stunning grassed back yard and pool area an ideal outdoor entertaining location for the family. Main bathroom and separate laundry both are complimented with plenty of storage, work space and stone bench tops. Enjoy internal access to the 2 car garage with plenty of work space.

Following the timber stairs to the open plan living on the 2 nd level. Achieving an easy care minimalistic style kitchen, a chefs dream with Bosch appliances and stone beach tops and butler’s pantry located within easy access. The kitchen is overlooking the dining/family area and opening to the east facing balcony.

A perfect alfresco undercover dining area, this home comprises of large glass

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sliding doors and many louvers for the added affect of cross ventilation with beautiful sea breezes.

The high ceilings throughout the home giving a graceful flow to the design. Living

area offers cosy comforts of gas fire, with the western balcony offering spectacular views of the evening sunsets.

Main bedroom is private from living areas and opens to the eastern balcony and views, walk-in robe and ensuite and separate powder room nearby.

Living here is about watching whiles, and surf checks. This modern design has taken full advantage of a magnificent white water & ocean views. By added a viewing deck to the roof top. Simply relax and enjoy this golden opportunity to maximise on these uninterrupted million dollar views from morning sunrise’s to hinterland sunsets.

Peregian beach is one of our coasts most sought after beach locations. Surrounded by million dollar homes and within 300mts to the beach yet slightly removed from the busy but very popular Peregian Village, offering amazing cafes, restaurants, and boutique. Inspect to appreciate: For Sale “Off Market” please call Correen 0414 742 238 for appointment time to suit.

Features:

· Open plan double living areas

· Eco Smart fire, air-con, fans

· Alfresco undercover dinning

· Eastern and West facing balconies

· Gourmet kitchen, stone bench tops,

· Butlers pantry, Instant hot/ cold taps

· Second living zone on ground level opening to pool

· High ceilings, cross ventilation Hybrid flooring

· Large laundry, with loads of bench and storage space

· Home security camera + security screens

· Garden irrigation, lighting and landscaped gardens

· Viewing deck, access via Gorter hatch/ stair set

· Ultra-modern Woodgrain Aluminium cladding

· Sundrenched pool, entertainment area + outdoor shower

· Generous double garage, security, storage and internal entry ●

Address: 14 Lorilet Street, PEREGIAN BEACH Description: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: On application Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Correen Mackay 0414 742 238, RICHARDSON & WRENCH NOOSA

Jetty 3, Gympie Terrace

Noosaville

AUCTION

Friday, 1st September at 1:00 pm

INSPECT

Friday, 1st September at 1:00 pm

This exclusive private jetty on the foreshore of the Noosa River is being offered for auction.

Embrace an unparalleled opportunity in the heart of Noosaville and sure your own private Jetty.

A rare offering, this prized piece of real estate has been tightly held by a local family for generations and is now ready to bequeath its charm to a discerning new owner. This distinctive property not only offers an exceptional boat docking space but also forms an ideal addition to nearby homes.

Mark Hodgkinson 0409 484 159 Adrian Reed 0409 446 955

DON’T GET LOST INTHE CROWDTHIS SPRING

SCAN HERE FOR SOME OFTHE INSIGHTS FROMTIM LAWLESS THAT HELP US STARTTO SHAPETHE OUTLOOK FOR SPRING.

Reed & Co.’s recent ‘State of the Nation’ event delved into details with Tim Lawless, Executive & Research Director of CoreLogic (Asia-Pacific), and Anthony Bell OAM, Founder & Principal of Bell Partners. They provided insights into the potential impacts of the economic environment on the Australian property market leading into spring. Our advice is don’t get lost in the crowd. If you are a homeowner considering a change, get organized and launch your property to the market sooner rather than later. This way, you can reap the rewards of improving market conditions before the rest of the homes are launched on the market in the later parts of the spring selling season, diluting your impact.

Everyonceinawhileapropertycomesalongthattrulyhasitall.

Welcometo133LakeWeybaDrivewherethespace,style,characterand elegancearematchedonlybytheserenelocationandgloriouswaterviews.

ClassicQueenslandercharmcombineswithcontemporarycomfortand classtocreatethisbreathtakinglybeautifulresidence.

4 A 3.5 B 2 C

133LakeWeybaDrive, Noosaville

Auction | 2September20232pm

View | 19August202311-11.30am

GeorgiaScharer 0477652148

Windyourwayintothisbeautifulandprivatecul-de-sacinNoosaHeads tofindyourownpersonalretreat.Thecurrentownershaverenovated beautifullywhileretainingoriginalaspectstogiveawarm andinviting nature.

Largeandspaciouslivinganddiningareawithrakedtimberceilingsand openplandesign,greatforcatchingbreezesandkeepingyou cool.Polished concretefloorsexhibitcaptivatingcoloursfromtherestoredMaryRiver stoneoriginalslab.

Justashort10-minutestrolltoNoosaJunctionoraquickdrivetoHastings Street,thisresidenceharmoniouslymarriesconveniencewithaluxurious coastallifestyle.

Inspired Luxury Beach House

Land size: 2,533 sqm

Welcome to 56 Bloodwood Ave, Agnes Water - a stunning property that offers the ultimate in luxury living. Set in the award-winning, gated residential estate, Sunrise at 1770. Sun, surf, sea breeze, and a relaxed lifestyle are the norm around here. A place to escape, live, share where space, privacy and security are important and enjoyed. The “Loft” offers easy access to the Barrier Reef, year-round swimming, and surfing with the most temperate climate in Australia. Inspired by the classic Australian beach shack, the Loft offers luxury coastal comforts that embrace the pristine bushland surrounds and uninterrupted, panoramic views across the blue Coral Sea.

56 Bloodwood Ave South, Agnes Water

Private Sale: $2,200,000

View: By Appointment | Agent: Gordon Christian 0417 206 500 | gordon@prd1770.com.au

DISCOVER K2AGNES WATER

FOUR hours’ drive North of Noosa, Agnes Water - 1770 are the last of the surfing beaches in Queensland and gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Once a quite village the area has grown to be a haven for international buyers looking for privacy, exclusivity, and anonymity. Over the last two decades the area has seen the development of some extraordinary homes and on one off properties. The finest of them all is K2.

K2 offers a world of unsurpassed refinement, extraordinary serenity, and beauty. North facing, atop a dramatic view, that magnificently frames the divine outlooks across the expansive Agnes Coastline to Seventeen Seventy. K2 is boutique, an exquisitely crafted property and residence, inspired by the idyllic natural surrounds.

Impressive location, with attention to luxury living in the architectural, interior and landscape design. The palatial home is centred around the sun filled internal garden courtyard featuring a stunning Balinese wall art, that spreads out to the 3 separate pavilions.

Expansive living with crystal clear lines that flow to take in the vista of the mountains, blue water coastline and sand line bay. Made for living and entertainment, the kitchen is as classy as it is functional, complete with temperate controlled pantry and fine wine cellar.

K2 at a glance: 4 bed, 3 bath 7 car, helipad, 24.47 hectares on 3 separate

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Address: 181 Streeter Drive, AGNES WATER

Price: Expressions of Interest Close

titles with a 700m ridgeline. Twin prime peaks at 140m and 150m above sealevel. Robust rendered concrete block construction. Mountain top sandstone Firepit and BBQ. 5 Bay shed suited to house all your toys and a large fishing boat. K2 is being offered with all inclusions of fine furniture, maintenance plant and equipment and your own Custom Harley Davidson.

Agnes Water – 1770 the most temperate climate in the country. There are two incredible islands and a string of coral cays to explore offshore. The Reef in pristine condition and sea life is abundant. Surfers love the two points at Agnes and Springs Beach

Bonza Air now offers direct flights into Gladstone or Bundaberg via Bonza Air with a 1.5-hour shuttle or hire car from either. Agnes itself boasts a light aircraft landing strip. K2 has its own Heli pad landing area. This sale is genuine and not a trial run. We are selling.

Contact Gordon Christian call or text 0417206500 for private viewing, and contract of sale.

Expressions of Interest Close Friday, 8 September, 4pm. ●

Contact: Gordon Christian 0417 206 500, PRD REAL ESTATE

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THE LOFT SUNRISE AT 1770

INTRODUCING Sunrise at 1770, an exclusive, private gated community located but 7 km south of Agnes Water. Imagine uncrowded surfing beaches, incredible fishing, the Great Barrier Reef just offshore, 4 km of walks over rocky headlands and access to 6 beaches, where turtles come to nest and wildlife abounds. This is a pure eco-lifestyle. This is not the new Noosa. It is something quite different. It is the place that offers that laid back lifestyle we were all attracted to many years ago.

On offer 56 Bloodwood Ave South, Sunrise at 1770, a stunning property that offers the ultimate in luxury living.

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The perfect beach home set in the awardwinning, gated residential estate, Sunrise at 1770. Sun, surf, sea breeze, and a relaxed lifestyle are the norm around here. A place to escape, live, share where space, privacy and security are important and enjoyed. This beautiful 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom house is situated on a sprawling 2533 sqm of land, providing ample space for you and your family to enjoy.

Located a short drive south from charming coastal town Agnes Water the Loft offers easy access to the Barrier Reef, year-round swimming and surfing with

the most temperate climate in Australia. Inspired by the classic Australian beach shack, the loft combines open outdoor living with luxury coastal comforts that embrace the pristine bushland surrounds and uninterrupted, panoramic views across the blue Coral Sea.

Sunrise estate facilities include 2 x 25m infinity pools overlooking the ocean, BBQs, tennis courts, volleyball court, basketball ring, children’s playground plus a wading pool for the little kids. Sunrise at 1770 has private access to 4 beaches including Springs Beach (voted Australia’s Best Beach), Sunrise Beach, China Beach and

Address: 56 Bloodwood Avenue South, AGNES WATER Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price:

Contact: Gordon Christian 0417 206 500, PRD AGNES WATER

Red Rock Beach.

A short 5 minute drive from the main centre of Agnes Water where numerous restaurants, cafes, grocery shops and boutique stores are located. The Loft is located a 12-minute drive to Town of 1770, where trips to the Great Barrier Reef leave daily. With a price guide of $2,200,000, this property represents an incredible opportunity to own a truly luxurious home in one of the most desirable areas of Australia.

For the IM, contracts of sale and inspections contact Gordon Christian on 0417 206 500. ●

By appointment

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PURE LUXURY WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS

WATCH the sunrise from this sublime architectural residence with mesmerising blue water views from Peregian Beach to Coolum headland.

Designed to enhance natural light and flow through breezes, the vast open plan living with clerestory windows, engineered oak timber floors, zoned ducted air and wood burning fireplace ensures comfort year-round.

Oversize glass stacker doors open wide to a covered alfresco with built in barbeque and alluring coastal views, perfect for entertaining and relaxing.

An outdoor ethanol firepit with spotted gum seating adjoins the saltwater wet edge pool connecting this incredible home to the ocean beyond.

The kitchen is a dream with marble benchtops and high-end Miele appliances including induction cooktop and dual wall oven to suit the fussiest home chef.

An integrated dual fridge/freezer blends seamlessly with custom timber cabinetry while the butler’s pantry has the convenience of a second Miele dishwasher.

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A dedicated home office with external entry to a sun deck enjoys ultra-fast Fibre to the Node internet and wifi repeaters ensure everyone benefits.

The spacious master bedroom has long

distance nature views and a decadent ensuite with walk in rain shower and dual floating vanity.

The guest wing comprises of a secondary living room and deck which

opens wide to enjoy the views, plus 3 generous bedrooms, one with an ensuite and sunny patio.

Concealed double lock up garaging with attached workshop links to the fully self-contained studio which has its own undercover parking and entrance.

Designed to complement the look and feel of the main residence with open plan living and beautiful views, the studio offers a well appointed kitchen and large ensuited bedroom in total privacy and sophistication.

Additional features include Bluetooth enabled Sonos sound system, 7.8Kw solar, UV filtration linked to 100,000 litres of rainwater storage, a separate double carport for mowers and extra storage, secure remote entry gate and a fully fenced yard for kids and pets.

Properties of this calibre are a rare offering, especially on Doonan’s most elevated street and with spectacular views. Please call or email for more information or to arrange a private inspection. ●

Address: 7 Panorama Drive, DOONAN Description: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 5 garage Price: Offers from $4,695,000 Inspect: By appointment

Contact: David Berns 0408 629 438 and George Andrews 0447 778 951, DAVID BERNS REAL ESTATE

• 55.62 acres of largely useable land

• Absolute privacy with beautiful rural scenery

• Three dwellings ready for renovating or removal

• Potential to build up to 8 cabins subject to code assessment, for holiday let enterprise

• Fully fenced

• 3 phase power & artesian bore

BelliPark

Saturday19thAugust

10.00-10.45am50-58BrownsRoad312OffersOver$1,350,000 Hinternoosa0404344399

10.30-11.00am50PaddyMelonLane428OffersOver$3,250,000Hinternoosa0407730987

BlackMountain

Saturday19thAugust

11.00-11.45am96BlackMtnRangeRoad000OffersOver$1,275,000Hinternoosa0422923851

CoolumBeach

Saturday19thAugust

11.00-11.30am9EllyCircuit432$1,695,000NoosaEstateAgents0414424333

11.30-12.00pm4/17FirstAvenue322AuctionCentury21ConollyHayGroup0410512364

1.00-1.30pm107GrandviewDrive432O/O$2,300,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0434236110

Wednesday23rdAugust

1.00-1.30pm107GrandviewDrive432O/O$2,300,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0434236110

Cooran

Saturday19thAugust

10.30-11.00am30SaundersDrive534OffersOver$1,195,000 Hinternoosa0415111370

Cooroy

Friday18thAugust

12.00-12.30pm9CrystalStreet411AuctionHinternoosa0419491448

Saturday19thAugust

10.00-10.30amUnit1/16aKauriStreet211OffersOver$659,000Hinternoosa0422923851

12.00-12.30pm24KauriStreet333OffersOver$995,000Hinternoosa0415111370

Doonan

Saturday19thAugust

10.30-11.00am45WustRoad436$2,200,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0409484159

11.30-12.00pm30MarnieCrescent422$2,275,000Hinternoosa0407730987

11.45-12.15pm88WustRoad436OffersOver$1,475,000Hinternoosa0404344399

EerwahVale

Saturday19thAugust

11.00-11.45am477GoldCreekRoad424AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0407194146

Gheerulla

Saturday19thAugust

9.30-10.00am2227EumundiKenilworthR636OffersOver$2,500,000Hinternoosa0407730987

LakeMacDonald

Saturday19thAugust

12.00-12.30pm163CooroyMountainRoad646ContactAgentHinternoosa0415111370

12.00-12.30pm163CooroyMountainRoad646ContactAgentHinternoosa0415111370

MarcusBeach

Saturday19thAugust

2.00-2.30pm18SandalwoodCl422$1,665,000TomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

NoosaHeads

Thursday17thAugust

1.00-1.30pm633/32HastingsStreet111ByNegotiationTheMcLureGroup0400084975

Friday18thAugust

11.00-11.30am1/41NoosaPde442AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0437447804

11.00-11.30am3/4PezaCourt321$2,400,000LagunaRealEstate0407379893

12.00-12.30pm13/1PicturePointCres322ByNegotiationTheMcLureGroup0400084975

12.00-12.30pm2/3MorwongDr332AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0418980247

1.00-1.30pm7408/5MorwongDrive221ByNegotiationTheMcLureGroup0400084975

Saturday19thAugust

9.00-9.30am5/5QuambyPl221AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0412672375

10.00-10.30am12/6QuambyPl22-AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0417600840

10.00-10.30am41SunsetDrive322OffersOver$1,399,900Century21ConollyHayGroup0410512364

10.00-10.30am701/61NoosaSpringsDr432$9,200,000TomOffermannRealEstate0413889130

11.00-11.30am24/6QuambyPl21-AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0412672375

11.00-11.30am305/61NoosaSpringsDr322$1,729,000LagunaRealEstate0434236110

11.30-12.00pm1/81NoosaParade221O/A$1,600,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0456110383

11.30-12.00pm2/3MorwongDr332AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0418980247

12.00-12.30pm21/42HastingsSt221$2,200,000TomOffermannRealEstate0414367282

12.30-1.00pm1/41NoosaPde442AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0437447804

1.00-1.30pm7308/5MorwongDrive221PriceGuide$1,500,000TheMcLureGroup0400084975

Sunday20thAugust

12.00-12.30pm11MilperaRetreat322PrivateSaleSothebys InternationalRealty0438116191

Monday21stAugust

1.00-1.30pm13/1PicturePointCres322ByNegotiationTheMcLureGroup0400084975

Wednesday23rdAugust

11.00-11.30am305/61NoosaSpringsDr322$1,729,000LagunaRealEstate0434236110

11.00-11.30am48HoneyMyrtle422AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0423972034

NoosaSprings

Saturday19thAugust

10.00-10.30am701/61NoosaSpringsDr432$9,200,000TomOffermannRealEstate0413889130

11.30-12.15pm154/61NoosaSpringsDr322$1.8millionJoeLangleyRealEstate0419883499

Wednesday23rdAugust

11.30-12.15pm154/61NoosaSpringsDr322$1.8millionJoeLangleyRealEstate0419883499

Noosaville

Friday18thAugust

11.00-11.30am6/173GympieTerrace321AuctionOnSiteLagunaRealEstate0407379893

3.30-4.00pm2/36ElizabethStreet322BUYERSGUIDE$2,450,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

Saturday19thAugust

9.30-10.00am14/27MunnaCrescent211OffersOver$749,000 Hinternoosa0415111370

10.00-10.30am2/33BluefinCourt422O/O$1,695,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0419332973

10.00-10.30am13LaburnumCres221AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0421785512

10.00-10.30am1/5SylviaStreet211O/O$850,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0434236110

10.00-10.30am18WyunaDve533ContactAgentTomOffermannRealEstate0468922519

10.00-10.30am105/24LakeWeybaDrive211O/O$700,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0491185774

10.30-11.00am2RiverbreezeAvenue422$1,600,000LagunaRealEstate0456110383

10.30-11.00am2/36ElizabethStreet322BUYERSGUIDE$2,450,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

10.30-11.00am11ElyStreet522BuyerGuideHigh$2millHinternoosa0415111370

11.00-11.30am6/173GympieTerrace321AuctionOnSiteLagunaRealEstate0407379893

11.00-11.30am133LakeWeybaDrive432AuctionSothebysInternationalRealty0477652148

11.00-11.30am5/2BarbadosCres211$1,100,000TomOffermannRealEstate0468922519

11.15-12.00pm23AquamarineCircuit422ContactAgentRichardson&WrenchNoosa54474499

12.00-1.00pm135LakeWeybaDrive---AuctionSothebysInternationalRealty0408874888

12.00-12.30pm2/179GympieTerrace232$2,690,000LagunaRealEstate0407379893

1.00-1.30pm41DolphinCres532$5,500,000TomOffermannRealEstate0421785512

Monday21stAugust

11.00-11.30am6/173GympieTerrace321AuctionOnSiteLagunaRealEstate0407379893

Tuesday22ndAugust

11.00-11.30am6/173GympieTerrace321AuctionOnSiteLagunaRealEstate0407379893

Wednesday23rdAugust

10.00-10.30am1/5SylviaStreet211O/O$850,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0434236110

10.00-10.30am105/24LakeWeybaDrive211O/O$700,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0491185774

11.00-11.30am6/173GympieTerrace321AuctionOnSiteLagunaRealEstate0407379893

12.00-12.30pm2/179GympieTerrace232$2,690,000LagunaRealEstate0407379893

1.00-1.30pm5/8JanetSt211ContactAgentTomOffermannRealEstate0448966867

5.00-5.30pm13LaburnumCres221AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0421785512

NoosaWaters

Saturday19thAugust

8.30-9.00am16NeptuneCircuit322Auction19thAugust,9am NoosaEstateAgents0414424333

9.30-10.00am4/5SunseekerClose321PRESENTALLOFFERSReed&Co.EstateAgents0409446955

10.15-10.45am77ShorehavenDrive532CONTACTAGENTReed&Co.EstateAgents0409446955

11.00-11.30am19WatersideCourt542AUCTIONReed&Co.EstateAgents0409446955

11.30-12.00pm25SeacoveCourt532BYNEGOTIATIONReed&Co. EstateAgents0438695505

PeregianBeach

Saturday19thAugust

9.30-10.00am50PelicanSt422AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

12.00-12.30pm21PelicanSt432AuctionTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

1.00-1.30pm13PetrelSt432ContactAgentTomOffermannRealEstate0413319879

PeregianSprings

Friday18thAugust

11.30-12.00pm4ZinniaClose522PrivateSaleSothebysInternationalRealty0455502536

Saturday19thAugust

11.00-11.30am4ZinniaClose522PrivateSaleSothebysInternationalRealty0455502536

Sunday20thAugust

12.00-12.30pm4ZinniaClose522PrivateSaleSothebysInternationalRealty0455502536

Pomona

Saturday19thAugust

9.00-9.30am40FergusonRoad435OffersOver$1,395,000Hinternoosa0415111370

SunriseBeach

Saturday19thAugust

10.00-10.30am4/6AdvancePl221$899,000TomOffermannRealEstate0402903733

Wednesday23rdAugust

11.00-11.30am4/6AdvancePl221$899,000TomOffermannRealEstate0402903733

SunshineBeach

Friday18thAugust

11.00-11.30am1/18DouglasStreet332AuctionCentury21ConollyHayGroup0438259956

Saturday19thAugust

11.00-11.30am1/18DouglasStreet332AuctionCentury21ConollyHayGroup0438259956

2.30-3.00pm16AdamsStreet231AuctionCentury21ConollyHayGroup0413582670

Wednesday23rdAugust

11.00-11.30am1/18DouglasStreet332AuctionCentury21ConollyHayGroup0438259956

Tewantin

Saturday19thAugust

10.00-10.30am36/58FurnessDrive322$875,000LagunaReal Estate0428711163

10.00-10.30am33CrankStreet424PrivateSaleSothebysInternationalRealty0408874888

10.00-10.30am52HendryStreet432O/O$1,900,000ConsideredLagunaRealEstate0419332973

11.00-11.30am91ReadStreet438$2,595,000OneAgencyNoosa0417021713

11.30-12.00pm19HarlowCrescent422OFFERSOVER$1,385,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0409484159

11.30-12.00pmMonterey31/58FurnessDr322$875,000AchieveRealEstate0458679990

12.00-12.30pm4BathCourt423$960,000LagunaRealEstate0411328488

Wednesday23rdAugust

11.30-12.00pmMonterey31/58FurnessDr322$875,000AchieveRealEstate0458679990

12.00-12.30pm289MoorindilSt456$4,250,000TomOffermannRealEstate0413889130

Tinbeerwah

Saturday19thAugust

12.00-12.30pm401SunriseRd432AuctionTomOffermannReal Estate0421785512

12.30-1.15pm7PacificViewDrive432BUYERSGUIDE$3,850,000Reed&Co.EstateAgents0438695505

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PROPERTYLISTING& ADVERTISING

RENTCOLLECTION

FINANCEANDACCOUNTS

UTILITYPAYMENTS

QUEENSLANDSMULTIAWARDWINNINGPROPERTY MANAGEMENTTEAMAREHERETOHELPYOUTHROUGH EVERYSTEPOFYOURINVESTMENTJOURNEY

REPAIRANDMAINTENANCE

SELLING&REINVESTMENT

REDEFINING LUXURY; RARE WATERFRONT HOME

EVERY once in a while a property comes along that truly has it all. Welcome to 133 Lake Weyba Drive where the space, style, character and elegance are matched only by the serene location and glorious water views. Rare opportunity that you do not see often, first time available to market to make your own.

Classic Queenslander charm combines with contemporary comfort and class to create this breathtakingly beautiful residence. The generous layout spans two light-filled levels and boasts 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms including a selfcontained flat on the ground floor delivering

an impressive rental return of $650 per week.

You will love to gather with friends and family in the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area with louvre windows and bi-fold doors that draw the outdoors in. Tall ceilings and gorgeous timber floors enhance the flawless aesthetic plus there’s a built-in bar area, with a beverage fridge, perfect for whipping up delicious after-dinner cocktails.

Ideally located directly opposite Lake Weyba, the spectacular home has shimmering water views and is just minutes from shops, restaurants, beaches and schools. ●

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Address: 133 Lake Weyba Drive, NOOSAVILLE Description: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2

Contact: Georgia Scharer 0477 652 148, QUEENSLAND SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

FABULOUS FAMILY HOME

WELCOME to your future home located in a peaceful, family orientated neighbourhood. Take the dog or the children for a lovely stroll through the nearby bush trail to the park, lake or schools.

Step inside and be pleased by the home’s two living areas, providing ample space for relaxation and entertainment. The spacious kitchen and dining room flow nicely out to the expansive covered deck and pool area. With Heatstrip electric heaters and a ceiling fan this is perfect for year round entertaining or use it for just sitting back after a hard day’s work.

In the evenings retreat to the privacy of the master bedroom with its walk-in robe and ensuite. There are 3 additional bedrooms complete with robes together with the convenience of a separate bathroom and powder room. All bedrooms and living area have wonderful plantation shutters perfect for filtering the light. Stay comfortable all year round with split system air-conditioning and fans.

The property boasts many more excellent features. Create your masterpiece in the large workshop perfect for the crafts or tradesperson. Three extra sheds are ideal for storage, the property is fully fenced with side access and there is an

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enclosed area ideal for convenient storage of a boat, trailer, camper or third car. A covered bay with its own power supply will house a large caravan, RV or boat.

An ideal location in beautiful Tewantin, close to the local schools, shops and minutes to the Noosa Marina and Noosa River. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the picturesque Noosa Tewantin Golf Club just down the road.

An exciting opportunity for families or

buyers looking at acquiring their slice of paradise in the Noosa shire.

Features:

· 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

· 2 car garage with shelving

· Plantation shutters to main living area and bedrooms

· Expansive covered deck area complete with strip heaters and fan

· Saltwater pool

· Large workshop (with 240 watt power

LIFESTYLE, LOCATION WINNER

SUCH a great location in the beautiful Noosa Waters enclave! Put the car in the garage and save on petrol. Walk a few minutes to Noosa River cafes, the supermarket, medical and a range of other shops and boutiques, or catch the free bus to Noosa Heads, or cycle on the designated track to everywhere.

This solidly built, single level and very presentable home offers spacious, comfortable, family living with 4 good sized bedrooms (or 3 bedrooms and an office), 2 bathrooms and multiple “get away” zones, perfect for children and teenagers to escape to their own space.

14ft ceilings add a light and airy dimension to the formal lounge area with plenty of natural, ambient temperature flow through – you’ll rarely use the aircon.

A well appointed kitchen with modern appliances sits adjacent to a formal dining area with sliders to the sunny covered patio, and there’s an alternative living space opening to alfresco dining. Park the

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barbie and entertain the family with ease.

Good separation is achieved with the master with air-con, ensuite and a huge walk-in robe positioned at the rear of the home, opening to a private patio for relaxing morning cuppas and newspaper.

Guest bedrooms are serviced by the main bathroom and separate toilet. The laundry opens to a sunny clothesline area and the double garage has a rear glass

Address: 2 Riverbreeze Avenue, NOOSAVILLE Description:

Contact: Leigh Vercoe 0456 110 383, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

slider door. You’ll also enjoy the money saving benefit of solar power.

The gardens are well maintained and attractive, the yard is private and child and pet friendly, and there’s room for a pool on the 645m2 allotment to enhance family friendly fun.

Schools, childcare, Noosa Library and Leisure Centre, Bridge Club, Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club and numerous other

supply) and 3 additional storage sheds

· •฀Covered฀stand฀for฀caravan,฀RV฀or฀boat฀ (with power supply)

· •฀Side฀access฀with฀a฀covered฀area

· •฀3.5kw฀solar฀power

· •฀Gas฀hot฀water

· •฀Close฀to฀Tewantin฀shopping฀centre,฀ Noosa Marina, schools and golf course

· •฀11฀minutes฀to฀Gympie฀Terrace฀and฀the฀ riverside, and 17 minutes to Hastings Street, Noosa ●

activities are minutes away.

A shortage of rental properties will secure good investment returns, or live the coastal lifestyle and enjoy long term capital growth. Don’t miss the opportunity.

I look forward to seeing you at the Open Home, or call me for your personal inspection, 0456 110 383.

NOTE: Disclaimer: virtual furniture is featured. ●

“Belmondo’s”-BoutiqueWaterfrontLifestyle

1/81NOOSAPARAdE,NOOSAHEAdS

•Spaciousgroundfloor,2bedroomunitinasmallcomplexof7

•Lightandbright,openplanlivinganddiningwithmodernkitchen

•Indoor/outdoorflowfromtheloungetolargeexclusiveusecourtyard

•Splitsystemaircon,fans,singlelockupgarage,lushpalmsandgreenery

•Ingroundpool,bbqarea,sandybeach&directwateraccesstothecanal

•Children’splayground,NoosaRiverandabusstoponlymetresaway

•10minflatwalktoHastingsStreetandNoosaMainBeach

•Lifestyleandlocation,itdoesn’tgetmuchbetterthanthis!

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FORSALE OffersAround$1,600,000

leigh@lagunarealestate.com.au