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Mali is excited to join her Prep class.

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Bags packed, uniforms on and excited, with just a touch of nervousness, was how the new cohort of preppies approached their first day at Sunshine Beach State School on Monday. It was with mixed emotions as parents lingered outside the classroom after saying their goodbyes.

“It’s our last child to go to school. It’s the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. It’s very exciting and it’s taking a little piece of my heart,“ said mum Nat. The occasion marked another chapter in the lives of parents Marty and Ella whose daughter Mali is their third and final child to attend school.

“It’s a big milestone,“ Ella said.

A spokeswoman for the school said the school’s Prep Transition Program had been a “game changer“ in creating a smooth transition to the classroom for its youngest students. From term one the program hosts a number of events throughout the school year to help the following year’s Preppies connect with the environment, staff and their fellow students.

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Queensland LNP leader David Crisafulli believes Noosa is one of 14 electorates LNP can and needs to win at the October election to take charge of the State Government and will be throwing the party’s weight behind its campaign to place retiring Mayor Clare Stewart into the seat now occupied by Independent Sandy Bolton.

Speaking to Noosa Today on Monday, Mr Crisafulli said while he believes people are calling for a change of government, he had no criticism of Noosa’s current MP. “Politics so often becomes a personality contest, you won’t hear me here say a bad word against the state member here because I don’t have a bad word to say, and I won’t,“ he said.

Cr Stewart reinforced his sentiments saying, “I’m not going to bag Sandy but I’m cer-

tainly going to say if the community want a change of government, we need to win seats and they can vote for me“.

After a visit to local markets with Cr Stewart, Mr Crisafulli said “the overwhelming view (he) got from people here is a strong desire to change the government“.

Three things overwhelmingly we got hit with - youth crime, the hospital and the inefficiencies of that and your (SEQ) planning scheme, he said.

In relation to crime Mr Crisafulli said “youth crime is definitely the pinch point in Queensland“.

“The number of repeat offenders has gone from 10-20 per cent in the last 18 months. The increase in crime has been just mind boggling.

In the last eight years statewide break and enters are up 50 per cent, unlawful entries up 100 per cent and all have increased in the last 12 months,“ he said.

“It’s not about locking them up, you’ve got to give kids hope and love, that’s important. At the other end of the scale, you’ve got this group of hard core - on repeat - round and round.

They are the ones who just keep getting turned back into society, and it’s not working.

“The number that worries me is the number of victims and that’s increasing.

When asked if he would wait for the results of the bipartisan inquiry currently underway by the Youth Justice Reform Select Committee being chaired by Ms Bolton, Mr Crisafulli said: “any step in the right direction we’ll embrace, a couple of things can happen immediately“.

He said a provision in the Youth Justice Act says detention must be the last resort. “That does not make sense when you’re dealing with someone who has had 80 offences. We believe that should be removed immediately. At the other end of the scale, the government keeps talking about how much they’re spending on early intervention, it’s not working.

“We need to work out what we need to be doing a lot more of and what’s the best around the world and get it here now and turn kids around.“ In relation to the Noosa Hospital, Cr Stewart said: “Nothing’s been done to the hospital since 1998 when it was first built. We need more services, we need expansion there and that’s what the hospital is asking for.“ Continued page 6

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Queensland Police Service (QPS) has launched an online portal giving unique access to the latest information on active stolen vehicles across the state for the first time, allowing the public to play a crucial role in assisting police in tracking down car thieves.

The initiative aims to both inform the public and allow for the timely reporting of location information which can assist police in efficiently and safely locating stolen vehicles to protect the community, return property to its owner and hold perpetrators to account.

The online portal lists de-identified information for vehicles reported as stolen, including the make, model, colour, registration number and suburb from which it was stolen.

The information on the webpage is updated daily.

A search function is also available which allows the public to search for a registration, to confirm if a suspicious vehicle is stolen.

Regional Operations and Youth Crime Deputy Commissioner Shane Chelepy said the new feature was designed to empower the community to partner with police and assist with investigations.

“Information from the public plays a crucial part in investigations, and this gives the community greater tools to tell police the active movements of stolen vehicles and the actions of those behind the wheel,” Deputy Commissioner Chelepy said.

“If you see a suspicious vehicle, members of the community can utilise this webpage, provide information to police and allow officers to take action.”

Organisational Capability Command Acting Assistant Commissioner Paul Hart said the automatic digital refresh of the page each-day will ensure the public has the most up-to-date information.

“The active stolen vehicle list has been about a year in the making and will be regularly

QPS has launched an online portal giving unique access to the latest information on active stolen vehicles across the state. reviewed and enhanced by our team, to make sure police can most effectively partner with the community,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Hart said.

The community is reminded that if a number plate on the vehicle is false or stolen, it may not appear on the stolen vehicle list.

If a vehicle or its occupants is behaving dangerously and putting members of the public at imminent risk, always call Triple Zero (000).

If the vehicle or its occupants appear suspicious, but the details of the vehicle are not listed on the webpage, police still encourage information to be reported via Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The active stolen vehicle list can be accessed on the QPS website.

As we celebrate Australia Day, today, the question arises as to whether the debate over the date has overshadowed the event.

As controversy around the date continues, some businesses, educational institutions and government organisations allow their staff to take a different day off.

Even the Macquarie and Australian Concise Oxford dictionaries list Survival Day and Invasion Day as roughly synonymous with Australia Day. Will moving the date actually impact or affect any of the naysayers? Probably not.

But could it make life easier for many Aboriginal Australians? Maybe it could.

ABC reports on exhaustion from the Australia Day debate. “Every year, January 26 rolls around, and each time the same debate about our national day floods the country’s consciousness — and for some of us it can feel tiringly predictable. The loud headlines, the hyperbolic commentary, the sense this debate won’t be quickly resolved, or that perhaps some aren’t even looking for resolution,” said their national indigenous affairs report Isabella Higgins. Could we not just find another date that makes sense to the nation? According to Aboriginal activist and Noosa local Noel Pearson, Australia is made up of three stories: “The ancient Indigenous heritage which is Australia’s foundation, the British institutions built upon it, and the adorning gift of multicultural migration”.

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Police launch homicide investigation Sunshine Coast detectives have launched a homicide investigation after a 53-year-old man died at Parrearra on Thursday 18 January.

Emergency services were called to the Nicklin Way unit complex just before 2.30pm following reports a man had been injured.

Upon arrival, the 53-year-old Parrearra

man was found unresponsive.

Emergency services attempted to assist the man, but he died at the scene.

The area has been declared a crime scene, as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident continue.

A 55-year-old Parrearra man was taken into custody at the scene in the afternoon of

18 January, and is currently assisting police.

It is understood the two men are known to each other, but are not related.

Detectives are appealing to anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam vision to come forward.

Anyone with information that could assist investigations is urged to contact police.

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Smooth move to school From page 1 “We hold parent sessions, Teddy Bear picnics, author events, classroom events etc. It makes a huge difference to the confidence of the little ones,“ she said.

“The first day back is not just the end of holidays; it’s the beginning of new adventures, friendships, and discoveries at Sunshine Beach State School.“ To help parents ease their children from holiday mode to the excitement of the school environment the school has compiled a guide: Transitioning from Holiday Bliss to School Routine Begin by reintroducing regular bedtime routines. This helps reset internal clocks and ensures your child is well-rested for the challenges that lie ahead.

Encourage a sense of responsibility by involving your child in the preparation for school process. Let them be part of the lunch and snacks choice and preparation, organising their backpack, and laying out their uniform ready for the upcoming day. This not only instils a sense of ownership but also builds excitement as they prepare for their school day.

Create a Learning Environment at Home While the classroom may be where formal education occurs, the home is an equally valuable space for learning. Set aside a designated study area, free from distractions, where your child can comfortably tackle homework and engage in educational activities.

Nurturing the Excitement Expressing enthusiasm and optimism about the upcoming school year can be contagious.

Share positive stories about your own school experiences, discuss the exciting subjects they’ll be exploring, and highlight the potential for making new friends. By nurturing a positive mindset, you set the stage for an eager return to school and be supporting continued engagement in school experiences.

Open Communication Channels Encourage open communication with your child about any concerns or fears they may have. Addressing these feelings in a supportive manner helps build confidence and resilience.

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Snap a picture of your child with their backpack, ready to conquer the year ahead. This not only preserves precious memories but

also serves as a visual reminder of their growth throughout their academic journey.

For more information visit sunshinebeachss.eq.edu.au/enrolments/pre-prep.

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A love for animals

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“The change has just been about having more ownership, having a view to what we want, helping the community and people, but also there’s less euthanasia,“ she said.

“Now it’s hardly any ... and they’re only for medical reasons, and (extreme) behaviour, like if you’re not safe to go out.“ Now, as part of a working group, Nicole wants to change an inaccurate perception held by some people in the community.

“It’s the fact everyone thinks - don’t go to the RSPCA because they kill everything,“ she said. “You put a post up and you get 10 really negative responses.

“I said to our CEO you need to be working on our brand and what we do and telling people the truth - why and how, especially the little shelters.

“You can make a big difference in telling people we’re moving forward in a positive way.“ Nicole said there were more changes in approach coming from head office in Brisbane including aims to reduce the use of wire enclosures, increased use of foster carers and an

Picture: ROB MACCOLL introduction of more hubs where there’s retail and the possibility to make better financial decisions, involving less waste.

She said Noosa’s small, ageing facility was also looking toward future changes.

“It’s very old and we’ve got a lot of difficulties. We have to have that conversation as to where we head in the future,“ she said. “We provide education and fill a need in the community, we have a role in the community.“ For Nicole and her son, who, at 27 years, has grown up involved in the shelter, her role and her RSPCA family have been a blessing in both good and bad times.

“The dedication comes from when you go home at night, you’re looking at your shelter and knowing that everyone’s alive and you’ve given them the best that you can while they’re in your care,“ she said. “But you also need to be able to let them go when you know that you’ve got the perfect owner for them.”

“It isn’t a job, it’s just something we all love and do.“ For more information on Noosa’s RSPCA visit facebook.com/RSPCAnoosa/

If you are an avid romance reader or want to learn about what goes into writing a best-seller, put this date in your calendar.

Sunshine Coast Libraries invites you to join leading author Rachael Johns and local writer Roxanne McCarty-O’Kane for a deep-dive into all things love, romance and writing on Friday 16 February, at Venue 114.

Tickets are expected to sell-out, so don’t delay in securing yours.

Rachael Johns is the best-selling, ABIA-winning author of The Patterson Girls and a number of other romance and women’s fiction books, including the popular Something to Talk About.

She is currently Australia’s leading writer of contemporary relationship stories around women’s issues, a genre she has coined ‘life-lit’.

The Patterson Girls won the 2016 Romance Writers of Australia RUBY Award and the 2015 Australian Book Industry Award for General Fiction.

She continually places in Booktopia’s Top 50 Aussie Authors poll.

Rachael has a new book called The Other Bridget, which she will discuss at the upcoming Sunshine Coast event.

The Other Bridget is a feelgood romantic comedy and ideal for fans of Emily Henry and Marian Keyes. Named after a famous fictional character, librarian Bridget Jones was raised on a remote cattle station, with only her mother’s romance novels for company. Now living alone in Fremantle, Bridget is a hopeless romantic. If only her love life was that easy.

Written by Australia’s most beloved romance writer, The Other Bridget is a delightfully uplifting book about books, and a gorgeous celebration of the power and pleasure of romance novels throughout the ages.

Sunshine Coast local, Roxanne McCarty-O’Kane is a published author at Ignite & Write: The Mindful Author and works as presenter at The Phoenix Phenomenon and ghost-writer.

Event details: What: In Conversation with Rachael Johns When: Friday 16 February, 2024 Where: Venue 114, 114 Sportsman Parade, Bokarina Time: 10am, with doors open from 9.30am Tickets: $25 per person (bookings essential via Libraries website). Light refreshments provided.

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Improving the lives of tens of thousands of family pets over almost three decades, Noosa’s RSPCA manager Nicole Louise Cleary is a very worthy recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to animal welfare, but was “blown away“ to receive it.

“I was saying to my mum, it’s my people and colleagues putting me up for it that means so much. They’re just my family,“ an emotional Nicole said.

“It’s such an honour, it really is.

“It means a lot, but it’s a bit embarrassing, I’m only as good as my people.

“I’ve got a lot of vollies who have been here more than 11 years. That’s what makes it a family environment - you see them every week. (The award) goes to them as well.“ A former pastry cook, Nicole started volunteering at the shelter when RSPCA was in the process of taking it over, and loved the work.

She scored a full time position in 1994 and was promoted to manager a year later.

Nicole has always been an on-the-ground working manager, doing the same tasks as her staff, from cleaning kennels to washing dogs as well as being involved in fundraising and broader community activities.

Over the years Nicole has taken on opportunities that have expanded her outlook.

“I’ve won a scholarship and got to go over to tour around America to see what happens with my peers,“ she said.

“I’ve worked at all the RSPCA shelters and there’s nine of those and I think that’s just broadened what we do as an organisation.

“We’ve got a lot of depth in being able to contribute to welfare all across Queensland.

“I do believe that we have to have a people focus to be able to get great results for the animals.“ The shelter deals with about 3000 animals and about 800 adoptions a year. It operates education programs in schools and also works with DV Connect, providing 28 days shelter at no cost to animals whose owners are involved in domestic violence situations.

Rising costs of living and rent hikes have had their impact on pet ownership, reflected in animal surrenders and adoptions.

“The job’s got harder because of the living circumstance,“ Nicole said.

“I think people can’t afford to adopt, they can’t find a way. I know rental (laws) said we’ll allow everyone to have a pet, but when there’s 85 people at the door, landlords are going to choose the one without kids and without pets, which is a bit tragic.

“Pet owners try to do their best but the circumstance doesn’t allow it. We have to keep offering new suggestions.

“You feel for people.

“It makes you really compassionate to how people are because I just think we could all end up in that situation at any stage where we’re reliant on someone helping us,“ she said.

Nicole has seen many changes in the way RSPCA operates over her years at the shelter.

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The value of history Dr Brian Arthur Hoepper of Peregian Beach has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for service to education.

Here is his story: Today’s history classrooms are unrecognisable compared with those I experienced as a schoolboy six decades ago. I’m pleased to have played a part in that transformation.

Many of my generation will recall thrilling tales of courage, discovery and conquest, but also the stern instruction to ‘learn the facts’.

Facts were paramount, whether they were the number of ships in the Spanish Armada (in Grade 5) or the ‘facts’ of what caused World War 1 (in Grade 10).

Behind the façade of all those facts lurked some disturbing ‘truths’. For example: People could buy slaves, women couldn’t own property, and six-year-old children laboured in coal mines. My interest in history sprang from those ‘truths’. I can sum it up in a small but powerful phrase – ‘Today’s truth, tomorrow’s nonsense’.

Put simply, history can teach us that things that people think, believe and do – which seem so natural, important and beyond question – can be challenged and changed, sometimes ending up in the ‘dustbin of history’. Sadly, in the examples of slavery, women’s rights and child labour, change is yet to be achieved in many parts of our world.

Today, history students investigate the challenges and changes of the past. They use an ‘inquiry learning’ approach – posing questions, studying historical sources of evidence (old newspapers, photos, speeches, statistics, maps and objects), debating ideas and proposing answers to questions such as ‘In the Industrial Revolution in Britain, why did child labour in mines begin, continue and finally end?’ Their studies inevitably raise value-laden questions about progress, power, fairness and reform.

Perceptive people in the past asked critical questions about child labour, women’s status and slavery. They asked ‘What’s really going on here; is it a good thing; if not, how can it be changed; if it is a good thing, how can it be cherished and maintained?’. Studying those critical thinkers from the past can help young students to emulate them. With an eye on their future as adult citizens, students can start to ask ‘What’s really going on here? etc’ about modern-day phenomena. Climate change, immigration, treaty, Ukraine, the republic, housing affordability and Artificial Intelligence spring to mind.

That’s the great value of historical education for a modern, democratic society.

My career gave me many opportunities to promote this approach to historical teaching and learning. As an academic at QUT, I taught courses in history curriculum for student teachers. Beyond the university, I found an extraordinarily supportive professional association – the Queensland History Teachers Association QHTA – and collaborated with members in almost all my work.

Together we were members of the committee that wrote the History syllabuses for Queensland schools and provided professional development throughout the state. Over a

Dr Brian Hoepper. period of more than 40 years, I co-authored and led teams of teachers who produced nine textbooks that inducted thousands of history students into inquiry learning.

At the university level, I co-edited a series of textbooks for the future teachers of Humanities and Social Sciences, collaborating with members of the influential Social and Citizenship Educators Association of Queensland SCEAQ I left QUT in 2002 to work as an independent curriculum adviser. In the years following I was the Queensland member of the team that wrote the Australian Curriculum: History, and was a member of the National Centre for History Education based at Monash University.

Throughout, I maintained my links with QHTA, having served as President and been made a life member and patron.

Not surprisingly, a love of history had steered me towards politics, particularly the politics of change. In the ‘Moonlight State’ era

Picture: ROB MACCOLL of Queensland politics, I convened the antigerrymander activist group Citizens for Democracy, was spokesperson for Queensland Academics for Human Rights and became the convenor of the first Greens branch in Brisbane. My only ever stint in the Brisbane Watchhouse followed my arrest at a political rally.

My partner Kathleen and I moved from Highgate Hill to Peregian Beach in 2009, and we appreciate the special qualities of this environment. I treasure my membership of the very welcoming Noosa Masters Swimming Club, where I was club captain for four years and am now a life member. For the past five years, my Thursdays have been special as I rehearse at the Noosa Men’s Shed with The Hip Replacements, our band with endearing aspirations of stardom! And two very different but equally enjoyable book clubs keep me immersed in the wonders of literature.

I’ve found opportunities for community engagement through the energetic Peregian

Beach Community Association and through my term as deputy chair of the board of Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN Inc), taking on ‘the greatest moral challenge of our times’, a challenge reinforced dramatically by recent unprecedented weather events. That motivates my continuing work within the local Greens branch.

I value the award of the OAM, particularly as it creates an opportunity to publicise and celebrate the unique value of a historical education. Importantly, it’s essential to remember that my innovative role would have counted for nothing if the impetus for change had not been shared and propelled by fine educators within QHTA and the countless other history teachers throughout the state. They continue to expertly and enthusiastically guide their students through the challenge of interpreting the past, understanding the present and envisaging a fair and sustainable future through the lens of historical inquiry.

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Dedication to youth

By Abbey Cannan Decades of significant service to children, youth, and the community is the reason Julia Davison is set to be awarded as Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division.

The Noosa Heads resident knows a thing or two about being a CEO, and plans on continuing to share her knowledge with future leaders.

“I was very surprised and I wasn’t expecting it but it is really great to be recognised,” Julia said of receiving the honour.

“I was a little emotional actually because it came out of the blue.”

She was the founding chief executive officer of Goodstart Early Learning in 2011, a director of Cape York Girl Academy in 2015, and the director of Paul Ramsay Foundation in 2023.

“I’m very proud of the time I spent as chief executive at Goodstart Early Learning and that’s why I moved to Queensland from South Australia in 2011 to lead the turn around of the ABC Learning Centres,” Julia said.

“In addition to the financial turnaround, I’m very proud of what we all achieved for children and families.

“We significantly improved the quality of early childhood education in the 700 centres across Australia and became one of the most inclusive centres with no child being turned away. Often it’s too hard for early childhood centres to take children with additional needs

but we accepted everyone at Goodstart.”

Her impressive resume includes CEO of Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide; CEO of WorkCover SA; and Assistant Chief Executive in the Royal Hospital National Health Service Trust in the United Kingdom.

“I’ve also been proud of the world I’ve done with Cape York Girl Academy, working with First Nations students,” she said.

“I was also chair of the board of Catherine House in South Australia, working with women who experienced homelessness.”

Julia said the four most important traits for a CEO to succeed were passion, resilience, tenacity and empathy.

If she could give one piece of advice to her 21-year-old self, or any other young person, it would be to back yourself.

“Have the confidence to do the things that perhaps you think you can’t do,” she said.

This year, Julia has semi-retired to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle in Noosa, but she’s still using her experience to help the community.

“I’m on the board of Paul Ramsay Foundation, which has a mission of breaking cycles of disadvantage,” she said.

“I’ve recently completed an executive coaching course at the European Business School. I’m doing CEO and leadership coaching mainly in the not-for-profit sector.

“In 2023, I retired from full time work and decided I needed a break. This year I’ll do more coaching but I want to limit the amount so I can enjoy Noosa and be semi-retired.”

Julia Davison has been awarded as Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division.

LNP targets Noosa in State election From page 1 “The demountables there, that was fast tracked by council after the emergency doctor came to see me. We can do better than that. How they invest is up to them, they’re the hospital. They need to work with the government very closely and that I see can be achieved for the benefit of the community,“ she said.

“The Emergency Department is a big part of our community. Every family is affected by that.“ The private hospital, which provides an emergency department available to the public, needed security of tenure in order to invest and state government was responsible for giving them tenure, Mr Crisafulli said.

“There are only seven emergency beds.

Hospital staff do a great job. We need to give them the tools to do their job better. We’ve got a growing community, an ageing com-

munity and we have to make sure SCUH (Sunshine Coast University Hospital) works as well,“ he said.

One of LNP’s key pillars is doctors and nurses back in charge. There’s been centralisation in Brisbane. We believe power should be given back to the regions. We’ve got health and hospital boards, let them be in charge of their destiny and give them the money, he said.

“When I speak to doctors and ambos they are fatigued, frustrated, they’re over it. They have to be valued. We talk about better resources, better triage-ing, sharing data in real time and putting doctors and nurses in charge as a starting point.“ In regard to the state government’s SEQ plan, Cr Stewart said there had been a complete lack of investment in infrastructure by the state government to match the numbers of people Noosa was expected to accommodate within it.

“As a council we’ve done a housing strategy supported by community with planning scheme amendments sitting on the Ministers desk since February last year.

“We’re supposed to be in a housing crisis, these are real tangible things we can implement, we’re still waiting,“ she said.

“If you want to change the government you have to vote for change,“ Mr Crisafulli said. “I believe we’ve put forward the best candidate this region’s seen in a generation.

I hope they consider that, they’ll have someone who can advocate for them.“ At the 2020 Queensland Election Labor won 52 seats, LNP won 34 and there were seven other seats including Noosa.

Independent Sandy Bolton retained the seat she first won in 2017, with more than 65 per cent of the vote, a swing toward her of 4.3 per cent, LNP’s James Blevin gaining just over 32 per cent of the vote.

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Another top honour for Noosa’s Joan

By Abbey Cannan Noosa resident Joan Cordell has used her platform while receiving the award of Member of the Order of Australia (AM) to urge for an Australia Day date change.

Joan, who was inducted into the Australian Property Hall of Fame in 2023, is set to be honoured in the General Division for significant service to business, and to the community.

Today, she is an artist in Noosa, but in the early 1970s, Joan founded what became known as ‘The Builder’s Bible’; Cordell Building and Construction Information.

“It is wonderful to receive an accolade today, half a century on - which acknowledges what Cordell (and I mean the whole thriving, pulsating, happily driven team of enthusiasts) accomplished at that time. And how subsequent adaptations of our information system are still invaluable to an even more complex building industry today,“ she said.

“As a statistician, my initial quest in 1969 was to devise and expand an information system that could service an entire industry in multiple ways - and Cordell’s initial research, pre-computer, centred on the Australian Building and Construction Industry.“ Computerisation occurred in the 1980s; and ownership of Cordell changed several times over the years.

However, the name was embedded in the industry; Cordell became known as ‘The Builder’s Bible’ and the ethos of the original vision was strongly preserved.

Recently, the company was acquired by CoreLogic (NYSE: CLGX), and today Cordell product is a key player within the property in-

Noosa resident Joan Cordell receives the award of Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division. formation, analytics and services they offer to clients in seven countries.

“My deeply appreciative memories go to a whole host of people, sadly few of whom are still with us, but without whose creative industry and loyal support, the story would be quite different, and perhaps even in another language,“ Joan said.

When it comes to her service to the community, supporting the cultural life of her surrounding area has always been of prime importance for Joan, particularly when living in Nova Scotia, Canada and in the south island

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of New Zealand during the later eighties and nineties.

“Since 2009, I have had an intense interest in Noosa Botanic Gardens, initially when I took on the task of managing the philanthropic development of the Noosa Stone Sculpture Bequest, and subsequently in the revitalisation of the Friends of the Gardens (FNBG) of which I was Chair 2011-2014,“ she said.

With all that she has achieved throughout her life, Joan’s immediate thought is for the future.

“Perhaps, the honour I so welcome receiving, allows me a platform, even if momentary, to propose a change of importance for Australian Citizens,“ she said.

“In 1967, more than 90 per cent of voters supported the constitutional changes the then Referendum proposed - to include Indigenous Australians within population counts. By 1984, Australian Electoral changes improved their possibilities of demonstrating their interest in their citizenship rights and responsibilities.

“But how can they celebrate being Australian - surely not on an Australia Day tied to an offensive date in their history.

“I dare to contend we could be truly innovative and publicly request that the Australian Parliament change the date of Australia Day to 10 August - a date of which we can all be proud.

“The amendments to the Constitution were overwhelmingly endorsed in 1967, winning 90.77 per cent of votes cast and having majority support in all six states. The Bill became an Act of Parliament on 10 August 1967.“

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Noosa ratepayers will receive their Noosa Council rates notices this week.

Noosa Council encourages ratepayers to make their payment by the February 16 due date to take advantage of the 5 per cent discount on the general rate.

Ratepayers can select from a variety of payment options: BPAY Online at noosa.qld.gov.au Credit card by phone Over the counter at any Australia Post office In person at Council’s Level 2 Counter, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin By direct debit, either via a total deduction on the rates due date or regular periodic deductions. If you have not already made arrangements to pay by direct debit an application form is available from our website – noosa. qld.gov.au.

More than 47 per cent of property owners now receive their rate notices electronically – either by email or direct to their online banking platform, by registering for BPAY View.

Property owners who wish to change to electronic delivery can do so by visiting Council’s website to register for email delivery, or through their online banking platform to register for BPAY View.

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Will STA be the hot issue?

The first of a two-part report on Noosa’s response to short-term letting and the housing crisis, by PHIL JARRATT. When Airbnb, the fastest-growing marketer of short-term accommodation in the world, made its first inroads into Australia a dozen years ago, Noosa was too busy to notice, deep in the fight to win back an independent council after five years in the wilderness of amalgamation.

With control over the complex issues of what we now call STA seemingly stalled for the past year while the impact of the new local law regulation was assessed, you could be forgiven for thinking we were still back there in the mists of a time when letting someone market your house or granny flat seemed like a harmless cottage industry, but as councillors and staffers got back to business last week after the holiday break, some were arguing with conviction that short term letting and its link to the housing crisis was poised to become the biggest issue of the coming council elections.

Adding fuel to the fire was the social media release of a hard-hitting short video called Welcome To Noosa – Where Neighbours Are Strangers. Written and produced by Rod Ritchie, convenor of Residents For Noosa, for the associated group Noosa Residents Against Unregulated Short Term Accommodation, the video pulls no punches in calling Noosa Council to task over its inability to control or contain “whole streets and suburbs of Noosa [which] have been converted from housing to commercial accommodation businesses”.

Veteran newsreader Mike Higgins’ solemn voice-over continues: “Many residents support home-hosted accommodation but object when whole houses become unstaffed, underregulated mini-motels. Residents hoped the local law would limit and control the proliferation of these short stay letting businesses but that clearly hasn’t happened. Numbers have grown … Living in the shire has become a nightmare for some residents, and the social fabric of long-established residential communities has been disrupted.”

The video continues: “The corrosive effects of short term letting on the mental health and wellbeing of residents is well known. Many property owners have been forced to sell.

House prices have soared. Affordable rental accommodation has disappeared. Workers are unable to find housing in the shire and as a result fewer locals are employed by the council or are available for the delivery of essential services.”

Finally it makes this powerful demand: “Residents want council to do more than pay lip service to their concerns. Council must … ensure visitors, property owners and council staff are aware of council’s commitment to the local law; notify neighbours and seek and consider submissions from them when short term letting applications are under consideration for approval; undertake a comprehensive review of the operation and effectiveness of the local law by August 2024; seek community input into that review, especially from neighbours of short term lets; and finally, make realtime data on applications, approvals, registrations and complaints available on council’s

Former mayor Tony Wellington.

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website … Noosa Council has allowed Noosa’s coastal suburbs to become dominated by short stay letting. Residential areas are overwhelmed by visitors. Residents want council to enforce the local law. Let’s tell candidates the community is their responsibility, not out-ofshire investors.”

The many residents of Noosa Shire who help pay the mortgage and subsidise a bit of travel by registered holiday letting through Airbnb or one of the other platforms such as Stayz, not to mention the free market thinkers who support them, will claim that Ritchie’s video overstates the case, but a growing number of residents are becoming increasingly alarmed at the constant, ongoing degradation of the amenity of

their neighbourhoods through noise, illegal parking and traffic in once-quiet streets. The visuals of the Residents’ video make this case quite convincingly.

Given the considerable divide in our community over the STA issue, it is instructive to look back at how we got into this mess. Or is it a mess?

We weren’t alone, of course, with our blind eye back in 2012, with governments all over the world putting on the rose-coloured glasses as Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia’s 2007 San Francisco start-up shook the hotel industry to its core. It was only in 2016, when the company was valued at $US30 billion and the cities of Barcelona and New York launched the first

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court actions against the growing corporate giant that people beyond the accommodation industry itself began to realise that unregulated STA could take over towns and cities and ruin resident lifestyles.

By this time de-amalgamated Noosa had a new and somewhat reformist council, hampered only by the unpredictable voting patterns of a couple of councillors who were preoccupied by criminal matters or reality TV aspirations.

Mayor Tony Wellington could see the emerging bigger picture and wanted to instigate defensive action against the proliferation of STAs, and his councillors agreed, with the exception of Ingrid Jackson.

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Buoyed by the level of support, Wellington took to the 2017 Local Government Association of Queensland annual conference a motion “That the Local Government Association of Queensland lobby the State Government seeking action to formulate a clear policy and response to the use of residential properties for short term accommodation where facilitated by on-line booking agencies including: Requiring the on-line booking agencies to provide Councils with property addresses so that they can help to ensure properties comply with appropriate planning schemes and rating requirements; Consideration of the long-term impact on local communities including the availability of rental accommodation stock, impact on housing affordability, impact on local amenity and potential impact on existing tourism properties.”

The motion succeeded by majority vote.

The first shots in the STA wars had been fired.

As a result of the motion, immediately after the conference Kate Jones, the Minister for Innovation, Tourism Industry Development and the Commonwealth Games, established the Peer-to-Peer Economy and Short Term Letting Industry Reference Group, with Mayor Wellington invited to join, along with the mayor of Cairns, as the only two elected councillors in a wide-ranging group representing government tourism bodies and industry associations.

Tony Wellington recalled this week: “The group met on five occasions. We were working towards a proposal for the state government to consider legislation over the STA sector that would potentially include a code of conduct as well as data sharing that would force Airbnb, Stayz and others to provide information on their rental properties to relevant local governments. Of course, Airbnb pushed back hard against such measures, but the reference group generally agreed with Noosa Council’s position that such measures were necessary.

“The group was close to completing a position paper to include a code of conduct and data sharing that would have been provided to the Government for consideration. Meanwhile, I had been attending various conferences to discuss the STA issue and to debate with representatives from Stayz and Airbnb, such as the Disrupting the Housing Market conference run by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute. Unfortunately, at the 2020 elections, not only did I fail to be elected, but the state government also lost Kate Jones, and the reference group dissolved.”

Tony Wellington getting rolled by Clare Stewart in the mayoral election of March 2020 saw a new voting dynamic come into play, but the groundwork to control the STA market had already been planned if not executed.

Wellington told Noosa Today this week: “During my time in office, Noosa Council developed the current planning scheme. We considered what we could include in the scheme to help control the spread of STAs and came to understand that we could not make any imposts on existing STA properties through it. Two separate sets of legal advice from QCs declared that ‘existing use rights’ necessarily came into effect. These rights prevented Council from making any efforts via the scheme that would have had retrospective impact on existing STAs. “However, after much argy-bargy with the State, we did institute some planning measures in the Noosa Plan that identified zones where any future STAs would require planning approval and thus areas where any new STAs

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Noosa map of STA rentals. From video. could be discouraged. Noosa Council had commissioned an issues paper on the subject of STAs that was tabled in February 2019 and we also got legal advice regarding implementing new and novel local laws to regulate STA use – our own code of conduct laws. We had begun to draft a local law for STA conduct prior to the 2020 elections.”

Although it was certainly not always the case, on the major issues the 2020 council often voted on gender lines, with Mayor Stewart and councillors Amelia Lorentson and Karen Finzel on one side and experienced councillors Wilkie, Stockwell, Jurisevic and newbie Tom Wegener on the other. But such was not the case with the 5:2 adoption of the 2020 Noosa Plan, with only Stewart and Lorentson voting against it because of its STA regulatory provisions.

On 16 July 2020 Noosa Council adopted a new planning scheme, Noosa Plan 2020 which was gazetted and came into effect on 31 July 2020, replacing Noosa Plan 2006.

In October 2021 new rules and regulations for STA letting were introduced, to take effect from February 2022.

Former councillor-turned consultant Russell Green notified his RG Strategic client base: “As … these rules come into effect … a one-off Local Law application will need to be made for all existing and new properties operating short stay letting or home hosted accommodation unless identified as exempt … While the new scheme included new rules and new opportunities, council also announced they were preparing new STA laws which would impact operators. At that stage, no announcements were made about what these new rules and regulations would entail … Our concerns … were that these proposed rules were restrictive and imposed as a knee-jerk reaction to some particularly fervent submissions to the first round of public consultation.”

The stage was set for a big stink but as the calendar rolled into 2022 only one councillor

Tom Wegener. had taken a stand against STA consistently since election, and that was first-termer Tom Wegener. He recalls: “Late in 2020 council voted to support the mayor’s declaration of a housing emergency. In January 2021, STA applications started coming before council, and Frank Wilkie agreed with me that STA and a housing crisis were diametrically opposed concepts. You couldn’t support both. Brian and Joe soon came on board too.

“I stated in a speech to council: ‘The reality is, as we continue to approve STAs in medium

density, the amenity will be lost, precedents set, and the expectation of a predominantly residential neighbourhood will be turned to a tourist precinct.’

“By this time, the situation was out of control. More importantly, we were beginning to lose our residents.”

In Part 2 next week, a wide-ranging interview with Cr Tom Wegener, exploring his views on the way forward for short term letting in Noosa.

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Australia Day message On 26 January 2024 we mark Australia Day, a day where we acknowledge our country’s past, recognise our achievements, and look forward to the future.

On our nation’s national day, right around the country new Australians are welcomed at citizenship ceremonies, the Australia Day Honours List of Australians who have achieved great things for their community is announced, barbecues are fired up, and rubbish bins become cricket stumps as we come together to enjoy the company of family, friends, and neighbours.

Australia Day is not just another public holiday. It is our nation’s biggest annual civic event. 81 per cent of respondents in the recent Wide Bay 2023 survey said they want to continue to celebrate Australia Day on 26 January.

The day is a day to reflect on our history, our Indigenous culture and heritage, a day to respect the origins, experiences, stories, and

contributions of our fellow Australians, to celebrate our strong and diverse community and honour this great nation, our achievements, and the people who have helped shape the Australia we have become.

While we all have different views, backgrounds, and experiences, Australia Day is a day to respect and share the stories, histories, and contributions of every Australian - like the ones people throughout Wide Bay have made, and continue to make, to our nation.

Thanks to the sacrifices, the hard work of those who have gone before us, and those who have served and continue to serve to secure our freedom, Australia is one of the safest, most economically stable countries in the world, with many opportunities ahead.

Australia’s success today is built upon the uniquely Aussie characteristics for which we are known throughout the world, of our courage, tenacity, mateship, and our unwavering

optimism. The Australian spirit we share is known for its inclusiveness, compassion, and the sheer hard work that has gone towards making Australia strong.

As Australians, we know that our country is what we make of it, and that is why for most of my life I have worked to make our communities and our nation even better. I have seen the good and bad in society, and I acknowledge the work we must continue to do to keep our communities safe, our borders secure, and protect our Australian way of life.

I will keep up my fight to build a better Wide Bay, and to ensure that our nation’s future holds prosperity and growth for all.

Whether you plan to celebrate with loved ones and friends at a public ceremony, or if you choose to commemorate the occasion at home, I hope you fly the Aussie flag with pride, stay safe, and enjoy the day with your fellow Australians.

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How I became an Australian not once, but twice!

By Ingrid Jackson

1983 Ingrid getting Australian citizenship a second time.

1954 Ingrid with her parents in Hobart. became Canadian citizens and had to relinquish our Australian citizenships.

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school and my first degree, and then, under very different circumstances than my parents’ migration, I made my way back to

Australia.

In the Sydney suburb of Mosman, 30 years after my parents had been naturalised, I became an Australian citizen again at a ceremony in the Town Hall. That’s me in the middle of the photo. The civic authority still wore a wig.

It is a joy that Noosa holds citizenship ceremonies several times a year. Whenever I attend one, I feel appreciative of living in our beautiful shire and very touched watching people make a commitment to our great country.

More than seven million Australians, 30 per cent of our population, was born overseas.

At citizenship ceremonies, I think of them and all that they’ve done for our country.

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Citizenship ceremonies have a special meaning for me.

My parents, Libby and Henry, now deceased, migrated from what is now the Czech Republic to Australia in 1948, my father to lecture in mathematics at the University of Tasmania.

I was born in Hobart and, a couple of years later, my parents were naturalised at a ceremony in the Hobart Town Hall.

In the photo, which featured on the front page of the Hobart Mercury, you can see the local civic authority dressed in a most unNoosa-like way, towering over the three of us.

Hobart was a turning point for my parents. During World War II, Henry, who had a Jewish father, was interned in labour camps.

After the war, as Czechoslovakia steadily fell under Communist control, my parents, not then together, migrated separately, met up in Hobart and married.

They never returned to the Czech Republic.

They never wanted to. There were too many bad memories.

Henry had lost his father and most of that side of the family to the Nazi concentration camps.

When I was five, the family made a huge move from Hobart to Edmonton in Canada, where my father was appointed Professor of Mathematics at the University of Alberta. We

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Decades long road battle

By Abbey Cannan A Noosa Hinterland resident who has been fighting to get a 2.2km dirt road sealed for 25 years says it’s an ‘accident waiting to happen’.

Alan Deering bought his property on the eastern end of Cooroy Mountain Road about 38 years ago when there was minimal traffic.

“Due to the substantial increase in traffic, and therefore the dust issue that comes with that, I started to lobby Council for the Eastern section to be sealed,” Alan said.

“During amalgamation and after lobbying Lew Brennan and Tony Wellington, Division 12 Crs of Sunshine Cost Council, I received a letter from Cr Brennan on 20 January 2012, stating that Cooroy Mountain Road has been on the wish list of roads, and would be sealed in stages, that would bring a welcome relief to the dust problems.”

Twelve years and many unanswered questions later, Alan is still campaigning for council to upgrade the 2.2km section that remains unsealed and ‘dangerous for drivers’.

After a recent downpour of rain on 2 January 2024, Alan said the corner of Cooroy Mountain Road and Dath Henderson Road was once again covered in gravel.

“The intersection was cleaned on 7 December, that is five days during which an accident was waiting to happen,” he said.

“This is an often occurrence after a downpour. The left hand drain of Cooroy Mountain Road has nowhere to go because there is a 90 degree bend at the bottom and there is no fall in the drain to get the water away. The water and gravel wash over the intersection completely and across Dath Henderson Road, which is a 80kph road.

“This is a serious safety issue, and when bought to the attention of Council, I have been told by a Council officer that it is not a safety issue, it is a maintenance issue. This is an ongoing safety issue that Council refuses to ac-

Alan says the gravel causes a dangerous situation for drivers.

A car after it had been rolled back on its wheels along Dath Henderson Road.

The corner of Cooroy Mountain Road and Dath Henderson Road covered in gravel.

Picture: ALAN DEERING

knowledge. There needs to be money to fix this problem otherwise it’s only a matter of time before someone is either killed or seriously injured. Additionally, there have been several oc-

casions when cars have rolled in this location.

I witnessed, two years ago, a car rolled down Cooroy Mountain Road almost coming to rest in Dath Henderson Road, luckily it didn’t roll

further, being hit by a vehicle doing 80kph would not be a pleasant scenario. The driver was not injured in this instance.”

Council has a priority planning program for sealing roads, with a strong focus on safety and high-traffic roads.

Noosa Council Acting Infrastructure Services director Shaun Walsh said this allowed council to ensure the best use of available funding.

“The cost of sealing one kilometre of unsealed roads exceeds $1 million, so as a result, budgets for road sealing projects are planned carefully against strict criteria, often relying on state funding, he said.

“Other criteria include roadside character as reconstruction often requires removal of significant vegetation, as well as predicted increase in traffic speed and volume arising from improved road surface.”

Mr Walsh said Council officers have scheduled a meeting with the concerned resident to discus his proposal for sealing Cooroy Mountain Road and to explain the reasons relating to the non-sealed section of Cooroy Mountain Road.

“Any decision to seal a road also requires broader community engagement as many residents like the low key nature of unsealed roads,” he said.

Due to the scale of the flooding and natural disasters in 2022, this has impacted on what’s available for Council’s sealed roads program.

“Priority funding for 2023 and 2024 has been directed to repair existing road infrastructure, with over 100 sites still under repair across the shire to reinstate pre-existing standards, this has unfortunately limited what we can spend on the sealed roads program.’ he said.

To know more about Council’s unsealed roads maintenance, visit noosa.qld.gov.au/ downloads/file/4351/management-of-unsealed-roads-fact-sheet

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David does a Nellie Melba

By Phil Jarratt It’s almost three years since Noosa bade farewell (theatrically speaking) to Australia’s greatest (and tallest) living playwright David Williamson, retiring in his 80th year with a splendid Noosa Arts Theatre reprise of his 2001 play Up For Grabs, directed by son Rory and starring son Felix.

But you can’t keep a good satirist down, at least not in the crazy world we’re living in, and Williamson, who turns 82 next month, is rebounding in 2024 with his biggest creative spurt in decades, with three new plays scheduled for seasons in Sydney and Adelaide, and an “out of town” run for his psychological romp Aria at Noosa Arts Theatre from 18 April.

David told Noosa Today this week: “I thought I’d had enough. My health wasn’t great, and then I got onto new medication and started feeling a lot better, and suddenly, for no apparent reason, I was writing three plays.

It was actually the stories that got me. They popped into my head and I just had to write them.”

The Great Divide, which will open at Sydney’s Ensemble Theatre later in the year, was born, like so much of his work, by David’s deep sense of fairness and social justice, a story that “I couldn’t not write”.

He says: “All my plays come from the things I see happening around me, and The Great Divide refers to the fact that Australia now has the highest per capita income of any country in the world, but we’re the second worst in terms of income inequality. While Gina and Twiggy doubled their net worth in the last two years, three million Australian families suffered food anxiety. What kind of country have we become! It’s a great place for the 20 to 30 per cent who are on the right side of the divide, but not so great for the rest.”

While the playwright says the play addresses the elephant in the room of what neo-liber-

David Williamson (right) and director Sam Coward at Noosa Arts Theatre. alism has done to Australia, it is also, of course, a comedy.

“Australia’s richest woman comes into an unknown coastal town, Noosa and Byron having been loved to death, and sees it as the new place for wealthy retirees, so she secretly buys up everything. [Sound a bit familiar?] But the residents get wind of it and they don’t like the idea of their town becoming the prime coastal destination for people on the high side of the divide. Yes, there are parallels with Noosa, as in the situation where when the super-rich move

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in, there has to be an army to serve them, and they can’t afford the rent in town and have to live somewhere else.”

The Puzzle, described by one theatre writer as “White Lotus meets Don’s Party”, will have its world premiere at the State Theatre of South Australia’s Dunstan Theatre in October, 50 years since Williamson’s The Department opened it.

Says David: “So many people screw their lives up in the most ludicrous way, and as a

satirist I’m attracted to that. People who have everything but convince themselves they need more. In this case it’s a father who was divorced early and feels that he’s lost contact with his daughter, so he takes this very spirited 27-year-old on a cruise to bond with each other again. Unfortunately he doesn’t do much research and he chooses what’s called a ‘lifestyle cruise’ which is a polite term for a swingers’ cruise. Things go very wrong. I did go on a cruise for my own research, but it wasn’t quite like that (laughs).”

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Aria, based on a true psychological case study, will have a season at Sydney’s Ensemble in early 2025, but it’s out-of-town world premiere at Noosa Arts Theatre will boast a stellar cast and reunite Williamson with local director (and radio personality) Sam Coward after a seven-year absence from the theatre. Says David: “It’s quite common for plays in the UK and US to open away from the big cities so they can tinker with the production, but in Australia we rarely have that luxury. So, even though it was already scheduled for 2025, I suggested to Jo Hendrie (actor and Noosa Arts promotions manager) that we have an out of town trial season at Noosa Arts, whose productions of my plays have been as good as I’ve seen anywhere. I also suggested that we get Sam to direct because he’s done my work before and done it brilliantly. The idea was that we’d have

a season in Noosa almost a year before it opens in Sydney I saw as a win/win. And the cast that Sam has put together is hugely encouraging.”

Sam has directed three previous Williamson plays for Noosa Arts, including Cruise Control and Influence, in both of which he employed techniques that surprised and impressed the writer. Says David: “The writer/director relationship in theatre can be fragile but he’s too big for me to pummel so it works out okay! (laughs) I missed one of his productions because I was overseas but the two I saw were wonderful. There’s an energy to Sam’s productions that I don’t think I’ve seen anywhere else.

They’re infused with life and vigour.”

Adds Sam: “I was a bit intimidated when I first met David, but I discovered he was a very open and generous collaborator. I can’t wait to do this one. It’s an absolute honour to be work-

ing with David again after such a long gap.”

David is at pains to point out that, while much of his work is in part autobiographical, the diabolical mother of three perfect sons at the centre of Aria is far from home: “When I told [wife] Kristen what the play was about, she was horrified. She said, ‘No, you can’t do this to us!’ But it has nothing to do with us, even though we have four perfect sons. (laughs) “After I finished studying engineering, I started postgraduate work in psychology and since then I’ve always been fascinated by narcissistic personalities. I read a case study about a mother who thought her three sons were wonderful but no girl was good enough for them. So, in the play this woman, Monique, brings them all together once a year so she can celebrate her sons and put down her daughters-in-law, reminding them all that she was

destined to be a wonderful diva, the next Joan Sutherland. Having her children has robbed her of that destiny but it’s been worth it because her boys are perfect. But the audience gets to see that they’re not quite as perfect as she thinks. The crowning moment of the day is that every year she picks an aria to perform with her pianist son accompanying her while she reminds them all of what she gave up for them.”

The unlovable Monique is played by Jo Hendrie. Says David: “I thought the role would perfectly suit Jo – and I don’t mean this to sound insulting, but the character is every daughterin-law’s worst nightmare of a mother-in-law!

And [singing the aria] is a very difficult task for Jo, because she has to be good enough for us to believe there was a possibility that Monique might have made it as a diva, but it’s got to be bad enough to be funny. It’s a delicate balance but I’m sure our director will cope with it brilliantly. This is the year when the daughters-inlaw have had enough and they rebel, so it’s on for young and old while she murders Queen Of The Night from The Magic Flute.”

Also playing a lead role with delicate balance is mayoral candidate (possibly our mayor by the time the curtain goes up) Frank Wilkie as the perfect son who is also the somewhat dodgy minister for local government. Says David: “I have every confidence that Frank will be our mayor by then and that he will also be brilliant in the role.”

Aria will be at Noosa Arts Theatre 18 April to 12 May, tickets now available at noosaartstheatre.org.au

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Council seeks action on bridge Noosa Council will seek a meeting with Queensland’s transport minister to raise the local community’s concerns about the state of the Cooroy railway bridge.

Mayor Clare Stewart said councillors regularly received phone calls and emails from residents worried about the condition of the state-controlled thoroughfare.

“We know it’s an issue for our community and while we were hopeful the recent repairs – carried out by the state with overnight lane closures - would improve the road, unfortunately the potholes are already opening back up,” the Mayor said.

Cr Stewart said the situation had become more urgent with the state’s plan to upgrade the Lake Macdonald Dam. “Such a major infrastructure project will place significant construction traffic impacts on the Cooroy road network, further compounding the current traffic issues along this key corridor, which the state is responsible for, so we need improvements to this road urgently.”

The Mayor has written to Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Bart Mellish, seeking improvements to the bridge and a meeting to discuss residents’ concerns in detail.

“We believe it is crucial that the state thoroughly review the overall condition of the bridge, including its road surface and the anticipated timeline for a new bridge to be built,” she said.

The road network is a declared Main Road under management of the Queensland Government.

Cr Stewart said Council also held safety

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart and functionality concerns for the Myall Street / Elm Street intersection and the Diamond Street / Elm Street intersection.

“The condition of the bridge and both of these intersections is of great concern to our community, and I speak for all of my fellow councillors when I call for this urgent meeting with the minister.”

Cr Stewart said the letter has also been sent to Member for Nicklin, Robert Skelton.

“I look forward to a reply and hopefully an opportunity for our staff to discuss with the Minister viable solutions to the issues our community continues to raise,” Mayor Stewart said.

New grants on offer Noosa Council will soon begin taking applications for the latest round of Community Grants, Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants, and a brand new Youth Grants Program.

Grants officer Meagan Monk said council offered the range of grants to support and empower local community groups, artists and young people to deliver projects that make Noosa more vibrant and inclusive.

Each of the grant programs opens for applications from 9am, February 1.

The Community Grants Program provides essential assistance to local community groups, organisations, and clubs to execute various community projects and events.

RADF grants are specifically for individuals and community groups involved in arts and culture in the Noosa Shire.

This program, in partnership with the Queensland Government, supports the growth of local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

The application period for these grants, plus Community Grant applications, closes 14 March at noon.

The Youth Response Grant program closes on 29 February at noon.

For more information about each of the grants, visit council’s website at noosa.qld.gov.au. To help potential applicants, and facilitate networking, council will host a Grants Connect event at 5.30pm on 8 February at The J. Bookings can be made through Eventbrite on the Grants Connect Event page on council’s website – noosa.qld.gov.au

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What’s council been up to?

Infrastructure Investment Last week, Noosa Council selected a preferred contractor to tackle severe erosion along the dog beach section of Noosa Spit. A call for tenders went out last year, and last week Council endorsed Hall Contracting as preferred contractor. These are historical issues – erosion has been a problem ever since the Spit was constructed in the 1970s and after decades of issues, council has taken the proactive step of investing significantly to restore the battered shoreline and rebuild the beach.

The project will create two sand plugs – one at each end of the beach – to redirect flowing water away from the shore and back to the centre of the channel.

Around 62,650 cubic metres of dredged sand will be used to renourish the eroded beach. Work must be finished by 30 September 2024 to meet the conditions of the permit issued by the state, which has jurisdiction and authority over our river.

Budget Surplus Ratepayers can have confidence council’s finances are in good shape. The latest financial report tabled at our first council meeting of 2024, shows Council has gone from having an operating deficit of over $700,000 in August last year to a $304,000 surplus. This $1 million turnaround in Council’s financial operating position, is all the more significant as it is on the back of very challenging economic times, resources challenges and an inflationary climate.

Having a strong financial position means Council can continue to invest in community infrastructure, improve aging assets and minimise rate increases.

The financial turnaround is from prudent investment decisions with cash deposits to maximise yields and improved revenue from Noosa Holiday Parks and Waste management facilities.

The mid-year budget review also outlines how we’re delivering $127 million in disaster-funded projects - fully funded by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority - stemming from the February 2022 Noosa floods.

Coupled with our own annual capital works program means we are about to deliver a record $173 million in infrastructure work for the community. This is record spending for Noosa Council and it is ‘bang for your buck’ spending for our community which is terrific to see.

Community Support - Grants Noosa Council is about to start taking applications for the latest round of Community Grants, Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants, and a brand-new Youth Grants

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Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart Program. The range of grants is to support and empower local community groups, artists, and young people to deliver projects that make Noosa more vibrant and inclusive. For more information about each of the grants, visit Council’s website at noosa.qld.gov.au To help potential applicants, and facilitate net-

working, Council will host a Grants Connect event at 5.30pm on 8 February 2024 at The J. Our team is ready to help both individuals and groups that may need some help and encouragement completing the application process.

Bookings can be made through Eventbrite on the Grants Connect Event page on Council’s

website – noosa.qld.gov.au Community Support- Junior Sport In what should be a great afternoon for our kids, Noosa Council is hosting another ‘Come and Try Winter Sports Event’ over 2 afternoons in February 2024. These afternoons are a great opportunity for kids to come and get a taste for a host of different sports that they may like to get involved in locally. My own kids have attended several times and always love trying different sports which they wouldn’t normally play or have an opportunity to try. If you think your children may be keen, jump on and sign them up via www.trybooking.com/eventlist/ noosacouncilsport as bookings are essential.

These events will be held in both Tewantin and Cooroy to ensure all our kids have access to an afternoon of fun and activity. Tewantin is Tuesday 13 February 2024 from 3.30-5.30pm, at Noosa District Sports Complex, 67 McKinnon Drive Tewantin and Cooroy is Tuesday 20 February 2024, 4pm-5.30pm, at Cooroy Sports Complex, Mary River Road, Tewantin. Parents/ carers must stay onsite with children.

Waste and Recycle Investment- an Australian first project If you haven’t tried Recycle Mate yet, give it a go. The web-based app is making it easier for residents to recycle and reduce the waste they send to landfill. Council partnered with Recycle Mate, an initiative of the Australian Recycling Industry, in an Australian-first project to create the custom web-based program especially for Noosa locals. Locals can simply tell the website what items they’d like to recycle or no longer need, to find a list of Noosa-specific options to either recycle the item or donate it for repair and reuse. It supports Council’s commitment to fostering sustainable waste management practices and leading the charge towards a circular economy, and 80 per cent diversion of waste from landfill. Check it out at noosa.qld.gov.au/sort-waste.

War on Waste Council’s resource recovery centre on Eumundi Noosa Road continues to offer a Containersfor-Change reverse vending machine. Receive a 10-cent refund for every eligible container you deposit at the machine. All you need to get started is a Containers for Change member account, which you can set up online at containersforchange.com.au or via a QR code at the machine. Our resource recovery centre and landfill is at 561 Eumundi Noosa Road Doonan, open 7am to 5pm daily. Again, like our polystyrene thermal processing machine, Noosa Council continues to wage a war on waste by diverting recyclable material from landfill to both reduce emissions and conserve landfill space.

Until next month, stay safe, Clare

The Guide PICK OF THE WEEK AUSTRALIAN IDOL Seven, Monday, 7.30pm

After a successful revival in 2023, this talent show returns with a change-up in the judging panel. Aussie popstar Amy Shark and shock jock Kyle Sandilands are back again, with the legendary Marcia Hines joining them this year as the third industry figure casting an eye over a whole new group of singing hopefuls. This season also sees the return of the “golden ticket”, which guarantees aspiring singers a spot in the top 30. It is incredible to see the talent Idol has uncovered over the years – including co-host Ricki-Lee – and this season is sure to be no different. In tonight’s premiere, star-on-the-rise Dylan Wright auditions with a moving rendition of Crowded House’s “Better Be Home Soon” that’s not to be missed.

COTSWOLDS AND BEYOND WITH PAM AYRES SBS, Saturday, 7.30pm

British poet Pam Ayres (pictured) has hit the jackpot with this charming travelogue – not only does she get to tour the picturesque Cotswolds, writing verses about her rich discoveries and the region’s bountiful gardens, but she gets paid to do it.

No doubt she leapt at the chance to film this second outing, this time venturing further afield to capture the beauty of neighbouring counties and their residents (including Tetbury’s most famous resident, King Charles) as well. In tonight’s premiere, Ayres visits one of Britain’s most iconic landmarks, Stonehenge, for a magical sunrise.

TOTAL CONTROL ABC TV, Sunday, 8.30pm

The third and final season of this successful political drama series showcases brilliant performances from Deborah Mailman and Rachel Griffiths (pictured), benefitting from incorporating real-world events (the pandemic, floods, cost of living crisis) into the narrative. But this episode is more about personal stakes and shady behind-the-scenes dealings in Canberra as Rachel (Griffiths) finds herself under the influence of a powerful billionaire, while Alex (Mailman) continues to deal privately with a shocking health diagnosis, and decides to confide in her advisor (Steph Tisdell). It’s clear Total Control is building to an explosive climax.

From the heart:

Idol hopeful Dylan Wright performs.

RAMSAY’S KITCHEN NIGHTMARES USA Seven, Tuesday, 9.10pm

Chef Gordon Ramsay (pictured) dishes up brutal honesty here, helping struggling restaurant owners whether they like it or not. In this season eight premiere, he visits Bel Aire Diner in Queens, New York.

Despite his tough reputation, Ramsay shows a softer side to one of its owners, who is struggling to keep his parents’ business afloat on his own, and forces the man’s useless brother to start pulling his weight. But a word of warning: viewers might want to skip Ramsay’s exploration of the diner’s basement – a horror he describes as “a scene out of Saw!”

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6.00 News. 8.05 Private Welcome Ceremony.

8.20 News. 9.00 Australia Day: National Citizenship Ceremony. 10.15 ABC News Mornings. 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness.

(Manv, R) 2.00 Total Control. (R) 2.55 Australian Of The Year Awards. (R) 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.05 Love Your Garden. (PG) 5.55 Back Roads. (R)

6.00 Mornign Programs. 9.25 Dance Ceremony. (R) 9.30 Dance Rites 2023. (PG, R) 11.00 Elder In Residence Oration 2023. (PG, R) 11.55 Dance Ceremony. (R) 12.00 Living Black.

(R) 12.40 WorldWatch. 2.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 2.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 3.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 5.30 NITV News Special: Day 26.

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 Beach Cops. (PGads, R) 12.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 1.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 2.00 Cricket. Second Test.

Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Afternoon session. From the Gabba, Brisbane. 4.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 4.40 Cricket. Second Test.

Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) A mix of topical issues.

10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by Tony Jones.

11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 13.

3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 13.

5.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Ben Shephard hosts a UK game show in which four contestants compete against a machine.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet.

(R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.00 Farm To Fork.

(R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Taste Of Aust. (R) 10.30 GCBC. (R) 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 11.30 My Market Kitchen.

(R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGals, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.15 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 6.55 Governor-General’s Australia Day Message. An address to the nation.

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

7.30 Australia Day Live. A concert from the Sydney Opera House forecourt.

9.30 MOVIE: Miss Fisher And The Crypt Of Tears. (2020, Mv, R) Phryne Fisher embarks on an adventure involving an ancient curse and priceless emeralds. Essie Davis, Nathan Page.

11.10 ABC Late News.

11.25 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 12.15 Tenable. (R) 1.00 Wakefield. (Final, Mal, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 MOVIE: Top End Wedding.

(2019, Mdls, R) A woman searches for her mother. Miranda Tapsell, Shari Sebbens.

9.25 Sex: A Bonkers History: The Georgians. (MA15+as) Amanda Holden and Dan Jones explore the impact of sex during the Georgian era.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 L’Opera. (Mls) 11.50 La Fortuna. (Mls, R) 2.50 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Malv, R) 3.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Evening session.

9.30 MOVIE: The Mountain Between Us. (2017, Mals, R) Stranded after a plane crash, two strangers in a remote mountainous region must learn to trust each other. Kate Winslet, Idris Elba, Beau Bridges.

11.45 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A couple have a prohibited item.

12.15 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 9News.

6.30 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 13. Men’s semi-final.

10.00 MOVIE: The Impossible.

(2012, Malnv, R) A family is caught up in the 2004 tsunami. Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor.

12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am, R) 1.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv, R) 2.00 Fishing Australia. (R) 2.30 Destination WA. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

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

7.30 Gladiators. (PGv) Hosted

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8.45 The Graham Norton Show.

Celebrity guests include Paul Mescal, Andrew Scott, Kingsley Ben-Adir and Da’Vine Joy Randolph.

9.45 Fire Country. (Mdv, R) The crew comes under fire from an outlaw protecting his illegal marijuana plantation.

10.40 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R) Todd reunites with a childhood friend.

11.40 The Project. (R) 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

8.40 CBC The National. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 Front Up. 12.15pm Sing About This Country.

2.20 Wellington Paranormal. 3.15 BBC News At Ten. 3.45 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.15 PBS News. 5.15 The Ice Cream Show. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Love And Sex In An Age Of Pornography. 10.20 Mums Make Porn Germany. 12.10am Radio Hate. 1.05 Sex Before The Internet. 2.00 Couples Therapy. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping.

6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 2.30am Animal Rescue. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 1.20 Explore. 1.25 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 2.25 Keeping Up Appearances. 2.55 MOVIE: The Getting Of Wisdom. (1977, PG) 5.00 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet. 8.40 MOVIE: Red Dog. (2011, PG) 10.35 MOVIE: Red Dog: True Blue.

(2016, PG) 12.20am Late Programs.

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

8.00 Becker. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 NBL Slam. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. 12.30pm Becker. 1.30 The Middle. 3.00 Ghosts. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier.

6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier. 11.50 Home Shopping. 1.20am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.20 MOVIE: The Rewrite. (2014, M) 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince: New Creation Church.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Stolen Kisses. Continued. (1968, PG, French) 6.20 Dr Strangelove. (1964, PG) 8.10 Heart Beats Loud.

(2018, PG) 10.00 Parallel Mothers. (2021, M, Spanish) 12.15pm Man Of The Year. (2006, M) 2.20 The Cup. (2011, PG) 4.20 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 5.50 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 7.30 Charlie And Boots. (2009, M) 9.25 High Ground.

(2020, MA15+) 11.25 Looking For Alibrandi. (2000, M) 1.20am Gone Girl. (2014, MA15+) 4.00 Fair Play. (2014, M, Czech) 5.50 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish)

7MATE (74) 6am The Fishing Show. 7.00 On The Fly. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Blokesworld.

10.30 Billy The Exterminator. 11.00 Storage Wars.

11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.00 Counting Cars. 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 6.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: The Amazing Spider-Man. (2012, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Priest. (2011, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

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

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

8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 13. Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne City. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 Jake And The Fatman.

11.30 JAG. 1.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i.

10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 JAG. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.10 Pfffirates. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 6.55 Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Breath. (2017, M) 10.25 The Story Of Film: A New Generation. 11.45 Would I Lie To You? 12.15am QI. 12.45 Killing Eve. 1.30 Back. 1.55 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Northern Lights Adventure. 2.45 ABC News Update. 2.50 Close. 5.00 Clangers.

5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Numberblocks. 5.40 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Toi Time. 6.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 7.00 Motown Magic.

7.25 The Land We’re On With Penelope Towney.

7.30 WugulOra. 8.30 Garma Bunngul 2023. 9.30 Dance Rites 2023. 11.00 Elder In Residence Oration 2023. Noon Living Black. 12.40 Ganbu Gulin: One Mob. 1.10 Ningla A-Na. 2.30 Sounds Of Solidarity.

5.30 NITV News Special: Day 26. 6.30 The Big Wet. 7.30 MOVIE: Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 9.10 NITV News Special: Day 26. 10.10 You Are Here: We Don’t Need A Map. 11.45 Sounds Of Solidarity.

2.45am After The Fires. 3.00 NITV On The Road: Yabun. 5.00 Bamay.

11.30 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Diancie And The Cocoon Of Destruction. (2014) 1pm Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 News.

6.00 MOVIE: Cats & Dogs. (2001, PG) 7.45 MOVIE: Divergent. (2014, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Species. (1995, MA15+) 12.40am Under The Dome. 1.35 Love After Lockup. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive. 4.00 Transformers Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures. 4.30 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 5.00 Late Programs.

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

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Saturday, January 27 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

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

12.30 Keeping Faith. (PG, R) 1.25 Darby And Joan. (PG, R) 2.10 Spicks And Specks.

(PG, R) 2.45 McCartney 3, 2, 1. (PG, R) 3.15 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.45 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 4.35 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 5.30 Muster Dogs. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 The World From Above. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.00 Great Irish Interiors.

(R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 4.00 Black Cockatoo Crisis.

(PGa) 5.30 Ukraine: Holocaust Ground Zero.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

9.30 Cricket. Women’s Twenty20 International Series. Australia v South Africa.

Game 1. 1.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show.

2.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Afternoon session. 4.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 4.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Cybershack. (PG) 12.30 Mr Mayor. (PGa, R) 1.00 MOVIE: The Man In The Moon. (1991, PGa, R) Reese Witherspoon, Sam Waterston.

3.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 4.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 5.00 9News First At Five.

5.30 Country House Hunters Australia.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG, R) 10.30 Healthy Homes. (R) 11.00 The Chef’s Garden. (R) 11.30 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 12.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 1.00 GCBC. (R) 1.30 Exploring Off The Grid. (R) 2.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGm, R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. (PGl) 4.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 5.00 News.

6.30 Back Roads: Uralla, NSW. (R) Presented by Heather Ewart.

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

7.30 Darby And Joan. (PG) Preparations for Joan’s first Australian Christmas are put on hold after a scuba dive goes horribly wrong.

8.15 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 2 of 4. After DCI Vera Stanhope is called to the scene of a car crash, she discovers that it was no accident and that someone wanted the driver, a well-loved member of a coastal community, dead.

9.45 Total Control. (R) Alex receives a health diagnosis, which threatens to derail her political ambitions.

10.40 Australia Day Live. (R) A concert from the Sydney Opera House forecourt.

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

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres: Stonehenge. (Premiere) Pam Ayres visits Stonehenge.

8.25 Beautiful Lakes Of Northern Italy: From Lake Como To Lake Garda. Part 2 of 2. Takes a continued look at the picturesque lakes of Northern Italy.

9.20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Andalusia, Spain.

(R) Narrated by Bill Nighy.

10.10 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG, R) 11.00 Auschwitz: One Day. (MA15+av, R) 12.00 In Therapy. (Mal, R) 2.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 3.45 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Evening session.

9.30 MOVIE: Hancock. (2008, Mlv, R) A public-relations expert tries to give a disreputable and hard-drinking superhero a public image makeover. However, an unexpected revelation about the source of his abilities has potentially deadly consequences. Will Smith, Jason Bateman, Charlize Theron.

11.20 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) Police Rescue is in a race against time.

12.00 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) The travellers face ghosts from their past.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Get Clever. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

6.00 9News Saturday.

6.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 14.

Women’s final. Men’s doubles final.

11.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am, R) A doctor shakes up the status quo.

12.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav, R) Bell investigates an accidental death.

1.00 Cybershack. (PG, R) A look at the latest in gadgets and games.

1.30 Destination WA. (R) Christina Morrissy stops into Laverton.

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

2.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands Summer Series. (PG, R)

6.30 Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Mediterranean. (R) Part 4 of 4. Jamie Oliver prepares a speedy, tasty twist on a Sunday roast that keeps it all in one pan.

7.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Bulldog Shane claims ownership of proud singleton Lisa by sitting on her. Pebbles the sofa addict is matched with a workaholic.

8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) Crews come to the aid of a 100-year-old woman who has fallen down the stairs. A man gets trapped under a collapsed mobile home. Paramedics help a young boy who has taken a painful tumble from a horse.

11.00 To Be Advised.

1.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) Kensi and Fatima are kidnapped.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) Religious program.

5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival Allstars Supershow. 10.35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.20 MythBusters. 12.05am Portlandia. 12.50 Black Mirror. 1.55 The School That Tried To End Racism. 2.40 ABC News Update.

2.45 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Front Up. 10.30 Front Up 1998. Noon Gymnastics. FIG Rhythmic World Cup series. Replay.

2.00 The Story Of. 2.50 WorldWatch. 4.45 Asia’s Next Top Model. 5.45 Australia In Colour. 6.40 The Toys That Built The World. 7.30 Building The Ultimate. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: James Bond.

10.20 Better Things. 11.10 Fear The Walking Dead.

12.05am Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Escape To The Country. 11.00 Horse Racing. Australia Stakes Day, Carrington Stakes Day and Sunshine Coast Cup Day. 5pm Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Extreme Animal Transport.

6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 12.30am Animal Rescue.

1.00 Last Chance Learners. 1.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Danger Man. 8.30 Tomorrow’s World. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands Summer Series. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 MOVIE: Pool Of London. (1951, PG) 12.45pm MOVIE: Nicholas Nickleby. (1947) 3.00 MOVIE: The Unforgiven. (1960, PG) 5.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 6.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 To Be Advised. 12.10am Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm The Big Wet. 2.25 Yothu Yindi Tribute Concert.

3.50 On Australian Shores: Survivor Stories. 4.50 Lagau Danalaig: An Island Life. 5.50 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 6.20 The Land We’re On With Penelope Towney. 6.25 News. 6.35 Kura. 7.00 Family Rules. 7.30 Boteti: The Returning River. 8.30 MOVIE: Blade Runner. (1982, MA15+) 10.30 Night.

11.55 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (74)

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

6am Morning Programs.

4pm American Pickers. 5.00 Storage Wars: NY. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Cricket. Second Test.

Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 6.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 Mighty Ships. 10.30 Mighty Planes. 11.30 Late Programs.

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1pm Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 MOVIE: The Cutting Edge. (1992, PG) 3.55 MOVIE: Show Dogs. (2018, PG) 5.40 MOVIE: The Flintstones. (1994) 7.30 MOVIE: The Divergent Series: Insurgent. (2015, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Species II. (1998, MA15+) 11.40 Medium. 1.30am Rich House, Poor House. 2.30 Bakugan: Evolutions. 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Late Programs.

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

9.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 All 4 Adventure. 11.30 Diagnosis Murder. 12.30pm Jake And The Fatman. 1.30 Reel Action. 2.00 JAG. 6.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 14. Central Coast Mariners v Brisbane Roar.

9.15 NCIS. 10.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.05am FBI: International. 1.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. 2.00 48 Hours.

3.00 JAG. 5.00 Home Shopping.

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Alone In Space. Continued. (2018, PG, Swedish) 7.20 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 9.00 Vanity Fair. (2004, PG) 11.35 Infinite Storm. (2022, M) 1.25pm Destination Wedding. (2018, M) 3.00 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 5.05 Heart Beats Loud.

(2018, PG) 6.55 Wide Open Sky. (2015) 8.30 The Drover’s Wife. (2021) 10.25 Nymphomaniac: Vol 1.

(2013, MA15+) 12.35am Late Programs.

With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Frasier.

9.00 Neighbours. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Becker. 12.30pm Ghosts. 1.30 The Middle. 2.00 To Be Advised. 6.10 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Friends. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 South Park. 3.00 Workaholics. 3.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. 4.30 Home Shopping.

Sunday, January 28 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline Summer. (R) 1.00 New Leash On Life. (R) 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Cook And The Chef.

(R) 3.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PG, R) 4.45 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.30 The ABC Of. (PGa, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Great Irish Interiors.

(PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Blind Sailing. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Highlights. 4.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. (PG, R) 5.30 The Irish Civil War. (PGaw)

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Pre-Game Show. 2.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 4.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 4.40 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 GolfBarons.

(PG, R) 10.30 Kenan. (PGals, R) 11.00 Iconic Australia. (PGalv, R) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Chasing Champions: Dylan Alcott.

(PGl) 1.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

2.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 15. Women’s doubles final. 4.00 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 4.30 Customs. (PGa, R) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Taste Of Aust. (R) 9.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Pooches At Play.

(R) 11.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) 12.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 1.00 Buy To Build. (R) 1.30 Healthy Homes. (R) 2.00 Cook With Luke. (R) 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Roads Less Travelled. (Return) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. 5.00 News.

6.00 Grand Designs Transformations: Glenbrook And North Balgowlah. (R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Muster Dogs. (PG) Part 3 of 5.

8.30 Total Control. At a Parliamentary event, Rachel gathers the numbers for her alliance.

9.30 Miniseries: Best Interests. (Mdl) Part 3 of 4.

10.30 Mystery Road. (Malv, R) 11.20 Harrow. (Mv, R) 12.15 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. (Mals, R) 1.15 Sanditon. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.15 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.00 Dubboo: Life Of A Songman. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Pharaohs Of The Two Lands.

A look at the Kingdom of Kush.

8.30 Dun Huang: Ancient Frontier Fortress: The Shining Beacon. (MA15+v) Part 1 of 2.

Charts the rise and fall of the ancient Chinese fortress city Dun Huang.

10.35 Viking Empires: The Dark Foreigners. (PG, R) Part 1 of 2.

11.35 Hemingway: The Blank Page (1944-1961) (Mal, R) 1.25 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Evening session.

9.30 Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Boy. (Mal, R) Takes a candid look at the life of Jimmy Barnes, providing an insight into how a boy from Glasgow, James Dixon Swan, battled violence, poverty and alcoholism to become an Aussie icon.

11.45 Bates Motel. (Mav, R) Norma and Norman face off.

1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.

1.30 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 9News Sunday.

6.30 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 15. Men’s final.

11.00 The First 48: Rearview Killer And Point Blank. (MA15+av, R) A drug deal turns into a shootout crime.

12.00 Prison. (MA15+al, R) Part 2 of 3.

1.00 Chasing Champions: Dylan Alcott. (PGl, R) Dylan Alcott takes a unique journey.

1.30 Iconic Australia: The Beach. (PGalv, R) A look at Australia’s unique culture.

2.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 5.00 9News Early.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 Gladiators. (Final) Everyday Aussie challengers take on the gladiators in a series of iconic events, as well as brand-new challenges.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Kai goes undercover in one of Hawaii’s oldest surf gangs after a petty officer, who was trying to help wayward kids find a new path by joining the US Marines, is found murdered in the parking lot of a stadium.

11.00 FBI: International. (Mv, R) The FBI fly team heads to Mallorca.

12.00 The Sunday Project.

(R) A look at the day’s news.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Extreme Love. 9.30 You Can’t Ask That. 9.50 Interview With The Vampire. 10.30 Doc Martin. 11.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Midnight Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 2.15 ABC News Update. 2.20 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets.

5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Front Up 1998. 12.05pm Patriot Brains. 1.00 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 1.10 Noisey.

2.05 Rise. 3.00 Jungletown. 3.50 WorldWatch.

4.15 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 4.45 Every Family Has A Secret. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland.

9.30 Cracking The Code. 10.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages.

10.00 Escape To The Country. Noon The Yorkshire Vet. 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Extreme Animal Transport. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 I Escaped To The Country. 6.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.35 Call The Midwife. 11.05 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Skippy. 11.00 MOVIE: The Magic Box. (1951) 1.20pm MOVIE: Contraband Spain. (1955, PG) 3.00 MOVIE: The 7th Dawn.

(1964, PG) 5.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Assassins. (1995, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am To Be Advised.

7.25 Gladiators. 8.45 To Be Advised. 10.10 The Neighborhood. 11.00 Ghosts. 12.30pm The Middle. 1.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 17. Illawarra Hawks v New Zealand Breakers. 3.00 Basketball.

NBL. Round 17. Sydney Kings v Melbourne United.

5.00 The Middle. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 9.30 South Park. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (74)

Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 1.15 Away From Country. 2.15 VICE Sports. 3.15 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 3.25 Going Places. 4.25 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 4.30 Private Elvis. 5.45 Moko.

6.15 News. 6.25 Yellowstone. 7.35 Land Bilong Islanders. 8.30 Black Cockatoo Crisis. 9.55 MOVIE: Murder In The First. (1995, MA15+) 12.05am Late Programs.

Heart Beats Loud. Continued. (2018, PG) 7.05 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 9.10 Alone In Space.

(2018, PG, Swedish) 10.40 Looking For Alibrandi.

(2000, M) 12.35pm Charlie And Boots. (2009, M) 2.30 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 4.15 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 6.30 Coco Avant Chanel. (2009, PG, French) 8.30 The Worst Person In The World. (2021, MA15+, Norwegian) 10.55 Late Programs.

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

1pm Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 Motor Racing. Formula E. Mexico City ePrix.

H’lights. 3.10 Rich House, Poor House. 4.10 MOVIE: Wonder Park. (2019, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Madagascar.

(2005, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Divergent Series: Allegiant. (2016, M) 9.45 MOVIE: In Time. (2011, M) Midnight Medium. 2.00 Rich House, Poor House.

3.00 Bakugan: Evolutions. 3.30 Late Programs.

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

7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 9.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 10.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.00 JAG. 1pm On The Fly. 1.30 What’s Up Down Under. 2.00 Camper Deals.

2.30 JAG. 3.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 14.

Macarthur FC v Perth Glory. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 9.30 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Elite Men’s. 3pm Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Storage Wars. 5.00 Storage Wars: New York. 6.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 6.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Pearl Harbor. (2001, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

Monday, January 29 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Movin’ To The Country. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Vera. (Ma, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (a, R) 9.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.20 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. (PG) 11.15 Inside The Steam Train Museum. 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 Good With Wood. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 12.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 1.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 2.00 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5.

Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Bridesmaid In Love. (2022, G, R) Tori Anderson, Sean Poague, Eva Tavares. 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia.

(Premiere, PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight.

(R) 8.30 GCBC. (R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil.

(PGa, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon.

4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads: Burketown, Queensland. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Nemesis: The Abbott Years. Part 1 of 3.

9.30 The Cloud Under The Sea. (PG, R) Takes a look at the global web of fibre optic telecommunication cables which are lurking under the sea.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 War On Waste. (R) 12.05 Changing Ends. (PG, R) 12.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.20 Tenable. (R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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

7.30 Jonathan Ross’ Myths And Legends: South West England. (PG) Part 4 of 4.

8.25 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (PG) Follows Darcy Muncer, who helps maintain the Isle of Wight’s hundreds of thatched properties.

9.20 Building The Snowy: The Idea.

(R) Part 1 of 3. Documents the story of the Snowy Mountains Scheme, a vast hydroelectricity and irrigation project.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Blanca. (Malnv) 11.50 Bloodlands. (Malv, R) 3.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Australian Idol. (Return, PGl) A nationwide search for Australia’s next singing superstar returns with 30 golden tickets up for grabs.

9.10 An Audience With Kylie Minogue. (PG) Pop icon Kylie Minogue takes centre stage in her very own musical extravaganza.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. (Return) 11.00 Kylie Vs Bee Gees. (PG, R) A look at Kylie Minogue and The Bee Gees.

12.00 Bates Motel. (Mav, R) Norma and Romero take a big step together.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight.

(Return, Mls) The social experiment begins as singles walk down the aisle and meet their partners for the first time.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av) The task force tracks down a murderer.

11.50 Court Cam. (Mlv, R) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG) 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 9News Early.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (Premiere) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 Australian Survivor. (Return) A group of Australian castaways battles it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor.

9.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The FBI fugitive task force springs into action to find a famous Croatian tennis player after she is kidnapped from a tennis court in Brooklyn by two men disguised as paramedics.

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

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

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces Snow And Ice Special. 10.10 Louis Theroux: Drinking To Oblivion.

11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 QI. 12.10am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.55 MOVIE: Puberty Blues.

(1981, M) 2.20 ABC News Update. 2.25 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Front Up 1998. 12.05pm Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 1.45 Wellington Paranormal. 2.15 Planet A. 3.10 Most Expensivest. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Everyone Else Burns. 10.25 Scrubs. 11.25 Hoarders. 12.15am Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Room For Improvement. 9.30 NBC Today.

10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Last Chance Learners. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour.

10.30 Fortitude. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct.

10.00 Danoz. 10.30 The Travelling Auctioneers.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives.

12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Dr Quinn.

2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: State Secret. (1950) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise.

8.40 Signora Volpe. 10.40 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Ghosts. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.05 To Be Advised. 9.30 The Middle. Noon Two And A Half Men. 3.30 The King Of Queens. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement.

11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Ghosts. 3.00 Workaholics. 3.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 4.30 Home Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Moko. 2.00 Going Native. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 News. (Return) 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Rockies. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 Australian Ark: North Of Capricorn. 10.05 MOVIE: The Power Of One. (1992, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (74)

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

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

8.00 On The Fly. 8.30 All 4 Adventure. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.30 Wildlife Rescue Australia. 11.30 JAG. 1.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

Creation. Continued. (2009, PG) 7.00 Wide Open Sky. (2015) 8.35 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 10.50 An Education. (2009, M) 12.35pm Antoinette In The Cévennes. (2020, M, French) 2.20 The Producers.

(1967, PG) 4.00 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 6.00 On A Clear Day. (2005, PG) 7.50 The One I Love.

(2014, M) 9.30 The Big Hit. (2020, M, French) 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

1pm Armchair Experts: NFL Edition. 2.00 Storage Wars: New York. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Storage Wars. 4.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 4.40 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v West Indies. Late afternoon session. 6.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break.

7.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies.

Day 5. Evening session. 9.30 Outback Opal Hunters.

10.30 Ax Men. 11.30 Late Programs.

Noon Motor Racing. Formula E. Diriyah ePrix.

H’lights. 1.00 Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights.

2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Kenan.

4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family.

5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Sherlock Holmes. (2009, M) 11.05 Seinfeld.

11.35 Late Programs.

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Tuesday, January 30 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Ask The Doctor. (R) 10.30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 2.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 Make Me A Dealer.

(R) 10.10 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. 11.05 Inside The Steam Train Museum. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.05 Good With Wood. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy!

(R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

(PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Border Patrol. (PGa, R) 2.30 Dog Patrol. (PGal, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 6.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 7.00 The Talk. (PGa) 8.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil. (PGadls, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday.

1.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours.

(PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads: Home Hill, Queensland. Heather Ewart heads to Home Hill.

8.35 McCartney 3, 2, 1: Like Professors In A Laboratory. (PG) Paul McCartney chats with Rick Rubin.

9.05 Earth: Snowball. Part 2 of 5.

10.05 You Can’t Ask That: Postnatal Depression. (Mal, R) 10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Nemesis. (R) 12.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.25 Tenable. (R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells.

(PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(R) Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Derryn Hinch. (PGal, R) Derryn Hinch explores his roots.

8.35 Ruby Wax: Castaway. (Mal) Part 1 of 2. Comedian Ruby Wax maroons herself alone on a tropical island for 10 days.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Das Boot. (MA15+av) Klaus commands the ailing U-330.

11.45 Cargo. (Mal, R) 3.25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGs) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PGl) Hosted

by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

9.10 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (Return, MA15+l) Chef Gordon Ramsay heads to Queens, New York, where he comes to rescue of Bel Aire Diner.

10.10 First Dates UK. (Return, Mal) Couples meet for the first time in a restaurant.

11.15 The Latest: Seven News.

11.45 Autopsy USA: Audrey Hepburn. (Ma, R) 12.45 Bates Motel. (Ma, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues under the watchful gaze of the relationship experts.

9.15 To Be Advised.

10.15 9News Late.

10.45 Family Law. (Return, Ma) Abby deals with the aftermath of her divorce.

11.40 Kenan. (PGaln) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 9News Early.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways battles it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor.

9.00 NCIS. (Mmv, R) The NCIS team works to solve the murder of a senator’s daughter who has a large online following.

10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) The founder of an AI company is attacked.

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

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Bliss. 9.00 Rosehaven. 9.30 Portlandia. 10.15 Back.

10.40 Would I Lie To You? 11.10 MOVIE: Breath.

(2017, M) 1am ABC News Update. 1.05 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Front Up 1998. 12.10pm Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 1.50 Cryptoland. 2.20 One Star Reviews. 2.50 Fringes. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Ice Cream Show. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of The 2000s.

9.25 Stone Cold Takes On America. 10.20 Hudson & Rex. Midnight Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice.

9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs.

9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow.

3.30 MOVIE: Carry On Screaming! (1966, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Stephen Colbert.

7.00 Becker. 8.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 17.

Illawarra Hawks v New Zealand Breakers. Replay.

10.00 King Of Queens. 11.00 Rules Of Engagement.

Noon Becker. 1.00 Frasier. 2.00 King Of Queens.

3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork.

4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (74)

Big Sky Girls. 2.00 Going Native. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time.

4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News.

6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Wild Rockies. 7.30 Chatham Islanders. 8.30 MOVIE: Red Heat. (1988, MA15+) 10.20 Lost Diamonds. 10.55 Late Programs.

Capricorn One. Continued. (1977, PG) 7.15 The Producers. (1967, PG) 8.55 On A Clear Day. (2005, PG) 10.45 The Big Hit. (2020, M, French) 12.45pm Wheel Of Fortune And Fantasy. (2021, M, Japanese) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 Creation. (2009, PG) 5.30 Lady L. (1965, PG) 7.30 Certified Copy. (2010, M, French) 9.30 Madeleine Collins. (2021, M, French) 11.30 Late Programs.

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

Noon Motor Racing. Formula E. Diriyah ePrix.

H’lights. 1.00 Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights.

2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld.

4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family.

5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: A Walk Among The Tombstones. (2014, MA15+) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 Late Programs.

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

8.00 On The Fly. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 Jake And The Fatman. 11.30 JAG. 1.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 9.25 FBI: International.

10.20 SEAL Team. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Underarm: The Ball That Changed Cricket.

11.00 Billy The Exterminator. 11.30 Storage Wars.

Noon Aussie Salvage Squad. 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Cricket. Women’s Twenty20 International Series. Australia v South Africa. Game 3. 9.00 Outback Truckers. 11.00 Late Programs.

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Wednesday, January 31 SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Nemesis. (R) 11.25 Poleng.

(R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miniseries: Come Home. (Final, Mal, R) 2.10 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (Final, PG, R) 2.40 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. (PG, R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Love Your Garden. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Make Me A Dealer.

(R) 10.05 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. (Final) 11.00 Make Up: A Glamorous History. (PGa) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.05 Good With Wood. (PG, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

(PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Border Patrol. (PGa, R) 2.30 Dog Patrol. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.45 9Honey Hacks. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight.

8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil.

(PGal, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon.

4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads: Fish Creek, Victoria. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

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

8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Music game show, featuring guests Dylan Alcott, Gabbi Bolt, Mama Alto and Peter Helliar.

9.35 Planet America. (Return) A look at the US political climate.

10.05 Changing Ends. (Final, PG) Things are looking up for the Carrs.

10.30 Miniseries: Best Interests. (Mdl, R) 11.25 ABC Late News.

11.40 The Business. (R) 12.00 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 12.45 Tenable. (R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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

7.30 Dinosaur With Stephen Fry: The Struggle To Survive. (PGa, R) Part 4 of 4.

8.25 The Deadly Bermuda Triangle. (PGa) Takes a look at the Bermuda Triangle, the most notorious stretch of ocean on Earth.

9.15 Kin. (Return, MA15+lv) In the wake of Eamon Cunningham’s death, the Kinsella family is thriving.

10.10 SBS World News Late.

10.40 All Those Things We Never Said. (PGalv) 11.55 Vienna Blood. (Mav, R) 1.45 Germinal. (Masv, R) 3.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGs) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) The nationwide search for a singing superstar continues as the hopefuls vie for a spot in the top 30.

9.00 MOVIE: Uncharted. (2022, Mv, R) A street-smart young man is recruited by a seasoned treasure hunter to recover a fortune amassed by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, which has been lost for more than 500 years. Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Sophia Ali. 11.30 The Latest: Seven News.

12.00 Parenthood. (Mds, R) Tensions run high for the Bravermans.

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

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues under the watchful gaze of the relationship experts.

9.15 Clarkson’s Farm: Fluffing. (Ml) As the drought drags on and harvest gets closer, Jeremy Clarkson and his crew have a list of jobs to complete.

11.15 9News Late.

11.45 La Brea. (Mv, R) Josh and Izzy’s lives are on the line.

12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 Pointless. (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 9News Early.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways battles it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor.

9.00 FBI: International. (PGav) The fly team searches Bucharest for a Romanian surrogate who went missing shortly before carrying the biological child of an American couple to term.

Scott fears for his neighbour’s safety.

11.00 Blue Bloods. (Ma, R) A chess hustler is murdered.

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

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Doc Martin. 9.20 Interview With The Vampire. 10.00 Killing Eve. 10.45 Would I Lie To You? 11.15 Louis Theroux: Extreme Love. 12.15am Whose Line Is It Anyway?

12.40 Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 2.55 ABC News Update. 3.00 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Front Up 1998. 12.15pm Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 1.55 Deportees Of Tonga. 2.25 States Of Undress. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Ice Cream Show. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: In The Line Of Fire.

(1993, MA15+) 10.50 MOVIE: Selena. (1997, M) 1.10am The Bad Kids. 3.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives.

12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore.

2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Maytime In Mayfair. (1949) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders.

10.50 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Ghosts. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 NBL Slam. 1.30 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker.

5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Songlines On Screen. 2.00 Going Native. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. (Return) 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 News. 6.50 Wild Rockies. 7.40 High Arctic Haulers. 8.30 Serena Vs The Umpire. 9.30 Bruce Lee: Martial Arts Master. 10.30 Karla Grant Presents. 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Chaperone. Continued. (2018, PG) 7.25 Binti.

(2019, PG, Dutch) 9.05 Modern Times. (1936, PG, No dialogue) 10.40 Keep Going. (2018, M, French) 12.15pm The One I Love. (2014, M) 1.55 On A Clear Day. (2005, PG) 3.45 Little Nicolas. (2009, PG, French) 5.25 From Here To Eternity. (1953, PG) 7.35 The Current War. (2017, M) 9.30 Delicious. (2021, M, French) 11.35 Late Programs.

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

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

8.00 On The Fly. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 Jake And The Fatman. 11.30 JAG. 1.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 FBI: International. 11.15 Diagnosis Murder. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

6am Morning Programs.

9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Pickers.

11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Outback Truckers. 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator.

3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Australia Cricket Awards.

7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Beach Cops. 10.30 Police: Hour Of Duty.

11.30 Late Programs.

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11.30 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Hoopa And The Clash Of Ages. (2015) 1pm Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie.

6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld.

8.30 MOVIE: Limitless. (2011, M) 10.35 Seinfeld.

11.35 Late Programs.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Muster Dogs. (PG, R) 10.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Earth. (R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.30 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize.

(R) 9.05 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 11.00 Make Up: A Glamorous History. (PGa) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Good With Wood. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Other Mother. (2017, Mav, R) Annie Wersching, Tyler Christopher, Kennedy Tucker.

2.00 Your Money & Your Life. (Return, PG) 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

12.00 Married At First Sight. (Mls, R) 1.45 Explore. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Ent. Tonight.

(R) 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold.

(PGa, R) 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork.

(R) 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dr Phil.

(PGl, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon.

4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads: Flinders Ranges, South Australia. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

8.00 Grand Designs Transformations: South Yarra And Flemington. (PG) A workers’ cottage gets a radical makeover.

9.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. (PG, R) Part 1 of 4.

9.50 Fake Or Fortune?

Nicholson. (R) Part 1 of 4.

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Finding Alice. (Mls, R) 12.10 Keeping Faith. (Mal, R) 1.10 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.00 Tenable. (R) 2.45 Rage.

(MA15+adhlnsv) 4.40 The Durrells. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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

7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (Return, PG) Hosted by Stacey Dooley.

8.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor: Heirs And Spares. (PG, R) Part 5 of 5. The story of the British royal family draws to a close with Prince Andrew facing serious accusations.

9.30 Culprits. (MA15+v) In London, Joe, Specialist and Officer are reunited and try to figure out who is killing the crew and why.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 A Class Apart. (Mal) 11.50 My Brilliant Friend. (Mv, R) 4.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGs) 8.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (Return, Ml) Agnes is feeling down in the dumps and granddad’s bowel movements aren’t helping matters. The place is a mess, she cannot seem to get any sleep, and to make things worse, Maria’s home remedies end in disaster.

10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 4.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 What Really Happened To Richard Simmons. (PGal) 12.30 Black-ish. (PGa, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The social experiment continues.

9.00 Emergency. (Return, Malm) Doctors Jonathan Papson and Emma West worry a mechanic might lose his crushed arm.

10.00 9News Late.

10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) Rival gangs bring their war to the hospital.

11.20 Emergency Call. (Ma, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 The Garden Gurus. (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 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia.

(Return) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

8.30 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. (PGm) Part 1 of 4. Graeme Hall goes behind the scenes at Willows, a veterinary hospital in Solihull, England.

9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+as, R) An internet dating site becomes the source of terror for a young widow. Muncy struggles with Velasco’s absence.

10.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.40 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.40 Bliss. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 Black Mirror. 12.40am Louis Theroux: Drinking To Oblivion. 1.40 ABC News Update. 1.45 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Front Up. Noon Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 1.35 Battleground Texas. 2.30 Munchies Guide To Berlin. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Ice Cream Show. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island.

10.10 Loot: Blood Treasure. Midnight Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today.

Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 The Coroner. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives.

12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore.

2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Are You Being Served? (1977, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.55 Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games: Closing Ceremony.

9.50 Poirot. 10.50 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Ghosts. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 The Middle. 2.30 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker.

5.30 Frasier. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am The Movie Show. 6.20 From Here To Eternity. (1953, PG) 8.30 Little Nicolas. (2009, PG, French) 10.10 Madeleine Collins. (2021, M, French) 12.10pm Certified Copy. (2010, M, French) 2.10 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 3.50 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 6.15 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 7.55 Blow Dry. (2001, M) 9.30 Farewell, Mr. Haffman. (2021, M, French) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (74)

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

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

8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 14. Central Coast Mariners v Brisbane Roar. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman.

10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 FBI. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 Evil. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

Going Native. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories.

5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News.

6.40 Wild Rockies. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Dreaming Whilst Black. 9.00 MOVIE: The Fighter. (2010, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.

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9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Pickers.

11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Highway Patrol. 1.00 The Force: BTL. 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Counting Cars. 8.30 MOVIE: Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. (1991, PG) 11.35 Late Programs.

11.00 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Volcanion And The Mechanical Marvel. (2016) 1pm Winter Youth Olympics: Highlights. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Riddick. (2013, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld. 11.30 Late Programs.

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Concerns over exploitation

By Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien The growing scourge of child exploitation is of great concern and an issue that has come under the close scrutiny of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement, which examined the capability of Australia’s law enforcement agencies to tackle it.

The Committee’s report addresses critical aspects of child exploitation and offers invaluable insights and recommendations to enhance law enforcement capabilities in this crucial area.

The scale and scope of child exploitation in the online environment is staggering, and it’s not just limited to the dark web. The Committee heard distressing evidence about perpetrators seeking out and contacting children on social media and online games, and the ease by which children can access inappropriate material and bypass existing age-based protections.

The Coalition has called on the Albanese Government to implement the E-Safety Commissioner’s 2022 call for a trial of age assurance technology to help keep kids safe online, and to establish a national disclosure scheme of child sex offenders to improve public awareness and help reduce re-offending.

Unfortunately, the E-Safety Commissioner’s call for a trial of age assurance technology has been ignored by the Albanese Government, which has instead given the pornography industry voluntary codes to manage age verification.

It is extremely disappointing that that Labor Government has rejected a trial aimed at protecting children from pornography and other online harm. A petition supporting the trial is available at: https://www.research.net/ r/6ZFRH3P. The Coalition also recommended bringing in a national disclosure scheme of child sex of-

Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien fenders, which aims to mitigate the real risks posed by repeat offenders, as highlighted in research published by the Australian Institute

of Criminology.

Recent AIC studies, including a 2021 examination of data from New South Wales authori-

ties, underscore the urgency of addressing recidivism in child sex offenders. Shockingly, seven per cent of child sex offenders in New South Wales went on to commit further sexual offenses within a decade of their initial police proceeding for a child sexual offense.

A broader study, encompassing data from New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and Western Australia, revealed that most incidents involving recidivist offenders occurred within the offender’s known circles, often involving acquaintances or relatives.

Equally concerning is the finding that almost all alleged offenders within the sample perpetrated offenses against new victims, highlighting the urgent need for measures that go beyond current preventative strategies.

A National Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme would send a clear message that we will not tolerate individuals who prey on children.

Another concerning risk to our children is the major spike in cyber bullying.

There has been a 42 per cent increase in reports to the eSafety Commissioner during 2023. Most complaints were made by girls aged between 12 and 16, and more must be done to combat this growing problem.

Parents often have little opportunity to keep up with the latest online trends, and the advice for parents is to be aware of the potential for your children to become victims, or even perpetrators. Parents are encouraged to have conversations with their children and make sure they are aware that they are not the only ones in this situation and that they can turn to you for help.

If you or your children are being harassed, threatened, intimidated, or humiliated online, you can report the abuse to the eSafety Commissioner at www.esafety.gov.au or call the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.

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Nippers of Peregian Peregian Nippers experienced their first mini-carnival for the year last Sunday as the fledgling surf club continues to build up its members.

As the youngsters learn the skills they need to be safe in the surf and eventually learn to keep others safe, adult are signing up to become lifesavers and volunteers at the Peregian Beach Surf Club.

Nippers of Peregian

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Peregian Nippers experienced their first mini-carnival for the year last Sunday as the fledgling surf club continues to build up its members.

As the youngsters learn the skills they need to be safe in the surf and eventually learn to keep others safe, adult are signing up to become lifefor breaches of its Quarry Management Plan dust problems in the area, plus it seeks their suburbia. We didn’t go there to have it inflicted

By Margaret Maccoll savers and volunteers at the Pere(QMP). thoughts on the best way to address commu- upon us. If you think of 200 trucks a day, that’s More than 20 hinterland residents are acting fairly disruptive. It’s not consistent with the At a roundtable meeting last Friday Coun- nity concerns. gian Beach Surf Club. as secret agents as they gather evidence for cil announced quarry operators Cordwell Mayor Clare Stewart said residents were idyllic life you want to take up.”

Quarry quandary Noosa Council to back up its legal case against

Resources had been issued a further $27,000

best placed to describe the environment, noise

Ms Bonsall recalled a recent incident where

residents have volunteered to complete a 30-question survey. It asks them to detail the current environment, the nature of the impact of more than 200 truck movements daily,

the community because of the impact of the trucks.

“It’s ruined paradise,” she said. The majority of us went to live in Kin Kin to get out of

Ms Bonsall said the community was appreciative of the effort being put in by council and Ms Bolton.

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operators of the Kin Kin Quarry.The quarry op- in fines, bringing the total over the past four impacts and other amenity issues which relate a mother taking her young children to school For more on the nippers erates under a legal license but residents say months to $80,000, none of which has been directly to the quarry’s truck movements.Kin over the range was forced to swerve over to the increased truck movements to more than 200 a paid.

Kin Community Group president Jan Bon- edge of the road when she met a truck on a carnival see pageday 41 to and from the quarry is threatening their To assist in preparing Council’s legal case, sall said depression and anger were rife in corner. “She’s terrified,” she said. lifestyle, businesses, mental health and safety on the road.

As the evidence is mounting Council is putting pressure on the quarry in the form of fines

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On a balmy and sultry Saturday night, 20 January, The G Contemporary on Hastings Street celebrated the opening of a vibrant and fabulous exhibition, Illusions, by renowned Brisbane artist David Hinchliffe.

Known for his iconic rainy cityscapes painted dynamically and dramatically, David Hinchliffe’s solo exhibition set off the exhibition program at The G Contemporary for 2024.

In this latest collection, David played with more abstract ideas, leaving a virtual space for viewers to fill in with their imaginative experiences.

In addition to the cityscapes, David wove his magic into atmospheric landscapes and

captured the natural beauty of Noosa National Park.

The weekend culminated with David Hinchliffe showcasing his incredible artistic skills with live painting demonstrations outside the gallery.

The G Contemporary directors Karen and Steve Beardsley have worked closely with David Hinchliffe both in Australia and internationally for over a decade now.

“We never tire of David’s passion and energy for the arts and love sharing his work with our collectors,” Karen and Steve said.

The exhibition Illusions runs until Sunday 4 February at The G Contemporary, 6/32 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads.

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Yoga Studio joins forces A village of yogis has embarked on a heartfelt mission to save four-year-old Coolum girl Tallulah Moon Whitrod from a currently incurable disease.

Village Yoga Coolum founder Kat DeCourcy has been running free weekly yoga classes since August to raise awareness and funds for the family’s foundation, and now she’s raising the bar with a bigger fundraiser event for the opening of her new studio space on 9 and 10 March this year.

Our Moon’s Mission is the campaign run

by Coolum family, the Whitrods, which aims to save their daughter Tallulah Moon from the ultra-rare degenerative brain disease SPG56, already impacting her ability to walk and talk.

Upon learning of the family’s struggle and desperation to find a cure for SPG56, Kat decided to help the cause by running free public yoga classes every Friday afternoon at Village Yoga Coolum, led by dedicated teachers in training.

The initiative has garnered tremendous support from the Coolum community and has become a beacon of hope for Tallulah Moon and her family.

“I was brought to tears when I found out Kat had started these classes to help Tallulah Moon and Our Moon’s Mission,” mother to Tallulah and founder of Our Moon’s Mission, Golden Whitrod said.

“Kat has chosen not only to help us fund the cure, in so doing she’s connected us to the community at a deeper level. She’s reminded me, in her very humble way, that to achieve anything great, it really takes a village,” Golden said.

As Village Yoga Coolum prepares to open a

Our Moon’s Mission founder Golden Whitrod and Village Yoga Coolum founder Kat DeCourcy, collaborating for a cure. larger studio on the top floor of the new development at Coolum Park Shopping Centre, Kat is channeling the spirit of generosity even further.

The official opening, scheduled for 9 and 10 March, will be transformed into a fundrais-

ing weekend for Our Moon’s Mission, with all proceeds dedicated to helping save Tallulah and other children facing the debilitating challenges of this progressive disease.

The grand opening will welcome the public to join in the celebration of the new studio

space while contributing to a noble cause.

The Village’s yoga teachers will donate their time to run $10 classes to fundraise over that weekend and there will be a lucky door prize and a raffle with exciting prizes from collaborators LuluLemon and local businesses.

Funds raised will be channeled directly to Our Moon’s Mission, providing crucial funding for the manufacturing of a gene therapy that could get to a clinical trial for Tallulah and other children as early as 2024.

“We are thrilled to be part of such a meaningful cause that might physically and cognitively save Tallulah Moon, and we are so grateful to feel the support our community.

Our mission at Village Yoga Coolum has always been to promote wellness and unity, and now we extend that mission to making a positive impact on the lives of children in need,” Kat said.

Kat encourages the entire Coolum community to visit the Village Yoga Coolum grand opening and contribute to the collective effort to bring hope and healing to Tallulah and others battling this rare disease.

Our Moon’s Mission is the SPG56 campaign run by the Australian Registered Charity, Genetic Cures for Kids.

Its founders and Board are committed to finding a cure for SPG56 through dedicated genetic research led by the Australian Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology at the University of Queensland.

To donate today and directly fund the studies which will bring a gene therapy to clinical trial at Queensland Children’s Hospital, please visit ourmoonsmission.org/donate/

Sisters embark on Kokoda Challenge in cousin’s memory In a heartfelt tribute to their late cousin Marco Sassetto, sisters Danica Austin and Nicole Talbot are set to take on the 30km Sunshine Coast Kokoda Challenge in Kenilworth come April this year.

Marco, who tragically took his life in November 2023 at age 21, completed the formidable 96km Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge at 16 years of age in 2018, an event that is recalled to be a highlight of his high school years.

The Sunshine Coast Kokoda Challenge that will take place the weekend prior to ANZAC Day on Saturday 20 April, holds deep significance to sisters Danica and Nicole as it falls on the same day as what would have been Marco’s 22nd birthday.

The event, known for its arduous terrain and demanding endurance, marked a journey of mateship for Marco and his school friends.

Danica reminisces about Marco’s passion for Kokoda, recounting that many of his friends shared heartfelt stories about their time together during the 96km Kokoda Challenge throughout the eulogy at his funeral.

“I knew from the moment I saw that the date was Marco’s birthday, I had to do this,” Danica said.

“It is going to be tough, both physically and mentally but even when training, Marco is there helping me push through. I know on the day, he is going to get me to that finish line.”

Danica and Nicole have long been considering registering for the event as their father, now retired, served in the military for 26 years.

Their father’s service to our country instilled a deep connection to the military in their family after he served two tours in Afghanistan and two in East Timor. “Growing up as a military family, we’ve seen firsthand the sacrifices that soldiers make on a daily basis, not just when they are on a tour. Dad has mates from the army that have become lifelong family to us,” Nicole said.

Danica fondly remembers Marco’s musical talent, recalling his trumpet performance of The Last Post at their school’s ANZAC Day service. This memory highlights not only Marco’s musical gift, but also his deep con-

nection to commemoration.

“My sister and I need to do this together for our cousin’s memory and to raise awareness on how suicide affects so many lives,” Nicole said.

“Life can be hard and if you need help, please reach out to someone. Your family and friends need you in their lives and they want to help you, if you feel like you have no other option, please, please speak to someone.”

The Kokoda Challenge raises funds for local youth programs run by Kokoda Youth Foundation, engaging and inspiring young people to reach their full potential, a cause that Danica and Nicole are both particularly passionate about following the loss of their beloved cousin.

As Danica and Nicole embark on the inaugural Sunshine Coast Kokoda Challenge, they carry with them the spirit of Marco, honoring his memory, and raising awareness for mental health. They too walk in honour of Veterans and all those who are currently serving members of the Australian Defence Force – two causes close to their hearts.

In a heartfelt tribute to their late cousin Marco Sassetto, sisters Danica Austin and Nicole Talbot are set to take on the Kokoda Challenge.

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Tribute to Peter Parnell It was fitting that it was a misty Maleny day to draw the curtains on the life of long time Sunshine Coast resident and community advocate Peter Parnell.

A memorial service was held last Monday 15 January to remember the life and times of the former engineer, political aspirant and father of two.

Peter moved to Noosa in 1972 and was an active community member for decades across the Sunshine Coast.

Peter was the first builder of strata title units in Noosa where he engineered and constructed Leilani, El Kedra, Kalang and Bayona - the latter two with respected architect Frank Fanning.

They all stand today.

Peter was also active in lobbying councils and politicians for sustainable development.

This started in the 1970s when living in Noosa where he was second chairman of the Noosa Residents and Ratepayers Association (division 4).

He was quoted in the 1975 Noosa News saying “don’t destroy the character” when discussing town planning in an article titled “Builder seeks simple life”.

Peter was actively seeking to expand Noosa Woods parkland by moving the river mouth.

Late friend and well known Noosa artist and cartoonist Peter Campbell recalls surveying with Peter to move where the river enters the ocean to expand the public parkland at Noosa Heads.

That activism continued on many occasions in Maleny and the hinterland - he was part of the group opposing the Woolworths’ development, citing concerns with damage to the Obi Obi creek ecosystem.

“He never set foot in that Woolies as he was always staunchly opposed to that development”, said son Brendan.

Brendan recalled his father reaching his peak of community activism while living on the range - he stood for government at local and federal level, switched from the National Party

1975 article in Noosa News “Builder seeks simple life”.

Peter Parnell at his Maleny farm. to being a Greens candidate for Fairfax while also being an eco-champion, chairing multiple Landcare groups including Barung and Brandenburg.

“It’s been a major challenge to establish how many tree plants Dad led on the range. There’s probably 10s of 1000s along Brandenburg Road alone,” Brendan said.

Earlier, Peter had been an engineer with Civil & Civic when Australia’s then tallest building, Australian Square, was opened in 1967 and this pioneered ground breaking ‘light weight concrete construction methods which he wrote a thesis on at university. That was also part of the innovative Lennons Hotel construction in Brisbane which was unique as the first tall building had a waist and was one of the first in Australia with a roof top pool.

After an overseas stint with multi-national engineering consultancy Frank E. Basil based in Athens, Greece, where Peter would oversee major hotel, hospital and defence force constructions around the Mediterranean, he returned to Australia and Maleny became his final home.

Peter established his engineering consultancy in the early 1980s in Maleny and his works included projects at Australia Zoo, Aussie World, Big Pineapple, Caloundra Lighthouse and 1000s of waste water systems in the hinterland as well as many sub divisions and soil tests across the Sunshine Coast.

Peter played a key role in the hinterland community. He was also Chairman of Maleny Show Society, Maleny Tennis Association and Maleny’s Centenary Pool when it was opened by former local MP Mike Ahearn. He actively

led fund raising and government lobbying for all these organisations.

He also was a large commercial beef cattle breeder after acquiring the Coograli stud herd in 1981 and developing his Braford bloodlines that are now celebrated across many of Australia’s major Braford Studs. Peter pioneered higher Brahman content to be more tick and drought resilient. The Coograli stud turns 50 this year and has now relocated to Clifton on the Darling Downs and will managed by Stuart Brown.

Peter’s father Leslie served in two world wars, initially with England in WWI and then with the Australian navy in WWII. He was born in Melbourne, went through school and university in Sydney however the Sunshine Coast was his home, firstly at Noosa then Maleny although Noosa was always dear to him.

He is survived by son and daughter Brendan and Erica, grandchildren Bianca, Liam, Isabella and extended family.

Peter passed away peacefully on 30 December at Opal Care, Birtinya.

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Tewantin Vets’ big return

By Abbey Cannan Tewantin Vets will be welcoming the community back with a fun Open Day after recovering from a fire that forced the closure of their clinic for six months.

Free raffles, goody bags, cupcakes, games and a behind-the-scenes look at their brand new veterinary clinic is set to entertain locals at their official re-opening on Saturday 3 February from 9am-12pm.

Veterinary manager Elizabeth Doolan said their team was excited to finally reach the Open Day after rebuilding their clinic.

“It was a really challenging time for us but we’re making a fresh start and we want everyone to come and see it,” Elizabeth said.

The fire, which was deliberately lit in a Tewantin shopping strip (Shops On Hilton) in the early hours of Good Friday in 2023, was a savage blow to business owners preparing for one of the busiest holidays in the annual calendar.

“It was quite difficult for our small team as we did not have our premises anymore,” Elizabeth said.

“We all loved coming to work and all of a sudden we didn’t have a clinic to go to, so we actually went mobile during that period of time in a van. It made us quite a disjointed team as we were working in different locations, even from home. It was a difficult time.”

Elizabeth said they’re grateful for the support from their community during that tough time.

“Most clients were really supportive of the fact that we couldn’t do everything required while we were mobile, which was wonderful,” she said.

“Since we’ve been back in our new clinic, lots of our lovely clients have come in to say hello and that’s really nice. But we are finding that since we were forced to be closed for so long, some people don’t realise we’re back.

Don’t miss out on free raffles, goody bags, cupcakes, games and a behind-the-scenes look at their brand new veterinary clinic.

Tewantin Vets will be welcoming the community back with a fun Open Day. Some of the neighbouring shops are sadly now empty, so it’s really easy to assume that we’re moved on too.”

Tewantin Vets are planning to give away some amazing prizes on Saturday 3 February.

“We’re going to tour people through the clinic so they can come and have a look at what actually happens in the back of the clinic when we admit their pets for procedures and surgeries,” Elizabeth said.

“We’re going to have some activities for

GRAND RE-OPENING CELEBRATION Meet the team and view the clinic Win prizes in our games & raffles FREE goody bags for the first 100 visitors!

the kids, like a scavenger hunt and face painting, and also a free goodie bag for the first 100 people with some great quality products for their cats and dogs. We’re also teaming up with some local businesses for some fantastic raffle prizes. A year’s worth of petfood for example!

We invite everyone to come and meet us, see the brand new clinic and celebrate the resilience of Tewantin Vets after the fire.”

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Celebrating Australia Day Some years ago I read an article about the real reason why we celebrate Australia Day on January 26. I kept it because I thoroughly agree with it. I would like to share it with your readers.

The true fact is Australia Day does not celebrate the arrival of the First Fleet, or the invasion of anything Captain Cook did not arrive in Australia on the 26th January. The landing of Captain Cook in Sydney happened April 28 1770, also the First Fleet arrived in Botany Bay on January 18.

January 26 was chosen for a very different reason.

On January 26 1949, the Australian nationality came into existence when the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948 was enacted. That was the day we were first called Australians and allowed to travel with passports as Australians and not BRITISH SUBJECTS. In 1949 therefore, we all became Australian citizens under the Nationality and Citizenship act 1948.

Before that special date, all people living in Australia including Aborigines, were called British subjects and forced to travel on British passports and fight in British wars.

This is why we celebrate Australia Day on the January 26. This was the day Australians became free to make our own decisions about which wars we would fight, and how our citizens would be treated. It was the day we all were declared Australians.

Until this date, Aborigines were not protected by law. For the first time since Captain Cook’s landing, this new Act gave Aboriginal Australians the full protection of Australian law.

This is why January 26 is the day new Australians receive their citizenship. It is the day which celebrates the implementation of the Nationality of Citizenship Act of 1948, the Act that gave freedom and protection to the First Australians, and gives all Australians, old and new, the right to live under the protection of Australian Law, united as one Nation.

What was achieved that day is something for which all Australians can be proud.

Isn’t it time therefore that all Australians were taught the real reason we celebrate Australia Day on January 26?

Lesley Hordyk, Tewantin

In her opinion piece (On The Soapbox, Noosa News, 12 January.)

Leigh McCready says “Finally, I say from my soapbox, let’s do the best by our National Parks by building ecotourism projects alongside them, not in them.” She would be aware that her opinion has no impact on a decision that has already been made by the State Government.

However, as Ms McCready is standing as a candidate for the upcoming Noosa Elections she could potentially be making a difference in our region.

At the local level, she could give an undertaking to ensure that Noosa’s parks and natural areas are protected and maintained for their intrinsic value, and not interfered with for commercial or personal gain.

She could campaign to give Noosa Council greater powers to prosecute property owners who extend their properties into Council Reserves both on the coast and in the hinterland.

That would align nicely with her views on development in National parks and is an achievable undertaking.

Judy Tulloch, Noosa

No logic to shark nets I would like to thank you for the excellent article recently in Noosa Today by Abbey Cannan on the Noosa shark nets.

I feel this is such an important issue to address and educate the community.

We run an eco tourism business from Noosa River called Whalesongs Noosa.

We have witnessed first hand the damage these nets are causing. Including a young whale caught for hours at the end of last whale season. We are meant to be a “biosphere“ “Bioreserve: A bio reserve is a location where wildlife, landforms, and waterways are protected while still allowing for reasonable public use and enjoyment in a natural setting.“ We have so many visitors come out on the boat questioning the need and efficiency of the nets.

I work with two scientists Olaf Meynecke

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from Griffith University and Alexis Levengood from Sunshine Coast University.

Straight from the mouths of these brilliant scientists are the words....

“There is no logic or science in these nets whatsoever “.

They also are campaigning for a more updated and safer technology.

I have surfed in Noosa since the mid 70s and never once had an incident. The sharks are going about doing their own business and are not interested in us.

The drone program running from Noosa main Beach revealed over 700 sharks on the beach side of the nets last year alone and not one incident.

It’s time for these dangerous entanglements to finish and for our community to have clarity and real education on the survival and existence of our very precious wildlife.

Once again I thank you for your support and for Abbey’s excellent article.

Peppie Simpson, Whalesongs Noosa

Remove shark nets We had three whales, including a calf, entangled in Noosa shark nets in the last three years. They struggled for very long hours before being released, exhausted and injured and nobody followed up what happened to them after their release. Last year a calf died in Byron Bay shortly after the ones caught in Noosa and Alexandra Bay were released. It was buried under great secrecy (all road accesses closed) with no apparent post mortem performed or revealed. Approaching the nets is now forbidden so that swimmers or divers cannot witness or report the by-catches of turtles, dugongs, dolphins, rays, harmless sharks and other marine creatures. Can we call this transparency?

The dead by-catches caught in the nets are in fact attracting sharks!

These shark nets don’t even go to the bottom of the sea and are only filling a small part of the beach. How can they stop all sharks?

Sharks are in fact regularly seen cruising between the nets and the shore and down Noosa River.

There are efficient and modern shark controls like drone surveillance by Surf Life Savers, smart drum-lines, personal shark repellent... that should be used instead of these old and outdated shark nets that give a false sense of safety to swimmers and surfers.

We need these shark nets to be removed during the next humpback whale migration from June to October 2024.

Bernard Jean, Noosa

Shark nets not logical Congratulations Noosa Today for your article on Noosa Heads shark nets and the upcoming survey.

It’s great to see that you are educating people about what the shark nets do and don’t do so they can be informed before the survey comes out.

Listening to the poor trapped whale this past season was very distressing and I am sure most people would not know that the Noosa shark nets: drown many of our beautiful marine creatures including dolphins, whales, endangered turtles and rays, can actually attract large sharks who will feed on the trapped marine life in the nets, and;

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provide a false sense of security as the com· munity believe the nets are a full barrier pro- Going corflute-free tecting them from sharks. Sharks can swim under, around and over the nets - it’s an emotional sense of security not a logical one.

We are so fortunate to live in a biosphere so we should be protecting our marine life.

Thank you again for the great article.

Julie Osborne, Noosa

Declare position on Cooloola walk Plans to construct 10 large cabins with ensuites and a communal building at two sites along the Cooloola Great Walk within the Great Sandy National Park were revealed in 2021, as part of an eco-tourism project involving the lease of five sites to a private commercial operator. (The other sites will provide glampingstyle tent accommodation.) The Greens effectively blew the whistle on this proposal by contacting Noosa Today who followed up with an article published 16 July 2021. We have continued to lobby the State Government to oppose this development.

It is encouraging that a couple of the candidates for the March 2024 Noosa Council elections have recently publicly stated their opposition to this proposal. We would like the other candidates for Noosa Council and all Gympie Council candidates to declare their position.

This project lies within both the Gympie Regional Council area and Noosa Shire. A development approval from the relevant local authority will be required. However the State Government can use ministerial powers to override Council planning decisions, so this is really in the hands of the State Government, not the relevant Councils.

Following continued strong community advocacy, in September last year Noosa MP Sandy Bolton surveyed to gauge public opinion about the Cooloola Great Walk Ecotourism project. 86 percent of local respondents opposed leasing sites to a private commercial operator to build eco-accommodation cabins. Sandy is now requesting that the proposal be reviewed.

In 2013 the Newman LNP Government amended the Nature Conservation Act to allow private development in national parks.

The Palaszczuk Labor Government seemed determined to proceed with the Cooloola project.

The original rationale cited for this proposal was the need to increase tourism and job opportunities. When it comes to tourism, I suspect that many residents of Noosa Shire will be saying “Enough, already!” As for job opportunities, many local employers are reporting difficulties in recruiting staff.

Stephen Miles seems to be attempting to improve his government’s environmental credentials. One way of doing this would be to restore the cardinal principle (conservation) in the Nature Conservation Act and end private developments in National Parks.

Now is the time to step up pressure on the Queensland State Government to halt the proposed development along the Cooloola Great Walk and to stop the practice of leasing sections of our precious national parks to private tourism operators.

Rhonda Prescott, Branch Spokesperson Noosa, Hinterland and Gympie Greens

As we approach the upcoming elections, it’s paramount to delve deeper into the environmental impact of campaign materials, casting a focused lens on corflutes – those seemingly indestructible, waterproof signboards that “grace“ our streets during campaign season.

Despite their perceived necessity, corflutes pose a formidable environmental challenge.

Their durability, while advantageous for campaigning, becomes a drawback when it comes to recycling efforts. These signboards don’t easily integrate into normal recycling streams and are frequently treated as contaminants, hindering our efforts towards a more sustainable future.

In Noosa, where precious landfill space is depleting rapidly, the prevalent use of corflute signs and pamphlets raises urgent concerns.

As a candidate committed to residents and responsibility, I’ve made a conscious decision to conduct a corflute-free and letterbox pamphlet-free campaign, directly addressing these pressing environmental challenges.

By taking this initiative, my goal is twofold – to prevent unnecessary waste from further burdening our already limited landfill space and to foster a more sustainable approach to political campaigning. I strongly encourage all candidates to reflect on the environmental impact of their campaign materials and commit to the values of the Noosa Biosphere by running corflute and pamphlet-free campaigns.

It’s time for us to collectively embark on an educational journey, making environmentally conscious choices in our elections.

Fiona Jacobs, Candidate for Noosa council

Pearls and pipe dreams Has anyone recently seen any Pearl Divers in Noosa River?

Was told yesterday a restaurant menu had one dozen oysters for $52 To be fair to the restaurants, clubs and pubs I haven’t eaten out for well over 12 months.

So eating out and the price of a meal in today’s climate would possibly shock me.

It’s no good Albo accusing them of price gouging as eating out is a luxury you can do without.

I am never critical of a person paying over $100 for a bottle of wine or $40/50 for a steak or some other exotic dish.

It’s their money and a welcome break from a barbecued burger and coke. Plus a lot to be said for the atmosphere and no washing up afterwards.

So if a person will pay $52 for a dozen oysters that’s their choice. Who knows there is always the chance of a surprise in the shell alongside that juicy oyster flesh.

Like next Thursday’s $150 million first prize Powerball.

A $52 quick pick will give more or less the same odds as finding a Pearl in your Oyster. Or then again it’s just another Pipe Dream.

Ernest Wright, Tewantin

Doesn’t add up Scientific luminaries say that it’s a ‘1 in 100’ year event yet record floods, heatwaves and bushfires have happened many times over the past 10 years. Which 100 years are they talking about? Just asking for confused friends.

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Cr Finzel is running again Councillor Karen Finzel has announced she will run for re-election when the Noosa goes to the polls for local government elections in March.

Cr Finzel, who has lived in Noosa Shire for almost four decades and served on council since 2020, said she is reaffirming a commitment to bringing independent, grassroots representation to council with a focus on enhancing Noosa’s environment, community, economy and culture.

“Each and every day as a councillor, I have drawn on experiences formed from nearly 40 years of community building in Noosa to bring authenticity to the council chamber,” Cr Finzel said.

“In a rapidly changing world, it is more important than ever that we foster a good understanding between government and community.

“To respond to local priorities, we must always listen to, represent and stand up for the whole of our community – from the hinterland to the coast and everywhere in between,” she continued.

As part of her re-election message, Cr Finzel identified 12 priority areas for 2024 and beyond, emphasising that the natural environment is foundational for the local community and economy.

“The natural environment is at the heart of what makes Noosa unique and must be preserved and allowed to flourish,” she said.

“Together, we can enhance the environment, community and business in a way that is complementary and in line with Noosa’s values.

More equitable delivery of public services across the shire is also on the agenda. “Our society should be judged on the quality of life for the most marginalised people, not the most well off,” Cr Finzel said.

“We have a diverse population and local government resources must be allocated equitably to provide public services that lift up those most in need. That includes looking at solutions for housing affordability, youth engagement and transport connectivity.

“In delivering programs, we also need to ensure that public money is spent transparently and accountably and that we are working collaboratively with community organisations, businesses and other levels of government.”

In her first term, Cr Finzel was selected as a member of the National Rural Women’s Coalition and Network and proudly represented Noosa at Local Government Association of Queensland conferences, ensuring perspectives from the shire are being considered at state level.

She is also a founding member of the Women’s Collaborative Network Noosa which elevates community voices by providing an inclusive and collaborative space for women to share experiences and work together for change.

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Representing Noosa is the ultimate privilege “Pomona? Perfection!” says Noosa councillor Karen Finzel, reflecting on the first time she set eyes on the town she has now called home for nearly 40 years.

Karen and her husband Craig moved from Brisbane in 1985 with a baby, Joshua, in tow and another, Zach, on the way.

“We settled in Noosa to raise a family, care for the natural environment and contribute in a meaningful way to our community,” she says.

“There we lots of people in a similar situation to us: new to the area and with young kids. No one had family nearby, so our friends – our community – became our family.

“At the start it was just helping each other to get by. Everyone chipped in to build each other’s houses, provide childcare and get small businesses up and running.”

Another child came – a girl, Rebekah – and as the Finzel family was expanding, the hinterland community and its needs were evolving, so Karen joined with friends and neighbours push for change.

“In the 90s there were no activities for kids in the hinterland, so we advocated for the construction of the Pomona playground and skatepark,” Karen says, “we worked to get the kindergarten accredited as a learning centre too.”

“We probably ruffled a few feathers at local government along the way, but we had to in order to get things done for our community.

“Local people understand best where the gaps and opportunities are. That’s why their voices and their stories are so important.”

In 1993, the Finzel family were expecting a fourth child when Karen received a life-altering diagnosis: she had cervical cancer.

After baby Hannah was brought into the world, Karen immediately went into treatment and won the battles and, ultimately, the war against cancer.

“That was undoubtedly one of the hardest periods of my life and I couldn’t have gotten through it without my family, community and medical professionals,” she says.

Through her journey, Karen also received support from the Gynaecological Cancer Society and – after being declared cancer-free – joined forces with them to help others.

“Getting a cancer diagnosis is a terrifying and bizarre moment – you don’t know what to do or how to feel,” she says.

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“Often people don’t have someone who can empathise with their situation and give advice, so I was very glad to be able to provide support where I could.”

Karen continued working in the medical sector as an administrator at Eden Private Hospital in Cooroy.

She worked there for 10 years, a period in which she also completed a counselling diploma, before being elected to council in 2020.

“Representing the people of Noosa is the greatest honour and a privilege,” Karen says.

“It has also been an opportunity to take the connections and lessons from decades as a community organiser to strengthen our local government.

“Every day I draw on those experiences and the diversity of perspectives in our community to bring authentic representation to the council chamber.”

Throughout everything, one constant for Karen has been art – originally as a creator and then (perhaps unsurprisingly) as an organiser.

She has helped to provide platforms for

Noosa’s artist community, including through the iconic Tall Trees Art Festival and as a committee member for Noosa Open Studios.

“Art is about telling stories – often the stories of people who don’t otherwise have a voice,” Karen says.

“As a councillor, I think the job is similar – we need to listen to the community and provide them with an opportunity to have their voice heard.

“In a rapidly changing world, it is more important than ever that we listen, and foster a good understanding between government and our community.”

To fulfill this promise, Karen traverses Noosa every week meeting with individuals, community groups and businesses to hear what they think and inform her decisionmaking as councillor.

She has also proudly represented Noosa at Local Government Association of Queensland conferences, ensuring perspectives from the shire are being considered at state level.

In 2021, Karen was also selected join National Rural Women’s Coalition and Network and take part in a leadership program in Canberra.

Participants were urged to apply the tools

and ideas from the course in their communities which led to the establishment of Women’s Collaborative Network Noosa.

The network is another platform to elevate community voices by providing an inclusive and collaborative space for women to share experiences and work together for change.

When asked about how she has adapted to being a councillor, Karen indicates she’s taken it in her stride.

“In some ways a lot has changed over the years – for me and for the shire – but the focus supporting our community remains the same,” she says.

“People are always going to have different views – whether it’s in the council chamber or around the dinner table – but everyone is entitled to have their voice heard and considered.

“As a councillor, the most important things I can do are to keep engaging with the people of Noosa and ensure the council is transparent and accountable with its decisions,” Karen continues.

“By working collaboratively and inclusively, we can maintain our pristine natural environment and provide the foundations for our community to thrive.”

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On The Soapbox Councillor Candidate Leigh McCready

Annual waste pick up plea Back in the good old days - before Covid swept the country and government officials went wild for hand sanitiser, nasal swabs and social distancing - Noosa Shire had a much valued annual kerbside ‘hard rubbish’ collection.

On their designated week, residents would eagerly make neat piles of unwanted items on the kerbside. From Pomona to Peregian, Castaways to Kin Kin, hard rubbish collection was a welcome benefit.

Paid for as part of rates, these collections provided a useful service for most and an essential service for some, especially people without vehicle, cash or physical ability to take these things to the tip.

A fun side-effect of outgoing kerbside stash were our delighted observations that an item, maybe more than one, had disappeared well before the Council truck came visiting. The clearest sign that what trash for some was treasure for another.

This felt good, almost a ‘pay-it-forward’ philosophy, as prams, bikes, furniture and even indescribable pieces of household equipment made their way to the next owner.

But here in 2024 there is no such collection.

It was silently disappeared by Noosa Council five years ago.

A variety of reasons were offered to those who sought them. Expense, of course. Danger from sharp edges or toxic chemicals to collection staff. And the supposed risk to workers because back then the Covid virus was said to thrive on surfaces.

So the collection disappeared without compensation, so I presume much of the ‘hard rubbish’ stays at home. Certainly the treasure hunters are gone.

Musing on this last week, I decided to run an online survey to find out what residents would like to do about this issue.

So far 650 people have responded to the question, to which I provided three choices plus a write-in option. Here are the results: 37 per cent - Bring back annual kerbside hard rubbish collections 29 per cent -Issue two free tip vouchers to each ratepayer with the annual rates notice 3 per cent - Happily take their own hard rubbish to the tip 31 per cent – Chose the write-in option Many people took advantage of the writein space to share their ideas, with 13 per cent

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saying that tip fees in general should be less expensive (echoing a common complaint across social media).

Other results included five percent wanting pensioners and people with a disability to receive free tip usage and four percent suggesting that each Shire town should have a small collection place for rubbish not easily disposed of (including batteries, soft plastics and toothpaste tubes).

That’s a wonderful assembly of ideas for a proactive Council. So I further investigated the most popular option, re-introducing the hard rubbish collection.

In 2019-20, the cost was $303,775, or $5.50 for each resident in 2024 dollars.

While not everybody would use the service, this is similar to other services Council provides that only some people use. For example, the subsidised holiday buses, dog poo bags at beach access points and free training courses for local businesses.

While the idea of reintroduction of the kerbside collection has been added to a future ‘Waste Strategy for 2023-2028’, we cannot be sure this will happen. Plenty of other plans mooted by our Council are never implemented.

With cost of living increases going through the roof and many people finding tip fees too costly, it seems an increase has occurred in dumped bulk rubbish in rural areas.

An annual kerbside collection would comprise just 1.7 per cent; of the total waste management budget of $18 million.

Given the downside of not reintroducing the service – senior citizens, disability pensioners and people doing it tough in meeting their household budgets and more freelance dumping in the bush – a decision to get it going again would seem to be efficient, thoughtful, compassionate and thoroughly good policy.

Let’s raise our voices and get Noosa Council back to delivering a much appreciated service – the humble, treasured kerbside rubbish collection.

Leigh McCready is a councillor candidate for the Noosa Council local government election in March.

Leigh McCready.

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Residents and environment first: Wilkie Noosa Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie will be placing Noosa’s residents and environment first in council decisions if elected as Mayor at the March election.

Mayoral candidate Wilkie said the needs of Noosa residents and environment had always been his focus and had guided a platform shared with 70 volunteers at a campaign launch in Cooroy last weekend.

“We don’t need more consultation to know we need to better protect Noosa’s quality of life from traffic congestion, overscale or out of zone development, environmental degradation and overcrowding,” Cr Wilkie said.

“Noosa is a community first. If we do all we can to make it a great place to live and raise a family, it’s also a great place to visit and to set up a business.”

His platform has action-based aims bridging the hinterland and the coast.

Effective services and responsible budgeting: Delivering quality services, assets and

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facilities while keeping rates as low as possible below CPI. Smart development: Vigilance against overscale and out of zone development, reducing Short Term Accommodation impacts on neighborhoods, ensuring Noosa shire retains its community connections and identity.

Traffic solutions: Delivering on strategies for traffic and parking relief with residents the priority.

Responsible environmental management: Evidence based efforts to protect our natural assets, forests, beaches, waterways and wildlife.

Housing solutions: delivering dwellings for residents on modest incomes in partnership with the State, community housing providers and private industry.

Balanced tourism: Managing peak period crowding in a way that respects Noosa’s community, environment and identity

· Seizing opportunities: Leveraging the 2032

Olympics and Paralympics to secure what we need -upgrades to community sporting/ cultural facilities and improving All-Abilities access to council-owned facilities.

Fostering economic diversity and resilience: Recognising that small businesses support many Noosa residents and their families, preparing young people for the future through innovative projects, like the Peregian digital hub.

Cr Wilkie has served with four mayors, is a former journalist and teacher, a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is involved in Noosa community sporting, arts and cultural groups.

For more details see frankfornoosa.com

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Mayoral candidate Frank Wilkie.

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Calling all wood artisans The Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize invites woodworkers and artisans from across Australia to enter this prestigious woodworking competition with a conscience.

Finalist pieces of the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize go on to form the feature exhibition at the Maleny Wood Expo, which will be held May 4 - 6, 2024, in the picturesque town of Maleny.

What sets the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize apart from other woodworking competitions, is that all applicants have to work in sustainably harvested native timbers, weed timbers or timbers that have been repurposed, salvaged or recycled. It’s a platform to celebrate sustainably made works that blend environmental stewardship with artistic brilliance!

A proud and long-standing initiative of environmental non-profit, Barung Landcare, the Maleny Wood Expo is set to be a big one in 2024 as it celebrates its 25th year! The Wood Expo is known as one of the best wood shows in Australia attracting up to 10,000 people to the region, and has been a beacon for woodworking enthusiasts, fostering an appreciation for the natural environment, and the sustainable use of timber.

With an exceptionally diverse program, the Maleny Wood Expo has something for everyone, from wood workshops for all ages, kids activities, live music, interactive tool and trade displays, a range of sustainably harvested timber for sale, educational talks and more.

There’s over 150 exhibitors to visit!

Woodworkers of all levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals, are encouraged to submit their entries, creating a diverse and vibrant showcase of talent. Finalists will be in the running to win an overall cash prize of $10,000 as well as a share in a further prize pool of $9000. There are three distinct categories to explore: Furniture, Sculpture, and Tiny Treasures, catering to a wide range of woodworking skills and expertise.

This year, the competition welcomes a new stand-alone prize category; ‘Evolve’. ‘Evolve’, which is sponsored by Maleny Art Direct, acknowledges newer craftspeople and seasoned

Sculpture ‘The Enchantress’ by Guy Breay 2023 entry to Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize.

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Furniture winner Stella, held by artist Garan Hale.

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individuals who have dedicated a lifetime to tinkering in sheds or collaborating within woodworking groups, and alleviates the pressure of competing against recognised professionals.

Applicants can submit any type of woodworking piece to be in the running to win $1000 under the Evolve Prize category in line with the competition guidelines.

This year’s Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize

competition is open themed, meaning there are no limitations to how applicants may express themselves through their work under any of the categories.

The competition is a unique opportunity for woodworkers to showcase their skills, and for the community to witness the artistry that emerges when craftspersonship meets sustainability.

Entries are open until 22 March, 2024. For more information and to submit your work, please visit malenywoodexpo.com Tickets for the Maleny Wood Expo will go on sale in early February. For updates and announcements, subscribe to the Maleny Wood Expo newsletter via the website and follow the Maleny Wood Expo on Facebook and Instagram @malenywoodexpo The Maleny Wood Expo is proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Council and Visit Sunshine Coast.

Retro road trip revs up memories of when motels ruled It’s time to take a trip back in time to when families embarked on long road trips in the summer heat to see oversized attractions and stay at lodgings where pools, packs of biscuits and breakfast hatches were absolute luxury.

The trip down memory lane is part of a touring exhibition which arrives on the Sunshine Coast this month in the form of a nostalgic photographic and promotional film exhibition called Reception this way.

Featuring flashback images of the Cherry Blossom Motel in Darwin, California Hotel in Hawthorn and epic El Dorado Motel at Broadbeach to name a few, the exhibition is a must-see at Caloundra Regional Gallery from 27 January to 17 March.

The exhibition takes you back to the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s when the roadside motel was an integral part of the Australian holiday experience.

Motels were stylish and sophisticated, and revolutionised the road trip for families and business travellers.

With convenient car parking, mid-century architectural styles and a generous offering of designer mod cons, who could resist booking a motel for their summer getaway?

And, of course, there were swimming pools, chance celebrity encounters, sun and surf, tiny packets of breakfast cereal, twin packs of biscuits and a radio in every room!

Developed by National Archives of Australia in collaboration with comedian Tim Ross, the exhibition’s photographs and promotional film footage featured in Reception this way will revive memories of holiday experiences and give younger folks a fascinating peek into the past.

Director-General of National Archives Simon Froude said Reception this way reminded us of Australian invention and entrepreneurship, and our place in the international tourism market.

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“We are very pleased to have Tim Ross taking this nostalgic journey with us,” Mr Froude said.

“His passion for Australian mid-century architecture and exploration of the national archival collection was the inspiration behind the development of Reception this way.’’

Mr Ross said the records at National Archives were richer and more diverse than many people would give them credit for.

“It’s a real treasure trove that deserves to be better known,” he said.

“I’m really pleased that my earlier research and partnership with National Ar-

chives planted this seed that has blossomed into a really great exhibition. To be part of that journey has been fun.

“The result is this pictorial love letter to a somewhat bygone era, capturing the glamour and convenience of the roadside motels, from the east coast to the west, during a time when Aussie families found the time to hit road and take a break.”

Division 2 Councillor Terry Landsberg said Council was proud to support the exhibition at the Caloundra Regional Gallery in partnership with National Archives of Australia.

“Reception this way is a story that is very close to home thanks to the ‘50s tourism

boom which pinpointed the Sunshine Coast as an ideal driving destination with an array of motels on offer,” Cr Landsberg said.

Reception this way: motels – a sentimental journey with Tim Ross is coming to Caloundra Regional Gallery from January 27 to March 17, 2024. The exhibition is supported by the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program.

Caloundra Regional Gallery is owned and operated by Sunshine Coast Council.

The gallery is located at 22 Omrah Avenue.

It is open Tuesday to Friday 10am – 4pm and weekends 10am – 2pm and entry is free.

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Songs and stories The Pomona Music Collective are inviting music lovers to join them for ‘Songwriters in the Round’- an evening of songs and stories that may well make you laugh, cry and dance but will guarantee you leave with a heart full of appreciation for the craft that is song making.

This fantastic night of live music will showcase a line-up of wonderful local talent with the songwriter’s round being hosted by award winning singer-songwriter and guitarist, Alan Kelly.

The Dublin-born folk performer who now calls the Sunshine Coast home, will be joined onstage by musicians Clare Quinn, TobiAs and Lilliahna Rogers, for an intimate performance of original songs and followed by a toe-tapping concert by Celtic band, the Barleyshakes Trio.

Fronted by Kelly, the Barleyshakes are adored throughout Australia and beyond for their ‘bent’ Irish sound and their trio formation is no exception, delivering their lively dance tunes and haunting Celtic ballads.

Fusing fresh material with tradition, the musicians are renowned for taking their audience on a ‘joy-filled ride’.

The opening songwriter’s round is a special experience for the artists and audience alike to engage with the songwriting process and hear from each artist as they share their experiences and the stories behind their songs.

Kelly says the February 24 event is destined to be a clear highlight in the local arts scene.

“An ‘in the round’ show brings out the very best in songwriters, and they get to share their finest songs and stories in a classic old, timber hall,” Kelly said.

The show will be held in the Pomona Memorial School of Arts hall and is supported by the Pomona and District Community House with funding from the Regional Art’s Fund through Queensland’s Flying Arts Alliance.

Organised by the Pomona Music Collective, the event aims to develop audiences and broaden community engagement with the arts

Spend an evening with the reigning deckhead of Australian comedy, Tommy Little.

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Alan Kelly at the same time as contributing to cultivating a thriving arts culture in Pomona and the surrounding district.

Pomona Music Collective member, Kate Marian Rose, says the Collective are committed to curating unique musical experiences for the community to enjoy and be uplifted by, at the same time as showcasing the seasoned professional and emerging professional performers from Pomona, the wider Noosa district and the neighbouring Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions.

“Storytelling and music brings people together and events like this have the potential to highlight individual and cultural diversity.

Our local halls are fantastic venues for social gatherings that have live music as the drawcard”, she said.

“We are very grateful to have the backing of the Pomona and District Community House

and the Pomona Memorial Hall committee, and we are thrilled to be Australian Government Regional Arts Fund recipients”.

Alan Kelly is no stranger to Pomona’s town hall and says it has been a magical home for many community gatherings down the years: “I’ve written a song especially for this event I’m particularly proud of called “The Best of Intentions’, and my band the Barleyshakes are excited to be closing the show”.

This will be the second offering from the newly formed Pomona Music Collective whose inaugural Songwriter in the Round in October 2023, was headlined by Hat Fitz and Cara to a sold-out audience.

Tickets for the Saturday 24 February Show ‘Pomona Music Collective Presents Songwriters in the Round are available online through Humanitix at events.humanitix.com/songwriters-in-the-round

Spend an evening with the reigning deckhead of Australian comedy, Tommy Little when he brings his new show Has A Regular Deck to The Events Centre, Caloundra on Friday 9 February.

Tommy’s razor-sharp wit, wild stories and infectious energy is guaranteed to deliver an hour that will leave you in stitches.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night and book early to avoid disappointment!

Event Details Venue: The Events Centre, Caloundra Date and time: Friday 9 February at 7.30pm Tickets: From $45 Bookings: Call 07 5491 4240 or visit theeventscentre.com.au

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Budget-friendly wildlife experience for families Sunshine Coast, said, “We are excited to introduce the ‘Scales and Tails’ combo ticket, providing families with the opportunity to discover the beauty of both SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast and Wildlife HQ.” This collaboration with Wildlife HQ offers an enriching experience for visitors of all ages.”

Families can dive into a magical world of marine and freshwater creatures at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast including sharks, rays, seahorses, and penguins before exploring Wildlife HQ, getting up close with meerkats, monkeys, koalas, and quirky quokkas.

For more information please visit: visitsealife.com/sunshine-coast/tickets-passes/tickets/scales-and-tails

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SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium has teamed up with Wildlife HQ to offer families an unforgettable and budget-friendly wildlife experience.

The Scales and Tails combo ticket offers an engaging and educational adventure, combining the underwater marvels at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast with the captivating wildlife exhibits at Wildlife HQ. From 29 January to 28 March, guests can enjoy a saving of up to 20 per cent off the regular-priced General Admission tickets and embark on a unique journey through the wonders of the ocean at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast and the fascinating wildlife at Wildlife HQ. Quinn Clarke, General Manager, SEA LIFE

Best of friends Bass-Baritone Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Pianist-Raconteur Guy Noble and internationally acclaimed Flutist Jane Rutter perform together in Noosa for the first time in an up-close and personal style concert featuring highlights from their spectacular careers.

The Scales and Tails combo ticket offers an engaging and educational adventure.

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A day for all to pray The World Day of Prayer is an international ecumenical Christian laywomen’s initiative.

It is run under the motto “Informed prayer and Prayerful Action”, and is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March. The movement aims to bring together women of various races, cultures and traditions in a yearly common Day of Prayer, as well as in closer fellowship, understanding and ac-

tion throughout the year.

The World Day of Prayer has been held at the different churches in Cooroy since 1975, and this year the event is being hosted by the local Catholic Church.

An invitation is extended to everyone in the Hinterland communities to participate in this time of prayer and fellowship at 10am on

Friday 1 March, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 63 Maple Street Cooroy, followed by Morning Tea at the nearby Uniting Church Hall.

Further information is available at worlddayofprayeraustralia.org World Day of Prayer will be celebrated in Cooroy.

COMMUNITY UPDATES NOOSATODAY.COM.AU From singing and bush care to service clubs and art, there are a wide variety of groups in Noosa.

TENNIS SPECTACULAR To coincide with the Australian Open Tennis finals on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 January, there will be live Australian Open Matches shown on the Tewantin Tennis Club courts with an Outdoor Cinema from 11am. Bring your own chairs. There will be free tennis lessons for kids and adults, free court hire all weekend as well as social tennis, ball machines and friendly matches throughout the day. The Tewantin Tennis Club is on McKinnon Drive at the Noosa District Sports Complex. Phone 0412831770 for further information.

ACTIVITY WITH PARKINSONS The Parkinsons Activity Group, provides activities for Parkinsons sufferers, the activities range from Boxercise in the Box Office, 25 Project Avenue (0422485482) Georgina, Physio-led exercise (0490444255) Emily, Speech Therapy voice and choir (0400037901) Edwina. Call Ann for an info pamphlett on 0458009601. Parkinsons Group meets the third Friday of each month at Noosa Tewantin Bowls Club at 10.30am for information and lunch. You need to stay active and socialise to help deal with the symptoms.

RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary first meeting of 2024 is our AGM, to be held on Friday 2 February at 10.30am at the TewantinNoosa RSL. All members and visitors welcome.

Phone Kay on 5447 5042.

TENORS AND BASSES - WHERE ARE YOU?

mission is to create a place of positive impact through a community garden in a relaxed, social and sustainable environment through growing together“. Our summer gardening hours are Friday 7.30-10am and Wednesday from 4-6pm, after harvest which is shared amongst the gardeners, we enjoy a chat over a cuppa. Further details please call Erika 0409 300 007.

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP Our Classical Music Group re-commences this year on Thursday 22 February at 2pm to 4pm.

When we start we meet in a private home in Noosaville each Thursday and either watch a Classical Music DVD or listen to Classical Music CDs. There is no charge but I do appreciate a donation of $2 for afternoon tea/coffee biscuits.

Please phone Lyn on 5449 0537 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 Tuesday at the Noosa Marina wine bar Tewantin, from 10am and every Thursday at the Boathouse on the Noosa River from 10 am. We also have a monthly program of lunches, dinners, picnics, walks and other fun activities. Contact Joan on 0419517869 for more details.

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

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We Serve is our motto and we have fun doing it. Interested? Contact us - we meet at Tewantin Noosa RSL club first and third Tuesday of the month 6.30pm. We would love to meet you.

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

PROBUS NOOSA RIVER Our club offers many activities: art, craft, book club, canasta, coffee mornings, creative writing, golf, lunch outings, Mah-jong, Scrabble, theatre (local and Brisbane), walking trips, ukulele and wine appreciation Nights.

Monthly meetings are on the first Monday of each month at the Girraween Sports Complex Clubhouse (Entrance off roundabout adjacent Eenie Creek Rd and Langura St) at 9am. Call 0410 687 639.

SINGING IS GOOD FOR YOU If you enjoy music and would like to join a fun loving, vibrant, friendly group who sing beautiful, joyful, easy to learn songs from around the world in a relaxed and fun atmosphere we would love to hear from you. We meet Tuesdays at 4 till 5.30pm at the CWA hall in Eumundi.

All levels of ability accepted and no auditions.

Come and give it a try. For more information call Joan on 0419517869.

In May 2024, Noosa Chorale will perform an amazing choral work - Elijah by Felix Mendelssohn. To sing with an orchestra and a large choir is a real buzz. The Chorale is a non-auditioned community choir. No need to read music, although an advantage. We need more tenors and basses. Rehearsals each Monday night at The J Theatre in Noosa starting 29 January. Email your interest or questions to us at noosachorale@gmail.com

U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30 pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin.

Friday 23 February – Associate Professor Kevin Alford - Heart Attacks. Exactly what are they and how are the treated. Explained in a simple, informative fashion for non-medical people.

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

MALIBU CLUB AGM

ARTS AND CRAFTS

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The Noosa Malibu Club will be holding its 2024 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 7 February, 6.30pm at The Reef Hotel, Noosa Heads.

All members are invited to attend. The February general meeting will follow the AGM. Please contact the Club secretary, Rick Espiner, for further Committee nomination information, if required, on secretary@noosamalibuclub.com.

Nominations will close on Monday 29 January.

Workshops (bookings required): Shellac, pastel and charcoal with Lizzie Connor: Saturday and Sunday 20 and 21 January, 9 am – 4 pm.

Beginners pottery with Jenny Blyth: fourweek workshop starting Wednesday 7 February for four consecutive weeks, 9 am – 12.30 pm.

Colour knowledge for watercolorists with Jan Lawnikanis: Saturday and Sunday 10 and 11 February, 9 am – 4 pm.

Cityscapes with Palette knife with Lizzie Connor: 6-week workshop starting Tuesday 20 February for 6 consecutive weeks, 9 am – 12 noon.

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

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

CARA AGM Cooroy Area Residents Association AGM will be held at 5pm on Tuesday, 30 January at Cooroy RSL, Maple Street, Cooroy. All CARA members are cordially invited to attend. At the meeting, all positions will be declared vacant. If you would like to nominate for a position, email us for a nomination form.

If you would like to vote, but can’t attend the AGM, a proxy form is available from us via email. RSVP by email to caracooroy@yahoo. com

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Want to join a group of like-minded men for mateship, camaraderie and networking? The Noosa Men’s Shed provides a venue for the men of Noosa to gather in an environment of traditional Australian mateship. It aims to advance the health, well being and social inclusion based on individual interests of the members.

Apart from social interaction, support and companionship, the Shed 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. Membership is $120 per year and application forms are available from the Shed office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 11am at Rotary Lane off Wallum Lane, Noosa Springs.

The Noosa Community Garden is back in full swing attracting a lot of new members. “Our

Looking for something exciting and different.

RED CROSS Red Cross Tewantin - Noosa Branch will hold their first annual meeting (held on the third Friday of the month) on Friday 16 February at Tewantin-Noosa RSl at 10am. For more information phone Valerie on 0466 846 110.

LIONS CLUB NOOSA HEADS Want to make friends and assist the community? We are a small, friendly club who will celebrate our 50th year soon. We need people to assist us with the Noosa Tri later on in the year. We have varied activities and projects to raise funds to assist the local community. We meet the the Tewantin RSL. Please phone Keetha 0421 250 614 to enquire.

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FROM BACH TO RACH We have launched a new circle inviting all enthusiasts of classical music to experience their favourite programs on a big screen with a fantastic sound system in a great setting at Noosa U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin, each Wednesday 10.30am – 12.30pm. Interested?

Call Barry on 0478 837 708 or email barry.henze@gmail.com

TEWANTIN NOOSA PROBUS CLUB New friends? New activities? A happier life? We can make it all happen with weekly dining experiences to suit all tastes, walks by the river, theatre outings, bus trips and plenty of opportunity to play Mah-Jong and Rummikub. No experience necessary. Free tuition.

Our meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the RSL starting at 10 for a delicious morning tea, followed by an interesting guest speaker. After the meeting, most members stay on for a game of Trivia and to socialise during lunch in the Bistro. Visit www.probustewantinnoosa.au or chat with Christine on 5442 7397.

NOOSA PROBUS 2010 Noosa 2010 Combined PROBUS is a great club for retired men and women who love going on bus trips, having coffee, lunches, dinner outings, weekly walks, yoga, theatre, garden outings and an interesting monthly speaker. Meetings are held at the Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club, 65 Hilton Tce, Tewantin on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9am. For details phone Barbara on 0491 354 054.

MEET YOUR NOOSA JPS The JPs in the community programme is a valuable voluntary community service. If you are a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations living in our Noosa region and would like to volunteer your services a few hours a month at our JP signing centres or to just learn about the JPs in the Community programme,

branch forums, workshops and social activities, please email Deb Davis at deborah.davis007@ gmail.com

BEEF AND BURGUNDY CLUB Noosa Beefsteak and Burgundy club meet on the third Wednesday evening of the month at a different local restaurant for good food, wine and fellowship. We invite couples or singles to join us. Further information contact John Dicker on 0414 323 266.

SUNSHINE SOCIAL CLUB We meet for coffee every Saturday 10am at the Sunshine Beach Surf Club, where we plan our weekly lunches and picnics. Couples and singles most welcome. Please phone Noeline on 5474 5231 for details.

TOASTMASTERS Do you have a message you would like to share with the world? Or maybe you’d like to improve your confidence when speaking in public. We are a supportive public speaking club dedicated to improving your confidence and creativity in a safe environment. Our meetings are every 2nd and 4th Mon- day of the month, from 6.308.30pm at the CWA Hall, Tewantin. The first two visits are free. For more information email noosatoastmasters@gmail.com

SENIORS CLUB Tewantin Noosa National Seniors group meets at Tewantin RSL Club on the third Thursday of each month at 10.30am. We offer outings, social gatherings, information sharing and friendship.

Morning tea is served and a variety of guest speakers share their knowledge. All welcome.

Please contact Jenny Clarke on 0414 804 988 for more information.

TUNE IN TO NOOSA FM Tune in Noosa FM 101.3 or stream live on noosafm.org for local updates and Great Music for a Great Community. Noosa’s community radio station is committed to developing local talents.

Weekly roster for Tewantin Monday Drivers: Tony, Darryl, Gail, Maria and James, Rosemary, Driver Needed for Run G, Lorraine, Jason, Driver Needed for Run J, Rachael and Ella.

Kitchen: Geoff, Denise, Janet.

Tuesday Drivers: Bruce, Paul H, Tania and Friends, Penny, Denise, Barani and Peter, Carlee and Gordon, Catherine.

Kitchen: Christine, Ann, Jacinta.

Wednesday Drivers: Martina, Trish and Karen, Alan and Cynthia, Judith, Rosemary H, Kath and Melody, Simone, Kevin (end), Bronwyn and Nick.

Kitchen: Denise, Christine, Jerry ,John.

Thursday Drivers: Kyle, Peter, Ray Z, Donna and Julie, Margo and Jim, Kerryn and Stuart, Martin, Martina, Michael, Sharon and Mal Kitchen: Donal, Sharon, Vicki, Loz, Claire.

You can also check the roster on our website mealsonwheels-tewantinnoosa.org.au If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449-7659.

We are looking for drivers and kitchen volunteers.

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Morgan Haines from the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club won the Green Fleet race series in the O’pen skiffs nationals.

Arrow catamarans take to the course.

Action aplenty on the lake

By Russell Witt The Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club at Boreen Point welcomed in the new year with the hosting of not one, but four, national championship regattas on the lake, spanning a period of over three weeks from December 29.

More than 140 boats representing sailing clubs from all over Australia vied for national crowns in their respective classes.

First to take to the water were the Weta Trimarans and Arrow Catamarans. Unfortunately, stormy weather precluded sailing on one of the scheduled race days, but after 10 action backed races crammed into only three days, local Weta sailors from the Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club took out Gold in the One Up (David Wood) and Two Up (Ryan McVey and Gracie Allan) divisions. The Arrow Catamaran class also lost a day of racing, but after eight races, Adrian Fawcett from the Moreton Bay Boat Club was crowned national champion.

As the Wetas and Arrows were leaving town, almost 50 junior sailors aged from eight to 15 years descended on the lake for the O’pen Skiff National Championships, an international class with over 7000 boats sailing worldwide in fifteen different countries. Again, competitors came from far and wide and over the weeklong regatta, some close and exciting racing ensued, in winds that, at times, gusted to over 30 knots. They competed in three fleets, Gold and Silver for experienced sailors and Green for beginners. The overall winner in the Gold Fleet was Kaisin Puls from Christmas Island (representing the South of Perth Yacht Club) and in the Silver Fleet, James Moore (representing the Rhyll Yacht Club in Victoria. Morgan Haines from the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club won the Green Fleet race series, with eight-year-old Sam Bryce from Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club, the youngest sailor in the regatta, taking out fifth place.

To finish of the “season of national titles” on the lake, a large fleet of Scow and Lowrider Moths competed for their national titles. The Moth is a development class of boat that had its origins back in the 1930s. In recent times, they have developed into extremely lightweight foiling craft, but there is a growing interest in the Scow and Lowrider designs.

Twenty seven boats of varying designs competed with the overall winner after ten races being Cris Musto from Perth. Local sailors also figured well in the results, with Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club members Mike Kohler and Peter Williamson coming in first on Yardstick and Handicap respectively.

Local Weta sailors from the Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club took out Gold.

About 50 junior sailors aged from eight to 15 years descended on the lake for the O’pen Skiff National Championships.

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Ryan McVey and Gracie Allan take out the Wetas trimaran Two Up division.

Chris Musto was overall winner of the Scow and Lowrider Moths championships.

Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club member Mike Kohler came in first on Yardstick.

Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club member Peter Williamson came in first on handicap.

Plenty of action from Moths on the water.

The race is on for the Moths.

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

SENIORS KEEP FIT We are a friendly group of ladies who keep fit every Thursday at 10am at the Masonic Hall on Moorindil Street in Tewantin.

Our class lasts for an hour and coffee afterwards at the Marina is an optional extra.

We are currently welcoming new participants. $10 per class. For more details call or text Nicki on 0421 751614.

TRY LAWN BOWLS If you are looking for a low-impact, therapeutic exercise that can improve fitness, coordination and confidence, then lawn bowls is the sport for you.

The Cooroy Community Bowls Club, located at Your Mates Bowls Pub, 5 Opal Street, Cooroy, offers social bowls every Tuesday and Saturday afternoon.

There is no need to book, simply turn up at 12 noon. For further information contact Maureen (club president) on 0419 588 661.

WALK AND WORKOUT 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 customised 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 Noosa Waters’ 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 0428 799 987.

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 stretching.

Learn new dance moves and routines to inspired music.

Jazz and Latin style dance keeps the body moving, mind agile, memory working and spirit lifted. Wednesday mornings: 8.45am-10.15am in Tewantin. Phone Margaret for details on 0425 269 988.

INDOOR BOWLS Noosa Indoor Carpet Bowls Club would

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

NOOSA FOLK DANCERS You’re invited to come and try sessions, first one free. Experience traditional and modern, easy and moderate dances from countries around the world, on Fridays from 10-11.45am at the Catholic Parish Hall, Moorindil Street, Tewantin.

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 0448 621 788 for more.

SUNDAY DANCE Come along to Sunday lessons at the Tewantin Masonic Hall, Moorindil St 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. Hope to see you there.

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 eight 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.

Class- es are on Mondays and Wednesdays 9-10.30am (Intermediate level), Thursday 5-5.50pm (Beginners), Friday 9-10am (All levels) at Performing Arts Factory, 2/68 Rene St, Noosaville. Phone Angelika on 0488 088 633.

NOOSA WEATHER FORECAST THU 25TH JANUARY:

25TH JANUARY 2024 TO 31ST JANUARY 2024 Time

Height

Time

0.36 m 2.03 m

FRI 26TH JANUARY: 2:36 PM 8:06 PM

0.54 m 1.41 m

Isolated storms. Overcast.

3:08 PM 8:44 PM

0.5 m 1.44 m

SAT 27TH JANUARY:

3:40 PM 9:20 PM

0.48 m 1.46 m

SUN 28TH JANUARY:

4:11 PM 9:56 PM

0.48 m 1.46 m

MON 29TH JANUARY:

FRI 26TH JANUARY: 1:56 AM 8:38 AM

0.35 m 2.03 m

30 / 23 °C

Height

THU 25TH JANUARY: 1:17 AM 8:04 AM

Cloudy.

29 / 24 °C Thunderstorms. Overcast.

27 / 24 °C

SAT 27TH JANUARY: 2:33 AM 9:11 AM

0.36 m 2.0 m

Flash floods. Overcast.

SUN 28TH JANUARY: 3:09 AM 9:42 AM

0.41 m 1.94 m

Passing showers. Overcast.

MON 29TH JANUARY: 3:43 AM 10:12 AM

0.48 m 1.86 m

4:41 PM 10:33 PM

0.5 m 1.45 m

5:11 PM 11:10 PM

0.53 m 1.43 m

5:41 PM 11:50 PM

0.58 m 1.42 m

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0.57 m 1.77 m 0.68 m 1.67 m

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28 / 24 °C

TUES 30TH JANUARY: Passing showers. Cloudy.

27 / 23 °C

WED 31ST JANUARY:

WED 31ST JANUARY: 4:51 AM 11:10 AM

25 / 23 °C

Passing showers. Overcast.

26 / 23 °C

A better weekend With some better weather and a full moon on the way last weekend, anglers were out in great numbers in fact doing the run from Curra to town saw plenty of boats heading north.

First up offshore has been going off with anglers crossing the Wide Bay Bar really getting into the pelagics, nice spotted and spanish mackerel are on the chew along with some quality long tail and solid little Mack tuna.

From the grounds off Double Island there have been some nice snapper, pearl perch, parrot, moses perch, amberjack and that very sort after red emperor.

Some anglers have struggled with a fair bit of run and of course the tax man in the grey suit.

The sharks have been particularly active and love anything being dragged to the surface from the reef.

With this in mind make sure you upsize both line and leader and try and get the fish up before they can get your prized catch.

In the Sandy straights and Hervey Bay, tuna numbers have been strong with plenty of long tails in the mix.

To the south, the crew that headed out of Noosa also did well with some great Mackerel coming from around Sunshine Reef and Jew Shoal.

Water temperatures are still up there a bit so the pelagic activity has been plentiful just behind the breakers and on the closer reefs.

Sunshine is also still giving up some nice coral trout and sweetlip with those live baits fished hard to the bottom getting the best results.

Tin Can Bay has been really firing with reports of good trevally action on the incoming tide around the points and creek mouths, trevally are feeding on baits brought in on the tide so fishing smaller slugs and Micro Jigs have worked well, casting the lure and retrieving at speed has been the most effective approach.

For those that love the surface bite then

hitting the water first thing in the morning or fishing just on sundown has been very effective, surface walkers like the Sugapen and Atomic Bull Dogs have been very effective.

Whiting numbers are also improving with some nice sized fish taken of freshly pumped yabbies.

Kauri and Teebar Creeks have been good for jacks with the odd 50cm plus one amongst them, these fish seem to become more active in the late afternoon on the start of the runout tide.

Live baits on poddy mullet or herring are still the number one baits.

Flathead numbers have also been good with plenty of fish on the chew on the run-out tide, these fish will be sunning themselves on the banks as the water temperatures drop.

Casting up onto the banks with soft plastic or small frogged mouth pilchards on ganged hooks and slowly retrieving has been a proven method.

On the beaches the bigger tides in the evening and large swells has seen plenty of sweep on the beaches so you will have to up those sinker sizes, plenty of bigger dart are on the chew on the top of the tide.

Jew have been a bit quiet with the full moon at night but there has been the odd fish taken after the moon sets in the very early mornings.

Inskip has also been firing with a few nice mackerel taken land based in the channel.

The sink hole has also been good for a nice flathead and the odd bonito on the tide.

Now for all the latest information log onto www.fishingnoosa.com.au for up-to-date bar and fishing reports, don’t forget to drop into Gympie’s Newest tackle store “The tackle Shop”, Tackle World Noosa, and Northshore Bait & Tackle in Marcoola for all the right equipment, bait and advice to get you catching.

Be sure to follow them on Facebook and remember Tight Lines and Bent Spines.

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Worst result in years

By Randall Woodley Last weekend saw the Tewantin-Noosa Thunder Cricket Club teams put in their worst match performances for many seasons.

After the rain affected matches the previous two weekends, four of the senior grade teams took to the fields last Saturday and each one was soundly beaten by their opposition.

Only Fourth Grade survived as their match was abandoned due to the state of the wicket.

Whether it was the post-holidays syndrome, lack of practice or maybe the attitude of the players, it will need to change next weekend when all the teams enter the two-day match format heading for the finals.

FIRST GRADE: Starting late due to the state of the oval, the Thunder boys batted first against the young Coolum Sharks team. Although there were a couple of regulars missing the team looked strong on paper. That’s where it ended. On a hot steamy afternoon, the team was bowled out for 66 in the 22nd over, which must be one of the lowest scores recorded by a First Grade Thunder team for many seasons.

Only captain Michael Eckard (15) and Chris Hopper (13) reached double figures.

If it was the wicket that caused the problem for the Thunder batters it did not seem to bother the Sharks players and they passed the Thunder’s score in the 20th over for the loss of five wickets. The one positive that can be taken from the match was the continuing season’s performance of young opening bowler, Zac Murray who took 3 for 19 off 6 overs.

Next week the team is at home against the Nambour Cutters.

Attendance at training this week and seeking answers to their poor performances should be compulsory for all First Graders.

SECOND GRADE: Playing bottom of the table Nambour Cutters at home, the Seconds did not perform much better than the First-Grade team.

Great catch to Ben Wilson playing for Thunder in a better game by Third Grade Team a week earlier.

Picture: MATT MAYO Batting first they were bowled out for 111.

Only four Thunder batters reached double figures and none of them could progress further.

The opposition passed the Thunder score in the 28th over for the loss of five wickets. The standout bowler waws Ollie Wilson who took 3-29.

The team needs to regroup this week, practice long and hard and look at all facets of their game if they intend to be in the finals in March.

Next week they travel south to take on University.

THIRDS: Winning the toss, Thunder decided to bat first against Glasshouse on a hot and humid day. The innings started badly to be 4-20 early on. From there it was slow going with a combination of the Rangers bowling well, some missed opportunities and a very slow outfield. Thunder clawed its way back to 90 before the next wicket fell, but from there a steady stream of wickets saw the team struggle to be 8 for 135 at the end of the 40 overs.

Mike Thomson was back in the team for

the first time in several months and got off to a flier taking a wicket with his first delivery. Unfortunately that was the highlight of Thunder’s fielding innings. Glasshouse batted well, giving very little and making the conditions that Thunder found difficult, look reasonably easy.

The Rangers passed the target score with the loss of only 2 wickets.

The captain commented after the game, “It’s a disappointing result given the talent we have in the team. Focus, positive energy and discipline is needed collectively to turn things around.”

Next week the team the team is at home playing Maroochydore Swans in a two-day match.

FIFTHS: Another poor performance by this team. Bowled out for 93 at Palmwoods who then passed Thunders score in the 25th over.

Only highlight for Thunder was Justin Latimer’s 4-17 off 7 overs.

Next week the team is at home against Nambour.

Celebrate the Aussie Open at Tewantin What better way to see off January than at the finals of our greatest tennis event, the Australian Open.

No, you don’t have to fly to Melbourne, Tewantin Noosa Tennis Club is bringing the action to Noosa Shire this weekend. The Tewantin Festival of Tennis will present the final event of the summer, the Australian Open mens and womens finals on a monster outdoor cinema screen with outdoor lounge and a popup bar.

Club coach and Master Club Professional Pete Taylor told Noosa Today: “We are also opening up the club for free play all weekend, with the coaching team on hand to hold free tennis activities for kids and adults. This is part of our greater goal of introducing more tennis players to the Tewantin Noosa Tennis Club – one of the best facilities on the Sunshine Coast

that nobody knows exists!”

This amazing free weekend of non-stop tennis activity will run all day Saturday and Sunday, with live finals matches on the big screen from 11am each day. Shade umbrellas provided and bar and barbecue, plus free court hire and free tennis lessons for adults and children, two ball machines in operation all day with social and friendly matches happening throughout the weekend.

It’s on at Tewantin Noosa Tennis Club, Noosa District Sports Complex, McKinnon Drive, Tewantin.

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Poster art for the Australian Open festival at Tewantin.

The tennis facility no one knows about - yet.

The Sunshine Coast Falcons are preparing for a significant year in 2024.

Triple treat as rising stars clash Rugby league at Sunshine Coast Stadium will kick off on 10 February with rising NRL and Hostplus Cup stars set to play in three trial matches.

Melbourne Storm’s Academy squad is heading to the Coast in February to hone its skills and teamwork against feeder clubs, the Sunshine Coast Falcons and Suzuki Brisbane Tigers.

The afternoon will be full of fastpaced action with the first game kicking off at 5pm, with each squad playing each other round-robin style.

Tickets will be available on the gate with $10 for an adult, $5 concession and children under 16 are free.

Division 3 Councillor Peter Cox said it would be an opportunity for the community to enjoy some pre-season Saturday night footy and support our local Sunshine Coast Falcons.

“We love our rugby league here so it’s a great opportunity to see Melbourne Storm rising stars have a run and also our beloved Falcons who are shaping up for their 2024 Hostplus Cup season,” Cr Cox said.

The Sunshine Coast Falcons are preparing for a significant year in 2024, fielding three women’s teams and three men’s teams in the upcoming season.

The Falcons’ inaugural women’s BMD Premiership team will take to the field alongside the newly introduced women’s u17s and the existing women’s u19s competitions. This mirrors their men’s representation, showcasing teams in the u17s, u19s, and the Hostplus Cup. Sunshine Coast Falcons chief executive officer Chris Flannery said they were very excited to see the Women’s BMD Premiership team take the field this season.

“The girls have been training hard since late November last year and are forming some really good combinations within the squad,” Mr Flannery said.

“It’s been a long wait and I’m looking forward to see them finally hit the field in the upcoming season!”

The Falcons will host various trial matches at Kawana Sports Precinct and Sunshine Coast Stadium throughout January and February before the season begins in March.

Fans can see plenty of action at Sunshine Coast Stadium with the Hostplus Cup team playing nine homes games and the BMD Premiership team playing at the first four of those.

The first home game of the season for both the Hostplus Cup and BMD Premiership sides is on Saturday 16 March with the women kicking off at 4.30pm and the men at 6pm. Tickets will be available on the gate.

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New club ready to roll Jiu-Jitsu Good news for those in the sport of Caza Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, is that the new club in Cooroy is definitely up and running. Chief Instructor at the Noosa club Professor Yoshi Hasegawa is happy to see the progress.

Situated on 7 Mary River Road Cooroy and known as Caza BJJ Hinterland Club, they held their grand opening on 11 November 2023.

Owners are Cheyne Douglas, Noosa’s Caza BJJ Headquarters first black belt, and Marc Jenkins also a Caza BJJ Headquarters black belt.

Cheyne Douglas first degree black belt was promoted to black belt on the 15 December 2019 by Yoshi Hasegawa after commencing Jiu-Jitsu in 2011. Since then, he has travelled to Japan, USA and Thailand to train and compete.

Marc Jenkins, who was promoted to black belt 29 January 2023 by Yoshi Hasegawa, also started Jiu-Jitsu in 2011 and followed the path of Douglas by travelling to Japan, USA and Thailand to train and compete. They are now running class groups as followers: 2–4-yearold, parent classes, 4–7-year-old classes, 7–12-year-old and adult classes. Women’s selfdefence classes are also on the agenda: and those who join in January will receive a free T-shirt. We wish Cheyne and Marc all the very best in the times ahead.

Outriggers At the weekend over 650 paddlers of all agers travelled to Sandgate/Shorncliffe for the second leg of the South Queensland zone Club Challenge hosted by Polynesian AA’A Outrigger Canoe Club. The mighty Noosa club had 18 teams representing us, and we saw some great results.

There was racing in single and double canoes as well as OC6ers.Racing was held over a 10km course and also a 14km course.

Amongst Noosa’s successful teams were, Team Lenitschek, who took out the Young Guns challenge in the Juniors. In the 10k OC 1 Golden Masters for Men, Glenn Brown won gold and in the Platinum Masters for Men, Des Mabbott won Silver.

In her race in an OC 1, over10k, Sally Scarce won Silver: this was definitely a great effort by Sally. Other winners were Team Marko in the 8km Golden Masters Mixed, Team Hegarty in the Novice Women, Team Bodo in the 14k Unlimited Senior Masters Men’s, Team Mabbot in the Golden Masters Women and Team Hegarty in the Silver Masters Women.

February 10, will again see the club race at Scarborough and following this many paddlers will be heading to Sydney for the Harbour Race. Once again Colin Jones has kept our community in touch with this sport and we thank him most sincerely.

Surf sports In what Noosa’s Director of Surf Sports Alan Rogers, described as a very busy, very hectic four days in Sydney, Noosa took a team of 24 Open and U17 athletes to the Summer of Surf, at the beautiful Manly Beach. This carnival which is held over two days is now probably the second biggest in Australia: surpassed only by the Australian Championships. “The level of competition is absolutely first class. Whilst it was a relative inexperienced team, we did have our core open experienced females. Jordan Mercer and Carla Papac started the day with a second in the female ski, then combining with our open athlete, Courtney Bryant to get a second in the Female Ski Relay. Jordan then got placed third in her single ski: a phenomenal effort considering almost every other athlete in the field, has been competing for the last two months in the Nutri Grain competition. “Her pedigree,” said Surf Sports Director Rogers, “ came shining through.’’

In the Open Men Double Ski, Noosa finished fifth. The U 17 girls went well, with Mikaela Price coming 5th in the surf swim, after winning her heat: these results took her straight to the final. Caitlin Read also won her single ski heat for the U17 girls, which also took her straight to the final. A good effort, finishing 6th in a very tricky, big surf.

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Caza BJJ Hinterland Club owners Cheyne Douglas and Marc Jenkins.

In the boys teams and individual events, all did well with most making finals for Noosa in the prestigious events. Perhaps the most prestigious of all, the six- person Mixed Taplin, saw Noosa make the final.

On the beach events our sole athlete Kai Thompson, was at it again: finishing 6th in the Make Open sprint, following up with a second in the flags. The following day he journeyed to the Freshwater carnival, and once again he won the beach flags. This has definitely been a most encouraging carnival for Noosa. With a team structure that consisted of so many young new comers to the big- time carnivals, head coach Darren Mercer and his support team should take a bow. Well done to all.

With the Summer of Surf being major carnivals, our friends over the hill Sunshine Beach SLSC, took to the road: travelling with Head Coach Wes Berg, to Sydney for both the Manly and Freshwater carnivals. It was a very successful journey for their 16 athletes.

Knowing that they would be racing against some of the strongest competitors and surf clubs from around Australia, including top Nutri-Grain Ironman and Ironwomen, the athletes put their heart and soul into their racing: also, being aware of the huge prizemoney on the line. ‘’For some,” said Head Coach Wes Berg, “this was their first- time racing at Northern Sydney beachers.”

Happy to relate there were several standout

At the competition of the carnival, coach Wes Berg took members on a team building ski paddle in Sydney Harbour.

performances: amongst those was Sunshine’s Electra Outram who won the open women’s board race. Indeed, an outstanding performance. Also, in the Open Ironwomen, Sunshine’s Gemma Welch Smith finished 6th. In the Open Run Swim Run, she finished 4th and out of 75 competitors in the Open Swim, finished in 6th place.

Adding to this there were also two great performances from the youth. In the U17 Dylan Wilson finished 2nd in the Male Surf Race, and Luke Lewis U15 also took a 2nd in the Men’s Board Race. But perhaps for Sunshine the most outstanding result came in the Blue- Ribbon Event, the Open Men’s Taplin Relay.

This is an event that consists of three sections, board ski and swim: with two athletes’ to each section, making it a 6- man team. For Sunshine they finished in an incredible 4th. place. For a small club like Sunshine, this was indeed an outstanding performance. The team consisted of Darcy Lewis, Dylan Wilson, Pat Davis, Hamish Farquhar Selby, Zale Outram and Ollie Dillewaard.

At the competition of the carnival, coach Wes Berg took members on a team building ski paddle in Sydney Harbour: under the Harbour Bridge and alongside the Sydney Opera House.

With the great performance from the youth of both Noosa Heads and Sunshine Beach clubs, the results from the Summer of Surf Carnival builds a great future for both.

Noosa teams joined 650 paddlers at Sandgate/Shorncliffe for the South Queensland zone Club Challange.

With the great performance from the youth of both Noosa Heads and Sunshine Beach clubs, the results from the Summer of Surf Carnival builds a great future for both.

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Carissa applying the power.

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Carissa Moore, a true champion.

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Lisa surfs better than you!

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Say it ain’t so, Carissa!

While five-times WSL world champion and Olympic gold medallist Carissa Moore’s announcement last week that she is about to “step away” from the world tour did not come as a jaw-dropping shock, among surfing aficionados, there was a collective groan at losing a near GOAT way too soon.

I use the term “near GOAT” advisedly. Consider the following: the Hawaiian champ went into the Rip Curl WSL finals series at Lower Trestles in poll position (number one in the world) in both 2022 and 2023, losing out in conditions that didn’t ideally suit her to Steph Gilmore and Caroline Marks respectively. Under the old first-past-the-post system, she would have won both years, giving her seven world titles, and she would now be greatest of all time in the women’s division, alongside Steph and Layne Beachley.

Does this grate with Riss? Possibly it did at the time.

Has it contributed to her “don’t call it a retirement” stepping away at 31?

Nah, that’s a more elemental thing, stemming from her oft-expressed desire to start raising a family, although she did tell the New York Times, “I would have loved to have won a world title and then dropped the mic and walked away. I would have loved the fairytale ending.”

In her NYT interview she also briefly canvassed the possibility of returning to the tour after having children, but for now we have to grin and bear the fact that the power surfer from Oahu will surf only in the Hawaiian season-opening event at Pipeline, accept a wildcard for the WSL Tahiti Pro and then represent her country and defend her Tokyo gold in the Paris Olympics surfing event in Tahiti in July before going home to make babies with husband Luke Untermann.

WSL chief of sport Jessi Miley-Dyer said in a statement: “As Carissa Moore shares her decision of this new chapter, we reflect on her incredible journey and the profound impact she’s had on surfing. She is a champion and a role model in and out of the water.

Throughout her career, Carissa has exemplified grace, resilience, and competitive excellence.

Her achievements have transcended the sport, bringing a new level of athleticism and progression to surfing. Carissa’s dedication to pushing the boundaries has been inspirational, and her absence in the competitive scene will be deeply felt.”

The WSL statement also noted: “Moore’s incredible 14-year career is decorated with almost every professional surfing accolade possible, including five world titles and surfing’s first Olympic Gold Medal. Moore has competed in 120 Championship Tour events, claiming 28 event wins throughout her career.

“Moore arrived on the Championship Tour

Moore finds the barrel. in 2010, posing an immediate threat to her competition. In her first year on tour she finished third overall and was named Rookie of the Year.

The following season, she claimed her first world title at just 18 years old, becoming the youngest man or woman ever to do so. Moore undoubtedly ushered in a new era of power surfing to the tour.

“Moore embodies the aloha spirit and created the Moore Aloha Foundation to inspire the next generation of young surfers. She is truly a trailblazer in the sport and will continue to push the progression of surfing in her new chapter.”

And in more distressing news for surf lovers, another great women’s champion was shown the door, not at her behest, after more than 30 years representing the Roxy brand as global ambassador.

Lisa Andersen became the face of Roxy in 1993 just ahead of winning four world titles, and in the process taking Roxy from a fledgling sub-brand of Quiksilver to a financial powerhouse in its own rights. Driven by Lisa, the brand went from $US20 million in sales in 1996 to $US650 million in 2006.

During my time at Quiksilver Europe I had the pleasure of working with Lisa on many oc-

Picture: WSL casions and found her to be a true star, in and out of the water, always obliging her fans and prepared to work hard for her brand. And man, could she surf! As Surfer Magazine reminded its male readers on a famous cover: “Lisa Andersen surfs better than you!”

Surfer saves ‘roo Let’s end on a positive note, with the feelgood story of the summer from one of my old stomping grounds, Bawley Point on the NSW South Coast.

Local surfer Brendan Riddick was coming in after a session at Gannet Beach when he noticed a kangaroo struggling to keep its head above water in the break.

According to the Illawarra Mercury: “Still wearing his wetsuit and with his surfboard in tow, he swam out to the ‘roo and managed to pull it into the shallows before dragging it up the beach by its tail.”

“It looked like it was swimming OK in the calm rock pool area, but then it started drifting out into the current and was getting taken out to the point. I thought, geez, if I don’t go in there, that poor thing is going to drown,” Brendan told the paper.

Well done, Brendo! Happy Australia Day!

Screenshot of the rescue. Video courtesy Natalie Cannon.

Brendan Riddick.

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Protected bay, northerly aspect, holiday atmosphere and the green backdrop of the national park.

“It’s magic,’’ Richardson and Wrench Noosa’s Frank Milat said.

Frank, in conjunction with R&W’s Shane McCauley, is taking a one-bedroom, onebathroom, one-car beachfront penthouse 28 On the Beach, 49 Hastings St, to auction Saturday, 27 January, at 1pm.

“There has been lots of inquiry … obviously there is strong demand this time of year.

“There is insane demand. We are seeing good prices and virtually no stock.

“Three apartments in Netanya Noosa sold for $5m-plus.’’

No other one-bed apartments are available on that beach-front side of the street, Frank said.

This penthouse presents ocean views and the sounds of waves on the shore.

It has a remarkable history of holiday rental success. Recent renovations have been completed both inside and out.

The rooftop terrace comes with a spa, barbecue, and outdoor kitchen.

CHRISTMAS COMES LATE You can’t compete with Santa Claus, Tom Offermann Real Estate’s Roark Walsh has found.

Consequently he brings properties to the market either in the lead-up to Christmas or now.

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A one-bedroom, one-bathroom, one-car beachfront penthouse 28/49 On the Beach, Hastings St, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 27 January, at 1pm.

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Two properties with a six-bed, two-bath, two-car house on total 1246sq m at 11-13 Woodlark Rise, Sunrise Beach, will be auctioned separately at 12pm on Saturday, 27 January. 383674 to auction Saturday, 27 January, at 2pm.

“It’s an impeccably clean beach house that ticks a lot of boxes.

“There is good separation with three bedrooms downstairs, the main living upstairs along with two more bedrooms including the main suite.’’

In an elevated location close to the shopping centre, it catches the breeze and has a walking track down to the village and beach.

Inquiry has been from Brisbane, interstate, and good local interest.

Right from the front door it becomes evident how much space is on offer.

There are polished concrete floors and ‘disappearing’ doors that connect seamlessly with a private entertainer’s playground on the south-westerly side.

The swimming pool has a dedicated bar on one side of the sun deck, as well as an undercover alfresco terrace.

Upstairs, there are plantation shutters in the open-plan dining and living spaces, plus an undercover terrace off both capturing north-easterly sea glimpses.

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The white L-shaped kitchen with long island breakfast bar, designer pendant lights and pantry, features high-end appliances.

The main bedroom suite has access to an undercover terrace that runs the width of the residence on the south-westerly side.

There is a walk-in robe and on-trend ensuite with free-standing bathtub and stone-topped two-basin timber cabinetry.

DOUBLE OPPORTUNITY IN SUNRISE A double block at Sunrise Beach - one with an established house that could be renovated or rebuilt, go to auction with Roark Walsh on Saturday.

Totalling 1246sq m, the blocks at 11-13 Woodlark Rise will be offered separately at 12pm.

Both properties have been held for more than 35 years. Both offer views of the hinterland and stretch to the Coolum coastline in the south.

The house at 13 Woodlark comprises six bedrooms, two bathrooms and two-car garaging.

The properties are attracting the

A one-bedroom, one-bathroom, one-car beachfront penthouse 28/49 On the Beach, Hastings St, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 27 January, at 1pm.

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attention of developers, Roark said, as well as local interest.

“Sunrise is becoming much more mature. There are some wonderful architect-designed homes being built there.’’

IDEAL BEACH HOUSE You are basically in the same street as the highest residential sale in Queensland of $28m.

Roark Walsh has a five-bedroom, fourbathroom, three-car house with pool at 13 Ross Cres, Sunshine Beach, with a price guide of $7m.

Sitting on a north-east ridge, the twolevel house of classic Noosa design has ocean views from Lion Head in the national park, right around to the south eastern sections of the Sunshine Coast.

“In a quiet street and within walking distance to the village, it is a rare find,’’ Roark said.

“There are some significant buildings around it.’’

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A five-bedroom, three-bathroom, one-car house with pool at 48 Elanda St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 27 January, at 2pm. 383674

A five-bedroom, four-bathroom, three-car house with pool at 13 Ross Cres, Sunshine Beach, is for sale with a price guide of $7m.

The house features a large foyer with staircase leading up to a private, open living area with expansive kitchen, dining and living room.

These lead out to a huge deck with a pool and fire pit. This area is surrounded by greenery, creating a private courtyard.

On the top level are two main bedrooms with ensuites, both leading out onto another deck with uninterrupted ocean views.

Downstairs is a separate, fully-fitted, three-bedroom, two-bathroom flat, with internal and external access, and its own car space.

TOUCH OF NOSTALGIA Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Tracy Russell’s dominance on the eastern beaches continued with the sale of 69

Podargus Pde, Peregian Beach, following a busy marketing campaign.

Four bidders were enamoured with the ’80s charmer, an architecturally designed and solidly-built, double-storey residence set on a huge 1200sq m double block, backing onto national park.

However, two parties went head-to-head until it was sold under the hammer for $2.7m, a record for the popular street.

The new owners, Jacqui and James Hunt’s love for the home was immediate, and co-incidentally it was designed by the same architect as their family home in Tristania Drive, Marcus Beach.

They are looking forward to the opportunity of re-imagining and valueadding to its current appeal.

Tracy’s latest listing is a three-bedroom,

two-bathroom, one-car townhome 1/4 Avocet Pde, Peregian Beach, that is going to auction on Saturday, 17 February, at 11am.

AUCTION ACTION SATURDAY, 27 January Noosa Heads 28/49 On the Beach, Hastings Street: 1bed, 1bath, 1car beachfront penthouse, 1pm, Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 and Frank Milat 0438 528 148 Richardson & Wrench Noosa Peregian Beach 25 Currawong Cres: 4bed, 3bath, 2car house, pool, 1pm, Tracy Russell 0413 319 879 Tom Offermann Real Estate Sunrise Beach 11-13 Woodlark Rise: Two properties with 6bed, 2bath, 2car on total 1246sq m,

A four-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car waterfront house, jetty, at 23 Shorehaven Dve, Noosa Waters, goes to auction at2pm Wednesday, 31 January. 383674 12pm, Roark Walsh 0437 447 804 Tom Offermann Real Estate Sunshine Beach 62 Seaview Tce: 3bed, 3bath, 1car beachfront house, 11am, Tim McSweeney 0411 122 331 Tom Offermann Real Estate 48 Elanda St: 5bed, 3bath, 1car house, pool, 2pm, Roark Walsh 0437 447 804 Tom Offermann Real Estate WEDNESDAY, 31 January Noosa Waters 22 Seamount Quay: 4bed, 3bath, 2car waterfront house, pool, jetty, 12pm Adrian Reed 0409 446 955 Reed & Co 23 Shorehaven Dve: 4bed, 3bath, 2car waterfront house, jetty, 2pm, Adrian Reed 0409 446 955 Reed & Co. ●

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Two prized properties, each held for over 35 years,

crafting your ideal beachside residence in a sought-

are now on the market in one of Sunrise Beach’s

after elevated location. Meanwhile, Number 13, spanning

prime streets. Both lots boast stunning views of the

625m2, features an existing dwelling ripe for renovation

hinterland and stretch to the Coolum coastline in the

or can be cleared for a fresh canvas to create an

south. They’re available as separate titles and will go up

outstanding new designer home. The choice between

for auction on the same day, granting you the option

individual lots or combining them for a total building

to acquire either one or both. Number 11 presents a

area of 1246m2 presents an exceptional opportunity to

621m2 vacant site, offering a pristine opportunity for

create something truly extraordinary.

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Agent Roark Walsh 0437 447 804 roark@offermann.com.au

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48 ElANDA STREET, SUNSHINE BEACH

Wake to the sound of the surf, grab the surf boards,

polished concrete floors which stretch, and thanks to

kids and towels and it’s toes-in-the-sand in minutes.

‘disappearing’ doors, connect seamlessly with a private

Yes, entirely possible from your quintessential

entertainer’s playground on the south-westerly side.

Sunshine Beach haven with its north-easterly Coral Sea

The dazzling pool has a dedicated bar on the one side

glimpses and salty breezes. From the front walkway

of the sun deck, adjacent is a lawn and a garden area,

note the landscaped garden and water feature. Open

also an undercover alfresco terrace suggesting respite

the over-sized statement front door, admire the

for the sun lovers, as well as year-round family fun.

Auction Saturday 27 January 2pm View Saturday 1.30pm

abundance of space and how natural light drenches the

Agent Roark Walsh 0437 447 804 roark@offermann.com.au

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8301/5 MORWONG DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS

Ready for summer love with abundant sunshine in

number of apartments in the resort. It is arguably in the

a seaside location, mere minutes to Hastings Street

best position, nearly opposite the resort’s reception,

and the dazzling white sand of Noosa Main Beach?

a short distance from the laneways to all the facilities

How about a sure-fire investment opportunity in the

and is totally private, ostensibly perched in the lush

favourite 5-star hot spot of Peppers Noosa Resort &

rainforest canopy. Open the front door into the entry

Villas?

way and become quickly fixated by northerly light

Picture yourself in a north-facing, totally in-vogue

drenching the indoors. Automatically switch off; go into

apartment in Bayview, the building with the least

holiday mode.

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12/30 HASTINGS STREET, NOOSA HEADS

Think Laguna Bay and Noosa Main Beach on your

The classic free standing beach houses are on a group

doorstep, famous Noosa National Park with its surfing

title plan which means each owner actually owns the

reserve a boardwalk stroll away and an array of cafe’s,

land they sit upon. A number of the beach houses in

restaurants and trendy boutiques at your fingertips –

the complex have and are being redeveloped into

yes you’re on Hastings Street. Renovated, furnished and

luxury villas and adding further appeal, beach house 12

holiday ready, this classic beach house is primed for

has one of the largest sites – ideal for your future home

family enjoyment and a ready to go income stream.

on Hastings Street.

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A2 B2 C1 D Auction Saturday 3 February 12pm View Saturday & Wednesday 11.00-11.30

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1/15 GRANT STREET, NOOSA HEADS The secret is out. This stunning hideaway is all class. Ignore the totally unassuming appearance from the street, go beyond to the side entrance and push open the massive timber door. Become immediately infatuated with the beauty of a very private contemporary residence designed with sensitivity to the climate, season, and the natural landscape, whilst offering the best elements of living in the cosmopolitan heart of Noosa Heads.

Think high-end quality, timeless sophistication, and a beachside aesthetic. Be in awe of dramatic voids, high ceilings, skylights, endless beautiful Blackbutt flooring, Bradnam architecturally designed casement windows, wispy sheers catching the breezes, while bridging the indoor-outdoor divide superbly is the open-plan living space on the lower level.

A3 B2 C2 Auction Saturday 3 Feb 2pm View Saturday 12.00-12.30

Agent Jesse Stowers 0414 367 282 jesse@offermann.com.au

25/67 GIBSON ROAD, N O O S AV I L L E Looking for a quiet, very private, renovated absolute waterfront townhome with long water views, three bedrooms and multiple living areas, in a slice of paradise? It is guaranteed an enviable unretiring lifestyle is never-ending, especially for walking, cycling, boating and fishing enthusiasts.

An expansive lawn stretches from the alfresco terrace to the revetment wall, so fish for dinner, kayak and canoe around the neighbouring waterways, or take a boat via the lock and weir system to the Noosa River. Stroll along the meandering pathways or via the underpass to café central on Gympie Terrace, also the dog-friendly walkway which is parallel to the Noosa River foreshore.

This is a sage investment opportunity in a much sought-after location.

A3 B2 C1 D Price $1.795M Agent Julie Bengtsson 0418 980 247 julie@offermann.com.au

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PENTHOUSE CHARM; WIDE OCEAN VIEWS LOOKING for a truly spectacular, unrivalled eagle’s eye view from northern Sunshine Beach, the National Park and sweeping beyond 180 degrees across the luminous azure of the Coral Sea, where dreamy waves that encapsulate freedom are off the hook, and all totally visible from this Penthouse-Perfection, just a twominute stroll to the sand.

Come inside via direct lift access straight into the Penthouse. Be enthralled by the generosity of well-appointed living and dining areas, and a fresh contemporary blue, white and natural aesthetic mimicking the environs. Admire sumptuous white cane armchairs, sinkinto blue sofas, timber dining table, white chairs and artworks. It’s all artfully assembled, exudes a sense of space, and is ‘wrapped’ by tall walls of glass that seemingly disappear and morph from indoors out, to two of four undercover terraces.

Imagine a vibrant spectrum of blues, greens, oohs, and aahs, also sun-kissed days with the carefree spirit of the season as fresh as an early morning swim and walk along the beach. Those with a penchant for entertaining, will be in their element whichever space is chosen.

Commensurate is the galley-style bright white kitchen with stone-topped cabinetry including the island breakfast bar, highend appliances and all the accoutrements even Nigella would love – view included.

Another unifying star of the penthouse is the premier king suite. Wake to waves washing the foreshore, postcard views from bed or one of two north-east-facing terraces as the sun turns into an endless blue horizon, and from the free-standing deep bathtub in the lavish ensuite, think forever holidays.

Dreamtime central continues with two additional bedrooms with built-in robes.

One has access to a north-east terrace also with sea views, one has an ensuite and one has a shared bathroom with adjoining laundry. All bathrooms have natural stone topped white cabinetry with one basin or two. Further features include a double lockup garage and generous storeroom for all the lifestyle toys; think surfing, golfing, bikes.

Within the boutique Hilltop Villas’ complex, there’s a shimmering pool and terrace, while the delights of water with waves are about two minutes away at

Sunshine Beach. It includes a patrolled area, popular surf break and nearby is the Sunshine Beach Surf Club. Also within walking distance is the famous Noosa National Park, a haven for hikers, bushwalkers, photographers and more.

The acclaimed Village with myriad cafes, bars, restaurants and boutiques are a stone’s throw away.

“What a privileged Sunshine Beach address that is private and surrounded by natural beauty,“ comments Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Jesse Stowers who has slated the property for auction on Saturday 9 March 2024. “And the location, just a hop from the Sunshine Beach Village and when viewed from the golden sands of Sunshine Beach the complex has a bold and commanding presence on the Hilltop.”

Facts & Features: Penthouse Area: 275m2; occupies entire top floor Terraces: 4 undercover – 8.2m x 3.2m, 2.6m x 4.3m & 7.4m x 3.2m North Eastfacing + 3.5m x 4.3m East-facing About: lift direct access from carpark; revitalised/renovated w blue, white & natural aesthetic mimicking environs; expansive open plan living/dining w access to NE & E terraces; white cane armchairs, 2 blue sofas, timber dining table, white chairs, accessories, hessian rugs, accessories, artworks + outdoor furniture; mocha-hued flooring & plantation shutters; galley-style white kitchen w white stone-topped 2-pac cabinetry incl island bench/breakfast bar; pantry, high-end appliances incl triple oven, dishwasher & triple fridge/ freezer; 3 bedrooms – premier king suite w WIR, ensuite w natural-hued stone-topped 2-basin white cabinetry & free-standing bathtub + access to 2 x NE terraces overlooking Coral Sea; 2 bedrooms w BIRs, 1 w access to NE terrace, 1 w ensuite, 1 share bathroom; aircon/fans; dble LUG w storeroom Inventory: fully inclusive Hilltop Villas: boutique complex with 5 apartments; residents/visitors only pool.

Residential or holiday letting options are both fine.

Location: 2 mins Sunshine Beach sand & surf break; doorstep of Sunshine Beach village; Noosa National Park 5 km; Sunshine Coast Airport 22 km ●

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SPACIOUS ELEGANCE WITHWATER VIEWS NOOSA Harbour Resort, on Noosa Sound, has always been considered a desirable and highly sort after location. This exclusive address boasts a north facing waterfront apartment with 180-degree panoramic river and hinterland views. Just sit and gaze at the boats and Noosa Ferry meandering by or take in the incredible sunset at the end of a lazy Noosa day. The position is simply a slice of paradise, with sheltered waters, a white sandy beach, and tropical island style grounds.

From the moment you walk into apartment 31, you are wowed by the level of opulence. This stylish renovation will stun the most discerning buyer. A high-end contemporary design with generous open living, and a designer kitchen, with the latest appliances and a well thought out island bench top or breakfast bar. There is a seamless flow from the entry through to the balcony. The coastal grey tones flow out through the large sliding doors, where you can take in one of Noosa’s finest water views. The master bedroom is ensuited and

has plantation shutters over the windows.

There is a wall mounted LCD TV, so you can escape to watch your favourite movie.

The second bedroom is serviced by an adjoining bathroom, and also has an LCD TV installed.

Situated on the banks of the Noosa river, you can take a swim, kayak off the sandy beach, or take your boat up to the private jetty, to enjoy the river sights. There is large, heated pool and spa, surrounded by beautifully manicured tropical gardens, a half size tennis court, and BBQ facilities, perfect for that night in. Hastings Street and Noosa main beach are only a short 15-minute stroll away, and the fine dining of Ricky’s restaurant is only 100 metres away.

Whether it is the Noosa river or Hastings Street that you are after, you are centrally located to take in all that is Noosa.

This is an exquisitely renovated apartment with the finest quality high end finishes. Don’t let an opportunity like this pass you by ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 31/6 Quamby Place, NOOSA HEADS Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: Offers Over $3Million considered Auction: By appointment Contact: Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 and Gillian McCauley 0467 600 009, RICHARDSON AND WRENCH NOOSA

AUCTION 28/49 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads 1 bed | 1 bath | 1 car

- Penthouse with private rooftop terrace - Just footsteps from the sandy beach - Brand newly renovated inside and out - Undercover security parking on title - Rooftop terrace has spa, BBQ and outdoor kitchen - True north aspect for the winter sun Auction 27 Jan On-site 1pm Inspect Saturday 12.45 - 1.15pm Shane McCauley 0403 646 930

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MANDALAY BEAUTY MANDALAY on Musgrave is a world-class, architecturally designed, veritable lifestyle masterpiece. It is positioned perfectly on a 4001m2 block with award-winning landscaped gardens to not only highlight breathtaking coastal views encompassing ocean and nature reserve, but also to maximise elevation, natural light and privacy, from its prized north-easterly aspect. With an inspired design blending Asian influences with the Australian lifestyle, Mandalay comprises four pavilions offering living, guest, home, and utility space, all connected yet separate, with seamless integrated indoor/outdoor living oriented towards the spectacular ocean vista.

An environmentally friendly and energy efficient build, utilising natural materials including Australian native timbers, Mandalay is very much a property in harmony with its lush surrounds. At 100-metres above sea-level the sweeping view is forever protected, and the elevation also facilitates excellent ventilation of

FULLY RENOVATED WITH VIEWS IN HEART OF TOWN

125 Memorial Drive, Eumundi Offers Over $1.35m Carol Dolan 0412 062 882 carol@noosahinterlandrealty.com.au

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Enjoy fabulous views of Mt Cooroy and an elevated Northerly aspect to capture breezes from this beautifully fully renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom and 2 living area home. Set on two levels with potential to separate downstairs for dual living or AirBnB. There are high ceilings throughout, limewashed timber floors and all bedrooms have wardrobes, air conditioning and ceiling fans. Easy 5 minute walk to village markets, cafes, pubs and school. Noosa is just a short 20 min drive away.

gentle cooling sea-breezes, also assisting the minimisation of energy consumption.

The stunning 16-metre wet-edge infinity pool and sun-drenched terrace is a show stopping centerpiece that really elevates this magnificent property to another level in terms of aesthetic appeal and lifestyle.

Akin to a movie set or the glossy pages of Belle and Vogue Living magazines, visitors will be suitably impressed and drawn to this resplendent alfresco zone where you truly will feel on top of the world. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 5 Musgrave Drive, YANDINA CREEK Description: 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 4 garage Price: $5.85M Inspect: Sat, 27th Jan 9:30am - 10:00am Contact: Tracy Russell 0413 319 879, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

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3 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car | Acquire one of the finest homes in a highly coveted address.

| Seamless indoor-outdoor living, capturing refreshing breezes.

| Expansive terraces on North/Eastern side overlooking the 16th hole.

| Impeccably renovated throughout with breathtaking views of Noosa Springs Golf Course.

| Centrally positioned kitchen with panoramic views.

| Significant renovations, spacious garage, and frame-less heavy-duty glass doors.

| High vaulted ceilings, premium travertine, and Oak timber flooring.

| Miele & Neff appliances, gas cooktop, and convenient scullery/laundry.

| Main bedroom downstairs with natural light and private bushland views.

| Fully air-conditioned home with ceiling fans and remote-controlled gas fireplace for cozy winter evenings.

| Three ensuited bedrooms.

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VIEWS OVER LUSTROUS LAGUNA BAY IMAGINE finding Shangri-la, the undeniable splendour of the front row, where nature’s canvas, steered by a spectacular watercolour panorama that spreads out before it like an ever-changing artwork of shimmering Noosa Main Beach, megawatt-lustrous Laguna Bay, Noosa River waterways, Coloured Sands, and beyond to Double Island Point, takes centre stage.

Stealing the limelight is an indubitably lavish residence of over-generous everything and rare sophistication, artfully assembled with clever design responses, whispers of New York and the Caribbean, lofty ceilings, bold lines, and sculptural elements paired with an open embrace of the natural surrounds, synonymous with the backdrop of the Noosa National Park.

Note how the luminous quality of the Coral Sea is matched by sumptuous and custom furniture collections in the multiple living, dining and custom movie/lounge areas, also rugs, Designer Boy artworks and timber features crafted in the Rolls Royce tradition of perfection, all fresh and exhilarating as an early morning swim.

Newly refurbished, Tall walls of glass seemingly morph in a transparent fashion from indoors, to massive spirit-stirring alfresco undercover terraces which stretch the width of the residence. What a pleasure it would be, choosing between all the entertaining and leisure options including making a big splash in the pool, and of course drinking in those salty breezes and multi-million-dollar north-facing views.

Commensurate in space and bearing the hallmark of on-trend is the galley kitchen with stone and timber cabinetry, including

a long semi-island breakfast bar, high-end Miele appliances, every accoutrement for the serious cook and entertainer, also a scullery and adjacent laundry.

More decisions when it comes to sweet dreams. There are four super-sized premium king bedroom suites with two located on the upper as well as the lower level. Each has an undercover terrace with northerly views, plush carpet, walk-in robe, ensuites with natural-toned tiles and stone-topped twobasin cabinetry and spa bathtub to bubble away the blues after a big day at the beach

or catching a wave.

“Diamonds are forever, and this location is a mighty big plus” comments Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Eric Seetoo.

“It’s a short stroll to sophisticated Hastings Street, the Woods and Noosa River Spit, Noosa Heads Surf Club and sheltered northfacing Main Beach. Along the boardwalk is First Point, the 477-hectare naturally beautiful and environmentally sustainable Noosa National Park with its world-famous Surfing Reserve, all a boon to joggers, walkers, nature lovers, koala spotters, and of course surfers.

“Residences of this 5-star calibre commanding such presence, resplendent views and idyllic sub-tropical climate, rarely come to market, and potential year-round bookings make this a judicious one-off investment opportunity or be like the current owners and keep it all to yourself as a holiday escape for family and friends.” ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 2101/5 Morwong Drive, NOOSA HEADS Description: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: On application Inspect: By appointment Contact: Eric Seetoo 0419 757 770, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

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Address

AB C

Price Guide

Agent Time

Saturday 27th January 7Toolara Street

3

1

3

O/O $795,000 Considered

Price Guide

Agent

Saturday 27th January 107 Grandview Drive

4

3

2

O/O $2,300,000 Considered

10.00 - 10.30am

8 Samara Place

4

3

2

$2.25 million

Joe Langley Real Estate 0417 753 961

10.30 - 11.00am

153/61 Noosa Springs Drive

3

2

2

Contact Agent

Harcourts Property Centre 0415 558 656

11.00 - 11.30am

12/30 Hastings St

2

2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

11.00 - 11.30am

8301/5 Morwong Dr

2

2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 542

11.30 - 12.00pm

8 Key Court

5

3

2

$3.8 guide

Coastal Noosa 0411 737 767

11.30 - 12.00pm

322/61 Noosa Springs Drive

3

3

2

Contact Agent

Harcourts Prestige 0415 558 656

12.00 - 12.30pm

1/15 Grant St

3

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

12.00 - 12.30pm

32/5 Quamby Place

2

1

1

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

1.00 - 1.30pm

38/37 Noosa Dr

3

2

2

$3.995 guide

Coastal Noosa 0411 737 767

2

2

1

$2,875,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 714 653

12/30 Hastings St

2

2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

322/61 Noosa Springs Drive

3

3

2

Contact Agent

Harcourts Prestige 0415 558 656

32/5 Quamby Place

2

1

1

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

3

2

2

Offers over $1.8 mill

Joe Langley Real Estate 0419 883 499

2

2

1

$1,550,000

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

Laguna Real Estate 0411 328 488

Coolum Beach

1.30 - 2.00pm

AB C

Saturday 27th January

Boreen Point

12.00 - 12.30pm

Address

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

Cooran Saturday 27th January

Tuesday 30th January 9.30 - 10.00am

15 Prince Street

5

4

6

Offers Considered

Hinternoosa 0415 111 370 12.00 - 1.00pm

Cooroibah

17/2 Hastings St

Wednesday 31st January

Saturday 27th January

11.00 - 11.30am

11.00 - 11.30am

7 Amaroo Place

4

2

2

O/O $1,900,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0411 328 488 11.30 - 12.00pm

11.00 - 11.45am

29 Coral Fern Drive

4

2

4

Offers Over $2,150,000

Hinternoosa 0435 405 656 12.00 - 12.30pm

Noosa Springs

Cooroy

Saturday 27th January

Saturday 27th January

11.00 - 11.30am

108/61 Noosa Springs Dr

9.00 - 9.30am

30 Kensington Drive

4

2

2

Contact Agent

Hinternoosa 0407 730 987

9.00 - 10.30am

43 Ponderosa Drive

83

1

5

Offers Over $1,100,000

Hinternoosa 0435 405 656

Noosaville

10.00 - 10.30am

37Tewantin Road

3

3

6

Contact Agent

Hinternoosa 0407 730 987

Thursday 25th January

11.00 - 11.30am

3/14 Opal Street

3

2

2

Offers Over $830,000

Hinternoosa 0419 491 448

1.00 - 1.30pm

7/213 GympieTerrace

Cootharaba

Saturday 27th January

Saturday 27th January

10.00 - 10.30am

4 Nannygai St

4

3

2

$2,250,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0448 966 867

10.00 - 10.30am

13a George St

3

3

3

$2.995

Coastal Noosa 0412325421

10.00 - 10.45am

4/28 Nannygai Street

3

2

2

O/O $1,900,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

11.00 - 11.30am

28/291 GympieTerrace

3

2

1

O/O $1,900,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

11.00 - 11.30am

1/22-24 Nannygai Street

2

1

1

O/O $720,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

11.00 - 11.30am

414/99-105 Eumundi Noosa

2

2

2

Contact Agent

12.30 - 1.00pm

1/219 Weyba Road

3

3

1

O/O $1,890,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

12.30 - 1.00pm

185 Dr Pages Road

4

3

4

Offers Over $1,590,000

Hinternoosa 0415 111 370

Lake MacDonald Saturday 27th January 11.00 - 11.30am

4 Koala Crescent

4

2

3

Offers Over $1,195,000

Hinternoosa 0415 111 370

Harcourts Property Centre 0433 237 422

Marcus Beach

Monday 29th January

Saturday 27th January

11.00 - 11.30am

28/291 GympieTerrace

3

2

1

O/O $1,900,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

1.00 - 1.30pm

7/213 GympieTerrace

2

2

1

$1,550,000

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

2.00 - 2.30pm

18 Sandalwood Cl

4

2

2

$1,595,000

Wednesday 31st January

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4 3 2 Contact Agent Friday, 26 January, 2024

11.00 - 11.30am

28/291 GympieTerrace

3

2

1

O/O $1,900,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

11.00 - 11.30am

1/22-24 Nannygai Street

2

1

1

O/O $720,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

7/213 GympieTerrace

2

2

1

$1,550,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0410 512 364 1.00 - 1.30pm

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

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Price Guide

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Agent Time

Address

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Price Guide

Agent

Auction Diary

Noosa Waters 12.00 - 12.30pm

AB C

OPEN HOMES

4

3

3

NEG FROM $5,700,000

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505

Peregian Beach

Noosa Heads Saturday 3rd February

Saturday 27th January

11.15 - 11.45am

16 Nairana Rest

4

3

2

AUCTION

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505

12.00 - 12.30pm

12/30 Hastings St

2

2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

Peregian Springs

1.00 - 1.30pm

8301/5 Morwong Dr

2

2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 542

Saturday 27th January

2.00 - 2.30pm

1/15 Grant St

3

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

2

1

1

AUCTION

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505

4

3

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

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2

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

6

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

12.30 - 1.00pm

25 Currawong Cres

10.00 - 10.30am

4

36 Viola Square

4

3

2

2

Auction

2

Contact Agent

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

Harcourts Property Centre 0409 759 320

Sunrise Beach

Saturday 10th February 2.00 - 2.30pm

301/71 Hastings Street

Saturday 27th January 11.30 - 12.00pm

11 & 13 Woodlark Rs

6

2

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

Peregian Beach

Sunshine Beach

Saturday 27th January

Saturday 27th January

1.00 - 1.30pm

10.00 - 10.30am

10 Ferris St

5

3

2

$2,695,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

10.30 - 11.00am

62 SeaviewTce

3

3

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0411 122 331

1.30 - 2.00pm

48 Elanda Street

5

3

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

3.00 - 3.30pm

5/20 Henderson St

3

3

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

25 Currawong Cres

Saturday 17th February 11.00 - 11.30am

1/4 Avocet Pde

Sunrise Beach

Wednesday 31st January Saturday 27th January

1.00 - 1.30pm

3/18 Bryan St

3

3

1

$4,350,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

2.00 - 2.30pm

5/20 Henderson St

3

3

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282 12.00 - 12.30pm

Tewantin

Sunshine Beach

Saturday 27th January

Saturday 27th January

10.00 - 10.30am

7 Oakleaf Close

5

2

2

O/O $1,550,000 Considered

11.00 - 11.45am

26 Cooroibah Crescent

4

3

3

$1,925,000

Yandina Creek 5 Musgrave Dr

Laguna Real Estate 0411 328 488 Laguna Real Estate 0428 711 163 11.00 - 11.30am

62 SeaviewTce

3

3

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0411 122 331

2.00 - 2.30pm

48 Elanda Street

5

3

1

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

3

3

2

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

Saturday 9th March

Saturday 27th January 9.30 - 10.00am

11-13 Woodlark Rs

7

6

4

$5,850,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879 11.00 - 11.30am

5/20 Henderson St

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