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Alba sadly wraps up By Phil Jarratt

Peter Kuruvita during the Alba construction, 2021.

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A little over two years since he opened it with considerable fanfare, Noosa-based celebrity chef Peter Kuruvita and his staff have been unceremoniously shown the door at Alba by Kuruvita, his benchmark culinary centre, restaurant and cooking school in Noosa Heads. Financial backers, led by Rod McCready’s Altum Property Group, gave Mr Kuruvita just 24 hours’ notice that they would not be renewing his two-year contract. “I found out on Friday, and then we closed after Saturday night’s service,” Mr Kuruvita told News Ltd. “They engaged me, we created this beautiful place and the collaboration has come to an end. The decision to close was not mine, it was theirs and I feel like we were successful in what we set out to do.” Many would agree. Nestled in a quiet residential precinct above Lake Weyba and a chip shot from Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort, Alba serviced a mix of residents and tourists, for quiet lunches, group dinners, functions and, of course, cooking lessons from the one-time TV chef and master of Sri Lankan and other exotic Asian cuisines. Continued page 3

Digger Bar dispute By Abbey Cannan Membership suspensions, a social media ’smear campaign’, and the Diggers Bar potentially closing down has the Tewantin Noosa RSL Club and Sub Branch members hoping to soon come to a resolution in an ongoing dispute. The Tewantin Noosa RSL and Citizens Memorial Club was formed by the Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch in 1981, and had its roots in the area currently known as the Diggers Bar.

But in 2024, the lease on the bar is set to expire, and a spokesperson for the Tewantin Noosa RSL said the Club was “denied the opportunity to exercise the option to renew or to consider a new lease, therefore cannot operate the Diggers Bar without a lease.“ Tewantin Noosa RSL general manager Michael Sue See sent out a member notice on Friday 2 February to provide clarity and transparency regarding recent “concerns and misinformation circulating regarding the closure of the Diggers Bar“.

Michael said that the Sub Branch president suggested a possible 46 per cent increase in rent in discussions regarding a new lease that they were yet to receive. Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch secretary Kelli Ware said in 2021, when the Club reopened post-Covid, the Sub Branch agreed to a substantial reduction in rent for a period of three years. “In 2024 the Sub Branch indicated that they would offer a new lease on The Diggers Bar for a cost of $104K pa plus GST which is a figure

derived from the $90K plus five per cent every three years agreement,“ Kelli said. “The lease was to be drawn up by our lawyers as none of our volunteer are qualified to produce such a document.“ She said Commercial Real Estate Agents advised the Sub Branch that the current commercial rate was substantially higher than the $104K they are asking, but the Sub Branch Board agreed to honour the original agreement dating back to 2015. Continued page 3

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Council Candidate nominations for the 2024 Local Government Election close on 13 February, and Noosa Shire voters will have a little over a month to decide who will be their representatives for the next four years. The Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with The Hastings Street Association and the Noosaville Business Association are hosting a public event to bring the candidates and the community together, to give you, the business owners, residents and ratepayers of Noosa Shire, the opportunity to consider who would best represent your interests. This special event will be moderated by Podcaster, Radio Host and writer John Caruso, an experienced & engaging MC. The Candidates will have the opportunity to tell us what they hope to achieve, outline their vision and why you should give them your vote on March 16th. Each candidate will then be asked to respond to prepared questions followed by question time from the floor. This is a ticketed event to be held at The J on 28 February. Seating commences at 5pm . Refreshments are available for purchase before and after the event. Tickets are available at the Chambers

Meet the people standing for the Noosa Council election. website. The Noosa chamber of commerce is a voluntary organisation representing the best interests of our resident business community.

The chamber is A-political. New members are welcome and its easy to join- just follow the prompts on our website or enquire at membership@noosachamberofcommerce.com.au

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Nick Hluszko at home on the Noosa North Shore.

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Mayoral nomination twist What’s in a mayoral nomination form? The same as a councillor nomination: not much of interest. But candidate Nick Hluszko’s nomination for mayor last week, published by the Electoral Commission of Queensland, proved to be an exception. One name stood out like a beacon as Hluszko’s second nominator – that of former Noosa councillor and deputy mayor Frank James Pardon, a convicted child sex offender who served 18 months non-parole jail time after receiving a three-year sentence in December 2019. A lesser surprise on the form was the name of his third nominator, LNP-backed councillor candidate Alecia Staines, who is rumoured to have formed a loose alliance with Hluszko, mayoral candidate Ingrid Jackson and others, based on shared opposition to the creation of a Noosa River Conservation Park. According to the ECQ website, a person who nominates an independent candidate only has to be a resident of Noosa, nothing more. In fact, now that he’s served his time, Frank Pardon could actually be a candidate himself, his crimes not having attracted a jail term of five years or more. So, procedurally, there is nothing wrong with Pardon nominating Hluszko. Morally, it may also be considered by some as com-

Frank Pardon at the time of his conviction. Picture: SUPPLIED mendable on Hluszko’s part that he is letting a man who has done his time get on with life. More behind the scenes news in Campaign Diary, pages 18-19

On Tuesday this week it was Safer Internet Day. A global initiative to raise awareness of online safety issues, it is led in Australia by the eSafety Commissioner which educates people about online safety risks, like online abuse, how to be safe online and where to go for help. With social media in overdrive with the elections coming up it’s timely to reflect on how your actions online may affect others. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said with prevalence of online abuse and new threats emerging daily it was essential to educate ourselves on how to be safer online. So much of what we do is online such as seeking entertainment, staying in touch with friends and family, running a business and engaging with government services, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said this week. “It’s critical to remind ourselves about safe practices and where to go when things go wrong.” eSafety Commissioner provides support for Australians impacted by toxic online abuse. According to the Commissioner almost half of children aged 8-17 years have been treated in a hurtful way online, more than 60 per cent of children have been exposed to potentially harmful online content such as graphic violence and hate messages and 75 per cent of adults have encountered at least one negative online experience, but fewer than one in three adults know what to do when personal images or information is shared without consent. Visit eSafety.gov.au to find out how to stay safe online.

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Digger Bar needs solution From page 1 “The Club asked that we issue them with a new lease by 27 January 2024. This request was received on 24 January 2024. We advised the Club that our lawyers were not back in the office until 30 January, apologised for the delay and advised that the new figure would be in line with the previous agreement dating back to 2015,“ Kelli said. “On 31 January, the Club advised that they would be closing the Digger’s Bar as we had not presented them with a new lease... If they truly wanted to continue leasing the Diggers Bar they would have allowed for the delays we advised and continued negotiating a new lease.“ The Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch is run by a small group of volunteers who are dedicated to providing support and well being to returned service personnel. “We are a not for profit organisation, wholly and solely here to support veterans. We don’t want to run a bar, a TAB or the Pokies. We want to spend our valuable time working for the betterment of our members,“ Kelli said. Tewantin RSL Sub Branch member and former welfare officer, Eric Dodds said the RSL

and Diggers Bar was an important place for veterans to interact with each other. “The closure of the Diggers Bar and the membership suspensions will have a huge impact on veterans in our community,“ Eric said. A Tewantin RSL Club spokesperson said recently the Sub Branch Board has taken a “hostile stance towards the Club and has been actively running a smear campaign on social media and encouraging its members to join in their fight against the Club.“ “The Club is not aware of the motivation for this, but has taken action to suspend additional support as a result, until such time an amical resolution between both parties can be found.“ “The Club has expressed on a number of occasions its willingness to meet with the Sub Branch in an effort to finding a resolution to the current situation, expressing its wish to foster a positive and productive relationship between both parties. “This offer is now being made publicly to the Sub Branch Board to consider reconciling for the benefit of both members and our community.“

The Tewantin Noosa RSL Club and Sub Branch members are hoping to soon come to a resolution in an ongoing dispute.

Star chef shown the door as contract not renewed From page 1 Many longtime Noosa residents, this one included, felt it offered a timely, friendly and almost homely alternative to the hustle, bustle and noise levels of many Hastings Street offerings. But, according to industry insiders, the directors were concerned about the yearround revenue performance and prospects, and the shareholder group now plans to turn the facility into a full-time functions business, hosting weddings, parties and events. In a statement on behalf of Altum Property Group, Mr McCready said: “Forever increasing regulatory burdens and inflationary pressures have made it a challenge. We’ve really enjoyed our time working there with staff and customers and made a lot of lifelong friends and Alba is looking forward to its new redesigned future.” It seems unlikely that Peter Kuruvita will be one of those “lifelong friends”. Kuruvita’s CV reads like a who’s who of the great and the good of the kitchen across several continents. The names of the restaurants in which he has worked and the chefs and restaurateurs who have nurtured and inspired him are synonymous with the restaurant histories of London and Sydney and many points in between. In Europe think the Roux brothers, Thomas Keller, Charlie Trotter, Raymond Blanc and Marco Pierre White. In Australia add Neil Perry, Greg and Peter Doyle and Michael McMahon. Now stir. And yet the man who has made the cuisine of Sri Lanka his own humbly gives the

Cheeky young chef at the start of a brilliant career. greatest credit to his grandmother Achie, and her soot-blackened kitchen in Colombo, where his passion for cooking took root as a small child. A Noosa resident since 2013, along with wife Karen and two teenaged boys, Kuravita in 2021 ended an eight-year partnership with the Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort, where his signature restaurant, Noosa Beach House by

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Peter Kuruvita, had become world famous for its fusion of Australian and Sri Lankan cuisine. After a storied career of 40 years you might have then expected him to be enjoying a bit of downtime, but that’s not Kuruvita’s style. Within months he was helping design the expansive interiors of Alba. While Peter and wife Karen were taking time out from media questions last week,

Peter Kuruvita.

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Karen thanked Noosa Today and other Sunshine Coast media for supporting the bold endeavour that was Alba by Kuruvita. What’s next for the 60-year-old super chef? He is expected to continue his food ambassadorships and appearances at food festivals around the country, while continuing to love life in Noosa. No new restaurants are planned.

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Noosa Today sent a questionnaire to each one of Noosa’s Councillor candidates and asked them to complete it. Nominations for the six councillor positions close for candidates at 12pm on Tuesday 13 February. This week we will feature profiles of six candidates and aim to feature the remaining candidates in next week’s publication.

Joe Jurisevic, Noosa councillor candidate

Brian Stockwell, Noosa councillor candidate

What is your working background? Electrician - primarily in building automation. Fruit Juice and beverage distribution Noosa - 5 years Joe the Handyman and Electrician Noosa - 7 years Why are you running for Council? To continue the work that I have put in for many years before I commenced on Council advocating for better services and improved facilities across the region and as a Noosa councillor for over 10 years delivering outcomes for this community. What qualifies you to be a Councillor? One of only three candidates with over 10 years experience as a Noosa councillor. Only candidate with experience in Local Disaster Management Group as Deputy Chair and Chair of Recovery for past eight years Local small business operator Involved with many local community groups through sport, environment, arts, education and community Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors. Are you a member of a political party? No! What organisations in Noosa are you affiliated with? NICA - Clean Up Australia Day volunteer co-ordinator for past 15 years Queensland Veterans Cricket – player, former committee and regional co-ordinator Tewantin Cricket Club – fill in player only these days. Noosa Golf Club – Social member Noosa Arts Theatre – member and occasional performance Noosa Chorale – volunteer and former tenor Noosa Men’s Shed – honorary member If elected, will you be undertaking any other paid employment? No, I have worked full time as a councillor since 2014 and intend to continue to commit my time to the role if re-elected. List the 4 top Council issues you believe to be the most important to Noosa: There are always many important issues for the Council and Community to deal with so I have listed 5. The Noosa Plan - The state government is intent on an expanded population of over 5 million across SE Queensland as part of the SE Qld regional plan. Managing the increased population, traffic and other issues that will create, and the challenges to accommodate more affordable and social housing in our region. Disaster Management, Recovery and Re-

What is your working background? I have 18 years’ experience in Local Government both as a Councillor and a town and environmental planner. I also had a career in State Government including senior positions such as the Sunshine Coast Director of the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation and as a Principal Catchment Ecologist. Why are you running for Council? Our shire’s forests, waterways, beaches and village communities underpin our lifestyle and our economy. We know that the lifestyle we value is under attack from threats to our natural values, a loss of village character and congestion from too many day trippers. I have a passion to work with the community to achieve a better future. What qualifies you to be a Councillor? I bring my track record as the Shire’s most experienced Councillor, plus decades as a professional town planner and environmental manager. My many years of dedication to Noosa equip me with the knowledge and skills to further protect our environment, community values and lifestyle. Are you a member of a political party? If so, which one? No What organisations in Noosa are you a member of or affiliated with? President and Life Member Noosa Lions Football Club (since 2007) Fellowship Member and Past long serving Leader – Noosa Sea Scouts (since 2006) Member Noosa and District Landcare (founding member in 1989) Member Pomona and District Chamber of Commerce Member Noosa Integrated Catchment Association (work/ volunteer roles since 1998) Affiliation with the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee (since 1994) If elected, will you be undertaking any other paid employment? If so, what would that be? I have a small sole trader consultancy focussed on environmental planning, training and monitoring and evaluation e.g. for the Great Barrier Reef Water Quality Protection Plan. I also teach a subject one semester a year at the University of the Sunshine Coast. These roles easily integrate with my Councillor responsibilities. List the four top Council issues you believe to be the most important to Noosa residents.

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silience will have to continue to be a major focus with the number of severe weather events on the increase along with the impact to our community, economy and assets. Currently over $100 million is being spent on repairs to Council Infrastructure from the 2019 floods alone thanks to QRA and State Disaster Funding arrangements. Waste management – The transition to the removal of food waste from our landfill is a major undertaking as is the further development of a circular economy to better manage recycling into the future. Further upgrades to aging community facilities, infrastructure and pathway networks such as new Olive Donaldson Pavillion, New Regional Gallery, Cooroy Sports complex Master Plan delivery and an additional indoor sporting facility. Better public transport, road network upgrades (particularly State assets in Cooroy), congestion and parking continue to be a challenge to advocate for and deliver improvements.

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Over many years the community has told us that continued protection of the natural environment is the number one priority. However, residents clearly identified in the Liveability Survey that the biggest area needing improvement was transport, traffic management and congestion. Preserving our low-density village character with no buildings above tree height is at the cornerstone of our Noosa Plan with development control and local law compliance of STAs a priority. The housing crisis demands our Council works with state and community housing providers to get more low cost housing in the shire.

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Karen Finzel, Noosa councillor candidate

Tom Wegener, Noosa councillor candidate

What is your working background? Prior to being elected as a Councillor in 2020, I worked in health administration at Eden Private Hospital in Cooroy for nearly a decade and before that was involved with the Gynaecological Cancer Society providing support to people diagnosed with cancer. Why are you running for Council? A central commitment in my re-election campaign is that our Council needs to listen to the community and provide them with opportunities to have their voices heard. By working together, we can maintain our pristine natural environment and provide the foundations for our community to thrive. What qualifies you to be Councillor? I have been involved in community building in Noosa Shire for nearly 40 years and over the last four years have demonstrated my credentials as a councillor who is independent and puts the people first. These experiences give me a unique perspective on how we can foster a good understanding between government and community. Are you a member of a political party? If so, which one? I have no political party membership and am proud to be an independent representative for Noosa Shire. What organisations in Noosa are you a member of or affiliated with? For many years I have been involved with the Tall Trees Art Festival and have recently served as a committee member for Noosa Open Studios and as a founding member of the Women’s Collaborative Network Noosa. I am also a paid-up member of the Majestic Theatre and Noosa Museum. If elected, will you be undertaking any other paid employment? If so, what would that be? I know other councillors have divided their time between several jobs, but my full-time focus has been – and will continue to be – on Noosa Shire. List the four top Council issues you believe to be the most important to Noosa residents. The natural environment is at the heart of what makes Noosa unique and must be preserved and allowed to flourish – it is central to the local community and economy, and we can enhance all three in a way that is complementary and in line with Noosa’s values.

What is your working background? For my time in Noosa, since 1998, I have been a surfboard manufacturer and spent many Saturdays working in Noosa Longboards on Hastings St. My business won the Sunshine Coast Smart business award in 2011. I studied Law and practiced law from 1988 to 1995 in Los Angeles, California. Prior to this I grew up working on fishing boats and surfing in Southern California. Why are you running for Council? Noosa has been very good to me and my family. I hope to maintain Noosa values in council. I hope to continue the work I started in my first term What qualifies you to be Councillor? I earned a PhD in the Sustainability of Small Manufacturing in Australia from the University of the Sunshine Coast. I understand small business, like my own, and hope to see them flourish in Noosa. I also know that our businesses and brand are interlocked with our excellent environmental management. My business and law credentials and my understanding of the importance of maintaining our environment give me the tools to create a better Noosa for the future. Are you a member of a political party? If so, which one? No What organisations in Noosa are you a member of or affiliated with? I was the president of Permaculture Noosa for 2022 and 2023. I was on the board of Country Noosa for 2022. I am presently volunteering at the Majestic Theatre. I have been the appointed councillor on the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation board since 2020 to present. If elected, will you be undertaking any other paid employment? If so, what would that be? I will still make a few surfboards a year (to maintain my sanity). List the four top Council issues you believe to be the most important to Noosa residents. 1. I believe better use of Noosa’s agriculture land and home gardens is of enormous importance. Queensland’s food supply chains are fragile while Noosa has all that is needed to grow our own food and create an amazing food culture. We talk about it a lot, but a lot more needs to happen on the ground. The new Corporate Plan, Climate Change Response Plan and Economic

Karen Finzel.

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Strategy support a shift to facilitating regenerative agriculture. 2. The amenity lost from the proliferation of STAs continues to be an important issue. They also exacerbate the housing crisis. I am hoping to further control the crisis through the planning scheme amendments which will soon be out for public consultation. 3. I will continue to advocate for Noosa’s Walking and Cycling Strategy. Making it easier to leave the car at home and walk or cycle around Noosa will ease congestion and create a healthier community. 4. Maintaining our nature corridors and biodiversity is very important for Noosa. The Noosa Koala population is growing! This is the result of a very successful council led effort to manage our environment. Council supports the bushcare groups, Land for Wildlife properties, Voluntary Conservation Agreements, and Environment Levy land purchases. Knowing that Noosa is preserving far more than it is losing to development every year brings a sense of pride to Noosa residents.

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Housing affordability is an enormous, complex issue that is impacting individuals, communities and businesses. Addressing this requires collaboration across all levels of government and we must consider innovative public interventions. Equity in the delivery of public services needs to be closely examined to ensure benefits are spread across the Shire: from the hinterland to the coast and everywhere in between. Governments must allocate resources to provide public services that lift up those most in need. Transport and connectivity that is safe and efficient is vital for everyone – whether it’s the school run, getting to work or going to the shops. We need to look at opportunities to improve the road network by sealing roads, addressing dangerous intersections and alleviating bottlenecks, as well as progressing the transport management plan to make incremental improvements to Hastings Street congestion.

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Amelia Lorentson, Noosa councillor candidate

Fiona Jacobs, Noosa councillor candidate

What is your working background? Operations manager in Sydney’s retail sector, and owner of consultancy business, First Point Employment Advisors, Noosa. These professional experiences have provided me with a comprehensive understanding of business operations and the intricate challenges faced by both employers and employees. Why are you running for Council? In the past four years, I have dedicated myself to the betterment of our community. However, my work is far from complete, and there is still much more to be done. I am running for re-election because I genuinely enjoy the work I do, and I believe that the momentum built together so far, should not be halted. There are projects and initiatives that we have begun, and I am committed to seeing them through to completion. What qualifies you to be a councillor? Having served as a councillor for the past four years has given me experience and insights that will inform my approach in the next term. This experience positions me to commence the upcoming term with a comprehensive understanding of the role, equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to make a meaningful impact from the outset. I also have academic qualifications, Law Degree (QUT), a Masters in Industrial Relations and Labour Law (University of Sydney), and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (QUT). My legal qualifications have allowed me to contribute effectively to the intricacies of local governance. Are you a member of a political party? Independent. I have NO membership or affiliations with any political parties present or past. What organisations in Noosa are you a member of or affiliated with? My dedication to community service is reflected in my volunteer work as a lifesaver at Noosa Heads Surflifesaving Club, volunteer for the Seahorse Nipper Program (inclusive program for children with physical and mental challenges) and my active membership in the Surfrider Foundation, underscoring my genuine commitment to the issues I care deeply about. That is, community and the environment. I am also a member of the Noosa Malibu Club. If elected, will you be undertaking any other paid employment? If so, what would that be? If elected, I will continue my

What is your working background? I’m a Registered Nurse, currently retired. Prior to moving to the Sunshine Coast 12 years ago, I assisted my husband in managing his Medical Practice in North Queensland, working as both Practice Manager and Registered Nurse. In December 2017 my mother passed away. This catapulted me into a campaign that would consume the next four years of my life. I formed an advocate group called “Nurses Supporting Voluntary Assisted Dying“ and set out to ensure a compassionate death would be available to all Australians with a terminal illness. Over this time I was privileged to work with many advocates, health professionals, lawyers and politicians, across five different States. On 16 September 2021, The Voluntary Assisted Dying Act was passed in The Queensland Parliament and in January 2023 it became available to terminally ill Queenslanders. Why are you running for Council? Over the past four years, my husband and I have observed a decline in amenity and overall living quality of our neighbourhood. When we initially purchased our home 10 years ago, we chose a low residential street that provided a peaceful and quiet environment. However, in recent years, this street and those of our neighbours, have become inundated with Short Stay Accommodation (STA) properties. This influx of short-term rentals has transformed our neighbourhood into a tourist zone, significantly impacting many residents. Unfortunately, despite the increase in tourism, our suburb has not witnessed any corresponding improvements in infrastructure or maintenance. In fact, Sunrise Beach has experienced a staggering 89 per cent increase in STA properties, further exacerbating the existing challenges in our community. What qualifies you to be councillor? I believe my background as a Registered Nurse, along with a proven track record of influencing State Legislation uniquely qualifies me as a Councillor. My experience in healthcare, one of Noosa’s largest industry sectors, brings valuable perspective to community needs. My success in shaping legislation demonstrates my ability to advocate for positive change. This combination positions me as a capable and compassionate advocate for Noosa constituents. Are you a member of a political party? If so, which one? No. What organisations in Noosa are you a

Amelia Lorentson unwavering commitment as a full-time councillor, working diligently six/seven days a week. Over the past four years, this dedication has allowed me to serve the community effectively, and I intend to maintain this level of commitment. List the four top Council issues you believe to be the most important to Noosa residents. The key focus areas I prioritise for Noosa residents encompass the “4 R’s“: Roads, Rates, Rubbish, and Residents. Roads: Repairing and improving our road infrastructure. Rates: Ensuring a fair and efficient system of rates. Rubbish: Optimising the collection and management of waste. Residents: Prioritising residents and advocating for community priorities and inclusivity is also a key commitment. For example, prioritise infrastructure such as public transport, roads, parking, and boating access, addressing housing affordability, stormwater upgrades, environmental protection, supporting local businesses, addressing STA issues, supporting our youth and ensuring active community participation in decision-making.

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An active mayor for Noosa By Ingrid Jackson It was only in early January that I decided I would be a candidate for Mayor at the March elections. As a Councillor in 2016-2020, I successfully advocated for greater transparency on Noosa Council, a proposition opposed by other Councillors but which won great community support. My colleagues eventually changed their views. It showed that if Councillors earned the trust of the community and themselves trusted the community, good things could happen. It was an important part of the many things I enjoyed about being a Councillor. I decided that if I succeeded in asking the Noosa community to elect me as its Mayor, then I would repay the honour by leading a Council that focussed not on winning against each other, but winning for the community. Part of this is good communication. It is imperative that the community knows what Councillors are doing. There is more to do to improve transparency. If elected, I want our Council to achieve greater openness. It will make us better Councillors and make Noosa Council better. I’ll take whatever steps are required to improve governance, transparency, accountability and to ensure there is respectful behaviour in our Council so our community leadership will be respected. Let me quickly canvas the policies that should drive our Council forward. In the media and in my discussions with constituents, I’m talking about important matters like traffic, housing, health, the river, local business and jobs, the biosphere, transport, hinterland roads…. It concerns me that many good Council plans and strategies sit silently in computers. They must be actioned. In the last 10 years of Noosa Council, there has been much good

Ingrid Jackson planning. But not nearly enough implementation. That is unacceptable. One of my priorities is to dust off those plans, update them, consult the community about them if required, and get on with getting them done. Our Council needs to give more attention to that plan of all plans, the Noosa Plan. I value its vision and its goals. And the intent of the

Noosa Biosphere also needs to be treated seriously. It can guide the growth of a resilient community and a thriving economy working in harmony with Noosa’s greatest asset, its natural environment. I will be an active Mayor who gets things done; who will talk about the hard stuff as well as the easy stuff. And, when we make plans, I’ll equip them with wheels so they go some-

where. I have no illusions about the complexity, but I believe my career in management and four years as a Noosa Councillor have prepared me for the role of Mayor. (Written and authorised by Ingrid Jackson, CA 8-10, Noosa Civic Commercial, 28 Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville Qld 4566)

MAKE INGRID OUR MAYOR IT’S TIME TO DO BETTER Ingrid makes this important commitment. As Mayor, she will galvanise the many plans made by the Council but never implemented.

PLANS MUST LEAD TO ACTION TRAFFIC, PARKING, HOUSING, THE RIVER, SMALL BUSINESS, TRANSPORT, HINTERLAND ROADS, HEALTH AND WELLBEING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Ingrid will demand that Noosa Council do better to turn plans into real outcomes.

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John Morrall with his grandkids and dog enjoying the natural environment.

Visionary leader for Noosa John Morrall, with his visionary approach, promises to bring a fresh perspective to the leadership of Noosa Council. Whether it’s protecting the environment, reconnecting the community from coast to hinterland, fueling business growth or promoting sports and community involvement, John’s wealth of experience stand behind his commitment for change. 1. Commitment to Noosa’s natural environment John is committed to striking a balance between growth and conservation, while protecting our natural assets. His vision includes promoting eco-friendly initiatives to ensure that Noosa remains a haven for both residents and nature enthusiasts. The river, in particular, is the vein that connects the ocean to the

hinterland and must be protected by fostering effective relationships between State government and local stakeholders. He also recognises the community desire to review the Shire’s waste management processes and procedures and is in favour of the reinstatement of kerb side collection (hard rubbish). 2. Reconnecting Noosa Shire from the Water to the Hinterland John recognises the need to listen to concerns from all residents and ratepayers across our Shire. He envisions a Noosa where every member of the community feels connected, regardless of their location. He recognises the specific issues facing our hinterland communities and is committed to addressing these issues with a common sense approach. By fostering a sense of unity and shared identity, John aims to revitalise the community spirit that has been inte-

gral to Noosa’s charm. 3. Fuelling Business Growth: A Sustainable Approach for Economic Prosperity Understanding the importance of a thriving local economy, John emphasises a balanced and sustainable approach to business growth. With his business experience and skill, he will support local entrepreneurs and business owners and promote innovation. John aims to create a business-friendly environment that not only generates economic prosperity but also aligns with Noosa’s commitment to environmental sustainability. 4. Sport, Music and Community Involvement John recognises the importance of sporting, music and cultural events in our Shire, particularly for our young people. He has the connections to build a stronger music presence

which will bring people together. He supports the integral role of sports and community involvement in fostering a healthy and vibrant society. He pledges to support sports facilities, recreational spaces, and community programs that encourage physical activity and social engagement. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and participation, John aims to enhance the overall well-being of our community. John’s comprehensive vision for Noosa encompasses not only the protection of the environment but also a commitment to community, sustainable business growth, and active and engaging lifestyles. His approach reflects a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing our Shire. As the mayoral election approaches, voters have the opportunity to choose a leader with a fresh and forward-thinking vision for Noosa’s future.

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Nest season underway Two weeks ago Coolum and North Shore Coast Care members were on Peregian Beach debating whether to move a freshly laid clutch of turtle eggs to higher ground after morning beach walkers alerted them to overnight turtle tracks. The association has a dedicated group of trained volunteers who monitor the turtles during the nesting season along the Sunshine Coast between November and March and an army of beach walkers notify the group when the see the telltale turtle tracks on their morning walks. Group president Leigh Warneminde said the Peregian Beach nest, the 18th laid on the Sunshine and Noosa coasts this season would be left intact but carefully watched. There’s a window of two hours after being laid that it’s safe to move them and they need to be moved without being rotated, otherwise it’s safer to leave them for three weeks, she said. “We’ve checked the swell and the tides. We think it’s high enough,” Leigh said. “If it looks like it’ll be inundated with water we’ll move them. “It’s much less stressful knowing they’re up higher if the weather changes. Earlier in the season we had turtles laying really down low so it was a no-brainer, we had to move them.” Leigh said the eggs which are generally buried about 60cm deep could survive the sand above them being washed by salt water but not sitting in it. “The hatchlings expire through the shell. If they’re under water they’ll drown,” she said.

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Help restore foreshore Coolum and North Shore Coast Care members check on the turtle nest. “If you’re worried about water inundation, I normally get 2m to side and dig a hole down and if you’ve got water seeping in the bottom you do need to move them.” Last Saturday marked the 10th anniversary of the annual Clean Up for the Hatchlings event, clearing the path of litter for turtle hatchlings. Over the past decade more than 250,000 pieces of litter has been removed from Sunshine Coast beaches at a critical time during turtle nesting season. The event attended by community members was organised through a partnership between Sunshine Coast Council, Reef Check Australia, Unitywater, SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium and Noosa Council.

Trailer loads of Singapore dairy, mile-a-minute vine, Ochna (known as Mickey Mouse plant) and lantana, all common weeds that have inundated the river bank at Tewantin were removed last week by a group of volunteers led by NICA and Bush Renewalls. The conservation project aims to clean up and repair some of the most degraded wetland sites in Noosa Estuary by removing weeds and rubbish and reducing the spread of weeds by thickening the remnant edge along the river bank with a row of cottonwoods. “We’ve been here Wednesday, Friday and Saturday,” NICA’s Peter Hunnam said of last week’s effort. “About 15-20 people came along to help, with a few delays due to the weather. We got about 50m cleared. “It looks amazing. It looks so much better than when we started.” The team are looking for volunteers to

weed and clean up the Tewantin Park river foreshore, in front of the Noosa Gallery on Friday 9 February and Saturday 10 February from 7am and on Saturday if conditions are suitable to share morning tea and discussion on the progress. Participants need to sign on and off with site coordinator, wear long pants, longsleeved shirt, hat, gloves, boots and bring sunscreen, insect repellent, sun- glasses/ safety glasses, water, a small hand weeding tool if you have one and any questions about wetlands, weeds, restoration actions, and any questions which organis- ers will try to answer them. Also bring a chair, if you like, for the morning teas on Saturdays and keep a wary eye on the weather. No unaccompa- nied children please For more email NICA office manager at admin@noosariver.com.au or phone 5449 9650. Check the NICA website for site changes due to wet weather.

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Nicola Wilson’s background in finance and strategy confirms she’s intellectually equipped for the role of a councillor – she’s used to poring through lengthy documents, summarising analysis, challenging viewpoints, working to tight deadlines, and weighing up various courses of action to give advice. She always enjoys being able to achieve the best outcomes for her clients: “Clients often specifically requested me because they could trust me and I would always give them a straight answer.” While she is serious and considered, there’s a softer and humorous side to the Chartered Accountant that draws people to her. She also loves to make people smile and laugh and is a natural entertainer, with a love of singing and musical theatre. A challenging career takes its toll, and Nicola overcame a number of health challenges, including two spinal surgeries, before making the move to Noosa five years ago. Until recently, she’s been working in tertiary education, teaching accounting and financial modelling online. She is looking forward to being out and about, more in Noosa in the coming weeks, and her calendar (available on her website) is filling up fast. “Working remotely so long has been isolating - I go for days working away in my home office and not talking to anyone, or only to a camera,“ Nicola said. “It’s not the best way to feel part of a community. I’m a people person and love to have a chat and feel human connection. I like to listen, and help people solve problems. I’m interested in hearing people’s hopes for the future, and I’m learning more about this beautiful area and the issues people care about. There are a few hot topics, such as short term accommodation, and I’m writing about these in my website blog. I’m really looking forward to hearing the various viewpoints right across the shire.”

Nicola’s background in finance and strategy confirms she’s intellectually equipped for the role of a councillor. Nicola will be available at stalls in our local parks, as well as “Natter with Nicola” sessions at various cafes. You can book in an appointment, invite her to an event, or just turn up when she is in your area. Just look for the big smile!

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Dam project ramps up By Margie Maccoll The Lake Macdonald dam wall project is expected to bring 5-6 years of traffic disruption and significant haulage truck movements but is necessary for the water security of the Noosa community, a Noosa Council meeting heard this week. The ball starts rolling on the Seqwater project in Noosa Council this week with an internal meeting on Thursday and external meeting with stakeholders next Tuesday, following on from an announcement last month by Water Minister Glenn Butcher that the failure risk to the dam had been updated and work would begin mid-year. “This is a state government-funded project, all engagement and communication with the community will be led through them,“ Council officers told Monday’s Services and Organisation committee meeting. Council’s involvement lies with monitoring traffic, damage to the roads and road maintenance resulting from the project, officers said. Officers explained the dam project would involve reducing the water level to 40 per cent, building a temporary or cofferdam wall, which is a dam wall in front of the existing wall, then removing the existing wall, constructing a new permanent wall and removing the cofferdam wall. “It’s a large and segmented project that will involve a lot of work and lot of disruption to the community,“ officers said. Early discussions indicated Seqwater would direct heavy construction vehicles along Lake Macdonald Drive and Elm Street as well as Sivyers Road and Gumboil Road but the use of other access streets would be explored, including the possibility to upgrade and use Kennedy’s Road which would provide a direct link to the dam site, officers said.

This will be the first major upgrade of Lake Macdonald Dam since its original construction in 1965. “There will still be some people upset. It’s not a simple solution. We have to look at pros and cons,“ the meeting heard. When asked by Mayor Clare Stewart about

community consultation on the project to date, officers said the first engagement began in 2013 in the form of letterbox drops. Letterbox drops including recent ones to

about 1000 residents in the dam vicinity, had been the sole form of community engagement to date, with face to face meetings scheduled in February and March, the dates listed on letterbox notices and on the Seqwater website. When asked by Cr Amelia Lorentson about the amenity and economic impact to residents, officers replied that in retaining a 40 per cent water level the visual aspect of the dam would be well-maintained, being about a metre lower than during recent dry conditions, and the Noosa Botanic Gardens would be able to remain open during the construction period. Officers said they anticipated impact to local flora and fauna and as part of the project fish would be relocated by expert fish biologists to Cooloolabin Dam. Council CEO Larry Sengstock reinforced the message that the dam construction was a State project. “Our job is to manage traffic plans and influence or support the community as best we can in terms of disruption,“ he said. “This is for the security of water, the dam wall is under duress and we have to make sure it happens.“ Seqwater have established a dedicated project webpage at seqwater.com.au/project/ lake-macdonald-dam- improvement-project, as well as email and phone contact for the project. Interested community members can also sign up to a project newsletter from this webpage. Council also plan to create a dedicated Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement Project webpage referring visitors to the Seqwater webpage to ensure the community can easily access project information and assist in clarity of jurisdiction, as well as outline a clear process for representations and submissions.

Creating real outcomes for Toastmasters members Most people know the feeling of dread during the first time you are confronted with public speaking. Whether at school, a place of work or family events like weddings and other milestones. It can be quite nerve-racking and for some, a reality they will never entertain. This was the case for Noosa Toastmasters member, John, aged 66, who has feared public speaking for his entire life. He joined the branch 12 months ago to improve his confidence. “I wasn’t able to speak to anyone when I set foot into my first meeting. A year after I gave a eulogy for my Father in Law in front of 30+ people. Something without Toastmasters, I would never have been able to do and would have regretted greatly if I wasn’t able to.” “I think what benefited me was the diverseness of fellow club members in ages and backgrounds. The importance of being able to learn from them and to practice speaking in front of a group without judgement, can-

Noosa Toastmasters are ready for 2024. not be understated. I have since given several speeches successfully,” said John. Toastmasters is not just for beginners, you

Picture: DYLAN HAFEY can touch up your skills or practice before a big speech. The Noosa Branch is a welcoming environment to do so. President Ben Quen-

nell says they have a strong executive willing to help new and existing members in any way they can. “Our membership has grown to over 20 members in the last year leading to more opportunities for our existing members to practice in front of a larger group. In addition, the program doesn’t just include speeches but also improvisation. You never know what might be thrown your way at a moment’s notice, so it is good to have the right tools to respond.” “I am so proud of the community we have fostered of genuine feedback and admiration for each other. We offer two free meetings, so come see for yourself at our next meeting!” Ben said. Noosa Toastmasters meets at 6.15pm, every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, at the Tewantin CWA hall at 123 Poinciana Avenue. Any enquiries can be emailed to noosatoastmasters@gmail.com.

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Waves of Wellness with Carla Papac is on 21 February at Jungle and Co in Noosa Junction. is fantastic but when you need someone to help with a problem then there’s nothing better than walking into a branch or calling the branch directly and speaking to a local Customer Service Officer.” “Through sponsorships and local initiatives, we channel the majority of our profits back into the communities we serve. Choosing to bank with your local Bendigo Banks becomes a powerful way for your banking to make a difference in your community.” Stay tuned to @CommunityBankSunshineCoast on social media platforms for exciting updates on events and offerings throughout the year. Join us in making 2024 a year of meaningful connections, enriching experiences, and shared prosperity.

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As the year rapidly unfolds, Bendigo Community Bank Sunshine Coast is delighted to announce we are once again the major sponsor of the Sunny Coast Showdown. Sunny Coast Showdown is an idea incubator where successful applicants receive funding, support and mentoring to develop and bring their film projects to life. “We are proud to support initiatives that benefit not only the local film industry but also contribute to the broader economic tapestry, enriching our community as a whole,” Trish Radge said, Chair of Bendigo Community Bank Sunshine Coast. In 2024, the Community Bank’s commitment extends to numerous organisations including the Coolum Wedge Body Surfing Festival, Noosa Coast Guard, Noosa Alive, Noosa Jazz Club, Cooroy Badminton Club Noosa Arts Theatre, Noosa Chamber of Commerce, Pomona King of the Mountain race and Noosa Barbell Club. These sponsorships exemplify our dedication to fostering community bonds and supporting endeavours that enrich the fabric of our local communities. This month, we are excited to present Waves of Wellness with Ironwoman Carla Papac. This exclusive event, scheduled for Wednesday, 21 February, from 7am to 8:20am at Jungle and Co in Noosa Junction, promises a holistic exploration of exercise, nutrition, and well-being for women at every life stage. Health and fitness enthusiasts will enjoy a complimentary and healthy breakfast. This event is an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain invaluable insights from Carla Papac. RSVP now through text or email at 0492 970 507 or events@bendigosunshinecoast.com.au. Trish Radge, emphasises, “On top of our community funding, Bendigo Bank’s greatest strength is that we have maintained physical branches in Tewantin, Cooroy, and Marcoola to support our customers. Online banking

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Greening up the coast Close to 10,000 trees purchased by Sunshine Coast businesses, visitors and tourism operators through the Sunshine Coast Sustainability Program will take root at a community planting day in the next 6-8 weeks, marking a milestone for the pioneering initiative. Created by Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC) in conjunction with Reforest and Sunshine Coast Council just over six months ago, the program encourages businesses and tourists to offset their carbon impact by funding trees to plant locally. The first site to be regenerated is an ecoaccommodation site near Eumundi and the native trees will be provided and planted by Noosa and District Landcare. Reforest’s CEO and Co-Founder, Daniel Walsh, said the progress was very encouraging for both the Sunshine Coast environment and tourism community. “It’s great to reach the six-month milestone for this first-of-a-kind destination program that brings together the local tourism industry and visitors to restore local ecosystems,” said Mr Walsh. “In just a few months we’ll be planting the first 9500 trees at the project site near Cooroy Mountain, and we can’t wait to get everyone together to put those trees into the ground. “It’s a real credit to Visit Sunshine Coast and the various businesses who are leading the initiative.” Visit Sunshine Coast CEO, Matt Stoeckel, said: “The natural appeal of the Sunshine Coast is one of the main reasons visitors come here and it’s so important that the tourism industry continues to play a lead role in ensuring

a greener future for the destination. “It’s the tourism industry’s way of giving back to the community, removing carbon and restoring natural habitat on the Sunshine Coast.” “We know our visitors are looking for sustainable experiences when considering where to go and what to do on their holiday and the Sunshine Coast delivers this in spades,” Mr Stoeckel said. “This program, through a partnership with Reforest and Sunshine Coast Council, unites tourism operators to come together and make a real and meaningful difference to our destination.” The first two properties selected for regeneration are both former cattle properties and the native trees purchased through the program will help restore native sub-tropical rainforest. “The sites at Caloundra and in the Cooroy Mountain Wildlife Corridor had been cleared and are being regenerated with native plant species to improve biodiversity and provide safe habitats for endangered species such as koalas, the tiny Coxen’s parrot and the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly,” Mr Stoeckel said. “We are so lucky to be situated in a Biosphere corridor with three UNESCO Biosphere regions side by side, which is unique in Australia. That is a drawcard for Australian and international visitors, who generate over $5.2 billion annually in revenue to support the Sunshine Coast’s businesses and community,” he said. To find out more and participate, go to www.visitsunshinecoast.com/sunshinecoast-sustainability-program.

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Noosa’s Visitor Information Centre now more inclusive Noosa’s Visitor Information Centre on Hastings Street has become more inclusive thanks to a new audio-based technology platform, Vacayit. With a goal to provide information in a sensory way capturing sights, sounds, smells, textures and tastes in storytelling, Vacayit uses the power of audio to make trip planning and in-person holiday experiences more engaging. Tourism Noosa chief executive officer Sharon Raguse, said “The Visitor Information Centre is currently the only Sunshine Coast listing and this is another positive step towards making Noosa more accessible for visitors and locals alike.” “The audio guides cover Noosa and the Visitor Information Centre and are broken down into five two-minute informative pieces which includes information on destination Noosa, the Visitor Information Centre, history of Noosa and the traditional custodians, the Kabi Kabi people.” The audio guides share some fascinating facts about Noosa, including local highlights like the Noosa National Park, the Noosa Everglades and things to do in and around Noosa as well as some great tips about getting

around for those with mobility issues. “With the year of Accessible Tourism being extended to 2024, we are committed to also providing a website that is accessible to the broadest possible audience, regardless of ability. Our Visit Noosa website also offers an accessibility feature to help people with vision and motor impairment and cognitive disabilities,” Sharon said. “The globally-recognised accessibility features mean website users can adjust to their personal needs, with screen-read and keyboard navigation optimisation. It supports disability profiles including epilepsysafe, vision-impaired, cognitive conditions such as autism and dyslexia, and it is ADHDfriendly. Design and readability adjustments are available including for font, colour, animations, audio muting, cognitive disabilities, virtual keyboard and more. “The Visit Noosa website also offers an accessibility filter for accommodation and information on accessible experiences in Noosa and the Sunshine Coast.” Download the Vacayit app in the APP store or visit vacayit.com/sunshine-coast The guide is also available on the Australian Visitor Centre app.

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From the outback to the culinary heights of Queensland, Aunty Dale Chapman is an innovator in First Nations bush food as well as art, culture and business. ERLE LEVEY sits down with her at the Gathaa Markets in Forest Glen and talks about a life turning full circle.

An inspiring journey The emergence of Australian native bush food into shops and onto plates should come as no surprise. Australians have been incorporating bush tucker into our diet for ages - bunya nut, wattle seed, finger lime and lemon myrtle. First Nations people have been gathering and using these foods for more than 60,000 years; and the foods a part of the Australian landscape for more than 100 million years. The realisation is there’s something in bush tucker as far as taste, health and nutritional benefits is concerned. A significant role in getting native bush food to our tables has been played by the Noosa hinterland’s Aunty Dale Chapman. Aunty Dale is part of a country-wide movement to have First Nations Bushfood and Botanical Alliance Australia (FNBBAA) as an advocacy and economic development alliance empowering indigenous people and business. In many ways this is like her legacy … after developing her cooking skills with others, it is now her turn to give back, and to encourage others. I’m speaking with Aunty Dale at her First Nations business at Forest Glen, My Dilly Bag. It’s a hub of activity focussed on native bush food, indigenous art, craft and culture. From that has come the monthly Gathaa markets, focussing on the talents of people from within South East Queensland. Aunty Dale’s life journey has taken her full circle - from growing up in Western Queensland to Noosa’s top echelon of restaurants and now to her own business. “From slaving over a hot stove … now I’m

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“We have the ideal country-to-consumer model (for native bush food). A lot of people are trying to do it, but they don’t have authenticity, the traceability or the geographical indicators.’’ here,’’ she said. “It’s nice to share my knowledge and the space. It’s wonderful to share it with others.

“In 2019 I came here at during Covid. “Covid was the time to re-evaluate and do things. We were able to stay in our own back-

yard and travel to our regions. “We like to think people became more aware of natural resources - foods.’’ A celebrated and award-winning chef, cookbook author, public speaker, television personality, and lecturer, Aunty Dale is active in Aboriginal affairs, a member of the Queensland Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, Slow Food International and chair of Stepping Black Indigenous Australia. An Adjunct Senior Fellow in the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences at the University of Queensland, her goal is to introduce these unique foods and tastes to the public but also to re-introduce her people to using bush tucker again. She considers traditional food to be an effective weapon in the fight against heart disease and Diabetes 2 which are some of the major health problems affecting many Aboriginal people today. Together with the likes of Aunty Raylene Brown in the Northern Territory and Aunty Pat Torres from Western Australia, they are establishing indigenous cultural and intellectual property over the full supply chain of bush food production. In this way they are ensuring it’s grown and harvested by indigenous people according to cultural protocols, and not taken over by multi-national companies. Aunty Dale attended the 2006 Terra Madre, Slow Food’s international food festival in Turin, Italy. She was the first Aboriginal Australian to attend the event, with Terra Madre being the highlight of the year for the 160 countries that are part of the world-wide movement.

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Her involvement with Slow Food goes back a long time. Celebrity chef Matt Golinski assisted Aunty Dale’s first fundraiser to go to France in 2000 to learn more about cooking. “We’ve known each other a long time,’’ she said. “He encourages me a lot.’’ Born at Dirrinbandi in South West Queensland, Aunty Dale said that, as a family, they had to keep moving to find work. “For us children, we didn’t want to be taken (away) so it was always a matter of keeping in front of the government. “My grandfather built shearing sheds at Dirrinbandi. “We were always going to the show to see Slim Dusty. Mum would doll us all up to see Slim. “Mum was born at Pinbarren so she took us to live at the coast. We were always down at Boreen Point - that’s where I met my husband. “We were both kids and eventually went to school together at Noosa High School. “I did my cooking apprenticeship in Brisbane and from there I worked my way up to head chef at Cafe Le Monde in Hastings St at Noosa. “Mum was a very good cook and I was always in the kitchen - we would make preserves, jams and some other things. Whatever was in the garden. “We ate more protein than fruit and vegetables - but we had apples from Stanthorpe, oranges from Mundubbera. “We ate kangaroo and yellow belly - we would stand at the top of the weir and just grab them when they would pop out of the top.’’ Aunty Dale decided to become an educator on the Sunshine Coast - the first community education counsellor in the region. “When you are an indigenous person, you’re active. So I set up my business - anything to do with Australian heritage. “We have the ideal country-to-consumer model (for native bush food). A lot of people are trying to do it, but they don’t have authenticity, the traceability or the geographical indicators.’’ The moment of realisation about the values of bush food was that Aboriginal people have

The second Gathaa First Nations Market at Forest Glen. 383336 the longest continuous culture in the world. Now there is an understanding of the benefits of not just the food but the way it is produced. It is not a “take’’ mentality but rather an understanding of the land. “When I was at Cafe Le Monde I got introduced to this little bush tomato, a central desert tomato as big as your thumb. But it had so much power. “As soon as I ate it I thought ’goodness gosh’ ... why haven’t I seen it before? “After working in the education department I realised we all knew about dancing and didgeridoo but not what’s sustained Aboriginal people. “I said to my husband one day ’I’ve got $300 in the bank, I’m going to open the business.’ “He sort of giggled ... but he is still giggling 23 years later because I’ve stuck in there, I’ve done the hard yards. “It’s been really exciting. “Raylene Brown - that’s who I got the tomato from - said that when you go on country, please don’t just help yourself to stock because there’s a variety of these little bushes and some of them are not edible. “There’s some different storylines to different things about their connection to country,

to the plant, and the stories that go along with that. So we do have to respect that practice of Aboriginal people. “The rule of thumb for working with Australian sovereign foods and botanicals is that less is more.’’ By necessity, the indigenous Australians had extensive knowledge about the flora and fauna that surrounded them, and it was this knowledge that has sustained them for thousands upon thousands of years. Native foods such as herbs, spices, fruit, seeds, and nuts are nutrient-rich and high in fibre. Among them are desert quandong, desert lime, ruby saltbush, Tasmanian pepperberry, Moreton Bay chestnut and bush coconut. Animal sources including kangaroo, emu, crocodile, and witchetty grubs, provide good protein. The idea of My Dilly Bag, and now the Gathaa markets, came from a strategic plan developed to give exposure to indigenous art, food and culture. “We called it Sunshine Coast Indigenous Secrets. It was a big secret … no-one knew we existed. “As soon as we said we were going do a First Nations market, everybody just jumped on board.’’

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The first market in December was a great success with more than 300 people attending, about 21 stallholders and three indigenous food vans. There was music, dance, art workshops and a yarning session. The second market earlier this month was equally successful and the fourth is one planned for April 7. “We’re still buzzing from the incredible turnout. Hosting only our second market, we weren’t quite sure if the word had continued to spread throughout the community. “The response was overwhelming, with around 350-plus people coming through, so many new faces this time round plus those that returned again and will keep coming back. “The energy, the support and community connection was beyond what we imagined. This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see the Gathaa community continue to grow. “Our stallholders vary from established businesses to emerging start-ups eager to test the waters and boost their exposure. “Gathaa serves as a platform for these budding First Nations entrepreneurs, providing them with the visibility they need, especially when they don’t have traditional storefronts or an online presence. “There has only been positive feedback from our exhibitors. They are thrilled to finally have a regular platform to showcase their products, skills and cultural knowledge as well as opportunity to gather with other businesses, share ideas and get inspired by what they have to offer. “We will be rotating workshops across future markets as this gives a chance for our First Nations creators to spotlight different talents and cultural offerings as well as giving our participants a chance to dive into a variety of cultural experiences.’’ The shearing sheds may no longer stand at Dirrinbandi but Aunty Dale’s advocacy for indigenous food and culture is growing from strength to strength. Her remarkable foresight and passion presents an opportunity for everyone to benefit, learn and get a taste for traditional Australian food.

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Campaign diary: Week one Noosa Today takes you behind the scenes of the LG24 campaign Day 1, 29 January It’s on! It’s official, Noosa Council is in election caretaker mode, nominations are open and the campaign has begun. But first, a word from the stewards. On the high traffic Residents For Noosa Facebook page, moderator Rod Ritchie warns the blogerati: “Now that we have at least two candidates standing with a history of sending concerns notices to social media commentators, you need to be aware of your obligations to post here.” We won’t go into them here, but we all know that, hate-speak aside, if you want to run for office you mustn’t grumble about a bit of rough and tumble. BULLYING Mayoral candidate Ingrid Jackson was first out of the blocks with a gripe in her candidacy announcement media release. Ms Jackson noted that there was “a crucial need” to improve the behaviour of some councillors. “Among the majority four male Councillors there are some who seem to believe that intimidation and disruption are appropriate tactics to adopt behind closed doors and even at open Council meetings. I experienced this in my term as the only female Councillor. And it has continued in the Stewart Council, where the Mayor and two other female Councillors are the targets of the most deplorable behaviour. This is inexcusable.” Deputy Mayor and mayoral candidate Frank Wilkie fired back on Facebook: “Office of the Independent Adjudicator reforms protect councillors against false bullying claims. Baseless claims of bullying during debate and discussion have been, and are, being dismissed by the OIA, after investigators view recordings of live-streamed meetings and interview staff present. These findings uphold the principle that expressing a different point of view during debate or discussion is not bullying. Candidates

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seeking office need to understand that they will encounter people who disagree with them.” Day 2, 30 January CONGESTION TAX The five councillors nominating for re-election as councillors seemed to be adopting a low profile in the opening days of the campaign, although Brian Stockwell did throw a press release into the ring that might have been a leftover from reaction to last year’s destination

management plan but for the arresting headline: “Tackle congestion before it strangles Noosa”. The Stockwell “congestion tax” on visitors was to get considerable play on mainstream and social media, although it was debatable how well it was playing out with voters. “While Council has tried to shift behaviour through providing ‘carrots’ such as free buses on weekends and during school holidays, the community is telling us that we need to do more,” the

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DAY 3, 31 January COFFEE WITH NICKY Councillor candidate Nicola Wilson has “started to put together a calendar of where I’ll be in the coming weeks, starting with our lovely local parks. I’ll also add some local cafes etc. I’m really looking forward to meeting people and hearing your views on all things.” This friendly invitation on social media was coupled with a photo of a heart-shaped designer latte. Oh that the whole campaign should be so nice. Okay, it was a slow news day. DAY 4, 1 February CORFLUTE POLLUTION On the Residents for Noosa page the ubiquitous Judy Barrass posed the question: “How do people feel about election Corflutes? Are they just unnecessary litter and environmentally unsound or are they necessary to tell you who’s standing and who to support? Is your voting influenced by the faces and names on our roadways or not?” A fair question, accompanied by a fun Mickey Mouse election poster, and it drew an immediate response from councillor candidate Fiona Jacobs: “We must shift our perspective on elections and advertising. Noosa confronts a looming issue with landfill depletion … Advertising exacerbates the problem by being expensive and creating an uneven playing field for candidates. In my campaign, I commit to being Corflute and letterbox drop-free. It’s crucial for all candidates to reconsider the environmental impact of nonrecyclable materials like Corflutes.” Pressed on deadline, Campaign Diary didn’t have time to Corflute-check all candidates, but the two we reached were happy to share their minimalist plans. Cr Tom Wegener texted: “I only have six, essential on polling days. I also recycle them by using them to box up belly boards or I make them into seed trays.” Veteran campaigner and mayoral candidate Frank Wilkie responded that he had a double-sided Corflute sandwich board for every polling booth (22) and that over the past couple of campaigns he had found a com-

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The ECQ nomination form. pany that could recycle them, so this election will be their third time around. Day 5, 2 February PARDON? There weren’t too many surprises in the nominations for Noosa Shire mayor and councillors published by the Electoral Commission of Queensland, but one that stood out was the second name in the list of six nominations of Nicolaj (Nick) Hluszko for mayor. The story

is covered elsewhere in this issue, so let’s just note here that, while it was the biggest story of the week on the campaign trail, in some ways the name of disgraced former Noosa deputy mayor Frank James Pardon as second nominator makes sense – both are longtime North Shore residents, both men of the river, both men with aspirations to lead. So should the fact that Frank Pardon is also a convicted child sex offender raise alarm bells?

According to the ECQ website, Mr Pardon is entirely within his rights to nominate Mr Hluszko and Mr Hluszko is entirely within his to accept the nomination. The question will be one of judgement. Meanwhile, unsubstantiated rumours of preference deals in the mayoral race continued to swirl around the campaign. Watch this space. Day 6, 3 February HOBBY HOTELS? “I’ll say this at the outset – Noosa isn’t the only community that’s suffered from a proliferation of short-stay accommodation (or hobby hotels as I prefer to call them).” This was councillor candidate Tom Ellison beginning a rather long-winded explanation of his worldview of short-term accommodation issues on Residents for Noosa. While CD takes no issue with Tom’s thoughtful essay on the subject, we think he may live to regret “hobby hotels”. Day 7, 4 February SNOOZE TIME Early-rising Frank Wilkie had a well-deserved weekend sleep-in. That’s all we can tell you.

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Pocket forest fosters connection to nature In a joint initiative between Noosa Landcare and the generosity of the Swanepoel family, Sunshine Beach State School has continued its annual Pocket Forest planting program. This special initiative fosters connection to nature and to each other with Years 1 and 6 students joining together to plant over 200 native trees indigenous to the Sunshine Beach area. The Pocket Forest is designed using the Miyawaki method and utilises native trees from the pre-clearing eco system and remnant eco system. Plants are strategically planted in a dense arrangement intentionally to create its own sustainable eco system. This year’s Pocket Forest project was enhanced by the active composting program that the students of the school have embraced, aiming to reduce the amount of compostable rubbish ending up in landfill. Gary Swanepoel explained, ‘The trees planted by this companion method grow much faster and require little maintenance. It’s an ideal self-maintained project for creating diverse forests quickly. I wanted to pay it forward and provide the students with a sense of ownership for creating a healthier planet. I’m hoping in the future, these students will look back fondly and say ‘I planted that tree.’ Next year we will scale up reducing the school’s food waste into compost for the next plot and start to focus on food-producing native plants alongside native bee hives.’ Along with Gary, Sarah Lawson from Noosa Landcare imparted much knowledge while they supervised the students planting the many trees, bushes and grasses. Specially selected flora, such as dianella caerulea to attract frogs, corymbia intermedia (commonly known as pink bloodwood, a favourite of koalas), and banksia integrifolia (commonly known as the coast banksia, attracting black cockatoos), was included. A specially designed structure was included for Richmond birdwing butterfly vines to grow. The Richmond Birdwing butterfly is one of Australia’s largest butterflies and one of the most in need of protection. Listed as vulnerable under the Nature Conservation 20 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 9 February, 2024

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Year 1 and 6 students create a pocket forest. Act, it is a critical priority species. Sunshine Beach State School is fortunate enough to be one of the few population pockets remaining in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales. Within the context of the current climate change emergency and stark warnings about the global loss of biodiversity, being able to create diverse, healthy forests quickly could prove vital to meeting international targets and

tackling these issues. Principal Alison Welch stated, ‘We are very grateful to have partnered with Gary and Noosa Landcare to develop this initiative, and extremely appreciative of the generosity of the Swanepoel family. As one of the core values, Sunshine Beach State School endeavours to nurture environmentally responsible students and involvement in projects like the pocket forest is a testament to the school’s commitment to achieve this.

It was such a surprise on my morning walk to find 6 Radjah Shelducks paddling in puddles in Chaplin Park. During the eight years of living at Chaplin Park we have never spotted these ducks, although they have previously been seen before in other areas of Noosa in small numbers. They are usually found in the Paperbark Tree swamps, Mangrove flats and lagoons of the coastal tropics of NQ and NT, New Guinea, Moluccas Islands off Indonesia. They are absolutely gorgeous birds, and it would be wonderful if they nested in the hollows of the Paperbark trees along the Noosa River. If you spot them, please keep your dogs on leash.

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MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT Nine, Sunday, 7pm

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We’re veil-deep in the 11th season of this Aussie dating reality-TV juggernaut. Truthfully, it’s perhaps more of a commitment for viewers than the contestants, with movie-length episodes airing four nights a week. Whether you see the developments as “plot twists” or “relationship hiccups” speaks to how much of these love hijinks you believe are the real deal. Tonight, experts Mel Schilling, Alessandra Rampolla and John Aiken (pictured) are in for a wild evening at the first commitment ceremony, while one couple mightn’t last another hour-and-half instalment.

Jack (Shayne Ward) and Kate (Catherine Tyldesley) solve crimes on a cruise ship.

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Who needs a hardened cop with a drinking problem when you can be seduced by a smartly dressed behavioural scientist who has a twinkle in his eye and a knack for grasping human nature? Law & Order’s Jesse L. Martin (pictured) shines bright in this witty American procedural as Alec Mercer, the consummate professional. In this premiere, a former marine confesses to murdering his influencer girlfriend, but it doesn’t add up for Mercer. Simmering in the background is his stirring relationship with his estranged wife, who happens to be an FBI agent. MARY BERRY’S LOVE TO COOK SBS Food, Tuesday, 7.30pm

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Described by Radio Times as “Midsomer Murders set on a cruise liner” this series stars UK X-Factor winner Shayne Ward as Jack Grayling, a former police detective who is pursuing his dream of becoming a cabaret singer on a luxury Mediterranean cruise ship. In between crooning for the guests, Grayling finds himself investigating a series of murders on board with the help of ship’s First Officer Kate Woods (Catherine Tyldesley, Coronation Street) and cheerful waiter Jamil (Zak Douglas). Tonight’s second episode sees Jack and Kate embroiled in another murder when the husband of a famous crime writer dies during a stop in Lisbon, Portugal.

Most folks can’t wait to retire, with visions of eating and just generally relaxing in their twilight years. For The Great British Bake Off’s Mary Berry (pictured), all she wants to do is cook. Berry has published around 100 cookbooks throughout her still-evolving 60-year career, but the 88-year-old is also a charming host with a passion for sharing lip-smacking recipes through her many TV shows. You could call her the David Attenborough of the cooking world. In this new series she branches out, meeting other cooks, growers and foodies to share tales and dishes. In tonight’s premiere, fresh air beckons in Berry’s idyllic, inviting garden.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 2.00 Total Control. (Ml, R) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.30 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 11.00 Icons. (Malv, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (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 MOVIE: Party From Hell. (2021, Mav) Jackie Moore. 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Avarice. (2022, Malv) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge. 5.30 WIN News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 The Talk. (PGa) 8.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. (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 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads: Koroit, Victoria. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis plans some landscaping. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Ma, R) Part 4 of 4. A charity event involving drag queens causes controversy in a conservative village. 10.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 10.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.20 Love Your Garden. (R) 12.05 Tenable. (R) 12.55 Miniseries: Innocent. (Malv, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Good Ship Murder. (Mv) Jack finds himself embroiled in a murder. 8.30 Silk Road From Above. Part 2 of 3. The aerial journey continues from China’s heartland to the country’s western border. 9.30 Sex: A Bonkers History: Twentieth Century. (MA15+as) Explores the link between sex and civilisation. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 L’Opera. (Mals) 11.55 Departure. (Mv, R) 2.25 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Malv, R) 3.25 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 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 8.30 MOVIE: The Help. (2011, Ma, R) During the civil rights movement of the ’60s, an aspiring author decides to write a book detailing the African-American maids’ point of view on the white families they work for and the hardships they experience. Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer. 11.30 To Be Advised. 1.00 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Black Rhino Birth. (PGam) A black rhino goes into labour. 8.30 MOVIE: The Intern. (2015, Mal, R) A 70-year-old retired widower is hired as a senior intern for an online fashion startup. Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway. 11.00 MOVIE: Analyze This. (1999, MA15+al, R) Robert De Niro. 1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Dakota Johnson. 8.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGa, R) Dog trainer Graeme Hall tries to play cupid between Dan and his companion dog, Tinka. 9.30 Fire Country. (PGa, R) A vegetation fire gets tricky for the crew when a panicked horse refuses to leave a burning barn. 10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGd, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 12.10pm TVNZ 1News At Midday. 12.40 Christians Like Us. 1.45 Small Town Secrets. 2.35 VICE Sports. 3.05 BBC News At Ten. 3.35 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.00 PBS News. 5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.30 TVNZ 1News At Six. 6.10 Duckrockers. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Love & Sex In Italy. 10.15 Embarrassing Sex Stories. 11.30 Secret World Of Las Vegas. 12.25am Radio Hate. 1.20 Sex Before The Internet. 2.15 Couples Therapy. 2.45 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 Our Town. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Room For Improvement. 2.30 Sydney Weekender. 3.00 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Maternal. 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 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.00 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Saturday Island. (1952, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 8.30 To Be Advised. 11.10 Madam Secretary. 12.10am Memory Lane. 1.30 MOVIE: The Land That Time Forgot. (1974, PG) 3.30 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. 9.00 Friends. 9.30 How We Roll. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 The Middle. 2.00 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 South Park. 3.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 4.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince: New Creation Church.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Five Flights Up. Continued. (2014, PG) 6.40 Summerland. (2020, PG) 8.35 A Month Of Sundays. (2015, PG) 10.35 Golden Exits. (2017, M) 12.20pm Ali And Ava. (2021, M) 2.05 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 3.45 Asterix And Obelix In Britain. (2012, PG, French) 5.50 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 7.30 Blind. (2016, M) 9.30 Larry Crowne. (2011, M) 11.20 Silver Linings Playbook. (2012, M) 1.35am Stuck In Love (A Place For Me) (2012, MA15+) 3.25 The Way Way Back. (2013, M) 5.20 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG)

7MATE (74) 6am The Fishing Show. 7.00 My Fishing Place. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 A Football Life. 9.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 Surveillance Oz. 10.45 NFL: Road To The Super Bowl. Noon NFL Honors. 2.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Men In Black. (1997, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Morbius. (2022, M) 11.40 MOVIE: The Unholy. (2021, M) 2am Storage Wars. 2.30 American Restoration. 3.00 American Pickers. 4.00 Pawn Stars. 5.00 Big Shrimpin’.

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

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 15. Macarthur FC v Western Sydney Wanderers. 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: Hawai’i. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

Programs. 6.10pm 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. (Final) 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: American Sniper. (2014, MA15+) 10.40 MOVIE: The Miseducation Of Cameron Post. (2018, M) 12.10am Would I Lie To You? 12.40 QI. 1.10 Killing Eve. 1.55 Back. 2.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 3.05 ABC News Update. 3.10 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Brazil Untamed. 10.50 Woven Threads: Refugees. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Woven Threads Stories From Within. 12.10 MOVIE: Frog Dreaming. (1986, PG) 1.50 Woven Threads Stories From Within. 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 NITV News: Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 MOVIE: Hunt For The Wilderpeople. (2016, PG) 9.25 MOVIE: Next Friday. (2000, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs.

Noon Scorpion. 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 MOVIE: Home. (2015, PG) 7.45 MOVIE: Edward Scissorhands. (1990, PG) 9.50 MOVIE: Nutty Professor II: The Klumps. (2000, M) Midnight The E! True Hollywood Story. 1.00 Medium. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan: Geogan Rising. 3.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive. 4.00 Transformers Bumblebee: Cyberverse Adventures. 4.30 Ninjago. 5.00 Pokémon. 5.30 Pokémon: BW Rival Destinies.

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

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Saturday, February 10 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. (Mal, R) 1.30 Darby And Joan. (PG, R) 2.15 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.45 McCartney 3, 2, 1. (R) 3.15 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (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. (PGa, R) 11.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Four Continents Championships. Highlights. 4.00 The Weedy One. (PGa, R) 4.10 Multiply. (R) 4.45 Raiders Of The Lost Art: China. (R) 5.35 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum. (PGa, R)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week. 12.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Family Day and Inglis Millennium Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast. A look at the latest in outdoor activities.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 12.30 My Way. (PG, R) 1.00 The Pet Rescuers. (PGm, R) 1.30 MOVIE: Rocky. (1976, PGlv, R) Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young. 4.00 The Garden Hustle. (PGl) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG, R) 10.00 Healthy Homes. (R) 10.30 The Chef’s Garden. (R) 11.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGal, R) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGm, R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Exploring Off The Grid. (PGl, R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

6.30 Back Roads: Timber Creek, NT. (PG, R) Presented by Kristy O’Brien. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at the top stories of the day, including coverage of developing stories and events. 7.30 Darby And Joan. (PG) Jack is asked to help a young woman, a surf lifesaving champion, navigate a sports doping scandal. 8.15 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 4 of 4. DCI Vera Stanhope and the team investigate the death of a teenager whose body was found floating in a reservoir three days after he went missing from a close-knit rural timber community. 9.45 Total Control. (Ml, R) Alex makes an unsavoury deal with a political rival on a nation-changing piece of legislation. 10.45 Midsomer Murders. (Ma, R) Part 4 of 4. 12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres: Longleat House. Pam Ayres visits Longleat House. 8.25 Scotland’s Scenic Railways: The Flying Scotsman. A ride aboard the Flying Scotsman train service along the Fife coast and over the Forth Bridge. 9.20 Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership. (R) Part 2 of 3. An exploration of the truth behind Queen Victoria’s reputation continues. 10.15 Stolen: Catching The Art Thieves: Franfurt. (PG, R) Part 2 of 3. 11.20 In Therapy. (Mals, R) 2.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Authorities come across a box from Malaysia that seems a little unusual and reveals something frightening. 7.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Supremacy. (2004, Mlv, R) A former CIA agent, suffering from amnesia, tries to clear his name after being framed for a botched assassination. Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Brian Cox. 9.45 MOVIE: American Made. (2017, MA15+l, R) A pilot is recruited by the CIA to carry out one of the largest covert operations in history. Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson, Sarah Wright. 12.10 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) The team infiltrates a Nazi gala. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Get Clever. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa) Experts help people declutter their lives. 8.30 MOVIE: Yesterday. (2019, Ml, R) A singer-songwriter realises he is the only person on Earth who remembers The Beatles. Himesh Patel, Lily James, Joel Fry. 10.45 My Life As A Rolling Stone: Keith Richards. (Madl, R) Part 2 of 4. 12.00 MOVIE: Carrie. (1976, MA15+hv, R) Sissy Spacek. 1.50 Explore. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 To Be Advised. 7.00 AACTA Awards. Coverage of the annual Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards from HOTA, Queensland. 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.00 FBI: International. (PGav, R) 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. 12.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize. 12.30 Soccer. AFC Asian Cup. Final. 3.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) A Japanese sailor is murdered. 4.30 Authentic. (PG) Religious program. 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

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 Live At The Apollo. 9.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (Return) 9.50 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 10.20 MythBusters. 11.10 Portlandia. 11.55 Black Mirror. 1.25am Unprotected Sets. 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 WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon Gymnastics. Trampoline World Cup Series. H’lights. 1.05 Asia’s Next Top Model. 3.00 WorldWatch. 4.55 Australian Korean Hanbok. 5.00 WorldWatch. 5.40 China’s New Silk Road: Yiwu To Madrid. 6.40 The UnXplained. 7.30 Building The Ultimate. 8.30 MOVIE: The Farewell. (2019) 10.25 Better Things. 11.25 Fear The Walking Dead. 12.20am Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 11.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Family Day and Inglis Millennium Day. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 3.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 11.30 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. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 MOVIE: Passport To Pimlico. (1949) 12.45pm MOVIE: Will Any Gentleman…? (1953) 2.30 MOVIE: The Baby And The Battleship. (1956) 4.30 MOVIE: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (1968) 7.30 To Be Advised. 12.30am Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 Neighbours. 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 The King Of Queens. 12.30pm To Be Advised. 3.30 Becker. 4.30 Frasier. 5.30 How We Roll. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Friends. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 South Park. 4.00 Just For Laughs Montreal. 5.00 Home Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2.15pm NITV News: Nula. 2.45 Pacific Lockdown: Sea Of Resilience. 3.45 Exile And The Kingdom. 4.45 Woven Threads Stories From Within. 4.50 Going Places. 5.50 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 6.20 News. 6.30 Kura. 7.00 Family Rules. 7.30 Stay At Home Animal Dads. 8.25 MOVIE: Housebound. (2014) 10.25 The One And Only Dick Gregory. 12.20am Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am All

7MATE (74)

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

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Exploring Off The Grid. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 Jake And The Fatman. 12.30pm JAG. 4.30 Camper Deals. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 Reel Action. 6.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 16. Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC. 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.

6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Motor Racing. Shannons SpeedSeries. Round 1. 1.30pm Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v South Africa. Game 3. Afternoon session. 5.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v South Africa. Game 3. Evening session. 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 Mighty Ships. 10.30 Mighty Planes. 11.30 Late Programs.

1.30pm MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Secrets Of The Jungle. (2020, PG) 3.30 MOVIE: Courage Mountain. (1990, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Tom & Jerry. (2021) 7.30 MOVIE: Tomb Raider. (2018, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Assassin’s Creed. (2016, M) 11.50 The E! True Hollywood Story. 12.45am Kardashians. 1.35 Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Rich House, Poor House. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.

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Roads Lead To Rome. Continued. (2015, PG) 7.00 Asterix And Obelix In Britain. (2012, PG, French) 9.05 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 10.50 Blind. (2016, M) 12.50pm The Way Way Back. (2013, M) 2.40 The Movie Show. 3.15 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 4.55 The Kid From The Big Apple. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 7.10 Ride On. (2023, PG, Mandarin) 9.30 Hero. (2002, M, Mandarin) 11.20 Late Programs.

Sunday, February 11 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.25 Dream Gardens. (R) 3.00 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.25 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. (PGad, R) 4.40 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. (PG, R) 5.30 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 The World From Above. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.00 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Judo. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Four Continents C’ships. Highlights. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. (PG, R) 5.35 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum. (PG, R)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Beretts Tour De Cure 2023. 1.00 Cycling. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. H’lights. From Geelong, Victoria. 2.00 Beach Cops. (PGa, R) 2.30 Border Patrol. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender.

6.00 Fishing Aust. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 GolfBarons. 10.30 Endangered. (R) 11.30 The Bizarre Pet Vets. (PGam, R) 12.30 Fishing Australia. 1.00 Golf. Mick Fanning Charity Day. 1.30 MOVIE: The Choice. (2016, PGals, R) 3.30 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) 4.30 Explore TV: Viking Cruises Portugal And Spain. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 My Way.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Pooches At Play. (R) 11.00 Buy To Build. (R) 11.30 Healthy Homes. (R) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.30 Cook With Luke. (R) 2.00 4x4 Adventures. (PGl) 3.00 Roads Less Travelled. 3.30 The Placemakers: Expedition Kimberley. 4.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.30 GCBC. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Grand Designs Transformations: Belmont And Oatlands. (R) 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Muster Dogs. (PG) Part 5 of 5. 8.30 Total Control. Determined to reform youth justice, Alex pushes forward with her plan in the House of Representatives. 9.30 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) Forensic pathologist Sam Ryan recruits the Lyell team to investigate the assassination of the health secretary. 10.30 Mystery Road. (Mlv, R) 11.30 Harrow. (Mav, R) 12.20 The Trial Of Christine Keeler. (Mals, R) 1.20 Sanditon. (PG, R) 2.10 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Catalyst. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Karnak: The Largest Temple In The World. A look the temple complex of Karnak. 8.30 Genghis Khan’s Mongolia. (Mv) Explores the rise of Genghis Khan from outcast to the founder of the Mongol Empire. 10.10 Rise Of The Nazis: Dictators At War: Barbarossa. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 3. 11.20 Muhammad Ali. (Ml, R) Part 2 of 4. 1.20 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 3.10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.40 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 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie. 8.45 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Marafiote Murders. (Madlv) Ron Iddles revisits the 1985 murder of Dominic Marafiote and the deaths of his elderly parents. 9.50 What The Killer Did Next: Joy Morgan. (Mav) Hosted by Philip Glenister. 10.50 The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito. (Mav) Part 2 of 3. 12.15 Bates Motel. (MA15+asv, 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. 7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) The social experiment continues. 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 A Murder In The Family: Cheryl Hooper. (Premiere, Mav) Looks at the murder of Cheryl Hooper. 11.10 The First 48: Endless Love And Out Of Time. (MA15+al, R) 12.00 Family Law. (Ma, R) 1.00 The Bizarre Pet Vets. (PGam, R) 2.00 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 1. Finals. 4.20 Explore. (R) 4.30 GolfBarons. (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 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: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) When a navy petty officer is murdered, Jane and the team investigate while also protecting the victim’s friend. 11.00 FBI: International. (PGav, R) A Romanian surrogate goes missing. 12.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Queerstralia. 9.30 You Can’t Ask That. 9.55 Interview With The Vampire. 10.35 Doc Martin. 11.25 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 12.05am Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 2.10 ABC News Update. 2.15 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Front Up. Noon Super Maximum Retro Show. 12.30 Noisey. 1.25 Rise. 2.20 Jungletown. 3.10 The Casketeers. 4.10 WorldWatch. 4.40 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.10 WorldWatch. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Ocean Wreck Investigation. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The Phoenix Lights Phenomenon. 9.20 Cracking The Code. 10.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 Our Town. 9.30 Last Chance Learners. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 DVine Living. 11.30 Animal Rescue. Noon The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.40 Vera. 10.40 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Skippy. 6.30 Amazing Facts Presents. 7.00 Leading The Way. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 MOVIE: Money Talks. (1932, PG) Noon MOVIE: Angels One Five. (1952) 2.00 MOVIE: Moby Dick. (1956) 4.30 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 1. Heats. 8.45 To Be Advised. 11.45 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Middle. 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. 12.30pm The Middle. 1.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 19. Melbourne United v New Zealand Breakers. 3.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 19. Sydney Kings v Illawarra Hawks. 5.00 The Middle. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 South Park. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. 2.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (74)

12.40pm Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 1.40 I Live, I Breathe, I Surf. 2.35 VICE Sports. 3.05 Away From Country. 4.05 Marion Jones: Press Pause. 5.05 Exile And The Kingdom. 6.05 News. 6.15 Nature’s Great Migration. 7.25 Monochrome: Black, White And Blue. 8.30 MOVIE: Twice Colonized. (2023) 10.15 MOVIE: The Piano. (1993, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs.

The Kid From The Big Apple. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 8.15 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 10.00 Silver Linings Playbook. (2012, M) 12.20pm Larry Crowne. (2011, M) 2.10 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 3.50 The Mouse That Roared. (1959) 5.20 The Kid From The Big Apple 2. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 7.35 The Farewell. (2019) 9.30 Bodyguards And Assassins. (2009, MA15+, Mandarin) 12.05am Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.45pm Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. 2.45 Rich House, Poor House. 3.45 MOVIE: Combat Wombat. (2020, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: How To Train Your Dragon 2. (2014, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Fast And The Furious. (2001, M) 9.35 MOVIE: Creed II. (2018, M) 12.05am Medium. 2.00 Rich House, Poor House. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.00 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 9.00 Wildlife Rescue Australia. 10.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 JAG. 1.30pm What’s Up Down Under. 2.00 Camper Deals. 2.30 JAG. 3.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 16. Western Sydney Wanderers v Newcastle Jets. 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. 11.00 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. Noon Hook, Line And Sinker. 1.00 Motor Racing. Shannons SpeedSeries. Round 1. 3.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 3.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.00 Disasters At Sea. 5.00 Storage Wars: New York. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World. (2015, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

Monday, February 12 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Australia Remastered. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 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 Peer To Peer. (a, R) 9.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.20 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (R) 11.15 Icons. (PG, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Vesuvius With Bettany Hughes. (PGa, R) 3.05 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 NFL. Super Bowl LVIII. Kansas City Chiefs v San Francisco 49ers. 2.00 Border Patrol. (PG, R) 2.30 Surveillance Oz. (PGav, R) 3.00 The Chase. Hosted by Bradley Walsh. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R) Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls, 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 GCBC. (R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. (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: Menindee, NSW. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Nemesis: The Morrison Years. Part 3 of 3. 9.30 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry. 9.50 Nemesis: Behind The Scenes. Delves into the making of Nemesis. 10.15 You Can’t Ask That: Ex-Prisoners. (Mal, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 11.40 Planet America. (R) 12.10 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.00 Tenable. (R) 1.45 Why Are You Like This. (MA15+ls, R) 3.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Catalyst. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (PG) Hosted by Michael Hing. 8.30 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (Final) Follows the Seaview Salties, swimmers who regularly brave the freezing Solent. 9.25 Building The Snowy: The Legacy. (PG, R) Part 3 of 3. Explores the scheme’s lasting impact and how it transformed the environment and people around it. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Blanca. (Madlv) 11.50 Bloodlands. (MA15+v, R) 3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.00 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. (PG) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) After an exhausting round of auditions, the top 30 strive to impress the judges. 9.15 The Irrational. (Premiere, Mav) A professor of behavioural science investigates the murder of a fashion influencer. 10.15 The Latest: Seven News. 10.45 S.W.A.T. (Return, Mav) An undocumented woman is abducted. 11.45 Curse Of The Chippendales. (Masv, R) Part 1 of 4. 12.45 Bates Motel. (MA15+av, 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 Big Miracles. (Malm) Donor eggs are giving Sheila and Tyson, a couple in their late 40s, one last shot at a baby. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 2. Finals. 3.50 Explore. (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. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways battles it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor. 8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mlv, R) Remy and Kristin are in danger when a riot breaks out in a prison where they’re interviewing a witness, putting staff and visitors in harm’s way as they’re held hostage by two murderous gangs. 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. 7.05pm Riley Rocket. (Premiere) 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.10 Louis Theroux: Louis And The Nazis. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 QI. 12.10am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 1.00 MOVIE: The Miseducation Of Cameron Post. (2018, M) 2.30 ABC News Update. 2.35 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.05 Front Up. 12.10pm WorldWatch. 12.40 Curious Australia. 1.45 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.00 Planet A. 2.50 Most Expensivest. 3.20 WorldWatch. 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 Hitler’s Jewish Soldier? Australia Uncovered. 11.35 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 DVine Living. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Your Money & Your Life. 1.30 Last Chance Learners. 2.00 Weekender. 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 Doc Martin. 8.30 Foyle’s War. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Danoz. 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 The Travelling Auctioneers. 4.30 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 2. Heats. 7.15 Death In Paradise. 8.25 Signora Volpe. 10.25 Miniseries: Agatha Christie’s The ABC Murders. 11.25 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 The Middle. 9.30 Friends. 11.00 Ghosts. Noon Charmed. 2.00 The Big Bang Theory. 2.30 Two And A Half Men. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 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 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Workaholics. 2.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2.05pm Going Native. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 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 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.35 Karla Grant Presents. 9.05 After The Apology. 10.35 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Love

7MATE (74)

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

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Buy To Build. 8.30 All 4 Adventure. 9.30 iFish. 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. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

And Friendship. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.15 The Kid From The Big Apple 2. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 9.25 Ride On. (2023, PG, Mandarin) 11.50 Hero. (2002, M, Mandarin) 1.45pm What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 3.35 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 5.25 Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams. (1990, PG, Japanese) 7.35 One Second. (2020, M, Mandarin) 9.30 The One. (2001, M) 11.05 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Carnage. 11.00 Border Security: Int. Noon Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. USA Sprintcar Muster. Highlights. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Deep Water Salvage. 11.30 Late Programs.

Noon Rich House, Poor House. 1.00 MOVIE: Step Up 2: The Streets. (2008, PG) 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30 Full House. 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: Swordfish. (2001, MA15+) 10.30 The Teenager Who Hacked Twitter. 11.30 Late Programs.

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Tuesday, February 13 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Project Wild. (R) 10.30 Courtney Act’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 Parliament Question Time. 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. 9.00 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.20 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.10 Station: Trouble On The Tracks. (PGal, R) 11.00 Icons. (Mav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.15 Vesuvius With Bettany Hughes. (PGa, R) 3.05 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 Surveillance Oz. (PGn, R) 2.00 Autopsy USA: John Ritter. (Ma, 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) 1.30 Kenan. (PGals) 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 Deal Or No Deal. (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 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 2.00 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: Wheatbelt Animal Carers, WA. Presented by Heather Ewart. 8.35 McCartney 3, 2, 1: The Long And Winding Road. (Final) Paul McCartney chats with Rick Rubin. 9.00 Earth: Atmosphere. Part 4 of 5. 10.00 You Can’t Ask That: Models. (Mal, R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Nemesis. (R) 12.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.45 Tenable. (R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Catalyst. (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? Stephen Page. (PG, R) Stephen Page explores his roots. 8.30 Stephen Fry: Willem And Frieda. (PGa) Stephen Fry documents the story of painter Willem Arondeus and cellist Frieda Belinfante. 9.50 Robson Green’s Icelandic Adventure. (PGad, R) Part 2 of 3. 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Das Boot. (MA15+av) 12.15 Dark Woods. (Mav, R) 2.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, 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. (PGad) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie. 8.50 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+) Gordon Ramsay tries to revamp a country club restaurant that is struggling to find cohesiveness. 9.50 First Dates UK. (Mals) Couples meet for the first time in a restaurant. 10.55 The Latest: Seven News. 11.25 Autopsy USA: Aretha Franklin. (MA15+a) 12.25 Bates Motel. (MA15+av, R) 1.25 Your Money & Your Life. (PG, 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) Intimacy week continues. 9.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Ms) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 Family Law. (Ma) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 3. Finals. 4.05 Golf. Mick Fanning Charity Day. Replay. From the Coolangatta & Tweed Heads Golf Club, NSW. 4.35 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. (Mv, R) Agent Torres finds himself in prison as the team tries to stop an impending terror attack. 10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) Sam Hanna goes undercover as a fighter. 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 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Bliss. (Final) 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.00 Portlandia. 10.45 Back. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.45 MOVIE: American Sniper. (2014, MA15+) 1.50am Unprotected Sets. 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. 6.50 News. 7.20 WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Devoured. 1.20 Cryptoland. 1.50 One Star Reviews. 2.20 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 2.30 Australiana: Island Queens. 3.05 WorldWatch. 5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.30 WorldWatch. 6.10 Duckrockers. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Dark Side Of The 2000s. 9.25 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 The Travelling Auctioneers. 4.30 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 3. Heats. 7.15 New Tricks. 8.15 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.15 See No Evil. 11.15 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 19. Melbourne United 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. 2pm

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (74)

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 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Chatham Islanders. 8.30 MOVIE: Eagle Vs Shark. (2007, M) 10.05 Night. 11.30 Late Programs.

Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 7.50 The Farewell. (2019) 9.45 The Mouse That Roared. (1959) 11.15 One Second. (2020, M, Mandarin) 1.10pm L.A. Story. (1991, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 A Hero. (2021, PG, Farsi) 5.50 My Best Friend’s Wedding. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 7.30 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, M) 9.30 The Lost Bladesman. (2011, M, Mandarin) 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Scorpion. 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: National Lampoon’s European Vacation. (1985, M) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Dating No Filter. Midnight Medium. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Buy To Build. 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. 9.25 FBI: International. 11.15 48 Hours. 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 Opal Hunters. 1.00 Aussie Salvage Squad. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Desert Collectors. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

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Wednesday, February 14 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Nemesis. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Love Your Garden.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.10 Station: Trouble On The Tracks. (PGa, R) 11.05 Icons. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGa, R) 2.05 Tombs Of Egypt: The Ultimate Mission. (R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGaln, 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 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Autopsy USA: Larry Hagman. (Mad, 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) 1.30 Explore TV: Viking Cruises Portugal And Spain. (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 Deal Or No Deal. (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. (PGas) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads: Jabiru, NT. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. A satirical news program exposing the humorous, absurd and downright hypocritical. 9.00 This Is Going To Hurt. (Mal) Adam clashes with a colleague. 9.45 Planet America. A look at the US political climate. 10.20 QI. (PGs, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.25 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 12.15 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.05 Tenable. (R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Catalyst. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Scottish Islands With Ben Fogle: Isles Of The Sound – Islay And Jura. Part 2 of 4. 8.40 The Matchmakers. (PG) Part 1 of 3. Delves into the unique and private world of Australia’s most successful cultural matchmakers. 9.40 Kin. (MA15+l) Family loyalties are tested. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 All Those Things We Never Said. (Final, PGa) 11.50 Miniseries: Holding. (Mal, R) 1.40 Germinal. (Mav, R) 3.40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) After an exhausting round of auditions, the top 30 strive to impress the judges. 8.30 Miniseries: Mr Bates vs The Post Office. (Ma) Part 1 of 4. Mysterious financial losses identified by a malfunctioning IT system lead the British Post Office to sack and prosecute hundreds of sub-postmasters who have no way to prove their innocence. 10.40 The Latest: Seven News. 11.10 Million Pound Pawn. (PG) Part 3 of 3. 12.10 Parenthood. (PGs, 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) It is time for the second dinner party. 9.00 Under Investigation: The Trials Of Graham Stafford. (Mv) Liz Hayes and a team of experts take a look at the case of accused killer Graham Stafford. 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 The Equalizer. (Mav, R) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 4. Finals. 4.15 Explore. (PG, R) 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 Ambulance Australia. (Mms) Paramedics respond to a child’s call about a five-year-old stuck in mud, but all is not as it seems. 8.30 FBI: International. (Mv) Cameron’s friend from the US Navy calls in a favour to help her find her nephew, who has gone missing in Crete. With the rest of the team busy, Scott hangs back in Budapest to take care of personal business. 11.30 Blue Bloods. (Mav, R) Danny races to catch a serial killer. 12.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Riley Rocket. 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. 10.05 Killing Eve. 10.50 Would I Lie To You? 11.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.40 Miniseries: The Hollow Crown. 1.45am ABC News Update. 1.50 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. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Planet A. 1.20 Nuts And Bolts. 1.50 The Tailings. 2.05 Australia In Colour. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.30 WorldWatch. 6.10 Duckrockers. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Keanu Reeves: Pop Messiah. 9.35 MOVIE: Romantic Comedy. (2019, MA15+) 11.00 MOVIE: Destination Wedding. (2018, M) 12.35am 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 Weekender. 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 Yorkshire Auction House. 4.30 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 4. Heats. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Forensics: Catching The Killer. 11.40 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 Friends. 2.00 Ghosts. 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. 2pm 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. 6.00 Wiyi Yani U Thangani. 6.10 Bamay. 6.40 News. 6.50 Brazil Untamed. 7.40 High Arctic Haulers. 8.30 MOVIE: Finke: There And Back. (2018, M) 10.10 The Blinding Of Isaac Woodard. 11.10 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Kung Fu Yoga. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.00 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 8.50 Mosley. (2019, PG) 10.40 Dark City. (1998, M) 12.35pm The One. (2001, M) 2.10 Belle And Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 4.00 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 5.55 CJ7. (2008, PG, Cantonese) 7.30 Jackie Chan’s First Strike. (1996, M) 9.35 Unleashed. (2005, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (74) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 American Pickers: Best Of. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Outback Truckers. 2.00 BarrettJackson: Revved Up. 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 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Motorway Patrol. 10.30 Police: Hour Of Duty. 11.30 Late Programs.

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

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Buy To Build. 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 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. 11.15 Diagnosis Murder. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

Noon Scorpion. 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: Valentine’s Day. (2010, M) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Medium. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan: Geogan Rising. 3.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Muster Dogs. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Earth. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.10 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Love Your Garden. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 9.55 Station: Trouble On The Tracks. (PGa, R) 10.50 Revolution: Ideas That Changed The World. (PGal, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Tombs Of Egypt: The Ultimate Mission. (R) 3.10 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 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 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. (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) 1.30 My Way. 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. 8.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGas, R) 9.30 Deal Or No Deal. (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 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Farm To Fork. 3.30 10 News First: Afternoon. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGas) 5.00 News.

6.00 Back Roads: Nullarbor Pt 1 – The Endless Horizon. (R) 6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Grand Designs Transformations: St Kilda And Blackwall. Melburnians transform a drab duplex. 9.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. (PG, R) Part 3 of 4. 9.50 Fake Or Fortune? Sisley. (R) Part 3 of 4. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 This Is Going To Hurt. (Mal, R) 12.10 Keeping Faith. (Final, Mal, R) 1.10 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 1.55 Tenable. (R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Catalyst. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (Ml) Hosted by Stacey Dooley. 8.40 Last Chance To Save A Life. (PGa) Follows Australian patients, doctors and scientists involved in the study of phage therapy. 9.40 Culprits. (MA15+av) Jules and the kids are in danger when gunmen break into their house. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 A Class Apart. (Malsv) Isaac is in his worst nightmare. 12.00 My Brilliant Friend. (Mals, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGads) 8.30 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (Return, Ml) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a look at the world of sport and catch up with the stars of yesteryear. 9.30 The Latest: Seven News. 10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) Part 3 of 4. 11.00 Born To Kill? Colin Ireland. (MA15+a, R) 12.00 Black-ish. (PG, R) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (PGd) Follows the activities of police units. 8.30 Emergency. (Mm) Dr Andrew Wallace and Dr Emma West fear a chef, who fell down an escalator, has brain injuries. 9.30 RPA. (PGm, R) A nurse’s life is turned upside down when she is diagnosed with colorectal cancer. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) 11.50 Emergency Call. (Ma, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.35 Hello SA. (PG) 2.00 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 5. Finals. 4.15 Explore. (R) 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. (PGa) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. (PGa) Part 3 of 4. A 16-month-old Doberman has a hole in its heart which requires a lifesaving operation. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mad, R) Construction tycoon Connie Parish interferes with an SVU investigation into her family. 10.30 Blue Bloods. (Mav, 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. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Gruen. 9.40 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 10.10 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.55 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.15 Bliss. (Final) 11.45 Would I Lie To You? 12.15am Black Mirror. 1.35 Live At The Apollo. 2.05 Louis Theroux: Louis And The Nazis. 3.05 ABC News Update. 3.10 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Vigilante Inc. 2.10 Gaycation: United We Stand. 3.05 WorldWatch. 5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.30 WorldWatch. 6.10 Duckrockers. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Devilsdorp. 11.20 Taskmaster. 12.15am Hoarders. 1.10 F*ck, That’s Delicious. 1.40 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 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 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 Yorkshire Auction House. 4.30 World Aquatics Championships. Doha 2024. Day 5. Heats. 7.15 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.15 Poirot. 10.25 Coroner. 11.25 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 Friends. 2.00 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. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am CJ7. Continued. (2008, PG, Cantonese) 6.15 A Hero. (2021, PG, Farsi) 8.35 My Best Friend’s Wedding. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 10.15 The Lost Bladesman. (2011, M, Mandarin) 12.15pm Detective Chinatown 3. (2021, M) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.15 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 5.15 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 7.10 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 9.30 Lean On Me. (1989, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

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

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 16. Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC. 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.

Who Killed Malcolm X. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 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 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Dreaming Whilst Black. 9.00 MOVIE: Training Day. (2001, MA15+) 11.10 Late Programs. 24 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 9 February, 2024

6am Morning Programs. 1pm Cricket. Women’s Test Match. Aust v South Africa. Morning session. 3.00 The Lunch Break. 3.40 Cricket. Women’s Test Match. Aust v South Africa. Afternoon session. 5.40 Tea Break. 6.00 Cricket. Women’s Test Match. Australia v South Africa. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 8.30 MOVIE: Back To The Future Part III. (1990, PG) 11.00 Late Programs.

Noon Scorpion. 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: Under Siege 2. (1995, MA15+) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Dating No Filter. Midnight Medium. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan: Geogan Rising. 3.30 Late Programs.

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

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QUICK QUIZ

In which Californian city is the sitcom The Big Bang Theory set?

Who said the famous quote, ‘float like a butterfly, sting like a bee’?

Which sea does the Rhine river drain into?

What is the hardest mineral on Earth?

The term microfibre refers to synthetic fibres of what size?

Pamela Isley is the real name of which enemy of Batman?

How many colours feature on the South African flag?

What character does Ellen Pompeo (pictured) play on Grey’s Anatomy?

Dried plums are commonly sold as what fruit?

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For the record My thanks to Joy Ringrose for remembering me in her letter to the editor Friday 2 February. I take it as a compliment that I still feature in her thoughts and dreams even though it has been over six years since I was the local state member. She raised two old but still topical subjects, the Noosa Hospital and the old TAFE college. I will deal with them in turn. The Noosa Hospital opened in 1999 with a 20-year lease as a Private Public Partnership (PPP) the first operator was Mayne Health who sold their lease to Ramsey Health who have managed the hospital, excellently in my view ever since. During my time as the MP, I met very regularly with each CEO and was a constant visitor to the hospital. I attended staff social events and even managed to experience at first hand the professionalism of the hospital on two occasions. When Tony Abbott was Federal Health Minister, I arranged for him to tour the facility as did John-Paul Langbroek while he was the Opposition Leader. I was always conscious of the time frame on the lease that would see it expire in June 2020, which is why at the 2017 election I made a commitment to extend the lease for an additional 30 years and increase the funding primarily into the emergency department by $5 Million per annum indexed. The historical fact is I lost that election and instead of getting certainty and a funding increase, the hospital received a 10-year lease extension. Anyone who has been to Noosa Hospital can see that when it was constructed the builders had the 20-year agreement in mind, it was built for purpose. The hospital needs certainty, already almost 4 of the additional 10-year lease is completed. What competent company is going to invest millions of infrastructure dollars into a business knowing they are not guaranteed tenure. The Noosa TAFE opened in 2004 it had 716 students, the community decided it wanted a mainly arts-based facility, there was little in the way of job preparation courses. A good example was hospitality, a 4-year course but only the first 3 years could be done in Tewantin the 4th year had to be completed in Mooloolaba. When the TAFE was closed in 2014 there were just 256 students and 40 of those were from high schools and doing external courses. Ten years have passed if it was such an exceptional learning institution TAFE would have been back years ago. Unfortunately, it was built in the wrong place with the wrong structure. In 2015 a 10-year Strategic Assets Management Plan for Queensland was announced, I for one have not heard the results. That the old TAFE continues to decay and face ever increasing vandalism is a blight on the state, the government owns it and is responsible for the upkeep and security, the community has a right to be enraged and I hope Joy Ringrose lobbies her mates in the state parliament to get a result. Rather than believe my dear friend Joy or me, can I suggest that Google searches “Glen Elmes Noosa Hospital” or “Glen Elmes Noosa TAFE” will provide all the facts both complementary and otherwise. Glen Elmes, Former Member for Noosa

Change of view on transport I echo Vivien Griffin’s concerns (On the Soapbox Feb 2) and in particular her comments on transport issues in the wider Noosa Shire. Successive Noosa Mayors and Councils have proffered the intransigence of Translink to any significant changes to the currently inadequate bus service as their excuse for doing nothing to tackle this problem head-on. As a resident of Boreen Point since 2005 I have been lucky enough to benefit from the subsidised shared FlexiTaxi service introduced back then under Mayor Bob Abbot. For a very modest fee this three-times daily service connects Boreen Point and Cooroibah to Tewantin, enabling those who do not have a vehicle, or choose not to use it, to access essential services as well as leisure activities. A much more accessible and comprehensive scheme has been in operation in Fife, Scotland since 2004. This scheme supplements local bus services in and around St Andrews with a shared, on-call, subsidised Maxi-taxi service run by a private operator and covering the entire County. See GoFlexi

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Graham Kramer snapped this photo of bees really having fun in a Magnolia flower near the Noosa Waters canal lock. If you have a Lenscape please email it to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au Fife for more details. The size and population distribution, as well as the socio-economic make-up of Fife is very similar to that of Noosa Shire. I can see no good reason, other than the apparent intransigence of Translink, a Queensland Government agency, why the current limited FlexiTaxi service to Boreen Point should not be extended to cover the whole of the Noosa Shire, thereby reducing pollution and congestion from unnecessary use of private vehicles. It would be interesting to find out if any of the candidates for the forthcoming Council and State elections is willing to take up this critical issue, especially in the light of ongoing pressure by the State Government to increase the population of Noosa by a significant fraction. If they, or indeed anyone else, would like to see a detailed plan showing how such a scheme might operate, I’m happy to provide this information. Noel Bird, Boreen Point

What’s the view on ecotourism I think the 2 Feb 24 article “Candidate, Let’s get specific “ misses a key question for Noosa and surrounds. Yes, the statement of Climate change 2030 is only six years away, and Noosa voters will

elect their mayor and councillors for a fouryear term in just seven weeks is correct, so why isn’t there questions for the candidates on the environment and endangered species? Your 9 Jan 24 article “Ecotourism best outside National Parks” is also spot on but with the Cooloola Walk having two ecotourism sites in the Noosa region, which the Noosa Council can influence, where’s the question on mayor and councillors policy stance on Ecotourism in national parks? I go to Noosa often for the parks and relaxed environment but “Candidate, Let’s get specific” seems to miss why people like to live / visit by missing this environmental aspect. Ken Chapman, Noosa

Help for asylum seekers Where are they now – the forgotten people in our island prison camps on Nauru and Manus? How many still linger, still waiting for an humane solution while those in on-land communities still wait to be settled here, lingering on a 10 year ‘temporary’ visa? Just asking. Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach

Australia Day Recycled On Australia Day I was sharing traditional lamb chops and pavlova with my neighbours thinking on the annual division about the Day’s commemoration when we are sup-

posed to be emphasising that we are one, but we are many – unity in diversity. Perhaps, I’m naïve offering this simple suggestion. We move the public holiday on New Year’s Day to the day before - New Year’s Eve - usually a more popular festive occasion. The public holiday on I January becomes Australia Day. After all that is the date in 1901 when we became one with Federation of the colonies to form a new nation called the Commonwealth of Australia. The term Commonwealth was chosen by our forebears from names including ‘Federated Australia’ which sounds like a union to me! Another was ‘The Australian Dominion’ which sounds like living in a medieval lord’s manor as we were still classed as British subjects on our passports. We were not uniting out of fear or after the bloodshed of winning our freedom in a revolutionary war against England but out of the desire for the common good – sharing the commonwealth of Australia. That’s still us isn’t it with our constitutional monarchy? Now, I wonder who I’ve unintentionally offended, which seems to govern decision making these days. Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs Friday, 9 February, 2024 NOOSA TODAY 27

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Youth Justice hearing underway The Queensland Parliament’s Youth Justice Reform Select Committee has re-opened its call for submissions and confirmed plans to hold a public hearing on the Sunshine Coast. Committee Chair and Noosa MP Sandy Bolton, “next week, the committee will hold the first of its regional hearings in Townsville, Cairns and Mount Isa.” “Many have already registered their interest in coming to a hearing, however we appreciate that not everyone will have the opportunity to speak to us in person. The committee wants to make sure everyone in regional Queensland has an opportunity to share their views with us. That’s why we have re-opened submissions to the inquiry.” In addition to the committee’s terms of reference, the committee is interested in hearing feedback from the community regarding the seven priority areas endorsed by the committee in December. These include whether changes are needed to the Youth Justice Act 1992, including the sentencing principles, and the development of a long-term strategy for youth justice in Queensland. Ms Bolton explained, “we need to know what regional Queenslanders think about the priority areas arising from the hearings and submissions to date, including around youth justice infrastructure, and better support for victims of crime. However, everyone is welcome to make submissions on any issue that falls within the committee’s terms of reference.” “The best way to make a submission is via the committee’s website. It’s a quick and easy process, and submitters can request confidentiality.”

Youth Justice Reform Select Committee Chair and Noosa MP Sandy Bolton The committee has confirmed that it will hold a public hearing on the Sunshine Coast on Friday, 23 February. The committee also hopes to hold a public hearing in Central Queensland before the end of February. The committee has previously announced hearings in Townsville, Cairns, Mount Isa,

Toowoomba and Southport. For more information about the committee’s inquiry, including details of the committee’s terms of reference and priority areas, and times and locations of the regional hearings, please refer to the inquiry webpage at: www. parliament.qld.gov.au/youthjustice.

Business boosted From the Gold Coast to Cairns, 28 businesses will share in $1.9 million to help them grow. That includes three businesses based on the Sunshine Coast – Studio Steel, Telge Fisheries and GeoDrill Australia. Cooroy based Studio Steel is a fullservice structural steel fabrication business that offers advanced modelling using 3D LiDAR scanning of existing buildings to establish accurate-as-constructed building models. A $57,000 grant will support the purchase of a Trimble X9 scanning package to expand scanning capabilities and access new customers, in new markets. With grant funding, Business Growth Fund recipients are expected to improve confidence for growth and diversification, while increasing productivity, profit and possibly their workforce, catering for their transition from small to medium-sized businesses. GeoDrill Australia, a family-owned business specialising in mineral and coal exploration, as well as geotechnical and water drilling services, will use a $75,000 grant to enhance capabilities of its fleet of three Hydrapower HP850 drilling rigs. The business will engage a Toowoomba-based engineering firm to design, engineer and implement rig enhancements, which will upgrade depth capacity beyond 3000m and allow the business to remain competitive with interstate drilling rivals.

Tourist airlifted after crash The Sunshine Coast-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew was tasked to the Noosa region this morning, after two people came off a jet ski. It is believed the tourists were jet skiing on a river when the incident occurred around 11am. The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue pilot flew the woman, aged in her 60s, to Sunshine Coast University Hospital. She was in a stable condition with suspected spinal injuries. The man, also in his 60s and stable, was driven to Sunshine Coast University Hospital by Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) paramedics.

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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.”

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Harp and vocal therapy By Phil Jarratt As the years roll by it’s becoming clearer that, in addition to all the pain and misery, some great things came out of the Covid-19 pandemic: take, for example, local musician Andrea Kirwin’s upcoming tour of some of the world’s most amazing vocalists and instrumentalists, brought together through on-line forums when no one could perform live. This is a story that began back in 2009 when Fijian-Australian singer-songwriter and multiinstrumentalist Andrea created Peace Run Records to foster, record and tour local Sunshine Coast musicians across several genres, but in a sense it begins all over again next month when an East Coast tour managed by Peace Run and headlined by four Americans, acclaimed as “the most exciting vocal group in a generation” by Songlines magazine, kicks off at The Majestic Theatre, Pomona. Windborne’s Old Songs, Bold Harmony Australian tour will also feature Californian Celtic harpist Christina Tourin, whose International Harp Therapy workshops are frequent around the world but whose live concert performances are rare gems, as well as Andrea and long-time partner (and wife since last year) Claire Evelynn supporting. “But,” says Andrea, “we will all play together as well as apart. It’s first and foremost a collaboration, and a celebration of the power of the human voice and the magic of the Celtic harp.” Which brings us back to the Covid collaboration which has made it possible to see and hear the Boston-based traditional quartet with a cross-generational global fan base (check their TikTok following!) and the world’s most famous Celtic harpist right here in our ‘hood. To hear the story last week I ventured out to the funky end of Nambour’s CBD and the enchanting office/studio of Peace Run Records, complete with a red satin-curtained mini-stage. In this crowded space, surrounded by emblems of her musical passions, Andrea Kirwin performs, records, teaches, promotes and manages artists like Americana, jazz and blues sensation Jen Mize, and programs concerts and festivals, including Woodford, Caloundra and Maleny. She’s a busy girl, but it was at their least busy time, at the height of Covid lockdowns, that she and Claire found new directions. Over coffee Andrea says: “Our connection with Windborne and Christina Tourin came at around the same time when Claire started studying Celtic harp and harp therapy with Christina online in 2021. Later Claire would study with her in person in Victoria and become great friends, but in the early stages I signed up to a thing called Global Music Match, which is an online collaborative music program put together by Sounds Australia, the export agency of the Australia Council, partnering with Showcase Scotland Expo and Canada’s East Coast Music Association. Normally Sounds Australia holds satellite events for Australian musicians in places like New York and London, but because of Covid there was no export happening, so Global Music Match was created in 2020. “For the 2021 edition I was one of 13 Australian artists selected in a global group of 76, split into smaller groups under 14 different coaches, many of them programmers for huge events like Glastonbury, Vancouver Island Folk, New Orleans Jazz and our Woodford and 30 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 9 February, 2024

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Windborne at work. Port Fairy Folk. Our coach was from Montelago Celtic Festival in Italy, and in my group were an amazing flute player from England whose day job was playing in the orchestra at The Lion King in the West End, a trio from Sweden and a vocal quartet from Boston called Windborne. I’d never heard of them!” That soon changed. Says Andrea: “We’d get together online twice a week and just start playing music, joining in on each other’s songs and recording them. I soon discovered how amazing it was to have the harmonies of a vocal group behind your song. That was the start of our collaboration.” In 2022 Andrea was invited to speak about Peace Run Records at a music conference in Canada, so she made a side trip to WOMEX, the world music expo, where Windborne was one of the showcase acts. She recalls: “Listening to them perform live, I realised how much I’d been affected by negative media about the US over such a long time, and I didn’t appreciate that this subculture of traditional music, which has risen up alongside a commitment to social justice, was so alive and strong. It was stirring and it was wonderful, and I knew I wanted to work with these guys.” Over the intervening 18 months Andrea has become close to Windborne members Lauren Breunig, Jeremy Carter-Gordon, Lynn Rowan, and Will Rowan, particularly with Jeremy, the baritone who doubles as band manager. She says: “Jeremy is a promotions genius. When we

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were putting this tour together, through TikTok and other platforms he produced all the numbers for how many followers they had in every city we were looking at including. But there’s also a strong family connection through the group. They only started touring in 2017 but they’ve been playing music together as friends and then life partners for a long time. The roots of their music came not out of churches but more from community choral groups and a trad background. They’ve studied polyphonic singing for 20 years and Corsican singing as well. They find old songs and do a lot of research into how they came about and what they meant to the people who sang them, and then they make their own arrangements and put them in a contemporary context.” In the seven years they’ve been touring (including five UK tours) the quartet has won over both audiences and critics. Said Songlines: “Windborne’s captivating show draws on the singers’ deep roots in traditions of vocal harmony, while their artistic approach brings old songs into the present. Known for the innovation of their arrangements, their harmonies are bold and anything but predictable. Windborne evokes a deep emotional response connecting their audience to the past, distant places and themselves.” And Gig Blog: “Audiences and critics lavish praise upon the singers not only for their technical mastery, but for the passion, engagement, and connection with each other and the

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audience that imbues each performance with a rare power. But there’s another, crucial dimension to Windborne that guides and roots their artistry. They are adherents to folk music’s long-time alliance with social activism, labour and civil rights, movements that champion the oppressed, the poor, and the disenfranchised.” Support musician Christina Tourin is an educator, healer, author and speaker who captures and preserves folk tales and traditions in her recordings, many Celtic and Gaelic, and is also inspired by 18th and 19th Century composers such as Vivaldi, Handel, Satie, Ravel and Debussy. Of her 2023 album release Geodepedie – Hidden Light, JWVibe noted: “Her music is like looking into the crystalline light of a newly opened geode; one can see the relationship of the night sky filled with glittering stars, planets and galaxies.” Although they have been travelling and performing at festivals together since meeting in 2008, Andrea Kirwin and Claire Evelynn’s duo show began with a Woodford Folk Festival small halls tour in 2021. The combination of Celtic harp and Andrea’s soulful, heartfelt original songs, which she performs on vocals, guitar, harmonica, cigar box guitar and stomp, has been described by many as a spellbinding. Tickets are on sale now for Windborne and friends’ Sunshine Coast shows at The Majestic Theatre, Pomona on Friday 8 March, and Eudlo Hall on Saturday 9 March. Visit peacerunrecords.com/ontour

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Matso’s make their mark Matso’s started their official launch weekend off with a bang on Thursday night, 1 February, with a full-house of community spirit, entertainment, and tasty beverages on a perfect summer afternoon. Located in the heart of Eumundi, Matso’s Sunshine Coast opened its doors just before Christmas to a festive rush of locals and visitors, and last weekend held a ‘housewarming party’ to get to know their new neighbourhood. As the craft beer scene on the Sunshine Coast continues to flourish, Matso’s is poised to make its mark as a must-see destination for locals and visitors alike with plans for regular live music events, and an on-site brewery serving fresh, locally brewed beer and cocktails.

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Peter McAdam is passionate about ensuring healthy waterways and how to utilise and protect our precious resource. ERLE LEVEY sits down with the Creek Doctor for a consultation.

Up the creek with the doctor You know you’re in for a fascinating conversation when someone asks to see your creek bed. I met Peter McAdam at the Agvention field day at Kandanga last year. Show me the lowest part of the creek on your property, he told me. By doing that, he could help determine the health of the land - the quality of the soil, the amount of water absorption, the level of runoff. Impressive. Based in the Mary Valley, Peter is the Creek Doctor; he judges the health of the waterway, what’s needed to improve it, ways in which to make the whole cycle of slow it, sink it, store it work for the betterment of the property. This week I caught up again with Peter and partner Bronwyn at Amamoor to talk creeks, erosion, creating sustainable wetlands, creek crossings and riparian corridors - especially along riverbanks. As well as being a qualified environmental consultant, Peter is especially passionate about investing in catchment management. At the same time Bronwyn is head ranger for Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service at Kenilworth. Together they run a 78ha cattle property at Kandanga comprising about half cleared for pasture improvement, and the remainder still timbered. “I like to think of it as a koala farm,’’ Peter said cheekily, “but it doesn’t carry very many.’’ His passion for waterways and landscape care stems back to childhood. Born in the UK, the family moved to Queensland when Peter was aged five. His father held a position as a medical specialist in Mt Isa. The lure of the bush and the stability of having an indigenous family to teach him about the environment gave the young Peter a sense of wonderment. Days would be spent down on the banks of the Leichhardt River, among the rocks and sand of a landscape supply business. They would dredge the huge mounds of river sand that had built-up after heavy rain, along with the rocks, stones and gravel, and use it for roadworks and construction. There was always plenty and the licence was that no rock or sand could be extracted closer than one metre to the trees or more than one metre deep around them. It was there that Peter realised that the continued dredging whittled the river bed down to bedrock - concrete smooth. And the trees were sitting like lighthouses out of the river, surrounded by one metre of soil. Then after more flood-like events the soil was washed away, and with it the trees. “I grew up in town and around horses a bit. But I spent a lot of time with a family in the bush – Mrs Donovan was a Kalkadoon woman and I learned a lot from her. “When I finished school, I could have studied teaching but was an apprentice fitter machinist with Mt Isa Mines. “I had a head for physics and basic maths so when I came to Brisbane a friend said I should apply to Griffith University and get in as an adult entrant.’’ Peter thought he would do one year of environmental studies and transfer to engineering. Yet he liked the course and met a lot of people 32 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 9 February, 2024

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I am especially passionate about investing in catchment management. I know that it is much more cost-effective to prevent environmental harm, than to repair and rehabilitate.’’ through it that he’s still close to. It was an interesting time. Environmental politics was strong. The Franklin Dam was happening in Tasmania ... a dam was proposed in wilderness areas that became one of the most significant environmental campaigns in Australian history. After graduating, Peter’s first job was as coordinator for North Queensland Conservation in Townsville. It was a time of debates about resort developments and the wet tropics heritage listing proposal. He then took on facilitation roles including being employed by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority, Mackay Regional Council for their 2020 Vision on social development, and Queensland University of Technology’s student union. It was at Braidwood, between Canberra and Bateman’s Bay, where he worked for a soil conservation service doing river care and catchment management, that all the planets lined up. He met Bronwyn, who grew up on a horse and cattle property south of Queanbeyan, and worked for New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service. There was plenty of political will at the time for environmental care, with Federal and State Government funding leading to big ocean, landcare and river programs all happening at the same time. There were lots of resources available for training and meeting with landholders to better understand what they could do to improve the conditions for water on their properties. “I am especially passionate about investing in catchment management,’’ Peter said. “I know that it is much more cost-effective to prevent environmental harm, than to repair and rehabilitate.’’ That brings me back to Peter’s initial ques-

tion about showing him a photo of the lowest part of a creek and the property. “For one thing, it gets you there - it makes you think about the situation. “The lowest part is where most of the water drains. If that point is vegetated and reasonably wet, then everything upstream can have a much better chance of remaining wet. “If it’s scoured out and washed away, then the chance is upstream will be washed away as well. “I like visiting people’s places, talking through issues, explaining how it works. I do lots of drawings … it’s better to leave diagrams than reports as they are easier to understand.’’ Working in the Hunter River region of New South Wales taught Peter that by listening you are learning, even though you’re the teacher. Others involved in the workshops had been trained well and provided good support. His agenda was to get people to critique his work, to pick it apart and learn from that. Since Peter and Bronwyn moved to Queensland, he has worked with such bodies as Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee (MRCCC), Southern Queensland Landscapes, Burnett Mary Regional Group and the Southern Rim region. The workshops in Southern Queensland from Toowoomba to Mitchell and Charleville - were mostly about landscape rehydration. It’s an issue that’s complex and yet simple at the same time. It revolves around the way our landscape has changed through the years – there are not so many humps and hollows any more. Everywhere is downhill of somewhere else. That is like pulling a plug on a tub and the water drains out. “The rehydration of landscapes is really about allowing more infiltration from the water that’s standing on the landscape, and the

water that’s falling onto the landscape. Soaking it up. “In order to have run-off, it’s either got to be very steep, be very full or be impervious. “If it’s relatively flat and not impervious, the ground can soak up the water at a certain rate. If it rains very, very heavily – then it can’t soak away. “If it can sit there for a while it can start to soak in. “The whole rehydration thing is about not having the water run away so quickly – if it does you end up with a lot more water in the creek and a lot more destruction in the flowline from having that amount of water. “The other thing is, the water runs past quite fast. The flood peak might be up in two hours and then down again. “That doesn’t do much good for anybody ... not for long-term habitat. It flushes out sand and gravel from the bed, scours it so much that it is washes out vegetation. “I can understand people saying they want some fresh (water) in the creek. But the big flows going through don’t stand for long – they don’t soak in and don’t allow vegetation to get established. “The materials in creek beds don’t get sorted. It doesn’t allow for the formation of pools and riffles. “You want equilibrium. You need features formed from what is deposited. The rocky or shallow part of a stream or river where the water flows brokenly ... that’s what a creek is meant to look like. “Stones are sorted naturally by size. You don’t get that without being close to equilibrium. It won’t happen over night – it happens over a long time. “If you dig a hole and the water works its way over that – it all becomes mobile and the erosive process works its way up. “It’s good to get people to think. If the water goes downstream and the sediment goes downstream, which direction does the erosion go? “Upstream. Yet half the room will say downstream. “Another example is an ice-cube tray – fill it at the top and the water flows down. You cannot have those individual pools of water in a creek without riffles. “Everything is fine when the creek is flowing but once the water stops coming in at the top end, if you want a pool of water, there has to be something holding that.

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“If you ask what is the control on the bottom of that pool, chances are they haven’t thought about it. Once you mention it, they get it and they’ve got it forever. “Is it a rock bar, a riffle, a log … it’s really simple stuff.’’ While Queensland is not far from full field capacity for water at the moment, evaporation is a continual issue. In South East Queensland the evaporation rate is 1500mm per annum while average rainfall is 1200mm, so it’s always going to be in deficit. We shouldn’t expect there to be standing water all the time but for it to soak into the soil and be stored at depth. The health of the Mary Valley is up for debate as more and more residential development and farming takes place. “A lot of the Mary River is still getting straighter and deeper – the channel itself,’’ Peter said. “As it gets deeper, then the flood waters are more confined so there’s significant scour. “There’s been a lot of good investment into bank protection in the Mary but the district might have overlooked the importance of stabilising stream beds. “I still believe you can’t effectively stabilise a stream bank until you’ve stabilised the stream bed.’’ A simple way of caring for waterways and erosion control is stabilising creek crossings. Not enough thought has gone into it in the past - the horse would just go through, the cattle would go through, then push a truck through, then push a bigger truck through. That would create muddy, unstable creek banks and creek beds. “People ought to spend more time looking closely at what works,’’ Peter said. “You can see crossings that have worked well for generations. “Too often we drive over them without stopping to have a look. “There are lots of ways to replicate things

yourself. It’s not really nature’s thing to drive a truck across the creek … but there’s a difference between people who will go to extraordinary lengths to create or protect a bit of infrastructure and those who consider the natural stream is subservient to their wishes. “If you can have a proper look at it – come up with a design to get some equilibrium in the natural system - then it will hold up and be a useful bit of infrastructure for a very long time. “It doesn’t take much. You can get people to flip their thinking from one way to another.’’ Fencing a watercourse for stock is one of them - protecting the riparian corridor. A lot is being done around Gympie … it’s not a fix-all but it is beneficial. It’s not a free ride, and land-holders need to see a benefit in fencing a waterway. That comes from increased productivity as well as a more stable environment. “People will struggle with the design,’’ Peter said, “because they suddenly think they have to turn themselves into a national parks planner to protect this fragile eco-system. “If you can say no, you’re just doing what you’ve always done ... just build a fence to keep your cattle in and you will get what you want. “They know how to fence their cattle in. They know how to do their paddock design, their laneways. “The bit you want to protect is what is left. This works for a lot of people, a lot easier … if you can get them to think that way. “With most of the stuff - just about any land care or river care project - if you can put some thought into access, like put in a gate or consider how are you going to get to your worksite or move around your farm. “You’re better off if you firm that up and it becomes more economical. “People will see an environmental problem that might be in a remote part of their place. They may not go there much but if they invest in that, monitor it, then they will value it. “They might feel like it’s not their project

but belongs to those who provided the advice. If you have a riparian project and can stabilise that area, say with a creek crossing that enables you to get to other areas of the farm, then you feel like you own it.’’ One of the great things about riparian fencing is having a linear feature on a property that makes it easier to break up the areas in between. This could be to create smaller blocks for cell grazing but there is always laneways to move the stock along. But there’s no point doing it if the stock are left to trash the paddocks. Physical access and management to the proposal is one thing but legal access might come into it as well. “You need to have both those things worked out, particularly for urban works,’’ Peter said. “You might want to have a good working relationship with council, neighbours, railways. If you want good ownership and want it (the waterway) to be maintained, you need to be able to get in there. “If you look at works on gullies and creeks done on the Bruce Highway, all of their works are designed for a one-in-a-hundred-year event. “They use oversized rock to catch the water, high bridges so it can go underneath. They can do all the things most land-holders can’t afford to. “For them, it’s more realistic to design for events happening once every year or once every five years. It’s a balancing act between cost and risk, and you try and find a sweet spot as a land-holder to invest enough to make it worth doing but not blowing the budget. “They might be able to provide plants to hold the earth together so that it stabilises properly before another flood.’’ When dealing with creeks, most time is spent with the water flowing down the creek or water flowing over the banks of the creek … not so much about water falling from the sky and dislodging particles, as it would be in a farming landscape.

“Dislodging soil in farming - whether you’re ploughing and how steep it is – all come into it, and all determine how much water ends up in the creek - and how much sediment. “The maximum forces coming along are to do with the water flowing down or over the banks of the creek. It’s about the force of water on the ground. People sometime miss this but it is an important part of the design process.’’ There are good signs in the way landholders and government departments are moving, Peter said. It’s normal now to install bedrock under a bridge whereas previously the abutments were brought in and the land would start to erode underneath. “Little by little people are adopting it. Shire road-workers are out there fixing up bridges and culverts. “Landholders can do stuff at a scale that is relevant and affordable. Once you jump up another level, you’ve either got to get in at policy level or design level. “You get to a point where there are scale issues and it’s expensive to go back and retrofit things. “You’re also up against the preconceived notions - particularly in an urban situation - of getting the water away quickly. “It’s not the depth that drowns people, it’s the velocity. You’ve got to turn that thinking around and start to look for places you can have greater ponding on the flood plain. “Where the flood plain is developed, the creek either floods – and you have infrastructure threat – or you contain it.’’ Given the sheer volume of water that has fallen from the sky already in 2024, Peter’s words and work seem poignant to the future consideration of town planning and regenerative farming strategies. To take a drive through the Mary Valley and see Peter’s words unfold as you cast an eye over our green landscapes and meandering creeks, shows how important his work is to the future sustainability of farming and recreational practices in our region. Friday, 9 February, 2024 NOOSA TODAY 33

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Tribute to ABBA and Queen Bip, bip, bip,bip, bip, biiiip. If you’re a BabyBoomer, the answer will be a resounding YES! And if you’re a Baby-Boomer’s child, chances are the answer will be the same. For nearly 13 years, from November 1974 to July 1987, watching “Countdown’’ on ABC was an unmissable weekly ritual - twice weekly if you watched the repeat on Saturday evening, which most of us did. Every Sunday evening, Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum would present live performances of local and visiting overseas musicians, in glorious colour, and with a studio audience which enhanced the excitement of the show. It was on “Countdown’’ that the ‘music clip’ really started to come into its own. Molly was tireless in seeking out new talent both here at home and overseas, and much of the music that we have come to love from that time, we discovered through watching that ground-breaking, and truly iconic show. The year 1975 saw the emergence of two musical ‘forces of nature’ whose popularity rivalled that of the Beatles, and is undiminished to this day; and whose music is loved by countless millions, many of who weren’t even born at the time. I am speaking, of course, of ABBA and

Oriana Choir will present performances of Dancing Queen, the songs of ABBA and Queen, at Noosa and on the Sunshine Coast in May. 386399 Queen, whose breakthrough songs, “SOS” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” were first encountered by many of us on “Countdown’’ in June and September of that year. And, to make long stories short, the rest is indeed history. There are very few other bands, outside The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, whose music has endured and is loved by so many.

So many wonderful songs flowed from ABBA and Queen over the years – “Dancing Queen”; “Money Money Money”; “Super Trouper”; “Crazy Little Thing Called love”; “We Are the Champions”; “Somebody To Love” – and many, many more. The songs live on, their longevity boosted through stage shows and films such as “Mamma Mia!’’ and “Bohemian Rhapsody.’’

And now, Sunshine Coast’s Oriana Choir is preparing to say its own “Thank you for the music”, when it presents “Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA and Queen.’’ This lavish production will feature performances by the award winning, 80-piece choral ensemble, and also the Sunshine Coast Youth Choir, and featured soloists, all supported by a solid rock band. Performances will be staged at Stella Maris Primary School Performance Venue, and The J, Noosa, on May 11 and 18, respectively, with a matinee and evening show at both venues. Bookings are now open for both venues. With Oriana’s proven track record as a highly entertaining and versatile musical unit - from record attendances at Handel’s Messiah, to ABBA and Queen, is quite a contrast; and with the undeniably perennial appeal of the music of these two supergroups, don’t be surprised if these shows are sell-outs. If you love the music of ABBA and Queen, then you won’t want to miss this special occasion. As Molly would no doubt say, “Do yourself a favour - book early to avoid disappointment.” For details of bookings and show times, visit Oriana’s web page – www.oriana.org.au .

Living with wildlife - the good, bad and ugly At our first Friday Environment Forum for 2024, Adrian Caneris will take us on a journey around Queensland to look at the good, the bad, the ugly and uniquely Queensland wildlife and Queensland lifestyle and how we inevitably interact with wildlife. From joyous encounters to just plain annoying critters, from the Great Barrier Reef to the Brisbane backyard, there is always something beautiful, strange, scary or just outright pesky; our wildlife is lurking everywhere we go. Adrian is engaged regularly to undertake ecological monitoring, wildlife management, biodiversity planning, feral species management and community liaison and facilitation. He has been involved in research, management, consulting, tertiary teaching and community-based studies of terrestrial ecology for over 35 years. His expertise is often called upon for matters before the Queensland Planning and Environment or Land Courts. Whilst there are always beautiful images of our natural wonders, when Adrian presents, no-one really knows what stories will be told, including Adrian! His presentations invite interactive discussions so that the audience gets answers about the various species specific to their interests or concerns. One thing is certain, you will be left smiling and a bit wiser about our wildlife, whilst laughing about our uniquely Queensland lifestyles. Everyone is welcome to our first forum for the year on Feb 9th at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville. The forum starts at 10:30am and morning tea is available from 10-10.25am. Entry is $5 by tap and go at the door. Morning tea/coffee is included. Join the bird observers at 8.30am in the carpark for interpretive birding. For more information- noosaparks.org.au

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Artist Gayle Sallaway’s piece named Street Lights.

Pomona artist is in the moment Tawny Frogmouth.

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In the Moment is the title of an exhibition by Pomona artist, Gayle Sallaway, opening at the Pomona Railway Station Gallery on Saturday 3 February. Gayle is a self-taught water-colourist who started painting in her teens. “Life happened in between,” she said, until she started painting again a few years ago. “When I’m painting, I’m in the moment,” Gayle said. “A painting is a moment in time, although that moment may extend over several hours, or more.” Most recently she has exhibited (and was a prize winner) at the Noosa Show and the Tall Trees Art Exhibition in Cooran last year. She is inspired by nature and how watercolour moves, flows, and coalesces. Gayle’s exhibition will be opened by The Gallery’s president, Ron Collins, at 11am on Saturday 3 February. It will continue in The Gallery’s Carriage Room until Wednesday 28 February. The volunteer-run Pomona Railway Station Gallery is at 10 Station St, Pomona. Opening hours are 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday; 10am to 2pm Saturday and Sunday.

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Get checked this month The free BreastScreen Queensland mobile service will be at Kenilworth Showgrounds from 27 - 29 February providing breast screening for women 40 years and over. Health promotion officer Gillian Duffy said, “Research shows that, for women aged 50 to 75 years, a breast screen every two years is the best way to detect breast cancer early.” “This means more treatment options and better outcomes. Our aim is to save lives.” A breast screen appointment takes less than 30 minutes, and you don’t need a referral

from a doctor. “Our resolution for 2024 is to make it even easier for women to have their free breast screen,” Gillian said. “Make it your resolution to pick up the phone, or jump online, and book that all important appointment today.” BreastScreen Queensland also has permanent services at Noosaville, Nambour, Maroochydore and Gympie. For more information or to book an appointment call 13 20 50 or visit breastscreen.qld.gov.au

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From singing and bush care to service clubs and art, there are a wide variety of groups in Noosa.

SEWING NEWS The Guilded Lilies meet on the last Saturday of every month. This month is 24 February, at the Masonic Hall, Moorindal St, Tewantin from 9am-3pm. Come along, meet new friends, learn new skills, enjoy the company of likeminded people. All crafts welcome. Phone Angela 0408068148

WAVES OF KINDNESS Waves of Kindness Care Centre Cooroy meets at the Uniting Church Hall, 51 Maple Steet Cooroy on Tuesdays. Join Our Ladies Craft Group every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm for morning tea, B.Y.O. Craft. We are open from 1pm to 3.30pm for Welfare Appointments. Call 0499 091 352.

LANDCARE LINKUP Bush Tucker with Nooks and Cooks, an evening workshop learning and tasting some of our amazing local bush tukka foods from 5pm on 15 February at Rural Futures Centre, 65 Pavilion Street, Pomona. Members $10, non-members - $15. To book email Jaymie at office@noosalandcare. org or phone 5485 2468.

GARDEN CLUB The next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Garden Club is on Monday 12 February at 1.30pm at our new venue The Anglican Church, 17 William Street Tewantin. Guest speaker will be Noosa Integrated Catchment Association speaking on suburban gardeners who wish to create wonderful gardens for our local wild life. Plant sales competition table raffles friendship and afternoon tea guest welcome. For more information contact Len 0417604889.

AIR NOOSA Association of Independent Retirees (AIR) Noosa Branch will hold a general meeting on 8 February at 10am at Function Room, Villa Noosa Hotel. Guest Speaker: Rhonda Piggott, Topic: My Life in Foreign Affairs. Email: airnoosasecretary@gmail.com or phone 0478 479 049 www.facebook.com/AIRNoosa Visitors welcome.

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.

MALIBU CLUB AGM 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.

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.

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greenware and glazing with Tricia · Turning Moore: Wednesday 6 March, 9 am – 12 noon. To book events phone 5474 1211, email create@noosaartsandcrafts.org.au or visit noosaartsandcrafts.org.au

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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.

At Noosa Women’s Shed our focus is to teach women tool-based skills. Members can attend tool learning sessions on Mondays and Saturdays in our workshop. On the second Saturday of every month, we have a general meeting, held at Noosa Seniors, 11 Wallace Drive Noosaville from 1.30pm. All are welcome. Come along and hear our story, tour our shed, chat with like minded women. Find out more about us at noosawshed.com. au or www.facebook.com/NoosaWomensShed

COMMUNITY GARDEN The Noosa Community Garden is back in full swing attracting a lot of new members. “Our 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.

NOOSA U3A FRIDAY TALKS 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.

ARTS AND CRAFTS Workshops (bookings required): 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. Abstract botanica with Bronwyn Barton:

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MENS SHED 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.

TEWANTIN NOOSA LIONS Looking for something exciting and different. We Serve is our motto and we have fun doing it. Interested? Contact us - we meet at Tewantin Noosa RSL club first and third Tuesday of the month 6.30pm. 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

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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

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

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.

Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels Weekly Roster for Tewantin-Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 12 February. Monday Drivers: Rotary D’Break, Tony, Gail, Geoff, Margaret & Bill, Patricia, Ian, Jason, Robyn, Judy and Eileen. Kitchen: Geoff, Denise, Janet. Tuesday Drivers: Laguna, Lin, Tania and Friends, Penny, Denise, Barani and Peter, Carlee and Gordon, Catherine Kitchen: Jo, Chris, Ann, Jacinta Wednesday Drivers: Martina, Trish and Karen, Alan and Cynthia, Judith, Rosemary H, Catherine and Trevor, Simone, John and Helen, Bronwyn and Nick. Kitchen: Denise, Chris, Judi ,Jerry ,John. Thursday Drivers: Kyle, Peter, Sue, Donna and Julie, Margo and Jim, Kerryn and Stuart, Martin, Martina, Michael, Sharon and Mal Kitchen: Donal, Sharon, Vicki, 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. Friday, 9 February, 2024 NOOSA TODAY 35

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As he prepares to take the stage once more, Leon’s passion for dance shines brighter than ever.

Pas de deux with Christina and Leon.

Jazz singer Sarah Vaughan left looking glamorous thanks to Leon’s expertise.

A lifetime of elegance In the heart of Noosa resides a man whose life story reads like a script lifted from the golden age of Hollywood. Leon D’Aulnais, at 83 is not merely a hairdresser; he is a living legend whose journey through the realms of dance, glamour, and style has left an indelible mark on the world around him. Born in Sydney in 1941, Leon’s fascination with the world of ballet was ignited at the tender age of five, when the ethereal performance of Giselle captivated his young heart. Raised by a mother whose passion for ballet was palpable, Leon’s destiny seemed preordained. Though he entered the realm of dance relatively late, at 16, his innate talent, coupled with unwavering determination, propelled him to the zenith of his class, proving that age is no barrier to the pursuit of one’s dreams. However, the practicalities of life soon beckoned, leading Leon to pivot towards a career in hairdressing. Little did he know that this decision would open doors to a world of glamour and intrigue beyond his wildest imaginings. His tenure at Elizabeth Arden’s Sydney’s boutique salon marked the genesis of his ascent in the world of hairstyling, where his creativity, eye for detail, and passion for his craft set him apart as a master of his trade. Leon’s debut in the world of cinema came with the now-iconic film They’re A Weird Mob, adapted from John O’Grady’s 1957 novel. The story follows the adventures of Italian immigrant Nino Culotta as he navigates the idiosyncrasies of Australian culture. Set against the backdrop of Sydney, the film captures Nino’s humorous encounters and cultural clashes as he tries to adapt to his new surroundings. In 1966, this beloved novel was brought to life on the silver screen, and Leon found himself not only styling the hair of the actors but also making memorable appearances in several scenes. His boyish charm and innate style seamlessly integrated him into the vibrant atmosphere of the swinging ‘60s, captured magnificently against the iconic backdrop of Sydney Harbour. Even today, the stills from the film serve as a time capsule, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of an era defined by its irreverence and charm. Cementing his status as a maestro of style, Leon was asked to work on the glamorous production of Diary of The Plastic Surgeon. After realising that his passion for style had turned into success, Leon wanted to explore the world. He booked himself a one-way ticket through the East, via Russia, with the last stop in Copenhagen, where he found a job and began to enjoy European life. Unfortunately, the cold winter wasn’t pleasant for him and prompted another change – moving to London, where Leon’s brother lived. Leon approached the famous Elizabeth Arden salon on Bond St and secured a glamorous job for the following three years. As his career gained momentum, word of Leon’s talents spread like wildfire, attracting a 38 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 9 February, 2024

Among his most esteemed clients was the iconic British actor Vivien Leigh.

Leon with Claire Dunn from the film, They’re a Weird Mob.

stream of ‘A’ listers to the salon eager to experience his transformative touch. Jazz singer Sarah Vaughan and actresses such as Jane Powell, Donna Douglas, and Cyd Charisse left looking more glamorous than ever thanks to Leon’s expertise. Among his most esteemed clients was the iconic British actor Vivien Leigh, who found solace in Leon’s chair amidst personal turmoil. Vivien, adorned in a red Christian Dior suit, entranced Leon during her performances in Twelfth Night and Lady of Camellia, leaving an indelible impression of her stunning elegance. London’s Elizabeth Arden Salon on Bond Street served as a playground for burgeoning talent, and Leon relished immersing himself in British culture. Rubbing shoulders with famous actresses, models, and societal luminaries, he indulged in fine cuisine and high fashion, basking in the glow of pure glamour. Of all the illustrious women who graced the salon, Leon held the Duchess of Argyll in highest esteem. Duchess of Argyll stood out as the epitome of beauty, with her milky-white flawless skin and dark hair, always elegantly styled in a classical mid-length, brushed back, and turned out at the sides. Renowned for her beauty, Ethel Margaret Campbell captivated

Fast forward to 2019 and we find Leon retired in Noosa, but still enjoying Ballet in the skillful hands of Angelika Burroughs, who runs FitBarre ,an amazing fitness regime for adults based on the grace and beauty of ballet. Angelika a former professional ballerina, has combined the core building exercises she learnt at Ballet School in Kiev, Ukraine with ballet movements and her own choreography, making getting fit an artform and stimulating for the brain as well as the body. Leon loves his allegro, adagio and last year performed a solo to Tchaikovsky’s waltz of the flowers at Eumundi’s Christmas Extravaganza to great applaud. Leon’s infectious charm, coupled with his witty banter and twinkling eyes, endear him to all who grace Angelika’s FitBarre classes. His presence brings a ray of sunshine to every session, leaving participants eagerly anticipating his next performance. As he prepares to take the stage once more, Leon’s passion for dance shines brighter than ever. Here’s to Leon - may he continue to dance his way through life, spreading joy and inspiration wherever he goes.

Leon with her timeless allure, epitomising elegance with every visit. Amidst his father’s health struggles, Leon made the difficult decision to return to his hometown of Sydney, where he assumed a position at the esteemed ‘Alexander’s’ salon in Double Bay. Yet, the allure of the exotic soon beckoned, prompting Leon’s relocation to Hong Kong, where he embarked on his new chapter working in a new salon alongside a trusted friend. This period of his life spanned over two decades, during which Leon immersed himself in the vibrant tapestry of Hong Kong’s beauty scene, leaving an indelible mark on the city’s cosmopolitan landscape. In 1997, Leon found himself drawn back to Sydney once more, this time to embark on a new venture - opening a cashmere business. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of entrepreneurship, Leon rediscovered his passion for ballet. Returning to the studio, he resumed classes and soon realised the profound void that dance had left in his life during his absence. The familiar rhythm of ballet provided solace and rejuvenation, reminding Leon of the sheer joy and fulfilment it brought him.

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Finals looming for Thunder By Randall Woodley Quote of the week- “When trying to save a match, it’s important not to think about the possible results but set small targets every over.” Sachin Tendulker Indian Cricketer. FIRST GRADE: The team resumed their twoday match last Saturday against the Nambour Cutters who were 1 for 44 chasing Thunders 302 first innings score. The pitch was in good shape and the weather hot and clear. The Thunder bowlers worked hard for the first hour until Talon Reichert got the breakthrough. Unfortunately the teams catching was not up to their usually high standard and Nambour’s gun batter, Steve Ledger made them pay bringing up his 100 after lunch with the team score on 135. Sam Baker came on to bowl the last over before lunch and importantly held onto the catch to see the back of Ledger for 105 with Nambour going to lunch 3-150 from 48 overs. Chris Hopper took one straight after lunch before Nambour settled in for the next 25 overs with the run rate literally crawling. Ben Laughlin managed a breakthrough and from there on Thunder were able to take regular wickets with Ben, Michael Eckard and Chopper rattling through 3 minute overs at the same time. Nambour were eventually all out for 224 in the 88th over. Ben Laughlin with 6-23 was the absolute pick but the skipper, Eckard and Chopper played the holding role all day. A good team effort for the first innings win. On Sunday the team played the semi-final in the One-Day competition against Coolum Sharks at Read Park. Keen to avenge the loss to the same team last month the Thunder players turned it on and wrapped up the match well before stumps. Thunder scored 9 for 297 off their 50 overs with top scorers- Ben Laughlin 89, Jarrod Officer 74, Andy Batten 35 and Andrew Kratzmann 30. Batting second the Sharks were all out for 101 in the 31st over. Dom Taylor took 4 wickets whilst the rest were shared around. Next weekend will be another full on two days for the team with Day One of the match against Gympie Gold at their ground on Saturday and then on Sunday the boys will play in the One Day 50 Over Final against Caboolture Snakes. On Day One the USC had scored 9 for 234 declared with Jarrod Davis being the best Thunder bowler with 5-68. The second Saturday of the match opened with Joe Murray and Jason Toohey continuing their partnership until Jason fell for 16 off 139. Not long after that Murray was out for 22 off 95. This brought teenager Jack Caspers and captain Tristan Griffin to the crease and they soon realised how difficult it was batting in the conditions with the ball literally turning right angles. After posting 26 off 50, Caspers was out and then Griffin showed his determination to remain steadfast at the wicket. With a handy 15 produced by Luke Smalley the pair guided the team in the right direction until Smalley was out. After that the lower order started to crumble, with Tristan Griffin still battling out in the middle for hours in sweltering heat to see him finish for a high class 37 off 147 trying to save the match. The day finished with Thunder on 8 for 144. FOURTH GRADE: Day two. After bowling Yandina out last week for 263 the players knew that it wasn’t going to be an easy chase. Both Thunder openers fell quickly and within a few overs the team were reeling at 4-21 with a huge target still looming. Then Matt Mayo joined Jeremy Holland at the wicket and the two dad’s put on a partnership of 92 and it looked like it was never going to be broken. However Matt fell in the 32nd over caught behind and although his score was not gigantic he had stayed with Holland whilst he scored most of the runs. With score at 5-113, David Baker joined Jeremy Holland who kept batting and reached his 100 in the 34th over followed up by a subtle celebration with 16 X 4’s and a six. Eventually Jeremy Holland fell on 139. Wickets then fell cheaply before Alek Dillewaard and Dave Baker’s very handy partnership. Another handy partnership followed with Max Joyce and David Baker. Thunder needed 12 off 3 overs before Joyce was run out. With 1 wicket in hand the team fell short by 8 runs with 9 balls to go in the day. Overall it was a very good performance from the team. Standouts for the day;- Jeremy Holland 139, Dave Baker 47 Alek Dillewaard 23, and Matt Mayo 9 off 66 FIFTH GRADE: The team went down to the

Thunder Fourth Grade batter Jeremy Holland after scoring 139 against Yandina Pioneers last Saturday.

Thunder’s Dom Taylor taking four wickets in the One-Day Semi Final against Coolum. Nambour Cutters in a close match. Thunder had scored 180 on day-one and last Saturday the opposition managed to pass their score in the 78th over. Standout bowler for Thunder was again Justin Latimer with 4-54 off 21 overs. UNDER 15s V Maroochydore Day Two On day-one the Thunder team had compiled a very competitive score of 168 and day-two commenced with Thunder bowling with high energy and hopes of getting some early wickets. Except for one of their openers scoring 47, the opposition lost wickets regularly and were eventually bowled out for 118. Best bowlers for Thunder were Ben Black-

Ben Laughlin hitting out and scoring 89 against Coolum Sharks in the One-Day semi-final. Pictures: MATT MAYO

well 3-13, Jackson Holland 3-28 and Emile Lewis 2-12. A great game that saw the Swans fall well short of their target and TewantinNoosa jumping into 3rd place heading into finals time. UNDER 13s A: The team was pipped at home by a strong and undefeated Coolum. The Sharks batted first and posted 5 for 131 off their 30 overs. In response the Thunder team scored 7 for 115. It was a great effort with some lessons learnt and the team is looking forward to the final two rounds sitting third on the ladder. UNDER 13s B: Noosa-Tewantin v Palmwoods at Briggs Park

After being sent in to bat and losing wickets regularly, the Thunder team had scored 4-52 at the break and then with everyone contributing they batted out their innings to a respectable 115. Fielding second the bowling was too inconsistent with some very good balls mixed in with lots of wides and some strong batting from Palmwoods, they reached the target with some overs to spare. Plenty of good skills on show but all players need to show more consistency. Two more games to go . Friday, 9 February, 2024 NOOSA TODAY 39

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Get active in Noosa From sport to dancing or walks there’s plenty of ways to get active in Noosa. SUNNY COASTERS LINEDANCING We are a warm, welcoming, inclusive, friendly bunch who love to dance. With 5 classes offered each week together with absolute beginner workshops also starting periodically each term, there is something for everyone. Classes are held in Tewantin and Noosaville and taught by Sue who is a passionate teacher with over 30 years experience. Take an ‘average day’, build in some dance and realize the positive and rewarding results from a little music, a few Boot Scootn steps and encouraging vibes. Visit sunnycoasterslinedancing.com.au or phone Sue on 0408 337 262. FREE TENNIS AT TEWANTIN As a special promotion, there will be free tennis court hire at the Tewantin Noosa Tennis Club from 1 February to 28 February. The Tewantin Noosa Tennis Club is situated at the Noosa Sports Complex, McKinnon Drive, Tewantin. Simply log onto the Club website and use the promo code “FREEFEB24” to book a court. https://play. tennis.com.au/tewantintennisclub/courthire. 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 Every Sunday, from 12.30, at the Tewantin Masonic Hall, Moorindil St. We start by teaching basic dance steps, then Waltz, old time, New Vogue, Ballroom Dances and a little Latin. We run through to 4pm. Lots of fun and dancing, including a 20 min. tea/coffee break to socialise. (Only $10:00) Hope to see you there. Singles or couples welcome. Just rock up. or Phone, Andrew 0429 829 328. For more info, please visit www.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 NOOSA WEATHER FORECAST THU 8TH FEBRUARY:

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A great catch from fishing offshore Noosa.

Muds crabs on the menu With more rain in the systems, the local rivers are really running. Kauri Creek has started to colour up after the rains and the fresh is forcing the smaller baitfish to the more saline waters downstream. This is great for anglers as the fish are happy to come out and hunt when the water is just that little bit dirty with the bonus of more baitfish heading to sea. Jacks, grunter and trevally have all been taken with live baits working very well. For the lure anglers, with the water coloured up try those darker colours as the fish will see the silhouette. Diving suspending lures like the Samaki Redic or the Berkley Pro-Tech in the larger 80mm size are perfect. As the bigger tides push in then the predatory fish like trevally, queenfish and tarpon will move in and also feed on those bait schools. In Tin Can Bay, plenty of those big momma flatheads have been landed. Fish over 75cm have been landed, photographed and then released. Whiting numbers are getting better as we move through the new moon phase. Typically the best bite is on the run-out tide with yabbies and worm the gun baits. With the fresh in the system, mud crabs should be up and doing their thing. Make sure you set those pots in the deeper holes, these holes will hold more saline waters and if possible try to set them as close as you can to the mangroves. Mullet chunks or chicken carcasses seem to be the best bait. With conditions pretty average offshore for smaller craft, mostly larger craft made the run outside. The winds picked up early so most were back at the ramp before 10am. The report we did get mainly came from the protected area around Noosa.

The good news is the pelagic’s are really firing with plenty of tuna around. Schools of fish could be seen feeding on bait schools from the Noosa River mouth. Anglers have been trying to match what they are feeding on and it seems that smaller profile slugs have been the way to go. Reports from around North Reef were good with Mauri Cod, pearl perch, snapper, jew, and sweetlip all boated. With wind and swell conditions up and down like a yoyo this week, those thinking of doing the bigger trips outside may have to wait till conditions improve. Sunshine was good for those doing the fish and run before the winds picked up. Again the trout have been plentiful with some nice fish taken on live baits. Fishing hard to the reef is key along with having the drag locked up to get them clear of the reef. On the beaches, the fishing in between squally showers last week was pretty good. Plenty of whiting has been taken off the beaches around Noosa North Shore and Double Island. The new moon is traditionally the best time to chase jewfish. These fish were happy to move into the deeper gutters and feed. Tailor flesh baits are still the number one bait if you want to tangle with a big jewfish. 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 us on Facebook and remember Tight Lines and Bent Spines!

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Salute of our little champs Despite age and size, the members of the Noosa Seahorse Nippers are definitely young athletes to be admired. When their programs are once again activated, along with their families and minders, they gather on Noosa’s Main Beach for a morning of swimming , board paddling and running. The smiles on the faces of these boys and girls, plus the high fives that are given around the beach, tells us, one and all, that you don’t have to be a Nutri Grain champion to enjoy the pleasures of sport. What the founding members of the Seahorse Nippers, Steve and Nickie Mawby, have done is without a doubt one of the greatest achievements, not only in Noosa but also in Queensland Surf Lifesaving. Such is the results gained that all Life Members and Old Boys of Noosa are now of the opinion that what they need to continue their journey, is theirs for the asking. Once again, the Noosa Seahorse Program resumes at Noosa’s Main Beach this Saturday 10 February at 8am : and as always, the support teams will rally to the cause. The minders (all qualified life savers) the family groups, the Bus Boys, recorders and Moggies Surf Club staff. But perhaps the most pleasing aspect is that they will welcome 42 participants and four new families. The program continues Saturday 17 February and on Saturday 24 February they will have their local presentation and awards day with Patrons Dawn Fraser and yours truly in attendance. On the fourth week of March, Saturday 2nd the Noosa crew will be joined by 3 to 4 other surf clubs from South East Queensland: also running similar programs. Program co-ordinator who hails from North Burleigh said, “ These families are so excited over the opportunity to make a weekend around this event as they don’t often get the opportunity to have a holiday.” To make this possible, behind the scene many, in the community are assisting including Tourism Noosa and the team at the RACV Resort. This joint program will be a great opportunity for participants , families, carers and volunteers to make new friends, have fun exchange high fives, ride a few waves together and build skills and confidence around our beach and surf environment. These programs are regularly supported by our friends at Sunshine Beach Surf Club led by club captain, John Reeves. This joint project is the first step to establishing an annual day at Noosa that focuses on the following. 1. Programs in surf lifesaving for participants with a disability. 2. Accessibility and support to the patrol areas for such people. 3. Thus, a pathway into surf lifesaving be created : something that up till now, has been non existing. Rowing: Surf boats It has been a great weekend for the Noosa surf boat section. Under the guidance of boat sweep Mick Gardner his reserve grade men’s crew is leading the charge. This crew known as the Dodos, consist of all four rowers being from the Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union Club: and as with lots of football clubs around Australia, its lifesaving in summer and football in winter. They have really taken to the sport and as a result, they could be a threat when the big events, State and National titles are up for grabs. On the weekend they came first in the open men’s reserve final, winning against some of Queensland best. Noosa’s U19 men’s crew, the Noisy Minors sweep by Stu Cooper, came second in the same division, after competing in their own division earlier in the day. This crew normally rows as U19s, but after finishing second in the reserves, they decided that they would mix it with the big boys. Their overall performance during the day, contesting a total of nine races, saw them, still rowing strong at days end. Dave Tomb’s, U23’s rowing under the mysterious name of the Pterodactyls, started slow

Jessie Llyod-Stewart assisting with Daisy and her Mum Libby

Oscar asking Big Pete to be his Lifesaver Buddy.

Buddy Ava Tomba watching over little Charlotte.

Seahorse nipper Jasmine Bloomfield excited to receive her lifesaving teddy.

Seahorse nipper James is excited to go into the water, with buddy Liam Fell.

but once their stroking improved, they were virtually unstoppable: winning their division by some distance. They then also took that form into the open men’s reserve grade, dominating the heats. However, they missed the podium finish due to an injury of a crew member at the start of the final race. This crew definitely has the potential to go all the way. Not to be outdone the U19 girls crew, the Noosa Roadrunners, in three heats took a first and two seconds. These results took them through to the final where they finished in second place. Summing up the crews team manager Adam Hammersley said, “All crews did a great job rowing at Mermaid Beach in some very tricky conditions. In two weeks, these crews and others from Noosa will head to Lorne to represent our club in the ASRL opens.

They are looking good so we could achieve some great results. It has been good to see the Noosa Dolphins Rugby boys come into the club as this helps keep the Rugby /Surf club tradition alive and well. It is now a well- known fact, that the very first meeting of the Noosa Dolphin’s Rugby Club, was held in the bar of the surf lifesavers supporter club. When it came to choosing club colours, somebody present suggested that as the meeting was being held in the Noosa Surf Club, whose colours were maroon and white, why not as a gesture of thanks, adopt the same colours. The motion was carried. Also present that night as bar manager, was Robin Ford who was to become something of a legend as a Dolphins supporter. Now through the years Max Gunthorpe rowed boats for

Noosa and also became President of the rugby club. More recently Donald McKill, patrol captain on Noosa’s Main Beach also went on to hold the chair as President of the Dolphins. Another bit of sporting history tells us, that under Noosa Surf Club manager Anton Mogg, whenever the Dolphins A grade make the Grand Final, the Surf Club plays host to a team breakfast on the day of the final. Nutri Grain Next week we talk to Lana Rogers who, last weekend, returned to the winners podium when she crossed the line in the final of the Nutri Grain Iron Woman Series. Also, a chat with Sunshine’s Electra Outram, a young lady who is now, definitely on the rise in the Nutri Grain Serie: after finishing in 4th place. Friday, 9 February, 2024 NOOSA TODAY 41

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Pleasure and pain at Pipe At the time of writing we’ve still only seen one day of action at the WSL world tour season opener the Lexus Pipe Pro (two rounds of men’s competition), but what a day of action and intrigue that was! First, the action, and with so many tour rookies making their Pipe debut on a solid 10foot plus day and determined not to crumble, there was plenty of it. Eight rookies or wildcards in a field of 36 and four of them from the San Clemente “Storm”, the incredibly enthusiastic Two-Percenters that Brother Kolohe Andino has nurtured around the Colapinto brothers, with Griffin wailing on an absolute bomb in heat four for a score of 8.5 as if to underline it. Behind him rookies Kade Matson, brother Crosby Colapinto and Cole Houshmand all strutted their stuff, with only Houshmand unlucky to find himself out of the event by the end of the elimination round. Hawaiians Eli Hanneman, Jackson Bunch and Shion Crawford, fellow travelers with the Two-Percenters, all looked the goods in progressing right out of the first round, while Morocco’s injury wildcard Ramzi Boukhiam was solid in doing the same. Australia’s only rookie, Jacob Willcox put up a gutsy showing in the final heat of the first round against Brazilian powerhouses Italo Ferreira and Miguel Pupo, but had to perform an encore in the elimination to come through, which he did with flying colours. Before we get to the intrigue surrounding the shocker of the day, let’s briefly reflect on a shocker of a different nature. In heat two of round one, in beautiful conditions, Australia’s Callum Robson took off without priority on an absolute gem of a wave and was dropped in on by first priority holder and three-times world champion Gabriel Medina. Okay, by the rule book, Medina had every right to employ the blocking move, but at double overhead Pipe, where straightening over the reef can have extremely gnarly consequences! Well, you reap what you sow. Undamaged, Callum paddled back out and into the best wave of the heat, possibly of the day, and took out the heat win with a magnificent 9.0. And then there was the Flip fiasco. Twotimes and current world champion Filipe Toledo of Brazil paddled out for his heat against Sammy Pupo and Shion Crawford. For most people a tough heat, but we’re talking about the fastest surfer in the world, surfing in his 100th world championship tour event, as was John John Florence. A seasoned campaigner, a brilliant strategist and a gifted surfer, except for one thing. The elephant in the room. Flip paddled out and sat wide of the left in the channel, and there he sat for half the heat while Sammy scored a seven plus and Shion went excellent. It was a beautiful glassy day at Pipe, and while many competitors were feeling the fear factor, they were making it over the ledge and loving it. All except for one. Finally Felipe made a move towards the break, but pulled up short of the takeoff zone and shoulder-hopped a couple of smaller waves for a combined total of 1.77. With minutes to go, water commentator Strider Wasilewski said solemnly from his sled, not far from Toledo in the channel: “I wanna see him step up and surf Pipeline - he has to get over the fear factor.” Strider seemed to be struggling to control his anger, as a seasoned Pipe performer himself who would love to have been given a heat in these conditions, even at his age! Relegated to the elimination round, Toledo opted out, claiming a virus, or a headache, or something he ate, or anything except the real reason. Sad for him, sad for the sport. He’s so much better than that, and he has to learn that whether it’s Pipe, Chopes, The Box or playful Lowers, it’s not always going to be easy. Bad juju Like Duke Kahanamoku once said, the best surfer in the water is the one having the most fun. Unfortunately, sometimes the converse is also true. It was a beautiful afternoon at Tea Tree. The 42 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 9 February, 2024

Griffin Colapinto in the pocket at Pipe.

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Griffin Colapinto in the pocket at Pipe.

Nice drop for Ramzi B. sun had broken through the clouds, the waves were a fun waist to chest high on the sets, dolphins were patrolling the edge of the zone and turtles were popping up between the members of the pack waiting on the point. There were plenty of waves for all, even an old bloke could score a few. The Euros in the water were smiling, well-behaved kids who chatted and took their turn. Then there was one guy on a shortie who paddled around scowling and wording up anyone who came near his perimeter. “Sit up

Filipe Toledo at Pipe. the line, down the line, anywhere you want. Don’t matter to me ‘cos if a wave comes I’m taking it.” Anger burnt through his eyes. It was a mood breaker and I decided to go in. A wide one came through and I steered myself onto the green wall way out on the shoulder and just lay on my board using its momentum to get to shore. And there he was, way up the line yelling at me. There was no way our paths would cross but I eased myself off the shoulder and waited for the next. He paddled back out screaming

and threatening violence, then followed me to the beach and all the way back to the car park, never giving it up. Finally losing him at the shower, I let the cool water calm me down. A Euro longboard girl I’d been surfing with leaned in and said: “That guy got bad juju for everyone!” I smiled. She was right, but isn’t that one of the reasons we surf? To get rid of the bad juju and replace it with the good! I guess not for some.

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It’s double sport delight Noosa Council is hosting another of its popular Come-n-Try Sports events and this time it’s double the fun. Events will be held on Tuesday 13 February at Tewantin, and Tuesday 20 February at Cooroy, catering to both coastal and hinterland communities, and doubling the excitement for local primary school children. In Tewantin, on 13 February, the fields at the Noosa District Sports Complex on McKinnon Drive will come alive with the spirit of rugby league, rugby union, tennis, AFL, netball, and more. Meanwhile, in Cooroy, on 20 February, youngsters can participate in AFL, rugby league, soccer, gymnastics, and golf, providing a diverse array of sporting experiences. The Tewantin event runs from 3.30-5.30pm and the Cooroy event runs from 4-5.30 pm. Community Facilities Manager, Brad Chalmers, said the Come-n-Try afternoons were a brilliant way for kids to get a feel for the various sports on offer and connect with the local sports clubs. “Last year, we noticed fewer children from the hinterland schools attending Come-n-Try. So, this year, we’ve added the Cooroy event. An afternoon tea of fruit will be provided prior to the event, and then children will be led in several sports rotations by our local club coaches,” Mr Chalmers said. This biannual sporting event continues the tradition of uniting local clubs and the Noosa community. AFLQ Development Coordinator, Jacob Amore, welcomed the initiative of the Comen-Try afternoons in both Tewantin and Cooroy. “We’re thrilled to be involved and that there is an opportunity for the hinterland kids to ex-

Winners Merrin Bartholomaeu (Cooroy Golf Club) and Amy Coates (Noosa Golf Club)

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Come n Try netball perience the joy of AFL, especially with clubs based in Noosa and Pomona,” he said. Noosa Council invites families and children to join these vibrant community events, fostering a love for sports and building lasting connections with local clubs. Registration is essential, book online (trybooking.com/eventlist/noosacouncilsport).

It was a Noosa double for the girls at the Peregian Junior Open held on Sunday 4th February. After 18 holes Merrin Bartholomaeus from Cooroy Golf Club was tied on 73 with Peregian star Ellianna MacRae. They were also tied for the back 9 so the countback went to the final 6 holes where Merrin took the title by a single shot. In the girls net event Amy Coates from Noosa Golf Club broke 80 for the first time to shoot a net 65 and win by 3 shots from Cooroy’s Coco Moore. Countback was also required for the boys event as Shae Coghlan (Headland GC), Harrison Darr ( Maroochy River GC) and Harry Malcolm (Virginia GC) all tied on 75 shots. Experienced Shae had the stronger finish and took the title courtesy of having the better back 9. However Harrison did not walk away empty handed, he won the boys net title by 2 shots from Noosa’s Cooper Liddell. The next event of the SBG Tour is the Caloundra Junior Classic to be held on Sun-

day 25 February. Elsewhere George Gibblett shot rounds of 68 and 73 at the NSW Amateur Championship held at Belmont GC and Pacific Dunes GC. By finishing 7th in the strokeplay event George qualified for the matchplay where he unfortunately lost in the round of 32 to Warren Sellors from Bonnie Doon GC on the final hole. Noosa Golf Club Women’s Monthly Medal winners Thursday 1 February Grade A Michelle Greenwood 70 Grade B Samorn Puechthonglang 71 Grade C Debbie Murnane 75 Noosa Golf Club Monthly Medal winners Saturday 3 February Grade A James Lonie 64 Grade B Geoff Stirzaker 66 Grade C Chris Cahill 67 Women Orawan Millar 71

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Thank You Bendigo Community Bank Cooroy! Cooroy Badminton Club would like to Thank Bendigo Community Bank Cooroy for their generous sponsorship to bring our facilities up to date. Cooroy Badminton Club was established in the 70s and while it is still a great hall, facilities needed to be upgraded. Without Bendigo Community Bank Cooroy support it would not be possible, with new court surfaces the hall will now be of international level. Thanks to Steve and the team - it has given the Cooroy Badminton Club Inc a great start to 2024.

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EASTERN BEACHES CAPTURE THE EYE PROPERTY MATTERS ERLE LEVEY NOOSA’S Eastern Beaches continue to attract attention, this time with a Peregian Beach town home featuring 180-degree coastal outlook. Tracy Russell of Tom Offermann Real Estate is taking the three-bedroom, twobathroom apartment at 1/4 Avocet Pde to auction at 11am on Saturday, 17 February. Breffney is a tightly held complex of four that holds a landmark position in Peregian, directly opposite Beach Access 52. This is one of two apartments in the complex with the three-bedroom lay-out. With white water views, this end townhome is in a sunny corner position with a prized north-easterly aspect. The tri-level design maximises space, elevation, aspect, and outlook – offering three terraces, two on the mid-level (front and rear), and an upper rooftop terrace with its own kitchenette area and loft/multipurpose space. “The views can be enjoyed from the mid level as well as the top, ’’ Tracy said. “There is lovely natural light and sea breezes throughout. “It is a great down-sizer near the beach. “As well as the owners using it over a number of years, it has been holiday let. “There is the opportunity for further renovation and change of lay-out. Interest to date has been Brisbane as well as local. “Three-bedroom apartments are rare, particularly in Peregian,’’ Tracy said. “Sized to accommodate a couple or small family with comfort and ease, it is going to truly appeal to a range of buyers.’’ With all the bedrooms and bathrooms on the lower level, the upper two levels are purely focused on relaxation and entertainment; there is a powder room Proudly Australian Owned & Independent noosatoday.com.au

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A two-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage on 8399sq m at 221 Duke Rd, Doonan, goes to auction Saturday, 17 February, at 1pm. 386412

Happy Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Chris Miller with the Brisbane buyers of apartment 8301 at Peppers Noosa Resort. 386412 on the mid-level, and there is a sense of space, light, and calm throughout. Framed by lush tropical gardens; there are no communal amenities, so body corporate fees are kept low. SOMETHING SPECIAL IN HINTERLAND A substantial home with character and privacy in Doonan will capture the attention of buyers ahead of the auction on Friday, 23 February, at 11am. Jeanette Catalano and Kess Prior of Hinternoosa are taking the four-bedroom, two-bathroom, three-car house with pool on 5366sq m at 357 Sunrise Rd to the market. The property simply takes you by surprise, as to the character and the finish. Immediately on entry you feel like this is something of substance. The owners took the opportunity to include some timber from the Cairns Wharf in the build, Jeanette said. As a result it is full of interest. “There has been good inquiry from the start. It is one of those properties that whoever sees it will remember it. “There’s an incredible warmth and rustic charm to this two-storey home, built by the current owner some 20 years ago to stand the test of time. “The brief to the draftsman was to make it look ’old’ straight away. It could easily be a chateau somewhere in a French or Italian province.’’ The lay-out sees big living spaces indoors and outside. There is the ideal north/east aspect and filtered views to the Noosa coastline including Laguna Bay, Lake Weyba and the ocean. First time for sale, the solid rendered block home is spread over two levels.

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Terrific height in the ceilings helps to emphasise the spaces, with multiple timberframed glass French doors opening from all the rooms, bringing in the gentle breezes. Tiled floors inset with timber framing and the exposed timber beams in the main living area are just some of the features throughout. The main ensuited bedroom is on ground level, with a walk-in robe and twin pedestal basins that suit the home’s understated style. There’s another, more intimate, lounge room, wrapped by timber verandahs. The country-style kitchen is tucked from view and comes with Italian marble-top benches, electric cooking, big farmhouse sink, and a walk-in pantry. Up the timber stairs are three more bedrooms, a family bathroom with separate shower and bath, plus plenty of linen storage. An additional large studio room would make an ideal third living area or a work-from-home space as it has it’s own staircase to the outside. Tasmanian oak timber floors, timber windows and shutters are a real feature upstairs. Outside, the grounds have soft lawn, established gardens and flowering shrubs that all lead to the magnesium pool. Other infrastructure includes a separate shed for extra car and boat, workshop and more storage space, 26 solar panels, and solar hot water. PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITY It can be hard to get north-facing sites, especially with views in Doonan. However, David Berns of David Berns Real Estate has a two-bedroom, one-

A two-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage on 8399sq m at 221 Duke Rd, Doonan, goes to auction Saturday, 17 February, at 1pm. 386412

bathroom cottage on 8399sq m at 221 Duke Rd going to auction Saturday, 17 February, at 1pm. “It is an attraction for anyone wanting to build a new home,’’ he said, “and use as a rental until they decide on the design.’’ “As you could expect, there has been a great response from locals as well as interstate interests. “It’s a popular pocket.’’ Positioned on a near-level pad, the olderstyle cottage with dual driveway looks over Noosa Heads as well as Laguna Bay. There is the opportunity to build a secondary home of 90sq m with as much deck as you want 20m from the home, David said. MAIN BEACH TICKS THE BOXES What’s not to love about a super cool twobedroom, two-bathroom beach house and land parcel on your doorstep in Hastings Street with its bevy of boutiques, bars and restaurants, and famous Noosa National Park with its Surfing Reserve a boardwalk stroll away? Three registered bidders were convinced and battled it out at 12 The Hastings, for the property listed by Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Jesse Stowers, on auction day. It was sold under the hammer for $2.55m to Sydney buyers who, in a few years’ time, wish to design and build their dream freestanding luxury villa. Not far away, the two-bedroom apartment 8301 at Peppers Noosa Resort, listed by Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Chris Miller was sold at auction for $1.6m. This is a record sale price for a twobedroom apartment in the resort and is the 46th property Chris has sold at Peppers since January 2020. noosatoday.com.au

“My clients were thrilled to achieve such a strong sale result. It was the culmination of a busy campaign and followed with competitive bidding between two registered bidders,’’ he said. “The Brisbane-based buyers can’t wait to enjoy the apartment on their next Noosa family getaway. “Properties like this have been hard to come by as apartments in the resort with two bedrooms, have been particularly tightly held with only two others selling in the past two and a half years. “They loved the sunny, northerly aspect and were attracted to the quality of the resort, its first-class facilities, return on investment, also proximity to Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach.’’ PRIME POSITION, QUALITY FINISH It is quite rare to get an aspect with one neighbour, bushland and golf-course frontage. That is what is on offer at A threebedroom, three-bathroom, two-car golf-front house at 322/61 Noosa Springs Dve, Noosa Heads. Marcus Dolby of Harcourts Prestige is marketing the property by negotiation. “No neighbours look into the property,’’ he said. “It is in an elevated position with east/north-east aspect.’’ Impeccably renovated throughout with golf course outlook, the home features high vaulted ceilings, premium travertine, and oak timber flooring. The main bedroom is downstairs with natural light and private bushland views. Seamless indoor-outdoor living captures the breezes while a centrallypositioned kitchen comes with Miele & Neff appliances, gas cooktop, convenient scullery/laundry and panoramic views. Fully air-conditioned with ceiling fans and remote-controlled gas fireplace, the home has expansive terraces on north-eastern side overlooking the 16th hole. Inspections are 11.30am-12pm Saturdays and Wednesdays. AUCTIONS COMING SATURDAY, 17 February Doonan 221 Duke Rd: 2bed, 1bath cottage on 8399sq m, 1pm, David Berns 0408 629 438 David Berns Real Estate Peregian Beach 1/4 Avocet Pde: 3bed, 2bath, 1car townhome, 11am, Tracy Russell 0413 319 879 Tom Offermann Real Estate. ●

A three-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car golf-front house at 322/61 Noosa Springs Dve, Noosa Heads, is for sale by negotiation. 386412

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom, three-car house with pool on 5366sq m at 357 Sunrise Rd, Doonan, goes to auction Friday, 23 February, at 11am. 386412

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1/13 NEBULA STREET, SUNSHINE BEACH

After nearly 30 years of happy memories living in a

Upstairs is a carpeted light, bright open plan living and

quiet leafy street in northern Sunshine Beach, ten

dining space, with an undercover terrace on the north-

minutes to the glimmering white sand as well as the

easterly side, perfect for a morning cuppa. There’s also

vibrant cosmopolitan village, it is now a bittersweet

a natural flow of fresh air through to the undercover

time, and the charming much-loved duplex must be

terrace on the south-west side with verdant district

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views. Another perfect spot, this time for barbeques

Indoors, note the cool sandy-hued tiles, the ‘secret’

and sundowners.

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airconditioned wine cellar and the timber treads.

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8/21 HENDERSON STREET, SUNSHINE BEACH

Wake to the sound of the surf, grab the surfboard,

Coral Sea and lots of look-at-me features, such as every

kids and towels and it’s toes-in-the-sand, also popular

entertainer’s dream, a true butler’s pantry.

surf breaks in two minutes, and for coffee aficionados,

Admire a generous open plan living space with

vibrant café central of Sunshine Beach village is a mere

white-washed fluted Tasmanian oak wall, northerly

minute away. Yes, all entirely possible especially when

light shadow dancing over beautiful blackbutt floors

you discover the epitome of seaside sophistication is a

and how it coalesces with the terrace, a perfect

completely revitalised contemporary apartment with

entertaining option.

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salty breezes, a verdant outlook, northerly peeks of the

Agent Jesse Stowers 0414 367 282 jesse@offermann.com.au

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7 R O B E R T S T R E E T , N O O S AV I L L E

In the thick of Noosaville’s illustrious beauty, several

to lifestyle and design, inside hits the high notes with

fishing rod lengths away from Gympie Terrace and

a special blend of laid-back glamour and practicality,

the Noosa River foreshore, what appears to be an

chilled coastal accents mingle with European flourishes

understated modernist residence from the street,

such as a bodacious chandelier, while an abundance

makes a quantum leap into an impressive substantial

of light, emanating from two terraces, send alluring

residence with numerous expansive living areas indoors and alfresco, including poolside and a north-facing

shadows across seemingly endless timber flooring. Auction Saturday 2 March 12pm

terrace with river views … of course. When it comes

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26 LORIKEET DRIVE, PEREGIAN BEACH

Easy to be swept away by the spectacular position

outdoor connection is seamless with inviting breezes

close to the beach, dazzling surrounds, infinite white

and multiple free-flowing, vaulted-ceilinged spaces,

Coral Sea views and the sound of waves breaking

spilling out to numerous terraces, and the luminous

on the foreshore. The quintessential contemporary

pool. Sunlight splices through banks of disappearing

beach house draws on its strength of character, like a

doors, shadow dancing across timber floors, creating an

confident embrace, especially when the gate is opened,

immediate sense of glamour.

and seconds later it is toes-in-the-glistening white sand.

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44 HOY ROAD, LAKE MACDONALD

Encapsulating all that is wondrous about the Noosa

a wildlife conservation area, renowned for 100s of

Hinterland and located a scenic 10km sealed road

bird species also native fauna. Undecided about the

distance from the shores of the Noosa River, and 15

benefits of the ultimate escape to the country? Think

minutes from Noosa Heads and Noosa Main Beach, is a

along the lines of a substantial architect-designed

magnificent 20.84ha verdant estate, the perfect balance

contemporary residence, to rural pursuits such as an

between vibrant villages, and seaside excitement and

equestrian park. Alternatively, land bank while you think

colour. The potential sub-tropical sanctuary has a

outside the box to possibly subdivide.

200m pathway from the cul de sac to Lake MacDonald,

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2101/5 MORWONG DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS

Nature’s canvas, steered by a spectacular watercolour

The luminous quality of the ocean is matched by the

panorama that spreads out before it like an ever-

interior of sumptuous high-end and custom furniture,

changing artwork of the shimmering sand of Noosa

artworks, features crafted to perfection, all fresh and

Main Beach, megawatt-lustrous Laguna Bay, Noosa

exhilarating as an early morning swim.

River waterways, Coloured Sands and beyond, takes

Tall walls of glass seemingly morph in a transparent

centre stage.

fashion from indoors, to massive spirit-stirring terraces,

Be overwhelmed by the star of the show, an artfully

offering multiple entertaining and leisure options, and

assembled, indubitably lavish residence with private lift.

of course multi-million-dollar northerly views.

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CORAL SEA VIEWS BEYOND EXPECTATIONS EMBRACE the carefree spirit beyond the sun-kissed spectrum of vibrant blues and greens, from the Pinnacle on Sunshine, poised on a dune seemingly floating over the highest point in Sunshine Beach. The 180-degree eagle-eye views from Lions Head in the Noosa National Park to the north, sweeping the luminous Coral Sea and white-tipped waves, to Mooloolaba, are stupendous, and a swim or catching a wave at numerous famous beaches, are mere minutes away. Pinnacle on Sunshine is beyond every expectation outdoors, and in. Unparalleled Chris Clout avantgarde design is complemented by those astonishing views from most over-sized rooms, multiple terraces and the vanishingedge pool. Renowned builder Gary Emanuel ensured bespoke finishes of zenith quality and craftsmanship throughout, including a lift. Admire the spectacular hand-blown large glass baubles of the designer pendant in the entryway void, endless honey-hued hardwood timber floors, grey stone alfresco, natural stone feature wall and fireplace, and oh-so-high floor-to-ceiling walls of glass and disappearing doors, which coalesce naturally on two levels with the northeasterly terraces. On the upper level, that’s the expansive sunken lounge and dining area with custom cabinetry. They also have seamless connectivity on the western side to a courtyard and a terrace, more an outdoor room with stonetopped cabinetry and integrated barbeque. The centrepiece however for all the action, is a scrumptious galley kitchen with granite benchtops and angled sides, an island breakfast bar, lengthy bench with a windowto-view splashback, latest appliances and every accoutrement even Nigella Lawson would love. Emulating upstairs, there’s a courtyard garden and an undercover terrace, plus lounge and leisure areas opening to the sun terrace and pool, on the mid-level. Let’s face it, there’s nothing quite like having a choice of spaces to entertain or relax, whatever the season or reason. And imagine waking to waves breaking onshore, and seeing whales breaching and dolphins frolicking, from the sumptuous king premier suite on the upper level. It opens to the undercover terrace and courtyard, has a walk-in robe to suit a

fashionista, an ensuite with stone-topped timber cabinetry, granite tiles, dedicated shower and toilet spaces plus taking centre stage is a free-standing bathtub. On the mid-level are two generous bedrooms with built-in robes. One has access to the terrace, also there’s a shared bathroom. “For those seeking an unrivalled lifestyle and never to be interrupted 180-degree views in one of the most revered streets of Sunshine Beach, this is the ultimate beachside escape,” commented agency principal Tom Offermann and Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Adam Offermann, who are taking the property to auction on Saturday 24 February 2024. “Pinnacle on Sunshine is totally private, safe and secure. It is the aspiration of many yet rarely available so the future value of this white-hot prized location, considered the Holy Grail by many, will always be underpinned.” Facts and features: House area: 505m2 Land area: 579m2 Designer/builder: Chris Clout/Gary Emanuel; completed 2017 Pool: 3.5mx5m with infinity edge pool Terraces: multiple incl main off dining 1.6mx4.7m w 180-degree views; main off kitchen 3.5mx5.2m plus courtyard About: 3-levels; 6m ceiling heights; walls of floor to ceiling glass and disappearing’ glass doors; hardwood and grey stone flooring; designer pendant w large hand-blown glass baubles; closed/open office near entry w undercover terrace and courtyard; multiple lounge/living on 2 levels; upper level sunken lounge w natural stone feature wall and gas fireplace; dining w custom cabinetry and terrace; 3 carpeted bedrooms - upper level king premier opens to undercover terrace and courtyard; walk-in robe; ensuite w stonetopped double basin timber cabinetry, granite flooring dedicated shower room and toilet plus central free-standing bathtub; powder room nearby; mid-level 2 bedrooms with BIRs and 1 w access to terrace and courtyard and share bathroom w sep shower; ducted air/fans; security alarm; laundry w access to drying area; lower level 2-car garage w lift to each level, workshop, cellar, 3 storerooms and Tesla battery Kitchen: galley kitchen w granite benchtops & angled sides incl 4m island breakfast bar and 4.5m bench w picture window to view splashback; pantry;

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Park, Sunshine Beach to Mooloolah & beyond; 100m to Noosa National Park walkway and A-bay entrance; minutes to beach including direct beach access and dog-friendly North Sunshine Beach; walk to Noosa Heads and Hastings Street via Hells Gates and Alexandria Bay; popular restaurants, cafes, bars and boutiques at the Sunshine Beach village are nearby plus Sunshine Beach Surf Club and patrolled beach. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 29 McAnally Drive, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 garage Inspect: Saturday 10-10.30am Auction: Saturday 24 February, 3pm Contact: Tom Offermann 0412 711 888 and Adam Offermann 0475 804 467, TOM OFFERMANN 10 NOOSA TODAY

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SUNSHINE BEACH PENTHOUSE PERFECTION 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 two-minute 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, sink-into 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, high-end 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 share 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 – 8.2mx3.2m, 2.6mx4.3m & 7.4mx3.2m NE-facing + 3.5mx4.3m E-facing About: lift direct access from carpark; revitalised/renovated w blue, white &

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 5/20 Henderson Street, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Inspect: Wed, 21st Feb 3:00pm - 3:30pm; Sat, 24th Feb 11:00am - 11:30am; Wed, 28th Feb 11:00am - 11:30am; Sat, 2nd Mar 11:00am - 11:30am Auction: Sat, 9th Mar 11:00am Contact: Jesse Stowers 0414 367 282, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE 12 NOOSA TODAY

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- Top floor apartment, beachfront complex - Sliding doors running the full width of the apartment - Master bedroom opens directly onto large balcony - Lift, gym, pool, spa & security carpark on title - Modern luxurious light and airy with air conditioning - Impeccably fully furnished with substantial size kitchen Auction On-site Saturday 2nd March 1pm Open By Appointment Frank Milat 0438 528 148

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- Stunnung turn key single level home - Huge fully tiled 9x4 pool with spa and seperate hot tub - Two outdoor dining/lounge areas with outdoor kitchen - Superbly renovated chef’s kitchen with Smeg oven - Full home security/touch screen system including blinds - Sony Oleg TV’s in living/media area,surround sound system Auction On-site Saturday 2nd March 2pm Open Saturday 11.30-12.15pm & Wednesday 11.30-12.15pm Amanda Balding 0408 088 788

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YOUR OWN PIECE OF PARADISE OWN a piece of paradise in one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations. Situated on the famous white sands of Noosa Main Beach, ‘On The Beach’ offers luxury beachfront accommodation in the heart of Hastings Street. Apartment 17 and the ‘On The Beach’ complex itself have recently been updated to the highest standards. An absolute beachfront apartment with a true northern aspect boasting uninterrupted views of Little Cove, Noosa main beach and the ocean, this complex truly is a jewel in Noosa’s crown. ‘On The Beach’ is arguably the best position in Hastings Street - close to the centre of all the action and right on the beachfront. Apartment 17 has its own private courtyard and spa for sipping champagne and breathing in the ambience of this very attractive and stylish location. Noosa beachfront has an established

record for solid income, capital growth and has always proven to be an excellent investment. With direct access to Noosa Main Beach, you can swim in the azure waters of Laguna Bay, stroll along the waterfront at sunset or take advantage of the many walking tracks through the Noosa National Park. After a lazy day by the pool or an adventurous day taking in the sights, settle into one of the many fine restaurants situated along Hastings Street. Here you will find world class cuisine and many boutique shops. This fantastic offering embodies the ultimate beachside lifestyle. With a strong rental return this is a fantastic opportunity to invest in the lucrative Noosa Heads rental market and a position that is very tightly held, showing strong capital gains. ●

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ARCHITECTURAL BEACH HOUSE IN PRIME SPOT COOL coastal luxury and flawless elegance, glam and style have been perfectly combined to create this Sunshine Beach beauty. Award-winning architect David Teeland has painstakingly crafted each and every inch of this impeccable abode to create the ultimate contemporary haven with show-stopping ocean views that stretch on as far as the eye can see. Entry to the home is via the vine-covered and granite-paved walkway and custom front door that instantly set the tone for this one-of-a-kind residence. Inside, tall ceilings, polished concrete floors and walls of glass enhance the laidback aesthetic while the two-storey layout unfolds to reveal an open kitchen, dining and living area. Refreshing sea breezes filter throughout including in the galley-style kitchen with a suite of high-end appliances, a timber island and ample storage along with effortless access to the courtyard making entertaining a dream. A combined water closet and laundry just off the kitchen ensures total convenience plus this ground level also boasts a wine cellar, a double garage, a bedroom, with outdoor access, and a bathroom. Upstairs, three more bedrooms and three bathrooms await including your opulent master suite. As the lucky new owners, this will feel more like your own private retreat complete with a daybed, offering sparkling water views, a walk-in robe and an ensuite with a freestanding soaking tub, an oversized shower and a water closet. All the guest bedrooms benefit from built-in robes and easy access to a bathroom and there’s even a secondfloor media room with built-in storage. As if all this wasn’t already impressive enough, you can step outside to the sparkling swimming pool where you can cool off after a trip to the beach. The water’s edge and the patrolled Sunshine Beach are only a gentle stroll from your front door and you’re so close to Sunshine Beach’s cafes, restaurants, boutique shops and the SLSC. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 6 Stevens Street, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Expressions of Interest closing 16th February Inspect: By appointment Contact: David Conolly 0438 259 956 and Mike Hay 0417 624 059, CENTURY 21 22 NOOSA TODAY

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ARCHITECTURAL EXECUTIVE ESTATE WHEN only the very best will do, this flawless Noosa hinterland property boasts everything you’d expect in a high-end property. Bluechip location, lush and elevated land, breathtaking mountain views, and a residence that embodies beautiful design, elegance, and technology enabled 21st century living. The 2004 executive residence, immaculately renovated over the last year, would equally suit executive or family living. Premium quality is evident throughout, from the Control 4 Home Automation system and C-bus lighting to the stunning use of glass to capture the incredible outlook to Cooroy Mountain. Ultra modern and secure living is assured courtesy of nine smart TVs, security cameras, surround sound in every room, alarm system, intercom, and electric gates. The upper level lends itself perfectly to entertaining, with an open plan internal living space complete with custom made lounges to seat 12 and retractable panels on the roof to invite the outside in, plus a covered balcony and floating cantilevered viewing deck. An immaculate new highspec kitchen features a built-in microwave, double ovens and steamer, gas and induction cooking, stone benches, two LIEBHERR refrigerators, plus Vintec wine and condiments fridges. Also on this level are a spacious home office and deluxe master suite featuring dual walk-in robes, private balcony, and luxurious ensuite with twin vanities, freestanding bathtub, double shower, all with top of the range fixtures and fittings.

The lower level boasts two bedrooms with new ensuites, family room, study, storage area (ideal for your wine collection) and a dedicated home gym space. The gym or office/study spaces could easily be converted should you require more bedrooms. A terraced patio extends across the full width of the residence, and a 12 metre suspended pool curves around the home’s stylish semicircular edge. This magnificent abode is complemented by equally captivating grounds. Accessed via a circular treelined drive, the 25.65 gently sloping

acres include approximately 2.5 acres of manicured lawns around the house, fencing on most of the property’s boundary and tall timbers. Known as the ‘loungeroom in the forest’, the council approved conference centre comes with fans, air-conditioning, electric blinds, Wi-Fi, woodfire, and an outdoor BBQ/kitchen area. Not keen to run conferences? It could easily be converted to a second residence, or there’s ample room to build another residence if you wish (STCA). A creek meanders through the property, with timber bridges and a seating area for spotting the resident platypus.

Further features include a picturesque dam, day/night tennis court, 10m x 6m shed with toilet, windmill, chicken coup, solar power with battery storage, Gympie messmate tree plantation, orchard and herb garden. While offering complete privacy, the property is minutes to Eumundi and Cooroy, and just 20 minutes to Noosa Heads. Properties in this ultra-desirable enclave called Noosa’s golden triangle are held with an iron grip, so don’t delay securing your exclusive inspection. ●

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HINTERNOOSA’S REBECCA UP FOR AWARD REBECCA Ali-Mumtaz has been named as a finalist in the REB Awards 2024 for Office Administrator of the Year. With a diverse administration skillset that spans from agent support to marketing, Rebecca was nominated for her integral role in the Hinternoosa rebrand and merge this year. Her production of the Noosa Country Style magazine and dedication to the success of the team and business also supports her finalist announcement. The REB Awards 2024 is a nationwide program honoring top individuals and businesses in Australia’s real estate sector. It offers a platform to showcase achievements and gain recognition. The list of over 297 finalists in 33 categories was announced late in 2023, signifying noosatoday.com.au

their remarkable contributions to the industry’s growth and professionalism. According to Grace Ormsby, REB editor, this year’s finalists exemplify outstanding professionalism in Australian real estate. “Each year, the calibre of finalists gets better and better. This highlights the absolute talent that is contained within our real estate industry.” Grace said “It’s an absolute pleasure to be recognising the best of the best, and the REB Awards represents an incredible opportunity to be showcasing and celebrating the individuals, teams, and businesses who are going above and beyond in their pursuit of industry excellence.” Set for 29th of February at The Star

Sydney, the REB Awards are among the most anticipated events in Australia’s real estate scene, offering nominated real estate agencies and their individuals a unique opportunity to come together and salute the industry’s best. Sirah Robb, Director and Principal of Hinternoosa, commented on the current announcement, “Being named a finalist is well-deserved recognition for the incredible work Rebecca is doing for our clients and team each and every day.” Mrs Ali-Mumtaz of Hinternoosa said she was humbled to be recognised and proud to be named as a finalist in the REB Awards 2024 and looks forward to celebrating on the night of the awards. ●

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Unique Style in Noosa Hinterland 357 Sunrise Road, Doonan Bed 4 Bath 2 Car 3 Pool Auction 23rd Feb at 11am On Site Land 5,366m2 View Sat 10-10:45am, Wed 1-1:45pm

• Private and peaceful on a 5366m2 leafy block • Spacious two story home has timeless style • Extra high ceilings, exposed timber beam features • Tasmanian Oak floors, timber doors and windows • Magnesium pool, separate shed for workshop/parking • Designed for indoor outdoor living, gentle breezes • North east aspect with big ocean and lake glimpses • Location and lifestyle – do not miss out on this one!

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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.

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Accelerating success. Significant Price Adjustment - 12 Beachfront Villas with Additional Development Land in Iconic Beachside Town For Sale

9 Wyvern Road, Rainbow Beach, QLD Sale Price - Offers over $3,900,000

Significant 7,260m²* beachfront site

Forecast Gross income $427,000p.a.*

12 x Ocean view villas

1,686m²* parcel - plans for 24 units

Jesse Howitt 0468 495 640

Colliers present a rare beachfront investment with immediate income and option to further develop within one of Queensland’s best known beachside communities at the gateway to K’Gari (Fraser Island).

Over $1million spent on improvements

Emerging beachside precinct

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Approved Plan of Development designating the site for ‘Multiple Units’ suitable for detached residential lots, Townhomes or Apartments

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Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

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322/61 Noosa Springs Driv

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322/61 Noosa Springs Driv

Contact Agent

Harcourts Prestige 0415 558 656

$5,650,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 889 130

Contact Agent

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

7 Robert St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 672 375

10.00 - 10.45am

4/28 Nannygai Street

$1,850,000

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

10.00 - 10.30am

4/5 Barbados Crescent

O/O $1,300,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0419 332 973

11.00 - 11.30am

1/22-24 Nannygai Street

$685,000

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

1.00 - 1.30pm

7/213 GympieTerrace

$1,550,000

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

2.00 - 2.30pm

9 Wandoo Court

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0413 582 670

$1,550,000

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

11.30 - 12.00pm

29 Coral Fern Drive

Offers Over $2,150,000

11.30 - 12.00pm

Cooran

Noosa Springs

Saturday 10th February 9.00 - 9.30am

15 Prince Street

Offers Considered

Hinternoosa 0415 111 370

Cooroy

Saturday 10th February 12.00 - 12.30pm

Saturday 10th February

521/61 Noosa Springs Dr

Noosaville

10.15 - 10.45am

30 Kensington Drive

Contact Agent

Hinternoosa 0407 730 987

11.00 - 11.30am

3/14 Opal Street

Offers Over $830,000

Hinternoosa 0407 730 987

Friday 9th February

Cootharaba

11.30 - 12.00pm

Saturday 10th February

11.30 - 12.00pm

185 Dr Pages Road

Offers Over $1,590,000

Hinternoosa 0415 111 370 9.00 - 9.30am

Doonan Saturday 10th February 10.00 - 10.45am

357 Sunrise Road

Auction

Hinternoosa 0422 923 851

Gheerulla Saturday 10th February 9.00 - 9.30am

2227 Eumundi Kenilworth

10/130 Noosa Parade

Tuesday 13th February 6

$2,425,000

Hinternoosa 0407 730 987 1.00 - 1.30pm

7/213 GympieTerrace

Lake MacDonald Noosa Waters

Saturday 10th February 10.15 - 10.45am

4 Koala Crescent

Offers Over $1,195,000

Hinternoosa 0415 111 370

10.30 - 11.00am

13 PineTree Drive

Offers Over $1,150,000

Hinternoosa 0415 111 370

Saturday 10th February 10.00 - 10.30am

2The Promontory

NEG FROM $5,700,000

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505

Marcus Beach

11.30 - 12.15pm

7 Corinthia Crt

Auction 2/3

Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499

Saturday 10th February

Wednesday 14th February 3

Auction 2/3

Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499

296 David Low Way

O/Over $1,450,000

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0401 807 697

11.00 - 11.30am

1/4 Avocet Pde

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0438 259 956 11.00 - 11.30am

26 Lorikeet Dr

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 044 241

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0410 512 364 1.00 - 1.30pm

25 Currawong Cres

$3,265,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

10.00 - 10.30am

18 Sandalwood Cl

$1,595,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

Noosa Heads

11.30 - 12.15pm

7 Corinthia Crt

Peregian Beach

Thursday 8th February 12.00 - 12.30pm

5/9 Bottlebrush Avenue

$2,695,000

12.00 - 12.30pm

9 Bottlebrush Avenue

From $1,595,000

Saturday 10th February 10.00 - 10.30am

4/3 Morwong Drive

Auction

10.00 - 10.30am 10 Honeysuckle Lane 4 3 2 Contact Agent 28 NOOSA TODAY | Friday, 9 February, 2024

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0410 512 364

Saturday 10th February

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0410 512 364 10.00 - 10.45am

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Address

Price Guide

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Agent Time

Address

AB C

OPEN HOMES Price Guide

Agent

Auction Diary

Sunrise Beach Saturday 10th February 11.00 - 11.30am

2/69 Southern Cross Pde

Price Guide $1,095,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0402 903 733

3.00 - 3.30pm

1/2 Orealla Crescent

By Negotiation

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0413 582 670

Friday 23rd February 11.00 - 11.00am

Sunshine Beach

357 Sunrise Road

Auction

Hinternoosa 0422 923 851

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 542

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

Auction

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0438 259 956

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 319 879

Auction

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0438 259 956

Noosa Heads

Friday 9th February 2.00 - 2.30pm

Doonan

3/18 Bryan St

$4,350,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

Friday 23rd February 12.00 - 12.30pm

6109/5 Morwong Dr

Saturday 10th February Saturday 24th February 10.00 - 10.30am

8/21 Henderson St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

10.00 - 10.30am

10 Ferris St

$2,695,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0447 263 663

10.00 - 10.30am

29 McAnally Dr

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 711 888

11.00 - 11.30am

11A Webb Rd

$9,750,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0411 122 331 12.00 - 12.30pm

11.00 - 11.30am

1/39 Duke Street

Auction

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0438 259 956

11.00 - 11.30am

1/13 Nebula St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 980 247

12.30 - 1.00pm

32/5 Quamby Place

Friday 1st March 4/3 Morwong Drive

Peregian Beach Saturday 17th February

Tewantin

11.00 - 11.30am

Saturday 10th February

1/4 Avocet Pde

Sunshine Beach

10.00 - 10.30am

1/1 Werin St

$3,450,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 889 130

10.00 - 10.45am

43aTait Street

$1,875,000

Laguna Real Estate 0428 711 163

10.00 - 10.30am

7 Oakleaf Close

O/O $1,550,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0411 328 488

11.00 - 11.30am

68 Furness Drive

$1,250,000

Laguna Real Estate 0411 328 488

12.00 - 12.30pm

5 Driver Court

Offers Over $1,395,000

Friday 23rd February 12.00 - 12.30pm

1/39 Duke Street

Saturday 24th February 12.00 - 12.30pm

1/13 Nebula St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 980 247

1.00 - 1.30pm

8/21 Henderson St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

Verrierdale

3.00 - 3.30pm

29 McAnally Dr

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 711 888

Saturday 10th February

Saturday 9th March 3

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

11.15 - 11.45am

26 - 30 Greenacre Road

Offers Over $1,550,000

NEW LOOK STORE FURNITURE • Lounges • Dining • Occassional

• Outdoor • BBQs + Accessories

Contact: 07 5473 1912 noosatoday.com.au

Hinternoosa 0415 111 370

Hinternoosa 0404 344 399 11.00 - 11.30am

5/20 Henderson St

NOOSA COME IN AND BROWSE OUR FANTASTIC NEW RANGE!

Visit us at 7 Gibson Rd, Noosaville

ON SALE NOW! BEDDING • Bedroom Suites • Adjustable Beds • Mattresses & Bases • Manchester Contact: 07 5473 1921 Friday, 9 February, 2024

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HOME FOCUS

SPACIOUS LUXURY APARTMENT NOOSAVILLE THIS meticulously renovated north facing, two level apartment in the centre of Noosaville offers three bedrooms, three bathrooms and an office, with high ceilings throughout giving a lovely open feel. Innovative thought has gone into the renovation and redesign of this stunning property, you’ll have peace of mind purchasing this as new apartment which includes new electrical and plumbing. The top level offers a sprawling open plan kitchen with high end appliances, dining and living areas that open out onto a large balcony with water views throughout the day, stunning sunsets, and the twinkling lights of Noosa Hill in the evening. The master bedroom comprises a large walk-in robe and ensuite with twin vanities and a large walk-in shower. The second bedroom is queen size and is serviced by the main bathroom which includes a free-standing stone bath, timber vanity and large walk-in shower.

On the lower level is a second living room, queen size bedroom, office, and a large bathroom with twin timber vanity. Plenty of space for family and friends to take advantage of Noosa’s famous lifestyle. Walking distance to Noosa’s popular river

precinct on Gympie Terrace where you are spoilt for choice for restaurants, cafes, walking tracks or enjoy a BBQ on the foreshore. The unit is situated at the front of the complex with no other units either side

and is constructed of double brick and suspended concrete slabs so is totally private and soundproofed. Entertain family and friends at the on-site BBQ with the luxury of swimming all year round with the heated swimming pool. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1/219 Weyba Road, NOOSAVILLE Description: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 garage, pool Price: By Negotiation Inspect: By appointment Contact: Anita Nichols 0434 236 110, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

GROUND FLOOR OPPORTUNITY! YOU could be the lucky new owner of this fabulous single level apartment at Noosa Sound, an unbeatable location. One of the most desirable Noosa properties is now available. Ground floor units in this location are in great demand and this is no exception! Offering 2 bedrooms, near new ensuite, modern kitchen, spacious open plan living and dining, indoor/outdoor flow, split system aircon and fans throughout. Large windows providing lots of natural light and coastal breezes. Outside, find your beautifully maintained, large, secure courtyard for your exclusive use, brimming with luscious palms and

greenery. Internal access to single lock-up garage with auto door opener. The resort complex includes an inground pool and attractive BBQ area with seating, plus visitor parking, and offers direct access to Noosa Sound waterways to drop in the kayak. Quamby Place is just across the road, where you can enjoy the playground for the kids, Noosa River Views, or immerse your tastebuds at some of Noosa’s finest restaurants. Approximately 10 min, flat walk to Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street with a bus stop nearby. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1/81 Noosa Parade, NOOSA HEADS Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage, pool Price: $1,250,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Leigh Vercoe 0456 110 383, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE 30 NOOSA TODAY

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AUCTIOn On SITe SAT 24 Feb 12:30pM

Absolute Waterfront noosa Sound 32/5 QUAMby pLACe, nOOSA HeAdS

2A 2B 1C

• Exciting opportunity to own “Culgoa Point” Prime Noosa Real Estate • Well positioned, stunning views of the beautiful lagoon and marina • Elevator access, great accommodation for families or couples • Recently renovated with easy indoor outdoor flow to covered balcony • Stone benchtops, stylish shutters, complete with all furnishings • Private sandy beach, marina, pool, sauna, spa, gym, bbqs • Excellent returns, expert management to care for your investment • Easy flat stroll to Hastings St and Laguna Bay, or take the ferry from Rickys. This is Prime Real Estate, put yourself in a position to own!

AUCTIOn On Site Sat 24 Feb 12:30pm VIeW Sat & Wed 11-11.30

Melanie butcher 0407 379 893 mel@lagunarealestate.com.au

Where Size Matters In Old Tewantin

43A TAIT STreeT, TeWAnTIn

5A 3B 3C • Desirable, irreplaceable location in the heart of “Old Tewantin” • 5 bedrooms will accommodate generations of family • Over two levels are 3 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 living areas • Substantial and sturdy brick and tile build; large, comfortable verandahs • Multiple vehicle spaces plus an underhouse workshop • Loads of space for caravans, camper, boat on 1830m2 of level land • Three minutes to Tewantin Village, public transport nearby • Five minutes to Gympie Terrace; 15 minutes to Noosa Main Beach

FOr SALe $1,875,000 VIeW Sat 10-10.45am

Queensland’s Multi Award Winning Company Est. 1978 noosatoday.com.au

Warren evans 0428 711 163 warren@lagunarealestate.com.au

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High Quality, Single Level Family Home

7 OAkLEAF CLOSE, TEWAnTIn

5 A 2+ B 3 C

• Impressive executive style home on a large 744m2 allotment • Expansive open plan living, dining, kitchen and lounge • Master with oversized ensuite, spa and walk-in robe • 4 guest bedrooms, main bathroom; media room/study nook • Gourmet kitchen, Caesarstone benchtops, butler’s pantry • Entertainment area with own kitchen and powder room; sparkling pool • Concrete stand, parking for van or boat alongside the house • 5 minutes to Tewantin Village and Marina; 15 minutes to Noosa Main Beach

FOR SALE O/O $1,550,000 Considered VIEW Sat 10-10.30am

Chris Forde 0411 328 488 chris@lagunarealestate.com.au

Marvellous Family Home

68 FuRnESS DRIVE, TEWAnTIn

4A 2B 2C • Stylish, coastal sophistication and newly renovated • Four bedrooms, master with ensuite and private patio • New, Gull Design kitchen; new appliances, loads of storage • New flooring throughout; split aircon; ceiling fans • Large shed; double garage with new motor • Fully fenced yard, professional landscaping and irrigation • Two minutes to local shops; childcare and schools nearby • 16 minutes to Main Beach; 5 minutes to Noosa Marina

FOR SALE $1,250,000 VIEW Sat 11-11.30am

Queensland’s Multi Award Winning Company Est. 1978 32 NOOSA TODAY

Friday, 9 February, 2024

Chris Forde 0411 328 488 chris@lagunarealestate.com.au

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