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Immortal Tom set to return By Phil Jarratt The diminutive, muscular, wild-eyed, thoughtful and creative two-times world champion was a popular hero through much of his career, but for more than four decades he has been revered as a “surfer’s surfer”, widely respected for his all-round waterman ability and his extraordinary affinity with the moods of the ocean. We speak, of course, of Tom Carroll, who will be a very special guest at next month’s Noosa Festival of Surfing, returning to the event he helped put on the map a quarter century ago. Born in Sydney in 1961, younger brother by two years to Nick, Carroll spent his early years in a creative family environment presided over by father Vic Carroll, a leading newspaper editor. Continued page 6

Surfing into his 60s: Tom with quiver in Sumba.

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$148m repair cost By Margie Maccoll The repairs to Noosa roads and infrastructure from a two-week rain event from 22 March to 5 April 2022 have resulted in the biggest project in Noosa Shire history, with spending about 10 times the annual budget and as much as the combined capital works budgets from the 2014-2020 term. Council’s Disaster Reconstruction coordinator updated Council’s Ordinary meeting last week on the progress of reconstruction in response to the rain and flood event almost two years ago that greatly impacted Noosa. Total program costs have amounted to $148 million and included about $50 million to repair a landslide site at Black Mountain, the

largest landslide on the Sunshine Coast in 30 years with damage assessed to be as wide as a rugby league playing field and as deep as a five storey building. Council’s dedicated project team has worked on the program and alongside it their Civil Operations Grading Crew have undertaken the repair of about 60 roads in the region. After the devastating event the State Government activated support from the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA), allowing funding to be offered under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement which included reconstruction of essential public assets and Betterment Grants. Cr Brian Stockwell said it was the early decision of acting chief executive officer Larry

Sengstock to contract consultant engineers to gain quick and professional access into QRA funds that evnabled Noosa to have the recovery almost under control just two years after the major disaster. The meeting heard council opted to obtain funds from several available grants offered due to exceptional circumstance including grants for clean-ups, local recovery and resilience, recreation and community, flood risk monitoring and the Resilient Homes Fund Voluntary Home buy-back scheme. The report delivered to council last Thursday looked at the scope of the disaster and how council was stepping through its elements. Through most of 2022, the project team focused on ensuring all impacted infrastructure

was safe for continued use while necessary engineering, testing, surveying, design work and funding was secured. During 2023, the project team commenced tendering of works and construction, the report showed. “(Repairs) have to fit with the requirements of the grants and where we see an opportunity to improve on assets we will take advantage of that,“ the officer told the meeting. “Value for money methodology is something we always step through.“ The officer said Noosa hinterland had faced the majority of challenges including the Black Mountain landslide, a further nine projects and lots of minor projects, that “may be small but for the community they are big deals.“ Continued page 2

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To celebrate the world wide phenomenon, Gaby Moreno, coming to Pomona, we have a double pass to giveaway! Two lucky Noosa Today readers will win a double pass to the concert at Majestic Theatre in Pomona on Sunday 24 March. Dont miss out! Competition closes 11 March. To enter the competition visit noosatoday.com/ competitions/ ABOUT Recent Grammy Award and Latin Grammy winner, Gaby Moreno is coming down under with a brand new album titled Dusk and a rich swag of much-loved tunes from her seven previous releases. To see this trailblazer perform is to be awestruck by her breathtaking voice and exquisite guitar flourishes. She glides back and forth easily and exuberantly between bossa nova, jazz, blues and rock, with English and Spanish lyrics that honour her experiences as a Guatemalan immigrant living in the US. Billboard magazine described her performance at the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony as “…nothing short of mesmerising.” Having toured with Tracey Chapman and Annie de Franco to name a few and with many

To celebrate the world wide phenomenon Gaby Moreno coming to Pomona, we have a double pass to giveaway! other accolades under her wings this rising star is worth a viewing. Appearing on 24 March at the Majestic Theatre Pomona. Doors and bar open 2pm. Show starts at 3pm. For more information, visit trybooking.com/events/landing/1150880

Flood repairs progressing From page 1 “From a delivery point of view council focused on recovery efforts,“ the officer said. Council has made a point of informing impacted residents of work progress. Having had their access road initially cut off by the landslide affected Black Mountain residents have been kept in the loop on repairs. “We continually focus on making sure having a detour available all the time is a priority,“ the officer said. “Residents bordering the site have access to coordinators and contractors. We’re in constant contact. We talk to them frequently. We try to let them know what’s happening in advance through emails going out to community to let them know what’s coming up.“ Through Betterment grants council has been able to make improvements to stormwater assets, fish habitat and through it increased their knowledge, particularly in the area of geotechnics. “As a result of extensive landslide activ-

Black Mountain landslide site. ity we noted, we do have mapped areas of geotechnical instability around the whole shire,“ an officer said. “Because of the unprecedented level of geotechnical assessment we have had the opportunity to update that on basis of all geotechnical work we have done in past 12 months.“ The program progress status reported to the Queensland Reconstruction Authority is at 48 per cent completed. By May 2024, this is expected to significantly increase, with only five sites remaining to construct.

The order in which candidates’ names appear on the ballot paper and its effect on the election result is probably, not surprisingly, a topic that has gained a mountain of research. Last week the ballot draw was conducted and candidates names for the upcoming Council election decided. Names will appear as follows: For Mayoral - 1. John Morrall, 2. Frank Wilkie, 3. Ingrid Jackson, 4. Nick Hluszko For Councillor - 1. Christopher Darwen, 2. Cr Karen Finzel, 3. Jess Phillips, 4. Nicola Wilson, 5. Andrea Newland, 6. Cr Brian Stockwell, 7. Cr Amelia Lorentson, 8. Leigh McCready, 9. Cr Joe Jurisevic, 10. Mat Bankes, 11. Fiona Jacobs, 12. Michelle Lee Ngatai-Stokes, 13. Cr Tom Wegener, 14. Alecia Staines Among the research, the MIT Election Lab in the US reports that decades of researchers have studied whether the order in which voters see candidates on the ballot has any impact on election results. Some scholars have found that being listed first on the ballot translates into an electoral advantage, while others have found little or no evidence of a relationship between where a candidate appears on the ballot and the final election results. In Scotland the electoral commission found the ordering of candidates on the ballot paper did not affect voters’ ability to locate and vote for their preferred candidate. It also found that voters rarely noticed or thought about the order of candidates on the ballot paper. So, no conclusions there.

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Council figures show there are 2599 approved STAs across Noosa.

Snapshot on short stays in Noosa Noosa Council has unveiled a new online dashboard to help the community to monitor the operation and regulation of Noosa’s shortstay local law. The Short Stay Local Law Snapshot, to be updated quarterly on council’s website, is part of a suite of initiatives that council has introduced since July 2020 to tackle the challenge of controlling the growth of short stay accommodation. Noosa was the first council in Queensland to introduce a local law to regulate and manage the ongoing use of short stay letting through a framework, following calls from residents to address the impacts on permanent residents and residential amenity Mayor Clare Stewart said responding to the community’s concerns has been instrumental in developing methods to proactively deal with the short-stay issue. “As we were the first council in Queensland to tackle this issue, it continues to be a learning process and adjustments are required, but the release of this snapshot is a great initiative for our community and provides clarity on where things are at, regarding the local law

operation,” she said. “We are only two years into the process.” Council’s Director Development and Regulation Richard Macgillivray said the focus was now about stepping up compliance activities. “Our staff continue to action all complaints received and, the emphasis is now focussed on increasing compliance activities across the shire,” he said. “Whilst we acknowledge there is more to be done, we are observing that guests and short stay letting operators are becoming acutely aware of the importance of preserving residential amenity.” Of the 2599 Short Stay Local Law approvals issued, more than 85 per cent have relied on a current planning approval with the remainder demonstrating the establishment of existing use rights. During this term of council, 24 applications involving short stay accommodation have been decided by the full council, of which 14 were approved and 10 refused. The newly released statistical dashboard provides data on current approval numbers, how many compliance notices and fines have

been issued, number of applications refused, the suburbs with the most approvals and how many calls to the short stay hotline. The latest statistics indicate calls to the hotline dropped significantly in December 2023, compared to those recorded in December 2022. Mr Macgillivray said the 64 per cent drop is a positive sign during the peak tourism season. “Sixteen fines and 127 compliance notices have been issued since February 2022, with most breaches for an operator failing to respond to a complaint within the 30-minute time limit, imposed as part of the approval conditions,” Mr Macgillivray said. There were 592 calls specifically about short stay matters to the hotline in 2023 compared to 375 from February 2022 (when the local law started) to December 2022. “We are always looking for ways to improve what we do, last year we reviewed the ShortStay Local Law - as we said we would do, “We intend to update the information every quarter on our website, so it is easily accessible, for the community,” Mr Macgillivary said.

There needs to be a “war on weeds” as they are negatively impacting our natural ecosystems and the asparagus fern is an especially huge threat spreading rapidly through the coastal dunes, according to Coolum and North Shore Coast Care’s Tony Gibson. This weed smothers native flora and reduces habitat for fauna Tony says of the fern that has escaped gardens, planter boxes and pots to become a category “3” restricted invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act, 2014. Councils and bushcare groups have had some success eradicating it using manual hand tools and undesirable chemical sprays but now a Peregian Beach local has invented a tool to speed up the process. Ron Gooch was up to his armpits in asparagus fern which led him to develop the Asparagus Assassin (or AA for short) after a number of prototypes. The simple, easy to use tool, is now helping community volunteers working in the Peregian Beach Community Associations Weeding precinct but it didn’t stop there. Ron saw the opportunity for the tool to be used across Australia to address the asparagus menace and sought support more widely from Noosa Council and other bushcare groups. Anecdotal evidence indicates that asparagus can be removed three times faster using the tool, which is a great productivity gain. Excited by the opportunity to undertake a project to expand the usage of the AA Tony sought sponsorship from Bendigo Bank and was awarded $3000 to purchase more AAs tools. Coolum and North Shore Coast Care has commenced a “Roving Weeders” program working with other groups in the Noosa Shire commencing with the Marcus Beach Bushcare Association. On Wednesday 21 February the Asparagus Assassin Project was launched.

Ron Gooch with his Asparagus Assassin.

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Clare reflects on journey Mayor Clare Stewart delivered her final address to Noosa Council’s Ordinary Meeting last Thursday, the final public meeting for council before the 16 March local government election, and her retirement from the role, before being commended for her service by fellow councillors. “Firstly, let me say I leave with gratitude, respect, and thanks. Gratitude for the opportunity to lead this council over the past four years, respect for the work that our council team do and thanks for the support and opportunities to serve that this role has created,“ Cr Stewart said. “But most of all I leave with pride. Pride for all that we have achieved together. We may not always agree but what I can say is that no matter what our differences, we all want the best for Noosa. Of that I have no doubt. “I am incredibly proud of what we have completed over four years. Four years that saw the interruption and devastation of covid, a major flooding event, rising costs, logistical nightmares and staff shortages that occurred not just here in Noosa but right across Qld. And to add to that the largest ever disaster recovery costs and support required amounting to over $120 million for our shire. “We have done much. Works have been significant, substantial and are ongoing. “There are too many to mention but for me, some highlights include: 1. Our council has taken the most proactive and aggressive step towards helping address the housing crisis. Our Housing Strategy and the recommendations formed from that work will make real, meaningful, positive change to the lives of many of our residents. This council was the first in Qld to pilot two tiny homes with the support of Youturn while supporting and providing funding for more transitory accommodation and crisis accommodation for our most vulnerable: bringing real and meaningful change to the lives of many. 2. Council formulated, adopted, and ratified our new Corporate Plan- a plan that will see this organisation flourish for decades to come. Priorities of our community were listened to, integrated, and strategised. They will guide decisions going forward for many years to come. 3. Year after year of record spends on capital works and infrastructure. Delivery of four bridges to our Hinterland community, the Hinterland Playground, Noosa Parade upgrade, Orealla Crescent Bridge Replacement, Beckman’s Road Upgrade, The Peregian Community House, upgrade and expansion of our Peregian Digital Hub, The Olive Donaldson Sports Facility- all these projects leave a lasting legacy for our residents. Record spending on footpaths and road works. Prudent spending to improve amenity for our residents. 4. Continuous engagement with our residents has been key. From our initial Councillor Coffee chats, we have listened and supported our residents through our roundtablesour ongoing Business Round tables and our polystyrene disaster round table, our Chap

roundtable and our Kin Kin Quarry Roundtable. 5. We have stood with our Hinterland community through the initiation and support of legal action against the operators of the Kin Kin Quarry and we will continue to do so. We eagerly await a final judgement on the court case. 6. Fire management and mitigation has been increased by over 100 per cent in this term of council. We are now world leaders in the works that our fire tech program is undertaking at the Peregian Digital Hub; our spending has substantially increased on back burns, fire trails, fire detection, implementation of an in house fire safety officer and bushfire levy; all alongside the significant works we are doing with our community in disaster resilience and preparation with our emergency services in fire management and mitigation. 7. The Waste Plan that this council has recently adopted is the most innovative we have ever undertaken. Machines recently purchased including our polystyrene thermal processing machine and our Containers for Change

sees this council continuing to wage a war on waste by diverting recyclable material from landfill to both reduce emissions and conserve landfill space. 8. The rise of short-term accommodation is an issue across the world. Not just here in Noosa. I am incredibly proud that this council was the one of the first councils in Qld to introduce a separate rating category for short term accommodation- making rates more expensive for those who use their homes as a ‘business’. The short-term local letting law that this council introduced also saw us as the first council in Qld to enact such a regulation to protect residential amenity. Our 24-hour hotline to monitor short term accommodation is also another first that this council has implemented to assist residents. 9. Environmentally, we now have more land under conservation than ever before with the purchase this term of more land for conservation. 43 per cent of our shire – or 34,499 hectares of land – is now being managed for its environmental value and we’re steadily nearing our target of 48 per cent

by 2028. 10. On a personal note, I am incredibly proud of having led and championed two Mayoral Balls, with the assistance and support of our community and wonderful community groups. These balls raised enough money to increase counselling services in the area of domestic violence across our shire and the proceeds of our more recent ball has seen an MOU signed with the Salvation Army to assist in accommodation for our at-risk residents. 11. The instigation of our Mayoral Christmas Appeals have also helped families in need across our shire have a happier and more memorable Christmas as has our incredibly popular Christmas Convoy which began during this term of council. 12. The resilience tours I initiated with our local Paralympians, Olympians and sporting heroes were a highlight. Speaking at schools right across our shire we reached thousands of students to promote a message of courage, hope and resilience in the face of adversity and I thank all those involved for helping make this happen.

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Mayor Clare Stewart at Council Chambers. 13. Forging stronger and closer ties with other councils has been a priority of this council. Joining the Southeast Council of Mayors has ensured that Noosa Council now has a voice at the table, part of a decision-making process. Importantly it has secured vital funding for our shire. We will receive $3.58 million for liveability projects from being part of the Council of Mayors and we are now part of a wider working group in regard to SEQ Waste strategies and part of the $40 million funding pool for resilient rivers. All because we joined the Council of Mayors. 14. Our MOU with Gympie Regional Council in regard to waste will also drive innovation, collaboration and investment in the waste sector going forward and I look forward to what our two councils can achieve together. Similarly, our work with the Sunshine Coast Council in regard to management and support of our eastern beaches is significant. On a personal and concluding note, I’d like to thank and acknowledge Brett de Chastel, our first CEO, Scott Waters, and now Acting CEO Larry Sengstock for their support, advice, and hard work. It is appreciated and acknowledged. Thanks to the council executive team who have led us this term: Carl, Michael, Deb, Trent, Kim, Kerri, Richard, Shaun. Thank you for all that you do for this organisation and the hard work you put in daily. Our wider council team, inclusive of all our managers and staff both indoor and outdoor,

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Clare Stewart fronts the media. need to be thanked and acknowledged. Their work is appreciated by us all and is often the very public face of us all. I’ve worked incredibly closely with Ken, Nathan, and all the communications team over the past four years and I thank them personally. I will miss you guys. Deputy Mayor Frank and all Councillors around this table. I say thank you. It has indeed been a team effort and the achievements above are collective ones. I’ve been fortunate enough to make two close friends over my time as Mayor, Amelia and Karen. Thank you for your friendship and support. I will miss it. Cathy my EA- thank you. I think I’ve driven you crazy with my diary commitments and I promise one day I will learn to say ‘no’ but thank you for your care, friendship, and support. Jobs like ours take their toll- most significantly on our families. I want to acknowledge my own. My parents who have walked this journey every step of the way with me (and who are probably owed a million dollars in babysitting fees) and my husband and children who have sacrificed much to enable me to do my job. Cam- thank you. I know I drive you crazy but thank you for being the rock and sounding board I so often need. Finally, I want to thank the people of Noosa Shire. They took a chance on an unknown and I hope I’ve earned their respect and validated their choice. It has been the ultimate privilege to represent you and work for you.

Whatever I do and wherever I go, I will always have the incredible honour of being the first female Mayor of Noosa Shire.“ Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie led the councillors in thanking Cr Stewart for her “commendable service“ at the forefront of council for “four difficult years“. “It’s easy to remember the accomplishments, but it’s easy to forget these were achieved during a very difficult time,“ he said. “If there’s a word to describe it, it’s disruption. “We had the worst bushfires the shire had ever seen in the build up to the 2020 election. “An infection in Wuhan avalanched into a global infection, first in a century. “There were almost no staff in the Pelican St building, the streets were deserted, the shire was a ghost town. It was the age of online meetings and zoom. “The vaccination debate raged and divided our community, businesses were pivoting, thriving, closing or struggling. “When the CEO turned up for his first day Noosa was hit by the most damaging rain in 30 years. It damaged 100 roads, there were 30 landslips including the largest ever at Black Mountain. “We had very high land value increases, some as high as 300 per cent, made setting rates very difficult. “The new CEO departed. Construction cost increased, staff were hard to come by. We had three CEOs.

“Through it all we had a Mayor who was always well briefed, well prepared, you did it well. “Perhaps your most admirable quality was your capacity to fiercely debate any topic but after the matter was over you’d be the first to be cracking jokes. I respect and admire that.“ “You’ve been more than just a Mayor, you’ve been a trailblazer, your dedication to the community has been unwavering,“ Cr Amelia Lorentson said. “You will be remembered for your kindness, your sense of humour and your genuine compassion for others.“ “Thank you for being a leader, you’ve been an exemplary Mayor,“ Cr Joe Jurisevic said. “Democracy would be boring if we all thought the same,“ Cr Brian Stockwell said. “Anyone who puts their hand up and makes those points in something you believe in, that’s a big step. “It’s something this community will remember and respect.“ “You’ve always been very warm. That’s what we appreciate most and what we’ll miss most,“ Cr Tom Wegener said. “It’s been an honour and a privilege to work alongside you. Your door and your heart have always been open,“ Cr Karen Finzel said. “You’ve been a fearless advocate for the most vulnerable, and you’ve worked tirelessly to make sure no one’s been left behind. “It’s been a tumultuous ride and we’ve experienced that together.“

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The immortal Tom returns From Page 1 When the boys and older sister Josephine lost their mother to cancer when Tom was eight, he and Nick sought solace in the waves in front of their Newport Beach house, and soon became leaders of the Newport Peak crew. Neither brother seemed particularly naturally gifted, but they were both enthusiasts from an early age, and tiny Tom was determined to kick every wave he caught into submission. At first there was a lot of energy and not much style, but by the time he was the star surfer of Newport Plus club, and making an impact at state junior level, Carroll was becoming an explosive goofy who could smoothly link his moves in the manner of one of his mentors, Col Smith. When he won the inaugural Pepsi Pro Junior at Narrabeen in 1977, the grom with the wicked grin was on his way, nominated by Tracks magazine as the hottest emerging talent of the year. Carroll finished school before joining the world tour in 1979, where he finished ranked 24, having made the final of the Pipe Masters. For a tour rookie, this wasn’t a bad result, but the freckle-faced teenager made much more of an impact in Hawaii that season for his mature and fearless approach to riding big waves. His free surfing at Pipeline earned him instant respect amongst the veterans, and despite a city surfer penchant for cheekily stealing other people’s waves, he was given a life membership to that esteemed pack. Having interviewed Tom as the pro junior champ in 1977, I was shocked to find how much he had matured, both as a surfer and as a person, when I encountered him on the North Shore of Oahu in 1979. One morning we chatted while he took photos of Sunset Beach from every aspect. “I just love the feel of this place,” he said. “I want to take away the memory of it, and have it with me all the time.” (Years later he would write in the foreword to Cyclops Press’s Waterproof: Australian Surf Photography Since 1858: “Like many surf photographers, I was drawn to taking photographs when recovering from an injury. It was the healing nature of calmly resting on observation through the frame of the cameras lens that tissue was able to replenish itself without me in the way. Photography was a way to slow down a rapidly moving environment and make sense of the world around me.”) Tom’s crawl to the top of the world tour took a few seasons, somewhat impeded by the dominance of Mark Richards, but in 1983 he won six tour events and convincingly took his first world title. The second year was tougher, and at year’s end he just scraped over the line in front of Shaun Tomson, with just two wins from 24 events. Back to back world titles stamped Tom Carroll with greatness, but he found the mantle hard to bear, and became a little lost in the cocoon of fame for a few years, living the high life but not living up to his own expectations. By 1988 he was back and in the best condition of his life.

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Narrabeen 1977, first pro win. Picture: MARTIN TULLEMANS

Quiksilver, who had dumped him for bad behaviour in the early ‘80s, re-signed him as surfing’s first “million dollar man”. Tom earned his keep, finishing third on the world tour in 1991 and winning the Triple Crown, but contest victories were not his major value to his sponsor. He quit the tour in 1993 and became a fulltime surf adventurer, seeking out mid-ocean reef breaks to conquer or presiding over a boat-load of high maintenance groms while a movie was made. In the 2000s, Tom and longtime Quiksilver teammate and friend Ross Clarke-Jones became tow-surfing partners, and over the coming years they charged some of the biggest, scariest, mid-ocean waves ever ridden, turn-

ing their death-defying feats into a film and television series. This might have been the bravest thing Carroll ever did in a daredevil life, but in 2013 he surpassed it with the publication of TC, a book cowritten with brother Nick which tells the full story of Carroll’s careerlong battle with drug addiction, including a tragic period of crystal meth abuse which cost him his marriage. He wrote: “I did all sorts of things to try to score, because it was pretty scarce. It brought me into contact with some really seedy people. People who died doing it. A guy I knew committed suicide. That was a really frightening thing because I realised

that was where it leads, that was the end point. But understanding what happened to that person didn’t stop me … The nature of the beast is to keep going until it stops.” Clean and sober since 2007, Tom Carroll and partner Mary live not far from where he grew up, meditate, eat healthy foods and stay very fit. He remains close to his three grown daughters, and now in his 60s, still surfs like a man possessed. Tom Carroll and 1976 world champion Peter Townend will be the special guests at a double-barrel The Immortals/Big Wednesday night at Noosa Surf Museum on Wednesday (of course) 13 March.

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Only three apartments left Noosa Domain Country Club is renowned for exceptional quality and is delighted to have welcomed over 85 per cent of their new residents in the final apartment block B, which consists of only 36 apartments. These apartments are highly desired and a perfect addition to the already charming two and three bedroom villas available at Noosa Domain. With its prized location, the spacious apartments and outstanding resort style facilities will give you the lifestyle you have always dreamed of. “Our apartments have been designed with contemporary lines, open plan living, natural lighting and a focus on privacy,” said Brian Williams (Noosa Domain’s lifestyle consultant). “They have their own courtyard/balcony off the living area and the three-bedroom apartments have another off the master bedroom. “All apartments boast a modern kitchen with stone benches and quality window and floor furnishings. Energy efficient heating and cooling also complement the superior standards set by the architects and project teams – delivering your dream home.” The enviable resort style living facilities include an outdoor bowling green, hobby workshop, gymnasium, outdoor swimming pools, alfresco dining and a beautifully appointed community clubhouse which houses a cinema, billiard room, craft room, library, fully equipped kitchen, club bar and hair dressing salon. The Country Club also has its own luxury pontoon boat, moored on the Noosa Marina for exclusive use by Noosa Domain Country Club residents. Noosa Domain Country Club is located in the heart of Noosaville on Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast. Located only minutes from Hastings Street and Main Beach, a short stroll to Noosa Civic Shopping Centre makes it an ideal location to satisfy all your needs.

Ivan and Shirley love their open plan two bedroom apartment. Our open day on 7 March from 10am to 12pm will provide a great insight into the wonderful world of retirement living at Noosa Domain Country Club. We welcome you to come along with friends and family to see what the

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$6m to tackle knife crime The State Government has committed a total of $6 million to fund knife crime prevention campaigns. The government will provide the Balin Stewart Foundation with $200,000 over two years to continue its Bin the Blade for Balin campaign. Michael and Kerri-Lyn Stewart’s son Balin died after being stabbed at Buddina on the Sunshine Coast in January 2022. In the aftermath of their tragedy, Michael and Kerri-Lyn have shown great strength by working to ensure that Balin leaves a lasting legacy and a safer community. In addition, the government will provide $500,000 over two years to the Jack Beasley Foundation. Jack’s parents, Brett and Belinda Beasley, have been instrumental in Queensland becoming a nation-leader when it comes to combating knife crime. Thanks to Brett and Belinda’s relentless advocacy, Jack’s Law is now in place in Queensland. As a result of the police wanding operations authorised by Jack’s Law, police have taken more than 450 weapons off the streets. Jack’s Law has been a success and this week the Premier announced the government would now give consideration to an expansion of the framework. Brett and Belinda have also been instrumental in advocating for laws restricting the sale of knives to minors, laws that are expected to be passed by the Queensland Parliament later today.

Michael and Kerri-Lyn Stewart in parliament. Picture: BALIN STEWART FOUNDATION/ FACEBOOK The government will also fund an awareness and education campaign to support the new laws preventing the retail sale of knives to minors. Premier Steven Miles said, “I have nothing

Arrest after chaotic car chase in Doonan Police tracked down a man allegedly armed with a firearm in a chaotic car chase which came to a sudden end in Doonan on Valentine’s Day. The chase began after police responded to a disturbance in Mountain Creek at about 11.35am on 14 February. A 39-year-old Mountain Creek man was arrested without further incident in Doonan, and has since been charged with several offences. These charges include seriously assaulting police, driving dangerously and unlicensed, going armed to cause fear, armed robbery, unlawfully entering a vehicle and possessing a weapon, and lastly having unauthorised medicine. He was refused police bail and appeared in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 15 February. Anyone with information that may assist in ongoing investigations, including dashcam footage, is urged to contact police.

but admiration for the Stewarts and the Beasleys.“ “Two families that have turned the most unimaginable tragedies into lasting legacies for their sons. “We have introduced some of the toughest laws in the country to hold offenders to account, and we are investing hundreds of millions of dollars into targeting serious repeat youth offenders, tackling the complex causes of crime and boosting community safety, but we know there is always more to do. “The Jack Beasley Foundation and the Balin Stewart Foundation are helping to make Queensland a safer place and this investment shows we are serious about tackling crime from every angle.” Police Minister Mark Ryan said, “On behalf of all Queenslanders I would like to thank Brett and Belinda and Michael and Kerri-Lynn.“ “Not many people have the strength to endure the tragedies that have struck their families and then go on to create a legacy for the loved ones they lost. “Queensland leads the nation in the fight against knife crime. “And that is in very large part due to the unwavering efforts of those behind the Jack Beasley Foundation and the Balin Stewart Foundation. “Their efforts educating young people are helping to support community safety.” Brett Beasley said, “Belinda and I want to sincerely thank the Premier and the government for supporting the Jack Beasley Foundation.“

“This funding will make a real difference to our capacity to deliver our education programs to young people. “Everything the Jack Beasley Foundation does is aimed at keeping young people safe. “I know that the government shares our desire to support community safety and this funding will truly help our efforts.” Michael Stewart from the Balin Stewart Foundation said, “Kerri-Lyn and I are truly humbled to be a part of these funding announcements today.“ “The Balin Stewart foundation’s mission is to raise awareness to the general public and to educate our youth of the dire, ever-lasting consequences of carrying a knife. “We are encouraged that a step in the right direction has been taken and hopefully be the start of ever lasting change. “We all have a lot of work to do, to curb this scourge on our society. Now the Balin Stewart Foundation will be able to enhance and evolve our programs to achieve these common goals.” Caloundra MP Jason Hunt said, “It’s impossible to comprehend the pain and loss that Michael and Kerri-Lyn have had to endure after their son Balin was so cruelly taken from them.“ “Yet through it all they have determined that they will do everything they can to minimise knife crime through the Balin Stewart Foundation. “I’m very proud to be part of the Miles government that is listening to people like Michael and Kerri-Lyn and acting to deliver a safer Queensland.”

Sunshine Coast man arrested in bushland A 36-year-old man has been charged with drug offenses after Sunshine Coast police intercepted a car in Yandina on 15 February. Police were called at about 10.30am, after reports of a car allegedly driving dangerously on the Bruce Highway, near Ninderry Road, Yandina. Police intercepted the car, however, the man fled on foot. After conducting searches of the Yandina

area, one man was arrested in bushland after 1.40pm. He has since been charged with numerous offenses, including possessing dangerous drugs. The man is due to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 7 March . Anyone with information that may assist in ongoing investigations, including dashcam footage, is urged to contact police.

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The men were eager to start their race.

Hands up if you smashed the Noosa Summer Swim.

There was an event designed specifically for kids aged 8-16 years.

Swim champions crowned Open water swimmers Chelsea Gubecka and Thomas Raymond were named the champions of the 2024 Noosa 5.0 at the annual Noosa Summer Swim Festival. The event celebrated its 11th birthday on 17 and 18 February with an action packed weekend of bespoke events and ocean swims on Noosa Main Beach. Both of the 5.0 winners are from the Sunshine Coast, and Thomas trains with Kareena Lee, former Olympic medalist at Noosa Aquatic Centre. Chelsea was the first Australian athlete to be selected for next year’s Olympic Games in Paris.

The 25-year-old double World Championship medallist will race in the 10 kilometres event in the French capital. There was plenty of action to see at the Noosa Summer Swim Festival with five different courses, starting and finishing on Noosa Main Beach. Distances ranged from the 300m Junior Giants event, especially designed kids aged 8-16 years, to the big one, the Noosa 5.0 where the current crop of leading Australian open water swimmers went head to head.

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The 2024 Noosa 5.0 winners were Chelsea Gubecka and Thomas Raymond.

This event has an amazing cross section of abilities, from the first timers to the elite and Olympians.

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Noosa first Noosa is about to get its first prostate cancer specialist nurse, thanks to the efforts of a local group determined to make a difference. The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) nurse has been funded with the support of the Noosa Prostate Association (NPA), a group of local men who have been fundraising since 2018 to raise local awareness of the disease. Secretary and treasurer of the NPA, Richard Bennet, welcomed the news. “With more than 5000 men in our area impacted by prostate cancer, a prostate cancer specialist nurse for Noosa is long overdue,“ he said. “We’re very proud to be working in partnership with PCFA and Icon Cancer Centre to bring our vision to fruition. “All funds raised from our annual luncheons will support the position, improving early detection and treatment of men in the local area.” Icon Cancer Centre Australia and New Zealand chief executive officer, Paul Fenton, said the PCFA nurse would support newly diagnosed men as well as those undergoing treatment. “Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Noosa and surrounding areas of the Sunshine Coast, with increasing numbers of men impacted by the disease as the region’s population increases. “We look forward to welcoming the nurse to our team ahead of the opening of Icon Cancer Centre Noosa mid-year, and they will be ready to hit the ground running, providing information, advice and expert care to Icon patients. “Having access to the support of a prostate cancer specialist nurse will further enhance the multi-disciplinary care that we can provide locally to men with prostate cancer.” The nurse is expected to start work within weeks at Icon Cancer Centre Maroochydore, supporting patients throughout the region, and will be based permanently at the new Icon Cancer Centre at Stockwell’s Noosa Civic Medihub, which is currently under construction.

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Noosa Prostate Association secretary and treasurer Richard Bennet shaking hands. Picture: RAW LENS Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurses (PCSN) are registered nurses with expert knowledge and training in the provision of clinical care and support for men impacted by prostate cancer. The new position will complement the existing care provided by urologists, radiologists, GPs, oncologists and support groups in Noosa and surrounds. PCFA Director of Nursing, Sally Sara, said hundreds of men in the area would benefit from the appointment. “Around 400 men in the region are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year and only 16.7 per cent of cases are diagnosed at Stage 1, compared to the national average of 36.8 per cent, which means the need for specialised care and early detection is significant. “We’re grateful to the Noosa Prostate Association and its supporters for working with us to bring a PCFA nurse to the local region.” To find out more about the Prostate Cancer Specialist Nursing service, phone PCFA on 1800 22 00 99 or visit pcfa.org.au

Protecting Queenslanders was a priority for the state’s building regulator as they launched a campaign to raise awareness of the risks posed by nonconforming building products (NCBP). Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) officers will visit scores of building product suppliers on the Sunshine Coast during the four-day campaign, to ensure they are aware of their obligations under NCBP legislation. This builds on the QBCC’s NCBP educational awareness program of 2022-23, when its officers visited 115 businesses around the state. QBCC Commissioner, Anissa Levy, said the regional action, one of six planned around the state between February and May, was a great way for officers to connect with suppliers to provide information that will help ensure the products they sell are safe, legal and compliant. “It takes many thousands of products to complete a building, and most people involved in the design, manufacture, supply and installation of these products do the right thing,” Commissioner Levy said. “But we need to be vigilant and make sure we keep non-conforming products out of buildings, as they put lives at risk.” Commissioner Levy said Queensland has the nation’s leading NCBP laws and while everyone in the supply chain is responsible for ensuring building products are safe and fit for purpose, suppliers play a pivotal role in the chain. “Unlike with our licensees, the QBCC doesn’t have formalised lines of communication with suppliers, so these visits create an important link between us,’’ Commissioner Levy said. “Our dedicated team of officers will be providing suppliers with technical fact sheets and information to ensure they are taking all necessary steps to keep NCBPs out

QBCC officers will visit scores of building product suppliers on the Sunshine Coast. of Queensland’s buildings and homes. “We are confident our interactions with suppliers will empower them to ask more questions, especially of manufacturers, to ensure they are only being provided with compliant products. “With new products coming onto the market all the time, it is important for suppliers to be aware of what they can and cannot supply.” In 2022-2023, the QBCC finalised 257 complaints and enquiries about NCBPs. Since the NCBP laws were introduced on 1 November 2017, the QBCC has identified over 50 non-conforming building products around the State. Actions can range from targeted education to directions to cease supply until a product conforms, or recommendations for ministerial product recall. One case involved a pool-fencing product being removed from sale after a QBCC investigation determined the product was non-conforming. As a result, a Ministerial Product Recall notice was issued in Queensland and the product was subsequently recalled. Anyone who suspects the presence or use of a non-conforming building product should contact the QBCC on 139 333.

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Ban live trade In Splash I read a deeply informative article on animal stress during live shipping, written by Lyn Simpson, a vet for many years in the live sheep trade. In 1954/55 our family sheared 28,000 sheep, fattened and transported them by train to the Port Lincoln meatworks, where they were chilled and frozen for export. Chilled and frozen meat is a lucrative business - every state in Australia should take a leaf out of the Barngarla First Nation traders of the time who bought back their land for a pound an acre in shares with our family. If the Barngarla people could do it in the 1950s, so can every other First Nation peoples around Australia. Across Australia our family always found by far the best stockmen and the best land managers were First Nation people.

If they could do it then, they can do it again. Wake up Australia! Ban live animal trade and give our Indigenous a fair go. Junee Nielsen, Doonan

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Best wishes PM Congratulations to our Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his fiancee Jodie Haydon. With his fly in fly out current position it’s a miracle they found time to be together, let alone the time for him to pop the question. At the very least he can now boast he got at least one big yes. Just wondering if a married couple get more tax relief if together they lodge their incomes through The Lodge? Seriously, we wish them only the very best. Ernest Wright, Tewantin

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Shaving heads for charity By Phil Jarratt

target from our friends, family, community and work colleagues, knowing that 100 per cent of the funds will be benefiting our community in such an Important way. Big shout out to local hair salon and huge supporters Craig and Lara from Pony Hair Salon Noosaville, who have generously donated their time and salon to do the big shave on Bald Friday in April.” To donate to this great cause go to: wishlist. org.au/fundraisers/samsmith2648@scwishlist Disclosure: The writer is the proud dad of one of these great gals.

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When you’re a woman approaching middle age who has always prided herself in a luxurious head of hair, what does it take to shave it off? Well, in the case of Noosa mums Danielle Langan and Sam Smith, it’s all for the love of friends and family. When members of both recently battled cancer, the girls became aware of the amazing work of local charity Wishlist which provides invaluable support for people suffering cancer and other serious illnesses. As the girls posted on social media: “The heartache associated with serious illness and disease touches most of us at some stage in our life, and we have experienced firsthand the loss and devastation that this can bring to

families, both emotionally and financially. The work that Wishlist does in our local community to support families facing these challenging times is invaluable. Wishlist directs more than $1 million towards medical equipment, research and accommodation. They also supply support services including clown doctors, music therapy for palliative patients and therapy dogs.” Sam Smith adds: “In 2024 I wanted to get out of my comfort zone. Well, this is certainly that! My amazing friend, Dan, and I are shaving our heads on Friday 12 April, hoping to raise more than $5000 for Wishlist. We are losing our locks and aim to raise our

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It’s never just a walk when you travel with Soul Of My Feet, it’s an affair of the heart.

Retreat calls It’s never just a walk when you travel with Soul Of My Feet, it’s an affair of the heart. Darene Puttergill walked the 800km Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in 2017 solo and was completely captivated by the experience and personal transformation that occurred on foot. “It was like a rite of passage into my mid life,“ she said. “My long walk was full of wonderment, beauty, immersion in nature, charming villages, healing and connection with others. It felt like the warmest dive into world-love, self-love and people-love.” Darene met Canadian friend, Sylvie Chouinard on that sacred Spanish road, walked by thousands, and decided to return with other women and guide them through the same soulful journey. They’ve now led groups since 2019 through Spain, Italy and Portugal. They say everyone comes away with profound personal insights, refreshed, altered and often return annually to do it again. “Their pleasure just increases ours,” they said. Darene said their walking retreats are a modern day pilgrimage and celebration of life. “They appeal to women who want to slow down, reflect, be in nature, experience the culture and history of a place first hand in intimate

settings you would only chance upon on foot,“ she said. “They are women ready to re-connect with themselves, others and enjoy the “RIZZ” or romantic appeal of life. We enjoy coffees along the way, local dishes, sunset drinks, even high tea and cooking classes.” Darene and Sylvie conduct activities in sharing circles in the evenings to integrate what comes up on the path; the elation and the struggles. Darene is a eutaptics FasterEFT holistic mind-body practitioner and coach. She shares her own story of healing from an autoimmune condition on her first pilgrimage. “I committed to healing myself with the amazing techniques I’ve gathered and rebalancing my nervous system for great health over that incredible walk across Spain,” she said. To join a Soul Of My Feet retreat reasonable fitness and health is required. You will carry a backpack/ daypack, stay in pilgrim-style shared accommodation as well as country inns and hotels. All the details are on the website: https:// wp.me/pacGlW-KU Follow Soul Of My Feet on Facebook here: facebook.com/soulofmyfeetoncamino

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In 2022, Noosa Council adopted a Local Law to regulate short-term accommodation but two years on, one-third of STA properties (short term accommodation) – that’s 1500 properties, in the shire remain unregistered and therefore beyond the reach of the council regulations. There are no occupancy limits, no limits to street parking and the council team tasked with policing them is understaffed and overwhelmed. Most of these dwellings are owned by investors who do not live in Noosa Shire. Council candidate, Leigh McCready has come out in support of Noosa residents this week and announced that if elected, she will work with the Mayor and chief executive officer to improve the situation for Noosa residents impacted negatively by STAs in their area by: · Boosting the team tasked with making sure STA properties follow the rules. · Exempting resorts with on-site managers from the regulations which would free up council resources to focus on improving residential amenity and over time, re-direct tourists back into purpose-built resorts rather than residential areas. · Improve transparency around STAs by creating a dashboard on the council website that would include information such as numbers of applications approved and registered; numbers re-registered; numbers rejected; numbers of calls to the complaints hot line; number of hot line complaints positively resolved; and numbers of show cause letters and enforcement notices issued.

Council candidate, Leigh McCready. “We currently have major issues with some property owners failing to register their houses as holiday rentals. “It is often these unregistered properties which aren’t complying with the Local Law - council is unable to follow up on breaches due to the properties being unregistered it’s a vicious cycle and has to change. “Most of the holiday rentals in Noosa are well-managed, and many have best-inclass property managers who never have complaints. It’s the poorly-managed properties in residential areas which need to be better controlled - the current council has had two years to roll out the implementation of the laws. We need to create an environment where every Noosa resident can enjoy peace and comfort in their own home,” Ms McCready said. Have your say in the Noosa Council elections on 16 March, pre-polling opens on 4 March. Go to leighmccready.com for more information.

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Alecia’s ready to serve By Alecia Staines Noosa Shire is where three of my children were born, where I’ve become deeply involved in the community, and where I don’t just work, but proudly call it home. I started teaching almost two decades ago, to make a difference in the lives of children and their families and I have continued this path of service and getting results for the community. In 2015, I founded the not-for-profit organisation, Maternity Consumer Network which now has 1200 members because maternity services were failing women and their families. This year because of our campaigning the Queensland government directed $42 million into rural maternity services. In 2011, I started the first Agribusiness Gateway to Industry school. Now there are 75 participating schools in Queensland. I received an award from the University of Southern Queensland for my efforts. This year, I campaigned to secure publicly funded homebirth for Sunshine Coast women. If elected, I plan to apply my skills to get positive results for our shire. I will listen and will make representations on all matters raised with me. I commit to being the community’s voice in council, not council’s voice in the community. I learnt the value of hard work being raised on my family farm on the Darling Downs. I was barely tall enough to see over the wool table before I was helping in my grandparent’s shearing shed. I was ploughing paddocks in the tractor to plant crops from daylight to dark when I was 13, and mustering cattle on motorbikes through dusty paddocks on weekends. I know how to get things done. I have spent many months of my campaign moving throughout our Shire meeting with community organisations, sporting groups, residents, and business owners. So many wonderful people who are keen for hands-on, vis-

Alecia Staines. ible and hard-working representation. People are bringing to my attention their concerns and wondering why they are not being listened to, why is their council not focused on core services like rates, roads, parking, recreational areas, boating access and rubbish, and why their rates continue to rise. Throughout my campaign I have met with organisations such as Noosa Wedding Organisation who provide economic benefit through

showcasing our wonderful natural assets, creating jobs throughout our Shire. For the 5000 registered boats in our shire there is much needed parking and infrastructure that needs to be addressed. Families are doing it tough, and have had significant rate rises, whilst not seeing tangible outcomes. Our hinterland communities want roads, bus shelters, shade and appropriate infra-

structure. As far north as Cooran, south to Peregian and all places in between I will represent ratepayers’ issues to the council chief executive officer and pursue appropriate outcomes. This council election, you have an opportunity to make a difference, please consider me as your representative when completing your voting card. Vote 1 Alecia Staines.

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Working collaboratively By Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie I understand how to work collaboratively with the community, councillors and staff within a local government framework to deliver for our community. With your support, I can be doing this from day one in partnership with your choice of councillors. I believe a healthier, more connected, culturally vibrant and prosperous community is achieved by placing the needs of residents and our environment first. When the focus is on making Noosa a great place for residents to live and raise a family, it’s also a great place to visit and to set up a business. With a proven record of protecting Noosa from overscale development and fostering projects that protect our natural assets, I seek your support to continue this work, as pressures are only increasing. These action-based aims bridge the hinterland and the coast. Effective services and responsible budgeting: Sustainable finance practices and successful grant applications have delivered record capital works projects for our shire. A focus on continual improvement in delivering quality community-owned assets while keeping rates as low as possible is central to making Noosa one of the most live-able places in Australia. Smart development: Vigilance against overscale development, reducing STA impacts on residents by reviewing, and gaining full compliance with, Noosa’s STA Local Law and implementing further planning scheme changes for STAs. Traffic solutions: Traffic and parking systems that prioritise access for residents, continuing to increase the use of alternative transport and reducing congestion in high use areas.

Responsible environmental management: Continual efforts to protect our natural assets; beaches, waterways, natural areas and wildlife. Ensuring the Noosa River is a safe, uncluttered and healthy ecosystem that can be enjoyed as a family-friendly recreational and natural asset. Securing effective, long-term action on unlimited anchoring and mooring, abandoned vessels, sewage pump-outs and science-backed projects that improve water quality and marine ecosystems. Housing solutions: Following through on the housing projects underway for vulnerable residents on modest incomes in partnership with the State and Community Housing Providers plus providing incentives for private industry to deliver social housing. Balanced Tourism: Balancing Noosa’s needs as a community first with its identity as a visitor destination by visitor dispersal and regenerative contribution strategies, reducing the environmental impact, overcrowding and disruption caused by major commercial events. Seizing opportunities: Leveraging the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics to secure what we need -upgrades to community sporting/cultural facilities and improving All-Abilities access to council-owned facilities. Fostering economic diversity and resilience: Recognising that small businesses support many Noosa residents and their families, preparing young people for the future through innovative projects, like the Peregian digital hub. Cr Wilkie has lived here since 1996, has served with four mayors, is a former journalist, high school teacher, spent years working on island resorts up to management level, is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), has been a Noosa Shire Clean Up Australia Day coordinator for 12 years and has extensive involvement in Noosa community sporting, arts and cultural groups. Not a member of any political party.

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Mayoral campaign donors Leoni Roberts wrote to Noosa Today last week explaining why she was donating $10,000 to Cr Frank Wilkie’s mayoral campaign. This week, we’re giving the other three mayoral candidates that same opportunity to highlight their campaign donors or supporters. Here’s what they had to say: Ingrid Jackson “My campaign is self-funded and I am not accepting any donations. My supporters are my family, my friends and my neighbours.“ Nick Hluszko “I am fundamentally self-funded (75 per cent by the end of the campaign) in order to ensure I have no conflicts of interest going forward should I be elected. Several friends have also contributed small amounts under $500. Two donations from friends/neighbours were reported as required by ECQ rules. One very generous donation of $8000 was from a neighbour who works internationally for a major consumer products corporation. Both reported donors have stated that they have sincerely appreciated the work and great results that I have achieved over two decades as President of the Noosa North Shore association (and on other committees). In particular getting infrastructure on the Noosa North Shore, basic Council services and protecting properties through Town Planning negotiations with Council. Both believe that I would be an effective and balanced Mayor who represents the whole community. All feel that Council is spending hard-earned ratepayer money on things that are not priorities right now and that any spending such only be on the basics - in particular our roads, rubbish and basic services. Everyone I speak with also feels that they are just not being listened to and that Council is not doing anything to help during times when cost of living pressures are getting worse by the day. I have the proven

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community leadership and management experience and skills to make a positive difference for all.”

John Morrall “Supporters play a vital role in various aspects of life, whether it’s in sports, charities, or any other organisation. They provide encouragement, motivation, assistance and moral support to help individuals achieve their goals. I am blown away by the support of so many individual community members who believe in my cause and all the reasons why I’ve decided to run as the Mayor of Noosa Shire. Without the dedication and backing of supporters, many projects and initiatives would struggle to thrive. It is important to recognize and appreciate the valuable role that supporters play in making positive changes and advancements in our society. I can stand strong and say that I have had no financial support from anyone or any group of people, I am 100 per cent funding this venture out of my own pocket. Why, because I believe in what Noosa Shire needs and it needs change. Fresh faces and fresh ideas. As I say to my children, ’You can whine but unless you step up and try and fix what is, nothing will change.’ I would like to officially thank every single community member that has reached out with nothing but love and support. Thank you, thank you and thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are why I am running for your Mayor.” Ingrid Jackson.

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Susanne Scheuter with two ringtail possums.

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Sophie, a brush tail possum joey in care.

Susanne Scheuter with two ringtail possums.

Feed time for the joey.

The magic of possums By Margie Maccoll The allure of possums has been embedded in the minds of many Australian children by author Mem Fox through her popular book, Possum Magic. While not all adults share that affection for the cute and cuddly marsupials, Black Mountain Wildlife Volunteer Association (WILVOS) wildlife carers Susanne Scheuter and Jane Duxberry are enamoured by them and other wildlife, giving them a chance at life in the wild through their amazing efforts. Their days are currently dominated by 18 wildlife - five joey ringtail possums, four juvenile ringtails, a very young brush tail possum in a humidicrib, an adult brush tail, two wallaby joeys and five squirrel gliders, as well as their own Airedale terriers. Noosa Today visited this week to find out more about possums and the work of the carers. It was Jane’s love and interest in wildlife that drew her to care for them for many years while living in Sydney. “I wanted to learn more about wildlife hands on is the best way to learn about them,” she said. Suzanne had been a frequent holiday visitor to Australia for about 15 years when about 10 years ago she was burnt out from running her successful business in her native Switzerland and needed a break. “I’d always loved animals, my grandparents had a farm, I’d had animals all my life,” she said. “I had an opportunity to come to work as an international volunteer at a koala hospital in Port Macquarie.” That was where Susanne met Jane. “I got hooked, decided to change my l life and moved here. Since 2016 I’ve been looking after wildlife.” “We’ve found possums one of the favourites, wallabies and bats are also things we lean toward,” Jane said. The wildlife is housed in a nursery room set up in the house at their hilltop property with the animals transferred, when the time is right, to outdoor enclosures, most supplied by WILVOS, before being released back to the wild. In the nursery is a young brush tail possum, five ringtail possums and two red-neck wallaby joeys. “The ringtail possums were all around 6080gm when they came into care (about four months old),” Susanne said. “At that stage they would still be in mum’s pouch. They have all lost their mums, mainly by car accidents or the mum was attacked by cats or dogs. “The stories of these guys are all different. One was sleeping with mum during the day in a mango tree. They sleep in trees, ringtail possums build their own nests out of leaves. The owner of the property was picking mangoes. The mum took off. The dog chased her. Usually the mum will come back for the young one. “If we can reunite the young one with the mum we will do that. Unfortunately the mum didn’t come back, that’s how she ended up in care. “The social structure between the species is different,” Jane said. “Common brush tail are solitary animals. That’s how we care for them. Ringtails live and thrive in groups. We try to have a group of 4-5. They like to snuggle up 18 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 23 February, 2024

Jane Duxberry spends some quality time with a red-neck wallaby joey.

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with each other. They accept each other very well. They grow up together and are released as a group. “Ringtails are more difficult to raise when they’re really little, that’s why it’s important to have a group.” The possums arrive, often with little information on what has happened to them and what injuries they may have sustained. “You get to know their personalities, their characters,” Susanne said. “They grow very quickly. You only have them for short term.” “These possums came about a month ago, will be here another 2-3 months. At this stage they’re still drinking milk (a special, lactosefree milk, the amount calculated according to their body weight).” Already they have grown enough to cut out their night feed and they have started to nibble leaves. “They would be riding on mum’s back at this age. “We feed them five times a day, last at 11pm, first at 6am.. “We provide them good variety - all different species - Lilly pilly, wattle, they learn to eat leaf. In the wild they would also eat pollen and nectar. It’s difficult to supply pollen and nectar, we do support feed with apple, melon, some mealworms. Brushtails are the same. Squirrel gliders also live on insects, even small birds.” Susanne and Jane know by the animals weight and behaviour when they’re ready to progress to a larger cage for more exercise and exploration and then to an outdoor enclosure and their ringtails are so active and agile it’s just about time to scale up. In addition to food and shelter the carers are surrogate mothers to the young animals, giving them time and cuddles. “They live close to the mother’s heart, you try to replicate that,” Jane said. Not all animals are healthy when they come into care and some animals develop health is-

Once they’re ready to go possums are released by a separate organisation which locates them in safe, authorised areas and maintains records of their release. “Possums are territorial. Their home is their castle, that’s where they stay all their lives,” Susanne said. “When they are moved to another territory that can be a death sentence for an animal. You can’t just push a possum into a habitat for another possum. It will most likely kill that possum. A young one they will accept.” Wildlife carers build their knowledge of wildlife by observing and caring for the animals and attend courses and workshops annually. Sadly, despite their efforts not all animals can be saved. “You do lose animals in care,” Susanne said. “You have to realise you can’t save them all. Sometimes we have to make a decision to let an animal go, sometimes they get sick and die. “It can be heartbreaking. We do cry when we lose animals. We do get sad.” But it’s the satisfaction and reward of having an animal return to the wild that overcomes the hardship and hard work involved. “We say once we finished, that’s great, they have a chance to be a wild animal. They wouldn’t have survived without the home care,” Susanne said. “Some people think I could never let them go, but you can, it’s the most exciting thing when they go. “You would like to protect them for the rest of their life. You can bond with them quite easily but they need to be out there. You know you have done a good job when they go. That’s what we want. They’re wild animals. We don’t want them to be like pets. They play a part in our environment. We make sure they can do that.” For more information on WILVOS visit wilvos.org.au

sues in care, which is not their natural environment. Stress is another big factor, being in an environment they don’t know, with people they don’t know, Susanne said. When their little brush tail possum, they’ve named Sophie, arrived she weighed only 60gm, came in as pinkie (without fur) but very beautiful. “She’s just starting to get fur, it’s like velvet,” Jane said. “They’re completely different to the ringtails. Her eyes were still closed when she came in.” “Her mum was poisoned with rat poison, she bled out, we couldn’t save the mum,” Susanne said. “Sophie didn’t show any symptoms of poison but developed an eye infection. It’s very unusual when their eyes are still closed, we’re not sure if it had something to do with the poison. She had antibiotics, oral and eye drops, but she’s doing really well.” Being kept in a humidicrib at a constant temperature of 32 Celsius, Sophie would, in the wild, still be in her mum’s pouch. There has been a recent influx of animals coming into care, particularly possums, and carers, especially for the younger ones, are in demand, but the job can be a demanding one. “ In last two weeks it’s literally raining possums,” Susanne said. “When people see what we do they say aw, how cute, I’d like to do that, but they don’t realise the time. “It depends on the species and the age. With these guys being on five feeds a day you have a very regulated day. You do everything by the time - every four hours you have to feed. As they grow you reduce the number of feeds.” Once the possums reach about a kilogram in weight they are weaned off milk and weaned off humans, sometimes being sent to another carer before release to assist in breaking the bond they have made with their human carers to prepare them for life in the wild.

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Healthy start to project The Sunshine Coast’s healthcare system is one step closer to additional capacity as McNab celebrates commencing construction of the $100 million Maroochy Private Hospital today in the Maroochydore greenfield CBD development – the largest of its kind in Australia. Developed by Fortius Health and Barwon Investment Partners, the 11,876sqm Maroochy Private Hospital will provide multiple surgical specialties alongside multi-disciplinary healthcare services with comprehensive pain management, sports medicine and allied health. McNab founder and managing director Michael McNab said he was excited to begin construction of the 10-storey project, which will join the award-winning Sunshine Coast Council City Hall as the second project to be delivered by the McNab in the CBD development. “As always, we are delivering this worldclass, fit-for-purpose building with the local Sunshine Coast community in mind and are committed to supporting local trades, generating approximately 2000 jobs on the Sunshine Coast during the 24-month construction period,” Mr McNab said. “The building design incorporates a unique glazed façade with the main fire stairs providing a column of natural light to be enjoyed by those traversing the stairs between the hospital floors. “Surgeons, doctors and other medical staff often spend extended periods working in artificial light and this unique building feature has been thoughtfully integrated into the design by architects, HSPC. “The glazing also acts as a key architectural feature when viewing the building from the surrounding area, which includes the awardwinning Sunshine Coast Council City Hall which we delivered late 2022 – a project we were so proud to be a part of.

Dr David Rodda and Michael McNab at the hospital site. “The hospital will also connect to the CBD’s automated waste delivery system which uses a pneumatic waste pipe network transferring waste directly from the building and streetside rubbish bins to a sorting facility outside the precinct – an Australian first.

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“We look forward to once again contributing to the skyline of the Maroochydore CBD – a first-of-its-kind regional civic, business and commercial heart – and providing an innovative healthcare hub for Sunshine Coast residents.”

The Maroochy Private Hospital will be delivered under the new Greenstar rating tool – Green Star Buildings – and will be delivered to a best practice four-star rating. This rating considers clean air, light quality, healthy building materials, acoustic comfort and connection to nature. Adjunct Professor Daevyd Rodda from Fortius Healthcare, said the team was excited at the prospect of opening the doors to the new state-of-the-art development. “We’re thrilled to celebrate the Maroochy Private Hospital coming out of the ground as the Sunshine Coast is an area where we are seeing tremendous growth,” Adjunct Professor Rodda said. “The new hospital will bring world-class services to the local community including six fully integrated, cutting edge operating theatres and luxurious ward accommodation for 45 in-patients. “The Maroochy Private Hospital will also be a research and innovation hub, with anchor tenants including the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) and leading international orthopaedic company, Medacta. There has been extremely strong interest in the project with 75 per cent of space already pre-committed. Maroochy Private Hospital marks the 10th project to be commenced in Maroochydore City Centre, Australia’s largest greenfield CBD, with seven projects already completed and three currently underway. The city centre will continue to be built over the next 15 to 20 years as part of an historic agreement between the Sunshine Coast Council, Walker Corporation and SunCentral Maroochydore. Construction of the Maroochy Private Hospital is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

Wildlife Hospital celebrates turtle hatchling success Two critically endangered turtle hatchlings have been released back into the wild, contributing to their population and conservation. Recently, a beautiful and unique whitethroated snapping turtle, Jenny, was admitted to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital after she was found entangled in barbed wire. Jenny was discovered on the shore of a river where she was attempting to lay eggs, injured and in desperate need of help. Despite the expert veterinary team’s immediate efforts to help the patient, Jenny sadly didn’t make it due to the severity of her injuries. However, the team discovered during an x-ray that Jenny was carrying two eggs. The eggs were carefully removed and incubated at the Wildlife Hospital, which ultimately hatched two adorable white-throated snapping turtles.

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Two critically endangered turtle hatchlings have been released back into the wild. Picture: JAKE WILTON After thorough care and receiving the allclear from the team, these two hatchlings were successfully released into their natural habitat, to begin their journey in the wild. Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin

said, “We are honoured to have released two white-throated snapping turtle hatchlings into the wild.” “We have an enormous amount of love and respect for wildlife, just like Dad did, and through our important charity work, we’re proud to be helping wildlife around the world, having treated over 130,000 animals at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital since we first opened.” White-throated snapping turtles are a critically endangered species of freshwater turtle, capable of growing up to an impressive 45 centimetres in length. Some of the threats these turtles face in the wild include predation by foxes, being trampled by cattle on riverbeds, and contamination of waterways. “Releasing white-throated snapping turtles into the wild is a vital contribution to the preservation of the species, further bolstering their dwindling population,” Robert said.

Wildlife Warriors was founded by Steve and Terri Irwin in 2002 as a way of including more people in the protection of wildlife and wild places. Today, with 13 conservation projects worldwide and three vast conservation properties, Wildlife Warriors continues to carry on Steve’s dream to save one, save the species. “Wildlife Warriors strives to protect some of the world’s most threatened wildlife species and natural habitats. From helping find a cure for deadly diseases such as chlamydia for koalas, an endangered species, and conducting the world’s largest crocodile research project, to supporting The Black Mambas anti-poaching unit in South Africa, we are working tirelessly to make the world a better place for wildlife,” Robert said. To find out about Wildlife Warriors and how you can help, visit wildlifewarriors.org. au

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Slow Food Noosa’s presentation dinner for Snails of Approval created a lot of energy as producers swapped ideas and made new connections. ERLE LEVEY was there to capture the enthusiasm and engagement of enjoying locally-produced food.

Savouring sustainability By Erle Levey You can tell how good an event is by the level of conversation … and the Park and Cove Restaurant at Peppers Noosa Resort was really buzzing. The occasion was Slow Food Noosa’s presentation dinner for Snail of Approval recipients - those producers, artists and restaurateurs who have been judged to provide good, clean and fair food for all. The food must have quality, it must be seasonal, tasty and healthy; The production and consumption should not harm the environment, animal welfare or health; There must be fair pricing for both consumers and producers, and fair conditions for those involved in the process. Founded in Italy in 1986, the movement is now active in more than 160 countries. Slow Food Noosa is one of the leading groups in Australia and the first to introduce the Snail of Approval program, following visits to Italy by delegates. The 2024 dinner saw a full house for the certificate presentations and dinner created from local produce. A highlight of the night was the trade display prior, with eight Snail of Approval exhibitors putting their produce on show. This saw a great deal of engagement and great connections being made between the Slow Food members and guests. Slow Food Noosa vice president Rod Lees welcomed members and guests by outlining the Snail of Approval program that started in 2017 as the first in Australia. This was the result of a meeting of delegates at Slow Food International’s world conference in Turin in 2016. “It was a matter of thinking how local producers could be recognised for their efforts. “This is the end result of that and it’s now gone into different parts of the world, as well as throughout Australia.’’ A feature of the evening was the announcement that Matt Golinski would be Slow Food Noosa’s patron ... an acknowledgement of ongoing support and friendships of the farmers and producers in the region. TRADE DISPLAY MAKES IMPRESSION First consideration of a trade display is usually an opportunity for a producer or artisan to show their product to a new market and distributors, to hopefully generate some new sales. However, when you integrate an opportunity like that with an alternative food network such as Slow Food, you’re bringing together like-minded entrepreneurs who bring their passion and total dedication to everything. Slow Food is based on values of local, good and fair food production. The exhibitors not only present their produce but communicate about what’s behind

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looking at the standard ahead of them. They are observing and benchmarking against some of the best in their industry. Those who have embraced Slow Food principles look to ensure they have impeccable packaging and messaging about their product, and their attendance at networking events such as the Slow Food presentation evening highlights what can be done for each other in a network.

It’s a matter of enhancing the success and authenticity of what everybody is trying to do with food. Exhibitors on the night included The Noosa Forager, Noosa Black Garlic, Woombye Cheese Company, Ceres Valley Farm and Sunshine Organics, The Fermentier, Vibrant Nourishments - Spread Sunshine, Hello Honey and representatives from Kin Kin State School Kitchen Garden.

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SLOW FOOD PATRON Slow Food Noosa is delighted to announce Matt Golinski as patron of the convivium. Matt is regarded as a pioneer in the FarmTo-Table movement here in Australia and especially in the Noosa, Gympie and Sunshine Coast region. As outgoing Slow Food Noosa president Jason Lewis said: “His connection with our producers goes much further than just the produce they grow. “Matt has a great understanding and respect for the hard work and commitment of our farmers. “This, I believe, drives the passion for local products in Matt. “He has inspired other chefs and restaurants to pursue putting local food on the table and teaching people the value of locally produced food. “Without Matt Golinski, our local food scene would be much different and I’m sure we would have fewer farmers.’’ For Matt, his journey to Turin to attend Slow Food International’s Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in 2014 was a consolidation of everything he knew about Slow Food at the time. “It was amazing to get an international perspective of what Slow Food is all about,’’ he said, “… an amazing experience.’’ Matt has been involved in Slow Food Noosa pretty much since its inception more than 20 years ago. He watched it change and grow, and develop into what it is now - a strong advocate for the producers in this region. “It gives them a voice,’’ he said. “It’s nice to see the direction it’s taking.’’ Matt is also a strong advocate for the Snail Kids program, coordinated by Slow Food’s Di Seels, for primary school-aged children, whether it be Sunshine Beach State School, Chevallum or Kin Kin … just to name a few. “That is the future of Slow Food … it’s a good place to start. Education with children. They go home and teach their parents about good food, growing food, respecting food.’’

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Not only a thrilling murder mystery series, blessed with a luxurious cruise ship setting and a stunning Mediterranean backdrop, The Good Ship Murder also has an exciting will-they/won’tthey dynamic between cruise ship singer Jack (Shayne Ward) and his crime-solving partner, the ship’s first officer Kate (Catherine Tyldesley, pictured with Ward). This week, as Jack struggles to come to terms with Kate’s engagement to sailor Piers (Geoffrey Breton), the ship heads to Palma, Spain, where Jack and Kate go undercover as a married couple to investigate the kidnapping of a bride-to-be. It’s a delicious Friday-night diversion. EVOLVING VEGAN SBS Food, Saturday, 6.30pm

The doe-eyed star of the latest live-action Aladdin movie, Egyptian Canadian actor Mena Massoud (pictured) is also a foodie on a mission: to show the world how magical vegan cuisine can be. Following his cookbook of the same name, the Canadian explores restaurants around North America, devouring yummy things such as butter, pizza, fried chicken sandwiches and sea asparagus. It’s not a traditional cooking show – some viewers might race out to buy his cookbook to piece together a complete meal, while others will simply appreciate the artistry and creativity behind delicious vegan dishes including pastrami sandwiches and Vietnamese-style catfish. The plant-based fun kicks off tonight in Los Angeles.

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It’s a sophisticated thriller about family and power that could be set anywhere in the world. Premiering tonight, this gripping six-part story takes place in western Sydney and comes from Ali’s Wedding writer and creator Osamah Sami. It’s personal for Sami, based on his teen years growing up as the son of the head cleric at a Melbourne mosque. Starring Kamel El Basha (pictured, right, with Sami as Isa) and Safia Arain (Bump), it’s an immersive view into an Iraqi Australian community and culture, which is rarely represented on screen. We follow a charismatic sheik who is elected as head of The Messenger mosque amid a flurry of controversy involving an innocent selfie and behind-the-scenes payments. Gripping and original. RAMSAY’S KITCHEN NIGHTMARES USA Seven, Tuesday, 8.30pm

You’d be forgiven for doing a double-take upon seeing straight-talking British chef Gordon Ramsay (pictured) – who sprinkles swear words as liberally as salt and pepper – on-screen again. After more than 10 years, motivated to help mend the havoc that the pandemic wreaked on the hospitality industry, the foodie is back guiding failing restaurants turn their fortunes around with a no-nonsense talking to – as well as a menu and dining area reno. Tonight, Ramsay is in Brooklyn at Juicy Box, where he comes to the rescue of manager Q by not only getting the long-broken juicer fixed, but by taking the partygoer to the gym. It’s fiery Gordon doing good.

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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 9.55 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 11.00 Food Markets: In The Belly Of The City. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.05 Every Family Has A Secret. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Good Ship Murder. (PG) Jack and Kate go undercover. 8.25 Legends End: The Loch Ness Monster Story. (PGa, R) A look at a search for the Loch Ness monster. 9.25 Queens That Changed The World: The Forgotten Queen – Anne. (PGa) Takes a look at Queen Anne. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Departure. (Ma) 11.40 Romulus. (MA15+av, R) 3.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Adam Dovile and Melissa King visit Singapore. 8.30 MOVIE: Sweet Home Alabama. (2002, PGl, R) A New York socialite returns to Alabama to divorce the man she married and left behind, years earlier. However, she soon realises putting her past to rest may be far more difficult than she imagined. Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Candice Bergen. 10.50 To Be Advised. 12.35 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) 2.30 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: The Singing Gibbon. (PGm) The zoo’s white-cheeked gibbon has stopped singing. 8.30 MOVIE: Miss Congeniality. (2000, Msv, R) A graceless FBI agent goes undercover in a beauty pageant to catch a terrorist. Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine. 10.45 MOVIE: Magic Mike XXL. (2015, MA15+ls, R) Channing Tatum. 12.45 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.35 Great Australian Detour. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Postcards. (PG, R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Jodie Foster. 8.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGa, R) British dog trainer Graeme Hall helps a couple whose pet is more baby than hound. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGa, R) Graham Norton is joined by Paul Mescal, Michaela Coel, Winston Duke, Emma Corrin and Richard Ayoade. 10.30 Fire Country. (PGdsv, R) 11.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R) 12.30 The Project. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 11.35 The Movie Show. 12.10pm Most Expensivest. 12.40 Cat Ladies. 1.50 Hustle. 2.45 VICE Sports. 3.10 BBC News At Ten. 3.40 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir. 4.05 PBS News. 5.05 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Into. 10.15 Queer Sports. 12.25am Secret World Of Las Vegas. 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 Last Chance Learners. 2.30 Sydney Weekender. 3.00 Room For Improvement. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Border Security: International. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 12.30am Escape To The Country. 2.30 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 Explore. 2.05 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: We Joined The Navy. (1962) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 8.30 To Be Advised. 1.30am MOVIE: Dead Of Night. (1945, M) 3.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 NBL Slam. 8.30 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 How We Roll. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 The Middle. 2.00 Ghosts. 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 Malcolm. Continued. (1986, PG) 6.55 The Finishers. (2013, PG, French) 8.35 The Thief Lord. (2006, PG) 10.25 Shirley. (2020, M) 12.25pm Stand By Me. (1986, M) 2.00 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 3.55 Footy Legends. (2006, PG) 5.35 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 7.35 Glengarry Glen Ross. (1992, M) 9.30 Reservoir Dogs. (1992, MA15+) 11.25 The Wolf Of Wall Street. (2013, MA15+) 2.35am The Long Good Friday. (1980, MA15+) 4.40 The Movie Show. 5.15 Asterix And Obelix Vs Caesar. (1999, PG, French)

7MATE (74) 6am Hook, Line And Sinker. 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 American Restoration. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Counting Cars. 2.00 Secrets Of The Supercars. 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 3. (2012, M) 9.40 MOVIE: Hancock. (2008, M) 11.40 MOVIE: The Darkest Minds. (2018, M) 2am Storage Wars. 2.30 American Restoration. 3.00 Late Programs.

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

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 17. Central Coast Mariners v Western Sydney Wanderers. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm In The Dark. 1.30 NCIS. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 Bondi Rescue. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 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. 5.45pm Hey Duggee. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.10 Pfffirates. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 6.55 Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Holding The Man. (2015, MA15+) 10.35 Would I Lie To You? 11.05 QI. 11.35 MOVIE: Queen Of The Desert. (2015, M) 1.40am Killing Eve. 2.25 Back. 2.50 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 3.40 ABC News Update. 3.45 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Numberblocks. 5.40 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 10.50 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Bullet. (1996, MA15+) 1.45 Karla Grant Presents. 2.00 Going Places. 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 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 Eddie’s Lil’ Homies. 7.45 MOVIE: Flight Of The Navigator. (1986, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: She’s The Man. (2006, PG) 11.10 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 Transformers: Cyberverse. 5.45 MOVIE: Abominable. (2019) 7.30 MOVIE: Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. (2007) 9.30 MOVIE: The Witches. (2020, M) 11.30 Dating No Filter. Midnight Medium. 2.00 Surfing Australia TV. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan: Geogan Rising. 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.00 Transformers: Prime. 4.30 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu. 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.

22 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 23 February, 2024

QLD

Saturday, February 24 SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Rage Goes Retro. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 1.30 Darby And Joan. (PG, R) 2.15 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.45 Better Date Than Never. (PG, R) 3.15 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (R) 3.45 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World. (PG, R) 4.30 Grand Designs Transformations. (Final, PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (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. 1.00 Gymnastics. Apparatus World Cup. Highlights. 3.00 Sailing. Sail GP Yachting Championship. Round 8. Day 1. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Such Was Life. (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. 11.30 Horse Racing. Caulfield Blue Diamond Day and Silver Slipper Stakes 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 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 2.00 MOVIE: Rocky III. (1982, PGv, R) Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Mr. T. 4.00 Journey To The Northern Territory. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. (R) 10.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 11.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 11.30 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 12.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. 1.00 Australian Survivor. (R) 2.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGa, R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 GCBC. (R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 5.00 News.

6.30 Back Roads: Gemfields, Queensland. (PG, R) Guest presented by Lisa Millar. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Darby And Joan. (Final, Mav) The return of a familiar figure from her travels enables Joan to piece together the truth about her husband. 8.15 Endeavour. (Masv, R) Part 2 of 3. A taxi driver who owes a large debt to a colleague is found dead in his vehicle. 9.45 Total Control. (Final, Ml, R) The fallout from the vote continues as allegations of corruption swirl around Alex. 10.40 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Part 2 of 4. 12.10 Rage Goes Retro. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music videos from the archives. 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres: Highgrove Gardens. (PGa) Pam Ayres visits Highgrove Gardens. 8.25 Scotland’s Scenic Railways: Strathspey Steam Railway. (PG) Takes a look at Scotland’s Highland Mainline railway that runs through Cairngorms National Park. 9.20 The Wonders Of Europe: The Louvre, The Power Of The Centuries. (PGav, R) Part 1 of 4. 10.20 Those Who Stayed. (Premiere) 11.05 Between Two Worlds. (Premiere, Mal) 11.55 The Witnesses. (Ma, R) 3.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A look at immigration, customs and quarantine. 7.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Legacy. (2012, Mav, R) A top-secret government project, involving the creation of super soldiers, is threatened with exposure. Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz. 10.15 MOVIE: The Kingdom. (2007, MA15+av, R) A team of agents tracks down terrorists. Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper. 12.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Bathurst 500. Day 1. Highlights. 1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Get Clever. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 1. Reds v Waratahs. 9.00 Super Rugby Pacific PostMatch. Post match analysis and interviews live from the ground, with a look forward to next week’s matches. 9.15 MOVIE: The Departed. (2006, MA15+lsv, R) A brutal crime lord orders his mole inside the police force to uncover the identity of a spy inside his organisation. Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon. 12.15 Journey To The Northern Territory. (R) 1.15 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 1.30 Great Australian Detour. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 Getaway. (PG, 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 Soccer. AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifier. Third round. Uzbekistan v Australia. From Milliy Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan. 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) The pandemic continues to take its toll as staff fall ill and emergency services are stretched. A call from a child whose mother is not responding leaves the call handler feeling overwhelmed. 11.30 FBI: International. (Masv, R) An American businessman’s girlfriend and bodyguard are kidnapped just metres away from him in Barcelona. 1.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.00 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.50 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 10.20 MythBusters. 11.10 Double Parked. 11.40 Portlandia. 12.20am Black Mirror. 1.15 Upstart Crow. 1.45 Unprotected Sets. 2.40 MOVIE: Puberty Blues. (1981, M) 4.05 ABC News Update. 4.10 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.05pm Gymnastics. FIG Trampoline World Cup Series. Replay. 1.10 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 1.20 Asia’s Next Top Model. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 5.30 Joy Of Painting. 6.00 Food That Built The World. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 The Legend Of Bigfoot. 9.20 Warped By War: Inside Putin’s Russia. 10.15 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 11.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Blue Diamond Day and Silver Slipper Stakes Day. 11.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Heathrow. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 MOVIE: Blue Murder At St Trinian’s. (1957) 12.45pm MOVIE: Carry On Constable. (1960) 2.30 MOVIE: Two Way Stretch. (1960) 4.15 MOVIE: Yours, Mine And Ours. (1968) 6.30 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 1. Reds v Waratahs. 7.00 Customs. 7.30 MOVIE: Quantum Of Solace. (2008, M) 9.40 MOVIE: A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964, MA15+) 11.45 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 Australian Survivor. 3.00 Becker. 4.00 Frasier. 5.00 Friends. 5.30 Ghosts. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.30 Friends. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 2.30 South Park. 3.30 Just For Laughs Montreal. 4.30 Home Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.50 MOVIE: Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 1.30pm Going Places. 2.00 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 2.50 NITV News: Nula. 3.20 Dizzy Gillespie In Studio 104. 3.55 Tina: What’s Love. 5.50 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 6.20 News. 6.30 Tradition On A Plate. 7.00 The Other Side. (Return) 7.30 Idris Elba’s Fight School. 8.35 MOVIE: Constantine. (2005, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am

7MATE (74)

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

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Pooches At Play. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 11.30 Luxury Escapes. Noon Jake And The Fatman. 1.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 2.00 JAG. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 Bondi Rescue. 6.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 18. Adelaide United v Western Sydney Wanderers. 9.15 NCIS. 10.15 NCIS: Los Angeles. 12.05am NCIS: Hawai’i. 1.00 FBI: International. 2.00 Late Programs.

Asterix And Obelix Vs Caesar. Continued. (1999, PG, French) 7.20 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 9.20 Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. (2005, PG) 10.45 After Love. (2020, M) 12.25pm The Railway Man. (2013, M) 2.35 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 4.10 Steamboy. (2004, PG) 6.30 The Ipcress File. (1965, PG) 8.30 Donnie Brasco. (1997, MA15+) 10.50 Room In Rome. (2010, MA15+) 12.50am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Bathurst 500. Day 1. Qualifying and support races. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Bathurst 500. Day 1. Pre-race and race. 5.00 Storage Wars: NY. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. 9.30 Mighty Planes. 10.30 Mighty Ships. 11.30 Late Programs.

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1.30pm MOVIE: Carbon Copy. (1981, PG) 3.15 MOVIE: Curse Of The Pink Panther. (1983, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Overboard. (2018, PG) 9.45 MOVIE: Death Becomes Her. (1992, M) 11.45 Dating No Filter. 12.15am Kardashians. 2.05 Rich House, Poor House. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Late Programs.

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Sunday, February 25 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) 2.30 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 3.00 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.30 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of America. (PG, R) 4.45 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. (PG, R) 5.30 The ABC Of... (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike C’ship. Round 1. 2.00 WorldWatch. 2.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 2.55 Para-Badminton. (PG, R) 3.00 Sailing. Sail GP Yachting C’ship. Round 8. Day 2. 4.30 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 5.30 Such Was Life. (PGa, 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) 11.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 500. Day 2. Pre-race and race. 4.00 Border Patrol. (PG, R) 4.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender. (R)

6.00 Fishing Australia. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 GolfBarons. 11.00 To Be Advised. 12.00 Building Icons. 1.00 MOVIE: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. (1988, PGal, R) Steve Martin, Michael Caine. 3.20 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet. (PG, R) 4.30 Explore TV: Portugal & Spain. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 My Way. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 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 Australian Survivor. (R) 1.30 Cook With Luke. (R) 2.00 4x4 Adventures. (PGl) 3.00 Roads Less Travelled. 3.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.30 GCBC. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Grand Designs Transformations: Blackburn. (Final, PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) A member of a prepper commune is killed. 8.30 House Of Gods. (Premiere, Ml) The patriarch of an Iraqi Australian family vies to become the head cleric of their community mosque. 9.25 Silent Witness. (Malv, R) A woman confesses to murder. 10.25 Miniseries: The War Of The Worlds. (Mv, R) 11.20 Harrow. (Mav, R) 12.15 Significant Others. (Mdl, R) 1.10 Sanditon. (Ms, R) 1.55 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Catalyst. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Mystery of the Loch Ness Monster. (PG) A look at the Loch Ness monster. 8.20 Vikings: The Lost Kingdom. Follows archaeologists documenting the discovery of a 1200-year-old Viking funeral ship. 10.00 Rise Of The Nazis: Dictators At War: The Home Front. (Ma, R) Part 3 of 3. 11.10 Muhammad Ali. (PGavw, R) 12.55 MOVIE: Fight Club. (1999, MA15+ansv, R) 3.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Malsw, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 4.45 The Ninth Tower. (Ml, 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. 8.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Maria James. (MA15+av) Ron Iddles revisits his first homicide case, the 1980 stabbing murder of bookshop owner Maria James. 9.35 Mr Bates vs The Post Office: The Real Story. (Ma) Takes a look at the impact of the Post Office scandal on the subpostmasters themselves. 10.35 Soham: Catching A Killer. (Mav) A look at the 2002 Soham double murder. 11.35 Autopsy USA: Billy Mays. (Mad) 12.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Bathurst 500. Day 2. Highlights. 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 new couples experience their first commitment ceremony. 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 Murder In The Family: Kelly Fitzgibbons/Ava And Lexi Needham. (MA15+av) Part 3 of 3. 11.10 The First 48: Stolen Innocence. (Mal, R) 12.00 Family Law. (Ma, R) 12.50 Building Icons. (R) 2.00 GolfBarons. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Explore TV: Portugal & Spain. (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 evidence is stolen, Lucy goes undercover at a poker tournament to find out which high roller is behind the crime. Lucy’s feelings are in turmoil when Whistler’s ex-girlfriend arrives in town. 11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

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 Queerstralia. 9.35 You Can’t Ask That. 9.55 Interview With The Vampire. (Final) 10.40 Doc Martin. 11.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 12.10am Ballet Now. 1.10 MOVIE: A Fantastic Woman. (2017, M) 2.55 ABC News Update. 3.00 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.10pm Super Maximum Retro Show. 12.35 Noisey. 1.30 Rise. 2.25 Jungletown. 3.15 The Casketeers. 4.15 WorldWatch. 4.40 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.10 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 5.20 Joy Of Painting. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Ocean Wreck Investigation. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The Hunt For Stolen Nazi Treasure. 9.20 Cracking The Code. 10.20 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 David Jeremiah. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 Our Town. 9.30 Last Chance Learners. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. Noon Escape To The Country. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.15 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.15 I Escaped To The Country. 6.15 Escape To The Country. 7.15 The Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Call The Midwife. 11.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Rugby League. World Club Challenge. Wigan Warriors v Penrith Panthers. Continued. 8.30 My Favorite Martian. 9.00 Seaway. 10.00 MOVIE: Carry On Cruising. (1962) Noon MOVIE: Mr Forbush And The Penguins. (1971, PG) 2.10 MOVIE: Danger Within. (1959) 4.20 MOVIE: The Kentuckian. (1955, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Dirty Harry. (1971, MA15+) 10.40 Chicago Med. 11.40 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Middle. 9.00 Australian Survivor. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. 2pm The Middle. 3.30 MacGyver. 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 South Park. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Charmed. 2.30 Ghosts. 3.30 Just For Laughs: Montreal. 4.30 Home Shopping.

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Noon Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 1.00 Away From Country. 2.00 VICE Sports. 3.00 Impact! Wrestling Down Under 2023. 5.35 Talking Language. 6.05 News. 6.15 Nature’s Great Migration. 7.25 Monochrome: Black, White And Blue. 8.30 MOVIE: Coextinction. (2021, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Desperately Seeking Susan. (1985, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

Ipcress File. Continued. (1965, PG) 7.00 Steamboy. (2004, PG) 9.20 This Beautiful Fantastic. (2016, PG) 11.00 Glengarry Glen Ross. (1992, M) 12.55pm The Art Dealer. (2015, M, French) 2.40 Leave No Trace. (2018, PG) 4.45 My Brilliant Career. (1979) 6.40 Sirocco. (1951, PG) 8.30 The Salvation. (2014, M) 10.10 Silent Land. (2021, MA15+) 12.15am Late Programs.

9GO! (82, 93) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. 3.00 Rich House, Poor House. 4.00 MOVIE: The Secret Life Of Pets 2. (2019, PG) 5.40 MOVIE: Scoob! (2020, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Fast & Furious 6. (2013, M) 10.00 MOVIE: American Ultra. (2015, MA15+) Midnight Medium. 2.00 Rich House, Poor House. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.

10 BOLD (53, 12) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 9.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 10.00 Wildlife Rescue Australia. 11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 JAG. 2.30pm What’s Up Down Under. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 18. Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Pawn Stars. 11.00 Storage Wars. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. (Return) 4.00 Mighty Ships. 5.00 Storage Wars: New York. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs.

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Amy Meredith (left) and Rachel Smith all smiles as they share their world of libaries with our community.

It’s time to head to the polls to elect a new council Voters are set to decide their preferred Mayor and councillors for the next four years in the March 16 local government elections. Early voting in the local council elections starts March 4. Residents living in Noosa Shire have several voting options to make their vote count, if they are unable to attend a polling booth on March 16. CEO Larry Sengstock said the election is run by the Electoral Commision Queensland.

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“The ECQ is setting up two prepolling sites in Noosa, one in Cooroy at the Memorial Hall and at Girraween Sports Complex at Noosa Heads,” he said. Mr Sengstock said voting is compulsory and the Electoral Commission aims to ensure voting is quick and easy for everyone.

Early voting runs until March 15 and is available weekdays from 9am to 5pm. The centre is open until 6pm on Friday March 15. The ECQ will have 12 polling booths across the shire on election day and you can vote at any booth within the Noosa Shire. There will be booths in Peregian Beach, Noosaville, Tinbeerwah,

Boreen Point, Sunshine Beach and Tewantin. People can also apply for a postal vote. Applications close 7pm Monday March 4. To know more about the elections, visit ecq.qld.gov.au or call 1300 881 665.

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Pathways Enhance Connectivity in improving the infrastructure network within Tewantin and fostering a safer and more accessible environment for residents. “In addition to these seven, we hope to have completed a further eight pathway renewals by midApril to support communities across the Shire including Cooroy, Pomona, Cooran, Kin Kin, Noosaville, Sunshine and Peregian Beach,” he said. The Tewantin program follows the successful completion of pathway projects in late 2023 in Cooroy, Pomona, and Noosa Heads. The Cycling and Walking Strategy delivers on Council’s commitment to providing a healthier community. Renewed pathways enhance Tewantin’s community connectivity.

Exciting developments are underway in Tewantin this February, as Noosa Council begins work on renewing a series of pathways across the town. The planned works support Council’s Cycling and Walking Strategy, which aims to improve connectivity, boost safety, and deliver greater accessibility for all residents.

Funded by Noosa Council, the work will see seven pathways undergo enhancements this month. These include pathways along Memorial Park, Doonella Street, Outlook Drive, Yellowood Close, Cullinane Street, Jacaranda Place, and Waratah Place. Acting Infrastructure Services Director Shaun Walsh said these renewal works are fundamental

“By prioritising the renewal of existing pathways, we aim to encourage more people to embrace walking and cycling, promoting both physical wellbeing and environmental sustainability,” Mr Walsh said. For further information about construction schedules and specific locations, please visit Noosa Council’s dedicated ‘Work in Progress’ website page.

Community boost grants now open Noosa artists, groups and organisations it’s time to apply! Round 21 of Noosa Council’s Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), Community Grants, and the Youth Grants Program are now open. The grants support and empower community groups, arts and cultural enthusiasts, and young individuals to deliver projects that contribute to the vibrancy and inclusiveness of the Shire. This round of applications will close at 12 noon on March 14. President of the Cooroy Eumundi Cricket Club, John Hope, said that the club is over the moon with their new training facility.

It was made possible by receiving a Community Grant.

and economic matters concerning young people,” Ms Monk said.

“The new training nets have increased the available space to practice. We get more time training and less downtime waiting to share the nets. The longer nets also make the area safer when using the field,” Mr Hope said.

For more information, visit noosa. qld.gov.au/grants.

Noosa Council’s Grants Officer, Meagan Monk, highlighted a new addition this round, the Youth Grants Program. “Council’s Youth Response Grants Program will foster a communitywide partnership approach to address social, cultural, environmental,

In Brief

Move More in March Move More in March,” is an initiative promoting adult well-being with over 30 free activities. Teaming up with local providers and sports clubs, the campaign offers diverse options, including yoga, Pilates, dance, qigong, martial arts, tennis, and more. For details and the full activity list to book directly with providers, visit the Noosa Council Events Calendar at noosa. qld.gov.au

‘Pontoon’ short film screening and Green Drinks This month’s Green Drinks event will present the first public screening of Pontoon: The Polystyrene White Spill Disaster. The short film documents the impacts of the 2022 floods on Noosa’s costs and our community through local footage and people. Noosa’s Green Drinks network has partnered with Sunshine Coast Environment Centre to present the film. The screening takes place at Coolum Beach Hotel on February 27, starting at 5.30pm.

Cooroy Eumundi Cricket Club nets in action.

Bookings are essential via Eventbrite.

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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) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Grand Designs. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.05 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 11.05 Food Markets: In The Belly Of The City. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Daniel O Donnell: I Need You. (PG) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Every Family Has A Secret. (PGal, 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 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 The Chase. 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. (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 My Market Kitchen. (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. (PGals, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Australian Survivor. (R) 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: Omeo, Victoria. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson. 8.00 Australian Story. Presented by Leigh Sales. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program exposing scandals, firing debate and confronting taboos. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry. 9.35 Q+A. Presented by Patricia Karvelas. 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 11.40 Planet America. (R) 12.10 Grand Designs. (R) 1.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.00 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 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (PG) Hosted by Michael Hing. 8.30 Finding Your Roots: Salem’s Lot. (PG) Henry Louis Gates, Jr. helps actors Claire Danes and Jeff Daniels explore their roots. 9.30 The 2010s: Music On Demand. (Malv) Takes a look at how music in the 2010s underwent profound change. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Blanca. (Malv) Nanni tries to poison Blanca. 11.50 Silent Road. (Mav) 4.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) After an exhausting round of auditions, the top 12 strive to impress the judges. 9.00 The Irrational. (Ma) After a passenger plane crashes into the Potomac River, suspicions focus on the pilot. 10.00 The Latest: Seven News. 10.30 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team must locate stolen rocket launchers. 11.30 Curse Of The Chippendales. (Mdlsv, R) Part 3 of 4. 12.30 Bates Motel. (MA15+av, 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 Married At First Sight. (Mls) Some familiar faces return to question the couples. 9.10 Big Miracles. (Mam) Single mum Sarah can only afford one round of treatment. Christie and Perrie try to find the cause of their infertility. 10.10 9News Late. 10.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av) 11.30 Court Cam. (Mv, R) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 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. (Mv, R) The team must determine if the kidnapping of a Chinese-American woman is a random hate crime or if she was specifically targeted. Jess and Sarah struggle with Tali’s continued rebellious streak. 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. 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: Extreme Love. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 QI. 12.10am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.55 MOVIE: Queen Of The Desert. (2015, M) 3.00 ABC News Update. 3.05 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.10pm Most Expensivest. 12.40 Christians Like Us. 1.45 Untold Australia. 2.50 Most Expensivest. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.35 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 The Fast History Of. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Bad Education. 10.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm Your Money & Your Life. 1.30 Last Chance Learners. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 The Hotel Inspector. 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 Dr Quinn. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The Lady With A Lamp. (1951) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. 9.40 Whitstable Pearl. 10.40 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 The Middle. 10.30 Friends. Noon Charmed. 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 Neighbours. 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. 8.30 Two And A Half Men. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Frasier. Midnight Home Shopping. 1.30 Workaholics. 2.30 Just For Laughs Australia. 3.00 Ghosts. 3.30 Bold. 4.30 Shopping.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Going Places. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.05 Tan France: Beauty And The Bleach. 10.10 MOVIE: Road House. (1989) 12.10am Late Programs.

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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 In The Dark. 1.30 NCIS. 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.

Morning Programs. 6.55 Sirocco. (1951, PG) 8.45 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 10.35 The Confirmation. (2016, M) 12.30pm Antoinette In The Cévennes. (2020, M, French) 2.20 The Ipcress File. (1965, PG) 4.20 This Beautiful Fantastic. (2016, PG) 6.00 Three Summers. (2019, PG, Portuguese) 7.50 A Stroke Of Luck. (2016, M, Spanish) 9.30 The Blonde One. (2019, MA15+, Spanish) 11.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. Night Thunder. USA Speedweek. Final. H’lights. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 500. H’lights. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Bathurst 500. H’lights. 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.

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Noon Scorpion. 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: Tenet. (2020, M) 11.30 Seinfeld. 12.30am Medium. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan: Geogan Rising. 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 4.00 Transformers: Prime. 4.30 Late Programs.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Spying On The Scammers. (PG, 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) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.10 Grand Designs. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Make Me A Dealer. (PG, R) 10.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (PG, R) 11.00 Food Markets: In The Belly Of The City. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.15 The 2010s. (R) 3.05 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (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 Motorbike Cops. (PGl, R) 2.00 Psych. (Mlv, R) 3.00 The Chase. 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 Getaway. (PG, 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. 8.30 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. (PGa, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 2.00 Australian Survivor. (R) 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. (PG, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads: Eugowra Recovery, NSW. (PG) 8.30 Better Date Than Never. Di’s long-awaited date finally happens. 9.05 Whale With Steve Backshall: Whales And Us. Part 1 of 4. 9.55 You Can’t Ask That: Porn Stars. (MA15+s, R) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Q+A. (R) 12.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.10 Parliament Question Time. 2.10 Grand Designs. (R) 3.00 Tenable. (R) 3.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.30 Catalyst. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Kerry Armstrong. (PGa, R) Kerry Armstrong explores her roots. 8.35 Death Of An Icon: Marilyn Monroe. (Mads, R) Takes a look at the 1962 death of Marilyn Monroe and doubts about the official cause, probable suicide. 9.35 The Price Of Truth. (Mal) The story of Dmitry Muratov. 11.10 SBS World News Late. 11.40 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late. (Malsv) 12.35 Infiniti. (MA15+av, R) 3.35 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.35 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. 8.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l) Gordon Ramsay heads to Brooklyn, New York, to help a family-run Haitian juice bar and restaurant. 9.30 First Dates UK. (Ml) In a Valentine’s Day special, wedding planners Alex and Tom experience the thrills of modern dating. 10.35 The Latest: Seven News. 11.05 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (Ml, R) 12.15 Your Money & Your Life. (PG, R) 12.45 Emerald City. (Premiere, MA15+hv) 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 family and friends’ week continues. 9.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGls) Andy Lee is joined by a panel of comedians and 100 Aussies to explore the fun behind the facts. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Travel Guides NZ. (Mls, R) 11.30 Family Law. (Mal) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.05 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGds, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Australian Survivor. A group of Australian castaways battles it out on the beaches of Samoa as they vie to become the sole survivor. 9.00 NCIS. (Mav, R) The NCIS team discovers another person has been tracking the serial killer Gibbs was hunting. 10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mav, R) The team works on a cold case. 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. 7.05pm Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.15 Upstart Crow. 9.45 Double Parked. 10.10 Portlandia. 10.55 Back. 11.20 Would I Lie To You? 11.50 MOVIE: Holding The Man. (2015, MA15+) 1.55am Unprotected Sets. 2.50 ABC News Update. 2.55 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm Most Expensivest. 12.35 Devoured. 1.20 Cryptoland. 1.50 One Star Reviews. 2.15 Earthworks. 3.05 WorldWatch. 5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.30 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 5.40 Joy Of Painting. 6.10 Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Dark Side Of The 2000s. 9.25 Stone Cold Takes On America. 10.15 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 The Hotel Inspector. 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. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 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. 2.05 Dr Quinn. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: The Amorous Prawn. (1962) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 Friends. 9.00 The King Of Queens. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. 2.00 The 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.

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First Sounds. 2.00 Going Places. 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 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 MOVIE: The Gospel According To André. (2017, PG) 9.10 MOVIE: White Chicks. (2004, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

Beautiful Fantastic. Continued. (2016, PG) 6.40 Three Summers. (2019, PG, Portuguese) 8.25 My Brilliant Career. (1979) 10.20 The Salvation. (2014, M) 12.05pm Breathless. (1960, M, French) 1.45 Sirocco. (1951, PG) 3.30 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 5.25 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 7.30 Portrait Of A Lady On Fire. (2019, M, French) 9.45 Joyland. (2022, MA15+, Punjabi) 12.10am 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: The Mechanic. (2011, MA15+) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 The Nanny. Midnight Medium. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan: Geogan Rising. 3.30 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 In The Dark. 1.30 NCIS. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 9.25 FBI. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

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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. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

Wednesday, February 28 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.40 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) 5.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 10.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (PG, R) 11.00 Food Markets: In The Belly Of The City. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.15 Life As A Marriage Migrant. (PG) 2.25 Mysteries Of The Sphinx. (PGa, R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG, 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. 1.00 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 1.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 2.00 Psych. (Mlv, R) 3.00 The Chase. 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 Explore TV: Portugal & 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. (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. (PGadl, R) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Australian Survivor. (R) 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. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 8.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. A satirical news program. 9.05 This Is Going To Hurt. (Madls) Adam’s mistake comes back to haunt him. 9.50 Planet America. 10.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 11.00 ABC Late News. 11.15 The Business. (R) 11.35 Rosehaven. (PG, R) 12.30 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 1.15 Parliament Question Time. 2.15 Tenable. (R) 3.05 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: Isle Of Mist – Skye. (PG) Part 4 of 4. 8.40 The Matchmakers. (PG) Part 3 of 3. Agreeing to go on a second date, Becky and Ronald engage in Toby’s dating game. 9.40 Kin. (MA15+lv) Viking is put in an impossible position. The police move closer to the Kinsellas. Michael forges a connection. 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Blinded. (Mls) 12.00 The Wall: Cover Your Tracks. (Malsv) 3.20 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club. (PGl) Jim Jefferies hosts a game show where contestants must answer increasingly obscure questions. 8.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (Ml) Christmas is fast approaching and Agnes is upset at having lost a rocking horse decoration, one that holds a sentimental value, while Cathy puts her culinary skills to the test preparing a festive feast for the family. 10.00 The Latest: Seven News. 10.30 Inside Detroit. (Mal, R) Ben Fogle explores Detroit. 12.00 Parenthood. (PGa, R) Adam faces a tough decision. 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) Timothy and Jayden’s feud ignites. 9.00 Under Investigation: Spy Nation. (PG) Liz Hayes and her team of experts look at how China is developing artificial intelligence to control its citizens. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 See No Evil: Final Offer. (MA15+av) Looks at the case of missing person Laura Ackerson. 11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Destination WA. 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize. 6.30 The Project. Join the hosts for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.00 Soccer. AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifier. Third round. Australia v Uzbekistan. 9.30 FBI: International. (Mav) Vo goes undercover when the Fly Team investigates the mysterious death of an American model in Milan. Kellett is caught off-guard when Dandridge arrives looking for visibility on the case. 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. Morning news and talk show.

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 Doc Martin. (Final) 9.20 Ragdoll. 10.50 Killing Eve. 11.35 Would I Lie To You? 12.05am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.30 MOVIE: Puberty Blues. (1981, M) 1.50 ABC News Update. 1.55 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Kiddets. 5.25 The Wonder Gang. 5.35 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.20pm Most Expensivest. 12.50 Planet A. 1.45 Nuts And Bolts. 2.10 Australia In Colour. 3.05 WorldWatch. 5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.30 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 5.40 Joy Of Painting. 6.10 Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Eddie Murphy: Hollywood’s Black King. 9.35 Ferguson Rises. 11.05 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 The Hotel Inspector. 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. 2.05 Dr Quinn. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Carlton-Browne Of The F.O. (1959) 5.30 Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 The Middle. 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 NBL Slam. 1.30 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. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm First Sounds. 2.00 Going Places. 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 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.35 High Arctic Haulers. 8.30 Kaepernick & America. 9.55 Buwarrala Aryah. 10.55 Late Programs.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Whisky Galore. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.45 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 10.00 A Stroke Of Luck. (2016, M, Spanish) 11.40 Commitment Hasan. (2021, M, Turkish) 2.20pm Three Summers. (2019, PG, Portuguese) 4.10 Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 6.00 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 7.50 Stage Mother. (2020, M) 9.30 Jump, Darling. (2020, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

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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 In The Dark. 1.30 NCIS. 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.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Outback Truckers. 2.00 Barrett-Jackson: Revved Up. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Mt Hutt Rescue. 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 Busted In Bangkok. 11.30 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: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. (1989, PG) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 The Nanny. Midnight Medium. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Late Programs.

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Thursday, February 29 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (7)

NINE (8, 9)

TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Whale With Steve Backshall. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.25 Tenable. (R) 4.15 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Food Markets: In The Belly Of The City. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 A Trans Illustrator’s Life In Indonesia. (PG) 2.15 Vietnam’s All-Female Deminers. (PG) 2.25 Search For Cleopatra. (R) 3.15 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (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: Betrayed Within. (2022, Mav) 2.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 2.30 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 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. (PG, 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. 8.30 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 Dr Phil. (Ma, R) 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. (R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. (Return) International affairs program. 8.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (Return) Presented by Tom Webster. 9.20 Antiques Roadshow. (R) Hosted by Fiona Bruce. 10.20 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.25 This Is Going To Hurt. (Madls, R) 12.10 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 12.55 Parliament Question Time. 1.55 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. (PG, R) 2.45 Tenable. (R) 3.30 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 DNA Family Secrets. (PG) Hosted by Stacey Dooley. 8.40 Psychedelics: Stepping Into The Unknown – Australia Uncovered. (Mal) Explores how psychedelic assisted therapy could hold the answer to Australians’ mental illness epidemic. 9.40 Culprits. (Final, Malv) Letting down her guard, Dianne’s true reasons for targeting Hawkes are revealed. 10.50 SBS World News Late. 11.20 The Spectacular. (Malv) 12.20 My Brilliant Friend. (Mlsv, R) 4.35 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. (PGa) 8.30 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (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 Why Ships Crash. (PGa, R) A look at the Suez Canal blockage. 11.15 Born To Kill? The Hillside Stranglers. (MA15+av, R) A look at the Hollywood Stranglers. 12.15 Black-ish. (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. (Mdl) Follows police units that operate random breath-test patrols around Australia. 8.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) Will and Hannah help with a pregnant patient. 11.50 A+E After Dark. (Mm, R) A patient in emergency becomes agitated. 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 9News Early. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa) Kelly meets a fluff ball named Jinglebells. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mas, R) Benson tries to help a student after she is assaulted on a field trip with her school debating team. 10.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R) Erin faces disturbing accusations. 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. 9.05 Gruen. 9.40 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. 10.10 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.55 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. Midnight Would I Lie To You? 12.30 Black Mirror. 1.30 Live At The Apollo. 2.00 Louis Theroux: Extreme Love. 3.00 Late Programs.

SBS VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.05pm Most Expensivest. 12.35 One Armed Chef. 2.25 The Tailings. 2.40 The Pizza Show. 3.05 WorldWatch. 5.00 Joy Of Painting. 5.30 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 5.40 Joy Of Painting. 6.10 Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Late Programs.

7TWO (72) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Room For Improvement. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 The Coroner. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (81, 92) 6am 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. 2.05 Dr Quinn. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: She’ll Have To Go. (1962, PG) 5.30 Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 Poirot. 10.50 Late Programs.

10 PEACH (52, 11) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Becker. 8.00 The Middle. 9.00 The Big Bang Theory. 10.00 Rules Of Engagement. 11.00 Becker. Noon Frasier. 1.00 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 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 6.50 Krull. (1983, PG) 9.00 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 11.10 Portrait Of A Lady On Fire. (2019, M, French) 1.25pm The Man With The Answers. (2021, M) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.25 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 5.40 Peggy Sue Got Married. (1986, PG) 7.35 Desperately Seeking Susan. (1985, M) 9.30 Benedetta. (2021, MA15+, French) 11.55 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 18. Adelaide United v Western Sydney Wanderers. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm In The Dark. 1.30 NCIS. 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 Diagnosis Murder. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

Woven Threads Stories From Within. 1.40 First Sounds. 2.00 Going Places. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Dreaming Whilst Black. 9.30 MOVIE: Flawless. (1999, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Highway Patrol. 1.00 The Force: BTL. 2.00 Secrets Of The Supercars. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Mt Hutt Rescue. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Counting Cars. 8.30 MOVIE: Independence Day: Resurgence. (2016, M) 10.55 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 Survivor 46. (Return) 9.30 MOVIE: Sisters. (2015, MA15+) 11.50 Dating No Filter. 12.20am Medium. 2.00 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Bakugan: Geogan Rising. 3.30 Late Programs.

Friday, 23 February, 2024 NOOSA TODAY 27

PUZZLES No. 173

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.

easy

5 2 3 7 3 9 1 4

2 3

9 9 1 4

6 7 2 5

6 9 8 4 1 6 3 1 7 8

6 3 2

DOWN

Remains (5)

Artworks (9)

System of principles (5)

Soaked (9)

Not mature (6)

Haughty (8)

Unfaithful (9)

Pride (3)

Donkey (3)

TV advertisement (10)

Number comprehension (8)

Computer network linking newsgroups (6)

Items of great worth (9)

Seance board (5)

At least (coll) (9)

Fashion (5)

Salt (7) Steamed (7) Surgeon’s instrument (7) Sit for an artist (4) Gatecrasher (10) Fears (7) A salt or ester of nitric acid (7) Insurrection (8) A thin noodle (10) Circus (8) Country in Horn of Africa (7) Dried fruit (7) Traditions (7) Yearly payment (7) Lolling (2,4) Island (4)

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

Today’s Aim: 17 words: Good 26 words: Very good

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acre, acute, care, caret, carr, cart, carte, carter, carve, carver, cater, cave, crate, crater, crave, cruet, curare, curate, cure, curt, CURVATURE, curve, cute, cuter, ecru, eruct, race, racer, react, recta, recur, trace, tracer, truce, verruca

No. 173 Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down. NOTE: more than one solution may be possible

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35 words: Excellent

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AWARE BASTE BOOST CATCH CHASM CHUTE CLUES CREPE DUCTS EDGES ELECT ERASE ERROR EVENS EXERT HAVEN HERBS HOONS INEPT MIRTH OASES OBOES PAUSE

4 LETTERS ARMS ASKS BASS BIAS BOOR CAVE EDIT HENS ICES MACE PACE SETS SINE TACT 5 LETTERS ADEPT AGILE AIMED AURAL

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POPPY PREEN PSALM RADII RAGER RINSE RISEN RIVER ROOTS SANER SENSE SLING SMILE SPENT STEAK TABLE TENDS TENET TESTS THEME USAGE VOTER YESES

6 LETTERS ENDERS ENTRAP INSURE MISHAP

8 LETTERS CLEANSED DETONATE MATUREST TRAVERSE

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Campaign Diary Week 3 Day 15, 12 February DÉJA VU Campaign Diary sprang out of bed early on a cloudy Monday, full of beans and ready for action, only to be deflated by a mandatory perusal of the usual subject pages on social media. Yes folks, Week 3 begins and it’s deja vu all over again! Same old candidates dishing up last week’s promises again, being rubbished by the same old negative naysayers and defended by their loyal supporters. Of course this is democracy in action in the modern world where social media rules, but with a whole month still to run in this campaign, CD could only take solace in the motto of mayoral candidate John Morrall, seen at the head of his FB page: “If you love life, then don’t waste time, because time is what life is made up of.” So CD switched off social media and switched on the ECQ website. Day 16, 13 February NOMINATIONS CLOSE Candidate nominations closed at noon, with a couple of late landings giving us 14 runners in the race to become an underpaid councillor, while the mayoral contest remained at four, which, interestingly, was twice as many as last election in 2020. On that occasion the vote went down to the wire, with the incumbent Tony Wellington eventually falling by about 300 votes to newcomer Clare Stewart. What will it mean to have four choices for mayor, and will optional preferences play a big part? Hard to know, although recent history would tell us that experienced candidates usually have the edge, as was the case in 2016, when Wellington, who’d served on two councils, edged out popular Sandy Bolton, who hadn’t. On the other hand, in 2020, along came Clare, with no experience but plenty of campaign funds. In 2024, Frank Wilkie and Ingrid Jackson are former councillors. Morrall and Hluszko are untried. But getting back to the councilor candidates, excluding the five incumbents seeking re-election, the remaining nine, whom you’ve met in these pages over the past couple of weeks, seem to be an interesting mix of community-minded activists and complete unknowns, striving to turn that around over the next four weeks. Day 17, 14 February DONKEY VOTE DECIDED Thrill a minute with the returning officer pulling the numbers out of the box for the ballot papers. First in line for the donkey vote for mayor, where preferences are optional, was John Morrall, with Chris Darwen at the top of the council candidates where it’s first past the post. In descending order: Mayor: Morrall, Wilkie, Jackson, Hluszko Councillor: Darwen, Finzel, Phillips, Wilson, Newland, Stockwell, Lorentson, McCready, Jurisevic, Bankes, Jacobs, GnataiStokes, Wegener, Staines. Day 18, 15 February DONATION DISCLOSURES Campaign donations declared by candidates are disclosed by the ECQ and quickly picked up by the politico social media. Since the 2020 election new expenditure limits based on pop-

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Seven years of planning Seven years ago Noosa Council introduced its Noosa Transport Strategy 2017-27, described at the time as “the most important thing facing council going forward”. With traffic and transport hot topics this council election Noosa Today looks back at council’s strategy implementation since its introduction. In 2015 Council contracted independent consultants Parsons Brinckerhoff to conduct a study to fix Noosa’s traffic woes. The study identified challenges which included the growing numbers of visitors, peak time congestion, people’s dependence on cars and the deterrent to cycling and walking of a warm climate and hilly terrain. It also found council funding was limited and a third of Noosa’s population were living in the hinterland with little or no public transport. After receiving more than 1000 submissions through community consultation in 2017 Mayor Tony Wellington released its draft transport strategy, saying there was no silver bullet to solving Noosa’s traffic congestion issues and the solution needed to be a multi-faceted approach. The draft strategy outlined six proposed solutions expected to be rolled out over the following “one to two years“. The strategies included introducing an Active Travel to School program for school kids, trialling a temporary park-and-ride service during peak holiday periods and trialling a shuttle bus that would form a loop with service key destinations such as the marina and Hastings Street. The draft plan also suggested investigating the introduction of a congestion fee for the Hastings Street precinct and a priority lane on Noosa Parade for sustainable transport modes. The most controversial proposed strategy was the introduction of paid parking in congested areas such as Hastings Street. Council proposed establishing a project team to oversee “further investigation“ of five of the six “potential solutions“, the congestion tax not appearing among the five: 1. Park-and-Ride services. 2. The introduction to paid parking in congested areas. 3. Subject to discussions with TransLink, the trial of a high frequency Noosa style shuttle bus to service key destinations. 4. The implementation of Walk and Ride to School programs with supportive schools experiencing significant traffic and congestion issues. 5. Priority transport lanes for sustainable transport modes such as buses, bicycles, scooters and electric vehicles. Cr Wellington also proposed council introduce an e-transport strategy he said could become a test case for other regions and had garnered interest from the federal government. The e-transport plan involved the use of Queensland’s first e-bus fleet of “Noosastyled“ buses with real time information to commuters on the location and arrival of buses through phone apps and electronic timetables. Under the proposal an e-bus charging station and depot would be located in the shire and an electric share bike service would connect travellers from buses to their end destinations. A new Transit Hub would be built to replace 30 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 23 February, 2024

Christmas holiday traffic to Hastings Street stretches back through Noosa Junction. the one on Noosa Parade and a new pedestrian boulevard would connect the Transit Hub with Hastings Street to cut pedestrian activity at the Hastings Street roundabout. Council also planned to duplicate Garth Prowd Bridge and provide transit lanes on Noosa Parade for buses and bikes. The plan was hatched after data was collected on traffic, parking and pedestrian use in peak and off-peak periods in January and February to determine the key causes of congestion. The data found parking at peak times to be at capacity throughout Hastings Street, Noosa National Park and Noosa Parade but public car parks in Noosa Junction around The J theatre were only at 40 per cent capacity and behind the transit centre at only 50 per cent capacity. The data also found 80 per cent of people parked for less than three hours and 65 per cent less than two hours and the cause of the traffic wasn’t simply due to the volume of vehicles. The data found the congestion was mainly due to pedestrians crossing the road at the Hastings Street roundabout, cars holding up the traffic while they waited to access a park or waited for another car to park and slow moving vehicles searching for a park. During one day over 13.5 hours from 6.30am to 8pm there were more than 7000 cars travelling both south and north and 12,000 pedestrian crossings (about one every four seconds) at Hastings Street roundabout. Council announced it had signed global bus manufacturer Higer Bus and Coach to provide electric buses for a six-month trial expected around 2018 with two 25-seater buses expected on the road in the project driven by

the council and TransLink. The buses were to be powered by Aowei Ultracapacitors (UCAP) and, unlike batteries, to recharge in minutes via overhead charging plates. But in June 2017 the project was halted and electric buses cancelled because the supplier had been unable to meet “contractual target dates”. In December 2018 the Go Noosa trials were launched for the school holidays and included free buses on six bus routes from Peregian Beach to Noosa Heads and the hinterland towns of Cooroy, Pomona and Cooran, a Hastings Street staff ride sharing app and roadside digital information boards to alert drivers to the car parking availability in Hastings Street and direct them to alternative travel options. Traffic controllers were to help pedestrians cross Hastings Street and assist bus access and paid parking at Noosa Heads Lions Park was to be managed by the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club. At the end of 2021 council committed more than $8 million to a 1.2km upgrade of Noosa Parade described as a “legacy project“ that would make cycling or walking the preferred mode of transport to Hastings Street and cars an “after thought“. The tender for the project contract was awarded to Bellwether Contractors with the project to be partly funded by grants. The project created a 2.5m off-road shared cycle and pedestrian path and widened the existing on-road cycle path to 1.6m. “We’re not doing this to reduce congestion or create more car parks, it’s about behaviour change. We’re hopeful the demand will be such that we’ll be creating more cycle lanes like

Pictures: ROB MACCOLL this,“ was Council’s sentiment at the time. In 2022 Council’s Go Noosa free bus holiday program expanded to include a free weekend bus trial. “With free buses during holidays and on weekends, residents and visitors can now travel for free to work, the shops, the hinterland or the beach for more than 140 days a year,” Mayor Clare Stewart said. The Go Noosa program is all about achieving Council’s transport vision of an efficient, free-flowing, innovative transport system that enhances resident and visitor experiences and results in sustainable environmental outcomes. “It’s about changing the long-term behaviour of travellers, making it second nature to get on a bus to get around.“ In January 2023 Council celebrated the one millionth passenger of the free bus holiday program. In April 2023 there was much discussion on paid car parking in Lions Park, Hastings Street on school holidays and long weekends when Council raised a proposal to cut back State Government approval of the parking to 2023 Easter and Christmas holidays before put its future use to the community for feedback. There was opposition to the move from various groups including the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club which declared its need was vital, and shared parking revenue with Council, using the funds on numerous community projects, and the Chamber of Commerce, which described the proposal as offering no solution to parking and traffic issues and flew in the face of Council staff who had recommended it be continued through to May 2024.

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On The Soapbox Thomas T. Draper

Concept to fix traffic woes Traffic restrictions are bad for business whether you are in hamburgers or diamond rings. Surveys have proved Noosa Shire residents love their cars. It’s a fact. Difficulty in parking has led to residents staying away from Hastings Street. For customers to remain loyal they need assured parking nearby anytime. A really good architect who knows what is meant by ‘village feel’ is needed. New garage buildings in Noosa should shroud the internal ‘container’ effect and fit in to the landscape in colour and form. A design competition is suggested. The current Corporate Plan and Transport Strategy avoids solutions that will foster business growth and sustainability. Drawing TDP-0048 hereby illustrates as a suggestion, what is needed now in Langura Street, out of sight, and out of the minds of the ‘villagers’, to cater for 600 day tripper vehicles. If you look again at Drawing TDP-0048 a Red Transit Lane between The J and Lions Park, depicted, should take micro bus shuttles from the above mentioned Langura Street garage via the Junction roundabout to the base of Lions Park. Note as a matter of urgency, that the above proposed Transit lane next to Noosa Drive is threatened to be vanquished by a wide boardwalk and cycling lane ‘up its guts’ published

Concept 2 by Thomas Draper in the public domain last year. Funding must be blocked. Tom Draper submitted better boardwalk/ bicycle lane solutions to achieve the same end to Councillors on 10 May 2023. No re-

sponse was received. Alternatives are outlined in Concept 3 next week. Council failed to give Noosa Parade a transit lane as recommended in the very expensive Parsons Brinckerhof expert consultants report of 2016.

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How can the public allow best advice from world renowned experts to be ignored. Council appears to be making the same mistake again, this time on Noosa Drive blocking any chance in future of smarter people correcting errors without incurring extraordinary expense on somebody else’s watch. Managing tourism FLOW as Tom Draper suggests, should reduce tourism’s effect on broader industry. (His specialty is production engineering.) Garages should offer bookings and charge for parking and eV charging on a sliding scale. All garages should feature air taxi 2-passenger vertiports as already built at Paris 2024 Olympics, Manhattan and JFK. Worth researching online ‘Joby Dayton Ohio’. Some asphalt parking areas on the Spit and in the Woods may be returned to nature and part of Claude Batten Drive widened. Council should find itself in a win-win situation through collecting garage parking fees from many of the 300 vehicles that currently park unprotected at Noosa Spit (except river mouth) and Noosa Woods west, for nothing. This is the second of several concepts created by retired engineer Thomas Draper to fix Noosa’s traffic issues. See concept three next week on alternative cycling/ boardwalks.

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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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Students lend their hands Sunshine Beach State School students and staff enthusiastically united to recognise and participate in the annual Clean Up Australia Day for schools. On Sunday 3 March, thousands of other enthusiastic volunteers across the nation will join in the annual Clean Up Australia Day. This momentous event, founded by Ian Kiernan 30 years ago, serves as a rallying call for environmental action, inspiring individuals to take practical steps towards a cleaner, greener future. Nestled beside the picturesque Noosa National Park and boasting a thriving permaculture gardening program, Sunshine Beach State School recognises the vital importance of preserving the natural environment. With a mission to foster environmentally responsible citizens, the school’s commitment to sustainability extends far beyond the classroom walls and a school clean up is a great way to inspire students to learn about the impact of rubbish on their local environment while playing an active role in their community. Under the guidance of dedicated student environmental leaders Huon, Tully, and Sophia, the school community has been passionately promoting Clean Up Australia Day. Their efforts, including speeches at school assemblies and informative newsletters, have mobilised students and garnered support from the wider community. As part of the school’s commitment to protecting our environment and sustainability, Year 5 teacher Nico Beighton leads an active composting program, empowering students to reduce the amount of compostable waste destined for landfills. Through hands-on experiences, students learn the significance of their role in protecting the environment and the impact of their actions on the world around them. Reflecting on the importance

SBSS teacher Mr Beighton and the school’s environmental leaders Huon Tully and Sophia prepare for Clean Up Australia Day. of environmental stewardship, Mr Beighton said, “It’s crucial for students to understand their role in protecting the environment. By participating in school composting and embracing initiatives like Clean Up Austra-

lia Day, they realise the power they hold in making a positive difference, no matter how small.“ Pip Kiernan, chair of Clean Up Australia, emphasises the need for collective action.

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As the call to action resounds across the country, Sunshine Beach State School echoes the sentiment: Can you imagine the good we could do if all of Australia came together on one day to improve the environment?

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Finley Loseby with bags of rubbish he’d collected alongside his grandma Jasmine Westeman at last year’s clean up. Picture: ROB MACCOLL

Step up or paddle up to help clean up Noosa Clean-Up Australia Day (CUAD) is Sunday 3 March this year and once again the Noosa community is encouraged to get involved and help remove any litter and rubbish from our parks, streets, waterways, wetlands and along the foreshores and beaches of our beautiful region. The National CUAD event has been coordinated locally for many years by volunteer community group Noosa Integrated Catchment Association (NICA). This year NICA volunteer Joe Jurisevic has once again organised a number of registration and collection sites across the Noosa region from Kin Kin to Peregian, including Boreen Point, Cooran, Cooroy, Federal, Noosaville, Noosa Woods, Noosa North Shore, Pomona, Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach and Tewantin. Community groups will also be involved in cleaning up around Teewah and illegal dumping in our local forests. Between 8am and 11am on 3 March, residents and visitors are invited to register at one of the volunteer manned Sign on Sites, search and collect for rubbish in the vicinity

and return it for recycling or disposal. Gloves and collecting sacks will be provided. NICA president Juanita Bloomfield is encouraging volunteers to “get involved and support your local community groups and NICA volunteers across the shire to clean up an area of your local environment”. “The value of the Clean Up events to the Noosa environment and community cannot be underestimated. Every piece of litter removed helps improve the health of our rivers and creeks and the natural environment on which our diverse local wildlife depends.” Clean Up Australia Day in Noosa would not be a success without the generous support of the Noosa Shire Council, NICA, Plastic Free Noosa, Allcott Hire and Cleanaway who ensure all rubbish collected is disposed of properly. Information and updates on Clean Up Australia Day in Noosa can be found at noosariver.com.au/clean-up-australia-dayin-noosa/ or search for a site near you at cleanup.org.au

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Day out for the pooches Get ready for the biggest pooch social event of the year at A Dog’s Life: Pet Expo on Saturday 23 March, along the scenic Noosa River. Bring your family, friends and fur-babies for a day of doggy fun, supporting Hear No Evil: Australian Deaf Dog Rescue. Discover new ways to keep your dog happy and healthy with nutrition tips, grooming advice, pet first aid, obedience training, and educational talks. Enjoy demonstrations, panel discussions, and a showcase arena featuring agility, trick and assistance dogs. With over 50 vendors from Gympie to the Gold Coast, pamper your pooch with unique treats, participate in activities like the Great Noosa River Walk, PAW-dicures, PAW-casso, and enjoy a variety of competitions with fantastic prizes. There’s also a Puppy Play Zone, Splash Zone and Ball Pit for your furry friend to play in! Don’t miss the chance to ’Smooch a Pooch’ at the Puppy Love stand, witness the ’Furry Fashions on the Field’, and explore various dog breed meet-ups. Keep your human kids entertained with AUSLAN workshops, face painting, and doggy crafts. This year, a portion of ticket sales will be donated to Hear No Evil: Australian Deaf Dog Rescue, a charity dedicated to caring for and rehoming deaf and special needs dogs. With over $20,000 raised for charity partners in the past, the aim is to make this year even more impactful. There will also be an incredible raffle up for grabs, as well as fun fundraising activities. Hear No Evil president, Vicki Law, describes this volunteer-run organisation as having substantial impact, driven by its immense dedication. “We are dedicated to offering deaf and special needs dogs the opportunity for a fulfilling life, raising awareness about their potential, promoting alternatives to euthanasia, and challenging common misconceptions,“

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understanding.” This event is a celebration of inclusion not just for dogs, but their humans too. In addition to the exciting program, this event is inclusive for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing community,

with AUSLAN interpreters, an AUSLAN Hub, and trained volunteers available for support. Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart will join us for the official opening with an AUSLAN welcome. A Dog’s Life event director Lea Bye is the parent of a son with profound hearing loss, and feels passionately about community accessibility for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. “We’re proud to present a community event that is inclusive, where everyone can come and enjoy the speakers, demonstrations and fun activities, regardless of their abilities. When my son was younger, we often faced barriers to attending events such as these, which is why we’re excited to be partnering with AUSLAN Journey to create an accessible event for all.” Make memories, celebrate the bond between humans and dogs, and support a great cause at A Dog’s Life: Pet Expo – the bark of the town! This event is brought to you by the team at Cartel Music and Events, dog lovers who are passionate about this valuable cause. A Dog’s Life is presented by SumUp and proudly supported by Wunderdogs Doggie Daycare; Pet Resorts Australia Eumundi-Noosa; AUSLAN Journey and Doggy Anchor. Register your attendance and donate Hear No Evil: Australian Deaf Dog Rescue through A Dog’s Life: Pet Expo website adogslifepetexpo. com.au EVENT DETAILS: What: A Dog’s Life: Pet Expo – 3rd annual event, the biggest doggy day out in Noosa. When: 9am-3pm, Saturday 23 March. Where: Tewantin-Noosa Lions Park, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville. Entry: $5 per person / $15 per family in support of Hear No Evil: Deaf Dog Rescue. Tickets: events.humanitix.com/a-dog-s-lifepet-expo-2024

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Singers of Swing tribute Don’t miss a special performance that pays tribute to the Singers of Swing and the bands that played with them from the 1930s to the 2020s. The Scream Jazz Orchestra is a traditional 18-piece big band that performs swing era jazz and Latin favourites from Sinatra, Buble, Ella Fitzgerald and many more.

As Long as I’m Swinging will be held at the Majestic Theatre Pomona on Sunday 17 March from 2pm. It’s cabaret style with food available at the venue or BYO. Tickets are $30 plus a booking fee (or pay at the door). Book at themajestictheatre.com.au

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

WOMEN’S DAY BREAKFAST The Zonta Club of Noosa is hosting its International Womens’ Day Breakfast on 8 March at Noosa Springs, Links Drive, Noosa Heads at 7.30am. The guest speaker will be Dr Dimity Dornan, a speech pathologist, author, bionics advocate and researcher. She is the founder of the Hear and Say Centre for Deaf Children and the founder of Bionics Qld (BIONQ) which was established to promote the development of the human bionic industry in Queensland. Tickets $45 per person and are available at trybooking.com/COKGN

RED CROSS Red Cross Tewantin - Noosa Branch meet monthly on the third Friday of each month. the next meeting will be on Friday 15 March at Tewantin Noosa RSL. Doors open 10am followed by meeting. All welcome. For more information contact Valerie 0466 846 110.

GARDEN CLUB The next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Garden Club will be held on Monday 11 March at the Anglican Church, 17 William Street, Tewantin. The guest speaker will be a representative from Bendigo Bank who will speak on Credit Card Fraud. Plant sales competition table raffles and afternoon tea. Guests welcome. For more information contact Len 0417604889.

QCWA TEWANTIN NOOSA Thursday morning social art & craft meet ups will be held every Thursday 9 -11am. All welcome for a chat & a cuppa. BYO project optional. Classes for 2024 to be announced soon. Enquiries: Jennifer 0409 063 738

RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 1 March at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL at 10.30am. All members and visitors welcome. Phone Kay 5447 5042.

or phone Ned on 0411 784 911.

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.

ACTIVITY WITH PARKINSONS The Parkinsons Activity Group, provides activities for Parkinsons sufferers, the activities range from Boxercise in the Box Office, 25 Project Avenue (0422 485 482) Georgina, Physioled exercise (0490444255) Emily, Speech Therapy voice and choir (0400 037 901) Edwina. Call Ann for an info pamphlett on 0458 009 601. 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.

LIONS CLUB NOOSA HEADS Want to make friends and assist the community? We are a small, friendly club who will celebrate our 50th year soon. We need people to assist us with the Noosa Tri later on in the year. We have varied activities and projects to raise funds to assist the local community. We meet the the Tewantin RSL. Please phone Keetha 0421 250 614 to enquire.

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. After harvest which is shared amongst the gardeners, we enjoy a chat over a cuppa. Further details please call Erika 0409 300 007.

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ARTS AND CRAFTS Workshops (bookings required): Abstract botanica with Bronwyn Barton: Saturday & Sunday 2 & 3 March, 9 am – 4 pm. Turning greenware and glazing with Tricia Moore: Wednesday 6 March, 9 am – 12 noon. Colour intensive for watercolorists with Jan Lawnikanis: Saturday & Sunday 23 & 24 March, 9 am – 4 pm. Monoprinting with Lizzie Connor: Saturday & Sunday 13 & 14 Apri, 9 am – 4 pm. To book events phone 5474 1211, email create@noosaartsandcrafts.org.au or visit noosaartsandcrafts.org.au

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FAMILY HISTORY The Heritage Centre at 17 Emerald Street in Cooroy welcomes visitors to research family and local history. Volunteers are there to help. Access a wide range of resources including a library, computers, digital databases and subscriptions to MyHeritage, Ancestry.com, FindmyPast and more. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 9.30am-1pm Information ph. 07 3129 0356 or visit genealogy-noosa.org.au

WOMEN’S SHED 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

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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 0419 517 869 for more details.

Want to join a group of like-minded men for mateship, camaraderie and networking? The Noosa Men’s Shed provides a venue for the men of Noosa to gather in an environment of traditional Australian mateship. It aims to advance the health, well being and social inclusion based on individual interests of the members. Apart from social interaction, support and companionship, the Shed offers facilities and support for many activities: woodwork, metalwork, gardening, arts studio, music, hobbies (leatherwork, technology, amateur radio), health and wellbeing, bee keeping, aquaponics and hydroponics. Membership is $120 per year and application forms are available from the Shed office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 11am at Rotary Lane off Wallum Lane, Noosa Springs.

The 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

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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.

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.

ROVING RESTORERS Join us for the Roving Restorers working bee at 8.30am on Friday 23 February at Cootharaba using best practice techniques to remove environmental weeds. Works undertaken will improve the biodiversity of the property and surrounding landscape. Contact Noosa Landcare Project Officer Tamara at tamara.kubica@ noosalandcare.org for further details.

LEARN UKULELE Ukulele Group Lessons now available with Cherry the Ukulele Lady. A 6 week course will be starting soon near Cooroibah. Each lesson is 1 hour long with a cuppa afterwards. (Adults only). For more details - 0410573629.

CLASSICAL MUSIC GROUP Our Classical Music Group meets in a private home in Noosaville each Thursday from 2-4pm 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.

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Fabric donations always needed. Boomerang Bags are sewn from recycled fabric with the aim of reducing single use plastic bags and minimising landfill from discarded textiles. Any unwanted fabric, doona covers, sheets, denim, curtains or upholstery fabric can be dropped off at Wallace House (near the Noosa library) on a Monday or Wednesday morning

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 they treated. Explained in a simple, informative fashion for non-medical people. Friday 8 March – David Braddock - History

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

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

SINGING IS GOOD FOR YOU If you enjoy music and would like to join a fun loving, vibrant, friendly group who sing beautiful, joyful, easy to learn songs from around the world in a relaxed and fun atmosphere we would love to hear from you. We meet Tuesdays at 4 till 5.30pm at the CWA hall in Eumundi. All levels of ability accepted and no auditions. Come and give it a try. For more information call Joan on 0419517869.

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.

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Failed spies of Hitler They were doomed from the very beginning. During the Second World War, it didn’t take long for the British Secret Services to discover that Nazi Germany’s cohorts of espionage agents — influenced either by the illusionary light of profit or idealism, or the darkness of blackmail and reprisals — were largely comprised of amateurs so grossly inefficient it seemed almost a shame to hang them. Softly Softly — Capturing Hitler’s Spies by Wide Bay author Tony Matthews, tells the dramatic stories of some of Nazi Germany’s socalled espionage agents whose training and credentials as spies were so pathetic that it was virtually inevitable they be caught. There is little doubt that the history of German Intelligence activities during the Second World War, especially in relation to those activities that took place against the United Kingdom, were disastrous for Hitler. During the long years of war, few espionage successes were achieved and most were abject failures. One after another, in a long line of deceit, treachery and incompetence, agents sent to England, or their handlers, were captured, betrayed or ‘turned’. This is the story of just a few of those failures, men who, for one reason or another, placed their lives on the line to leave the Continent, cross the English Channel, and take their chances in a particularly dangerous and efficient enemy environment. Few could have the knowledge or skills to survive, nor would they realise until too late that they had been doomed from almost the beginning. This book is based almost entirely on previously top secret MI5 documents during the war years. It focuses principally on the activities of five German espionage agents who went, or were deliberately infiltrated, into England, but who, for one reason or another, were captured and either executed or ‘turned’ under the ‘double-cross’ system. The final chapter also includes the activities of a German spymaster who controlled a huge network of agents across Europe, the Middle East and even into the USA. He would later be interned by the Turkish authorities and transferred for interrogation to England just at the end of the war. There, his information on German espionage and counter-espionage during the whole of the conflict, and the operations of various spy-rings, became invaluable, both to the American and British secret services, at a time when the world was about to descend into the dark years of Soviet oppression and cold war. Why did you decide to write a book that’s particularly about the failures of German espionage during the Second World War? There was a kind of juxtaposition at play in my mind when I conceived this book, largely because espionage has changed so dramatically since those days. Today, spying is principally about electronic surveillance, but during the years of the Second World War, espionage was very much a matter of ‘boots on the ground’. These more traditional methods were always far more prone to human error, but it wasn’t always the actual spies at fault. I wanted to explore how much the overall German espionage organisation was to blame for the many failures of its spies, and the ramifications of those failures on the lives, and sometimes the untimely deaths, of the secret agents involved. Was the German espionage system well developed and organised? In some cases it was, and there were many highly intelligent officers in command of the Abwehr (the German Military Secret Service), but sadly for the Germans, like so many of the Nazi systems of military control and organisation, the entire operation relied on activities that were not exactly beyond reproach. Potential spies were often coerced into working for the Germans, by blackmail, for example, their families were frequently threatened, and such coercion rarely, if ever, produced effective agents. Some German spies were threatened with detention at concentration camps if they refused to act as agents. Generally speaking, German spies during the war lacked talent, were poorly trained and rarely had any real motivation or enthusiasm for their work. Did the Germans learn from their mistakes as the war progressed? The German espionage apparatchik certainly tried to learn from its mistakes, and during the first few years its senior officers and spymasters made considerable improvements, but as the war progressed it became obvious, particularly to counter-espionage organisations in 36 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 23 February, 2024

Tony Matthews gripping read on Hitler’s spies.

Author Tony Matthews. the UK and USA, that the German espionage system, principally the Abwehr, was making the kind of mistakes that bordered either on lunacy or gross incompetence. One senior counter-espionage officer at MI5 described the German intelligence system as being steeped in ‘stupid complacency’. That was not only the fault of the German spymasters, it also had a lot to do with the war which was progressing badly for them. It was, additionally, the fault of the Germans’ internal military politics which meant that some organisations such as the Abwehr, for example, would be subsumed into even more radical Nazi organisations, and this left some of the spymasters and their agents in a difficult position. What kind of measures were in place in England, for example, to catch German spies? To put it briefly, even as the war was beginning in 1939, the British began expanding their counter-espionage capabilities dramatically, and they did so by recruiting a large number of well educated, experienced and extremely capable officers who were dedicated to the task of unmasking and prosecuting German spies. Many of these men and women had never before been involved in counter-espionage, but they were fast-learners and soon proved their effectiveness. What kind of operations were set in place to catch these German spies? Every adult person who entered the UK during the war had to undergo some form of formal

interrogation. This began at the various immigration centres including ports and airports where specialist military officers were the first line of defence against German spies. After an initial interrogation many of these people were sent to London for further questioning, and it was here, generally speaking, that the principal counter-espionage techniques were employed. Suspects from here were taken for intensive interrogation to another secret camp, also in London, where they were subjected to a range of interrogation techniques designed to break down their stories. Few spies, if any, managed to get through this system without being detected. You write in your book that some of these people may have been innocent but were actually charged and convicted of treason under the Treachery Act of 1940. How did that occur? I do point out in the book that at least one of the spies to land in England, who claimed to have agreed to being recruited by the Abwehr to act as an agent, almost certainly came simply to escape from Nazi Germany. It’s an interesting case because British Intelligence felt that they had to withhold certain information, for the sake of national security, and in withholding that information, the agent involved was subsequently found guilty ‘beyond reasonable doubt’ and executed. The information withheld would have established a strong element of doubt into the case which, by law, should then have resulted in his acquittal.

How widespread was the German Intelligence network during the war? It was quite vast. Germany had spies and their handlers just about everywhere. There were particular concentrations in mainland Europe, of course, but also in the USA, South America, Africa, and even in the Far East. There were certain hubs of espionage which included Belgium, then under Nazi control, of course, but a great launching pad for espionage activities against Britain, also existed in Spain, Portugal and Sweden, all neutral countries, where agents from Britain, the USA, Canada, the Soviet Union, and elsewhere, rubbed shoulders regularly with German agents and their controllers. Having been caught, what kind of penalties could the German agents face? Britain introduced the Treachery Act in 1940 specifically to deal with this very issue and the death penalty was mandated for those convicted of espionage, no matter what their nationality. The death penalty could be appealed but such an appeal was successful on only one occasion. The USA too was not in the least reticent in executing spies or saboteurs during the war, as may be seen following the capture of eight German saboteurs who formed what became known as Operation Pastorius. Two of those agents were simply imprisoned, having squealed on their fellow operators, but the remainder very quickly found themselves strapped to the electric chair in Washington, DC. Details of that particular case may be found in another of my books: Spies, Saboteurs and Secret Missions of WW2. What other types of espionage did the Germans carry out during the war? Even then, there was quite a lot of electronic surveillance. The Germans frequently recruited people with language skills to listen to radio broadcasts in places such as England, America and the USSR. Information gleaned from this type of surveillance was subsequently analysed and passed to the relevant departments for action or information. Were there ever any real successes for the German Intelligence system? Of course, there were probably many, and some were particularly successful especially in the Scandinavian countries against resistance movements, but largely speaking most of the German attempts to infiltrate spies into Allied countries or areas of operations were either only partially successful or abject failures. The British were especially successful in ‘turning’ spies, into double agents, feeding masses of disinformation back to the Germans in what was known as the XX or double-cross system, and this was especially beneficial to the British. The Germans believed that they had these marvellous spies operating in the UK and were sending them all kinds of support, especially financial support, but the money just went into helping the British with their war efforts. Softly Softly — Capturing Hitler’s Spies by Tony Matthews has been published by Big Sky Publishing and is available from your favourite book retailer; Booktopia; Dymocks; QBD Books; Big W; Readings & Amazon and on the publisher’s website at bigskypublishing.com. au

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The Noosa Arts stage has been converted into a 1930s radio studio for this parody.

Take a step back in time Travel back in time and unleash your imagination with a comedic radio play at Noosa Arts Theatre, a parody of the classic spy thriller, The 39 Steps. Before television, radio plays featuring live sound effects and scripted storytelling were a popular form of mass entertainment. The Noosa Arts stage has been converted into a 1930s radio studio for this parody inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s spy thriller,

The 39 Steps. Director Jane Rivers and local cast of Glen Miller, Tania Nash, Jim Crawford, Maria Karambelas, Robert Boesch will deliver a fast-paced, romantic roller coaster ride through the signature world of the Master of Suspense. There are also special guest appearances by local favourites Ian Mackellar and Margaret Courtney.

The plot centres around everyman, Richard Hannay visiting 1930s London when he meets Annabella Smith, who is on the run from foreign agents. Later that night, Annabella is murdered and Hannay faces a series of perilous scrapes. From an epic train chase to a feisty love interest, Hannay has his work cut out for him as he searches for the truth about The 39 Steps.

Director Jane Rivers would like to thank all the talented performers from our theatre community who came along to audition for this fun production. Season runs from 29 February until 10 March. Tickets on sale now! Book online at noosaartstheatre.org.au Counter sales at Noosa Arts Theatre Box Office - 163 Weyba Rd, Noosaville, Tuesday to Friday 10am to 2pm. Ph. 5449 9343

Two exceptional exhibitions Premiere of Assange film Pomona Railway Station Gallery is hosting two exhibitions in March. Well-known Pomona artist, Glen Buckley, is teaming with friend and first-time exhibitor, Gabe Makeig to present their exhibition, titled Stylised Abstraction. While Glen is renowned for his distinctive, stylised line drawings Gabe prefers energetic abstract paintings. All of Glen’s works in this exhibition are stylized drawings of roses on paper with pen, ink and watercolour. Gabe uses acrylic paint and says she loves energetic art that makes her feel a connection to a painting or a given mood. The exhibition will run from 2 March to 27 March in The Gallery’s Banana Shed. Ellenie Kirkman, 17, a talented Year 12 student who has her sights firmly set on a career as an artist will exhibit her work from 2 March

Ellenie Kirkman, 17, a talented Year 12 student.

to 3 April in The Carriage Room at The Gallery. Ellenie, The Gallery’s youngest member, studies with the Sunshine Coast’s internationally acclaimed artist, Karen Osborne, and is also planning to study at an art school in Italy. Her exhibition, titled ‘Gifts from Artemis’ Table’ is the title of her exhibition. Artemis is the Greek Goddess of young womanhood. The young artist hopes to follow in the footsteps of both her artist mother and grandmother, both of whom she says have inspired her from a very young age. Ellenie’s exhibition will be officially opened by Gallery president, Ron Collins, at 11am on 12 March. The not-for-profit 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.

A powerful new Australian documentary film, The Trust Fall: Julian Assange, will have its Sunshine Coast Premiere in March. The film will be screening at The Majestic Theatre, Pomona on 3 March, BCC Cinemas Maroochydore Sunshine Plaza on 6 March, and BCC Cinemas Noosa on 9 March. It reveals the meaning and significance of the continued detainment and persecution of the most famous political prisoner of our times - Julian Assange. The film tells the story of Julian Assange - the most famous political prisoner and internationally-awarded journalist of our time – who exposed US war crimes and government corruption on his whistleblower WikiLeaks website. Charged under the antiquated US Espionage Act 1917 with the threat of a 175-year prison sentence, Julian is facing his final UK appeal against imminent extradition to the United States... all for revealing the truth. Filmed over two years on three continents and in 10 cities, The Trust Fall: Julian Assange features high-profile Assange supporters and global experts; Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg, activists John Pilger and Tariq Ali, journalists Mary Kostakidis, Chris Hedges, Dean Yates and Stefania Maurizi, Assange lawyer Jennifer Robinson, government leaders Jill Stein, Sen. Peter Whish-Wilson and Sen. David Shoebridge and former UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Nils Melzer among others. It also includes heart wrenching conversations with Julian’s own family; Stella Assange, John Shipton and Gabriel Shipton. The Trust Fall: Julian Assange is narrated by Susan Sarandon, Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, rapper M.I.A and Rage Against The Machine’s guitarist Tom Morello. The film is the directorial debut of Australian filmmaker Kym Staton - founder and director of Films For Change. “This is a film about a man who risked everything to bring the truth to light,” Kym said.

The Trust Fall: Julian Assange features high-profile Assange supporters and global experts. “In 2010, I witnessed the Collateral Murder video on the nightly news. At the time I didn’t make sense of it. I had no idea of the significance of this footage, and who Julian Assange and WikiLeaks are.“ Britain has given the go-ahead for his US extradition, but his legal team has been trying to overturn that decision. The final appeal will happen in the UK High Court on the 20 and 21 of February 2024. Julian’s wife Stella describes it as “Day X, his last chance before being handed over to the Americans and potentially disappearing forever.” Already, The Trust Fall: Julian Assange has won several awards including Best Emerging Director at Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, Best First-Time Director at the Cine Paris Film Festival and official selection at Warsaw Film Festival. Julian has now been detained without conviction for 13 years and 17 days, including under asylum in London’s Ecuadorian Embassy (6 years, 9 months and 25 days) and then forcibly-removed to the highsecurity HM Belmarsh Prison (4 years, 8 months and 27 days). The worldwide distributor of the film is Journeyman Pictures in London. “If wars can be started by lies, peace can be started by truth,” Julian Assange says. Friday, 23 February, 2024 NOOSA TODAY 37

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Celebrating local talent This February, Noosa Regional Gallery is proud to present the first of three compelling new exhibitions, showcasing the diverse and rich artistic talent within the Sunshine Coast. The gallery invites art lovers and the community to immerse themselves in these unique exhibitions, each offering a distinct perspective on our natural surroundings and the essence of creative expression. Peter Hudson: A Journey Through Land and Spirit Renowned Sunshine Coast artist Peter Hudson debuts his latest collection of works, Right Place / Right Time, inspired by the breathtaking landscapes of Noosa. Hudson, known for his deep connection to Australian history and the natural world, employs his signature ‘en plein air’ technique to capture the ephemeral beauty of the Noosa biosphere. This collection, created during the June July 2023 Floating Land: Us and Them biennale, states Noosa Regional Gallery Director Michael Brennan, reflects Hudson’s “profound engagement with the environment, exploring the interplay of light.” His dedication to painting outdoors, without subsequent alterations, ensures each piece remains an authentic representation of the moment and place it was conceived. “Hudson’s work not only celebrates the physical beauty of the land” continues Brennan, “but also references his musical background. Grouping his works in 4s, as observed by Kim Guthrie, this exhibition reflects a drummer’s 4/4 time signature; the time signature of Peter’s life.” Pressed Into Place: Collective Creativity by Press Gang The second exhibition, Pressed Into Place, features the innovative work of Noosa-based printmaking collective, Press Gang. Comprising artists Gabi Dick, Giuliana De Witts, Judy Barras, and others, the collective explores the region’s natural environments through a shared creative process.

Revealing the “delicate balance between the collective’s varied techniques and the singular beauty of the landscapes they depict”, the group, says Brennan, offers viewers a nuanced appreciation of both the artistic method and the subject matter. Michele Rudder: Exploring the Boundaries of Creativity Creativity Has No Limits by Sunshine Coastbased artist Michele Rudder, is the third exhibition offered in this program, and invites viewers into a world where creativity transcends traditional boundaries. Drawing upon her diverse artistic education and experiences, Rudder’s work is a celebration of life’s challenges and triumphs, expressed through symbols and motifs that resonate with deep emotional and philosophical themes. Her innovative use of surrealistic elements and the concept of ‘Mirror Vision’ provides a unique perspective, encouraging the audience to explore the thin veil between the real and the unreal. Say’s Brennan, “Each piece serves as a conduit for contemplation, inviting viewers to reflect on their own experiences and perceptions.” Noosa Regional Gallery is proud to present these three distinct exhibitions, showcasing the rich tapestry of local talent and the diverse ways in which the beauty and complexity of the Noosa environment and beyond can inspire creativity and connection. Peter Hudson : Right Place / Right Time, Press Gang : Pressed Into Place and Michele Rudder “ Creativity Has No Limits will run from 24 February to 14 April 2024. Entry to the exhibitions are free. Visit : noosaregionalgallery.com.au Join us for the official opening event at the Gallery on Saturday 24 February from 3 – 5pm. Free tickets are available via the website. Peter Hudson, The Track to Tea Tree Bay. Picture: RICHARD MULDOON

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Youth boost The Zonta Club of Noosa offers several scholarships and bursaries to young students and the Tewantin-Noosa Community Bank sponsored all the club’s awards to the tune of $4000. The STEM award in 2024 was open to young women who have completed Year 12 and are enrolled in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics course at University. This year’s winners are Odette Williams, Elizabeth Telleman, Pippa van der Kooij, So-

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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 five 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 realise the positive and rewarding results from a little music, a few Boot Scoot’n 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 until 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. play.tennis. com.au/tewantintennisclub/court-hire 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

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Registration of delegates at 2022 Slow Food International’s Terra Madre Salone Del Gusto in Turin. 386750

Rod Lees and Jason Lewis at the Slow Food tent during Agvention 2022 at Kandanga. 386750

Damper wrapped in paperbark at 2023 GourMay. 386750

Fair and healthy food for all By Erle Levey Healthy soil, pure water and clean air are necessary for good food production, leading to overall health and a sustainable environment. As incoming Slow Food Noosa president for 2024, Andy Coates aims to support farmers, restaurants and producers, and at the same time focus on the environment and the need for good, clean and fair food for everyone. This overarching message from Slow Food International, with members from more than 160 countries around the world, must also be passed onto the younger generations. Slow Food Noosa is doing this with its Snail Kids program which runs in schools within the Noosa region and Gympie. This initiative, managed by Slow Food member and Sunshine Beach primary school teacher Di Seels, has attracted significant recognition from fellow teachers as well as parents of students. Andy has also made fairness in farm gate prices for farmers a priority for 2024. This is on an equal footing with encouraging the education of younger generations and school children on the benefits of healthy food. Andy and partner Nicola Cleaver established Amrita Park Meadery at Pomona seven years ago and have been active Slow Food members. This has included Andy being a delegate to the 2022 Slow Food International bi-annual world conference, Terra Madre Salone Del Gusto in Turin, Italy. He takes over as president of Slow Food Noosa from Wolvi berry farmer Jason Lewis, who has led Slow Food Noosa for three years and will continue in a membership liaison role. There was significant stabilisation and growth in Slow Food membership and engagement in Jason’s time as president. Founded in Italy in 1986, Slow Food is a global movement of local groups and activists united by the common goal of ensuring everyone has access to good, clean and fair food. For Andy Coates, his passion for a clean, healthy environment coupled with his acumen should come as no surprise. He learnt the art of mead making through generations in his family. But he also has a background in aircraft engineering, highlighting several issues facing communities today. For example, in his roles in Australia and New Guinea, he had first-hand experience as far as the impact of fly-in, fly-out services on the communities, but also the chemicals involved in that industry. That contributed to his values around sustainability and healthy business practices. In his role as Slow Food Noosa president Andy wants to identify the connections that Jason Lewis has as a farmer with members. “I’m not a farmer, as such,’’ he said. “I will try to continue that aspect. “Yet I’m all about education. “One of the biggest things I find when I’m talking Slow Food is to make people aware that we are part of a global movement, so I’ll be pushing for that aspect as well. “Everything that Di (Seels) is doing with the Snail Kids program, has seen Noosa at the forefront of this program in Australia. 42 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 23 February, 2024

Gympie State High School’s Paddock To Plate Dinner. 386750

Pompia citrus, a traditional dessert from Siniscola on Sardinia. 386750

Aged in the barrel: Leonardo balsamic vinegar from Modena, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. 386750

A whole lot of cheese: Andy Coates at the 2022 Slow Food International festival in Turin, Italy. 386750

Gympie State High School’s Paddock To Plate event. 386750

“We will be looking to the future and getting younger people involved as well as farmers and restaurants. “It needs a shift back to regenerative farming - Regeneraction, which is what they called it in Turin. “I’m concerned that so much produce and products are going to landfill. This has an influence on climate change. “Education ties in with the consumers ... there’s a lot of waste.’’ The past year has seen an increased enthusiasm and level of activity within Slow Food Noosa. A highlight was the screenings and panel discussions at Pomona and Noosa involving actress and farmer Rachel Ward. Her film about regenerative farming, Rachel‘s Farm, was a wonderful thing, Andy said. It comes from farmers and producers getting involved and showing people that it is essential - whether it’s doing the shopping or at restaurants - to be aware. “We want to foster that and grow that as part of the Snail Kids education program. There are many opportunities in Gympie, the Mary Valley and even Mapleton, Montville and Palmwoods.

“Getting into more schools, organising bus trips to the farms for chefs and retailers to get to know their producer and where the food comes from – is a real opportunity for us.’’ The Gympie High School is a showcase for what it’s doing with its farm, and the paddockto-plate dinners that involve students learning a wide range of industry-level skills. “We will be looking at funding models in order to support the Snail Kids program,’’ Andy said. That includes farmers and producers visiting schools to provide a more in-depth understanding of farming procedures, as well as interactive demonstrations of food production and the need for a clean, sustainable environment. “That program will be a priority of the next few years. We will still be event-driven but it has to have some education segment in there, such as field days, farm tours, workshops and dinners.’’ The popular film with food nights are another way of contributing to the understanding of food and the way we can reduce the reliance on chemicals in farming.’’ For Andy, the visit to Turin in 2022 was a confirmation of the decision to join Slow Food.

It was the journey as much as the event, seeing the history of farming in Italy and the way they have such a strong community feel. “Food has a connection, it has a history. It involves people and their stories - what they do, what their passion is, what they’re proud of. “It’s about sharing information. “We became involved with Slow Food Noosa after finding this property near Pomona. “We fell on our feet as far as lots of produce was concerned - honey, fruit. There are a lot of people with farms nearby and we support the idea of utilising the produce from them. “Within 12 months we had made our first batch of mead. “We didn’t know anything about Slow Food Noosa until a customer came through and made us aware of a number of supportive groups. “Slow Food immediately attracted attention as we share the same awareness of ethics. “As a small business we were unsure about what the different organisations offered. “No, it’s not about slow cooking or casseroles. We love our product and we want to keep it local, good, clean and fair.

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Cooks in the kitchen at the Film With Food night at Pomona during the Noosa Alive festival. 386750

Street food night in Pomona. 386750

Food With Film at Pomona’s Majestic Theatre. 386750

Slow Food International’s 2022 Terra Madre Salone Del Gusto in Turin. 386750

Andy Coates presents Di Seels with a Snail of Approval certificate for Sunshine Beach State Primary School. 386750

2024 Slow Food Noosa president Andy Coates. 386750

Actress/farmer Rachel Ward with Matt Golinski at Noosa Permaculture Garden as part of her visit to Noosa. 386750

“We love the whole Snail of Approval process in which producers are evaluated on their methods. “We didn’t want chemical fertilisers and pesticides used. We chose the excess fruit. “It’s been a matter of getting our product out there and having some fun at events and farm trails.’ Upon joining Slow Food, Andy and Nicola didn’t know much about Terra Madre in Turin, and what it meant in the way of collaboration on food and environmental issues. How Slow Food conviviums from around the world were sharing knowledge and ideas for events. Yet early in 2022 they received a phone call to pack their bags because they were heading to Italy for the festival. “We took the opportunity to see a bit more of Italy and the producers; the milk and cheese producing areas of the Parma Valley, then up to the north to see the things they do with balsamic vinegar. “We visited the Mutti tomato puree and sauce factory, and quite a few wineries. “We were trying to track down some beekeepers and mead-makers as well. “What we found was much of the honey production was just for honey, as opposed to making mead and the like.’’ A highlight was the visit to Included was a visit to Leonardi Balsamic Vinegar at Modena, in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. The vinegar farmhouse Leonardi started its activity in the 18th century but it is from the middle of the 19th century that it has been specialised in the production of balsamic vinegar, using their own raw material. One of the surprises at Terra Madre was discovering the pompia citrus from Siniscola on the island of Sardinia. The rind of the fruit contains antioxidant substances and the leaves contain antimicrobial substances that kill listeria bacteria on foods. It has become a presidium of Slow Food. It is most notably used in sa pompia intrea, a traditional dessert of Siniscola in which the rind of the fruit is candied and then covered with honey and served on an orange leaf. It is also

used in various liquors. NATURAL APPEAL Andy’s attraction to Slow Food also came from the alignment of values in regard to the environment. His grandfather was a commercial beekeeper and mead-maker in the UK. He started making mead in the 1940s and the passion skipped a generation. “I was supposed to become a beekeeper alongside my grandfather, south of Sydney; however, timing and opportunity saw me on a different path as an apprentice aircraft engineer in Rockhampton. “It was a sliding doors moment. I would’ve got cranky with the whole bee-keeping idea at that age and stage of life - and done something else. “I could see the issues applying to fly-in, flyout enterprises and the amount of chemicals used. “We felt anything would be a better way to do things, whether it was wineries or breweries and putting my own slant on things. “I had this background and it was just waiting there. “When Covid came along, that gave us a wake-up call; there’s no time like the present to go full time as a meadery. “That was right through Covid, when we lost the festivals and lost cellar door sales. “It was a matter of opening up Amrita Park as bad as the economy was, because if that was the worst thing that can happen then at least there would be something to eat and to drink.’’ Andy was initially surprised when approached about becoming Slow Food Noosa president. Yet when he spoke with Jason Lewis about the role, he figured that busy people find time. “The committee that we have now is a good blend of existing members and new people,’’ he said. “There’s a lot of enthusiasm and cando attitude.’’ SLOW FOOD STORY Promoted as an alternative to fast food, Slow Food strives to preserve traditional and regional cuisine and encourages farming of plants, seeds, and livestock characteristic of

the local ecosystem. It promotes local small businesses and sustainable foods. It also focuses on food quality, rather than quantity. It was the first established part of the broader slow movement, and speaks out against overproduction and food waste. For Slow Food Noosa, 2023 saw engagement in a number of successful events, including GourMay, the celebration of food in the Mary Valley in the month of May. GourMay has recognised their aims are very much aligned with Slow Food’s, and the 2024 event will most likely include some of our new Snails as well as some established ones. Slow Food was again a part of The Big Rosella Festival at CC’s Kitchen in Woolooga at the start of May, which saw cooking demonstrations, farm workshops and tours, as well as local produce available. The mid-year film night, held as part of Noosa Alive at Pomona’s Majestic Theatre, was extremely successful. It encapsulated much of what Slow Food is about - community coming together to share great food, great discussion and purpose. Long-time Slow Food member and supporter chef Matt Golinski was in charge of the kitchen with an extremely enthusiastic band of helpers that included Glen from Pitchfork restaurant and the team from Lucio’s Marina restaurant at Noosa Marina. Slow Food members were involved in Gympie State High School’s Paddock-To-Plate Dinner, featuring local produce as well as that grown at the school farm. September saw Slow Food set up an information stand at Agvention, the regenerative farming field day at Kandanga Farm Store that keeps going from strength to strength as producers discover the benefits of this sustainable method of farming. The Cooloola Farm Trail in 2023 saw producers open their gates to show the connection of paddock to plate. Those involved included Eastwell Farms, Noosa Black Coffee, Beenham Valley Passions, Purity Essential Oils, Lindols Macadamias and Fraser Grill. There was the Pomona Street Food evening with pop-up events at three locations in the

town, and a tasting night at Noosa Hinterland Brewing in Cooran. In October, the Not So Oktoberfest with The Fermentier saw a selection of kombucha drinks and tastings of kimchi, sauerkraut and home-made cheeses presented at the cellar door. This was all set to events such as stomping kraut in the barrel and the traditional way of producing jarred cabbage. The Oktoberfest event highlighted the way people can come together and learn about production, learn about the benefits of local, and enjoy the convivial surroundings when people of good intention come together to celebrate food. The Film With Food event in November again at the Majestic Theatre - was not just a celebration of food, but the way food can cut across cultural barriers. It saw Josh Smallwood of Noosa Cartel in charge of providing the food while Slow Food committee members provided the legs to help the kitchen and present the meal. The Chevallum State Primary School’s Slow Food Expo saw family and guests highly impressed by the level of understanding of students from Years 4, 5 and 6, as well as the commitment of teachers, to the Slow Food philosophy - good, clean and fair food for all. This event, open to parents, friends and the wider school community, certainly provides hope for a bright and healthy future. Slow Food was involved in the Pomona Street Christmas Party and partnered with Kin Kin Community Market for their Christmas fair. First event for 2024 was the Snail of Approval presentation dinner at Park and Cove restaurant, Peppers Resort, Noosa, on Thursday, February 15. The dinner featured food sourced locally and from throughout Queensland, and included a trade display by Snail of Approval producers. Events in March include a cheese-tasting night at Woombye Cheese while April will see the launch of a Slow Food Noosa Book Club. As you can see, there are plenty of activities and events on the plate for the incoming Slow Food president and committee. Friday, 23 February, 2024 NOOSA TODAY 43

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Weather better for reefs With the weather this week looking good for the bigger craft, plenty of anglers will be heading to the outer reef areas. The winds were forecast to reach that annoying 10- 15 knots which can make it a bit lumpy for smaller craft. Fishing the reefs off Double Island should be good as we move through those neep tides and towards the full moon with the big tide being in the morningtide. Try to get out for an evening fish as the fish seem to bite better in the night around a full moon. Red emperor, bigger snapper, pearl perch, and big amberjacks are all on the cards. For those in smaller craft fishing around the Great Sandy Straits offers a great range of fishing options with some great sports fish to be had. Fishing the flats for trevally, queenfish, and permit has been very popular with anglers casting a range of lures, slugs, and even saltwater flies. Fishing the flats is great fun and if you work the last of the incoming tide you should be able to sight fish or at least look for bust-ups as the fish feed on the smaller baitfish brought in on the tide. The rocky ledges and reef systems down the straits are also worth a look and are home to some great fish including cod, sweetlips, squire, cobia, and jew. Lighter setups with small pilchard, squid or even larger prawns have been perfect and can be a real tussle if you get into something bigger. For the lure anglers flat fall jigs around the 30-gram mark have worked a treat with the Explorer range from Todds perfect for the job. In Tin Can Bay, flathead numbers are at their absolute peak at the moment. There is plenty of fish about with good numbers of fish taken from the same area. This is just in time for the Levi Hanna Forever Fishing Classic run by the same crew that runs the Rainbow Beach comp. Please keep this in mind as the big breeders are crucial to keeping up good stocks and a good local population. A great way to target them is with plastics and the colour that is doing most of the damage at the moment is bright pink.

Trent Turner with a nice saratoga from the Mary River. The Nemenis Tail from Power Bait has been the number one in the stores with anglers reporting good captures just working these slow-

ly across the bottom on the run-out tide. For the bait anglers small fish baits on small gangs have been working very well.

Whiting numbers are really starting to improve with bigger fish to 40cm not uncommon. Fishing around Pelican Bay and the sand flats near Inskip has been productive. Best baits have been pippies, yabbies, and of course sand worms. Mangrove Jacks are still plentiful with some nice fish coming from the lower reaches of the Mary and Kauri Creek. Live baits have been the number one way to target them at the moment. As we move more into storm season these fish will become more aggressive and a lot easier to target on lures. On the beaches, with the summer sun still brutal at this time of the year, hitting the beaches early in the morning has been the way to go, and if you can time it with an incoming tide you are in with a good chance. Make sure you look for those deeper gutters. Bream, whiting, tailor, and plenty of dart are around. A couple of the most favoured baits for the beach are lightly weighted peeled prawns, small pillies, and strip baits of mullet or salted mackerel fillet. Cast out into a surf gutter and allowed to drift under the foam to where the fish feel safe and will feed. For the night angler, there have been some of those bigger rouge tailors around. These fish never seem to make their way south and this is the time of year when we get the bigger fish, with some weighing more than 5kg. There are plenty of anglers who have thought they are fighting a big jew and are surprised when they see it is a tailor. The most productive time has been the bigger tides around the full and new moon. 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!

‘Champion of the oceans’: Valerie visits for conservation Australian conservationist, photographer, and filmmaker Valerie Taylor visited Sunreef Mooloolaba last Friday, signing copies of her autobiography, An Adventurous Life, and creating excitement in our marine-loving community. Born in 1935, Valerie, the inaugural member of the diving hall of fame and her husband Ron Taylor, who died in 2012, made documentaries about sharks, and filmed sequences for films including Jaws (1975). Considered an Australian icon and world expert in marine conservation and underwater filmmaking, Valerie is collaborating with marine tourism operator, Sunreef Mooloolaba, on a documentary focusing on the habi-

tats of the critically endangered Grey Nurse Shark. Following the filming of opening scenes of the documentary, Valerie hosted a book signing at Sunreef Headquarters at The Wharf Mooloolaba. Proceeds from book sales at the event went towards Grey Nurse Shark conservation efforts. Sunreef Mooloolaba is featured in the documentary in their efforts to promote marine conservation and advocate for the protection of Grey Nurse Shark habitat off the Sunshine Coast. The documentary follows the journey of the

next generation of marine conservationists, carrying on Valerie’s legacy, including local cultural leaders, youth, and leading dive operators located along the east coast Grey Nurse Shark migration path. “Valerie is a true champion of the oceans, and we were humbled by the opportunity to team up on a documentary and impact campaign that aligns perfectly with Sunreef’s mission to celebrate and conserve marine life,” Sunreef Mooloolaba manager Jonny Fell said. Sunreef Mooloolaba operates daily diving and snorkelling cruises, including Swimming with Whales tours during whale season, from The Wharf Mooloolaba.

Valerie Taylor signs books for fans of all ages.

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Thunder claims the shield By Randall Woodley “Winners are willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else.” - Vince Lombardi Famous NFL Coach The Tewantin-Noosa Thunder Cricket Club’s First Grade side were presented with the shield last Sunday as the Sunshine Coast’s One-Day (50 overs) competition winners. Unfortunately, the final which was to be played at Read Park against their long-time adversaries, the Caboolture Sharks, was abandoned after the wicket and field was determined to be unplayable by the official umpires. The match was originally to be played the Sunday previous but had been rescheduled due to the wet weather. However, there was no doubt that the Thunder team deserved to be declared the winners due to their performances during the One-Day scheduled matches. The team played seven matches, won four, lost only one match and had two games abandoned due to the weather. On the other hand, the second placed Caboolture team had won only two of their matches. It was a fitting reward for the Thunder team who are in the rebuilding stage with many of their players still teenagers or in their early twenties. Next weekend all grades will be commencing their final fixture matches of the 2023-24 season. The games will be played over two Saturdays, February 24 and March 2. First Grade are guaranteed a place in the semi-finals and the Second-Grade boys are planning on a positive outcome in their match in the hope of playing in the finals. FIRST GRADE: The team currently sits on top of the ladder with 129 points, followed by Caboolture 116, Maroochydore 104 and the young Coolum team with 95 points. Next Saturday they will play the last placed Glasshouse Rangers in their two-day match at Read Park. In the batting statistics for the grade to date, the Thunder has four batsmen, (Jarrod Officer, Michael Eckard, Ben Laughlin and Andy Batten) in the top ten run scorers. In the bowling stats, the team boasts three players in the top ten wicket-takers. (Zac Murray 34, Michael Eckard 33, and Ben Laughlin 28.). And to round off a team of allrounders, wicketkeeper Cooper Lea heads the fielding statistics with 32 catches and 3 stumpings. The team is full of confidence as they head for the finals in early March. SECOND GRADE: The team has had an up and down year and are sitting in 6th place as they move into the final round. They will need to win outright against the Coolum Sharks at their ground over the next two Saturdays and rely on other results if they have any chance of moving into the top four. In the grade statistics to date, captain Tristan Griffin (356 runs at 32) is the only

Tewantin-Noosa Thunder First Grade Cricket Team who last weekend were crowned the Sunshine Coast’s One Day Cricket competition winners. Thunder player to appear in the top ten. The grade bowling statistics are a similar story with young Ollie Wilson being the lone Thunder bowler in the top ten. He has taken 22 wickets but has the best bowling average of the top ten at 8.68 runs per wicket. THIRD GRADE: The team is in sixth position on the ladder and appear unlikely to make it to the finals this season. In their final match they will travel south and take on Caboolture. The team included a number of junior players in their ranks each Saturday during the season and they all acquitted themselves very well. With this season’s experience under their belts, they will be a more experienced and tougher outfit next year. They have no players in the top ten in either batting or bowling. FOURTH GRADE: The team are in 9th place on the ladder after a tough season. They had three wins and a couple where they were in a position to win only to be denied by the weather.

However, the standout statistic is that their captain, Jeremy Holland is topping the batting with 451 runs at an average of 90. He was only able to play in 7 matches during the season. The team’s final hit out will be against CooroyEumundi at Dale Officer Oval over the next two Saturdays. FIFTH GRADE: This team has won the premierships in previous seasons, but the competition has certainly strengthened since then. They kept the nucleus of their side but throughout the season lost players to higher grades and often had to fill in with juniors to make up a team. To finish the season, they are at home over the next fortnight to the ladder leaders, Landsborough Loggers. The only batter to appear in the top ten was stalwart Wayne Moore who topped scored for the team with a 92 during the season. Young Justin Latimer also appeared in the bowling top ten as the team’s leading wicket taker.

JUNIOR GRADES: There were some outstanding performances, both by individuals and the teams during the season. The Under 17s did not make the finals but the Under 15sA and Under 13As ended up third on their respective season’s table and both teams will be playing off in the semi-finals next weekend. The 13sA play their semifinal at Matt Thornhill Oval on Saturday morning in a 30 over match. If they win, they proceed straight to the final the following weekend. The 15sA will play their semifinal at Caboolture on Sunday. It is hoped that club supporters will turn up at these matches to cheer on the club’s future stars. WOMEN’S GRADE: The season was interrupted by many games being abandoned due to the weather, but the girls performed well and won three of their matches. The Thunder had three of their batters in the top ten. (Talei Owen, Tracey Diprose and Petina McAulay.)

Kilkivan readies for great ride By Erle Levey The Kilkivan Great Horse Ride has its roots in the trail riding experience. Now, almost 40 years since the first ride, it is set for a three-day event in April filled with horse rides and entertainment for all ages. Fabian Webb of the Webb Brothers fame started the horse ride in the mid 1980s as a tribute to the history of the area. Over time, there have been more than 1100 riders filling the main street of the town for the grand parade. Organisers said that enthusiasm for the 2024 event was running as high as the creeks after the summer rains. The horse ride, to be be held April 5-7 at Kilkivan Showgrounds, has seen a range of ridden events, demonstrations and competitions added through the years. Traditionally held on the first weekend in April, it was interrupted by the Covid pandemic, drought, floods and bushfire. The 2024 Kilkivan Great Horse Ride will see the majority of the trail rides take place on Saturday, 6 April, while for those arriving the day before there is a short trail to ease

into the weekend. This ride will start at 2pm Friday, 5 April. There are three rides of varying distances on the Saturday, and it is recommended horses are shod or booted. Throughout the weekend there will be novelty horse events, an all breeds horse show and carriage trail. The program will include bush poetry reading, youth talent search, boot-toss competition, working dog demonstrations, mechanical bull rides and a camp oven cookoff. Riders from the Fifth Light Horse Regiment, Gympie Troop, will lead the street parade on Saturday afternoon. The Tennessee Lights Band will perform at the showgrounds on Saturday night. Volunteers are being invited for a variety of tasks throughout the weekend. This can be from as little as 30 minutes as every little bit helps. All volunteers receive free entry to the event. Tickets are now on sale. There is an early bird discount of 10 percent before Thursday, 29 February. Further information and tickets: https:// www.kilkivangreathorseride.com.au/

The Fabian Webb statue in Kilkivan, recognising the history of the shire and the great horse ride. 389015 Friday, 23 February, 2024 NOOSA TODAY 45

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Little athletics on the move Once again, our Noosa Little Athletics are on the go. This time it was to compete in the 2024 Nordic Sports Regional Championships at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Despite the wet and windy conditions athletes showcased their determination as they competed in a variety of track and field disciplines. The inclement weather added extra difficulties thus creating a challenging atmosphere for the athletes and spectators alike. Head coach Mick Hooper said, “Noosa’s representation at the two-day event was very pleasing with many athletes competing at their first regional competition. One of the many standout performances came from U14s athlete Taya Clayton who won gold in five events, including the 100 m sprint, 80m and 200 m hurdles, long and triple jump.” She is also now the new regional record holder in the 80m hurdles, after breaking the record that has existed for 26 years. Truly an outstanding performance. Athletes qualifying in the top four rankings now progress through to the State Championships, to be held at the Queensland State Athletics Centre in Brisbane in March. Noosa will have a strong field with 31 athletes, qualifying to represent the Sunshine Coast. In the U17 age group, athletes Ella Tudor and Hudson Ash competed in their last Little Athletics regional championships. Ella finished by winning gold in the 300m hurdles, and Hudson by winning silver in the 400 and bronze in the 800 m sprints. Their progress through Little Athletics finishers at the end of the season. Weather they choose to continue pursuing athletics or explore other passions, the skills acquired during their time in the club will undoubtedly contribute to their success. Also, amongst those to shine on that rainy day were, Jasmine Finlay, Harvey Zegers and Clara Hermus. Jasmin in the U16 boys sprints won gold in the 100,200 and 400 meters and in the U11 Harvey showed lots of talent in the high jump. In the girls Clara show her talent in the U9s by winning gold in the 700m race walk. The two day competition was a celebration of all athletics who gave it their best while having fun, spending time with family and friends and aiming for their personal best. With a combination of talent, perseverance, ongoing coaching and training, Noosa’s young athletics are poised to achieve much more success in the years to come. A great club, good people, a fantastic running track: and a head coach who has proved himself many times over. Who could ask for more. Good luck to all. Weightlifting Stop press. Noosa’s top weightlifters Nat Cardeno and Taj Marsh from Noosa Barbell Club, are to represent Australia at the Oceanic Weightlifting Festival, to be held in Auckland New Zealand. They are now gearing up to show their skills on an international stage. Nat Cardeno, a seasoned athlete, will kick off the competition early in the week at the Masters Tri Nation Cup. Competing in the F60kg class, Cardeno is set to bring her strength and experience to the platform as she vies for top honours against competitors from across the region. Following Cardeno’s impressive display all eyes will turn to Taj Marsh, a rising star in the weightlifting scene. Marsh will take centre stage later in the week, competing in the M96kg Junior category. With his dedication and determination, Marsh is poised to make a lasting impression in his weight class. This festival promises to be a thrilling event, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of weightlifters from around the Region. As Cardeno and Marsh prepare to represent their country and their hometown of Noosa, their community eagerly awaits to cheer them on and celebrate their achievement on the international stage. Boxing Good to see Impact Boxing and Fitness Centre Head Coach Mark Evans once again on his feet and on the move. Recently Team Impact 46 NOOSA TODAY Friday, 23 February, 2024

Harvey Zegers show his talent in the U11s high jump.

Taya Clayton with her five gold medals.

Noosa was well represented in the boys 100m sprints.

Condors master crew on the podium.

Angry birds on the podium.

Hudson Ash U17 wins silver and bronze in 400m and 800m.

Clara Hermus won gold in the U9 700m race walk.

Championships held at Lorne, Noosa entered a total of seven crews, five of which made the finals. Taking into consideration that this carnival is for the boating fraternity, equal in prestige to the Australian Championships, the Noosa crews have done exceptionally well. Results from the finals, tells us that two teams made the podium. First up were the Masters who won the bronze medal: next came the girls U19 The Angry Birds, also with a bronze medal. The second U19 girls The Road Runners, finished a close fourth, and the two U19 boys crews, the Noisy Miners and the Kingfishers, finished fifth and sixth. For the Kingfishers this was indeed a terrific effort, as it was their first season in the boat. The sweeps who swept our crews to achieve such results, were Mick Gardner, Dave Tomba and Stu Cooper. With results such as these, it is only right to thank the support team. Outstanding, was the work load performed by long serving member (23yrs of service) Steve Freckelton. This member, away from

beach patrolling and supporting the boaties, was in private life a former Fireman/Paramedic: members such as this only serve to strengthen the club in general. It also goes to show that the boat section is not only about rowing, but also team work: and team work is the backbone of all good surf clubs. To round it off, there is of course the boat sponsor: people such as R&W Real Estate and Netanya Noosa. Without them the club will wither on the vine. As stated, it is all one big team. Gratitude When we talk of sponsoring and helping, big thank you to our mates over at the Sunshine Beach SLSC., for the use of their club bus. It has, and will be for several more occasions, played the major role in getting the families of our Seahorse Nippers, from the Lions Park to Noosa’s Main Beach and back. So, on behalf of the Seahorse team, our Bus Boys and the families of the children, a very big thank you

performed a great sporting gesture when they made the drive out to Dysart to attend the Dig Deep Boxing Clubs annual open competition sparring day. This event is a fund raiser to support the club and raise funds for their travel expenses. The Dig Deep boxing club, travelled 30k km last year to compete all over Queensland. Team Impact put on a great display of boxing in front of a crowd estimated at around 700 people. The bar has definitely been set for the team (the locals) as the standard of boxing from our team was very high. “It was great to be able to support our good mates out in Dysart,” said coach Evans. “It was definitely a good eye opener for our team. It made them understand the level of commitment and travel, that these remote boxing clubs are prepared to put in to help their kids chase their dreams.” For Team Impact, to travel so far to assist a country boxing club, in that never ending problem of fund raising, was definitely sportsmanship at its best. The purpose of having Team Impact purchase their own bus, was not only to get their team to tournaments in local regions, but also, as they did with Dysart help promote the sport of amateur boxing ( which is an Olympic sport) in those far away remote places. “Travelling by bus is also a great way to create great memories through sport. We travelled inland off the highway and visited towns that these kids would never have had the chance to see.” This definitely gave our young people a good look at the other side of sport. This bus is definitely a good investment: not only for Team Impact but also for promoting the Olympic sport of boxing. However, with the bus also comes expenses: maintenance and the big one, fuel. A sponsor deal on running cost to transport these young amateur athletes to their events (and for someone possible the Olympics) would be greatly appreciated. Rowing It has been good news from the Noosa Heads surf boat section. Last weekend at the ASRL (Australian Surf Rowers League) National

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Our Mia is a rising star We have so many rising surf stars in Noosa it’s hard to keep up, but 16-year-old Mia Waite need wait no longer for recognition that’s well deserved. The teenager doing year 11 at Sunshine Beach State High has been a winner or finalist in just about every longboard comp going over the past three years, the most recent being alongside Noosa friend and mentor Kirra Molnar in very tricky conditions at Burleigh Heads last weekend for the World Surf League qualifying series season opener. But what’s really got Mia and her wonderfully supportive and surf-stoked mum and dad excited is her nomination for the Stephanie Gilmore Female Rising Star Award, alongside Milla Brown and shortboard phenom Sierra Kerr, in the 2023 Australian Surfing Awards and Hall of Fame. Winners will be announced at a gala presentation night in Sydney next Wednesday. The Waite family arrived in Noosa from Torquay, Victoria seven years ago, but Mia says her love of the ocean began on the Surf Coast long before she could even walk properly. “The ocean is my biggest form of inspiration. From three months old you would find me at my beach playground at Torquay Point climbing, exploring, watching and being excited by the sound of waves crashing on the shore.” When the nine-year-old Mia saw Noosa’s peeling point waves for the first time, and watched young girls trimming elegantly on their longboards, she fell in love all over again, but while riding a longboard soon became her passion too, she is also serious about school, and lists her favourite academic pursuits as science, maths and surfing – not sure about the order! Mia says: “I show great determination and persistence in all aspects of life, especially with my surf training, working hard daily to improve my style, power and presence in the water. I also believe that it is up to young female surfers to continue to protect the ocean and waterways and let it sustain our need for creativity and travel.” Speaking of which, Mia has the travel bug, bad. She says: “I had my first trip overseas two years ago, as the youngest female invitee to the Single Fin Mingle in New Zealand. This year I plan to participate in international longboarding events and hopefully make the cut for the world tour.” Having ridden her Thomas surfboard to victory in last year’s Queensland and Australian longboard and logger girls under 18 division, as well as making the open women’s final at the nationals, she’s off to a flying start. Also representing Noosa at next week’s Australian Surfing Awards is Landen Smales, nominated in two categories, the Mick Fanning Rising Star award and the Indigenous Surfing award. Sunset goes washing machine With the Hurley Pro at Sunset Beach on hold for Monday, being a public holiday in Hawaii, I’ll present a full wrap of the event in this place next week, but the first two days of competition in increasingly washing machine conditions at biggish and gnarly Sunset produced

Mia in trim.

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Hawaii’s Ian Gentil throws some spray. Picture: WSL

Filipe Toledo all smiles at Sunset.

Picking a little tune.

some interesting scenarios in the surf and in the commentary booth. First, the surfing. Well, having made it to round three for the first time this year, and having survived his 52nd birthday last week, Kelly Slater came out punching on day two as a sideshore wind and ferocious rip tore the heart out of the west peak and made wave choice something of a lucky dip. The GOAT knows Sunset better than most, and that includes title hopeful Ethan Ewing, but Kelly couldn’t stick one no matter how hard he tried, and it got down to needing a six on the buzzer. Having gone for the barrel successfully on day one, Kelly skittered down the wind-ripped face looking for a repeat, but the wave offered nothing but a flattening face. So, what did he do? He pointed the

board vertical and launched into a carving 360, a trademark Slater move since the ‘90s. He lost the heat but pulled off the manoeuvre, and was the old fella stoked! Hell, we might even see him next month at Supertubos. The Aussie men looked strong, but unfortunately the draw had them cannibalising each other, with Burleigh’s Liam O’Brien knocking out Straddie’s Ethan Ewing in the round of 16, with Newcastle’s Ryan Callinan doing the same to Connor O’Leary in the very next heat. With Jack Robinson taking the last quarter final berth, we have three in the final eight. Meanwhile, taking a seat in the commentary lounge on day one, who did we have but reigning world champ Filipe Toledo, all smiles

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Picture: WSL and apparently recovered from his food poisoning if not his mental health issues. But you have to hand it to Fil, showing up for a guest gig (at his sponsor’s insistence, I’m guessing) just a few days after quitting the tour for the rest of the year to spend time with his kids and overcome his fear of big, scary waves. Asked specifically about why he pulled the pin, Fil’s answers didn’t really make much sense, but I think it was truly commendable that he faced up to his fans, if not yet his fears. This wasn’t the bully boy lout we saw on the stairs at Bells a couple of years ago. This was an extremely talented and still young surfer courageously starting the long walk back to self esteem. Good luck to him. Friday, 23 February, 2024 NOOSA TODAY 47

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JUDGING THE APPEAL OF HASTINGS ST PROPERTY MATTERS ERLE LEVEY MAISON Noosa is one of those beachfront complexes from which the value of other apartments in Hastings Street can be judged. The popular boutique resort of 29 apartments is positioned right on Noosa’s Main Beach, and to the north-western end of the precinct. A one-bedroom, one-bathroom, one-car apartment 307/5 Hastings St, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 2 March, at 1pm, with Shane McCauley and Frank Milat of Richardson & Wrench Noosa “We are really excited about this one,’’ Shane said. “It is light and bright with a huge balcony overlooking Hastings St great for people watching while sipping on a champagne. “It is very rare that something like this comes along, extremely unique. “There is huge interest locally as well as interstate. Other Hastings street owners are also looking closely at it.’’ The top-floor apartment features sliding doors running the full width, with the main bedroom opening directly on to the large balcony. Well appointed and impeccably furnished, the 78sq m apartment overlooks Hastings St, towards the Noosa Woods end of the precinct. Featuring open-plan living, airconditioning and a substantial kitchen with a full-size fridge, cooktop, microwave and dishwasher. The apartment attracts natural light and sea breezes. It also shows excellent rental returns, the agents said. The main bedroom is ensuited and completely private from the rest of the apartment. There is a lift, gym, pool, spa and security carpark on title. Proudly Australian Owned & Independent noosatoday.com.au

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A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-car apartment 8/21 Henderson St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 24 February, at 1pm. 386412

A three-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car apartment at 1/39 Duke St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Friday, 23 February, at 12pm. 389329

SOMETHING TO BE SEEN Amanda Balding and Leteasha Richards of Richardson & Wrench Noosa have, what they describe as an “absolutely gorgeous house with pool in Noosa Waters going to auction on Saturday, 2 March, at 2pm. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house at 7 Corinthia Ct has been expertly renovated. “It’s something to be seen,’’ Amanda said. “So much thought has been put into the renovation. “The property is unusual in that it has just one neighbour and the nature reserve. “There is an incredible outdoor living area with pool, spa and hot tub, while the nature reserve is yours to enjoy without the upkeep.’’ There has been a very good response to the marketing program, Amanda said. What’s interesting, is that a huge number of locals have been attending the open homes of a Saturday and Wednesday ... looking at single-storey living. Yet there have been Brisbane inquiries as well. “There are soaring 2.6m ceilings and six-inch spotted gum hardwood floors in the open dining area “The kitchen is spectacular, with a 4.25m marble island, an abundance of storage and soft-close drawers along with a suite of high-end appliances including a Smeg oven and a six-burner gas cooktop.

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“The house has been so cleverly designed for living areas. “The fully-tiled 9m by 4m pool and entertaining area have commercial grade hot and cold showers, which is testament to the eye for quality.’’ Set under an automated Velux roof, this entertaining area comes with a six-burner Euro barbecue, a wine fridge, rangehood, and multiple wall-mounted heaters. There is a full home security/touch screen system including blinds and ducted Fujitsu air-conditioning. Sony Oleg TV’s are in living/media area, together with surround-sound system. CENTRAL IN SUNSHINE Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Jesse Stowers has a three-bedroom, twobathroom apartment in Sunshine Beach that is walk-in ready. The single-level apartment in Sunshine Central 8/21 Henderson St has undergone a beautiful renovation, Jesse said. There is interest circling for the apartment that goes to auction Saturday,24Fbruary,at1pm. Much of the appeal is the central location, Jesse said, and the fact there is nothing needing doing. Most of the inquiry has been from Brisbane interests, interstate and expats looking for the perfect beachside community.

The apartment offers treed outlook, northerly peeks of the ocean and lots of features, such as a true butler’s pantry. There is a comfortable open-plan living space with white-washed fluted Tasmanian oak wall, beautiful blackbutt floors and a terrace that makes a perfect entertaining option. CONTEMPORARY BEACH HOUSE It’s easy to be swept away by the spectacular position close to the beach. Yet Rebekah Offermann and Michael McComas of Tom Offermann Real Estate have a Peregian Beach property that is much more than that. The five-bedroom, three-bathroom, three-car beachside house with pool at 26 Lorikeet Dve goes to auction Saturday, 2 March, at 11am. Regarded as a quintessential contemporary beach house, it draws on its strength ... the indoor-outdoor connection with inviting breezes and multiple freeflowing, vaulted-ceilinged spaces. These spill out to numerous terraces, and the luminous pool. Upstairs, there are terraces the width of the residence. Banks of disappearing doors invite shadows to dance across timber floors. The substantial kitchen comes with blue-pearl granite-topped white cabinetry including the breakfast bar. noosatoday.com.au

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 7 Corinthia Ct, Noosa Waters, goes to auction Saturday, 2 March, at 2pm. 389329

A one-bedroom, one-bathroom, one-car apartment in beachfront complex at 307/5 Hastings St, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 2 March, at 1pm. 389329

A five-bedroom, three-bathroom, three-car beachside house with pool at 26 Lorikeet Dve, Peregian Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 2 March, at 11am. 389329

There are five bedrooms. Upstairs, pull back the wispy linen sheers to take in those white-water views from the kingsize main bedroom suite. There is a wall of rosewood-framed robes, a skylight, a marble ensuite with two basins on creamy, stone-topped creamy cabinetry ... and those views from the spa bath. Two bedrooms, also on this level have built-in robes, and both share a bathroom with corner spa bath. Downstairs are two bedrooms, one has a built-in robe, and the other is being used as studio/music room. A share bathroom is adjacent to the laundry. WIDE APPEAL FOR WHOLE-FLOOR APARTMENT A luxurious whole-floor apartment in the heart of Sunshine Beach is set for auction today, Friday 23 February. With ocean view, the three-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car apartment at 1/39 Duke St goes to the market at 12pm, with

format tiles flow underfoot and a wall of stacker doors connects to the covered balcony. There is a second living area that can be zoned off by a sliding door. The elevated leafy outlook provides an idyllic backdrop. The flawless attention to detail continues into the gourmet kitchen with thick benchtops, modern appliances and a full-size scullery with a sink and plenty of storage. Zoned reverse cycle air-conditioning, ceiling fans, a built-in desk and a large, functional laundry includes Miele washing machine and dryer. There’s even a shared pool. AUCTION ACTION FRIDAY, 23 February Doonan 357 Sunrise Rd: 4bed, 2bath, 3car house, pool, on 5366sq m, 11am, Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 Kess Prior

Mike Hay and David Conolly of Century 21 Noosa. It has attracted interest from both interstate and local buyers, Mike said. “It would make a great permanent home, it is so spacious and private.’’ With high-end finishes throughout, the layout and an unbeatable location in the heart of Sunshine Beach, this apartment is a prized holiday haven or permanent residence. Lift access connects from the groundfloor double garage and storage area to the expansive main level. There are three good-size bedrooms and three-plus bathrooms including beautifully finished ensuites. All the bedrooms have built-in robes with the main suite enjoying multiple robes and an opulent ensuite with a bath, a separate shower and a double vanity. A gathering point is the open-plan kitchen, dining and living room where large

0404 344 399 Hinternoosa Noosa Heads 6109/5 Morwong Dve: 4bed, 3bath, 2 car apartment, 12pm, Chris Miller 0412 894 542 Tom Offermann Real Estate Sunshine Beach 1/39 Duke St: 3bed, 3bath, 2car apartment, 12pm, Mike Hay 0417 624 059 David Conolly 0438 259 956 Century 21 Noosa SATURDAY, 24 February Noosa Heads 32/5 Quamby Pl: 2bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, 12.30pm, Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893 Laguna Real Estate Sunshine Beach 1/13 Nebula St: 3bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, 12pm, Julie Bengtsson 0418 980 247 Tom Offermann Real Estate 8/21 Henderson St: 3bed, 2bath, 1car apartment, 1pm, Jesse Stowers 0414 367 282 Tom Offermann Real Estate. ●

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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.

Agent Julie Bengtsson 0418 980 247 julie@offermann.com.au

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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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Pinnacle on Sunshine. Embrace the carefree spirit

hand-blown large glass baubles of the designer pendant

beyond the sun-kissed spectrum of vibrant blues

in the entry void, endless honey-hued timber floors,

and greens of the 180-degree eagle-eye views from

sandstone feature wall and fireplace, and oh-so-high

the Noosa National Park to the north, sweeping the

floor-to ceiling walls of glass and disappearing doors,

Coral Sea and white tipped waves, to Mooloolaba.

which coalesce naturally on two levels with sunny north

Unparalleled Chris Clout design is complemented by

east terraces.

astonishing views from most over-sized rooms, multiple

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terraces and infinity pool. Admire the spectacular

view

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A3 B3 C2 D Agent Tom Offermann 0412 711 888 tom@offermann.com.au Agent Adam Offermann 0475 804 467 adam@offermann.com.au

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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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Agent Luke Chen 0417 600 840 luke@offermann.com.au Agent Lauren Chen 0412 672 375 lauren@offermann.com.au

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5/20 HENDERSON STREET, SUNSHINE BEACH

Looking for a truly spectacular, unrivalled eagle’s eye

of glass seemingly disappear and morph from indoors

view from northern Sunshine Beach, sweeping beyond

out, to two of four undercover terraces. Imagine a

180 degrees across the luminous azure of the Coral Sea,

vibrant spectrum of blues, greens, oohs, and aahs, also

where dreamy waves are off the hook, and all totally

sun-kissed days with the carefree spirit of the season

visible from one-and-only penthouse-perfection, two-

as fresh as an early morning swim and walk along the

minutes to the sand. Come inside. Be enthralled by the

beach. Entertainers are definitely spoilt for choice.

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and a fresh aesthetic mimicking the environs. Tall walls

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

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generosity of well-appointed living and dining areas,

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Looking for a one-in-a-million exclusive investment

apartment has a bright white breezy-beach aesthetic

opportunity, a complex with three entire floor three-

thanks to a recent makeover; furniture and accessories

bedroom apartments, a mere 70m to the Noosa River’s

in the tiled open plan living, dining and kitchen area

white-sand shore? This is it, all 3 units have Holiday

with a monochromatic palette to complement; and

Letting Approval. Easy to bask in the pleasure of having

north-east facing undercover terraces. From the top

one of Noosaville’s most sought-after addresses, and

floor drink in the views of the Noosa River, while on the

a quiet complex aptly called ‘Illoura’, an Aboriginal

ground level a doorway leads to a private courtyard

word for ‘beautiful place near water’. Each sizeable

and lawn.

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It’s out of the box in more ways than one, also evocative

living and dining with beautiful French oak floors and

and boasting a privileged address, however sensuality

a seamless connection to the north-facing alfresco

and warmth have grounded this mindful industrial-

terrace with wide river views. Similarly, dedicated

inspired residence. As modern as tomorrow with

design-savvy leisure and studio spaces, indoors,

oversized everything that keeps on giving, it’s mere

outdoors and poolside, complemented by John Hope

moments to the Noosa River foreshore.

landscaped gardens.

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spaces all exuding personality, including light-filled

Agent Roark Walsh 0437 447 804 roark@offermann.com.au

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Clever design from Georgina Price features myriad

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739/61 NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS

which seemingly melds with the 5th and 7th holes of

residence offers a beguiling blueprint which looks

world class Noosa Springs Golf Course. Central to the

beautifully to the past and future for its design

residence, is an over generous, lofty ceilinged living/

credentials, by cleverly combining Art Deco’s eye-

dining space, drenched with natural light, a fireplace

popping curvaceous lines with lavish spaces, timeless

with sandstone feature, and curved walls of glass.

style, and never leaving glamour at the door. The design

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is on par with excellence with a northerly aspect, views

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from most rooms and has a 36m golf course frontage

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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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Agent Eric Seetoo 0419 757 770 eric@offermann.com.au

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MODERN LUXURY, SWEEPING HINTERLAND VIEWS HEAR the sound of waves breaking on the foreshore of Sunrise Beach, admire a peek of the Coral Sea and expansive Noosa Hinterland views, relish the thought of being 2-minutes to toes-in-the-sand and the shimmering waters of Sunrise Beach, while reliving those halcyon days of endless summers. Welcome to a quintessentially elegant residence at 31 Orealla Crescent, positioned enviably in the heart of Sunrise Beach, Queensland. This recently constructed house, a true paragon of modern luxury, offers a lifestyle of unparalleled comfort and convenience that’s simply perfect for families, discerning couples, and astute investors alike. Sprawling over a generous 607 square metre parcel of land, this captivating home boasts five sumptuous bedrooms and three chic bathrooms, providing ample space for both relaxation and entertainment. The expansive layout includes a self-contained 2-bedroom unit that promises privacy and flexibility for guests or a potential income stream. The main living spaces are graced by sweeping views of the serene hinterland and the shimmering ocean, creating a backdrop that’s as breathtaking as it is calming. The luxury gourmet kitchen is a chef’s delight, complete with high-end finishes and state-of-the-art appliances, ensuring culinary endeavours are both enjoyable and stylish. Outdoor living is just as impressive, with a resort-style magnesium and chlorine pool and spa beckoning for leisurely days spent basking in the Queensland sun. The property also benefits from holiday letting approval, adding to its investment appeal. Parking is plentiful, with space for three vehicles, and vast under-house storage ensures that practicality matches this home’s undeniable beauty. Just a mere 300 metres from Sunrise Beach and the gourmet delights of Chalet & Co cafe, and minutes from the world-famous Hastings Street and National Parks, this house promises a lifestyle of both tranquility and excitement. This magnificent property is not just a house; it’s a sanctuary, a retreat, and a wise investment all rolled into one. Do not miss the opportunity to make 31 Orealla Crescent your new forever home! Facts & Features: Land Area: 607m2 House Area: 335m2 About: 2-level living; 3 outdoor terraces; high ceilings; aircon/fans; security; garage with wooden flooring Kitchen: rectangular shaped, stonetopped benches + 2m island/breakfast bar; 6 x burner gas cook-top with 900m oven, Miele dishwasher; Fisher & Paykel

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· External: custom gates, security system, massive under house storage · Location: close to patrolled beaches, schools, walking and cycling tracks,

Sunrise Beach, “Chalet & Co cafe” Noosa Junction, Aquatic Centre, essential services, transport links, sporting clubs incl tennis centre ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 31 Orealla Crescent, SUNRISE BEACH Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: $2.75M Inspect: Saturday, 17 February 8.30am - 9.30am Contact: Peter Tewhata 0423 972 034, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE noosatoday.com.au

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BAREFOOT LUXURY, SPECTACULAR POSITION EASY to be swept away by the spectacular position close to the beach, dazzling surrounds, infinite white Coral Sea views and the sound of waves breaking on the foreshore. The quintessential contemporary beach house draws on its strength of character, like a confident embrace, especially when the gate is opened, and seconds later it is toes-in-the-glistening white sand. From the street, with pristine façade, giant cacti, tempting bell at the gatehouse, timber walkway, and bridge over a feature pebbled pond, are complemented by a stately pandanus also pretty gardens of strelitzias, succulents and bright geraniums. The notion of exuding a luxury vibe is echoed when the impressive glass and timber framed pivot door opens to reveal a gallery-style foyer. Look beyond. Warm neutral travertine extends to the generous laidback living area with black travertine wet bar and fireplace. The indoor-outdoor connection to a leisure space is seamless, similarly to the northside undercover terrace, and east side where it coalesces with the luminescent pool. It’s almost the width of the residence, except for a pathway with a gate to the seaside nature reserve, and so close to shimmering white sand. Upstairs with inviting salty breezes from a wall of casement windows, are multiple free-flowing, vaulted-ceiling spaces, spilling out to numerous terraces, once again running the width of the residence. They not only offer more entertaining options, but also show-off nature’s also stunning ever-changing canvas over the lush reserve offering privacy, out to turquoise ocean and white-tipped waves. Sunlight splices through banks of disappearing doors, shadow dancing across beautiful coastal blackbutt floors, creating an immediate sense of glamour that promises – and delivers – much. Commensurate is the substantial kitchen with blue-pearl granite-topped white cabinetry including the breakfast bar. With every necessary accoutrement, high-end appliance and storage aplenty, every culinary star is bound to be impressed, as well as inspired by the views. There are five bedrooms. Upstairs, wake to the sound of waves breaking on shore and pull back the wispy linen sheers to witness those white-water views from the

premier super king suite. Note the wall of rosewood-framed deep robes, a skylight, massive marble ensuite, two-basin stonetopped creamy cabinetry and drink in those views from the spa bath. Two bedrooms, also on this level, have built-in robes, one has access to the north-westerly terrace and both share a bathroom with a corner spa bath. Downstairs are two bedrooms, one has a built-in robe, and the other is currently used as a studio/music room. A shared bathroom is adjacent to the laundry with granite-topped cabinetry. “There’s no denying this property is a rare albeit serendipitous find as well as investment gold,“ enthuses Tom Offermann Real Estate agents Rebekah Offermann and Michael McComas, who have slated the property for auction on Saturday 2 March 2024. “A relaxed holiday-every day vibe is immediate, from every aspect, it is very private and is perfectly positioned. Simply walk out the back gate and it is seconds to beautiful Peregian Beach with its popular surf breaks and leash-free doggy areas. Alternatively take a leisurely 1.5kms walk along the pristine beach to the trendy Peregian Village Square for coffee. This location simply has it all.“ Facts & Features: House Area: 486m2 Land Area: 675m2 Pool/Terraces: 2.8mx13.5m w 4.7mx4.7m sundeck; 6.4mx6.2m undercover terrace to pool; upstairs terrace incls 4.8mx5.4m undercover + 4.8mx6.4; 4.6mx2.5m undercover westside About: complete renovation/addition 2004; downstairs travertine floors; upstairs coastal blackbutt; covered entry w custom timber framed glass paned pivot door to foyer; multiple open plan living/leisure/dining/alfresco spaces; downstairs w black granite wet bar & gas fireplace; currently games room & gym, out to alfresco dining, terrace & pool; upstairs 4.1m high vaulted ceilings; living & terrace w white water views; 5 bedrooms – upstairs 3 - premier king suite w white water views & sound of waves; rosewood framed deep BIR wall; wispy linen sheers; Velux skylight; massive marble ensuite w 2-basin stone-topped creamy 2-pac cabinetry, spa bath to view; 2 bedrooms w BIRs, 1 w terrace access; share bathroom w corner spa bath; 2 downstairs,

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garden w statement pandanus & strelitzias; side garden w pavers, succulents & geraniums; shed; dedicated outdoor shower area; dedicated store for water toys; poolside pathway & gate to seaside nature reserve w banksias; palms, natives & Norfolk Island pine Location: 70m to toes in sand; close to central hub of Peregian Beach Village; myriad cafes, boutiques & supermarkets + Peregian Surf Club & surrounding parklands beside Peregian Beach & patrolled area, Peregian Beach Hotel & IGA; close to transport links, essential services + public & private schools. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 26 Lorikeet Drive, PEREGIAN BEACH Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 garage SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION Contact: Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241 and Michael McComas 0447 263 663, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE 14 NOOSA TODAY

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We experienced a surge of interested buyers visiting our Hastings Street office during the holiday season. Our current list of buyers are well qualified and are ready to purchase. If you have a property that matches their criteria and are interested in a hassle free sale, contact us today.

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Hastings Street

Little Cove

Noosa Sound

Investor from Sydney searching for a 2 bedroom Hastings Street apartment.

Melbourne buyer searching for a Little Cove

Investor searching for a Waterfront renovator on Noosa Sound.

Budget of up to $2.5Million. Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 shane@rwnoosa.com.au

apartment. 2 or 3 bedrooms. Preferably in a small complex. Budget up to $5Million.

Budget up to $17Million

Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 shane@rwnoosa.com.au

Gillian McCauley 0467 600 009 gillian@rwnoosa.com.au

Frank Milat 0438 528 148 frank@rwnoosa.com.au

Noosa Hill

Sunshine Beach

Sunrise Beach

Local buyer looking for an apartment in Noosa Hill area. Must have 2+ bedrooms, 2+ bathrooms with views!

Family looking for liveable renovator east side of the main road. 3-4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, level block and walking distance to the beach.

Local buyer looking for a single level house with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage. Walking distance to beach and schools.

Budget up to $4Million

Budget $2-$2.4Million.

Budget $1.5-$1.8Million.

Brad Schultz 0493 063 023 brad@rwnoosa.com.au

Mark Goodman 0412 662 980 mark@rwnoosa.com.au

Greg Parcheta 0439 353 135 greg@rwnoosa.com.au

Noosa Waters

Noosa River

Peregian Beach

We have 3 separate cash buyers looking for a house in the Noosa Waters area to renovate. Must have 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garage with a pool.

Investor searching for a 2-3 bedroom apartment within easy walking distance to Noosa River.

Local family looking for a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom 2 car house within walking distance to the beach.

Budget up to $2Million.

Correen Mackay 0414 742 238 correen@rwnoosa.com.au

Amanda Balding 0408 088 788 amanda@rwnoosa.com.au

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Budget around $2.5Million

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SPACIOUS ELEGANCE WITH WATER VIEWS NOOSA Harbour Resort, on Noosa Sound, has always been considered a desirable and highly sort after location. This exclusive address boasts a north facing waterfront apartment with 180-degree panoramic river and hinterland views. Just sit and gaze at the boats and Noosa Ferry meandering by or take in the incredible sunset at the end of a lazy Noosa day. The position is simply a slice of paradise, with sheltered waters, a white sandy beach, and tropical island style grounds. From the moment you walk into apartment 31, you are wowed by the level of opulence. This stylish renovation will stun the most discerning buyer. A high-end contemporary design with generous open living, and a designer kitchen, with the latest appliances and a well thought out island bench top or breakfast bar. There is a seamless flow from the entry through to the balcony. The coastal grey tones flow out through the large sliding doors, where you can take in one of Noosa’s finest water views. The master bedroom is ensuited and

has plantation shutters over the windows. There is a wall mounted LCD TV, so you can escape to watch your favourite movie. The second bedroom is serviced by an adjoining bathroom, and also has an LCD TV installed. Situated on the banks of the Noosa river, you can take a swim, kayak off the sandy beach, or take your boat up to the private jetty, to enjoy the river sights. There is large, heated pool and spa, surrounded by beautifully manicured tropical gardens, a half size tennis court, and BBQ facilities, perfect for that night in. Hastings Street and Noosa main beach are only a short 15-minute stroll away, and the fine dining of Ricky’s restaurant is only 100 metres away. Whether it is the Noosa river or Hastings Street that you are after, you are centrally located to take in all that is Noosa. This is an exquisitely renovated apartment with the finest quality high end finishes. Don’t let an opportunity like this pass you by. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 31/6 Quamby Place, NOOSA HEADS Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: Offers Over $3 Million considered Inspect: By appointment Contact: Shane McCauley 0403 646 930 Gillian McCauley 0467 600 009, RICHARDSON AND WRENCH NOOSA

307/5 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads 1 bed | 1 bath | 1 car

- 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 kitchen Auction Day On-site Saturday 2nd March 1pm Open By Appointment Shane McCauley 0403 646 930

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HOLIDAY HAVEN ON HASTINGS STREET IN the heart of arguably Australia’s most famous cosmopolitan boulevard, directly across the street from Noosa’s Main Beach, surrounded by some of the best community and natural assets in the world, is the gem of low-rise chic apartments, the Emerald Resort. The occupants of the popular Emerald Noosa need barely venture beyond their doorstep to find a bevy of restaurants, bars, boutiques and galleries at their fingertips with the iconic Noosa Main beach’s golden sands and the crystal calm waters of the majestic Laguna Bay only footsteps away. Whether it is you or your guests, apartment 13 The Emerald makes holidays in paradise all about relaxation, comfort and convenience. Stepping inside the single level ground floor apartment, the hallway leads to a full complement galley kitchen that connects with a generous open plan living and dining space that seamlessly flows to an undercover entertaining terrace and private enclosed courtyard where established greenery and the sound of a nearby cascading water feature provides a relaxing and tranquil ambience. The master suite commendable in its size, is one of the many features and creature comforts that entices guests to come back time and time again. It is complimented by a just as noteworthy sized modern ensuite with double vanity, plus plenty of robe space. The additional bedroom also generous in size has ample robe space and a shared guest bathroom which is also equipped with a washer/dryer and bathtub. “When it comes to fantastic hands free rental returns and having a ground floor apartment in single level format, this beachy-chic apartment is secondto-none,“ comments Jesse Stowers of

Tom Offermann Real Estate. “What a top location for an apartment with everything at your fingertips, this is quintessential Noosa Heads which attracts astute investors who are aware of the town’s global reputation“. With an idyllic sub-tropical climate, a pristine environment, the Noosa National Park with its world-recognised surfing reserve nearby, the north-facing safe beach across the road, plus sophisticated Hasting’s Street’s bevy of

famous restaurants, cafes, art galleries and designer boutiques, this beautiful apartment supports a life well lived and a holiday well loved. Facts & Features: Apartment Area: 124m2 About: ground floor; NW aspect; undercover outdoor terrace, private ensteclosed courtyard; aircon/fans; laundry w washer/dryer. Kitchen: Galley Style; Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher fridge/freezer. Full inventory

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· Inventory: fully inclusive for holiday letting market · About Emerald Resort Noosa: 4.5 star; ·

opposite Noosa Main Beach; Rococo’s restaurant onsite; heated pool, sauna & spa for guests. Location: ps away from Laguna Bay + boardwalk to Noosa National Park & Surfing Reserve with coastal walking trails & 477ha of forest, health and, cliff tops, bays & rocky coves. l

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 13/42 Hastings Street, NOOSA HEADS Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: $2.25M Inspect: Friday, 1 March 11.00am - 11.30am Contact: Jesse Stowers 0414 367 282, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE 18 NOOSA TODAY

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Run, Don’t Walk – Auction is Friday! 357 Sunrise Road, Doonan Bed 4 Bath 2 Car 3 Pool Auction 23rd Feb at 11am On Site Land 5,366m2 View Friday 10:30am, auction 11am

• 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!

07 5447 7000, 30 Maple Street, Cooroy QLD 07 5449 1186, 777 Eumundi Noosa Road, Doonan QLD PO Box 244 Cooroy QLD 4563 hinternoosa.com.au noosatoday.com.au

Jeanette Catalano 0422 923 851 jeanette@hinternoosa.com.au

Kess Prior 0404 344 399 kess@hinternoosa.com.au

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4 Bed | 3 Bath | 2 Car | Near New Very Stylish Town Home That Still Feels Brand New.

| Large Private Entertaining Areas That Flow From Outside To In.

| Fully Air-conditioned & Ceiling Fans Throughout.

| Easy Care Low Maintenance Home In A Superb Location.

| 4 Very Large Bedrooms, 3 That Are Ensuited.

| Timeless Coastal Architecture With Oak Flooring High Ceilings and A Neutral Palate.

| Plenty Of Storage, Double Lock Up Garage.

| STA ( Short Term Accommodation) Approval In Place and Managed By A Well Respected Local Firm.

| Incredible Views Over Noosa’s Main Attractions, The Noosa Biosphere, Local Mountains, Lake Weyba and The Hinterland.

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| World Class Amenities On Your Door Step and Shopping and Beaches Just Minutes Away. | Lock Up And Leave Lifestyle.

Open for inspection 10.30am-11.00am Saturday 24 February 10.30am-11.00am Wednesay 28 February

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Address

AB C

Price Guide

Agent Time

Belli Park

Address

AB C

Price Guide

Agent

11.30am - 12.00pm

322/61 Noosa Springs Driv

Contact Agent

Harcourts Property Centre Noosa 0415 558 656

12.00pm - 12.30pm

739/61 Noosa Springs Dr

$7,450,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 889 130

12.00pm - 12.30pm

39 Arkana Drive

$2,200,000

The McLure Group 0400 084 975

12.00pm - 12.30pm

32/5 Quamby Place

Auction

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 714 653

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 714 653

Saturday 24th February 10.00am - 10.30am

50 Paddy Melon Lane

Offers Over $2,700,000

Hinternoosa 0407 730 987

Boreen Point

Monday 26th February

Saturday 24th February

12.00pm - 1.00pm

11.45am - 12.15pm

2 Boreen Parade

Offers Over $650,000

Hinternoosa 0415 111 370

15 Prince Street

18/2 Hastings St

Noosa Springs

Saturday 24th February 9.00am - 9.30am

Tuesday 27th February 12.00pm - 1.00pm

Cooran

18/2 Hastings St

$1,195,000

Hinternoosa 0415 111 370

Saturday 24th February 10.00am - 10.30am

760/61 Noosa Springs Dr

2.4m

Joe Langley Real Estate 0417 753 961

11.00am - 11.30am

108/61 Noosa Springs Dr

Offers over $1.8 mill

Joe Langley Real Estate 0417 753 961

11.00am - 11.30am

521/61 Noosa Springs Dr

$5,650,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 889 130

12.00pm - 12.30pm

739/61 Noosa Springs Dr

$7,450,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 889 130

Cootharaba

12.00pm - 12.30pm

340/61 Noosa Springs Dr

Offers over $2.3m

Joe Langley Real Estate 0417 753 961

Saturday 24th February

Noosaville

$1,550,000

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

Cooroibah Saturday 24th February 11.00am - 11.30am

1.00pm - 1.30pm

29 Coral Fern Drive

185 Dr Pages Road

Offers Over $1,990,000

Offer Over $1,590,000

Hinternoosa 0435 405 656

Hinternoosa 0415 111 370

1.00pm - 1.30pm

Gheerulla

2227 Eumundi Kenilworth R

$2,425,000

11.30am - 12.00pm

10/130 Noosa Parade

O/O $820,000 Cons

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

1.00pm - 1.30pm

7/213 GympieTerrace

O/O $1,495,000 Cons

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

4/28 Nannygai Street

$1,850,000

Laguna Real Estate 0428 711 163

Hinternoosa 0415 111 370 10.00am - 10.30am

2/3 Sylvia Street

Contact Agent

Laguna Real Estate 0434 236 110

10.00am - 10.45am

9/76 HiltonTerrace

O/O $995,000 Cons

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

10.00am - 10.30am

2/9 Lake Weyba Dr

$1,685,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0448 966 867

10.00am - 10.30am

7 Robert St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 672 375

11.00am - 11.30am

135 GympieTce

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

11.00am - 11.30am

4/5 Barbados Crescent

O/O $1,300,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0419 332 973

O/O $1,495,000 Cons

Laguna Real Estate 0407 379 893

2The Promontory

NEG FROM $5,700,000

Reed & Co. Estate Agents 0438 695 505

7 Corinthia Crt

Auction 2/3

Richardson & Wrench Noosa 5447 4499

Hinternoosa 0407 730 987

Lake MacDonald

Saturday 24th February

Saturday 24th February 10.30am - 11.00am

4 Koala Crescent

10.00am - 10.30am 4

Offers Over $1,195,000

Noosa Heads Friday 23rd February 11.30am - 12.00pm

6109/5 Morwong Dr

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 894 542

Saturday 24th February Coastal Noosa 0411 737 767

Tuesday 27th February

9.30am - 10.00am

147/1 Edgar Bennett Ave

Guide $1.095

10.00am - 10.30am

124/1 Edgar Bennett Ave

Auction

10.30am - 11.00am

27/37 Noosa Dr

Contact Agent

Coastal Noosa 0411 737 767

10.30am - 11.00am

1901/9 Lakeview Rise

Contact Agent

Harcourts Property Centre Noosa 0415 558 656

11.00am - 11.30am

8 Samara Place

Auction

11.00am - 11.30am

521/61 Noosa Springs Dr

$5,650,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 889 130 9.30am - 10.00am

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Coastal Noosa 0411 737 767 11.30am - 12.15pm

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Friday 23rd February

Saturday 24th February 9.00am - 9.30am

Thursday 22nd February

The McLure Group 0400 084 975 1.00pm - 1.30pm

The McLure Group 0400 084 975

7/213 GympieTerrace

Noosa Waters Saturday 24th February

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Address

AB C

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Agent Time

Address

Saturday 24th February 180 Old Emu Rd

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 672 375

Agent

Doonan Friday 23rd February

Sunrise Beach

10.30am - 11.00am

Saturday 24th February

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

8 Samara Place

Auction

The McLure Group 0400 084 975

124/1 Edgar Bennett Ave

Auction

The McLure Group 0400 084 975

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 672 375

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0437 447 804

Auction

Century 21 Conolly Hay Group 0438 259 956

9.00am - 9.30am

31 Orealla Cres

$2,750,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0423 972 034

Noosa Heads

11.00am - 11.30am

2/69 Southern Cross Pde

$1,050,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0402 903 733

Friday 23rd February

11.30am - 12.00pm

4/6 Advance Pl

$875,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0402 903 733

12.00pm - 12.30pm

6109/5 Morwong Dr

Sunshine Beach

Saturday 24th February

12.00pm - 12.30pm

10.00am - 10.30am

10 Ferris St

$2,695,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0447 263 663

10.00am - 10.30am

3/18 Bryan St

$4,350,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

11.00am - 11.30am

5/20 Henderson St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

11.30am - 12.00pm

1/13 Nebula St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 980 247

12.30pm - 1.00pm

8/21 Henderson St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282 10.00am - 10.30am Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 711 888 11.00am - 11.30am

2.30pm - 3.00pm

Price Guide

Auction Diary

Peregian Beach 12.00pm - 12.30pm

AB C

OPEN HOMES

29 McAnally Dr

Auction

32/5 Quamby Place

Friday 1st March 12.00pm - 12.30pm

4/3 Morwong Drive

Saturday 16th March

Tewantin

Noosaville

Saturday 24th February

Saturday 2nd March

9.00am - 9.45am

19 Harlow Crescent

10.00am - 10.30am

1/1 Werin St

10.00am - 10.30am

7 Oakleaf Close

11.00am - 11.30am

68 Furness Drive

11.00am - 11.45am

43aTait Street

12.00pm - 12.30pm

28 Werin Street

12.00pm - 12.30pm

7 Robert St

$1,290,000

Laguna Real Estate 0428 711 163

$3,175,000

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0413 889 130

O/O $1,550,000 Considered

$1,250,000

Laguna Real Estate 0411 328 488 1.00pm - 1.30pm Laguna Real Estate 0411 328 488

$1,875,000

Laguna Real Estate 0428 711 163

Sunshine Beach

O/O $875,000 Considered

Laguna Real Estate 0411 328 488

Friday 23rd February

Saturday 9th March

12.00pm - 12.30pm

Tinbeerwah

135 GympieTce

1/39 Duke Street

Saturday 24th February

12.00pm - 12.30pm

1/13 Nebula St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0418 980 247

1.00pm - 1.30pm

8/21 Henderson St

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

Verrierdale

3.00pm - 3.30pm

29 McAnally Dr

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0412 711 888

Saturday 24th February

Saturday 9th March 3

Auction

Tom Offermann Real Estate 0414 367 282

10.00am - 10.30am

11.15am - 11.45am

20 Mackay Court

26 - 30 Greenacre Road

Offers Considered

Offers Over $1,550,000

Hinternoosa 0415 111 370

Hinternoosa 0404 344 399 11.00am - 11.30am

5/20 Henderson St

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Offers Over $730,000 RARE VACANT LAND

1 BLOCK REMAINING WITH STUNNING VIEWS LOT 203

FOR SALE 125b Memorial Drive Eumundi • Lot 203, huge block at 2032m2 • Ideal Northern Aspect • Elevated views to Mt Cooroy • Easy walk to school, markets, cafes, pubs & sports grounds • 15 min drive to Noosa beaches • Underground services

CAROL DOLAN 0412 062 882 carol@noosahinterlandrealty.com.au

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TUCKED away in an end position – the largest in a boutique complex of only three, which directly adjoins Ferris Park, this townhome offers exceptional privacy, generous sized indoor and outdoor living, and elegant interiors in this most convenient of Sunshine Beach locations within walking distance to Duke Street dining/retail, the surf club, beach, and national park. Covering two levels plus secure basement parking and storage under; the home comprises three bedrooms, two bathrooms plus powder room, sunken formal lounge, separate dining, renovated modern kitchen, north-east facing balcony at entry plus upper balcony off master, separate laundry, and covered 4.4x6m patio at rear overlooking glorious, leafy landscaped gardens and an exclusive use backyard. Presentation is pristine throughout, and features include split system air-conditioning in master bedrooms and dining, ceiling fans throughout, stone benches in kitchen, Bellini oven, Bosch dishwasher, plush carpets in bedrooms and

lounge, skylights in bathrooms, separate bath and shower in family bathroom, and a delightful green outlook from every room. Tightly-held by current owners for over 20 years, this is a coveted townhome, particularly well located just 700-metres to the beach, 500-metres to the village hub, and 550-metres to Alexandria Bay Walk through Noosa National Park – everything is from swimming in the sea, dining out, and bushwalking…it’s a lifestyle to savour in every sense. Whether purchasing as a holiday home (with the possibility of holiday letting – subject to council approval), a well-located investment in this blue-chip beachside suburb, or a permanent sea change; this is an outstanding opportunity to secure your very own Sunshine Sanctuary. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1/1 Ferris Street, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Price: Offer Over $1.625M Inspect: Saturday 24 February 10am-10.45am Contact: Kathy Wise 0407 968 300, SUNSHINE BEACH REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE 1 47 / 1 E D G A R B E N N E T T AV E N U E , N O O S A H E A D S B E D. 2 / B AT H. 2 / C A R . 1 / 131M 2 C O N TA C T A G E N T

Renovated to perfection, this top floor apartment in the sought-after Noosa International complex is a true gem. The spacious layout and thoughtful design make for a comfortable and luxurious living experience. The large L-shaped terrace offers breathtaking views of the Hinterland and water, perfect for relaxing and unwinding after a long day. • Investment with Holiday Income or Permanent Resident Complex • Top floor and a unique position within Noosa International • Stunning Hinterland and water views • Air conditioning and ceiling fans • Luxuriously appointed bathrooms

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RICK DANIEL 0411 737 767 rick@coastalnoosa.com.au coastalnoosa.com.au

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MARVELLOUS FAMILY HOME IN QUIET LOCALE STEP inside this fully renovated, family sized residence and be captivated by its high calibre finishes and spacious layout. Nestled in a quiet and upmarket area of Tewantin, this property offers the perfect combination of coastal style, comfort, and convenience. Boasting four bedrooms and two bathrooms, this solid brick home has been thoughtfully totally renovated to accommodate the needs of a growing family. The master suite features an ensuite and walk-in robe plus a private patio for that leisurely morning cuppa. The remaining bedrooms are generously sized and equipped with built-in robes, providing ample storage space for all. The fourth bedroom is situated at the home’s entrance and would be an ideal home office. Entertaining is a breeze with multiple living areas, including a light-filled lounge and dining area and a separate media room or relaxation space. Sliding doors open to the covered patio and pretty garden view. The new, Gull Design kitchen is a chef’s dream, complete with a dishwasher, oven and microwave, expansive bench space and more storage than you can use. The

open-plan design seamlessly connects the indoor and outdoor living areas, creating a harmonious flow throughout the home. Outside, the property offers a good sized yard over a 665m2 allotment, perfect for children and pets to play freely. A large shed offers additional space for storage or a workshop. The property is fully fenced, ensuring privacy and security for the whole family, plus the garden has been

professionally landscaped and is irrigated. Additional features of this exceptional property include split system airconditioning, ceiling fans, partial screening, new carpets and newly laid timber hybrid flooring throughout. The remote garage with internal access has a new motor and easily accommodates two vehicles. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure this stunning family home in a highly sought

after location. With nothing left to do but move in and enjoy, this property is sure to impress even the most discerning buyers. Just 15 minutes to Main Beach/Hastings Street, 5 minutes to Tewantin Village and Noosa Marina. Contact us today to arrange your inspection, or visit our open home. *** Virtual furniture has been added to some photos. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 68 Furness Drive, TEWANTIN Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1,250,000 Inspect: Saturday, 11am-11.30am Contact: Chris Forde 0411 328 488, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

PRICE REDUCED FOR IMMEDIATE SALE STROLL to the delights of Noosa River, famous Farmer’s markets, an abundance of stunning restaurants and only 5 minutes drive to Hastings Street. This outstanding, beautifully presented property is one of only four free standing homes in a quiet prestigious residential enclave. Offering an easy lifestyle, it features a massive downstairs ensuited main bedroom and fully equipped walk through robe. Upstairs finds two very generous bedrooms, the family bathroom with separate powder room and covered north facing balcony to take in the river glimpses. An ideal entertainer with a central kitchen and butler’s pantry, it offers an easy indoor outdoor flow to the covered north facing terrace and lap pool. Enjoy the convenience of a downstairs powder room and direct internal access from the massive double garage. Providing a low maintenance lifestyle, low body corporate fees, loads of storage, lock and leave options and it’s pet friendly too. This is a brilliant opportunity to position yourself in the highly desirable Noosaville market. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 4/28 Nannygai Street, NOOSAVILLE Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1,850,000 Inspect: Saturday, 10am-10.45am Contact: Warren Evans 0428 711 163 and Melanie Butcher 0407 379 893, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE noosatoday.com.au

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LOW MAINTENANCE AND STYLISH HOME THIS property is set in a tightly held location in Old Tewantin. The immediate area has experienced solid capital growth, reflecting its popularity with downsizers, those wanting close proximity to all facilities, and those looking for “lock and leave” homes. The area is also very popular with buyers wanting close access to the beach, the Noosa River, and all that tourists enjoy, but prefer to live away from the busier tourist hub of Noosa. Several residential and investor buyers are doing extensive renovations or demolish/rebuilds in Old Tewantin, again reflecting the desirability of this area, and the confidence of buyers to spend on quality properties here. The lucky buyers of this beautifully presented property, built on an elevated 506m2 block, will appreciate the quality of its north-facing design and its master-built construction, all set in low maintenance surrounds. Presenting a stylish elevation to the street, the home at 52 Hendry Street is

ready to move straight into, with no work needing to be done, but allows buyers to create a home to their own taste. High rendered walls and a gate to the sunny front courtyard provide privacy, security, and an elegant sense of arrival. On the ground floor, the 4-metre high

ceilings of the huge open plan living areas are breath-taking, creating a stunning architectural feature with high-level louvre windows and maximum light and air-flow. The large designer kitchen has glamorous splashbacks, stone benchtops, gas cooktop, and an enviable fully-fitted

walk in pantry. The kitchen and living areas overlook, and open out onto, fully paved and undercover outdoor areas and a 7metre heated swimming pool, all combining to offer a choice of areas for relaxation, dining and entertaining. A highly sought-after feature of the ground floor of the home is a very spacious master suite, also opening through glass sliding doors to the courtyard areas, and featuring a walk-in robe and well-appointed ensuite with separate toilet. There is also another bedroom downstairs, currently used as a media room, and an additional full bathroom. A fully-fitted laundry and a double-garage with internal access complete the practical nature of the ground floor. An architectural steel and timber floating stair-case leads upstairs to a fully fitted office space, two more light-filled bedrooms, and a stylish bathroom. Only an inspection will showcase the value of this property’s location, design and presentation. ●

HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 52 Hendry Street, TEWANTIN Description: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $1,900,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Anne Powell 0419 332 973, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

Rarely Available Ground Floor Unit

9/76 HILtOn tERRAcE, nOOSAVILLE

2A 2B 1C

• Be quick for this rare opportunity to own this lovely single level unit • Located in a small waterfront complex with a sunny, north facing aspect • Two good sized bedrooms each with own bathroom and robe • Functional kitchen features granite benchtops with plenty of cupboards • Loads of natural light throughout, attractive shutters offer privacy • Exclusive use fenced courtyard with direct pool access • Lock up garage, aircon, low body corps, private jetty and boardwalk • Walk to the Noosa Yacht Club, Marina, Bowls Club and Gympie Terrace

FOR SALE Offers Over $995,000 Considered VIEW Sat 10-10.45am Wed 12-12.30pm

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28 WerIn STreeT, TeWAnTIn

3A 2B 1C • Perfect character home in “Old Tewantin” • A short walk from the primary school, shops and the river • Spacious open plan living & dining open to a sunny patio • Stunning timber benchtops adorn the kitchen & breakfast bar • Upstairs, 3 bedrooms, two with balconies and bathroom • Kitchen, living and downstairs bathroom recently upgraded • Shed at the front for storage or potential accommodation • 506m2 allotment, fully fenced. Charming and quirky dwelling!

FOr SALe Offers Over $875,000 Considered Chris Forde VIeW 0411 328 488 Sat 12-12.30pm chris@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 11-11.45am

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

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Live In or Let Out In Prime Location

4/5 BARBAdOS CRESCEnt, nOOSAVILLE

2A 1B 1C

• Stylish townhouse mid-way between Gympie Terrace and Main Beach • Nearby park with river access for SUP or relaxation • Currently holiday let in a small, tightly held complex • Stylish new flooring, air-conditioning and ample storage • Modern open-plan kitchen, with spacious living/dining areas • Full bathroom upstairs, laundry with toilet downstairs • Fully enclosed grassy courtyard ideal for pets or children • With few properties available in this prime location, be quick to inspect!

FOR SALE Offers Over $1,300,000 Considered Anne Powell VIEW 0419 332 973 Sat & Wed 11-11.30am anne@lagunarealestate.com.au

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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 12-12.30am

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melanie Butcher 0407 379 893 mel@lagunarealestate.com.au

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