Noosa Today - 26th April 2024

Triathlon with a twist

By Margie Maccoll

“It’s a great day, members love it - that’s what it’s all about,“ was an apt description by a staff member of Sunshine Butterflies fifth annual triathlon, held last week at their Cooroibah premises, Our Backyard.

The centre was a hive of activity as Sunshine Butterflies members, staff, volunteers and community members including St Andrews College students came together for the success of the event, which continues to flourish.

Sunshine Butterflies Triathlon was brought to life in 2020 when many local sporting events including the Noosa Triathlon were impacted by Covid. Sunshine Butterflies members with disability were devastated by these cancellations.

The Sunshine Butterflies team put their heads together and with the support of the community and major sponsor June Canavan Foundation they created Sunshine Butterflies Triathlon.

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Reform stalled

After six months’ work, Noosa MP Sandy Bolton said it was “deeply disappointing“ the bipartisan Youth Justice Reform Parliamentary Select Committee she chaired failed to adopt its interim report, but was pleased the report was now in the public domain, which followed the House last week dissolving the committee.

With three MPs each from the Liberal National and Labor parties, the committee had been working towards the completion and tabling of an interim report which incorporated findings from 26 meetings, 13 public hearings, nine public briefings, 220 submissions and multiple site visits across Queensland.

Ms Bolton spoke in Parliament last week regarding the untenable situation that had developed, with the failure of the committee to adopt the report titled ’Inquiry into ongoing

reforms to the youth justice system and support for victims of crime’, even after multiple extensions beyond its March deadline.

“As Chair, I have endeavoured every step of the way to work patiently, impartially, respectfully and collaboratively with both sides of the House to achieve a balanced, nonpartisan report on many contentious issues. This is an extremely difficult environment of heightened media and politicking with the upcoming elections.”

In Parliament Premier Steven Miles accused the LNP of putting political interests before community safety in blocking the release of the draft report, which he said led to the dissolution of the bipartisan committee and release of the report.

LNP leader David Crisafulli asked the Pre-

mier if the committee had been dissolved because the government didn’t want to remove ’detention as a last resort’ after reinstating it in 2016, or because it didn’t want victims of crime in the media before the election?

“I want to see the report of the committee,“ Mr Miles replied.

“I know they worked hard. I know the Member for Noosa worked hard in the face of very difficult treatment by those opposite. All I want is to see their report so we can consider their report and start implementing recommendations.“

The report contains 60 wide-ranging recommendations, the first being “That the Queensland Government reform the Youth Justice sector and Act to ensure there are consequences for action and put the rights of vic-

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tims above the rights of offenders“.

Ms Bolton said prior to commencing the drafting of the interim report, the committee had workshopped the content on three occasions.

“Even though there was consensus within the committee that Queensland’s youth justice system is not meeting community’s expectations with regard to community safety and the rehabilitation of children and young people and that earlier intervention is required, MPs’ views on how best to address this have proved polarising. As a consequence, I sought to achieve compromises in an effort to reach a bipartisan agreement, which consistently has been asked for by Queenslanders whether it has been at public hearings or otherwise.”

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Navigating the water park.

Picture: ROB MACCOLL

Celebrating business

Sunshine Coast businesses are invited to celebrate Queensland Small Business Month at an annual breakfast on 2 May.

The event will mark the launch of the Sunshine Coast Business Awards 2024 - now in its 29th year.

The breakfast event is presented by Sunshine Coast Business Awards, Sunshine Coast Council and Regional Development Australia (RDA) Sunshine Coast and is aimed at celebrating small businesses on the Coast that make up more than 50 per cent of employment in the region.

Sunshine Coast Business Awards chair Jennifer Swaine said, “It’s more important than ever before for the Sunshine Coast’s small business community to thrive. That’s why we’re encouraging businesses to join us for breakfast on 2 May as a chance to share, learn, collaborate and celebrate.”

“We are incredibly proud of the sense of community surrounding the Business Awards thanks to the support of our sponsors, judges, past winners, entrants and volunteer committee. Each year, the diversity of organisations who enter the awards increases and it’s rewarding to see a range of industries represented,” added Swaine.

The Award’s new Chair of Judging, Wallis Westbrook said the Queensland Small Business Month breakfast was the perfect forum to join fellow small business professionals in sharing challenges, stories of success, strategies for growth and to reflect on the past 12 months.

A panel of past Sunshine Coast Business Awards winners including Nicky Turner of Laguna Pest Control, Tim Hall of GreaseBoss and Sandra Gosling of COYO will share their experiences with an opportunity for question and answers.

Immediately after the breakfast, the awards will hold the first of its information sessions that are designed to give entrants the chance to find out more about the application process and eligibility criteria. The breakfast is on Thursday 2 May at 7am at Maroochy RSL, 105 Memorial Ave, Maroochydore. Price $55 per person

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The information session presented by Jennifer Swaine is free. Bookings: trybooking. com/CQEXH

To find out more about the Awards or nominate a business go to sunshinecoastbusinessawards.com.au

Anglicare Southern Queensland this week released its annual Rental Affordability Snapshot and it’s grim news, showing a deepening housing crisis that leaves the most vulnerable across southern Queensland including Noosa without viable housing options.

The report was based on data from all rental properties in the region over the weekend of 16-17 March.

“From the 8553 rental properties available across southern Queensland, only 45 (0.5 per cent) were affordable and appropriate for households on income support and a total of 759 (8.9 per cent) were affordable and appropriate for those on minimum wage,” ASQ chief executive officer Sue Cooke said.

“Our Snapshot shows in some areas households are spending up to and over 80 per cent of their total household income on rent, meaning they are forced to make untenable choices between paying rent or putting food on the table or going to the doctor or to school – all fundamental needs.“

The report showed the situation to be worse in coastal areas, including the Sunshine Coast, with few to no affordable properties.

ASQ joins other welfare organisations calling on the government to implement policy reforms, do more to invest in and manage the undersupply of housing, and provide people with the means to obtain homes such as increasing Jobseeker Youth Allowance and other payments.

ASQ assists more than 48,000 people each year, providing crisis and transitional accommodation for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

- Margaret Maccoll

Having united five Rotary clubs from Noosa, Cooroy and Eumundi in a concerted effort to increase public awareness of domestic and family violence, the Rotary for Domestic and FamilyViolence Group held an eye-opening seminar in Cooroy on Thursday 18 April.

The object of the forum was to widen the understanding of the impact that domesticviolencehasonthecommunityand to stimulate community action.

Main speaker Noosa Police acting Senior Sergeant Ryan Hanlon spoke about the problem from the police perspective, theextentoftheproblemis,thewayoccurrences are categorised and addressed under the law, as well as ways the public can takesimpleactionstoaddresstheproblem.

“The figures relating to DV in our local community are quite staggering, so is the amount of police hours that are taken up attendingtothisissue,”RotaryNoosapresidentTess Alexandroff said.

The audience consisted of about 80 people and representatives came from police, ambulance, paramedics, State Emergency Services, as well as DV service providers for victims and perpetrators. A call to action by the local Rotary Clubs aims to highlight awareness within the community by buying and wearing the purple t-shirt ’Say NO to Domestic and FamilyViolence’.

“If we all wear this DV shirt on Fridays we will be taking the important first step to make a difference,“ Tess said. “Our local Bendigo Bank has come on board to support our cause, and all staff will wear their purple shirts on a Friday.“ For more information, contact your local Rotary Club.

Tim Hall - co-founder and chief executive officer, GreaseBoss.

Nicky Turner - founder and owner, Laguna Pest Control.

Sandra Gosling - co-founder, COYO.

Tackling the surf

By Abbey Cannan

The country’s best bodysurfers are ready to take on the annual Coolum Wedge bodysurfing festival this weekend, 26-28 April.

People of all abilities from the casual body surfer to salty veterans love the competition, where competitors cheer each other’s waves on in their heats.

This year’s CoolumWedge is also a qualifier for next year’s championships, after securing hosting rights for the 2025 World Bodysurfing championships.

Coolum Wedge competitor and co-founder Lynda Franklin said, “We’re excited to showcase the local bodysurfing community and put Coolum on the map as a bodysurfing destination.“

“We’ve got an army of volunteers and our sponsors Bendigo Community Bank Marcoola have been there every step of the way with us.

“We couldn’t do it without their support and you never take that stuff for granted.“

The Wedge festival is known for its all-inclusive vibe, hosting additional divisions for all ages, from 10-85.

Coolum Wedge committee member and competitor Glen Murphy said, “This is the third year I’ve been in the event and it gets a lot of like minded people together which makes it a really fun event.“

“Coolum is a really good set up for competitions because you’ve got a natural amphitheatre where people can sit and watch.

“I’m competing on Friday which is a really high standard of competition and people come from different countries, so you don’t know who you’re going to compete against and that’s always interesting.

“You’ve got to be at your best if you want to do well. People compete seriously but it’s really social overall.“

There will be plenty of action in and out of the water, with community events for all to enjoy.

Everyone’s favourite get-together, the Group Whomp-in, is on again on Friday afternoon 4pm at picturesque First Bay, Coolum.

One of the highlights of last year’s festival was the inaugural bodysurfing team tag-event,

so they are bringing it back with some improvements. The results and announcement of Wedge Champion Club will be crowned at the after-party on Saturday night.

Saturday night join the competitors in celebrating the unique culture and vibe at the famous Wedge Mid-Festival After Party. Talk up, or make excuses for your day’s performances and swear a better showing on Sunday. Also, amaze your friends with yourWedge and body surfing knowledge in the free Teams Trivia Contest.

Bendigo Community Bank Sunshine Coast chairTrish Radge said,“We’ve been proud supporters of the Wedge from its inception, admiring their commitment to fostering healthy competition within the community.“

“Community Banks return up to 80 per cent of their profits back to the people and communities who generate them.

“Thanks to our valued customers, we’re able to back initiatives like the Wedge, which has successfully secured the Sunny Coast’s first world championship sporting event—an incredibly significant achievement.“

Festival Schedule

· 26 April Friday Morning 8am IBSA Qualifying

Planned burns start

The Shire’s annual planned burn season began this month at Weyba Nature Refuge with about 6.4 hectares of vegetation comprising Eucalypt and Melaleuca Woodland cleared.

Noosa Council fire management officer Shaun Harris said prolonged rain had resulted in high soil and fuel moisture, allowing officers to ”coolburn” the nature refuge kicking off the planned burn season a little earlier than previous years.

“Low intensity patch mosaic burning is used to reduce the impact on native animals and larger native trees to achieve the desired ecological outcomes,” he said.

“This allows animals to escape through the unburnt edges and natural features such as gullies and generally leaves 25 to 60 per cent of an area unburnt, providing animals with areas for refuge.

“We also rake around the base of significant animal habitat trees and those with important cultural values to ensure these trees are protected from the fire – some are hundreds of years old – and undertake pre and post-fire monitoring on vegetation and associated wildlife habitat.

“Over 85 per cent of the council’s bushland depends on fire for its vitality, regeneration, and the sustenance of robust wildlife populations. These fires are essential for maintaining ecological balance and supporting species that have evolved to coexist with them.”

Tournament forWorld Championships

· 26 April Friday Afternoon 4pm Group Whomp-in Session at First Bay

· 26 April Friday Eve 5.30pm Mid-Summer Eve Picnic at The Point – Free BBQ-drinks for all whompers and presentation of IBSA winners

· 26 April Friday Night 7pm Post-IBSA download and catch-up with fellow-salty old friends at Coolum Beach Hotel

· 27 April Saturday 7am – 4pm It’sWedgeTime! Comp Opening Day – Heats

· 27 April Saturday Afternoon 4pm - Super Heat to determine Champion Bodysurfing Club

· 27 April Saturday 7pm - Official Mid Festival After-Party at Coolum Beach Hotel. Champion Club presentation, and Bodysurfing Trivia Contest

· 28 April Sunday 7am – 5pmWedge Competition Finals Day and winners’ presentations

· 28 April Sunday 5pm - Sunday Stayers Session - Tales Of Grandeur session at Coolum SLSC

For more information, visit coolumwedge. com

Noosa North Shire, Pomona, Ringtail Creek, Sunrise Beach, Doonan, Noosaville and Tewantin will undergo burns before September, if conditions are suitable.

Notice of upcoming burns will be placed on Council’s Facebook page.

Noosa Shire’s annual planned burn season began earlier this month with Weyba Nature Refuge.

Coolum Wedge competitor and co-founder Lynda Franklin.

Coolum Wedge Committee member and competitor Glen Murphy.

Master plan blooms

Development of a new master plan will help guide future improvements to Noosa’s much loved Botanic Gardens at Lake Macdonald.

Council appointed a stakeholder reference group including three councillors, Jessica Phillips (chair), Karen Finzel and Amelia Lorentson, at its Ordinary Meeting onThursday to assist in developing the new plan - an important first step in the process.

“We are in the very early stages of planning and look forward to consulting our community in the months ahead with a range of opportunities planned,” Mayor FrankWilkie said.

The reference group includes representatives from key community groups and other organisations. They include Friends of the Noosa Botanic Gardens, SEQ Water, Noosa Hinterland Residents Association, Cooroy Area Ratepayers Association, Cooroy Chamber of Commerce, Cooroy Future Group, Outdoors Queensland, Tourism Noosa.

Council appointed consultants 02 Landscape Architects to this year prepare a Noosa Botanic Gardens Master Plan during 2024.

With its team of sub-consultants including arborists, community engagement and engineering expertise, 02 Landscape Architects are contracted to provide a Landscape Master Plan, Visitor Experience Themes, Small Scale Business Opportunities, Consultation Program and Operational Decision Making Matrix.

Its schedule includes holding councillor and stakeholder workshops in April-May, a stakeholder review of a draft master plan in June before the draft plan is released in July for broad public consultation and finalisation of the plan in August-September.

Gracing the shores of Lake Macdonald, Noosa Botanic Gardens first opened in 1990 and has become a much-loved destination for locals and visitors who enjoy walks, picnics, photography and horticulture.

Council’s Director of Infrastructure Services, ShaunWalsh, said community members have volunteered much time and energy over many years in a very successful collaboration with Noosa Council to maintain the gardens.

“After 30 years the time is right for us to develop this new masterplan and so we’re excited to continue that collaboration to guide the future of this much-loved asset,” he said.

“The gardens will of course continue to provide an inclusive, connected, and vibrant place for our community to share, with the master plan process to consider the evolving needs and interests of residents across the shire.

“We will continue to work alongside our local Kabi Kabi and Jinibara First Nations peoples in an exchange of ideas for enriching the culture of the gardens.

“The Noosa Botanic Gardens Master Plan will be a culmination of 30 years of hard work covering facilities and uses, as well as the over-

arching vision for the facility,” Mr Walsh said.

The gardens offer a variety of activities including scenic and guided walks, picnic and barbecue facilities and specialised garden areas.

The public can also hire sections of the gardens as well as the amphitheatre. These have been used for many concerts, weddings and other events.

To learn more about Noosa Botanic Gardens, visit noosa.qld.gov.au/services-facilities/parks-facilities/noosa-botanic-gardens

Caloundra police are appealing for anyone with further information around suspicious behaviour, following an alleged trespass incident in the Meridan Plains area.

Around 10.30pm on 5 April, police attended a property in the vicinity of Creekwood Drive following reports a male was disturbed by an occupant within the yard of a dwelling.

Upon arrival, police took a 28-yearold man into custody.

The man has been charged with one count of trespass and is expected to appear at Caloundra Magistrates Court on 2 May.

Police are currently undertaking further enquiries into reported and unreported similar incidents in the area, and appeal to anyone who has any relevant information to come forward.

Charges laid after two Noosaville men stabbed

Three people have been charged after two Noosaville men were stabbed in Coolum Beach on Saturday 30 March.

It will be alleged at about 6pm, a fight broke out between two groups, not known to each other, at a park along Margaret Street.

Upon arrival, police found a 31-year-old Noosaville man and an 18-year-old Noosaville man with stab wounds.

Both were taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital where the 18-year-old continues to receive treatment.

Three people, who were allegedly involved in the altercation, fled the scene on foot prior to police arrival.

Detectives have charged an 18-year-old Yandina man, who is set to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 30 April; while a 37-year-old Coolum Beach woman, and an 18-year-old Mount Coolum man will appear on 16 August.

Police are continuing to appeal to any witnesses, or anyone who may have captured footage in the area at the time, to come forward.

Three people have been charged after two Noosaville

Caloundra police are appealing for anyone with further information around suspicious behaviour in the area.

men were stabbed in Coolum Beach.

Botanic Gardens amphitheatre. Botanic Gardens wetland

Cr Jess Phillips was appointed chair of the Botanic Gardens master plan stakeholder reference group.

Reform efforts stalled

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“These compromises have led to five or six recommendations that required further work, and I had hoped these would have been refined should my request to Parliament to revert to standard voting rules have been granted,” she said.

“This from my understanding was the only waytoensurethattheinterimreportwouldbecome public as expected by Queenslanders.“

Since the release of the draft report to committee members a month ago, Ms Bolton had repeatedly asked them to articulate in writing what they wished to delete, amend or insert into the report, including recommendations, for consideration.

Where received, they have been incorporated, however there have also been broad statements of objection which have been difficult to translate into specific amendments with requests to the writers to articulate further either ignored or brushed off, Ms Bolton said.

“Despite the workshops, multiple meetings and extensions over a number of weeks to consider and approve the draft interim report, at the adoption meeting the report failed to achieve a majority under the current voting rules, which was deeply saddening. This, even though the ability was still there to raise any concerns via a statement of reservation or dissenting report, which is standard in all committees.”

“Of note, I believe the vast majority of the 55 recommendations would have been approved as they had not been raised as requiring amendments or of concern.

“That we have not delivered a bipartisan agreement as needed by Queenslanders, has been deeply disappointing.

“An outcome where there is no report tabled, especially given that we have developed and agreed on many substantive comments and recommendations, is unacceptable. It is for these reasons that I regretfully stood to seek

the parliament’s support to amend the voting rules.“

The voting rules for the Youth Justice Reform Committee provide that any question like the adoption of the interim report recommendations must be decided by a majority of the votes of committee members present and voting, plus one other member. This differs from the usual parliamentary committee voting rule that a motion be decided by a simple majority.

“This has been one of the hardest requests I

have ever made in Chamber, as I genuinely believed that with MPs focused on greater safety for our communities, a bipartisan approach would be, as committed to, achieved,“ MS Bolton said. “Even if there were components disagreed to, at least to ensure that the interim report was tabled would reflect this intent. It would also have shown transparently the areas agreed, as well disagreed to, and the reasons why there is some urgency with recommendations that needed to be implemented as soon as possible. There is no valid reason to block,

stall or put barriers to this information reaching public domain.”

Instead of the request being granted, Leader of the House, Mick de Brenni MP moved a motion to dissolve the Youth Justice Reform Committee, which was carried 49 to 30, with the Chairs draft report tabled last week by the Clerk of Parliament, making it available in the Tabled Papers database on the Parliaments website or via bit.ly/YouthJusticeChairsdraftreport

“There has been over six months of work by Parliamentary staff and MPs at cost to taxpayers, efforts of all who submitted including victims and our frontliners, as well the many who have attended public hearings. Even though I am disappointed at what has occurred, that the results of this work is now public is positive news, and I look forward to seeing action as a result from Government in the interests of greater safety now, and into the future,” Ms Bolton said.

Ms Bolton said her request to amend the voting rules would not diminish her efforts regarding broader committee reform, but in fact, reiterates the importance of moving to a system that works as a norm for agreement, versus disagreement.

“You can only do this with practice, and as we have seen, doing so infrequently makes it difficult for some MPs to move from combative conduct to working collaboratively. This is especially important when it comes to such critical issues such as youth crime, which if not addressed appropriately, can lead to even greater trauma for our communities,” she said.

Ms Bolton has now been appointed to the Community Safety and Legal Affairs Committee, along with the Community Support and Services Committee.

To view a copy of Ms Bolton’s full speech on Thursday 17 April, visit bit.ly/BOLTONMPSPEECHYJ or her Noosa 360 site.

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Noosa MP Sandy Bolton

Sand collection zone limits including Phase 1 works

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Central navigational channel now open

Doggy Beach Sand Nourishment Works: April - September 2024

Sand nourishment works are well underway to protect Doggy Beach from erosion.

Doggy Beach will be CLOSED to all users during the entire project.

The central navigational channel is now accessible. Mariners should use discretion and consider tides and vessel limitations. Contact dredge on channel 16 to notify when passing.

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Scope of works

(as indicated in map above)

Phase 1 - sand dredging to reopen the Noosa River channel.

Phase 2 - create sand plugs to redirect river flow from eroded shore.

Phase 3 - remove fallen trees and renourish Doggy Beach.

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Serenity for sale at K’gari

By Phil Jarratt

One of the first houses to be built at K’gari’s remote Orchid Beach is being offered for sale for the first time in 34 years.

Named K’gari long before the Butchulla First Nations’ name became official for what we used to know as Fraser Island, the stylishly simple bungalow nestled in the treetops high above the beach with a breathtaking coastline view fromWaddy Point to Sandy Cape, is being offered as part of an estate of three architectdesigned houses, set on 3414 square metres, for $2.6 million.

That might seem a lot for such a remote hideaway, but as the seller notes: “With only two per cent freehold land available in one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations, this is a rare opportunity to become the new custodian of a unique piece of paradise.”

With three accommodation options, the property also offers a healthy and established rental income, and comes fully furnished with its own website.

The story of K’gari, and later its smaller companion cottages Kyeema and Mia Mia, began in 1989 when Simon Dibbs and the late Hans Pomeranz, partners in one of Sydney’s leading film editing studios, decided on a whim to buy a large plot of land above Orchid Beach, where they had been enjoying beachcombing and fishing holidays for several years.

They started planning a fairly basic shelter that would still surpass the “dongas” they were used to at the rundown (and falling down, literally) Orchid Beach Resort, but neither had any idea of the problems they would encounter building any kind of house 70 kilometres of sand away from civilisation.

The“resort”hadbeenbuiltinthemid-1960s for an Irish peer and WW2 airman named Sir Reginald Barnwell, the founder of Polynesian Airlines, among other adventurous enterprises. Ignoring advice, he built far too close to the sand cliff, and over the years, as occasional visitors to Orchid Beach, we watched the beer garden, the pool and other vital parts topple down to the beach below, none of which bothered Sir Reg, who had sold up in 1973.

When Hans and Simon were ready to build in 1991, there were a few fishing shacks popping up on freehold land around the resort but Orchid was still far from being a village. There were no local tradesmen and everything and everyone had to be brought in, most materials by 6WD trucks. Although the build was modest by Sydney standards, hidden extras, like $10,000 for transport of materials and another $10K to build a wooden-slatted driveway up

the steep block, began to add up.

There being no concrete mixer on the island, the mixing had to be done by hand. And then there was the labour!

Finding a builder prepared to spend three months with a small crew in a remote environment with no power or running water proved difficult, but every cloud has a silver lining, and in this case it was the early ‘90s downturn in the Australian film industry.

Granted, it didn’t help the editing studio business, but it did deliver an unemployed crew of film set builders. Although they were accustomed to working in two dimensions, the crew had a reputation as “wild boys who can build anything anywhere”. They lived up to that, completing K’gari, with the difficulties of category one cyclone compliance, including anchoring the house on three-metre concrete piers, in just 14 weeks.

Having recently moved to Noosa, we took advantage of the proximity to the island and spent time camping out during the build with the Dibbs family, friends from Sydney’s northern beaches. I remember being handed the toolbox on arrival and maybe oiling a bit of timber, but I think my main contribution was to put the odd fish on the dinner table, in those days on K’gari not a difficult chore. And we watched K’gari grow amid the trees.

In 1993 we made the K’gari shack a major feature of the debut issue of Casa, our Noosabased homes and gardens magazine. Perhaps as a quid pro quo, Simon allowed me to use the retreat to try to beat a book deadline. I remember it as the most productive writing week of my life – fishing for my tucker at dawn and dusk, writing all day, a couple of beers in the locals’ bar at the fading resort, then home for a fish feed and a final session at the keyboard. I often wonder how much creativity has been sponsored over the years by this serene place.

In 2009 Simon added a second cottage, Kyeema, to the elegant open-plan three-bedder at the top of the property, with Mia Mia following in 2012. For these he used local builder Frank Meusburger who had become legendary since the ‘90s for his ability to solve all the problems caused by the tyranny of distance or a difficult block.

The two smaller accommodations (Kyeema is a one-bedder for a couple only), offering ocean glimpses through the trees, have created a unique hideaway compound just minutes from the beach.

Now in the 2020s it’s the tyranny of age affecting we boomers, and K’gari is on the market.

K’gari view to Waddy Point.

Waddy Point Sandhills.

Picture: CASA

Ocean Heroes set to surf

By Abbey Cannan

Ocean Heroes have shared the thrill of surfing with more than 7000 members of the autism community around Australia, and now they’re set to bring the event to Noosa on Saturday 18 May.

The first Queensland event blossomed with the help of Noosa Vibe House owners Cat and Zeb Aitken, who said events like this were game changing for kids on the autism spectrum and their families.

“Our eight year old son River is on the spectrum and we’ve always been so inspired by people working to create inclusivity and foster connections in this community,“ Cat said.

“We were amazed to hear that while Ocean Heroes have a hugely successful event calendar in WA and NSW, they’ve never run an event in QLD before.

“Surfing is such a fundamentally ingrained part of our lifestyle here in Noosa, so it felt like a very natural move to work towards having an event here and to spread the love among our beautiful local community.

“We’re really hoping Noosa can become a regular stop on the Ocean Heroes event calendar.“

A program like this means kids like River are able to participate in surfing in a safe and inclusive environment where their needs are recognised and supported at every turn.

“Our son River really struggles to try new things,“ Cat said.

“New and unpredictable situations make him extremely anxious and that’s even before you consider the sensory overload of going to the beach.

“For him, the intense heat, bright sunshine, and even wearing a hat and applying sunscreen are major challenges.

“Beyond this, I think it’s a really beautiful way to bring families together and connect in a setting they may not otherwise get a chance to.“

Cat said she felt an instant connection with the team from Ocean Heroes, and co-founders Sam Moyle and Luke Hallam are eager to bring the event to town.

“We were so impressed by their passion and their genuine desire to empower the

kids they work with, and the respect and dignity with which they recognised the complex challenges faced by people on the autism spectrum,“ she said.

“We’re looking for volunteers to help us out on the day – this can be in the water or on the sand, we have roles for everyone.

“These events aren’t possible without the generous help of our volunteers, so

please reach out if you’re keen to get involved in this truly special event.“

The event is set for Saturday 18 May at Noosa Main Beach West Access 14/15. Entries are free but limited so be quick to register.

For more information including how to register, visit www.oceanheroes.com.au or email sam@oceanheroes.com.au

The first Ocean Heroes event in Queensland will be in Noosa on Saturday 18 May.Noosa Vibe House owners Cat and Zeb Aitken.

Slater’s second innings

PHIL JARRATT profiles the troubled former cricket star, now a Noosa resident Michael Slater was like a breath of fresh air when he emerged as Mark Taylor’s stylish and exciting new opening batting partner, replacing the gritty David Boon for the 1993 Ashes tour, and he underlined that when he scored 152 at Lords in just his third Test innings.

The emergence of this heroic young star at the sensational start to his career was in stark contrast to the figure we have seen more recently, a middle-aged man beating a weary path between mental institutions and the courts.

But back in the early ‘90s it was to be a relatively short roller coaster ride at the top of the order, with Boony hovering at number three and waiting for Slats to falter so he could regain his opener slot, and Queensland’s Matthew Hayden, arguably the greatest opener of the post-war era, waiting in the wings. However, Slater not only proved to be a dasher at the crease but a survivor as well, overcoming a near-record number of dismissals in the socalled “nervous 90s”, and coming back from two years out of the Australian team after a form slump in 1996.

Slater had all the shots and played with finesse and great bravado in many of his 74 Tests, scoring 14 Test centuries and averaging 42.83 for Australia in a career stretching from 1993 to 2001. In another era of Australian cricket he might have played at the highest level for much longer, but when Michael Slater burst onto the radar he had the odds stacked against him on many fronts.

The first was that for most of his career as many as five gifted opening batsmen were vying for his position at the top of the order. The second was that once the partnership of Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer was given an opportunity, the door was more or less slammed on Slater’s Test career. The third was that, despite his ability to score quickly with the bat and roll the arm over with accurate medium pacers when required, he did not excel at short form cricket, which was becoming an essential part of the modern era. The fourth was that in adulthood Slater had found it increasingly difficult to deal with the demons of psychological instability, which had been with him since childhood, and had eventually become apparent to team-mates and cricket officials.

Born in Wagga Wagga, NSW in 1970, Slater revealed in a 2005 biography, Slats: The Michael Slater Story, that he had suffered “tough personal times” since the age of 12 when his mother walked out on the family. He claimed that his academic studies then slipped and sport became “the only thing I could focus on properly”. Fortunately he was very good at it, representing his state at school level in cricket and hockey.

At 19, Slater was selected for the Australian Cricket Academy in Adelaide, but soon after he suffered severe injuries while cycling, eventually diagnosed as spondylitis, a form of spinal arthritis. Although he claims the condition plagued him throughout his playing career, he never revealed it until after retiring, possibly because other more serious health issues had begun to emerge.

In February 2002, dropped from the Australian squad just a few months earlier and struggling to resurrect his career, Slater was struck by a short-pitched delivery while playing for his grade side at the Sydney Cricket Ground. With blood streaming down his face he left the field immediately, stopping only to smack a photographer with his helmet and abuse a group of journalists. Perhaps an understandable overreaction to the situation, but in Slater’s case it was no longer an isolated incident.

As then NSW Cricket Association chief Dave Gilbert said the next day:“We’ve got a situation here where a guy is struggling mentally. He needs help, support, encouragement, and the quicker the better.”

Gilbert added that he hoped “a tremendous lot of good” would come out of the incident.

The Melbourne Age concluded in its 19 February report: “For a tortured soul, today must be a new beginning.”

But just over two years later, in June 2004, Slater announced his retirement from all forms of the game, moving on to a media career as a cricket commentator and presenter. He told a media conference: “If I had my

time over, I think I would reach out to those around me. It’s a scary prospect when you’re admitting that you’re not coping. At the time, I was just trying to show strength and carry on as if life was normal, and it definitely wasn’t.”

In March 2005, appearing on Andrew Denton’s ABC TV show Enough Rope, Slater revealed for the first time that he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He told the interviewer that he was forced to give up cricket after constant panic attacks and back pain (from the spondylitis).

He said he also suffered feelings of impending doom: “I felt that every day I was going to

die”. Slater told Denton that he hoped talking about his illness would help people understand why his behaviour had sometimes appeared erratic.

While Slater’s successful television career lasted more than 15 years and brought him new levels of celebrity, not to mention a string of expensive sports cars and multi-million dollar homes, the erratic behaviour worsened, leaving the wreckage of relationships in its wake.

Since 2021, the year his last television contract was terminated, Slater has been in and out of the courts on numerous charges relat-

ing to assault and domestic violence in Sydney and his recently-adopted home of Noosa, and has spent more than 125 days in various mental health facilities.

The one-time cricket star is currently remanded in custody, facing charges on 19 counts relating to domestic violence, assaults and breaches of bail at his next hearing at Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 31 May.

If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For further information about depression contact beyondblue on 1300224636 or talk to your GP, local health professional or someone you trust.

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Slater celebrates another Test ton. Picture: CRICKET AUSTRALIALeaving court in 2024. Picture: ROB MACCOLL

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“We thought we could do our own tri, do something different,“ Sunshine Butterflies spokesperson Heather said.

“We have eight races with members, a 250m run, a special bike race in wheelchairs and a water splash.“

About 45-50 competitors entered the triathlon including Sunshine Butterflies members, volunteers and sponsors.

The races, were filled with excitement for all involved with competitors buoyed by enthusiastic cheers around the track.

Among the supporters were Noosa Tri Club athletes who buddied on the course with Sunshine Butterfly members, Sunshine Coast Lightning players who handed out medals, St Andrew’s students who manned the water spray area and 91.1 Hot FM presenter Nugget who emceed the event.

Sunshine Butterflies founder and chief executive officer Leanne Walsh said she was very proud of the event and the organisation which provided members with friendship, life skills and a recreational component in a family-oriented environment.

Crossing the finish line.

Pictures: ROB MACCOLL

Racing to the finish.

St Andrews students join in the race.

Tackling the water section.

Supporters turn for their Tri.

On The Soapbox

Clare Stewart, LNP candidate for Noosa

LNP on youth crime issue

Late last year LNP leader David Crisafulli and I listened to a group of Noosa locals share their harrowing experiences with youth crime.

We heard about home invasions, stolen cars, assaults, violence, and threats of violence. Couples, families, kids all put at risk by brazen criminals.

Experiences like these are happening day and night, all over Queensland, because the Youth Crime Crisis touches all corners of our state.

Despite this, last week the Labor Government sacked the bipartisan youth crime committee, chaired by the Member for Noosa, Sandy Bolton.

The committee was supposed to go until October and deliver recommendations to address youth crime.

Instead, even before the committee had the chance to complete the report and fully investigate clear recommendations, Sandy Bolton declared her position as chair had become untenable and the Labor Government dissolved the committee.

Labor was clearly worried about what it might discover and report – exposing failures on crime ahead of the election.

The LNP Committee members were committed to working toward genuine crime solutions for Queensland.

The LNP members voted to extend the timeframe by one week to complete the interim report – but it didn’t suit Labor’s agenda so instead they shut it down. There was still opportunity to work through the issues and instead Labor gave up.

The committee was only halfway through the report, it is still incomplete and there was much more work to be done. The LNP were open to continuing that work.

How many more victims of crime will there be because of this shutdown?

This tired, out-of-touch Labor Government thought the solution to controlling youth crime was controlling the media, recommending “the Queensland government looks at the impact of media reporting on crime”.

This is offensive to all the victims who bravely spoke at the committee hearings, it is offensive to people who have had their businesses destroyed, their homes invaded, and their cars stolen.

The LNP recommended “removing detention as a last resort”, so there would be consequences for actions, but Labor blocked it.

The LNP has unashamedly stood with victims here in Noosa and across Queensland be-

cause the victims of crime must be heard.

Victims of crime bravely speak out for one reason only. They tell their stories like a cry for help to a government that isn’t listening. They do it to prevent further suffering and heartbreak.

Make no mistake, the Palaszczuk-Miles Labor Government’s weak laws and fewer police created Queensland’s Youth Crime Crisis.

Youth crime committee - what Labor says

Premier Steven Miles accused the LNP of putting political interests before community safety in persistently blocking the release of a draft Youth Justice Committee report which he said led last week to the dissolution by the House of the bipartisan committee and the release of the report which is now publicly available.

Speaking in Parliament last week, Mr Miles applauded committee chair Independent Noosa MP Sandy Bolton for her work on the committee and efforts to release the interim report which contains about 60 recommendations on reforms to the youth justice system and support for victims of crime.

In response to a question in Parliament from Opposition Leader David Crisafulli as to whether the Labor Government voted to dissolve the youth justice committee because it didn’t want to remove ’detention as last resort’ after reinstating it in 2016, Mr Miles said the action the government took was in response to continued blocking of the committee’s determination to release the report.

“This committee was created with a laudable goal that perhaps there was the slimmest of chances, LNP would put its political interests aside and prioritise the safety of Queenslanders, but it could not,“ he said.

“On this side of the house keeping the community safe was a priority, on that side of the house all they care about is themselves and their political interest.

What’s now clear is the only way to fix the Youth Crime Crisis, the only way to get change, is to elect the LNP in October.

Our community, and our state, deserve outcomes.

The LNP will continue to give victims a voice and will roll-out the Making Queensland Safer Laws that Queenslanders have been calling for, if elected in October.

After the Leader of the House Mick De Brenni corrected him, saying “the house dissolved the committee, not the government“, Mr Miles replied “no“.

“The select committee was supposed to be bipartisan, it was designed to find proposals that could be agreed across the political divide and those opposite could not even allow them to report.

Mr Miles said the committee was due to report at the end of March, but LNP objections had blocked its release.

“The committee was repeatedly vetoed from telling Queenslanders what they had heard in their hearings and what actions they thought should be taken,“ he said.

“I want to see the report of the committee. I know they worked hard. I know the Member for Noosa worked hard in the face of very difficult treatment by those opposite. All I want is to see their report so we can consider their report and start implementing recommendations

“Can I acknowledge the role of the Member for Noosa. She did a commendable job under trying circumstances.

“She tried her best to deliver a committee report informed by committee hearings and people who had appeared before them.

“I want to see the committee’s report released. We will consider that report and we will implement recommendations from that report and incorporate them into our comprehensive community safety plan.

“We had to act to see that report.“

In a second question Mr Crisafulli said the Youth Justice committee was supposed to run until October. “When the committee heard from victims, harrowing stories were heard by the media. Did the government dissolve the committee because it didn’t want victims of crime in the media before the election?“ he asked.

“I make this undertaking, when we get the report, we will consider it properly and start implementing recommendations. That’s what the intention of the committee always was, to get their committee report on 28 March and incorporate it into the plan for community safety.

“The only refusal that occurred was the refusal of LNP to release the report.

“We acted to ensure that Queenslanders and Parliament could see their report.“

Premier Steven Miles.

Picture: JONO SEARLE AAP

Clare Stewart LNP candidate for Noosa and Opposition Leader David Crisafulli

Llew’s News

Llew O’Brien

Digital ID concerns raised

A number of residents have contacted me with concerns about the impacts of the Albanese Labor Government’s Digital Identity Bill.

Despite the Coalition’s opposition, the digital identity legislation has passed the Senate. The relevant Bills will now come before the House of Representatives for further consideration and debate.

When in government, the Coalition recognised that giving Australians the option to hold a digital ID may save time when it comes to dealing with government agencies.

However, the Albanese Labor Government’s proposed digital ID legislation fails to address many of the reasonable concerns held byWide Bay residents and Australians more broadly when it comes to this technology.

The Coalition believes that when it comes to holding a digital ID, it must be purely voluntary and only available on an opt-in basis. The government’s proposed legislation is full of loopholes and weak spots that have the potential to allow a government to make it so that a digital ID is necessary to access essential services.

There is also a heightened risk of data breaches, hacking, and scams under the proposed legislation.

I crossed the floor of Parliament to bring on a debate about the impacts of the Covid vac-

cine mandates, and I will continue to fight for the rights and freedoms of Australians when it comes to these digital ID laws.

The Coalition had proposed amendments to Labor’s laws that would protect the rights and freedoms of Australians. The Albanese Labor Government rejected these amendments,

and therefore I will be voting against these rushed and dangerous Digital ID Bills.

Please be assured that my Coalition colleagues and I will fight for the freedom of Australians to live according to their own conscience. I will always use my vote in Parliament to ensure that Australia remains a free country where the rights of the individual are respected and upheld.

National Road Safety Week commences on May 5. The annual event is aimed at raising awareness of the devastating impact of road crashes on our community.

The latest national statistics on road crashes are alarming. In 2023, 1272 people died and over 40,000 were seriously injured in road crashes in Australia. These are not just numbers; they are loved ones who did not return home, dreams that were shattered, and families, friends and communities left to grieve.

National Road Safety Week is an opportunity for us to reflect on our driving behaviour and make a commitment to improving road safety by pledging to drive so that others survive, and commit to looking after everyone on the road, so we all get home safe. Visit roadsafetyweek.com.au to take the pledge.

The Telstra 3G network will be switched off on 30 June. Wide Bay residents who are con-

cerned about whether they will need to update their devices can use Telstra’s 3G SMS Checker Tool.

This service will let you know if you will need to take action and upgrade your device to be able to access the 4G and 5G networks. It’s very easy to use – just send an SMS with the number 3 to 3498 or “3G XT” to receive almost instant advice on your device. Further information about the 3G closure is available at telstra.com/3Gclosure

More than three-quarters of Australians don’t get the exercise needed for their physical and mental wellbeing. Inactivity is the second leading risk factor contributing to chronic disease – and it’s preventable.

Starting on 1 May for 21 days, the Million Moves Challenge is designed to help make physical activity become a permanent habit, where participants complete 75 moves a day over the course of three weeks.

I’m getting involved and I’m encouraging everyone to join me and our Sunshine Coast Federal Members of Parliament Ted O’Brien, Andrew Wallace, and Terry Young, in the Million Moves Challenge.

To find out more and to register to join us please visit millionmoves.org.au

Time to electrify everything with many incentives

Electrifying your home continues to be not only the smart thing to do for the climate but is also becoming more financially viable with the Federal and Queensland governments providing a range of incentives for solar panels, home batteries, and electric vehicles (EVs).

These incentives are on top of the day-today savings that can be made generating and storing household power from the sun or driving an electric vehicle.

Let’s start by looking at solar power. It’s not surprising that the Sunshine State is leading the nation in rooftop solar. Home solar in Queensland now generates more than Queensland’s two largest power stations, Gladstone and Stanwell, combined.

Under the Federal Government’s Smallscale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) homeowners can receive certificates called Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs) for installing new and eligible systems. These certificates can then be sold to an energy retailer, reducing the upfront cost of the panels. STCs can also be received for heat pumps – an energy efficient alternative to gas hot water. Energy retailers have to buy and surrender a certain number of certificates to meet their obligations under the Renewable Energy Target.

The number of certificates the homeowner receives depends on the size, capacity, and location of the system. However, the government is gradually reducing the value of the STCs each year until 2030, so it makes financial sense to install panels sooner than later.

In addition, once the solar panels are up and running, the homeowner can benefit in two more ways. First, by using the energy produced the electricity bills can be reduced quite dramatically. Second, any unused power can be fed back into the grid and the homeowner is paid a feed-in tariff.The rates for these tariffs can vary so it’s good to compare what the various electricity retailers are offering.

The next step in the ‘electrify everything’ journey is household batteries. Energy generated from daytime sunlight via solar panels can be stored and used in the evenings or on overcast days, while any excess can still be fedback into the grid. In February this year, the Queensland Government launched the Battery Booster scheme to promote more uptake of batteries.

It’s estimated that about 2,000 households will benefit from the Battery Booster Scheme. Households with a combined taxable income of $180,000 or less will be allowed to get a $3000 rebate, while individuals with an income below $66,667 could be eligible for $4000 cash back.

Once the household electricity is sorted the move to an EV becomes even more economical. If the car can be powered from the home’s solar panels (with charging overnight possible through battery storage) the car running costs are potentially free. As an added incentive to get more EVs on the road, the Queensland Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle Rebate Scheme offers rebates of up to $6000 for a new EV.

Information about rebates and schemes can charge, and the needs of each household are different, so it’s good to research the best options and to calculate your individual needs and potential payback periods for solar panels and batteries. The best place to start is to google government websites for each specific scheme mentioned above.

To learn more, visit the Noosa EV and Electrify Everything Expo 9am-1pm Sunday 16 June at Noosa Junction. This annual event is organised by Zero Emissions Noosa in partnership with Noosa Council and Noosa Junction Association.Visit noosaevexpo.com.au for more information.

Wide Bay MP Llew O’Brien

Blowing in the Wind

Steve Hall (NT 19/4) believes it is better to use wind turbines rather than coal or nuclear power to provide our electrical energy. The generation of electricity from industrial wind turbines is doing enormous damage to our wildlife and environment.

The problem with wind turbines is they are very weak sources of energy compared to coal or nuclear power plants. Modern turbines have very long fibreglass blades and you need a large number of the three bladed turbines to produce the required amount of energy.

The Roscoe wind farm in Texas which opened in 2009 consists of 627 turbines. All of the 1881 blades must be replaced on or before their 20 year use by date. The used blades cannot be recycled. They will have to be cut up and transported to designated sites for disposal.

Wind turbines in the USA kill half a million birds each year, including 83000 raptors (hawks, eagles, falcons). Wind turbines kill more bats than birds. Bats are attracted by the noise and become confused by the air flow around the turbine. They are killed by the haemorrhaging in their lungs caused by the sudden decrease in pressure as they fly through the plane of the turbine.

There are 2577 wind farms in Ontario. Scientists studied these projects for 10 years. They found the wind farms kill 12885 birds and 30924 bats every year. How do Wind Farms Affect Birds and Bats? (letstalkscience.ca).

Coal fired power plants will provide reliable power for over 60 years with appropriate maintenance. They emit CO2 which is vital for the survival of all ecosystems. Nuclear power is the most concentrated source of energy currently known to humankind. Nuclear fuel rods can be reprocessed.

Australia has the largest deposits of the highest-grade coal and uranium in the world. To safeguard the environment we need to obtain our energy from coal as we transition towards nuclear power.

John Turner, Noosa Heads

Government speak

One day last week I was asked if I would participate in a government survey in regard to my current situation. From satisfied to dissatisfied at various stages.

I was given a slip of paper with various emojis similar to those on my mobile phone.

I was expected to answer the question by choosing and pointing to one of the faces from satisfied to unsatisfactory.

I am 86 years old and have no problems replying to a question verbally with my honest opinion but see an opportunity sometimes to make a joke out of what I believe at the time is another put down of our elderly population.

So I felt like asking why not one with pictures of another part of the anatomy in various stages of diarrhoea and constipation.

I didn’t ask if that was possible obviously and answered the questions politely and with respect to the very polite government lady. But my imagination was still seeing pictures of what I had in my mind for each question and

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found it difficult to keep a straight face.

She was doing a difficult job, which with some elderly people she had to also interview would not be a walk in the park.

It concerns me though that every day we are being made to take the modern way of shortcuts to get by.

Every little thing seems to be a big problem. Probably asking and answering a question nowadays takes up too much time out of our very busy days.

For instance, no cash, just a card. Salespeople don’t have to use maths to tell you what your goods amount too. A machine does that.

I guarantee that there are times your goods get accidentally scanned twice.

It happened to me last week and not the first time.

But if it accidentally happens on the self service checkouts you are looked at with suspicion.

Another case of one of those little faces showing a face behind a mask behind bars. Joking of course.

The point is, the days of verbal confrontation is being discouraged even now we are being asked to curb and sometimes delete what we put in texts or emails about our government.

Even discussing what they, (yes they) have said and they then find is not what they approve of they want deleted.

I am reminded of George Orwell’s 1984. Big Brother is watching you.

Now they want to give us just a number. I don’t want to open old wounds but I have seen

them tattooed on the arms of people recently.

There is always a reason for change. Some good but these latest are not to my liking.

My Army number has never left my mind since the late 1950s But what will happen if I unfortunately acquire dementia.

Then that number and the one the government in their wisdom will make life for me and them so much easier will be to me just as useless as one of those emojis. Frowning in deep thought on the loo.

Ernest Wright, Tewantin

Youthful seniors alert

It is exhilarating to meet seniors who retain a reinvigorated youthful zest for life, building on their knowledge from the past as they explore new fields and contribute to the community.

When I visited the Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum on a group tour with my aged care provider, Comlink, I met such a person who had renewed their youthful achievements and shared their vision for the future.

The displays were engaging but the highlight was meeting Bevan, the 83-year-young passionate guide.

With his metallurgical engineering background, Bevan went beyond being authoritative and informative in taking us on a journey from Gympie’s fascinating mining past up to exploration today and future scenarios.

I meet similar seniors regularly in the Creative Lab at Sunshine Coast University.

Having grown up with Kodak box brownie cameras, we have renewed our youth ventur-

ing into the expanding fields of drone photography, virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and 3D printing.

Our children are gobsmacked by our handson technological adventures.

As grandparents driven by our spirit of actively creating our grandchildren’s future, we’re defying the image of nan and pop sitting at home with a crocheted blanket as passengers on the sidelines of our mainstream communities.

We are exhilarated by what we do, spurred on by the other youthful seniors in the closelyknit group of future explorers and pragmatic academic mentors.

Seniors Month in October will offer multiple opportunities for us and other seniors to explore a range of new experiences as we acknowledge the value of the past, actively participate in the now by contributing to our communities, and venture into the future.

The theme is Love Getting Older in Queensland.

Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs

Impractical pursuit

Did Don Quixote (1612) write Love Nuclear Power’s policy re turbines? “We shall do battle with them and slay them…. the removal of so foul a brood from the face of the earth is a service God will bless”. Will all windy things be slain - instruments, surfing, burping, and windbags? More details needed.

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach

Shedding light on erosion

In an enlightening educational encounter, Sunshine Beach State School (SBSS) recently welcomed Associate Professor Javier Leon from the University of the Sunshine Coast to shed light on the captivating topic of erosion.

Associate Professor Leon’s expertise, coupled with his role as a parent at SBSS, brought an unparalleled depth of knowledge to the Year 4 students’ exploration of environmental changes.

Under the guidance of Associate Professor Leon, the Year 4 Biological Science learners embarked on a journey to unravel the mysteries of erosion, a process central to understanding the dynamic changes in the environment.

From the natural forces shaping landscapes to the human activities exacerbating erosion, Associate Professor Leon’s insights provided a comprehensive understanding of this intricate phenomenon.

Renowned for his studies on coastal erosion in the local area, Associate Professor Leon offered firsthand accounts of erosion along Burgess Creek to Noosa Main Beach, spanning historical transformations to present-day challenges.

Emphasising the importance of monitoring and finding sustainable solutions such as dune restoration, Associate Professor Leon endorsed ’natural’ remedies and adaptive management to combat erosion, sparking discussions on environmental stewardship among the students.

The session with Associate Professor Leon was not only educational but also engaging, with the students captivated by his anecdotes and practical tips on environmental conservation.

Their enthusiasm and curiosity impressed Associate Professor Leon, turning the presentation into an interactive and enjoyable learn-

ing experience for all involved.

Principal Alison Welch expressed gratitude for the opportunity to enrich SBSS’s curriculum with Associate Professor Leon’s expertise.

“Associate Professor Leon’s visit has ignited a passion for environmental science among our students,“ she said.

“It’s inspiring to see them actively engaging with complex concepts and gaining a deeper understanding of the world around them.“

Indeed, the encounter with Associate Professor Leon served as a reminder of the importance of experiential learning in fostering environmental awareness and instilling a sense of responsibility towards preserving our natural resources.

As SBSS continues to nurture inquisitive minds and cultivate a love for learning, the impact of Associate Professor Leon’s visit will undoubtedly resonate for years to come.

Sunshine Beach State School recently welcomed Associate Professor Javier Leon from the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Pauline Harris snapped this picturesque scene from Mt Tinbeerwah looking towards Mt Cooroora. If you have a Lenscape please email it to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au

Aquatic Centre turns 25

Noosa Aquatic Centre (NAC) turns 25 on Wednesday 1 May and members are invited to join the party, with balloons and free water bottles on the day.

Patrons can also enjoy free entry to the pools for general swimming on the day.

NAC coordinator TimWilson said there was much to celebrate on the NAC’s 25th anniversary, with the facility having been home to numerous Olympians over the years.

“So far our swim squads have coached six Olympians,” Mr Wilson said.

“Celebrating this 25-year milestone is an important stop on our journey, to recognise how far we have come and what we have succeeded in achieving.

“If not for those who dreamed and believed in a NAC vision - if not for their foresight, passion and collective wisdom - we would not be here enjoying this community triumph today.”

Since opening its doors on 1 May 1999 the NAC has trained 51,913 swim squad members, taught 23,500 learn-to-swim students, hosted over 4 million visitors.

“In that time we’ve also sold 53,000 pairs of goggles and 11,000 swim caps and hosted 12,000 birthday parties,” Mr Wilson said.

“Locals growing up in Noosa have been fortunate to have access to the centre for learnto-swim lessons, recreational swimming and coaching.

“In celebration of our 25 years, we’re pleased to launch an off-peak special offer,” Mr Wilson said.

A 10-visit swim pass is available for $40, and a 10-visit off peak special for squad sessions is on offer for $70 from 1 May to 30 September.

To find out more about Noosa Aquatic Centre, visit noosaaquaticcentre.com.au

Tim Wilson (Coordinator of NAC), Tony Frost (president of the 50m pool community committee, he lead the charge for the 50m pool to become a reality), Rita Montague (Learn to Swim supervisor and longest serving full time staff member - 25 years). One of the pools at Noosa Aquatic Centre.

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Explore Christian College

Nestled within a charming semi-rural environment, only 20 minutes away from Noosa Heads and the beaches, lies Noosa Christian College.

Established with the aim of providing Christian education to families across the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland, the college began its journey in 2003 on a 30-acre site at the western edge of Cooroy.

The college offers education from kindergarten to Year 12.

Key highlights include:

· Seamless transition from kindergarten to prep;Year 6 in primary toYear 7 in secondary

· Flourish Program – Weekly Year 2 students visit aged care residents.

· Surf Lifesaving Skills Program.

· Food Forest Program/Gardening Club.

· Years 4 to 6 Camps.

· Year 7 TRIBE Program and Camp.

· Year 8 Hiking Camp.

· Year 9 G.R.I.T. Program and Survivor Camp.

· Year 10 Indigenous Service Trip.

· Year 11 Sydney Trip.

· Year 12 Vanuatu Service Trip.

· Primary/secondary leadership opportunities.

· Duke of Edinburgh Awards Program.

· Auslan and French Languages.

· Infant and Primary College Choirs.

· Private Music Tuition is available.

· A range of secondary elective subjects allows students to discover their passions: Hospitality Cert II and Cert III, Sport and Recreation Cert II and Cert III, Automotive Cert II, Marine Science, Psychology, Design-Engineering and Materials, Design – Food and Fashion, Media Arts, Agriculture, Furnishing Skills, Passion Project, Economics and Business

For more information, visit noosacc.qld.

Youth to host Custodians of Place climate conference

By Ashley Sinclair (18 Years Old)

The Noosa Environmental Education Hub and Noosa Youth Advocacy Group are proud to announce the opening of registrations for the upcoming Custodians of Place Youth Climate Conference and Art Exhibition.

To be held at The J on Monday 27 May from 9am-2pm, this event celebrates reconciliation and climate action in our local schools and community and is open to all young people aged 12-18 across the Sunshine Coast.

With youth and cultural performers, youth keynote speakers, breakout sessions, walks on country, a weaving workshop and much more, this free event is held by youth, for youth, and is aligned with the Australian Curriculum.

MC for the 2024 Custodians of PlaceYouth Climate Conference will be local youth environmental champion Taylor Ladd Hudson, winner of the 2023 Biosphere Youth Award, alongside other inspirational youth presenters sharing their passion for our local ecosystems. The Noosa EEHub is working hard to develop career and training pathways in emerging industries for our regions youth and many of these will be showcased at the conference as part of a sustainable careers expo held on the day.

The Custodians of Place Youth Art Exhibition will be on display in the upper foyer space at The J from 4-31 May. This art exhibition provides an opportunity for young and emerging artists to present and sell their work to the community. From wearable art to photography, this exhibition explores the theme of our Noosa Biosphere through a variety of mediums.

Young people are invited to join for an unforgettable grand opening of the Custodians of Place Youth Art Exhibition on the

Bianca Bond, Kabi Kabi Traditional Custodian, teaches storytelling and weaving with Year 6 students from Good Shepherd Lutheran College.

evening of Friday 3 May.

Dalia Mikhail, managing director of the Noosa Environmental Education Hub expressed her passion for environmental education and youth engagement, stating: “We are fortunate to live on Kabi Kabi lands and are now all Custodians of the Place we live in. The conference is a celebration of young people’s commitment to understand and care for the ecosystems that support our existence.”

Proudly sponsored by Noosa Council and Unitywater, the 2024 Custodians of Place Youth Climate Conference and Art Exhibition are ultimately a testament to the incredible ideas and visions our regions youth hold for their future, proving the infinite possibilities of change as we come together to celebrate how far we have come, and how far we are yet to go.

All events are free and registrations for both events are a must, register today at noosaeehub.com.au/register

Graduating NYAG Members Jenna, Jolie, Maddie and Liv. Picture: SUPPLIED

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Don’t miss Noosa Christian College’s upcoming opening evening on Wednesday 8 May, 4-6.30pm.

New name, familiar face

Noosa & Hinterland Family Lawyers is the new name for a familiar face in Cooroy.

Local lawyers Cooroy Legal Centre and McCarthy Family Law in Noosaville amalgamated in July last year and are now celebrating their successful marriage with a new name.

Principal lawyer Ms Jane McCarthy said the new name was chosen to celebrate the firm’s wide experience in all types of family law matters.

“We will continue to offer sensible advice in all parenting, property, domestic violence and child protection disputes,” Ms McCarthy said.

“Collectively our lawyers have more than 70 years’ experience between them in helping families to negotiate new arrangements after separation.”

Ms McCarthy said both offices in Cooroy and Noosaville would also continue to help people with their wills, powers of attorney, and winding up deceased estates.

Conveyancing remains a strength for the new practice.

“Shelley, our very popular conveyancer, is still with us to provide knowledgeable and friendly help for people who are buying or selling property in Noosa and the hinterland,” Ms McCarthy said.

Noosa & Hinterland Family Lawyers will operate from their Noosaville office to service the Noosa community, while the Cooroy office will service those in the hinterland. Video and phone appointments, including free initial consultations, are available for clients who are unable to attend either office easily.

Browse and buy books for all at Bookfest Noosa

Rotary Noosa Daybreak are holding their annual book sale over three days from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 May, 9am to 5pm at the Noosa Leisure Centre, in Wallace Drive, Noosaville.

With a record number of quality preloved books for sale, everyone is sure to find a great read.

Come along and browse, you might find something you’ve been looking for. The fiction section is arranged alphabetically by author. The non-fiction books are laid out in categories and there is a children’s book section with a Children’s Corner for their amusement.

Pricing is simple: Fiction and non-fiction books are $3 each and children’s are $1 each.There is also a puzzles and games section with prices as marked and a raffle ($2 a

ticket) with a $1000 cash first prize and sundry vouchers, which will be drawn on the Sunday. And yes, we take card/eftpos.

Most importantly, funds raised by Bookfest Noosa go directly to supporting the local homeless and other Rotary projects. Entry is by gold coin donation, it couldn’t be simpler; and we have shopping trolleys to lighten the load of your purchases.

Our thanks go to our gold, silver and bronze sponsors for generously supporting our signature event and to the institutions and individuals who’ve donated their books to us over the year.

Book donations for Bookfest Noosa may be dropped off at the main entrance of Noosa Leisure Centre.

If you have an enquiry about Bookfest or Rotary, contact Rotary Noosa Daybreak on 1300 791 226.

au. Both offices can be reached by phoning 5408 4399.

· Family Law

More information about Noosa and Hinterland Family Lawyers can be found at the firm’s webpage noosahinterlandfamilylawyers.com.

· Wills and Estates

· Conveyancing

Rotary Noosa Daybreak are holding their annual book sale over three days from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 May.

Special Counsel Pamela Sweetapple and Principal lawyer Jane McCarthy from Noosa & Hinterland Family Lawyers.

The Guide

SILENT WITNESS

ABC TV, Friday, 8.30pm

As season 26 of this forensic crime stalwart lands, no one could blame Dr Nikki Alexander (Emilia Fox, pictured) for quietly taking on a less stressful job as a florist or perhaps a cookie baker. But as fans who have breathlessly clung on for the past quarter of a century know, that’s not her style. The dark question invades though: how will it all wrap up for the Lyell Centre team in the end? And, going by this season’s developments, will Nikki survive her job with her life intact? Better still, will she finally find everlasting romance? Beware these questions aren’t guaranteed an answer across these gripping and extremely gritty 10 episodes. It kicks off ominously with Nikki getting caught in the crosshairs of the mafia.

Friday, April 26

FATHER BROWN

ABC TV, Saturday, 7.30pm

Pull up a soft blanket and settle in with a cup of tea: the world’s most lovable detective is here. Along with its amiable murder mysteries and the pizazz of Mark Williams (pictured) as the intuitive priest with a knack for solving his scenic Cotswolds town’s dark mysteries, this show’s undeniable virtue is its whimsical 1950s setting, ripe with eccentric, well-dressed characters and leisurely shots of the idyllic countryside. In this 10th season, Father Brown has a fresh face to help with his investigations: parish secretary Mrs Devine, played by Manhunt’s Claudie Blakley. In tonight’s double-episode return, it’s now 1954 and Chief Inspector Sullivan (Tom Chambers) is back in the not-so-sleepy village.

TONY ROBINSON’S MARVELLOUS MACHINES

SBS, Monday, 7.35pm

Sir Tony Robinson (pictured) is like a kid in a candy store in this familyfriendly engineering series. On paper, you might not be too excited about learning about a machine that fills pesky potholes, but in this lively exploration of unusual but handy machines most of us never even knew existed, it’s easy to be impressed… especially when our playful host (and executive producer) is so palpably enchanted by these mechanical marvels. Across six episodes, beginning with “Unsung Heroes”, Robinson celebrates the designers, builders and operators of everything from a vehicle that cleans the skids off runways to make them safe for planes to a jet-powered suit.

PICK OF THE WEEK

Seven, Tuesday, 9pm

Based on the novels by Deathin Paradisecreator Robert Thorogood, this quintessentially British crime drama is humming with quirks and well-drawn characters. It’s a murder mystery that aims for fun and the investigations lead to some pleasingly unpredictable outcomes and laugh-out-loud moments. This small-town mystery follows a trio of improbable but sharp crimesolvers in dog walker Suzie (Jo Martin), crossword writer Judith (DowntonAbbey’s Samantha Bond, pictured, right) and the local vicar’s wife Becks (Cara Horgan), with detective Tanika (Natalie Dew, pictured, below) not far behind. Faithful to the book, it’s a cosy and light adaptation that brims with character rather than tension.

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (5, 1)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News

Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30

That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00

ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Silent Witness. (Final, Malv, R) 2.00

Queen Of Oz. (Mals, R) 2.30 White Fever. (Ml, R) 3.00 Muster Dogs. (R)

3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

4.40 Grand Designs. (R)

5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 9.10

Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 11.00 The Art Of France. (Mav, R) 12.00

WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00

NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Destination Flavour

China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10

Dambusters With Dan Snow. (PGa, R) 5.05

Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Ancient Egypt By Train: The Temples. (PGa, R) Part 4 of 4.

8.30 JFK: The Home Movie That Changed The World. (Mav, R) A look at the assassination of JFK.

9.25 Secrets Of The Lost Liners: America. (PG, R) A look at the SS America

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 A French Case. (Mav)

11.45 L’Opera. (Ml, R)

2.30 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R) 3.20 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. (R)

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

6.00 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

The latest news and views, including segments on health, astrology, gossip, cooking, counselling and fashion.

11.30 Golf. LIV Golf Adelaide. Day 1.

4.30 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia. Contestants race to answer quiz questions correctly to avoid being caught by The Chaser.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Clarissa Feildel cooks stir-fried Hokkien noodles.

8.30 MOVIE: Robin Hood. (2010, Msv, R)

An archer returns home to England, only to find the country suffering under the yoke of devious noblemen. Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Matthew Macfadyen.

11.25 To Be Advised.

12.25 Celebrity Obsessed: Christina Grimmie. (MA15+av, R)

1.25 Medical Emergency. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

NINE (8, 9)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: A Royal In Paradise. (2023, G)

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 8. Manly Sea Eagles v Parramatta Eels.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Manly Sea Eagles versus Parramatta Eels match, with news and analysis.

10.40 MOVIE: The Jackal. (1997, MA15+lv, R) A jailed Irish sniper is hired by the FBI. Bruce Willis, Richard Gere.

1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.

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

7.30 Ready Steady Cook. (PGa)

Hosted by Miguel Maestre.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGlsv, R) Irish comedian Graham Norton is joined on the red couch by actors Lesley Manville, Hugh Bonneville, Lashana Lynch and rapper Big Zuu. British Eurovision star Sam Ryder performs his single Somebody 10.30 Fire Country. (Mv, R) A wildfire breaks out in Drake Country.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

Saturday, April 27

ABC TV (2) SBS (3)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

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

12.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 1.30 Murder

In Provence. (Final, Mav, R) 3.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 4.00 Brian Cox’s Adventures In Space And Time. (Final, R) 4.50 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (R)

5.20 Landline. (R)

5.50 Australian Story. (R)

6.20 Back Roads: Tom Price, Western Australia. (PG, R) Presented by Heather Ewart.

6.50 To Be Advised.

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

7.30 Father Brown. (Return, Mv)

Father Brown discovers a murderer is using Kembleford’s new model village to plan their attacks.

9.00 Miniseries: The Suspect. (Ma, R) Part 4 of 5. Desperate to uncover the truth, Joe finds himself on the run. In a final attempt to understand what is happening to him, he digs deep into the past, including his own.

10.40 A Life In Ten Pictures:

Bruce Lee. (Mv, R) A look at Bruce Lee’s life in 10 pictures.

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

6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 10.05 MythBusters. 10.55 Portlandia. 11.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 12.20am Upstart Crow. 1.20 Would I Lie To You? 1.50 Russell Howard Stands Up To The World. 2.35 ABC News Update. 2.40 Close. 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.50 My Unique B&B. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World Championship. Round 3. Highlights. 3.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liège–Bastogne–Liège. Women’s race. Highlights. 3.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liège–Bastogne–Liège. Men’s race. Highlights. 4.30 Roman Megastructures. (PGasv, R) 5.30 Untold Arctic Wars. (PGa)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Arthur: A Life With The Royal Family. (PGals, R)

8.30 Nick Knowles Into Death Valley. (PG) Part 2 of 2.

9.25 Miniseries: The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family. (PGa, R) Part 2 of 3.

10.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R)

11.25 Everything You Love. (Premiere, Mals)

12.25 While The Men Are Away. (MA15+s, R)

1.30 Miniseries: New Gold Mountain. (Malsv, R) 3.30 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R) 4.20

Peer To Peer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch.

10.00

7.35 Impossible Engineering.

Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story. 10.15 AK47: The Legend Behind The Gun. 11.10 Juice. 11.40 Late Programs.

6am The Movie Show. 6.15 The Man Who Brought Down

The White House. (2017, PG) 8.10 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 10.00 A Star Is Born. (1976, M) 12.35pm Journey’s End. (2017, M) 2.35 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 4.35 December Boys. (2007, PG) 6.35 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 8.30 Kill Bill: Vol. 1. (2003, MA15+) 10.35 Piercing. (2018, MA15+) 12.05am Late Programs.

SEVEN (7)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.30 Golf. LIV Golf Adelaide. Day 2. 4.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Creek To Coast. A look at the latest in outdoor activities.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) When officers stop two newlyweds at the border, they notice an unusually large amount of luggage.

7.30 MOVIE: The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor. (2008, Mv, R)

A pair of married adventurers team up with their son to battle a resurrected Chinese emperor. Brendan Fraser, Maria Bello, Jet Li.

9.40 MOVIE: Blade Runner 2049. (2017, MA15+v, R) A blade runner unearths a long-buried secret that leads him on a quest to find a former officer. Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana De Armas.

12.55 Celebrity Obsessed: Björk. (MA15+alv, R) A look at stalker Ricardo López.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Mystic. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

7TWO (72)

6am

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Taste Buds With Dane Swan. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Krikke Boys Shootout. Highlights. 4.00 Hustle & Tow. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 7. Fremantle v Western Bulldogs. 10.30 AFL PostGame. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00

Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday.

(PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG, R) 12.30

Explore TV. (R) 1.00 Ageless. (PG) 1.30

Explore. (R) 1.45 Innovation Nation. 2.45

LEGO Masters Aust Vs World. (PG, R) 4.00

Saltimbanco To Luzia: 25

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Jeopardy! Australia. Hosted by Stephen Fry.

8.30 MOVIE: Midway. (2019, Mlw, R)

Follows the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy. Woody Harrelson, Patrick Wilson, Ed Skrein.

11.10 MOVIE: Valkyrie. (2008, Mlv, R) An officer tries to assassinate Hitler. Tom Cruise.

1.20 The Garden Gurus. (R)

1.50 Talking Honey.

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 Ready Steady Cook. (PGa, R)

Alice Zaslavsky and Khanh Ong cook with five ingredients selected by their guest.

7.00 The Dog House. (PGa)

A bulldog has lost its spark since its long-term companion passed away.

8.00 Ambulance UK. (Madl) Crewmates help an elderly patient at the local boatyard who has been on the floor for two days before being discovered. Due to the patient’s injuries, the paramedics must attempt a tricky extrication.

10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGav, R) Margaret and Todd work to exonerate a juror who is suspected of murder.

11.30 FBI: International. (Mv, R)

Jubal Valentine and Nina Chase join the fly team in Rome to gather intel after an American architect is abducted.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

6am The Late Show

With Stephen Colbert. 7.00

6am Children’s Programs. 1.40pm Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of Long Beach. H’lights. 2.50 Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 6 Hours Of Imola. H’lights. 4.00 The Bradshaw Bunch. 5.00 Kenan. 5.30 MOVIE: You, Me And The Penguins. (2023) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. (2014, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Warcraft. (2016, M) 12.30am Late Programs.

Sunday, April 28

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This

Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30

Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30

Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Dream Gardens. (Final, R) 3.00 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.25 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.55 Martin

Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG, R) 4.45

George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Walk In My Shoes. Charts a simulated refugee journey.

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

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma) Shelagh cares for a baby.

8.30 After The Party. (Premiere, Malns) A woman’s ex-husband returns to town, five years after she accused him of a crime.

9.20 The Luminaries. (Premiere, Mdv) In 1865, two young adventurers meet on the last day of their voyage to New Zealand.

10.15 Shetland. (Mal, R) A controversial local is murdered.

11.15 Savage River. (Malsv, R)

12.10 The Messenger. (Mal, R)

1.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Landline. (R) 4.30 Art Works. (PGns, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Ageless Gardens. (R) 10.00 Vintage Voltage. (PGl) 10.50 My Unique B&B. 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS

Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55

Ascot Kayaking. (PG, R) 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 3. 4.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic Apparatus World Cup. Highlights. 5.30 Untold Arctic Wars. (PGa)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Ancient Builders Of The Amazon. (PG) A look at the Amazon’s ancient civilisations.

8.30 Egypt: The Treasure Of The Sacred Bulls. (PG, R) Follows a team of archaeologists as they pick up where Egyptologist Auguste Mariette left off.

9.35 King Tut: Allies And Enemies. (PGa, R) Part 1 of 2.

10.35 Yorkshire Ripper: The Secret Murders. (PGav, R)

11.30 Death Of A Dynasty. (Mv, R)

12.25 Secrets Of Playboy. (MA15+a, R)

2.55 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R) 3.45

World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. (PGa, R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon Big Fat Quiz Of Sport. 1.45 Queer

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.30 Golf. LIV Golf Adelaide. Day 3. 4.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender. Takes a look at a variety of leisure options.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 1.00 Fish Forever. 1.30 Drive TV. 2.00 David Attenborough’s Green Planet. (R) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 8. Canberra Raiders v Cronulla Sharks. 6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Pooches At Play. (R)

Rest Of The World. (PG) Hosted by Hamish Blake.

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

9News Late.

The First 48: Last Rap. (Mal) Documents the murder

Everything. (PGd, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. In the first elimination of the season the cooks have 75 minutes on the clock to create a dish representing their food dream.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) When a federal judge is gunned down execution-style in broad daylight, the team is sent looking for a suspect with ties to a local Islamic centre. Things become tense between OA and his girlfriend Gemma.

12.00 The Sunday Project. (R) Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Medical Emergency. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Imagine Holidays Iconic Rail Journeys. 6.30 Kath & Kim. 7.05 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Endeavour.

YOUR NOOSA

YurolTrailupgradetodelivergreaterconnectivity Enhancementswillsupportecologicalpreservationandboostthetrail’s effectivenessas afire break.

The Yurol Trailupgradeprojectis currentlyinfullswing,promising excitingimprovementstoenrich visitors’experienceandhelp preservethenaturalenvironment.

Referredtoas Trail7,this pathwayconnectsLake MacdonaldandPomonathrough picturesquenaturallandscapes.

Shaun Walsh,ActingDirector

ofInfrastructureServices,said Council’saimwiththeupgrade wastoenhancetrailconnectivity butalsotostrengthenour relationshipwithnatureand bolsterthetrail’seffectivenessas afirebreak.

“Theongoingenhancements includeupgradingcreek crossings,realigningtrail sections,andinstallingnew

signage,allofwhicharepartof thebroaderNoosaBiosphere TrailsMasterplanfocusedon sustainabletraildevelopment andecologicalpreservation,”he explained.

Mr Walshsaidtheprojectwas acollaborative effortinvolving SunshineCivilSolutions, Trailworks,National Parks,and theKabiKabicommunity,all

playingpivotalroles.

Fundingforthisinitiative includes contributionsfromNoosa Councilandjointsupportfrom theAustralianandQueensland GovernmentsundertheDisaster RecoveryFundingArrangements.

The worksareexpectedtobe completedbymidJune2024.

Lefttoright:IanMuirhead,KayO’Connor,DebbieMcLean,Clive O’Connor,AlisonMuirheadwithCouncilBushcareOfficer,RenataNeumann.

Isyourbusinessdisaster ready?

Youcan’tcontrolwhen adisaster willstrike, butyoucanprepare your businessforwhenitdoes.

InconjunctionwithCooroy ChamberofCommerceand PomonaandDistrictChamber ofCommerce,NoosaCouncil ishosting afreeSmallBusiness andTourismDisasterResilience Forum. To beheldatCooroy HotelonThursday,June13,from

5.30pmforrefreshmentsand 6.00 -7.30pm,theforumwill runthrough keystepstohelp hinterland businessesgetback operatingsoonerfollowinga crisisandhowtobecomemore resilientforfuture events.

Designedforlocaltourism operators,small businesses, chambersofcommerceand otheragenciesthatassistin

theseareas,theforumwill providean overviewoftheState Government’sSmallBusiness DisasterHubwebsiteandapp. Theforumwillalsofocus on:Wheretogofordisaster informationandresources,howto communicatewithcustomersand suppliersfollowing adisasterand howtoapplyforsmall business disasterrecoverygrants. Formoreinformationandto registercontactMaxineKiel attheCooroyChamberof Commerceon0429682465.The RSVPdateisMonday,June10. Asecondforumwillbeheldin conjunctionwithNoosaChamber ofCommerceandNoosaville BusinessAssociationatPeppers Resort,NoosaHeadsonFriday, June14 overbreakfast(7.309.00am).

Formoreinformationregarding theJune14forum,contact: Ian Williams -NoosaCouncil DisasterResilienceOfficeron 0437017835.

Theseforumsareproudlyfunded bytheCommonwealthand QueenslandGovernmentsthrough theDisasterRecoveryFunding Arrangements(DRFA)2021-22 extraordinaryflood events.

Noosacelebratessmallbusiness

Youthencouragedtoputtheirideasintoaction

NoosaCounciliscelebrating QueenslandSmallBusiness Monthandthecontributionour small businessesmaketothelocal economy.

“Councilisproudtosupportsmall local businessthrougharangeof programsand awards.Wevalue thededicationandpassionof oursmallbusinessleadersand entrepreneurswhoensureour regionthrives,”saidCouncil’s ManagerEconomicDevelopment andDestinationManagement, LynneBanford.

Oneoftheseprograms,the GenerationInnovationChallenge kicksoffits10thyearof

supportingyoungentrepreneurs fromtheSunshineCoastand NoosaRegion.Applicationsare nowopenfor2024with a$20,000 prizepackageupforgrabs.

JoinformerNoosawinner,Liv Gilchrist,andmakeyour business idea arealitythrough aprogram ofmentoring,skillsdevelopment and businessconnections.

“Thisprogramhasgiven meinvaluablesupportand broughtmypassiontolife.My businessOceanEarstransforms microplasticbeach waste intowearableecofriendly earrings,”MsGilchristsaid. Visit generationinnovation.com.auto apply.

ApplicationsfortheSunshine CoastBusiness Awardsopen May2. To nominate,headto sunchinecoastbusinessawards. com.au.

InBrief

BoreenPoint Flexilink

Thisserviceoffers alowcost,demand-responsive transportoptionforthose withlimitedaccessto town,sixdaysperweek.

Operatinglike abus,it connectsTewantinPost Office,NoosaBanks, CooroibahVillage,and BoreenPointandback again.

Adults$2.Concessions $1.Threetimesdaily, exceptSundays.

Bookingsessential.Visit noosa.qld.gov.au/councilcabs-flexilink.

Freebuses continue

Theholidaysmightbe over,but theGoNoosafree busescontinue everyweekendacrosstheshire. Thisisfor busesthatstay, start andstopwithintheshire.It includes existing Translink services626,627,628629and 632covering Tewantin,Sunshine Beach,SunriseBeach,Noosa Heads,Noosa Parklands,Noosa Junction,Noosaville,Cooranand Pomona.

Ifyou’reheadingoutwithfriends or familyontheweekend, remembertoleave thecarat homeandcatch afreebusinstead. DownloadtheMyTranslinkapp orcall131230.

Ian Williams(NoosaCouncil),MaxineKiel(CooroyChamber)andPhilMoran(PomonaChamber).

Noosawinner,Liv Gilchrist.

Monday, April 29

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. (Return) 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)

12.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 1.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.25 Rage Closer. (R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PGns, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines: Unsung Heroes. (Premiere, PG) A look at amazing machines.

8.25 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG) The team prepares for a coronation concert at the Chapel of Saint Peter ad Vincula.

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency: I Got You. (Mal) A 10-year-old is rushed to Queen’s Medical Centre after being hit by a forklift truck driven by his father.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Christian. (Malv)

11.55 My Brilliant Friend. (Mals, R)

3.15 Employable Me (USA) (Mal, R) 4.05

Peer To Peer. (PG, 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 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal)

The farmers and ladies head off on romantic one-on-one dates, hoping to build deeper connections.

9.00 9-1-1. (Mav) With each moment becoming critical as the ship flips upside down, Athena and Bobby take charge.

10.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav) Hospital employees are targeted by a gunman.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Clown And The Candyman. (MA15+av, R) Part 4 of 4.

12.30 Grand Crew. (PGals)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 LEGO Masters Australia Vs Rest Of The World. (PG)

Hosted by Hamish Blake.

8.45 Paramedics. (Mlm)

A paramedic helps a woman whose heart is racing out of control.

9.45 100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news, with exclusive insights from an expert panel.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 La Brea. (Mav)

12.05 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 Today Early News. 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 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges.

8.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The murder of a geology professor leads the FBI Fugitive Task Force to a legend of lost Civil War treasure and a fugitive who is willing to kill to find the millions in hidden gold bars.

10.30 10’s Late News. (Premiere) Coverage of news, sport and weather.

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

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

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

5.25 Pablo. 5.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.05 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 First Australians. 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 The Coolbaroo Club. 10.00 MOVIE: Dead Man Walking. (1995, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs. NITV (34)

6am The Movie Show. 6.25 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 8.15 Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 10.05 Wildhood. (2021, M) 12.05pm Kodachrome. (2017, M) 2.05 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 4.00 Toast. (2010, PG) 5.50 The Producers. (1967, PG) 7.30 Jersey Boys. (2014, M) 10.05 Bran Nue Dae. (2009, PG) 11.40 Lord, Give Me Patience. (2017, M, Spanish) 1.30am Late Programs. 7MATE (74)

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Mobil 1 Austn Speedcar C’ship. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Support 3.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Frozen Gold. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 12.10pm Motor Racing. Formula E. Monaco ePrix. H’lights. 1.20 Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 6 Hours Of Imola. H’lights. 2.30 Bewitched. 3.00 Full House. 3.30 Sunnyside. 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: Mr & Mrs Smith. (2005, M) 11.00 Seinfeld. 11.30 Late Programs.

Tuesday, April 30

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 After The Party. (Malns, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Muster Dogs. (R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Outta Town Adventures. (Return, PGa) 11.00 Secret Cities. (Mans, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Heritage Rescue. (PG, R) 3.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.05 Living Black. (R) 3.35

Great British Railway Journeys: Dagenham To Battersea. (PG, R) Presented by Michael Portillo.

8.30 Insight. Explores how groups that have cult followings can do good or bad, and how we decide what helps and what hurts.

9.30 Dateline: Born Big.

Reyka. (MA15+av, R) 3.50 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00

NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven Local News. 6.30

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. Presented by Sarah Ferguson.

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

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

9.05 White Fever. (Mls) Jane’s childhood doll comes to life.

9.30 QI. (Ml) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

10.05 Planet America.

10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business. (R)

11.05 The Luminaries. (Mdv, R)

12.00 Superwog. (MA15+l, R)

12.25 Grand Designs. (R) 1.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 Rage

Closer. (R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PGns, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

2.00 ABC News Update. 2.05 Close. 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25 Pablo. 5.40 Late Programs. ABC TV PLUS (22)

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6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm Anthem Sessions Interstitials. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.05 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 8.05 Serena Vs The Umpire. 9.00 MOVIE: Above The Rim. (1994, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml) The contestants have to dig deep.

8.35 Swift Street. (Mlv) Elsie seeks out her estranged mother for help. Robert worries Elsie might abandon him.

9.40 Putin And The West: The Next Chapter: At War – Doubling Down. (PG) Part 2 of 2. With Russia and Ukraine at loggerheads, the prospect of peace remains out of reach.

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.15 You Shall Not Lie. (MA15+als)

12.10 Hidden Assets. (MA15+v, R)

3.05 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R)

3.55 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30

ANC Philippines

The World Tonight.

6am WorldWatch.

SBS WORLD MOVIES (32)

6am

Peggy Sue Got Married. Continued. (1986, PG) 6.55 Belle And Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 8.45 Bran Nue Dae. (2009, PG) 10.20 Aline. (2020, M, French) 12.40pm Employee Of The Month. (2022, M, French) 2.15 The Producers. (1967, PG) 3.55 Creation. (2009, PG) 5.55 Wide Open Sky. (2015) 7.30 The Producers. (2005, M) 10.00 Empire Records. (1995, M) 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven Local News.

6.30 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl)

Hosted by Lee Mack.

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

9.30 Unbelievable Moments

Caught On Camera. (PGa) Footage of headline-grabbing moments captured on camera by members of the public.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Talking Footy. A look at the week’s AFL news.

12.00 Parenthood. (Ma, R)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7MATE (74)

6am

Highway Patrol. 8.00 The Force: Behind The Line. 8.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 10.30 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mdl) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot. (Mav) Takes a look at the case of Wanda Holloway, who tried to hire a hitman to ensure her daughter’s spot on the cheer squad.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 See No Evil: Murder On VHS. (MA15+v) A look at a triple murder.

12.00 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)

12.50 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)

A Current Affair. (R)

Today Early News.

Today. 6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.

9GO! (82, 93)

6am Children’s Programs. Noon Manifest. 1.00 Raymond. 2.00

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges.

8.45 FBI: International. (Mv) The FBI fly team heads to Vienna to find the culprit behind an acid attack on a rising American prima ballerina. Smitty receives some troubling intelligence from a familiar face.

10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather.

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

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

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Thursday, May 2

ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) TEN (5, 1) NINE (8, 9) 6.00

10.00 Australian Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 This is Going To Be Big. (PG, R) 1.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 2.25 QI. (Ml, R) 2.55 Muster Dogs. (PG, R)

3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

(PGns, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

(PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Treasures Of Arabia. (R) Presented by Bettany Hughes.

8.30 Bettany Hughes Treasures Western Turkey. (PG, R) English historian Professor Bettany Hughes sets sail along the coast of Mediterranean Turkey.

9.25 Blue Lights. (Mal) Tensions grow in Mount Eden.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Illegals. (MA15+av)

12.00 Miniseries: The Long Call. (Ma, R)

1.50 The Queen’s Mother In Law. (PGa, R) 2.45 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R) 3.30 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. (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)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly.

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.

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 nouns ending in “s”.

Trace with which other Australian?

2 Plov is a rice dish otherwise known as what?

3 Who wrote the books that inspired the movie Die Hard?

4 Saint Kitts and Nevis is located in which ocean?

5 Chidi Anagonye is a character from which sitcom?

6 The Shard was designed

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Junction Style dining

On Friday 31 May let’s get the party started Junction Style with street food FLAVA.

Zi Bros are taking us to Sicily with ‘Palermo Ghetto’ saffron and zucchini Arancini and chickpea fritters.

With Moto Bar it’s the Middle East with succulent lamb on flatbread with herb yoghurt and pomegranate. Spice Girl Taqueria is bringing smoking Mexican authentic hand-pressed tacos. Then for a little French indulgence from The Culinary Academy with deliciously decadent profiteroles.

Our bar will be popping local craft beers, next-gen wines cool cocktails. We’ll be pouring to all tastes from Konpira Maru Wine with sparkling party Pet Nat; to tropical Pan Opticon Riesling; deliciously jammy, Gymkata Syrah; and red blend ‘Voltron’ for wild, aromatic ride.

When it comes to distilling Noosa flavour, Seabourne Distillery are the maestros. So, who better to provide our small-batch range of crafted cocktails infused with unique local botanicals. Sensational sipping options like Australiana Spritz with Davidson Plum and native lemongrass, Orange Hopped Fizz, River Mint Southside and Negroni.

Did someone say custom craft beer perfect for the Noosa Climate? Boiling Pot Brewing Co has a bevy of thirst-quenching lagers and ales, just right for any occasion. We’ll be pouring Noosa in a can all night. Cheers!

Our music line up is also unapologetically local – we can’t wait to see Jack Raymond, Zac

all the details and to book https://noosaeatdrink.com.au/.../lanewayeats-noosa-junction

They have worked at Noosa Optical for over 17 years, the longest current and con tinuous service in any optometry practice in Noosa today.

Their practice is the only 100 per cent locally owned optometrist in Noosa. Yes, every other optometry practice in Noosa is part of a large corporation.

When you book an eye consultation with Catherine or Charlie, expect to be presented with a complete range of solutions, not just a pair of glasses.

Their patient-first philosophy and clinical independence means they will spend as much time with you as you need to deliver an extensive eye consultation.

Coupled with genuine quality and service from a skilled support team, this has established the practice’s reputation for service and excellence in eye health care.

As experts in the field Noosa Optical uses advanced imaging equipment.

Independent ownership means they can fast-track the newest innovations in eyecare and eyewear to remain at the forefront of the optometry profession.

Lenses and frames are not created equal.

Noosa Optical will help you understand

the differences.

Their independence from corporate control gives them the freedom to offer you more choice by accessing quality optical products from around the world.

Vision and eye health is invaluable to most people, which is why Noosa Optical prioritises long-term solutions with personalised treatment plans, ongoing care, and preventative measures tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Visit Noosa Optical at 1 Lanyana Way, Noosa Junction or call 5447 3711.

Threadgold and Jay Bishoff together on stage, surrounded by our stunning mural art... Join us! For

Deliciously decadent profiteroles from The Culinary Academy.

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The J grows

The J theatre is right in the heart of The Junction and continues to go from strength to strength, selling out most shows and films on the calendar.

Owned and operated by Noosa Shire Council, the 400-seat theatre continues to attract patrons from all over the country and artists from all over the world.

There are meeting rooms for hire, and we have some magnificent art works on display on the Art Wall which is hire-able on a monthby-month basis. Pop in and have a look at the latest exhibition.

Be sure to come early to get a good park in the free car park adjacent to the theatre and leave time for preshow dinner at one of the many fabulous eateries in the junction.

Sign up to our newsletter to get the best seats in the house at thej.com.au

Coming up soon:

Mark Occhilupo and Jack McCoy Live on stage

2 Legends on stage at The J. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Mark’s 1999 ASP World Title and multi award winning film The Occumentary. Remastered film gives a complete new look. The audience will be treated with McCoy and Occhilupo sharing untold stories and never seen before footage from Marks career, with a Q and A session to delve deeper into this special moment in time.

Ross Noble Jibber Jabber Jamboree marks Ross Noble’s 21st solo stand-up tour. Join him for an evening of the sort of inspired nonsense that has cemented his place as the supreme master of stream of conscious freewheeling stand up. This is a chance to see Noble live on stage in his natural habitat.

Seven Drunken nights

Direct from theWest EndThe Story of the Dub-

liners makes its Australian debut.Telling the story of a career spanning 50 years.So much more than a jukebox musical celebration of The Dubliners, the show stars its charismatic writer and director Ged Graham, whose narration warmly guides the audience through the fascinating life of the group in between stunning performances of so many of their celebrated. It is without a doubt the ultimate feel-good Irish show.

The Redgum years Starring John Schuman and the vagabond Crew.

John Schumann – singer-songwriter and the unmistakable voice of the legendary Australian folk-rock band Redgum - takes to the stage with his international class, 6-piece

When an opportunity to buy an estate jewellery and collectables store presented itself 45 years ago, George Magasic couldn’t say no.

He has happily bought, sold and traded jewellery, antiques and collectibles since.

George said he had planned to buy a taxi, but as he was looking through the classified section of a Sydney newspaper, he came across an estate jewellery business for sale in Pitt St, Sydney.

“I remember the day, it was the 10th of May 1979 and I was going t o be a taxi driver,” George said.

“The store cost the same as a taxi and I thought why not. I’ve had a fantastic 45 years in the business ever since.”

After 22 years of trading in Sydney George and his family moved to Noosa for

the lifestyle and have been located in Noosa Junction ever since.

“The Junction is such an exciting and vibrant place to be now,” George said.

“It’s also easy to get around, especially for our elderly residents, including my mum Mary who is 97 years old.

“She enjoys walking around on her pusher and visits all the shops. She always blazes a trail from IGA to Coles as well as doing the loop around the Junction.

“She says everyone is so friendly and people are always ready to give her help when she needs it.

“Please come and visit our store. After 22 years it is chock-a-block.” Find George Magasic Jewellery, Antiques

John Waters and Radio Luxemburg. Picture: TRAVIS MACFARLANE

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Home grown success stories that operate overseas like Goodman Group, CSL, Orica, Brambles, Worley, Sonic Healthcare, and Aristocrat Leisure offer a certain level of diversification, but there are many other names, sectors and opportunities that Australian investors simply cannot get exposure to by investing locally.

The Aussie market represents only 1.5 per cent of the total world share market and it is highly concentrated by industry, with Resources and Financials dominating over 50 per cent of the Index by value. Local stocks are also comparatively smaller in terms of market capitalisation and liquidity.

There are 80 major stock exchanges in the world and 55,205 active securities with a total value of ~US$111 trillion. The Australian share market is currently ranked 12th with a market capitalisation of A$2.5 trillion (US$1.6 trillion). While there are 2047 stocks listed on the ASX within 11 sectors, most of the value is made up of the top 200 stocks by market capitalisation (The S&P/ASX 200 Index).

Bell Potter’s Noosa branch manager and stockbroker Mark Winnell explains, “There are many names, products, sectors and opportunities that Australian investors simply cannot get exposure to within the ASX.”

“Quite frankly you miss out on the other 98.5 per cent if you only invest in the Aussie market.”

International investing exposes you to the businesses and brands that feature in your daily life. Think about your phone (e.g. Apple or Samsung), credit card (e.g. MasterCard or

Visa) or shopping (e.g. Amazon, Nike, Gucci).

Global companies not only offer geographical and industrial diversification, but also tap into the next generation of technological advancements (e.g. NVIDIA, Microsoft, Google).

Financial services firm Morningstar recommends investors with a Conservative risk profile should allocate 7% of their portfolio to international equities, and up to 35 per cent for a Growth risk profile. So what’s stopping investors from diversifying their portfolios and owning a small part of these familiar brand names?

Mark suggests that it’s home country bias.

“Clients often want to invest in what they know. If you’ve been a Commonwealth Bank customer your whole life, you might not be thinking about how a global stock like Visa, for example, is disrupting digital payments.”

“We’ve also found that clients expect for the process to invest in international shares to be difficult – when it’s as easy as investing in local shares.”

Bell Potter client Lucy Thompson spoke with us about her recent experience venturing into international markets. “It was as simple as investing in Aussie shares. My adviser recommended some global tech stocks to invest in. There was no additional paperwork and I can see all my holdings online under the one account.”

“The global stocks have helped diversify my existing portfolio and are helping me get closer to financial freedom.”

To learn more about how international shares could compliment your portfolio, you can reach out to the Bell Potter Noosa team on (07) 5354 2000 or visit the team at Suite 8, 6-12 Bottlebrush Avenue, Noosa Heads. Bell Potter’s Noosa branch manager and stockbroker Mark Winnell.

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Budding Wellness answers

quality of life.

1. How do I book an appointment?

At Budding Wellness, we strive to make the booking experience seamless and stress free. Clients can give me a call at reception on (07) 5440 4900, email me at clinic@buddingwellness.com.au or alternatively they can book online through our website (it’s linked to the HealthEngine App).

2.What happens during the initial consultation?

To ensure we offer the client the best possible guidance and support, we will need to schedule the client an initial appointment with Dr Cheyne Mitchell. This is a 30 minute appointment which can either be in person or via phone. Within this appointment time Dr Cheyne will go through the client’s health history and perform a health assessment which will result in a personalised treatment plan. The medication can be in different forms, therefore, together with the doctor, the client will choose the best option for them.

3.When will I receive my treatment plan?

Dr Cheyne takes a meticulous approach to patient care, ensuring clarity and understanding every step of the way. During the consultation, Dr Cheyne will walk clients through their personalised treatment plan, discussing medications and strategies tailored to their specific needs. This ensures that clients leave the consultation fully informed and equipped with a comprehensive understanding of their treatment journey.

4. How do I pick up my scripts and medication?

Patients will leave the initial appointment with their script and will be able to use our onsite dispensary to pick up their medication. Alternatively if they have had a phone appointment we are able to post their medication or send their script to their local pharmacy.

5.What types of medication are you able to provide?

At our clinic, we understand that medication preferences vary from person to person. That’s why we offer a diverse range of options to suit

individual needs and preferences. Our medication offerings include various forms such as flowers, oils, edibles, and more.

During your appointment with Dr Cheyne, your specific health concerns and preferences will be thoroughly discussed. Dr Cheyne will work with you to tailor your medication plan to best address your unique needs, ensuring a personalised approach to your wellness journey.

6.What happens next?

Following the initial appointment, we’ll take proactive steps to ensure the clients continued progress and satisfaction. We’ll schedule

a review appointment for the client in eight weeks’ time. This allows us to assess the client’s progress, address any concerns, and make any necessary adjustments to the client’s treatment plan.

However, the client’s well-being is our top priority, and we’re always here to support them. If they have any concerns or questions before their scheduled review appointment, they can always reach out to us. We’ll gladly schedule an appointment for them sooner to address any issues and ensure their peace of mind.

For more information, visit buddingwellness.com.au

We are a locally owned and operated clinic, with an on-site dispensary located in the heart of Noosa.

We offer Face to Face and Telehealth consultations for patients interested in Endocannabinoid support based therapies. With Individually tailored treatment plans, we have a holistic approach to patient care. Our trained Clinicians will give all the information and care required to start you on your journey to wellness, while also supporting your general health and wellbeing. Living with a chronic health condition is increasingly common. We may be able to assist with improved quality of life for some of the following medical problems:

• Anxiety / Depression

• Chronic pain

• Insomnia

• Cancer symptoms or treatment side effect management

• Seizure disorders

• Neurodivergent conditions (ADHD, OCD, ASD)

• Movement Disorders (Restless Leg Syndrome and Tics)

Contact the clinic today on (07) 5440 4900 to make an appointment with one of our experienced doctors.

Created by Dr Cheyne Mitchell and his pharmacist business partner, Alya Abdulmaksoud, Budding Wellness specialises in endo-cannabinoid support (ECS) therapy to improve

Budding Wellness practice manager Gabrielle Forden with owner Dr Cheyne Mitchell.

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Noosa Fair giveaways

Once again, Noosa Fair Shopping Centre is gearing up to celebrate the unsung heroes of our lives - our mothers.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, the annual Mother’s Day Giveaway is back, promising a chance to win mum one of eight $200 Noosa Fair vouchers.

The process is easy. From 26 April to 5pm on 12 May, customer simply need to spend $30 or more at any participating retailer (excluding Coles) within Noosa Fair Shopping Centre. Once your purchase is made, simply scan the QR code provided to enter the giveaway.

Whether you’re picking up groceries, treating yourself to a little retail therapy, or purchasing something special for mum, every transaction counts. But don’t forget to keep your receipts to validate your entry. The winners will be announced on Monday 13 May, allowing ample time to plan the perfect Mother’s Day surprise.

In a world where expressions of gratitude often get lost in the hustle and bustle of daily life, initiatives like Noosa Fair’s Mother’s Day Giveaway serve as a gentle reminder to pause and appreciate the remarkable women who shape our lives.

Visit noosafairshopping for all details and ts and cs.

Noosa Fair shoppers have the chance to really spoil their mum this Mother’s Day.

FootMotion Noosa has you covered perfectly

Welcome to FootMotion Noosa, your premier destination for quality footwear in the heart of The Junction.

Nestled in this vibrant hub, the store offers a unique boutique shopping experience, eschewing the impersonal atmosphere of big box stores in favor of personalised service and a carefully curated range of footwear options.

At FootMotion Noosa, Tim and his team understand that finding the perfect fit is paramount. That’s why their highly experienced staff are dedicated to combining the latest fit technology with high-level customer service to ensure that every customer leaves the store with footwear that not only looks great but is good for their feet.

Conveniently located with plenty of parking and close to public transport, the store is easily accessible for all. Plus, being

situated in The Junction means that they’re surrounded by a thriving health and wellbeing community, with numerous physiotherapy, podiatry, and strength and conditioning businesses nearby. Not to mention the cafes and restaurants to stop for lunch or dinner afterwards.

They’re not just there to sell shoes; they are here to be an active part of the community.

FootMotion Noosa is committed to community involvement, supporting local events and initiatives whenever possible.

Whether you’re in search of stylish everyday shoes, high-performance athletic wear, or supportive work footwear, FootMotion Noosa has you covered.

Visit today and experience the perfect blend of comfort, style, and personalised service.

Sheila Mason’s Shimla legacy

By Jim Fagan

It takes a special kind of grit, and determination-- after two months lying in pain in hospital and rehab wards and later in a wheelchair-to finish writing the book that has filled your mind for the last five years.

Noosa author Sheila Mason was on holiday in Cairns last year when she sustained severe injuries in a fall, breaking a leg, ankle, and fracturing ribs and an arm.

She is a bit matter of fact about doing the final chapters, telling Noosa Today, “I was in the last throes of finishing my bookThe Shimla Legacy at the time, so I suppose you could say it made me sit down and do it.”

The result is a 93,000-word saga in two parts, spanning half a century. It tells of an English family, their lives, their loves, and their heartbreak, pivoting around a key character literally getting away with murder. And of a couple about to be married, discovering they may have the same father.

Sheila (82) was born in England and first visited Shimla in the mid-1990s.

“What appealed to me was the Englishness of it. It has a Christian church and a lot of British history - as in most of India—and I began to think of the people who lived there during the summer months when it became India’s capital, so I invented a family and after a while, the characters took over the story.”

Before coming to Noosa in 2005, Sheila and her Australian husband, Peter, a former Fleet Street journalist, owned a balloon company specialising in PR campaigns for major multinational corporations. “He just came home one day and said he was finished with newspapers and wanted to start a hot air balloon company.

“We did this for over 20 years and it became one of the biggest of its kind in the world. We had a network of pilots and crews around the globe, as well as Peter piloting various VIP assignments.

“For headline-catching photo-shoots, we flew over the Great Wall of China, Niagara Falls, and every state capital in Australia. We displayed balloons in front of dozens of iconic world sites, such as the World Trade Centre in NY, The Sydney Opera House, and Petra in Jordan.

“Our company also organised recordbreaking attempts. We were instrumental in successfully flying two balloons over the summit of Mount Everest; setting a world altitude record for a ‘special shape’ balloon, and a world altitude record for a regular balloon, in Texas.”

Author Sheila Mason.

Mayah releases new single

Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter and prolific music machine Mayah, 22, is consolidating her more upbeat, electronic pop sound with her upcoming release, Indecisive.

Now five years into her professional music career, Mayah has played countless gigs both solo and with her fab rock band, and hit over 600,000 collective streams on Spotify.

A natural-born songwriter, Mayah is an intriguing, intuitive, free-spirited talent with new sounds and songs constantly echoing in her head.

She continues her contemporary pop journey with her latest release, deftly blending hauntingly beautiful vocals, African-style dance beats, and a hint of the wilderness.

“We critique each other’s work and it is amazing how well it works. It spurs you on to keep writing and improving.’’

Sheila is now working on a sequel to The Shimla Legacy. She has completed the first four chapters and and is working on a title. “I don’t write quickly. It could probably take me

Shortly after coming to live in Noosa in 2005, Sheila joined the writers at Noosa Arts and Crafts Association at Wallace House. She is still there and has been one of the authors in the group’s several published anthologies of short stories.

another couple of years on and off,” she said.

She writes under the pseudonym Rebecca S. Mason and her novel has been picked up by a Welsh publisher, Cambria Publishing. It is available on Amazon and other online booksellers for $30.07.

If you’re quick, you can buy one at Wallace House. She has some in the shop there at a reduced price of $20.

‘Precious days’: winner’s moving message

An artist’s emotion-charged tribute to “precious days of presence and deep love”, created as she cared for her partner in his final moments, has earned the Sunshine Coast’s top art prize.

Susan Schmidt was crowned the Local Contemporary Art Prize ‘Best in Show’ winner and recounts why she felt compelled to create the artwork, Breathe (coming up for air).

“The grey mangrove sends Pneumatophores (breathing roots) vertically through the surface to enable the horizontal roots below to breathe,” Ms Schmidt said.

“Through painting I found a sense of catharsis, in giving space and purpose to grief.

“It was a surrender from control, paint applied and rubbed back in destruction, searching for pattern and connection.

“The mangrove, my muse, is resilient and mirrors the place I found myself in.”

Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Rosanna Natoli congratulated Susan on her award.

“Breathe, is a magnificent work and a welcome addition to Council’s collection,” she said.

Breathe is one of 40 finalist works on show at Caloundra Regional gallery until 5 May.

Guest judge, Director of Noosa Regional Gallery, Michael Brennan said of the 40 finalist artworks on display, his formula for choosing the ‘Best in Show’ artwork was simple – it was the one he was compelled to look at the longest.

“When a vast collection of works is brought together in one space, it’s often quite a challenge for quieter works to grab the attention they warrant,” Mr Brennan said.

“The work I kept coming back to didn’t shout, it whispered.

“Even though the subject matter is relatively straight forward, it uses that to tap into something much more personal.

“The gentle gravity of the work is achieved with a restrained pallet. The picture seems to dissolve at the edges, making me think of introspection and solitude, without this becoming too obvious or too graphic.”

The 2D Excellence Award $2500 prize sponsored by Mary Henzell Investments goes to Michael Ciavarella from Eumundi for their work, Cross, while the 3D Excellence Award of $2500 prize sponsored by Localvolts was awarded to Itamar Freed of Buderim for their work Tears and Time I Lost.

Visitors to the gallery and online viewers are invited to vote for their favourite artwork by 27 April to go into the draw to win a $50 Gallery Store voucher.

Indecisive catches you off-guard with a contrasting uptempo yet eerie vibe that hits you right in the feels.

Mayah wrote the song in 2021 and said, “Indecisive is about being able to move on from broken relationships in a healthy way.“

“The white wolf symbolises independence, strength, freedom, and freespiritedness and this song is about finding your inner wolf and releasing the negativity that limits you and holds you back.”

Indecisive sees Mayah dip her toes into the world of deep drum’n’bass, using her RnB-tinged vocal merged with atmospheric synths, to touch on the ethereal.

Recorded, mixed and mastered with Bob Brierty at Bobos Productions, Indecisive is a crowd favourite at Mayah’s live shows on the Sunshine Coast and she is delighted to be able to share it through Gyrostream via all major online streaming platforms.

The official lyric video clip will also be released on YouTube in April.

Mayah’s most recent single release, Traffic Light which came out in October 2023, has reached over 66,000 views on her Youtube channel to date, is a semifinalist in the International Song Writing Competition and is always a crowd favourite at her live shows.

Mayah’s next gig is on Saturday 11 May at The Station, Sunshine Coast – the old Nightquarters venue playing from 4pm until 7pm and is free entry.

Check Mayah’s socials for upcoming gigs.

Susan Schmidt was crowned the Local Contemporary Art Prize ‘Best in Show’ winner.

Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter Mayah is consolidating her pop sound with her upcoming release, Indecisive.

Aria’s premiere smash hit

David Williamson’s latest play, Aria, had its world premiere in Noosa on Friday night. It was a glamorous event, catered by Matt Golinski and directed by Hot Fm’s Sam Coward.

The play stars Noosa Mayor, Frank Wilkie and local identity Jo Hendrie. The reviews are in and the audiences are loving it. It is a smash hit and sold out before it opened.

DATES

· Evenings: April 25, May 2, 3, 9, 10 and 11 May at 7:30pm

· Matinees: April 20, 21, 27 and 28, May 4, 5 and 12 at 2pm

TICKETS

· Adults $45 | Concessions $37 | Member/ Group $35 | U18 $25

· For tickets call 5449 9343, visit noosaartstheatre.org.au/ or head to 163 Weyba Road, Noosaville open Tuesday to Friday 10am2pm.

Collectors and art lovers celebrate the work of Michael

Local abstract artist, Michael Whitehead, the gallery directors, collectors and art lovers celebrated the official opening of his solo exhibition Remember to Forget, at The G Contemporary, Noosa Heads.

It was a wonderful gathering on Saturday night, 13 April, with plenty of art talk and appreciation for the stunning abstract paintings.

For collectors who have followed Michael’s career over the years, there was recognisable glimpses of his signature works, whilst exploring an exciting new direction with more deconstructed acrylic works on

primed linen.

Michael discussed his art practice in detail and led the audience to a greater understanding to the process and intention of his paintings.

The collection is breathtaking in the Hastings Street contemporary art space and is definitely a highlight in the art calendar on the Sunshine Coast this month.

The Exhibition at The G Contemporary, 6/32 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads will run until Sunday 28 April.The gallery is open seven days a week and check the website thegcontemporary.com for daily opening times.

The Exhibition at The G Contemporary will run until Sunday 28 April.

Michael Whitehead giving an Art Talk to guests.

Michael Whitehead and gallery directors Steve Beardsley and Karen Beardsley.

Guests taking in the art at the Remember to Forget opening night.

Matt Golinski with Kirsten and David Williamson.

Pictures: CRISTINA ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY

The play stars Noosa Mayor, Frank Wilkie and local identity Jo Hendrie.

Director Sam Coward and David Williamson.The reviews are in and the audiences are loving it.

The cast of ARIA.

Prepare for a Trojan party

Prepare for a party with a story when the superbly executed live theatre show The Trojan War performs at The Events Centre, Caloundra on Thursday 30 May.

This explosive and hilarious work uses a cast of faux-French performers to create a joyful, interactive celebration.

Theatrical magic, wicked pop songs and fierce wit is combined to create a delightful romp through this classic twisted tale.

When Paris is born, it is prophesied that he will bring the destruction of the city. To avoid this fate, he is sent away to be sacrificed. But this starts a series of events that will inevitably lead to the destiny his parents were so desperately trying to avoid.

The Trojan War tells the story of the tragic fall of Troy. It’s a raucous celebration of our

ridiculous lives, using this classic tale of gods and heroes to playfully explore questions around the current chaos of our times.

Created and performed by A Slightly Isolated Dog, this New Zealand theatre company delivers a frantic and hilarious mash-up in the style of Monty Python meets The Mighty Boosh.

Presented by The Events Centre and Nicholas Clark Management and A Slightly Isolated Dog Production.

· VENUE: The Events Centre, Caloundra

· DATE AND TIME: Thursday 30 May at 11am and 7:30pm

· TICKETS: From $49

· BOOKINGS: Call 07 5491 4240 or visit theeventscentre.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.

QCWA

Join us on Thursday 2 May from 9-11am for another popular Hobbies and Crafts Morning. It’s a chance for women in the community to get together, work on their projects or learn new skills. Have a chat, a cuppa and enjoy the company of like-minded women. A $2 donation includes morning tea. All welcome.

Next Branch Meeting is on 22 May from 5-7 pm. All meetings are held at the QCWA Hall. 123 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. Next to the PO. Contact Robyn on 0428 385 747.

ZONTA TRIVIA

Zonta Club of Noosa is holding a Trivia fundraiser on 14 May at 6.30pm at the Tewantin RSL Club. Funds raised will go to the RISE2 Foundation at the Zonta Caloundra Club to provide safe accommodation for women and children who have experienced domestic and family violence. Entry $15. Bookings at try booking.com/CQLSR

RSL WOMEN’S AUXILIARY

The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 3 May at the Royal Mail Hotel, Tewantin at 10.30am. Our Birthday Lunch is on Friday 7 June at the Royal Mail Hote. All members welcome, please phone Kay to book on 5447 5042.

SEWING NEWS

The Guilded Lilies Sewing Group will meet on Saturday 27 April at Masonic Hall, Moorindal St,Tewantin 9am-3pm. Come along, meet new friends, learn new skills, enjoy the company of like minded sewers. All handcrafts are welcome. Phone Angela 0408068148.

ORCHID SOCIETY

Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society welcomes new and existing members to its monthly meetings held on Saturday 4 May at 1pm at Tinbeerwah Hall. Learn more about growing orchids and foliage with our friendly club. For more information visit noosaorchidsociety.com.au

FROM BACH TO RACH

We have just 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 the Noosa U3A each Wednesday 10.30am12.30pm. Interested? Call Barry on 0478 837 708, who is looking forward to chatting with you or email barry.henze@gmail.com

BIGGEST MORNING TEA

Book a table for Sunny Fundraiser’s Biggest Morning Tea for our fight against cancer. The Biggest Morning Tea will be held on 22 May at The Noosa Boathouse, Gympie Terrace, at 10am. Cost $25pp. To book phone Annie on 0409 385 566.

GARDEN CLUB

The next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Garden Club on Monday 13 May at the Anglican Church, 17 William St, Tewantin. It is our 60th year anniversary and we will have the new

mayor Frank Wilkie and Dale Arvidsson curator of the Brisbane Botanical Gardens as our guest speakers. Unfortunately our members’ only lunch is sold out so we will not be able to have any visitors at this meeting. We look forward to welcoming everyone at our June meeting. For more information contact Len 0417 604 889

TEWANTIN NOOSA PROBUS CLUB

Retired or semi retired? Bored? Need to use your leadership skills? Our Probus Club will welcome you. We meet at 10am on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Tewantin RSL. After a delicious morning tea, we have an interesting guest speaker followed by a short meeting and a game of trivia. Most members stay on for lunch. We have lots of weekly activities including Sunday lunches ranging from Pubs to Fine dining. We offer free lessons in MahJong and Rummikub, theatre outings, trips away and lots of other fun activities. Visit probustewantinnoosa.au or phone Christine on 5442 7397.

VOLUNTEER AT THE MUSEUM

Join a vibrant community organisation working to preserve our local heritage. Our displays recreate the times of first-nations people and the pioneer settler lifestyle, early technology and tools, even vintage fire engines. We’re custodians of heritage photos and family histories, we do themed displays, live events, publications and presentations. We need people with a range of passions, including writing and promotion, information management, historical research, mechanical and general maintenance, administration and all-round people skills.Volunteering at the museum is a rewarding experience. For more information, see our website: noosamuseum.org

VEGGIE VILLAGE

Veggie Village at Rufous St Peregian Beach is a community garden growing organic fruit, herbs and vegetables. Membership is open to anyone who wants to learn more about gardening, share their knowledge or just make some friends. Veggie Village has individual plots for rent plus communal plots that we look after and share. Contact us on info@veggievillage.org.au or visit veggievillage.org.au

UKULELE LESSONS

New group starting soon. No musical experience necessary. Beginners welcome. Adults only. Phone Cherry on 0410 573 629.

BOOMERANG BAGS NOOSA

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 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, BYO craft. We are open from 1-3.30pm 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 (0490 444 255) 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.

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.

FABULOUS 60S PLUS

We are a fun, friendly, seniors social group. We welcome couples and singles to join us for morning coffee every Tuesday at the Noosa Marina wine bar Tewantin, from 10am and every Thursday at the Boathouse on the Noosa River from 10 am.We also have a monthly program of lunches, dinners, picnics, walks and other fun activities. Contact Joan on 0419 517 869 for more details.

PHOTO CLUB

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

NOOSA U3A FRIDAY TALKS

U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30 pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin. Friday 17 May – Angela and John Le MareMonte Carlo Festival of Circus 2024 Full details available on U3A website u3a-

noosa.com.au/ or phone 5440 5500.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

Workshops (bookings required):

· Learn to crochet: One-to-one tuition with Janelle Turley for members and non-members on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9.30-11.30am.

· Pastels Portraits with Maxine Thompson: Saturday and Sunday 18 and 19 May, 9 am –3 pm.

· Advanced pen and wash with Lizzie Connor: six consecutive Tuesday mornings, commencing Tuesday 4 June, 9 am – 12 noon. To book events phone 5474 1211, email create@noosaartsandcrafts.org.au or visit noosaartsandcrafts.org.au

NOOSA PROBUS 2010

Noosa 2010 Combined PROBUS is a great club for retired men and women who love going on bus trips, having coffee, lunches, dinner outings, weekly walks, yoga, theatre, garden outings and an interesting monthly speaker. Meetings are held at ‘Lawns’ (Tewantin Noosa Bowls Club), 65 Hilton Tce, Tewantin on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9am. For details phone 0491 124 985.

Weekly roster for Meals on Wheels

Weekly Roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 29 April 2024

Monday Drivers: Tony, Darryl, Nina, Maria and James, Rosemary, Elsa, Ian, Jason, Robyn, Sharyn

Tuesday Drivers: Bruce, Paul H, Tania and Friends, Darryl, Driver needed for E Run, Driver needed for G Run,

The Trojan War tells the story of the tragic fall of Troy.

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Well-loved comedian, actor, public speaker and author Jean Kittson brought her charm and wit to a fundraising lunch for local palliative care hospice, Katie Rose Cottage Hospice on Tuesday 16 April.

As a patron of Palliative Care Nurses Australia, Jean was the perfect guest speaker for the lunch.

All funds raised are set to go towards covering the cost of providing compassionate and high quality end of life care to individuals living with life-limiting illness.

The event was proudly sponsored by Coastal Noosa Real Estate, Dal Zotto Wines, and Noosa Waterfront Restaurant and Bar.

Lifelong friends, guest speaker Jean Kittson with new chair of Katie Rose Cottage Hospice, Claire Middleton.

Emcee Carlie Wacker delighted audiences.

Sara McGrath and Leigh McCready.

Pat Johnston and Rick Daniel from Coastal Noosa (event sponsors) with Katie Rose Cottage Hospice Chair, Claire Middleton.

The Bendigo Bank team were all smiles at the event.

Our youth, our future

By Ron Lane

The backbone of all communities is of course its people.

Good people making outstanding contributions, be it in the world of business, medicine, law, farming, music, sport or others. If it is a balanced society, then the work of our youth in their chosen field, should, regardless of their age, be acknowledged and applauded. We should never forget that the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow: and the families, their foundation.

Today in our community we have several youths from two worlds of international sport. With their achievements, personalities, and presentation they have the requirements to become Australian Ambassadors of Sport. Two sports that unfortunately receive very little acknowledgement or support: Weightlifting and Martial Arts.

One such rising star already showing promise on the world of Olympic Weightlifting is Noosa’s Taj Marsh. At just 20 years of age Taj Marsh has already made a name for himself in the world of Olympic weightlifting. With seven years of experience in the sport and five years of competitive lifting under his belt, Taj has quickly risen through the ranks to become a

force to be reckoned with on the international stage.

In the last 12 months alone, Taj has represented Australia in four international events in India, Samoa, Mexico and New Zealand. His hard work and dedication paid off when he clinched the gold medal at the Oceanic Championships, solidifying his status as a rising star in the world of weightlifting.

Taj is currently in the midst of an intensive training block in preparation for the next Olympic qualification cycle, set to kick off after August. His sights are set on competing in state titles and senior nationals later this year, before heading back overseas to compete in Fiji and the Commonwealth Championships.

Taj’s long-term aspirations are set even higher, aiming to compete at the highest level in weightlifting. His daily commitment to training and relentless pursuit to his goals are testament to his unwavering determination and passion for sport.

‘’Looking ahead,’’ said his coach and father Woogie Marsh, ‘’he is eager to build on his achievements and aims to further improve on his world ranking in the 2024 season.With one more year remaining in the junior ranks he is determined to leave no stone unturned as he

Climbers take on 6 Peaks in 1 Day for charity

Seventy adventurous mountain climbers will take on the challenge of conquering 6 Peaks in 1 Day on Sunday 5 May.

Reed & Co hosted their inaugural 6 Peaks in 1 Day Challenge last year and were overwhelmed by the response and the generosity of the community.

Last year saw 65 adventurous mountain climbers raise an incredible $67,059 for the Loyal Foundation and Humpty Dumpty Foundation, to help purchase life-saving paediatric medical equipment for local and regional Queensland hospitals.

Founder and director Adrian Reed said, “The idea was born only six weeks before the event as a challenge between a few guys in the office. It grew quickly into a much bigger idea, turning from a challenging day out to a fullblown fundraising event.“

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

The 6 Peaks challenge is an epic challenge that is as tough as it is rewarding, and Noosa Today’s Karen Friend is excited to take part in the event.

“It’s for a great cause, plus it’s always good to have a challenge and a goal to train and get fit for,“ Karen said.

Starting at the Reed & Co office at 4:30am, two buses donated by the Good Shepherd Lutheran College transport climbers to Wild

Horse Mountain in the Beerburrum State Forest for the first climb of the day - just in time to experience a beautiful sunrise over the Glasshouse Mountains.

The journey continues with a steep climb to the peak of Mount Beerburrum, overlooking the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Mount Ngungun is the next peak to master before leaving the Glasshouse Mountains and heading north to climb Mount Ninderry.

After conquering Mount Coolum, the last challenge awaits: Mount Cooroora.

The day concludes at Pomona Distilling Co. with some well-deserved celebratory drinks, honouring not only the incredible physical feat of conquering 6 Peaks but also the camaraderie and fundraising achievements of the day.

The day wouldn’t be possible without the support of sponsors and supporting partners, Satori Advisory, Judo Bank, VitHit and TH7 Bodylabs Noosa.

Entries for the 2024 challenge are now open. If you would like to participate and make every metre you climb count, register now.

If you aren’t up to the challenge, you can still help take their fundraising to new heights by making a donation.

Register or donate by visiting reedandco. co/6-peaks-in-1-day/

Donate to Noosa Today team Karen’s fundraising page at loyal-foundation.grassrootz.com/6-peaks-in-1-day-2024/karenfriend

continues his training routine.’’

Away from the world of weights, Taj also makes his contribution to the community by serving as a patrol member of Patrol 4 Main Beach Noosa Heads SLSC. The club has become something of a family affair. For Taj, his father Woogie, is also on the coaching panel of the Noosa Nippers and a mentor for the Noosa Seahorse Nippers: his mother Jodie and younger sister Kaiya also work the beach as patrolling members. Also not to be left out of all the sport and fun is younger brother Hendrix. At age 11 this junior Marsh is not only in the Nippers but is also starting in the world of lifting.

None of this would be possible without the unwavering support of the local community. Noosa Barbell club, Virus International, The Sports Hall of Fame, The Chartists Integrated Recovery Centre, Noosa Surf Club, UNISC : and countless others who have supported Taj on his journey to success. Definitely a combined effort : our athlete, his family, our community and, our people.

Soon, we will meet yet again, with more youth from among Our People: youth who have now risen into the international level of their chosen sport. Martial Arts. Taj Marsh.

Rugby league legends launch Origin beer

By Abbey Cannan

Grassroots rugby league is set to benefit from a collaboration between two rugby league legends, Gorden Raging Bull Tallis and Steve Blocker Roach.

The new Bli Bli Hotel played host to a crowd eager to get the first taste of Block and Grapple’s Raging Bull Lager and Front Row Lager on Wednesday 10 April.

Gorden and Steve served their new beers for guests to try just in time for the 2024 State of Origin series.

“This is the most excited I’ve been since my wedding night,“ Gorden said.

“Matty Johns had a beer and it tasted like cat’s piss... all of a sudden I’ve got an opportunity to come on board with and make my own and I’m so excited.

“I think when you retire from sport you lose that competitive edge. I think Cathy Freeman summed it up best of all, she said when you’re an athlete you retired twice because no one wants to know you anymore.

“This is the most excited I’ve been since running out on the footy field in the St George jerseys for the first time ever, Broncos jersey, Queensland, Australia. If you’re a Queenslander who wants to support it, the money goes back to the juniors.“

Ten per cent of all profits will be put back into grassroots rugby league. Front Row and Raging Bull are available at Bli Bli Hotel and will be on tap at Maeva Hospitality’s other venues and bottle shops.

Gorden ‘Raging Bull’ Tallis serving his new beer.

Journalist Abbey Cannan and former Sunshine Coast Falcons forward Daniel Dole.

Seventy adventurous mountain climbers will take on the challenge of conquering 6 Peaks in 1 Day.

Season opener loss hurts

The inability to match their opposition in wet weather rugby and ill-discipline were factors in the Ray White Noosa Dolphins losing their first round match against Maroochydore at Sunshine Beach last Saturday. Despite the Dolphins A Grade side scoring five to the Swans three, constant lapses of discipline allowed the Swans too many opportunities for their laser like goal kicker Will Stevens who punished the local side with five penalty goals steering them to a 34-33 victory.

Whilst head coach Jim McKay was disappointed with the result, he acknowledged his team’s attitude. “They never gave up which is one of our pillars this year, and that was a positive take away, however, we tried far too often to play from too deep in our own terri-

tory, whereas the Maroochydore side managed the wet weather conditions much better, playing for field position,” McKay said. “Add to our game management woes, repeat instances of ill discipline gifted the Swans an additional 15 points though penalty goals.”

In diabolical conditions, Dolphins prop Pala Mailangi was named the KB’S player of the match with a grinding performance in both set pieces and general play.

The Dolphins are at home again this Saturday against last season’s grand finalists Caloundra who are coming off a 59-12 loss to premiers University, expected to be played in better conditions.

With 10 new faces in the squad, the Ray White Dolphins Reserve grade side opened theirseasonwitha24-12victoryovertheSwans

with defence being identified by coach Rocco Perugini as they key.‘We knew the weather was going to play a part on the match, so our focus was on solid set pieces and tight defence and in the first half we delivered, going into half time 17-0. Pleasingly, we restricted the Swans to only one foray into our territory in that half’ Perugini said. The second half didn’t start well for the home side with the Swans hitting back off repeat penalty infringements. Impressing the coaching staff, Ross Magnus was the KB’s player of the match supported well by Liam Manssen and Sabyr Kime.

The Friday Night Dolphins team lined up against a very experienced Maroochydore team at Cotton Tree with the understrength Dolphins showing great spirit and tenacity in the 36-20 defeat. “We started the match with

just 15 players against a full Swans squad, so it was going to be difficult,” coach Digger Munro said. “When we lost two players with match ending injuries, that task became even greater. To hold on the way did against such a big and experienced Swans team was a credit to the boys.” KB’S player of the match Ethan Thomas was a standout and ably supported by Josh Larson returning to the game after 11 years, and the experienced Jake Serex. The Ray White Dolphins return to Sunrise Beach for the Friday night match against Caloundra kicking off at 7.30.

Saturday matches at Dolphin Oval:

· Reserve Grade 2pm

· A Grade 3.30pm

Check out the Dolphins Facebook page for all the up to date information.

Mixed results for keen Dolphin juniors in round one

Under 14s by player Alex Bingham – Noosa and Grammar faced off in the first round of the U14s Sunshine Coast Rugby Union competition. Wet grounds and fierce rivals were the perfect conditions for a great rugby match. Early in the game, Noosa piled on the pressure in Grammar’s half before Louis burst through the gap for the opening try of the match. Tries for Harrison and Fraser in close spans put Noosa out to a 24-0 lead at the break. Noosa kicked off in the second half and capitalised early with Hamish diving underneath the post. Tackles galore and slippery catches were displayed by both sides as the teams swapped possession nearly every minute. Noosa eventually held out Grammar to nil in a fashioning game from both sides. Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match went to Fraser, with honourable contributions from Jack and Hamish. Noosa return next week against University.

Under 13s – The U13s first game was a tough game against a well-drilled Saints team who largely dominated the run of the game and control of the ball, which was reflected in the scoreline as the Saints won with a considerable victory. In a game where the Phins didn’t see a lot of the ball, there was a strong display of defence, particularly around the ruck. This prevented the scoreline from being considerably higher than the final result. After an impressive try-saving tackle at the end of the first half by Nate, the Dolphins came out firing for the second half, showing what they can do working together. Cormac was awarded Domino’s Pizza Player of the match. Under the guidance of coach Ben and assistant Frankie, it will be an exciting season ahead. Under 10s – The U10s started their season off with potentially the toughest game of the year - Flinders at Flinders. A very poor warmup led to a very poor start 21-0 down after only 10 minutes. Then up pops some straight and hard running from Hugo followed by some darting runs from Domino’s Pizza Player of the Match Zachy D, Coach Dwyer’s inspirational spray and some great defence from Paddy and Isabelle got them rolling, followed by some great cleaning out from Harvey, Henry and Stella. Hunter played some creative footy to get the scores to 21-19. Un-

fortunately a try with three minutes to go put the game out of reach with the Phins scoring on the bell to go down by a couple. Great finish.

Under 9s – We enjoyed great conditions against Caloundra to kick off the season and welcomed some new faces as the boys adjusted to more players on the field, and longer halves. We started quickly with a try to new boy Quade straight from the kick off.The first half went very much our way. The boys took to the second half with Caloundra working hard and scoring a couple quick tries.The boys weathered the storm and then scored a few tries to close out the game. Great to get

all the families back together for another season. Congratulations to Quade and Cisco our Domino’s Pizza Players of Match.

OVER THE HOLIDAYS

Under 12s – An excited U12s side represented the Noosa Dolphins at The Armidale School Rugby Carnival during the school holidays. Despite a less than ideal training schedule thanks to rain and wet fields, 19 boys showed up ready to play. Our first game was against our neighbours, Peregian Saints. Our U12s came off second best. In Match 2, the Dolphins took on a tight Sydney outfit, Cranbrook School. Cranbrook got over the line three times to the Dolphins’ one. In a

tribute to the boys’ grit, they came back to Match 3 determined, and showed impressive teamwork and form to take on an equally imposing The Kings School side. This ended in a draw, with Match 4 finally producing a win for the Dolphins against Gunnedah.

On Sunday, our final match, lots of great passing, fantastic tackling, break-out runs and teamwork saw the boys take a convincing win against Sunshine Coast Grammar. Tyler came away with the Spirit Award, whilst Xavier was voted as the Players’ Player by the boys. Huge thanks to coaches Chris and Andrew with the support of club junior president, Adam.

U12 Dolphins show their strength against Gunnedah.

U13s Manus firing out the ball.

U13s go in for the tackles.

By Jerry Lewis, club president

A grade prop Julian Scott-Davis was menacing in the middle.

Reon Fortington secures another reserve grade line out.

Experienced Jake Serex addresses the Friday night team pre-match.

Talking Sport

Ron Lane

Success at the Aussies

The largest sporting event in our country, the Surf Life Saving Championships of Australia, kicked off on three beachers Alexander Headlands, Maroochydore and Mooloolaba, on the 13th and continued for nine days. With 8000 athletes competing in seas ranging up to 2m and wind changes creating very choppy surf made it a very interesting carnival.

With both beach and water events catering from U13 youth through to the 80s plus masters, it would have to be one of the biggest National Titles ever. Good PR for the lifesaving movement. However, perhaps the most outstanding events occurred when, for the first time ever, at an Australian Titles, Adaptative Sports Events, events for people with disabilities were held.

The program consisted of beach sprints, beach flags and a 1km beach run. Noosa’s Steve and Nickie Mawby, the founding members of this organisation, were over the moon, and rightly so.“This program,” said Steve,“was a massive step forward. Out of a total of 30 participants Noosa had two representatives.” It is indeed very inspiring to see how many clubs are now working operating from the programs.

When we consider that participants travelled from as far north as Townsville and south from Anglesea in Victoria, it tells us that the Seahorse Nippers and its people are something in which we should indeed take great pride.

For Sunshine Beach the 2024 Australian Titles will certainly be an event to remember. With the team, coached by former Nutri Grain Ironman Wes Berg, the club could not be happier.“My goal was to build a program that gave every athlete the opportunity to shine grow and challenge themselves on a daily basis: most importantly build an encouraging and positive culture, for the kids to have fun and enjoy this incredible sport, and all it has to offer. This, I believe, we have achieved,” said Coach Berg.

Great performance across the Youth and Open programs over the ten days saw more finalists than ever before in the Youth program. This demonstrates the depth the club is building. Standout performance from Dylan Wilson taking gold in the 2km U17 Ocean Swim.

Niamh Arthur won the U15 board race, Ava Gooderham had a massive youth weekend winning three silver medals. Claire Cameron went back-to-back winning gold in the Champion Lifesaver, as well as a bronze medal in the U15 Surf Race. Darcy Lewis silver in the U17 Surf Race, Miller- May Berg won bronze in her first Australian Titles in the U13 Board Race.

Our Open Females continue to dominate off the back of the Nutri Grain Series. Electra Outram and Gemma Smith Welch, both narrowly missing the podium, placing 4th in the Open Board Race Final, and Open Surf Race final respectively. The girls also put together incredible team races, with the inclusion of Freya Wilson in the Open Female board relay, and Open Female Taplin, 5th in Australia.

In only two seasons this small club from the Northern end of the Sunshine Coast, has become a real powerhouse, making a big move in the overall club leader boards throughout the

season: thus, gaining more recognition by the larger dominating clubs. Coach Wes Berg said, ‘’It’s been a great season, topped off with a successful Australian Championship campaign. I am proud of all the athletes not because of the incredible results (17 medals) but because of the way in which they work together and helped bring out the best in each other as a team. We are excited for the future and we will continue to build programs that gives every kid the chance to flourish and fall in love with the ocean.’’ Well done to all involved.

For the Noosa club the Aussie titles have been a good result right across the board: a good performance overall.

In particular Surf Rescue: for this is of course our core business. Winning a gold medal in U15 First Aid, Summer Mitchell and Archer Bailey, silver in the Open Mixed First Aid, Jessie Lloyd- Stewart and Joey Glascock, and bronze in the U19 Mixed, with Rosie Goulding and Joey Glascock. Then in the U15 Female Champion Lifesaver, a silver Medal for Kiani Baker. With champion lifesaver medal plus the first aid medals, it is indeed good results.

In the U14 and U15 Youth Male 2x1km beach run relay gold, in the girls same division, silver. In the Open Beach Flags Kai Thompson was unlucky to finish forth. On the water Seniors Open Female Ski, bronze medal to Jordan Mercer. But what must be most pleasing for Jordan and Noosa Head Coach, her father, Darren, was that Jordan, Carla Papac and Finella Gibbes-Bea made the final of a Blue- Ribbon Event for Women, the Ladies Taplin Relay. Despite not winning a medal, the fact that they made the final was a great achievement: it shows depth within the competition ranks.

Board riding: Open Female Long Board and Surf Board Riding saw Kirra Molnar win gold

in both. Under U19 Female Surf Board Riding, Stella Scudamore won silver and U17 Male a Silver won by Quinn Hammersley. Open Male Long Board, saw Jack Lewis take out the bronze.

In the 2km Ocean Male Swim, Nolan Carrel won gold and for the women event, Finella Gibbs-Beal also won gold. To close off the Noosa Board Riding Team, took out the overall Board Riding Team Championship: a first time ever. For the boat section our boaties launched eight crews, with two crews making it through to the final six in their divisions. Again, a fantastic effort for our young and inexperienced crews.

In the Masters Division ( male and female) covering events from the 35s to the 75s age divisions, there were individual, double and three- person team events: and once again Noosa performed well, coming home with a medal count in the vicinity of 10 gold, 6 silver and 8 bronze. Well done to coach Darren Mercer and the coaching team.

Rugby League

For Round 3 for the Noosa Pirates A Grade, it was a happy occasion. Travelling down to Caloundra, the team was boosted by the return of captain Kris Williams. “Unfortunately,” said Head Coach Michael Duff, “we had a couple of late withdrawals in Kahn Sutherland and Zane Embleton, who succumbed to illness. As a result, Zane Keen and Jai Turner joined the squad.

The opening 20 minutes was much like the previous week, very strong with high completion rate giving us a 16 to nil lead, with tries to Rohan Messer, George Fisher and Patrick McGinn. Errors and penalties at the wrong end of the field allowed Caloundra to go into the half time break 16 all.

“Our second half showed our willingness

against a big forward pack, holding them scoreless,’’ said Coach Michael Duff. ‘’The game was sealed when fullback Patrick McGinn’s fancy footwork cut through Caloundra’s defence, putting centre George Fisher through the gap to score his second try of the game. Messer and Dyllan Cousens were specular for us in the forwards, while Matt Craven made a really strong debut for the club with solid defence.’’

Pirates women’s fought very hard against a very impressive Caloundra team who ran out winners 18 to 4. Fullback Nicola Bradford was best on field for Noosa, being our only try scorer for the day. Reserve grade played Kawana on Sunday in terrible wet conditions: and the game was played down the middle. Errors were too costly, allowing field positioning to Kawana, who won the game 14 nil.

This Saturday, celebrating ANZAC DAY, home game against Caboolture starting 1pm. Pirate Park Noosa Athletics

Last week saw ten of our Nooses Athletes travel to Adelaide and take on the best athletes in the country at the Australian Athletics Championships. Held over nine days the competition catered for the U13s to Opens: just to qualify for the championships takes a lot of commitment and hard work.

“Our Noosa athletes again produced the goods with six personal best performances. This resulted in 12 top ten placings, and Taya Clayton winning a silver medal in the U15 90m Hurdles. Next weekend will see Lucca Gerrard, Marlon Andrews and Taya Clayton competing for Queensland, once again at the Australian Little Athletics Championships, back in Adelaide. Everyone wishes them all the best.

Claire Cameron and Ava Gooderham

James Marsh and Charlie Hotker getting ready for 500m run

Charlie Hotker, Little Jo Power, Big Pete Williams and Oscar Hamilton on the Podium at Aussies.

James Marsh and Little Jo Power assisting Charlie Hotker over the line in the 500m run with Wanda SLSC competitor and assistant Danny.

Electra Outram Wes Berg competing in the Sunshine Beach Open Taplin team.

Life of Brine

Phil Jarratt - philjarratt.com

Clash of titans at Margs

Last weekend was a huge one for competitive surfing across the globe, with the WSL midseason cut running through the heart of the Margaret River Pro in WA, and our local longboarders up against the world’s best at the ISA championships in El Salvador.

Because it’s wrapped up in a box as I write, let’s look at the WSL Pro first, then come back to our guys at the longboard worlds in El Salvador, which is ongoing.

After using up all but the last day of the 11-day waiting period with little to show for it, finals day at pumping Margaret River Main Break proved to be one of the highlights of the 2024 world tour so far, perhaps trumped only by the historic girls day out at massive Pipeline back in January. But with so many careers on the line at Margies, and virtually every heat an emotional crisis for at least one of the competitors, the 18 heats overlapped into one perfect double-overhead day made for compelling viewing. Nine out of 10 days at Margaret River, the afternoon onshore wind would blow a dog off a chain, but last Sunday it puffed just enough to add some delightful texture to the wave face and offer Jack Robinson the opportunity to boost a casual alley-oop above the lip and underline with clarity that this was his day.

Although there were a few potential spoilers in the mix – Hawaii’s dynamic Seth Moniz carving up the face to reach the semis and dodge the cut, and Manly’s wildcard George Pittar surfing the heats of his life to do the same immediately come to mind – it seemed like it was always going to come down to the two titans of sizable Main Break to battle it out. With two WSL world titles and two Margaret River titles under his belt, five years seniority and a wide acknowledgement that he designed the modern approach to riding this break, it would be easy to call John-John Florence the master to Jack’s apprentice in this encounter, but Robinson grew up surfing Margarets, won the event in 2022 and had never been beaten by Florence in a head-to-head.

The clash of the titans was always going to be irresistible, but watching them get there, vanquishing incredibly talented opponents behind curtains of spray, deep barrels and more and more excellent scores – Florence topped 50 for the event – was just as exciting. The final could have been an hour and we would still have wanted more, although right at the end, exhausted and needing a perfect 10 with just minutes to go, John-John seemed to throw in the towel, unthinkable when you know that no surfer on tour was more capable of producing a miracle. Not last Sunday.

On the women’s side we saw Sunny Coasters Isabella Nichols and Sophie McCulloch relegated to the Challenger Tour after missing the cut, along with hugely popular veteran Sally Fitzgibbons, while event favourites Molly Picklum, Tyler Wright and current world number one Caity Simmers all fell to lesser known surfers who were fighting back from the cutline. In the end it was Californian rookie Sawyer Lindblad up against Hawaiian powerhouse Gabby Bryan, with the Hawaiian clocking a magic moment surfing with dolphins to clinch the win.

Bryan is hard to beat in waves of consequence, but she blotted her copybook for mine in her semi, paddling her opponent Brisa Hennessy up the point for so long they ended up having an eight-minute heat, then claimed it as a winning strategy. It’s the oldest dirty trick in competitive surfing, but it obviously still works.

Our longboarders in Surf City

Meanwhile, at the long righthand point of El Sunzal in Surf City El Salvador, a record-breaking 129 athletes from 39 countries gathered for the the 2024 ISA World Longboard Championships, topping last year’s 118 from 33 nations at the same event.

ISA boss Fernando Aguerre obviously believes there is value in numbers, particularly when his current quest is to get longboarding accepted as an Olympic sport alongside shortboarding. To this end South Korea, Nicaragua,

and Wales all their debuts in clean but challenging conditions for the first round.

Hawaii’s Kaniela Stewart was one of the standouts, earning the day-high heat total of 16.5 with an elegant combination of rail work and nose rides. Stewart, a contender for gold in his ISA debut, showed the connection that he has built with El Sunzal after winning the WSL Surf City El Salvador Longboard Classic last year at the same venue.

Previous ISA medallists, France’s Edouard Delpero (15.67), Hawaii’s current world pro champ Kai Sallas (14.93), and Brazil’s Carlos Bahia (14.5), all looked to be medal favorites once again with high heat totals and an excellent-range ride for each. Delpero’s nine point ride was the highest of the day. The top women’s heat total was earned by USA’s Rachael Tilly with 15 points, who previously earned a Silver in 2013 and a Team gold in the event in 2018.

Australia’s Irukandjis team, led by Sunny Coasters and 2023 Australian champions Kirra Molnar and Clinton Guest alongside Sydney’s Tully White and Declan Wyton, got off to a promising start, although by the end of day two Noosa’s longboard queen Kirra was battling a repechage round to stay in the event.

More on that next week.

Kirra and the Irukandjis in El Salvador. Picture: ISA Solid crank off the bottom for Kirra Molnar. Picture: ISA Clinton Guest styling at El Sunzal. Picture: ISA

Jack Robinson flies high at Margaret River. Picture: WSL

A perfect 10 for this impossible turn and recovery for JJF. Picture: WSLGabriela Bryan rides with the dolphins. Picture: WSL

Cobia mayhem on the reef

For the people who were lucky enough to get out offshore last week they were rewarded highly with plenty of amazing reef fish.

Red emperor, large mouth nannygai, tusk fish, snapper, jewys, hussar, moses perch, pearlies, were all chewing really hard over the last week. The pelagic side was also very plentiful with schools of 20 to 30 cobia even coming up to the boat on Rainbow Escape Fishing Charters. Little Pillie chunks and livies have been doing the damage on the reefies.

Live bait and artificial have been doing amazing on the cobia, amberjack, and kingfish.

The pelagic’s and inshore reef fish have also been firing with plenty of spanish and longtail action.

With the longtails being pretty well on the breaking waves in casting range of beach fisherman.

These longtail have been smashing the stick baits and little slugs, as they are the perfect bait fish imitation.

Trolling big stick baits and divers between schools has been the way to go with the spanish mackerel.

In the bay the longtail are still a bit few and far between but they’re becoming more frequent now, plenty of mac tuna around the longtail have either been singled away from the macs or mixed in with them on the edge of the schools.

Still, plenty of good queenfish in the bay as well at the moment.

Alongside that there have been a few rat kings coming into the bay as well, they are always plenty of good fun on the light stuff.

The jacks were chewing quite hard last week with plenty of good-sized ones around.

With all this fresh there is plenty of good mud crabs getting around, a lot haven’t been full though but there has still been plenty of big full rusty ones.

The beaches have been amazing fun lately and only getting better.

If you’re looking at getting your kids into fishing with lures the best way is to slowly drive up the beach looking in the waves for big

schools of dart, there is plenty all up from Inskip to Teewah.

Then once you find those big schools throw 10-30gram slugs in and wind them back quick and watch all the darts come

out and smash the lures.

These fish put on an amazing fight on the light tackle.

They are also quite good eating fish and fun as top catch this is a sure way to get your kids hooked.

Alongside the big schools of dart longtail spotted mackerel and little spanish and tailor have also been caught spinning slugs off a bit bigger size to try get to the backs of the breaks were the longtail tuna are busting up, burning either a 40-gram stick bait or a 60-gram slug is your best way about catches one of these amazing fish.

On the bait fishing side, the whiting have also been chewing their heads off and some big flatty’s and the odd tailor in the mix.

The freshwater scene has shown some amazing Saratoga fishing once again with all this fresh.

Borumba dam has been producing plenty of big togas lately, little surface lures and jerk baits along side 100mm swim baits have been the key to getting those togas to bite, keeping the hooks in however that’s another story.

The creeks and rivers have been quite dirty but the limited numbers of ones that aren’t have been fishing well but definitely starting to shut down as the bass begin to get ready to make the trip to the salt to spawn.

Now for all the latest information log onto www.fishingnoosa.com.au for up-to-date bar and fishing reports, don’t forget to drop into Gympie’s Newest tackle store “The tackle Shop”, Tackle World Noosa, and Northshore Bait & Tackle in Marcoola for all the right equipment, bait and advice to get you catching.

Be sure to follow them on Facebook and remember Tight Lines and Bent Spines

STAY ACTIVE in Noosa

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

SUNNY COASTERS LINEDANCING

We are a warm, welcoming, inclusive, friendly bunchwholovetodance.Withfiveclassesoffered each week together with absolute beginner workshops also starting periodically each term, there is something for everyone. Classes are held inTewantin 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.

TRY LAWN BOWLS

If you are looking for a low-impact, therapeutic exercise that can improve fitness, coordination and confidence, then lawn bowls is the sport for you.

The Cooroy Community Bowls Club, located at Your Mates Bowls Pub, 5 Opal Street, Cooroy, offers social bowls every Tuesday and Saturday afternoon.

There is no need to book, simply turn up at 12 noon. For further information contact Maureen (club president) on 0419 588 661.

SUNDAY DANCE

Every Sunday, from 12.30, at the Tewantin Masonic Hall, Moorindil St. We start by teaching basic dance steps, then Waltz, old time, New Vogue, Ballroom Dances and a little Latin.We run through to 4pm. Lots of fun and dancing, including a 20 min. tea/coffee break to socialise. (Only $10) Hope to see you there. Singles or couples welcome. Just rock up or phone Andrew 0429 829 328. For more info, please visit andrewsclassdance.com

WALK ANDWORKOUT

Mature ladies, if you’re not as fit as you used to be and you want to get back into moving your body in the great outdoors, then this might just be your

answer. Accountability and achievability with a healthy active lifestyle plan customised just for you. Vitality, mobility, stability and longevity are a few of the benefits of building strength and improving flexibility with an easy active fitness plan.

Please call Donna on 0419 373 319.

CROQUET

Every Sunday morning is Come and Try Day at the Club in Noosa Waters’ attractive grounds in Seashell Place. Be at the Club by 8.15am where experienced trainers will help you understand what this strategic game is all about. And rememberouroffer–fourfreelessonsbeforeyouneedto think about joining. For further information ring

Niven on 0428 799 987.

PLAY TENNIS

Fittennisplayersrequiredforsinglesanddoubles

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

MAGZ JAZZ

Increase strength, flexibility, energy and wellbeing. Dance exercises and stretching. Learn new dance moves and routines to inspired music. Jazz and Latin style dance keeps the body moving, mind agile, memory working and spirit lifted. Wednesday mornings: 8.45am-10.15am in Tewantin. Phone Margaret for details on 0425 269 988.

INDOOR BOWLS

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

NOOSA FOLK DANCERS

You’re invited to come and try sessions, first one free. Experience traditional and modern, easy and moderate dances from countries around the world, on Fridays from 1011.45am at the Catholic Parish Hall, Moorindil

Street, Tewantin. We are a welcoming group providing physical and social well-being throughworlddance.PhonePhilippaon0417780 016 or just come along.Wear comfortable shoes.

TAP DANCING

Come and join the fabulous foot percussionists everyThursday atThe Uniting Church Hall,Werin St, Tewantin. Beginners start class at 4.45pm and do combined work with the intermediate class from 5-5.45pm. The intermediate class runs from 5-6pm. Contact Helen on 0448 621 788 for more.

PICKLEBALL

Life begins when you discover pickleball. Make

new friends, play indoor or outdoor, and its a sport for all ages eight to 88. Noosa Pickleball Club is hosting beginner lessons, and sessions for all skill levels. Find out more by emailing info@ noosapickleballclub.com

FITBARRE

Classes for adults based on ballet. Improve your posture, tone and tighten your muscles with this total mind and body conditional workout while enjoying classical music. Class- es are on Mondays and Wednesdays 9-10.30am (Intermediate level), Thursday 5-5.50pm (Beginners), Friday 9-10am (All levels) at Performing Arts Factory,2/6-8ReneSt,Noosaville.PhoneAngelikaon 0488 088 633.

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PROPERTY

WELCOME TO PARADISE

PROPERTY MATTERS

ERLE LEVEY

WHEN it comes to property in Noosa, you often stand in disbelief at the quality and variety that is on offer.

From multi-million dollar designer homes in waterside or beachside locations, to renovated fishing cottages and new family homes, then our rural properties.

The level of design and building has been much awarded, particularly in response to the way the developments fit in with the environment.

This has come from a direct push by council but also the designers and the builders in the way they acknowledge the climate and natural appeal of the region, as well as the choice of building materials.

The benefit will be seen in many ways both in the short and long term.

SPARKLING NEW RIVER HOUSE

A Noosa Sound property that cannot help but impress is the new waterfront house at 19 Key Court, that goes to auction on Saturday, 27 April, at 11am.

Tom Offermann and Nic Hunter of Tom Offermann Real Estate are marketing the four-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-car house with pool and jetty.

It is the result of the impeccable design and building credentials of Blackwood Architects and Damien Davidson.

Set in a select location, where palms sway in the breeze of the quiet streetscape, the pristine timber-slatted and white façade captures that coastal vibe of Noosa.

A mix of modern design and nature, from the entry way to the water’s edge and sandy beach.

Welcome to double-height ceilings, banks of windows to enhance the connection to the natural surroundings.

There is seemingly endless pale oak flooring, expansive open-plan living and dining spaces and striking fireplace façade. Disappearing doors open to a terrace with the centrepiece being a dazzling pool.

The kitchen is predominantly marble and comes with absolute high-end appliances, generous walk-in pantry and custom floorto-ceiling bar.

A massive custom glass pivot door opens to the terrace that stretches the width of the house and includes an outdoor kitchen while acknowledging the long-water views.

The four bedrooms all have travertine ensuites, lime-washed oak timber, wispy linen sheers, linen bed covers and accessories.

Upstairs, two have walk-in robes while the king-size main bedroom suite has a free-standing bath and brilliant views over the waterways.

The third bedroom has built-in robes; the study space has custom cabinetry; a leisure space is light-filled and generous; and the downstairs king bedroom with builtin robe, opens to the front garden and

central courtyard. LITTLE COVE RETREAT

It’s close enough yet far enough away. A three-bedroom two-bathroom villa in Little Cove is just that ... close enough to Hastings St and the beach to walk there yet far enough away to enjoy the seclusion this highly-sought part of Noosa offers.

Shane McCauley and Frank Milat of Richardson & Wrench Noosa are taking 3 Bahia Lindo, 8 Bayview Rd, Little Cove, to auction at 12pm on Saturday, 18 May.

“It’s as rare as hen’s teeth to get a place in Little Cove,’’ Frank said.

“And almost impossible to get a threebedroom villa in this fabulous hideaway.’’

About 400m to Hastings St, the multilevel villa is in good condition, with lots of deck space and a courtyard downstairs.

All bedrooms have balconies, Frank said, with a northerly view of Laguna Bay.

Early inquiries have mostly been from interstate and the appeal being the amount of glass to bring in natural light and at the same time the position gives privacy and separation.

In a complex of three, the private

A four-bedroom, two-bathroom

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom villa 3 Bahia Lindo, 8 Bayview Rd, Little Cove, is set for auction at 12pm Saturday, 18 May.

security entrance leads into an open plan living/dining area with a well appointed, fully equipped kitchen.

Perhaps the most enticing feature is the view over Laguna Bay and the Noosa hinterland, from the large terrace with outdoor dining.

Glass doors fold back to open up the whole indoor/outdoor space while a retractable canopy can be extended to provide shade when needed.

On the lower level are three bedrooms, sleeping up to six guests. The large main bedroom has a queen-size bed and fully tiled ensuite with a large walk-in shower.

The main bathroom has a large walk-in shower and twin vanities. The second bedroom also has a queen bed.

The third bedroom has two singles and opens onto its own sunny courtyard. All bedrooms are air-conditioned and fitted with security screen doors.

A guest laundry with full facilities is also on the lower level. There is a shared pool for guest use.

The property is currently managed with short-term rental approval.

house on 1ha with pool at 29-43 Dierdre Dve, Eumundi, has sold after being listed at $1.825m.

Two homes offering four bedrooms, three bathrooms on 1099sq m at 54 Solway Dve, Sunshine Beach, is for sale by auction at 1pm Friday, 3 May. 401995

A MATTER OF STYLE AND LOCATION

In the early days, it was known as Noosa’s Golden Beach. Gravel and sand tracks through the sand dunes and A-frame houses were an easy build.

Today, Sunshine Beach is one of the most desirable beachside locations in Australia. And A-frame houses are hard to find among the designer homes.

However, Lauren Chen of Tom Offermann Real Estate has a listing that turns that on its head.

A 1099sq m block with two houses at 54 Solway Dve, Sunshine Beach, is for sale by auction at 1pm Friday, 3 May.

They provide four bedrooms and three bathrooms in a bushland setting in what could only be perceived as an extension of the Noosa National Park.

There is a recently-renovated ’70s beach house but the real surprise is the new A-frame house ... it is a stunner.

Canadian-inspired and constructed of quality timber and finishes, it has been extremely popular on Airbnb listings and at awards.

“There has been incredible interest in the property,’’ Lauren said.

“The size of the property, the fact there are two homes and the short-term holiday rental income.

“It has shown a great holiday response.’’

Inquiry about the property has come from all over, with most of those attending open houses already renting in Noosa and waiting to buy.

“Many have been waiting for two or three years for the right property to come up,’’ Lauren said. “Opens are so popular at the moment, and people living locally or renting are becoming much more prevalent.

“We needed to go to auction with this property as it is so unique.

“It will be an interesting auction to watch. Both dwellings come with an inventory.’’ HOME ON THE RANGE

FITS THE BILL

Jeanette Catalano and Kess Prior of Hinternoosa have reported the sale of a substantial property in Eumundi.

The four-bedroom, two-bathroom house on 1ha with pool at 29-43 Dierdre Dve, Eumundi, has sold after being listed at $1.825m.

The buyers were originally from Brisbane and have been living in Noosa, Jeanette said, and they had been looking for some time.

“This property fitted the bill. It’s in a beautiful setting on the Eumundi Range.’’

Set well back from the road with direct views to Mt Cooroy, the single-level brick home is a blend of comfort and elegance. It features high ceilings with plenty of living options and modern touches.

A screened sunroom overlooks the grounds, the mountain, and the travertineedged in-ground pool.

As well as a double lock-up garage there’s an additional high carport adjoining.

Coming to the market in the near future will be a very affordable unit in Cooroy, and a stunning acreage property at Lake Macdonald.

HOLIDAY HOME BY THE RIVER

Scott Cowley and Kelsie Melville of Noosa Estate Agents have an appealing property in Noosaville they are taking to auction on Saturday, 4 May, at 3pm.

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house with studio at 25 James St, Noosaville, has been completely renovated.

There’s two separate living areas - the original house, then you have lawn area as well as deck and beyond that is the guest house.

While not zoned for short-term rental it would make someone a beautiful holiday home by the river or the perfect downsizer.

“It’s been nicely done,’’ Scott said. “ The original character has been retained but it’s an all new fit-out, all high-quality fittings inside and out.

“Some of the original timber has been retained for floorboards to keep the character but otherwise they are new - the VJ lined ceilings and walls, the electrical

and plumbing.’’

The property attracted a good response at the first open - especially from locals.

It has timeless feel with the expansive decks overlooking the private yard. The separate studio offers a third bedroom or gym, with built-in sauna and ice-bath room with gas heated shower.

As well as an open-plan living/dining area, there is enclosed sun-room entry.

The landscaped grounds are fully fenced, and a gated tandem double carport - with ample height for a boat or van - provides access to the rear yard.

AUCTION ACTION

SATURDAY, 27 April

Noosa Heads

19 Key Ct: 4bed, 4bath, 2car waterfront house, pool, jetty, 11am, Tom Offermann 0412 7111 888 Nic Hunter 0421 785 512

Tom Offermann Real Estate Noosaville

15 Iluka Link: 4bed, 2bath, 2car house, pool, 2pm, Peter TeWhata 0423 972 034

Tom Offermann Real Estate

175 Lake Weyba Dve: 4bed, 3bath, 2car waterside house, 3pm, Eliza Coppin 0423 726 639 Tom Offermann Real Estate Peregian Beach

1 Podargus Pde: 5bed, 4bath, 3car house, pool, 11am, Greg Smith 0418 758 465 Select Noosa. ●

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car house at 25 James St, Noosaville, goes to auction Saturday, 4 May, at 3pm. 401995

A three-bedroom, two-bathroom villa 3 Bahia Lindo, 8 Bayview Rd, Little Cove, is set for auction at 12pm Saturday, 18 May. 401995

A four-bedroom, four-bathroom, two-car waterfront house with pool, jetty, at 19 Key Ct, Noosa Heads, goes to auction Saturday, 27 April, at 11am. 401995

175 LAkeWeYbADRIve , NOOSAVILLE

NestledonthesereneshoresofLakeWeyba,this stunningtimberhomeis aworkofartinanunparalleled naturalsetting.Stepoutyourbackgate and you’ll findyourselfimmersedinthequietbeautyofthe NoosaNational Park.Directwateraccessmeans you cankayak, fish,andboat to yourheart’scontent.This extraordinaryproperty offerstheultimate inpeaceful living,withanenergy-efficientdesignthatpowers

theentirehome(and twoelectric cars).Abundant wildlife,from colourfulbirds tokangaroos,giveyou atrueconnectiontothesurroundingenvironment. Despiteitstranquil,secludedfeelthishomeisjust2km fromshopsand6kmfromtheworld-famousNoosa MainBeachandHastingsStreet.Witha locationwidely consideredoneofNoosa’sbestkeptsecrets,thisisa rare opportunitytoown asliceofparadise.

Auction

Saturday 27April3pm view

Saturday 2.30pm

Agent Eliza Coppin 0423726639 eliza@offermann.com.au

14 SEAVIEWTERRACE , SUNSHINEBEACH

Generous yet serenearchitecture,fringed by evergreenpandanusandbromeliads,isenhancedby layers ofgrey slattedtimber evokingprivacy, mystery, andseducingescapes to a‘salty’life300mfromback gatetothebeach. Eye-catchingartintheprodigious livingareasiscomplemented by ubermodernfurniture, chilled coastalaccentsand stonefeaturewallwith fireplace.Anabundanceofnaturallight,shadow

prancesacrossostensiblyendlesspolishedblackbutt flooring,andblursthelinesbetweeninsideandout to terraces.Engagingviews sweepeastacrossthe Coral SeafromtheNoosaNational Parkheadlandinthe north,andalfrescoentertainingoptionsareaplenty

1/25 ALLAMBIRISE , NOOS AH EADS

MarvelattheluminousturquoiseofLagunaBay, sweepingNoosaNorthShoreandbeyond to Double Island Pointfromthe terrace.Admire howthe aweinspiringviewistingedwithsaltybreezesandmatched by aninteriorwhichisasfreshand exhilaratingasan earlymorning swimatLittle Cove Beach,two minutes away.Thesophisticatedalbeit relaxedandbeachy look strikestherightbalance betweenuberluxury

andpracticalitywithloftyceilings,travertine flooring, splashesofnatural tonesandframelessdisappearing glassdoors makinga seamless connectiontothenorthfacing terrace.Withbarbequeandoutdoorfurniture attheready,it’sanotherentertainingorsundowner’s optiongiventheview. Whenitgets toohot,openthe gateandpopdownafewsteps to thepool.

Auction Saturday 11 May12pm

View Saturday 10.00-10.30

Agent Luke Chen 0417600840 luke@offermann.com.au

15 WYUNADRIVE , NOOS AV ILL E

Theallureoflivingon atranquil,deep-water expansive reachof two pristine waterwaysincludingnearby NoosaRiver,withuninterruptedriverviews,andbright buffedand voluminousinteriorspaces exudingrelaxed luxury,isundeniable,also tantamounttoanidyllic lifestyleon exclusiveHideawayIsland.

Openthemassiveglassdoor, stopandthinkwow.Look atthe celestoryheight ceiling,calmingpastelgrey

palette,mocha-huedsilk wallpaperandthe startling wall ofartfullypositioneddownlights. Lookbeyond.Note howthehighandmightyresidencefansoutacross theover-generouslivingareas,howanabundance ofnaturallightshadow dancesacrossendlesslavish limestone flooring,andthankstopocketalbeit vanishingdoors, coalesceswiththegreatoutdoors

Auction

Saturday 11 May2pm

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Saturday 11.00-11.30

Wednesday5.00-5.30

Agent Roark Walsh 0437447804 roark@offermann.com.au

2/20 NANN YG AI ST REET , NOOSAVILLE

Lookingforthe keytodefinitivelycoolclassylivingin afree-standingHampton’s-inspiredfour-bedroom townhome,with acovetedaddress,and apool? Yes, there’snothingquitelikeanaddressintheheartof convenienceneartheNoosaRiver,GympieTerrace’s ‘EatStreet’,NoosaVillageshoppingprecinct andthe Noosa FarmersMarket.Generousopenplanlivingand diningspacesare drenchedinnaturallight.Indoors

has aneutralpalette andglassdoors,thewidthofthe home,makeaseamlessconnectiontotheundercover alfrescoterracewithtimberdecking,alsosubstantial outdoorkitchenwithbarbeque.Thepoolwith travertinesurround,takesthespotlightinthenorthfacing veryprivatereargarden,andthegrassareais suretobepopularforkidsandpets.

Auction

Saturday 18 May11am

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Saturday 1.00-1.30

Agent NicHunter 0421785512 nic@offermann.com.au

54 SOLWAYD RI V E, SUNSHINEBE AC H

Is yourmaxim to encapsulatetheartofSunshineBeachinvestingandliving with asecond-to-nonelocationsurroundedbytheNoosaNational Park,amere tenminutes to whitesandbeachesandsurfbreaks.Thinkingrareandabsolute investmentopportunity?Nowdoubleit.It’sallaboutprime realestate,asitelargerthan-mostinthenearneighbourhoodabuttingtheNoosaNational Parkattherear with koalasintheeucalypts,localbirdlifeon-song,andtwo dwellingsnestledin what couldonlybeperceivedasan extensionofthe floraandfauna-filledpark,with meanderingpathways.

Anewly renovated70’sbeachhouseand anewCanadian-inspiredmid-century A-frame come togetherharmoniouslyacrossthe1099sqm,attractingagenerous incomethankstoSTA approvalforthesite.

A 4 B 3

Auction

Friday3 May1pm

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Friday4.00-4.30& Saturday12.00-12.30

25/67 GIBSONROAD , NOOSAVILL E

Agent LaurenChen 0412672375

lauren@offermann.com.au

Lookingfor aquiet, veryprivate,renovatedabsolutewaterfront townhomewith long waterviews,threebedroomsandmultiplelivingareas,in aslice ofparadise?It isguaranteedanenviableunretiringlifestyleisnever-ending,especiallyforwalking, cycling,boatingand fishingenthusiasts.

An expansivelawnstretchesfromthealfrescoterracetothe revetment wall,so fish fordinner, kayakand canoearoundtheneighbouring waterways,or take aboatvia thelockand weir system to theNoosaRiver.Strollalongthemeanderingpathways orviatheunderpass tocafé centralon Gympie Terrace,alsothedog-friendly walkway whichisparallel to theNoosaRiverforeshore

Thisis asageinvestmentopportunityina muchsought-afterlocation.

Price $1.795M

Agent JulieBengtsson 0418980247

julie@offermann.com.au

ON THE COVER SPARKLING NEW RIVER HOUSE

WHEN it comes to finding a sparkling new residence with glistening saltwater lapping the white-sand foreshore, jawdropping coveted address of Key Court on Noosa Sound, a mere eight-minute walk to Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach, or three minutes to Ricky’s at Quamby Place, this is a paradisiacal stunner.

Exotic palms sway in the breeze of the quiet streetscape, and the pristine timberslatted and white façade exudes a coastal vibe, also the impeccable credentials of Blackwood Architects and Damien Davidson Builders.

Open the statement front door and behold the enticement of a luxury River House-inspired, strikingly sophisticated design-forward marvel, which scales the height of delectability and epitomises the harmonious meld of modernity and nature from the entryway to the water’s edge

Admire double height ceilings, banks of windows enhancing the connection to the natural surroundings, endless pale oak flooring, expansive open plan living and dining spaces, striking fireplace façade, contemporary timber furniture, sumptuous pieces in mellow shades of linen, and specially curated artwork, all indicative of an endearing aesthetic.

The predominantly marble kitchen is naturally commensurate in meticulous design detail and reflects the essence of functionality with absolute high-end appliances, generous walk-in pantry and custom floor-to-ceiling bar.

Push open the massive custom glass pivot door to fully reveal the undercover terrace. It stretches the width of the residence and adds substantial entertaining space, whether lolling on the lounges or enjoying a celebratory barbeque lunch at the dining table near the outdoor kitchen whilst appreciating those mesmerising long-water views.

Look beyond. Impossible not to say ‘wow’ when you see the luminescent pool and imagine ‘floating’ on the double daybed. Picture the kids playing on the lawn, swimming in the safe shallows or building sandcastles on the tidal beach.

How about launching a kayak or paddle board and checking out the meandering long and wide waterways which form arteries of the Noosa River. Boat owners will be thrilled too, knowing the jetty at the Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort and Hastings Street, is minutes away, and onwards the

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river wends its way past classy restaurants on Noosa Sound and ultimately the upper reaches of the Noosa River to the Noosa Everglades.

When it comes to bliss-zones there are four bedrooms all with travertine ensuites, lime-washed oak timber, wispy linen sheers, linen bed covers and accessories. Upstairs two have walk-in robes, undercover terrace and the premier king has a free-standing bath and brilliant views over the waterways. The third bedroom has built-in robes; the study space has custom cabinetry; a leisure space is light-filled and generous; and the downstairs king bedroom with built-in robe, opens to the front garden and central courtyard.

“There’s so much to love about this sparkling new nirvana on Noosa Sound,” effuse Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Nic Hunter and principal Tom Offerman, who have slated the property for auction on Saturday 11 May 2024.

“Living in one of the most desirable streets on Noosa Sound, just a few minutes to sophisticated Hastings Street and Noosa Main Beach, this residence captures the imagination and is evocative of when the hustle stops, summer begins... every day.

“With so many naturally beautiful assets, waves peeling off the point at Noosa National Park, idyllic year-round temperatures, the north-facing protected Laguna Bay, plus Quamby Place and Gympie Terrace so close, also a plethora of restaurants, cafes, galleries and boutiques, the magnetism of the area is indisputable.”

Facts & Features:

· House Area: 488m2

· Land Area: 625m2

· Waterfrontage: 20m; white sand foreshore to revetment wall; 3mx4.5m pontoon jetty

· Pool: 3.1m x 6.4m incl ‘floating’ day bed

· Architect/Build/Interior Styling: Blackwood Architects/Damien Davidson Builders/Huntress & Hound Interiors

· About: oak flooring; dble height ceilings; tall vertical opening windows; living/ dining – opens to courtyard; fireplace w striking white façade; massive custom glass pivot door to alfresco terrace w premium outdoor lounge & dining furniture + outdoor kitchen; ducted aircon/fans; premium security; 4-bedrooms all ensuite bathrooms w super white Corian-topped fluted cabinetry; lime-washed oak timber, wispy linen sheers; linen bed covers & accessories; upstairs 2 w WIRs & undercover terrace incl premier king w freestanding bath; 3rd w BIR; study space w custom cabinetry; central leisure/retreat space; downstairs king w BIR opens to front garden & central courtyard

· Inventory: fully inclusive

· External: front garden w Zosia grass, cycads & travertine pavers; outdoor shower

· Location: 150m/8-min walk to Hastings Street & Noosa Main Beach; 15-mins to Noosa National Park & Surfing Reserve; Noosa Spit Recreation Reserve; Weyba Creek Bushland Reserve North & Weyba Creek Conservation Park; close to Quamby Place Noosa Sound restaurants & services + Noosa Village; 35min drive to Sunshine Coast Airport w domestic/ international connections; 105min drive to Brisbane International Airport Address: 19 Key Court, NOOSA SOUND

· Kitchen: galley w 4m marble-topped & sides w shadow lines & 2-pac/timber upper cabinetry incl 5m bench to wall w marble splashback; bronze tapware; huge walk-in pantry; ultra high-end V-Zug appliances incl mirrored-front ovens; Zip Hydrotap; custom floor-to-ceiling bar

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NORTH FACING DESIGNER LIVING

WAKE up to sunshine and step into the light; this truly stunning Clout designed residence, boasting a prized northern aspect, pays tribute to the Noosa climate/lifestyle and offers the very pinnacle of elegant contemporary living where comfort, style, aesthetics, and functionality meld together to create perfection.

Striking street appeal sets the tone and the interiors and exteriors continue to impress; designed to maximise natural light, there is an abundance of oversized glass inviting the outside in, enhancing a sense of space, and generating a feeling of calm and serenity.

A well-designed floor plan facilitates living to suit all ages and stages from families through to retirees; and with fully self-contained guest quarters on the lower level with its own separate entry, your visitors will be accommodated in impeccable style.

This is genuine dual living that can be shut off from the rest of the residence, boosting everyone’s privacy.

Central to the residence is a sleek galley kitchen with high-end integrated appliances and a glorious view across the living area and out to the alfresco terrace and heated magnesium pool plus jacuzzi.

It’s an entertainers’ dream, with masses of storage and food preparation area, you can create showstopping culinary delights for your guests that they’ll be talking about for years to come.

There is also a built-in gas BBQ on the alfresco terrace for those more relaxed occasions; arrive home from the beach, chill the drinks, and get ready for a casual afternoon of food, fun, laughter, and good times.

Sip on a cocktail in the poolside pavilion as you listen to your favourite tunes via the integrated zoned sound system. This is how we roll!

A fully equipped home cinema is going to appeal to movie aficionados, with plush carpet, a new projector, tiered seating, and a Bose sound system; you can immerse yourself in complete comfort with theatrequality sound and lighting.

The premier bedroom suite is the piece de resistance – with floor to ceiling glass walls and a luxury ensuite with retractable glass opening out to a lush private garden; soak in the deep floating bathtub with a glass of bubbles and savour the bliss.

The bedroom showcases a spectacular view across the pool and terrace and into the living room; light-filled; the owners say they wake up to sunshine. Of course, there are electric roller blinds which can be closed for privacy when needed.

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Located in the prestigious Elysium master-planned community Estate residents have exclusive access to the communal facilities including leafy parks, two floodlit tennis courts, two heated pools, gymnasium, change rooms, kitchen facilities and BBQs.

There are walking tracks throughout creating excellent connectivity including to the Noosa Springs Golf Course and clubhouse, plus scenic pathways along the Lake Weyba waterfront reserve where you can admire the beauty and quietly observe wildlife in their natural habitat.

“Inside and out, this is a residence of distinction that has been so inspired in its design ensuring it is as liveable as it is sumptuous” said Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Peter Te Whata.

“Once inside Elysium you are immersed in a secure, peaceful, private sanctuary that is world class - all these just minutes to Noosa Farmers market, Noosa Main Beach, Hastings Street, Gympie Terrace river district & Noosa National Park. It’s lifestyle nirvana.”

Facts & Features:

· Land Area: 652m2

· House Area: 313m2

· Build/Architect: Clout design and build

· Energy: 17.02kW solar with 12.8kW battery storage

· Terrace: expansive private rear terrace accessed from living and overlooking gas heated magnesium spa and electric heated magnesium pool, built-in gas BBQ and poolside pavilion

· About: northern aspect fills home with natural light; well-designed floor plan with separation of living plus fully selfcontained guest accommodation with separate access on ground level; 2.75m ceilings; engineered oak flooring; plush carpets; ducted zoned A/C; Sonos zoned surround sound; fully equipped home cinema with Bose sound and tiered seating; luxury ensuite to premier bedroom with deep bathtub and retractable glass walls; oversized walk-in robe; stone benches in all wet areas; Evo Heat Pool Heater 18 mths old

· Kitchen: stone benches with waterfall

edges; fully integrated appliances incl: rangehood, 2-drawer dishwasher; induction cooktop, soft close cabinetry; Zip hot & cold tap; bespoke lighting; masses of storage

· Exterior: sleek facade; landscaped tropical gardens; fully fenced; front grassy courtyard enclosed and redesigned in 2022; very private; children’s play area; low maintenance

· About Elysium Noosa: exclusive master planned residential enclave; resident’s only private Rec Club with tennis courts, solar-heated pools, gym, changing rooms, and kitchen facility; dog exercise area; walk & cycle tracks along Lake Weyba and parts of Noosa National Park; mins to Noosa Springs championship golf course & clubhouse

· Location: short drive to shopping centres, public and private schools, sporting/ leisure facilities, Noosa Farmer’s market, Gympie Terrace dining and river, Hastings Street, Noosa Main Beach; 30 mins to Sunshine Coast Airport; 90 mins to Brisbane Airport ●

Back

Catherine Silveri

Richardson and Wrench Noosa is thrilled to welcome back a remarkable member to our sales team.

Since 2014, Catherine has excelled in Real Estate, gaining diverse experience. She prioritises understanding clients’ needs, ensuring satisfaction throughout the sales process and beyond.

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YOUR PRIVATE SANCTUARY

‘HEMINGWAY Villas’ is a secluded retreat comprising of only 8 apartments and perfectly positioned a mere one hundred metres from the Noosa River. Being within walking distance of worldrenowned restaurants and boutique shops along Gympie Terrace, means that you can easily explore the local area, enjoy gourmet delicacies and shopping experiences without having to worry about transportation or parking.

The ability to fish from the water’s edge, kayak down the river and enjoy the nearby sandy beach means you have plenty of options for outdoor activities and fun in the sun. The Noosa River is known for its beautiful scenery and calm waters, making it a great spot for water-based activities.

Facing north-east and situated on the top floor, apartment seven receives abundant winter sunshine, as well as providing welcoming summer breezes. This immaculate and well-maintained property presents a very desirable, open floor plan and is light, bright and airy with lots of natural ventilation.

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A beautifully appointed kitchen will appease the inner chef within you and opens directly onto the living area. In addition, there is great separation between both bedrooms, with the master bedroom

facing onto the terrace, boasting a large walk-in robe and a generous sized ensuite. Air-conditioning and ceiling fans ensure you will feel comfortable across all seasons.

Enjoy enchanting glimpses of the river

Address: 7 ‘Hemingway Villas’, 19 Russell Street, NOOSAVILLE Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Gillian McCauley 0467 600 009 and Catherine Silveri 0435 803 337, RICHARDSON & WRENCH NOOSA

and relax in the tranquil retreat offered by the generously sized, private, and peaceful balcony.

Further enticing, this exclusive residence exhibits a resort style swimming pool and beautifully landscaped mature gardens. Your mind will be set in holiday mode every day.

If that’s not enough to entice you, for added convenience, Hemingway Villas has a well-appointed lift straight to your front door. This distinctive and elegant complex, blends traditional craftsmanship with a contemporary design, striking the ideal balance for today’s discerning tastes.

This riverside abode is ideal for retirees and professional couples alike, but not limited to these demographics.

Additional key advantages include an individual lock up garage, low body corporate fees, an electronic gate on entry, providing peace of mind for those who are securityconscious.

Simply move in and enjoy.

This property won’t last, enquire now to secure your dream abode. ●

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LUXURIOUS DUAL LIVING RESIDENCE

PERFECTLY positioned at the end of a serene cul-de-sac in the prestigious enclave of Doonan, a magnificent home awaits, offering a haven of luxury and versatility. As you approach, the grandeur of the residence commands attention, its meticulously landscaped grounds beckoning you to explore further.

Stepping inside, a sense of spaciousness envelopes you, permeating every corner of this exquisite abode. The main home boasts expansive open-plan living areas adorned with high ceilings, ducted air conditioning, and solid hardwood floors, suffused with an abundance of natural light that imbues the space with warmth and comfort. At the heart of this sprawling expanse lies the expansive kitchen, a culinary sanctuary boasting stone benches, gas cooking, a dishwasher, and a vast walk-in pantry.

Seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living, the main living area extends to a spacious undercover entertainment area overlooking the glistening pool, creating an idyllic setting for gatherings and relaxation. Adjacent to the main living areas, a cozy media room offers a retreat for movie nights or quiet repose, while the sumptuous master suite provides a tranquil sanctuary for rest and rejuvenation,

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complete with a walk-in robe and ensuite bathroom. With an additional four bedrooms, there is ample space for the entire family to spread out and unwind.

Yet, the allure of this home extends beyond its main dwelling. Integrated

under the same roofline is a fully selfcontained two-bedroom residence, offering independent living quarters for guests, extended family members, or potential rental income. With its own kitchenette, bathroom, and living area, this secondary dwelling presents endless possibilities for those seeking flexibility and convenience.

Outside, the enchantment continues, with just over one acre of land offering a perfect blend of cleared, usable space and sprawling lawns reminiscent of a private oasis. The expansive level area, akin to a football oval, invites children’s play and a myriad of hobbies, while the inviting undercover entertainment area and sparkling pool provide an ideal setting for alfresco gatherings and lazy summer days.

In summary, this remarkable dual living residence offers a rare opportunity to embrace the best of both worlds – the tranquillity of acreage living paired with the convenience and luxury of modern amenities. Don’t miss your chance to make this slice of paradise your own. ●

Address: 25 Minura Court, DOONAN Description: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: Offers over $2,550,000 Inspect: By appointment

Contact: Kess Prior 0404 344 399 kess@hinternoosa.com.au and Alisa Wythes 0415 111 370 alisa@hinternoosa.com.au, HINTERNOOSA

OPENHOUSE

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GregSmith0418758465

1PodargusPde,PeregianBeach

Thissolidfamilyhomehasoceanviews,isonly300-400 mfromthe sand &surfandhassomuchpotential.Itoffersyouthebeachside lifestyle youhavealwayswanted.Theproperty’ssizeandflexiblefloor planmeansthat itwillsuitbuyerswhohavea largeorextendedfamily,

theinvestororifyouliketoentertain.

Thepropertyalsohastheaddedadvantageof“HolidayLetting Approval”inplace.Elevatedpositionwithviewsandoceanbreezes, N.EAspectandveryconvenientlocation,whatmore couldyouwant?

•Prestigiouslocationattheend of aquietcul-de-sac

•Elevatedpositionwith aperfectnortheasterlyaspect

•Open-planlivingareaswithsolidhardwood floors

•Ductedair-conditioningandceiling fansthroughout

•Expansivekitchenwithstonebenchesandgas cooking

•Threelivingareasplus aseparatemediaroom

•Selfcontained 2bedroomgranny flat

•Justoveroneacre of landwithclearedusablespace

8 WILLIAM STREET, NOOSAVILLE

Nestled in the heart of Noosa, an extraordinary residence emerges, redefining the essence of Queensland living. This is not just a home; it's a masterpiece designed for the discerning few who recognize the value of unmatched design, meticulous attention to detail, and unparalleled craftsmanship. Here, architectural genius meets coastal charm, creating an oasis of comfort that transcends seasons.

Positioned mere moments from the Noosa riverfront, with its vibrant restaurants and cafes, this property stands as a beacon of modern luxury, combining effortless functionality with minimal maintenance requirements.

It's a sanctuary where the elite conveniences of urban life meet the tranquil serenity of a coastal retreat.

This Noosa home stands as a testament to what's possible when no compromise is made on quality or comfort. It invites you to step into a world of exclusive luxury, a space where every detail caters to an elite lifestyle. For the discerning buyer, this residence is more than a home—it's a legacy.

Situated in a tranquil treelined street, just 300m to the Noosa River, this refined Queenslander residence will stimulate your soul. It comprises 3 bedrooms, 2 new bathrooms, enclosed sunroom or office space, and an open-plan layout. This versatile home is the perfect lifestyle downsizer, or dream holiday destination. Original features blend seamlessly with the high-end, modern improvements, giving this home a special appeal and timelessness. Expansive decks overlook the private yard and attractive landscaped grounds. The separate studio offers a 3rd bedroom / or gym, built-in sauna, and ice-bath room. Enjoy the serenity and convenience of this magical river house, set in one of Noosa’s most desirable locations, your ideal lifestyle awaits! INSPECT SAT AND WED AT 11:00-11:30AM KELSIE MELVILLE 0424 904

SCOTT COWLEY 0414 544 420

LakeMacDonald

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10.00am -10.30am4/28NannygaiStreet 322 $1,850,000Laguna RealEstate0407379893

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11.00am -11.30am43ATaitStreet 533 $1,490,000 Laguna RealEstate0428711163

11.00am -11.30am 15TinarooPlace 422 $1,175,000Laguna RealEstate0412043880

11.15am -12.00pm27TedfordDrive5 34 OffersOver$1,195,000Hinternoosa0409953311

11.30am -12.00pm 18 AdaStreet 322 ByNegotiationCentury21ConollyHayGroup0413582670 12.00pm

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12.00pm -12.30pm1/25AllambiRs 221 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate0417600 840

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1.00pm -1.30pm 5MainsailsSq 422 AuctionTomOffermann RealEstate421785512

Noosaville

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DRESS CIRCLE LUXURY AND GREAT LOCATION

MARVEL at the luminous turquoise of Laguna Bay, sweeping from Noosa North Shore and beyond to Double Island Point from the terrace. Admire how the aweinspiring view is tinged with salty breezes and matched by an interior which is as fresh and exhilarating as an early morning swim at Little Cove Beach, two minutes away.

The sophisticated albeit relaxed and beachy look strikes the right balance between uber luxury and practicality, as evident in the aesthetic. There are lofty VJprofile ceilings, splashes of natural tones such as travertine flooring throughout echoing the national park surrounds, also seen from indoors thanks to massive picture windows, banks of louvres and plantation shutters.

The generous open plan living and dining spaces with sink-into tawny modular leather sofa, oak-hued timber dining table, designer pendant, comfy creamy-white chairs, umberhued console, stunning artworks and rugs.

Frameless disappearing glass doors

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open and make a seamless connection to the north-facing terrace, and with barbeque and outdoor furniture at the ready, it is another entertaining or sundowner’s option given the view. When it gets too hot, open the gate and pop down a few steps to the residents and visitors-only pool, sun terrace

and outdoor shower.

Culinary wizards will feel completely at home, or on holidays, in the L-shaped kitchen with sandy-hued marble-topped white cabinetry including island breakfast bar, latest Miele appliances and an integrated Attune Smart fridge/freezer to

Address: 1/25 Allambi Rise, NOOSA HEADS Description: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage Auction: Sat, 11th May 12:00pm

keep the drinks cool and the ice cubes plentiful.

The two bedrooms have built-in robes and an undercover terrace with National Park backdrop and birdlife happily trilling.

The premier king suite has a glass-walled shower with drencher in the ensuite; the second bedroom has zip king singles; and the bathroom has a fully equipped laundry.

“From the pathway beside this luxurious romantic escape in Little Cove’s dress circle, it’s a 2-minute walk to a slice of paradise, Little Cove Beach,“ says Tom Offermann Real Estate agent Luke Chen, who is taking the apartment to auction on Saturday 11 May 2024.

“It’s also on the doorstep of the Noosa National Park and world recognised Surfing Reserve, and a few minutes more along the foreshore boardwalk to Noosa Main Beach and Hastings Street with its plethora of boutiques, art galleries, bars, cafes and beachside restaurants.●

Inspect: Sat, 27th Apr 10:00am - 10:30am; Sat, 4th May 10:00am - 10:30am; Fri, 10th May 4:00pm - 4:30pm; Sat, 11th May 11:30am - 12:00pm

Contact: Luke Chen 0417 600 840, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE

WHERE SIZE MATTERS IN OLD TEWANTIN

NESTLED in the heart of “Old Tewantin,“ this remarkable property offers an irreplaceable location that’s as desirable as it is convenient. Boasting five spacious bedrooms spread over two levels, it’s designed to accommodate generations of family with ease.

The generous 1830m2 of level land offers endless possibilities, with loads of space for caravans, campers, and boats, catering to the adventurous spirit.

The layout encompasses three bathrooms, two kitchens, and two expansive living areas, providing ample space for both relaxation and entertainment. The substantial brick and tile construction exudes sturdiness and durability, while large, comfortable verandahs invite you to unwind and soak in the charming surroundings.

With multiple vehicle spaces and an underhouse workshop, convenience is prioritized, ensuring plenty of room for storage and hobbies.

Situated just five minutes from Tewantin

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Village and with public transport nearby, daily errands and outings are a breeze. Additionally, the property’s proximity to Gympie Terrace and Noosa Main Beach, a mere ten and fifteen minutes away respectively, ensures effortless access to the area’s vibrant lifestyle and stunning natural beauty.

This is more than just a home; it’s a sanctuary where cherished memories are made and lifestyles are enhanced. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this your own slice of paradise in the heart of Old Tewantin. ●

Address: 43A Tait Street, TEWANTIN Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 garage Price: $1,490,000 Inspect: Saturday 11 - 11.30am

Contact: Warren Evans 0428 711 163, LAGUNA REAL ESTATE

PINNACLE OF PEACEFUL RESORT STYLE LIVING

EMBARK on a journey of luxury and comfort in this exceptional residence, nestled within a peaceful cul de sac on a sprawling 1275m2 allotment. With 356m2 of grand living space, this home offers an oasis of tranquility and entertainment for the discerning homeowner.

Step inside and be captivated by the expansiveness of multiple living zones, including an enviable games room adorned with high cathedral ceilings and a built-in bar, ideal for hosting gatherings and forging enduring memories with loved ones. The heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen, is a haven for culinary enthusiasts, boasting top-quality cabinetry, granite benchtops, and a substantial island bench, ensuring every culinary endeavor is a joyous experience.

Retreat to the oversized master suite, complete with an indulgent ensuite featuring twin basins and a decadent freestanding bathtub, offering a private retreat of relaxation and luxury. Two additional bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a convenient powder room provide ample accommodation for family and guests.

Working from home is a pleasure in the spacious dedicated home office (or fourth bedroom), offering tranquil garden views. Outside, an expansive entertainment area beckons, with 70m2 under roof, a built-in BBQ, beer fridge, firepit, and kitchen servery, creating the perfect setting for alfresco dining and enjoyment.

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This home ensures year-round comfort with a ducted air-conditioning system with sensor control and smartphone compatibility, along with ceiling fans. Additionally, 6.5 kW of solar power and a 450-litre solar hot water system contribute

to minimizing utility bills.

Additional highlights include a second driveway leading to a 12m x 8m shed, ideal for storing boats or caravans and serving as a workshop for hobbies and crafts. There’s also side access for van, boat or an additional vehicle. The shed features stunning professionally painted mural artwork, adding a touch of artistic flair to the property.

With abundant land for children and pets to play and easycare gardens enhancing the outdoor ambiance, this home offers a lifestyle of leisure and perpetual holiday mode for the entire family to relish. Enjoy great proximity to Noosa’s Main Beach and Hastings Street, Tewantin Village, Noosa Marina, Noosa Civic shopping centre, Cooroy township, and Sunshine Coast Airport, ensuring convenience and accessibility to all amenities and attractions.

· Noosa’s Main Beach and Hastings Street - 18 minutes.

· Tewantin Village and Noosa Marina - 4 minutes.

· Noosa Civic Shopping Centre - 9 minutes

· Sunshine Coast Airport - 28 minutes ●

Queensland’sMultiAwardWinningCompanyEst.1978

•Gorgeousblend ofrusticcharm withthecomfortsofmodernday living

•Embodying allthespecial qualitiesof35 yearsoffamily ownership

•Fantasticlocation,a fewminutes walk to NoosaJunction precinct

•Immensecharacterappeal,ornate featuresofoldworldcraftsmanship

•Masterwithensuite;2 guestbedrooms,main bathroomwith bath

•Study,screenedsunroom,separatelaundry, storage, doublecarport

•Traditionalwide verandahoverlooks thegarden;northfacingpool

•Positionedon a607m2allotmentonthepremierlocationof“Cooloola Hill” AUCTION OnSite Sat4 May1pm VIEW Sat& Wed12-12.30pm

Warren Evans

0428711163

warren@lagunarealestate.com.au

•Premierriversidelocationonly250metresfrom Gympie Terrace

•Enjoy thebeautifulNoosaRiverwithfreeBBQs; kayakorboathire

•You’llbedazzled by thearray of wonderful restaurantsand cafes

•Onlyeight townhousesintheneatlymaintained boutique complex

•The apartmentislight filledand freshlypaintedwithnew carpets

•Relax inthespacious,fully fenced,north facingprivatecourtyard

•Lockupgarage,internalaccess;securityscreens; downstairsWC

•Ideal forpermanent living, “lockand leave”or atenantedinvestment

FOrSAlE $910,000 VIEW Sat& Wed10-10.30am 2

Anne Powell

0419332973

anne@lagunarealestate.com.au

www.lagunarealestate.com.au