The average residential ratepayer will pay an extra 5.5 per cent or about $94 a year more on their rates bill, which includes increases to the bushfire levy and waste charges, after Noosa Council last week handed down its $184million, 2024-25 budget.
Mayor Frank Wilkie described the budget as “responsible and compassionate“, enabling council to provide services and acknowledging costs of living pressures while aiming to finish significant work projects already started.
“The record cost increases in recent years
continue to affect many projects, so we’ve taken a sensible, pragmatic approach to our spending this year,” Cr Wilkie said.
“We want to ease cost pressures where we can, while continuing to maintain assets and services plus provide essential community initiatives and programs.“
Council has implemented a number of measures aimed at helping the most vulnerable and tackling the housing shortage.
A new Hardship Policy is in place, to support those in need who can least afford to pay
All things sustainable living
The Earth Sustainable Living Expo is set to come to life in The Village, Peregian Beach from Thursday 4 July to Sunday 7 July, bringing a celebration of sustainable living practices and eco-conscious initiatives in the Noosa and Sunshine Coast region.
Hosted by Cartel Music and Events in collaboration with the Peregian Beach Business Association (PBBA), this four-day event will showcase the growing momentum of the sustainable living movement in the area.
The expo comes at a time when individuals and businesses alike are increasingly embracing sustainable practices, recognising the importance of reducing our ecological footprint and preserving the planet for future generations.
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rates with no interest to be charged on overdue rates if the property owner meets the eligibility criteria.
Council has retained the full rebate of $230 per year for all pensioners, whether they are a single or couple to ensure equity for all eligible pensioners, maintained the five per cent early payment discount and has put a freeze on three levies - Environment, Sustainable Transport and Heritage.
It has also reduced the rates for Grabby Flats that provide essential housing for fami-
lies and workers.
“These decisions aim to offer help where it’s most needed in the current economic climate,” Cr Wilkie said.
“We acknowledge that any rate increase is an impact to the hip pocket, but like all businesses, we continue to face the same cost pressures and supply chain issues, in some cases facing up to a 30 per cent jump in costs, particularly for goods such as construction materials,” he said.
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Celebrate sustainable living practices at the Earth Sustainable Living Expo at Peregian Village from 4-7 July.
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Helping their floodravaged country
The Brazilian community in Noosa has rallied to assist people in Southern Brazil who have been left in desperate need after floods caused immense destruction, loss of lives and destroyed homes and businesses.
The SOS Brazil charitable market has been organised for Sunday 7 July from 10am to 3pm at Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union Club, with market stalls, kids entertainment, live music, a Brazilian barbecue with coffee and sweet treats and $5 raffle tickets for the chance to win $500 worth of prizes.
According to the Pan American Health Organisation more than 580,000 people have been displaced, with almost 70,000 of them depending on shelters and a total of 2.3 million people have been affected by the torrential rain and floods.
The authorities estimate that the situation will take months or even years to return to normal after torrential rains caused significant flooding and landslides in urban and rural areas of Rio Grande do Sul and two other states (Paraná and Santa Catarina), leading the gov-
Be ready to be mesmerized
Noosa Today readers have the chance to win one double pass to the Tim Ellis Timeless Magic show on 22 July at The J Theatre. This is a specially created event for NOOSA alive! Tim Ellis is one of the hottest magicians in the world and will memorise audiences of all ages. 2023 was the 50th anniversary of Tim Ellis as a performing magician. This extraordinary Australian performer has been wowing audiences all around the world, including Hollywood’s Magic Castle, Le Double Fond in Paris and New York’s world-famous Monday Night
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Enter now to be in with a chance to win! Winners announced 17 July.
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Celebrating its 22nd year in 2024, the Noosa Alive! festival presents 10 days of music, theatre, thought and performances in a magical part of Australia, Noosa! Check out the full programme of events on page 17.
ernment to declare a disaster situation.
Official data in June from the state of Rio Grande do Sul, the worst-hit state, reported 173 deaths, 38 missing persons, 423,486 displaced individuals, 18,854 people in shelters, and 806 injured.
Brazilians in Noosa are inviting everyone to come to their fundraising event this Sunday at Noosa Dolphins, 1 Bicentennial Drive, Sunshine Beach, from 10am to 3pm. Entry is free.
It’ll be a good weekend to get in touch with nature with two major events in Noosa and the Sunshine Coast delivering a bountiful supply of information and activities on gardening and sustainable living.
The Peregian Beach Village will play host to the Earth Sustainable Living Expo from Thursday to Sunday with an array of activities, music, slow food and fashion, workshops and events for the whole family from bush tucker walks to nature crafts, seed planting workshops, a sustainable clothing swap to a clean up of the beach. And on Sunday the Peregian Markets will celebrate their 35th anniversary, so don’t miss it.
At Nambour the Showgrounds will be transformed into a seven hectare site of gardening inspiration as the 40th Queensland Garden Expo is conducted from 4-7 July.
Highlights include an inaugural “Crowing Competition”, a gardening speaker program, the largest of its kind in Australia, with 50 gardening experts and more than 150 free lectures and demonstrations across six stages, headlined by crowd favourites such as Jerry Coleby-Williams, Costa Georgiadis, Sophie Thomson, Phil Dudman, Millie Ross and Claire Bickle.
You can tour the Giant Kitchen Garden, browse the hundreds of displays, buy a few plants and teach the kids about growing their own food.
- Margaret Maccoll
Flooding in Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul in Southern Brazil
Picture: RICARDO STUCKERT / PR
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Visitors spend the big bucks
International visitors spent a record $113.3 million in Noosa in the year ending March 2024, surpassing the record-breaking figures from pre-Covid 2020.
They also stayed a record 1.1 million nights, a 30 per cent increase on pre-Covid, increasing their average length of stay from 5.4 nights to almost eight nights.
Figures released by Tourism Research Australia show New Zealand was Noosa’s highest spending international market, with a record of $29.4 million.
Tourism Noosa chief executive officer Sharon Raguse said that the international results revealed a continued increase in international visitor expenditure, with international visitors staying longer and spending more.
“The UK which is a major focus for our global activity, has been the stand-out international market,“ she said.
“Their spend almost doubled from pre-Covid to a record $29 million and their nights to a record 328,000.
“Our global activity encourages visitors to stay longer and experience more of Noosa –UK visitors increased their length of stay by almost three nights.
“While international visitor numbers of 145,000 are around 10 per cent shy on preCovid, their strong spending continues to be an important contributor to Noosa’s economy.
“Domestic visitation is also positive with overnight visitor spend of $1.18 billion being the second highest on record for the year ending March and 21 per cent higher than pre-Co-
vid, bringing our total overnight visitor spend (domestic and international) to $1.3 billion.
“Domestic nights also increased, bringing the average stay to 4.2 nights, up from 3.9 last year and 4.1 pre-Covid.”
Interstate visitors out-stay Queensland holiday makers by an average of 6.3 nights compared to 2.7, and spend an average 84 per cent more per person, $1697 versus $924 for Queenslanders.
“Importantly this reflects Tourism Noosa’s consistent interstate marketing approach and our focus on encouraging our higher value interstate guests to stay just a little longer,” Sharon said.
Reflecting a trend for the State, interstate visitor numbers to Noosa (401,000) have softened to almost five per cent below last year’s figure.
The drive market from Brisbane and the Gold Coast have also softened.
“Tourism Noosa has been vigorously promoting in top international markets for several years and international visitors represent about 13 per cent of total overnight visitors to Noosa,“ Sharon said.
“The recent TRA reporting international visitor spending and visits showcases the success of this consistent and targeted approach.
“This is wonderful news for Noosa, with the rippling effect of this spending benefiting widely across the region.
“The added financial boost to our economy helps maintain existing local jobs and support new ones.“
Table tennis keeps Ari’s brain sharp at 90
By Abbey Cannan
Table tennis has kept Ari Conis of Castaways Beach fit and thriving, celebrating his 90th birthday with Noosa Seniors Table Tennis Club.
The club’s oldest and active player was joined by 40 fellow club members to wish him many more serves and games ahead at Noosa Leisure Centre on 26 June.
Ari said, “It was fantastic. What they did for me was unbelievable. I’ve never had that before. They’re very nice people.“
Ari said in his thank you speech that he looks forward to a similar event for his 100th birthday.
“I’ve been playing for 35 years. It keeps me alive. I love the game,“ he said.
“It’s good for my brain and good for the exercise. I’m 90 and I’m still here and I think it’s helping me keep living on.“
The club has 84 active members who play competitive doubles three times a week at the Noosa Leisure Centre.
“It’s very popular. We have new people wanting to join all the time because it’s an indoor game,“ Ari said.
“I came to Noosa in 1979 and my friend who lived here took me to the National Park and I fell in love with Noosa. I’ve been playing table tennis ever since then.
Ari can still surprise those that forget that his years of practice backed up by a variety of spin shots can still win points and games, even if he is slowing down… a little.
“The hardest part of a game is playing with a better player. I can’t win every game; I win some, I lose some, but it’s all fun,“ he said.
Breathing down Ari’s neck is another 89-year-old, who will also turn 90 in September, and another half dozen very active and skilled octogenarians that set an amazing example of fitness despite age – use it or lose it, as they say.
Spin can beat agility, and reading the game is a skill that the older players have in abundance.
Ari Conis, of Castaways Beach, enjoyed his 90th birthday celebration at Noosa Leisure Centre.
New Zealand was Noosa’s highest spending international market, with a record of $29.4 million.
Budget approved
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The budget’s $45 million Capital Works program includes $16.5 million spending on roads, bridges, transport and stormwater infrastructure, $6.4 million on improving parks, community facilities and sports grounds and $2.3 million on upgrading pathways, boardwalks and trails.
Highlights include a $100,000 renewal of Noosaville’s Pirate Playground, $102,500 for renewal of park furniture across the shire, $256,300 to improve local beach access points and $500,000 to upgrade sports field lighting at Sel Bonnel Oval, Cooroy Sports Complex.
Council will invest about $500,000 into the renewal of the shire’s bus stops to improve accessibility, $5.4 million on sealed road upgrades, about $487,000 on gravel re-sheeting
to improved unsealed roads, $200,000 in rock armour renewal around the Noosa River, $1.5 million on road heavy patching program, $100,000 on Wallace Park precinct’s CCTV system and $820,000 on Wahpunga (Trail 4) and Woondum (Trail 3) renewal.
“A priority is completing the major projects we’ve already started over the past 12 months, including upgrades like the second stage of Ed Webb Park at Sunshine Beach, the Peregian Beach Skate Park and the Noosa Spit sand nourishment and restoration project,“ Cr Wilkie said.
Cr Wilkie said the budget sits alongside an existing $100 million flood reconstruction program, funded by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority, and delivered by council, to rebuild and repair damage caused by the 2022 floods.
Key initiatives of the budget include finalising the Destination Management Plan, developing the Noosa Car Parking Management Plan and continuing the Living Well program, Go Noosa free weekend bus services and the implementation of the STA Local Law.
Cr Wilkie said a compressed timeframe coupled with the induction of a new council prevented any formal community engagement on the budget and initiatives.
“It is not a legislated requirement, and we are well aware of our community views through a range of engagement activities, and this council remains committed to continually listening and being responsive to the shire’s needs,” he said.
Cops search for alleged Bottle-o thief
Police are appealing for public assistance to identify a man who may be able to assist them with their investigations into thefts from bottle shops on the Sunshine Coast.
During May and June 2024, and August 2023, three bottle shop businesses in Buderim, Maroochydore and Bli Bli reported a man stealing several bottles of alcohol on 13 occasions.
Police believe the man may be from overseas as he is known to use an international bank card.
He has also been seen driving at least two different cars with false Victorian number plates.
Investigators are appealing to the man, or anyone who recognises him, to contact police.
Investigators are appealing to the man, or anyone who recognises him, to contact police.
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Arrest after fleeing scene
Police have arrested a 28-year-old Caboolture man after a stolen Ford Ranger crashed into a house in Golden Beach on the Sunshine Coast on Monday 1 July.
The driver fled the scene but was found in the Pumicestone Passage, swimming towards Pelican Waters.
The man then climbed into a boat, and then a second boat, where he made threats.
Specialist police engaged with the man and arrested him without incident.
Police were initially called to reports of the crash on Anning Avenue, Golden Beach around 5.35am involving a ute that was allegedly stolen from aWurtulla address the same morning.
No one was injured during the crash, however, the house and a car parked at the residence were damaged.
The 28-year-old man has been charged with 20 offences, including four counts of enter premises and commit, four counts of wilful damage, and one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and obstructing police.
He was expected to appear before Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 2 July.
Man dies while diving in waters
Police are appealing to the public to keep an eye out for scuba equipment, as they investigate the sudden death of a man in waters off Double Island Point on Friday 28 June.
A 54-year-old Gold Coast man died while on a commercial dive charter at the Wolf Rock dive site just after 11am.
His death is not being treated as suspicious and a report is being prepared for the coroner.
The man’s dive equipment, including a black buoyancy control vest and white air tank, was left in the water at the site.
Police believe the currents may push the items north and they could possibly wash up on the northern area of Inskip Point or on an eastern beach on K’Gari.
If anyone locates these items on the beach, please leave them alone and contact police.
If they are found in the water, the public is being urged to retrieve them, and inform police.
Charlie Muecke BMedSc (VisSc) MOpt Optometrist
Noosa’s new council brings down its first budget.
Chamber focus on plan
By Margie Maccoll
“The use of the land’s got everything to do with our economy,“ Noosa Chamber of Commerce president Ralph Rogers told more than 100 Noosa business operators who attended a seminar at Noosa Boathouse last week hosted by the Chamber to find out more about the impact of Noosa Council’s proposed amendments to the Noosa Plan.
“All of these plans have an economic impact and there’s a cost in relation to all these,“ he said.
“What I found astonishing is council has no obligation and state government place no implication on council to cost the economic impact of any of these plans, whether it’s good for the economy or bad for the economy becomes an experiment.
“A disclaimer on the documentation says these amendments do not meet the state government’s SEQ plan so other variations may well be required.
“Most councils use town planning as directional document, not in Noosa, it’s use is prescriptive. If it doesn’t fit the description in the plan you’ve got a problem.
“These amendments were first proposed by council January 2023.
“As I understand it these amendments are aimed in regard to the housing supply.
“If the proposed Noosa Plan amendments do not solve the housing crisis, then our community will end up in significant distress and social dislocation.“
For the past three years the chamber has provided an analysis of Noosa, compared to seven other councils and the Queensland average.
“Noosa is not unique in its challenges, the question is are we able to meet the challenges,“ Mr Rogers said.
“The reality is we have an ageing population.
“The average age is 50.8, the rest of Queensland is 38. We’ve got a housing crisis. Rental housing dropped 17 per cent over 10 years. Our wages are lower than the Queensland average. Each year less housing is approved. Housing stress will be felt by our workforce.These are clear indicators we have a badly managed and somewhat sick economy.
“Managing the economy is going to be imperative to manage an ageing economy or we won’t have a work force.
“We’ve got to ask ourselves do the proposed amendments align with state government population targets. We have to address housing that’s affordable for essential workers. We have to achieve outcomes to provide solutions for social issues.“
Former councillor and now business strategy consultant with a specialty in town planning Russell Green of RGStrategic followed with an informative presentation, shedding light on proposed amendments and their potential impact of council’s 1100-page planning document.
“The planning scheme amendments are an intense body of work.What does it all mean for you?“ he said.
“Council has unashamedly said it is all about housing choice, affordability, suitability for Noosa residents.“
Mr Green said an overview of changes indicated an expansion of housing choices with council making provision for smaller, more affordable housing and a focus on permanent housing, both rental or owner-occupier.
“If don’t have STA approval for your property you’re not going to get it, there may be opportunity in rural areas but that’s getting harder,“ he said.
Mr Green said the amendments included some rezoning of areas including changes for some tourist accommodation zones to residential and business zones.
A small dwelling focus in the amendments means medium and high density projects will require a 75 per cent small dwelling component but requirements for car parking spaces created confusion, restricting the number of dwellings allowed.
“In medium density zones a lot of multiple dwellings were built and allowed to have it as permanent or holiday accommodation - now it’s all about permanency,“ he said.
“You can take an existing dwelling house and turn it into dual or multiple dwelling, but do you have parking space.
“One of the big changes in medium density, if the property is less than 600sqm you can build dual occupancy if it’s over 600sqm you have to build 75 per cent small dwellings. It will change what you can do.
“A lot of residential land in Noosa is generational land, in great locations close to shops or
schools. It will be inconsistent to build a house in medium density. It will have to be small dwellings.“
Mr Green said it made sense that some properties that have been tourism were going back to high density residential zones as key places needed workers, but Noosa has been long been a tourist town with tourist contributing greatly to the economy.
“If you don’t have new tourist projects, tourism will drop away,“ he said.
On the positive side he believes a focus on a diversity of housing was a good choice that Noosa desperately needed, having had too many four bedroom houses and council’s
proposed development at the Coles-owned site at Noosa Junction was “very good“ but car park rates and land prices would make some amendments challenging.
“The focus is to create a diverse housing product,“ Mr Green said.
“How do you bring that about when land prices are so high?
Mr Green’s insights are now available on the Chamber’s website.
Mr Green urged people to make submissions during the consultation period which closed on 14 July and to keep them simple and specific to the issue.
Caroline Edginton and Jacqueline Gray greeted guests.
More than 100 attended a seminar on proposed amendments to the Noosa Plan.
Affordable housing key
Boosting supply of smaller, more affordable properties to house key workers, older people and smaller households is a key intent of Noosa Council’s proposed planning scheme amendments.
Council’s strategy and environment director Kim Rawlings said detached freestanding houses currently accounted for more than 79 per cent of Noosa’s private homes.
“Yet data from the last census tells us we have just two people living in more than 40 per cent of our shire’s housing, while more than 24 per cent of our housing stock is home to just one person,” she said.
“76.8 per cent of Noosa’s occupied homes have three or more bedrooms. So, we are well supplied with large freestanding housing for big households, yet for those who can’t afford or don’t need three- and four-bedroom homes – key workers, older people and small families on lower incomes – the options are limited.”
The proposed amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 will incentivise developers and landowners to build smaller housing in medium and higher density residential zones.
“Currently the majority of existing unit and apartment stock in Noosa has three or more bedrooms, just like our freestanding houses. These are grand units that due to their size aren’t typically affordable on the open market,” she said.
The proposed amendments will limit the gross floor area in key medium and higher density residential areas to 75 square metres, excluding balconies and car spaces.
“With these amendments we’re focused on leveraging our existing medium and higher density residential zones where we already have units and apartments, to provide more options in terms of size and
number of bedrooms.
The shire’s high-density residential zone is limited to pockets of Noosaville, Noosa Heads and a few areas along the beaches, while the medium density residential zone offers opportunities for small units in places such as Tewantin and Cooroy.
“The aim is to incentivise developers to provide more housing choice, with smaller
housing options to drive greater availability and affordability,” Ms Rawlings said.
The proposed amendments will also protect the medium and high-density residential zones for residents by restricting new shortstay accommodation to the tourist accommodation zone.
In a further effort to provide more housing, theamendmentsproposetherezoningofsome
tourist accommodation zones to residential or centre zones to increase land available for future housing for permanent residents, rather than more short-term accommodation for visitors and to reflect the current transition of some of these sites to permanent residential occupation.
To find out more and have a say on the proposed changes, residents are encouraged to visit yoursay.noosa.qld.gov.au
Earth Sustainable Living expo to come to life
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With exciting program elements for both children and adults alike, the event promises to be a fun-filled event for the whole family.
Enjoy a tiny house tour from Aussie Tiny Houses, embark on a Bush Tucker Walk and Yarn on Country, participate in a beach clean up and enjoy blue drinks on the Peregian Surf Club deck with a jam-packed program of educational speakers.
For kids, there’s plenty of fun activities like nature crafts, seed planting workshops, interactive insect displays, flower crown workshops, and upcycling pool float workshops with PLOYS.
Cartel Music and Events director Lea Bye, emphasised the significance of the event, saying, “Sustainable living is no longer just a trend; it’s a fundamental lifestyle choice driven by a collective desire to minimise our impact on the environment. The Earth Sustainable Living Expo is a platform for our community to come together, learn, and cel-
ebrate the strides we’ve made towards a more sustainable future”.
excitement about Peregian Beach’s role as the host venue.
“Situated between Noosa and the Sunshine Coast, Peregian Beach embodies a spirit of innovation and environmental consciousness. It’s the perfect setting for an event that celebrates our connection to the planet and inspires positive action,” Plunkett said. The expo will feature an array of engaging activities and events for attendees of all ages, including:
· Slow Food and Fashion: Explore delicious and stylish offerings from local retailers and restaurants atVillage Square on Thursday 4 July, from 3pm to 6pm.
· EARTH Green Business Breakfast: Kickstart your day with a mind-opening experience featuring a glass-blowing display on Friday 5 July, from 7am to 8.30am.
· Eco Village: Dive into a day of eco-friendly activities including wellness activities, educational talks, art displays, interactive workshops, and more at Peregian Park on Saturday 6 July, from 8am to 4pm.
· Peregian Beach Markets: Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the iconic markets with workshops and special festivities on Sunday 7 July, from 7.30am to 12.30pm.
With a lineup designed to inform, inspire, and entertain, the Earth Sustainable Living Expo promises to be a memorable experience for all who attend.
Plastic Free Noosa coordinator Jen, who will host a Plastic Free July Beach Clean Up at the event, said “We invite everyone to join us at the Earth Sustainable Living Expo as we continue to build a community that is committed to sustainability and environmental stewardship.”
PBBA president Kylie Plunkett expressed
· Sustainable Swap and Sip Clothing Swap: Embrace sustainable fashion within a circular economy with a clothing swap event on Friday 5 July, from 6pm to 8pm.
For more information visit Earth Sustainable Living Expo website.
Smaller, affordable dwellings is a key intent of Noosa Plan amendments.
The Earth Sustainable Living Expo is set to come to life in The Village, Peregian Beach.
By Abbey Cannan
Last Man Standing highlights the story of the organist and former owner of the world’s oldest authentic silent movie house, Majestic Theatre Pomona.
This is the first documentary directed by Sunshine Coast locals, Jordan Lawrence and Jayke Barnes, released through their new production company, Willa\Mai.
The creators originally met as musicians, with Jordan making music under the name Calan Mai, and Jayke making music and films under the name Alvy Willa.
“I filmed a little music video at the Majestic Theatre last year so I had briefly met Ron, and he had been so interesting to talk to that I never forgot it,“ Jordan said.
“When we started making these documentaries about local artists, he was one of the first people that popped into my head.
“We wanted to focus the documentaries on people who inspired us. We’re trying to make a career as artists and we know how hard that is to do.
“At age 90, he’s still doing the thing that grabbed him as a young artist. The fact that he’s still doing it at his age just seemed like the ultimate form of success to us.“
One of the most compelling facts they learnt about Ron during the process was that it took him until the age of 70 to embrace who he actually was.
“That to me was a really incredible thing because some people don’t even make it to that age,“ Jordan said.
“The fact that he has spent 20 years being honest with himself and honest with those around him about who he is, I think that is really inspiring. “Ultimately one day you do run
out of time but you can still, at that age, make that decision that you’re not going to hide anymore.“
At one point during the creation process, the pair felt like they had bitten off more than they could chew.
“As we were filming a documentary for the first time, you’re coming up against things that you don’t prepare for,“ he said.
“It’s trying to determine if it’s just interesting to us or something that has appeal.
“I studied journalism and I’m now a counsellor, so the process of doing an interview for a documentary is somewhere halfway between the two.
“Whereas Jayke is a cinematographer so he’s coming at it as a storyteller in that way.“
The documentary will be followed by a short silent film performance by Ron West accompanying the film Big Business by Laurel and Hardy, and a closing of the show by Chris Rose performing the original Felix the Cat silent cartoon.
“I’m excited to see Ron watch it on that screen because he’s watched that screen for the past five decades,“ Jordan said.
“Just that alone to me is so amazing. I’ve just got such a soft spot for him and I want him to feel what we feel when he watches it.
“I want the audience to recognise how lucky they are to be in that room and to be able to hear Ron play the organ after the film. I think that is so special.“
The creators want the audience to take away a feeling of courage from the film.
“You can lose so much time being afraid
and unwilling to sort of voice what you need. I just want people to come out of it not being afraid to say what they think,“ Jordan said.
See Last Man Standing on Saturday 6 July from 12pm to 2pm at Majestic Theatre Pomona. Doors and bar open at 11am with tea, coffee, snacks and refreshments available. Tickets cost $15 for adults and free for kids 13 and under. No need to book. Get your tickets at the door.
For more information on Jordan and Jayke’s productions, follow on Instagram at @alvy_ willa
This is the first documentary directed by Sunshine Coast locals, Jordan Lawrence and Jayke Barnes.
Last Man Standing is a short documentary on Ron West.
Spencer leads forum
By Margie Maccoll
“All of us can make such a big difference by learning more about the environment,“ were words of wisdom from conservationist, environmental educator and photographer Spencer Hitchen who, at 13 years of age, has spent more than half of his life observing and learning about the environment and protecting it.
Last week Spencer hosted an intergenerational forum at Noosa Parks Association Friday Forum, bringing together young conservationists with local environmentalists to hear his conservation journey and get involved in workshops, interpretive walks and a panel discussion.
“This is where I started, doing my first talk when I was eight years old,“ he told a full house of attendees at the forum.
“So many people here, and not here today, taught me about nature, how we can protect nature.
“Cecily Fearnley, she’s died now, but she was such an incredible inspiration - ’never give up, when a door closes there’ll always be another door open’ she told me. That helped when trying to protect Grasstree Court.“
Over several years Spencer led a group of conservationists, Save Sunrise Glossies, who tried to save a parcel of Wallum habitat, home to several threatened species including his beloved glossy black cockatoos, at Grasstree Court, Sunrise Beach.
The habitat was eventually cleared to make way for an approved development, but their efforts spread a wider awareness of the habitat, its threatened species, particularly glossy black cockatoos and their importance to the ecosystem.
“Most of you know I tried to protect 5.8km of critical habitat of glossy black cockatoos, koalas, ground parrots so many other threatened species,“ Spencer said.
“That habitat was so important for the threatened species survival in that ecosystem. Now we’re seeing all these impacts that are unseen impacts when a development gets approved. You don’t realise the impacts coming off a single development into the national park. Observing and learning about our local
environment is so important to protect our local environment.
“Unfortunately we didn’t win but it still helped to get such a huge impact to save that habitat.“
Spencer acknowledged several groups and mentors who had shared their knowledge with him over the years including Rochelle Gooch, Valmae and the birding group, members of the Coolum Coast Care, the NICA shorebird team, Meghan Halverson and Bernard Jean of Queensland Koala Crusaders and (Glossy) Bob Carey who taught him “how amazing the glossy black cockatoos are and how important it was to protect their habitat“.
“So this was really how I started. I observed my local environment, going out with binoculars first, then going out with mummy and daddy’s iPhone, my Nikon gifted from Noosa Photo Club and now my Sony so I can showcase the amazing nature and showcase my photos in my calendars [that he creates to raise awareness of the environment].
“You learn about your local environment once you’ve observed your environment. It’s through all the amazing environmental groups that have helped me learn about all the amazing species here in the amazing Noosa. It helped me teach people about nature. From the knowledge I’ve gained from these amazing environment groups then you can protect your local environment, and that’s what I think I do.“
Spencer encouraged others to observe, learn and protect their local environment.
“It doesn’t have to be what I’ve done. It doesn’t have to be standing in front of bulldozers. You can just sign petitions. That’s such an important thing to do.
There’s a petition today to save Noosa hinterland and critical habitat that’s going to be destroyed for quarry expansion.“
Other ways people can assist is by observing and documenting observations on different Apps such as Birdata, Birda, providing information that can be used for scientific research.
“Every little bit counts. Every habitat we protect helps threatened species. All of us can make such a huge difference,“ Spencer said.
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Environmentalist Spencer Hitchen hosted an environmental forum at Noosa Parks Association last Friday.
Margaret Mourik and Linese Norrish of Coolum Coast Care talked about bird species in the local region.
The Bird observers group.
Wildlife rescuer Jarrah Small told people to take more with fishing line after collecting this much in the past year and rescuing wildlife tangled in fishing line and hooks.
Louise Ryan showed people some local flora.
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Documentarians to land
The full program and speaker line-up has been revealed for the first Regionality Sunshine Coast documentary and factual industry event, taking place at Maroochy RSL on Friday 26 July.
The packed one-day program provides exclusive insights into crafting award-winning character docs, the elusive art of pitching, factual formats and new discoveries, First Nations storytelling and engaging audiences with impact.
It also includes opportunities for sector networking and curated one on one meetings with participating industry representatives - all designed with the needs of Queenslandbased documentary and factual practitioners in mind.
Leading the program are Emmy and Sundance Award-winning US documentarians Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine, the creative duo behind Boys State (Apple TV+), The Mission (Nat Geo), Mayor Pete (Amazon Prime Video), The Overnighters (Netflix) and the 2024 Sundance smash Girls State (Apple TV+).
Heralded for their character-driven, provocative, and timely documentaries, Moss and McBaine will share insights into their creative practice, playing with form and how to balance independent artistic endeavours with commercial realities to turn their documentaries into major international hits.
Screen Queensland chief executive officer
Jacqui Feeney said Screen Queensland was pleased to partner with AIDC on Regionality Sunshine Coast.
“We are delighted to bring this invaluable event back for another year, this time to the Sunshine Coast,“ she said.
“It is a wonderful opportunity for the documentary industry to gather, learn and upskill to ensure Australia continues to make impactful real stories where truth is powerful or even stranger than fiction.
“It’salsoachancetoshowcaseQueensland’s accomplished and flourishing documentary and factual creators, alongside national and international industry leaders.”
AIDC CEO/ creative director Natasha Gadd said, “AIDC is thrilled to present our 2024 Regionality program, featuring an impressive line-up of speakers and sessions bringing a taste of AIDC to South East Queensland.“
“Honouring the eternal curiosity of nonfiction creators, this year’s program journeys into the inner lives of larger than life characters,
Silver Bullet night rides a success
By Erle Levey
The historic Gympie Railway Station was a real hub of activity on Saturday night, despite the cold weather of mid-winter.
The inaugural Saturday night Silver Bullet train rides and eat-street Grazing Lane in the railway car park proved highly popular.
About 300 people took advantage of the rail car journey to Monkland station and return with the train departing Gympie every 30 minutes from 5.30pm.
“People were queued out into the carpark to get tickets,’’ Mary Valley Rattler general manager Sherry Lowe said.
“They started rolling up at 4.30 wanting to experience the train ride.
“From a community perspective, it was a wonderful opportunity for Gympie families to enjoy the excitement of a train ride.
“It gave the chance where we could all come together and be amongst friends.
“There were people from Hervey Bay and from Sunshine Coast.
“What an absolute success - music, wine and people.
“It was pure joy. Especially to see the faces of children as they got off the train.’’
There was a real sense of occasion, watching the passengers line up and being waved off.
It was something special … an example of the Gympie community coming out of a Saturday night, and the Rattler having the opportunity as an organisation to share the magic of a rail journey.
The next Silver Bullet night journeys and Grazing Lane eat street will be held on the third Friday of July, due to the Rattler’s Murder Mystery train ride already planned for the Saturday.
explorations of outer space and underwater worlds and the legacies of First Nations trailblazers.
“Celebrating both regional storytelling and global industry trends, the program will also shine a spotlight on the incredible talent of Queensland doc and factual creators.
“We are grateful for the support of Screen Queensland and collaborative partners Sunshine Coast Council and the Sunshine Coast Screen Collective.”
Tickets for Regionality Sunshine Coast are on sale now through AIDC, priced at $90 inc GST, or $80 inc GST for AIDC, Sunshine Coast Screen Collective and Screenworks members, and $70 inc GST for full time students and concession card holders, and provide access to all sessions, Doc Chat sign-ups and networking drinks.
Regionality Sunshine Coast takes place Friday 26 July at the Maroochy RSL, Maroochydore, Queensland. Visit aidc.com.au for more information.
More than 300 passengers took advantage of the Mary Valley Rattler’s Saturday night train rides at Gympie. 415216
Leading the program are Emmy and Sundance Award-winning US documentarians Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine, the duo behind the 2024 Sundance smash Girls State.
Celebration of culture
Take an interactive journey that brings the past to the present - hear inspiring stories, make your own traditional clay pot, and learn the ancient art of canoe building to help the community unite for a special week of celebrations.
Residents and visitors are being invited to be part of NAIDOCWeek with a range of events in our region from 7 to 14 July.
NAIDOC Week will celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said NAIDOC Week invited the community to listen, learn and engage in meaningful dialogue.
“The theme this year is ‘Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud’,” Mayor Natoli said.
“The week highlights the importance of fostering a society where the wisdom and contributions of Indigenous peoples are valued and respected.
“The theme honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.”
Mayor Natoli invited the community to attend the 2024 NAIDOC Flag Raising Ceremony at the Nambour Library Forecourt.
“The ceremony will highlight the Sunshine Coast First Nations community’s significance of First Nations connection to Country, values and culture,” she said.
“Join us on Wednesday 10 July, at 10.30am for this free event.”
What you can experience this NAIDOC Week: First Nations Dyungungoo digital interactive and immersive experience
· What: Using an Xbox gaming console, participants interact with the First Nations people they meet on a journey of survival prior to European settlement.
· When: July 10-14
· Time: 10am-3pm
· Where: Bankfoot House, 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains
Self-Guided Tour – Bark Canoe and documentary
· What: See the canoe built by Lyndon Davis, Brent Miller, Nathan Morgan and Kerry Jones using the traditional skills and traditions of bark canoe making. Watch the short video discussing the project’s national significance and value to the community.
· What: Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tradition of creating coolamon clay pots. En-
gage in inspiring conversations with Aunty Jude Hammond as you craft your art piece. Roll up your sleeves and get hands-on with air-dry clay, shaping and moulding your unique pot. Take home a one-of-a-kind coolamon, crafted by your own hands.
· When: August 6 and August 13
· Time: 11am-1.30pm
· Where: Nambour and Maroochydore Libraries
· Tickets: $25 per person. To buy tickets and for more information visit council’s libraries’ website.
Jinibara digital stories with Aunty Edna and Uncle Noel
· What: Hear inspiring stories from local First Nations elders on the brilliant big screen at City Hall which measures a whopping 7.68 metres long x 1.08m high. The two short
films are around five minutes in length each and will play on repeat throughout NAIDOC Week.
· When: July 8-12
· Time: 8.30am-4.30pm
· Where: Sunshine Coast City Hall, 54 First Avenue, Maroochydore
Wan’Diny NAIDOC Family Fun Day
· Date: Saturday, 19 October
· Time: 9am – 3pm
· Where: Black Swan Park Cotton Tree, The Esplanade, Maroochydore QLD 4558 For tickets and more information visit the Wan’diny NAIDOC Facebook event for details. Check out council’s website for event details, more information and a list of other NAIDOC Week activities planned across the Sunshine Coast.
UNCOVER THE LAYERS OF NOOSA AT THE MEETING OF LAND AND SEA. WELCOME TO YOUR NEW HOME IN THE HEADLANDS.
SUNNY COASTAL KITCHEN
Benjamin Thomson.
The theme this year is ‘Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud’.
Dane goes above for all
“I want my customers to be as proud of the work as I am,” says Dane Sweetman, 40-year Noosa local, father of three and owner of newly formed business City Coastal Rural (CCR Landcare) Pty Ltd, a gardening and landcare business focused on the Noosa region.
Sweetman has been in the landcare business for 20 years, working in lead-hand roles for large companies that hold council and local government contracts.
This year, he started his own landcare service for residential, industrial and rural properties.
A strong work ethic and caring for the community is embodied in his approach to both life and business, something he attributes to two formative influences: growing up in Noosa with his mum Moy, and his experiences living and working for over a decade in Japan.
Single-parent Moy, who fell ill with renal failure early in his childhood then had a lifesaving kidney transplant, made it her mission in life to help others.
In the early 2000s, she started well-known local charity Frangipani Dreams. The fastgrowing charity attracted the support of people such as Richard Branson, motor-racing driver Peter Brock, and pro-surfers Tom Carroll and Layne Beachley.
“One night we literally had Richard Branson sitting at our dining table,” recalls Sweetman.
Helping others has become a core driver of Sweetman’s own philosophy – something he knows made his late mother proud.
“My childhood experiences in Noosa have instilled a deep desire to help others and this is core to my approach to my business,” he says.
An avid surfer from childhood, joining Noosa Boardriders at a young age, Sweetman worked in local surf shops, Impact Surf and Classic Malibu. His love of surfing eventually took him searching for waves in Japan.
He ended up spending 11 years in Japan, an experience he values highly for teaching him to be proud of any job he does.
“Japan taught me to listen and show respect to others and I believe it does come back to you.”
Sweetman says he tries to go above and
“I had a lot of mates who had gone to the UK and Europe in their 20s, but I wanted more of a cultural challenge and to keep surfing, so I decided to go to Japan to explore the surf culture there.”
beyond for his customers, which sometimes means accommodating non-gardening requests.
“Last week we helped a 75-year-old lady gain back access to her clothes line.
“We cleared the path and laid pavers down to reduce the chances of a fall.
“And tomorrow I’m removing a rusty old swing set from a rental property after mowing and trimming.”
Sweetman believes a willingness to tackle these kinds of extra tasks, his long-standing connection to the community and his friendly demeanour help set him apart from other companies in the same line of work.
The CCR company mantra is: Keep it clean. Keep it green.
To book Dane in for a job, call: 0422 812 731.
Dane and his three daughters after a morning surf at Noosa beach.
Project Booyah
Fourteen local boys are set for a brighter future after graduating from the Project Booyah youth program which has been so successful it has seen a decrease in reoffending by 80 per cent.
Senior Constable Greg Newman has been in charge of Project Booyah since 2019 and believes the success of the program is based around reconnecting disengaged teenagers with their community and helping them to transition back into education or work.
“Project Booyah has been delivered by Nambour based police officers and uses a variety of educational strategies not always seen in the normal school setting,“ Snr const Newman said.
“These strategies have continued to produce outstanding results since the program first commenced on the Gold Coast in 2012,
“Our data on graduates over the past four years shows a decrease in reoffending and victimisation by up to 80 per cent and the flow on effect has seen participants re-engage in education while improving employment opportunities. We also provide ongoing mentoring for the next two years to guide our graduates through their transition to further education and employment opportunities.
“We simply cannot do what we do without the support of the local community including the Bli Bli Neighbourhood Watch who have provided breakfast to all of the cohort since 2019. Local businesses are also involved including Bli Bli Priceline Pharmacy where manager Kam Shirzadi has donated a host of toiletry items for male and female participants and we have also had significant financial support from the developers of Parklakes Central Peter Shadforth and Robert Flipp.“
Edith Blanck, area coordinator for Bli Bli Neighbourhood Watch said Project Booyah was playing an important role in the ongoing youth crime crisis.
“This program is truly unique and I am not
surprised it has achieved a success rate of up to 80 per cent,“ Edith said.
“It’s been wonderful to see another crop of graduates complete the program and reengage into further education or employment. There’s also a female programme which will begin after these school holidays and participants will graduate in late September.
“As always, funding for these types of programs is limited so it’s great that local organisations like Parklakes Central contribute to the overall success of young people within our community. Peter Shadforth and Robert Flipp have been involved in the Parklakes developments for many years and their ongoing support has included working with us on our Bli Bli Unite FunRun in aid ofVictims of Domestic Violence and with our Youth Program Skate Park competition. They’ve always been very supportive of the local community and they have indicated they will continue to do so into the future,” Edith said.
The latest Sunshine Coast Project Booyah cohort have graduated after a 16-week police mentoring program focused on supporting atrisk and disengaged young people build selfesteem and resilience.
Recently, a 17-year-old boy’s journey through the program highlights the crucial role
that support programs, like Project Booyah, play in breaking the cycle of abuse and criminal behaviour.
From an early age this boy witnessed DFV between his parents. Then around the age of 12, the boy began experiencing relentless bullying, emotional and physical abuse himself. Due to his lifelong exposure to violence, he initially believed this behaviour to be normal. This abuse continued well into his late teens, severely affecting his mental health and sense of safety. Seeking solace, he turned to substance abuse and began committing drug offences. Often running away from home for days and becoming entangled in harmful activities.
He states his turning point came through his involvement with Project Booyah, a program designed to help at-risk youth by providing them with the support and skills needed to lead a better life. Through the program, he received not only academic support but also life skills training and assistance with healthcare.
“Project Booyah has helped me through a lot. They supported me through quite a bit, where most people would have just tapped out, but they didn’t, “he said.
“I’m now studying youth work. I want to help kids that are in a similar position to what
I was and show them that you can get out of it.”
TheprogramisrunbytheQueenslandPolice Service, in partnership with the Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), and the local community.
Program participants are often considered at-risk in the community and many have disengaged from their schooling or community.
The program works to develop teen’s leadership, social, literacy and numeracy skills, to put them on a pathway towards improving their health, education, employment opportunities and connection to community.
Project Booyah Sunshine Coast Police Coordinator Senior Constable Greg Newman said the program’s recent attendees, eight boys who graduated on Friday 21 June were local teenagers who had come into the program disengaged from their community and lacking direction and have grown into capable, valued members of our community.
“Throughout the program we teach them about healthy relationships, controlling their emotions, and the impacts of drugs and alcohol,“ Snr const Newman said.
“Everything we do is focused on growing their confidence, self-esteem and resilience and reconnecting them with their community, including school, training and employment.”
In additional to graduation certificates, a past program participant was awarded the inaugural Crossroads Award.
“This award acknowledges a participant that has come to the program at a crossroads in their life, but has committed themselves to the learning experience.
“As program facilitators, we are meant to be teaching the teenagers, but in fact, sometimes their life experiences, resilience and wisdom teaches us.”
As graduates, the cohort will remain connected to the program through regular contact from the program facilitators to support them achieve their goals.
Snr Constable Greg Newman, Lachie Zetti, Crystal Mitchell, Peter Shadforth, Edith Blanck, Superintend Craig Hawkins and Kam Shirzadi.
By Naomi Martin
Being a true Sunshine Coast local, I remember when we would have to drive to Brisbane if we needed to see a specialist because the options were so limited.
We weren’t spoilt with choice on the coast like we are now. These days, however, we have so many incredible specialists to choose from on the Coast and Kris is one of them! Consulting from both Noosa and Nambour, and operating from Noosa, Nambour and Kawana hospitals, makes it easy to see your Local Eye Doctor, no matter where you live on the Coast. How lucky are we!
You might be wondering why I am writing this article? Well, it’s simple. I love my job! Not many people can say that, but I truly am one of the lucky ones. Why do I love it? Well, just to name a few of the reasons; getting to know patients. Creating a welcoming and safe environment for our patients. Leading a team of fantastic staff. Working on the Sunshine Coast. What’s not to love? However, the more I thought about my role, the more I realised that the reason I truly love my job is my boss, Associate Professor Kristopher Rallah-Baker - Your Local Eye Doctor.
Kris is an incredible man, with a fascinating story. He worked so hard to get to where he is. He faced adversity after adversity, but you wouldn’t know it. He doesn’t dwell on it. He uses that to keep him grounded and to push him to succeed. He is down-to-earth. A perfectionist. Has a wicked sense of humour. He loves to educate. And more than anything, he lives for his patients and ensures that they are looked after and heard.
So, I thought I would take the opportunity to sit down with Kris and ask him some questions to help you, our local community, to get to know Kris, Your Local Eye Doctor.
Q: What made you want to become an ophthalmologist?
A: I admired the work of Fred Hollows and developed a deep interest in ophthalmology at medical school.
Q: Where did you study?
A: Medical school at University of Newcastle and specialist training in Brisbane.
Q: Interesting fact about yourself?
A: Farming is an interest of mine. So much so that I own a farm and I run a herd of cattle.
Q: How do you enjoy spending your downtime?
A: Spending time on my farm and building furniture is a hobby of mine.
Q: What makes you smile?
A: Seeing my patients enjoy a new lease on life from a great visual outcome.
Q: Favourite movie?
A: The Iron Lady
Q: What do you love most about your job?
A: Getting to know my patients, and spending time with my incredible team who have become a family to me.
Practice manager Naomi Martin with Associate Professor Kristopher Rallah-Baker.
Associate Professor Kristopher Rallah-Baker.
Legacy of nurse Emily
Many may not be aware, but once upon a time the clubhouse at the Eumundi Showgrounds and Sports Complex had a very different – and special – purpose.
It was a private hospital that helped women of Eumundi and surrounds give birth safely.
From 1924 to 1958, local resident Emily Luke, known simply as ‘Nurse’ ran the facility.
She oversaw the delivery of a generation of babies, minor surgery and the treatment of injuries.
While visiting her family home in Sunny Brae in 1923, Nurse Emily was approached by a local doctor who asked her to establish the nursing home. In a gracious gesture, Emily’s parents donated the beautiful Queenslander to be used for this purpose.
When it opened in January 1924, the nursing home focused on supporting soldiers returning from the Great War. But in the years following, Sunny Brae catered more for maternity patients and eventually it became a maternity hospital.
Eumundi Museum will host the 100-year celebration of the hospital on 20 July, welcoming families and community members to tour the space, share their Eumundi stories and revisit Sunny Brae’s unique history. Visit their Facebook page for more details.
Sunshine Coast Council Division 10 Councillor David Law said the region was home to amazing history.
“Sunny Brae has such a unique history in our township of Eumundi,” Cr Law said.
“And what a time to celebrate its century of achievements at the 100-year celebration to be held in July.
From 1924 to 1958, local resident Emily Luke, known simply as ‘Nurse’ ran the facility.
“If you want to learn more about Sunny Brae’s history or history of more parts of the Sunshine Coast, be sure to explore the Heritage Library, located in Nambour.”
Sunshine Coast Libraries have conserved, rehoused, indexed and partially digitised the Sunny Brae Private Hospital Collection, made possible thanks to a generous donation by the family of Fay Miller (nee Peachey), niece of Nurse Emily.
More than 1500 images, documents, patient logs, maternity case records and more are in the collection. Digitised images from the collection can be accessed via sunshinecoast. recollect.net.au
To access or learn more about the hospital or its history, you can contact the Sunshine Coast Heritage Library via heritage.library@ sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Nature,
music and coffee!
If the idea of laid-back music in a beautiful natural setting on a Sunday morning takes your fancy, head on down to Noosa Botanic Gardens and bring a chair or mat to sit on, for the monthly Sunday in the Garden event on Sunday July 7, from 9am.
Once again, your host, the ever-popular Jay Bishoff will be accompanied by friends Jack Raymond and violinist extraordinaire Seamus Butler to serenade you under the poinciana trees from about 10am to midday.
Of course, there’s plenty of time to talk a walk through the winter-tinged gardens before and after the music, and the exotic Shade Garden will be open from 9am.
And that essential additive - the coffee van - will be on hand to get your system going. You can also indulge in delicious gelato from The Scoop.
A special Guided Bush Tucker Walk re-
places the usual standard walk on Sundaybut it has already sold out! - so make a note that a second Bush Tucker Walk has been arranged for Sunday, July 14. The walk, led by Gubbi Gubbi elder Lisa Powell, will take participants to all corners of the gardens on a journey of discovery to identify bush tucker plants and divulge their secrets. Bookings are essential for this walk, and can be made via trybooking.com/CSFMK. Price is $15 for non-members and $10 for members of Friends of Noosa Botanic Gardens. The walk is one hour long, starting at 8.30am and remember to bring good walking shoes.
Don’t forget to weather-check first thing on July 7 for Sunday’s event on Noosa Botanic Gardens - Friends Facebook page, just to be sure, otherwise Noosa Botanic Gardens are located on Lake Macdonald Drive, about 4km from Cooroy’s CBD.
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Seamus Butler, Jay Bishoff and Jack Raymond in action at Noosa Botanic Gardens.
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PICK OF THE WEEK
ABC TV, Friday, 8.25pm
Set six months after the first season’s scintillating finale, this odd-couple outback detective drama returns with another gritty, compelling mystery to solve. Local star Nicole Chamoun (SafeHarbour) and ThePunisherstar, US actor Thomas Jane (pictured with Chamoun) both return, as Amanda and Ted are thrust into a bizarre murder involving two bodies fused together by fire. Hired to prove that Raphael (Ethan Lwin), the son of one of the victims, is innocent, the unconventional private investigators soon clash with newly arrived Detective Sergeant Pip Sweeney (Zindzi Okenyo). With old enemies around the corner and an exotic drug ring taking over Crimson Lake, this promises to be a thrilling sophomore season for a true blue Aussie gem.
Friday, July 5
ABC TV (2) SBS (3)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News
Mornings. 10.00 Walking Man. (PG, R) 10.30
That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (Final, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Final, Malv, R) 2.00 The Split. (Ma, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 6. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 6. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 A Short History Of Living Longer. (Ma, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.35 Love Your Garden. (Return) Presented by Alan Titchmarsh.
8.25 Troppo. (Return, Malv) Six months on, Ted and Amanda investigate a bizarre local murder and an exotic drug ring.
9.25 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
10.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
10.30 Austin. (PG, R)
11.00 ABC Late News.
11.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R)
12.05 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R)
12.50 We Hunt Together. (Madlv, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Princes In The Tower: New Evidence. (R) Explores the fate of the Princes in the Tower.
9.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. Nuits-Saint-Georges to Gevrey-Chambertin. 25.3km individual time trial. From France.
2.00 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late. (Malv, R)
3.50 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
RUGBY UNION
9Gem, Saturday, 7pm; continues Nine, 7.30pm
After a somewhat sobering 2023 saw the Wallabies crash out of the World Cup – the first time the men in gold have failed to make it past the group stage – the national team is looking to the future. New coach Joe Schmidt, whose credentials include European titles, Six Nations championships and leading Ireland to the World No.1 ranking for the first time, is eager to show what he do in his first match in charge – the first in a two-Test series against Wales. Last time the Wallabies met the Dragons, it ended in an embarrassing 40-6 loss. With a home crowd cheering them on at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium tonight, Schmidt’s new squad will be put to the test against one of the toughest nations in the world of rugby.
LITTLE
J AND BIG CUZ
ABC Family and NITV, Monday, 6.05pm
Returning with its fourth season, this homegrown animated series follows the sweet and funny adventures of First Nations kids Little J and Big Cuz. Voiced by beloved actors Miranda Tapsell (LoveChild), Deborah Mailman (TotalControl), along with BlackComedy’s Aaron Fa’aoso and MysteryRoad: Origin’s Mark Coles Smith, this unique series revels in a sense of curiousity, with plenty of cheeky shenanigans. Written by First Nations talent and celebrating Indigenous culture, this new set of 10 episodes is available in two more languages – Kuku Yalanji and Kalaw Kawaw Ya. Kicking off with a craters and meteorites tale where Little J is torn between what his teachers and Nanna tell him, there’s a wonderful birthday party and a road trip coming up.
I WAS ACTUALLY THERE
ABC TV, Tuesday, 8pm
“Every fibre in my body just went into goosebumps.” In this enthralling, haunting six-part doco, brave people recall their experience of being caught up in significant moments from our history. From the makers of YouCan’tAskThatand imbued with the same striking feeling of intimacy, it’s a revealing, stirring and ultimately poignant experience as these generous witnesses unpack their ordeal. Twenty-eight years after the tragedy of the Port Arthur massacre, survivor Brigid Cook (pictured) and police sniper Craig Harwood share their experience. Upcoming episodes include the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, the 2006 Beaconsfield Mine collapse and The Beatles’ record-breaking 1964 Adelaide visit.
Tom. 12.15am Bad Education. 12.50 Dark Side Of Comedy. 1.45 Murdered By A Mob. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SEVEN (7)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: Deadly Estate. (2017, PGav, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG)
3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Hosted by Larry Emdur.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Dr Harry Cooper helps a Dalmatian.
8.30 MOVIE: The Other Woman. (2014, Mals, R) After discovering her boyfriend is married, a woman tries to get her ruined life back on track. Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Kate Upton.
10.45 To Be Advised.
11.45 Autopsy USA: Roger Moore. (Ma, R) 12.45 Criminal Confessions: A Killer App. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
Home Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Medical Emergency. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes And Gardens. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 Industry Leaders. 2.30 Sydney Weekender. 3.00 Australia’s Best Backyards. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Mighty Ships. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 12.30am Australia’s Best Backyards. 1.00 Auction Squad. 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Medical Emergency. 3.00 Better Homes. 5.30 Our Town.
12.00 MOVIE: The Movie Star And The Cowboy. (2023, PGa) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.
4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG)
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 18. Brisbane Broncos v Penrith Panthers. From Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Brisbane Broncos versus Penrith Panthers match, with NRL news and analysis.
10.40 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 5. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 5 Late.
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) Matt, Sonny and Mark encounter a vengeful woman.
TEN (5, 1)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
6.30 The Project. 7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Guests include Julianne Moore, Ricky Gervais, Jamie Oliver, Paapa Essiedu and Olivia Dean. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
At Noon. 12.30 Ladies In Black. (PG, R) 1.20 Gruen. (R) 1.55 Classic 100 Concert 2024. (PG, R) 3.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 4.00 Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants? (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Stuff The British Stole: World’s Biggest Diamond. (PG, R) Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 Blak Ball. (PG, R) Recounts great Indigenous sporting moments.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 National NAIDOC Awards. (Ml) Coverage of the National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony from Kaurna Adelaide.
9.00 The Last Daughter. (PG) Documents the story of Brenda Matthews and her quest to discover where she belongs.
10.30 Ladies In Black. (PG, R) A catalogue photoshoot creates tension.
11.20 Shetland. (Mal, R) The team revises its view of Connor Cairns. 12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 3.50 Such Was Life. (PG) 4.00 Sports Woman. 4.30 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Kennedy, Sinatra And The Mafia. (Malsv, R) Documents the friendship between Frank Sinatra and John F. Kennedy. 9.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. Semur-en-Auxois to Colombey-les-DeuxÉglises. 183.5km flat stage. From France. 2.00 Blinded. (Madl, R) Bea reaches out to Together Casino’s big players. 3.45 Peer To Peer. (R) Presented by David Rubenstein. 4.45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) Presented by Adam Liaw.
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Qualifying and support races. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Pre-race and Race 13. From Townsville Street Circuit, Queensland. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Creek To Coast.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) An American nomad is caught with medicines.
7.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. (2018, Mv, R) Two former staff members of the Jurassic World theme park try to rescue dinosaurs from a volcanic eruption. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard. 10.05 MOVIE: xXx: State Of The Union. (2005, Mlv, R) An ex-con is recruited by a spy organisation to save the US president from assassination. Ice Cube, Willem Dafoe. 12.10 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Highlights. 1.10 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA.
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby Union. International Test Series. Game 1. Australia v Wales. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney. 9.55 Test Rugby: Wallabies V Wales Post-Match. Post-match wrap-up of the International Test match between Australia and Wales, featuring analysis and player interviews, as well as a look forward at the second test on Saturday 13th of July.
10.15 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6 Late. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R) A celebration of people and organisations across Australia which make the world a better place.
6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. (Final) Australians share bright ideas and tips. 6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A couple of Jack Russell cross pugs and a pooch called Little Little Rex are matched with potential companions. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Final, Mlm) An ambulance and an advanced paramedic are dispatched to deal with a hit-and-run accident. First responders are diverted to deal with a 76-year-old woman having difficulty breathing with chest pain. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6am WorldWatch.
6am Home
10.00 Front Up. 12.05pm Scrubs. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Tattoo Age. 5.55 The Food That Built The World. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 The Nine Lives Of. 10.20 Hudson & Rex. (Return) 12.50am The X-Files. 2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
Spitfire. Continued. (2018, PG) 7.25 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 9.05 Minari. (2020, PG, Korean) 11.15 The Power Of One. (1992, M) 1.35pm Nordic By Nature. (2021, M, Faroese) 2.55 White Lion. (2010, PG) 4.35 Belle And Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 6.25 Charade. (1963, PG) 8.30 Haywire. (2011, M) 10.15 Double Lover. (2017, MA15+, French) 12.20am Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 11.00 The 4WD Adventure Show. 11.30 American Restoration. Noon My Road To Adventure. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 17. North Melbourne v Gold Coast Suns. 4.30 Barrett-Jackson: Revved
H’lights. 2.40 Motor Racing. Formula E. Portland ePrix. H’lights. 3.45 MOVIE: Problem Child. (1990, PG) 5.20 Sunnyside. 5.50 MOVIE: Sherlock Gnomes. (2018) 7.30 MOVIE: The Holiday. (2006, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Bride Wars. (2009, PG) Midnight MOVIE: Beat. (2022, MA15+) 2.00 Life After Lockup. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.
Sunday, July
(R) 3.50 Secrets Of The Museum. (R) 4.40 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 5.10 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R)
racing carnival draws fresh battle lines between Magda and Ambrose over youth fashion.
9.20 The Split. (Ml, R) Ruth breaks some devastating news. 10.20 Shetland. (Mal, R)
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Des. (Mal, R)
(MA15+adhlnsv)
(PG, R) 3.55 Landline. (R) 4.25
Works. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
Morning Programs. 10.30 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R) 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. Highlights. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.00 Sports Woman. 4.30 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Structures Of Marvel: Medieval Paris. A look at two iconic Parisian buildings.
8.30 Mesopotamia: The Rise Of Cities. Documents how archaeologists from around the world are returning to the greatest sites in Mesopotamia. 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9. Troyes to Troyes. 199km hilly stage. From France. 2.30 Battle Of Britain: 3 Days To Save The UK. (PG, R)
3.25 Hitler: Countdown To War. (PGav, R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (a, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 2.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Pre-race and Race 14. From Townsville Street Circuit, Queensland. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Weekender.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (Return, PG) Celebrities show off their dance skills.
8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.
9.45 The Latest: Seven News.
10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Bali Bombings. (Mav, R) A look at the 2002 Bali nightclub bombings.
11.45 Born To Kill? Bobby Joe Long. (MA15+av, R)
12.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Highlights.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Canberra Raiders v Newcastle Knights.
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 Travel Guides. (PGl) The travel guides head to Peru, one of South America’s most picturesque countries.
8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.00 The Murder Of Lyn Dawson: Reasonable Doubt. (Mal, R) Part 4 of 4. Nearly 40 years have passed since Lynette’s disappearance and just when it looks like Christopher Dawson will never face justice, a podcast investigation is released that spurs authorities to action.
10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7.
12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7 Late.
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6am Morning Programs. 1.00pm Gymnastics. Trampoline World Cup. H’lights. 2.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 Blaktrax. 4.30 WorldWatch. 5.00 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.25 Alone Denmark. 6.35 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 7.30 Abandoned Engineering. 8.25 Cars That Built The World. 9.15 WWE Legends. 10.50 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 House Of Wellness. 11.00 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Our Town. 3.00 The Highland Vet. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 6.45 Escape To The Country. 7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Kath & Kim. 11.05 Late Programs. 6am Running. Gold Coast Marathon. 9.00 Turning Point
Lions v Adelaide. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man: Homecoming. (2017, M) 11.15 Late Programs. 6am Minari. Continued. (2020, PG, Korean) 7.40 The Majestic. (2001, PG) 10.25
TODAY Friday, 5 July, 2024
6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics. 7.30 MasterChef Australia. A fresh batch of talented and passionate amateur cooks competes to impress the judges. 8.50 Tulsa King. (Mlv) Stacy makes a decision that has serious consequences. Dwight and Mitch dispose of evidence and Bodhi proposes a new plan. Tina contemplates her future. 9.40 FBI. (Mv, R) A deadly truck heist arms the killers with enough ammonium nitrate to construct a massive bomb. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
Monday, July 8
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) 6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.
1.00 National NAIDOC Awards. (Ml, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Stuff The British Stole: Girl And Her Doll. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell. 8.30 Four Corners. Investigative journalism program.
9.15 Media Watch. (PG) Hosted by Paul Barry.
9.35 Monday’s Experts. (M) Hosted by Tony Armstrong and Catherine Murphy. 10.05 Gruen. (R)
10.40 ABC Late News.
10.55 The Business. (R)
11.15 QI. (PG, R) 11.45 You Can’t Ask That. (PG, R) 12.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 1.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 1.50 MOVIE: Anthony. (2020, Ma, R) Toheeb Jimoh, Bobby Schofield. 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Making Of Galup VR Experience. (PG, R) 2.10 A Murmuration. (PGa) 3.05 Trail Towns. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Alaska. (PGl, R) Nick Knowles explores Alaska by rail. 8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PG, R) The fortress needs to make some important changes to mark the reign of King Charles III. 9.20 24 Hours In Emergency: I’ll Be There. (Mal, R) A 46-year-old victim of a high-speed car crash is rushed to Queen’s Medical Centre. 10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Sisi. (Return, Mav)
12.35 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+av, R)
2.40 The Last Year Of Television 2021 Special. (MA15+ls, R) 3.40 Peer To Peer. (a, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am WorldWatch.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 Dream Home. (PGl) It is the final judging of the houses with only three teams to go through to the next round.
9.05 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) The team searches for a university student after she goes missing during a house party.
10.05 S.W.A.T. (Mdv) Hondo tries to stop a ruthless drug lord.
11.05 The Latest: Seven News.
11.35 Evil By Design: End Game. (Malv, R) Part 3 of 3. 12.35 The Event. (Mav, R)
1.35 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
9.30 Front Up. 11.00 Insight. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Beyond Oak Island. 1.15 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Monty Python And The Holy Grail. (1975, PG) 10.10 Swift Street. 11.40 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Harry’s
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Do You Want To Live Forever? (PGlm) Part 4 of 4. After 12 weeks of challenges, training and treatments, the results are revealed.
8.40 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth: Strength. (PGa) As his quest continues, Chris Hemsworth discovers how his muscles can help him stay strong and healthy as he grows older when he teams up with extreme sports guru Ross Edgley to train for an epic rope climb.
9.45 100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news, with exclusive insights from an expert panel.
10.45 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8 Late. 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. (PGl) A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 Ghosts. (PGa) Sam learns that one of the ghosts’ powers is to enter the dreams of the livings and influence their decisions. 10.05 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Nath Valvo. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
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6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.40 Motown Magic. 5.05 Our Stories. 5.35 News. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. (Return) 6.20 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Rebel With A Cause. 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 Soh Presents: Generations And Dynasties. 10.30 Sing About This Country. 12.30am Late Programs.
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I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Tower Heist. (2011, M) 10.35 Seinfeld. 11.35 Metro Sexual. 12.05am Love Island USA. 1.05 Life After Lockup. 2.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Townsville 500. H’lights. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Townsville 500. H’lights. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 8.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 9.30 Appalachian Outlaws. 10.30 Jade Fever. 11.00 Late Programs. 6am White Lion. Continued. (2010, PG) 6.40 Belle And Sebastian. (2013, PG, French) 8.30 Charade. (1963, PG) 10.35 Haywire. (2011, M) 12.15pm Jump, Darling. (2020, M) 1.55 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 3.45 Mosley. (2019, PG) 5.30 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 7.35 Rob The Mob. (2014, M) 9.30 Australian Rules. (2002, M) 11.20 Late Programs.
Tuesday, July 9
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7) 6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Secret Science. (Final, R) 10.30 Monday’s Experts. (M, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Mal, R) 1.55 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.25 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 9.20 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PGa, R) 10.15 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (Ml) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Made It With My Hands. (PGa, R) 3.15 Living Black. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Scenic Coastal Walks With Kate Humble. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Swanage To Portchester. (PGa) Presented by Michael Portillo.
8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores how the wealth of Boomers is affecting social mobility for future generations.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. Orléans to Saint-Amand-Montrond. 187.5km flat stage. From France.
Watch. (PG, R)
12.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 1.25 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 Dream Home. (Final, PGl) The competition reaches its climax as three homeowner pairs race to finish their backyards.
9.10 The Good Doctor. (Mad) A patient is in dire need of a kidney transplant, but the donor may not be capable of giving consent to the surgery.
11.10 The Latest: Seven News.
11.40 The Chernobyl Disaster: Meltdown. (Ma, R) Part 1 of 3.
12.40 The Disappearance. (Madv, R)
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 Tipping Point Australia Olympic Specials. (PG) Three Olympic legends step up to the machine to raise funds for their chosen charities.
9.00 To Be Advised.
9.30 Wimbledon 2024 Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9.
12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9 Late.
2.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, 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. (PGl) A fresh batch of amateur cooks competes. 8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) The team is summoned to Philadelphia to investigate the death of a US Navy petty officer. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.05 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 12.55 The Bee Whisperer. 2.55 Kickin’ Back. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.20 Couples Therapy. (Return) 12.50am Hypothetical. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 A Touch Of Frost. 10.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Country Life For Half The Price. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Josephine And Men. (1955) 5.30 Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House.
Wednesday, July 10
ABC TV (2) SBS (3) SEVEN (7)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 4.45 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
8.30 Gruen. Presented by Wil Anderson. 9.10 Austin. (PG, R) Austin organises a bus tour.
9.35 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills. 10.10 QI. (PG, R) 10.40 ABC Late News.
The Business. (R)
Aunty Donna’s Coffee Cafe. (Mls, R) 12.10 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R)
Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 1.45 Grantchester. (PG, R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
NINE (8, 9)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Insight. (R) 3.00 Trail Towns. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.40 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: How To Find Forever. (2022, PGa, R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Contestants are given two minutes to answer questions on their chosen subject.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can! (M) Follows new British recruits as they get the chance to join the ensemble at the legendary Moulin Rouge.
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11. Évaux-les-Bains to Le Lioran. 211km mountain stage. From France. 1.45 Trom. (Mv, R) Karla comes across new evidence.
3.20 Peer To Peer. (R) Presented by David Rubenstein.
4.20 Bamay: Ngarrindjeri Country. (R) A slow-TV showcase. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGs)
7.30 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, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moment shot by members of the public on mobile devices.
10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy. A look at the week’s AFL news.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Baby Boom. A lioness is moved from Dubbo to Sydney.
8.30 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGal) The Ski Patrol races to the rescue when a skier is stuck on the edge of a cliff.
9.30 Wimbledon 2024 Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10 Late.
3.00 The Garden Gurus Best Of.
3.30 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.
TEN (5, 1)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Bondi Rescue. (Return, PGlm) Reidy returns. 8.30 FBI: International. (Mv) When a disgraced former US cabinet member is arrested in Vienna, the FBI fly team is sent to investigate. 9.30 NCIS. (MA15+av, R) A mishap leads the team to the case of a missing teacher which was popularised on a true crime podcast. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch.
10.00 Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Marry Me, Marry My Family. 1.35 WorldWatch. 2.05 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 3.05 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.05 WorldWatch. 5.30 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Under The Banner Of Heaven. 10.50 Magic In The Mountains. 12.20am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Medical Emergency. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire
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7MATE (74) SBS WORLD MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.10 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 4.40 Motown Magic. 5.05 Our Stories. 5.35 Te Ao With Moana. 6.05 Little J And Big Cuz. 6.20 Kutcha’s Carpool Koorioke. 6.30 News. 6.40 Coastal Africa. 7.30 Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 8.00 Lionel. 9.30 MOVIE: Samson And Delilah. (2009, M) 11.20 Late Programs.
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9GO! (82, 93) 6am The Movie Show. 6.20 Mosley. (2019, PG) 8.10 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 10.00 Australian Rules. (2002, M) 11.50 Rob The Mob. (2014, M) 1.45pm Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 3.45 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 5.35 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 7.35 Charlie And Boots. (2009, M) 9.30 The Tracker. (2002, M) 11.20 The Legend Of Ben Hall. (2017, M) 1.55am Late Programs.
Programs.
Thursday, July 11
ABC TV (2)
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 10.30 Simply Nigella. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. (R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (Ml, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
The Art Of... (R)
Talking Heads. (Ma, R)
Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R)
Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10
Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
SBS (3)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11. Highlights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11. Highlights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Wildlife ER. (PGa, R) 3.00 Trail Towns. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Guillaume’s French Atlantic. Part 4 of 5. Guillaume Brahimi immerses himself in the luxury and refinement of the Bordeaux region.
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 12. Aurillac to Villeneuve-sur-Lot. 204km flat stage. From France. 2.00 The Congregation. (MA15+s, R) Eva locks herself in to write a prophecy. 3.40 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.40 Bamay: Murrumbidgee River –Wiradjuri And Ngarigo Country. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Wedding Veil Unveiled. (2022, PG) Autumn Reeser, Paolo Bernardini, Lacey Chabert. 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 2.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven Local News.
6.30 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) The first set of semi-finalists set out to impress celebrity judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell as well as the viewers at home. Hosted by Ant and Dec.
10.30 To Be Advised.
12.15 The Goldbergs. (PGls, R) Beverly is thrilled to have co-workers for the first time and sets out to make them all love her.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. The latest news, sport and weather.
5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (R) 1.00 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGal, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 WIN News.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 19. Dolphins v South Sydney Rabbitohs. From Kayo Stadium, Queensland.
9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL news and analysis of the Dolphins versus South Sydney Rabbitohs clash.
10.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 11.
12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 11 Late.
3.00 It’s All Greek To Me. (PG, R) Hosted by George Diakomichalis.
3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.
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 Taskmaster Australia. The teams’ skills, nerves and trust is put to the test when they are tasked with blowing bubbles. 8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma) The squad is on edge as Carisi waits for a verdict in Maddie’s kidnapping case.
10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather.
The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
CBS Mornings. 6am WorldWatch.
10.00 Front Up. 12.10pm WorldWatch. 12.40 Hypothetical. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tour De France 2024 Highlights Review. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.30 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.20 Forged In Fire. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 10.10 The Australian Wars. 12.30am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 McDonald And Dodds. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.
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7TWO (72) SBS VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.25 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.45 BTN Newsbreak. 8.50 Muster Dogs. 9.45 Style It Out. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.00 Merlin. 11.45 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.25am Rage. 1.25 Operation Ouch! 1.55 Holly Hobbie. 2.15 Malory Towers. 2.40 The Next Step. 3.25 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Motor Racing. Indycar Series. Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio. H’lights. 1.00 Young Sheldon. 1.30 Bewitched. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30
TODAY Friday, 5 July, 2024
6am Morning Programs. 12.55pm The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Country Life For Half The Price. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Face Of Fu Manchu. (1965, PG) 5.30 Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Missing Persons Investigation. 9.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 10.00 Wimbledon 2024 Pre-Show. 10.30 See No Evil. 11.30 Late Programs.
QUEENSLANDER OF ORIGIN CHAMPIONS
NOOSA PIRATES celebrating WOMEN IN LEAGUE
PUZZLES
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.
ACROSS
1 Nonchalant (6)
4 Black birds (6)
10 Video effect (abbr) (3-2)
11 Storage tank (9)
12 Covered with plants (9)
13 Egyptian capital (5)
14 Continues to live (6)
15 Drop (4)
19 Needy (4)
20 Grab (4,2)
24 Abscond to marry (5)
25 Pleasure seeker (9)
27 Objects relating to the US (9)
28 Stage player (5)
29 Northern Ireland (6)
30 The capital of Spain (6)
DOWN
1 Buyer (8)
2 European country (8)
3 In the midst of (7)
5 Stone fruit (7)
6 Foreign; exciting (6)
7 Pulpit discourse (6)
8 Group of three (4)
9 Quake-triggered sea wave (7)
16 Row of computer icons (7)
17 Short-distance athlete (8)
18 Made an entrance (8)
19 Childish (7)
21 Buddhist ultimate state (7)
22 Illusion of having experienced something before (4,2)
23 Bumpkins (6)
26 Male pig (4)
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”.
18 words: Good 27 words: Very
noticed, once, tonic
1 Where on a house is a fascia found?
2 Which country in Africa has the largest population?
3 Is a spinet a surgical tool, musical instrument or hair accessory?
4 Who was the leader of the Confederacy during the American Civil War?
5 In how many films did Pierce Brosnan (pictured) play James Bond?
6 What legendary creature appears on the Welsh flag?
7 Which Disney character famously sings When You WishUponaStar?
8 Cynicism was an ancient school of philosophy from which culture?
9 Which US composer and pianist was dubbed ‘The King of Ragtime’?
10 The Sydney Opera House was opened in October of what year?
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Frankly Speaking
Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie
Budget and rates in focus
With support from skilled staff during rigorous budget discussion sessions, councillors have worked to deliver a compassionate and responsible shire budget, ratified on June 28.
The budget absorbs record high cost increases for Local Government materials and services, which sit well above the household CPI, while delivering for community needs and recognising the cost of living pressures households are facing.
Noosa Shire’s council fortunately remains one of only 20 among the 77 Queensland local governments able to sustainably cover the costs of maintaining and improving services for its community.
Despite challenges, including an increase in State-imposed waste to landfill levy, rates rises for the majority of households has been kept at the same as last year, 5.5 per cent, or $1.82 per week.
A new Financial Hardship Policy was adopted, meaning no interest is to be charged on overdue rates for owners facing personal or financial difficulties.
The five percent rates discount for early payment has been retained, unlike in other councils, and the $230 pensioner rebate for couples or singles is available also.
Councillors also reduced the rates for properties with secondary dwellings, as they are part of the solution to the housing affordability crisis.
Commitments to partnerships providing social and community housing, a new field for
Noosa Council, have also been funded.
We took on board what we heard during recent consultations on the Destination Management Plan, Corporate Plan, Liveability Survey and election campaign and aimed to place people’s needs at the heart of this budget.
We’ve also taken a more patient, whole of term approach, meaning worthy initiatives that were not funded this year due to cost of living sensitivity will be considered for future budget reviews and introduction over the next four years.
Learning the lessons
The first community meeting for the term at Pomona featured both informal discussion on any topic of interest between residents, staff
and councillors and the more formal, highly structured Ordinary Meeting. This is where council decisions are ratified, submitted questions are answered and deputations are listened to.
The strongest feedback received were questions around why issues raised in the deputation were not responded to as the questions were. We’ve taken that on board and councillors are considering a way of addressing this during future formal meetings.
Apart from helping to retain Pomona’s heritage and village feel while improving the town’s liveability, lessons learned during the Pomona Place Making Pilot will be put to good use when the next township is engaged.
Listening
Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to respond to the public consultation underway for the Planning Scheme amendments which aim to address housing availability and affordability by limiting the spread of Short Term Accommodation businesses and providing opportunities for more smaller and social dwellings.
And also Phase 2 of the Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan, intended to provide over the next 10-20 years better access, more all-abilities facilities, safer pedestrian and bicycles paths and more shaded, recreation space on the much-loved foreshore.
Feedback will be carefully considered so the draft proposals can be transformed into an upgraded foreshore we all can be proud of and enjoy.
Are you living well?
The free and low-cost, shire-wide community health exercise program, LivingWell Noosa has expanded to include yoga and balance classes. Details on the website www.noosa.qld.gov.au/ living-well-noosa
Snap it, send it, solve it
For a quick and easy way to resolve problems, such as potholes or graffiti, damaged infrastructure etc, try the free Snap Send Solve smartphone app.
Take a photo of the geo-located issue, note the details using the app and it will be sent to the relevant body, be it council, Telstra, water providers no matter where you are in Australia.
Local school on target to become 100 per cent neutral
After learning about Noosa Pengari Steiner School’s focus on sustainability from the early foundation years to graduation in Year 12, we were enthusiastic about meeting with principal, Francis Klugman.
However, what we learned about the school’s focus and vision was even more impressive.
While children as young as five are instilled with values such as respect for others and respect for our environment, they are intentionally given an understanding and relationship with nature, rather than being taught to maintain. These values help shape students from preschool, and into the primary school years where they continue to appreciate their environment, not only through sowing, planting, pruning and harvesting, but reaping what they sow, literally, learning to harvest and prepare food they can eat and share in their kitchen garden program.
Such simple lessons create strong values which span further into the school’s high school curriculum which contains a strong philosophical element, creating students who are empowered by values and carry this through as they move into Geography in Years 8 and 9. In Year 10, environmental studies becomes a core subject with focus on topics such as agriculture, aquaculture and beyond.
Even more impressive was Francis’s focus on becoming carbon neutral by the end of 2024. This intense focus was shared, driven and guided by a group of high school students in 2022 after Francis reached out in an assembly for interested volunteers.
Twelve students spanning Years 9 to 12 excitedly volunteered and from there commenced the process of data collection, analysis and generating ideas on how to become carbon neutral, reduce energy consumption
and become self-sufficient.
Although limited by three separate titles and three separate meters, the school already boasts 15kW solar panels installed on the new basketball and sports arena, additional panels on the Years 5-7 building and has upcoming plans being finalised currently for an additional 13kW solar system to be installed on the new music building thanks to the initiative of this innovative group.
When asked “What next?” beyond the final solar system installation, Francis was filled with excitement. While the school utilises two diesel buses daily, they are now focusing on the potential of biodiesel being produced by high school students on the school grounds as part of their chemistry curriculum from Years 9-10, to create an alternative to traditional fossil fuels currently being used. The school has also
decided to electrify the maintenance department replacing all power tools as they near the end of their lives with battery powered tools to be powered through the schools solar systems. This will expand to the ride-on mowers, brush cutters and eventually, even to replace the two buses with electric as and when price permits. Obvious changes will take place as budget permits to convert any non-LED lighting to more efficient alternativesaconditioning systems and eventually, powering school buses.
The school’s intense focus on sustainability and electrification is certainly demonstrative of how residents, businesses and industries are achieving significant cost reductions by analysing the costs of traditional fossil fuels such as petrol and gas and turning to renewable energy alternatives, such as solar, battery and biodiesel alternatives.
Students learn to harvest and prepare food in their Kitchen Garden program.
Noosa Pengari Steiner School sport complex with solar panels.
Noosa councillors.
Leave our beautiful Noosa River Foreshore alone
Keep the tennis courts, current amenities blocks, the iconic Pirate Park, the stage, all of the carparks, the large shelter sheds, the covered picnic tables, all of the trees and green space, all the seating but freshen it, all exercise stand but freshen, barbecue stations but refresh, Chaplin Park as dog off leash
Do not make additional pathways, introduce sand dunes, have one swimming precinct
Do develop a shared pedestrian and bike pathway between the foreshore and Noosa Marina.
Do maintain the entire foreshore as a nature based, open swimming, fishing, recreational and leisure facility.
Basically, keep the foreshore as it is, maintain the current facilities and allow access to everyone along the entire foreshore.
Aged, people with disabilities and families with babies and young children all enjoy the current beautiful foreshore and require the carparks for ease of access.
Local businesses will also suffer a downturn in business if caroarks are removed. Not to mention a serious downturn in business during the proposed redevelopment. Please Noosa Council, just cancel the redevelopment. The proposed foreshore development plan resembles many others across Australia and overseas, a carbon copy, which will reduce Noosa’s uniqueness and attractiveness. Everyone enjoys Noosa because it is this way, not a copy of every other place. Please, don’t waste our rates on a development we do not want or need.
David Reading Organiser, Meetup, Noosa Walk n Talk
A Noosa Council spokesperson made reference to council’s Transport Strategy 20172027 to justify removing 103 car spaces from the Gympie Terrace precinct, as proposed in the draft Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan. The rationale provided was “to embrace public and active transport to reduce congestion.“ (‘Car park loss questioned’, Noosa Today, 28 June).
This selective quoting fails to mention the first principle of the Transport Strategy is “Encourage transport options that meet the needs of both locals and visitors”.
The fact is that residents from all over Noosa come to the Noosaville foreshore to walk, shop, eat and play. It attracts parents and grandparents with young children and elderly residents, many of whom are becoming mobility challenged. Around 35 per cent of Noosa residents are over 60 (2021 census), compared with 22 per cent across regional Queensland.
It needs to be understood that getting to and from bus and ferry stops, and loading strollers, toys, swim gear, picnics, birthday party paraphernalia, and mobility devices into buses and ferries is not viable for families and the elderly.
Also, lack of parking near restaurants in the dark would be a safety and security risk, while public transport at night is infrequent and inconvenient.
Furthermore, nowhere in the Transport Strategy does it refer to reducing car parking. It simply recommends time-limited parking and paid parking (free for residents).
The draft Master Plan solution “relocation of car-parking spaces from the foreshore to other nearby places” is disingenuous. The listed alternate parking options are actually on nearby residential streets, the Noosa Village shopping centre and the 43 space car park in Albert Street which, oddly, the Master Plan omits noting is to be rezoned as high density residential in council’s draft Noosa Plan amendments.
The draft Master Plan and draft Noosa Plan amendments together would lead to a total reduction of 146 car spaces around Gympie Terrace.
Ingrid Jackson, Noosaville
Tennis court can go
A Tennis Queensland survey of tennis courts in the Noosa Shire a few years ago identified a surplus of courts in Noosa Shire compared to the actual number of tennis players. Both the
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NoosaTennis Club andTewantinTennis Clubs, with ten courts each, are empty 70 per cent of the time. The Noosa Council court in Quamby Place is empty 90 per cent of the time.
The reality is, anyone walking past the Gympie Terrace tennis court most times of the day will see an empty tennis court. A children’s playground would be a much better use of this public space.
Times have changed and there is no justification to keep the GympieTerrace tennis court for the sake of a small club who have enjoyed virtually a private court on public land for the past 80 years.
There are plenty of other tennis courts within four kilometres that the Noosaville Tennis Club members can use everyday of the week. Perhaps the Quamby Place court, just down the road, would be a good alternative location the Noosa Council could offer the Noosaville Tennis Club as a win-win compromise.
Name Withheld, Noosaville
Leave the foreshore as is
I will start by saying that: I did complete the survey contained in the Council website.
I found it difficult to read the plan drawings etc. as the print is very small, I even used a magnifying glass to try and read the print.
I never saw any information about the Noosaville Foreshore Master Plan proposal back in October/November. How were the “feedback activities” advertised. I did not see any advertisements, notifications or emails. Council do have my email address as I receive my rates notice via email.
My main concerns are:
The language in the Masterplan comes across as rather “fluffy”, constantly talking about “improved” with no real detail as to how. I understand that the foreshore facilities in some areas need renovation but I do not believe that there needs to be such huge expenditure to create something new when most people are very happy and satisfied with the current layout.
I do not agree with the removal of any parking spaces. It is very often difficult to find a parking spot close to where you want/need to be. Reduced parking spaces will likely cause businesses along Gympie Terrace and surrounds to suffer as well as make access difficult for young families with babies and young children and a growing senior/aged population whose only method of access is by car.
The Noosaville Foreshore is not conveniently connected by public transport to other parts of Noosa, I live in Doonan from where there is no regular public transport service to the foreshore, so travel by car is the only option.
I don’t see the need to install another children’s play area at the expense of the tennis court which is well used and has much historical value. Parking for families with young children would be more difficult in that area, especially as it is proposed to remove a substantial number of car parking spaces. The current Pirate Park play area is a conveniently located, safe space for families with young children and should be kept as is.
I don’t want to see a Noosaville Foreshore that looks like a “resort”, the whole character will be stripped. I believe “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it”. I understand that some walkways, facilities and amenities would benefit from upgrading/renovation.
I do believe it would be good to have a shared pedestrian and bike pathway from the Noosaville Foreshore to the Noosa Marina.
I think we should keep the lawn area in front of The Boathouse for live music as well as the stage for all kinds of presentations.
I think we should keep the existing seating, covered picnic tables, barbecues and exercise equipment, although some could do with repair/renovation/upgrade.
In short I believe that the foreshore should be kept basically as is, allowing access to everyone. I can’t even imagine how expensive this Masterplan will be & how it might affect the council rates (especially of seniors who are on limited fixed incomes).
Laetitia (Tish) NIESSEN, Noosa
Authors of tomorrow
We are authors of not only our tomorrows but for generations to follow.
Through our democracy, we have the opportunity and entitlement to write the script for the future through the ballot box.
However, the ballot box is losing its allure.
The voter turnout of 89.82 per cent in the last federal election was the lowest in modern history, falling below 90 per cent for the first time since 1922, before the introduction of compulsory voting.
Worryingly, swags of young people are disengaging from the democratic process.
Two surveys revealed more than 40 per cent of young voters do not consider democracy preferable to any other form of government.
Of course, many of the alternatives can be seen in tyranny and anarchy rampant in other countries.
While they distrust our traditional form of politics, reassuringly the young still retain a sense of civic mindedness.
The rise in distrust of politics is reinforced by increased distrust of sections of the media involved in character assassination by waiting to trap the unwary with gotcha headlines.
Thankfully, our local media have avoided this trap in the recent local government elections.
If we want to reinforce democracy, the ball is at our feet to take the lead as mature citizens by examining policies carefully for our own future and that of some of the younger generation opting out of participating in the process.
In reinforcing the democratic process, candidates and the media should focus on policies rather than personalities.
Under compulsory voting, there is a risk that the vote of uninvolved ‘pilot light electors’ will increasingly outweigh those of switchedon voters - then we’ll all be in hot water.
Our test as responsible citizens and voters will arrive in the coming democratic Queensland election where we have the electoral right to be authors of tomorrow.
Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs
Aido Spelt
On behalf of the Spelt family, we would like to extend our deepest thanks to mum and dad’s Noosa community. We are blown away by the shared tears and grief, laughs, and love we’ve received from so many of you. Dad touched so many people’s lives, more than imaginable. From The Sandflys tribute to the extraordinary paddle out at Tea Tree and the celebration of
life at Barefoot, we have been embraced in a way none of us expected.
We are forever grateful.
With love, the Spelt Family.
Jade Bell
Accepting some, ignoring others
People using Australian scientific inventions like electronic pacemakers, spray on skin, penicillin, ultrasound scanner, wine casks, motor mowers but ignore scientists’ reports on climate change and nuclear power? Fair dinkum?
Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach
Collaborate for the community
It’s heart-warming to see four local coastal councils collaborating from Morton Bay to Harvey Bay with a clean green vision for our future. All stakeholders working together in the spirit of strong communities with a view to taking the pressure of the south-east corner of Queensland, particularly when it comes to housing, transport and our tourism industry.
I thank Rod Ritchie, President of the Cooroy Area Resident Association for his enlightening letter to the editor, re. the political moves of Airbnb on our local short stay accommodation.
These Corporate digital disruptive forces are destroying communities and family life the world over, inflating rents and house prices, pushing local families out of their local communities, leaving old people behind, dependent on services longer. This is not sustainable community living, rather STA corporate greed. Like Barcelona’s Mayor, it is time to take back our housing stock. There’s nothing wrong with airbnb bed and breakfast, taking in boarders has been a mainstay for widows for centuries. But inflating prices to the point local families must move away, vulnerable folk be thrown onto the street, families forced to couch surf, sleep in cars, parks, or lob on extended family for long periods or end up in emergency shelter is unacceptable. Local councils have the power and a responsiblity to rectify this, not next week or next year, but now.
I find it astounding that Noosa Council has seen fit to donate $5 million of ratepayer funds to promote Tourism Noosa. Really! Noosa has never needed promotion. Noosa is on the world stage, the most sort after bucket list tourist destination in the world! This is an affront to the rate payers of Noosa. Noosa Council would do well spending the $5 million of ratepayer funds, promoting free, clean, green, public transport all year round, unblocking vehicle grid-locks would be a benefit to rate payers and tourists alike. Noosa has long promoted its self as a green biosphere, and with its recently acquired forests and green corridors is well placed to become the green capital of the world! Let there be more walking tracks, more bike tracks, less car spaces. Let tourists come by plane and train, use local hotels, motels and back packer accommodation provided, support local restaurants, cafes and bars within tourist zone precincts. Let local councils build strong, collaborative working relationships with local Indigenous families. Let Indigenous families proudly promote their culture, the most ancient living culture in the world. Let them share their ancestoral dream time stories, their ancient song lines, let then find their strength in connection to country. There’s a world thirst for ancient wisdom. Let our Indigenous people spread their depth of knowledge near and far across the world. Let’s all stand proud, work together as a collective for sustainable communities and bring hope to all local families. It refreshing to see four local coastal councils, Morton Bay, Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Gympie, working together with a broad, clear, green, sustainable vision for transport, housing, tourism and industry.
These same four councils have the collective power to stop these crazy corporate shortstay digital disrupters take-over our residential housing stock, by simply hunting them out of residential areas and limiting them to tourist zones. Homelessness is in the hands of local councils. Councils have the power to stop this short-stay scourge on society, and in doing so, open up a ready made housing supply, bringing down prices, making housing sustainable and affordable for many more Queensland families.
Junee Nielsen, Doonan
Robyn Finlayson captured these stunning images at Noosa Botanic Gardens last week as the Wompoo Fruit-Doves enjoyed the fruit of a palm near the Lily Pond. If you have a Lenscape please email it to newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au
The Bolton Report
Sandy Bolton, Noosa
MP Budget talk and more
Well, I had hoped to stick to my promise last time of focusing on the Budget this edition, however again with so much happening, it is another ‘speed date’ column!
2024 State Budget
Even though we celebrated the opening of Six Mile Bridge #7 mentioned last column, the need for greater safety on Kin Kin Road remains with $36.6 million allocated for this. Given that $39 million has previously had to be redirected from other areas to address the impacts to our infrastructure and community from a totally inappropriate level of heavy haulage demonstrates how flawed our systems are, and I speak on this more below. Items welcomed in the budget for Noosa were $25 million for the widening of Eumundi Noosa Road, progress on the Sunshine Beach State High School Advanced Manufacturing Hub, major grants for our sporting clubs, extra police and paramedics, co responders and more. However, ‘missing in action’ was the detailed design allocation for the next stage of the Tewantin Bypass, as well the pedestrian crossing on Factory St, Pomona, which as you can see from my Budget Reply speech in Parliament at the link below, is not acceptable, and I have requested this be addressed immediately by the Minister for Transport and Main Roads (TMR). Of note for broader Queensland regarding Youth Justice Reform, there are a number of major funding allocations that align to the 60 recommendations from our Inquiry, and during the upcoming Estimates process, I will be searching for more. A list of Noosa specific Budget outcomes is at www.sandybolton.com/budget2024-25-summary, which will be updated after Estimates as we are still digging through the finer details!
Heavy Haulage
My speech in Parliament on the Environmental Protection Bill raised that it had not fully implemented the original recommendation relating to the powers of the Chief Executive to amend Environmental Authorities, and since then clarity has been provided that the existing processes and new ones combined address the full recommendation. So why do I still have a question mark? Because until we ‘test’ this, there are no assurances that it will achieve what is sought by communities impacted by environmental authorities that are no longer ‘fit for purpose’, including those that allow devastation to residents, wildlife and our environment from heavy haulage as experienced in our Noosa country villages. Anyone who has followed this journey over multiple years will know we have sought any solution possible through State Government and will continue efforts through the ‘regulator’ as well for an Independent Environment Protection Authority for Queensland to see an end to what is very wrong.
National Park Expansion
Around 479 hectares of Yurol State Forest and 889 hectares of Ringtail State Forest are soon to transition to Tewantin National Park following recent progress in Parliament. My original speech in Parliament when this was announced in 2019 can be read at www.bit.ly/ nationalparkspeech.
Native Title Claims
To clarify regarding questions being asked on Facebook and some confusion after the recent High Court decision regarding the Native Title claim encompassing the Sunshine Coast as well our electorate, Native Title does not affect private freehold land. It relates to government land such as waterways and lakes, National Parks and other protected areas, as well sites not currently in use such as the former TAFE site. As followers know, this claim by Kabi Kabi has been with the Federal Court awaiting a determination as we have reported on for 2 years in relation to the former TAFE site, and now that this has been completed, progress on the site can finally occur. Information, including a Q&A, is available on Noosa 360 at www.bit.ly/nativetitle_ june2024.
Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival
Following the announcement of the Cooroy Mountain Spring Festival cancellation, we requested the Minister for Environment to urgently intervene to make sure this vital fundraiser is able to continue as this event should never be designated a ‘commercial’ activity. Our volunteer organisations need all the help they can get, and we will update shortly. Noosa Council Amendments
After the release of Council’s draft amendments to the 2020 Noosa Plan, in amongst our ‘trawling’ it was good to join our Noosa Chamber of Commerce for an interpretation by Russell Green from RG Strategic who took the complexities and drilled these down into a simple summary. This regarding multiple aspects including ‘uses’, the good aims within for affordable and community housing that could be constrained by conditions, as well the reality that even with the best intent, some aspects may be missing such as that smaller accommodations which may be affordable, may not be quite large enough to accommodate workers with children? Remember to have your say www.noosa.qld.gov.au/noosa-plan/draftamendments-noosa-plan-1.
Noosa DFV Units – Construction starting shortly
It was wonderful to celebrate the Community Bank and Coast2Bay Housing Group’s partnership on the construction of domestic and family violence (DFV) units. Noosa RISE 2 (which stands for Restart In A Safe Environment) is an instrumental project that I have proudly been involved in, and I thank all who have made this possible including the Queensland Government for providing over $9 million in funding towards the project
here, as well further down the coast. A special call out to our Zonta Club of Noosa and Noosa Coolum Salvos, who both have and will be involved along this journey to create safe, supported havens for our families impacted by family violence.
New Multi-Purpose Hall for NDSHS, Pomona Campus – Opened
Such a momentous moment to officially open this new $11.9 million hall that started as a conversation between myself and previous Head of Campus Michael Small four years ago has now become a reality! Special thanks to Ministers Grace Grace and Di Farmer and their Departments, Principal StacyWilmore and the P & C, and most of all, our students.You are our future, and I hope you love this hall as much as we do as it is fabulous for our whole community.
Tewantin State School Pool Heater –Replaced
Thank you to residents who alerted us to the broken pool heater, and to the Department of Education and acting School Principal Emma for the urgent replacement. With so many students, as well residents utilising this pool including for essential therapies, this has been greatly appreciated with winter now upon us.
North Shore Airfield
It is disappointing that the small airfield portion of Noosa North Shore landing reserve is not being retained for use of community groups, with notification that it will be transferred to National Park along with the majority of the site. However our efforts have secured a two year transition for these clubs with government assistance to identify and transfer to a suitable site, and I will be tracking this close-
ly to ensure they receive the what has been promised.
Queensland Day Awards/Volunteers
Given my history working in and with notfor-profits prior to becoming a Councillor and then Independent State MP, those who volunteer are always extremely close to my heart, and I was honoured to present a record number of QLD Day Awards this month! To everyone who contributes to this incredible community we call ‘home’, you have my deepest appreciation, as well eternal love. If you are new to our beautiful electorate and ready to become part of our Noosa tapestry, family or ‘mob’, we have over 300 groups that may align with your passion, and I encourage you to join up! Just a few hours a week can make an enormous difference to our home and enrich your own lives in ways you may not realise.
With limited room to share all that happens in a Noosa MP’s month, please also follow my Facebook page ‘Sandy Bolton MP’, subscribe for newsletters at www.sandybolton.com/ newsletters, and check updates we regularly post to Noosa 360 at www.sandybolton.com/ noosa360 to ensure you have the facts, versus being misinformed on matters relating to our community.
For assistance or advice regarding state government matters, or to clarify regarding any issues of concern you are hearing about, please contact my office via 5319 3100 or email noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au or grab us when we are out an about as we are easily recognisable in our new work shirts.
Until next month, Sandy
Independent Noosa MP Sandy Bolton and her Noosa electorate team.
A musical mosaic ahead
Spanning two centuries, from Vivaldi to Karl Jenkins, each score of this mosaic of musical masterpieces presented by Noosa Orchestra forms a picture of classical (and neo-classical) music at its finest.
· Vivaldi – Concerto in C Major for two clarinets and two oboes (1740).
· Schubert – Italian Overture (1871).
· Dvorak – Adagio from 7th Symphony (1885).
· Karl Jenkins – Palladio (composed between 1993-1995).
The spotlight will shine on four woodwind instrument soloists: Ruth Bonetti, Lee Bryant, Sue Hunkin and Susan Glendinning, as they bring to life these delightful and varied musical scores.
A little-known fact is the Vivaldi concerto was it was written for the chalumeau, a smaller early version of the clarinet, which was made from boxwood, hence it had a lighter quality. Clarinet soloist Ruth Bonetti said the audience would hear the clarinettists sounding bright and light in this rendition while the oboes would play the busier parts.
“It’s a very bright and uplifting Baroque-era piece with a slower movement in between,” Mrs Bonetti said.
“The two groups of soloists, the clarinets and the oboes, really work together and imitate each other, there’s a lot of bouncing ideas off one another, musically speaking.”
At the other end of the musical spectrum is a neo-classical piece composed by Karl Jenkins between 1993 – 1995.
Karl said, “Palladio was inspired by the 16th-century Italian architect Andrea Palladio, whose work embodies the Renaissance celebration of harmony and order. Two of Palladio’s hallmarks are mathematical harmony and architectural elements borrowed from classical antiquity, a philosophy which I feel reflects my own approach to composition.”
The piece in three movements is scored for
a string orchestra and the audience will hear the first movement, Allegretto. Fun fact: motifs from the first movement were used in a 1993 De Beers TV commercial titled “A Diamond is Forever”.
Noosa Orchestra also celebrates the birthdays of two famous composers: Anton Bruckner (1824) with his gradual motet “Locus Iste”, arranged for strings by Noosa Orchestra conductor Antoni Bonetti; and Charles Ives (1874) “Variations on America” based on the music
of God save the King but it’s also an America hymn (My Country ‘Tis of Thee).
Ives was heard to say, “Is not beauty in music too often confused with something which lets the ears lie back in an easy chair?”.
“These works will showcase the blistering talent of Noosa Orchestra’s brass players,” Mr Bonetti said.
“And our crowd pleaser will be music from the Lord of the Rings.”
Event details:
· What: Noosa Orchestra and Ensembles presents: A Mosaic of Musical Masterpieces
· When: Sunday 14 July (Cooroy) and Sunday 21 July (Noosaville). Start time: 2.30pm.
· Where: Cooroy Memorial Hall | Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Hall (Noosaville)
· Tickets: Adults $35 | Students (18+) $15 | School age $10 trybooking.com (plus booking fee) or $40 at the door (cash only).
Learn how to electrify everything at Friday forum
Everyone can save money and do their bit for climate change through electrification.
This will be the focus of Mark Purcell, the speaker at the next Friday Environment Forum on 12 July. Mark is deputy chair of Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN), an electrical engineer and a fervent proponent of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation.
When Mark needed to replace his car after it was damaged in a hailstorm, he decided to replace it with an electric car, which led to installing solar panels to charge the car and eventually replacing gas appliances with electric, resulting in significant savings on energy bills. Having effectively implemented sustainable energy measures in his own Noosa residence, Mark is enthusiastic about sharing the advantages of adopting eco-friendly energy practices. Being net carbon zero for the last two years, Mark
will share his knowledge of the integration of market-linked electricity pricing, home automation, and energy-efficient technologies to help everyone (including renters and strata residents) minimize their household expenses and ecological footprint.
On 12 July, join the Friday Forum as Mark demonstrates how electrification is the fastest way to reduce carbon emissions, meaning healthier homes, a fairer energy system and lower bills. The forum is at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5Wallace Drive, Noosaville and starts at 10:30am with morning tea available at 1010.25am. Entry is $5 by‘tap & go’ at the door which includes morning tea/coffee. Join the bird observers at 8.30am in the carpark for interpretive birding.
For more information: www.noosaparks. org.au
Learn how to go electric at the NPA Friday forum.
Sue Hunkin, Susan Glendinning, Lee Bryant, and Ruth Bonetti.
Jazz to thrill at Majestic
The Noosa Heads Jazz Club monthly concert at The Majestic, Pomona, on 25 July, features a group of highly skilled musicians who are individually recognised as being among the best performers in their field.
The Session Band is not your average jazz group. Its versatility and ability to deliver topnotch performances in a wide range of genres, from Dixie and swing to modern jazz, Latin, rock, and even country, set it apart. Its unique ability to navigate diverse musical landscapes makes it a must-see for any traditional jazz enthusiast.
Get ready to be captivated by the exceptional talents of this band. Russell Bayne, a highly versatile and in-demand guitarist in Australia, will astound with his musical prowess. Peter Uppman will provide a topnotch performance on trumpet and vocals. Jo
Bloomfield will demonstrate her unmatched skills in classical, Latin, pop, and rock piano performances. Pat Robbins, an actor, standup comedian, vocalist, and superb drummer, will bring his unique energy to the stage. And that gentleman of jazz, Paul Williams, a master of clarinet and saxophone, will be a special guest for this nonstop entertainment. Together, they guarantee a performance that will satiate your musical appetite.
Like last year’s sold-out show, you must secure your spot early and be prepared for an afternoon of enchanting merriment.
This will be a high-octane concert provided by an ensemble of prestigious musicians.
The music starts at 1pm and the doors open at 12 noon. To buy your ticket, go to noosajazzclub.com or email info@noosajazzclub. com
Evening of arts lights up Hastings Street
The G Contemporary was buzzing on Saturday night 29 June with the opening of the solo exhibition, Half Hidden Houses by Melbourne artist Steve Rosendale.
This is Steve Rosendale’s third solo show in Noosa, which is always a hit with collectors and admirers drawn to his retro vibe and uber-coolness. This new exhibition is no exception.
The evening was fun fulled with plenty of arty conversation as the artist discussed his influences, thoughts and inspirations, as well as his techniques around his art practice.
Half Hidden Houses delves into the mystique of 1960s’ Americana, capturing the essence of mid-century suburban life.
Through his evocative oil paintings, Rosendale explores themes of opulence and isolation within these idyllic settings.
The works highlight intimate domestic spaces, often framed by lush gardens and shimmering pools, suggesting a sense of nostalgia and a longing for a bygone era.
Each piece suggests traces of the unseen, inviting contemplation of hidden stories within serene facades. Rosendale masterfully blends realism and abstraction, creating a timeless homage to 1960s’ suburbia.
week and check the website thegcontemporary.com for daily opening times.
The Exhibition at The G Contemporary, Hastings Street, Noosa Heads will run until Sunday 10 July. The gallery is open seven days a
Opening night at The G Contemporary.
Artist Steve Rosendale and Gallery director Karen Beardsley.
Paul Williams will be performing at the Majestic.
Jo Bloomfield.Pat Robbins.
Russell Bayne.Peter Uppman
Party time
By Jim Fagan
Wallace House is a wonderful place for creativity and friendship.
That’s the belief of coordinator Jean Elson who is retiring after close to 11 years with the Noosa Arts and Crafts Association (NSACA).
Last Sunday Jean was given a farewell party at headquarters by about 80 members, representing the 25 special groups that include activities like pottery, pastels, writing, ceramics, quilting and painting.
“The place has expanded since I started,” she said.
“We have added more groups like haiku classes, increased the membership and given me more than enough to keep me busy.”
She invited people to “absolutely come along and give it a go. Take advantage of the membership because then you are entitled to take part in any of the activities and they cover a multitude of skills.”
Jean, who lives at Cooroy, hasn’t completely said farewell to NSACA. She has honorary membership status for as long as she wishes to use it and she has already indicated she is joining the botanical art class.
COMMUNITY UPDATES NOOSATODAY.COM.AU
Fromsingingandbushcaretoserviceclubsand art, there are a wide variety of groups in Noosa. AIR NOOSA
Australian Independent Retirees (AIR) Noosa Branch will hold its Annual General Meeting on 11 July, 10am start at Function Room, Villa Noosa Hotel. Speaker Brian Stockwell, Noosa Deputy Mayor. Please register attendance with airnoosasecretary@gmail.com telephone 0478 479 049 www.facebook.com/AIRNoosa Members: Included in membership. Visitors: $10 per person includes morning tea.
RED CROSS
The Annual General Meeting of the Tewantin/Noosa Branch will be held on Friday 19 July at the Tewantin/Noosa RSL at 10.15am. Guest Speaker: Soleil Safi-Westendorf (Australian Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Program). Light refreshments served after the meeting. Contact: Valerie (president) 0466846110.
ORCHID SOCIETY MEETING
Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society welcomes visitors and members to its monthly meeting Saturday 6 July, at 1pm Tinbeerwah Hall. Visitors can attend two meetings for free before joining. (Meetings are held first Saturday of each month Feb-Nov). Learn more about growing orchids and foliage with our friendly club. For more information visit noosaorchidsociety.com.au
QCWA
Tewantin Noosa Branch QCWA’s popular and growing Cuppa, Chat & Create is on every Thursday from 9-11am. Last week we had several new women join in. Robyn who took the class is an excellent teacher. It was a great success and lots of fun getting to know each other and our newbies. Contact Robyn at 0428 385 747.
We are continuing from class one on how to make a pottery piece without a wheel onThursday 1 August 9-11am. Painting and decorating a fired pottery item (your item from Class 1 or an item supplied to you). Local artist Lucy from Mark Makers Art Studio will provide all materials and equipment and guide you in colouring and decorating your pottery by hand. Price $15, all materials and morning tea included. Members, non-members and visitors are welcome. Venue: Mark Makers Art Studio, Ground Floor, Tewantin Plaza, 113 Poinciana Ave. Carpark accessfromDoonellaStreet.Thesearesmallclasses, limited by seating in the Art Studio. Bookings are essential. ContactWanda 0407962721.
ORCHID SOCIETY
Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society welcomes visitors and members to its monthly meeting Saturday, 6 July, at 1pm Tinbeerwah Hall. Visitors can attend two meetings for free before joining. (Meetings are held first Saturday of each month Feb-Nov). Learn more about growing orchids and foliage with our friendly club. For more information visit noosaorchidsociety.com.au
GARDEN CLUB
The next meeting of the Tewantin Noosa Garden Club will be held on Monday 8 July at the Anglican Church, 17 William Street, Tewantin at 1.30pm. The Guest Speaker is Danny from Buderim Broms. Plant sales competition table raffles and afternoon tea and friendship. For more information contact Len 0417604889.
WOMEN’S RSL AUXILIARY
The next meeting of the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Women’s Auxiliary will be held on Friday 5 July at 10.30am at The Royal Mail Hotel. All friends and visitors welcome, please phone Kay 5447
5042.
VIEW CLUB
The Noosaville lunch time VIEW Club is a valued part of The Smith Family dedicated to supporting the education and wellbeing of disadvantaged Australian children. On the 2nd Thursday of each month this warm and welcoming women’s club gathers at a popular venue for our “Friendship Day” lunch and camaraderie. On the 4th Thursday of each month we have our club meeting at the Tewantin RSL at 11:30am with a guest speaker and update on our twelve Learning for Life students followed by lunch. For more information call Wendy Brooks on 0417 267 281.
WOMEN’S SHED
Change in meeting for July. NWS will be celebrating our sixth birthday in July at a members only event. Our next general meeting will be 10 August from 1.30pm at Wallum Lane, Noosa Heads. BYO chair. If it is raining we will be at Noosa Seniors. You are invited to attend our meetings to hear our story. We are a group of like minded women who come together to learn tool skills. Find out more about us at noosawshed.com.au or facebook.com/NoosaWomensShed
NOOSA U3A FRIDAY TALKS
U3A Noosa Friday Talks are held at 1.30pm at U3A, 64 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin.
· Friday 19 July – Linda Wylie & Sue Bramblebee – Noosa Seniors/Navigating My Aged Care
· Friday 26 July – Associate Professor Kevin Alford – Matthew Flinders, the man who gave Australia its name.
· Full details available on U3A website u3anoosa.com.au/ or phone 5440 5500.
NOOSA ORCHID SOCIETY
Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society welcomes visitors and members to its monthly meeting Saturday 6 July, at 1pm Tinbeerwah Hall. Visitors can attend two meetings for free before joining. (Meetings are held first Saturday of each month Feb-Nov). Learn more about growing orchids and foliage with our friendly club. For more information visit noosaorchidsociety.com.au
NOOSA STARS ALIVE
Inviting Expressions of Interest from talented young artists eight-18 years of age to audition for Noosa STARS alive 2024. Selected finalists will perform in front of a live audience at Noosa ‘STARS’ alive! FINALS on Sunday 28 July 2024River Stage, Noosa Lions Park, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville. The finals will be hosted by Damien Anthony Avery-Rossi, and the winner will enjoy a $1000 cash prize. Audition registrations are now open (and will close 31 May). Group number is limited to 10 people.
PROBUS CLUB OF NOOSA RIVER
Are you an active retiree? Are you interested in making new friends and starting new hobbies with similar minded people?
The Probus Club of Noosa River offers fun and friendship as well as many activities including Craft, Book Club, Canasta, Dominoes, Golf, Mahjong, Coffee mornings, Lunch and dinner outings, Scrabble, Creative writing, Ukulele, Wine appreciation, Theatre outings, Walking groups and Travel.
The club meets at Girraween Sports Complex Clubhouse on the first Monday of each month starting at 9 am. If you are interested in knowing more, please contact 0410 687 639
BEEF AND BURGUNDY CLUB
Noosa Beefsteak and Burgundy club meet on the third Wednesday evening of the month at
a different local restaurant for good food, wine and fellowship. We invite couples or singles to join us. Further information contact John Dicker on 0414 323 266.
FROM BACH TO RACH
Last year we 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 10am-12pm. Interested? Call Barry on 0478 837 708, who is looking forward to chatting with you or email barry.henze@gmail.com
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 Mah-Jong 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 rentpluscommunalplotsthatwelookafterand 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, curtainsorupholsteryfabriccanbedroppedoff 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, Physio-led exercise (0490 444 255) Emily, SpeechTherapy 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 NoosaTri 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 throughacommunitygardeninarelaxed,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.
Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels
Weekly roster for Tewantin- Noosa Meals on Wheels beginning Monday 8 July.
Monday Drivers: Rotary D Break, Tony, Darryl, Geoff, Driver needed for F Run, Patricia, Ian, Jason, Julie L, Judy and Eileen Kitchen: John, Janet.
Tuesday Drivers: Driver needed for A Run, Lin, Tania and Friends, Penny, Driver needed for E Run, Barani and Peter, Paul C, Simone, Catherine Kitchen: Chris, Ann, Glenn
Wednesday Drivers: Christina, Trish and Karen, Alan and Cynthia , Kevin, Rosemary H, Driver needed for H Run, Simone, John and Helen, Bronwyn and Nick Kitchen: Denise, Chris, Christina, John, Jerry
Thursday Drivers: Melanie, Heidi, Sue, Driver needed for D Run, Margo and Jim, Kerryn and Stuart, Ian, Julie L, Darryl, Sharon and Mal
Kitchen: Donal, Sharon, Claire, Loz
You can also check the roster on mealsonwheels-tewantin-noosa.org.au
If you are unavailable or can do an extra run, please phone the kitchen on 5449 7659.
We are looking for drivers and kitchen volunteers.
Angela Gannicott, Jenny Hines, Jean Elson and Del McLaren
Rubbish Removal
Community Advice –Changed Traffic Conditions Hastings St. Noosa Heads
Please be advised that Hastings St will have a partial road closure between 9.30am and 5.30pm on Saturday 13th July 2024 for the Noosa Concours d’Elegance event.
Parking bays in Hastings Street between Rococo Noosa and Noosa Woods will be suspended between 9am and 5.30pm. Access to Park Road, Noosa National Park, Noosa Surf Club, Maze Carpark and Lions Park remain open.
A Council and Police permit will be in effect for the entirety of the closure with official traffic management engaged. For further information e:info@noosaconcours.com.au
Dolphins on top but just
By Jerry Lewis
The Ray White Noosa Dolphins find themselves top of the table following matches last Saturday.
The Dolphins did their part in their 38-18 victory against Caboolture at Sunshine Beach in front of a good home crowd, and with a third loss of the year for reigning premiers University in going down to Brothers, the Noosa side have taken top spot in a crowded field with just 11 points separating the 1st and 6th placed teams. The Dolphins also have a bye in the final week of the season which does not attract any competition points.
Assistant Coach Mark Winder was happy for his charges who went into the match without the services of two of the seasons top performers in captain Levi Shaw and Jock Hansson on representative duties with Southeast Queensland at the Country Championships.
“Every game is a challenge in the competition this year and to go in to matches without of our top line available can put us on the back foot,“ Winder said. “However, our approach is that we adopt the ‘next man up’ mentality, no excuses. We must be prepared to cover absences from injury and availability, and with the injury toll we have had this year, it has been the right approach. It’s not just the starting replacements, but the performance of our reserve bench who really impressed on Saturday. They had a huge impact on the result and ultimately, were the difference between the two teams.“
The Dolphin forward pack again dominated in the set pieces giving good front foot ball for the attack to build on, however not all the opportunities were taken advantage of. Winder, whilst generally satisfied with the performance, did identify better attacking options could have been taken at times. When it was though, the home crowd were entertained with free-flowing exciting attacking rugby. “We need to work hard to get both defence
and attack up to the standard we know we can achieve, and for that level to be maintained for the full 80 minutes. If we don’t, with the competition so close this year, we can just as quickly find ourselves slipping down the ladder,“ he said.
KB’s A Grade player of the match honours went to winger Ethan Rogers with Pala Mailangi and Billy Tait again putting in strong performances.
In the earlier match, the Ray White Noosa Reserve Grade had a convincing win 45-5.
Noting the poor starts to the previous matches, coach Rocco Perugini challenged his players to reverse that, and they followed the plan perfectly, going into half time with a 31-0 lead.
“Our first half was definitely the best we have played all year,“ Perugini said. “We needed to play with the confidence I know we can play with, focusing on attacking disciplined football. We did that right across the field. Our
kicking game was on song and helped us maintain the pressure on the opposition. It was a simple half time talk, simply stay focused, don’t deviate from the game plan and maintain pressure.“
The second half though did go all the Dolphins way, with lapses in concentration and patience, but the Dolphins were able to regain composure to post two further tries before the full-time whistle. Perugini has given special mention to KB’s Player of the Match, Remi Livingston, with a personal best 25 point haul. Also impressing in an overall team effort were Matt Hasler, Nat Forrest and George Noble.
The Dolphins are away next week taking on Brothers at Kawana before returning to Sunshine Beach for the July 13 return match againstWynnum who currently sit just 7 points behind the Dolphins in third place. “Every match is a must win for us and with Wynnum being one of the three teams we suffered losses to this year, we know they will again pose a massive challenge,“ said Winder.
The July 13 match will also be the Back to Noosa Day where all past players and supporters are encouraged to gather and catch up. “Each year, we dedicate one particular match at which we try and get as many former players and supporters, many of whom can’t get to matches each week, to get along,“ said event organiser Tony Harmer. “We will have the opportunity to especially recognise the 1994, 2004 and 2014 teams, with both A Grade and Reserve Grade winning premierships in each of those 10, 20 and 30 year seasons. With our currentAgradeandReserveGradeteamsgoing well, it will be great to have a big attendance at the final home match before the semifinals.“ Matches this weekend at Brothers · 2pm Reserve Gade · 3.30 A Grade.
For all the latest information, including details of the Back to Noosa Day, check out the Dolphins Facebook and Instagram sites.
Dolphins in action.
Juniors triumphant in NZ
By Rohan Ramsden
The 20th edition of the annual Noosa Dolphins U15 Rugby Tour saw this year’s team travel to the South Island of New Zealand to play four different school sides and experience the unique culture and activities on offer.
The first stop was Christchurch, where Christchurch Football Club were the perfect hosts. Staying at the club’s accommodation, the boys immersed themselves in the semiprofessional environment of one of the oldest Rugby clubs in the world. After some targeted coaching sessions with the club’s coaches, there were two games against quality opposition.
The first game was against Christchurch Boys High School, a world-famous Rugby school which currently has over 500 Rugby players and has produced over 40 All Blacks throughout their history.The weather was cold and wet, and the Noosa boys were well and truly out of their comfort zone. To their credit, they played to the conditions, controlling the ball in tight before creating space out wide. After a patient start, the gaps started to appear, and the tries started to come. Noosa were four tries in front before a late charge from Christchurch produced two tries of their own. In the end, Noosa were well-deserved winners.
The next game was against Shirley Boys High School, another strong Rugby school in Christchurch. Noosa picked up where they left off, and after some consistent pressure through strong forward carries close to the ruck, they eventually managed to penetrate the defensive line with a clever backline move to open the scoring. Again, the defense was relentless, and it took well-disciplined attacking structure to produce the next try. Eventually, Noosa claimed another hard-fought win.
Next stop, after a day’s travel, was a game against Mount Aspiring College in Wanaka. The team was treated to the cultural highlight of the tour with a traditional M?ori welcome
before the game. Wanaka is high in the mountains, and although it was still cold, the pitch was bathed in sunshine while surrounded by snow-peaked mountains, truly an inspiring backdrop. The game followed a similar pattern to the previous games. Hard work in close soon resulted in tries on the flanks. With the sun on their backs, the Noosa boys really started to enjoy themselves and played disciplined, exciting rugby to run out winners with an 8 tries to 3 scoreline.
The last game was less than 24 hours after the previous game, and it was a tired and sore squad who took the field against Cromwell High School. Again, a traditional M?ori welcome provided another amazing experience for the team. Unfortunately for Cromwell, the Noosa squad had grown immensely in confidence and cohesion over the short period of
the tour, and they proceeded to dominate the game against another spirited defensive effort from a side that never gave up. Noosa ran out eventual winners with nine tries to nil. It was particularly pleasing to keep Cromwell scoreless with solid defense across the field.
The squad was super excited to complete the four games undefeated.Total respect to the opposition who were relentless in defense; the Noosa boys showed what determined, focused teamwork can produce. They were ruthless in defense and disciplined and patient in attack.
After four games in the first five days of the tour, it was now time to let their hair down in Queenstown and enjoy the attractions on offer, including jet boating, go-karting, and skiing. With a full ten-day tour of rugby and activities, it was a tired bunch of young men that boarded the plane home, looking forward
to the sun, warmer temperatures, and seeing their families.
The Noosa Dolphins U15s would like to take this opportunity to thank their sponsors, families, and the wider Noosa community for supporting the tour. It takes a monumental effort to raise the funds to support the tour, and it is only possible with the generous support of the wider community. The tour continues to be an amazing experience for the players, providing a greater connection to the Club and the sport of Rugby. It also provides an insight into a different culture and environment in a country that takes its Rugby very seriously.
Lastly, congratulations to the players and coaching staff who represented the Noosa Rugby Club, their families, and region with pride, leaving a positive impression wherever they went.
Tigers were taught a lesson in all four senior grades
By Julian Pitts
The Rococo Noosa Tigers have been shown a footballing lesson in all four Senior grades last weekend at our Weyba Rd headquarters. It was the might of the back to back Premiers Aspley in the mens grades and flag favourites Sherwood in theWomen’s who inflicted some pretty big losses against depleted Noosa outfits. Funnily enough Noosa seemed to have more players unavailable or injured post a bye weekend. It’s that time of the year when dwindling numbers seem to re occur at Weyba rd.
A massive positive was the debuts of Noosa teenagers Jackson Smith, Jonah Lenton and Jai Mure. All held themselves well and gave all that they had, Muir especially, who this writer rates highly and has enjoyed watching his progress over the past couple of years.
Playing the local kids is the way to go, especially when stars like Rich, Freeman, McCarthy, Conn and Archard are unavailable due to injury.
The future looks bright and the Tiger faithful just need to be patient and stay the course. The Senior women also keep having a crack whilst up against it and continue to improve under Tony Brennan. They too just need to be stronger in their commitment
levels across the entire season as it’s a team game and you are relied on. Great to see teenagers Kiani Pettigrove and Zoe Miriklis among the best on Saturday night and both our 15s and 17s girls have been more than competitive in their respective comps this year. So plenty to look forward to.
All four of our Senior teams head down to the Gold Coast to play Broadbeach this Saturday and let’s hope we can get a few back and field close to our strongest sides. If not, just keep our heads up and keep having a crack for the mighty Noosa Tigers!
Media Award Votes
Men
5. M.Pettigrove
4. L.Flagg
3. J.Mure
2. E.Slaney
1.T.Buntain
Women
5. K.Pettigrove
4. A.Partridge
3. K.Barker
2. ’Crumbs’
1. Z.Miriklis
All the best to all those representing the Noosa Tigers this week.
Senior teams play Broadbeach on the Gold Coast this weekend.
Aspley too strong for Noosa last week.
Pictures: CRAIG SLANEY Tigers against Aspley at Weyba Rd.Future looking bright for Tigers who just need to stay the course.
Dolphins U15s triumph in New Zealand.
Talking Sport
Ron Lane
Our master weightlifters
The Queensland weightlifters from the Noosa Barbell Club definitely made their mark at the recent AWS Oceanic Weightlifting League Event held on the Gold Coast from 19-23 June 2024.The Noosa Barbell Club team, led by Erin Oberem put on an impressive performance with several athletes achieving notable results. Head coach Woogie Marsh tells us Erin Oberem showcased her strength and skill to finish in fourth place with a snatch of 33kg and a clean and jerk of 38kg, totalling 71 kg. Mel Lun captured a bronze medal with a snatch of 53kg and a clean and jerk of 60kg, totalling 113kg. Kirrily Dowd had a standout performance securing a silver medal with a snatch of 37kg and a clean and jerk of 48kg, totalling 85kg.
Jo Phillips demonstrated her expertise with a snatch of 53kg and a clean and jerk of 65kg totalling a 118kg and earning the bronze medal. Mamba a newcomer to the weightlifting scene, displayed immense potential by achieving a bronze medal with a snatch of 45kg and a clean and jerk of 70kg, totalling 115kg. Jason McNamara had a flawless performance going six for six with a snatch of 72kg and a clean and jerk of 85kg, totalling 157 kg. Lee -Ann Crooks delivered an inspiring performance securing a bronze medal in the Oceanic Division with a snatch of 43kg and a clean and jerk of 50kg totalling 93kg.
Natlie Marshall stole the show with a gold winning performance, boasting a snatch of 66kg and a clean and jerk of 78kg totalling a 144 kg. Overall, the Noosa Barbell Masters showcased their talent and determination at the AWS Masters OceanicWeightlifting League Event, solidifying Queensland’s presence in the competitive weightlifting scene. Well done to coach Woogie Marsh and his support team : and above all a big thank you to the sponsors. Surf lifesaving - Sunshine Beach Olympians Once again, the Sunshine Beach Surf Lifesaving Club is underway, and all aspects are, as always, very positive. This time it is to announce that Sunshine Beach Surf Club, have teamed up with the Queensland Academy of Sports, this year under Australian sprint kayak coach Sharlene Kelly, to create a pathway to the 2028 Los Angles Olympics for local paddlers.
Sunshine Beach Surf Club is providing their athletes, as young as 14 years old with the opportunity to ski and kayak paddle in a beginners pathway program through a partnership with QAS and Australian coach Sharlene Kelly and Sunshine Beach Head Coach Wes Berg. This program runs three times a week and is to nurture and further develop the talent within the surf club. It focuses on technique, identifies talent and produces a high performance, training program.
Malcom Hall one of South Africa’s most successful ocean ski paddlers, who has paddled in every profiled ocean paddle race across the globe has also generously lent his time to be part of this innovating program and is passionate to share his knowledge, experience and love of paddling with the kids.
“The beginners program is into its second season and it is a wonderful opportunity for U14s and Open paddlers. With the addition and experience of Sharlene and Malcom this year it has flourished to seeing 35 kids on the water each session. It is such an exciting opportunity for the young kids in Sunshine as it clearly displays another pathway for a sport they love and further develops their skill sets. You have seen this with many of our top surf lifesaving athletes being able to transition into Olympic Kayaking with great success and I am excited to be able to share this with the Sunshine squad,” said coach Berg.
“The surf ski and kayak program are bringing young kids from our local community together and giving them a first-hand insight into kayak paddling, learning new skill set and progressing from beginner paddlers into accomplished paddlers. This pathway caters for all levels and helps to identify young talent within our community, creating a pathway
within kayaking and an opportunity to participate eventually on State and National level and if successful be able to follow their pathway all the way to compete on an international stage by representing their country,” Coach Sharlene Kelly said.
“This amazing sport can take you around the world giving you the opportunity to experience some of the best people and places the world has to offer, let alone the feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction of mastering your skill for paddling in the beautiful elements of the ocean.” Coach Malcom Hall.
“Sunshine will continue their winter training blocks in preparation for the iconic Coolangatta Gold and the Shaun Partners Iron Person series trials in November. This will have young athletes moving and connecting to a group to feel better.” Thanks Wes Berg. Rugby League
For Noosa Pirates it was a mixed weekend. In the Third Grade Noosa 42 defeated Beerwah 6, Reserve grade saw Noosa Pirates go down by 2 points 18 -16 to Caloundra and the Women were defeated 20-16 by Kawana. The Third graders travelled out to the Mary Valley for the game against Beerwah and took control right from the kick off. Three tries to winger Jamie
Gollagher and five eight KyeVincitorio made it a double.
Reserve grade saw Noosa down by 2 points. They started well but were unable to put points on the board and Caloundra scored in their first chance in Pirates end. To much dropped ball saw them go 12-0 down at half time. However, a great comeback second half saw the score at 12-10 with tries by Jai Turner andWill Cousens. Noosa then traded tries with Caloundra with Jake and Josh Bullen were strong up the middle and Zane Embleton was also strong. There 8 game winning streak came to an end: but it was anyone’s game. Next week it’s the undefeated Bulldogs at Beerwah. We wish them well.
In the main game Noosa Pirates continued ontheirwinningwaywhentheydefeatedCaloundra 28 to 18. “We went into the game,” said Head Coach Michael Duff, “missing a couple of regulars from our side however, the young guns that came in having been tremendous in lower grades thus earning their opportunity. We started the game really well and seemed to be winning the arm wrestle, however Caloundra were able score twice on the back of our errors.”
Pirates came up short a couple of times attacking the line: and Caloundra scored again,
before half -time, thus giving them an 18 to 0 at the break. Pirates definitely needed the half-time break to settle down and get back on track. Then replacement hooker Zane Keen, five eight Matt Craven and fullback Pat McGinn really turned it on, opening up the Caloundra defence, scoring a try each to level the score 18 all.
“We continued to show superior fitness against an opposition when Terry Carroll, in his first game back crossed the line. Then our final try came from Blake Gunman who forced his way over a couple of defenders to seal the win. I was super proud of the courage of the boys to turn the game around in the second half keeping Caloundra scoreless. We didn’t defend well in the first half and a couple of errors let Caloundra in to score in the first half. However, second half and our defence, was spot on, for the rest of the game.” Fitness was good as was fighting spirit: but errors must be reduced.
Pickleball
Next week we talk structure: Social Events, Volunteers, Player Development and Competitive Play. This is definitely a sport that is on the rise. Good luck to all.
Noosa Pirates celebrating Women in League - Naidoc round 2024 as the main game on Saturday night.
QAS Australia Ski Coach Sharleene Kelly and Sunshine Beach Head Coach Wes Berg with the QAS Olympic pathway ski program squad.
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Over-achieving Constables
Getting on for two decades since he won the ASP longboard world title in Costa Rica, Noosa’s Josh Constable is in career best form, winning everything he’s competed in since coming back from four months out for injury earlier in the year.
Josh is 43, going on 44, and easily beating very good surfers half his age in open competition. Inspired by reigningWSL world longboard champ Kai Sellas, 43, and evergreen Kelly Slater, 52, the 2024 Queensland open and over 40s champion (won a few weeks back) goes into the nationals brimming with confidence, and even has his eye on a crack at the WSL world tour in 2025. But it’s not all about him – this is family business. We’ll get back to that, but first let’s take a quick stroll down memory lane.
It’s hard to reconcile the lean, mean surfing machine of today with the chubby-chopped kid with the platinum hair dye who emerged on the ASP qualifying series in the mid-’90s. Born in 1980, soon after parents Sue and Benny had arrived from New Zealand, Josh’s first direction in surfing was as a lip-smacking, punk-influenced shortboarder, just like his dad, but a family holiday at Crescent Head got him thinking about the graceful lines of longboarding, and he was soon tempering his vertical approach with some smooth cruising on the Noosa points. But the fast-growing teenager who became a pro longboarder at 15 and qualified for the Australian team to the world titles in Hawaii in his rookie year was nothing like the silky smooth surfer we see today. As he rose to dominance in the junior and open ranks, Josh could hang heels with the best of them, but he still couldn’t resist a punchy closeout re-entry.
At the first Noosa Festival of Surfing in 1998, just17hemettandemsurfstarAnnaShisler,the liftee part of the world’s most famous tandem duo. A couple of years later they were an item, and Anna was there to encourage Josh through the multiple state and national titles that led him to Costa Rica and his 2006 world title. Coincidentally, that was also the year that Anna gave birth to their first child, a boy they aptly named Jet. Now 18 and a very good surfer in dad’s mould, Jet has also been a licensed recreational pilot since he was 15, and now has more than 100 solo hours to his credit. Obsessed with flying, Jet is a member at two aero clubs and spends his downtime either actual flying or guiding the model planes and gliders he builds around the Teewah skies.
Having just started working as a simulator training officer in Brisbane, Jet is now well on the way to achieving his ambition of becoming an air traffic controller, but surfing is still a passion. Says Josh: “His shifts start at either 6am or 11am, and if it’s the late one, he’ll be out surfing with us at dawn, then drive to Brisbane to start work. He loves his surfing more now than ever.”
Which brings us to the now part of the story. Now 15, second son Jive is into his first full rookie year in the longboard events. After high placings in the Queensland juniors and the juniors at the Crescent Classic, a couple of weekends ago Jive took out his first win of the season at the Alex Winter Classic, taking out the junior division and the coveted Jack Boast
Perpetual Trophy while dad claimed wins in the over 40s and the men’s open, bringing his tally this year to five titles from three events.
The Jack Boast stand-alone event used to
be the top juniors comp on the coast, named in memory of a great supporter. When he was just 13, Josh won the event and the trophy. That was 30 years ago. He followed up in 1996, and again in 1997 before becoming a senior.
The wheel turns.
The patellar tears (that’s the tendon that joins the knee to the shin) that sidelined him over the summer are still giving Josh a bit of grief, but as I told him this week: “Be thankful. You’ve never surfed better.” Which he puts down not only to the fact that he’s the strongest and the fittest he’s ever been, but to a renewed passion for competition, seen through the prism of Jive.
Later this month, father and son will both be competing at the Surf Coast Longboard Classic at Bells Beach while Josh commentates for the WSL world tour event. Says Josh: “It’ll be great experience for Jive to be exposed to the world’s best at the WSL. I’m thinking about a crack at that title next year, but also in the back of my mind is the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, when longboarding may make its debut. And Jive and I could be there!”
Dreams are free, but those Constables, you never know.
FOOTNOTE: Too many sad farewells lately, but this column can’t let the news go unreported of the passing of founding Noosa Turtles swim club member Neville (“Sir Nev”) Mills after a long and courageous battle. Turtles head honcho Bob Wood notes: “Sir Nev held two important positions with the Noosa Turtles, he was our first safety officer and then became our director of apparel and styling, looking after our limited edition and very popular Turtle tee shirts. He fought the dreaded cancer for over five years but unfortunately the body gave up after so many operations, chemo etc. He was a modern day warrior, a great bloke with a big heart.”
JoshstylingattheWinterClassic.
Picture:FENNADEKING Jive, Josh and Jack Boast’s son with the trophy.
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Like father, like son. Jive on his way to winning the Jack Boast.
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Team celebration, Constable clan on left.
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The Turtles relaxing, Sir Nev in yellow tee on the right. Picture:FENNADEKING
World champ in Costa Rica, 2006. Picture: ASP
Jive between heats.
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Hood ornament 10 from Jive.
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Tuskfish on the chew
The weather went a little average by the weekend with a few showers about, but with the showers came a bump in temperature which saw some decent fishing.
This week’s swell does look to get a little choppy along the coast so it may be worthwhile heading for the rivers if you’re looking to wet a line.
However with quite a few rainy days predicted you’ll have to choose your window of opportunity.
Offshore saw some exceptional fishing with the pelagics fired up.
Spanish mackerel were caught amongst grassy sweetlip, red emperor, and venus tuskfish in good numbers.
East of Breaksea Spit, pearl perch, snapper, various cods, red throat, and more tusky were about.
The current has been a bit stronger around Waddy Point and as a result, saw plenty of kingfish and particularly amber jack offshore in that 50-200m depth range.
Inshore plenty of snapper about with the odd quality big guy but mostly just large schools of squire kicking about (season closes for a month as of 15 July). Deep dropping to the north would find some quality pearl perch and a variety of jobfish.
Further south around Noosa’s North Reef, bluefin tuna were caught in numbers along with pearl perch and snapper while out wide on Barwon Bank a mixed bag of cobia, pearl perch, red emperor, venus tuskfish, and moses perch were all on the chew.
There was plenty of action in the rivers with large bream, several caught over the 40cm mark, amongst whiting, tailor, and the odd threadfin hanging around the river mouths.
Those larger model bream have seen a few decades to reach that size and can be 20-plusyears-old.
While they put up a good fight on the light gear, I find it better to release these big ones back to the drink so they can see out their lives.
Who knows, you may catch them again in a few years.
The Points saw a mix of trevally as usual with golden, small GT’s, tealeaf and also the odd cale cale smashing anything shiny thrown their way.
Beaches were hit and miss with the weather but there were a few good hauls of whiting and tailor in amongst the dart and also some quality flathead in the gutters that enjoyed a snack on either worms or whitebaits.
Bass were a bit more active out at Borumba last weekend with the warmer temps, working lures deeper was still the most effective method but some surface action was also on the cards meaning you could work the toga up top at the same time.
Small floating stick baits or weedless rigged paddle tail soft plastics like the Daiwa Bait Junkie Minnows at around that 3in size, slowly working them in with a walk-the-dog method was highly effective for the surface while a medium-paced retrieve from a spinner or crankbait worked best in the deeper pockets.
Mary River had all the usual species active from bass to cod, sooties and saratoga in the deeper reaches of the river towards Traveston.
For all the latest information log onto www. fishingnoosa.com.au for up-to-date bar and fishing reports, don’t forget to drop into Gympie’s Newest tackle store “The Tackle Shop”, Tackle World Noosa, and Northshore Bait & Tackle in Marcoola for all the right equipment, bait and advice to get you catching. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and remember Tight Lines and Bent Spines!
A grand final with flair
Noosa Touch Football Association had their grand final on Saturday 22 June hosting 22 teams through four grades in mixed, five grades in mens and two grades in ladies.
The 5pm time slot showcased the mixed (men and ladies mixed team) competition, with some thrilling displays of speed and skill.
At the end of the A grade final, Australian Valuers capitalised on their joint experience as a team to beat the young and fast HWD (Horizon Windows and Doors).
The mens’ finals, as always, were epic battles. The last five months of playing, honing skills and fitness training, were all put to the test.
Three out of the five mens’ games finished with one point being the difference. The other two were only two points the difference, proving how closely matched and competitive these teams are.
The A grade mens’ final saw a huge come back from the Noosa Surf team.
“We need to work on tightening up in defence and bring it to them in attack for the second half,” Dan Ostwald said at the half time interview.
Tighten and brought it they did in the second half to come back from a five point deficit to go down by one at the final buzzer to the Bigheads who got too far ahead in the first half.
Noosa Touch Association president Zeke O’Neill said, “It was a fantastic game to commentate, the action and passion showed from both teams was awesome.”
The ladies games, always a crowd pleaser, saw Accountants Runamuk VS Cooroy Earthworks in the A grade and Paul Dwyer Electrical take on 40 Shades in the B grade final.
In two very defensive type games, Cooroy Earthworks were unable to keep out the relentless Accountants Runamuk Getting up 5 – 3, While Paul Dwyer were able to overcome the resourceful and veteran 40 shades team, pipping them at the post 4 – 3.
Players and spectators alike were entertained with the added spectacle of flame throwers this year, with players running out onto the field through a tunnel, enhanced with the pyrotechnics making these finals a visual spectacular to rival any NRL game.
We were overwhelmed at the support
from local businesses donating gifts and vouchers to our raffle prize pool. We had 10 prizes to give away from the ever popular meat tray from Wright Cut Meats Cooroy, BCF products, Auto barn gift cards, Heads of Noosa beer, Land and Sea gift vouchers, Silly Sollys and Gelignite Jacks gifts and home wares, Tewantin Fish and Chips and Bombay Bliss vouchers.
Noosa Touch Association vice president Chris Way said, “At Noosa Touch Association that is what we are about, community, inclusiveness and fun for the whole family.”
A new season kicks off on Monday 8 July. Let us know if you would like to be involved Touch Football is a great way to keep fit, have fun, meet new people and hang out with friends. If you are thinking of playing please get in contact. You can come as an individual and we will get you into a team or grab some friends and enter a team. It’s cheaper than a gym membership, more fun and you’re motivated to go because it’s a team effort.
Season 1 2024 was a great success and season 2 will be just as good moving into the warmer weather.
There was lots of success with Fishing Offshore Noosa Charters with some nice venus tuskfish last weekend.
The mens’ finals, as always, were epic battles.
The A grade mens’ final saw a huge come back from the Noosa Surf team.
Ladies’ team 40 Shades competed in the B grade final.
“Kama” – The Jewel of Cooroy
Turn to pages 20 & 21
NOOSA MAINTAINS ITS UNIQUE CHARM
PROPERTY MATTERS
FOR those who have been holding off believing or hoping that the Noosa real estate market would retreat after the frenzied activity in the early 2020s with the rapid rise in interest rates, it looks like those hopes have been dashed.
In an end-of-financial-year review, Noosa real estate agency director Tom Offermann said low inventory of available property could be the new norm.
“Increasingly, properties in Noosa are being treated as generational assets being handed down to family rather than being sold into the open market.
“Gone are the days when it was a speculative market with owners flipping properties for a quick profit.
“There were times when buyers had the choice of over 50 waterfront houses to choose from on Noosa Sound. Today there are just two.
“Sunshine Beach often had five to 10 houses available on the beachfront, and today there is only one which is set to hit the market in spring.
“It’s been years since a three-bedroom apartment facing Noosa Main Beach has been sold.’’
The basis of the supply shortage is the fear of ‘where would I go if I sold’ - people who have settled and invested in Noosa simply don’t want to leave.
Lately there has been a higher than usual number of owners shifting houses within town, upsizing/downsizing or just trying another suburb.
Some exceptional offerings on the market with Offermann’s include Little Cove, with three very different properties ranging from a three-bedroom, frontrow apartment in the seldom-available boutique Bayona complex, a three-bedroom
penthouse in the three-apartment Anse Vata building on Park Road near the national park, and a six-bedroom stunner on the escarpment overlooking Noosa Main Beach.
In Hastings Street the agency has two three-bedroom apartments available, one in The Hastings and the other in Sebel Noosa Resort - two inter-linked, so one-of-a-kind.
If waterfront living is your preference, take a look at the
On the waterfront there is a brand-new, four-bedroom house at 19 Key Court on Noosa Sound. Coming soon at Sunshine Beach is a front-row house on the beach, with the ocean as its backyard.
BEACHSIDE WITH VIEWS
There are some exceptional properties on the market in Noosa at the moment.
Roark Walsh at Tom Offermann Real Estate has two duplex apartments at Sunshine Beach that are different yet complement each other.
Both are within an easy, level walk to the village and surf club.
A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car sub-penthouse with shared pool, 1/18 Henderson St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 6 July, at 2pm.
“It’s private, away from the street, with white water views and the sound of the surf, Roark said. “There is a double lock-up garage and lift access to to single-level living.
The three-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car apartment, pool at 1/5 Stevens St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 6 July, at 1pm.
“It offers something completely different,’’ Roark said. “Facing directly north-east, it is over two levels with two
lounge areas and overlooks your own pool.
“That’s nice and private as it is at the back.’’
The response on both properties has been very good and Roark is expecting strong registration.
The Noosa market a bit like moving pieces around the board at the moment, Roark said ... upsizing, improving position.
Registrations for both properties expected to be out-of-towners, as well as locals.
However, it’s significant to see these people are moving in, and the vendors are not moving out of Noosa.
The sub-penthouse at 1/18 Henderson St offers 180-degree, eagle’s-eye view sweeping across the ocean.
It features well-appointed living and dining areas, high ceilings and travertine flooring.
The sense of space and tall walls of glass bring the indoors out, to the undercover terrace.
The white U-shaped kitchen comes with stone-topped cabinetry including the long semi-island breakfast bar, and high-end appliances.
The king bedroom suite features a wall of robe cabinetry and travertine-tiled ensuite.
Designed by Stephen Kidd, the apartment at 1/5 Stevens St is named Paperbark and is centred around indooroutdoor spaces for all seasons.
There’s definitive avant-garde flair in the lounge space with a purpose-built bar, travertine flooring and an alfresco area with wide undercover terrace adjoining the private pool.
Upstairs, with a vaulted ceiling
A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car sub-penthouse, share pool, 1/18 Henderson St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 6 July, at 2pm. 413233
complemented by washed oak timber flooring and banks of glass, are the openplan dining and living areas.
A terrace sheltered by a skillion roof offers stunning views over the ocean.
The L-shaped kitchen with stone-topped cabinetry including island breakfast bar and designer pendants.
The king bedroom suite, also on this level, has custom day bed, louvres to take advantage of the views, VJ custom bedhead, wall of built-in robes and a large ensuite with walk-in shower, white stone-topped cabinetry and floor-to-ceiling travertine.
On the ground level are two bedrooms with built-in robes. One has an ensuite while the bathroom adjoins the laundry and there is a poolside undercover terrace.
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Caitlyn McConnell at Sunshine Beach Real Estate reports that she is mid-way through the auction campaign for the beachside home at 15 McAnally Dr, Sunshine Beach, and it is attracting good responses.
The three-bedroom, three-bathroom, duallevel house with pool is on 908sq m and goes to auction Saturday, 13 July, at 12pm.
“People love the elevation, ocean view and relaxed beach-house feel,’’ Caitlyn said. “It’s also on a 908sq m block backing on to reserve so it is very peaceful and private.
“I’ve had local interest, Melbourne buyers and expats. This is a great way to get into one of the best-regarded precincts on the Sunshine Coast.
“There are people who have viewed and specifically want McAnally Dr.’’ Situated on the northern side of Sunshine Beach, the property features never-to-be-built-out ocean views.
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A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, two-car sub-penthouse, share pool, 1/18 Henderson St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 6 July, at 2pm. 413233
three-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 15 McAnally Dr, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 13 July, at 12pm. 416024
The house features a large office/fourth bedroom, two living areas, well-appointed central kitchen, north-facing wrap-around balcony, and oversized double lock-up garage with storage.
There are cathedral ceilings on the upper level, timber flooring, electric skylights, plantation shutters, two mini ducted air-conditioning systems, direct deck access from the main bedroom, stone benches in kitchen, wood-burning fireplace, and private free-form pebblecrete pool with sunbathing deck.
Even the mini skate ramp has ocean views.
There is a 6.6kw solar power system with 5kw inverter, and an Intelligent Automation G-switch energy management system.
DUAL-KEY OFFERING ON HASTINGS ST
Having just settled the sale of 5 Mainsails Sq, Noosa Heads, as a result of auction, Adam Offermann at Tom Offermann Real Estate is taking a dual-key Sebel apartment in Hastings St to the market on Friday, 12 July.
The four-bedroom, two-bathroom house in Mainsails sold for $2.3m to local buyers attracted by the position above Noosa Junction and abutting Noosa National Park.
The three-bedroom, three-bathroom, onecar, dual-key apartment 312 & 313 Sebel Noosa is a rarity for Hastings St due to the size.
Interest includes those who already own in the complex, and locals looking for friends from interstate and Brisbane, Adam said.
A three-bedroom, three-bathroom, twocar apartment, pool at 1/5 Stevens St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 6 July, at 1pm. 413233
A three-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-car house with pool at 15 McAnally Dr, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 13 July, at 12pm. 416024
Forget the lift, both apartments are on the ground floor. Both have had identical makeovers and refurbishments. However, there are naturally differences related to area and brands.
AUCTION ACTION
FRIDAY, 5 July
Noosa Waters
· 18 Seahorse Pl: 4bed, 3bath, 3car waterfront house, pool, jetty, 1pm, Monique Sommer 0433 641 158 Adrian Reed 0409 446 955 Reed & Co
SATURDAY, 6 July
Sunshine Beach
· 54 Solway Dve: Two dwellings comprising 4bed, 3bath, on 1099sq m, 12pm, Lauren Chen 0412 672 375 Tom Offermann Real Estate
A three-bedroom, three-bathroom, twocar apartment, pool at 1/5 Stevens St, Sunshine Beach, goes to auction Saturday, 6 July, at 1pm. 413233
A three-bedroom, three-bathroom, one-car, dual-key apartment 312 & 313/32 Hastings St, Noosa Heads, is set for auction Friday, 12 July, at 12pm. 416024
0437 447 804 Tiffany Wilson 0468 922 519 Tom Offermann Real Estate
· 1/18 Henderson St: 3bed, 2bath, 2car sub-penthouse, 2pm, Roark Walsh 0437 447 804 Tom Offermann Real Estate
WEDNESDAY, 10 July
Peregian Beach
· 53 Parakeet Cres: 3bed, studio, 2bath, 2car house, pool, 2pm, Tracy Russell 0413 319 879 Tom Offermann Real Estate
THURSDAY, 11 July
Noosa Heads
· 11 Allambi Rise: 6bed, 7bath, 3car house, 11am, private auction, entry for pre-registered bidders only, Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241 Michael McComas 0447 263 663 Tom Offermann Real Estate. ●
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Friday4.00-4.30 Saturday 11.30am
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LaurenChen 0412672375 lauren@offermann.com.au
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Discovertheepitomeofseasidesophistication,with anabundanceofnorth-easterlyviewsfromtheNoosa National Parkheadland sweepingthe CoralSea,and minutesfrom toessinkingintothewhitesand.Loving SunshineBeachdoesn’tget muchbetterthanthis! The strikingbrightwhiteduplexcalled Paperbark, designed by the renownedStephenKidd,iscentered aroundsavvyindoor-outdoorspacesforallseasons
Thebeachside stripofHastingStreet isknownfor itslaidback coastalvibe,glowwormtreelightsand sophisticatedarray ofsassyboutiques,galleries,cafes, barsand restaurantsalmostonthesand,whileinthe veryheart,aretwo super cooldual keyapartments–yes, adoublefortuityfor ashrewdinvestor. ThinkLagunaBayandNoosaMainBeachonyour doorstepandfamousNoosaNational Park aboardwalk
stroll away. Turnleft atespresso centralakaAromas, openthesecure gatesoftheSebelNoosaand take the meanderingpathwayfringed bywaterfeaturesand pools, to thequietside.
Forget thelift,bothapartmentsareontheground floor. Bothhave hadidenticalmakeovers andrefurbishments, howeverthereare naturallydifferencesrelated to area andbrands.
Islivingbeachsidewith asenseofeuphoriaalbeita rooftop terraceand360-degreeviewsof everyshade ofblueandgreen,imbeddedin your romanticpsyche? Betotallyimpressed by thespectacularaddress50m to squeakywhitesandandthefamousPitta Street surfbreak.Be sweptaway withtheundeniablysunny brightandchiceverything,associatedwiththisdream apartment. Take the stairsandsigh.Viewsostensibly
Iflivingandlovinglifemereminutestocafé centralon Gympie Terrace,whichrunsparallel to thedog-friendly NoosaRiverforeshore andgazebo-dottedpark,is your maxim,thissunnybrightapartmentwith twoterraces andriverglimpses,shimmerswithinvestmentgold. Stepinside,beimmediatelyimpressed by the floor plan,sandy-toned flooringandhowbrightnaturallight invitesitselfin.Think cool, casual yetchiccharacter.
Lookleft to thegenerouslivingareawithFrenchdoors opening to themain terrace.Itlooksovertheleafy tropicalfrontgarden,onthenortherlyside. Take a quickgazeattheNoosaRiver,andasthesunbegins to setlateintheafternoon,adoptamorelaidback attitudewithsundownersinhand.
DIAMONDS are forever, ostensibly floating above the trees, with world class, unrivalled explosive views along the luminescent sand of Noosa Main Beach and azure waters of Laguna Bay, before sweeping across spectacular Noosa North Shore, Coloured Sands and stretching to Double Island Point.
Picture irresistible Little Cove where the Coral Sea meets rainforest, albeit the forever verdant Noosa National Park with its world-class surf breaks. Feel the sea breeze and capture those unparalleled unobstructed views from an expansive rooftop entertaining terrace of the Bimbadeen residence, which is one of only ten properties on the coveted western side of Allambi Rise overlooking Laguna Bay.
The original Bimbadeen was purchased in 1969, demolished in 2000 and a modern residence designed by Brisbane architect Nick Mandikos & Partners was completed in 2001. It was purposely designed and built to the highest commercial standards, plus take full advantage of the views from most rooms.
From the lush streetscape, the substantial sage-hued residence embraces nearly the full width of the larger-thanmost 885m2 land, is almost shrouded in stands of tropical palms and a driveway which parallels the easement, leads to the garages. Look up and admire all the terraces on each level of the numerous living areas, also the Noosa National Park surrounds, where local fauna including koalas, goannas, kookaburras, and lorikeets often call home.
Finally, after fifty-five years of multigenerational family celebrations, and four generations of memories, it’s a nostalgic farewell to living and loving holidays in an extraordinary, prized location. “Not surprising as it’s a mere 2-minute walk to Little Cove Beach,“ comment Tom Offermann Real Estate agents Michael McComas and Rebekah Offermann, who are taking the property to private auction on Thursday 11 July 2024.
“Nearby is the start of the dedicated pathway through the Noosa National Park to Morwong Drive near Hastings Street, opposite Noosa Main Beach near the Noosa Heads’ Surf Life Saving Club.
“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.
“This opportunity is a tour de force for a savvy investor wishing to own a sizeable slice of paradise in Little Cove, known as a jewel on Australia’s eastern seaboard.“
Private On-Site Auction - Entry reserved
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for pre-registered bidders only.
Facts & Features:
· Land: 885m2 area w 21.5m frontage to Allambi Terrace & 43m long borders incl driveway & easement
· House Area: 758m2
· History: Bimbadeen, purchased in 1969 demolished 2000; new modern residence designed by Brisbane architect Nick Mandikos & Partners, completed in 2001; built to highest commercial
standards over several levels to take full advantage of views; stainless steel guttering & railings of multiple terraces; double width living & dining space on top floor w access to 2 north & west facing terraces incl rooftop entertaining terrace on the western side w unparalleled views over Laguna Bay & Noosa Main Beach, Coloured Sands to Double Island Point
room w 3xstorage cages; mid-level w all 6xbedrooms plus 3xmulti-purpose rooms, 3xlaundrys & 2x drying courtyards; top levels w all living/dining + kitchen, bar and butlers; aircon/ceiling fans;
· Location: 2-mins to Little Cove Beach via adjacent pathway; walk 3-mins to Noosa National Park, & 5-mins via foreshore boardwalk to Hastings Street’s boutiques, art galleries, bars, and beachside restaurants ●
Contact: Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241 or Michael McComas 0447 263 663, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE
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GENEROUSLY SIZED, UNIQUE RESORT RETREAT
APARTMENT 14 offers single level living and is accessible via the direct lift. With high 2.7m ceilings the open plan kitchen, living and dining enhance the feeling of space as they open out to the covered alfresco balcony. Wide banks of windows look directly into the neighboring tree canopy providing further privacy and serenity.
The living area and all three bedrooms benefit from ducted air-conditioning. The master bedroom includes an ensuite and opens onto a secluded balcony, where fullwidth windows provide a stunning tropical view. Two additional bedrooms come with built-in robes and share a central bathroom equipped with a bathtub. The apartment also features a separate laundry room and ample storage in the u-shaped kitchen.
Living in this prestigious location allows you to leave your vehicle in your secure garage and truly enjoy everything Noosa has to offer on foot.
The Lookout is one of the most meticulously managed resorts with pristine
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tropical gardens, heated lagoon style pool, spa and gym. Perfect for the astute investor. Apartment 14 is ready to simply move in and enjoy the lifestyle. Features: A short peaceful stroll from Hastings Street, The Lookout Resort is situated high amongst the trees of Noosa National Park. Generously sized for such a centrally positioned apartment, a unique resort retreat like this rarely comes to market. ●
Contact: Brad Schultz 0493 063 023, RICHARDSON AND WRENCH NOOSA
“KAMA” – THE JEWEL OF COOROY
STEP into the countryside dream as you gaze upon the picturesque front façade of KAMA, a historic Queenslander in Cooroy that stands as a testament to luxury meeting tradition. Originally named after the Indian god of love and kindness, this home has been meticulously transformed to embody just that.
Embracing its classical Queenslander roots, KAMA showcases timeless features like the 1912 stained glass front door, seamlessly blending with modern elements to create a home that exudes elegance and comfort.
The interiors boast French doors and new casement-style windows that flood the living spaces with natural light, offering views of the lush landscaped gardens sprawled across the generous 1,032 sqm block. Adorned with oak timber flooring and lofty 12-foot ceilings, the open plan layout sets the stage for a relaxed lifestyle for you and your loved ones.
Indulge in culinary delights in the bespoke designer kitchen equipped with premium European appliances and a charming butler’s pantry, all while enjoying vistas of Cooroora Mountain through the large picture window.
Unwind by the poolside in the covered
alfresco area, savouring the gentle breezes during summer BBQs or gathering around the outdoor firepit for cozy evenings in your very own country oasis.
Retreat to one of the four spacious bedrooms, including a guest room with an ensuite, perfect for hosting friends and family. The master suite boasts a stunning ensuite for ultimate pampering. Alternatively, find solace in the sunroom with a good book and a glass of wine at hand.
Convenient underground garaging, accessible via Ambulance Lane, not only provides ample storage but also maintains the pristine exterior of your abode, offering seamless access to your haven.
When you’re ready to explore beyond your sanctuary, a visit to Cooroy township unveils a vibrant Hinterland hub with dining delights, parks for family fun, and cultural experiences at the Butter Factory Arts Centre.
KAMA is more than a home; it’s an embodiment of countryside luxury. Immerse yourself in this new way of life, nestled in the heart of the Hinterland with the majestic Cooroora Mountain as your backdrop. ●
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Address: 16 Miva Street, COOROY
Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage
Inspect: Saturday 9:30-10am Auction: Onsite Saturday 27 July at 2pm
Contact: Adam Watts 0410 512 364 and Caroline Schleppegrell 0456 636 443, CENTURY 21 CONOLLY HAY GROUP
67 Noosa River Drive, Noosa North Shore
PRICE GUIDE $3,950,000
Life on the Noosa Shore is about embracing the tranquillity of riverfront living while enjoying the conveniences of modern amenities. It’s only a 10-minute boat ride to the bustling Hastings Street and a short drive into town which ensures that all urban conveniences are within easy reach, perfectly balancing seclusion with accessibility. This is not just a house, but a lifestyle choice where every day feels like a holiday.
1/23 Coral Tree Avenue, Noosa Heads
BUYERS GUIDE $2,585,000
Discover the epitome of modern coastal living in this stunning, brand-new townhouse, one of only two, perfectly positioned near the vibrant Noosa Junction in Noosa Heads. Designed with sophistication and comfort in mind, this exquisite 2 ensuitedbedroom residence offers a private sanctuary amidst the bustling heart of one of Australia’s most sought-after destinations.
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Friday 5th July at 3:00 PM
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13 ATTUNGA HEIGHTS, NOOSA HEADS
BED. 3 / BATH. 2 / CAR. 2 / 506M²
Nestled on exclusive Noosa Hill, Attunga Heights is strategically zoned medium density residential presenting a rare opportunity to own a Noosa Heads residence with direct access to Hastings St, Main Beach, and Laguna Bay via a picturesque rainforest pathway. Pristine beaches are a mere 5 minute walk from your front door, as is the vibrant village of Noosa Junction.
Picture yourself savoring the serenity of your elevated deck as morning light creeps over the hills, casting a warm glow over your outdoor oasis. Envision warm summer evenings spent hosting gatherings under the stars, as the sun dips below the horizon in a blaze of glory.
RICK
rick@coastalnoosa.com.au
OFI: SAT 6TH JULY 10:30AM & WED 10TH JULY 10:30AM AUCTION: 12TH JULY, 1PM ON SITE
- 506sqm block zoned for “Medium Density” residential development
- A prime redevelopment, renovator's or investor's dream. (STCA)
- Build your dream home, duplex or multiple dwelling development ( STCA )
- The canvas to capture enhanced picturesque views
- Prestigious Attunga Heights Noosa Hill address
- Direct access to Hastings St, via rainforest pathway
- Flat backyard perfect for outdoor play and recreation
- Multiple undercover deck areas ideal for families
- Symmetrical block with approx 20m frontage and 25m depth
coastalnoosa.com.au
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4 THE ANCHORAGE, NOOSA WATERS
BED. 4 / BATH. 3 / CAR. 2 / 1049M²
Positioned directly on the pristine waterways, this beautifully presented and meticulously maintained expansive property, exudes character. Designed by renowned Noosa architect Frank Macchia, it prioritises utmost privacy. In every aspect of this home, your privacy is completely ensured. Already graced with a beautiful streetscape, the moment you step onto the grounds of 4 The Anchorage, you sense that this abode will captivate you from every angle.
OFI: SAT 6TH JULY 12:00PM & WED 10TH JULY 12:00PM AUCTION 26TH JULY AT 12PM ON SITE
• Located directly on Noosa Waters canal with a jetty for watercraft
• Upper level dedicated to superior master suite, including studio
• Large resort style swimming pool, with 17mtr lap section
• Lush mature tropical gardens throughout
• Additional 2nd driveway, perfect for trailer, jet ski or boat
• Three living areas internally; multiple indoor/outdoor living areas
• Close to the famous Gympie Tce river strip, with its array of café’s, bars and restaurants + a short drive to Hastings St and Noosa Main beach.
LUXURIOUS SPLIT-LEVEL NOOSA RESIDENCE
THIS stunning architectural split-level residence in Noosa Heads offers an unparalleled coastal lifestyle experience, blending luxury with tranquillity in a coveted cul-de-sac location. Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, the residence enjoys privacy and serenity, yet is conveniently located near Noosa’s main attractions.
The residence boasts a contemporary design with split-level architecture, maximizing natural light and airflow. Features include French doors, glass louvers, hardwood floors, and New Zealand wool carpets, enhancing the aesthetic appeal and comfort of the home. Soaring ceilings with skylights create a sense of spaciousness and serenity throughout the interior. Designed for seamless flow between spaces, the floor plan offers versatility for family living, entertainment, privacy, and guest accommodation. The gourmet kitchen serves as the heart of the living zone. Sleek benchtops, Bosch appliances, and high-quality fixtures. Open-plan living areas with vaulted ceilings
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extend to tranquil outdoor decks and alfresco terraced entertaining spaces, ideal for hosting gatherings or enjoying quiet moments.
The master bedroom, located on the upper level, boasts opulence with a brandnew ensuite, walk-in robe, and abundant natural light. All bedrooms feature high ceilings and spacious built-in wardrobes, ensuring comfort and convenience. Lavishly appointed bathrooms, including a European laundry, provide additional luxury and functionality.
Positioned on a generous 602sqm block, the property offers expansive outdoor living spaces, perfect for enjoying Noosa’s balmy climate. Manicured terraced gardens with carefully selected plants and a remotecontrolled irrigation system enhance the outdoor ambiance. A standout feature is the brand-new tropical plunge pool, surrounded by lush greenery, creating a private retreat reminiscent of a rain-forest paradise. ●
Address: 6 Nairana Rest, NOOSA HEADS Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: On application Inspect: By appointment
Contact: Rick Daniel 0411 737 767, COASTAL NOOSA
By Negotiation
4 KAREELA AVENUE, NOOSA HEADS FOR SALE BED. 4 / BATH. 4 / CAR. 2 / 607M²
By Negotiation
Escape to your own private paradise at this stunning lifestyle property nestled in the tranquil embrace of Little Cove. To truly appreciate the beauty and grandeur of this exceptional family home, a personal visit is essential.
Surrounded by Noosa's beloved National Park, privacy and serenity are paramount, with only the harmonious sounds of nature filling the air. A short walk from your abode leads you to the renowned international surf reserve, where days can be spent chasing waves at First Point, Little Cove or Tea Tree Bay before returning to your private oasis for poolside relaxation and evenings of fine dining at Hastings Street's acclaimed restaurants.
‘Sunday’ is bathed in sunlight, each window inviting natural light to illuminate the space. Whether it's capturing the refreshing ocean breezes in summer or providing cozy warmth with a fireplace and heated pool in winter, ‘Sunday ’ offers a haven for all seasons.
The interior radiates elegance and comfort, with crisp white walls, expansive windows, and warm timber accents seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living across all three levels. Featuring four distinctive bedrooms, 4.5 impeccably designed bathrooms, a double lock up garage with off street parking, private decks off every bedroom, a dazzling saltwater solar- heated pool, and a poolside entertainment area, ‘Sunday’ caters to the needs of the entire family.
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LUSHLY GLAMOROUS AND PITCH-PERFECT...
THE secret is out. Look behind the intriguing white façade almost shrouded by palms, take the walkway to the lofty bespoke glass doors and prepare to be infatuated. If you think you’ve entered a gallery of idiosyncratic art with avant-garde design and contemporary brilliance, leading to an ostensibly tantalising double life, you could be right.
One moment, it’s elegant and lushly glamorous, all cocktail-cool with an afterfive air, while the next it casts off its best dress and becomes a warm and vital backdrop of abundant living areas on two levels, for all reasons and seasons.
Admire the clerestory-height ceilings, white VJ walls, plantations shutters and grey stone wall with niches adding whispers of Palm Springs, and how naturally attracting sunlight, bounces across endless American oak flooring.
Doors seemingly disappear and blur the lines to outdoors and a vast undercover terrace on the upper level, and a lustrous pool with stone terrace on the mid-level. Both are very private, have a backdrop of a nature reserve loved by the local birdlife and fauna, and exemplify the adage of luxury is meant for everyday living. Those with a penchant for relaxing on lounges, maybe having a barbeque with friends or drinking in the theatrics of sunset, will feel completely at home.
The designer galley-style kitchen has all the hallmarks of luxe with its lashings of stone-topped cabinetry including lengthy island breakfast bar, marble splashback, designer pendants, high-end appliances, and every accoutrement needed by a budding Jamie Oliver to create a culinary sensation.
Showcasing unprecedented levels of sophistication continue in the four carpeted bedrooms. On the upper level the oh-sogenerous premier suite has a fashionistasize walk-in robe, ensuite with grey stone tiled walls, stone-topped timber cabinetry and a bathtub. Also on the level is a king bedroom with built-in robe and an ensuite. Adjoining is a media room, also a powder room. On the mid-level are two large bedrooms that open to the terrace and pool, plus a bathroom, and the lounge area has a kitchenette.
The stunning hideaway built by Lester Friend incorporates a lift from all floors including the capacious garage, car port and store areas.
This residence is 5-star class,“ comment Tom Offermann Real Estate agents Rebekah Offermann and Michael McComas, who have slated the property for auction on Friday 12 July 2024. “It is designed with sensitivity to the climate, season and the natural landscape, whilst offering the very best elements of living in
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the cosmopolitan heart of Noosa Heads.
“With a back drop of a nature reserve it offers the very best of timeless sophistication. On another level, you can leave the car(s) in the garage, as it is only a three-minute walk to buzzy cosmopolitan Noosa Junction with boutiques, supermarkets and a cinema complex, myriad on-trend bars, restaurants and cafes plus essential services and the transit centre. Noosa Main Beach, Hastings Street and the main entrance to Noosa National Park, with its world-famous Surfing Reserve, a walk away too. There really is so much to love.“
Facts & Features:
· House Area: 482m2
· and Area: 721m2; 31m frontage
· Pool/Terrace: 5mx3.5m/5.1mx5.1m stone surround; 12.3mx2.7m undercover off living/dining spaces; both back onto nature reserve
· About: Lester Friend build completed for
current owner 2019; lift - garage to upperlevel; timber paneled glass front door; gallery-style entrance hall; lighting specific to artworks; beaded chandelier by Sth African designer; American oak wide plank flooring; vaulted ceilings, plantation shutters & VJ walls throughout; cool white aesthetic featuring grey & natural stone & neutral palette + VJ walls; fans/aircon; 4 carpeted bedrooms – upper level premier king suite retreat w walk-in robe, ensuite w grey stone tiled walls, stone-topped timber cabinetry + bathtub; king bedroom w BIR & ensuite + powder rooms; midlevel - 2 bedrooms, access to terrace; bathroom; laundry w drying court access; living/dining – feature wall of stone w specialty lit niches; disappearing doors to undercover terrace w nature reserve backdrop; leisure/media room w custom cabinetry; mid-level open plan living & dining w kitchenette opens to pool & terrace
· Kitchen: mega galley-style stone-topped
2-pac cabinetry incl 7.5m island/breakfast bar; marble splashback; 3 x designer pendants; AEG oven, induction cooktop, micro/convec & dishwasher; walk-in pantry w wine storage; storeroom; custom office
· Exterior/Garage/Entry: driveway to lower entry level; 2-car min + carport; storage & store; lift to mid & upper entry levels; front garden w palms heliconias & lighting
· Location: 3 mins to Noosa Junction’s boutiques, supermarkets, cinema complex, bars, cafes, essential services & transit centre; walk to Noosa Lookout & Noosa National Park; close to Noosa Main Beach, Hastings Street & main entrance to Noosa National Park w world-famous Surfing Reserve; also close by are Noosa River, Gympie Terrace, Noosa Village & Noosa Farmers Market, transport links incl private & public schools, sporting clubs, Noosa Aquatic Centre + beaches incl Sunshine & Peregian ●
Address: 29 Grant Street, NOOSA HEADS Description: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: On Site Auction Auction: Friday, 12 July 3:00pm Inspection: Saturday, 6 July 11:00am - 11:30am
Contact: Rebekah Offermann 0413 044 241 or Michael McComas 0447 263 663, TOM OFFERMANN REAL ESTATE
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DISCOVER this incredible gem that radiates warmth and offers a unique investment opportunity with water views. This versatile property is perfectly tailored for extended families or guests, featuring dedicated private quarters with their own entrance, creating an inviting atmosphere for all and dual occupancy.
We’re excited to showcase what is arguably one of the most beautifully renovated apartments on the market, where every detail has been attended to with the highest quality finishes and fixtures. No expense has been spared in creating this lavish space, which boasts an expansive kitchen, with zip tap, with open plan living areas, a spacious dining room, three inviting bedrooms, three modern bathrooms, a home office for your convenience, and a secure lock-up garage.
Built with solid double brick, this lowmaintenance property is the epitome of convenience and security, ideal for the savvy investor looking for a hassle-free, lock-and-leave solution. Priced to sell, this
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apartment is a standout investment in today’s market.
Situated in a sought-after location, this is the largest apartment in a quaint complex of thirteen units, boasting exceptional water views and designed for an enriched dual living experience.
The property is nestled amongst lush, meticulously maintained gardens, featuring a BBQ area and pool for endless entertainment and relaxation.
Just a leisurely walk away from cafes, restaurants, shopping, and the lively Gympie Terrace, this location offers the perfect balance of tranquility and excitement, placing you at the center of Noosaville’s vibrant lifestyle.
This is not just an investment; it’s a chance to be part of a vibrant community and a lifestyle that many dream of, so start living your dream today!
WELCOME to your enchanting new home at 20 Sarah Court, perfectly placed within the prestigious Noosa Close gated estate. This beautifully crafted residence, designed with a charming Hamptons Victorian Cottage appeal, is sure to capture the heart of anyone who walks through its doors. Set high above Noosa, this hidden gem offers exclusivity and serenity, wrapped in the warmth of a family-centric community.
From the moment you enter, you’ll feel the warmth of a home where every detail has been meticulously upgraded to enhance your living experience. The residence was completely transformed with the finest finishes, including a full renovation of the downstairs area four years ago and a refresh of the upstairs just last year—offering you the opportunity to add your personal touch to the bathrooms. Freshly painted externally last year, the home radiates a welcoming atmosphere that is both modern and timeless.
The lower level conveniently houses a bedroom, perfect for guests or family members who prefer not to navigate stairs, adding to the thoughtful layout of this expansive home. Step into the chef’s kitchen and you’ll be greeted by an expansive marble island, top-quality gas burners, premium tapware and bespoke glass cabinetry overlooking lush tropical gardens. Why not surround yourself with luxury and natural beauty that makes everyday cooking a chef’s delight!
The grandeur extends to the ducted air conditioning that flows seamlessly throughout, motor-controlled awnings on the upper level to wisely embrace the Queensland sun, and plantation shutters that add a touch of elegance and privacy. The palatial master suite features a private balcony offering expansive east-facing views of Noosa Hill, ensuring a serene
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retreat at the end of each day.
Outside, the lush, mature tropical gardens are nourished by a full irrigation system linked to six water tanks totaling 11,500 litres, and a cozy fire pit awaits for memorable family gatherings. Comprehensive termite protection stations encircle the property, providing peace of mind.
Living in Noosa Close gated estate means enjoying security with an intercom entrance, beautifully manicured gardens, and an immaculately maintained tennis court. The location is unbeatable, only
minutes walking distance from Noosa’s vibrant centers, Noosa Springs Golf Course, pristine beaches, and a short bike ride from local schools and parks.
This isn’t just a house; it’s a home where luxury meets comfort, designed for a lifetime of happiness. With the current owners committed elsewhere, this extraordinary property will be offered at auction—if not sold prior. Seize the opportunity to own a piece of Noosa’s best-kept secret, where every day feels like a holiday and every corner speaks of elegance.
· Renovated with Elegance: Downstairs and upstairs completely refreshed.
· Chef’s Dream Kitchen: Expansive marble island and high-quality kitchen finishes.
· Energy Efficient & Secure: 5 kW solar panels and Crimsafe for sustainable security. Palatial master bedroom with private balcony, expansive views and ensuite.
· Location: Placed within a secure gated community and only 5 minutes walking distance to all that Noosa has on offer. ●
Address: 20 Sarah Court, NOOSA HEADS Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4 garage, pool Price: By Negotiation Inspect: Saturday 6 July, 11am - 11.30am and Wednesday 10 July, 11am - 11.30am Contact: Sharon McLure 0400 084 975, THE MCLURE GROUP
It’s my pleasure to write this review about Jason Wedge, he is a very genuine professional agent one of the best, and would highly recommend him to get you an amazing result above expectations. We have bought and sold with him and nothing was to much effort, he goes the extra mile to achieve maximum success Thank you Jason
Jenny & Brian, Noosaville Sellers
★★★★★
Jason Wedge was very professional in his approach to us and the sale of our property. He was able to access the interstate purchasers through the McGrath network and achieve the sale in a very difficult market. I would not have any hesitation in recommending Jason to other vendors.
Alan, Noosa Heads Seller
★★★★★
We have both bought from and sold with Jason - he is an excellent agent; diligent, reliable, genuine and trustworthy. He was transparent and explanatory and helped us through every step of the buying and selling process. During the recent sale of our property, he offered us a fantastic offmarket opportunity we couldn’t say no to - and we knew he’d been keeping us in mind for the perfect buyer. It’s been a pleasure to work with him and we’d highly recommend Jason to other sellers and buyers.
Alyshia, Noosaville Seller
★★★★★
Jason was extremely professional in all his dealings with us, Attention to detail was amazing and nothing was too much trouble, Could not recommend him highly enough.
Jeff, Noosaville Seller ★★★★★
Jason and his team achieved a fantastic result in selling our property at Noosaville. Jason regularly kept us up to date with progress. He was so easy to talk with, and explained each step clearly. He and the team were considerate and respectful, we did not feel pressured in any way.
Chris, Noosaville Seller
★★★★★
Jason was helpful and communicative throughout the selling of our property. At each stage, he was professional and genuine in his approach. He was helpful in our search for a new property and we could not fault his attention to detail, making us feel comfortable at all times. We would not hesitate to recommend him, for his knowledge of the area and all aspects of selling a property.
Pam, Noosaville Seller
Trying to find a real estate agent you can actually trust is nigh on impossible; however I feel like we managed to in Jason Wedge. I honestly can't fault Jason's approach, values and conduct throughout our campaign. No shenanigans, just straight to the point every time. His communication is second to none, strategy was focused and logical, and execution at the pointy end was faultless. More than happy to wholeheartedly recommend his services if you're in the market for an agent.
Charles, Noosaville Seller
★★★★★
Having just sold my Noosaville property. Jason Wedge was amazing. Jason was always a pleasure to have in my property. The ease of the sale and professionalism was much appreciated.
Alison, Noosaville Seller
Luxurious River Abode 2/32 The Cockleshell, Noosaville
3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car Garage
Absolutely beguiling from the minute, you lay eyes on her, this beautiful home captures you immediately and you won't want to leave. Welcome to Residence 2 of The Cockleshell.
Situated in the highly coveted River Precinct, this beautifully crafted townhouse offers incredible accommodation with three bedrooms, two and half bathrooms, large outdoor area and private plunge pool. This low maintenance turn key property allows you to enjoy the enviable Noosaville lifestyle in ultimate luxury while in the heartland of Noosa.
Absolutely perfect for the downsizer, savvy investor, or the avid interstate traveller who requires a secure lock-up and leave scenario.
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LUXURIOUS RIVER TOWNHOUSE AWAITS
THE Noosaville River lifestyle has always been a very sought after and desired part of Noosa and no more so than today. The coveted address continues to bring people from all over the globe seeking their slice of such a treasured part of Australia offering such prestigious real estate.
It is exceptionally rare in the current market to find beautiful, low maintenance, turn key properties ready to move in and enjoy particularly by the River. In residence 2 of 32 The Cockleshell we have most certainly found it what a simply magnificent property.
As soon as you walk through this gorgeous Hamptons style townhouse you are greeted with an abundance of natural light and incredible style and finishes so you can truly enjoy your Noosa lifestyle to the absolute maximum.
As you enter you are charmed by the feature tiled floor laid into the timber floorboards, lattice archway and built in cloak cupboard.
The feel of style and luxury this residence, which was completed in 2021, provides is quite exemplary with
magnificent French Doors that open out to a large wraparound deck, grassed area and also your private pool.
The kitchen is a work of art to look out and is extremely well appointed with tremendous storage, Chambord France farmhouse sink and large central island bench. The timber flooring and custom designed cabinetry is absolutely beautiful.
Upstairs you’ll find three stylish bedrooms each plantation shutters, a walkin robe and well-proportioned ensuite. The shared guest bathroom offers a full-size bath which completes the upper level.
Certainly, one of the most difficult attributes to source in the River market is a good size garage and here at residence 2 we have a brilliant lock up 2 car garage adorned with storage cupboard and abundant space for your watercraft such as kayaks, surfboards etc all crucial aspects to enjoy this incredible Noosa lifestyle.
Do not miss your opportunity to acquire a truly breathtaking and rare Noosa residence. Contact Noosaville River Specialist Jason Wedge on 0411 432 520. ●
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Address: 2/32 The Cockleshell, Noosaville Description: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 garage, pool Price: Expressions Of Interest, closing Thursday 25 July 3pm Inspect: Saturday 11am to 12pm Contact: Jason Wedge 0411 432 520, MCGRATH NOOSA
328 Mountain View Road, Maleny
The best of the best! 50 blue chip acres just 1 minute from Maleny!
Welcome to 328 Mountain View Road - One of the most stunning and desirable acreage properties nestled in the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, overlooking the iconic Glass House Mountains and picturesque countryside of Maleny.
Escape to your very own piece of paradise with this incredible property! Offering 50 spectacular, all useable acres, this property is conveniently located just 1 minute from Maleny and 30 minutes to the Sunshine Coast, making it the perfect balance of country living and urban convenience.The views across this entire parcel of land are breathtaking!
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Inspect: Sat, 6 July and 13 July - 12-12.30pm
Contact: 0447 737 737
Agency: RE/MAX Hinterland Team
Email: sales@remaxhinterland.com.au
PRICE: Contact Agent for Price Guide
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PRESTIGIOUS DOLPHIN BAY ADDRESS
LOCATED in prestigious Dolphin Bay Drive, home to some of Sunshine Beach’s most impressive properties, is this idyllic 4-bedroom 2-bathroom family beach house. Nestled among the trees and within meters of Noosa National Park, the property boasts ocean views and is currently income producing as a holiday rental.
With its architectural design, this timber home radiates understated elegance and captures the essence of coastal living.
Step inside and be greeted by lightfilled spaces, showcasing the beauty of the surrounding nature. The rich timber flooring, high atrium ceilings, and perfect north-east aspect create a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the four-bedroom retreat.
On the coveted northern side of Sunshine Beach, just a short stroll to dog-beach and world-renowned surf breaks, amble along the timber boardwalk to the beach access point at Seaview Terrace; you can feel the sand between your toes with minimal effort every single day…it’s a particularly spectacular stretch of coastline, and it’s yours to savour.
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Every detail has been carefully considered, the open-plan living area effortlessly flows onto the timber deck, alfresco dining, and covered barbecue area. Here, you can relax to the soothing sounds of the ocean and the joyful melodies of birdsong.
Cross the road and take the meander along the timber boardwalk through the bush
surrounds to the northern beach access
In addition to the sparkling sea and white sands, Noosa National Park with its fabulous walking trails connecting you to Alexandria Bay, Noosa Junction, and other pockets are close at hand…enhancing privacy and appeal. With a plethora of birdlife, don’t forget to take the camera with
you, there is so much beauty to capture and cherish… just imagine waking up each day to the sound of the waves rolling in and the sweet serenade of the feathered forest residents; truly special.
Sunshine Beach amenities including boutique dining, surf club, local schools, aquatic centre, and more are quickly and easily accessed; and Noosa’s major amenities are just up the road…you will want for nothing.
Features include:
· Ocean views, 624m2 Land size
· 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms including faultless ensuite off master bedroom
· State of the art kitchen with gas cooktop and luxurious stone benchtops
· Spacious living areas opening to generous undercover timber deck
· Air-conditioned master bedroom and living area
· Ceiling fans throughout – Vacuum system
· Beautiful terraced rear lawn and gardens
· Double lock-up garage ●
Address: 13 Dolphin Bay Drive, SUNSHINE BEACH Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: On application Inspect: Saturday 6 July 12-12.45pm
Contact: Rob Spencer 0408 710 566, SUNSHINE BEACH REAL ESTATE
Welcome to Banksia, the epitome of low maintenance beachside luxury living. Sub-tropical design, modern earthy materials and an open floor plan all combine harmoniously to offer a truly special home in one of Noosa’s most exclusive pockets. This extremely unique abode seeks to deliver a homely and serene resort style enclave that is infused with peaceful seaside living and privacy.
Immersed with light filled voids, soaring ceilings, floor to ceiling glass, customised fixtures, clean lines and inviting coastal tones, Banksia offers spacious and vibrant living spaces. Positioned in the heart of Sunrise Beach, enjoy easy access to renowned dining and shopping scenes, as well as the pristine white sands a leisurely 400m stroll away.
Surrounded by esteemed educational facilities and community amenities such as the Sunshine Beach Surf Club and Chalet and Co while being located only a few minutes drive from both the Noosa Junction and Hastings street precincts, every need is at your doorstep.
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INSPECT: Friday, 5th July 9:00am-9:30am & 3:00pm-3:30pm
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PRICED TO SELL, IT WON’T LAST LONG
OUR highly motivated seller’s next plans are made, and she wants this lovely property sold!
Here is a wonderful opportunity for buyers looking for a fully furnished holiday apartment, a “lock and leave” down-sizer, or a roomy home and garden for permanent living.
In the tightly held, quiet cul de sac of Barbados Crescent, the apartment is in a small complex with no on-site manager.
A 15-20 minute walk or a short drive in one direction finds Hastings Street and Laguna Bay, and in the other direction finds the beautiful Noosa River with its parklands, retail, restaurant and medical facilities.
Just around the corner in Munna Crescent is the perfect launch area for the kayak or stand-up paddle on the Noosa River, or to simply sit on the river’s edge and watch the passing boats.
There is a large fenced courtyard to the front of the apartment, ideal for children, pets, dining and gardening, and a shady
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area to the side which is a pretty spot to enjoy a coffee or wine after a day at the beach!
The sparkling complex pool in its tropical garden setting is adjacent to the apartment, and provides privacy and a leafy outlook.
Downstairs includes a very large open plan living room, separate dining area and
modern kitchen with ample storage and bench space.
A downstairs toilet in the full-sized laundry is a very practical feature, one not often found in town-house style apartments.
There are two spacious bedrooms and a modern two-way bathroom upstairs.
The apartment features new floor-
coverings upstairs, and a brand new large screen television.
There are modern white plantation shutters on all windows downstairs and on the large glass entry door and adjacent windows.
Air-conditioning upstairs and downstairs, ceiling fans throughout, and large windows for good air flow provide year-round comfort.
Because the apartment is being sold fully furnished, it is ideally set up for immediate holiday letting or for use as a bolt-hole by owners for their own holidays.
The apartment has enjoyed excellent holiday rental occupancy for several years, with many repeat bookings, so is a readymade investment for the astute purchaser.
Alternatively, it would be ideal for those wanting to live permanently in a quiet street in a tightly held, central Noosa location.
The selling price represents fabulous value for this property.
Enquire now, attend an open home, and make it yours! ●
